Our previous show featured the first use of a ‘pickup’ amplified guitar played through an amplifier, but this show takes us to the ‘modern’ era, as it features the earliest recordings of ‘electric’ guitars.

George Barnes is surely the center of attention, not simply for being the first, but also for being one of the best and most diverse guitarists of all time. An entire series could be dedicated to the work of George Barnes, but I hope that our presentation will, at the least, inspire you to dig deeper. From here, the sky is the limit. 

Featured tracks include:

Countess Blues – Lester Young (featuring Eddie Durham)

Love Me or Leave Me – Eddie Durham & Freddie Green

It’s a Low Down    Dirty Shame – Big Bill Broonzy (w George Barnes)

Bull Cow Blues- Big Bill Broonzy

Key to the Highway – Big Bill Broonzy

Restless Guitar – King Curtis (w/ George Barnes)

St. Louis Blues – George Barnes

I Can’t Give You Anything But Love – George Barnes

My Boy Blues – Janis Martin

Jungle Drums – Sidney Bechet w/ Leonard Ware