Last night I went out to see the movie Cadillac Records. The opening credits claims it to be a true story. How accurate it is I can't say but I can say it was a great movie for a blues fan. It starts off with some Muddy Waters, then Little Walter, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry and Etta James. How's that for an all star cast? Here is the trailer:





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The world lost Snooks Eaglin this week. Hearing Snooks brought back memories of a time when I lived in Louisiana and spent many a weekend in Naw'lens. They have their own way of doing things things in Louisiana and they step that up another notch in New Orleans. Check this and I think you'll see exactly what I mean - and watch those magic… Continue