The Blues is Good News!

He is back to get the crowd going with the smoothest blues in town! Catch Eddie Shaw at The American Theater on Saturday, April 30 at 8:00pm!

Blues artist Eddie Shaw was born on March 20, 1937 in his hometown of Benoit, Mississippi. Young Shaw grew up dreaming of one day becoming a fellow Chicago Bluesman like Left Hand Frank Craig, Johnny “Big Moose” Walker and other greats. One of his first gigs was with Muddy Waters in Itta Bena, Mississippi and it was then that Eddie began his successful career as blues artist. As time passed in Chicago, Shaw honed his skill at playing the horn and quickly adjusted to the demand of a soloist.  Even though Shaw says he was “…in and out of bands, up and down the highway…”, his passion for music  paved the way for his never ending legacy.

The crowd loves when Eddie Shaw comes to town! See for yourself.

Eddie Shaw has written songs for well-known artists including Willie Dixon, Andrew “Blueblood” McMahon, Magic Sam, and Howlin’ Wolf. In Shaw’s 60 year career contributions to the blues include arranging tracks for The London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions, which featured Eric Clapton, Bill Wyman, Ringo Starr and others.

When the community wanted to jam the night away they would head to the restaurant called Eddie’s Place, The New 1815 Clubwhich featured top-notch blues acts such as Luther Allison, James Cotton, Jimmy Reed, Otis Rush, Little Johnny Taylor, Howlin’ Wolf, and Mighty Joe Young. Jazz lovers never missed a beat when they visited.

Did you know? Eddie Shaw was usually involved in independent business ventures such as an air conditioning and refrigeration service, even a laundromat.

Listen to the soulful sound of the Legend Eddie Shaw at the Jazz Corner in Santiago, Chile!

Jam the night away with a legendary blues artist! Come out and enjoy Eddie Shaw: The Legend Returns at The American Theatre on Saturday, April 30 at 8:00pm!

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