I'm jealous - ZZ Top when they were just starting out - what a thrill. I remember quite a while ago when I heard the story about how the Rolling Stones just strolled into a blues club in Chicago and played for the people who were there. Why can't the Stones just stroll into those bars when I'm there! God knows I've spent enough time in bars and clubs. You'd think by now someone, anyone, famous would have strolled in.
By the way, has anyone heard Shemekia Copeland, Johnny Clyde Copeland's daughter. I saw her in a small bar setting when she was still too young to be in a bar. It was the most amazing concert. She is truly a gifted singer. She does a song called Ghetto Child that gives me goose bumps every time I hear it. I've seen her do this song at least four times in settings ranging from small bar to outdoor blues festival. In the middle of the song, she puts down the microphone and belts out the words. It's amazing. One time there was a little chit chat while she was singing, but as soon as she put down the microphone and started belting out the very moving lyrics, everyone in the place zipped it and just stared in disbelief and amazement at her voice. Check her out if she's ever in your area. Even if you're not into her blues/soul style, you'll just appreciate her voice. Check out her web site by googling shemekia copeland. She also hosts a blues show on Sirius Channel 74, Saturday afternoons from 1 to 7 p.m.
