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Rebirth of the Blues
2009.04.25
Baton Rouge's Mayor "Kip" Holden introduces Percy Sledge.
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Some fans seek the shade of the Old State Capitol.
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Sledge was thrilled to be singing in his hometown.
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This woman really enjoyed the show.
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Percy singing with his wife Rosa
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Relaxation done right. Note the horsehair brush.
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Percy's sax man
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I want one of these shirts.
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Youngsters cooling off.
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I've enjoyed local bluesman Troy Turner's music for more than 20 years.
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Check out the boots.
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Taking requests.
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Magic fingers
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Bonnie Bramblett had a nationwide hit "Only You Know and I Know" with then-husband Delaney in the late '60s. She also played and sang with friends George Harrison and Eric Clapton.
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Friendly greeting
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John Lisi works the crowd.
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"Chicago Al" blows harmonica when he's not working his hot dog cart.
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Play that Dobro!
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More direction from Lisi. Not sure what you call that instrument.
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Everybody dance! Only this couple actually did.
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One of Bobby Blue Bland's horn men
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String and percussion section
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Mr. Bland himself, getting up in years.
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Blues music is always popular in Baton Rouge, but it comes out of clubs and into the light every year at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival. Here are some photos from the 2009 festival.
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how very cool!!!~ Gotta love those boots!!~
urmysunshine · 2009-04-28: 14:49
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Wpw way cool looks like a blast
mystic1 · 2009-04-28: 17:30
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Lucky you! What a great set and I LOVE the boots!!
DancingDolphin · 2009-04-28: 18:56
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Great post. Very interesting people and faces.
paintbox · 2009-04-28: 22:13
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I love this!! What a fantastic set!
????? · 2009-04-28: 22:28
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