'Check My Baby's Oil' - Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials

Lil' Ed is one of the best bluesmen on the circuit toda; he got his first break in 1987 with Alligator Records, and has been touring and releasing albums ever since. His backing band, The Blues Imperials, elevate the sound to great heights. 

Here's a slow and heavy blues track off his 2008 album 'Full Tilt", which captures the spirit of old school Chicago blues, his birthtown: 

Muddy Waters Mural to be Unveiled in Chicago

As part of the Chicago Blues Festival, the city of Chicago and blues fans are set for a site of wonder, as Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra will unveil his mural of blues legend Muddy Waters, on Thursday June 8th.

The Chicago Blues Fest runs from June 9-11 and is free for everyone. (no one planning to be kind enough to fund my trip?)