John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band -$30 Advance - $35 Door

John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band -$30 Advance - $35 Door

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Sat, Feb 20, 2027
8:00 PM to 11:00 PM

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TICKET LINK | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-primer-the-real-deal-blues-band-tickets-2002552042065?aff=oddtdtcreator https://www.johnprimerblues.com/ John Primer, born on March 5, 1945, in Camden, Mississippi, is a legendary American blues guitarist and singer, recognized for his contributions to traditional blues. Raised on the Mansell Plantation where his grandmother was a sharecropper, Primer's early exposure to blues came through hearing it sung by his family while working in the fields. At the age of 18, he migrated to Chicago with his mother, they were in search of a better life. John was looking to join the blues scene and was told to go to Maxwell Street on Sundays. This is where he got his start, playing for tips on the corner. Soon his talent was noticed and he was told to go down to Theresa's Lounge, a famous juke joint on Chicago's south side to audition for the Junior Wells band. This is where he played for the next seven years, seven nights a week, learning from all the greats! In the late 1970s, Primer's career took a significant leap when he joined Willie Dixon's All-Star Band, a key figure in Chicago blues. This opportunity allowed him to get noticed by Muddy Waters' in the early 1980s. He joined Muddy's band playing rhythm guitar and soaking in the rich legacy of Waters' music. After Muddy Waters' passing, Primer joined forces with Magic Slim and the Teardrops, where he played for over a decade, opening up the show all over the world. John Primer's solo career began in 1995, marked by the release of his Atlantic Records album "The Real Deal". John has been recorded on more than one hundred recordings. In 2008 he created his own independent record label, Blues House Productions. John was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2023, earned three Grammy nominations as well as many Blues Music Awards. Known for his powerful voice and exceptional guitar work, Primer continues to keep the blues traditions alive, through his playing, his teaching and inspiring a new generation.

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