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Tag Archives: Chicago

Luther Tucker – Everybody’s Got the Blues

By T. E. Mattox
in :  Entertainment
Luther Tucker at the 1964 Fountain Blues Festival, San Jose

Luther Tucker loved the blues. Born in Memphis in 1936 his path in life seemed pre-destined when he moved to Chicago in the early 1940s. His mother played piano and she would eventually introduce young Luther to some of Chicago’s most legendary bluesmen.

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Carey Bell Blues

By T. E. Mattox
in :  Entertainment
Carey Bell at the Long Beach Blues Festival, 2003

It’s been almost 30 years now since I ran into Carey Bell. He was touring through Europe and was gracious enough to sit down and talk for awhile about his friends, his life in music and the road he travelled. He was a remarkable talent and genuinely funny human being.

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The T-Boy Society of Film & Music’s Favorite Domestic Destinations

By T-Boy Society of Film & Music
in :  T-Boy Society of Film & Music
La Push. Olympic Coast, Washington

The T-Boy Society of Film & Music’s first poll for 2021 is dedicated to favorite domestic destinations: Cities, Towns and Sites. We felt this would be an appropriate theme as traveling to domestic destinations is slowly opening up.

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French Wine Treatment, Women Traveling Solo

By Ed Boitano
in :  Eclectic Stuff

We spoke to some solo women travel experts who shared their top safety mistakes to avoid when traveling alone... In Strasbourg’s Hôpital civil, a bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape would be prescribed for bloating, while a Côtes de Provence rosé was used to treat obesity... Take a tour of six slightly obscure French destinations with a surprising number of gastronomic restaurants.

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Willie Dixon: “The Pen is Mightier………….”

By T. E. Mattox
in :  Entertainment
Willie Dixon with Papa John Creach and Roy Gaines

I miss Willie Dixon. I had the tremendous good fortune to sit and talk with him on several occasions during the 1980's, and he never failed to amaze, entertain and enlighten me. During those years you couldn't go into a Southern California club, blues venue or attend a music festival without seeing the man surrounded by an entourage of adoring friends and fans.

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Nude Resort Etiquette, Walking Mistakes, Branding

By Ed Boitano
in :  Eclectic Stuff
nude resort etiquette rules

Aside from a few key considerations, nude resort etiquette is general resort etiquette. There’s also the fact that most everyone is naked... There’s more to an effective walking workout than simply putting one foot in front of the other... Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes of a great brand?

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Mushing Mania, World’s Most Sung About Cities

By Ed Boitano
in :  Eclectic Stuff
dog mushing in Alaska

This winter kicks off mushing season in Alaska, with festivals and races that are legendary worldwide. Here’s how to have an adventure with these animal athletes any time of year... An interesting piece of research has revealed The World’s Most Sung About Cities and 12 of the top 20 are in the US.

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Vancouver Valentines, Flight Etiquette, Romantic Africa

By Ed Boitano
in :  Eclectic Stuff
aerial view of Vancouver

See the list of seven Vancouver Valentine’s Day date night ideas for you and your special someone... experience the romantic trip of your dreams with African Travel, Inc. by touching an ancient culture, discovering the magic of the wild and relaxing in spectacular luxury... meet the woman who helped book hotel rooms for 80 homeless people in freezing Chicago,

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The Quarterback

By Raoul Pascual
in :  Raoul's TGIF
the quarterback

The coach had put together the perfect team for the Chicago Bears. The only thing that was missing was a good quarterback. He had scouted all the colleges and even the Canadian and European Leagues, but he couldn't find a ringer who could ensure a Super Bowl win.

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