Earl Gilliam: Amazin' Blues at The Big Easy

We know it's late notice, and we do apologize - but, we had to alert all blues hounds to tonight's show. Earl Gilliam Blues Revue will be at The Big Easy tonight from 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m. and this should be a fabulous set!! Earl, a Texas Blues pianist/organist (78 years of age) will team up with veteran Blues guitarist, and youngster, I.J. Gosey (he's only 71) and they'll be backed up by Fred Arceneaux and Jackie Gray. To give you a lil' background, Earl has played with Lightnin' Hopkins, Joe Guitar Hughes, Johnny Clyde Copeland, Clarence Gatemouth Brown and T-Bone Walker among others. He first recorded in 1955 on Sarg Records (Willie Nelson and Doug Sahm's first label) as one of only two Black artists on the label at the time. I.J., a session player with historic Duke-Peacock Records in Houston during the 50's and 60's has an impressive background, as well. So, if you love the Blues, Texas Swing, Classic R&B and a touch of Zydeco and can operate within our fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants schedule, hit The Big Easy for this venue.

Check out his myspace and give him a listen.

Earl Gilliam Blues Revue
The Big Easy
5731 Kirby Dr.
$5 at the door
9:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Photo courtesy of flickr user finna dat