After cutting his teeth on the 60s Chicago blues scene, Bobby moved to Jackson in the early 80s. Rush is now Mississippi’s Blues Institution and Chitlin’ Circuit King. Few people seem to enjoy performing as much as Bobby–having a ball with his outrageous stage antics, singing, dancing all around like a young man while playing his harp and guitar.
A couple of years ago, Bobby Rush gave a fine performance at Lemuria. This evening of music was hosted by Scott Barretta, as he interviewed Bobby between sets. It was a lot of fun and just plain ole down home blues. Mixed in between his raw blues, Bobby told stories while Scott egged him on. My favorite was about Bobby playing in Chicago Playboy Club early on, being the first black blues man to work that scene.
Lemurians are fond of this priceless token of thanks Bobby left behind.
However, few musical memories are more fun to relive than the show put on by Rush’s remarkable girls–his sexy dancers, colorfully dressed, percolating and gyrating to the constant rhythm, always energized by the Nightfisher himself–Mr. Bobby Rush.
Nice. Nice nice.
Bobby Rush will be playing at the Harp & Juke Fest on Thursday, October 7th. Get all the details at Underground 119.
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Ken Murphy and Scott Barretta will be signing at Lemuria on Thursday, November 11th.
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