Author: Brant Buckley

Kingston Mines is in danger of disappearing.

“I couldn’t believe someone like Otis Spann who had such a huge impact on Blues didn’t have a marker.”

“Blues is an honest look at real life.” – John Hammond

While holding on to his deep Blues roots, he has also developed a unique jazz guitar style; playing bass, rhythm, and lead simultaneously.

One of Chicago’s own Sons of the Blues, Greg Guy has been playing music most of his life, as it’s in his DNA.

“The hardest part about fixing vintage instruments is making sure you keep them as original as possible.”

Jesse Graves aka Michael Floyd is known for his allegiance to the blues heritage.

John Two-Hawks has spent his life looking intensely into the deep ways of Spirit, wisdom, healing and connection.

“I’m from the east coast and I grew up on R&B, but blues is where my heart is.”

Tom Marker’s Blues credentials have been well established in Chicago throughout his 35 year career.