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The Wood Brothers are a must-see live band and one that Chicagoans who caught them at Thalia Hall and Fitzgerald’s will not soon forget.

Standing alone in front of a 1931 National steel guitar, a single-stringed diddley bow, an African banjo, and a standard acoustic guitar, he systematically picked each up again and again through two one-hour sets that transported an audience.

The band displays a varied compositional range that keeps the album engaging.

Some bands cannot be contained. Those bands are built for stardom. Dirty Honey is standing on the precipice of such heights.

Graham showcases his gifted vocals on his debut effort!

Album features previously unreleased recordings!

The tour celebrates the 50th anniversary of his father’s 1972 debut album, You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.

A few times Kweder woke up in the back of the car to Tom Waits driving him.

Ruthie Foster called it an “honor, a blessing and privilege” to be at The King Biscuit Blues Festival.

Connie’s songs were indeed lost for a time, but with the release of ‘Musicks’ they and the world as seen through her eyes have been found again.