Browsing: Dave Specter

“I’m soon approaching 40 years of playing on the Chicago blues/music scene. Hard to believe.”

Double album celebrating Dave’s 30 years on Delmark Records — with a stellar line-up of guests including Otis Clay, Jorma Kaukonen, Lurrie Bell, Billy Branch, Jack McDuff, Ronnie Earl, etc.

“It tells the story of how music of all kinds has played a role in America’s political arena, particularly as a form of protest and as an agent for political, social, racial, and economic change.” – Bob Santelli, GRAMMY Museum founding Executive Director and exhibit curator.

“If it hadn’t been for music, the civil rights movement would’ve been like a bird without wings.” – Rep. John Lewis

The internationally renowned bluesman delivers lyrics and visuals for these times

“This song was inspired by protest songs of the past and troubling times in the present.”

Delmark Recording artist Dave Specter has earned an international reputation as one of the premier talents on the Chicago blues scene.