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THE
MANNISH BOYS (Live Show)
Source: California Bay Area Blues
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SAN
FRANCISCO BLUES FESTIVAL DRAWS CROWDS
For the 32nd year in a row, The San Francisco Blues
Festival (SFBF) entertained audiences the end of September.
The Mannish Boys were eight musicians from Los Angeles,
which represented some of the best performers currently
on that scene. They put on a stellar show that reflected
a strong Texas influence. A special treat was Randy
Chortkoff, the founder of the group, who opened the
set with two fabulous harp numbers. The lineup included:
vocalists, Finis Tasby and Mickey Champion; guitarists,
Kid Ramos and Frank “Paris Slim” Goldwasser;
and pianist, Leon Blue, who was unable to be there,
so Steve Lucky sat in. Several others were also in the
group: harpist, Johnny Dyer ; drummer, June Core; and
bassist, Ronnie James. Two musicians were particularly
impressive. Charismatic Champion, who is 82, had a strong,
high-pitched voice. Dyer blew and sang classic blues
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