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Elvin will be performing once again on the October 17-24, 2010 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Pacific! This time around it's Elvin's Raisin' Hell Revue with Finis Tasby, John Nemeth, Terry Hanck & Kid Andersen. Visit BluesCruise.com to reserve your cabin before it sells out, and tell 'em Elvin sent you!

GREAT MUSIC FOR A GREAT CAUSE: ELVIN RELEASES LITTLE SMOKEY SMOTHERS-ELVIN BISHOP RETROSPECTIVE CD
It has now been almost fifty years since established Chicago guitarist Little Smokey Smothers began mentoring and befriending the young Elvin Bishop, who came to Chicago from Tulsa in 1960 looking for the blues. Those years have brought at least life’s share of twists and turns for each. Smothers maintained a steady but generally low profile on the windy city blues scene while Bishop gained renown with the Butterfield Blues Band and then struck out on his own noteworthy foray through blues and southern rock and, like many of his Chicago blues cohorts, relocated to the Bay Area in the late ’60s. Superb musical jamming and down home eating courtesy of Smokey’s kitchen chops have marked Elvin and his band’s Chicago visits, and Elvin and Smokey have helped each otherthrough hard times and tough losses. Smokey’s health has been in decline in recent years, and Elvin has seizedthe moment to compile (with generous assistance from a number of labels and individuals) ChicagoBlues Buddies,amusical monument to his friendship and musical teamwork with Smokey while all involved can savor the highly enjoyable results. READ MORE + BUY CD >>

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ELVIN BISHOP'S ALL-STAR ALBUM 'THE BLUES ROLLS ON' HARKS BACKS TO HIS ROOTS, FEATURING B. B. KING, DEREK TRUCKS, WARREN HAYNES, JAMES COTTON, KIM WILSON, GEORGE THOROGOOD AND OTHERS SUPPORT...

"The Blues Rolls On" harks back to Elvin Bishop's roots, paying tribute to the musicians who inspired him and who also helped give him his start. Supported by an all-star cast of blues royalty featuring B.B. King, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, George Thorogood, James Cotton, Kim Wilson, Tommy Castro, John Németh, Angela Strehli, plus many more; Bishop leads the way through a smoldering set of searing blues and rollicking R&B. While Bishop handles a majority of the vocals, he graciously steps aside on several numbers in order to allow his guests ample room to strut their stuff, including rising star and vocal powerhouse John Nemeth, as well as other distinguished personnel that include George Thorogood, Angela Strehli, Ronnie Baker Brooks and R.C. Carrier. With over 45 years of blues experience under his belt, Bishop is widely recognized and highly respected as a slide guitar master with a history dating all the way back to his electrifying and groundbreaking work in the 60's with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. By assembling a dizzying array of musical talent - age 9 through 82, Bishop has collected together a lifetime’s worth of education in the blues into one complete cohesive package; thereby allowing him the opportunity to present and pass along to the younger generation some of what the older guys gave to him. “The Blues Rolls On” is another defining moment in Bishop’s long career - a crowning achievement and welcome reminder for all of us that the blues is still alive and well.

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"…careening slide and razor-edged bursts, all delivered with unflagging enthusiasm and wit.” – Rolling Stone

“If you're looking for a solid set from an experienced guitar slinger, The Blues Rolls On is worth your attention.” – Blues Revue

“…Elvin has become one of the most respected and beloved artists to come out of the 60’s blues-rock explosion...” – All About Jazz

"Bishop is a good-hearted soul whose life mission is to entertain to the best of his ability." – Downbeat