MAGIC SLIM & THE TEARDROPS October 1, 2009

Magic Slim & the Teardrops proudly uphold the tradition of what a Chicago blues band should sound like. At 70+, Magic Slim sounds as nasty and gritty as any bluesman you can name. He's one of the few Mississippi bluesmen who moved to Chicago in the early '50s still on the scene. His sound hasn't evolved much over the years -- he still plays slide guitar without a slide, just his fingers slipping up and down the strings so he's able to bend notes while he slides -- but it doesn't have to.

His primal vocals, red-hot guitar work, and the supple backing of his Teardrops, Jon McDonald, Melvin Smith, David Sims and Vern Taylor, create the kind of deep bluesy feeling that can't be faked. Their emphasis on ensemble playing and a humongous repertoire that allegedly ranges upwards of a few hundred songs give the towering guitarist's live performances an endearing off-the-cuff quality: You never know what obscurity he'll pull out of his oversized hat next.

In a world where blues bands are becoming increasingly slick and polished, Magic Slim and the Teardrops are proof the real deal still exists. Slim's tough, smoky vocals and incisive guitar work are Chicago barroom blues at its best, and each performance captures the man and his band in their element -- on stage, drawing sweat for a room full of fans.

There will be seating for everyone to enjoy the performance in this intimate 100-seat venue where free parking is available.
Enjoy dinner before the show and receive a 10% discount on your meal (food only); reservations @ 905-420-2020.
Tickets on sale at The Waterfront Bistro, Legend Music, Wilson & Lee Music Store, Durham School of Music and www.musicbythebaylive.com or 905-831-8661

Official Website: http://www.musicbythebaylive.com