Chicago-Based Earwig Music Celebrates 30 Years
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Chicago-based Earwig Music celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Earwig’s been home to elder statesmen of the blues like Sunnyland Slim, Big Jack Johnson, the Jelly Roll Kings, and David “Honeyboy” Edwards. The label’s founder Michael Frank reflects on the history of the record label and how he fell into the music business.Events:
Michael Frank Appears with Honeyboy Edwards
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival in Davenport, Iowa
In the fall, a documentary on Earwig’s 30 years will air on WYCC. Stay updated on the exact air date at Earwig Music or Blues on the North Shore.