Road Trip--- Why Not Greensboro??

Took a road trip down to the Blue Bayou in Hillsborough last night to see W. C. Handy award winner Big Bill Morganfield. Big Bill is the son of McKinley Morganfield, aka "Muddy Waters".

The Bayou was packed, the drinks were flowing, and Big Bill and the band provided two sets of blues that had the crowd dancing in the aisles.

Big Bill has created his own style but you can also see a lot of influence from his father. On a couple of the songs it was so eerie because he sounded so much like his father, you would've swore Muddy was up there singing. The blues "is in Big Bill's blood".

Next up at the Bayou is 2004 Blues Guitarist of the Year, Michael Burks. Take it from me this is a show you don't want to miss. He is awesome. Friday January, 14 2005.

Now for my rant:

Why not Greensboro???

I (we) have been driving to Hillsborough, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem every week-end to see national act blues bands. We are going to Blue Bayou, Double Door, and Rubber Soul to see bands such as Ronnie Baker Brooks, Tinsley Ellis, Guitar Shorty, Michael Burks and Jimmy Thackery.

I know there are places in Greensboro such as the Wild Magnolia, Fishers, and Plum Krazys that bring in the local blues acts that we go see, but isn't there SOMEBODY out there that could get a national act to our town someday?? Or are we satisfied with the nitelife we have (or lack of it)??

Maybe you'll say it's because nobody supports the blues in Greensboro. I don't think that's the case because every time I go out to see one of the bands at these bars there is always a good crowd, and a national act would only draw a better one.

End of rant.