Kim Wilson (of The Fabulous Thunderbirds) & Band February 4, 2009

Harmonica player, songwriter and singer Kim Wilson is as much a student and historian of classic blues as he is one of the U.S.'s top harmonica players. Simply put, Wilson has taste. Although he's long been known as the charismatic frontman for The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Wilson's solo albums -- which feature bands of his own choosing for different tracks -- is where the genius in his work shows through most clearly.

As a songwriter, Wilson takes his cue from the long-forgotten names like Tampa Red, Roosevelt Sykes and Lonnie Johnson. In addition, Charlie Musselwhite, John Lee Hooker and Sonny Rhodes were among the other Bay Area musicians Wilson befriended and worked with in clubs. He will be performing his solo material with his band, along with some Fabulous Thunderbirds songs.

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