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St. Louis’ Sheldon GalleryExplores The History Of BluesThe Sheldon Art Galleries presents “Legends of St. LouisBlues Music”, ongoing through August 28, 2010.Organized by the Sheldon Art Galleries, the exhibition tellsthe story of the rich history of blues music in St. Louis throughbiographies on key musicians, illustrations by Kevin Belford,photographs by Jennifer Silverberg, Charley Taylor, Bob Shelliand Photo Joe, ephemera , recordings and memorabilia likeJohnnie Johnson’s electric piano, among other rarities.Building on its key role in ragtime music, St. Louis was a gatheringplace for early blues musicians like Roosevelt Sykes,Peetie Wheatstraw, Henry Townsend, and Victoria Spivey,among other luminaries. This exhibition uncovers important St.Louis musicians, songs and blues music styles that have influencedour musical heritage, including jazz, rhythm and blues,soul, rock and roll, and a continually evolving blues traditionTwo new Gallery Talks have been announced for the Springin conjunction with the exhibition. One on Tuesday, March30, 6 p.m. Gabriel, a DJ at KDHX, has for more than 50 yearsbeen an influential advocate for blues music in St. Louis. Theother, on Saturday, May 1, 11 a.m. Robert Koester, founder ofDelmark Records and owner of the Jazz Record Mart inChicago will speak on the history of Delmark Records in St.Louis.Gallery Hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. and one hour priorto Sheldon performances and during intermission. Admissionis free. For more information on the exhibition visit the galleries?website at www.thesheldon.org/galleries.asp.Delmark CDs Coming In AprilMississippi Heat Let's Live It Up Delmark DE 807Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames Burnin' LoveDelmark DE 806Willie Buck The Life I Love $14.99Delmark DE 805John Skillman's Barb City StompersDeKalb Blues featuring Roy Rubinstein Delmark DE 252And now back on LP for $11.99! (CD also $11.99)Little Walter / Sunnyland Slim / Jimmy RogersThe Blues World Of Little WalterDelmark DL-648➛➛H$14JRM PRICE99NEW RELEASE!NICK MOSSPrivileged (BB1014)After seven critically-acclaimed releases,Nick Moss is taking a fresh approach andheading in an exciting new direction onPrivileged. Includes a stunning version ofCream’s classic “Politician,” as well aspowerful new Moss originals, “Tear ’EmDown,” “Born Leader,” “GeorgiaRedsnake” and “Privileged At Birth”!H$14JRM PRICE99NEW RELEASE!KILBORN ALLEY BLUES BANDBetter Off Now (BB1015)Their third and best release to date!“These guys dish up back-alley blues,anguished soul ballads, and churningR&B workouts, comfortably playing all ofthem, because unlike so many of theirpeers, they comprehend the inexorableconnections between each genre andmake them their own.” —Bill DahlH$14JRM PRICE99NEW RELEASE!MATTHEW STUBBSMedford & Main (BB1013)As a bandleader and composer, guitaristMatthew Stubbs has earned himself areputation for his ability to write tremendouslycatchy instrumentals—a cocktail ofMemphis Soul, Blues, R&B, Surf, Rock n’Roll and Groove, all perfectly mixedtogether. Winner of 2009 Blues AudienceMag Award for “Outstanding Guitarist”!H$14JRM PRICE99NEW RELEASE!CASH BOX KINGSI-94 Blues (BB1016)The Cash Box Kings are another signthe Chicago blues scene is alive andwell! You can’t go wrong with a supertightcore group (Joe Nosek, KennySmith, Chris Boeger and Oscar Wilson),joined here by ‘honorary’ Kings likeBilly Flynn, Barrelhouse Chuck andSteve Freund! 15 tracks!Don’t miss the CD RELEASE PARTY for NICK MOSS’ Privileged! SATURDAY, MARCH 20 ★ At BUDDY GUY’S LEGENDS IN CHICAGO! Call the club for info: 312-427-119015