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About Me:: I've written about blues and blues-infused music for a lot of places, including Guitar World and Guitar One magazines, and more recently for Gibson Guitar online. I currently handle news updates (when time permits) for bluesman Johnny Winter at www.johnnywinter.net.

Website Address: http://myspace.com/seanstephenmcdevitt

Favorite Artists and Bands: Where to even begin? How about B.B. King, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, Howlin' Wolf, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, Eric Clapton, Etta James, the Allman Brothers Band, Van Morrison, Aretha Franklin, and Little Walter. That should get us started...

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Toronto Star: The House of Blues

Fantastic article in the Toronto Star. Here's the lead: GRAVENHURST–Ontario's cottage country is a far cry from Chicago's gritty south side. But those worlds are closer than you think, thanks to the passion of a Gravenhurst man whose makeshift theatre inside his garage is home to blues at its best. The theatre, such as it is, occupies an attached garage on Gravenhurst's main drag, where tiered seating and a small stage fill… Continue

Posted on April 28th, 2008 at 2:32pm — No Comments (Add)

Mariela Moscoso's Crossroads photographs...

Scenes from a day spent at Crossroads, courtesy of Mariela Moscoso, who, incidentally, is the loveliest photographer I know...

Details on these shots, from top to bottom: Clapton and Sheryl Crow share the microphone on "Tulsa Time"; Willie Nelson, who ran through some of his biggest hits, including "On the Road Again"; Los Lobos, a band that demonstrated the difference between festival-style all-star ensembles and seasoned musicians who have played together for more than t…

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Posted on August 1st, 2007 at 8:00pm — No Comments (Add)

Johnny at Crossroads: What the pundits are saying...

winter trucks SO WHO WAS the biggest surprise at this year's Crossroads Guitar Festival? According to Jeff Johnson of the Chicago Sun-Times, it was none other than Johnny Winter:

"The Great White Wonder had to be led onstage, but once he plugged in…

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Posted on August 1st, 2007 at 7:00pm — No Comments (Add)

UPDATE: Johnny Winter catches fire at Crossroads...

Saturday's Crossroads Guitar Festival was a fantastic day for Johnny. He took to the stage for a roaring (and unrehearsed!) take on "Highway 61" backed by the Derek Trucks Band, and the nearly 30,000 fans in attendance at Toyota Park in the Chicago suburb of Bridgeview, Illinois, roared their approval. It was indeed an electrifying moment.

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Posted on August 1st, 2007 at 4:00pm — No Comments (Add)

Friday dinner in Chicago...

Had a great meal at a Thai restaurant on the north side of Chicago. My wife Mariela and I were in great company: We were joined by Alligator Records boss Bruce Iglauer, who is graciously hosting us this weekend in the Windy City; Chicago bluesman Lurrie Bell, who is one of the city's A-list guitarists and the son of the late harmonica virtuoso Carey Bell; Jim Pugh, who has played keyboards in Rober… Continue

Posted on July 28th, 2007 at 4:00pm — No Comments (Add)

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At 8:11pm on April 14th, 2008, Poe said…: Sean:
Please feel free to send material to me at thejamespoe@yahoo.com.

At 10:17am on April 11th, 2008, Roddy Gordon said…: G,Day
great stuff on Johnny Winter

At 11:53am on April 2nd, 2008, Poe said…: Sean:
Please send your material to WABG-AM 2001 Garrard Avenue Greenwood, MS 38930. www.jamespoe.com

At 1:41pm on March 25th, 2008, Ken Pustelnik said…: Interesting site Sean,
The first gig we ever played in The States was supporting
Johnny's brother Edgar at an outdoor concert in a park in Memphis ,
the year was 1972
Ken Pustelnik.

At 2:48am on March 20th, 2008, billy jones said…: Hi Sean,
Thanks for adding me to your site.

Billy Jones
http://myspace.com/billyjonesbluez

At 11:24pm on March 9th, 2008, Phil said…: I saw Johnny Winter last fall at the Birchmere in Virginia and he was tremendous. His bandmates are also extraordinary musicians. "Still Alive and Well", "And", and other periods of his music were huge influences on my playing. One of the truly great blues artists. -- Phil