“What I advise musicians about standing out from the pack and advancing their careers: You have to play and entertain so well that you cannot be denied. You have to be noticeable in a world full of talented people who want the blues audience to recognize them and to support them, not you. You’ll be compared to the best blues musicians ever, not just your peers. What a challenge! "...

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