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The Blues Highway: New Orleans to Chicago, 2nd: A Travel and Music Guide,Used
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The Blues Highway is a classic road trip through the cradle of musical innovation in America. This definitive travel and music guide follows Highway 61 and the Mississippi River to explore the roots of jazz, blues, Cajun, zydeco, country, gospel, soul, and rock & roll music. Trace the story from Congo Square in New Orleans to downhome Delta blues joints then on to Memphis, Nashville, St. Louis, Davenport, and eventually to Chicago.Written by awardwinning author, Richard Knight, this fully updated second edition features:*Comprehensive city guides with 55 mapsfrom New Orleans to Chicago*What to see, where to stay, and where to eathotels and restaurants for a range of budgets*The best music clubs and barsshabby juke joints to smooth jazz clubs*Music landmarksvisit Jerry Lee Lewis' ranch or Charley Patton's grave*People, culture, and cuisine of the Blues HighwayCreole cooking to voodoo magic*Who's who of Blues Highway musicfrom Louis Armstrong to Sonny Boy Williamson II*Music festivals and eventsMardi Gras in New Orleans to the Chicago Blues Festival*Exclusive interviewswith music legends 'Honeyboy' Edwards, Little Milton, Wilson Pickett, Sam Phillips, Rufus Thomas, Ike Turner, and many more
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- Q: What is 'The Blues Highway: New Orleans to Chicago' about? A: 'The Blues Highway' is a comprehensive travel and music guide that explores the musical history and cultural landmarks along Highway 61, tracing the roots of various American music genres from New Orleans to Chicago.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is written by Richard Knight, an award-winning author known for his expertise in music and travel writing.
- Q: What can I expect to find in this travel guide? A: The guide includes city-specific information, maps, recommendations for hotels and restaurants, music clubs, cultural insights, and interviews with music legends.
- Q: Is this book suitable for travelers interested in music? A: Yes, it is specifically tailored for music lovers and travelers who want to explore the rich musical heritage of the region.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages filled with detailed information about the Blues Highway.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition of 'The Blues Highway', which has been fully updated to include the latest information.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but is still in very good shape.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on August 14, 2003.
- Q: Does the book include maps? A: Yes, the guide features 55 maps that help navigate the route from New Orleans to Chicago.
- Q: What types of music does the book cover? A: The book covers a variety of music genres including jazz, blues, Cajun, zydeco, country, gospel, soul, and rock & roll.