Eddy and his band rehearsing on the Petrillo Music Bandshell before the Otis Rush Tribute at Chicago Blues Festival Eddy and Big Llou at the Guitar Greats benefit for the Hart Fund “It’s been a great summer!” Thank you to everyone who has made it great. It kicked off with the induction into the 2016 Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis. Such an honor to be among first class blues musicians who have worked so hard to keep our music vibrant for decades. It was also an honor to play at Chicago Blues Fest this summer in tribute to one of my mentors and Blues heroes, Otis Rush. I’m working on my new CD and will be in the studio recording this fall with my band. “With his powerful left-handed guitar playing, unique hybrid of West Side blues, relentless rockabilly and high energy performances, Eddy “The Chief” is Chicago’s premier blues showman” — Chicago Tribune “Clearwater is equally adept at Chuck Berry-style guitar as he is at deeper blues style. He’s a fine singer who puts on a wild, exciting show...the sort of exuberant entertainer who can turn a concert into a party.” — New York Times Eddy plays live at Buddy Guy’s Legends Fri. Aug. 19th Photo Courtesy: Roman Sobus Give us something to smile about. It was a wonderful evening on May 4th when Eddy along with his longtime friends, Elvin Bishop and Jimmy Johnson were inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Guitarist and band leader for Eddy Clearwater, Tom Crivellone headlining the 2016 Chicago Blues Festival. Click here to buy the CD Here is the track list on the CD: 1. Find You A Job 2. Blues For Breakfast 3. Blue, Blue, Blue All Over You 4. One Day At A Time 5. I Wouldn’t Lay My Guitar Down 6. Chills 7. Bad Dream 8. I’m Tore Up 9. Lazy Woman 10. Blues For A Living Jim O’Neal makes Eddy smile. Why you might ask. Well, besides for being a great friend they two really bonded when Jim O’Neil started Rooster Blues and Eddy recorded for the label in 1980. In fact, it was Jim who coined Eddy’s nickname, ‘The Chief’. Stephen Bass, drummer with the Eddy Clearwater band — ready to lay down a few beats before the concert. Eddy has some fun with Little Milton’s statue outside the Blues Hall of Fame Guitar Greats - Eddy and John Mayall 2016 Blues Hall of Fame inductees! Eddy strikes a pose with Nora Tucker, curator for the Blues Hall of Fame Eddy with his official placque honored by the Blues Hall of Fame! A few words of thanks. It’ official. Eddy has his own space at The Blues Hall of Fame Bandmate, drummer, Stephen Bass with Win Knoll, Kevin Stanton and Michael Frank attend the Blues Hall of Fame induction to celebrate this great achievement for The Chief. Eddy, meet ‘The Chief’... at The Blues Hall of Fame Eddy with Denise Lasalle at the Blues Music Awards All Photos courtesy of Lynn Orman Weiss, Orman Music & Media / Cleartone Music ------------------ Connect With Eddy          Listen to Eddy’s Music on... ...and see Eddy on... Renee Greenman Entertainment Mgt. PHONE: (847) 679-6311 Email:  rgch@blueschief.com www.EddyClearwater.com Between his slashing left-handed guitar work, his room-filling vocals, his self-defined "rock-a-blues" style (a forceful mix of blues, rock, rockabilly, country and gospel), his boundless energy and even his signature Indian headdress, Clearwater is among the very finest practitioners of the West Side blues working today. Find Eddy Clearwater on Alligator Records Artist"s Web site: www.EddyClearwater.com Bookings: Tina Terry Agency: (336) 273-0446 Bluesletter content and creation: Lynn Orman Weiss / (847) 452-6469 / ormanmusic@gmail.com (847) 452-6469 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: Media Contact: Lynn Orman Weiss / (847) 452-6469 / ormanmusic@gmail.com