James Montgomery - One Night Only!
Harmonica legend James Montgomery, a Detroit-raised bluesman with five decades on the road, plays Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m. at Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms.
Montgomery grew up in Detroit and learned from masters like James Cotton, John Lee Hooker and Junior Wells at the Chessmate. He formed his own band in Boston in 1970 and has toured with Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and the Allman Brothers. He was also a touring member of the Blues Brothers, spent almost six years in the Johnny Winter Band and recorded with Kid Rock.
He performs with his longtime band, featuring David Hull, George McCann and Marty Richards. Montgomery also plays many charity shows, raising money for free health care for blues musicians and for veterans groups. The show runs until 10 p.m.
He performs with his longtime band, featuring David Hull, George McCann and Marty Richards. Montgomery also plays many charity shows, raising money for free health care for blues musicians and for veterans groups. The show runs until 10 p.m.
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