A look at Lester Butler’s 1997 residency at the Chesterfield Cafe in Moscow.
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Red Devils, Thelonious Monster close Jack’s Sugar Shack
A very cool poster from 1994 commemorates The Red Devils and Thelonious Monster (and maybe the Red Hot Chili Peppers) at Jack’s Sugar Shack in L.A.
Red Devils were ‘Ready’ to transform this Muddy Waters classic
The Red Devils were ‘Ready’ to transform this Muddy Waters classic #KingKingXXX
London’s Borderline club forever tied to Red Devils’ myth
Mick Jagger, live bootlegs, and a farewell: London’s Borderline club is a key part of The Red Devils’ story.
Paris on fire: Hook Herrera joins Lester Butler at Chesterfield Cafe, 1996
A look at Lester Butler’s 1996 residency at the Chesterfield Cafe in Paris.
Butler: ‘Just like good sex!’
The Red Devils “pitch an incendiary sound mix” in this classic Lester Butler interview from San Diego, 1993.
Obscure Papa Lightfoot energized Lester Butler’s sound
Papa Lightfoot recorded only a handful of singles, and missed out on the blues revival era. But this obscure bluesman’s slashing style made an impression on Lester Butler. #KingKingXXX
Rare Red Devils fliers and backstage pass
Check out some of the earliest Red Devils/Lester Butler fliers.
Red Devils ‘up-and-coming’ at 1993 Mississippi Valley Blues Fest
“Headed straight for the ceiling,” Lester Butler and The Red Devils look forward to a 1993 festival gig at the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival.
Gene Taylor: The unheard music of ‘King King’
An appreciation of “special guest” Gene Taylor’s contribution to a legendary blues recording. #KingKingXXX
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