Lester Butler showcased the California version of 13 with guitarist Chris Masterson at 14 Below on March 29, 1998. Check out two live cuts from that show: “Automatic” and “Devil Woman.”
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Video: 13 goes ‘So Low Down’ in 1997
For the fifth year, No Fightin’ showcases an unseen video for Black Friday, this time featuring 13 performing “So Low Down” in 1997.
2 nights with Lester Butler’s 13 in 1997
In 1997, Lester Butler underwent significant changes as he debuted a new band in Lexington, Kentucky, and Bloomington, Indiana. The performances showcased a leaner band and sound, and we were there to bear witness.
13 stops at famous Zoo Bar in 1997
Lincoln, Nebraska’s Zoo Bar has been a hub for blues musicians since 1973. 13 featuring Lester Butler stopped there for a July 29, 1997, gig.
Lester Butler in Sneek: ‘Blues the way it should be’
In early 1998, 13 completed a successful week of European performances, including a well-received show in Sneek, NL. Highlights from the gig were captured on video .
Lester Butler and 13 on AllMusic
Jasper Heikens captured biography and review material from All Music for the original Lester Butler Tribute Site, including from Char Ham and Cub Koda.
Butler & 13 jump at Chesterfield Cafe Madrid
Inside Lester Butler’s final 1997 residency at the Chesterfield Cafe chain, this time in Madrid.
13’s day off at North Sea, February 1998
Eddie Clark provided these photos of an off day on the North Sea from 13’s second to last tour of the Netherlands and Belgium in February 1998.
Lester Butler relaxes at Moscow’s Chesterfield Cafe, 1997
A look at Lester Butler’s 1997 residency at the Chesterfield Cafe in Moscow.
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.
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