Cat. No. DVD 1485: VARIOUS ARTISTS ~ ANTONE'S - HOME OF THE BLUES. MRA ENT. D0480.
STANDARD SCREEN 4x3 ASPECT RATIO. AUDIO: NOT STATED. FORMAT: PAL. REGION: 4. COLOUR. RUNNING TIME: 93 MINS.
REVIEW: From its humble beginnings to its current place as one of the premier showcases in the world for blues – and other roots music – Antone’s became a beacon for blues legends and newcomers alike, who found in its friendly confines a place to perform their music in front of an appreciative audience and an environment that nurtured both the music and artist alike. Starting with its opening night guest of legendary zydeco king Clifton Chenier, Antone’s has hosted a literal “who’s who” of the blues world, with such artists as Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Fats Domino, Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland, Jimmy Reed, Buddy Guy, Eddie Taylor, Sunnyland Slim, Hubert Sumlin, Luther Tucker, Jimmie Rogers, Big Walter Horton.
In addition to the legends, Antone’s became a school for such Austin locals as Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Charlie and Will Sexton and Angela Strehil, who, drawn by the majesty and power of the blues, embraced its soul and took the music to new heights with their own interpretations of the classic sound.
Laced throughout Antone’s: Home Of The Blues are rare interviews and previously unseen performance footage. Included are interviews with many of the local and national people who’ve helped nurture and support Antone’s throughout its history, as well as testimonials from a gamut of special guests ranging from B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Billy Gibbons, Buddy Guy, Joe Ely, Marcia Ball and Kim Wilson. A must for aficionados of blues music *****
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