Eddy "the Chief" Clearwater Plays 'Finger Picking' Good Music @ Skokie's Backlot Bash

Submitted by skokienet on August 27, 2008 - 2:35pm.
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Eddy "the Chief" Clearwater Plays 'Finger Picking' Good Music @ Skokie's Backlot BashChicago Blues Legend Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater plays some licks during Skokie's Backlot Bash in August. Clearwater, a resident of Skokie, plays a "a unique amalgamation of country, deep Delta blues, gospel, R&B and pop influences -- a sound Clearwater himself refers to as "rock-a-blues." Our local hero was honored by his home state of Mississippi August 19th when it put up historical markers touting him as one of the originators of Chicago Blues. Clearwater hadn't been back to Macon, Miss. since he left the town with his family in 1948. "I felt so honored,'' he told the Skokie Review.
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Backlot Bash

Submitted by Anonymous on August 29, 2008 - 4:41pm.

The sound from the speakers on the main stage was way too loud for those of us who still have good hearing, and there is no reason why it should have been so loud. I could clearly hear the sound three blocks south of the library, and the speakers were not even aimed that direction.

 

What is needed is a distributed speaker system: a number of smaller speakers spread out all over the listening area rather than extremely high powered speakers at only one location. Since there is already WIFI available, it would be a simple matter to stream the audio to each of the individual powered WIFI speakers. Speakers could be hung from street light poles, and the small amount of power for each speaker could be taken from the street light circuit without any major problem. This would also allow those who are not able to come to the stage to listen to the presentations. Part of the cost in new equipment would be recovered because the kilowatt sound system and oversize power generator would no longer be necessary, and there would be less air and noise pollution because a smaller generator could be used.

 

If this approach needs more explanation, I would be happy to discuss it with concerned individuals at your convenience. I can be contacted at the following e-mail address: jlbarnard50@yahoo.com

 

James L. Barnard