Chicago's Electric Blues Heritage and History: Diddley Bow Workshop

Date2026-05-06 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
LocationChicago Bee
CategoryArts
PriceFree
SourceChicago Public Library

Diddley Bow Archives Tie: The Black Ensemble Theater Company Records Collection Chicago has a rich heritage of internationally renowned electric blues guitar players, such as Muddy Waters, Elmore James, Buddy Guy and many more. This workshop elevates this Chicago history by exploring the rise of the electric blues and some of its musicians’ very first musical instrument, the diddley bow, a one-str

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