Detroit Blues Singer Pat Smillie Reminisces on Chicago Blues Scene

About this episode

Detroit bluesman Pat Smillie shares his experiences and influences from the Chicago blues scene.

Send us Fan Mail Detroit bluesman Pat Smillie loves the blues, his influences range from Chuck Berry to Howlin' Wolf to Otis Clay. Pat and his band opened for Bob Seger and performed for 18,000 people at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. You can hear his inspirations in his new singles he wrote with Josh Ford, aka Motor City Josh. His vocal influences range from Joe Cocker to Dr. John. He spent 20 years in the Chicago blues scene and has stories collaborating with or encountering just abou...

People in this episode

Guest: Pat Smillie

Topics covered

• blues music
• Chicago blues
• Detroit music scene
• musical influences
• live performances

Keywords

• Pat Smillie
• Chicago blues
• blues music
• musical influences
• live performances

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Allstate Arena

Places: Chicago, Detroit

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