Scott Dirks Interview

Join me for an interview with blues harmonica player, recording artist, producer, historian and author ("Blues with A Feeling, The Little Walter Story") Scott Dirks. This interview was held in Chicago, Illinois in June of 2012.

Videos include: Introduction & Scott’s Early Years; Scott’s Early Influences; Scott’s Early Bands and The Blues Brothers; Scott as Producer (Delmark and Alligator Records); Recommended Chicago Players; Scott’s Perspective on Modern; Approaches to Chicago Blues; Scott’s Approach to Technique (Tongue Blocking); Scott’s Perspective on What Chicago Blues is; Playing Cover Songs, Little Walter Session Tapes and Juke (Part 1); Juke (Part 2); Little Walter’s Equipment; Recording Tips (Part 1); Recording Tips (Part 2); Blues with a Feeling, the Little Walter Story: Walter’s Unmarked Grave; Blues with a Feeling, the Little Walter Story: Tony Glover & Ward Gaines; Blues with a Feeling, the Little Walter Story: Research & Interviews; Blues with a Feeling, the Little Walter Story: What Walter Gave the Blues Harmonica World