"Bob Margolin continues to stretch his boundaries on every recording, which is just part of what makes him a national treasure."
-Bill Mitchell, BluesBytes
BOB MARGOLIN, Self-Artisted Booking Agent:
Since the start of 2020, I book myself directly. No past or new booking agency. It was promising with Last Waltz 2020 shows, world-wide tours, acoustic shows, record release tours. I also had plans for Pinetop Perkins Foundation events, festivals, house parties and what would have been live award shows for the Blues Foundation’s Blues Music Awards and the Blues Blast Magazine Awards, and workshops. Steady Rollin’ indeed.
I love to play for you so much and the business part is now easy. For previous and new promoters, or musicians who have shows we can do together, just CONTACT ME direct. We’ll put together smart plans that work well all around, professional, friendly, and honest. I hope all your Blues are musical. Watch for announcements. Expect announcements, and thanks for the good times we already had together.
Last Waltz 2019, with Warren Haynes, Lukas Nelson, Don Was
“Just 2 Guitars & 200 Stories with Jimmy Vivino and John Sebastain on harp
TrueFire Presents Bob Margolin’s RAW CHICAGO BLUES
RAW CHICAGO BLUES: A Masterclass of Early Chicago Blues Techniques and Styling
For course details and ordering - TRUEFIRE LESSONS
"I took the “Advanced Class” of learning Chicago Blues Guitar. I was in Muddy Waters’ band from 1973-1980. He didn’t want to teach it like a lesson but he wanted me to learn. Indeed, as in the Middle Ages, he was the Master and I was the Apprentice. He put me on his right side on the bandstand so I could watch his hands as well as hear what he played a few feet from his amplifier and play along. I used what I learned to support his music on shows and recordings. And reflecting Muddy’s generous spirit, I pass on what I learned about guitar and how to run a band to younger musicians. I’m the Musical Director of the Pinetop Perkins Foundation, one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve taught workshops at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace, and done 3 book/videos for the Hal Leonard Corp., including the new “Chicago Blues Slide Guitar.”
Modern technology has blessed me with a new, powerful, effective opportunity to pass on Muddy’s gift and what I’ve learned on bandstands in the 48 years since. The TrueFire platform is online video lessons, with me playing and explaining, views of me and each hand on the guitar and written music and tablature in real time for those who use those learning tools. My first TrueFire course, released in August, is “Raw Chicago Blues.” Working with TrueFire has been a First-Class Upgrade for me. They present my lessons in a smart, friendly, easy-to-use platform that puts me and my stories and music right there with you on whatever device you use. If you are a musician, especially a guitar player, who wants to learn everything I can give you, here’s a great way to do it. I’m grateful to Muddy and everyone who taught and inspires me, to TrueFire, and to YOU for your interest in adding Raw Chicago Blues to your own music and creativity." — Bob Margolin
Bob Margolin - Featured Interview - Blues Blast
Photo © 2021 Yvonne Mercier
Check out the January 14, 2020 issue of BluesBlast for the Feature Interview with legendary bluesman Bob Margolin by Marty Gunther.
2020 Blues Blast Awards - Congratulations to “Steady Rollin’” Bob Margolin
Congratulations to “Steady Rollin’” Bob Margolin
Winner of the 13th Annual Blues Blast Music Award
Acoustic Blues Album - This Guitar and Tonight
Video Premiere: Bob Margolin "Over Time"
With This Guitar and Tonight – released in October 2019 – blues musician and Muddy Waters collaborator Bob Margolin offers his first all-acoustic album, showcasing the form in its rawest state. Today, we premiere the video for the album cut “Over Time,” a rolling blues ballad that reflects on the past, present and future.
“Like you, I wish I could warn or comfort my younger self,” Margolin told Relix of the clip. “My personal acoustic song ‘Over Time’ sings these Blues for us and Scott Rosenbaum from Red Hawk Films illustrates it with my over time photos from baby to now.“