Big Bill Morganfield

Big Bill Morganfield, the son of McKinley Morganfield (Muddy Waters), has emerged in the past few years as one of the top blues talents in America. Bill has played all over the world in the past 15 years, bringing pure joy to those who have had the pleasure of seeing one of his live performances. Many men try to fill their father's shoes when they join the family business. Few, however, must prove they are up to the task in front of an audience as large as the one that watched Big Bill Morganfield come into his own. In 2013 Big Bill won a Jus' Blues Award for "Best Contemporary Blues Artist". Also in 2013, Big Bill was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in St. Louis MO. as a "Master Blues Artist". When asked about his brand of blues, Bill exclaims, “I play real blues. Nothing but real blues and I play it with my heart, my soul and a little bit of Mud grease.” "The similarity between Bill Morganfield's voice and his father's is uncanny" -Living Blues Magazine, Issue #246, Volume 47, #6. December 2016, by David Whiteis Big Bill's story is simply a great success story. Many have dreams, but so few have what it takes to make that dream a reality. But, hard work, burning desire, perseverance, and strong religious convictions gave him the strength and focus needed to fulfill his dreams. Doors at 7:00, Music at 9:30. 21+, $12 cover, non-smoking