John Wrencher - How Many More Years - Chicago Blues

[LaDajah223]

Oh wow... I've never seen footage of my great grandpa Big John. Thanks for posting!

[TomB05404]

This 2nd version of Elsewhere was in the 3100 block of N. Clark St., a bit below Belmont. I think it was probably '76 or maybe '77, I don't recall exactly. It was the start of many great nights at that location, that then later moved, and today is known as "Blues" on N. Halsted St. I was on bass in this video, keeping out of the way!

[100proofboogie]

Great stuff Gerree! I saw many great gigs at both Elsewhere's(and the 1st Kingston Mines) during my dozens of blues excursions to Chicago from my hometown of Milwaukee during the mid/late 70s.I do believe that Bill who did the bookings at EW now is the owner of Bill's Blues in Evanston.

[bobblues1]

I booked this guy in Liverpool when he toured Europe n the mid-70's. Never thought I'd see him again. Great posting!

[casu3]

its so sad you can almost not find material of this guy

[Bumblebee38]

Where and WHEN was this film made , please ?

[GerreeCee]

Believe it was 78' or 79' on Chicago's Northside. It was the grand opening of Elsewhere's 2nd bar (this 3 day event provided alot of good musicians jamming).

[lp09juhu8]

live on Big John!

[ebenross]

elsewhere's was so great...I saw four act on a Saturday nite 1976, including Wrencher....due to jive talk he came over to detroit in 77 to play

with his old pal Babyboy Warren,out on 7 mile.

[ebenross]

else wheres was so great...I saw 4 acts on a sat nite...including Wrencher....he later came over to Detroit and played with his old pal Baby Boy Warren 1977 I think. Next door I saw Homesick James....very strange.

[DeepGospel]

Thank you for posting this! Just fantastic...

[checker764]

Fantastic stuff Gerry! Keep 'em coming!