EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 14 MIN
SSE25 RL Burnside
from Suitcase Sessions · host Bob Bowman
In this episode, we are diving deep into the raw, hypnotic, and unvarnished world of RL Burnside—the legendary master of North Mississippi Hill Country Blues. Far different from traditional delta blues, Burnside's signature style relies on driving rhythms, electric guitar grooves, and an unrelenting tempo that sounds just as revolutionary today as it did decades ago.We trace his incredible journey from a hard-working sharecropper to an international indie-blues icon, exploring how his raw, loop-like guitar styles reshaped modern blues and influenced genres from alternative rock to hip-hop.Watch the epidsodes on my YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@BobBowman962/videosCover Art by Alice Saurber: Alice Design Studio - 513-907-9878Cigar Box Guitar Music for Season 1 performed by Russ Wellington and Cody GogginCigar Box Guitar Music for Season 2 performed by Dean Dostal
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In this episode, we are diving deep into the raw, hypnotic, and unvarnished world of RL Burnside —the legendary master of North Mississippi Hill Country Blues. Far different from traditional delta blues, Burnside's signature style relies on driving rhythms, electric guitar grooves, and an unrelenting tempo that sounds just as revolutionary today as it did decades ago. We trace his incredible journey from a hard-working sharecropper to an international indie-blues icon, exploring how his raw, ...
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