Liz Mandeville

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“If California could hook up to Liz, there wouldn’t be any power shortage!” - Richard Benson, Blues On Stage Liz Mandeville won the Windy City Blues Society’s “2011 Blues Challenge.” Liz’s high energy shows often end in standing ovations; at the 2011 Lansing Blues Fest they were dancing in the street, they were on their feet in South Carolina, in Florida, and at WCBS’s show at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago. Multi-talented Liz Mandeville is no stranger to hard work! Not content to be “just a singer,” Liz taught herself to play guitar, washboard and porch-board. She has written and produced over 80 original songs, resulting in 5 critically acclaimed CD’s. She earned a BA in music, writes a column for ChicagoBluesGuide.com, she gives fun, interactive Blues Music Workshops and she also is a blues DJ for WNUR-FM. She has logged thousands of road miles; since 1983, she’s played hundreds of gigs and people say she just keeps getting better! Clarksdale, her first release for the new Blue Kitty Music label, an idea fostered by Grammy winner, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, dropped May of 2012. Smith, best known for his work with the late Muddy Waters, contributed 5 tracks to the new disc. Clarksdale also features a riotous performance by long time friend and Howlin’ Wolf alum, the Legendary Eddie Shaw and tracks with Nick Moss and Donna Herula. Liz also produced 4 critically lauded CD’s for the Earwig Label, showcasing her powerful, rich, versatile voice and her creativity as a p

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Heart 'O' Chicago

Clarksdale

The Stars Motel

Red Top

Playing With Fire

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Watch Out for Santa! (feat. Rockin' Johnny Burgin, Peter Struijk, Jim Godsey & Martin Lang)

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Blues About It CD2

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Autumn Rock Blues Collection

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Angels Sing The Blues

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Blues About It CD1

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What Does Christmas Mean to You

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Rock Blues And Country

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