
My brother found "The American Folk-Blues Festival: The British Tours, 1963-1966," in a bargain bin somewhere, but I don't care. The DVD is one of the best Christmas presents I've ever received. I knew it was going to be special right away. Sonny Boy Williamson ambles onto the stage wearing a bowler hat and carrying an umbrella and a briefcase. He looks and sounds regal as he performs "Keep It to Yourself." The documentary also features Muddy Waters, Lonnie Johnson, Big Joe Williams, Lightnin' Hopkins, Sugar Pie Desanto, Howlin' Wolf, Big Joe Turner, Sister [...]