OPEN POST: Music Manor Monday With The Terrific Trudy Lynn!

Welcome, music hors, to the Manor's exclusive "Poca Chica Lounge," where DJ Li'l Scratch is bringing us some classic blues from the divine Ms. Trudy Lynn. Trudy, as you may know, is a blues artist extraordinaire. When she performs indoors, she raises the roof - and, yes, this happens outdoors, too, 'cause heaven blows its top every time she sings. Not for nothing was Trudy the opening act for several "Ike and Tina Turner" tours, but that was just a start for this sonically-astounding performer and composer, who was soon after cutting LPs and performing in clubs worldwide. 

Born in Texas, where she honed her gifts, Trudy first learned about the blues as a young girl when she tiptoed from her mother's beauty salon to Club Matinee, the legendary Houston Club, which was right around the corner. Destiny? Seems like, right? Though her family later thought she'd purse a career as an X-Ray technician after high school, Trudy had other ideas, by then in high demand as a singer with local Big Bands, at clubs and on Army bases. 

It's been a steady rise for her as a preeminent, now legendary, blues performer (she's a sixteen-time Blues Music Awards nominee) (give it to her, already!). Just listen to her tear into "Dr. Feelgood" in this epic performance. And when I say, "epic," I really and truly mean it. 

Happily, at age 77, Trudy is still slaying, still releasing new albums and still performing live - so keep a look out, since she may be coming to your local blues and jazz club soon. If you're unfamiliar with her, or just want to hear more-more-more, there's an excellent, must-have compilation...

...which you can get RIGHT HERE. Or explore more of her on Spotify RIGHT HERE. 

What are you listening to this week? DJ Li'l Scratch wants to know.
Till next time...purr, bitches, purr! 🐾

Photo Credits: Getty Images; Inchiban Records