Living Blues
The Gem Theater
January, 2000

Photos copyright Evie Quarles, 2000

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Ramonda Doakes, executive director of the Mutual Musicians Foundation, at the podium of the Gem Theater.

Lawrence Wright, who led the Starlighters through KC blues history. The Starlighters featured vocalists Frankie Lee and guitarist Albert Collins at one time.

Richard Townsend, who leads the Gotto Blues Band. He has a presence somewhat like Otis Redding.

Kenny Glover and Tim Perryman, the horn section of the blues house band.

Sonny Kenner holding down the guitar spot in the jazz house band.

The venerable Roy Searcy.