Award-winning singer-songwriter Bird joins Boomerocity to discuss Held Here Together, an album born almost by accident that ultimately became one of her most personal artistic statements.

From cinematic songwriting to the importance of vinyl records, Bird shares the stories behind the music, the inspiration for "The Car," and why connection, memory and resilience remain at the heart of everything she creates.

Blues artist J.P. Reali joins Boomerocity to discuss the music that has defined his life, his songwriting process, and the inspiration behind his latest album, Grateful Blues.

From his earliest musical influences to today's independent music scene, this is a conversation about passion, perseverance, and the enduring power of the blues.

Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac created one of the greatest blues recordings ever made when they entered Chicago's legendary Chess Studios in January 1969.

Photographer Jeff Lowenthal was there to document it.

Historian Robert Schaffner helped preserve the story.

In this episode of Boomerocity, Randy Patterson welcomes photographer Jeff Lowenthal and historian Robert Schaffner to discuss one of the most fascinating chapters in blues and rock history.

Their acclaimed book, Fleetwood Mac in Chicago: The Legendary Chess Blues Session, January 4, 1969, chronicles the unforgettable day when Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac recorded alongside legendary Chicago blues musicians at Chess Studios.

Jeff shares firsthand memories from being the only photographer documenting the session, while Robert provides historical context that brings this remarkable collaboration to life.

Topics include:

• The significance of the January 4, 1969 recording session
• Peter Green's extraordinary musicianship
• Working with Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, and Otis Spann
• The untold stories behind the photographs
• Preserving an important piece of music history