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 five critically-acclaimed CD’s. She earned a BA in Music, writes a column for ChicagoBluesGuide.com, gives fun, interactive Blues Music Workshops, and she is also 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 in May of 2012. Smith, best known for his work with the late Muddy Waters, contributed five tracks to the new disc. Clarksdale also features a riotous performance by long time friend and Howlin’ Wolf alum, the Legendary Eddie Shaw and includes tracks with Nick Moss and Donna Herula. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.