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Episode 1401

Original air date: 10/7/2003

Naptown Blues

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Description:Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell, an Indianapolis piano player and guitarist hugely popular and influential in the 1920s and 1930s are featured. Interview with Duncan Schiedt, photographer and historian.
Credits:Jim Kimsey/Lisa DeHayes/Greg Alexander
Location:Indianapolis
Contact:None
Music:Various Carr/Blackwell cuts


Indiana Hill Country Blues

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Description:Gordon Bonham, blues player, is featured.
Credits:Josh Peyton/same/Mark Williams
Location:Nashville
Contact:None
Music:Various original nat sound performances


Governor of the Blues

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Description:Governor Davis of the Blues Party is featured.
Credits:Matt Socey/Lisa DeHayes/Chris Elberfeld
Location:Muncie
Contact:None
Music:Various original nat sound performances


Music In The 'Key' Of Charlie

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Description:Key Palace, handbuilt by owner Charlie Noble, attracts some of the biggest and brightest names in the blues.
Credits:Jim Simmons/Lisa DeHayes/Arlen Lehman
Location:Redkey
Contact:Charlie Noble Key Palace (800)369-0075 www.keypalace.com
Music:Larry Garner nat sound from performance


History Matters: Indiana Avenue

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Description:empty description
Credits:J. Robert Cook/same
Location:Indianapolis