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Toronzo Cannon

The contemporary bluesman from Chicago performs 'John the Conquer Root' and more.

04/21/2016 | Rating TV-PG

BackStage Pass

Toronzo Cannon

Season 7 Episode 701 | 26m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

The contemporary bluesman from Chicago performs 'John the Conquer Root' and more.

Contemporary bluesman Toronzo Cannon from Chicago performs the title track from his album, "John the Conquer Root," "Ti Ni Nee Ni Nu," and more. In the band with Cannon are Dave Forté, bass; Melvin "Pookie Styx" Carlisle, drums; and Luca Chiellini, keyboard. Recorded at Michigan BluesFest 2015 in Lansing's historic Old Town district.

04/21/2016 | Rating TV-PG

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BackStage Pass

Toronzo Cannon

Season 7 Episode 701 | 26m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Contemporary bluesman Toronzo Cannon from Chicago performs the title track from his album, "John the Conquer Root," "Ti Ni Nee Ni Nu," and more. In the band with Cannon are Dave Forté, bass; Melvin "Pookie Styx" Carlisle, drums; and Luca Chiellini, keyboard. Recorded at Michigan BluesFest 2015 in Lansing's historic Old Town district.

04/21/2016 | Rating TV-PG

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