Leo Schumaker, a board member of the Santa Barbara Blues Society, is making a full-length audio interview with Elmore James Jr. available on his Bluesland website and via iTunes podcast.

The interview was conducted shortly before Elmo's Sep. 13 2008 gig, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Blues Society.

Casual and conversational, you'll hear Elmo tell stories of growing up in Mississippi; how his daddy, Elmore James, taught him the blues; moving to the big city of Chicago and meeting up with Willie Dixon; and lots more.

The interview is in two parts, with Part 1 available now.

Leo's Bluesland Podcast Page
Leo's Bluesland Podcast via iTunes

Santa Barbara Blues Society
Leo's Bluesland

--dave