Let's Go to Leroy's: Lansing's Blues Scene With Harry Oman
Time Signatures with Jim Ervin · Nov 4, 2025 · 53:37
Time Signatures with Jim Ervin
Time Signatures with Jim Ervin · Nov 4, 2025 · 53:37
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In the 80’s, 90’s and 00’s, the Greater Lansing area was abuzz with a ton of Blues music. In addition to the incredible local talent on hand, a small handful of people were responsible for doing a great deal of work, attracting out of town Blues musicians to play. Harry Oman traveled to the metro Detroit area, formed some partnerships, and brought some of the biggest names in Detroit’s Blues scene to play at LeRoy’s in Lansing’s south end. A chance meeting with Eddie Kirkland led to a long lasting relationship that lasted until Kirkland’s death in 2011. If you like great Blues history, complete with solid gold stories, this episode is a can’t miss. Huge thanks to Harry for taking time to help us preserve these stories, too!
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