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Not Workin' at the Car Wash Anymore: Lil' Ed on His Return to Performing with the Blues Imperials

Lil' Ed Williams
Andy Lyons
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liledblues.com
"Lil' Ed" Williams will be performing at the Blast Furnace Blues and Lehigh Valley Bike Fest on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

Chicago blues musician "Lil' Ed" Williams of Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials talks with WDIY's Neil Hever about his unlikely job cleaning cars during the pandemic lockdown. He also discusses his effort to expose a new generation to the blues music he's loved since he was a child.

Lil' Ed & The Imperials will be the final performers at this year's Blast Furnace Blues and Lehigh Valley Bike Fest in Bethlehem, PA on Sunday, July 24, 2022.

(Original air-date: 7/19/2022)

Neil is WDIY's Operations Director. He is also the co-host of the weekly music program, Hidden Charms.
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