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An original sound

Black and white photograph of Paul Butterfield and two members of his Blues Band, as seen from the side of the stage during a concert at The New Penelope.

Date: 1968
Credit: Daniel Morin (photographer), copyright 1968
Courtesy of Daniel Morin

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band played on several occasions at Gary Eisenkraft’s coffeehouses. The band was best known for mixing elements of jazz, rock and blues music all together, creating a sound that was very original for its time.