DESCRIPTION:
'Going To See Miss Gerri One More Time', off Billy Branch's recent Blind Pig release "Blues Shock".
Check out the new album on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/blues-shock/id775000884

"Going To See Miss Gerri" was written about 93 year old Gerri Oliver who owned Bronzeville's legendary Palm Tavern for 50 years, until it was unceremoniously closed down by the city. It was the hot spot for the stars - folks like Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Quincy Jones, and Dinah Washington (to name a few) would hang out at the Palm Tavern after their gigs. This video, made by a fan of Billy Branch, showcases the historical significance and the heartfelt sentiments of the lyrics.

"Blues Shock" on Blind Pig Records: http://www.blindpigrecords.com/index.cfm?section=album&catalognum=BPCD5158