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Paul Oscher made history in 1968 when at 19 years old hejoined the Muddy Waters Blues Band. He went on to an award-winning solo career that lasted his lifetime.  Three years ago, Covid-19 took Paul Oscher’s great talents from this world.

In the late 1980s, around Christmas, Paul Oscher brought a revue into the Manhattan House of Detention, also known as “The Tombs”. The band included Paul on harp and guitar, blues veteran Candy McDonald on drums, Steve Gomes on bass, Otis Spann disciple David Maxwell on piano, and guests Bob Gaddy, an R&B singer/pianist known for his hits on Hy Weiss’ Old Town label, and Rose Melody, who sang often at Paul’s shows. The audience at the Tombs was starved for entertainment and Paul was determined to give it to them. From the start the excitement in the room is palpable and continues to ramp up throughout. The performances are extraordinary, expressing the lowdown blues in all its colors
and variations. There is a looseness and swing that was Paul’s trademark, a result of his extensive road work with Muddy Waters. It’s nothing but the blues, so turn it up and enjoy it!