August 6:  Song of the Day.  Eli Cook (solo)–Shake Em All Down

“He has what it takes to be the best blues singer of his generation“–AllMusicGuide.com

I’ve seen Eli Cook perform twice this year and from what I’ve heard I’d have to agree with the folks at AMG.  His Friday night set at FloydFest this year, with his band Electric Holy Firewater, was blistering.  But seriously you don’t have to take my word on it, because tonight you’ll have not one but two opportunities to see the local blues phenom from Nelson County live in Charlottesville.

The big show of the evening features Eli Cook opening up for the legendary B.B. King tonight (08/06) at the Charlottesville Pavilion.  Tickets are still available [more info here].  The show benefits the CAAR Work Force Housing Fund.  Gates open at 6pm, show time is at 7pm.  Eli’s second show of the evening takes place at R2 inside Rapture for the B.B. King After Party from 10pm - midnight.  This one is free and will feature not only the Eli Cook Band but also special local guests Book of Job.

[video performance of Eli Cook performing solo at FloydFest after the break]

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Shake Em All Down by Eli Cook (solo)

[And while we’re on the subject of the best blues singers of a generation, how ’bout we hear from you guys on some of your favorite blues singers from this or any generation.  If you feel like sharing a video performance from one of your all-time faves, just drop the video URL in with your comments and I’ll combine them for all to see below.  One of my personal favorites is already included]

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Smokestack Lightning by Howlin’ Wolf

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