Music Documentary to be Shown at Will Shade Tribute

Before the bands take the stage to pay tribute to Memphis Jug Band musician Will Shade, a music documentary about another jug band musician will premier. "Chasin' Gus' Ghost," a feature-length documentary about Gus Cannon, will be shown at 2 p.m. on Jan. 27 as part of the Old Town School of Folk Music's benefit to raise funds for Will Shade's grave.

Here's some information about Gus Cannon, according to a press release:

Many credit Gus Cannon with popularizing jug band music in the 1920s and 1930s. His music has also been a main source of inspiration for Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Bob Weir (Grateful Dead) and John Sebastian (Lovin' Spoonful), two musicians emblematic of the 1960s who are featured in the film. Despite his pioneering spirit and writing credit on "Walk Right In," which became a #1 hit in 1963 for The Rooftop Singers, Gus Cannon died bitter and penniless at the age of 91.

Click here for a preview of the film on YouTube.

It will be the first time the film will be shown in Chicago.

Here is the schedule:
2 p.m. - Showing of "Chasin' Gus' Ghost" (free)
4 to 6 p.m. - Jug band jam session (free)
7 p.m. - Benefit concert featuring Charlie Musselwhite and more
$20, $18 for Old Town School Members, $16 for seniors and kids

Tickets go on sale Wednesday 11/28 at the Old Town School's box office and website. The Old Town School is located at 4544 N. Lincoln Avenue in Chicago.