Chicago's Electric Blues Heritage and History: Diddley Bow Workshop

On Saturday, October 10, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM, the Wrightwood-Ashburn library hosts a workshop that connects Chicago’s electric blues legacy to the instrument many of its greats started on: the diddley bow, a one-stringed ancestor of the cigar box guitar. Musician Coco Elysses leads the session, opening with a 20-minute talk on the rise of electric blues and the diddley bow’s place in it, then demonstrates the sound and guides participants through building their own instrument. All supplies are provided, and the program runs 1.5 to 2 hours total. It’s designed for all ages and suitable for families, and registration is required.