Eighty-five-year-old bluesman Leon Atkins found an apt title for his new album — “Back to Baton Rouge.” Atkins — the singer, guitarist and harmonica player who performs as Lil’ Jimmy Reed — lived in ...
Known professionally as Lil’ Jimmy Reed, Leon Atkins has been a fixture at the Wiregrass Blues Fest, performing every year since it started in 2011. When he takes the stage this year with his guitar ...