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    Keeping the blues alive, one gig at a time

    In this hot summer full of social unrest and so much loss, the blues are more relevant than ever. Enter the The Reverend Shawn Amos , an Angeleno singer-songwriter who plays covers of Prince, Howlin' Wolf and everything in between in his kitchen and at restaurants around town.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Aug 5, 2016 • 1 min read

    In this hot summer full of social unrest and so much loss, the blues are more relevant than ever. Enter the The Reverend Shawn Amos, an Angeleno singer-songwriter who plays covers of Prince, Howlin' Wolf and everything in between in his kitchen and at restaurants around town. He releases a new performance on his YouTube channel, Kitchen Table Blues, at 7am every Sunday. On this week's show, Amos talks to us about what inspired him to throw food into his musical mix and shares memories working for his dad's cookie company, Famous Amos.

    Music (top): "The Jean Genie" and "Let's Go Crazy" by The Reverend Shawn Amos

    Music (bottom): "When the Saints Go Marchin' In" by The Reverend Shawn Amos

    The full episode

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    Sichuan food, 'Burned,' Kitchen Table Blues
    1. 0:31The evolution of Sichuan cuisine in Chengdu
    2. 11:26Going back to Kali
    3. 18:05Workers get 'Burned' at restaurants in Los Angeles
    4. 37:45Raising grass-fed beef in California
    5. 46:11Keeping the blues alive, one gig at a timeYou’re reading this
    6. 56:41A recipe for Blueberry Night Sky Pie
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

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      Abbie Fentress Swanson

      Independent reporter and producer

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      Camellia Tse

      Producer, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    5 of 6
    Sichuan food, 'Burned,' Kitchen Table Blues
    1. 0:31The evolution of Sichuan cuisine in Chengdu
    2. 11:26Going back to Kali
    3. 18:05Workers get 'Burned' at restaurants in Los Angeles
    4. 37:45Raising grass-fed beef in California
    5. 46:11Keeping the blues alive, one gig at a timeYou’re reading this
    6. 56:41A recipe for Blueberry Night Sky Pie
    Back to Good Food