Joe Skotnicki is a blues afficionado with hundreds of live performances witnessed throughout the Chicagoland area since the 1970's. In 2006, Joe was a contributing writer and photographer for the Northwest Indiana NewSlang magazine/Calumet Press newspaper. As a reviewer, both local and national acts were covered in small clubs as well as venues such as House of Blues Chicago, Merrillville's Star Plaza Theatre, and Chicago's Blues Festival in Grant Park. joeskot@yahoo.com.