A local musician and her band’s title track won the 2021 Coolest Blues Song from Big City Blues Magazine. The national publication announced the winners on social media last week, and Sturgeon Bay guitarist Cathy Grier was surprised to find out about the recognition this week. Grier and her group, the Troublemakers, released the album “I’m All Burn” in July of 2020. She shares the inspiration behind her song that was chosen as the coolest blues song of the year.
Grier notes that the song “I’m All Burn” actually tied with Wee Willie Walker’s “Real Good Lie” for the coolest blues song. Cathy Grier and the Troublemakers are currently prepping to represent Wisconsin in the International Blue Challenge in Memphis. Their first quarter-final performance will be held on January 19 on Beale Street, known as the “home of the blues”.
