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San Antonio’s Gunter Hotel launches annual birthday party for blues icon Robert Johnson

Johnson recorded his groundbreaking songs in the hotel in 1936, and the May 8 concert in his honor will feature Sue Foley, the Peterson Brothers and Nicky Diamonds.

San Antonio’s Gunter Hotel is leaning further into its spot at the blues crossroads. The historic downtown hotel where legendary bluesman Robert Johnson recorded some of his best-known songs in 1936 is launching an inaugural birthday celebration for the late singer and guitarist. To celebrate what would have been the musical icon’s 115th birthday on […]

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