Apart from playing on the local blues circuit, Edwards was shot in his leg during a fracas outside a club in Alsen.

There, he put together one of his best bands and became a major figure on the blues circuit, playing exclusively for black audiences.

While working regularly on the regional blues circuit, Raines taught harmonica and began developing her own style within the blues tradition.

Walker left school at age 10, and by 15, he was a professional performer on the blues circuit.

Despite years of playing in clubs and on the blues circuit, Jones recorded his debut album at the age of 55.

Still, the performers working the blues circuit - usually clubs, and not concert halls - are often refugees.

He continued to play the international blues circuit while living in Holt, Alabama.

She is now a regular performer on the international blues circuit.

He sang in gospel groups as a child, and played on the various blues circuits beginning in his teenage years.