Wisconsin Slim

* Delta-blues, one-man band * dubbed "the next incarnation of Bob Log III" and one of the "20 bands to watch in 2007." * plays slide with 9/16-inch chrome sockets on one of his two Resonators, while pounding out the rhythm with kick pedals on a metal bucket and metal trash can. He sings through a 1930s-style telephone headset, creating a crackly intonation as if he's calling out destinations at a train station. He's lately realized a longterm goal and added a CB for his guitar microphone. "It gives it a nice, mid-rangey sound," Slim said. "It's a completely self-sustained unit now, where I don't have to use any equipment from the bar. It frees me up as far as moving around a little bit more." * the set list leans heavily on Mississippi Fred McDowell and Big Joe Williams. * has just one release - a self-titled 78 rpm album that came out in October 2001. The pressing was so limited - just 100 were issued - that even he doesn't own a copy. * his most notable performance of late was a performance for his daughter's elementary school classroom. The students took to their feet immediately, cutting loose and forming an impromptu conga line. "I really don't care if I'm i... more...