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3 unusual facts about Porkbelly Futures


Porkbelly Futures

They are unique in that many of the members originally found success in other fields: former lead singer Paul Quarrington (1953-2010) was a writer and filmmaker; guitarist/harmonica player Stuart Laughton is a classical trumpet player with an international reputation as is bass player Chas Elliott (Toronto Symphony).

Their first CD, "Way Past Midnight" released by Judy Collins's Wildflower Records, spent six months on the American roots/blues charts.

Although originally formed as a Chicago blues band in homage to Paul Butterfield, they soon began creating original country music.



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