“One of the most stimulating musicians I have ever played with.” — Eric Clapton

A Multimedia Presentation on his life with the blues and his 2025 Book Release of "Dancing with Muddy", featuring world travels playing harmonica with Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton. Presentation includes slideshow, music and insight into his new book.

Jerry Portnoy was born in 1943 and grew up in the blues-rich atmosphere of Chicago's famous Maxwell Street Market during the golden age of Chicago Blues. He began his professional career in the late 60s and since that time has performed, live and on television, for millions of people around the world.

Known for his dark, amplified tone, he has long been a favorite of both critics and peers. The New York Times said, "Mr. Portnoy crests like an alto saxophone." Rick Estrin, a leading professional player as well, was quoted in Blues Revue as saying, "He can get so much sound out of that harp — such a beautiful, just enormous, fat, rich tone."

Thank you to our show sponsors: The Mid-York Foundation; NBT Bank; WAER FM Radio; Preferred Mutual; Sidney Federal Credit Union; Hamilton Community Chest; & Bruce Ward, Architect.

Special thanks to our hospitality sponsor, Poolville Country Store Restaurant Bed & Breakfast! Make it an evening out & receive 10% off dinner at Poolville by presenting your EOH show ticket, or receive 10% off your show ticket by presenting your Poolville dinner receipt at the Box Office! Call 315-691-2677 for dinner reservations!

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Earlville Opera House is located at 18 East Main Street in the quaint Village of Earlville, NY. At EOH, we believe accessibility & inclusion are critical to everything we do. Our historic Opera House has been upgraded to ensure accessibility throughout the building, including a hearing loop system in our 1892 theater provided by Hamilton Hearing LLC.
 
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