Soul Central: Tommy Lee Cook builds a blues mecca in Buckingham

What began as a general store and local hangout in the 1950s, eventually transforming into a biker bar in the ’70s, is now considered one of the premiere destinations for live Blues in Florida.

And it’s located right in Lee County, Buckingham to be exact.

The list of performers who have appeared at the Buckingham Blues Bar reads like a who’s who of blues. It includes four-time Grammy winner Delbert McClinton, two-time Grammy nominee guitarist Lee Roy Parnell and rising Blues star Selwyn Birchwood…

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