Cash Box Kings

The Cash Box Kings keep the classic juke-joint jump of postwar electric blues alive, not just by reviving the sound of Chess and Sun Records but by writing songs that address contemporary concerns. Bringing the blues into the 21st century was the intention of Joe Nosek, who formed the band while he was teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001. The group found their stride with the addition of Chicago blues singer Oscar Wilson in 2007, and from that point forward, the pair led the Cash Box Kings through a series of lineup changes showcased on albums released by B...