VOA标准英语2010年-Bryan Lee's 'My Lady Don't Love My Lad（在线收听）

When Bryan Lee moved to New Orleans to escape the harsh winters of his native Wisconsin, the city's French Quarter was home to a thriving blues scene. One of his steadiest jobs was playing five nights a week at the Old Absinthe House on Bourbon Street. He performed there with his Jump Street Five Band for more than 14 years.

Life hasn't always been easy for Bryan. His eyes were damaged at birth, and by age eight, he was totally blind. He overcame his disability to become a top bluesman, winning praise from Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. But, as Bryan admits, years of late night shows and grinding tours took a toll on his family life, and he seriously contemplated leaving show business.??

"That was a hard time for me, giving that up [performing]," Lee admits. "And I just thought I would quit music; I'll just quit entertaining. I can tune pianos. I'll figure out a way somehow to make a living, to be close to my kids. Well, every time I tried to quit, something would happen where I couldn't quit."

With more and more blues clubs closing, Bryan spends much of the year touring and recording. His latest album, My Lady Don't Love My Lady