I Found My Thrill
by Kelly Awad
Title
I Found My Thrill
Artist
Kelly Awad
Medium
Photograph - Digital
Description
Blueberry Hill opened it's doors September 8th, 1972. The Restaurant and bar has had the same owners since, with Joe and Linda Edwards! They were voted #1 Restaurant & Bar, Hamburger, and Décor, by the RFTs, and the place is simply oozing with nostalgia! Chuck Berry used to play there monthly, along with many other great performers that play this venue! Blueberry Hill is located right on Delmar Blvd.(The Loop) which is "One of Ten Great Streets in America", according to the American Planning Commission!
6504 Delmar in The University City Loop area of St. Louis, MO 63130 (314) 727-4444
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December 26th, 2012
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Comments (37)
Virginia Artho
Such a great capture! Fun design! So creative! L
Kelly Awad replied:
Thank you Virginia, I can't tell you how many nights I have spent listening to awesome music at this venue, the atmosphere is simply eclectic!
Debra Martz
What a great form of sign! Wish I could have seen Chuck Berry there! Great capture!
Kelly Awad replied:
My friend called me last minute and asked if I wanted to go to his 199th show? And I said, Uh Yeah! He promised it wouldn't be, but it ended up being his final show. I'm glad I got to go!
Nikolyn McDonald
Ah yes, this takes me back more than a little. Nice find, Kelly.
Kelly Awad replied:
Thanks Nikolyn, I have always had an insatiable appetite for the nostalgic and the iconic
Kathy Liebrum Bailey
Fantastic find and capture Kelly! Love it!
Kelly Awad replied:
Thank you Kathy! My goofy dad used to sing I Found My Thrill on Blueberry Hill, like all of the time! I really think he believed he was Fats!
Lynn Sprowl
Great capture! l/f
Kelly Awad replied:
Thank you so much Lynn! People really seem to like this one, and the inside is cool too!
Lynda Lehmann
Great nostalgic and vintage urban find and capture!
Kelly Awad replied:
Thanks Lynda, so many great bands have played at this venue, and the owner has photos with them all I think!
Hanny Heim
What a gorgeous sign and capture !
Kelly Awad replied:
Thank you Hanny! It is a colorful street, day or night! One of the things I miss the most about the Lou!
Claudia Mottram
Must be a great place, great capture! l/f :)
Kelly Awad replied:
Thank you Claudia! It is an awesome place, I've been there a hundred times I'm sure!
Lee Craig
What a neat find! Love this!
Kelly Awad replied:
Thank you Lee! It is my most visited photo, hands down! It is even cooler at night, as is the whole street. I will miss the Loop, when I move to N.M.
Steve Taylor
I love this Kelly. F/V
Kelly Awad replied:
Thank you Steve! I'm considering entering this one in a local gallery, and setting a limit to production.