Blues treasure James Cotton will play twoback-to-back shows at Nietszche’s this Saturday (Nov. 4), at 9 and 11:30pm. For a man over 70, Cotton has certainly still got the magic. Born in Mississippi in 1935, Cotton was “discovered” at the age of 19. He was recording at Memphis’ Sun Records when Muddy Waters passed through town loking for a harpist. Cotton fit the bill, landed the gig and has been going strong ever since, forming the James Cotton Blues Band in 1966. He’s released numerous records and opened for legends like Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead. Younger folks may recognize him too from late night appearances on David Letterman and Conan O’Brien.