BluesNEWS-12/2005

NEWS"pin" BLUES


December 2005
BAM BOO ROOM
CALENDAR OF EVENTS

25 South J Street
Lake Worth, FL
561-585-BLUE

open Tues.-Sat.
7 p.m. -2 a.m.



David Jacobs-Strain

Wayne Hancock

Michael Burks
















David Jacobs-Strain: Cutting-Edge New Blues
THU. 12.01.2005 · 09:00PM · $7
The Prince Edward Island Guardian wrote, "David Jacobs-Strain has achieved a mastery of the guitar that will elude most players their entire lives. He has speed, exquisite phrasing and a knowledge of the fretboard that is nothing short of jaw dropping."


Wayne Hancock: Master of Hillbilly Swing
FRI. 12.02.2005 · 09:30PM · $22
Wayne "The Train" Hancock has been called "the master of hillbilly swing," a "roots Renaissance man," a "country singer's country singer" and "Hank Williams meets Gershwin." But the phrase most frequently echoed throughout his career is "Wayne Hancock is the real deal."


Michael Burks: Rippin' Guitar Blues
SAT. 12.03.2005 · 09:30PM · $18
“A master showman,” raved Blues Revue. “(Michael Burks) may be the next Luther Allison… outrageous tone, explosive solos and soulful vocals… with a Gibson Flying V in hand, he exudes energy -- part rock, part soul and plenty of blues.”


Malcolm Holcombe: Iconic Hillbilly Blues
TUE. 12.06.2005 · 09:00PM · $5
Malcolm Holcombe is an acclaimed singer-songwriter in the insurgent country-folk vein. His moody poetry, country blues guitar playing and rumbling baritone has garnered comparisons to musicians such as Tom Waits and John Prine and earned rave reviews from such Nashville notables as Lucinda Williams.


Honeytribe: featuring Devon Allman
WED. 12.07.2005 · 09:00PM · $10
Honeytribe’s music is feel based. Although featuring Devon Allman as the frontman (yes, from that Allman family), this band is an ensemble cast all the way. Allman has surrounded himself with the A-list of musicians from mid-west America.


Sweet Pea's Revenge: NOLA Roots Americana
THU. 12.08.2005 · 09:00PM · $7
SPR blends blues, rock and funk with sophisticated style. The power trio creates gutsy rock with an explosive live show featuring polished original songs and a few inspired covers of the classics.


The Asylum Street Spankers: Spankin' It Good
FRI. 12.09.2005 · 09:30PM · $22
The Asylum Street Spankers stand as one of the America’s most distinctive groups. Defiantly acoustic, fiercely independent and absurdly good, this Austin band has been through nearly 40 musicians, endless touring and constant evolution to become an internationally renowned underground institution.


Jason Ricci: Best Jam Jukin' Harp They Is
SAT. 12.10.2005 · 09:30PM · $12
A “harp player's harp player,” Jason Ricci spent his early career playing the music of the traditional greats Like Sonny Boy I and II, Little and Big Walter, George Smith, Junior Wells and James Cotton. A former protégé of Pat Ramsey, Ricci has also woodshedded with Junior Kimbrough and R.L. Burnside.


DOWN THE ROAD

December



Crazy Fingers: 'Lectric Dead
TUE. 12.13.2005 · 09:00PM · FREE

Keith Michaud: with Summer Blanket
WED. 12.14.2005 · 09:00PM · FREE

The Codetalkers: with Hubert Sumlin
THU. 12.15.2005 · 09:00PM · $32

Perpetual Groove: World Class Funk
FRI. 12.16.2005 · 09:30PM · $25

Otis Taylor: Certified Trance Blues
SAT. 12.17.2005 · 09:30PM · $25

Smiley Tunehead: Bluegrass on Steroids
TUE. 12.20.2005 · 09:00PM · FREE

Slip & The Spinouts: Crackerbilly Rock
WED. 12.21.2005 · 09:00PM · FREE

Holiday Jam: with Free Gift Bags
THU. 12.22.2005 · 09:00PM · FREE


CLOSED: Have a Happy Holiday
FRI. 12.23.2005 · 07:00PM ·
CLOSED: Have a Happy Holiday
SAT. 12.24.2005 · 07:00PM ·


Banyan Street Jug Band: Street Corner Honkin'
TUE. 12.27.2005 · 09:00PM · FREE

Teri Catlin: Simply Amazing Blues Rock
WED. 12.28.2005 · 09:00PM · FREE

A Tribute to Link Wray: Father of the Power Chord
THU. 12.29.2005 · 09:00PM · FREE

Terrance Simien: and The Zydeco Experience
FRI. 12.30.2005 · 09:30PM · $18

New Year's Eve Party: with Terrance Simien
SAT. 12.31.2005 · 09:30PM · $65


Dear Fritz,

I'd like to wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving! This is a wonderful time of year to spend time with family and reflect on what is truly important in life. On behalf of everyone here at WWOZ, I want to tell you how grateful we are to have friends like you. Your financial support and e-mails offering encouragement and every imaginable type of assistance are appreciated more than you know.

Things are so hectic and we aren't always able to respond to you as quickly as we'd like, but I want you to know that we really are thankful that WWOZ has friends around the world who are helping us rebuild the musical heritage of New Orleans.

Over the holiday, I hope to have time to write a more detailed note to bring you up to date on what's new at WWOZ. For now I've included some links to information on our website that I think you will find interesting and useful along with a couple of holiday shopping suggestions and new ways that you can help keep the music going strong.

Again, have a great Thanksgiving holiday!

David Freedman
WWOZ General Manager


P.S. Another way you can help WWOZ is by forwarding this message to your friends and colleagues.



coming soon

And ... more B.B.R. * FEATURES *
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12/01 KIRK JOSEPH'S BACKYARD GROOVE (New Orleans)
12/02 STYMIE & PIMP JONE LUV ORCH. (+ Honey Island Swamp)
12/03 CARL WEATHERSBY
12/04 HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND (free show!)
12/06 DJ JEREMIAH & AFROBEAT NATION
12/07 LOS OTROS (New Orleans)
12/08 tba
12/09 FULLY LOADED
(Stillwell, Bernard, Cheme, Bolivar, Prada, Levy)
12/10 FULLY LOADED
(Stillwell, Bernard, Cheme, Bolivar, Prada, Levy)
12/11 HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND (free show!)
12/13 DJ JEREMIAH & AFROBEAT NATION
12/14 RICH KURCH & BILLY C. FARLOW (John LeeHooker)


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Sacramento
Blues Society
News
Dear Friedrich,

A tip of the hat goes out to the following people for bringing some great music to the folks at "Friendship Park" last Tuesday. The annual Thanksgiving holiday meal at Loaves & Fishes was brightened by performances by: Stan Alves, Tim Barnes, Dave Clark, Paris Clayton, Don Gates, Marta Gee, Mark Horr, Jacob Jarzemkoski, Dana Moret, Paulette Pacheco, Gayiel Von & Rick Von Geldern. Also on hand for support was Charles Washington, Kim DuVall, Rhonda Stiener & Willie Brown. Thanks to all!

This Friday, December 2, Marilyn's on K Street has set their "Grand Opening" with Mercy Me! This opening has been long in coming, so keep your fingers crossed that it actually happens.

On Sunday, December 4, the Heritage Festival folks are presenting "Chicago Blues" featuring Magic Slim, Phil Guy, Carl Weathersby and Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne at the Horseman’s Club.

Keep supporting the 'blues' around your area!

Here's the line-up for this week:







December 1, Thursday

Acoustic w/Sherman Baker (5:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Jam (6:00), Constable Jack’s, Newcastle =--= Jam w/The Band With No Name (7:00), Yager’s Tap House, Folsom =--= Lisa Phenix (8:00), Fox & Goose, Sacramento =--= SacBlues Jam w/Steve Foster & friends (8:00), Time Out Tavern, Fair Oaks =--= The Beer Dawgs (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento


December 2, Friday

Acoustic Trio w/Pailer, Fratis & Taylor (5:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Bonedrivers (8:30), Elk Grove Brewery, Elk Grove =-- = Coco Montoya, Black Oak Casino, Tuolumne =--= Dr. Rock & The Stuff (9:00), Yager’s, Folsom =--= Elvin Bishop, Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa =--= Kinda Blue (9:30), Constable Jack's, Newcastle =--= Lisa Phenix Band (6:30), Bella Bru Café, Carmichael =--= Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Biscuits & Blues, San Francisco =--= Mercy Me! (9:00), Marilyn's, Sacramento =--= Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Shane Dwight Blues Band (7:00), Lou’s Pier 47, San Francisco =--= The Beer Dawgs (10:00), Froggy’s, Davis =--= Wingnut Adams Blues Band featuring Jeramy Norris (9:00), PJ’s Roadhouse, Placerville =--= Z. Isaac Band (8:00), Blue Room Lounge – Clarion Hotel, Sacramento

December 3, Saturday

Acoustic w/Good Gravy (5:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Blue Marvellz (9:30), Constable Jack's, Newcastle =--= Blues Jam (noon), Constable Jack's, Newcastle =--= Coco Montoya, Little Fox Theater, Redwood City =-- = Daniel Castro (9:30), Grant & Green, San Francisco =- -= Kid Andersen featuring John Nemeth (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Mama Z & Hot Buttered Blues (8:00), Los Hermanos, Pollack Pines =--= Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers (9:00), P.J.’s Roadhouse, Placerville =--= Mofo Party Band & Ron Hacker & The Hacksaws (7:30), Snider Recital Hall – CSUS, Turlock =--= Mojo Madness (8:30), Elk Grove Brewery, Elk Grove =- -= Norton Buffalo, Sutter Creek Theater, Sutter Creek =- -= Wingnut Adams Blues Band (9:00), Rudy’s Jazz & Blues, Merced


December 4, Sunday


Sacramento Heritage Show – Chicago II Blues (2:00), Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Phil Guy, Carl Weathersby, Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne – Horseman’s Club, Sacramento =--= Allen Frank & The Leather Souls (4:00), Drytown Club, Drytown =--= Big Bad Blues Jam w/Marshal (2:00 – 6:00), 2 Grand Saloon, Old Sacramento =--= Big John & The Chosen Few Jam (8:00), Stoney Inn Bar & Grill, Sacramento =--= Blues Jam w/Bluenatics (6:00), Time Out Tavern, Fair Oaks =--= Blues Jam w/Dave Channel (7:00), Louie’s Lounge, Rancho Cordova =--= Elvin Bishop, Constable Jack’s, Newcastle =--= Mind X (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Showcase Blues Jam (4:30), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Sunday Blues Jam w/Steve Mears & Probable Cause (8:00), Powerhouse Pub, Folsom =--= Wingnut Adams Blues Band featuring Jeramy Norris (1:00), Rusty Porthole, Bethel Island

Coming Soon !

Wednesday, December 7 - Blues For The Cure – CD Release Party (8:00), Torch Club, Sacramento

Sunday, December 11 - Sacramento Blues Society yearly membership show, featuring The Jeff Watson Band, Marshal Wilkerson & Smoked Sugar, Equinox Blues Review (1:00 - 6:00), Blue Room Lounge - Clarion Hotel, Sacramento. This show is FREE for SBS members & $5 for non- members.

New Year’s Eve Shows: Daniel Castro (9:00), Rudy’s Jazz & Blues, Merced =--= Chris Cain, Moe’s Alley, Santa Cruz =--= Guitar Mac (9:30), The Pasttime, Truckee =--= Little Charlie & The Nightcats (9:30), Powerhouse Pub, Folsom =--= Mama Z & Hot Buttered Blues (9:30), PJ’s Roadhouse, Placerville =--= Mere Mortals (9:00), Elk Grove Brewery, Elk Grove =-- = Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers, Elks Lodge, Vallejo =--= Mofo Party Band (9:00), Lou’s Pier 47, San Francisco =--= Stacie Eakes & The Superfreakes (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= The Beer Dawgs (9:00), Milestone Saloon, Cool =--= Tower Of Power, Radisson Hotel, Sacramento =--= Wingnut Adams Blues Band featuring Jeramy Norris (9:00), Murphy’s Hotel, Murph

Andre Jensen, winner of the BITS show raffle guitar, will be performing with it on Tuesday, 11/29 at Club Savanna's (inside the Red Lion - Sacramento Inn). The name of Andre's group is "Everett Jazz Consortium" and will be performing comtemporary Jazz & Fusion staring at 7:00 PM.

Continue to support your local blues clubs, the Sacramento Blues Society and festivals in the area, AND remember to 'BOOGIE' responsibly!

Save me a seat, Willie

email: wsbrown1@prodigy.net
phone: (916) 443-9212
web: http://www.sacblues.com/

SUBMITED BY
TIM HOLEK

Maple Blues Awards Nominations Announcement


YOUTH LEADS THE WAY AT 2005 MBAs!
NOVA SCOTIA’S GARRETT MASON LEADS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR
NINTH ANNUAL MAPLE BLUES AWARDS

What: Canada’s national blues award programme
Where: Phoenix Concert Theatre, 410 Sherbourne Street, Toronto
When: Voting – November 14th until December 14th, 2005 -- Gala – Monday January 16, 2006
Website: http://www.torontobluessociety.com

The Maple Blues Awards, Canada's national award programme that promotes and recognizes outstanding achievement in blues music, has announced their nominees for 2005. The nominees are selected by a distinguished panel of blues experts from across Canada, and winners are selected by the votes of Canadian blues fans. Voting is online from November 14th until December 14th 2005 at www.mapleblues.ca.

The winners will be announced at a spectacular gala presentation at the Phoenix Concert Theatre (410 Sherbourne Street, Toronto) on Monday, January 16, 2006. Tickets are available through Ticketpro (www.ticketpro.ca, 1-866-908-9090)

This year's nominations are dominated by a new generation of musicians, proving beyond a doubt that Canadian blues has a bright future. Second-generation bluesman Garrett Mason, son of Canadian blues legend Dutch Mason, has made an impression worthy of his lineage, and leads all nominees this year with nods in six categories. Close on Garrett's heels are Toronto's Paul Reddick and debut recording artist Julian Fauth with five nominations each. Ottawa is represented by three nominated young artists: Roxanne Potvin, Southside Steve Marriner, and 13 year-old Elyssa Mahoney.

Veterans of the Canadian blues scene who laid the foundation for these younger artists aren't outdone, however. Chris Whiteley received four nominations while Downchild Blues Band, who are celebrating their 35th year, have even more reasons to party after being recognized in three major categories. Four Downchild musicians also received individual nominations. Jack de Keyzer received three nominations to further sweeten his 25th year in the business.

The nominations reflect a blues scene that is alive across the country. In many categories, musicians from Ontario are nominated alongside artists from Quebec, the Prairies, the Maritimes, or the West Coast. In the hotly contested Electric Act of the Year category, Toronto acts Downchild and Jack de Keyzer received recognition opposite Halifax-native Garrett Mason, Winnipeg band The Perpetrators, and Vancouver blues-rocker David Gogo. Up for Entertainer of the Year, Kitchener's Mel Brown is in good company with Vancouver's Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne. Acoustic Act of the Year nominees include New Brunswick's Hot Toddy, BC’s Harry Manx, and Hamilton's Harrison Kennedy. Nowhere is the regional diversity more apparent than in the Female Vocalist of the Year category in which New Brunswick's Theresa Malenfant, Dawn Tyler Watson from Quebec, Ottawa's Roxanne Potvin, Toronto's Shakura S'Aida, and the ever-popular Saskatoon-born Suzie Vinnick all received nods.

The Maple Blues Awards are supported by FACTOR and the Government of Canada through the Canadian Music Fund, GALAXIE - CBC's Continuous Music Network, the SOCAN Foundation, SOCAN, the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council, and KMP Designs Inc.

The complete list of nominees for the 2005 Maple Blues Awards follows.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Mel Brown
Downchild Blues Band
Jack de Keyzer
Dawn Tyler Watson
Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne

ELECTRIC ACT OF THE YEAR
Downchild Blues Band
David Gogo
Jack de Keyzer
Garrett Mason
The Perpetrators

ACOUSTIC ACT OF THE YEAR
Julian Fauth
Hot Toddy
Harrison Kennedy
Harry Manx
Paul Reddick

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Danny Brooks
Chuck Jackson
Harrison Kennedy
Paul Reddick
Bob Walsh

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Theresa Malenfant
Roxanne Potvin
Shakura S'Aida
Suzie Vinnick
Dawn Tyler Watson

NEW ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR
The winner of this award also wins a Galaxie Rising Stars of the CBC Award and a cash prize
Julian Fauth
Elyssa Mahoney
Garrett Mason
Pat the White
Wickens-Knight

RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Downchild Blues Band: Come On In (Downchild Music)
Julian Fauth: Songs of Vice and Sorrow (Electro-Fi)
Carlos del Junco: Blues Mongrel (NorthernBlues)
Garrett Mason: I'm Just a Man (G-Spot)
Paul Reddick: Villanelle (NorthernBlues)

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Karl Falkenham, for Garrett Mason: I'm Just a Man (G-Spot)
Colin Linden, for Paul Reddick: Villanelle (NorthernBlues)
Kenny Wayne, for Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne: Let It Loose (Electro-Fi)
Chris Whiteley & Andrew Galloway, for Chris Whiteley: It's the Natural Thing to Do (Electro-Fi)
Jeff Wolpert & Carlos del Junco, for Carlos del Junco: Blues Mongrel (NorthernBlues)

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
BB King
Little Milton
Duke Robillard
Mavis Staples
Hubert Sumlin

GUITARIST OF THE YEAR
Kevin Breit
Mel Brown
Jack de Keyzer
Garrett Mason
Johnny V.

HARMONICA PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Dave Hoerl
Carlos del Junco
Southside Steve Marriner
Paul Reddick
David Rotundo

KEYBOARD/PIANO PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Lance Anderson
Richard Bell
Curley Bridges
Julian Fauth
Kenny 'Blues Boss' Wayne

HORN PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Pat Carey
Mike Clark
Gene Hardy
Chris Murphy
Chris Whiteley

DRUMMER OF THE YEAR
Geoff Arsenault
Tom Bona
Mike Fitzpatrick
Ainslie Jardine
Mike Sloski

BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Stephen Barry
Tom Easley
Alec Fraser
Russell Jackson
Gary Kendall

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Julian Fauth
Harrison Kennedy
Garrett Mason
Paul Reddick
Chris Whiteley

BLUES WITH A FEELING
Toronto Blues Society Lifetime Achievement Award (to be selected on a separate ballot mailed to TBS charter members)
Alec Fraser
Amos Garrett
Tom Lavin
Colin Linden
Big Dave McLean
Danny Marks
Ellen McIlwaine
Joe Murphy
Chris Whiteley
Ken Whiteley
Terry Wilkins

For more information, photos, interviews, please contact:
Toronto Blues Society
(416) 538-3885
info@torontobluesociety.com

by Fritz Svacina

Zac Harmon has been nominated for BEST NEW BLUES ARTIST for 2005 by XM Satellite Radio!
Please help us spread the word by logging on and voting today!
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Photo Präsentation by Dragan Tasic

11th Lucerne Blues Festival 2005

Johnnie Bassett, Thornetta Davis, Joe Weaver, Phillip Walker, Bob Margolin, Nappy Brown, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, , Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff, James Cotton, Darrell Nulisch, Rico McFarland, David Maxwell, Billy Boy Arnold, James Wheeler, Bob Stroger, Billy Flynn, Roonie Baker Brooks, Roy Rogers, Lil' Ed, Charlie Musselwhite, Diamond Jim Greene, The Carter Brothers...


20th AVO SESSION

Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marianne Faithfull


DEEP BLUES
Blueskalender 2006
Blues-Kalender 2006
23 x 33 cm, zweifarbig, Ringbindung, mit Fotografien von Dragan Tasic. Fotos von Hubert Sumlin, John Lee Hooker Jr., Pinetop Perkins, Rod Piazza, Lurrie Bell und ... [ mehr... ]

Dragan Tasic
Concert Photographer
www.nga.ch - Check out Website with over 1100 Jazz and Blues Artists and 60 000 shots!
tdragan@nga.ch
Tel.+41 78/7688228

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KEEPING

LIVING

MUSIC

ALIVE !!

Crossroads Blues Agency
http://www.crossroads.nl

Black and Tan Records
http://www.black-and-tan.com



M I K E A N D E R S E N
review in BACK TO THE ROOTS (Belgium):
”Wat Mike hier ten gehore brengt is geen valse schijn, maar pure emotie, zoals je heden ten dage nog zelden meemaakt.”

D O U G M A C L E O D
In the new issue of BLUES NEWS (Finland) Doug is featured with a big cover story.

02.12. Long Beach CA (USA), Lucille’s
03.12. Temecula CA (USA), Mira Monte Winery
04.12.Hermosa Beach CA (USA), Café Boogaloo
09.12. Redondo Beach CA (USA), private event
10.12. Brea CA (USA), Lucille’s
15.12. Long Beach CA (ISA), Four Olives
16.12. Long Beach CA (USA), Lucille’s
17.12. Temecula CA (USA), Mira Monte Winery
18.12.Hermosa Beach CA (USA), Café Boogaloo
23.12. Long Beach CA (USA), Lucille’s

E R N I E P A Y N E
Ernie can be been and heard live at the following dates and places.
01.12. Monaghan (IRL), McKennas
03.12. Nailsworth (UK), Ruskin Mill


U P C O M I N G E U R O P E A N T O U R S

ROSCOE CHENIER Jan / Febr
BILLY JONES March
TERESA JAMES March
BIG GEORGE JACKSON April
BOO BOO DAVIS May / June

Jan Mittendorp: crossroads@crossroads.nl

Howard Glazer and the EL 34s

Hello,
Here are our gigs for the week:

Every Thursday - The Old Miami - 3930 Cass Ave., Detroit,MI 313 831-3830 10:30 PM

Saturday 11-12 - Cardoni's Bar & Grill - Howard Glazer and Bob Godwin acoustic duo -
6615 Greenfield Rd.,
Detroit, MI 313 584-1993 9 PM

We hope to see you soon!

PEACE,
Howard








Robert Randolph & the Family Band Pre-sales!

Robert Randolph & the Family Band ticketing pre-sale announcements

December 28, 2005
Robert Randolph & the Family Band
Appearing live at The Broadway Theater at the Ulster Performing Arts Center
in Kingston, NY as part of WDST's 2005 Holiday Concert
Doors: 7 pm
Show: 8 pm
Public On Sale: Monday 11/7

December 31, 2005
Robert Randolph & the Family Band
Celebrate New Year's Eve with RR&FB at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC.
Doors: 9pm
Public On Sale: Thursday 11/10 @10AM

Tickets for these shows are available NOW through Robert Randolph & the
Family Band Direct Ticketing

For a full list of confirmed upcoming shows and the latest information about the band, please visit www.robertrandolph.net
Get tickets early and come out and support Robert Randolph & the Family Band.

all photos ctsy Robert Randolph

Here's To A Not So Silent Night
2 Holiday Classics for $24.98

It's the holiday season again and Alligator Records has the perfect way to celebrate. Enjoy both of our Christmas classics, Genuine Houserockin' Christmas and The Alligator Records Christmas Collection, for only $24.98. And to sweeten the pot, the first 100 two-packs ordered will be autographed by either Michael Burks or Coco Montoya. Genuine Houserockin' Christmas is an infectious blast of holiday blues. From Marcia's Ball's Cajun flavored "Christmas Fais Do Do" to blues belter Koko Taylor's "Have You Heard The News?" to the sly, jazzy come-on of Shemekia Copeland's "Stay a Little Longer, Santa," you'll be rocking all season long! The Alligator Records Christmas Collection is the original holiday album featuring classics by Son Seals, William Clarke, Katie Webster and instrumentals by Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite. Hurry and order now--the autographs won't last long, and once they're gone, they're gone!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER SPECIAL HOLIDAY DEAL


2006 Blues Calendar is here!!!

James Fraher's photographs have graced numerous books, magazines and CD covers, and have been exhibited in museums and galleries in the US and Europe. This soulful calendar showcases twelve of his portraits, of Corey Harris , Lonnie and Ronnie Brooks, Buddy Guy, Gatemouth Brown, Odetta, Norma Jean Brusa, Hubert Sumlin, Otis Rush, Fruteland Jackson, Robert Lockwood Jr., Johnnie Mae Dunson and Booker T. Washington. Each photograph is accompanied by a concise biography; birthdays of blues artists are noted throughout.
ONLY $13.98 CLICK HERE TO ORDER


Searching for that extra special holiday gift? Autographed copies are still available for the following titles.

For more information on anything Alligator, go to www.alligator.com or if you have specific questions about our online store or something in our catalog, you can call toll free 800-344-5609.

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UPCOMING
SHOWS

Marcia Ball
Agency: Rosebud Agency
Phone: (415)386-3456; Fax: (415)386-0599
Tom Gold; Email: tomg@rosebudus.com
10/27/2005 Abilene, TX Paramount Theater
11/04/2005 Sacramento, CA Crest Theater Delta-to-Delta Downtown Get-Down
11/05/2005 Lafayette, LA Grant Street Dance Hall
11/13/2005 Cranston, RI Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
01/17/2006 Eugene, OR WOW Hall
01/18/2006 Portland, OR The Aladdin Theater
01/19/2006 Seattle, WA The Tripe Door 01/19/06-01/20/06
01/20/2006 Seattle, WA The Triple Door
01/21/2006 Petaluma, CA Mystic Theatre
01/23/2006 Austin, TX Private Event
01/27/2006 Mobile, AL Saenger Theater
01/28/2006 Port Canaveral, FL Sandy Beaches Cruise XII 01/28/06-02/04/2006
02/04/2006 Tampa , FL Skipper's Smokehouse
02/18/2006 Bath, ME Chocolate Church Arts Center
02/19/2006 Burlington, VT Higher Ground
02/20/2006 Northampton, MA The Iron Horse
02/22/2006 Boston, MA Scullers Jazz Club 02/22/06-02-23/06
02/23/2006 Boston, MA Scullers Jazz Club
02/24/2006 Princeton, NJ McCarter Theatre
02/25/2006 Mahwah, NJ Berrie Center
02/26/2006 Annapolis, MD Rams Head
02/28/2006 Hampton, VA Hampton Arts
04/08/2006 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
04/14/2006 Norman, OK The Sooner Theater
09/14/2006 Chicago, IL Private Event
09/23/2006 Birmingham, AL University of Alabama

Carey Bell
Agency: Piedmont Talent, INC.
Phone: 704.399.2210; Fax: 704.399.2261
Steve Hecht; Email: info@piedmonttalent.com
11/05/2005 Aguascalientes, MEXICO Aguas-Blues Festival w/ Lurrie-Band
11/10/2005 New York, NY Satalla w/ Band
11/11/2005 Woonsocket, RI Chan's
11/12/2005 Stanhope, NJ The Stanhope House w/ Band
11/17/2005 Omaha, NE Shag w/ Band
11/18/2005 Des Moines, IA Blues on Grand w/ Band
11/19/2005 Chicago, IL Buddy Guy's Legends w/ Band
11/30/2005 Lincoln, NE Zoo Bar w/ Band
12/01/2005 St. Louis, MO B.B.'s Jazz Blues & Soup w/ Band
12/02/2005 Wichita, KS Roadhouse Blues w/ Band
12/03/2005 Oklahoma City, OK Bricktown Live w/ Band

Lonnie Brooks
Agency: Piedmont Talent
Phone: 704.399.2210; Fax: 704.399.2261
Steve Hecht; Email: piedmontt@aol.com
10/28/2005 Chicago, IL Shaw's Octoberfest
11/25/2005 Chicago, IL Beverly Art Center
12/10/2005 Grand Rapids, MI Private Event

Michael Burks
Agency: Blue Mountain Artists
Phone: 704.525.1559; Fax: 704.525.1561
Hugh Southard; Email: hugh@bluemountainartists.com
10/28/2005 Jackson, MS 930 Blues Cafe 10/28/05-10/29/05
10/29/2005 Jackson, MS 930 Blues Cafe
11/04/2005 Des Moines, IA Blues on Grand
11/05/2005 Kansas City, MO Knuckleheads Saloon
11/11/2005 Minneapolis, MN Famous Dave's BBQ
11/12/2005 St. Charles, IL Chord on Blues
11/17/2005 Little Rock, AR Sticky Fingerz
11/18/2005 Fayetteville, AR George's Majestic Lounge
11/19/2005 Columbia, MO Mojo's
12/01/2005 Atlanta, GA Blind Willie's
12/02/2005 Tallahassee, FL Bradfordville Blues Club
12/03/2005 Lake Worth, FL The Bamboo Room
12/04/2005 Key West, FL The Green Parrot
12/31/2005 Winchester, VA Sweet Carolines
01/24/2006 Bern, SWITZERLAND Marian's Jazz Room 01/24/06-01/28/06
01/25/2006 Bern, SWITZERLAND Marian's Jazz Room
01/26/2006 Bern, SWITZERLAND Marian's Jazz Room
01/27/2006 Bern, SWITZERLAND Marian's Jazz Room
01/28/2006 Bern, SWITZERLAND Marian's Jazz Room

Cephas & Wiggins
Agency: Piedmont Talent, INC.
Phone: 704.399.2210; Fax: 704.399.2261
Steve Hecht; Email: info@piedmonttalent.com
10/28/2005 Calgary, Alberta Epcor Centres Engineered Air Theatre
10/29/2005 Calgary, Alberta Epcor Centres Engineered Air Theatre
01/06/2006 Ashland, VA Ashland Coffee & Tea
03/31/2006 Pomeroy, OH Fur Peace Ranch 03/31/06-04/03/06 Workshops
04/01/2006 Pomeroy, OH Fur Peace Ranch Concert
09/29/2006 Canajoharie, NY Canajoharie Library & Art Gallery

C.J. Chenier
Agency: Concerted Efforts
Phone: 617.969.0810; Fax: 617.969.6761
Paul Kahn; Email: concerted@concertedefforts.com
11/09/2005 Pittsburgh, PA Club Cafe
11/11/2005 Cedarburg, WI Cedarburg Cultural Center
11/12/2005 Batavia, IL Fermilab Arts Series
12/10/2005 Wilmington, DE Private Event
02/25/2006 Morristown, NJ Community Theatre
03/16/2006 Fredericia, DENMARK Det Bruunske Pakhus
03/17/2006 Greve, DENMARK Portalen Concert House
03/18/2006 Esbjerg, DENMARK Tobakken
03/21/2006 Odense, DENMARK Jazz House Dexter
03/22/2006 Salzburg, AUSTRIA Rockhouse Salzburg
03/23/2006 Braunau, AUSTRIA Gugg
03/24/2006 Velden, AUSTRIA Bluesiana Cafe
03/25/2006 Wien, AUSTRIA Akkordeon Fesitval
03/26/2006 Budapest, HUNGRY Theater
03/27/2006 St. Polten, AUSTRIA Theater
03/30/2006 Postojna, Slovenia Theater
03/31/2006 Bruck, AUSTRIA Theater
04/01/2006 Freistadt, AUSTRIA Salzhof

W.C. Clark
Agency: Piedmont Talent
Phone: 704.399.2210; Fax: 704.399.2261
Steve Hecht; Email: piedmontt@aol.com
10/28/2005 Austin, TX Central Market North
10/28/2005 Austin, TX Saxon Pub
10/29/2005 San Antonio, TX Luna Fine Music Club
11/05/2005 Fallon, NV Oats Park Art Center @ Barklay Theatre
11/10/2005 Winters, CA The Palms Playhouse
11/11/2005 San Francisco, CA Biscuits & Blues
11/12/2005 Santa Cruz, CA Moe's Alley
11/17/2005 Las Vegas, NV Boulder Station Casino
11/18/2005 Bakersfield, CA Barbecue Factory
11/19/2005 San Diego, Humphrey's Backstage Lounge
12/01/2005 Austin, TX Austin Bergstrom Airport
12/03/2005 Houston, TX Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club
12/10/2005 Wimberley, TX Cypress Creek Cafe
12/17/2005 Bryan, TX Private Event
12/24/2005 Austin, TX Saxon Pub

Shemekia Copeland
Agency: Monterey International
Phone: 312.640.7500; Fax: 312.640.7515
Garry Buck;
10/25/2005 Hillsborough, NC Blue Bayou Club
10/26/2005 Asheville, NC The Grey Eagle
10/28/2005 Melbourne Beach, FL Sebastian Beach Inn
10/29/2005 Sarasota, FL Sarasota Blues Festival Sarasota Fairgrounds
11/06/2005 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Riverwalk Blues Festival Bubier Park
11/10/2005 Trenton, NJ Patriot's Theater
11/11/2005 Pittsburgh, PA Moondog's
11/12/2005 Piermont, NY Turning Point
11/15/2005 New York, NY Tribeca Performing Arts Center w/Buddy Guy
11/17/2005 Rochester, NY The Montage Grill
11/18/2005 Woonsocket, RI Chan's
11/19/2005 Northampton, MA Iron Horse
11/21/2005 Annapolis, MD Ram's Head
11/22/2005 Buffalo, NY The Town Ballroom
11/23/2005 Cambridge, MA Regatta Bar
01/20/2006 Washington, DC DAR Constitution Hall
01/21/2006 Baltimore, MD Lyric Opera House
03/25/2006 Durango, CO Ft. Lewis Community College Concert Hall
03/26/2006 Beaver Creek, CO Vilar Center for the Arts

Tinsley Ellis
Agency: Intrepid Artists
Phone: 704.358.4777; Fax: 704.358.3171
Rick Booth; Email: staff@intrepidartists.com
11/04/2005 Melbourne Beach, FL Sebastian Beach Inn
11/05/2005 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Riverwalk Blues Festival
11/06/2005 Key West, FL Green Parrot
11/09/2005 Lake Worth, FL Bamboo Room
11/16/2005 Mobile, AL Saenger Theatre TENTATIVE w. Little Feat
11/17/2005 Huntsville, AL Humphrey's Bar & Grill
11/19/2005 Memphis, TN B.B. King's Blues Club
11/25/2005 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse w/ Mofro
11/26/2005 Charlotte, NC Double Door Inn
11/27/2005 Folly Beach, SC The Sand Dollar
12/01/2005 Columbus, OH Blues Station
12/02/2005 St. Charles, IL Chord on Blues
12/03/2005 Minneapolis, MN Famous Dave's BBQ
12/04/2005 Superior, WI Bev's Juke Joint
12/07/2005 Angola, IN Skip's
12/08/2005 Wapakoneta, OH Route 33 Rhythm & Blues
12/09/2005 Louisville, KY Headliner's
12/10/2005 Nashville, TN B.B King's Blues Club
12/30/2005 Macon, GA 550 Blues
12/31/2005 Greenville, SC Handlebar
01/20/2006 Tuscaloosa, AL Bama Theatre
02/10/2006 London, Ontario Centennial Hall
02/11/2006 Windsor, Ontario Place Concorde 02/11/06-02/12/06
02/12/2006 Windsor, Ontario Place Concorde

Guitar Shorty
Agency: Piedmont Talent
Phone: 704.399.2210; Fax: 704.399.2261
Steve Hecht; Email: piedmontt@aol.com
10/26/2005 Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern
10/27/2005 Port Townsend, WA The Upstage
10/28/2005 Vancouver, BritishColumbia The Yale Hotel 10/28/05-10/29/05
10/29/2005 Vancouver, BritishColumbia The Yale Hotel
11/11/2005 Phillipsville, CA Riverwood Inn
11/12/2005 Caspar, CA Caspar Inn
11/19/2005 Hermosa Beach, CA Cafe Boogaloo
11/29/2005 San Diego, CA Saville Theater www.Jazz88online.org
12/15/2005 Reno, NV 3rd Street Blues
12/16/2005 Crystal Bay, NV The Crystal Bay Club 12/16/06-12/17/05
12/17/2005 Crystal Bay, NV The Crystal Bay Club
12/22/2005 Las Vegas, NV Boulder Station Casino
03/04/2006 New Castle, DE 9th Annual House Rockin' Part @ Gator Sports Bar
03/11/2006 Woonsocket, RI Chan's
03/16/2006 Columbus, OH The Blues Station
06/03/2006 Jackson, TN Shannon Street Blues Festival

Dave Hole
Agency: Piedmont Talent
Phone: 704.399.2210; Fax: 704.399.2261
Steve Hecht; Email: piedmontt@aol.com
10/26/2005 Scherzingen, SWITZERLAND Backerstubili
10/27/2005 Pontresina, SWITZERLAND Skihuette
10/28/2005 Luzern, SWITZERLAND Phil's Blues a. Rotsee
10/29/2005 Einsiedeln, SWITZERLAND Ziegelei
10/30/2005 Habach, GERMANY Village
11/03/2005 Apeldoorn, NETHERLANDS Blues Cafe
11/04/2005 Zaandam, NETHERLANDS De Kade
11/05/2005 Leverkusen, GERMANY Blues Festival
11/06/2005 Veendam, NETHERLANDS Janssen & Janssen
11/07/2005 Ruislede, BELGIUM Bananapeel
11/10/2005 Eslohe, GERMANY Spritzenhaus
11/11/2005 Bremen, GERMANY Meisenfrei
11/12/2005 Haringe, BELGIUM Festival
11/15/2005 Eschweiler, GERMANY Talbahnhof
11/16/2005 Merchernich, GERMANY Burg Satzvey
11/17/2005 Frankfurt, GERMANY Blues Beyond
11/18/2005 Singwitz, GERMANY Kesselhauslager
11/19/2005 Reitwein, GERMANY Heiratsmarkt
11/20/2005 Arnstadt, GERMANY Junfernspring
11/23/2005 Hamburg, GERMANY Down Town Blues Club
11/25/2005 Oldenburg, GERMANY Charlys
11/26/2005 Sneek, NETHERLANDS Bolwerk
11/30/2005 Sonderborg, DENMARK TBA
12/01/2005 Odense, DENMARK Rytmeposten
12/02/2005 Fredericia, DENMARK Bruunskepakhus
12/03/2005 Jonkobing, SWEDEN TBA
12/16/2005 Rockingham, WA Leisure Inn

The Holmes Brothers
Agency: Concerted Efforts
Phone: 617.969.0810; Fax: 617.969.6761
Paul Kahn; Email: concerted@concertedefforts.com
11/01/2005 Quebec City, Quebec Cabaret Liquor Store
11/02/2005 Montreal, Quebec Cafe Campus
11/04/2005 Hamilton, Ontario Hamilton's Legendary Corktown Tavern
11/05/2005 Toronto, Ontario Horseshoe Tavern
11/06/2005 Cambridge, CANADA Lil' Big Horn Bar & Grill
11/12/2005 Kent , OH Kent State Folk Festival
11/26/2005 Great Barrington, MA Club Helsinki
12/02/2005 Kiel, GERMANY Raeucherei
12/03/2005 Hamm, GERMANY Kulturwerkstatt
12/04/2005 Haarlem, HOLLAND Haarlemse Blues Club
12/05/2005 Weinheim, GERMANY Muddy's Club
12/06/2005 Ingolstadt, GERMANY Neue Welt
12/07/2005 Zwickau, GERMANY Alter Gasometer
12/09/2005 Zurich, SWITZERLAND Moods Im Schiffbau
12/10/2005 Rubigen, SWITZERLAND Muhle Hunziken
12/11/2005 Freiburg, GERMANY Jazzhaus
01/14/2006 Louisville, KY Brown Theater
01/20/2006 Chicago, IL Old Town School of Folk Music
02/10/2006 Paramus, NJ Bergen Community College
02/11/2006 Elmer, NJ Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival

The Kinsey Report
Agency: Alligator RecordsEmail: info@allig.com
11/05/2005 Chicago, IL Rosa's Lounge
11/18/2005 Springfield, IL Illinois Central Blues Society Post 809
11/19/2005 Porter, IN Leroy's Hot Stuff
11/20/2005 Fort Wayne, IN Pierre's
11/26/2005 LaPorte , IN LaPorte Civic Center
12/15/2005 Columbus, OH Blues Station
12/17/2005 Chicago, IL Buddy Guy's Legends
02/10/2006 Minneapolis, MN Famous Dave's BBQ
02/11/2006 Fargo, ND Playmakers Winter Blues Festival

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
Agency: Intrepid Artists
Phone: 704.358.4777; Fax: 704.358.3171
Rick Booth; Email: staff@intrepidartists.com
10/25/2005 Quebec City, Quebec The Liquor Store Cabaret
10/26/2005 Montreal, Quebec Cafe Campus
10/27/2005 Castleton, VT Castleton State College
10/28/2005 Springfield, MA Theodore's
11/04/2005 Lucerne, SWITZERLAND Lucerne Blues Festival 11/04/05-11/10/05
11/05/2005 Lucerne, SWITZERLAND Lucerne Blues Festival
11/07/2005 Lucerne, SWITZERLAND Lucerne Blues Festival
11/08/2005 Lucerne, SWITZERLAND Lucerne Blues Festival
11/10/2005 Lucerne, SWITZERLAND Lucerne Blues Festival
11/11/2005 Bellinzona, SWITZERLAND Paso Music Club
11/12/2005 Ancona, ITALY Freedom Club
11/13/2005 Brescia, ITALY Jazzonlive Club
11/14/2005 Bergamo, ITALY Clock Tower Pub
11/16/2005 Cuneo, ITALY Le Baladin Pub
11/17/2005 Torino, ITALY La Sacra Birra Pub
11/18/2005 Perugia, ITALY Blanco Rosso & Blues
11/19/2005 Alessandria, ITALY Macalle Blues Festival
11/25/2005 Chicago, IL B.L.U.E.S. 11/25/05-11/26/05
11/26/2005 Chicago, IL B.L.U.E.S.
12/09/2005 Lincoln, NE Zoo Bar 12/09/05-12/10/05
12/10/2005 Lincoln, NE Zoo Bar
12/11/2005 Omaha, NE Shag
12/17/2005 Owensboro, KY Zazu Club
12/30/2005 Des Moines, IA Blues on Grand
12/31/2005 Minneapolis, MN Famous Dave's BBQ

Little Charlie & The Nightcats
Agency: Piedmont Talent, INC.
Phone: 704.399.2210; Fax: 704.399.2261
Steve Hecht; Email: info@piedmonttalent.com
10/25/2005 Ulm, GERMANY Charivari
10/26/2005 Wendelstein, GERMANY Jegelscheune
10/27/2005 Wetzikon, SWITZERLAND Scala
10/28/2005 Paffenthal, LUXEMBURG Sang A Klang Blues Club Letzeburg
10/29/2005 Ratingen- Lintorf, GERMANY Manege
10/30/2005 Dongen, NETHERLANDS De Goude Leeuw
10/31/2005 Maxhuttehaidhof, GERMANY WPS
11/04/2005 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Riverwalk Blues Festival
11/11/2005 Vacaville, CA The Opera House
11/16/2005 Chico, CA Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
11/19/2005 Orlando, FL Orlando Blues Festival
12/02/2005 Phillipsville, CA Riverwood Inn
12/03/2005 Caspar, CA Caspar Inn
12/09/2005 Reno, NV The Garage
12/16/2005 Tacoma, WA Jazzbones
12/17/2005 Salem, OR Lefty's Blues Club
12/30/2005 San Francisco, CA Biscuits & Blues
01/14/2006 Ashland, OR Ashland Armory
05/12/2006 Amagansett, NY Stephen Talkhouse
05/13/2006 Maplewood, NJ Womans Club
06/24/2006 Rocklyn, CA The Rocklyn Jazz Jubilee

Coco Montoya
Agency: The Rosebud Agency
Phone: 415.386.3456; Fax: 415.386.0599
Tom Gold; Email: tomg@rosebudus.com
10/28/2005 Chicago, IL Shaw's October Festival
10/29/2005 St. Charles, IL Chord on Blues
11/11/2005 San Juan Capistrano, CA Coach House
11/13/2005 Tempe, AZ Tempe Lobster Festival
11/18/2005 San Francisco, CA Biscuits & Blues
11/19/2005 Folsom, CA The Powerhouse Pub
11/25/2005 Santa Cruz, CA Moe's Alley 11/25/05-11/26/05
11/26/2005 Santa Cruz, CA Moe's Alley
12/02/2005 Tuolumne, CA Black Oak Casino
12/03/2005 Redwood City, CA Little Fox
12/15/2005 Las Vegas, NV Boulder Station Casino
12/16/2005 Sherman Oaks, CA Cozy's
12/17/2005 Pomona, CA Yesteryear's Cafe

Roomful of Blues
Agency: Piedmont Talent
Phone: 704.399.2210; Fax: 704.399.2261
Steve Hecht; Email: piedmontt@aol.com
11/04/2005 Burrillville, RI Crystal Lake Golf Club
11/05/2005 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Riverwalk Blues Festival
11/09/2005 Annapolis, MD Ram's Head
11/10/2005 Baltimore, MD Ram's Head Live!
11/11/2005 Arden, DE Arden Gild Hall
11/17/2005 New York, NY Satalla
11/18/2005 Worcester, MA Union Blues
11/19/2005 Worcester, MA Union Blues
11/25/2005 Northampton, MA Iron Horse 11/25/05-11/26/05
11/26/2005 Northampton, MA Iron Horse
12/03/2005 Woonsocket, RI Chan's
12/10/2005 Amagansett, NY Stephen Talkhouse
03/17/2006 Vienna, VA The Barns @ Wolftrap
04/08/2006 Shirley, MA Bull Run Restaurant
09/16/2006 Fredericton, CANADA Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival 9/16/06-9/17/06
09/17/2006 Fredericton, CANADA Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival

Saffire --The Uppity Blues Women
Agency: Mongrel Music
Phone: 415.485.5100; Fax: 415.485.5105
Brad Madison; Email: info@mongrelm.com
11/05/2005 St. James City, FL 6th Annual Southwest Florida Music
11/06/2005 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival
12/16/2005 Annapolis, MD Rams Head Tavern
12/17/2005 Alexandria, VA Birchmere
12/31/2005 Fredericksburg, VA First Night Fredericksburg
02/17/2006 Toms River, NJ Ocean County Library
03/04/2006 Princeton, IL Perry Plaza West
03/11/2006 Sanibel Island, FL Schine Hall
03/25/2006 Cleveland, OH Cuyahoga Community College
04/06/2006 St. Albert, Alberta The Arden Theatre
04/07/2006 Calgary, CANADA Dalhousie Community Center
04/08/2006 Calgary, CANADA The Braeside Coummunity Centre
04/09/2006 Banff, Alberta Margaret Greenham Theatre
04/23/2006 McLean, VA Private Event
04/28/2006 Vienna, VA Wolf Trap @ The Barns
04/29/2006 Philadelphia, PA Tin Angel
05/04/2006 Windsor, Ontario Capitol Theatre
05/13/2006 Eureka Springs, AR Eureka Springs Auditorium
06/03/2006 Manasquan, NJ The Algonquin Arts Theatre

Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues
Agency: SRO Artists Management
Phone: 608.664.8160; Fax: 608.664.8161
Jeff Laramie; Email: jlaramie@sroartists.com
11/10/2005 Paris, FRANCE Blues Sur Seine 11/10/05- 11/13/05 Concert and residency
02/01/2006 Calgary, CANADA Epcor Center PAC
02/02/2006 Calgary, CANADA Epcor Center PAC
02/03/2006 Edmonton, CANADA Sherwood Park
02/05/2006 Banff, CANADA TBA
02/23/2006 Chicago, IL Jazz Showcase
02/24/2006 Chicago, IL Jazz Showcase
02/25/2006 Chicago, IL Jazz Showcase
02/26/2006 Chicago, IL Jazz Showcase
03/01/2006 Pullman, WA TBA
04/07/2006 Hutchinson, KS Fox Theater
04/08/2006 Grapevine, TX Palace Arts Center
06/16/2006 Layton, UT TBA

Siegel-Schwall Band
Agency: Holly Tucker
Phone: 773.764.1133Email: holly@chamberblues.com
10/28/2005 Culiacan, MEXICO Teatro Paldo de Villavicincio
10/30/2005 Mazatlan, MEXICO Teatro Angelo Peratta
11/19/2005 University Park, IL Governors State University
01/13/2006 Hartford, WI Schauer Arts Center
01/14/2006 Madison, WI The Harmony 1/14/06-1/15/06
01/15/2006 Madison, WI The Harmony
04/22/2006 Palatine, IL Harper College
05/05/2006 Tampa, FL Tampa Bay Blues Festival
07/01/2006 Denver, CO TBA 07/01/05-07/04/05
09/08/2006 Green Lake, WI Thrasher Opera House 09/08/06-09/09/06
09/09/2006 Green Lake, WI Thrasher Opera House

Mavis Staples
Agency: Rosebud Agency
Phone: 415.386.3456; Fax: 415.386.0599
Michael Morris; Email: michaelm@rosebudus.com
11/05/2005 Long Grove, IL Private Event
12/02/2005 Dayton, OH Victoria Theatre
12/04/2005 Cleveland, OH Playhouse Square Center w/ Blind Boys of Alabama
12/16/2005 Milan, ITALY Gallarate 12/16/05 & 12/18/05
12/18/2005 Milan, ITALY Gallarate
03/07/2006 Lebanon, NH Lebanon Opera House W/ Taj Mahal
03/08/2006 Burlington, VT Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
03/09/2006 Princeton, NJ McCarter Theatre w/ Taj Mahal
03/10/2006 New Bedford, MA Zeiterion Theater w/ Taj Mahal
03/11/2006 Philadelphia, PA Kimmel Center w/ Taj Mahal
03/14/2006 N. Bethseda, MD Music center @ Strathmore
03/15/2006 Roanoke, VA Shaftman Performance Hall w/ Taj Mahal
03/17/2006 Hampton, VA Hampton Arts
03/18/2006 Carrboro, NC The Arts Center
04/01/2006 Edmonton, CANADA Winspear Center
04/14/2006 Vancouver, BritishColumbia Queen Elizabeth Theatre w/ Taj Mahal
04/15/2006 Victoria, BritishColumbia McPherson Playhouse w/ Taj Mahal
04/17/2006 Calgary, Alberta Calgary Blues & Roots Fesetival w/ Taj Mahal
04/20/2006 Winnipeg, Manitoba Burton Cummings Theatre
04/22/2006 Redwood City, CA The Fox Theatre w/ Taj Mahal
04/25/2006 Santa Barbara, CA UC Santa Barbara w/ Taj Mahal
04/27/2006 Los Angeles, CA UC Los Angeles w/ Taj Mahal
04/29/2006 Scottsdale, AZ Scottsdale Center for the Arts w/ Taj Mahal outdoor Amphitheater
04/30/2006 Tucson, AZ Fox Theater w/ Taj Mahal

Koko Taylor
Agency: Monterey International
Phone: 312.640.7500; Fax: 312.640.7515
Garry Buck;
11/12/2005 Hollywood, FL Chicago Blues on Harrison St.
11/19/2005 University Park, IL Governors State University The Center for Performing Arts



Sonny Rhodes Blues Band Disponibilità : Giugno,Luglio
Una delle grandi leggende viventi del Blues torna a grandissima richiesta dopo l’acclamato tour estivo dell’anno scorso che lo ha visto indiscusso mattatore estivo nei maggiori Festival europei in Polonia, Spagna, Francia, Belgio, Lussemburgo, Svizzera e Italia.
Otis Grand & The Big Band Disponibilità : Giugno,Luglio,Agosto
E’ stato descritto come un incrocio tra B.B.King e T.Bone Walker arricchito dall’energia di Buddy Guy e, sebbene sia giustamente orgoglioso di tutte le lodi ricevute, per Otis la cosa più importante resta la musica...la sua...il Blues. E’ leader di una delle migliori band di blues e R&B della scena internazionale. Chi ha avuto l’occasione di vederlo dal vivo, può rendere testimonianza del forte impatto di classe ed esuberanza che Otis riesce a produrre sul pubblico.
Gail Muldrow & The Funkybabeone Disponibilità : Luglio
Ha fatto parte di SLY & FAMILY STONE  (già nel 1974), ha offerto il suo talento a PRINCE, JOHNNY OTIS, CHAKA KHAN, JERRY GARCIA e a tanti altre grandi rock stars. Gail è capace di superare i confini musicali, abbattendo etichette, senza perdere in qualità, anzi tingendo ciò che canta e suona di colori personalissimi per una miscela incisiva e coinvolgente. Chitarrista vigorosa, ritmicamente solidissima, propone una musica che è un’emozione pura, l'insieme della storia afroamericana: blues, funky, r&b.
Johnny Sansone + Lynwood Slim + Brian Templeton Disponibilità : Luglio
1 Band+3 Solists=1 Great Show. Tre grandi performances in un unico grande show !!!
Uno spettacolo esaltante sia per la dinamicità, l’energia e i colori musicali. I tre solisti che si alternano sul palco sono tre importanti e riconosciuti ambasciatori di questo strumento. Con il loro stile  offrono un panorama completo sull’armonica: dallo swing blues californiano di Lynwood Slim al blues di New Orleans, della Louisiana, di Johnny Sansone, per terminare con il  rockin’ blues del generoso bostoniano Brian Templeton.
Paul Lamb & The King Snakes Disponibilità : Giugno,Luglio,Agosto
Sono una miscela di grande vivacità e il loro spettacolo è “puro groove”. Il gruppo capitanato dal grande Paul Lamb è considerata la miglior blues band inglese.
“Un gruppo che suona il blues come Marlon Brando cavalcava la sua Triumph – ha scritto l’autorevole Melody Maker – con nonchalance, sicurezza e aggressività... insomma una sanguigna e meravigliosa band...”
Doug Jay & The Blue Jays Disponibilità : Giugno,Luglio,Agosto
Durante la sua lunga carriera Doug Jay,armonicista e cantante, ha collaborato e suonato con grandi artisti come MUDDY WATERS, B.B.KING, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, DELBERT McCLINTON, SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS, JOHN HAMMOND e tanti altri ancora.Doug Jay propone uno spettacolo che spazia dal jump’ blues degli anni '40 al retrorock degli anni '90 ed è una dinamica ed energica garanzia affinchè la vostra notte sia davvero esplosiva.
Bogus Brothers Disponibilità : Giugno,Luglio,Agosto
Vantano una sterminata discografia e con un’ originale approccio allo spettacolo il gruppo inglese, generosissimo sul palco, non ha rivali e comprende validissimi musicisti che presentano un vasto repertorio : dal R&B al rock, dal funk al soul, al blues, e hanno la capacità e la grande esperienza di ricamare ogni spettacolo con grande originalità. Non è un caso che questi cinque pazzi scatenati siano occupati oltre 300 date all’anno !!!

Dear guitar lovers!

Cold days, fog, drizzle, the political humdrum – November can awaken longings for distant lands. We have a remedy. That is, a great deal of novelties to fulfill those longings: Check in at terminal A (Peter Autschbach) and travel to warm climes Arabic music and flamenco by Douar (Karim Baggili), or to the American Dream (Uwe Kropinski). Or how about a road trip (Woody Mann)?
If none of this works, then go to plan B (Nassler & Schneider) – and more. So: Stay right here and take a listen - it’s a lot cheaper than taking a plane somewhere.

The Acoustic Music team hopes you enjoy this edition of Acoustic News. - www.acoustic-music.de

BLUES-NEUHEIT


Al Jones: Bittersweet (band blues)

Al Jones sings “No Pain, No Gain” on his new album “Bittersweet.” After all, the blues survive on emotions, feelings and authenticity. Who would know that better than Al Jones: For 25 years already, the guitarist and singer has been a regular of the German blues scene and numbers amongst the most adept instrumentalists outside the USA.

The diversity of Jones’s licks, the quality of his phrasing and the vigor of his playing all stem from extensive work with his idols Sonny Rollins, Jimmy Reed and Ray Charles - and they prove that one doesn’t necessarily have to sell one’s soul on a dusty street corner. Together with his band, this seasoned master has tapped into this wealth of experience to develop a perfectly individual energy, dynamic and groove that inevitably sweep the listener along. This all makes “Bittersweet” a great experience - not only for fans of the 12-bar genre.



"one of the finest - FUNKY - Blues CD, from Germany!" (BluesArt-Journal)

Hans Theessink – Termine - NEWS





MILICA
Liebhartstalstrasse 15
A-1160 Wien
Austria
Tel: +43.1.911 37 01
Fax: +43.1.914 08 82
Email: milica@theessink.com
liebe Fans - Hans ist nun schon seit Anfang November auf Tour durch Europa, hauptsächlich in England und Schottland. Er liebt es durch die britischen Folk-Clubs
zu troubadouren und genießt die Fahrten durch die Highlands und natürlich auch den Whiskey-Trail. Er trifft alte Bekannte und Musikerfreunde, die ihn auf seinen Konzerten besuchen, wenn sie eben gerade selber nicht auf Tour sind. So war auch Sean Cannon von den Dubliners bei einem Konzert von Hans. Da kommt der Spaß nicht zu kurz. .
Apropos -Spaß - Klaus Trabitsch hat eine Kinderlied-CD herausgebracht, auf der Hans Theessink Hänsel und Gretel singt, und der Willi Resetarits: drei Chinesen mit dem Kontrabass. War sogar schon etliche male auf Ö1 zu hören.

Für 2006 sind auch schon Tourneen geplant in Dänemark, Neuseeland und Australien, NL, Deutschland uvm. Dezember - Weihnachten, Neujahr verbringen wir aber immer zu Hause - doch ein paar Heimspiele wird es geben. Restkarten für Wimbergerbrunch und der Bühne Brennessel gibt es noch. Das Gwölb in Korneuburg ist allerdings schon ausverkauft. Zu Instutition und Ehre wurde für Hans im Jazzland mit Jahresbeginn die Konzertsaison zu eröffnen.
Nach den vielen Solo-konzerten freut sich Hans wieder auf das Zusammenspiel mit seinen Musikern in der HANS THEESSINK BAND.
Die Musik ist unser Leben und wir freuen uns sehr über unsere Erfolge und auch Lob der Presse - besonders geschmeichelt sind wir aber über die aktuelle DVD-Kritik aus der Höhle des Blues-Löwen : in der renomierten Blueszeitung BLUES REVIEW . ich habe den Artikel dieser Aussendung beigelegt.

Wir wünschen Euch ein schönes Wochende, hoffen Euch alle (und ich meine : ALLE) bei unseren Konzerten im Dezember und Jänner zu begrüßen !!!!!

milica und hans - besucht uns bitte auch auf: www.theessink.com bitte auch um Weiterleitung unserer Termine an Eure Kontaktadressen. Vielen Dank

ON TOUR: Hans Theessink - Band "Live in concert" "A Blues & Roots Revue"

Hans Theessink Band feat. Hans Theessink, Erich Buchebner (b), Roland Guggenbichler (keys), Harry Stampfer (dr) & Insingizi (Vokal-Trio aus Zimbabwe)
Fr 13.01.
A-8020 Graz, Orpheum, www.orpheumgraz.com

Di 17.01.
A-1170 Wien, Metropol, www.wiener-metropol.at

Mi 18.01.
A-4020 Linz, Posthof, www.posthof.at

Do 19.01.
A-6790 Mayrhofen, Europahaus, europahaus@mayrhofen.at

Fr 20.01.
A-6830 Rankweil, Altes Kino, www.alteskino.at

Sa 21.01.
A-6020 Innsbruck, Treibhaus, www.treibhaus.at

Mo 23.01.
A-5020 Salzburg, Rockhouse, www.rockhouse.at

20:30
26. - 28.01.
UK - Glasgow, Celtic Connections, www.celticconnections.com




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