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THE STOMP BOX, !not only for accoustic players! (BluesArtStudio-Austria, - Freddie Snack .- I like it in the studio, ..."you have the drummer on your right side!") |
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Hi guys, Here's a few words for the Stomp Box. For those of you who like to create a little natural rhythm to accompany your playing, a new product from Australia may be just what you are looking for. A unique and compact design, made to last from Australian and international timbers by luthier Andrew Ellis, the Ellis Stomp Box is perfect for solo accoustic players who want to be able to incorporate amplified beats into their gigs or recording sessions. It's like amplifying the stage floor, and taking it home with you! |
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Ellis Guitars http://www.ellisguitars.com 0414 253 711 (within Australia) (61) 414 253 711 (outside Australia) |
Recently bought by Tommy Emmanuel, the Ellis Stomp Box is both versatile and easy to use. It has a standard end jack, built in guitar pickup, and can be plugged straight into any guitar or bass amp, pedal, PA or EQ equipment you like, to produce the tone and volume which best suits your style. The Ellis Stomp Box has appeared most recently in Akustik Gitarre (Germany), Australian Guitar (Australia), Guitar One - March issue (USA) and a full page review in Guitar Buyer - March issue (UK) and also today in the BluesArtStudio - Journal (Austria). Sold around the world, the Ellis Stomp box is the pedal for acoustic players! See www.ellisguitars.com/stompbox.html for more information, purchase details and photos! Stomp Box and postage from Australia is around $132 (ex custom taxes), or you can buy direct from www.martinsmusikkiste.de our German dealer, Martin Hense for €149,50 (all taxes incl). Thanks very much guys. Andrew Ellis |
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| OffBeat Weekly Beat Newsletter Happy Mardi Gras! Febuary 23, 2006, Volume 4 No.8 |
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| MUSIC THIS WEEKEND (THRU MARDI GRAS) Go out and hear some live local music! FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24 Apple Barrel: Mike & Mike (BL) 10:30p Café Brasil: Fredy Omar con su Banda (LT) 10p- 2a Carousel Lounge: John Autin (PK) 9p Checkpoint Charlie: Roberto & Lissa (AU) 7-10p, Creatures of Habit (RR) 10p d.b.a.: Washboard Chaz Blues Trio (BL) 6p, Otra (LT MJ) 10p Donna’s: Mama Digdown Brass Band (BB) 9:30p Harrah’s: Coolbone, Dixie Cups, Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr., 4- 8 :45p House of Blues: Better Than Ezra, Ivan Neville’s Dumpsta Phunk (RR) 9p Howlin’ Wolf: Southern Comfort presents Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers + Theresa Andersson, 9p Le Bon Temps Roule: Joe Krown (PK) 7p, Anders Osborne (FR) 10p, Elliot Cohen & the Cosmic Sweat Society (OR) 2:30a Maple Leaf: 20th Annual Krewe of Oak Carnival Parade & Ball (VR) 8:30p Michaul’s: Hot Sauce (KJ) 6p One Eyed Jacks: Morning 40 Federation Video Release Party (RR) 10p Palm Court Jazz Café: Thais Clark & the Palm Court Jazz Band (TJ) 7-11p Republic New Orleans: Kevin O’Day (MJ) 10p Snug Harbor: Ellis Marsalis Trio (MJ) 8 & 10p Southport Hall: the Radiators (RR) 10p Spotted Cat: New Orleans Jazz Vipers (TJ) 10p Tipitina’s: Rebirth Brass Band (BB) 9p SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 Apple Barrel: Coco Robicheaux (BL) 10:30p Blue Nile: Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes (FK) 10p Carousel Lounge: John Autin (PK) 9p Carrollton Station: Twangorama (RR) 10p Checkpoint Charlie: Earl Can Bird (RR) 7-10p, Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue (CW RR) 10p d.b.a.: Grayson Capps (JV) 7p, Anders Osborne (FR) 11p Donna’s: New Orleans Jazz Vipers (JV) 9:30p Harrah’s: Hot 8, Eddie Bo, Bonerama, 4-8:45p House of Blues: Steel Pulse (RG) 10p Howlin’ Wolf: Southern Comfort presents ReBirth Brass Bank plus Papa Grows Funk, 9p Kerry Irish Pub: Betsy McGovern (FE) 5p, Rites of Passage (FE) 9p Le Bon Temps Roule: Morning 40 Federation (RR) 10p, Soul Rebels (BB) 2:30a Maple Leaf: Rebirth Brass Band (BB) 10p Michaul’s: Hot Sauce (KJ) 6p Republic New Orleans: Anais Patterson (MJ) 10p Snug Harbor: Astral Project (MJ) 8 & 10p Tipitina’s: Galactic plus Hot 8 Brass Band (RR) 10p SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26 Apple Barrel: Jimmy Horn (BL) 10:30p Blue Nile: Hot Brazil feat. Blake Amos & Saldade (LT) 10p Checkpoint Charlie: Lips & the Trips (RR BL) 7-10p, Kenny Holiday Band (RR) 10p d.b.a.: Tin Men (JV) 6p, John “Papa” Gros & Friends (PK FK) 11p Donna’s: Shannon Powell Quartet (JV) 9:30p Harrah’s: Soul Rebels, Topcats, Kermit Ruffins, 4- 8:45p Hookah Café: Sisters of Salome Bellydancers (DG) 9p House of Blues: The Green 17 Tour feat. Flogging Molly (RR) 9p Howlin’ Wolf: Southern Comfort presents Ian Neville & Dumpstaphunk, 9p Kerry Irish Pub: Patrick Catania of Invisible Cowboy (FE) 9p Le Bon Temps Roule: the Wild Magnolias (OR) 10p, Walter “Wolfman” Washington (RB) 2:30a Maple Leaf: Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes (FK) 10p Michaul’s: Hot Sauce (KJ) 6p One Eyed Jacks: Bingo! (RR) 10p Snug Harbor: Troy Andrews & Orleans Avenue (MJ) 8 & 10p Tipitina’s: the Radiators (RR) 10p MONDAY LUNDI GRAS FEBRUARY 27 Apple Barrel: Lisa & Roberto (AU) 10:30p Blue Nile: Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers (MJ) 10p Café Brasil: Washboard Annie & Roberto (JV) 9p Carrollton Station: Dash Rip Rock (RR) 10p Checkpoint Charlie: American Cheese Trio (RR) 7-9p, Patient Zero (RR) 9-11p, Dirty Mouth (RR) 11p d.b.a.: Lynn Drury & Cary Hudson (OR) 6p, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes (FK) 11p Donna’s: Bob French & Friends (JV) 9:30p Dos Jefes: John Fohl (SS) 9p Harrah’s: Storyville Stompers, ReBirth, Marcia Ball, 4- 8:45p House of Blues: Dr. John’s Mardi Gras Mambo (FK BL) 10p Howlin’ Wolf: Southern Comfort presents the 5th Annual Lundi Gras Block Party with Cowboy Mouth and Bag O’ Donuts (RR) noon; George Porter, Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, 11p Kerry Irish Pub: Lundi Gras Show feat. Rites of Passage (FE) 9p Le Bon Temps Roule: Rpobert Walter’s Super Heavy Organ feat. Johnny Vidacovich, Robert Walter, Tim Green & James Singleton (FK MJ) 10p Maple Leaf: Papa Grows Funk (FK) 10p Michaul’s: Hot Sauce (KJ) 6p One Eyed Jacks: Peaches plus Quintron & Miss Pussycat Snug Harbor: Charmaine Neville Band (MJ) 8 & 10p Tipitina’s: Lundi Gras with Galactic plus the New Orleans Klezmer All Stars (FK) 10p TUESDAY MARDI GRAS FEBRUARY 28 Banks Street Bar: Walter “Wolfman” Washington (BL) 7p Blue Nile: Troy Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave. (MJ) 9p Checkpoint Charlie: Suplecs (ME) 5-9p, Morning 40 Federation (RR) 10p d.b.a.: New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars (JV) 3p Dos Jefes: Tom Hook (JV) 9p Harrah’s: New Birth, George Porter, Jr. & Runnin Pardners & Irma Thomas, 4-8:45p House of Blues: moe. (RR) 9p Kerry Irish Pub: Kim Carson & Casualties (FE) 8p Le Bon Temps Roule: Big Sam’s Funky Nation (FK) 10p Maple Leaf: ReBirth Brass Band (BB) 10p Michaul’s: Hot Sauce (KJ) 6p Snug Harbor: Wild In The Streets (MJ), 8 & 10p |
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Blues Summer 2006 Our Artists on tour in june,july,august,for bio and other info please visit our website www.feelingoodproductions.com
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For june, july and august we offer also: THE CROONERS ENRICO CRIVELLARO BAND STEVE ARVEY BAND FRANCESCA DE FAZI HOT MAMA THE SNAKEDOCTORS ORGAN LOGISTICS Peace Tano Ro |
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Maximus Entertainment is booking for the 2006 Blues Festivals and venues. Many of these acts can be lined up as double or triple bills. We are currently representing Ike Turner and the Rhythm Kings doing hits from the 50's thru today with a female vocalist doing all of Tina's parts and a full horn section, Doug Kershaw (the Rajun Cajun), Buddy Miles and the Electric Flag, Percy Sledge, Double Trouble, Bobby Blue Bland, Dr. John, Ruthie Foster, Jake Andrews, Malford Milligan, Bugs Henderson, Papa Mali, Savoy Brown and Roberta Flack. If you are hosting an event that requires more than one act we will work with you for the entire event and provide special package prices. Maximus Entertainment deals with all artists through Management Companies only. Please view our website to see a partial list of acts that we represent and links to their websites as well. For more information please contact Maximus Entertainment and we will be more than happy to assist you. Best Regards, The Maximus Entertainment Team www.maximustalent.com Phone: 512-343-6299 Fax: 512-338-2209 Robert@maximustalent.com Assistant@maximustalent.com |
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Alberta Adams is to be Honored |
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Alberta Adams is to be Honored by Councilwoman Barbara Rose-Collins & the Detroit City Council at noon on Friday, February 24th on the 13th Floor of the Coleman A. Young Building at the corner of Woodward and Jefferson. She will receive a "City Council Testimonial Resolution" honoring her as one of our living legends. Alberta will be on hand with many family members and wants all of her close friends to make it down to show their support for our own Queen of the Blues. A lunch will be served. RJ Spangler Manager for Alberta Adams www.spanglerbluesproductions.com |
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| Leszek Cichonski will play a concert tour in France, Holland and Germany in March - the first gig will be a special concert at 4th of March in a club where Jimi Hendrix had started his French Tour at 5th of March 1967 - see: http://perso.numericable.fr/~blues/intro_company.html. The Concert is a tribute to Hendrix and Rory Gallagher. It will be a guitar top meeting - Cichonski will share the stage with Gwyn Ashton. |
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Tour Schedule: Frankreich 3/03 --- de Loison sous Lens - guitar workshop masterclasse- 4/03 --- de Loison sous Lens "Jimi & Rory Festival" Gwyn ASHTON & LESZEK CICHONSKI. http://perso.numericable.fr/~blues/intro_company.html 5/03 --- NARGIS - Le Martin Pêcheur 6/03 --- jam session in Paris "One Way" Saint Quin 10-11/03 --- Beauvais - Blues Sur le Zinc Festival Holland 12.03. --- Holland - HET VEREINSHOES at VAALS Germany  16.03. --- Berlin Klub "Werkstatt der Kulturen"17.03. --- Osnabruck - Kulture In Buer 18.03. --- Cottbuz - Bebel Club I have a date for the next edition of the Thanks Jimi Festival already - it will be 1st of may 2006. 1st of may Guitar Day !!! The festival have a very nice reply from the World. See an article from the Guitar Player Magazine actual - october issue. I think that some Guitarplayers from Austria or Hendrix's oriented bands could be interested in the Festival. What about visite Poland and join us? Wroclaw is not far from Vienna... Blues regards from Poland Leszek Cichonski |
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Newsletter February 2006
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| Blues Music Awards - Less than ten days for BMA voting! (www.blues.org/bluesmusicawards/vote.php4) Delta Groove Music ~ Nine BMA Nominations (www.deltagrooveproductions.com) Delta Groove Music has earned nine Blues Music Award nominations led by The Mannish Boys who have been #1 on the Living Blues Radio Chart for two consecutive months. Album of the Year - The Mannish Boys ~ That Represent Man Traditional Blues Album of the Year - The Mannish Boys ~ That Represent Man Band of the Year - Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers Best New Artist Debut - Mitch Kashmar ~ Nickels & Dimes Comeback Album of the Year - Hollywood Blue Flames ~ Soul Sanctuary Instrumentalist – Guitar - Kirk Fletcher Instrumentalist – Bass - Bill Stuve (Mighty Flyers) Instrumentalist – Bass - Larry Taylor (Blue Flames) Piano Player of the Year - Honey Piazza Media Contact – Michael McClune, 310.546.3630, michael@crowsfeet.biz NorthernBlues Music ~ Four BMA Nominations (www.northernblues.com) NorthernBlues Music and its recording artists have earned a total of four nominations for the Blues Music Awards. Soul Blues Album of the Year - Mem Shannon ~ I’m From Phunkville Soul Blues Artist of the Year - Mem Shannon Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year - Janiva Magness Best New Artist Debut - Eddie Turner ~ Rise Media Contact – Betsie Brown, 901.278.6850, betsie@crowsfeet.biz Zac Harmon ~ The Blues According to Zacariah (www.zacharmon.com) Zac Harmon is also on the BMA nomination list for Best New Artist Debut. His latest schedule is posted at http://www.zacharmon.com/calendar.html. Significant dates include a European tour in June, The Poconos Blues Festival in July and the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise out of San Diego in October. Media Contact – Betsie Brown, 901.278.6850, betsie@crowsfeet.biz Watermelon Slim & The Workers ~ Self Titled (www.watermelonslim.com) The new album on NorthernBlues Music is now available! The reviews speak for themselves: 5 of 5 stars - Edmonton Sun - "This is the kind of record that would have impressed Muddy Waters." 4 of 4 stars – Canadian Globe & Mail - "His blues are hard and they are core." 4.5 of 5 stars – All Music Guide - "One of the best contemporary blues albums in years." 3.5 of 4 stars – San Diego Union Tribune - "Every nuance of his music is authentic." Tearing up North America on their ‘Hard Labor’ tour: www.watermelonslim.com/tours.asp. Media Contact – Michael McClune, 310.546.3630, michael@crowsfeet.biz Paul Reddick ~ Villanelle (www.northernblues.com) Paul Reddick’s Villanelle (NorthernBlues Music) has received a Juno Award (Canadian equivalent of the Grammy’s) nomination for Blues Album of the Year. The ceremony will take place Sunday, April 2, 2006 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. More information is posted at http://www.juno-awards.ca/. Media Contact – Betsie Brown, 901.278.6850, betsie@crowsfeet.biz Janiva Magness ~ Do I Move You? (www.janivamagness.com) Delbert McClinton says, "Janiva sings with a rare conviction. She will not be denied," after hearing the advance copy of her upcoming CD. The CD is entitled Do I Move You and available March 7, 2006 from NorthernBlues Music. Let her move you from the stage: www.janivamagness.com/gigs.html. Media Contact – Michael McClune, 310.546.3630, michael@crowsfeet.biz Chris Beard ~ Live Wire (www.chrisbeard.org) All Music Guide says "He's a good singer, if not outstanding, but he's a dynamic, inventive guitarist who seems to be at his happiest when dazzling an audience." Be dazzled: March performances include PA, VA, MO and IA - www.chrisbeard.org/schedule.html. Media Contact – Michael McClune, 310.546.3630, michael@crowsfeet.biz Mem Shannon ~ I’m From Phunkville (www.memshannon.com) New Orleans’ torchbearer of blues has rebounded better and stronger! Mardi Gras Fest – Feb 25/28, 2006 – Hollywood, FL New Orleans Jazz Fest – May 5, 2006 Ponderosa Stomp – May 10, 2006 – Memphis, TN Blues Music Awards – May 11, 2006 – Memphis, TN New European dates in March & April: www.memshannon.com/tourdates.html Media Contact – Michael McClune, 310.546.3630, michael@crowsfeet.biz Carlos del Junco ~ Blues Mongrel (www.carlosdeljunco.com) Carlos is in the US this spring. Dates include: March 21: The Cutter Theatre, Metaline Falls, WA March 23: The Triple Door, Seattle, WA March 24: Cozmic Pizza, Eugene, OR March 25: Beale St NW, Portland, OR Media Contact – Betsie Brown, 901.278.6850, betsie@crowsfeet.biz Bill Rhoades & The Party Kings ~ Voodoo Lovin’ (www.billrhoadesandthepartykings.com) Bill Rhoades & The Party Kings follow up their 2006 IBC performance with a March blues radio campaign for the new CD entitled Voodoo Lovin’. Tune in to your local blues programming to hear or pick up your own at www.billrhoadesandthepartykings.com. Media Contact – Michael McClune, 310.546.3630, michael@crowsfeet.biz Mojo Stu ~ Real House Blues (www.mojostu.com) "Leave It Gone" is one of twelve finalists in the blues category of the International Songwriting Competition. Written and composed by Mojo Stu and Mitch Goldfarb, the song is on the latest release, Real House Blues. The full list is available at www.songwritingcompetition.com/finalists2005.htm. The finalists are judged by an all star lineup of industry luminaries and there is a "People’s Voice" vote too. Please feel free to vote at www.songwritingcompetition.com/PVWelcome_2005.htm. Media Contact – Betsie Brown, 901.278.6850, betsie@crowsfeet.biz Kelley Hunt ~ New Shade of Blue (www.kelleyhunt.com) Kelley appears as one of the headline artists in the nationwide PBS television broadcast of the 2003 Motor City Boogie Woogie Festival carried on 68 plus affiliates including NYC, LA and Philadelphia. San Francisco fans tune in 2-18 on KTEH and in Phoenix on 2-24 on KCAH. Check your local PBS station for listings. More info at THE AMERICAN MUSIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION. Media Contact – Michael McClune, 310.546.3630, michael@crowsfeet.biz David Gogo ~ Skeleton Key (www.davidgogo.com) David will in the US for a quick visit playing Buffalo March 3 and Rochester March 2 supporting Skeleton Key released January 31, 2006 in the US. More information on dates can be found at http://www.davidgogo.com/tour.php. You can hear David’s title track, Skeleton Key, on Blues Deluxe’s March 5-11 program playing on 102 stations around the US. "His version of Willie Dixon's "It Don't Make Sense" is absolutely stunning. I cannot get that song out of my head; the way it just seems to keep building to this incredible level of intensity throws me into an almost hypnotic state." Brett Fleming, WEVL, Memphis Media Contact – Betsie Brown, 901.278.6850, betsie@crowsfeet.biz Tom Hunter ~ Here I Go Again (www.tomhunterblues.com) Tom’s third CD Here I Go Again (FS Music) is getting some great attention. Recently added to Bill Wax’s "Picks to Click" on Bluesville, XM Satellite Radio, word’s out on the street. "His road-hardened delivery and tight four-piece band, which features guitarist Jon "Gunner" Gunvaldson, make him a good bet to re-create the studio magic in a live setting." Jeff Johnson, Chicago Sun-Times "There just isn’t enough blues albums out there these days featuring the piano as the lead instrument, but Here I Go Again is ready and able to buck the trend, with some great music covering a broad range of styles." Graham Clarke, Blues Bytes "Tom’s delivery is as smooth, slick and dangerous as a greased copperhead. Killer!" John 'blueshammer' Hammer, Blue Monday Media Contact – Betsie Brown, 901.278.6850, betsie@crowsfeet.biz Betsie Brown Director Crows Feet Productions Email: betsie@crowsfeet.biz Tel: 901.278.6850 Fax: 901.276.6149 Post Office Box 40045 Memphis, Tennessee 38174 www.crowsfeet.biz |
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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  |
D O U G M A C L E O D We set the release date for the new Doug MacLeod CD round April 3, 2006. The CD will be titled WHERE I BEEN (B&T 026) R O S C O E C H E N I E R Mixing and mastering of the new Roscoe CD is finished and we are very happy with the result. The title will be WAITING FOR MY TOMORROW (CD B&T 027) and the official release will also be round April 3, 2006. Three more chances to catch Roscoe live. 24.02. Luxembourg (L), Sang a Klang 25.02. Haarlem (NL), Blues Club / the Sound 27.02. Perlesreut (D), Gasthaus Hafner Roscoe will be back in Europe in November 2006. H A R R I S O N K E N N E D Y Harrison Kennedy / VOICE + STORY is nominated in the category Best Blues Album for the JUNO AWARDS 2006. The 2006 JUNO Awards will be celebrated over three days in Halifax, Nova Scotia beginning March 31 and culminating in The 2006 JUNO Awards telecast on Sunday, April 2 on CTV. You can find more information at http://www.junoawards.ca/ In March 2006 the French Soul Bag Magazine will add a free sampler for all subscribers. With this sampler CD they want to offer to their readers an overview as wide as possible through new releases and reissues, American and European productions, established artists and newcomers. On this CD they will include a Black and Tan track: 40 ACRES AND A MULE by HARRISON KENNEDY. M I K E A N D E R S E N Mike wants to investigate other options regarding the booking. Of course we stay active as his record label. W E B L O G Lot’s of new info and pictures on the weblog http://www.crossroads.nl/weblog If you have idea’s or suggestions how to improve it let me know. I N T E R V I E W S etc all artists are available for interviews or other media activities. Do not hesitate to contact us. We will do our best to make the arrangements P A S S O N Since it is my goal to get the music of all these great artists to as many people as possible you can feel completely free to copy and pass on the information. If you know of other people that would like to receive this information just mail me their names and email address and I will add them to the list. U P C O M I N G E U R O P E A N T O U R S BILLY JONES March TERESA JAMES March BIG GEORGE JACKSON April DOUG MACLEOD April / May BOO BOO DAVIS May / June DOUG MACLEOD November ROSCOE CHENIER November |
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| Dear Friedrich, Yikes! This coming Sunday, February 26th, there will be two great shows to choose from here in our area. First is the Blues For The Heart Benefit being held at the Torch Club. This 4th annual event is organized by SBS member Dan Wall and is for the Sacramento Division of the American Heart Association. This year's musical talent includes the Mighty, Mighty Delta Roadmasters featuring Barry "The Fish" Melton, The Midtown Creepers, Rick von Geldern's Sacramento Blues Revue, Jimmy Pailer, Lew Fratis, Rick Taylor & Stacie Eakes. The show starts at 2:00 PM with a modest $10 cover. Secondly,the Sacramento Blues Society in partnership with The Stoney Inn is presenting the 5th annual Blues Guitar Extravaganza! This year the extravaganza is featuring Rene Solis, Jeff Watson, Maxx Cabello, Jr. and Angel Reyes. The doors will open @ 2:00 PM with the music starting @ 3:00 PM. SBS members will be admitted for $12 with general admission set at $15 This is an all age event. Check out the "Blues Weekend" at the Blue Room Lounge in the Clarion Hotel. On Friday evening there's the Jeff Watson Band ...followed by "A Tribute to the Blues Brothers with "Briefcase Full Of Blues" on Saturday night. For all of the 'jammers' out there, the SBS supported jam has moved to Referee's Sports Bar on Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights starting @ 8:00 PM. hosted by Steve Foster & friends this coming Wednesday. Here's the line-up for this week: Mon. Tues. Wed. Monday: Aaron King Trio (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= The Beer Dawgs (7:30), Folsom Hotel, Folsom Tuesday: Dan Sadler’s Jam Session (7:30), Referee’s Sports Bar, Citrus Heights =--= Lew Fratis Trio (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Spotted Dog Blues Revue (9:00), Red Parrot, North Highlands Wednesday: Acoustic w/Yasutaka & Friends (5:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Americana Ramble w/Richard March (7:30), Marilyn’s, Sacramento =--= Blues Jam w/Bluenatics (7:30-11:30), Stoney Inn, Sacramento =--= Jimmy Pailer & His Bad Boys (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= SacBlues Jam w/Steve Foster (8:00), Referee's Sports Bar, Citrus Heights THURSDAY - Feb. 23 Acoustic w/Sherman Baker (5:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Jam w/Dave Channel (6:00), Constable Jack’s, Newcastle =--= Jam w/The Band With No Name (7:00), Yager’s Tap House, Folsom =--= The Beer Dawgs (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento FRIDAY - Feb. 24 Acoustic Trio w/Pailer, Fratis & Taylor (5:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Black Cat Bone (9:00), Luke’s Lounge, Dixon =--= Dr. Rock & The Stuff (9:00), Yager’s Tap House, Folsom =--= Jeff Watson Band (8:00), Blue Room Lounge – Clarion Hotel, Sacramento =--= Mercy Me (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Rockinbocker (8:30), Elk Grove Brewery, Elk Grove =-- = Slim Bawb & Gator Bait w/Lisa Phenix (9:00), Fox & Goose, Sacramento =--= Ted Standcliff Blues Band (9:30), Constable Jack’s, Newcastle =--= The Bonedrivers (9:00), Ferry Street Station, Martinez =--= Wingnut Adams Blues Band (7:00), JJ’s Blues Lounge, San Jose SATURDAY - Feb. 25 Acoustic w/Good Gravy (5:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Alameda All Stars (9:00), Constable Jack’s, Newcastle =--= Briefcase Full of Blues - A Tribute to the Blues Brothers (8:00), Blue Room Lounge - Clarion Hotel, Sacramento =--= Charlie Musselwhite [pictured], Palms Playhouse, Winters =--= John Lee Hooker, Jr. (9:00), Winter Blues Concert Series, Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay NV =--= Mere Mortals (8:30), Elk Grove Brewery, Elk Grove =-- = Ring Of Fire (9:00), On The Y, Sacramento =--= Studebaker Blues Band - CD Release (9:00), Arroyo's Cafe, Stockton =--= The Beer Dawgs (9:00), Referee’s Sports Bar, Citrus Heights =--= The Blue Marvellz Band (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Wingnut Adams Blues Band (9:00), The Spindrift, Isleton =--= Youth Fundraiser w/Blues, Sacramento SUNDAY - Feb. 26 American Heart Assoc. Benefit Show - Barry “The Fish” Melton & The Mighty Delta Road Masters, Midtown Creepers, Pailer, Fratis & Taylor, Stacie Eakes & The Superfreakes (2:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= SBS & Stoney Inn Presents: Guitar Extravaganza - Rene Solis, Jeff Watson, Maxx Cabello, Jr., Angel Reyes (2:00), Stoney Inn, 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 =--= Blues Jam w/Dave Channel (7:00), Louie’s Lounge, Rancho Cordova =--= Charlie Musselwhite (9:00), Powerhouse Pub, Folsom =--= Jam w/Dan Sadler (6:00), Onyx Club, Roseville =--= Stacie Eakes & The Superfreakes (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= The Beer Dawgs (2:30), Creekside Bar, Winters =--= Wingnut Adams Blues Band (3:00), Rusty Porthole, Bethel Island COMING SOON !! Friday, March 3 - Chris Cain (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento Sunday, March 5 - Benefit for the Community Recovery Resourses - Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers, The Whitewater Band, The Equinox Blues Review, Mama Z (1:00 – 6:00), Constable Jack’s, Newcastle Saturday, March 11 - Welcome Home from Memphis Gala - Sumac’s Soul Heaven Band, Marshal Wilkerson & Smoked Sugar (8:00), Blue Room Lounge – Clarion Hotel, Sacramento Thursday, March 16 - Walter Trout & The Radicals (8:00), Constable Jack’s, Newcastle That's it for this week folks. Happy Birthday to Sally Katen this Wednesday! Keep supporting the Sacramento Blues Society, the blues clubs in your area and festivals that will soon be coming around. As always, save me a seat, Willie |
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28.März - Highways Cafe (Kitzbuehel A) 31. März - Reigen (Wien) 02. September - St. Veit/Glan (A) with Central Europe Blues Convention   Mike Sponza Ph: +39.040.4261165 Fax: +39.040.3726350 Mobile: +39.335.7021956 all Photos ctsy Mike Sponza |
Eine dynamische und in die Zukunft gerichtete Klangforschung über den Blues  Mike Sponza ist Gitarrist, Sänger,Komponist, Bandleader, Blues-Förderer und hat 1985 in Triest seine erste Bluesgruppe gegründet. “Keep it Simple !” ist die Philosophie des Künstlers und die Grundlage der musikalischen Projekte Mike Sponzas, der seit jeher seinen musikalischen Stil auf Kompositionen und Arrangements richtet, die mit Tiefe und Einfachheit alle möglichen Verbindungen der Elemente des Blues auszuschöpfen versuchen. 1992 hat Mike Sponza die Triester Gruppe “BLUES ETCETERA” gegründet, mit welcher er in Italien, Slowenien, Kroatien, Österreich, der Schweiz und Ungarn aufgetreten ist. Als Leiter der Band hat Mike überdies an zahlreichen internationalen Blues-Festivals (Budapest, Locarno, Bellinzona, Zagreb, Lastovo, Lienz, Maribor, Deltablues, Pordenone) und an vielen Rundfunk- und Fernsehsendungen teilgenommen. Die erste Schallplattenausgabe der Gruppe erschien 1997 mit dem Album “News for You”, hergestellt von Guido Toffoletti, ein sehr berühmter italienischer Bluesvirtuose, der vor einigen Jahren verstorben ist. Das Album enthält sieben Originalstücke, in welchen sich die verschiedensten Klänge des Blues mit der Suche nach einem originellen und abwechslungsreichen Stil decken, der seine Krönung im Zusammenklang von Stimme und Gitarre findet. Als Vorbilder dienen Willie Dixon, Taj Mahal, Duke Robillard, Joe Louis Walker, John Mayall, Keb ‘Mo... Mit Toffoletti hat Mike Sponza die ganze Halbinsel durchreist und Während der Jahre 1996 bis 1999 die CD-Box “Half & Half” aufgenommen. Er hat auch an den Arrangements der Lieder und an der Vorbereitung aller Alben mitgearbeitet, die Kim Simmonds, Louisiana Red und Billy Branch zu Gast hatten. 1995 hält sich Mike Sponza in Chicago auf, wo ihm die Möglichkeit geboten wird, live mit dem Harmonikaspieler Billy Branch und seiner Gruppe “Sons of Blues” zusammen zu arbeiten. Danach hat er seine Reisen zur Vertiefung des Verständnisses des amerikanischer Blues durch zahlreiche Aufenthalte in New York und in Kalifornien wieder aufgenommen. 2002 schlägt Mike Sponza seine Laufbahn als Solist ein mit der Absicht zu wachsen und – im Hinblick auf seine Erfahrung und sein reiferes Alter - seinen Stil und die schöpferische Begabung weiterzuentwickeln. Gleichzeitig mit dem Erscheinen des neuen Albums, das seinen Namen trägt und in welchem der New Yorker Gitarrist Duke Robillard (der schon mit Bob Dylan, Faboulous Thunderbirds und Kim Wilson gearbeitet hat) und der sagenhafte Bluesman Herbie Goins als “Special Guests” auftreten, gründet Mike Sponza 2003 seine neue Band mit dem venezianischen Organisten Michele Bonivento (Cheryl Porter, Vincent Williams) und dem Schlagzeuger Moreno Buttinar (Lara Bee Band), durch welche er endlich seinen neuen Soundfestlegt, der modernen Blues harmonisch mit Soul und Funk verbindet. Das Live-Projekt zusammen mit dem Musiker Paolo “Doc Love” Mizzau aus Pordenone sieht außerdem die Mitarbeit mit dem Sänger Herbie Goins vor, mit welchem Mike Sponza auf der gesamten Bluesszene Mitteleuropas auftritt. 2004 starten die Vorbereitungsarbeiten zum diskographischen Projekt “KAKANIC BLUES - Mike Sponza & Central Europe Blues Convention”, welches in einer einzigen CD die wichtigsten Vertreter der Blues- und Jazzszene Mitteleuropas vereinen wird. DISCOGRAPHY 1996:...“This Is My Story” Compilation (Sony Rec.) ...........“Half & Half” Vol. 1 mit Guido Toffoletti, Special Guest Billy Branch 1997:...“News For You” 1998:...“Half & Half” Vol. 2 mit Guido Toffoletti, Special Guest Kim Simmonds 1999:...“Half & Half” Vol. 3 mit Guido Toffoletti, Special Guest Louisiana Red 2001:...“Trieste Live!” Compilation 2002:...“Soul Est” Compilation 2003:...“Mike Sponza” feat. Duke Robillard & Herbie Goins ...........“The Organ Is ‘Mo” Organ Beat Trio feat. Mike Sponza 2004:...“Flavours” Matyas Pribojszki Band feat. Mike Sponza ...........“Groovin’ The Blues” Italian blues compilation 2005:...“Kakanic Blues” Mike Sponza & The Central Europe Blues Connection |
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| Dear Fritz, Happy Day from the Crescent City! Last week WWOZ was feeling the love in Los Angeles when the Grammy Foundation produced a pre-Grammy event, "New Orleans Rising" in which I had the privilege to speak to a packed house of thousands about WWOZ. The program featured Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Ivan Neville, among others, and was hosted by Harry Shearer. The next day the Grammy Foundation notified WWOZ that it was making a kick-off contribution to WWOZ's Archive Restoration and Preservation Project. The Foundation described itself as a "Preservation Partner.” If you watched the 48th annual Grammy Awards Show you saw that Jazz Fest 2006, New Orleans and some of New Orleans’ own, Dr. John, Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint figured prominently into the on-air festivities. Read more about it on the Grammy Foundation website: Speaking of Jazz Fest, the date is set and we’d love to see you there! That’s right, April 28 – 30 and May 5 – 7 an historic New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will take place at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. The music line up is being finalized as I write. Suffice it to say, Jazz Fest 2006 will be celebrated with a spirit and vibe like no other Fest in history. Don’t miss it. Your generous support is what keeps OZ going strong. Now, when you pledge $300 or more you can receive a Jazz Fest Brass Pass. You’ll find more details below. As always, thank you for your generous support of WWOZ. Yours in loveology, David Freedman WWOZ General Manager P.S. We don't have a budget for advertising so we need you to help spread the love. Tell your friends and colleagues about the music you love on WWOZ and remind them that the station can't live. |
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| 2006 Heritage Fair Daily Lineup First Weekend - April 28 - 30, 2006 The Meters, Dave Matthews Band, Bob Dylan, Yolanda Adams, Allen Toussaint with special guest Elvis Costello, Ani DiFranco, Dr. John, Hugh Masekela, Keb’ Mo’, Yerba Buena, Rebirth Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Galactic, Snooks Eaglin, Cowboy Mouth, Clarence “Frogman” Henry, Terence Blanchard, Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, Sonny Landreth, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, the subdudes, Ritmo Caribeño, John Mooney & Bluesiana, Terrance Simien, Anders Osborne, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Charmaine Neville, Banu Gibson & New Orleans Hot Jazz, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews with special guest Steve Turre, St. Joseph the Worker Choir, Dukes of Dixieland, Eddie Bo, John Lee & the Heralds of Christ, C.J. Chenier, The Iguanas, Luther Kent & Trickbag, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Rosie Ledet, Lil’ Rascals Brass Band, Lil’ Band O’ Gold, Greater Antioch Full Gospel Church Choir, D.L. Menard & the Louisiana Aces, James Rivers Movement, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, NewBirth Brass Band, James Andrews, Leigh “Little Queenie” Harris, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, World Leader Pretend, Gregg Stafford’s Jazz Hounds, Shades of Praise Choir, Leah Chase, Jhelisa’s Tribute to Nina Simone, Melody Clouds, Christian Scott, Crown Seekers, Popular Ladies, Nine Times Men, Westbank Steppers, and the Young Men’s Olympians Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, David Egan, Franklin Avenue BC Choir, T-Sale, J. Monque’D Blues Band, Vivaz, Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band, Panorama Jazz Band, Los Sagitarios, Cynthia Liggins-Thomas, One A-Chord Gospel Singers, Andrew Hall’s Society Brass Band, Louisiana Repertory Jazz Band, Jonathan Batiste, Loyola University Jazz Ensemble, Coolbone Brass Band, Hard Head Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Mahogany Brass Band, Tim Laughlin, Jo “Cool” Davis, Lighthouse Gospel Singers, Voices of Distinction, Young Tuxedo Brass Band, Kim Prevost, Leroy Jones, San Severino of France, Higher Dimensions of Praise, Joe Krown, Furious Five and Untouchables Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Willis Prudhomme & Zydeco Express, The Revealers, Poor Clares, The Elements, Los Vecinos, SUBR Jazz Ensemble, Jambalaya Cajun Band, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Paulin Brothers Brass Band, Don Vappie, Connie Jones, The Jackson Travelers, Tony Bazley, Providence BC Mass Choir, Val & Love Alive w/ the Dimensions of Faith, Chops Funky 7 Brass Band, Unstoppable Gospel Singers, Belton Richard, Inspirational Gospel Singers, Pinstripe Brass Band, Local International Allstars, The Bester Singers, Gospel Inspirations of Boutte, and more! 2006 Heritage Fair Daily Lineup Second Weekend - May 5- 7, 2006 Fats Domino, Jimmy Buffett, Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Keith Urban, The Ohio Players, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Special Ed & Big Daddy Kane, India “The Princess of Salsa”, Irma Thomas, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Doug Kershaw, Little Feat, Koko Taylor, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. & the Greater St. Stephen Mass Choir, The Radiators, Angelique Kidjo, Pete Fountain, Donald Harrison with special guests George Coleman & Eddie Palmieri, Le Grand Ballet “Ngalam” du Senegal, Yonder Mountain String Band, Buckwheat Zydeco, Deacon John, Nicholas Payton, Chris Owens, The Ladies of New Orleans R&B featuring The Dixie Cups, Wanda Rouzan & Jean Knight, Roland Guerin with special guest Marcus Roberts, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, Big Chief Bo Dollis & the Wild Magnolias, Ellis Marsalis with special guest Lew Tabackin, Ivan Neville & Dumpstaphunk, Tremé Brass Band, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles, Marcia Ball, George French, Stephanie Jordan, Hot 8 Brass Band, Sherman Washington & the Zion Harmonizers, Frankie Ford, Tab Benoit, Marva Wright & the BMWs, Lars Edegran & the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, Astral Project, Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band featuring Thais Clark, Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys, New Orleans Klezmer Allstars, Theresa Andersson, Bob French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, Jeremy Davenport, Papa Grows Funk, Wayne Toups & Zydecajun, Lockport Chapter Choir, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Tony Green & Gypsy Jazz, Bruce Daigrepont, The Johnson Extension, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Soul Rebels Brass Band, John Boutté, Thomas “Big Hat” Fields, Rocks of Harmony, Alvin Batiste & the Jazzstronauts, Germaine Bazzle, Watson Memorial Teaching Ministries, Jeremy Lyons & the Deltabilly Boys, Reggie Hall & the Twilighters, New Orleans Spiritualettes, Storyville Stompers, Tornado and Stooges Brass Bands, Scene Boosters, Lady Rollers, Original Men and Ladies Buckjumpers, and Valley of the Silent Men Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Lil’ Brian & the Zydeco Travelers, Savoy Family Cajun Band, Eric Lindell, McDonogh #35 Gospel Choir, Susan Cowsill, Mem Shannon & the Membership, Kim Carson, Easter Rockers, Tyronne Foster & the Arc Singers, La Bande “Feufollet”, Zulu Male Ensemble, Jeff & Vida, Zion Trinity, Fredy Omar con su Banda, Driskill Mountain Boys, Bamboula 2000, Otra, Little Freddie King, New Orleans NightCrawlers Brass Band, Chris Clifton, Amina Figarova Band of The Netherlands, Pine Leaf Boys, Michael Ward, Dynamic Smooth Family, Imagination Movers, Lyle Henderson, Leviticus Gospel Singers, NOCCA Jazz Ensemble, Harvey Spirituals, Real Untouchables and Smitty Dee’s Brass Bands, Mandeville High School Jazz Ensemble, Pfister Sisters, Second Nazarine Gospel Choir, June Gardner, Golden Wings, Batiste Brothers, Gospel Stars, Highsteppers Brass Band, and more! 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| Dear Friedrich, Whoa, what a great weekend we just had for great 'blues' in our area! Thanks to everyone that came downtown to Marilyn's On K for the BIG benefit show for Big John Evans! Thank you to our wonderful blues community for donating their time and talent: Stan, Dave, John, Jake, Paulette, Don Gates, Dana Moret, Tim Barnes, Marty, Zaidee Cole, Sumac, Larry Davis & family, Jeff Watson, Warren Davis, Chris Faire, Guitar Mac, OBD, the Deacon, young Kyle, Derek Washington, Angila Witherspoon and Big John himself! Also, thanks to Big Mike Balma & the Sacramento Heritage folks for bringing us the James Cotton Band, Johnny Rawls, Lucky Peterson, Earl Thomas and the Fillmore Blues Revue with Joe Louis Walker, Frankie Lee & Fillmore Slim at the Horseman’s Club on Sunday, whew what a show! Here's the line-up for this week: Mon. Tues. Wed. Monday: Aaron King Trio (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= The Beer Dawgs (7:30), Folsom Hotel, Folsom Tuesday: Valentine's Day: Dan Sadler’s Jam Session (7:30), Referee’s Sports Bar, Citrus Heights =--= Jake & Matt Acoustic Blues (8:00), Constable Jack’s, Newcastle =--= Lew Fratis Trio (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Nat Brown (6:30), Elk Grove Brewery, Elk Grove Wednesday: Acoustic w/Yasutaka & Friends (5:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Americana Ramble w/Richard March (7:30), Marilyn’s, Sacramento =--= Blues Jam w/Bluenatics (7:30-11:30), Stoney Inn, Sacramento =--= Jimmy Pailer & His Bad Boys (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Palms Playhouse, Winters =--= Ring Of Fire (8:30), 2 Grand Saloon, Old Sacramento =--= SacBlues Jam w/Steve Foster (8:00 – 12:00), Stoney Inn “Big Room”, Sacramento THURSDAY - Feb. 16 Acoustic w/Sherman Baker (5:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Jam w/Dave Channel (6:00), Constable Jack’s, Newcastle =--= Jam w/The Band With No Name (7:00), Yager’s Tap House, Folsom =-- = The Beer Dawgs (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =- -= Wingnut Adams Blues Band (5:00), Lou’s Pier 47, San Francisco FRIDAY - Feb. 17 Acoustic Trio w/Pailer, Fratis & Taylor (5:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Black Cat Bone (8:00), Sacramento Brewing Company, Sacramento =--= Brad Wilson (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Derek Washington Blues Quintet (8:00), Blue Room Lounge – Clarion Hotel, Sacramento =--= Jason Ricci (9:00), Winter Blues Concert Series, Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay NV =--= Mama Z & Hot Buttered Blues (9:00), National Hotel, Jackson =--= The Beer Dawgs (8:00), Millstone Saloon, Cool =--= The Studebaker Blues Band (8:30), Elk Grove Brewery, Elk Grove =--= Wingnut Adams Blues Band (9:00), William’s Back Door, Stateline NV SATURDAY - Feb. 18 Blue F. O. (9:00), Onyx Club, Roseville, Craig Horton (8:30 & 10:30), Biscuits & Blues, San Francisco =--= Daniel Castro Band (9:30), Constable Jack’s, Newcastle =--= Jimmy McCracklin [pictured] (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Mama Z & Hot Buttered Blues (9:00), National Hotel, Jackson =--= Mojo Madness (8:30), Elk Grove Brewery, Elk Grove =- -= The Beer Dawgs (9:00), Creekside Bar, Winters =-- = Wingnut Adams Blues Band (9:00), William’s Back Door, Stateline NV SUNDAY - Feb. 19 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 =--= Blues Jam w/Dave Channel (7:00), Louie’s Lounge, Rancho Cordova =--= Jam w/Dan Sadler (6:00), Onyx Club, Roseville =--= Sacramento Blues Revue w/Lena Mosley, Sumac, Paris Clayton, Tessie Sell, Marshal Wilkerson, Luke Esposito & more (3:00), 2 Grand Saloon, Old Sacramento =--= Showcase Blues Jam (4:30), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Stacie Eakes & The Superfreakes (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Sunday Blues Jam w/Steve Mears & Probable Cause (8:00), Powerhouse Pub, Folsom COMING SOON !! February 25 - Saturday: Charlie Musselwhite, Palms Playhouse, Winters. February 26 - Sunday: SBS & Stoney Inn Presents – Guitar Extravaganza - Rene Solis, Jeff Watson, Maxx Cabello, Jr., Angel Reyes (2:00), Stoney Inn, Sacramento. Thanks to everyone for supporting the Sacramento Blues Society, our shows, the BITS program and the local musicians! Keep supporting the SBS, the blues clubs in your area and festivals that will soon be coming around to the area. As always, save me a seat, Willie |
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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 |
W E B L O G Working with the weblog for two weeks now and I see a lot advantages and opportunities. Would be nice if we could replace the newsletter by it. It is getting harder and harder to get information to people by email. Messages get stopped by spam filters or people get so much mails that they stop reading them. With a weblog I always have the latest news available and I don’t have to bother people with emails. Also they can read the information when and where they want. I will keep it updated daily including new pictures and sound samples. If you visit once or twice a week you will always know exactly what is going on with the artists, Crossroads and Black and Tan Records. Just go to http://www.crossroads.nl/weblog/weblog.html Since this is a Work In Progress all feedback is appreciated. F R E E S O N G S Man Wants Me Dead – Byther Smith http://www.soundcream.com/soundcream/download?song_id=975 Where Was My Baby – Boo Boo Davis http://www.soundcream.com/soundcream/download?song_id=990 Good Hearted Man – Roscoe Chenier http://www.soundcream.com/soundcream/download?song_id=829 R O S C O E C H E N I E R Recordings with Roscoe are finished. Roscoe and the musicians had a ball for three days. The result are 14 or 15 great songs (50 % originals). The approach is very intimate and acoustic and on these recordings you’ll find several instruments (cajon, mandoline, trash can, tenor guitar etc) that you won’t find on blues records very often. The mixing and mastering will take place later this month and release is scheduled for end of March / April 2006. R E S U L T S F R O M M I D E M The Black and Tan catalogue was already present in most of the major download portals like Itunes, Emusic, MSN Music etc but at Midem I signed with another digital distributor who will make the catalogue available for the smaller and more specialized download platforms. As far as I am concerned Internet is a blessing for independent labels and artists because it creates lots of new ways to get your music to the fans all over the world. It makes us really independent from major record labels and media, that don't care much about handmade music. And there are more results of my visit to MIDEM last month. last week I secured distribution for Black and Tan Records in Norway, Sweden and Finland. For Finland I start work with D D Records and in Norway / Sweden with PS Music. I also send the first shipment to my brand new Hungarian distributor (CD Field BT). This means that pretty soon the music fans in these countries should be able to get all Black and Tan releases in their local record stores. R O S C O E C H E N I E R tour dates 08.02. Schortens (D), Fair Cafe 09.02. Dortmund (D), FZW 10.02. Rauma (SF), Rauma Blues 11.02. Hermalle-sous-Huy (B), Centre Culturel d’Engis 12.02. Wageningen (NL), Bluesclub XXL 16.02. Menen (B). CC de Steiger 17.02. Heidelberg (D), Cave 54 18.02. Kirchheim u. Teck (D), Bastion 19.02. Antwerpen (B), Crossroads Cafe 24.02. Luxembourg (L), Sang a Klang 25.02. Haarlem (NL), Blues Club / the Sound 27.02. Perlesreut (D), Gasthaus Hafner D O U G M A C L E O D tour dates 08.02 Lyons CO (USA), Oskar Blues 09.02. Great Bend KS (USA), The Back Room 10.02. Kansas City MO (USA), BB’s Lawnside and BBQ 11.02. Cape Girardeau MO (USA), Underberg Houseconcert 12.02. St Louis MO (USA), BB’s Blues & Soups 17.02 Long Beach CA (USA), Lucille’s 18.02. Temecula CA (USA), Mira Monte Winery 19.02. Hermosa Beach CA (USA), Café Boogaloo 24.02 Long Beach CA (USA), Lucille’s 25.02. Brea CA (USA), Lucille’s I N T E R V I E W S etc all artists are available for interviews or other media activities. Do not hesitate to contact us. We will do our best to make the arrangements P A S S O N Since it is my goal to get the music of all these great artists to as many people as possible you can feel completely free to copy and pass on the information. If you know of other people that would like to receive this information just mail me their names and email address and I will add them to the list. U P C O M I N G E U R O P E A N T O U R S BILLY JONES March TERESA JAMES March BIG GEORGE JACKSON April DOUG MACLEOD April / May BOO BOO DAVIS May / June DOUG MACLEOD November |
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"MOST IMPORTANT JAZZ FEST IN HISTORY" SET FOR APRIL 28-30 AND MAY 5-7, 2006 Fans From Around the World Invited Back to New Orleans to Celebrate The Soul of America and to Be a Part of the City’s Recovery
Jazz Fest Producer/Director Quint Davis said, “We’re dedicating this year’s Festival to the people of New Orleans and inviting everybody who cares about this city to come to Jazz Fest and play a meaningful role in bringing back the city’s culture, which is the soul of America. Jazz Fest 2006 will be a homecoming party for thousands of New Orleans musicians, Festival chefs and craftspeople, and we want the world to join us in welcoming them back as we present the celebration of a lifetime.” Sponsorship of this year’s Festival, according to Davis, is one of the major reasons why the Festival is happening as planned. “In light of the great financial challenges of presenting the 2006 Festival on the grand scale everyone is accustomed to, we simply could not have produced Jazz Fest without unprecedented corporate support from Shell, who becomes the Festival’s first-ever Presenting Sponsor.” “Today is about the people of greater New Orleans,” said Executive Vice President Marvin E. Odum, who heads Shell Exploration & Production in North and South America. “The homecoming of Jazz Fest is a key component to restoring the unique cultural fabric of New Orleans. Shell is honored to have the opportunity to help energize greater New Orleans and its rich music traditions.” American Express and Tenet Choices, Inc. will also be important corporate partners for Jazz Fest 2006 and are helping to make the event a reality. This is the first step in a series of initiatives American Express will undertake to help promote the culture and stimulate the economic recovery of New Orleans. Davis thanked the Fair Grounds Race Course (A Churchill Downs Company), a longtime sponsor of Jazz Fest, who he said stepped in very early in the planning phases of this year's Festival and made the vital commitment to prepare the site in time for the event to occur. Shell is the Presenting Sponsor of the Festival. American Express, Tenet Choices, Inc., Acura, Miller Lite, Fair Grounds Race Course (A Churchill Downs Company), Southern Comfort, Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, Rajen Kilachand, Zatarain's, St. Charles Vision are all also official Jazz Fest sponsors. Randy Phillips, President and CEO of AEG LIVE, which co-produces the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, said, “Last year, AEG LIVE and Festival Productions, formed an effective partnership to revitalize one of our country's premier heritage events. After hurricane Katrina, Jazz Fest took an even greater meaning and urgency as a symbol of the rebirth of the great city of New Orleans. We are thrilled to, again, be part of music and cultural history in the making.” Flanked by numerous public officials and corporate partners at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, Davis said that New Orleans and state of Louisiana tourism representatives all agree that the Festival will play a critical role in helping to jumpstart the city’s all-important tourism industry. Jazz Fest will be the first major tourism event occurring over dates when a substantial number of hotel rooms will be available for visitors to New Orleans, and Festival-goers will be an important part of the city’s early recovery. Tickets for Jazz Fest go on sale today at www.nojazzfest.com and www.ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling (800) 488-5252 (outside Louisiana) and (504) 522-5555 (New Orleans). Tickets can be purchased in person at the Jazz Fest ticket office located at New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod Street. In a limited-time only offer, tickets to either Jazz Fest Friday are only $20 from today through Wednesday, February 15. Also starting today, Jazz Fest tickets are on sale by specific weekend, with each ticket valid for a single day’s attendance. Prices are $30 in advance, $40 at the gate. Children’s tickets (under age 12) are only $5 in advance or at the gate. Jazz Fest’s popular Big Chief VIP Experience also returns with full weekend passes and VIP amenities available for only $500 per weekend, $600 with parking. Additional ticket and VIP information is available at www.nojazzfest.com. Davis said the Festival plans to announce its music lineup of local legends and special guests in February. The Festival’s famous, multi-stage format featuring the world’s The legendary Fats Domino, who will perform at this year’s Festival, will be honored as the subject of the Official 2006 Jazz Fest Poster, the most collected poster series in the world. A portrait of Fats Domino by New Orleans painter James Michalopoulos will symbolize the city’s culture returning home. The poster is on sale now and additional information is available at www.art4now.com. David Oestreicher, president of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc., said, “On behalf of the Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, we are overwhelmed that this year’s Festival — the most important in the history of the event — has garnered so much support from both the public and the private sectors. Jazz Fest 2006 will mark a new beginning for the city and the re-establishment of our great culture.” The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc. is the non-profit institution that oversees the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. The Foundation uses proceeds from the Festival to develop and support special projects designed to preserve and perpetuate the area’s rich music and cultural heritage. For information on the Foundation and its programs, visit nojhf.org or call (504) 522-4786. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell is a co-production of Festival Productions, L.L.C. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Festival Productions, Inc.-New Orleans) and AEG Louisiana Production, L.L.C. (a subsidiary of AEG LIVE). |
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February 25 Stumpys (Arlington,TX.) 26 Gruene Hall-4:00 P.M. (New Braunsfel,TX..) March 04 J&Js Blues Bar (Ft. Worth,TX.) 16 'Backstage (Linarolo/Pavia, Italy) 18 Ciari/Brescia (Italy) 19 Jegelscheune (Wendelstein, Germany) 21 Reigen (Wien, Austria) 22 Village (Habach, Germany) 24 Blue Notev (Biel,Switzerland) 28 Schloss Mechernich (Mechernich,Germany) 29 Spirit of 66 (Verviers,Belgium) April 05 Meisenfrei (Bremen, Germany) 06 FZW (Dortmund.Germany) 08 Weberhaus (Viersen,Germany) 22 Dallas Guitar Show with Paul Reed Smith (Market Hall) 28 Iron Horse-Trio (Wichita Falls,TX.) May 12 Dans Silverleaf (Denton,TX.) 13 Texas Theater (Waxahachie,TX.) 18 Rib Room (Ft. Smith, ARK.) 19 Off Broadway (St. Louis.MO.) 20 Geardhead Grill (Neosho, MO.) June 03 Stumpys Blues Bar (Arlington,TX.) 10 Leftys (Salem,Oregon) 24 Civic Center (Muskogee,OK.) |
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09. Mär. 2006, 21:00 SAX GORDON (USA) 24. Mär. 2006, 21:00 C.J.CHENIER & RED HOT LOUISIANA BAND (USA) 21. Apr. 2006, 21:00 IMPERIAL CROWNS (USA) |
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• 02.26.06 (Sunday) | Parry Sound, Ontario @ Stockey Centre • 03.03.06 (Friday) | Saskatoon,Sk @ The Off Broadway Blues Room. | The Saskatoon Blues Festival. • 03.04.06 (Saturday) | Regina,Sk @ Casino Regina Show Lounge | The Mid-Winter Blues Festival • 03.08.06 (Wednesday) | St. Catherines @ Brock Centre for the Arts | Women's Blues Review • 03.11.06 (Saturday) | Oakville,Ontario @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts | Women's Blues Review • 03.24.06 (Friday) | Bassano, Alberta @ Bassano Community Hall • 03.26.06 (Sunday) | Grand Prarie, Alberta @ Second Street Theatre • 03.28.06 (Tuesday) | Fort St. John, B.C. @ North Peace Cultural Centre • 03.29.06 (Wednesday) | Prince George, B.C. @ Art Space | 7:30pm • 03.31.06 (Friday) | Penticton,B.C. @ Dream Cafe' • 04.20.06 (Thursday) | TOUR...!!! @ EUROPE...!!! • 06.21.06 (Wednesday) | Edmunston, New Brunswick @ Edmunston Jazz and Blues Festival • 06.22.06 (Thursday) | Edmunston,New Brunswick @ Edmunston Jazz and Blues Festival • 06.23.06 (Friday) | Midland,Texas @ Midland Blues Festival • 11.10.06 (Friday) | Thunder Bay, Ontario @ The Italian Cultural Centre 132 Algoma St. South | 'Rita Sings The Blues '..with The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra: http://www.tbso.ca • 11.11.06 (Saturday) | Thunder Bay, Ontario @ The Italian Cultural Centre 132 Algoma St. South | 'Rita Sings The Blues'...with The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra: http://www.tbso.ca |
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| Howard Glazer and the EL 34s This Wednesday we start a jam weekly session at the Halligan Bar - 22100 W. Warren, Detroit, MI 313-792-8399 8 PM-12 AM All musicians welcome! Each week we hope to have a different guest artist. Guests so far are: 2-17- Cee Cee Collins 2- 22 - Luther "Bad Man" Keith 3-1 - Chris Canas We hope to see you soon! peace howard |
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Ray Bonneville – Canadian Juno Award Winner will present his new album “Roll it Down” (Taxim Records) in Europe, "...a potent blues cocktail reminiscent of John Lee Hooker and JJ Cale, leavened with Clapton and Dire Straits styled guitar work." More dates in other countries under www.raybonneville.com |
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John Campbelljohn – Canadian multi award winner, "John Campbelljohn plays the slide guitar with exeptional perfection and intensity." (Concerto music magazine, Austria), more dates in other countries under www.campbelljohn.ca |
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Rudy Rotta Band – “the killer guitar player”. His new CD “Winds of Louisiana will be released in Europe on March 03, 2006 by ZYX Records and lateron in USA by Navarre. (John Mayall made a special request to sit in with Rudy at one of his shows! This is the “cream of the crop” of the Euro blues bands - Kansas City Chronicle) more dates in other countries under www.rudyrotta.com |
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Cold Shot – the insider tip in Germany, “Cold Shot” proved once again that in their genre they belong to best in the area, if not in Germany. (Sonntagsjournal Bremerhaven) more information under www.coldshot-blues.de |
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Susanne Weber Wolfgang-Borchert-Str. 17 D-27243 Harpstedt/Germany Tel. 0049 - 4244 - 810929 Fax 0049 - 4244 - 810978 |
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 Do you want to learn about the first European Blues Cruise that will leave from Barcelona (Spain)? Visit www.lahoradelblues.com and click into the Cruise Logo |
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LEE ROCKER TO APPEAR ON THREE NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO SHOWS
CORKY SIEGEL TO APPEAR ON NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO'S WAIT WAIT... DON'T TELL ME!
Shell Signs on as Jazz Fest’s First Presenting Sponsor
