song by Mahajibee.
August 20, 2008
>>>>> RIP Little Arthur Duncan 2/5/1934-8/20/2008: It is with great sadness that we report yet another passing in this terrible week of losses to our blues community. Chicago harmonica ace Little Arthur Duncan passed away Wednesday morning, August 20, 2008 at Kindred Hospital in Northlake, IL. He was 74. He had been incapacitated for months with little hope of recovery. Born February 5, 1934 in Indianola, Mississippi, Arthur moved to Chicago at age 16, where he heard and befriended Little Walter, who inspired him to take up the harmonica. While holding down a construction day job, he began performing around Chicago with John Brim, Floyd Jones, and Hip Lankchan. He would later own and operate the Artesia Lounge on Lake Street, which moved to West Madison Street and reopened as Backscratcher's Social Club. Owning a club gave Arthur a regular place to perform, and he became a popular neighborhood attraction on the West Side. Twist Turner produced some of Arthur's first recordings, which appeared first on cassette and then on Cannonball Records' Blues Across America series. As Arthur's stature grew in Chicago, he recorded more, cutting two beautiful CDs for Delmark (Singin' With The Sun and Live At Rosa's Blues Lounge), and one for Random Chance (Live In Chicago). He was a simply great vocalist, with tremendous power and expressiveness; and his sparse harmonica was always on the money. He specialized in third position and chromatic harmonica. His final band included Illinois Slim, Rick Kreher, and Twist Turner. He had a warm and gracious personality, and his passing leaves a huge hole in the Chicago blues scene, as he was one of a handful of the dwindling old school harmonica masters. We will miss you, Arthur.
>>>>> RIP Phil Guy 4/28/1940-8/20/2008: This news form Steve Hecht of Piedmont Talent and Buddy Guy's Legends: Guitarist/vocalist Phil Guy, the younger brother of the legendary Buddy Guy, passed away today at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL, after a battle with kidney and liver cancer. He was 68. Born April 28, 1940 in Lettsworth, Louisiana, Phil learned to play guitar as a child. He followed in Buddy's footsteps, playing after him with Baton Rouge artists Big Poppa and Raful Neal. He recorded as accompanist for his brother in 1957, for Raful Neal around 1958, and for Slim Harpo in the mid-60s. He joined his brother's band in Chicago in 1969, and has been based there ever since. He has worked and recorded with many of the city's leading artists, such as his brother, Junior Wells, Byther Smith, and Jimmy Dawkins. Phil began focusing his efforts on advancing his own musical career during the 80's and he developed a solid reputation as a tough, electrified Chicago blues guitarist. He toured all around the world; and though he never achieved the fame or recognition that his brother did, he was considered a star in his own right. His recordings are numerous and appear on labels such as JSP, Wolf, Isabel, and Red Lightning. Memorial info forthcoming.>>>>> RIP Hosea Leavy 11/26/1927- 08/12/2008: Another great one is gone. Fresno, California blues singer and guitarist Hosea Leavy died on Monday, August 12, 2008 of liver cancer. He was 80 years old. Born in Altheimer, Arkansas, just outside of Little Rock, he learned blues guitar from his father, and played throughout Arkansas before venturing out west during the 1960s. In 1968, Hosea's younger brother Calvin Leavy would record the hit record “Cummings Prison Farm” for Soul Beat Records, featuring Hosea's combo as the backing band. This led to a string of subsequent singles for both Calvin and Hosea. In 1977, Hosea settled permanently in Fresno, where he became a major part of that town's blues scene. In the 1990s, drummer Chris Millar produced sessions with Hosea that led to his only CDs, You Gotta Move, and a collaboration with Harmonica Slim called Cold Tacos and Warm Beer on the Fedora record label. A few additional cuts appear on the now out of print CD West Fresno Blues Masters, also on Fedora. A stirring vocalist and down home guitarist, Hosea had toured Europe and recently made a well-received appearance at the San Francisco Blues Festival. Don Heflin of Central Valley Blues Society and Deja Blues reports the following funeral information: The funeral service for Hosea Leavy (Granddaddy of the Blues) will be held this Friday, August 22, 2008 at 1pm. It will be at the Cooley Funeral Home, located at 1830 S. Fruit Ave, Fresno, CA 93706, tel. (559)268-6123. Afterwards, there will be a music celebration of life at the Hinton Community Center, 2385 S. Fairview Ave, Fresno, CA 93706, tel. (559)497-0795. To read the Hosea’s obituary in the Fresno Beehive, click here.
August 19, 2008
>>>>> Lahnstein Blues Festival in Germany! Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars will appear at the Lahnstein Blues Festival in Germany on Saturday, September 27, 2008. Also on this show is Bob's longtime friend and musical partner, Louisiana Red. The festival site now displays a beautiful poster for the event, which can be seen by clicking here.
>>>>> New Tail Dragger Photo Page on BobCorritore.com: Tail Dragger will appear at the Rhythm Room for the 2nd Annual Labor Day Weekend Down Home Blues Festival on Sunday, August 31, 2008. In addition to Tail Dragger, the event will include Tomcat Courtney, Eddie Taylor, Jr., Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars (Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey), and Paris James. Bob Corritore performed in Tail Dragger's band in Chicago during the late 1970s. In anticipation of this event, we have put together a photo page honoring Tail Dragger, which you can see by clicking here.
>>>>> Chris James & Patrick Rynn's CD: Rave Reviews! Chris James and Patrick Rynn/Stop And Think About It is getting great airplay and attention around the world. This CD features Chris and Patrick's strong musicianship, great songwriting, and special guests Sam Lay, David Maxwell, Bob Corritore, Julien Brunetaud, Eddie Kobek, and more! The first crop of reviews has been posted on the Blue Four website (The Blue Four is the band name Chris and Patrick use when not playing with The Rhythm Room All-Stars). To see these reviews, click here. While on the Blue Four site, check out the beautiful photo section filled with a life of blues experiences by clicking here, and then clicking “Gallery”.
>>>>> RIP Maurice Reedus 3/24/1930-8/18/2008: Maurice Reedus is best known as Robert Lockwood, Jr.'s longtime saxophonist. Word came from Mary Lockwood that Maurice left us on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 1:30pm in the Cleveland VA Hospital, after a long battle with cancer. His spare, jazz-tinged sax style was the perfect foil to Lockwood's stylized guitar, and that combination appeared over the years on classic Lockwood albums such as Contrasts, Does 12, and I Got To Find Me A WomanMaurice was associated with the . Lockwood sound for 35 years. His resume also includes work with Nancy Wilson, Jimmy Smith, Red Holloway, Hank Marr, Lou Rawls, and many others. There is more information and photos on Robert Lockwood, Jr.'s website, which you can see by clicking here, and then clicking on Maurice's name. Goodbye to a good man and a great player who was essential to that Robert Lockwood, Jr. sound that we loved.
>>>>> Dave Riley and Bob Corritore to perform at the Blues Blast Music Awards in Chicago: Illinois Blues presents the 2008 Blues Blast Music Awards ceremony on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL 60605. Dave Riley and Bob Corritore's Travelin' The Dirt Road on Blue Witch Records is nominated under the "Best Traditional Blues Recording" category. Organizer Bob Kieser just confirmed the venue and has invited Dave Riley and Bob Corritore to perform at the event. If you have not voted yet, we would ask our fans to submit their vote by clicking here.
August 15, 2008
>>>>> RIP Jerry Wexler 1/10/1917-8/15/2008: This just in from the San Francisco Chronicle: legendary record producer Jerry Wexler passed away today at the age of 91. Jerry's time at Atlantic Records included working with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Ruth Brown, and others, and invented the term "Rhythm And Blues". To read the entire San Francisco Chronicle obituary, click here. Thank you, Jerry, for your lifelong contributions to R&B, and to the entire music industry.
>>>>> Bob CorritoreOffBeat Weekly Beat Newsletter
Keeping you up-to-date on New Orleans and Louisiana music, culture and cuisine.
August 7, 2008
Volume 6, No. 32
ON MY MIND.....
I just came from a meeting where hospitality industry panelists discussed what's right and what can be improved with the marketing of New Orleans to visitors. Not once did I hear anything about using our music to market the city. Isn't that just crazy? Everyone who comes to New Orleans mentions the food and music as superb; now why aren't the powers that be using music as the focus of their advertising campaign to draw visitors? It's really frustrating. There also was not one word mentioned about the strategy the city is using to attract international visitors. There was some discussion that we need to "bring back the high-end leisure travelers." Uh...excuse me? Has anyone looked at the value of the dollar lately vis a vis foreign currency? Europeans and Japanese absolutely love our music, and have tons of money to spend here! It's time for the folks who market the city to get a clue (how about using some viral marketing techniques?) before this audience is lured by another state...maybe Mississippi? I've heard many times that it's too difficult to get international visitors to New Orleans because New Orleans doesn't have direct flights to Europe or Japan. This is true (and it's a shame), but New Orleans is a destination city. It's one of the few cities in the US that has a true international reputation. Does the Grand Canyon have direct air service ?? Is my analogy crazy or what. Send me your feedback. What can we do that's a cost-effective way to attract a significant amount of international travelers to New Orleans. Read Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Jan Ramsey's monthly commentary "Mojo Mouth".
As always, we appreciate your reading OffBeat, and the Weekly Beat, our e-publication, and welcome your comments on what can make it better. OffBeat's "Back To School" / Annual Food issue deadline for space reservations is August 15. Space res for our extra-special Voodoo Fest issue is September 17.
We love you for supporting Louisiana music and culture!
Jan Ramsey,
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
August 10, 2008
>>>>> RIP Isaac Hayes 8/20/1942-8/10/2008: Another great has left us: soul legend Isaac Hayes passed away today at 2:08 this morning. He was 65. A fixture of the City of Memphis, Hayes was best known for his hits “Hot Buttered Soul”, “The Theme from Shaft”, and “Black Moses”. He was a three-time Grammy® award winner (two for "Shaft” and one for “Black Moses”). He was a crucial part of Stax Records, serving not only as a star, but as a behind-the-scenes writer, arranger, and musician. He crafted songs for Otis Redding and Sam and Dave during his Stax tenure. In later years, he was well known as the voice of Chef in the animated TV show South Park, but left the show after it made a parody of Scientology, which was his religion. To read the CNN story of Isaac’s passing, click here; and to visit Isaac’s great website, click here. Rest in peace, Isaac, and thank you for your music.
>>>>> Bob Corritore
August 6, 2008>>>>> Jimmy Rogers in the News: Jimmy Rogers is simply one of the greatest blues artists of all time. His late 40s/early 50s work with Muddy Waters and Little Walter defined the genre to become celebrated as Chicago Blues. His voice was perhaps the sweetest voice in the blues; and his clever, yet understated guitar work was the perfect foil to the styles of Muddy and Walter. His hits include "That's All Right", "Ludella", "You’re The One", and "Walking By Myself". He passed away over ten years ago, but his music and memory are kept alive through the timelessness of his music. Some recent news concerning Jimmy Rogers:
1) Unissued Jimmy Rogers Studio Tracks Produced by Bob Corritore to be Released as Bonus Tracks on Blind Pig Limited-Edition LP Release of Feelin' Good: Blind Pig Records plans a limited-edition, LP only, re-release of the Jimmy Rogers album Feeling Good. This highly acclaimed record features backing by Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers (featuring Junior Watson on guitar!) from sessions conducted in 1983 and 1984. The original LP release on the Murray Brothers label featured only nine songs, and so Blind Pig was looking to fill the special edition re-release with some bonus tracks. Jerry Del Giudice and Edward Chmelewski approached Bob Corritore this summer at the Chicago Blues Festival, asking if he had any unissued Jimmy Rogers tracks. Bob researched his master tape vaults, and located two beautiful unissued songs from a 1992 Phoenix session. The tracks are an alternate take of “Out On The Road” (different from the one appearing on Bob Corritore/All-Star Blues Sessions) and a remake of “She Loves Another Man”. The session artists are Jimmy Rogers (guitar and vocals), Bob Corritore (harmonica), Buddy Reed (guitar), S.E. Willis (piano), Bruce Lopez (bass), and the great Chico Chism (drums). These two cuts will be added to the re-release of Feeling Good as bonus tracks! Look for this limited-edition, LP only pressing out in early 2009!
2) Harmonica Ace Mark Hummel to Release Unissued Live Recordings by Jimmy Rogers, Eddie Taylor, Luther Tucker, and Mississippi Johnny Waters: Mark Hummel reports that he will release a CD titled Mark Hummel's Chicago Blues Party featuring live recordings by Jimmy Rogers, Eddie Taylor, Luther Tucker, and Mississippi Johnny Waters. These artists were backed on West Coast concert dates by Mark Hummel's Blues Survivors featuring a young Rusty Zinn. Though these tapes are from the sound board, they have been mixed and mastered to bring out a great sound quality, and the performances are stunning. Mark plans to release this on his own Rockinitis label.
3) Jimmy Rogers Book in Review Stage at University Of Illinois Press: Dr. Wayne Everett Goins has been working on a Jimmy Rogers biography called That's All Right: The Jimmy Rogers Story. Wayne reports that he has completed years of extensive research, has written the book, and it is currently being reviewed by the University of Illinois Press for publication approval. This will be an exciting and timely biography of a great bluesman whose influence in the blues cannot be overstated.
>>>>> New Photos Added to BobCorritore.com: Special thanks are due for the following photo contributions that have been recently posted to the photo pages of www.bobcorritore.com. A great portrait of Smokey Wilson with a Flying V guitar was contributed by Jeanette Clarke-Lodovici (William Clarke's widow), and a scan of a Smokey Wilson 8-track tape was contributed by Rich Pietras (Smokey's good friend and former manager). To see the Smokey Wilson photo page, click here. A couple spectacular images of Honeyboy Edwards were contributed by Nicolas Teurnier of France's Soul Bag Magazine. Check out the 1972 shot of Honeyboy playing guitar in front of Jazz Record Mart in Chicago! To see the Honeyboy Edwards page, click here. A great early 1970s portrait of Koko Taylor, as well as a live shot of Louis Myers playing harp and Freddie Below (of The Aces) on drums were contributed by Marc De Jonghe, who credits the André Hobus library of photographers Bob Vanderschueren, Claude Meyer, Annique Massange, André Hobus, and Marc De Jonghe. Click here to see the Koko Taylor page, and here to see The Aces page. These contributions are greatly appreciated new additions to our extensive and ever-growing photo section.
>>>>> Dave Riley and Bob Corritore Performance in France on YouTube: We just found this live performance by Dave Riley and Bob Corritore at the Cognac Blues Passions Festival in France on July 25, 2008. They are doing their own version of the Frank Frost song “Ride With Your Daddy Tonight”. To see the film clip, click here.
>>>>> New Tomcat Courtney Rave Reviews: Tomcat Courtney/Downsville Blues on the Blue Witch Record label continues to receive great press from sources such as Docteur Blues, BluesWax, Doc's Juke Joint, RootsAndRhythm.com, and Folk And Acoustic Music Exchange. Thank you to all! To see the reviews of Tomcat Courtney/Downsville Blues, click here.
>>>>> Johnny Dyer to Perform as Guest of Rhythm Room All-Stars: Johnny Dyer will appear at Saturday, August 16, 2008 at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ backed by The Rhythm Room All-Stars (Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey). Johnny Dyer is a true West Coast link to Chicago Blues, as he is the greatest Los Angeles based purveyor of the music of Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, and Little Walter. He is a stunning harmonica player, as well as an amazing vocalist. He will often perform with other harmonica players when singing Muddy and Jimmy Rogers songs in the true tradition of that music. He has gained much notoriety of late for his featured work as a member of the all-star aggregate, The Mannish Boys. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $8. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at this event. This night will be a patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted.
>>>>> Rhythm Room's Down Home Blues Festival Concert Poster: The Rhythm Room's 2nd Annual Labor Day Weekend Down-Home Blues Festival will take place on Sunday, August 31, 2008. Acts include Tail Dragger, Eddie Taylor, Jr., Tomcat Courtney, The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, Paris James, and more. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Doors open at 7pm, cover charge is $12. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at this event. This night will be a patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted. To view the poster for this event, click here.
>>>>> Phillip Walker Performs this Saturday at the Rhythm Room: Phillip Walker appears Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Rhythm Room. Delta Groove recording artist Phillip Walker and his amazing band deliver a wonderful blues, based in both Phillip's deep Louisiana roots and his long time West Coast affiliations. His sound is a spare, guitar-and-horn-driven romp with a distinct urban feel. A brilliant vocalist and guitarist, Phillip is considered among the top touring blues acts today. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $12. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at this event. This night will be a patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted.
>>>>> Bob CorritoreHey Blues Fans,
The 2008 BBM Awards voting continues! So why vote NOW?
Because once you have voted you become eligible for random prize drawings beginning this week!
Starting this Friday we are giving away Blues Blast T-shirts, CD's and more every other day until voting ends on August 31st. If you have voted in the 2008 Blues Blast Music Awards, you can WIN!
It is free to vote. So tell your Blues friends to vote too. (They get the Blues Blast magazine for FREE!) New winners will be drawn every other day until August 31st. We will notify winners by email.
The sooner you vote, the better the chance you will be one of the lucky winners. CLICK HERE to vote today!
JOHNNIE TAYLOR TRIBUTE CONCERT KICKS OFF
RENO-TAHOE BLUES FEST ONE DAY EARLY, AUGUST 15
RENO, Nev. (July 30, 2008)— Celebrating a lifetime of musical contributions, the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest highlights Floyd Taylor in a tribute in honor of his late father, the legendary Johnnie Taylor, Aug. 15 at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nev. Floyd Taylor, performing some of his father’s most beloved songs including “Disco Lady” and “Last Two Dollars,” is consistently compared to his father thanks to his uncanny similarity in voice, singing style, appearance and on-stage presence. The musical tribute, commemorates a lifetime of musical talent, and kicks off the 2-day festival which runs Aug. 16 – 17 at Reno’s Rancho San Rafael Park featuring 10 other blues, R&B and soul legends.
Johnnie Taylor is considered by some to be one of the great gospel, soul and R&B artists of the 20th century. Starting off on the streets of Kansas City with the gospel quartet the Melody Makers at just 10 years old, Taylor knew already that music was in his blood. Whether leading the Soul Stirrers, a group he inherited from friend and renowned vocalist Sam Cooke, or singing doo-wop with Chicago’s The 5 Echoes, Taylor’s talent couldn’t be contained. In 1961 Taylor left gospel singing behind him and eventually signed with Stax Records where he recorded musicians including Isaac Hayes and Booker T. Jones. Taylor’s list of hits includes “Who’s Making Love,” “Last Two Dollars” and “Disco Lady” which topped the Billboard pop charts in 1976 and was the first single ever to become officially certified platinum for sales of two million copies.
Floyd Taylor follows in the footsteps of his legendary father performing on stage for more than 30 years. From his earliest days singing in church with his mother, as his father had before him or with a band during his high school days in Chicago, Taylor’s musical talents were innate. Joining his father onstage for tours on festivals from the early 70s until the senior Taylor’s death in May 2000, Floyd found a labor of love in playing alongside him. In addition to his years of performing in the shadow of Johnnie Taylor, Floyd Taylor also performed with many other stars including Natalie Cole, The O’Jays, Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Rush, Buddy Guy and Bobby Bland.
The 2008 Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest line-up for Aug. 16 – 17 features headliners Gladys Knight, The Whispers and Jonny Lang along with performances by Delta-bluesman Bobby Rush, soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples and others including Mel Waiters, Latimore, E.C. Scott, Betty Wright, Ernie Johnson and M.C. Larry La La. Daily tickets include access to all performances and VIP packages are available to attend both days.
Johnnie Taylor Tribute Concert tickets are $10 and available for purchase at the door. Call the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest at 775-857-3378 to reserve tickets ahead of time. Tickets for the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest are on sale now, with one-day tickets starting at just $58 and two-day value tickets from $106. VIP passes, valid for both days of the Festival, are just $210 and offer premium seating for the entire event. Group pricing and Platinum and Blues Cabana ticket packages are also available.
For more information, visit the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest online at
www.RenoTahoeBluesFest.com
or call 775-857-3378. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster, online at
www.Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 775-787-8497.
The Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest, founded in 2005, was created to bring world-class blues to the Reno-Tahoe region and to celebrate the history, culture and spirit of the blues. Staged annually at Reno’s Rancho San Rafael Park, the two-day festival attracts audiences from around the country to hear some of the biggest names in blues including Etta James, Clarence Carter, Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, Keb Mo, Bobby Blue Band and others. Established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest supports music education for youth in the Reno-Tahoe area through a scholarship program and ongoing assistance for school music equipment purchases and jazz band programs. Funds for the festival are raised through corporate sponsorships and ticket sales.
BlueBridge Network International
...you get more than just an artist
http://www.bluebridge-network.com
info@bluebridge-network.com
georges@bluebridge-network.com
http://www.bluegate-media.com
ray@bluegate-media.com
fon Europe +49.40.640.89201
* fax Europe +49.40-640.89200
* fon Europe +32.4.275.5758
.....when we like to doin' more,
we do it ONLY for the musicians.....
all tours are presented
by the INDEPENDENT
July 30th - Please welcome with us our new artist - a New Orleans institution - Legendary blind Blues man BRYAN LEE & Power Blues Band (USA) - to the network family.
Please be so kind and visit the website from the artist -
http://www.braillebluesdaddy.com - for more
information, his music and upcoming dates or have a look on our updated website.
A Europe tour is scheduled from March 11th till 30th 2009. The first dates are booked already.....
Please ask us for any available festival and club dates. Many thanks for your kind interest and reply.
together we´re stronger! always the best and cheers to the blues.
RAY, Georges & the network team
TOURS:
Jan Preston (AUS) - Queen of Blues & Boogie Piano- solo
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 14.08. - 31.08.2008 - EUROPE
* with very special guest - MICHAEL MAASS
15.08. Lehsten (D), Büdnerei *
16.08. Berlin (D), Boogie Masters *
17.08. Berlin (D), Boogie Masters *
18.08. Schortens (D), Fair Cafe
22.08. Liege (B), Cafe Le Parc - solo
23.08. La Cheze (F), Blues au Château - Festival
24.08. La Cheze (F), Blues au Château - Festival
29.08. Belgium - tbc
31.08. Binz (D), Blue Wave Festival Rügen
....more dates tbc soon.
Carlos del Junco (CAN) Trio - multi-award winner - harmonica world-champion
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Finland Tour 13. - 19.10. / Sweden Tour 20. - 26.10.
Tour 29.10. - 09.11.2008 - EUROPE
29.10. - 02.11. Trossingen (D), Master-Class Workshops
05.11. Germany - tbc
07.11. Oupeye (B), Chateau d'Oupeye
08.11. Saint Saulve (F), MJC Espace Athena
...more dates tbc soon.
Mem Shannon (USA) & Band - New Orleans funky Blues -
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 23.10. - 02.11.2008 - EUROPE
01.11. Eslöv (S), Eslöv Blues Festival
....more dates tbc soon.
Wes Mackey (USA) & Band - Swing-Blues from South Carolina
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 31.10. - 16.11.2007 - EUROPE
01.11. Seclin (F), Le Croque Notes
04.11. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
05.11. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
06.11. Brussels (B), Nekkersdal
07.11. Merlebach (F), Maison des Cultures Frontieres
08.11. Hastieres (B), La Cave
09.11. La Charité-sur-Loire (F), Le Chat Musiques
12.11. Kandern (D), Chabah
15.11. Italy - tbc
16.11. Swiss - tbc
....more dates tbc soon.
The Holmes Brothers (USA) - multi-award winners - Blues & Soul
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 17.11. - 24.11.2008 - FRANCE
20.11. Mantes la Jolie/F - Blues sur Seine
21.11. Luxembourg (Lux), Sang a Klang
22.11. Tremblay/F - Espace JR Caussimon
. ...more dates tbc soon.
Sean Carney Band (USA) - Westcoast Rhythm´n´Blues
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 27.11. - 07.12.2008 - EUROPE
28.11. Frauental (A), Bluegarage
29.11. Italy - tbc
02.12. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
03.12. Kandern (D), Chabah
05.12. Luxembourg (Lux), Sang a Klang
06.12. Germany - tbc
....more dates tbc soon.
** please try our online media player on the website and enjoy the music! **
***** all tours are presented by - www.bluesart.at - www.bluesartstudio.com *****
***** Registered Member of the Blues Foundation - www.blues.org *****
KEEPING LIVING MUSIC ALIVE
F A C E B O O K
Just to stay in tune with the technological developments I joined Facebook. I have no idea what will happen but neither did I when I started with MySpace and so far this has helped me a lot to get the word and the music of my artists out to a whole new audience. If you're also on Facebook I suggest you coma by and we can shake hands "digitally". Here is the link to my profile.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Jan_Mittendorp/583211439
B O O B O O D A V I S
http://www.booboodavis.com
http://www.myspace.com/booboodavis
The official release will be early September but from today the record is available in our my Web Shop. So you can get your self a copy right now. If it's the first time you order you will also get a free copy of my latest label sampler. Here is the direct link.
http://tinyurl.com/6kvbt9
The new record is also available for downloading at Emusic. Here is the direct link:
http://tinyurl.com/5hmkce
Three tracks from the new record are already available at RadioSubmit.com. Any radio station (air and web) in the world can join/register for free and once you have a username and login you can download the three tracks at hi-bit rate of free. Here is the direct link to Boo Boo's tracks.
http://www.radiosubmit.com/rs/bands/648/
All tracks from the new Boo Boo Davis record (like almost the entire Black and Tan catalogue) are also available for podcasting at Podsafe Music Network
http://music.podshow.com/
D O U G M A C L E O D
http://www.doug-macleod.com
http:///www.myspace.com/dougmacleod
Part one of an extensive interview with Doug in the new issue of BLUES WAX. Read the complete interview at this link:
http://tinyurl.com/6d44jc
quotes from the review in SING OUT (USA):
Over the years, folk-cured bluesman Doug MacLeod’s songwriting, singing and guitar skills have only become even more profound and personal.
..Fans of Richard Thompson, Dave “Snaker“ Ray or John Lee Hooker, for that matter, will find MacLeod well worth checking out.
read the complete review at the weblog at July 31
http://www.black-and-tan.om
Top 10 of Bill Wax's Bluesville at XM Radio, the most widely listened to blues radio show in the USA
1. Billy Boy Sings Sonny Boy " Billy Boy Arnold " Electro-Fi
2. Let Life Flow " Kenny Neal " Blind Pig
3. Ramblin? Son " Julian Fauth " Electro-Fi
4. Hattisburg Blue " Mississippi Heat " Delmark
5. Can?t Stop Now " Kenny Blues Boss Wayne " Electro-Fi
6. The Utrecht Sessions " Doug MacLeod " Black & Tan Records
7. The World Must Never Know " The Mississippi Marvel " Broke & Hungry Records
8. Born In Arkansas " Willie Big Eyes Smith " Big Eye Records
9. Bluelisted " JW Jones " Northern Blues
10. The Hard Way " James Hunter " Go Records
quote from the review (in French) at PEPPERMINT BLUES (France):"Simplement accompagné de sa guitare à résonateur, de son pied gauche, et parfois d' un percussionniste ou d'un contrebassiste, Doug MacLeod parvient à planter en trois accords un décor à chaque fois différent pour chacun des douze titres originaux qui composent l "album."
B I L L Y J O N E S
http://www.billy-jones.com
http://www.myspace.com/billyjonesbluez
Billy made a great impression with his performance at the COGNAC BLUES PASSIONS in France. The blues fans and media in France loved him and in the next newsletter we should have some reviews
B I G G E O R G E J A C K S O N
http://www.myspace.com/biggeorgejackson
The Traditional Blues Spirit, Done Right a Podcast feature by A1 ArtistSpotlight.com on Big George Jackson and his music. Listen to the music and extensive interview at this link
http://tinyurl.com/5cf3rc
One of George’s tracks (If I Could Change) is picked out to be used in SONS OF ANARCHY a new FX Networks tv series. The series explores a notorious outlaw motorcycle club’s MC desire to protect its livelihood while ensuring that their simple, sheltered town of Charming CA remains exactly that. The MC must confront threats from drug dealers, corporate developers and overzealous law officers. The seduction of money, power and blood. As I understand the series will start airing in September 2008.
http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/soa/about.php
You can listen to the song at George's MySpace
Till the next time,
Jan Mittendorp
August 4, 2008
>>>>> Actor/Blues Supporter Morgan Freeman Hurt in Crash: Actor and high profile blues supporter Morgan Freeman was involved in an injury auto accident last weekend. Morgan Freeman is a co-owner of Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Click here to view a Yahoo! news article covering the details of the accident. We wish Morgan a speedy and full recovery.
>>>>> Bob Corritore
July 31, 2008>>>>> CD Release Party This Weekend for Chris James and Patrick Rynn; Special Guests include Sam Lay, Bob Riedy, Bob Corritore, and Eddie Kobek: Chris James and Patrick Rynn's new CD, Stop And Think About It on Earwig Music, will be honored Friday and Saturday, August 1-2, 2008 at the Rhythm Room with a star-studded release party, including special guests Sam Lay, Bob Riedy, Bob Corritore, and Eddie Kobek. Chris and Patrick have been longtime partners in the blues, and are best known as consummate backing musicians in the tradition of Chicago blues. They have served in the bands of Sam Lay, Jody Williams, Tomcat Courtney, Detroit Junior, Johnny "Yard Dog" Jones, Dennis Binder, and countless others. They are best known to readers of this newsletter as members of The Rhythm Room All-Stars. On this weekend, they step out in front to showcase their great repertoire of original songs and well-chosen covers. CDs will be available for purchase. Joining in on the fun will be the great Sam Lay, who is legendary for his work with Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, James Cotton, Bob Dylan, and others. Sam will be singing a part of each night, as well as adding his definitive blues drumming to parts of each night. Also of note will be pianist Bob Riedy, who was a crucial part of the 1970's Chicago Blues scene, and will lend his Otis Spann-styled piano chops to the proceedings. Drummer Eddie Kobek, who is known for his work with Jody Williams, Billy Flynn, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, and Nick Moss will also be on board sharing the drum duties with Sam Lay. Bob Corritore will be on hand to perform on the harmonica-oriented numbers. To check a sampling of songs from Chris and Patrick's new CD, check out the samples on the Blue Four’s MySpace page. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $10. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at these events. These nights will be patio smoking only events; no indoor smoking will be permitted.
>>>>> New photo page from the collection of Bob Riedy: With Bob Riedy coming to town, we thought it appropriate to add a photo page from the collection of Mr. Riedy. In addition to his great piano work, Bob Riedy headed RMR Productions, which brought many great blues artists to a circuit of north-side clubs that included Biddy Mulligan’s, Wise Fool's Pub, The Cracker Barrel, and others. The photos included represent some of the artists of the RMR roster, and are a beautiful look at the Chicago blues scene of the 1970s. Included are photos of Otis Rush, Little Mack Simmons, Howlin' Wolf, Johnny Littlejohn, Sam Lay, J.B. Hutto, Fenton Robinson, Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, Jimmy Dawkins, Carey Bell, Lonnie Brooks, Mojo Buford, George "Wild Child" Butler, and more. To see this photo page, click here. Thank you, Bob Riedy, for all that you have done, and for joining the proceedings this weekend.
>>>>> Cognac Blues Passions Recap: The experience of the Cognac Blues Passions Festival was nothing short of amazing. France has been a place where my artistic efforts have found great acceptance, and I feel a very special bond with this country. The town of Cognac is a beautiful part of France, filled with fields of grapes, magnificent castles and chateaus, and a very kind and generous people. This is the only place in the world where Cognac is made; its careful and artful production is reflective of the care, pride, and detail put into this town's wonderful festival. Special thanks to Festival Program Director Michel Rolland, Denis Leblond of Tempo Concerts, and Beth Lipham of Blue Witch Records for their combined efforts in making this festival appearance possible. Dave Riley and myself were proud to be part of a great lineup that also included Willie King, Elmore James, Jr. with the Cadillac Zack Blues Band, Freddie Roulette, Marie Knight, Bobby Rush, "Sax" Gordon Beadle, Wanda Johnson (with Shrimp City Slim), Washboard Chaz, Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, Billy Jones, Anthony Stelmaszack, Mary Flower, Dawn Tyler Watson, Donna Angelle & Zydeco Posse, Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir, The Leningrad Cowboys, and many others. Our traveling group included Dave Riley, Dale Baich (president of Blue Witch Records), my lovely Kim Danielson, and myself. We were greeted at the airport upon our Thursday arrival by our driver Eric Pupel, a very kind man who was a blues fan from the neighboring town of Jarnac, who took vacation time to be part of the festival. He was our primary driver throughout the festival and became our close friend. Eric saw to it that all our needs were always met. Upon checking into the hotel, we saw posters of the festival from years past, as well as photos of Bobby Rush, Koko Taylor, and Sharrie Williams lining the walls. We then grabbed a dinner at the festival hospitality area, where we ran into Bobby Rush and his manager, Frank M. Beaty. I also saw friends David Keyes (pianist with Marie Knight) and guitarist Anthony Stelmaszack. I had the duck and other French dishes, while Dave stuck to steak, fries, and ice cream, which would be a model for Dave's food choices for the rest of the trip. We retired early, as the next day's schedule was very full.
Friday began with a luncheon sponsored by Hennessy at Château de Bagnolet (originally the home of the Hennessy family, which can also be viewed by going to the Hennessy website and viewing the "Our House" section), a beautiful walled mansion surrounded by miles of sculptured trees with a perfectly manicured grassy lawn and tranquil lake. We shared a wonderful meal with Bobby Rush, Mary Flower, Washboard Chaz, Michel Rolland, plus other festival organizers, and Isabelle Decitre, International Marketing and Communications Director of Hennessy. I had brought some copies of a photo I took of my late friend Robert Lockwood, Jr. holding up a Hennessy bottle, and gave them away as gifts. Then it was off to the sound check for our first show, which took place in the courtyard of a beautiful historic building, now a showroom and facility for Camus Cognac. After our sound check, we were given an in-depth tour explaining the age-old process of the manufacturing and storage of Cognac. This tour ended with each of us creating our own custom cognac blend, which was bottled, corked, sealed, labeled, boxed, and given to us as a gift. We then gave our first appearance to a packed courtyard filled with a loving and enthusiastic audience, which included many of our European friends and advocates. Dave was at his rowdy best, and our set included Dave's originals mixed with some Frank Frost and John Weston songs. Dave had a new audience participation song called "I Don't Know", which was a big hit. After the show, we greeted our friends, signed autographs, and took photos, before we were driven to the festival hospitality tent for a nice dinner. We then enjoyed an excellent set on the main stage by Joan Baez while hanging out at the Hennessy VIP area with our driver Eric and Willie King and his band.
The next day (Saturday) began with conversation in the hotel restaurant with Elmore James, Jr., Cadillac Zack, Rick Reed, Bill Bates, and Steve Mugalian. After a quick lunch at the festival hospitality area, we went to Saturday's venue, the Château de Cognac, now affiliated with Otard Cognac but also once the ancestral Court of François 1er, King of France 1515-1547. Before our performance, blues DJ Xavier Boulanger gave a speech, then called me up to the stage where he declared me a "Membre d'Honneur et Parrain du CRBLUES" and presented me with a beautiful award trophy. CRBLUES stands for the French Blues Radio Collective, and it was so special to be honored by this great organization. To read about this award and see a photo of Xav and I holding the award, click here. Then Dave and I gave a great performance that I must give Dave the credit for. He was simply at the top of his game! Since it was in an echo-filled stone chamber (the State Room), we played at a whisper, and the packed house hung on every note. To see a video tour of this venue with performances by Willie King on the day before our performance, click here. After the show, we hung out with our friends and fans, before being taken to an interview area where Dave and I were individually interviewed by David Baerst of the blues radio show Route 66. Then all the bands that were free at that time went to an amazing dinner party hosted by Hennessy in the courtyard of another beautiful château, called Château Batailley. This party was a unique mixture of blues musicians, Hennessy executives (including the very gracious CEO Bernard Peillon), CNN personnel, and Craig Stapleton, the US Ambassador to France, complete with an entourage of secret service agents. Of course, the very finest vintage XO Hennessy Cognac and vintage French wines were served. The extravagant meal included a wide array of wonderful food including canapés of tuna sushi, steak, mushroom pastry, pâté de foie gras, and other morsels, Gazpacho soup, scrambled eggs with truffles, salad de fines herbes with assorted Mediterranean olives, gravadlox and sliced fishes, assorted Kebabs, crusty French breads, a smorgasbord of aged French cheeses, coffee, apple tarte, chocolate torte, tiramisu, berry tartes, plus numerous other dishes; though Dave Riley stuck with (you guessed it) the steak.
Dale and Dave left the next Morning but Kim and I scheduled an extra day to relax a little. We went to the festival for a few hours, and enjoyed the company of our dear friend Jocelyn Richez and Jean Guillermo of Blues sur Seine, as well as Gary Erwin, Simon Boyer, and Brian Slack of Zeb Productions. We called it early to have some time to pack and rest before leaving an amazing town and dream-like trip. We must mention some of our friends not previously noted that we saw in Cognac (sorry if we are forgetting anyone) Marcel Benedit of ABS Magazine (and his lovely wife), André and Lil Hobus (Soul Bag Magazine), Blues DJ Ben Buijs Boue (who was also a driver for the festival), Shanna Waterstown and her manager Christophe Litvine, Elizabeth Levanier (Blues en Loire Festival), Francis Rateau (Crossroads Magazine), Marc Loison, Alain Enjalbert of Radio Terre Marine FM, Jean-Pierre Savouyaud of Virus De Blues (thanks for the issue!), Luc and Annie Drouffe-Noe, Marc Loison of www.soubock.com, Joel Bizon, Christian Boncour of Blues Station, Didier Marty, Luc Ghyselen of Blues Promotion, Thibaux Chopin, Claude Dannic, Maria Giulia Sorrentino (our dear friend who runs the Marco Fiume Memorial Blues Passions Festival in honor of her late son), André Cochepin-Mingarro, and others.
Check out a beautiful slide show of photos from the Cognac Blues Passions Festival by Jean-Pierre Savouyaud of Virus De Blues (click here to view). Also, some nice shots by Fannybluesrock on her MySpace (click here to view).
A heartfelt "Thank You" to all who provided for and shared in these wonderful experiences!
>>>>> Bob Corritore
GAIL MULDROW & THE FUNKIN' BLUES BABY ONE
http://www.feelingoodproductions.com/pdf_artists/artists/gail_muldrow.pdf
Available from june 1st to August 31th, 2008
EUGENE "HIDEAWAY" BRIDGES
http://www.feelingoodproductions.com/pdf_artists/artists/eugene_hideaway_bridges.pdf
Available all months of june, july, august, 2008
MIKE SANCHEZ
http://www.feelingoodproductions.com/pdf_artists/artists/mike_sanchez.pdf
Available all months of june, july, august, 2008
PAUL LAMB & THE KINGSNAKES
http://www.feelingoodproductions.com/pdf_artists/artists/paul_lamb.pdf
Available all months of june, july, august, 2008
BOB HALL's BRITISH BLUES ALLSTARS
http://www.feelingoodproductions.com/pdf_artists/artists/bob_halls_british_blues_all_stars.pdf
Available all months of june, july, august, 2008
Thanks for your time, PEACE2U !
concerts presented by:
bookings for AUSTRIA contact:
Fritz Svacina
bluesart@bluesart.at
BluesArt-Journal - is an electronic publication.
Worldcopyright © 1998-2008 BluesArtStudio, BluesLife, USA - AUSTRIA. All rights reserved.
Made with Macintosh
