song by LINDA FREELAND
The Festival is organize by Leszek Cichonski and taking place in Wroclaw/Poland for the sixth year on this next Thursday, May 1st. We want to invite you and anyone else interested to take part. Thank can, of course, beby coming but canalso be by taking part or helping organize other events - even if just
with friends.
http://guitarplayer.com/article/may-1st-world/Apr-08/34475
A part of this event is making a Guinness Record attempt for the "largest guitar ensemble" playing Jimi Hendrix songs together. Last year we had over 1,881 guitar players in the Wroclaw city square and this year we expect even more. It is no joke, you can check it out for yourself here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpPzNduP_rI
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6613261.stm
The day features top musicians and bands from Poland along with many international guests.
For more information:
http://www.myspace.com/thanksjimifest
http://www.cichonski.art.pl/eng/record.htm
best regards from Poland
Leszek Cichonski
.....and best regards from Germany
Eckhard B.
April 25, 2008
>>>> Candye Kane Released from Hospital! Candye Kane, who recently underwent major surgery for Pancreatic Cancer, was released from the hospital yesterday! Her son, Evan Caleb, reports that she is doing very well in her recovery. Gina Sicilia reports that she is hosting a benefit for Candye on Sunday at Scotland Yard Bar in New York with Bob Margolin, Dave Gross, Debbie Davies, and many others. Little Victor reports that he and Sophie Kay will be hosting a benefit for Candye in Paris in the near future, but no date was specified in his email. For information on planned Candye Kane benefits happening around the country, check Candye's MySpace by clicking here.
>>>> Ann Rabson Cancer Surgery: Blues pianist Ann Rabson has had several health issues recently, and has been off work since December. Mark Carpentieri of MC Records reports that after a bout of breast cancer followed by successful surgery last December, Ann Rabson was recently diagnosed with Kidney Cancer, and had a successful surgical procedure last Tuesday. Her recovery will not allow her to attend this year's Blues Music Awards, where her warm presence is always appreciated. She was nominated for a BMA this year under the blues piano category. To see a great photo of her and Pinetop Perkins together at the 2006 BMAs, click here. Hang tough, Ann!
>>>> Tomcat Courtney on MySpace! Check out the new MySpace for blues great Tomcat Courtney, complete with song samples from his forthcoming Blue Witch release Downsville Blues (May 20, 2008 release date). To see Tomcat Courtney's MySpace, click here. While on MySpace, check out the site for Blue Witch Records by clicking here. Two glowing reviews for Downsville Blues have come in so far, and now appear on www.bobcorritore.com (click here to see these reviews).
>>>> Cool Blues Link: Bob Frank (guitarist of the Blue Lunch Band) sent a link to a page of photos he took at the Ann Arbor Blues Festival in 1969. These include photos of Muddy Waters, Johnny Shines, Roosevelt Sykes, Mississippi Fred McDowell, T-Bone Walker, Big Mama Thornton, JB Hutto, Howlin' Wolf, Paul Oscher, Luther Allison, Charlie Musselwhite, Sleepy John Estes, and more. Click here to see them.
>>>> John Németh with Junior Watson to Appear Tonight at the Rhythm Room: Blues sensation John Németh will appear tonight at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix! His recent CD Magic Touch on Blind Pig has propelled him into the limelight in the last year, and his great live performances and relentless touring are quickly making him among the top blues acts around. It does not hurt that he often brings blues guitar master Junior Watson on the road with him to add extra sizzle to his shows. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $10. This night will be a patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted.
>>>> Downbeat Magazine Includes Bob Corritore in their Blues Festival Article: Thanks to writer Frank-John Hadley for his article "12-Bar Explosion" in the May 2008 issue of Downbeat Magazine. The article covers the current phenomenon of blues festivals around the world. In this beautiful piece is a sidebar section called "Players' Picks", where eight artists were quoted with comments on their favorite blues festivals. Those artists are Koko Taylor, Rod Piazza, Tom Principato, Jimbo Mathus, Van Campbell, Gordon Beadle, Bob Merlis, and Bob Corritore. It is an honor to be included with such fine company in such an amazing publication as Downbeat! Also in this issue is a Honeyboy Edwards article.
>>>> In the Studio with a New Big Pete CD! Bob is currently in post-production for the forthcoming Big Pete Pearson CD, which is yet to be titled. The recorded tracks are mostly Big Pete originals, and backing is by The Rhythm Room All-Stars (Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey) plus special guests Pinetop Perkins, Henry Gray, Billy Flynn, David Maxwell, John Rapp, Matt Bishop, and The Duke Robillard Band (on 3 tracks!). Big Pete delivers amazing vocals and some real, down-to-business blues on twelve great songs from sessions held this year and last! Look for this release later this year.
>>>> Gearing up for the BMAs and the Delta Groove Showcase! It is really thrilling to be going to the greatest blues gathering on the planet! The Blues Music Awards brings together the entire blues industry, as we reflect on last year's releases and achievements. This year the event takes place at the Grand Casino in Tunica, Mississippi on Thursday, May 8, 2008. Dave Riley and Bob Corritore will be part of a huge list of amazing performers scheduled to play at this event (they perform a 10 minute duet slot at 10:30pm). We will bring a big party crew to the awards with Big Pete Pearson and his lovely Kelly, Tomcat Courtney, Dave Riley, his wife Tanja and son Dave Jr., Bob Corritore, Kim Danielson, Dale Baich and Beth Lipham (of Blue Witch Records), Chris James and Patrick Rynn of The Rhythm Room All-Stars (information forthcoming soon on Chris and 'sPatrick new CD release!). We will be joined at our table by Mary Lockwood (Robert Jr.'s widow) and Evan Caleb (Candye's son). But this is just a few in the giant list of the great people that will be there. It is simply the best blues party of the year. For more information on this event, click here. That party will continue the next night on Friday, May 9, 2008 at the 3rd Annual Delta Groove Showcase at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Randy Chortkoff and the crew at Delta Groove have a star studded event including The Mannish Boys (check out their great new CD, Lowdown Feelin'), Phillip Walker, Jackie Payne, Steve Edmondson, Jason Ricci, The Insomniacs, Debbie Davies, a Blue Witch label showcase set (with Big Pete Pearson, Dave Riley and Bob Corritore, and Tomcat Courtney) and many, many more. This event lasts eleven hours and starts at 2pm, doors will open at 1pm. For the complete lineup, schedule, and information click here. The Delta Groove Showcase reflects on this amazing label's growing prominence in the blues world, and the event not only includes Delta Groove artists, but also the label's extended family of musical associates and friends.
>>>> Bob Corritore
April 18, 2008>>>> Candye Kane Surgery Report: Candye's son Evan reports that the surgery went well and that they were able to successfully remove all of the cancerous areas. Candye is now recovering from surgery, and we will update you as we receive more news.
>>>> RIP Chris Gaffney: Bob's friend and former HighTone label mate Chris Gaffney passed away April 17, 2008 from complications of liver cancer. Chris Gaffney was best known for his work with Dave Alvin and The Hacienda Brothers. He was 57. For more information, click here.
>>>> Sean Costello Funeral Arrangements: Sean Costello April 16, 1979-April 15, 2008. Arrangements for Sean Costello have been made; details are spelled out in an article which appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The article can be viewed by clicking here.
>>>> First review of Tomcat Courtney! Tomcat Courtney's forthcoming CD, Downsville Blues on Blue Witch Records, received its first review in France's Juke Joint Blues & Soul's website. The review by Jean Luc Varbes can be read in French by clicking here, or translated to English by clicking here. Thank you, Jean Luc, for breaking the ice with this glowing review.
>>>> Some Links Of Interest:
1) La Hora de Blues (Spain) reviews: Dave Riley & Bob Corritore/Travelin' The Dirt Road and Various Artists/House Rockin' And Blues Shoutin!: Celebrating 15 Years Of The Rhythm Room on Blue Witch Records are reviewed by Vicente "Harmonica" Zumel in the online blues magazine La Hora Del Blues. Click here to see.
2) Blues Art Studio's Photo Gallery of Lucerne Blues Festival 2007: Wonderful photos by Dragan Tasic featuring images of Koko Taylor, Sonny Rhodes, Philipp Fankhauser, Janiva Magness, Billy Branch, Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Bob Margolin, Mike Morgan, Lee McBee, and Zac Harmon performing at this amazing event in Switzerland. Click here to view the photos.
3) Supporting The Blues MySpace: This amazing website has posted reveiws of two of Bob's earliest album productions, Little Willie Anderson and Big Leon Brooks done in the late 70s and early 80s in Chicago, and reissued on CD by Earwig Music. Also on the site are reviews of Nappy Brown/Long Time Coming on Blind Pig Records, Dave Riley & Bob Corritore/Travelin' The Dirt Road on Blue Witch Records and Various Artists/House Rockin' And Blues Shoutin!: Celebrating 15 Years Of The Rhythm Room on Blue Witch Records. Thanks to site proprietor Rob Lehrian for your true support! To see the Supporting The Blues MySpace site, click here.
4) Robert Lockwood, Jr. Tribute Article in Seventh Hour Blues (US): This memorial article of blues master Robert Lockwood, Jr. by Anthony Sapienza appeared last year in Seventh Hour Blues, an online blues magazine, and includes quotes by Bob Corritore as well as photos from Bob's archives. We have added it to the article section of www.bobcorritore.com. Click here to read it. Also, Anthony sent a link to a short documentary of the blues that he put together (Click here to see).
5) Tail Dragger Article in Back To The Roots (Belgium): Franky Bruneel just sent us the Tail Dragger cover story, which includes Bob's quotes and photos. Bob and Tail Dragger used to play together in the late 70s and early 80s, and remain good friends. Click here (article, cover) to see this beautiful article. Click here to see a photo of Tail Dragger holding the issue on magazine's website.
6) Robert Nighthawk Photo Page Added to www.bobcorritore.com: Robert Nighthawk was simply one of the greatest of bluesmen. His deep, molasses-like vocal delivery and crying slide guitar was like that of no other. This photo page was inspired and approved by Robert Nighthawk's daughter, Geni McCollum-Ward, who is currently collecting information regarding her father for a forthcoming book. If you can help, provide any information, photos, or memorabilia, please contact Geni at PgMkr41@aol.com or (773) 994-4468. To see an amazing film short of Robert performing on Maxwell Street, click here. To see this new photo page devoted to Robert Nighthawk, click here.
>>>> Billy Flynn Reflects on Cadillac Blues Soundtrack: In a recent phone conversation, guitarist Billy Flynn spoke of his participation in the recording sessions that will be part of the soundtrack of Cadillac Blues, a movie about the famed Chess Records out of Chicago. Chess was the label responsible for 1950's and 60's hits by Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Jimmy Rogers, Howlin' Wolf, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Etta James, and many others. Billy will play guitar on many of the selections of the soundtrack, which will recreate classic Chess hits for the movie. The producer/drummer of these sessions was Steve Jordan, best known as the drummer for the Saturday Night Live band. Also on board were Larry Taylor, Barrelhouse Chuck, Kim Wilson, Eddie Taylor, Jr., and others. Billy reports that Kim Wilson's remake of Little Walter's hit record "Juke" was simply amazing in how it captured the original feel of the groundbreaking harmonica instrumental that would redefine the role of that instrument in blues. Billy also reports that he played three Etta James ballads that will be sung by Beyoncé, who portrays Etta in the movie. In addition to appearing on the movie soundtrack, Billy states that his guitar work will be included on the next Beyoncé CD as she recreates Etta's "At Last" and brings it to a whole new generation. Congratulations to Billy and all of those involved in this noble movie project.
Delta Groove Showcase schedule posted: On Friday May 11, 2008 (the day after the Blues Music Awards), Randy Chortkoff and his label staff will host the 3rd Annual Delta Groove Showcase at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi. This year, over 18 acts are featured in an 11 hour period (2pm until 1am). Delta Groove and Eclecto Groove artists on the bill are The Mannish Boys (whose new album Lowdown Feelin' is spectacular!), Jackie Payne/Steve Edmondson Band, Phillip Walker, Jason Ricci, Lynwood Slim, and others. Randy is also including the label's extended family of friends including The Soul Of John Black, Lionel Young, Los Fabulocos, and a Blue Witch Records showcase set featuring Big Pete Pearson and the Rhythm Room All-Stars, Dave Riley & Bob Corritore, and Tomcat Courtney, plus our friend, Italian harmonica great Marco Pandolfi. To see the schedule and the entire lineup, click here. Thank you, Delta Groove Records, for always throwing the best blues parties!
>>>> Bob Corritore
Photo ctsy - Frank Roszak
Delta Groove MusicApril 15, 2008
RIP Sean Costello 4/16/79-4/15/08: This shocking and sad news just in from Steve Hecht of Piedmont Talent: Blues singer/guitarist Sean Costello was found today dead in his hotel room in Atlanta, Georgia. He would have been 29 tomorrow. Cause of death is not known at present but details will posted on the Piedmont Talent website as they are revealed. Sean had recently released his fourth CD, We Can Get Together on the Delta Groove Record Label, and was a featured guitarist on the acclaimed new Nappy Brown CD Long Time Coming on Blind Pig Records. A handsome young man with amazing guitar ability, a fine voice, and a strong sense of carrying forward the tradition of the blues, Sean was a rising star with a brilliant career in front of him. In a world where we sorrowfully watch so many elder statesman of the blues pass, the loss this youthful bright light is especially hard to take. Rest in peace, Sean.
>>>> Bob CorritoreThe "Supertour" before summer:
Termine
SA 19.04. Cauville/ F --Le Soubock
Bluestrain Music Management teilt mit:
Eddie Turner mußte den letzten Auftritt am 19.04.08 in Cauville/F leider wegen einer Kehlkopf- und Broncialentzündung absagen. Er ist auf anraten des Arztes in Deutschland umgehend zurück in die USA geflogen und hat sich in die Obhut seines Heimatarztes begeben. Als Ersatztermin wurde der 08.11.08 vereinbart, sodaß Edddie im Herbst seine "Dämon and Mystery-Tour" diesmal in Frankreich beginnt. Wir hoffen das Eddie bald wieder ganz gesund ist und freuen uns schon auf seine Show bei dem "Grosch Bluesfestival" in Schöppingen am 07.06.08.
"Hello EDDIE, baldige Besserung und wir freuen uns auf ein Wiedersehen im November in AUSTRIA"! -- Sissy and Fritz
Für den ausgefallenen Gig in Cauville springt die Coen Wolters Band ein. Die Coen Wolters Band arbeitet zuzeit im Studio an ihrer neuen CD "The Number Games". Im September wird die Band dann auf Promotour für die neue CD gehen und dabei auch nach Österreich kommen. Auch die neue CD wird auf dem "Crying Tone" Label erscheinen und einige positive Überraschungen bringen auf die man gespannt sein darf.
Soweit für heute:
bluesige Grüße
WilliMetro Fountain Blues Festival
May 10, 2008
The 28th Annual Metro Fountain Blues Festival will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2008 along the San Carlos Plaza on the historic campus of San Jose State University.
This year's line-up: The Robert Cray Band, Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine, Sonny Landreth, Smokin' Joe Kubek Band featuring Bnois King and more.
Northern California Blues Festival
June 21 & 22, 2008
Tickets go on sale April 18th! Click here for the web site.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BLUES FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 21 [Noon- 9:45 PM] Sunday, June 22 [11:15 AM - 6:30 PM] Fair Oaks Park Fair Oaks, CA 95628Saturday: Elvin Bishop"Mighty" Mike Schermer Band The Delta Wires The Steve Foster Band Leo Boots & Southside Shuffle Equinox Sunday: Maria Muldaur Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers Sacramento Blues Revue Strictly For Kicks Morning Wood Blues Duo Pancake Fundraiser Sunday Morning Classic Cars on Display VIP Covered Seating Available
Dear Friedrich,
This Sunday the Sacramento Blues Society is presenting our first show of the year. Come out and join us starting at 2:00 PM at the Clarion Hotel's ballroom for the Sacramento Blues Revue with our headliner The Volker Strifler Band. If you can not be at this show on Sunday, you can hear Volker's performance "LIVE" on Hotmix106 radio station starting at 4:00 PM. Log on or tune in and listen!
Friday's highlights include: Two-Tone Steiny & The Cadillacs at Zigato's Bar & Grill; the Steve Foster Band at Pistol Pete's in Auburn; Shana Morrison w/Mighty Mike Schermer perform at Constable Jack's in Newcastle; Johnny Knox w/Dave Croall & The Soothers do an early show at Lucille's BBQ in Rocklin and John Lee Hooker, Jr. is in the Torch Club.
Locally around the area on Saturday, one can find both Marshal Wilkerson & Smoked Sugar and the Spotted Dog Rockin' Blues Revue performing at the Elk Horn Station in West Sacramento - the Elk Horn Station will be celebrating their 1 year anniversary by roasting a pig. The Jeff Watson Band entertain at Po'Boyz Bar & Grill in Folsom, Ms. Dana Moret's new band Mr. December Band take the stage at Constable Jack's and Ron Thompson is at the Torch Club.
Congratulations to Gina for being the first of several to answer the trivia question correctly for the two Honeydripper tickets - Robert Jr. Lockwood. Hopefully Gina will pass on her review of the film for us all.
Enjoy the week and see you at the "Bustin' Out Blues Blast!!" on Sunday afternoon.
Here is this week's schedule:
FRIDAY, April 11
Acoustic Trio w/Pailer, Fratis & Taylor (5:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Big John Evans w/Bad Intentions (9:00), Tumbleweed Inn, Rancho Cordova =--= Blues Jam w/Rick Arnold (8:00), Drytown Club, Drytown =--= John Lee Hooker, Jr. (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Johnny Knox w/Dave Croall & The Soothers (6:00), Lucille's BBQ, Rocklin =-- = Lane Coker & Big Delta (9:00), The Wild Vine, Livermore =--= Shana Morrison w/Mighty Mike Schermer (9:00), Constable Jack's, Newcastle =--= Shane Dwight Blues Band (9:00), Broken Wing, Hollister =--= Steve Foster Band (9:00), Pistol Pete's, Auburn =--= Sumac's Soul Heaven (7:00), Ribs 'N Things BBQ, Hayward =--= The Bonedrivers (9:00), The 5th Quarter, San Jose =--= The Detours (9:00), Brick House, Elk Grove =--= Two-Tone Steiny & The Cadillacs (9:00), Zigato's Bar & Grill - Clarion Hotel, Sacramento =--= Volker Strifler Band (9:00), Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio =--= Wingnut Adams Blues Band (9:00), Iron Door Saloon, Groveland
SATURDAY, April 12
Coco Montoya (9:00), Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz =--= Daniel Castro (4:00), Lou's Pier 47, San Francisco =--= Daniel Castro (9:30), The Saloon, San Francisco =--= Ed & The Educators (9:00), Fat's Bar & Grill, Stockton =--= Jam w/Lyle Volkland (8:00), Haven's Acre, Lathrop =--= Jeff Watson Band (9:00), Po'Boyz Bar & Grill, Folsom =--= John Lee Hooker, Jr. (8:00 & 10:00), Biscuits & Blues, San Francisco =--= Marshal Wilkerson & Smoked Sugar (2:00), Elk Horn Station, W. Sacramento =- -= Mr. December Band (9:00), Constable Jack's, Newcastle =--= Ron Thompson (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Rusty Zinn (9:00), Mojo Lounge, Fremont Shane Dwight Blues Band (8:00), Lou's Pier 47, San Francisco =--= Spotted Dog Blues Revue (6:00), Elkhorn Station, W. Sacramento =--= Sumac's Soul Heaven (7:00), Ribs 'N Things BBQ, Hayward =--= The Bonedrivers (9:00), The Fog Bank, Capitola =--= The Detours (9:00), Brick House, Elk Grove =--= Volker Strifler Band (6:00), Poor House Bistro, San Jose =--= Wingnut Adams Blues Band (7:00), Half Moon Bay Brewery, Half Moon Bay
SUNDAY, April 13
SBS Show - Bustin' Out Blues Blast!! - Volker Strifler Band, Sacramento Blues Revue (2:00), Ballroom - Clarion Hotel, Sacramento.All Ages Blues Jam w/Dave Channell (5:00), Yager's Tap House & Grill, Folsom =--= Blues Jam w/Grant & Steve (4:00), Moon River Inn, Freeport =--= Blues Jam =- -= Blues Pro Jam w/Stan Erhart (7:30), Old Princeton Landing, Princeton by the Sea =--= Guitar Mac (3:00), Po'Boyz Bar & Grill, Folsom =--= Jeramy Norris Band (2:00), Paradise Bar & Grill, Bethel Island =--= Lenny Blu & The Otter Guys (7:00), Veterans Hall, Woodland =--= Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers (TBA), The Bridges, Sacramento =--= Showcase Blues Jam w/Jimmy Pailer (5:00), 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 =- -= Willie G (4:00), Lou's Pier 47, San Francisco =--= Wingnut Adams Blues Band (4:00), Rusty Porthole, Bethel Island
Coming Soon !!
Friday, April 18 - Walter Trout & The Radicals (8:00), Performing Arts Center, Paradise.Sunday, April 20 - Sacramento Heritage Show - Philip Walker, Chris Cain, Zac Harmon (2:00), Horsemen's Club, Sacramento.
Thursday, April 24 - Cleveland Fats (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento. Cleveland Fats played and toured with Robert Jr. Lockwood for over 18 years!
Saturday, April 26 - Sacramento Blues Society Show -- A "Blues In The Schools" Benefit - Bill Magee Blues Band, BITS Student Bands w/Jimmy Pailer, Lew Fratis,Joe Lev, Dana Moret and more (1:00), VFW Hall #67, Sacramento.
Wednesday, April 30 - Sacramento Heritage Show - Michael Burks (8:00), Blue Lamp, Sacramento.
Friday, May 16 - Etta James & The Root Band (8:00), Radisson Hotel, Sacramento.
May 23, 24 & 25 - SBS Blues Unlimited @ Jazz Jubilee: featuring - Black Cat Bone, Marshal Wilkerson & Smoked Sugar, Leo Boots & Southside Shuffle, Steve Foster Band, Mick Martin Band, Jimmy Pailer & The Prophets, Johnny "Guitar" Knox w/Dave Croall & The Soothers, Jeff Watson Band, Catfish & The Crawdaddies, Two-Tone Steiny & The Cadillacs, Spotted Dog Blues Revue, Linda Bracamonte Band & NiteCry.
Keep supporting the Sacramento Blues Society, worthy benefits, the blues clubs and festivals around your area!
Save me a seat,
Willie
Sacramento Blues Society
email: wsbrown1@prodigy.net
phone: 916-443-9212
SacBlues Web: http://www.sacblues.com/Spring is almost here and Kingston Mines is ready to celebrate with some great blues. Come on out and enjoy the music and don't forget Doc's Rib Joint is open late if you get those latenight munchies.
Upcoming weekend schedule includes:
April 11th Mainstage: Kinsey Report
April 12th Mainstage: Vance Kelly
Northstage: Linsey Alexander
April 18th and 19th
Mainstage: Carl Weathersby
Northstage: Linsey Alexander
April 25th and 26th
Mainstage: Big James
Northstage: Joanna Connor
Kingston Mines College Nights
Sunday through Wednesday
No Cover Charge with Valid College ID- Must be over 21
Applies to both students and faculty
Regular Lineup:
Sundays:
Linsey Alexander
Charlie Love and the Silky Smooth Blues Band
Mondays:
J.W. Williams
John Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band
Tuesdays:
Joe Barr
Joanna Connor
Wednesdays:
Jimmy Burns
Andre Taylor and the Blues Alley Cats
Thursdays:
8-9pm Acoustic Blues with Joanna Connor, or another Chicago Blues Legend.
North Stage - Charlie Love and the Silky Smooth Blues Band
Main Stage - Special Guest performers including:
March 20th - Les Getrex
March 27th - Maurice Vaughn
April 3 - Little Dave Thompson
April 10th - Billy Branch
April 17th - J.W. Williams
April 24th - James Armstrong
2 Bands on 2 Stages
Live Blues 7 nights-a-week til 4am, 5am on Saturdays
Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 8pm-9pm Acoustic Blues with Joanna Connor or another Chicago Blues Legend.
773-477-4646
**All Shows Subject to Change**
Book your next party or corporate event at Kingston Mines.
Email party@kingstonmines.com or call 773-491-4774 for more details.
April 14, 2008
>>>> Candye Kane Benefit Tonight: Please come to support Candye just four days before her cancer surgery. Candye will be flying into town to perform at this event! Other acts include: Sistah Blue, Big Pete Pearson & Rhythm Room All-Stars (with Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey), Dave Riley, Mario Moreno, Mike Eldred, Bill Tarsha & The Rocket 88s, The Flamekeepers (Chico Chism's last band), Kevin Casenhiser from KC Blues Band, Joann Powers (JPowers Band), Darryl Porras, Jim Glass, Tommy Grills, Rich Brydle of Cold Shott, "Stevie Ray" on drums, Slim from Cold Shott, Kevin Christman from The Jim Glass Band, Rich Arnold, Gordie Lynde, comedy in between sets by Keith Hertz, and many others yet to be announced, with support from the Phoenix Blues Society. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Doors open at 6pm, a minimum donation of $10 is asked, with opportunities to win gift raffles. This night will be a patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted.
>>>> Little Arthur Hospitalized: Chicago blues harmonica great Little Arthur Duncan was hospitalized on Friday, April 11, 2008. This email was sent via Rick Kreher: "I just wanted to send you all an email to let you know that Little Arthur Duncan was rushed to the hospital earlier today and had emergency brain surgery. He is in intensive care at the University of Illinois Hospital on the West Side." On Saturday, www.jbcobb.net reported that "Little Arthur Duncan underwent emergency brain surgery last night to remove a growth the size of a golf ball." On Sunday, Twist Turner got news from Arthur's sister that Little Arthur had opened his eyes briefly, but is still not talking. More news on this as it comes in.
>>>> Bob Corritore
April 9, 2008
>>>> Bob's Busy Week of Performances:
Thursday, April 10, 2008: Bob Corritore will appear with Dave Riley on the KTVK (Phoenix, Arizona - channel 3) show "Good Morning Arizona" at 8:30am to promote the 25th Annual Gibson Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival.
Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12, 2008: Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with the Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, with Chris James, Brian Fahey, and Patrick Rynn. Each night will have a bonus midnight show by Dave Riley. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Rack Shack Barbecue will be available at these events. These nights will be patio smoking only events; no indoor smoking will be permitted.
Sunday, April 13, 2008: Bob Corritore will appear with Dave Riley at the 25th Annual Gibson Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival. Dave and Bob's set will be in Historic Downtown Glendale on the Blues Stage from 5pm-6:15pm. Also performing on that day will be Roomful of Blues, David "Fathead" Newman with Papa John DeFrancesco Trio, Blues Band, Dennis Rowland, Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns, the Chuck Hall Band, and more. For More information on this event including the Saturday lineup, which includes Big Pete PearsonTommy Castro and Mark Hummel, click here. Admission is free.
Monday, April 14, 2008: This is a benefit show for Candye Kane, who has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. It takes place at Candye's Phoenix home, the Rhythm Room. Candye will be there and will perform just days before her big surgery. Bob Corritore will appear with Dave Riley and with Big Pete Pearson & Rhythm Room All-Stars (with Big Pete Pearson, Chris James, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn and Bob) Also on bill are Sistah Blue, The Rocket 88s, Mike Eldred, The Flamekeepers (Chico Chism's last band), Kevin Casenhiser, Joann Powers, Darryl Porras, Jim Glass, Tommy Grills, Rich Brydle, Rich Arnold, Gordie Lynde, and many others. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Doors open at 6pm, a minimum donation of $10 is asked, with opportunities to win gift raffles. This night will be a patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Please support this event and help our dear friend Candye.
>>>> Corrected text: Last week a technical glitch jumbled the message concerning the Mannish Boys so here it is as intended: The Mannish Boys featured in Living Blues! A well earned congratulations to Randy Chortkoff and his Mannish Boys for an amazing cover story/feature spread in the latest issue of Living Blues Magazine which shows ,Finis Tasby on the cover, and then speaks of the band collectively, as well as each member individually. Writer Lee Hildebrand was in the studio during the recording of the forthcoming Mannish Boys CD, which will be out sometime this spring. The Mannish Boys represent the all-star effort of some of the West Coast's and Southwest's finest players, including Kid Ramos, Franck Goldwasser, Finis Tasby, Richard Innes, Johnny Dyer, Kirk Fletcher, Bobby Jones, Tom Leavey, Ronnie James, band leader Randy Chortkoff, and others. Since their inception 4 years ago, the band has put out three highly acclaimed CDs (soon to be 4) on the Delta Groove Record Label, and has headlined major blues festivals around the globe. For more information on Living Blues Magazine, click here, on Delta Groove Records, click here, and on The Mannish Boys, click here. Also check out the 3rd Annual Delta Groove Showcase latest information, with numerous additions including the great Johnny Dyer as well as Kid Ramos' side project, Los Fabulocos, and Lynwood Slim! This amazing event takes place at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi on May 9, 2008, the day after The Blues Foundation's Blues Music Awards Celebration. It will feature over 18 acts in 11 hours (from 2pm until 1am). For all the details and ticket info on the 3rd Annual Delta Groove Showcase, click here, and for the Blues Music Awards, click here.
>>>> Bob CorritoreApril 6, 2008
>>>> Blues Radio Show Fundraiser Tonight: Each spring Bob's radio show, Those Lowdown Blues on KJZZ has an annual fundraiser. This fundraising is only for 3 hours, from 6pm to 9pm (Arizona time) and for the rest of the year, nothing but good blues programming is heard. Please consider making a call or email with your pledge of support during these hours as it is a reflection of the value you place on this type of programming. Call (480) 834-5627 or pledge online on the station's secure online pledge site: kjzz.org/pledge. Bob's show is now 24 years running thanks to your continued support. Listeners may hear Bob Corritore’s KBA-Award-winning radio show, Those Lowdown Blues, anywhere in the world (real time Sunday nights from 6pm-11pm Phoenix time) via web streaming by clicking here, or on KJZZ in Phoenix at 91.5 FM in Phoenix, Arizona, 89.5 in Cottonwood, 98.9 in Tucson, and 99.1 in Kingman.
>>>> Thank you HighTone Records! On March 31, 2008 HighTone Records sent out a press release proclaiming that the label was acquired by Shout Factory Records. To see this press release, click here. HighTone Records was formed by co-owners Larry Sloven and Bruce Bromberg in 1983 and became a leading force in blues and roots music. They started the label with the great success of a budding blues star Robert Cray, and went on to produce blues records by Phillip Walker, Joe Louis Walker, and many other blues, country, folk, and roots artists. Additionally, they reissued wonderful blues labels such as Testament, and David Evans' High Water Records. Though committed to a wide range of roots stylings, they always had a place at the table for the blues. I had the great experience of releasing 6 CDs on the HighTone Label (or their sister label, HMG). When I was ready to release my very first record as an artist, All-Star Blues Sessions, it was the HighTone label that believed in me and put my record out in a big way. This created an international buzz, and a momentum that lead to a great "family" relationship for many years. Larry and Bruce were committed to good music, and they understood and celebrated what I was doing with my releases. They allowed me the honor of being included on their fine roster, which also included, in addition to the artists mentioned above: Dave Alvin, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Otis Spann, Joe Ely, Robert Nighthawk, Hot Club Of Cowtown, Big Joe Williams, Pinetop Perkins, Junior Kimbrough, Frankie Lee, Big Sandy And His Fly-Rite Boys, James Armstrong, Tom Russell, Chris Smither, and others too numerous to name. The CDs I released on HighTone were: Bob Corritore/All-Star Blues Sessions (1999), Henry Gray/Plays Chicago Blues (2001), Various Artists/Rhythm Room Blues (2001,) R.L. Burnside/No Monkeys On This Train (2003), Louisiana Red/No Turn On Red (2005), and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith/Way Back (2006), as well as having a number of cuts on The HighTone Story boxed set. I cannot speak highly enough of my relationship with this wonderful record label. I felt like an adopted son in many ways. Thank you, Larry, and thank you, Bruce for a wonderful ride! Good luck to Shout Factory as they assume this spectacular catalog.
>>>> Thanks, R.J. Mischo! Harmonica ace R.J. Mischo's latest CD, King Of A Mighty Good Time on the Challis label features zesty harp driven performances with masterful delivery. This release really lives up to its title. Thank you, R.J., for including Bob Corritore in the names that appear in your special thanks of your fine CD.
>>>> Bob, Chris, and Patrick to Appear With Louisiana Red at Buddy Guy's Legends During Chicago Blues Festival: This just announced: The legendary Louisiana Red will appear Friday, June 6, 2008 from 5pm to 7:30pm at Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL 60605. Louisiana Red's backup band will include Bob Corritore, Chris James, and Patrick Rynn of The Rhythm Room All-Stars. This event is being held in conjunction with the Chicago Blues Festival, which supports a wonderful lineup each year. For more information on this wonderful festival, click here.
>>>> The Mannish Boys featured in Living Blues! A well earned congratulations to Randy Chortkoff and his Mannish Boys for an amazing cover story/feature spread in the latest issue of Living Blues Magazine, which shows Finis Tasby on the cover, and then speaks of the band collectively, as well as each member individually. Writer Lee Hildebrand was in the studio during the recording of the forthcoming Mannish Boys CD, which will be out sometime this spring. The Mannish Boys represent the all-star effort of some of the West Coast's and Southwest's finest players, including Kid Ramos, Franck Goldwasser, , band leader Randy Chortkoff, and others. Since their inception 4 years ago, the band has put out 3 highly acclaimed CDs (soon to be 4) on the Finis Tasby, Richard Innes, Johnny Dyer, Kirk Fletcher, Bobby Jones, Tom Leavey, Ronnie JamesDelta Groove Record Label, and has headlined major blues festivals around the globe. For more information on Living Blues Magazine click here, on Delta Groove Records, click here, and on The Mannish Boys, click here. Also check out the 3rd Annual Delta Groove Showcase latest information, with numerous additions including the great Johnny Dyer as well as Kid Ramos' side project, Los Fabulocos, and Lynwood Slim! This amazing event takes place at Ground Zero Blues Club in Tunica, Mississippi on May 9, 2008, the day after The Blues Foundation's Blues Music Awards Celebration. It will feature over 18 acts in 11 hours (from 2pm until 1am). For all the details and ticket info on the 3rd Annual Delta Groove Showcase, click here, and for the Blues Music Awards, click here.
>>>> Bob Corritore
A Summer full of BLUES with :
ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS
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Available from June 26th to July 6th, 2008
GAIL MULDROW & THE FUNKIN' BLUES BABY ONE
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BRIAN TEMPLETON
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SONNY RHODES
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JUMPIN' JOHNNY SANSONE
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R.J. MISCHO
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PAT WILDER
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FORD BLUES BAND
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EUGENE "HIDEAWAY" BRIDGES
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MIKE SANCHEZ
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PAUL LAMB & THE KINGSNAKES
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BOB HALL's BRITISH BLUES ALLSTARS
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Lubos Bena (SK) - Resophonic-Delta-Blues - solo/duo
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05.04. Gouvy (B), Ferme de la Madelonne
02.07. Seclin (F), Le Croque Notes
03.07. Allouville Bellefosse (F)
04.07. Allouville Bellefosse (F)
05.07. Allouville Bellefosse (F)
19.07. Berlin (D), Festival
20.07. Berlin (D), Festival
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Blues Caravan 2008 - Candye Kane * Deborah Coleman * Dani Wilde - in co-operation with Ruf
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Tour 11.04. - 03.05.2008
11.04. Schortens (D), Fair Cafe
21.04. Wien (A), Reigen
25.04. Bourgoin-Jallieu (F), Les Abattoirs
26.04. Toulon (F), Les Salons du Nil - tbc
01.05. Paris (F), Le Meridien
02.05. Paris (F), Le Meridien
03.08. Gouvy (B), Festival
...more dates tbc soon.
Carvin Jones (USA) - The new King of strings....
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17.04. Vienna (A), Reigen - Vienna Blues Spring Festival
24.04. Sainte-Foy-la-Grande (F), Bourbon Store Cafe
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Michael Pickett (CAN) - acoustic Blues - solo
