see ya in the middle of January 2008,
cheers to the Blues, Sissy and Fritz
THREE MORE SHOWS JUST ADDED IN JANUARY!
Photo by Paul Natkin
Wednesday, January 30th with Dave Specter opening; and
Thursday, January 31st; opening band TBA.
Tickets for the above shows will be available this Saturday, December 15th through Ticketmaster.
Tickets are also still available for all of the other Thursday and Sunday shows, also through Ticketmaster.
The club also has a few tickets available for the Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday shows but they MUST be purchased in person at Legends.
For more information, please call 312-427-0333.
There is still time to get your Buddy Guy's Legends Merchandise before Christmas!
We have a lot of great gift ideas, from t-shirts to CDs to polka-dot guitars! Give us a call at 312-427-1190 Monday through Friday, 10:00-5:00.
Tour dates:
THE S.FRANCISCO GOSPEL SINGERS
December/Dicembre 2007
16-Volterra
17-SassariTano Ro
18-Genova
19-Terranuova Braccioli
20-Giulianova
21-Aarau (CH)
22-Roncone
23-Roma
24-Alcamo
25-Messina
26-S.Benedetto del Tronto
27-Gonnesa
28-Narcao
29-Asti
30-Matera
31-Brindisi
January/Gennaio 2008
1-Brignano Gera D'adda
2-Annecy (CH)
3-Lausanne (CH)
4-Mulhouse (CH)
5-Lubiana (SLO)
6-Bergamo
SONNY RHODES
January/Gennaio 2008
16-Velden (A),Bluesiana Rock Cafè
17-Castiglion F.no,Velvet
18-Brescia, Jazz On Live
19-Milano, Blues House
20-Asti, Diavolo Rosso
21-Studio Session
22-Studio Session
23-Roma, Big Mama
24-Postojna Blues Festival (SLO)
25-Club il Giardino,Lugagnano di Sona
26-Marghera, Al Vapore
Happy Holidays !
www.feelingoodproductions.com
OffBeat Weekly Beat Newsletter
WELCOME!
December 13, 2007
Volume 5 No. 50
KEEP ON offBEATIN'
Howdy. Thanks for reading us, as always! I just got off the phone with a European journalist who was interviewing me for an article she was writing on the impact of Katrina on New Orleans music and musicians. She asked me at the end of the interview if there was anything I'd like to add. Well, here it is, for our Weekly Beat readers, many of whom don't live in New Orleans: Come to visit us, as much as you can. There are a lot of businesses, artists, musicians and restaurants who need tourists to survive, and this year, the supply has been pretty short. You may have heard the city is desolate, crime-ridden, vacant, unliveable and a lot more negativity. I live here--in Central City--and I can tell you that all of this negative hype is just not true. I'm aware that a lot of our readers come in for local festivals, but if you can, pay us an extra visit or two this year; come when it's way less crazy and crowded and enjoy the music, the food, the ambience, the culture, the history, the parties....you get the idea. It's what we need most from you now.
We're wrapping up musical arrangements for the Best of The Beat Awards Party on January 12 at the House of Blues (Tickets now on sale here.. We've also rescheduled the Best of The Beat Music and Music Business Awards for Wednesday, January 9 at Harrah's Theater. If you're a member of the music community, save the date and look for your invitation soon. We'll begin the Best of The Beat voting process next week. Keep an eye out for the release of the ballot! Love y'all and thanks for reading us!
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>>>>> Jan Ramsey,
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HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD 2007 SCHEDULE
Events are at the Ashé Cultural Arts Center located 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd and the GoodWork Network located 1824 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2007
School Field Trip Celebration
10:00am - 11:30am Kwanzaa Ceremony with Mama Yeye
Imagination Tour with Bamboula 2000 (Dance and drum workshop)
1:00pm - 2:30pm Kwanzaa Ceremony with Mama Yeye
Imagination Tour with Bamboula 2000 (Dance and drum workshop)
O.C. Haley Merchants Association Sponsored Kickoff Party - 5-8pm
5:00pm - Lighting the Boulevard Ceremony with Baba Kwanzaa and Mama Yeye
6-8pm - The Black Notes (from NOCCA) and Hollywood (Spoken Word)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2007
Ashe Cultural Arts Center - 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
Noon - 9: pm Ashe Marketplace
Noon - 12:30pm New Orleans Dance Collective (Under the direction of Janet Andrews)
1:00pm - 1:30pm Sistahs Making a Change (Dance)
1:45pm - 2:15pm Valentine Pierce (dramatic reading of poetry)
2:30pm - 3:00pm Ashe' Drum Circle
3:00pm - 3:45pm Philip Manuel and Friends
4:00pm - 4:45pm Excerpt from Purlie produced by Le Petit Theater and Voices in the Dark
5:00pm - 5:30pm Senior Citizen Gift Giveaway
5:30pm - 6pm - Chuck Perkins (Spoken Word)
6:00pm - 6:45pm The Mardi Gras Indian Collective
7:15pm - 8:15pm Bamboula 2000 (World Funk)
GoodWork Network Celebration - 1824 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
10am - 5pm - GoodWork Marketplace
11am - Miss Jennifer - Children's face painting
Noon- 2pm - Santa Claus
Noon - 1pm - Kids with Culture and the O. Perry Walker Drama Club (Music and Drama)
1pm - 1:30pm - Creative Forces from New Orleans Science & Math High School
1:30pm 1:45pm - Pepper Boy (Gospel Hip-Hop)
1:45pm - 2:00pm - Gail Fly (Gospel)
2:00pm - 2:15pm - Truth Universal (Hip-Hop)
2:15pm -2:45pm - Ben Hunter (Caribbean)
2:45pm - 3:00pm - Diamond Cutta (Hip-Hop)
3:15pm - 4:30pm - Jazz from NOCCA
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2006
2:00pm - 8:30pm Ashé Marketplace
3:00pm - 3:30pm Rev. Lois Dejean (Gospel)
3:30pm -4:00pm Jo "Cool" Davis (Gospel)
4:15pm - 4:45pm NOLA Playback Theater
5:00pm - 5:45pm Sharon Martin (jazz)
6:00pm - 6:30pm Mother Tongue (World music)
6:45pm - 7:45pm Zion Trinity (Reggae)
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Kaffeehaus - Bluesbar
Stubenberg 78
A-8223 Stubenberg/See
Tel. + Fax: 03176/8836
Mobil: 0676/5035690
email:
bluesbar@aon.at
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members.aon.at/kaffeehausbegrüsse.....
ich wollte euch nur nochmal an das konzert von Thanx Dry am 17.12. erinnern!
apfi, heli und chris werden so richtig abrockbluesfunken!
ausserdem bereits fixierte termine:
Montag 14. 1. 2008 CHRISTOPH SCHELLHORN (incl. ein fass freibier da ich geburtstag habe*gg*)
Montag 28. 1. 2008 Chuck LeMonds
Montag 18. 2. 2008 Hannes Kasehs & Tom Hornek
Montag 03. 3. 2008 Gerald Bitterlich
Immer Montags (Blue(s) Monday)
Beginn ist jeweils um 20 Uhr
Eintritt ist freiw. Spende
Gute Laune ist unbedingt zum mitbringen!
....und dem Wirt ist auf jeden Fall ein Bier zu zahlen !!!!! *gg*
mfg
>>>>> Toni Flaggl
December 14, 2007
>>>>> 2008 Blues Music Awards nominations: The 2008 Blues Music Awards nominations have been announced, and Bob Corritore is proud to be associated with many great projects nominated for awards this year. Dave Riley and Bob Corritore's album Travelin' The Dirt Road on Blue Witch Records was nominated as Acoustic Album of the Year. Pinetop Perkins' CD/DVD Born In The Honey on CDMojo was nominated for Best DVD of the year. House Rockin' And Blues Shoutin!: Celebrating 15 Years Of The Rhythm Room on Blue Witch Records was nominated for Historical Album of the Year. Nappy Brown's album Long Time Coming on Blind Pig Records was nominated for Traditional Blues Album of the Year. Congratulations to all the nominees; click here for a full list of nominations.
>>>>> Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers perform tonight: West Coast blues harmonica king Rod Piazza and his Mighty Flyers will appear at the Rhythm Room Friday, December 14, 2007. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Tickets are $15 in advance or day of show; advance tickets are available at the Rhythm Room, all Ticketmaster store locations, Charge by Phone: (480)784-4444, or Ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 8pm. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at this event. This will be a patio smoking only event, no indoor smoking will be allowed.
>>>>> Bob's appearances next week: Bob Corritore will make two appearances next week. First on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room as part of the Harmonica Showcase, which will also include Bill Tarsha, Bob Corritore, Jimmy Johnson, Larry Dee, Big Nick, Walkin' Cane Mark, Robert Jackson, Blind Ronnie, Larry Polk, Gypsy, Lee Poole, John Cally, Dee, Barry Logan, Dwight Miles, Doc, Steve Passanelli, Paul Klapper, Hans Olson, Sugar Bear, Lenny Blues, Jerry Swartz, and many more! Doors open at 7pm, cover charge is $7. Then, on Thursday, December 20, 2007, Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room as part of the December Jazz & Blues Celebration, which will also honor Margo Reed's Birthday, and Nancy Gee & Bill General's Golden Anniversary. Performers include Margo Reed, Michael Reed, Nancy Gee, Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, John Shea, Dan Hart, Sherry Roberson, Joel Robin, Delphine Cortez, and many more! Doors open at 6pm, cover charge is $10. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at this event. These nights will be patio smoking only events; no indoor smoking will be permitted. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
>>>>> Upcoming Paul Oscher show! Legendary harmonica master Paul Oscher will appear for an early show at the Rhythm Room Friday, December 21, 2007. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Doors open at 5pm; cover charge is $12.00, and the show will last from 6 to 8pm. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at this event. This will be a patio smoking only event, no indoor smoking will be allowed. Immediately following the show will be Phoenix favorites, Sistah Blue, performing for the remainder of the evening.
>>>>> Weekend recap/Henry Gray revelation on KJZZ: It is always a great pleasure when blues piano master Henry Gray comes to town. Last weekend at the Rhythm Room was no exception. A great band was constructed that included Big Pete Pearson, Billy Flynn, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Eddie Kobek, and of course, Henry Gray. Both nights were well attended and received. The next day both Billy and Henry had separate interviews on Bob's radio show, Those Lowdown Blues on KJZZ in Phoenix. Henry Gray revealed some interesting information of interest to die-hard Chicago Blues fans. First, when we played "I Declare That Ain't Right" from Chess Records, I asked Henry Gray about the harmonica playing, which was credited to Henry Strong. Henry Gray stated that it was Junior Wells playing the harmonica. If that is the case, then we wonder if there are any recordings available that feature harmonica player Henry Strong, who, at this point, has a mythical status in the history of Chicago Blues for being the replacement for Little Walter in Muddy Waters' band when Walter left to pursue a solo career based on the success of his hit, "Juke". When asked about knowing Little Walter, Henry Gray stated that he knew Little Walter from Louisiana, and that they didn't live very far apart. He said that he recalled seeing Little Walter perform then, at various functions where Walter would play unaccompanied (without a band). He also told a story about Little Walter, saying "Everything Little Walter did was fast. He talked fast, he walked fast, and he played fast." Henry also told a story of driving Little Walter around where Walter put his foot over Henry's and stepped down on the accelerator, forcing Henry to drive (you guessed it) fast. Henry also told stories of working with Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Rogers, Dusty Brown, Howlin' Wolf, and Morris Pejoe; it was a great interview. The next day we were in the studio with the same great band as the weekend, plus special guest Johnny Dyer. Big Pete, Henry Gray, and Johnny Dyer all took turns at vocals and Bob Corritore and Johnny Dyer switched back and forth on harmonica. Some very heavy Chicago Blues was captured during the recording session. A great four-day run that we hated to see end!
>>>>> 4 more upcoming harmonica releases:
1) Dennis Gruenling reports that he has produced a Tribute To Little Walter record with himself and other harmonica champions. Kim Wilson, Rick Estrin, and Steve Guyger are Dennis's special guests.
2) "Little Frank" reports that a forthcoming Willie "Big Eyes" Smith CD was recently recorded in Chicago. Willie, though best known as Muddy Waters' longtime drummer, is a beautiful harmonica player and vocalist. His son Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith played drums and produced the session, which also included Billy Flynn on guitar (and mandolin on one track), "Little Frank" on guitar, Bob Stroger on bass, and Barrelhouse Chuck on piano. Sounds like it could be a brilliant follow-up to Willie's highly acclaimed Way Back CD on HighTone.
3) Multi-instrumentalist and harmonica master Paul Oscher reports that he will be releasing his Live At The Rhythm Room CD in 2008. Simply an on set recorded over two nights in 2005.
4) Blueswax reports that Wallace Coleman, former harmonica player in the late Robert Lockwood Jr.'s band, teamed up with U.K. bluesman Dave Thomas for an album called Repossession Blues. Wallace is simply an amazing harmonica player.
>>>>> Bob Corritore recordings in Living Blues radio charts: Dave Riley and Bob Corritore's album Travelin' The Dirt Road on Blue Witch Records was number 11 in October and number 15 in November. House Rockin' And Blues Shoutin!: Celebrating 15 Years Of The Rhythm Room on Blue Witch Records was number 8 in October and number 9 in November. Nappy Brown's album Long Time Coming on Blind Pig Records, in which Bob is on one cut as a player and a producer, was number 14 in October and number 2 in November. Thank you, Living Blues and to all of the radio show hosts around the world that have given such great support to these releases.
>>>>> Ike Turner honored on Bob's radio show this Sunday: The late great Ike Turner, who passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 will be remembered on Bob's radio show, Those Lowdown Blues, next Sunday, December 16, 2007. Please note that this show will also memorialize the 10 year anniversary of Jimmy Rogers' passing. Listeners may hear 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, 90.1 in Prescott, 98.9 in Tucson, and 99.1 in Kingman.
>>>>> BobCorritore
December 12, 2007
>>>>> RIP Ike Turner - November 5, 1931 - December 12, 2007:
It is with shock and sadness that we report the loss of our friend Ike Turner. Ike was 76. Ike was simply and definitively one of the most influential figures in blues music. In addition to being a great musician and entertainer, Ike was a great organizer and talent scout, and was responsible for launching the careers of B.B. King, Little Milton, Howlin' Wolf, Elmore James, and, of course, Tina Turner. Ike was also credited for making the first Rock 'N Roll record, Rocket 88, in 1951. Ike endured a terrible reputation due to Laurence Fishburn's villainous and misleading depiction of him in the hit movie What's Love Got To Do With It? with Angela Bassett playing Tina Turner. Ike was no angel; but, he was not that guy in the movie as was known to me by some cherished experiences I personally had with him, and from what Little Milton personally related to me. "Ike was a great man, and that movie did him wrong; It just didn't happen that way" Little Milton once said to me. He also said, "If it wasn't for Ike Turner, there would be no Little Milton". Ike was a brilliant guitarist, pianist, songwriter, arranger and bandleader. Ike won a Grammy® last year in the Traditional Blues Category as a final validation of his great work. We will miss you, Ike.Please see these links for more information on his passing:
Click here for his complete discography with an amazing number of historic releases.
Click here for some great photos of Ike celebrating his teacher, Pinetop Perkins, as Pinetop accepts a Lifetime Achievement Grammy® at the induction ceremony.
-----Bob Corritore
Concertbüro Andy Lösche
Yellowhouse Publishing
Schlafweg 28
Germany - 96173 Oberhaid
Ph.: +49 / 9503 / 502690
Fax: +49 / 9503 / 502691
andy@concertbueroloesche.de
www.concertbueroloesche.de
*** EUROPEAN TOURDATES (as of December 12th 2007) ***
ALBIE DONNELLY'S SUPERCHARGE
21.12.2007 Wermelskirchen (D) / Kattwinkelsche Fabrik
27.12.2007 Heiligenhaus (D) / Der Club
28.12.2007 Mühlheim (D) / Hopfensack
29.12.2007 Bern-Rubigen (CH) / Mühle Hunziken
30.12.2007 Luzern (CH) / Stadtkeller
31.12.2007 Bonn (D) / Harmonie
23.01.2008 Calden (D) / Ziegel Musikclub
25.01.2008 Wolfsburg (D) / Jazzclub
02.02.2008 Aschaffenburg (D) / Colosaal
04.02.2008 München (D) / Schlachthof
09.02.2008 Regensburg (D) / Alte Mälzerei
10.02.2008 Gaildorf (D) / Pferdemarkt
22.02.2008 Siegen (D) / Oase
23.03.2008 Steinau-Seidenroth (D) / Eulenspiegel
30.04.2008 Kempten (D) / Stadthalle
07.06.2008 Gaia (P) / Duoro Blues Festival
14.11.2008 Stuttgart (D) / Laboratorium
15.11.2008 Garching (D) / Bluesfestival
LARRY GARNER
31.03.2008 Ruiselede (B) / Banana Peel
01.04.2008 Massy (F) / Centre Paul Balliard
03.04.2008 Tübingen (D) / Sudhaus
04.04.2008 Luxembourg (L) / Sang a Klang
05.04.2008 Compiegne (F) / Ziquodrome
07.04.2008 Weinheim (D) / Muddy's Club
08.04.2008 Ulm (D) / Charivari
10.04.2008 Hasselt (B) / Muziekodroom
11.04.2008 Rheda-Wiedenbrück (D) / Roadhouse
12.04.2008 Silkeborg (DK) / Rampelys
NINE BELOW ZERO
09.01.2008 Verviers (B) / Spirit of 66
10.01.2008 Hengelo (NL) / Metropol
11.01.2008 Dortmund (D) / FZW
12.01.2008 Winterbach (D) / Club 4208
13.01.2008 Rheinberg (D) / Schwarzer Adler
15.01.2008 Ingolstadt (D) / Neue Welt
16.01.2008 Koblenz (D) / Cafe Hahn
17.01.2008 Mechernich (D) / Burg Satzvey
18.01.2008 Hannover-Isernhagen (D) / Blues Garage
19.01.2008 Reitwein (D) / Heiratsmarkt
21.01.2008 Weinheim (D) / Muddy's Club
24.01.2008 Ostermundingen (CH) / Tell Saal
25.01.2008 Aarburg (CH) / Moonwalker
26.01.2008 Schlieren (CH) / Key North
27.01.2008 Rüthi (CH) / Grütli
31.05.2008 Rommerskirchen (D) / Blues Rock Night
01.06.2008 Saarbrücken (D) / Schlosspark
SHERMAN ROBERTSON
14.03.2008 Detmold (D) / Kaiserkeller
15.03.2008 Tiel (NL) / An Evening With The Blues
17.03.2008 Salzburg (A) / Rockhouse
20.03.2008 Mol (B) / Meulenburg
21.03.2008 Zwolle (NL) / Odeon de Spiegel
22.03.2008 Cuijk (NL) / Schouwburg
27.06.2008 Rapperswil (CH) / Blues & Jazz Festival
DUKE ROBILLARD
13.03.2008 Hildesheim (D) / Bischofsmühle
14.03.2008 Silkeborg (DK) / Rampelys
15.03.2008 Tiel (NL) / An Evening With The Blues
16.03.2008 Gouvy (B) / Ferme Madelonne
17.03.2008 Weinheim (D) / Muddy's Club
19.03.2008 Diest (B) / The Borderline
21.03.2008 Heerlen (NL) / Southern Blues Night
22.03.2008 Lievin (F) / Arc en Ciel
23.03.2008 Burnley (GB) / The National Blues Festival
24.03.2008 Stuttgart (D) / Merlin
26.03.2008 Ulm (D) / Charivari
29.03.2008 Trondheim (N) / Nidaros Blues Festival
30.03.2008 Warszawa (PL) / Warsaw Blues Night
31.03.2008 Chorzów (PL) / Teatr Rozrywki
02.04.2008 Praha (CZ) / Retro Music Hall
04.04.2008 Wien (A) / Reigen
05.04.2008 Budapest (H) / Petöfi Hall
06.04.2008 Novi Sad (SRB) / Studio M
07.04.2008 Beograd (SRB) / SKC
SHARRIE WILLIAMS
28.03.2008 Cleon (F) / La Traverse
29.03.2008 Bondues (F) / Espace Culturel
02.04.2008 Großbottwar (D) / Kelter
03.04.2008 Tübingen (D) / Sudhaus
04.04.2008 Roth (D) / Kulturfabrik
05.04.2008 Gouvy (B) / Ferme Madelonne
25.04.2008 La Marsa (TN) / Barcelo Carthage Palace
26.04.2008 La Marsa (TN) / Barcelo Carthage Palace
28.04.2008 Weinheim (D) / Muddy's Club
30.04.2008 Chorzów (PL) / Teatr Rozrywki
02.05.2008 Meillard (F) / Jazz à Boccage
04.05.2008 Osnabrück (D) / Maiwoche
MIGHTY SAM McCLAIN
26.04.2008 Alicante (E) / Aula Cultura CAM
29.04.2008 Coutances (F) / Festival Jazz Sous Les Pommiers
30.04.2008 Hannover (D) / Swingin' Hannover
01.05.2008 Hannover (D) / Swingin' Hannover
02.05.2008 Sestri Levante (I) / Teatro Ariston
SAX GORDON & BAND
14.06.2008 Jarnioux (F) / Festival Blues á Jarniuox
28.06.2008 Rapperswil (CH) / Blues & Jazz Festival
JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN
27.06.2008 Rapperswil (CH) / Blues & Jazz Festival
02.07.2008 Ascona (CH) / New Orleans Jazz Festival
03.07.2008 Ascona (CH) / New Orleans Jazz Festival
04.07.2008 Ascona (CH) / New Orleans Jazz Festival
PAUL LAMB & THE KING SNAKES
14.06.2008 Charleroi (B) / Nuit du Blues
19.09.2008 Detmold (D) / Kaiserkeller
20.09.2008 Stuttgart (D) / Merlin
Charlie & The Bluescats is a Blues band.
From the origins in the southern states of the U.S., deeply rooted in Africa and crossing the european scene, their's is an unique perspective over old and contemporary Blues.
For nearly a decade, Carlos and his mates have played in several european stages developing their own sound. They are the most representative, experienced and international Blues band from Portugal.
www.myspace.com/charliebluescats
Next Events:
Jul. 20 - Festival de Blues de Stª. Maria, Açores (P)
Jul. 27 - Galeria Artkafé, Setúbal (P)
Jul. 28 - Coruche (P)
Sep. 07 - Live act, Azeitão, (P)
Nov. 16 - Blues sur Seine Festival (F)
Nov. 17 - Blues sur Seine Festival (F)
Apr. 19 - Delirium Blues Festival, Handzame (B)
Apr. 20 - Delirium Blues Festival, Handzame (B)
May 17 - Blues Tour Cuijk 2008 (NL)
We played at:
Blues sur Seine Festival (F), Breda Jazz Festival (NL), Heimathaus Twist (D), Blues Tour Cuijk (NL), Muziekkaffée De Kroeg (NL), Muziek Café De Bast (NL), Café de Plaatz (NL), Bluescafé Apeldoorn (NL), Het Podium (B) and Cambrinus Muziek Podium (NL)
Cheers
Carlos Pereira
+351 919 531 629 / +351 964 963 716
charlie.bluescats00@gmail.comLiebe Freunde des Blues !
Zuerst für alle „Eiligen“ die aktualisierte Terminliste für 2008:
11.01.08 : Remember Elvis Band mit Thomas Hechenberger & Peter Strutzenberger
01.2.08 : Norbert Schneider´s R&B Caravan
22.2.08 : Natascha Flamisch & Hannes Kasehs & Hermann Posch & Michael Bodner & Michael Strasser
07.3.08 : One Night Blues Band, 2nd Edition
04.4.08 : Rocking Birds
19.4.08 : 5 in Love (www.5inlove.com) – die legendäre Swing Band
16.5.08 : Special Bluesnight 2nd Generation - 2 Bands, nämlich Cinema Paradiso Stage Band und Fall in Blues mit 2 Sängerinnen, lauter "junge" Leute der 2. Generation der österr. Blues Szene.
Info: www.myspace.com/cinemaparadisostageband
www.myspace.com/fallinblues
evtl. Reservierungen für diese Termine bitte unter bluesimon@chello.at oder 0664 2347100
Nun noch ein Kurzbericht des letzten Wochenendes – ein SUPER-BLUES-WOCHENENDE ganz nach meinem Geschmack……
Der Gig am 8.12. im Davis war legendär – Abi Wallenstein und Peter Müller trafen sich erstmals um 18.00 an diesem Abend – doch bei so hochkarätigen Musikern ist dies bekanntlich kein Hindernis für ein perfektes Konzert! DANKE Abi, DANKE Peter!
Für alle die bei diesem Ereignis nicht dabei sein konnten - einen wunderbaren Konzertbericht von Michael Bodner findet Ihr unter:
http://www.blues.at/site/blog/Konzertberichte_detail_0739.htm
Die dazugehörigen Fotos der Meisterfotografen Riki und Franz findet Ihr bereits im Netz unter: http://www.vogler.at/korn/index.php?action=showgal&cat=431&page=1
Der 9.12. in Neuberg/Mürz beim „Blues-Brunch“ war ebenfalls ein Ereignis der Spitzenklasse – Abi bezeichnete diesen Ausflug in eine für ihn völlig unbekannte Gegend als „Abenteuer“… den dort bereits wartenden Kollegen Hermann Posch und Paul Kozakiewicz begegnete er ebenfalls zum ersten Mal.
Hermann und Paul gestalteten ein SUPER „Vorprogramm“, danach kamen Abi und Peter, am Ende alle gemeinsam……… ein wirklich perfektes Konzert, das seinesgleichen sucht.
Die zahlreichen Gäste beim Holländer waren total begeistert, Abi musste keine seiner mitgebrachten CDs wieder nach Hamburg bringen!
Wiederholung ist garantiert – Abi hat das Mürztal im Sturm erobert!
Einen kleinen Eindruck durch ein von mir völlig laienhaft gedrehtes Video mit meiner Winzig-Kamera könnt Ihr auf meiner Seite www.myspace.com/bluesimon_sissi gewinnen – vielleicht macht dies der/dem einen oder anderen Lust auf das nächste Live-Konzert mit Abi, irgendwann 2008!
DANKE an alle, die zum Gelingen dieses wunderschönen Wochenendes beigetragen haben –
Abi, Peter, Hermann und Paul, es war großartig!
Danke an Andi Sobczyk für seinen Einstieg am 8.12., danke an Al Cook für seinen Besuch und sein Pianospiel zum Konzertausklang am 8.12., danke an Sabine und Martin Pyrker für den Besuch am 9.12. trotz widrigster Wetterbedingungen und last but not least danke an die Holländer Karin und Wim, die das Risiko eines Konzerts an einem Sonntag um 13.00 auf sich genommen haben!
Es war einfach genial
Liebe Grüße
Eure Sissi
Peter, Hermann, Abi, Paul
09.12.2007 in Neuberg a.d. Mürz
(Photo ctsy Elisabeth "Sissi" SIMON)Liebe BluesfreundInnen!
Vor dem wohlverdienten Weihnachtsfest sollte man auch bluesmäßig noch einmal im REIGEN vorbeischauen. Dort gastiert am 15. Dezember eine der vielversprechendsten Newcomer-Bands der heimischen Szene, die Mary Broadcast Band. Abwechslungsreiche Rootsmusik, gepaart mit einigen Gästen wie Meena Cryle, Gerry Schuller oder Reverend Frank TT. Und im Gepäck die neue CD „The Marytale Sessions“.
Termin:
15.12.2007, 20.30, Mary Broadcast Band
Ort:
REIGEN, 1140 Wien, Hadikgasse 62
http://www.reigen.at
Und dortselbst, nämlich im REIGEN, erhält man auch das ideale Weihnachtsgeschenk für alle Liebhaber des BLUES: den FESTIVALPASS für den Vienna Blues Spring 2008, welcher wie gewohnt vom 20. März ? 30. April 2008 über die Bühnen gehen wird. Mit dabei u.a. Bugs Henderson, Mark Selby, Theessink/Nalle/Möller, Duke Robillard, Chris Jagger u.v.a.m. Der Pass gilt für alle Konzerte im REIGEN sowie im FOYER der FERNWÄRME WIEN, insgesamt werden es wohl wieder mehr als 30 Konzerte werden. Und wer zu den ersten dreißig Käufern des Passes zählt, erhält als CONCERTO-Aktion GRATIS eine Karte für die große Blues Gala in der Halle F der WIENER STADTHALLE am 27. März 2008 mit den Fabulous Thunderbirds feat. Kim Wilson, Shemekia Copeland Band sowie Mojo Bluesband + Gästen. Der Pass kostet 150 Euro, was nicht einmal 5 Euro pro Konzert bedeutet!
Mit bluesigen Grüßen
Dietmar Hoscher
http://www.hoscherscoloursofblues.com
http://www.concerto.at
December 11, 2007W E B L O G
At the Black and Tan site you can find all this information plus lots of other and interesting stuff (pictures, links, opinions). The content is updated almost daily.
http://www.black-and-tan.com
B L A C K A N D T A N I N H U N G A R Y
Black and Tan is heading east. All our releases are now available for the music fans in Hungary thru BLUESVAN, a site in the Hungarian language that is specially dedicated to blues music. Thanks to Attila Horvath for setting this up for us.
http://www.bluesvan.hu
N E W L A B E L S A M P L E R
quote from the sampler in BLUES NEWS (D):
“Die mit viel Engagement geleitete Firma hat in den ersten zehn Jahren ihres Bestehens zwar nur 26 CD’s veröffentlicht und gehört damit zu den kleineren Labels. Was die Qualität betrifft, kann Black & Tan es aber mit jedem Blueslabel weltweit aufnehmen.”
read the complete review (in German) at the weblog at December 8.
E U R O S O N I C / N O O R D E R S L A G a n d M I D E M
Next month I will be attending to big gatherings of music the music industry. On January 10, 11 and 12 I will be at NOORDERSLAG/EUROSONIC in Groningen ( Netherlands) and on January 27, 28 and 29 at MIDEM in Cannes (France. If you will be at one of these events let me know, so we can meet and shake hands.
B L A C K A N D T A N W E B S H O P
We now have our web shop running on a secure server. Every customer in the web shop will get a brand new sampler for FREE with their first order. We accept payment by MASTER, VISA and PAYPAL. We have everything in stock and ship the same day. We lowered the prices for the older titles and skipped the shipping costs. Our prices are listed in USD and EURO.
D O U G M A C L E O D
Doug's website
Doug @ MySpace
quotes from the review of the Doug MacLeod DVD in the new issue of BLUES WAX, the largest subscribed blues publication in the world: “Filmed in Holland in 2006, this 95-minute concert, plus a long interview with the man himself, is a fantastic insight into the life and music of one of the world's best exponents of acoustic Blues, Doug MacLeod. Although MacLeod has released a string of albums during his long career, the real magic is seeing this master storyteller live in concert. MacLeod's playing throughout the performance is extraordinary, but it is the between-song banter and storytelling that is the real treat here. Doug Macleod in concert...don't miss this!”
Doug wrote some great new tunes and we plan a recording session for a new Doug MacLeod CD early February 2008. We are looking at releasing these new recordings somewhere in the Spring of 2008.
quote for the review of the DVD on the site of the SANTA BARBARA BLUES SOCIETY:
„If you get to see him in person, don't miss the opportunity. Meanwhile, and in addition, this DVD is a worthy part of any blues lover's collection.“
read the complete review at he web log at November 30
Doug @ NAMM
Doug will be with National Resonophic Guitars at the 2008 NAMM Show in Anaheim CA from January 17th to January 20th. The show is not open to the public, but if you have a pass, you can see and play Doug's new Style 1.5 Tricone he calls 'Spoon'. The 'Spoon' features a lighter weight and a slimmer profiled neck. So feel free to drop by and check out 'Spoon' along with all the great National guitars!
http://www.thenammshow.com
The coming months you’ll be able to see Doug perform live on / at:
Dec 14, Long Beach CA (USA), Lucille’s
Dec 15, Tustin CA (USA), Lucille’s
Dec 16, Hermosa Beach CA (USA), Café Boogaloo
Dec 21, Long Beach CA (USA), Lucille’s
Dec 22, Brea CA (USA), Lucille’s
Dec 28, Long Beach CA (USA), Lucille’s
Dec 29, San Clemente CA (USA), Iva Lee’s
Jan 5, Temecula CA (USA), Mira Monte Winery
Jan 26, Covina CA (USA), Fret House
Feb 2, Culver City CA (USA), Boulevard Music
Feb 21, Omaha NE (USA), Murphy’s Saloon
H A R R I S O N K E N N E D Y
Harrison just released a new CD on Electro-Fi Records (Canada). The CD is titled High Country Blues (Electro-Fi 3404). Hopefully this new record will also draw some attention to Harrison’s beautiful CD (Voice + Story), released on Black and Tan in 2005. You can listen to samples of the Blacka dn Tan release at Emusic.
http://www.emusic.com/album/11033/11033836.html
and of course you can buy the record in our own Web Shop
B I L L Y J O N E S
Billy's website
Billy Jones @ MySpace
Billy returned home after a successful European tour (eleven shows in six countries). We are trying to put together another European tour for Billy in May / June 2008.
B O O B O O D A V I S
Boo Boo's website
Boo Boo @ MySpace
Boo Boo will be back on the road in Europe twice in 2008. The tour for March/April is almost completely booked and we just started confirming dates for October/November. During the Spring tour a big part of the dates will be in the UK and Ireland (a.o. Burnley Bluesfestival and a recording session for the Paul Jones Show @ the BBC Radio). Besides we will also perform at the Canary Islands, Italy, Switzerland, France and Belgium.
T U R N I P G R E E N S
Turnip Greens @ MySpace
R O S C O E C H E N I E R
Roscoe @ MySpace
B I G G E O R G E J A C K S O N
George @ MySpace
D O W N L O A D S
On this page you will find direct to all our releases (including the download only) at the two main download platforms (Emusic and iTunes).
P O D C A S T S
all tracks from the two new records (like almost the entire Black and Tan catalogue) is available for podcasts thru the Podsafe Music Network.
R A D I O S U B M I T . C O M
Radio stations all over the world can download tracks form our last 5 releases for FREE at RadioSubmit.com
V E N U E I N F O R M A T I O N
Leads on possible places for Black and tan artists to perform are always welcome. Please send me the name, city and any other information that you have regarding the venue.
KEEPING LIVING MUSIC ALIVE
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http://www.black-and-tan.com
Moin Dirk,
es wäre wünschenswert, wenn Du die Richtigstellung nicht erst in der nächsten Print-Ausgabe machen würdest sondern Online, denn es kommt so Einiges schief/ mißverständlich rüber, obwohl ich den Artikel insgesamt gelungen finde. Wir hätten das vermeiden können, wenn Du mir vorab den Text zum Lesen gegeben hättest....
Was sehr negativ rüberkommt, sind die Aussagen der Agenturen, die unser Modell als "unfair" bezeichnen. Auch habe ich ein "baldiges Ende der bislang üblichen Gagenzahlungen nicht prognostiziert". Vielmehr habe ich Alternativen dazu aufgezeigt (Zusatz: um geeigneten Venues Mut zu machen, anspruchsvolle Live-Musik auf die Bühne zu stellen), die mit dem richtigen Partner (Zertifizierung ist das Stichwort) dem Künstler zu einem seiner Leistung/Reputation angemessenen Verdienst verhilft. Das war in der Vergangenheit bei unserem Modell immer mehr, als die ursprüngliche Festgagenforderung, da der erfolgreiche Künstler den weniger erfolgreichen nicht mitfinanzieren muß und gewisse Abgaben erst gar nicht zu Buche schlagen.
Eine Agentur/ein Booker muß immer zunächst sehen, dass sie/er für eine Tour Veranstalter findet, die in der Lage sind, fixe Summen zu bezahlen, damit die Grundkosten gedeckt sind. Ich würde das nicht anders machen. Dann erst kommt unser Modell zum Einsatz. Es ist eine Alternative, keine allein-seligmachende Lösung. Und ohne absolutes Vertrauen in den lokalen Promoter funktioniert das sowieso nicht. Ich habe 5 Jahre gebraucht, um dieses Vertrauen aufzubauen....
Auch hat sich durch den Support durch den Förderverein in jüngster Vergangenheit das Risiko für die (internationalen)Künstler auf Null reduziert. Der Künstler wird in Zukunft immer seine Mindest-Gagen-Forderung erhalten. Wenn die Einnahmen aus den Ticketverkäufen höher sind, stehen diese ihm zu, abzüglich unserer Provision und Auslagen. Wie das funktioniert, werde ich auch nicht öffentlich verkünden. Da sollten mich interessierte Venues telefonisch kontakten.
Dein Artikel ist also sachlich überholt, nicht mehr auf dem neusten Stand. Ich hätte Dir die Informationen gegeben, wenn ich gewußt hätte, dass Du einen Artikel veröffentlichen willst.
Wir machen weder Gastspielverträge noch Mietverträge. Wir machen Dienstleistungsverträge. Niemand zahlt hier eine Miete. Wir werden erfolgsabhängig für unsere Leistung in partnerschaftlicher Zusammenarbeit mit Agentur und Künstler bezahlt. Wenn das unfair sein soll, dann weiß ich nicht, wie es fairer sein könnte: der Künstler bekommt das Geld, was er haben will/muss und im Erfolgsfall mehr als das. In der Vergangenheit waren das bis zu ? 1.200.- an Mehreinnahmen für den Künstler. Und genau das ist unser Ziel: die Künstler sollen im Fair-Café gutes Geld verdienen können.
Nur dann werden gute Künstler im Fair-Café auftreten.
Aber da gibt es sicherlich noch Anregungen und Verbesserungsvorschläge. Wir wollen das praktizieren, was funktioniert, und nicht das, was nicht funktioniert.
Das Ziel muß erreicht werden: Künstler zufrieden, Venue zufrieden, Agentur zufrieden, Konzertbesucher zufrieden........
........Ich bitte um Richtigstellung in der Online-Ausgabe.......... - Vielen Dank.
Beste Grüße,
Reinhard
Nachtrag:
Im Fair-Café sind bis heute ca. 200 Konzerte über die Bühne gegangen. Das wäre nicht geschehen, wenn mir nicht vor 5 Jahren eine Künstler-Agentur Mut gemacht hätte und mir Möglichkeiten aufgezeigt hätte, wie man sich nicht verschuldet, wenn man Live-Musik fördert.
Noch ein Nachtrag, zweier mails die uns heute noch erreichten:
Dirk hatte mir geschrieben, in der nächsten Printausgabe klarstellen zu wollen, dass das Fair-Café keine Gastspielverträge macht.
Die nächste Printausgabe ist mir zu spät.
Es entsteht durch den Arikel ein sehr schlechter Eindruck vom Fair-Café bei Musikern und Agenturen, dien uns noch nicht kennen bzw. mit denen wir noch keine Veranstaltungen gemacht haben ("verschärfte" Variante des bei Musikern so unbeliebten Spielens auf Abendkasse).
Herzliche Grüße,
Reinhard
Ihr könntet noch hinzufügen, dass D.F. in seinem Artikel, den Eindruck erweckt, dass die Künstler für einen Auftritt im Fair-Café bezahlen müssen (Das amerikanische "Pay to Play" also, was ich unbedingt verhindern will durch bessere Modelle der Veranstaltungs-finanzierung). Er schreibt: "Dessen Verträge sehen vor, dass die Künstler für Saalnutzung, Catering, Werbung, ggf. Übernachtung und weitere mit dem Auftritt in Verbindung stehende Kosten bezahlen.
Rund € 350.- werden dafür bei Abschluß des Gastspielvertrags berechnet." Das ist absoluter Bullshit und erweckt den Eindruck eines "Pay to Play`s". Die Künstler werden das i.d.R. (wir kennen unsere Pappenheimer), völlig falsch auffassen. Kontraproduktive Berichterstattung.
Es wir hier garnichts berechnet, vor allem keine Saalmiete. Der Künstler/Veranstalter erstattet dem Fair-Café von seinen Einnahmen allein fixe Fremdkosten (GEMA z.B., Werbekosten anteilig), die wir dem Veranstalter vorgeschossen haben. Diese müssen schließlich aus den Konzerteinnahmen bezahlt werden, wenn dem Künstler die gesamten Einnahmen aus den Ticketverkäufen gehören. Das Geld für diese Vorkosten/Fremdkosten kommt nicht vom Weihnachtsmann!!
Herzliche Grüße,
Reinhard
Dieser Artikel soll zur "Berichtigung" und zu einem weiteren Schritt einer guten "Zusammenarbeit" zwischen den raren Medien, den Clubbesitzern und den Veran-staltern führen, welche die Euro-Blues-Gemeinde endlich benötigt.
Die elektronische Durchführung einer "BERICHTIGUNG" ist schneller und effizienter als herumreden und abwarten auf die nächste gedruckte Ausgabe.
Fritz Svacina
Fair-Café im Fairhandelshaus MERCADO MUNDIAL
Accumer Str. 5, 26419 Schortens/Grafschaft
Tel. 0049(0)4423/709360, Fax 709361
fairhandelshaus.schortens@ewetel.net
www.fair-cafe.com
www.mercado-mundial.de
www.fair-kaffee.com
"Philidelphia" JERRY RICKS
1940-2007
Another legend of the blues legend has left this world for that big blues jam in the sky, "Philidelphia" Jerry Ricks passed away today, at a hospital in Croatia, he was 67. Although born in Philidelphia and living for long periods in Europe, Jerry Ricks will always be remembered for his music that was straight from the Delta.
An amusing story teller and superb musician that faithfully presented this seminal style of blues to his appreciative fans for decades, Jerry will be greatly missed.
I feel very fortunate to have experienced the pure blues of Jerry Ricks and honored that this sweetheart of a man was my friend as well.
----- Phil ChesnutHello blues fiends.
My name is Mike Dollins, and I picked the guitar up in 1958 at 13 years old.
I have been playing and journalizing about blues all my adult life, and my blues magazine is on-line now at www.bluesguitarnews.com . This month we are featuring Bernie Pearl, a live interview with the God Father of Los Angeles, California blues.
This remarkable man got his first guitar lessons from Lightin’ Hopkins back in the fifties, and is the West Coasts first ever all blues DJ before most radio stations even knew who BB King was. He is an archive of blues history, and all blues roads in Hollywood and Southern California lead back to Bernie Pearl. Mr. Pearl has played with, interviewed and been good friends to all the blues legends most folks only dream of ever just seeing at concerts these days.
Take a 30 minute break, get on over to Blues Guitar News and listen to a living legend and take a blues history tour that will blow your mind. That is if you like the blues. The band “Blues Friends” is doing good, and our CD is getting around the world on great blues radio stations. We thank you all for that, and the super reviews in Blues Matters and Chittlin’ Circuit Magazine.
You can get our new blues CD at our main www.mikedollins.biz web site, and use safe, convenient PayPal, Visa, MasterCard and most other major credit cards. We also offer reasonable advertising rates to promote your blues adventure on Blues Guitar News, whereas you can get blues exposure worldwide safely using most major credit cards.
This month on December 1st, we received over 10,000 hits according to our site tracker. Jump on in, and discover an underground blues network where we love to shout out about blues from around the world. Meet tens of thousands of blues friends from all around the globe. Y’all take care now, and from the Arkansas Delta Blues Country, “Keep on Jammin’ them Blues.” I gotta’ go to sit down now, and eat my supper of Fried Catfish, Turnip Greens with Pepper Sauce, Black Eyed Peas with fatback, Fried Okra, Cornbread and big Green Onion. This is Arkansas Blues gourmet you can only find in the Blues Delta Country of the USA.
Bye for now.
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the current tour dates of some of our Artists connected with the request for attention and publication. Thank you.
Verehrte Medienpartner,
die aktuellen Tourdaten einiger unserer Artists verbunden mit der Bitte um Beachtung und Veröffentlichung. Vielen Dank.
Lubos Bena (SK) - Resophonic-Delta-Blues - solo/duo
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
19.07. Berlin (D), Festival
20.07. Berlin (D), Festival
....more dates tbc soon.
T. Rogers (HUN) - Joy´n´ Blues
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
07.12. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
08.12. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
Blues Caravan 2008 - Candye Kane * Deborah Coleman * Dani Wilde - in co-operation with Ruf Records/D -
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 10.01. - 03.02.2008
10.01. Soest (D), Schlachthof
11.01. Freudenburg (D), Ducsaal
12.01. Hannover (D), Blues Garage
13.01. Berlin (D), Quasimodo
14.01. Göttingen (D), Musa
15.01. Aschaffenburg (D), Colos-Saal
16.01. Hamburg (D), Downtown Bluesclub
17.01. Gelsenkirchen (D), Kaue
18.01. Aarburg (CH), Moonwalker
19.01. Offenburg (D), Reithalle
20.01. Karlsruhe (D), Jubez
22.01. Stuttgart (D), Merlin
23.01. Winterthur (CH), Salzhaus
24.01. Rankweil (A), Altes Kino
25.01. Rubigen (CH), Mühle Hunzigen
26.01. Worpswede (D), Music Hall
27.01. Bonn (D), Harmonie
28.01. Paris (F), Le Meridien
29.01. Paris (F), Le Meridien
30.01. Paris (F), Le Meridien
31.01. Saint Saulve (F), MJC Espace Athena
01.02. Zingem (B), De Korenbloem
02.02. Douzy (F), Chorus Blues - Salle des Fetes
Tour 07.04. - 27.04.2008
11.04. Schortens (D), Fair Cafe
12.04. Affalter (D) tba
17.04. Wien (A), Reigen
18.04. Balticum - tba
19.04. Balticum - tba
20.04. Balticum - tba
26.04. Toulon (F), - tbc
....more dates tbc soon.
Bugs Henderson & The Shuffle Kings (USA) - Texas Roots-Blues
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 06.03. - 06.04.2008 - EUROPE
08.03. Wangen (D), Bodega Bar
10.03. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
11.03. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
12.03. Kandern (D), Chabah
13.03. Mechernich (D), Burg Satzvey
14.03. Ilten (D), Soundcheck
15.03. Tiel (NL), Schouburg Agnietenhof - An Evening with the Blues
16.03. Schortens (D), Fair Cafe
18.03. Brussels (B), Nekkersdal
19.03. Arnstadt (D), Jungfer
20.03. Menen (B), CC de Steiger
21.03. Zwolle (NL), Odeon De Spiegel - Festival
22.03. Cuijk (NL), Schouwburg - Blues Alive Festival
23.03. Bremen (D), Meisenfrei
24.03. Oupeye (B), Chateau d'Oupeye
26.03. Vienna (A), Vienna Blues Spring Festival
27.03. Velden (A), Bluesiana
28.03. Frauental (A), Bluegarage
29.03. Wetzikon (CH) Scala
30.03. Rüthi (CH), Grütli-The Club
31.03. Frankfurt (D), Musik Messe
01.04. Ulm (D), Charivari
02.04. Seclin (F), Le Croque Notes
04.04. Eutin (D), Alte Mühle
05.04. Calden (D), Ziegel
06.04. Roth (D), Wunderbar - Rother Bluestage
Michael Pickett (CAN) - acoustic Blues - solo
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 17.04. - 27.04.2008 - EUROPE
17.04. Leverkusen (D), Topos - with Lubos Bena/Matej Ptaszek
19.04. Czech - tba
20.04. Skalica (SK), Culture House
23.04. Kandern (D), Chabah - with Lubos Bena/Matej Ptaszek
....more dates tbc soon.
Sean Carney Band feat. Gene "King Saxe" Walker (USA) - Westcoast Rhythm´n´Blues
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
10.05. Fleurus (B), La Bonne Source
15.05. Eutin (D), Bluesfestival Eutin - exclusive Germany show
16.05. Copenhagen (DK), Mojo Blues Bar
...more dates tbc soon.
Paul Reddick (CAN) Trio - pre-war Blues
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
18.05. Saint Saulve (F), MJC Espace Athena
20.05. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
21.05. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
....more dates tbc soon.
Mem Shannon & The Membership (USA) - New Orleans funky Blues -
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 29.05. - 20.07.2008 - EUROPE
29.05. Cologne (D), Kantine
30.05. Germany - tbc
31.05. Calden (D), Ziegel
02.06. Ingolstadt (D), Neue Welt
04.06. Kandern (D), Chabah
06.06. Luxembourg (L), Sang a Klang
07.06. Saint Saulve (F), MJC Espace Athena
10.06. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
11.06. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
13.06. Clermont-Ferrand (F), La Coopérative de Mai
27.06. France - tbc
...more dates tbc soon.
Dr. David Evans (USA) - acoustic Memphis Delta Blues -
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 14. - 24.08.2008 - EUROPE
15.08. Belgium - tbc
17.08. France - tbc
21.08. La Cheze (F), Blues au Chateau
22.08. La Cheze (F), Blues au Chateau
....more dates tbc soon.
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
16.08. Germany, Boogie Masters - tbc
17.08. Germany, Boogie Masters - tbc
25.08. Schortens (D), Fair Cafe
31.08. Germany, Festival - tbc
....more dates tbc soon.
Carlos del Junco (CAN) Trio - multi-award winner - harmonica world-champion
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 29.10. - 09.11.2008 - EUROPE
29.10. Trossingen (D), Master-Class Workshops
30.10. Trossingen (D), Master-Class Workshops
31.01. Trossingen (D), Master-Class Workshops
01.11. Trossingen (D), Master-Class Workshops
08.11. Saint Saulve (F), MJC Espace Athena
....more dates tbc soon.
Upcoming tours 2008
December - France/Belgium - Lubos Bena (SK) - Resophonic-Delta-Blues duo - Sound from the street....
28.01. - 03.02. France/Belgium - Blues Caravan 2008 - in co-operation with Ruf Records/D
Candye Kane * Deborah Coleman * Dani Wilde
March/Apr. - Europe - Bugs Henderson & The Shuffle Kings (USA) - Texas-Roots-Blues
April - Scandinavia - Candye Kane (USA) & Band - Blues - new CD "Guitar´d and Feathered"
April - Europe - Michael Pickett (CAN) - solo - acoustic Blues
April - BeNeLux/Austria/ - Blues Caravan 2008 - in co-operation with Ruf Records/D
Italy/France/Spain - Candye Kane * Deborah Coleman * Dani Wilde
May - Europe - Sean Carney Band feat. Gene Walker (USA) - Electric-Blues - a new upcoming star....
May - Germany - Bob Brozman (AUS) - solo - acoustic Blues - new CD "post-industrial Blues"
May - Europe - Paul Reddick (CAN) Trio - pre war-Blues - new CD "Revue"
May - July - Europe - Mem Shannon & The Membership (USA) - New Orleans funky Blues - new CD "Live"
May/June - Europe - Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie (CAN) - acoustic Folk-Blues -
July/August - Europe - Blues Caravan 2008 - in co-operation with Ruf Records/D
Festivals - Candye Kane * Deborah Coleman * Dani Wilde
August - Europe - Jan Preston (AUS) - solo - Queen of Blues & Boogie Piano - new CD "Boogie Boots"
August - France/Belgium - Dr. David Evans (USA) - Memphis-Blues
September - Europe - Maurice Vaughn & Band (USA) - funky Blues-R&B-Soul
October - Europe - Wes Mackey (USA) Trio - Swing-Blues from South Carolina
Oct./Nov. - Europe - Carlos del Junco (CAN) Trio - multi-award winner - harmonica world-champion
Nov./Dec. - Europe - Sean Carney Band feat. Gene Walker (USA) - Electric-Blues - a new upcoming star....
in preparation 2008: - Blues Caravan 2008 - in co-operation with Ruf Records/D
Candye Kane * Deborah Coleman * Dani Wilde
Paul Reddick & The Sidemen (CAN) - multi-award winners - re-union tour
Harrison Kennedy (CAN) - acoustic Blues-Americana-Soul
Roy Roberts & Band (USA) - home of Carolina-Blues
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WELL HEAR, IT'S CHRISTMAS
Philipp Fankhauser's Christmas song ready for download today. Recorded in 2006, and never officially released before, this Christmas song is now available world wide as download only.
100% of the proceeds will be donated to
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"This year we're dreaming, next year we'll try" is a part of the words. So let's try right away: the more you download, the more we can help. Simple!Click the store you want to visit for your download
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Well hear, it's Christmas once again
I said it's Christmas, and some of us don't care
I had a dream how, we all would share
We'd share our good luck on this Christmas, if we dare
No lonely Christmas that some of us must bear
I shall get nothing, you'll get my share
For just one Christmas, just for this year
My lovely Christmas, my life without fear
Well hear, it's Christmas once again
Deutscher Text auf www.philippfankhauser.com
PHILIPP FANKHAUSER
09.12. Salzhaus, Brugg with the Swiss Jazz Orchestra
10.12. KKL, Luzern with the Swiss Jazz Orchestra
11.12. Pentorama, Amriswil with the Swiss Jazz Orchestra
14.12. Bären, Münchenbuchsee Sold out
21.12. Cacis Mühle, Grosshöchstetten Sold out
22.12. Cacis Mühle, Grosshöchstetten Sold out
23.12. Cacis Mühle, Grosshöchstetten Sold out
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www.itunes.comRITA CHIARELLI hey everybody....
a few weeks ago I let you all know that I was nominated in the "CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS"....
here's some info: " The 2007 Canadian Music Awards gala takes place on Saturday, December 1 at the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Québec (Hull). The event begins at 7:00 pm and the awards presentation is followed by a catered reception. The evening is hosted by Shelagh Rogers and Benoit Bourque ...."
the catagory was 'best solo artist ....world''....this for my recording "CUORE....the ITALIAN SESSIONS"....I've got to tell you that i did not think I was going to win....but....I did....or I should say WE (CUORE and I) did....!!!
also a thrill for me was that my award was presented to me by Shelagh Rogers (whom I love) and Benoit Bourque (this is one charismatic and charming fellow!)
I am grateful....!!! thank you ....'til soon....rita
"Best Solo Artist-World/Meilleur artiste de musique du monde - solo
Rita Chiarelli - Cuore : The Italian Sessions (ON)"
woops....sorry for the extra email....!but I forgot to remind you all that this saturday december 8th at 9:00pm
on "CBC RADIO 2", "Canada Live".....my 'live'....very 'live'....concert with the 'THUNDER BAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA" will air....this is from our november 14th performance......
hope you can listen 'in'....ok....no more emails today....
ritaQUEEN OF THE BLUES KOKO TAYLOR RECEIVES GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATION FOR 2007 RELEASE, OLD SCHOOL
CATEGORY 66 -- Best Traditional Blues Album
Koko Taylor – OLD SCHOOL
Queen Of The Blues Koko Taylor has received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album for her 2007 release, Old School. The announcement was made earlier today by The Recording Academy, whose membership includes recording artists, producers, engineers, designers, liner note writers and others involved in the creative aspects of the recording industry. 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of the Grammy Awards. The winners will be announced on February 10 in Los Angeles. Known worldwide as The Queen Of The Blues, Koko Taylor was born and raised on a sharecropper's farm just outside of Memphis and began singing in church as a child. At 18, Taylor moved to Chicago. While working as a domestic on Chicago's ritzy North Shore by day, she began to sit in with the various blues bands across the city's South Side at night. The great producer/songwriter Willie Dixon heard Koko singing with Howlin' Wolf's band one night and quickly secured a contract with Chess Records for her, where she scored a million-selling hit with Wang Dang Doodle. Over the course of her nine Alligator albums, Taylor has won every award the blues world has to offer, including eight Grammy Award nominations. She won a Grammy Award in 1984 for her participation in the compilation album Blues Explosion. Taylor has performed for Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and appeared on television and in movies countless times.
On Old School, Taylor returns to the sounds of the 1950s electric blues she heard when first arriving in Chicago on a Greyhound bus from Memphis. With five original compositions (more than she has written on any previous recording) and singular reinterpretations of songs she carefully chose, Old School has been hailed as the best album of her entire career.
“Old School is destined to be remembered as one of the top blues albums of 2007, and one of the best projects in her illustrious discography.” --Billboard
“No other living vocalist, male or female, tackles Chicago blues with as much toughness as Koko Taylor. The fierceness of her delivery is matched by the stark imagery of the songs.” --San Francisco Chronicle
“Old School tears into its blues with a vengeance. Ms. Taylor sounds like she still knows exactly what she wants.” --The New York Times
“Taylor is singing as well as she has at any time in the last couple of decades. The Queen of the Blues is back atop her throne.” --The Chicago Sun-Times
December 10, 2007
>>>>> May 20, 1940 - December 10, 2007. Sad News came today from Carey Wolfson that bluesman Jerry Ricks passed away. Jerry left us at 10:05am in his hospital room in Rijeka, Croatia. Jerry and his wife Nancy had been living in Croatia since early this year. He was diagnosed in September with a brain tumor. Jerry was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and began playing guitar in Philadelphia venues in the late 1950's. Jerry had lessons from the legendary Lonnie Johnson and embraced all styles of traditional country blues. This beloved bluesman traveled extensively, played blues festivals all around the world, and recorded a number of beautifully constructed albums. Jerry was very involved in research and education as another way of advancing the word of the blues. In 1970, Jerry moved to Western Europe where he found great acceptance and performed regularly. He would come back to the States on a frequent basis to perform at numerous festivals and concert appearances. For a complete bio on this great bluesman's life, please check out Jerry's website by clicking here. We are grateful to this noble man for his accomplished work in the blues and we pray that his legacy will live on.
>>>>> BobCorritore
December 7, 2007
>>>>> Traditional blues Grammy nominations announced! Pinetop Perkins CD with Bob Corritore on harmonica in the running! The Pinetop Perkins CD On The 88's - Live In Chicago on Sagebrush Productions/Vizztone Label Group has made it into the final five in the Grammy® nominations under the Traditional Blues Category. Pinetop Perkins is now 94 years old, and is considered by many to be the greatest living blues piano player. On this CD are 9 live tracks recorded in Chicago, with a band that includes Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (drums), Bob Stroger (bass) and "Little Frank" Krakowski (guitar). Also included is one bonus studio track called "Rather Quit Her Than Hit Her" recorded in Phoenix by Bob Corritore (producer) and Clarke Rigsby (engineer), that features Pinetop backed by Chico Chism (drums), Johnny Rapp (guitar), Paul Thomas (bass), and Bob Corritore (harmonica). This is the first time that a recording with Bob's harmonica playing has been up for a Grammy®. The complete listing of Grammy® nominees in the Traditional Blues Category is listed below:
Pinetop Perkins On The 88's - Live In Chicago
Pinetop Perkins
[Sagebrush Productions/Vizztone Label Group]
Live...And In Concert From San Francisco
Otis Rush
[Blues Express, Inc.]
10 Days Out: Blues From The Backroads
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Featuring Various Artists
[Reprise Records]
Old School
Koko Taylor
[Alligator Records]
Last Of The Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen: Live In Dallas
Henry James Townsend, Joe Willie "Pinetop" Perkins, Robert Lockwood, Jr. & David "Honeyboy" Edwards
[The Blue Shoe Project]
Any of these fine releases have a good chance to win. This year's traditional blues category is well represented with so many worthy veterans (Koko Taylor, Otis Rush, Honeyboy Edwards, Robert Lockwood, Jr., Henry Townsend, and Pinetop Perkins). Even the youthful Kenny Wayne Shepherd's CD is filled with great veteran special guests (Pinetop Perkins, B.B. King, Henry Gray, Jerry McCain, Hubert Sumlin, George "Wild Child" Butler, Henry Townsend, and more). Congratulations to all the nominees! For great photos of Pinetop Perkins from Bob's website, click here and here. The 50th Annual Grammy® Awards will be held Sunday, February 10, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, and broadcast live on CBS. How exciting to be involved in a Grammy® nominated release!
>>>>> BobCorritore
Liebe Freunde des Blues !
Nur mehr 3 Tage – dann ist er endlich wieder in Wien zu hören:
ABI WALLENSTEIN, der sich ja mit Auftritten in Wien sehr rar gemacht hat
Samstag, 8.12.2007, 20.00 – DAVIS
ABI WALLENSTEIN & PETER MÜLLER
Diese beiden Ausnahmemusiker braucht man ja nicht großartig vorzustellen....
für jene, die sie noch nicht so gut kennen, möchte ich dies nochmals tun:
Abi, der uns ja seit langer Zeit die Treue hält und wie jedes Jahr Anfang Dezember für uns spielt, kommt wieder extra aus Hamburg angeflogen....
seit Jahrzehnten erobert er mit seinem ganz eigenen Charisma die Herzen der Bluesfans und ist für viele bereits eine Art Volksheld oder sogar schlicht die Verkörperung des Blues selbst. Sein einmaliger Fingerpickingstil ist eine faszinierende Mischung aus Delta Blues und Rockelementen, der sowohl an Big Joe Williams, als auch an Keith Richards oder gar an David Lindley erinnert.
Abi ist mit seinem unnachahmlichen Spiel auf seiner 8(!)-saitigen Gitarre und seiner „schwarzen“ Stimme seit Jahrzehnten eine feste Größe im europäischen Blues.
Peter ist zweifellos einer der besten Drummer der Szene - von 1989 bis 2001 sorgte er bei der Mojo Bluesband für den richtigen Takt und hat sich sehr schnell zum verläßlichen Begleiter in Sachen Blues und Boogie entwickelt. Seit 2002 taktet Peter das Frank Muschalle Trio, ist äußerst erfolgreich in ganz Europa mit Norbert Schneider´s R&B Caravan unterwegs.Er begleitete unzählige Blues- und Boogiegrößen, deren Aufzählung hier viel zu lange dauern würde
Peter gründete 1999 auch das Plattenlabel Styx Records, nicht um den aus der griechischen Mythologie bekannten Fluß als Eingang zur Unterwelt zu ehren, sondern um Blues und Boogiemusik am Leben zu erhalten.
Es ist mir eine spezielle Freude, diese beiden (wie immer durch Zufall entstanden) erstmals gemeinsam auf die Bühne zu bringen!
Am 9.12. fahren wir dann noch mit beiden zu einem „Frühschoppen“ (Beginn 13.00)nach Neuberg an der Mürz (1h von Wien) zum „Holländer“
www.marxbauernhaus.com .Für diesem Termin begleiten uns auch Hermann Posch und sein Bassist
Paul Kozakiewicz von Fall in Blues!
Es wird ein Fest und ein echtes Blues Wochenende vom Feinsten!
Ich hoffe, viele von Euch dabei zu haben, um diesen Spitzenmusikern den gebührenden Rahmen zu geben !
Liebe Grüße
Eure Sissi
P.S.: Reservierungen bitte unter bluesimon@chello.at oder 0664 2347100
und – ich habe eine mySpace-Seite eingerichtet – sie ist im Aufbau:
http://www.myspace.com/bluesimon_sissi
December 4, 2007
>>>>> Christmas Blues Party at Phoenix's Rhythm Room this weekend with Henry Gray, Billy Flynn, Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars, and more! This Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, 2007, the Rhythm Room presents a Blues Christmas Party with the extraordinary lineup of Henry Gray, Billy Flynn, Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars, plus Eddie Kobek. Henry Gray (now 82 years old) is one of the greatest living Chicago Blues pianists. His piano playing has been on definitive 1950s and 60s recordings by Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Rogers, Billy Boy Arnold, Dusty Brown, Morris Pejoe, and others. Henry's celebrated CD, Plays Chicago Blues, (produced by Bob Corritore) earned him four W.C. Handy Award nominations (now called Blues Music Awards), and a cover story in Living Blues Magazine. Billy Flynn is considered one of the greatest blues guitarists on the scene today, and is a frequently sought-after sideman, having been on records by Snooky Pryor, Jimmy Dawkins, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Kim Wilson, Little Arthur Duncan, Little Smokey Smothers, John Brim, Wallace Coleman, Willie Kent, and more. Eddie Kobek is a first call drummer in Chicago, working regular gigs with Billy Flynn, Jody Williams, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Nick Moss, and others. Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars include Phoenix's legendary blues vocalist Big Pete Pearson, plus Bob Corritore on harmonica, Chris James on guitar and vocals, and Patrick Rynn on bass (Eddie Kobek will be filling in for vacationing Brian Fahey, The Rhythm Room All-Stars' regular drummer). Look for some real Chicago Blues to be played on these nights. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $10. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at this event. These nights will be patio smoking only events; no indoor smoking will be permitted.
>>>>> Lucerne Blues Festival and Paris photo and commentary on the web: Photos of Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars' shows at Lionel Hampton Jazz Club in Paris and the Lucerne Blues Festival in Switzerland (some including commentary) from earlier this month have appeared recently on the internet. Here are a few: On the Lucerne Blues Festival site, over 1000 photos of the 2007 Festival have been posted. Click here to go to the Gallery section of the Lucerne Blues Festival website. More of Aigar's Lucerne photos can be viewed here. Dragan Tasic's photos of the Lucerne Blues Festival can be viewed here. Dragan's photos of Big Pete and the band can be viewed here. Jocelyn Richez's photos and commentary on Paris shows in Docteur Blues can be viewed here. Jukejoint Blues and Soul can be viewed (untranslated) (translated) Pat Delmar's MySpace Site contains photos of the Fest; once on the site, click on the pics section. Do not forget to visit Jean Luc Varbes' blog about Lucerne for Juke Joint Blues.
>>>>> Six new blues harmonica releases! Look for some great releases with harmonica as a centerpiece, scheduled for release in early 2008:
1) Andrew Galloway of Electro-Fi Records reports that a new Billy Boy Arnold has been recorded with a theme of John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson songs. Billy Boy was actually taught by Sonny Boy, and sings and plays this style better than anyone. Mel Brown and Billy Flynn are part of this promising new release.
2) Michael Frank of Earwig Music reports that a new Honeyboy Edwards release will feature backing by a number of harmonica players including Bobby Rush, Johnny "Yard Dog" Jones, Billy Branch, Sugar Blue, and many others. Very exciting!
3) Kevin Johnson of Delmark Records reports a Little Arthur Duncan CD and DVD is due out early next year. Little Arthur is one of the greatest veteran harmonica player/vocalists on the Chicago scene today, and his great band featuring Illinois Slim (my good friend) and Rick Kreher on guitars really has a special touch in backing him.
4) Chicago Harmonica Project Vol. 2 - This forthcoming release on Severn Records follows the tradition of Vol.1 by presenting a group of singer/harmonica players. The harp players on this one are Little Arthur, Reginald Cooper, Charlie Love, Big D, Jeffrey Taylor, and Harmonica Hines. The band again includes Illinois Slim and Rick Kreher on guitars, Twist Turner on drums, and others.
5) Frank Roszak reports that Delta Groove Records will be releasing a CD early next year by West Coast harmonica great Mitch Kashmar. This will be Mitch's third CD for Delta Groove.
6) Harmonica hellraiser RJ Mischo reports his new CD will be called King Of A Mighty Good Time, and will be released early next year on his own Challis label.
>>>>> Three new great reviews for Travelin' The Dirt Road: The latest CD by Dave Riley and Bob Corritore has been getting great attention lately. Special thanks to Bill Wax's "Bluesville" on XM Satellite Radio for their strong rotation of this CD. Here are three new online reviews just in. Click here for the review from Gibson Guitars, and here for the review from Radio Ung. Also, David Barnard (AKA Dr. Feelgood) contributes reviews to a Canadian music magazine called Exclaim, which has published a review in the December issue. You can read it online here. All of these reviews are also available on BobCorritore.com - check the review page for Travelin' The Dirt Road as well as many great new reviews of House Rockin' And Blues Shoutin!: Celebrating 15 Years Of The Rhythm Room, also on Blue Witch Records.
>>>>> Dave Riley to open for Etta James this Friday, December 7, 2007 in Monterey: Dave Riley will appear at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey, California doing an opening set for Etta James at 8pm. Dave will be appearing solo on this show. This event is supported by the Monterey Bay Blues Society. For more info on the show, click here. Also check out Dave Riley's new website.
>>>>> BobCorritore
Biscuits and Blues December 2007 Concert Lineup
Biscuits And Blues proudly presents our concert lineup of world-class blues concerts for December 2007.
In December, our famous fried chicken is now available during the day. Please come visit us and enjoy a lunch meal or an afternoon snack while you shop in Union Square.
JOIN OUR MOJO CLUB AND BE REWARDED !!! Club membership is $10. Membership fee is waived with spending over $50 in our restaurant in December and January.
Mojo Club Members are entitled to the following:
1/. 10% spending reward to be used toward your next purchase.
2/. 20% discount on club merchandise.
3/. Discounts on show tickets.
4/. Member newsletter.
More reward to come in the near future. Rules and restrictions apply. Please check website in December for terms and conditions for use.
Biscuits And Blues, 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 -
Call (415) 292-BLUE or visit http://www.biscuitsandblues.com/
Saturday December 1 Lee Rocker 8pm $20 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Sunday December 2 Lloyd Gregory with Fred Ross 8pm $10 > Artist Website
Tuesday December 4 Fat Tuesday Band with Ed Ivey 8pm & 10pm $10 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Wednesday December 5 Jason Ricci & New Blood 8pm $12.50 > Artist Website Thursday December 6 Mz. Dee and Anthony Paule 8pm 12.50 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Friday December 7 The Jimmy McCracklin Show featuring Austin DeLone 8pm & 10pm $15 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Saturday December 8 Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums 8pm & 10pm $15 > Artist Website Sunday December 9 Lloyd Gregory and Rhonda Benin 8pm $10 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Tuesday December 11 Fat Tuesday Band with Ed Ivey 8pm $10 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Wednesday December 12 John "Broadway" Tucker 8pm $15 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Thursday December 13 Big Mo & The Full Moon Band featuring Volker Strifler 8pm $12.50 > Artist Website> Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Friday December 14 Closed For Private Event
Saturday December 15 Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s plus Todd Morgan & The Emblems 8pm & 10pm $15 > Mitch Woods Website > Todd Morgan Website
Sunday December 16 Lloyd Gregory and Darlene Coleman 8pm & 10pm $10 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Tuesday December 18 Fat Tuesday Band with Ed Ivey 8pm & 10pm $10 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Wednesday December 19 Johnny Nitro and Blue Horizon -- Bay Area Guitar Notable Leads Teen Blues Combo! 8pm $12.50 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Thursday December 20 Tia Carroll 8pm $12.50 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Friday December 21 Elvin Bishop 8pm & 10pm $30 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Saturday December 22 Earl Thomas 8pm & 10pm $15 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Sunday December 23 Lloyd Gregory and Darlene Coleman 8pm & 10pm $10 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Monday December 24 A Cuban Christmas Eve with Pellejo Seco 8pm $15 ($12.50 Advanced) > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Tuesday December 25 Closed -- Happy Holidays!
Wednesday December 26 Craig Horton Blues Band 8pm & 10pm $10 > Artist Website
Thursday December 27 Shane Dwight 8pm 12.50 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Friday December 28 Little Charlie and the Nightcats 8pm & 10pm $15 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Saturday December 29 Mofo Party Band 8pm & 10pm $15 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Sunday December 30 Lloyd Gregory and Kenny Washington 8pm & 10pm $10 > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)
Sunday December 31 New Year's Eve with John Lee Hooker Jr ! menu, tickets and showtimes TBA -- call (415) 292-BLUES for more info > Artist Website > Sample (mp3)See you, cheers !
Ed Ivey
georges@bluebridge-network.com
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ray@bluegate-media.com
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all tours are presented byNov. 28th - Please welcome with us our new artist - BOB BROZMAN (AUS) - to the network family.
Booking in GERMANY, AUSTRIA and german parts of SWITZERLAND only - in co-op with Ruf Records/D.
Only available from May 08 - 18th 2008.
Please be so kind and visit the website from Bob Brozman - http://www.bobbrozman.com - for more information.
We´re looking forward to a new and interesting partnership inside the bluebridge network.
Together we´re stronger. Always the best and cheers to the blues.
RAY, Georges & the network team
Nov. 27th - Please welcome with us our new artists - CRAZY HAMBONES (USA/D) - to the network family.
Booking in FRANCE and BELGIUM only - available tour dates from Sept. 25th - October 26th 2008.
Please be so kind and visit the website from the Crazy Hambones - http://www.hambones.de - for more information.
We´re looking forward to a new and interesting partnership inside the bluebridge network.
Together we´re stronger. Always the best and cheers to the blues.
RAY, Georges & the network team
I am so happy to see that my latest record \'Still Making History\' gains more listeners each day! Thanks to YOU for spreading the word we are this week #4 on the Billboard Charts in the USA!
2007 was a wonderful year!
\'Still Making History\' came out and gained a lot of popularity among my old and new fans, which I was truly hoping for. It is a personal record, and although -as you all know- I very much enjoy meeting you and talking to you after my concerts, there\'s always such limited time to tell everything I am experiencing, and everything that I\'ve been through in my life.
\'Still Making History\' was a way to share my memories, experiences and excitements with you. And if I managed to inspire you for a second to even think of becoming a musician (!) or just look at the world in positive but critical way and never stop asking questions, I think I succeeded in my aims.
We did huge amount of concerts on both sides of the Atlantic ocean, played Russia and Mexico for the first time, and I had my first movie experience while taking part in the filming of the movie \'Spring break 83\' a month ago in New Orleans. It was a wonderful thing to start working with Eclecto and Delta Groove, as well as with hard working people at Intrepid Artists who are, just as Artist Exclusive agency, very busy lining up new festivals and concerts for the 2008. They will be listed online shortly.
As 2007 is coming to an end I want to thank you for your endless support, for spreading the word, and enjoying good music. And most of all I would like to wish you very happy holidays, and a wonderful 2008.The rest of the year I will spend with my family and friends back in Amsterdam, and for those who know me well, know that this for me is a huge base where from I gain all my energy, the same one I give to you while doing the best job on earth: playing music!
Hope to find you on anapopovic.com, anapopovic.org or on MySpace.com/anapopovic!
With love,
AnaProudly to presents the new CD of the
Queen of Rockin'Funkin'Blues
GAIL MULDROW
recorded live June 30, 2007 at the famous
Rapperswil-Jona Jazz 'n' Blues Festival (CH)
The storming set include :
1-Got My Mind Back 2-Play That Funky Music 3-T For Trouble 4-I've Been Loving You 5-Love & Happiness
6-Piece Of Mind 7-Shakey Ground 8-Not Fade Away 9-Dope Smokin' Blues 10-Never Enough 11-Cross My Heart
BLUES SPRING 2008
in VIENNA !!!!!
One of the best
Blues Festivals in Austria,
the Blues Fest with
"Real Blues Musicians",
Friends ---
you know what we mean !
Sissy and Fritz Svacina,
www.bluesart.at
Gail Muldrow is that rare individual that only comes along once in a generation – an artist with the unique ability to help shape and redefine the sound of his chosen instrument and forever change the course of music history. Her style is varied and her influences far reaching, absorbing everything from Rock to Blues, from Funk to R&B , and everything in between.
The depth of her music crisscrosses the audible landscape leaving no stone unturned as she fully explores blues, funk, rock, and even drawing inspiration from the current crop of jam bands, all while still retaining the stamp of her own inimitable style.
Her live show have quickly attained legendary cult status with archived performances surpassing downloads on the Internet by popular acts.
Through hard work and dedication Gail Muldrow have built a solid fan base from the ground up, selling over 10,000 copies of their debut CDs for Feelin' Good Records "It's My Life"and "Raw Live and Cool" .
Together with booking agent/producer Tano Ro, who brings with her an arsenal of creative talent and fresh ideas, have created a visionary and sonically explosive masterpiece that is sure to shake your foundations !
-“Astounding vocal and musical ability” (Brian Harman, www.bluesart.at )
-“Natural and compelling” (Jonathan Blackstaffe, Blues In Britain)
-“A stunning performer” (Michael Mee, Blues Matters!)
http://www.feelingoodproductions.com/
info@feelingoodproductions.com
or Fritz SVACINA, bluesart@bluesart.at for booking in Austria
Dear Friedrich,
This week we wrap up the month of November and see the beginning of December. There are some great shows this week starting on Thursday and continuing right through to Sunday afternoon!Check out Lee Rocker, an original member of the Stray Cats this Thursday evening at Marilyn's On K.
On Friday one can see the Jimmy Pailer Band at the Torch Club or Little Charlie & The Nightcats with the Steve Foster Band at Louie's Cocktails.
This Saturday has Elvin Bishop performing 2 sold-out shows at Constable Jack's, Jeff Watson Band at the Folsom Hotel, Steve Foster Band at the Milestone Saloon in Cool or Two-Tone Steiny & The Cadillacs at Mark & Monica's in Granite Bay.
For those loyal Torch Clubber's, please note that the Torch Club will be closed for a private function on Saturday night.
The Sacramento Heritage Festival folks are presenting "Chicago 3 Blues" on Sunday afternoon at the Horsemen's Club featuring Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Big Time Sarah, Linsey Alexander and the Jeff Watson Band.
Enjoy some great music this week!
Here is this week's schedule:
SATURDAY, December 1
Alameda All Stars (9:30), The Tradewinds, Cotati =--= Brad Wilson (9:00), Big Daddy's BBQ, Twain Harte =--= Craig Horton (9:00), JJ's Blues Lounge, San Jose =--= Elvin Bishop (7:30 & 10:00), Constable Jack's, Newcastle =--= Freddie Roulette & Friends (9:00), Paper Mill Saloon, Forest Knolls =--= Jam w/Lyle Volkland (8:00), Haven's Acre, Lathrop =-- = Jeff Watson Band (9:00), Folsom Hotel, Folsom =--= Kaye Bohler Jazz & Swing Band (7:30), Severino's, Aptos =--= Lee Rocker (8:00), Biscuits & Blues, San Francisco =--= Shane Dwight Blues Band (9:00), Louie's Cocktail Lounge, Rancho Cordova =--= Steve Foster Band (9:00), Milestone Saloon, Cool =--= Two-Tone Steiny & The Cadillacs (9:30), Mark & Monica's, Granite Bay =--= Wingnut Blues Band (7:00), Half Moon Bay Brewery, Half Moon Bay
SUNDAY, December 2
Heritage Festival Show - Chicago Blues 3 - Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Big Time Sarah, Linsey Alexander & The Jeff Watson Band (2:00), Horsemen's Club, Sacramento.Blues Jam w/Morning Wood Blues Band (8:00), Tumbleweed Inn, Rancho Cordova =--= Brad Wilson (9:00), Big Daddy's BBQ, Twain Harte =--= Daniel Castro (4:00), Half Moon Bay Brewery, Half Moon Bay =--= Jason Ricci & New Blood (9:00), JJ's Blues Lounge, San Jose =--= Jeramy Norris Band (2:00), Paradise Bar & Grill, Bethel Island =--= Mind X (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Showcase Blues Jam w/Jimmy Pailer (5:00), Torch Club, Sacramento =--= Spotted Dog Rockin' Blues Revue (Noon), Hotel Rio, Isleton =--= Sunday Blues Jam w/Steve Mears & Probable Cause (8:00), Powerhouse Pub, Folsom =--= Volker Strifler Band (7:00), Last Day Saloon "Toys For Tots Benefit", Santa Rosa =--= Wingnut Adams Blues Band (4:00), Rusty Porthole, Bethel Island
COMING SOON !!
Saturday, December 8 - Volker Strifler Band (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento.Sunday, December 9 - Sacramento Blues Society Membership Party - Nitecry & Jeff Watson Band (2:00), Blue Room Lounge - Clarion Hotel, Sacramento.
Wednesday, December 12 - Blues For Life CD Release Party - Jimmy Pailer, Lew Fratis, Rick Taylor, Stacie Eakes, Jeff Watson Band & more (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento.
Friday, December 14 - Delta Wires (8:00), Blue Room Lounge - Clarion Hotel, Sacramento.Saturday, December 15 - Daniel Castro (9:30), Constable Jack's, Newcastle.
Friday, December 21 - John Nemeth (9:00), Constable Jack's, Newcastle.
Saturday, December 22 - Chris Cain (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento.
Friday, December 28 - Torch Club All Stars (9:00), Torch Club, Sacramento.
New Year's Eve Shows
It's now time to make your "New Year's Eve" plans ...here's a sneak preview of things happening around our 'blues' neighborhood:
Jackie Greene @ Marilyn's On K Little Charlie & The Nightcats @ Palms Playhouse Mere Mortals w/Kyle Rowland @ Elk Grove Brewery Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers @ Constable Jack's Shana Morrison & Volker Stifler Band @ Sierra Neaada Brewery in Chico Spotted Dog Rockin' Blues Revue @ River's Edge Bar & Grill Stacie Eakes & The Superfreakes @ Torch Club Two-Tone Steiny & The Cadillacs @ the Blue Room Lounge - Clarion Hotel Wingnut Adams Blues Band @ the San Joaquin Yacht Club on Bethel Island.
Congratulations goes out to Sacramento Blues Society Band Members, the Volker Strifler Band for winning the Monterey Blues Challenge. Volker and band will be travelling back to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Challenge joining our entries; the Delta Wires and the Morning Wood Blues Duo!Keep supporting the Sacramento Blues Society, worthy benefits, the blues clubs and festivals around your area!
Save me a seat,
Willie
email: wsbrown1@prodigy.net
phone: 916-443-9212
SacBlues Web: www.sacblues.com/
November 2007
>>>>> Bob Corritore to appear with Paris James tonight at the Rhythm Room: Bob Corritore will do a guest set with Paris James on Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Look for some down-home blues on this night! The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Doors open at 7:30pm, cover charge is $3. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at this event. This will be a patio smoking only event, no indoor smoking will be allowed.
>>>>> Pinetop Perkins to appear at the Rhythm Room on Saturday: Widely acclaimed as the greatest living blues piano player, Pinetop Perkins, now 94 years old, will make a rare appearance at Phoenix’s Rhythm Room on Saturday, November 17, 2007, backed by Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Tickets are $20 in advance or day of show; advance tickets are available at the Rhythm Room, all Ticketmaster store locations, Charge by Phone: (480)784-4444, or Ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 8pm. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at this event. This will be a patio smoking only event, no indoor smoking will be allowed.
>>>>> Reverend Louis Overstreet on YouTube: During the 1950s and 1960s, Phoenix was home to many great musicians. One of the great artists based out of Phoenix was Reverend Louis Overstreet of the St. Luke's Powerhouse Church Of God In Christ, who performed a down-home, blues infused gospel. Arhoolie Records had issued a beautiful album that documented this artist. Though Reverend Louis Overstreet has passed, his sons carry on the tradition of their father by holding services at the St. Luke's Powerhouse Church Of God In Christ in Phoenix. Reverend Louis Overstreet was also a teacher and inspiration to Paris James. Recently, some unbelievable footage of Reverend Louis Overstreet from the 1960s has appeared on YouTube. Click these links (clip one, clip two, clip three) to see some Phoenix blues-based gospel.
>>>>> Paris and Lucerne recap: As we get back from this wonderful trip of playing music, it is hard to summarize how great this trip was. Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars (Big Pete Pearson, with Chris James, Bob Corritore, Brian Fahey, and Patrick Rynn) were joined by the great Bob Margolin as our special guest for these dates. Our entourage included Bob Margolin's wife, Pamela, Big Pete's guest, Kelly Beechler, and my lovely Kim Danielson, as well as Dale Baich and Beth Lipham of Blue Witch Records. We started the trip with three nights of performances at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Club, located in the heart of Paris at Le Meridien Hotel. This club is one of the most elegant venues I have ever seen. When you walk in, it looks like a movie set, with beautiful furniture, ambient lighting, and a gorgeous stage. You are also greeted by numerous photos of great artists, many of whom are our good friends (Ike Turner, Francine Reed, Shemekia Copeland, the late Willie Kent, Magic Slim, and more). Every night was well attended with great crowds, including a great representation of many of the who's who in the French blues scene, including Xav from Baker Street, Jocelyn Richez, Michel Remond, Little Victor, Miss Sophie Kay, Thibaux Chopin, K-Led Ba’Sam, Romain Decoret from Guitarist Magazine (he interviewed Bob Margolin before Wednesday's show), numerous people from Blues Again Magazine, Rene Malines from Virus De Blues, Claude Dannic from Soul Bag Magazine, and so many of our great friends, supporters, and blues publications and promoters stopped in to see us. Each night we performed two 90 minute sets. On the last night, we were able to hang with Mookie Brill and Chuck Cotton, who were touring with Nappy Brown (scheduled to perform in the upcoming days), and who also work regularly with Bob Margolin. Thank you, Didier Tricard, for allowing us the honor of working your fine venue. On Friday, we caught a plane from Paris to Mulhouse, and were greeted by Marcel and Hermann, our drivers, who took us to Lucerne. The ride was magnificent, with all of the characteristic Swiss architecture against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps. The Lucerne Blues Festival, which won a KBA Award (Keeping the Blues Alive) this year, has been called by many one of the greatest blues events in the world. It gathered a fantastic lineup of great artists including Koko Taylor, Janiva Magness, Zac Harmon, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, Coco Montoya, Sonny Rhodes, Paul Oscher, Mike Morgan and The Crawl featuring Lee McBee, Billy Branch and Sons of Blues, Philipp Fankhauser, The Chargers, Blues NETTwork, and others. Note that Willie King had cancelled his slot at the last minute due to health reasons, and did not appear at the festival. This festival drew some of the most prominent people in the blues community coming from all around the world, including labels, photographers, journalists, promoters, and fellow musicians. We performed twice; first on Friday night at the Grand Casino Luzern, playing two sets at the after-party starting at 1:30am and ending at 4:00am. Though this sounds rather late, the house was packed to the end when they actually had to clear the crowd who did not want to go home. We also played the opening slot of the main stage again at the Grand Casino Luzern on Saturday night (which, by the way, was the festival's first ever sold-out night). A few random great moments include the surprise appearance by our dear friend Diunna Greenleaf, who kept it a secret from Bob Margolin and myself that she would be making it to the festival, meeting John Steadman of JSP Records, hanging out with fellow harp players Paul Oscher, Johnny Sansone, Lee McBee, Jeff Stone, and Billy Branch, seeing Maria Giulia Sorrentino of the Marco Fiume Blues Passions Festival (who gave Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars their first European gig), getting a kiss from Koko Taylor, seeing Koko call up Janiva Magness and Diunna Greenleaf to join her at the end of her set on Saturday, seeing our joyous friends, Richie and Theresa Villiger, in their native country, hanging out with Art Tipalti and Donovan from the Blues Foundation, introducing Marino Grandi from Il Blues Magazine to Beth and Dale from Blue Witch, hanging out with Jean-Luc Varbes of ABS Magazine and Jacques Périn of Soul Bag Magazine, discussing our Irish-American rhythm section of Brian Fahey and Patrick Rynn with Charlie Hussey and his fun-loving group from Dublin, Ireland, Chris James enjoying his connoisseur chocolate shops of Switzerland, watching Bob Margolin sit in with Janiva's band at the Blues Brunch in the elegant Schweizerhof Hotel, and watching my lovely Kim joyously dancing on the side of the stage while I was playing on Friday night. But, one of the greatest parts of this trip, I feel, is that we, The Rhythm Room All-Stars, got to show the world the level of playing that we have achieved. It takes a complete band with everyone working together to put on the shows we played, and everyone played their best. Big Pete, as a front man and entertainer, seems to always rise to the occasion of a big stage, completely working the crowd. Thank you, Guido "Mojo" Schmidt, Martin "Mad Carl" Bruendler, Kurt Schuermann, Kurt Lotter, Gody "The Ear" Berger, and Mike "Get Shorty" Hauser of the Lucerne Blues Festival. On Sunday night, there was an elegant dinner for the artists, hosts, and sponsors of the festival, again at the Schweizerhof. Guido and Martin gave emotional speeches thanking all the participants in the festival. Art Tipalti had a speech in which he said that the Lucerne Blues Festival had raised the bar for all blues festivals. After dinner, there was a brief jam session, where we all were able to perform in an informal way. The jam was led by Bob Margolin, and included performances by Diunna Greenleaf and Bob Margolin, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, Mike Morgan and The Crawl featuring Lee McBee, Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars with Paul Oscher, who did a chromatic harmonica duet with me as Big Pete Pearson sang "Tin Pan Alley". On the flight home, the band agreed that this was one of our greatest musical experiences ever. We are all home safe and sound, with plenty of warm memories of this great trip. Photos to come soon! -Bob Corritore
>>>>> BobCorritore
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Lubos Bena (SK) - Resophonic-Delta-Blues - solo/duo
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01.12. Mouscron (B), Centre Marius Staquet - Night of the Blues
04.12. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
05.12. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc ...more dates tbc soon.
T. Rogers (HUN) - Joy´n´ Blues
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07.12. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
08.12. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc ...more dates tbc soon.
Blues Caravan 2008 - Candye Kane * Deborah Coleman * Dani Wilde - in co-operation with Ruf Records/D
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Tour 28.01. - 03.02.2008 - France/Belgium
28.01. Paris (F), Le Meridien
29.01. Paris (F), Le Meridien
30.01. Paris (F), Le Meridien
31.01. Saint Saulve (F), MJC Espace Athena
01.02. Zingem (B), De Korenbloem
02.02. Douzy (F), Chorus Blues - Salle des Fetes
Bugs Henderson & The Shuffle Kings (USA) - Texas Roots-Blues
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Tour 06.03. - 06.04.2008 - EUROPE
08.03. Wangen (D), Bodega Bar
10.03. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
11.03. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
12.03. Kandern (D), Chabah - tbc
13.03. Mechernich (D), Burg Satzvey
14.03. Ilten (D), Soundcheck
15.03. Tiel (NL), Schouburg Agnietenhof - An Evening with the Blues
16.03. Schortens (D), Fair Cafe
18.03. Brussels (B), Nekkersdal
19.03. Arnstadt (D), Jungfer
20.03. Menen (B), CC de Steiger
21.03. Zwolle (NL), Odeon De Spiegel - Festival
22.03. Cuijk (NL), Schouwburg - Blues Alive Festival
23.03. Bremen (D), Meisenfrei
24.03. Oupeye (B), Chateau d'Oupeye
26.03. Vienna (A), Vienna Blues Spring Festival
27.03. Velden (A), Bluesiana
28.03. Frauental (A), Bluegarage
29.03. Wetzikon (CH) Scala
30.03. Rüthi (CH), Grütli-The Club
31.03. Frankfurt (D), Musik Messe
01.04. Ulm (D), Charivari
02.04. Seclin (F), Le Croque Notes
05.04. Calden (D), Ziegel
06.04. Roth (D), Wunderbar - Rother Bluestage
Mem Shannon & The Membership (USA) - New Orleans funky Blues
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Tour 29.05. - 20.07.2008 - EUROPE
02.06. Ingolstadt (D), Neue Welt
06.06. Luxembourg (L), Sang a Klang
10.06. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
11.06. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
13.06. Clermont-Ferrand (F), Le Velvet ...more dates tbc soon.
Upcoming tours 2007/08
October France/BeNeLux Candye Kane (USA) & Band - Blues -new CD "Guitar´d and Feathered"
Oct./Nov. Europe Sean Carney Band feat. Gene Walker (USA) -Electric-Blues - a new upcoming star.....
Oct./Nov. Europe JuJu Child & Band (USA/F) - Roots & Soul -new CD "Virtual Blues Revolution"
Oct./Nov. Europe Carlos del Junco (CAN) Trio - multi-award winner - harmonica world-champion
November France The Holmes Brothers (USA) - Blues & Soul
November Europe Wes Mackey (USA) Trio - Swing-Blues from South Carolina
December France/Belgium Lubos Bena (SK) - Resophonic-Delta-Blues duo - Sound from the street.....
28.01. - 03.02. France/Belgium Blues Caravan 2008 - in co-operation with Ruf Records/D
Candye Kane * Deborah Coleman * Dani Wilde
March/Apr. Europe Bugs Henderson & The Shuffle Kings (USA) - Texas-Roots-Blues
April Europe Michael Pickett (CAN) - solo - acoustic Blues
April BeNeLux/Austria/ Blues Caravan 2008 - in co-operation with Ruf Records/D
Italy/France/Spain Candye Kane * Deborah Coleman * Dani Wilde
May Europe Paul Reddick (CAN) Trio - pre war-Blues - new CD "Revue"
May - July Europe Mem Shannon & The Membership (USA) - New Orleans funky Blues - new CD "Live"
May/June Europe Doug Cox & Sam Hurrie (CAN) - acoustic Folk-Blues -
July Italy/France Dr. David Evans (USA) - Memphis-Blues
July/August Europe Blues Caravan 2008 - in co-operation with Ruf Records/D
Festivals Candye Kane * Deborah Coleman * Dani Wilde
Aug./Sept. Europe Jan Preston (AUS) - solo - Queen of Blues & Boogie Piano - new CD "Boogie Boots"
September Europe Maurice Vaughn & Band (USA) - funky Blues-R&B-Soul
in preparation 2008: Blues Caravan 2008 - in co-operation with Ruf Records/D
Candye Kane * Deborah Coleman * Dani Wilde
Paul Reddick & The Sidemen (CAN) - multi-award winners - re-union tour
Harrison Kennedy (CAN) - acoustic Blues-Americana-Soul
Roy Roberts & Band (USA) - home of Carolina-Blues
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Ab sofort übernimmt Bluestrain auch das Booking in einem anderen Bereich, nämlich im Jazz.
Nächste Woche starten die Vorbereitungen für die Tour von Dr. Jazz "Andy Nevala". Richtig, der Keyborder von Eddie Turner geht mit seiner Jazz Combo im März 2008 aufTour in Europa.
Am 18.09.2007 war die offizielle Releaseparty seiner neuen CD "Alone Together", welche bereits in der Kategorie Latin Jazz und Jazz Combo für einen Grammy nominiert wurde.
Hoffen wir mal das Andy ihn auch bekommt. Auf jedenfall ARBEITEN WIR an der kommenden Tour.
Gruß
Willi
Sa 01.12.07 Alpenrösli Thun/CH So 02.12.07 option Mo 03.12.07 option Di 04.12.07 option Mi 05.12.07 ChaBah TBC/D Do 06.12.07 Mahogany Hall Bern / CH Fr 07.12.07 Cafe Spätschicht Telfs/A Sa 08.12.07 Kammertheater TBC/D So 09.12.07 Village TBC/D Mo 10.12.07 option Di 11.12.07 option Mi 12.12.07 Irish Pub Giessen/D Do 13.12.07 Rosenkeller Jena/D Fr 14.12.07 Weegebruck Roermond/NL Sa 15.12.07 New Orleans Rhede/D So 16.12.07 Roepaen Ottersum/NL Mo 17.12. 07 Caf'Conc Ensisheim/F DI 18.12. 07 Caf'Conc Ensisheim/F
Änderungen bzw. Ergänzungen werden sobald wie möglich bekanntgegeben.
Schedule of Upcoming Jazz & Blues Events
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2008
Saturday, February 2 @ 7:30 p.m. – Concert: 2007-2008 Jazz & Blues Series presents “Soul Xpress” $20
Saturday, March 8 @ 7:30 p.m. – Concert: 2007-2008 Jazz & Blues Series presents “Ray Kamaly & His Red Hot Peppers” $20
Saturday, April 12 @ 7:30 p.m. – Concert: 2007-2008 Jazz & Blues Series presents “Three Men & a Tenor” $20
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