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Due to the attack of the spammers, I am now moderating all comment. Don't worry if you comment doesn't appear right away. I will get to them by evening. It is unfortunate that the spammers have just found my blog, but it was bound to happen. Hopefully, they will get the point and I can open things up again.

Tom
Da Spaminator

Bob Dorr And The Blue Band Update

The adventures of The Wedding Singer/Wedding Planner continue. But first, the important stuff...

Tonight (Fri.) join us for our first EVAH appearance at Jameson's, 310 E. 4th, in the heart of the downtown entertainment district in The 'Loooooo (Waterloo). The best show might be before we play when we try and figure out how all 6 of us are going to fit on a stage which is literally half the size of the tiny kitchen in my house on Iowa St. (I now own TWO houses, but that's for later) I'm told the food is fantastic and the people who own and frequent the place are cool, so what's not to like? (besides the stage size) (yes, in this case, size DOES matter) (but that's for later) (MUCH later) Get there early for the Irish Stew and stay late for dancing. We play 9-1 (ish)...

Next week, we play the night before Turkey Day (Wed. 11/25) at Iowa's premiere blues club, Blues On Grand, 15th & Grand, in downtown Des Moines. Bring the family, stay out late, (we play 9:30-1:30) act the fool, but don't be a Turkey, let the Holidays begin! And Friday (11/27) is a fundraiser for the New Bohemian Festival (a multi-day, nonprofit art/music festival held over Labor Day weekend in Cedar Rapids) The New Bohemia Black and Blue Benefit happens at Gatherings, Bottleworks Building, 905 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids, The event, including Silent Auction, runs 7-11:30 p.m., Blue Band 8-11 p.m. We rarely get the chance to play in Cedar Rapids these days. Czech it out...wow, it's almost like bein' a real band again with 3 dates in a week! Woohooblue!...

Unfortunately, December is looking WIDE open. Keep us in mind for last minute parties. Let it be a Blue Christmas at your house!...

So speaking of houses...let me tell ya 'bout mine...and my other one...in an effort to combine our households into one, my betrothed (Ms. Carolyn) and I "thought" we could make a certain property in Sparkle City work, so I signed an offer contract and made an earnest money down payment, promising to cover the purchase cost with the money I have saved for my retirement (which is only FIVE weeks away!) (YIKES!!) Over the last month, while the process (inspection, appraisal, etc) was going on, we continued to find more and more things that would be needed to be added to the house I was now contractually bound to buying in order to make it "Dorr Family Friendly". Out of the blue (pun intended) on Monday, Ms. Carolyn says, "well, maybe we should think about adding on and remodeling your current house!" This is something she was previously hesitant to do (she lived in this house for 8 years and that didn't work out so good, so I don't blame her for being hesitant) I was stunned. And overjoyed. At the same time. To have her move into what i consider to be the Dorr House (it's the last house my dad lived in and co-purchased) means more to me than I realized. I love her for saying that. (OK, I love her for a lot more than that, but you get what I mean) We believe we can add on to this house and remodel what would be her areas for less than it will cost to bring the other property to Dorr functionality (what?) SO, that's the newest plan! HowEVAH, I was too far into the deal on the other property to be able to back out. SO, I had to spend my retirement money on buying the other house today. That means I am now in the real estate business! It really is a beautiful, 3 bedroom house. 1 and 1/2 bath, large family room, one stall park under garage and HUGE two stall detached garage. All of the inspector's objections have been fixed and the final appraisal came in $6000 higher than I paid for it. I'm going to spend the rest of the month (Yikes, that's only 10 days) trying to sell it myself. If you are interested in a property in a Cedar Falls central location, this could be my loss and your gain. Asking price is $134,900. Make me an offer by Dec. 1, I REALLY need to move that property cuz, like I said, my retirement from that steady UNI paycheck happens Dec. 31...

And speaking of Dec. 31, Carolyn and I went to the site of the BIG Happy Blue Year celebration (and site of our 10 minutes past midnight wedding!) (now you can see why I feel like I'm in the movie combining The Wedding Singer AND The Wedding Planner) and it is fantastic. Every room has fridge, microwave & sleep-matic beds and they're only charging $109! Tickets for access to the 7 acts, all 3 stages, buffet food, and champagne toast are only $50 (a 10% price drop from last year) There are only 400 tickets. Carolyn and i hope you can join us. Your presence will be our present...

Well, I have my "exit meeting" with UNI Human Resources Department in about 6 hours. I'm kinda freakin' out about not havin' a job and owning too many houses! It'll all work out in the end and if it's not workin' out, it's not the end! See yas on the Blue Butterball Highway, play yer zydeco tie for the family while carving that bird, use yer damn turn signals, cuz the governor's Special Traffic Enforcement Program is rampin' up for those "Happy" Holiday revelers, make plans to join us for chocolate wedding CAKE, and always remember we love you. Bob Dorr & The Blue Band

Big Gigs!!

This just in from Mac "Mike" Dobbins

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Bertha Payne

9pm

Price: $10 Advance - $13 At Door

Bertha Payne - CD Release Party - "Let The Party Get Started Up In Here", Dad's Place, 1471 E. Brooks Road, Memphis, TN 38116. $10.00 Advance - $13.00 At Door. Call Ward 901.281.0009 or Payne 901.377.6438. BYOB/no beer please.

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Kenne Wayne

10:00 pm - Doors Open at 8:00 pm

Kenne Wayne - Elite Lounge, Monroe, Louisiana. Show starts at 10:00 pm.

Friday, November 20th, 2009

J. Blackfoot Birthday Party

Whitehaven Celebration Complex

3270 Elvis Presley Blvd.

Memphis, TN

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Andre Lee - 10:30 pm

Club C & J, Houston, TX

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

Pat Wilder - 8:00 pm

Price: $15.00

Pat Wilder & Serious Business - at the Sausilito Cruising Club 300 Napa Sausilito, Ca. (code Wilders Bunch $15.) 8pm

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Lil' Fallay

12:00 pm

Lil' Fallay, Dupris Center, Lafayette, Louisiana.

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Pat Wilder - 4:00 pm

Price: $10.00

Monterey Blues Battle of the Bands in Monterey Ca. 4:pm. $10

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

L. J. Echols

10:00 pm

L. J. Echols - Cowboy Lounge, Dallas, TX.

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

T. K. Soul - Ferdinands

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

A Gigantic Thanksgiving Show with Charles Wilson, Uvee Hayes, James Butler, 7 p.m. Nov. 26, $25

The Ambassador, 9800 Halls Ferry Rd., St Louis, MO, 63136

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Willie Clayton -

Phase II Entertainment Center, Kansas City, Missouri

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Steve Perry - 8:00 pm

The Turning Point Blues Lounge, 1701-A 28th Street, Gulfport, Mississippi. Thanksgiving Night Blues Show. 228-547-1151

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Theodis Ealey

Theodis Ealey - Ramada Inn, Burlington, NC.

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Mel Waiters

Mel Waiters - Delta Downs, Vinton, LA

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Mr. Sam - Lannom Conference Center, 2000 Commerce Avenue, Dyersburg, TN. "The Les Gentillhomes Ball". For Tickets call 731.589.0888.

The 14th Annual Sportman Ball
Starring
"Mr. Sam"

Location: Lannon Conference Center, Dyersburg, TN
Street: 2000 Commerce Ave.
City/Town: Dyersburg, TN
Phone: 731-285-5092
Organized By: Les Gentil Hommes

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Couples Entertainment Center

Carl Marshall, Nellie "Tiger" Travis, Stan Mosley, T.J. Hooker Taylor and more. - 8:00 pm

Couples Entertainment Center, Jackson, Mississippi. Holiday Kick-Off. Carl Marshall, Nellie "Tiger" Travis, Stan Mosley, T.J. Hooker Taylor and more. Hosted by WMPR's DJ Outlaw. Doors open 8 pm. BYOB. 601-500-0667

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Willie Clayton

The Summit Center, Tupelo, Mississippi

Friday, November 27th, 2009

The Warehouse

36 E. GE Patterson Avenue
Memphis Tennessee US

Price: $10.00

Jay and Joe will spin your favorite Blues music while we enjoy Memphis' own Ghost River beer and food from the Majestic Grille. There will be a silent auction, Blues Foundation swag and membership.

Admission is only $10 at the door and the party starts at 8 pm, right after Trolley Night on South Main Street.

The Blues Foundation's "Rent Party" is a fundraiser for an international, Memphis Based, non-profit organization.

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Dad's Place

After Thanksgiving Grown Folks Concert-Sweet Angel along with Falisa Janaye' - 8pm

1471 E. Brooks Road
Memphis Tennessee 38116
US 901.246.7545

Price: $15.00 Advance ~ $20.00 at door

After Thanksgiving Grown Folks Concert-Sweet Angel along with Falisa Janaye'

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Marvin Sease

MARVIN SEASE is comming to Slidell to make his only appearance of the year on the NORTH SHORE!!! $30 tickets are available now and tickets are $35 at the door. Limo service and vip tickets also available starting at only $40!! Liquor basket, food, and meet with MARVIN before the concert!!!! Contact Brian for more info and tickets 985-201-0185

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Sir Charles Jones, with special performances by tribute artists Steel Bill Payton as Tyrone Davis, Escavion White as Jackie Wil - 9:00 pm

Price: $29.95-$39.95

Ol’ School 101 featuring Sir Charles Jones, with special performances by tribute artists Steel Bill Payton as Tyrone Davis, Escavion White as Jackie Wilson, and Theo Huff as Johnnie Taylor, 9 p.m. Nov. 28, $29.95-$39.95.

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Central City Complex

CD Release Party for Andre' Lee and L.J. Echols, with LaMorris Williams, Mr. Zay -

Jackson Mississippi

BYOB. 601-352-9075 or 601-372-1192

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Bobby Rush - Whitehaven Celebration Complex, 3270 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, Tennessee.

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Willie Clayton

L. T. Ellis Center, Laurel, Mississippi

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

BEALE STREET CORVETTE CLUB ASSOCIATION

BEALE STREET CORVETTE CLUB ASSOCIATION PRESENTS - DOORS OPEN AT 9PM

US

Price: ADVANCE TICKETS: $10 AT THE DOOR

BEALE STREET CORVETTE CLUB ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2009

1245 SOUTHBROOK MALL

MEMPHIS TN

DJ: THE DOCTOR

BYOB EVENT

FREE FOOD

FOR MORE INFO: 901.488.0597 / 901.496.5093

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

Willie Clayton - Labor Hall, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Simone De - 7:00 pm

Price: $20.00

Simone De - Christmas Show, Classic R&B Soul, Grand Hall, 3556 Hallsmill Road, Mobile, Alabama 36605, Tickets: $20.00 per person. Contact: 251.533-6261

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Lil' Fallay - 8:00 pm

Lil' Fallay, Lafayette Hilton, Lafayette, Louisiana.

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Grotto Hall

Karen Wolfe, Andre' Lee, L.J. Echols -

Pensacola Florida US

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

William Bell

William Bell plays The 21st Annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam -

Location: The Asheville Civic Center
Street: 87 Haywood Street
City/Town: Asheville,NC
Phone: 828-259-5544
Organized By: Larry Eaglin with WILBE Records

William Bell plays The 21st Annual Warren Haynes Christmas Jam which also features Counting Crows,Ani Difranco,Gov't Mule,Moe & special guests Troy"Trombone"Shorty Andrews,Adam Deitch,DJ Logic,Audley Freed,Jackie Greene,Col.Bruce Hampton,Robert Kearns,Kevin Kinney,Eric Krasno,& George Porter Jr.

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Willie Clayton - 7:00 pm

Willie Clayton - Minglewood Hall, Memphis, Tennessee

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Karen Wolfe - 7:00 pm

Meridian Missisiippi
7:00pm
Venue/TBA

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Willie Clayton

Trotter Center, Columbus, Mississippi

Friday, December 25th, 2009

T. K. Soul - (Christmas Night.) Winn Civic Center, Winnfield, Louisiana

Friday, December 25th, 2009

Karen Wolfe - 7:00 pm

Jackson Mississippi
7:00pm
Venue TBA

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

2nd Annual Holiday Blues Festival. Bobby "Blue" Bland, Bobby Rush, Mel Waiters, Sir Charles Jones, Shirley Brown, Floyd Taylor, Omar Cunningham. Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, Mississippi. 1-800-745-3000

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

T. K. Soul - Union Springs, AL

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

L. J. Echols - 8:00 pm

Turning Point Blues Lounge, 28th Street, Gulfport, Mississippi. New Years Eve Throw Down

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

Floyd Taylor and Sir Charles Jones - 8:00 pm

Floyd Taylor and Sir Charles Jones - Sam's Town Casino, Tunica, MS.

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Bobby Blue Bland - Birthday Bash, Sam's Town Casino, Tunica, MS. - 8:00 pm

Bobby Blue Bland - Birthday Bash, Sam's Town Casino, Tunica, MS.

Friday, February 5th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

Roy C, Sir Charles Jones, Mel Waiters, Theodis Ealey, J. Blackfoot, Shirley Brown - THE BLUES IS ALRIGHT TOUR 2010, Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC. Tickets: 336.852.1100.

Friday, February 5th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Nutter Center, Dayton, OH

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

Sir Charles Jones, Mel Waiters, Floyd Taylor, Theodis Ealey, J. Blackfoot, Shirley Brown, Marvin Sease - Atlanta Blues Festival - THE BLUES IS ALRIGHT TOUR 2010, Atlanta Civic Center, Atlanta, GA. Tickets: 800.745.3000.

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Palace Theater, Columbus, OH

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Columbus Blues Festival

BOBBY BLAND, CLARENCE CARTER, BOBBY RUSH -

When

Feb 6, 2010 7:00 pm (Saturday)

Where

The Palace Theater

34 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215

39.9621236 -83.001575

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Karen Wolfe - 7:00 pm

Jackson Tennessee
7:00pm
Civic Center

Friday, February 12th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Leon County Civic Center, Tallahassee, FL

Friday, February 12th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Centurytel Center, Shreveport, LA

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Reliant Arena, Houston, TX

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, MS

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

The Charleston Blues Festival - 8:00 PM

Shemekia Copeland, Zac Harmon"The Prince of Beale Street" Billy Gibson, and Dan Wright & The New Beat - The Charleston Blues Festival, 37 John Street, Charleston, South Carolina, Ticket Prices: $35, For further information:
Contact Steve Simon at 340-643-6475 or at 843-579-2886

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Karen Wolfe

Montgomery Alabama
7:00
Venue TBA

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah, GA

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Baton Rouge River Center, Baton Rouge, LA

Friday, February 19th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, MO

The 5th Annual St. Louis Blues Festival takes place at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Chaifetz Arena with Bobby “Blue” Bland and St. Louis native Shirley Brown as headliners.

Also on the bill are Marvin Sease, Sir Charles Jones, Mel Waiters, Bobby Rush, Floyd Taylor, and Ms. Jody.

Tickets are $49.50-$59.50, on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at MetroTix outlets, www.metrotix.com, 314-534-1111, and at the box office.

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Midland Theatre, Kansas City, MO

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Times-Union Center, Jacksonville, FL

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - RBC Center, Raleigh, NC

Friday, February 26th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Ovens Auditorium, Charlotte, NC

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Landmark Theatre, Richmond, VA

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Lakefront Areno Uno, New Orleans, LA

Friday, March 5th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - State Theatre, Cleveland, OH

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Star Plaza, Chicago, IL

Friday, March 12th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont, TX

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Milwaukee Theatre, Milwaukee, WI

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TX

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - TBA

Friday, March 19th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, TN

Friday, March 19th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - The Opera House, Detroit, MI

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Shea's Pac, Buffalo, NY

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

THE BLUES ALRIGHT TOUR '2010'

The Blues Alright Tour 2010 - Von Braun Center, Huntsville, AL

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Tri-State Blues Festival (Memphis) - Desoto Civic Center, Southaven, MS

Saturday, September 25th, 2010

TBA

Birthday Party and Blues Concert - TBA

Memphis Tennessee Price: TBA

Taylor Hicks: Wedding Day Blues

A friend of mine sent this video and said it sounds like a song I would write!:-)

enjoy


Find more videos like this on Taylor Hicks

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Hmmmmmmmmmmm, I think the spammers must think I really retired! All the funky comments are gone, I am not sure about the person wanting to be a moderator, but no need for one, and probably a scammer anyway. Not sure why they waste their time here. I assume most of you know not to click on the links of their comments. I am pretty sure most of those pages are virus and maleware looking to invade your computer. Just remember surf smart, and keep your anti virus up to date.

Alvin Short RIP

From Bob Corritore

RIP Alvin Short, 12/15/50 - 11/15/09. This email just in from Johnny Drummer; "Sorry to inform you and fans of the passing of Alvin Short, also known as Al Guitar, lead guitar player for the last eight years in my band; Johnny Drummer & The Starlighters. Al played with many greats such as Howlin Wolf, Earl Hooker, Otis Rush, and Bobby Rush. Al also played on my last Earwig CD, Rockin' In The Juke Joint. Alvin passed away at 11:30 am, Sunday , November 15th. He had a massive stroke in June and he never came out of a coma." Alvin Short was 58. Johnny also reports that Alvin was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. No other biographical information is available currently.

Big John Evans RIP

From Bob Corritore

• RIP Big John Evans, deceased 11/9/2009 Sacramento master blues drummer Big John Evans passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009. Big John had suffered from a stoke in September of this year. Best known for his many years of work with Johnny Heartsman, Evans also worked with Little Junior Parker and recorded with Heartsman, Tiny Powell, and Charlie Musselwhite. Big John was recognized with a West Coast Blues Hall Of Fame induction in 2007. Sadly, no biographical information is available at this time.

Sarah Moore RIP

From Bob Corritore

November 17, 2009

• RIP Sarah Moore 9/20/1935 - 10/30/2009. This information comes via Roger Stolle. Sarah Moore, best known as the proprietor of the popular restaurant and music venue Sarah's Kitchen in Clarksdale, died on Oct 30th as a result of a car accident. She was 74. The list of blues musicians that graced Miss Sarah's stage through the years includes Robert "Bilbo" Walker, T-Model Ford, Lightnin' Malcolm, The Deep Cuts, Super Chikan, Louisiana Red, various Burnsides/Kimbroughs, Sam Carr, Dave Riley, Mississippi Marvel, Terry "Big T" Williams, Wesley "Junebug" Jefferson, David Lee Durham, Pat Thomas, KM Williams, Rev Peyton's Big Damn Band, "Mr. Johnnie" Billington, Big Pete Pearson, etc etc. Miss Sarah was as well-known for her delicious soul food plate lunches as she was her festival weekend blues blowouts. The Delta Blues Education Fund also held regular blues classes for local kids at Sarah's Kitchen for several years. She will truly be missed as both a beautiful person and an integral part of the blues community in Clarksdale.

Andy Coats Update

Hey everyone,

After a couple of weeks off, the Bank Walkers and I will be getting back to some “R, R, & B” – Roots, Rock, and Blues.

I hope you can join us this Friday!

Nov. 20th, 7 - 10 pm
Andy Coats & the BankWalkers
Sadlacks Heroes
2116 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC
(919) 828-9190
http://www.myspace.com/sadlacksheroes

All the Best,

Andy

www.andycoats.com
www.myspace.com/andycoats
www.myspace.com/andycoatsandthebankwalkers

Soul Searchers Update

the soul searchers
click here for our website
click here for our myspace page
click here to buy the CD

wednesday, november 18, 8-11pm

greenwood lounge

3707 ingersoll ave, des moines

friday, november 20, 9pm-midnight

greenwood lounge

3707 ingersoll ave, des moines

sunday, november 22, 2-5pm

summerset winery

15101 fairfax, indianola

"the soul searchers lay down authentic west coast blues from their des moines, iowa surroundings" -BLUES REVUE magazine "the soul searchers are a veteran group of players who roll along slickly and confidently" -BLUESWAX "this band puts down energetic jump-blues with a vintage vibe that harks back to early fabulous thunderbirds" -OMAHA READER

Dewey Cantrell Update

Dewey @ Jodi are at The Firehouse Lounge 7-10pm Sunday night. It’s a nice little place just about 10 blocks south of East Village at SE 6^th & Harford. They are rotating different acts every week so we’re there once a month. Come on out and help support another nice live music venue. Hope to see you there!

Dewey Cantrell
The Blues Bureau

(515) 256-7891

Blues Historian Update

Things are slowing down here at Blues Historian. Back when I started this blog for my Blues History class at BVU, I was posting three stories, and three videos a day. Over the last few years I have added and subtracted features, but I have kept it going. However, things are changing. The blues class that I have taught for the last five years has ended. From what I understand it was a numbers thing, which in is probably a good thing. Teaching every night for three weeks in a row gets old quick, but having the opportunity to teach not only the history of the blues, but the history of African Americans was priceless. Many of my students had no clue about the history of African Americans. Most believed that after slavery everything was great. The blues let me teach that segregation, tenant farming, racism, and Jim Crow made life harsh for African Americans until fairly recent times.

Keeping this blog alive is becoming more and more a job, and my time to really put in an effort grows shorter as my day job seems to take up what free time I have left. I don't think that the weekly visitor will see much change, but those who stop by daily will probably see several days between posts at times.

I wish I had more time to work on this blog, because in many ways the blues is hitting hard times as well. festivals and blues societies that were the life blood of the blues for many years are experiencing the bad economy just like the rest of us. We are all pinching pennies and not spending what we use to, to support the blues, and that is certainly having an effect on musicians, promoters, and blues societies. Plus file sharing doesn't help. I know that those of you who get your music free think that given the current economy that at least you are listening to the blues, but you are killing us. Musicians who don't get paid for their hard work, stop making music.

So, please support your local bluesman, and blueswoman, keep the blues alive by PAYING for your music, and certainly check out the live shows.

Thanks

Tom Gary
Blues Historian

Smokin Aces Update

ALWAYS GOOD TO SEE EVERYONE AT SMOKIN' ACES SHOWS! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND A SIZZLIN' GOOD TIME! WE WILL BE AT FRANK GUIDO'S KINGSTON FRI. 11/13 7PM-10PM AND AT CLAUDE'S IN PHONECHIA SAT. 11/14 9-PM-1AM. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! SONNY

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Murali Coryell Update

Just in time you can now pre-order the new Murali Coryell CD "Sugar Lips" on Amazon! @

http://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Lips-Murali-Coryell/dp/B002UOKXUQ/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_lnk

On the new CD “Sugar Lips" Murali Coryell shines alongside featured guest artists blues master Joe Louis Walker and jazz guitar legend and father Larry Coryell. With his James Taylor meets Marvin Gaye type vocals and Jimi Hendrix meets Eric Clapton like guitar playing, Murali continues to expand contemporary blues with 12 new songs. Recorded in Nashville, the unexpected loss of Murali’s mother was the genesis for the new CD “Sugar Lips" produced by Tom Hambridge who brings out the best in the all-star cast. This CD is a must hear! Available In stores November 17th.

Official Website: http://www.muralicoryell.com

Ray, Goodman, And Brown: Special Lady

Hmmm, I guess I am in an 80s mood. Check it out.

The Manhattans: Shinning Star

Ah! The 1980s! Cool suits, Lip syncs! Still it was a great song.

Gladys Knight And The Pips: Neither One Of Us

This is a cool clip of Gladys Knight and the Pips taken from a TV show.

It's not Robert, but it sure looks cool!

A few years ago there was a brief stir created by a short film clip of a young bluesman. It does look like Robert Johnson, especially the extremely long fingers, but some pointy head academics ruin it:-) (as a pointed head academic I say that with love:-) Like most reality based fun spoilers, they did some research, and low and behold, they figure out the EXACT DATE, that the movie was filmed. So either Robert Johnson rose from the dead, faked his death, or ITS NOT ROBERT JOHNSON:-)

However, it is still a nice clip of a bluesman from the early 40s.