Blues Historian: 3/2/08

Saturday, March 8, 2008

Taylor Hicks: Blues Medley

Another cool blues medley from Taylor Hicks, received via email.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Blues And The Spirit

Thursday, May 22 - Saturday, May 24, 2008

http://www.dom.edu/blues

Email: bluesandthespirit@dom.edu

Phone: (708) 524-6050

A Symposium on the Legacy of Blues & Gospel Music

Dominican University (located just minutes from the Chicago Loop) hosts the Blues and the Spirit Symposium, emphasizing the heritage of African-American Chicago and exploring the shared roots of Blues and Gospel.

Panels and presentations with Timuel Black, Portia Maultsby, Horace Maxile, Paul Garon, Sterling Plumpp, Gayle Dean Wardlow, Barry Dolins, Jim O’Neal, Marie Dixon, Bob Davis, Bob Koester, Fernando Jones, Bob Marovich, David Whiteis, Scott Barretta, Salim Muwakkil, Sandra Pointer-Jones, Suzanne Flandreau, Bob Riesman, Stephanie Shonekan, Morris Phibbs, Bob Jones, Billy Boy Arnold, Stan Mosley and others
Blues Workshop with Billy Branch and Gospel Workshop with James Abbington
Multimedia Presentations, Raeburn Flerlage Photography and Outsider Art Exhibits
Musical Appearances by Larry Taylor, James Wheeler and Bob Stroger
Bronzeville Tour with a stop at the Blues Heaven Foundation, located in the former Chess Records
Chicago Blues Club Crawl
Otis Clay and Sharon Lewis in Concert CLICK HERE to see schedule and registration information

Murali Coryell Update

Friday, March 7th, 2008
Mid-Hudson Civic Center - http://www.midhudsonciviccenter.com/
8:00pm
14 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeespie, NY 12601
USA
(845) 454-5800

opening for B.B. King
with Tony Levin on bass,
Gene Randolph-drums, Jeremy Baum-organ, Dorian Randolph-back up
vocals/percussion

Saturday, March 8th, 2008
The Night Eagle Cafe - http://www.nighteaglecafe.org/
an evening of soul, blues and songs - 9:00pm
200 State St.
Binghamton, NY 13901
(607) 217-7334
Price: $10 w/student ID! or $17-$22

with Tony Levin on bass
and Gene Randolph-drums

Friday, March 14th, 2008
Hickey Tavern
10:00pm
96 West Main St.
Allegany, NY 14706
716 372-9657

Saturday, March 15th, 2008
Shea's Performing Arts Center - http://www.sheas.org/
8:00pm
646 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
USA
(716) 847-1410

opening for B.B. King

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008
Rounding Third Sports Grill
9:00pm
255 W Water St
Elmira, NY 14904
(607) 733-0199
Price: $9

Friday, March 28th, 2008
The Towne Crier Cafe - http://www.townecrier.com/
9:00pm
130 Route 22
Pawling, NY
845 855-1300
Price: $20

Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Keltic House
10:00pm
1004 Main St
Fishkill, NY
(845) 896-1110
Price: TBA

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
Chat 19 - http://www.chat19.net/index.htm
9:00pm
19 Chatsworth Avenue
Larchmont, NY 10538
(914) 833-8871

w/Stacey Waterous-Saxophone

Friday, April 4th, 2008
The Bulls Head Inn - http://www.bullsheadinn.com/directions.htm
solo acoustic - 9:00pm
120 Sarah Wells Trail
Campell Hall, NY 10916
(845) 496-6758

Friday, April 18th, 2008
Columbia-Greene Community College - http://www.sunycgcc.edu/
The Coryell's featuring Larry Coryell, Murali Coryell, Tracey
Coryell-Victor Bailey-bass, Thierry Arpino-drums - 7:00pm
4400 Route 23
Hudson, NY 12534
USA
518 828-4181
Price: TBA

an evening of jazz/blues/rock & soul

Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Black-eyed Sally's - http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/
9:00pm
350 Asylum St
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 278-7427
Price: TBA

w/Larry Coryell-guitar Tracey Coryell-vocals, Victor Bailey-Bass,
Thierry Arpino-drums

Thursday, May 8th, 2008
AJ's Blues Bar - http://www.ajsportsbar.com/
5316 New Falls Road
Levittown, PA
(215) 949-9570
Price: $3

Blues Thursday presented by the Bucks County Blues Society

Friday, May 23rd, 2008
Fat Fish Blue - http://www.fatfishblue.com/
9:00pm
21 Prospect Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
216-875-6000
Price: $7

Friday, May 30th, 2008
The Gilded Otter - http://www.gildedotter.com/home.htm
solo acoustic - 8:00pm
3 Main St.
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-1700

Friday, June 20th, 2008
The Gilded Otter - http://www.gildedotter.com/home.htm
solo acoustic - 8:00pm
3 Main St.
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-1700

Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie Bar -
http://www.bourbonstreetblues.com/
8:00pm
220 Printers Alley
Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 242-5837
Price: TBA

Nashville's best live blues room!

Saturday, June 28th, 2008
Chan's Eggroll and Jazz -
http://www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com/index.php?a=home
8:00pm
267 Main St.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 765-1900
Price: $20

A night of Chicago Blues with Murali Coryell & Magic Dick!

Saturday, July 5th, 2008
The Gilded Otter - http://www.gildedotter.com/home.htm
solo acoustic - 8:00pm
3 Main St.
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 256-1700

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups -
http://www.bbsjazzbluessoups.com/index.htm
9:00pm
700 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
(314) 436-5222
Price: TBA

St. Louis best live blues room!

Thursday, July 10th, 2008
Slippery Noodle Inn - http://www.slipperynoodle.com/index2.cfm
National Blues Night @ The Noodle! - 9:00pm
372 S. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 631-6974
Price: TBA

Saturday, July 12th, 2008
National Guitar Workshop - http://www.guitarworkshop.com/sessions/
Full Frontal Blues
Chicago, IL
800-234-6479

Saturday, July 19th, 2008
National Guitar Workshop - http://www.guitarworkshop.com/sessions/
Austin, TX


Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
National Guitar Workshop - http://www.guitarworkshop.com/sessions/
Full Frontal Blues
New Milford, CT
1-800 234-6479

The Blue Band Update

I'm in a panic! I promised myself that I'd lose 15 pounds before I started co-hosting some of the music shows that IPTV is showing for this year's Festival fundraiser. Not only have I not lost any of the 15 pounds, but after all the CAKE recently, I've ADDED 2 pounds! And now the first TV appearance is about 14 hours away. YIKES! I'm starting to look like Fat Elvis...

Tonight! (3/6) I get to co-host most of the night on IPTV, starting at a little past 6pm. We'll have BOTH kinds of music: Country AND Western! The shows for the evening include The Best of Old Time Country, Johnny Cash a Man and his Vision, and an in concert setting with Martina McBride. For your local station or more info, try www.iptv.org...

Friday (3/7) is the monthly, First Friday TGIF party at The Hub, 4th & Main, here in Sparkle City, 5:30-9pm. The Hub kitchen is not open yet, so BRING CAKE!...

Sat. night (3/8) is another LIVE Backtracks rock'n'roll history show on Iowa Public Radio-KUNI, 7-10p, requests/suggestions/salutations: 1-800-772-2440, ext. 5. more info or listen on line at www.kuniradio.org...

I get TWO nights of co-hosting next week. Wed. Mar. 12, 10pm is the Elvis 25th Anniversary concert. If you missed this last year, it's really a great show and a great demonstration of modern technology. Make a pledge so I can thank you, thankyouverymuch! and Thursday Mar. 13 starting at 6:30 is a look at Vintage Classics from the Grand Ole Opry (I'm bettin' Minnie Pearl will say HOWWWDEE! sometime on that show!) and then it looks like I'll be the only host for a show called Country Pop Legends. I love to watch the old takes of legendary music makers. Join us on statewide Iowa Public Television!...

I can't believe we're only 10 days away from the FIRST OUTDOOR GIG OF THE YEAR! (Sat. Mar. 15) The Twisted Parrot's St. Patrick's Celebration-OUTSIDE!! (in a heated tent), 7:00-11:00 p.m., 6500 Hickman Rd., Windsor Heights, IA (suburban Des Moines) www.thetwistedparrot.com I can't wait to see all the girls in their little green bikinis!...

And speaking of Public Broadcasting, Iowa Public Radio has invited The Blue Band to the Frequency Launch party in Ottumwa on Friday Mar. 21 at the new Bridge View event center in Ottumwa. Two new frequencies will hit the airwaves from a new tower in Ottumwa, making reception in nearby towns like Fairfield and Oskaloosa MUCH better. Family friendly events start at The Bridge View at 5:30p. The Blue Band plays 7-9p. More info: www.iowapublicradio.org...

I can't write anymore. I've got to get in my sweat suit and shed these extra pounds. Let's see, that's about a pound an hour...

See ya on the Blue Highway (and the Iowa Public TV airwaves) Make a pledge (800-779-7000) (cake is made of DOUGH) and remember we love you... Bob Dorr & The Blue Band

Bob Corritore Newsletter

March 6, 2008

Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars appear this Friday and Saturday, March 7-8, 2008 at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix! Every time that Big Pete and the All-Stars play at their home base, it is a special party. Please join them for two nights of pure, old-school blues and rowdiness. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at these events. These nights will be patio smoking only events; no indoor smoking will be permitted.
More Blues in the Movies: Regarding our "Blues In The Movies" spotlight, Mary Flynn (blues radio host on WPR in Wisconsin and the wife of Billy Flynn) writes: "A movie is in development right now called Cadillac Blues, the story of Leonard Chess. Beyoncé Knowles is executive producer, as well as playing the part of Etta James. Adrien Brody will star as Leonard Chess, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy, Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon, and Columbus Short as Little Walter. A lot of good music should come out of this, as well as renewed exposure to a whole generation!" Thanks for this information, Mary! Check out these links (link one, link two) for more info on Cadillac Blues.

Delmark Records To Celebrate 55th year with a Blues Extravaganza at Legends in Chicago this Friday: Bob Koester's wonderful Delmark record label has exemplified the true spirit of Jazz and Blues and of Chicago with its 55 year history of great releases. Bob is such an institution that one could reasonably say that he himself is part of the definition of music in the Windy City. Delmark promotions man Kevin Johnson sent us information about this event, which takes place on Friday, March 7, 2008 at Buddy Guy's Legends beginning at 9pm . The spectacular lineup features artists from the Delmark roster including Byther Smith, Jimmy Dawkins, Tail Dragger, Dave Specter, Jimmy Johnson, Little Arthur Duncan, Shirley Johnson, The Big DooWopper, Zora Young, Aaron Moore, Lurrie Bell, Michael Coleman, Eddie Shaw, and many more! This concert will also be videotaped for future broadcast on satellite television. Delmark is also planning a CD compilation to mark this milestone. A heartfelt thank you to Bob Koester and Delmark Records for all the great records that you have consistently provided us for all these years as well as the friendship and leadership that you have exemplified to all that know you.
France's Radio Baker Street site posts photos of Big Pete & The All-Stars from recent Paris show: Special thanks to our dear friend Xavier Boulanger, who hosts France's Radio Baker Street, and is a big blues supporter. He was in attendance at Jazz Club Lionel Hampton in Paris when Big Pete Pearson and The Rhythm Room All-Stars with special guest Bob Margolin performed at this wonderful venue last November. He has recently posted a series of photos from that show on his website. To see these photos, click here; and to check out the home page of his great website, click here.

Spring Harp Festival complete lineup announced: The amazing Spring Harmonica Festival in San Diego is truly a harmonica gathering. This event is lovingly put together by Chet Cannon (a fine harmonica player himself). Bob and Johnny Dyer will appear together in a band that includes Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Kurt Kalker from The Fremonts. The rest of the lineup looks just great. To get all the information on this event, please check out the recently completed flier for this event by clicking here.
Dave Riley & Bob Corritore to appear at the Glendale Jazz and Blues Festival! Each year the City of Glendale, Arizona puts on an amazing festival in the heart of their downtown area. Initially, this was an all local lineup; but it has grown to include national acts, and has become a highly respected and well-attended event. This year, the 25th Annual Gibson Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival happens on Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13, 2008. Included in this year's lineup are the BMA-nominated team of Dave Riley and Bob Corritore, as well as Roomful of Blues, Mark Hummel, Tommy Castro, plus a sampling of Phoenix's top blues talent. For information on this event including the full lineup and showtimes, click here.
Dave Riley become winter resident of Phoenix! Bluesman Dave Riley has just purchased a trailer in Scottsdale, so he and his family can be winter residents of the Phoenix community. Dave has been a frequent visitor, and just loves the Arizona winters. We are proud to welcome him to our blues community, which also includes veteran blues artists like Big Pete Pearson, Long John Hunter, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, Luther Jackson, Ronnie Whitehead, George Bowman, Maxine Johnson, Paris James, Hans Olson, Bill Tarsha, Johnny Rapp, Bob Corritore, Brian Fahey, and many others. Phoenix has also been a past home to Louis Jordan, Reverend Louis Overstreet, Dyke And The Blazers, Chico Chism, Louisiana Red, Bob Tate, Dave Trippy, Buddy Reed, Tom Leavey, Texas Red, Janiva Magness, and Gaynel Hodge. Dave will spend his non-winter months at his residence in Calumet, Il. Dave is originally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and his deep southern roots flavor his great blues music. Welcome, Dave.
Louisiana Red Dates Announced: Bob will be reunited with his close friend and long time partner in blues, Louisiana Red for two nights at the Rhythm Room on Friday and Saturday, May 2-3, 2008. Red has resided in Germany since leaving Phoenix in the early 80s; and so whenever the two get back together, it is always a special occasion. Their deep connection musically is brought about by their close friendship. They met and played together at the Delta Fish Market in Chicago in 1980, and when Bob moved to Phoenix in 1981, Red was soon to join him. While Red was residing in Phoenix they often roomed together and played everyday. Bob has produced two magical releases by Red, which have been critically acclaimed and considered among his best work. On this date, Red will be backed by a full band, including Chris James on second guitar, Patrick Rynn on bass, and of course, Bob on harmonica. Please mark this special occasion on your calendar. To see the flier for this event, click here.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Mississippi Fred McDowell: Louise

Cool video of blues legend Mississippi Fred McDowell!!!

Jeff Healy: Confindence Man

Classic Jeff Healy. He will be missed.

Matt Woods

Here is a short video of Iowa's best Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts! This was filmed by wildnites

Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts

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Blues In Schools: Bobby Mercy Oliver

found a nice short article about a blues in school program going on in Paris Texas. Bobby Mercy Oliver is doing the blues in schools thanks to the Paris Texas Blues Society. To read the article in the Paris News, Click HERE. For more on Bobby Mercy Oliver Click HERE. For More on the Paris Texas Blues Society Click HERE.

More On Jeff Healy

I found an update on Jeff Healy from the Digital Journal. Apparently Healy died of Retinal Cancer which is the same cancer that stole his sight when he was a child. It is a sad story indeed, but it also a great story of how someone can overcome a disability and achieve success. Click here to read the Digital Journal article.

Andy Coats Update

Latest update from Andy Coats

Come on down to this longtime fixture near N.C. State, and hear the band in action.

Andy Coats & the Bank Walkers

Friday, March 7, 7-10 pm

Sadlacks
2116 Hillsborough St.
(919) 828-9190
No Cover
www.myspace.com/sadlacksheroes

We’ll be leading the birthday celebration for Susan Foote, who is both Charlie’s wife and an excellent photographer – she has taken many of the photos you can find on the website and myspace pages.

Hope you can join us for some Roots, Rock, and Blues!

All the best,

Andy

www.andycoats.com

www.myspace.com/andycoatsandbankwalkers

Monday, March 3, 2008

Jeff Healy: Angel Eyes

Just thought this was an appropriate song for tonight. God Bless Jeff Healy.

Jeff Healy RIP

I learned about this sad news last night from Illinois blues. Jeff Healy the increadabliy talented blind guitarists who had some great commercial sucess in the 80s has died of cancer. Healy was only 41. Here is the email from Illinois Blues

Jeff Healey
March 25, 1966 – March 2, 2008

IllinoisBlues.com is saddened by the loss of guitarist Jeff Healey.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.



Arguably one of the most recognized blues-rock guitarists of the early 90s
and beloved around the world, Jeff Healey passed away in a Toronto hospital
today after a long bout with cancer. He was 41.
Healey came into the limelight in the early 90s with his Grammy-nominated
album for Arista Records See the Light that blended blues with a rock
sensibility,topping the charts with the single “Angel Eyes.”  Blinded at birth
with a rare form of cancer, retino blastoma, Healey became well known after his
appearance as part of a bar band and an integral part of the movie soundtrack
in Roadhouse with Patrick Swayze.  The movie along with the single would propel
Jeff Healey and his power trio, the Jeff Healey Band into Canada’s highest music
honor the Juno Award for Entertainer of the Year.
Healey would go on to release two more albums for Arista that never reached the
same success as Light. As the 90’s passed, Healey picked up his love for
early jazz from the twenties through the forties culminating in the
Jeff Healey Jazz Wizards’ release on Stony Plain last year in which Healey
played guitar, drums, and trumpet and had British jazz virtuoso guest star
on called It’s Tight Like That.
Healey, a family man with a wife and two children who survive, preferred to
stay home in Canada in his last years. However, he remained active in the
music scene, having a jazz-oriented radio show for Canada’s CBC.
At the time of his death he was about to see the release of his first
rock/blues album in eight years, Mess of Blues, which is being released in
Europe on March 20, and in Canada and the U.S. on April 22. The album was the
result of a joint agreement between the German label, Ruf Records,
and Stony Plain, the independent Edmonton-based label that has released his
three jazz CDs.
Early last year, Healey underwent surgery to remove cancerous tissue from
his legs, and later from both lungs; aggressive radiation treatments and
chemotherapy, however, failed to halt the spread of the disease.
Despite his battle with cancer, he undertook frequent tours across
Canada with both his blues-based band and his jazz group; he was set
for a major tour in Germany and the U.K. and was to be a guest on the
BBC’s famed Jools Holland Show in April.
Remembered by his musicians — and his audiences — for his wry sense
of humour as well as his musical playfulness, Healey was a unique musician
who bridged different genres with ease and assurance.
Funeral arrangements are pending.

For further information, please contact:

Canada:
Richard Flohil
416 351-1323 / 416 997-4788 rflohil@sympatico.ca

Holger Petersen
Stony Plain Records
780 468-6423 holger@stonyplainrecords.com

Europe
Thomas Ruf.
Ruf Records
011 49 (0)36087 / 92200 ruf@rufrecords.de

United States
Mark Pucci, MP Media
770-804-9555 mpmedia@bellsouth.net

The Jeff Healey website contributed to this article.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

The Warm Whiskey Band: Where You Come From

Found a cool video from an Iowa band on Myspace. They recorded both the song and made the video at Kirk Kaufman's legendary studio near Fort Dodge, Iowa, called Junior's Motel. Junior's Motel is one of the coolest places on earth. In fact, I hope it becomes an historic landmark one day. Not only because of all the great music made there, or the awesome musicians who recorded there, but because the building is a work of art. He took an old chicken coop on his family farm and turned it into a great studio. Furthermore, it is a never ending process. He is currently working on a giant stone tower that hopefully one day will be done:-)

The Warm Whiskey Band-Where You Come From