March 20, 2009
- Dave Riley/Bob Corritore To Open For T-Model Ford this Saturday at the Rhythm Room: The raucous down-home blues of T-Model Ford comes to the Rhythm Room in Phoenix this Saturday, March 21, 2009 with opening sets by Dave Riley & Bob Corritore, and Mikel Lander & Meridith Moore. T-Model Ford was brought into national attention by his recordings for the Fat Possum record label. He was part of a wave of youthful interest in the down-home blues veterans of Mississippi that also included R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Paul "Wine” Jones, and others. It is always a treat to hear T-Model's completely rowdy southern blues style. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Rd. in Phoenix. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $10. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at these events. This night will be a patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted.
- Tomcat Courtney Added to Lucerne Lineup! Tomcat Courtney is perhaps the greatest living performer of Texas country blues. He grew up near Waco, Texas, and heard and learned the music of Lightnin' Hopkins, Smokey Hogg, and Lil' Son Jackson. The 80 year old Courtney has come into prominence in the last year for his highly acclaimed album, Downsville Blues on the Blue Witch Record Label. Tomcat Courtney has just been confirmed as part of the lineup of the 2009 Lucerne Blues Festival in Lucerne, Switzerland. Tomcat will be appearing on Friday Nov 13, 2009, with the band that performed on that album: Tomcat on vocals and guitar, Chris James on guitar, Bob Corritore on harmonica, Patrick Rynn on the bass, and Brian Fahey on the drums. In addition to performing with Tomcat, Bob will also be appearing at the festival earlier in the week with Dave Riley. Tomcat will delight European blues fans with his spectacular voice and down home blues guitar. To see Tomcat Courtney's MySpace and hear clips of his wonderful music, click here.
- Earwig Music Showcase Celebrating 30th Anniversary at S.P.A.C.E. in Evanston During Chicago Blues Festival! The Earwig Music label was founded in 1978 by label chief/harmonica player/producer Michael Frank. Over its 30 year history the label has represented a sanctuary for the purest of blues and the label catalog is nothing short of breathtaking. This information just in via Chris James about a party happening during the Friday of the Chicago Blues Festival weekend. The Earwig Music 30th Anniversary Showcase with Honeyboy Edwards, Dennis Binder, Big Jack Johnson & The Oilers with Allen Batts, John Primer, and Chris James and Patrick Rynn with Bob Corritore will happen Friday June 12, 2009 - 9:00pm at S.P.A.C.E., 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, Illinois. Advance tickets are available at www.evanstonspace.com. Please note that during Chicago Blues Fest week there will be numerous other Earwig anniversary events and features: Liz Mandeville & Johnny Drummer songwriting workshop on June 10, 2009 at Old Town School Of Folk Music, a woman's showcase at Bill's Blues in Evanston on June 13, 2009, and Earwig artists Big Jack Johnson, Honeyboy Edwards, Travis Haddix, Aaron Moore, Dennis Binder, and Allen Batts, are scheduled to appear in this year's Chicago Blues Festival lineup! To see Earwig Music's great website filled with news, videos, catalog information, ordering information and photos, click here. Thank you, Michael Frank, for your great record label and your many notable contributions to the blues, and congratulations on your 30th anniversary!
- John Cephas Memorial Show Announced: This information provided by Bill Greenhalgh of Hohner, Inc.: The upcoming memorial to celebrate the life of our friend John Cephas will be Sunday, March 29, 2009 from 1-3pm at Baird Auditorium in the Smithsonian Natural History Museum on the mall in Washington, DC. It is open to all friends and loved ones. For more information on this event, click here.
- Lightnin' Hopkins on YouTube! Please enjoy this film of Lightnin' Hopkins performing a beautiful slow blues and a version of “Baby Scratch My Back”. To see, click here.
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