| The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, Inc. Marietta, Ohio | Vol. 9, Issue 11 July 2, 2009 | | | | THE SUMMER TOUR
TOURGUIDE &
BLUES CALENDAR SUMMER 2009
by the Voice
Come OUT & SUPPORT the BLUES
Well, here it is; and the Summer is only HALF over. My exclusive guide to all the Blues that's fit to print, now through Labor Day 2009. It took a LOT of work, but I've tried to include everything I know about; but if you see any mistakes or if I've omitted anything you think should be on the calendar - please let me know and I'll update it as we go. You should be able to follow the list and mark your own Blues calendar accordingly. AND, you'll have a good idea of when these events will happen NEXT year. © the Voice.
Have a great Summer of LIVE MUSIC!!
Friday, June 5th (Steve's 60th Birthday)
"Colony Fest" - 2 days this year - June 5 & 6
MUCH BIGGER THIS YEAR
More MUSIC - More FOOD - More BEER - More FUN!!
Parking Partners (huge) Lot , 2nd Street, Downtown Marietta.
FREE FESTIVAL.
7pm: Ricky Nie w/Steve Perakis on bass.
From Cincinnati: Blues, Boogie Woogie and New Orleans piano.
9pm: JOHNNY REED & THE Houserockers
Toledo, OH area. Winner's of 2006 Blues Competition.
3rd Place National Finalist at the IBC, Memphis.
Saturday, June 6th
"Colony Fest" - 2 days this year - June 5 & 6
MUCH BIGGER THIS YEAR
More MUSIC - More FOOD - More BEER - More FUN!!
Parking Partners (huge) Lot , 2nd Street, Downtown Marietta.
FREE FESTIVAL.
Magic Show- The Great Gault
Ron Sowell Kids Show.
Ron is from Charleston, WV and is the leader of The Mountain Stage Band
BBQ Winners Announced
Todd Burge's "Colony Fest Songwriter Contest" Winners
"Maybe Logic" (Jazz)
Andy Hall, Clay Pascal, Jessica Baldwin, Andy McVey.
The Fossils" (70's & Classic Rock)
John Walsh, Jeff George, Dave Tenney, Bill White, Dave Laing, and Andrew Colvin
Ricky Nie w/Steve Perakis on bass
Cincinnati, Ohio. Blues, Boogie Woogie and New Orleans Piano
8pm: Blue Lunch 8-piece band with horns
Cleveland, Ohio. Blues, R&B, Soul & Rock
WVBS"Blues Night Out" (BNO) - Parkersburg, WV
@ The Thirsty Turtle - 1141 Staunton Pike (Rt 47), Parkersburg
The Dennis McClung Blues Band
Tickets $12; Call the Thirsty Turtle 304. 865.3030
www.wvbluessociety.org
2nd Annual Ribs, Rhythm & Blues
Union Hall Theater in Chesterhill, OH
Chesterhill is 30 miles from Marietta, just across the Washington County line in Morgan County, OH.
Hugh Pool headlines - NYC Blues artist
The Travis Weisenborn Trio - Athens, OH
Duke Junior & The Smokey Boots open - Athens, OH
Delicious rib dinner followed by homemade pie(s) available with advanced ticket purchase only.
Union Hall Theater
Marion St. & Coal Street
Chesterhill, OH
740.698.0420
www.unionhalltheater.org
Friday, June 19th
Mt. Stage @ The Clay Center
Special FestivALL Mt. Stage: Blues
Featuring Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland, Duke Robillard
And Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials (Blues Band of the Year).
Advance Tickets $29. All seats reserved.
Tickets are STILL AVAILABLE at www.theclaycenter.org
Or by phone @ 304.561.3570
Mid Ohio Valley MultiCultural Festival
City Park - Parkersburg, WV
FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY FREE ADMISSION
Music - Dance - Ethnic Food - Folk Artists - Marketplace
"Bring your lawn chair and appetite to City Park for a trip around the world." www.movmcf.org
Probably the coolest thing that goes on in Parkersburg all year long.
Friday hours: 6pm - 11pm.
The Gahanna Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival
Friday - Sunday, June 19-21, 2009
Downtown Gahanna, Oh (Columbus)
: The Sonny Moorman Group
Long Tall Deb & The Drifter Kings, Kristine Jackson, more
Admission is $2 per day.
www.colsbluesalliance.org/Gahanna.htm
Saturday, June 20th
Mid Ohio Valley MultiCultural Festival (CONTINUES)
City Park - Parkersburg, WV
FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY FREE ADMISSION
Music - Dance - Ethnic Food - Folk Artists - Marketplace
"Bring your lawn chair and appetite to City Park for a trip around the world." www.movmcf.org
Probably the coolest thing that goes on in Parkersburg all year long.
Saturday hours: 11am - 11pm.
The Gahanna Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival (CONTINUES)
Friday - Sunday, June 19-21, 2009
Downtown Gahanna, Oh (Columbus)
: Kenny Neal. From Baton Rouge, LA
Johnny Reed, Jimi Vincent, Ray Fuller, Inner City Blues Band, more
Admission is $2 per day.
www.colsbluesalliance.org/Gahanna.htm
"Canton Blues Festival" @ Downtown Canton, Ohio
Saturday, June 20th 2009 - New Festival this year.
Johnny Winter, Headlines Sat
Sunday, June 21st
Mid Ohio Valley MultiCultural Festival (CONTINUES)
City Park - Parkersburg, WV
FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY FREE ADMISSION
Music - Dance - Ethnic Food - Folk Artists - Marketplace
"Bring your lawn chair and appetite to City Park for a trip around the world." www.movmcf.org
Probably the coolest thing that goes on in Parkersburg all year long.
Sunday hours: 12pm - 8pm.
The Gahanna Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival (CONTINUES)
Friday - Sunday, June 19-21, 2009
Downtown Gahanna, Oh (Columbus)
: The Teeny Tucker Band (430PM)
JAZZ ALL DAY SUNDAY on the acoustic stage
Admission is $2 per day.
www.colsbluesalliance.org/Gahanna.htm
Thursday, June 25
FestivALL 2009, Charleston, WV
Annual "Mayor's Concert", Clay Center
2009 Headliners: "Booker T & MG's"
Friday, June 26
FestivALL 2009, Charleston, WV
Annual "Brews, Blues & BBQ" - U of Charlston lawn(Outside)
Domestic & hand-crafted beer stations, lots of great barbeque, music.
$12 advance/$15 gate
5:30PM - Miss Freddye & Blue Faze
630PM - Carpenter Ants
730PM - Jimmy Vincent Band
830PM - Eddie Turner Band
10PM - Janiva Magness - BMA/Female Artist of Year/2008
Rhythm, Blues & All That Jazz Weekend- Lewisburg, WV
Carnegie Hall - 2nd Annual - Fri & Sat
Friday night - Jazz (in the hall) 730PM
Catherine Russell - NYC's Hottet Jazz/Blues Singer
$30 General Admission (for All shows, whole weekend)
www.carnegiehallwv.com/bluesjazz or Call 304-645-7917
See Saturday Blues Schedule below.
Unfortunatly same weekend as FestivALL - more about that later.
Special Woody Hawley Concert - part of FestivALL.
Featuring Billy Jonas (www.billyjonas.com)
@ The Clay Center (Inside) $15/$10 for seniors J
www.theclaycenter.org or Call 304.561.3570
"Rhythm On The River" Series - Pomeroy, OH
"Biscuit Miller & The Mix" from Ft. Wayne, IN.
Great musicians - Always a good time.
FREE SHOW outside @ riverside amphitheater.
Presented by the Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society.
www.courtstreetgrill.com
Saturday, June 27
FestivALL - Charleston, WV (Continues)
Annual "Wine & All That Jazz" U of Charleston lawn (Outside)
WV vineyards from all over the state to sample/buy, great food.
$18 advance/$20 gate.
Outstanding JAZZ all day:
2PM - Zanter Trio
315PM - Comparsa
430PM - Stephen Wood Quintet
545PM - "Some Like It Hot" ( New Orleans, LA)
715PM - Bob Thompson Unit
830PM - Terence Blanchard
Rhythm, Blues & All That Jazz Weekend- Lewisburg, WV
Carnegie Hall - 2nd Annual - Fri & Sat
Satuday All DAY - BLUES (in the hall)
$30 General Admission (for All shows, whole weekend)
330PM - Nat Reese and Blues Unlimited
WV's Own - WV State Treasure - NOT TO BE MISSED
5:15PM - Eddie Shaw & The Wolf Gang - Chicago
Chicago Blues at its BEST, Eddie plays sax.
700PM - Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers
Jimmy is one of the WORLD'S best guitar players
www.carnegiehallwv.com/bluesjazz or Call 304-645-7917
Unfortunatly same weekend as FestivALL - more about that later.
Friday, July 3rd
"Red, White & Blues" in Marietta
Lafayette Hotel Parking Lot (Outside) 5PM
Front Street, Downtown Marietta
Only $5 Admission. Charity Fundraiser:
Front Street" for beautification)
15th Annual; this is the 1-day festival "Moon" Mullen (now Mayor) and I started back in 1994. It has never been "rained out," but was moved inside the hotel for the first time last year. Music - Beer - Food - Everything You Need. Music starts at 5PM
EXCEPTIONAL LINEUP for 2009 (Thanks to Cobbler John)
Dennis McClung Blues Band -
Fairmont, WV. Red Hot Blues.
2-time Winners of River City Blues Competition. Inner City Blues Band -
Columbus, Ohio. Winners of 2008
Columbus Blues Alliance Competition
Sonny Moorman Group
Cincinnati, Ohio. Power Blues.
Winners of Cincy Blues Competition, IBC Finalist
Marietta Brewing Co. - 167 Front Street, Marietta, Ohio
Vinnie & The Lubricators -- @ the MBC next door
www.mariettabrewingcompany.com
"Rhythm On the River" Series - Pomeroy, Ohio
Featuring hot new Blues artist, Michelle Malone.
FREE SHOW outside @ riverside amphitheater.
EVERY FRIDAY June 26 - July 24 leading to Big Bend Blues Bash
Presented by the Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society.
www.courtstreetgrill.com
"First Friday Blues @ the UU" - Charleston, WV
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church
520 Kanawha Blvd, W. Charleston, WV
Austin "Walkin' Cane" - Remarkable Acoustic Blues
International Blues Challenge Finalist
From Cleveland, Ohio www.walkincane.com
Fundraiser for Charleston Blues Society www.myspace.com/charlestonwvbluessociety
Saturday, July 4th
Annual " Wing Thing":
Lafayette Hotel Parking Lot (Outside) 5PM
Front Street, Downtown Marietta.
Charity Fundraiser sponsored by the Marietta/Washington County Visitors and Convention Bureau.
Annual chicken wing cookoff among area restaurants for bragging rights. $5 to get in. Sample the wings and vote for your favorite.
MORE Music - Beer - Food FUN TIME
Entertainment: Dennis McClung Blues Band, Fairmont, WV. Back for a 2nd Night MORE RED HOT BLUES!!
Marietta Brewing Company - 167 Front Street, Marietta, OH
""Izzy & Chris" @ the MBC next door. Acoustic Blues at its BEST
www.mariettabrewingcompany.com
Friday, July 10th
"Rhythm On the River" Series - Pomeroy, Ohio
Featuring another rising star: Eilen Jewell
Boise born, Boston based, she puts her own beautiful stamp on old country, folk and blues. DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW.
FREE SHOW outside @ riverside amphitheater.
EVERY FRIDAY June 26 - July 24 leading to Big Bend Blues Bash
Presented by the Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society.
Enjoy the FREE music; hang at The Grill for great food, cold beers.
Cool way to spend a Friday in the Summer.
www.courtstreetgrill.com
Marietta Brewing Company - 167 Front Street, Marietta, Ohio
Willie Phoenix - Columbus, Ohio "Nuff Said - Don't Miss Him" the Voice.
www.mariettabrewingcompany.com
THURSDAY, July 16th
Court Street Grill - Pomeroy, Ohio
SPECIAL THURSDAY SHOW
The Daddy Mack Blues Band -- the Pride of Memphis. Remnents of the Legendary "Fieldstones" direct from Beale Street
Real Memphis Blues at the Grill.
www.courtstreetgrill.com
Friday, July 17th
"Rhythm On the River" Series - Pomeroy, Ohio
Featuring Mississippi Heat from Chicago
Since 1991, simply one of the best bands in Chicago.
FREE SHOW outside @ riverside amphitheater.
EVERY FRIDAY June 26 - July 24 leading to Big Bend Blues Bash
Presented by the Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society.
Enjoy the FREE music; hang at The Grill for great food, cold beers.
Cool way to spend a Friday in the Summer.
www.courtstreetgrill.com
Marietta Brewing Company - 167 Front Street, Marietta, Ohio
"Maybe Logic" - JAZZ @ the MBC - Tasty stuff Don't Miss
www.mariettabrewingcompany.com
Colin John - Special Show
Whiskey Dicks - Columbus, Ohio
Colin John returns to Columbus for ONE SHOW ONLY
Colin John Band, featuring Michael Hill
Long Tall Deb & The Drifter Kings
Come support live music and find out if that's a coconut in his pants.
Sunday, July 19th
Dayton Blues Festival Presented by Michelob
Sunday, July 19, 2009 1pm-9pm
Dave Hall Plaza, Dayton, Ohio
FREE ADMISSION
"Albert "The Kid" Castiglia" - Headlines
"Jimi Vincent Band" - Opens
Sonny Moorman Group" from Cincinnati
"Inner City Blues Band" from Columbus
"Ed Tyson Band" from Dayton
"Slowhand" from Dayton
THURSDAY, July 23rd
Court Street Grill - Pomeroy, Ohio
SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW
Bill Lupkin & The Chicago Blues Coalition
Harp virtuoso Lupkin brings his Old School Chicago Blues back to the Grill. Last time it was packed, expect same this time. Get there early for some great ribs, shrimp, wings and cold PBR - nice.
www.courtstreetgrill.com
Friday, July 24
Marietta Brewing Company - 167 Front Street, Marietta, OH Jon Justice Band - Incredible Blues Band from Nashville.
Hear these guys locally while you can. BEST BAND that comes to town. NOT TO BE MISSED. the Voice.
www.mariettabrewingcompany.com
www.jonjustice.com
"Rhythm On the River" Series - Pomeroy, Ohio
Featuring Delta Moon from Atlanta, GA
IBC Winners, featuring unique sound and lap steel guitar.
FREE SHOW outside @ riverside amphitheater.
EVERY FRIDAY June 26 - July 24 leading to Big Bend Blues Bash
Presented by the Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society.
Enjoy the FREE music; hang at The Grill for great food, cold beers.
Cool way to spend a Friday in the Summer.
www.courtstreetgrill.com
INSIDE the GRILL: Shannon Curfman
Blues Rock Goddess returns to Rock the Grill... guys you don't want to miss this one... trust me. The Voice.
(FRI & SAT) SUMMERTIME BLUES for A CURE Friday - Whiskey Dick's - 730PM
2690 E. Dublin-Granville Road - Columbus, Ohio
Sean Carney hosts....benefiting the Stephanie Speilman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at OSUCC, James Cancer Hospital (OSUCCC - James) and IMPEDE (Importance of Prevention and Early Detection) at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Matt O'Ree Band from New Jersey (Championship Winners)
Scotty Branchar - Cincinnati
Others....
$15 donation for cancer research
Saturday, July 25th
SUMMERTIME BLUES for A CURE (continues)
North Star Country Club - 1150 Wilson Road, Sunbury, Ohio
Golf Outing with dinner and concert- (1PM scramble) $125
Concert only @ 730PM $25
LINEUP:
Hurricane Jerry & Stormfront
Sean Carney Band with Special Guests: John Popovich, Jim Godin, and Chuck Moore
www.bluesforacure.org
Thursday, July 30th
BIG Bend Blues Bash" Pomeroy, Ohio
THURSDAY night added this year.
ACOUSTIC SHOW on the main stage. FREE ADMISSION
Patrick Sweany in a rare ACOUSTIC performance
C& S Railroad - Huntington, WV featurting Chris Sutton
Izzy & Chris - acoustic blues from Pittsburgh, PA
www.courtstreetgrill.com
INSIDE the GRILL: Dennis Gruenling
Young blues harp master in the making from The Garden State.
www.courtstreetgrill.com
Friday, July 31st "BIG BEND BLUES COMPETITION"
- Pomeroy, Ohio
. Area and regional bands compete for sponsorship to INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE (IBC) in Memphis in 2010.
All blues bands and solo/duo acts welcome. Still accepting entries.
Great place to warm up for the IBC. Call The Court Street Grill.
Audience admission ONLY $5.
INSIDE the GRILL: Mike Mulligan & Steam Shovel - Blues Power Trio from KoKomo, Indiana. www.courtstreetgrill.com
Saturday, August 1st
Bend Blues Bash" Pomeroy, Ohio (continues)
Blackberry Jam, The Blues Z Band, Frank Harrison Group, Rickie Gene Hall & The Goods, Alvin Jett & Phat Noise
(St. Louis), Will Kimbrough (Ala), Nora Jean Bruso (Chicago)
ONLY $15 again this year. Camping Available.
Great BBQ, ribs, chicken on the grill, burgers, etc on site
Cold beer, cocktails, sodas, etc.
www.courtstreetgrill.com
INSIDE the GRILL: : Patrick Sweany
You know him; you love him; He's GREAT.
Lives in Nashville now, so come see him while you can.
Thursday, August 6th
Divas Come Home" - Charleston, WV
SPECIAL EVENT -- "A Musical Extravaganza"
Charleston Blues Society presents -
In partnership with The American Cancer Society
WVSU Capital Center Theater 8PM $20/$25
123 Summers Street, Charleston, WV
The Incredible Miss Pricilla Price, from Detroit, MI Headlines (Charleston Native Headlines for First Time in Her Hometown)
Mary Hankins, Lisa Mosley, and "Lady D" & Mission"
For Reservations, Call Doris Fields @ 304.590.1042
www.myspace.com/charlestonwvbluessociety
Friday, August 7th
"First Friday Blues @ the UU" - Charleston, WV
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church 730PM
520 Kanawha Blvd, W. Charleston, WV
Little Joe Booker - One Man Band
Fundraiser for Charleston Blues Society www.myspace.com/charlestonwvbluessociety
"Heritage Blues Fest '09" - Wheeling, WV (5PM - 1130PM)
FRI/SAT/SUN Festival - This Is The Big One - WOW
Heritage Riverfront Park, Downtown Wheeling
LARGEST Blues Festival in our region
"One of The Best Blues Festivals in America"
3-day Pass: $55 Advance/$65 at Gate
VIP Pass: $95 Advance/$110 at Gate
Single Day Tickets will be available at the gate.
FRIDAY LINEUP:: Eden Brent, John Nemeth, Soul of John Black,
Elvin Bishop - Headlines
www.heritagemusicfest.com
"Cincy Blues Fest '09" - Cincinnati, Ohio
Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th
Sawyer Point Park, Cincinnati
FREE ADMISSION - 17th Annual
More than 50 local, regional and national acts;
Headliners: "Magic Slim & The Teardrops" and Carolyn Wonderland
www.cincyblues.org
Saturday, August 8th
"Heritage Blues Fest '09" - Wheeling, WV (Noon - 1130PM)
FRI/SAT/SUN Festival - This Is The Big One -
Heritage Riverfront Park, Downtown Wheeling
LARGEST Blues Festival in our region
"One of The Best Blues Festivals in America"
3-day Pass: $55 Advance/$65 at Gate
VIP Pass: $95 Advance/$110 at Gate
Single Day Tickets will be available at the gate.
SATURDAY LINEUP: Mikey Jr., David Jacob Strain, Delta Highway, Saffire The Uppity Blues Women, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Walter Trout
Bobby Rush - Headlines
www.heritagemusicfest.com
Sunday, August 9th
"Heritage Blues Fest '09" - Wheeling, WV (1PM - 10PM)
FRI/SAT/SUN Festival - This Is The Big One --
Heritage Riverfront Park, Downtown Wheeling
LARGEST Blues Festival in our region
"One of The Best Blues Festivals in America"
Single Day Tickete will be available at the gate SUNDAY LINEUP:: 2009 IBC Winners, Moreland & Arbuckle, Ruthie Foster, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Sonny Landreth
The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Headlines
www.heritagemusicfest.com
Saturday, August 15th /Sunday, August 16th
FUR PEACE RANCH - Near Athens/Pomeroy, Ohio
Tommy Emmanuel - show each day SOLD OUT
www.furpeaceranch.com
Saturday, August 22nd
MEADOWOOD BLUES FESTIVAL - 1ST Annual 4824 Rule Road, Bellville, Ohio - Near Mansfield, OH
(Just off SR 97W) ONLY 300 tickets Available @ $25 Tickets MUST be purchased in ADVANCE
11am - Micah Kesselring 15-year-old slide guitar virtuoso
1:00PM - Terry Davidson & The Gears (Columbus)
3:00PM - Elm Street Blues Band (Cleveland)
5:00PM - Stick People (Wooster, OH)
7:00PM - The Bluescasters (Columbus)
9:00PM - The Jimi Vincent Band - headliners
Overnite camping available; Bring lawn chairs.
Food, Cold Beer and Beverages on Site.
NO coolers/NO glass bottles, PLEASE
Ticket sales ONLY in Advance.
For Tickets/Info CALL 419.989.1151
Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th
Annual "Foothills Music Festival"
2 Full Days of FREE music, fabulous food and amazing art In the foothills of beautiful southeastern Ohio. Jerod and Laura Sheets are our hosts for the weekend. They are beautiful people with a beautuful, immaculate farm, and beautiful attitude which they openly share with everyone.
ADMISSION FREE - TWO STAGES of MUSIC
Free tent and RV camping on site. Personal coolers are OK
Bring Your Lawn Chairs & Flaslights FRIDAY: : "AN ACOUSTIC EVENING"
530PM - Micah Kesselring
630PM - C&S Railroad
730PM - Izzy & Chris
845PM - FBnCC
10PM - Sitdown Baby
SATURDAY: "MAIN STAGE"
1:00PM - Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues
230PM - Mojo Theory
430PM - Mudfork Blues Band
630PM - The Dennis McClung Blues Band
830PM - Albert "The Kid" Castiglia
1030PM - Larry Grarner
www.foothillsmusic.org
Saturday, August 29th
Fur Peace Ranch - - Near Athens/Pomeroy, Ohio Concert: Peter Chase and Ann McCue $22. 8PM
www.furpeaceranch.com
Friday, September 4th
"First Friday Blues @ the UU" Series- Charleston, WV
Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church
520 Kanawha Blvd, W. Charleston, WV
"Holy Cow" (how appropriate) 730PM
Fundraiser for Charleston Blues Society www.myspace.com/charlestonwvbluessociety
Saturday, September 12th
Fur Peace Ranch - Near Athens/Pomeroy, Ohio 8PM
Concert: "Chicago Blues Jam" $30.
With Bob Margolin, Hubert Sumlin, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, and Bob Stroger.
www.furpeaceranch.com
Highly recommended. the Voice. | | QUOTE of the WEEK: From my buddy Scott Segelbaum's Facebook page...
"The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where theives and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There is also a negative side." ...attributed to Hunter S. Thompson | | Coming in 2-weeks... Back to Business... Regular Issues of this rag will start showing up (with any luck) in your in-box. :-). ...just trying to have a little fun before I die. the Voice.
304-295-4323 | | | |
No comments:
Post a Comment