Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Donna Summers RIP
Bob Corritore Blues News
- Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival this weekend! The Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival each year delivers spectacular lineups. This year the festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, May 26 and 27. The festival delivers the following roster; aMuddy WatersTribute withBob Margolin,James Cotton, Mud Morganfield,Johnny Dyer,Paul Oscher, Darrell Nulisch,Bob Corritore, TheFabulous Thunderbirds,The Mannish Boys with special guestsSmokin' Joe Kubek & B'Nois King,John Marx,Marco Pandolfi,Paul Size, andMitch Kashmar,Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers with special guestJunior Watson,Candye Kane featuringLaura Chavez,RJ Mischo,Big Pete withPaul Size,Terry Hanck,Shawn Pittman,Rob Rio & The Revolvers,Nathan James & The Rhythm Scratchers,Mighty Mojo Prophets.Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas,Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys,Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, andGator Beat. For more information on this event clickwww.cajun-blues.comand to see the cool posters clickhere, andhere.
- Dave Riley &Bob Corritoreto appear today atGlendale Public Library! The downhome duo ofDave RileyandBob Corritore bring their show to theGlendale Public Library for a one hour set starting at 6:30PM. The show is free and is open to the public. TheGlendale Public Libraryaddress is5959 W. Brown Street, Glendale, AZ 85302.
- A great time at the BMAs!Once again the blues world came together for it's family reunion as the industry reflected on the year that past since the lastBMAs. Congratulations to theBlues Foundation for a perfectly executed show filled with the joy and excitement of award announcements, great performances representing all aspects of the today's blues scene, amazing smoozes, networking and photo ops, and a touching memorial tribute film listing many of those blues artists and professionals that have recently left us. It was a joy to introduceMud Morganfieldaround at the Hall of Fame Dinner on May 9, and it was my honor to perform at the awards show on May 10, withDiunnaGreenleaf,Bob Margolin,Patrick Rynn, andChuck Cotton! Happyto be a member of this vibrant community! Congratualtions to all the winners (Clickhereto see winners), and nominees (Clickhere to see nominees). If you missed theBlues Music Awards on May 10th, you will have the chance to hear the show in its entirety on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28. Tune intoBB King's Bluesville, Channel 70 on yourSirius XM dial, from noon until 6:00PM.
- Louisina Red Memorial Tribute acknowledgements: On the afternoon of Friday,May11, which was the day after theBMAs, a highly successful memorial tribute to the late blues legendLouisiana Red took place at theHard Rock Cafe on Beale Street in Memphis. In a 4 hour period that day over 50 top blues musicians performed. All proceeds went toGeneration Blues, theBlues Foundation's educational fund, a cause thatLouisiana Red would have fully endorsed. SinceLouisiana Red had lived in Germany for the last 30 years of his life, and his funeral was understandably held in Hannover, this event served as the only US memorial accessible to the many people who loved this great man.The lineup included host band Bob Margolin,Bob Corritore,David Maxwell,Willie J. CampbellandJimi Bottwith special guestsLazy Lester,Maria Muldaur,Diunna Greenleaf,John Primer,Randy Chortkoff,Big Pete,Billy Flynn,Michael Frank,Chris James&Patrick Rynn, Rob Stone,Nick Moss,Rich DelGrosso &Jonn Del Toro Richardson,Jostein Forsberg& Morten Omlid,Billy Gibson&JT Lauritsen,Marquise Knox,Matt Hill,Cleome Bova,Anson FunderburghwithAndy T,Nick Nixon,andMarkey Jeannette,Lightnin' Malcolm,Richard Rosenblatt,Michael Frank,Guitar Mikey,JW Jones,Zac Harmon,Barbara Blue,Bill Sims&Mark Lavoie,RB Stone,Adrianna Marie,Enrico Crivellaro&Raphael Wressnig,Brad Vickers,Laura Chavez,Evan Caleb,Gina Sicilia,Dave Gross,Nikki Hill,Shakura S'Aida, Popcorn (Michael Burk's drummer),Tracy Nelson,Clay Swafford, and more! Thanks to all these great musicians who each donated their services. Note that over $2500 was raised forGeneration Blues through door fees, CD sales and extra donations. Thanks toDavid Bernstonand his wife who drove from Tulsa to help with this event and so generously gave of themselves. Thanks to Kyle Dieblerwho assisted me in the stage management and flow. Events such as these, by their very nature, have no set schedule and "on the spot" strategy shifts, so Kyle's work was especially difficult. Thanks toAmy Brat who volunteered her artistic services in creating the beautiful flyer for this event (Click hereto see) and herBrat Media Group for publicizing the event. Thanks toCleome Bova who paid for the printing of event fliers and who made sure that the musicians on stage and backstage had water to drink (as well as contributing a great song in the tribute). Thanks to Bob Margolinwho co-hosted this event and to the amazing house band who accomidated each musical style they were asked to back with perfection and grace. Thanks to the Hard Rock Cafefor providing a spectacular, smoke free venue with great sound and backline. And, of course, thanks toGeneration Blues for their most noble mission of blues education. During the course of the show, I called Red's wife Dora in Germany who was not able to attend the event. I held the phone up as I instructed the crowd to applaud Red and there was an overwhelming roar that Dora was able to hear. That night I called Dora again to give her a detailed rundown of the event. She wanted me to pass on her gratefulness that we were able to pay tribute to her late husband. Thanks everyone for givingLouisiana Red the musical memorial that he so rightly deserved.
- World Of Harmomica featuresBob Corritore in Artist Spotlight.Thanks to theUK's World OfHarmonica Website run by Shaun Monument May, for its artist spotlight feature ofBob Corritore with rare and historic photos sound clips, and videos, presented on a wonderful page. To see this feature clickhere. ThanksWorld of Harmonica!
- Little Walter,Baby Face Leroy,Muddy Waters unissued Parkway alternate takes released!Louis Records from the UK has recently issued two limited edition collector's 45rpm vinyl records of great interest to fans of classic Chicago blues. In 1950Parkway Records produced a session featuring the amazing trio ofLittle Walter,Baby Face Leroy andMuddy Waters. Most of these have been reissued onDelmark Records compilation called The Blues World of Little Walter. But low and behold, thanks to UK blues artist and collectorBig Joe Louis and hisLouis Records, we are now treated to some previously unheard material from this historic session, . One single features previously unreleased alternate takes ofLittle Walter's "Just keep Lovin' Her" andBaby Face Leroy's "Boll Weevil". A second single features extended versions, without fade outs of parts 1 and 2 ofBaby Face Leroy classic version of "Rollin' and Tumblin" with the amazing harmony of Leroy, Walter, and Muddy all moaning the melody line! This is simply top shelf blues that was inovating at the moment it was being recorded. To hear these great sides, and to order, you can clickhere. If you live in the USA it might be easier to order these fromNorton Records. Thanks Big Joe for making this priceless music available!
Bob Dorr And The Blue Band Update
How many Genarians do we have here tonight?? It's Sex-A-Genarian Summer! Sex me baby...This is gonna be fun...
Saturday night we're playing a wedding celebration for a family that has been following our band for 20+ years. Because his parents have been Blue People for so long, the groom has literally grown up with us. It's always fun to be part of these multi-generational gatherings of Blue People. Congrats Jeff and Brenda!...
And Sunday is the kick-off to Sex-A-Genarian Summer, on the bank of the Wapsipinicon River, in the beer garden of FB & Co. in beautiful downtown Wabeek IA. (about 20 minutes NE of Cedar Rapids) If we could get 200 people to stop out, we'd more than double the population of Waubeek! Over the years, we have played seven different stage locations on the FB grounds (ok, the details of those first 20 years of Memorial Day blowouts are a little sketchy, but I'm pretty sure there were seven locations including the ball field, the "community center", which was scary because there were so many people in that little building that, standing on stage, I could literally see the floor bouncing up and down by inches! (that building has since been demolished) We've also played both stages that are out there now, The Whittier Community Center (5 miles south of Waubeek) the original "on the ground on the ledge" stage and the little stage in the bar) (hmmm, I think we set up on the deck of the bar one year too. Do you remember any other stage locations for this event?) Also, for years, this summer kick-off was on Memorial Day Monday. Because us Genarians need a little more "recovery time" it's now on the Sunday before the holiday. Iowa Rock'n'Roll Hall of Famers The Mississippi Band start the music at 2:30p, The Blue Band at about 5:30p and we'll play til dark. An added highlight for me will be that Al is going to bring out the trumpet, giving us a THREE piece horn section! Oh yeah, baby. There's nothin' like a horny Sex-A-Genarian! Now if someone could just bring CAKE, I just might reach nirvana! (do you know how hard that is for a man my age to reach?) If you need more info, the phone number at FB & Co is 319-438-6582...
Some cool shows coming up next week too. Friday June 1 we're part of the Art Walk celebration in the downtown square in Fairfield, 7:30-10pm and Sunday June 3 we return to THE TROLL CAPITOL OF THE WORLD!! (their words, not mine) Mt. Horeb Wisconsin's Summer Frolic, 4-7pm, which is always topped off by host Mark Webber singing Not Me with the band. I guess that means we'll be playing for anyone from levitators to cheese heads next week! I TOLD you this was gonna be fun. The complete summer schedule (so far) can always be found at: http://www.theblueband.com/cal.htm You'll notice that we still have a few summertime Saturdays open for that neighborhood block party or family celebration...
And speaking of fun, do you have your tickets for the annual Riverboat Ride in Dubuque? I was told that ticket sales picked up after last week's reminder, so get your tickets soon. There's only 300 spots on the boat. All tickets/reservations are being handled directly through The Spirit of Dubuque River Boat http://www.dubuqueriverrides.com/ We only do one blues cruise a year, DON'T MISS THE BOAT, Friday June 8, board at 6:30p, cruise the river 7-10pm...
For the Memorial Day weekend, all the radio shows are remembrance programs, remembering those artists who have passed on. More info, Backtracks: http://iowapublicradio.org/studio-one/backtracks/ Blue Avenue: http://iowapublicradio.org/studio-one/blue-avenue/
In case you did not stop by the Post-a-Note page or my Facebook page, Sam Salomone's wife says that Sam has improved enough to be moved from the ICU to a regular hospital bed, but is not out of the woods yet. However, she finds it encouraging that his cantankerous attitude is returning! I check in with her every few days and will post what I know. Keep vibin' for the B3 player...
Today (Friday) is the day I'm told the Sex-A-Genarian CDs should arrive from the pressing plant. We'll have some with us this weekend (even tho' the "official" release date isn't until next Tuesday) (I have no idea why the music industry officially releases new records on Tuesdays, do you?) Tour shirt + CD = $20. Get the new CD and any other back catalog CD/DVD for $15! How do we do it? VOLUME!!...
See yas on the Holiday Blue Highway, rub yer washboard to the tune of The Summer Time Blues, remember that the reason for the 3-day weekend is for remembrance of those who gave their lives for our freedoms, don't drink and drive (call yourself a cab) (YOU'RE A CAB!!) and always know that we love you. Bob Dorr & The Blue Band
Saturday night we're playing a wedding celebration for a family that has been following our band for 20+ years. Because his parents have been Blue People for so long, the groom has literally grown up with us. It's always fun to be part of these multi-generational gatherings of Blue People. Congrats Jeff and Brenda!...
And Sunday is the kick-off to Sex-A-Genarian Summer, on the bank of the Wapsipinicon River, in the beer garden of FB & Co. in beautiful downtown Wabeek IA. (about 20 minutes NE of Cedar Rapids) If we could get 200 people to stop out, we'd more than double the population of Waubeek! Over the years, we have played seven different stage locations on the FB grounds (ok, the details of those first 20 years of Memorial Day blowouts are a little sketchy, but I'm pretty sure there were seven locations including the ball field, the "community center", which was scary because there were so many people in that little building that, standing on stage, I could literally see the floor bouncing up and down by inches! (that building has since been demolished) We've also played both stages that are out there now, The Whittier Community Center (5 miles south of Waubeek) the original "on the ground on the ledge" stage and the little stage in the bar) (hmmm, I think we set up on the deck of the bar one year too. Do you remember any other stage locations for this event?) Also, for years, this summer kick-off was on Memorial Day Monday. Because us Genarians need a little more "recovery time" it's now on the Sunday before the holiday. Iowa Rock'n'Roll Hall of Famers The Mississippi Band start the music at 2:30p, The Blue Band at about 5:30p and we'll play til dark. An added highlight for me will be that Al is going to bring out the trumpet, giving us a THREE piece horn section! Oh yeah, baby. There's nothin' like a horny Sex-A-Genarian! Now if someone could just bring CAKE, I just might reach nirvana! (do you know how hard that is for a man my age to reach?) If you need more info, the phone number at FB & Co is 319-438-6582...
Some cool shows coming up next week too. Friday June 1 we're part of the Art Walk celebration in the downtown square in Fairfield, 7:30-10pm and Sunday June 3 we return to THE TROLL CAPITOL OF THE WORLD!! (their words, not mine) Mt. Horeb Wisconsin's Summer Frolic, 4-7pm, which is always topped off by host Mark Webber singing Not Me with the band. I guess that means we'll be playing for anyone from levitators to cheese heads next week! I TOLD you this was gonna be fun. The complete summer schedule (so far) can always be found at: http://www.theblueband.com/cal.htm You'll notice that we still have a few summertime Saturdays open for that neighborhood block party or family celebration...
And speaking of fun, do you have your tickets for the annual Riverboat Ride in Dubuque? I was told that ticket sales picked up after last week's reminder, so get your tickets soon. There's only 300 spots on the boat. All tickets/reservations are being handled directly through The Spirit of Dubuque River Boat http://www.dubuqueriverrides.com/ We only do one blues cruise a year, DON'T MISS THE BOAT, Friday June 8, board at 6:30p, cruise the river 7-10pm...
For the Memorial Day weekend, all the radio shows are remembrance programs, remembering those artists who have passed on. More info, Backtracks: http://iowapublicradio.org/studio-one/backtracks/ Blue Avenue: http://iowapublicradio.org/studio-one/blue-avenue/
In case you did not stop by the Post-a-Note page or my Facebook page, Sam Salomone's wife says that Sam has improved enough to be moved from the ICU to a regular hospital bed, but is not out of the woods yet. However, she finds it encouraging that his cantankerous attitude is returning! I check in with her every few days and will post what I know. Keep vibin' for the B3 player...
Today (Friday) is the day I'm told the Sex-A-Genarian CDs should arrive from the pressing plant. We'll have some with us this weekend (even tho' the "official" release date isn't until next Tuesday) (I have no idea why the music industry officially releases new records on Tuesdays, do you?) Tour shirt + CD = $20. Get the new CD and any other back catalog CD/DVD for $15! How do we do it? VOLUME!!...
See yas on the Holiday Blue Highway, rub yer washboard to the tune of The Summer Time Blues, remember that the reason for the 3-day weekend is for remembrance of those who gave their lives for our freedoms, don't drink and drive (call yourself a cab) (YOU'RE A CAB!!) and always know that we love you. Bob Dorr & The Blue Band
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South Skunk Blues Society Update
Hello again, I am sending an email update for members and friends of the South Skunk Blues Society.
Congratulations to The Pain Killers, winners of the 2012 Iowa Blues Challenge Band competition held last Saturday May 26th at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. Newton native Jeff Banks is the lead guitar player for this group. See attached press release.
Solo Duo Call for Acts: The South Skunk Blues Society is one of the co-sponsors for the Iowa Solo Duo competition. I have attached the “Call” (announcement) to this email. Last year this competition was won by Bryce Janey. As noted earlier the Pain Killers won the 2012 band competition, this is the solo duo part of the competition; for a solo act or a duo act. The deadline for registering is July 15th, 2012. The Solo/Duo Challenge will be held August 26, 2012 at Zimm’s in Des Moines, IA. Feel free to let others know about this competition.
The Pinetop Perkins Foundation Youth Workshop Series Guitar Masterclass: I am very proud to announce that my 12 year old grandson, Brady Geilenfeldt, has been awarded scholarships to attend the Youth Guitar Workshop in Clarksdale, Mississippi June 12-15. I will accompany him to Clarksdale where he will learn, with twelve other youth ages 12-21, about playing the blues on the guitar from Muddy Waters former guitar player Bob Margolin. http://www.pinetopperkinsfoundation.org/masterclass12.html The scholarships are made available by the Pinetop Perkins Foundation and the Blues Foundation Generation Blues Program http://www.blues.org/#ref=generation_programs Brady is thrilled with this opportunity and so am I! This is part of what he wrote when he applied for the grants: ...“ My grandpa is trying to keep the blues alive in Jasper County, IA; he is the president of the South Skunk Blues Society and this workshop would be a way for me to help him with that. I want to learn to play more songs, learn how to get different sounds to come out of my guitar, and learn different rhythms. I also want to learn more chords and how to play blues music. I want to attend the workshop in Clarksdale because it is the home of the blues.”...
South Skunk meeting: The next South Skunk meeting is Monday June 4th at 6:30 PM at the VFW in Newton. We have changed the dates and times for our meetings and will be meeting the first Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the VFW in Newton. Hope to see some of you there.
Upcoming Shows:Bryce Janey and Curry Harter – Friday’ June 1st at The Speakeasy in Newton, 8-12 No Cover (see attached poster)
Bob Pace Band – Saturday, June 9th at The Speakeasy in Newton 9-1, No Cover
Bryce Janey Trio and special guest Curry Harter Saturday, June 16 at Anspach Stage in Women’s Club Park - 13 East Division Street, Colfax – 7 PM, No Cover
Bob Dorr and the Blue Band, Saturday June 30th at Baxter Fun Days, gates open at 7PM, $5.00 cover to benefit the Baxter Fun Days (see attached poster).
Bob Pace Band – Saturday, July 7th at The Speakeasy in Newton 9-1, No Cover
Bob Dorr and the Blue Band, Friday August 10 at the Thunder Nights bike night on the square in Newton 6-10 PM, No Cover
Bowful of Blues - Labor Day Weekend, September 1 and 2. History
PS- If you know of an upcoming blues show here in Skunk Land please let me know so that I can alert everyone to the event.
And lastly please support our corporate sponsors!!! If not for them we could not keep the blues alive:
Fulton Mechanical Jeff and Laura Fulton
I 80 Farms - Colfax
Foot & Ankle Center - located in Newton
Blue Moon BBQ and Cadillac Jacks in Baxter
Side Tracks Tap - Kellogg
Sugar Grove Vineyards and Gathering Place - Newton
The Vernon Company - Newton
Barney's - Newton
Gass / Great American Stock Car Series - Newton
State Farm Insurance / Chad Wempen - Newton
The Arts Connection - Newton
VFW, Mens Auxillary Club Post 1655 - Newton
Revolution Cycle - Baxter
August Bergman Inn – Newton
Town and Country Sanitary Services- Baxter
Yours Bluely,
Craig PetersonPresident, South Skunk Blues Society P.O. Box 951
Newton, Iowa 50208
641-227-3209 craig@partnercom.net
http://southskunkblues.org/
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Congratulations to The Pain Killers, winners of the 2012 Iowa Blues Challenge Band competition held last Saturday May 26th at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. Newton native Jeff Banks is the lead guitar player for this group. See attached press release.
Solo Duo Call for Acts: The South Skunk Blues Society is one of the co-sponsors for the Iowa Solo Duo competition. I have attached the “Call” (announcement) to this email. Last year this competition was won by Bryce Janey. As noted earlier the Pain Killers won the 2012 band competition, this is the solo duo part of the competition; for a solo act or a duo act. The deadline for registering is July 15th, 2012. The Solo/Duo Challenge will be held August 26, 2012 at Zimm’s in Des Moines, IA. Feel free to let others know about this competition.
The Pinetop Perkins Foundation Youth Workshop Series Guitar Masterclass: I am very proud to announce that my 12 year old grandson, Brady Geilenfeldt, has been awarded scholarships to attend the Youth Guitar Workshop in Clarksdale, Mississippi June 12-15. I will accompany him to Clarksdale where he will learn, with twelve other youth ages 12-21, about playing the blues on the guitar from Muddy Waters former guitar player Bob Margolin. http://www.pinetopperkinsfoundation.org/masterclass12.html The scholarships are made available by the Pinetop Perkins Foundation and the Blues Foundation Generation Blues Program http://www.blues.org/#ref=generation_programs Brady is thrilled with this opportunity and so am I! This is part of what he wrote when he applied for the grants: ...“ My grandpa is trying to keep the blues alive in Jasper County, IA; he is the president of the South Skunk Blues Society and this workshop would be a way for me to help him with that. I want to learn to play more songs, learn how to get different sounds to come out of my guitar, and learn different rhythms. I also want to learn more chords and how to play blues music. I want to attend the workshop in Clarksdale because it is the home of the blues.”...
South Skunk meeting: The next South Skunk meeting is Monday June 4th at 6:30 PM at the VFW in Newton. We have changed the dates and times for our meetings and will be meeting the first Monday of each month at 6:30 PM at the VFW in Newton. Hope to see some of you there.
Upcoming Shows:Bryce Janey and Curry Harter – Friday’ June 1st at The Speakeasy in Newton, 8-12 No Cover (see attached poster)
Bob Pace Band – Saturday, June 9th at The Speakeasy in Newton 9-1, No Cover
Bryce Janey Trio and special guest Curry Harter Saturday, June 16 at Anspach Stage in Women’s Club Park - 13 East Division Street, Colfax – 7 PM, No Cover
Bob Dorr and the Blue Band, Saturday June 30th at Baxter Fun Days, gates open at 7PM, $5.00 cover to benefit the Baxter Fun Days (see attached poster).
Bob Pace Band – Saturday, July 7th at The Speakeasy in Newton 9-1, No Cover
Bob Dorr and the Blue Band, Friday August 10 at the Thunder Nights bike night on the square in Newton 6-10 PM, No Cover
Bowful of Blues - Labor Day Weekend, September 1 and 2. History
PS- If you know of an upcoming blues show here in Skunk Land please let me know so that I can alert everyone to the event.
And lastly please support our corporate sponsors!!! If not for them we could not keep the blues alive:
Fulton Mechanical Jeff and Laura Fulton
I 80 Farms - Colfax
Foot & Ankle Center - located in Newton
Blue Moon BBQ and Cadillac Jacks in Baxter
Side Tracks Tap - Kellogg
Sugar Grove Vineyards and Gathering Place - Newton
The Vernon Company - Newton
Barney's - Newton
Gass / Great American Stock Car Series - Newton
State Farm Insurance / Chad Wempen - Newton
The Arts Connection - Newton
VFW, Mens Auxillary Club Post 1655 - Newton
Revolution Cycle - Baxter
August Bergman Inn – Newton
Town and Country Sanitary Services- Baxter
Yours Bluely,
Craig PetersonPresident, South Skunk Blues Society P.O. Box 951
Newton, Iowa 50208
641-227-3209 craig@partnercom.net
http://southskunkblues.org/
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