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Quick Links Join Our Mailing List email me at: voice.blues67@gmail.com voice.blues67@gmail.com Featured Article Live Contemporary Celtic music at its very best - RUNA to perform in Marietta The Msgr. Donal O'Carroll Division of The Ancient Order of Hibernians is sponsoring a Celtic music concert in Marietta featuring RUNA at the Adelphia Music Hall, 203 Second Street, Marietta, Ohio on Thursday evening, June 14th. Doors will open at 7pm with RUNA performing at 7:30. Admission is $15. RUNA is a fast rising Celtic band featuring vocalist Shannon Lambert-Ryan from Philadelphia, Dublin-born guitarist Fionan de Barra, Canadian percussionist Cheryl Prashker, and fiddler Tomoko Omura from Japan via NYC. Members of RUNA have performed with SOLAS, Riverdance, Slide, Clannad, Fiddler's Bid, Moya Brennan, Eileen Ivers, Hazel O'Conner, Full Frontal Folk, Tommy Fleming, and the Guy Mendilow Band, among others. RUNA draws on the diverse musical backgrounds of its band members and offers a contemporary and refreshing approach to traditional and more recently composed Celtic material. Through their repertoire of both highly energetic and graceful, acoustic melodies, along with their fusion of music from Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and the United States, this vocal and instrumental ensemble gives its arrangements of traditional songs and tunes a fresh sound. Cobbler John says " This is a very rare chance to see a world renowned Celtic Band in our area. The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society has always promoted Celtic Music in the past and we are lucky to have RUNA perform in Marietta. Please come out and support live Celtic Music." To purchase tickets please call (740) 374-8278 or obtain them on-line at www.thegalleymarietta.com/events using Pay Pal or credit card. To learn more about RUNA visit their website at www.runamusic.com .

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Quick Links Join Our Mailing List email me at: voice.blues67@gmail.com voice.blues67@gmail.com  Featured Article   "One of America's Best Little Blues Festivals "  - - Steve Wells                                                 21st Annual River City Blues Festival March 16 & 17, 2012 Hotel Lafayette, Marietta OH   Local live music fans and Marietta's restaurants and shops are getting ready for a big weekend coming up as the local Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society announces their annual "River City Blues Festival" for Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17, 2012. The festival features a variety of blues styles performed by national & regional acts.  Known as "One of America's Best Little Blues Festivals," the music event for the 21st time will be held at the Lafayette Hotel in downtown Marietta.  bjfm.org    Blues is the roots of all American music and this year's festival lineup will include a variety of blues musicians from around the country. More and more people are getting into the Blues.  That's why we're predicting another successful festival.  We expect our shows to be very well attended, and the restaurants, bars and shops in town to be full all weekend.  Our festival lineup kicks off on Friday night at 8PM with Mikey Jr. from Philadelphia PA  He's a great harp player, a killer showman, and he's got a real hot band. Crowd's never keep to their seats when Mikey Jr. & The Stone Cold Blues are on the stage. mikeyjunior.com. Headlining Friday night at 9:45 PM will be the Lionel Young Blues Band. Young is a high energy performer with a bent for the blues. The Lionel Young Band, winners of numerous awards for best in and around the Colorado region, have won the 2011 International Blues Challenge (IBC) band competition. Added to Lionel's victory at the 2008 IBC in the solo-duo category, that makes Lionel Young the first double champion in the history of the IBC.  lionelyoung.net Then, Saturday afternoon at 12:15 PM, alumni from the BJFM "Blues in The Schools" project at Marietta Middle School, now at Marietta High School will perform as "Schools That Rock" under the direction of Mark Doebrich.  Doebrich has been involved with "Blues in The Schools" since its beginning in Marietta, and has been extremely vital to its local success.  At 1PM on Saturday, the winners of the 20th Annual "River City Blues Competition" will take the stage for a 1-hour set.   The Tee Dee Young Band from Lexington, Kentucky,  in addition to performing at our festival will be representing BJFM at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis early next year.  "It's everybody's chance to see the very best from the competition," said John Gifford, Competition Director for BJFM. Tee Dee, while playing his own unique style of the blues combined with his dynamic stage presence, exciting harmony, and energy will put you in the mood for dancing! teedeeyoung.com At 2:15 PM, Saturday afternoon's  traditional acoustic blues slot in the program brings Doug MacLeod. Aside from being one of the finest guitar players in the business, MacLeod really connects with his audience. His sets are more than music. They are "homegrown lessons" in life and love. MacLeod is one of the finest songwriters, storytellers and performers in the blues. In a world intoxicated with electric-everything MacLeod is preserving a lost art. doug-macleod.com At 3:45 PM. CeCe Teneal will give her all to the audience. Her shows aren't merely entertainment - they are an experience. The music transcends musical and generational barriers.  Dubbed "The Voice of Neo-Blues," Teneal wins accolades from fans and media.  She channels a full circumspection of the African-American experience with blues roots, contemporary neo melodies and the soul that is reminiscent of the late Mahalia Jackson and Etta James. ceceteneal.com  8 PM. Born and raised in Galveston Texas, Hamilton Loomis is an undeniably blues based artist escalating into a mixed bag of modern blues, modern funk, and slick soul. His funky rhythms, booming horns, powerful yet refined harmonica and soulful vocals coupled with his stellar guitar work bridges the gap between generations of music-lovers. hamiltonloomis.com 10 PM. A uniquely perfect mix of entertainment, blues and professional musicianship; Damon Fowler, Victor Wainwright and J.P. Soars, are "Southern Hospitality." A dramatic leap for three of the blues world's most dynamic performers, Southern Hospitality is a confident yet unforced triumph of family and friends, offering a cohesive vision: an idyllic, musical world in which the echoes of so many great traditions reside; Delta blues, Memphis soul, Boogie-Woogie and Funky grooves organically flowing together, blending with an entirely original, modern sensibility. piedmonttalent.com Tickets will be sold at the door, but advanced tickets and weekend passes are suggested.  For tickets, passes and information, call Peggy Bolen at 740-376-0222 (evenings) or Mary Ann Osborne at 304-422-2944 Weekend passes to all three shows are $50 for members/$70 for non-members.  Tickets for individual shows are:  Friday Night: $15/$25, Saturday Matinee: $15/$25, and Saturday Night: $20/$30.  The ballroom at The Lafayette Hotel will be set up with a large dance floor and a cash bar.  Complete information about the 21st Annual River City Blues Festival is available at www.bjfm.org   Special "blues rate" room rates are available at the Marietta Holiday Inn ($46+tax) When you call them at 740-374-9660 mention you are attending the River City Blues Festival. The festival at a glance: March 16 & 17, 2012 Hotel Lafayette, 101 Front St., Marietta OH Fri., March 16 8 PM Mikey Jr. and Stone Cold Blues 4 piece harp driven contemporary blues from Philadelphia 9:45 PM Lionel Young Blues Band 1st place winners of the 2011 IBC 7 piece Traditional & Contemporary Blues Sat. Matinee, March 17 12:15 PM "Schools that Rock"  local students under the supervision of Mark Doebrich. 1 PM - Tee Dee Young Band  high energy jump band from Lexington KY winners of our 2012 Competition 2:15 PM Doug MacLeod, veteran solo/acoustic performer with a wealth of blues & talent, and also writes a column for Blues Review (Doug's Back Porch) 3:45 PM - CeCe Teneal, 6 piece from Florida, Gospel inspired Blues singer with a touch of  Soul Sat. Night, March 17 8 PM Hamilton Loomis, 5 piece contemporary guitar and sax driven blues from Texas 10 PM Southern Hospitality, 6 piece from Florida, producing a broad spectrum of traditional & contemporary blues featuring 3 allstars of Blues, JP Soars, Damon Fowler & Victor Wainwright Weekend pass to all events $50/$70 m/nm Tickets to Individual Shows Friday Night $15/$25 m/nm Saturday Matinee $15/$25 m/nm Saturday Night $20/$30 m/nm For passes, tickets or info call Peggy at 740-376-0222 (evenings)  bolen@bjfm.org or call Mary Ann Osborne 304-422-2944  VISA/MasterCard/Discover accepted. We will hold your tickets/passes at the door for you to pick up when you arrive. For more information about the Festival Visit our website @ www.bjfm.org

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Quick Links Join Our Mailing List email me at: voice.blues67@gmail.com voice.blues67@gmail.com  Featured Article   "The oldest & largest Blues Competition in Ohio"                                                             - - Steve Wells 20th Annual River City Blues Competition February 17 & 18, 2012 Hotel Lafayette, Marietta OH The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society of Marietta, Ohio announce their 20th annual River City Blues Competition, the oldest and largest blues talent competition in the state of Ohio. Past participants have come from New York, Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. They compete for sponsorship to the International Blues Challenge ( IBC). The first place winner of The River City Blues Competition in 2012 will receive $1200 dollars in cash and BJFM sponsorship to the IBC in Memphis early in 2013 where they will gain valuable exposure to record label A&R representatives and Blues industry professionals and festival promoters capable of real career advancement for a serious blues musician.   Second place winner will receive $600 in cash and third place winner will receive $300 in cash. There will be 15 slots in the competition this year. The big winners, however, are the blues fans who enjoy a weekend of great blues entertainment rarely available in Southeast Ohio at a bargain price. Marietta has set the stage for the other competitions that exist in the state. One of the things that makes the Marietta competition unique is that it has no geographic restrictions and is open to serious Blues acts from anywhere. That is why The River City Blues Competition pulls talent from many states. The Blues is an attitude and state of mind, not confined to a geographical area.   Doors open one hour before showtime. For passes, tickets or info call Mary Ann Osborne 304-422-2944 or Peggy at 740-376-0222 (evenings). VISA/MasterCard/Discover accepted. We will hold your tickets/passesat the door for you to pick upwhen you arrive.    1st preliminary $10/$15 m/nm Fri. 8-11 PM  2nd preliminary $15/$20 m/nm Sat. 12:30-6 PM Finals $15/$20 m/nm Sat. 8:00-11:30 PM $25/$40 m/nm Weekend Pass   THE LINEUP:  Friday, February 17 First Preliminary 8-8:20 pm Silverhorse (4 pc. Band) Marietta OH 8:30-8:50 Chaz Humley and the Effects (4 pc. Band) Teays Valley WV 9-9:20 Big Al & The Capital City Players (4 pc. Band) Columbus OH 9:30-9:50 Scott Horn (Solo) Akron OH 10-10:20 Mojo Theory (5 pc. Band) Columbus OH Saturday, February 18 Second Preliminary 12:30-12:50 pm Appalachian Criminals (5 pc. Band) Vienna WV 1-1:20 Wade and The Mojo Blues (4 pc. Band) Columbus OH 1:30-1:50 Luther Trammell (Solo) Elyria OH 2-2:20 Vinnie Mele (4 pc. Band) Marietta OH 2:30-2:50 Mack Jump (Solo) Indianapolis IN 3-3:20 The Tee Dee Young Band (5 pc. Band) Lexington KY 3:30-3:50 Elm Street Blues Band (4 pc. Band) Willoughby OH 4-4:20 Gary Applegate (Solo) Indianapolis IN 4:30-4:50 Bourbon Dan and The Chasers (4 pc. Band) Columbus OH 5-5:20 Magic Mama Band (5 pc. Band) Gallipolis OH Dinner Break @ approximately 6-8 pm/"Finals" start @ 8 pm   Click here for Competition newsletter in adobe format with more information about the Competition. Visit our website @ www.bjfm.org

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Quick Links Join Our Mailing List email me at: voice.blues67@gmail.com voice.blues67@gmail.com  Featured Article   "it ain't nothin' but a party"                       -- Jeffrey Broussard      JUST A  **REMINDER**   SWAMP STOMP IS BACK  (by popular demand) SWAMP STOMP RETURNS featuring Jeffrey Broussard & The Creole Cowboys from Lafayette, LA   TOMORROW EVENING  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13,2011 THE ADELPHIA MUSIC HALL 2ND STREET, DOWNTOWN MARIETTA CAJUN DANCE LESSONS 430PM SHOWTIME 5PM EARLY SUNDAY SHOW  We are proud to announce "Swamp Stomp" is back. It's been several years since we had Swamp Music brought in from Southwestern Louisiana. The Galley/Adelphia Music Hall, 203 Second Street, Marietta, has agreed to open up just for us on Sunday, November 13 with Jeffrey Broussard & The Zydeco Cowboys performing. The band is one of the top Zydeco acts touring today.  We booked  them on a routing date on a Sunday for a reasonable price.   The Galley has agreed to a limited menu which will include some Cajun specials. Doors open at 4 PM, dance  instruction starts at 4:30 PM and showtime is 5 PM. Jeffery and his band will perform two 75 minute sets. We need your support for this show so we can continue to bring you these most desirable art forms. If you have never been to the Galley/Adelphia Music Hall, you will be impressed with the venue. It was built as a music venue and not an afterthought. Cover charge is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Advance tickets may be purchased at The Galley, or by calling 740-374-8278, or by going online to "thegalleymarietta.com."  Tickets will also be offered at the door.  For more information call Cobbler John afternoons and evenings at 740-376-0222. Visit us on the web at bjfm.org. PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THIS SPECIAL EARLY SUNDAY SHOW  WHAT IS ZYDECO?   Zydeco is a form of uniquely American roots or folk music. It evolved in southwest Louisiana in the early 19th century from forms of "la la" Creole music. The rural Creoles of southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas still sing in Louisiana Creole French. Zydeco combines elements of an even older American musical style which began in the late 1700s: Cajun music, which comprises French fiddle tunes, Irish Celtic fiddle tunes, German button accordion, Latin rhythms, and Appalachian styles. Zydeco music was born in the late 1860s as a blend of Cajun music and two other "new" American music styles: blues and rhythm and blues. Haitian rhythms were also added, as Haitian natives moved to Louisiana to help harvest the new cash crop - sugarcane. Zydeco (French, from the phrase: "Les haricots ne sont pas salés", means "the snap beans aren't salty". This phrase is a colloquial expression that means 'I have no spicy news for you.'[citation needed] It has alternatively been referred to as meaning "I'm so poor, I can't afford any salt meat for the beans." When spoken in the regional French, it is spoken thus: "leh-zy-dee-co sohn pah salay...") --Thank you Wikipedia   zydeco music is a relatively new genre of world music. It is the shared music of the Cajuns and the Creoles, as well as blues, jure' (syncopated a cappella religious songs), and in more recent years, zydeco has taken many cues from R&B and even hip-hop, proving that it's a constantly evolving genre.Zydeco is a form of uniquely American roots or folk music. It evolved in southwest Louisiana in the early 19th century from forms of "la la" Creole music. The rural Creoles of southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas still sing in Louisiana Creole French. Zydeco combines elements of an even older American musical style which began in the late 1700s: Cajun music, which comprises French fiddle tunes, Irish Celtic fiddle tunes, German button accordion, Latin rhythms, and Appalachian styles. Zydeco music was born in the late 1860s as a blend of Cajun music and two other "new" American music styles: blues and rhythm and blues. Haitian rhythms were also added, as Haitian natives moved to Louisiana to help harvest the new cash crop - sugarcane. Zydeco (French, from the phrase: "Les haricots ne sont pas salés", means "the snap beans aren't salty". This phrase is a colloquial expression that means 'I have no spicy news for you.'[citation needed] It has alternatively been referred to as meaning "I'm so poor, I can't afford any salt meat for the beans." When spoken in the regional French, it is spoken thus: "leh-zy-dee-co sohn pah salay...") --Thank you Wikipedia zydeco music is a relatively new genre of world music. It is the shared music of the Cajuns and the Creoles, as well as blues, jure' (syncopated a cappella religious songs), and in more recent years, zydeco has taken many cues from R&B and even hip-hop, proving that it's a constantly evolving genre.

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Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, Inc                                                      NOVEMBER 5, 2011    Marietta, Ohio                                                                                                                                   Quick Links Join Our Mailing List email me at: voice.blues67@gmail.com voice.blues67@gmail.com  Featured Article   "it ain't nothin' but a party"                       -- Jeffrey Broussard  SWAMP STOMP IS BACK  (by popular demand) SWAMP STOMP RETURNS  SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13,2011 THE ADELPHIA MUSIC HALL 2ND STREET, DOWNTOWN MARIETTA CAJUN DANCE LESSONS 430PM SHOWTIME 5PM EARLY SUNDAY SHOW  We are proud to announce "Swamp Stomp" is back. It's been several years since we had Swamp Music brought in from Southwestern Louisiana. The Galley/Adelphia Music Hall, 203 Second Street, Marietta, has agreed to open up just for us on Sunday, November 13 with Jeffrey Broussard & The Zydeco Cowboys performing. The band is one of the top Zydeco acts touring today.  We booked  them on a routing date on a Sunday for a reasonable price.   The Galley has agreed to a limited menu which will include some Cajun specials. Doors open at 4 PM, dance  instruction starts at 4:30 PM and showtime is 5 PM. Jeffery and his band will perform two 75 minute sets. We need your support for this show so we can continue to bring you these most desirable art forms. If you have never been to the Galley/Adelphia Music Hall, you will be impressed with the venue. It was built as a music venue and not an afterthought. Cover charge is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Advance tickets may be purchased at The Galley, or by calling 740-374-8278, or by going online to "thegalleymarietta.com."  Tickets will also be offered at the door.  For more information call Cobbler John afternoons and evenings at 740-376-0222. Visit us on the web at bjfm.org. PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT THIS SPECIAL EARLY SUNDAY SHOW  Benefit Concert  Sat., November 12 6 PM-12AM  Big Bill Morganfield son of Blues Legend Muddy Waters with special guests: Sean Carney Band, and Ray Fuller & The Bluesrockers.  Open Jam hosted by Ray Fuller at midnight. Woodlands Tavern 1200 W. Third Avenue Columbus OH Opening act: Pett Crow Tickets $15 or 2 for $25 $100 donation on top of ticket price will reserve a PREMIUM table. For table reservations e-mail info@centerstagpromotions.com   All proceeds go to the Cleveland Clinic Hospital to help cover the cost of Ashleigh Botha's upcoming life-extending surgery in December. Ashleigh suffers from Fibromuscular Dysplasia.Her parents are personal friends of Ray and Sherri  Fuller. To learn more about Ashley, please visit www.helphealashleigh.com THE  Adelphia at The Galley, 203 Second Street, Marietta, Ohio 740.374.8278                                 www.thegalleymarietta.com Marietta's NEW Place for Music Come for Dinner, Stay for the Music Coming To THE Adelphia  Friday, 11/18 8 PM:  DO NOT MISS BILL KIRCHEN    The legendary Titan of the Telecaster returns to share more rockin' guitar goodness. Tickets $12 in Advance, $15 at the Door. Dave Alvin Come see this legend in action. Tickets $17 in Advance, $20 at the Door. The Original Country Outlaw, Billy Joe Shaver & Band A true living legend. Call for information and ticket prices BUY ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE at: www.thegalleyMarietta.com or call:  740.374.8278 THE Adelphia. is Marietta's Premier Live Music, Dance, Party and Special Events Hall.   Court Street Grill Report Support your local juke joint....  Court Street Grill, 112 Court Street, Pomeroy, Ohio   740-992-6524                   www.courtstreetgrill.com    Stop at our favorite juke joint anytime for a cold PBR draft and the best wings within a hundred miles, along with shrimp, ribs, burgers, steaks and those all-so-sweet sweet potato fries ---yummmmmmmmmmmy for sure!  Victor Wainwright & the Wild Roots Fri, December 2, 8pm Piano driven Blues Boogie-Woogie from the powerful Victor Wainwright! Call for ticket info.   Wed, December 7, 7pm - 8pm FREE screening of Blues documentary and "brush with greatness" bs session..... upstairs at the Grill in the Court Street Suite. Gas House Gorillas Thursday, December 15, 8pm The Grill's house rockers return! NYC's own Rhythm & Blues Kings, the Gas House Gorillas! Call for ticket info.   Johnny Rawls Saturday, Dec 31, 2011 Ring in the New Year with the Mississippi Soul Blues Man himself! Call for ticket prices.  Marietta Brewing Company 167 Front Street, Marietta, Ohio  740-373-BREW   www.mariettabrewingcompany.com  Upcoming Events at MBC   TAPROOT LIVE IN CONCERT!! WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SACRA VIA, CHEMICAL VALLEY, & IN ANOTHER LIFE! NOVEMBER 10TH 2011 - DOORS OPEN @ 8pm 18+ ONLY.  TICKETS ARE $12 IN ADVANCE $15 DAY OF SHOW    Matt First & The Blue Collar Band November 19th @ 10pm - No Cover Charge     SPECIAL WEDNESDAY SHOW!! Justin Arthur & Friends November 23rd @ 9pm - NO COVER CHARGE    The New Relics December 3rd @ 10pm - NO COVER CHARGE!      Amp'd Up December 10th @ 10pm - NO COVER CHARGE!! The Faculty Grade A Rock'n'Roll Special Thursday Show!! December 22nd @9pm - NO COVER CHARGE!    All bands start at 10pm unless otherwise noted    short takes..... things you might want to know about...   Trout Fishing in America Saturday, November 19, 7:30 PM Onstage seating. Family music for an unforgettable evening for all ages.  Clay center, One Clay Square, Charleston WV. For tickets 304-561-3570 or www.theclay center.org    CALL FOR ENTRIES River City Ohio Blues Competition 2012    The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, Inc.       presents The 20th Annual River City Ohio Blues Competition  February 17 and 18, 2012   Lafayette Hotel Ballroom Marietta, Ohio Looking For Blues Talent The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society will hold its 20th Annual Blues Competition on February 17 and 18, 2012  at the historic Lafayette Hotel, along the Ohio River in downtown Marietta, Ohio.   Blues BANDS and SOLO/DUO  blues acts will compete for cash prizes and BJFMS sponsorship to the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge (IBC) held every ear in Memphis, Tennessee The first-place winner  will receive $1,200. dollars in cash and BJFMS sponsorship to the International Blues Challenge (IBC) to be held in February, 2012 in Memphis., PLUS paid gigs at The River Cuty Blues Festival and The Big Bend Blues Bash.The second place winner will receive $600 in cash and third-place winner will receive $300 in cash.    NO geographic restrictions apply.  Serious blues musicians from anywhere and everywhere are encouraged to apply and participate.  This is your opportunity to gain valuable exposure to record labels, A&R representatives, blues industry professionals and festival promoters capable of providing real career advancement for a serious blues musician.   A win in Marietta means you will be playing on world-famous Beale Street in Memphis.  If you win at the IBC, the national exposure and the gigs at many of the major blues festivals and blues venues in the country, alone, will be well worth the time and money invested.  Complete information,format,  APPLICATION & RULES  are available online at www.bjfm.org.     Deadline for application submission is Friday January 6, 2012. For more information contact Competition Director, JOHN GIFFORD  at 740.680.6338 (after 3PM)  or e-mail: jgifford17799@roadrunner.com   OR ME, his trusty sidekick (Steve Wells) at 304.295.4323 or bluesphotog@gmail.com   About The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society www.bjfm.org           P.O. Box 2122, Marietta, Ohio  45750   The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society is a non-profit, 501 (c) 3  all-volunteer "force" of music enthusiasts on a mission to enhance the appreciation of American Roots Music in the Mid-Ohio Valley and we do it by presenting concerts, workshops, conferences, and a forum for education and development in the schools.  The BJFM Society celebrates and perpetuates blues and roots music as a traditional, evolutionary, and uniquely American art form. During the grant period, we will continue to present live music in genres not normally available in a small town like ours, to educate and expose our audiences to music new and unfamiliar to many of them.  Our goal is to keep blues, jazz and roots music alive in our area. With the help of volunteers from our membership, and an 8-member board of directors, the BJFM Society will continue to produce and present our "core events" plus other shows throughout the year as the opportunity presents itself.  The BJFM Society has also undertaken the expense of production and presentation of the nationally recognized multicultural "Blues in the Schools" program  here in our local schools   The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society Board of Directors: John Bolen - President Steve Wells - Vice President, Director of "Blues in The Schools" Peg Bolen - Treasurer Maren Beery - Secretary John Gifford - Board Member, Competition Director, Stage Manager Helen Holt - Board Member Mary Ann Osborne - Board Member Kezia Douglass - Board Member   The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music SocietyP.O. Box 2122 Marietta, Ohio 45750 304-295-4323

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Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, Inc                                                      OCTOBER 15, 2010    Marietta, Ohio                                                                                               Vol. 10, Issue 23                                     Quick Links http://www.bjfm.org mariettabrewingcompay.com www.courtstreetgrill.com www.wvbluessociety.org www.columbusblues.com www.wvmusichalloffame.com www.wvsymphony.org www.midlandtheatre.org www.thegalleymarietta.com www.theclaycenter.org www.tasteofparkersburg.com www.cdbaby.com Join Our Mailing List email me at: voice.blues67@gmail.com voice.blues67@gmail.com  Listen to "the Voice." Music News You Can Use is Semi-Monthly email newsletter from the BJFMS.  We try to be your Source for what's happening with Live Music in our area - from Marietta-Parkersburg to Charleston, WV, to Columbus, OH, to Pittsburgh, PA.  We'll tell you what we know of, what we've heard about, and even the good rumors we've either heard or made up.  You may learn something about music along the way, and maybe even get a few laughs in the process.   You'll be gettingMusic News You Can Use in your email in-box about every other week - or when something important comes up in between.  We promise we will never sell or give your email address to any 3rd party, and to never use it for any commercial purposes.  You will always have the chance to "opt-out" (un-subscribe) on every issue.     THE  Adelphia at The Galley, 203 Second Street, Marietta, Ohio 740.374.8278                                 www.thegalleymarietta.com Marietta's NEW Place for Music Come for Dinner, Stay for the Music Coming To THE Adelphia Friday, 10/22:  DO NOT MISS The Sean Carney Band   $10 International Touring  Blues Artists WINNER: "Best Band In Columbus" WINNER: "International Blues Challenge" (IBC) Memphis, TN, 2007 WINNER:  "Albert King Award" - Best Guitarist best band you'll see at The Adephia this year (see feature article) Saturday, 10/23:  The Greens   $5 Best Local/Regional Band. period. Friday, 11/5:  Lucy Kaplansky Concert  $15 with Special Guest:  John Walsh BUY ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE at: www.thegalleyMarietta.com  or call:  740.374.8278 THE Adelphia. is destined to become Marietta's Premier Live Music, Dance, Party  and Special Events Hall. Sean Carney Band Plays Marietta's New Music Hall SCB @ Adelphia FRIDAY, OCT 22nd Their list of tour dates reads like a who's who of live music venues located all over the world:  Bradfordville Blues Club, Tallahassee, Florida, Daytona Beach Blues Festival, Daytona Beach, Florida, Le Soubock, Cauville, FRANCE, Le Croque Notes, Seclin, FRANCE, Salle de Fetes, Crisnee, BELGIUM, Herzog Ernst, Celle, GERMANY, The Legendary Blues Cruise, St. John Blues Festival, St. John, US Virgin Islands, Telluride Blues and Brews Festival, Telluride, CO, Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival (The Biscuit), Helena, AR, Blind Willies, Atlanta, GA, The Slippery Noodle, Indianapolis, IN - you get the idea, these guys are BIG TIME. The Sean Carney Band is coming back to Marietta for a special show on Friday, October 22 at The Adelphia, the beautiful new music hall located inside The Galleyrestaurant.  The SCB has been in town before to play for The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society's River City Blues Festival, but this is the first opportunity to see them in an up-close and personal night club atmosphere like The Adelphia.   Show time is  9:30PM and admission is 10-dollars. Even though SBC calls Columbus, OH home, the trio is hardly ever there, since they won The International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, TN back in 2007.  Since then, they've pretty much been "on the road" to places like listed above, and more we can't even think of.  You might say SCB has been "kinda busy." The Sean Carney Band features Albert King Awardwinner (for best guitar) Sean Carney on guitar and vocals, longtime Carney friend, business partner and co-producer Eric Blume on drums and vocals, and original bassman Steve Perakis on the upright bass.  That's it - just a trio.  But you won't be thinking "just a trio" when you hear them.  Their music is solid, tight and powerful. Beyond great musical talent, the three have a unique style blues fans find quite entertaining.  You'll see why SCB is sought after by blues venues and blues festivals all over the world. In 2010, The Sean Carney Band will perform in twelve countries, including debut concerts in Mexico and Czech Republic.  Other highlights of 2010 include "Seven Nights To Blues" in Lille, France, "The Piazza Blues Festival" in Belinzona, Switzerland, and "The Calgary International Blues Festival "in Canada.  You see, The Sean Carney Band is more than just "The Best Band in Columbus," which they have won, or the winner of The International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.  They just might be one of the best blues bands in the world. Now is your chance to see them at a great new music venue right here in Marietta, on Friday, October 22 at The Adelphia -at The Galley - on Second Street in downtown Marietta.  It will be their last show in The United States before they leave for France, Belgium and Germany. If you consider yourself a blues music fan, it is NOT TO BE MISSED.  Colony Film Festival or What To Do This Weekend.... Friday, OCT 15 & Saturday, OCT !6 The Colony Film Festival is an event to benefit the historic Colony Theatre in Marietta, Ohio. Our goal is to provide an avenue for showcasing talented regional filmmakers, while generating funds for theatre restoration. The festival will be held at The Mid Ohio Valley Players (MOVP) Theatre, directly across from the .  Colony. With the support of filmmakers and movie-going patrons, we will have the Colony Theatre as a permanent venue very soon. Admission: $10 per day OR $15 for a 2-day pass Note that while these films are not MPAA-rated, we have attached an MPAA equivalent based on content and similar films. Friday, October 15th 6:00 - 6:05: Introduction 6:05 - 6:30 Ora E. Anderson: The Soul of the Woods   6:30 - 7:50 Minus One   7:50 - 8:05 Break  8:05 - 10:15 Special Feature Movie: LaSoga   Josh Crook, Director Introduction with Q&A following the film by featured speaker, Josh Crook 10:15 - 10:30: Night Owls  10:30 - 10:45 A Ghastly Tale  Saturday, October 16 Noon - 12:05 Introduction 12:05 - 12:15 Brittle Time  12:15 - 12:50 The Broken Shield  12:50 - 1:30 The Schartz-Metterklume Method  1:30 - 2:50 Escribitionist  2:50 - 3:05 Break 3:05 - 3:10 The Last Chance  3:10 - 3:35 Project Jerusalem  3:35 - 3:45 Hole  3:45 - 4:05 Blackeyed Redemption  4:05 - 5:00 Seminar "DSLR Filmmaking"presented by Mic Molinaro 5:00 - 6:30 Dinner Break 6:30 - 6:35 Introduction 6:35 - 6:40 Walter & the Magical Collar  6:40 - 7:00 Dawn Bloom  7:00 - 8:20 School Play  8:20 - 8:35 Break 8:35 - 10:15 Special Feature, Regional Premier - Forged Will Wedig, Director, Josh Crook Producer. Introduction with Q&A following the film by featured speaker, Josh Crook 10:15 - 10:30 Awards Ceremony Contact: info@colonyfilmfestival.com    Court Street Grill Report Support your local juke joint....  Court Street Grill, 112 Court Street,  Pomeroy, Ohio   740-992-6524                   www.courtstreetgrill.com       Stop at our favorite juke joint anytime for a cold PBR draft and the best wings within a hundred miles, along with shrimp, ribs, burgers, steaks and those all-so-sweet sweet potato fries ---yummmmmmmmmmmy forT sure!  THIS SATURDAY, OCT 16th Jeff Ellis & Bud Carroll at The Grill A real One-Two Punch of West Virginia's most revered bands.Singer/Songwriter Jeff Ellis has been pursuing his career in music intgh between stints with the US Army Reserves, where Ellis has completed two overseas tours of duty. Ellis released his fourth solo CD "The Forgetting Place" on NY's NewSong Recordings in March while on a two week leave from Iraq. He returned in August to hit the road with guitarist Bud Carroll and his backing band The Southern Souls, who can be heard backing Ellis on his previous two releases. "The Forgetting Place" was recorded in Athens, OH with renowned producer Eddie Ashworth (Sublime, Pennywise), as was the debut full-length by Bud Carroll  & the Southern Souls - "Wasted Words &Best Intentions." Ellis has made two solo appearances on Mountain Stage since 2007 and last February Bud Carroll & the Southern Souls debuted on the NPR program for the first time, alongside Sam Bush, The Bottle Rockets and Lucero. On their most recent musical tour Ellis and Carroll have appeared at the Purple Fiddle in Thomas, WV and The Basement in Nashville, TN, as well as appearances at the Aunt Jenny Festival in Logan and the recent Huntington Music & Arts Festival at Ritter Park in Huntington. The Forgetting Place is available at Amazon, iTunes and CD Baby. For More: www.myspace.com/jeff.ellis www.myspace.com/budcaroll [ http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104169901 ]Jeff Ellis on Mountain Stage [ http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126421485 ]Bud Coming to The Grill:Friday 9/24:  Duke Junior and The Smokey Boots Friday 10/8:  Tameca Jones Saturday 10/16:  Jeff Ellis & Bud Carroll Friday 10/29:  Broken Ring Saturday 11/6:  Eden Brent Saturday 12/4:  Davina & The Vagabonds Saturday 12/11:  The Muggs MORE TO BE ADDED SOON!! "Chef Joe" is Back!!10-Questions for "Chef Joe" I thought it might be fun to find out what "Chef Joe" has been up to before returning to Marietta as the chef at the new Galley/Adelphia.  An Interview by the Voice. 1. I've always known you as simply "Chef Joe."  Spell your last name for me.   Joe Rovinsky #2:  When I moved back here in the early nineties, you were the chef at The Lafayette Hotel - back when things were good there.  You ran a tight ship and the food was good there - The Gun Room was the finest restaurant in Marietta.  Tell us a little about that gig...  That was a great gig and I have an immense love for the Lafayette. I was Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director there for 4 great years. As you may recall I was very involved in The Jazz and Blues Festival there. One of my favorite memories from those days was escorting Koko Taylor through the kitchen and onto the Stage at a Jazz and Blues Fest Event. She held my hand the whole time and as we passed the line in the kitchen she pulled me to a stop and jokingly said; "I'm Hungry, Let's Eat, They'll Wait for Us!" Of course when we entered the Grand Ballroom the crowd just went nuts! #3:  Tell us what you've been up to since those "glory days" of The Lafayette...  I've been living the good life as I always try to do. I opened several restaurants here in Marietta after I left the hotel. I left Marietta in 2001 for San Francisco. I spent three years there in my favorite city in the world. I then spent seven years in Chicago, another great food town! #4:  "Chef Joe," Tell us what brought you back to our little corner of the world?  Many things brought me back home; the charm of this city, family and not least The galley and especially the Adelphia Room. I took one look at the new Adelphia Room and knew I had to be a part of the excitement! #5:  How did you get hooked up with the folks at The Galley?  As long as I've been in Marietta I have had an acquaintanceship with John Lehman. At the time he owned the old Dos Rios Restaurant on Second Street (Now Tampico). We shared ideas about the restaurant business and especially our visions for Marietta. We share a great love for this city. I am glad to finally have the opportunity to work with John.  #6:  Tell us your "concept" for The Galley - what are you trying to do there? Our concept is a simple yet important one. Serve the best quality food in the land! We have a small army of very talented chefs and a bunch of dedicated front of the house staff to make every visit to The Galley and The Adelphia memorable.  #7:  How's things going so far?  Things are going great! We constantly have something exciting to work on with the addition of The Adelphia to the mix. We have been having a great time pairing our specials with the entertainment. For instance we will have another world class menu for The Bob Thompson Unit  show on December 2nd! We're now planning our New Years Eve program with The Fossils and we'll have some fantastic dinner specials and packages for the evening! I know your readers won't want to miss The Sean Carney Band on October 22nd!Talk about excellent blues; we're going to bring down the house that night. Everyone should bookmark the www.thegalleymarietta.com for all the latest on our food, entertainment and other happenings. You can also "like" us on Facebook and get the latest happenings as they happen! #8:  Why should people come to The Galley for something to eat?  What makes it different from any other restaurant in Marietta?  The Food is world class and ever changing. Our daily specials are always a great way to sample what's fresh and delicious. Our atmosphere is second to none. We're a detail oriented business and we take that charge very seriously. Attention to Every Detail is our Mantra! #9:  What's your favorite thing on your menu at The Galley?  Wow, it would be hard to name just one favorite. Our steaks are perfection on a plate! We have a great mix of burgers and sandwiches. You have not lived until you've tried our brand new Chili Cheeseburger. Same with our out of this world Wasabi Tuna. The better question might be what I eat the most of? Our desserts are out of sight. Our culinary school trained pastry chef makes everyone of our desserts from scratch. Nothing comes from a box or comes in frozen. There's no substitute for a scratch made dessert! #10:  Are you glad you came back? I'm, ecstatic! I am having a great time being part of a well run eating and entertainment venue that you could match up to any venue in the nation! Marietta Brewing Company 167 Front Street, Marietta, Ohio  740-373-BREW  www.mariettabrewingcompany.com  Upcoming Events at MBC   October 15 --  New Relics   October 16 --   The Blue Collar Band   October 21 -- 9pm WXIL Grafitti Party for Breast Cancer   October 23 --  Jason Allwood Band   October 29 --  Vinnie and the Lubricators   October 30 --   Halloween Bash w/ Radio1   November 5 -- The Bourbon Kings   November 6 --   Double Yellow Line   November 12 --    The First Street Heat   November 13 --    Steve Hussey Band    All bands start at 10pm unless otherwise noted short takes..... things you might want to know about... this show is TONIGHT... Alex de Grassi at Washington State Washington State Community College will kick off its 12th season of the Evergreen Arts and Humanities Series with a concert and workshop by the great Grammy Award-nominated fingerstyle guitarist and Windham Hill recording artist Alex de Grassi on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the college.  Following an afternoon workshop, the concert will be at 8:00PM in the Graham Auditorium on the campus.  Tickets for the concert are $15 . BLUES IS IN "THE HOUSE"courtesy of Mike Lucas, Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society The Canal House in Tuscarawas, OH just keeps on keepin' on. Located 90 miles north of Parkersburg, 90 miles south of Cleveland, 90 miles east of Columbus and yep, 90 miles west of Pittsburgh. John Hursey owner/operator of "Ninety Square" has just announced their 2010 Fall/Winter lineup. Showtime weeknights 8:00pm and weekends 9:00pm. Open every day but Sunday 11:00am 'til 1:00am. For more call 740-922-1255 or email jlhursey@hotmail.com ·               Fri Nov 5th Jimmy Thackery ·          Thur Nov 11th Tab Benoit ·               Wed Nov 17th Joe Louis Walker (CD release) ·               Wed Dec 1st Davina & the Vagabonds ·               Thur Dec 2nd Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials ·               Tue Dec 7th Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King Colgate Country Showdown  OCT 23 It's like our River City Ohio Blues Competition -- but with a lot more twang.  The Northeastern Regional Finals ofThe Colgate Country Showdown -- America's largest country music talent search -- will take place SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 at Marietta High School auditorium.  Our very own "Cobbler John" Bolen will be one of the judges and he'll be judging six finalists from all over the region.  The winner goes on to compete in the national finals in Nashville, TN.  Cobbler says these kids are pretty good and that the show is well-produced.   Admission is only $5.  For more information, contact local radio station FROGGY99. Weedhawks Show -- OCT 22 The incomparable Weedhawks will be appearingFRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd at the newly remodeled SLY FOX in downtown Parkersburg (13th & Market Streets)  $5 donation benefits the Children's Home Society of WV --Parkersburg.  Opening for The Weedhawks will be the legendary Nick Barry.  For those of you who know -- this will be an excellent show.  For more information, contact Steve Tuck at 304.485.0650 or by email at stuck@childhswv.org. What To Do on Halloween Dress up and have some fun on Halloween (Saturday, October 30th) with TWO great bands:  MAYBE LOGIC and THE FACULTY at theHALLOWEEN DANCE BASH at the newADELPHIA, 2nd Street in downtown Marietta. There will be a COSTUME CONTEST with CASH PRIZESfor the SEXIEST, FUNNIEST, SCARIESTand OVERALL COUPLE categories  The ADELPHIA would be a classy place to spend Halloween night with your friends and two of Marietta's best bands.the Voice. MOVIESOUND Celebrates with a DealDavid Traugh at MOVIESOUND Recording is celebrating the studio's 2-year Anniversary and is offering a deal on studio time for a limited time.    Dave says, "While our normal rates for studio time is the same as 20-years ago, we're offering al ALL DAY (8-hours) RATE of just $200 and an HOURLY RATE of $30.  We invite you to come in and record, and find out why it's worth recording the music you love in a pro facility."  David went on to say, The last 2-years has gone by really quickly, and it's fun to be back in the MOV after 10-years in Los Angeles."  Well, what are you waiting for?  Call David on his cell at  818.489.9146 and book some recording time.  Check out his brand new website:  http://moviesoundstudios.com  Buddy Guy and B.B. King Together Buddy Guy has a new album with a release date of October 26, 2010.  The new album is called Living Proof and the Buddy Guy/B.B. King duet is called "Stay Around A Little Longer."  IT ROCKS!!  Whether you are a Buddy Guy fan or aB.B. King fan, or both, or neither -- you need to hear this song.  You can download it now from iTunes or Amazon.  Believe me, it's worth the buck.  the Voice. SCOTS Rocks Adelphia Great Show...Great Crowd...Great Night The hugely popular Southern Culture On The Skids (SCOTS) brought their show -- complete with the infamous flying fried chicken -- to the new Adelphia Music Hall on Tuesday night.  If you consider yourself a fan of entertaining live music and you weren't there -- you missed one of the best touring shows in the country -- shame on you! photos by Bill Poole Now, this is a picture of the CROWD that came out on aTUESDAY night.  BEAUTIFUL!! Notice all the people who came out on a TUESDAYnight to see this show.  This is the way it is supposed to work, and this is what I sure hope we see on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 for The Sean Carney Band-- that is if you want to see BLUES at the Adelphia again.  PLEASE come out and support the show onFRIDAY, OCTOBER 22nd.   the Voice. Miss Ella Was There..... And Here Is What She Had To Say About It -- Fourth Annual Appalachian Blues Competition             The West Virginia Blues Society held its fourth annual competition on October 2nd at Tomahawks Smokehouse & Saloon in St. Albans, WV. It was a well attended competition and was not to be missed.             There was a very nice variety of solo/duo and band acts from a four state area including, of course, West Virginia as well as Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. It was a relaxed atmosphere in which John Gifford ("Giff") supplied the back line, Tim Lemmons was the sound man, Dusty Scott (the man to have at any Blues venue) was taking the photos, and Ed Shafer was MC.             The five judges were from a wide spectrum of the Blues world and were, in no particular order, Don Vecchio (Vice-president of the Western, PA Blues Society), Ray Hensley (musician and guitar instructor), Paula Stewart (of the Huntington Harmonica Club), Mike Powers (from Yellow Dog records), and Miss Ella - Sister to the Blues.             There was so much wonderful talent and, like all Blues competitions, there were no losers as all of the acts gained valuable experience and made new contacts. The winners were announced and presented their plaques and checks by President of the WVBS Jack Rice at the end of the competition. These winners were as follows:                                                                               Youth Division                        Hunter Wolfe & ARE                                                                                    Solo/Duo Division                        Izzy & Chris Band Division                                                                                   1st place                        J.C. & The Revival                                                                                 2nd place                        Ray Fuller & the Bluesrockers The jam session that followed was participated in by several musicians and allowed each of them to "strut their stuff". Look for the winners at the IBC in Memphis this coming February! Miss Ella Sister to the Blues   CALL FOR ENTRIES River City Ohio Blues Competition 2011   The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, Inc.       presentsThe 19th Annual River City Ohio Blues Competition February 18 and 19, 2011  Lafayette Hotel Ballroom Marietta, Ohio Looking For Blues TalentThe Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society will hold its 19th Annual Blues Competition on February 18 and 19, 2011  at the historic Lafayette Hotel, along the Ohio River in downtown Marietta, Ohio.   BluesBANDS and SOLO/DUO  blues acts will compete for cash prizes and BJFMS sponsorship to the Blues Foundation's InternationalBlues Challenge (IBC) held every year in Memphis, Tennessee. . The first-place winner  will receive $1,000. dollars in cash and BJFMS sponsorship to the International Blues Challenge (IBC) to be held in February, 2012 in Memphis. The second place winner will receive $200 in cash and third-place winner will receive $100 in cash.    NO geographic restrictions apply.  Serious blues musicians from anywhere and everywhere are encouraged to apply and participate.  This is your opportunity to gain valuable exposure to record labels, A&R representatives, blues industry professionals and festival promoters capable of providing real career advancement for a serious blues musician.   A win in Marietta means you will be playing on world-famous Beale Street in Memphis.  If you win at the IBC, the national exposure and the gigs at many of the major blues festivals and blues venues in the country, alone, will be well worth the time and money invested. Complete information,format,  APPLICATION & RULES  are available online at www.bjfm.org.     Deadline for application submission is January 8, 2011. For more information contact Competition Director, JOHN GIFFORD at 740.680.6338 (after 3PM)  or e-mail:jgifford17799@roadrunner.com   OR ME, his trusty sidekick (Steve Wells) at 304.295.4323 or bluesphotog@gmail.com   About The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society www.bjfm.org           P.O. Box 2122, Marietta, Ohio  45750   The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society is a non-profit, 501 (c) 3  all-volunteer "force" of music enthusiasts on a mission to enhance the appreciation of American Roots Music in the Mid-Ohio Valley and we do it by presenting concerts, workshops, conferences, and a forum for education and development in the schools.   The BJFM Society celebrates and perpetuates blues and roots music as a traditional, evolutionary, and uniquely American art form. During the grant period, we will continue to present live music in genres not normally available in a small town like ours, to educate and expose our audiences to music new and unfamiliar to many of them.  Our goal is to keep blues, jazz and roots music alive in our area.  With the help of volunteers from our membership, and an 8-member board of directors, the BJFM Society will continue to produce and present our "core events" plus other shows throughout the year as the opportunity presents itself.  The BJFM Society has also undertaken the expense of production and presentation of the nationally recognized multicultural "Blues in the Schools" program  here in our local schools   The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society Board of Directors: John Bolen - President Steve Wells - Vice President, Director of "Blues in The Schools" Peg Bolen - Treasurer Maren Beery - Secretary John Gifford - Board Member, Competition Director, Stage Manager Helen Holt - Board Member Mary Ann Osborne - Board Member Kezia Douglass - Board Member   The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music SocietyP.O. Box 2122 Marietta, Ohio 45750 304-295-4323   And finally......  check out this cool website:   http://hyperboleandahalf.com  The author is named Allie.  I particularly like the one called "The God of Cake." They are all good. just trying to have a little fun before I die.... the Voice.   The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society P.O. x 2122 Marietta, Ohio 45750 304-295-4323