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Monday, August 3, 2009
John Hammer Blues News
Scottie Miller and The Re-Uptake Inhibitors Update
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This is a big week for the Re-Uptake Inhibitors...hope to see you out there,
(up there).
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5th
KFAI Radio 90.3FM Mpls / 106.7FM St Paul
5:00PM on the air with Harold Tremblay's "House Party". Spinning some live recordings
from the new CD coming soon!
7:00 - 9:00PM - 331 Club live performance.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6th
LIVE Downtown (formerly Oly's Pub) 323 W 1st Street in Duluth
9:30PM-1:30AM - with The Re-Uptake Inhibitors
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH
BAYFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL - Acoustic tent
1:10PM-1:40PM only! With The Re-Uptake Inhibitors
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH (PM) & SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH
Vista Fleet Blues Cruise
10:00PM-Midnight with The Re-Uptake Inhibitors
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9th
Muddy Waters - Prescott, WI
4:00PM-8:00PM with The Re-Uptake Inhibitors; featuring Scotty, Joe Cruz,
and Zoot
*(Only 2 shows left this summer at Muddy's)*
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www.scottiemiller.com
www.facebook.com/scottiebonesmiller
www.myspace.com/scottiemillerband
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Soul Searcher Update
the soul searchers
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click here to buy the CD
monday, august 3, 8pm
wednesday, august 5, 9pm
friday, august 7, 9:30pm
click here for our website
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click here to buy the CD
monday, august 3, 8pm
greenwood lounge
3707 ingersoll ave., des moines
wednesday, august 5, 9pm
blues on grand
1501 grand ave., des moines
friday, august 7, 9:30pm
blues on grand
"the soul searchers lay down authentic west coast blues from their des moines, iowa surroundings" -BLUES REVUE magazine "the soul searchers are a veteran group of players who roll along slickly and confidently" -BLUESWAX "this band puts down energetic jump-blues with a vintage vibe that harks back to early fabulous thunderbirds" -OMAHA READER
Friday, July 31, 2009
Andy Coats Update
Sorry for the late notice, but we’re looking forward to another show at Rockland:
Saturday, Aug. 1, 10:30 pm – 1:30 am
Andy Coats and the Bank Walkers
Rockland Bar and Grill
7361 Six Forks Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615
(919) 848-3812
http://rocklandnc.com
Hope to see you there!
Andy
www.andycoats.com
www.myspace.com/andycoats
www.myspace.com/andycoatsandthebankwalkers
Bob Dorr And The Blue Band Update
Have we talked about my lawn watering neurosis this summer? I don't THINK so. But(t) first...
Don't forget that we had to cancel our Friday night date at The Mill in Iowa City. Good bass players are hard to find...
Saturday, 8/1, is the first ever Celebrate Your Senses town celebration in Washington IA. Among the many senses to be celebrated is the sense of humor of one of the celebration organizers, Craig Swift, who apparently got assigned giving us directions (despite my notorious reputation for not being able to take or follow direction) and forwarded these words of wisdom on how to get to the street dance:
Bob,
My wife, Barb Swift, asked me to send you directions to the little soiree in Washington Saturday night. I won't say anything about directionly challenged as the next time I get lost - I'm cooked. I know you guys are coming from all over, but as I recall from your interview with the local station, Iowa City seems to be the best place to direct you from. I figure if someone can't find Iowa City, then we probably won't see them on Saturday night in any case. So here's the deal:
Really short quick version:
Take southbound 218 out of Iowa City until you reach the Ainsworth exit - take the westbound off ramp - you will be on hwy 92 - continue on 92 to Washington. Stay on 92 through town until you reach a large Baptist church sign on the right side of the road (Take a right there). You are now on Marion Ave. Follow that two blocks to Washington's square. The north side will be blocked off for the festivities.
The longer more interesting and informative version:
Find yourself to Riverside Drive in heart of Iowa City - get in the southbound lane. Follow it past the airport to where it becomes an on ramp to southbound 218. Now it is time to sit back flip on the cruise control and watch the cornfields fly by. You will pass the Hills exit (notice that there are no hills there) and as you slide out of Johnson county and into Washington you will pass the Riverside exit keep going past it as well, you already did a gig at the casino. Continue until you are approaching the Ainsworth exit. There is a large truckstop located there for your convenience. Take the westbound exit which will put you onto hwy 92 and through the center of Ainsworth - it has posted limit signs which are best heeded, as it is frequently a source of income for the county sheriff. Hwy 92 will take you directly into Washington. Stay on the four lanes past Catfish's house and the State Theater, you will then curve around and find yourself at a gas station and a stoplight. After going through the stoplight turn right at the next street near the really big scary Baptist Church sign. You are now on Marion, just drive north until you find a bunch of people that look like they're Celebrating their Senses out on the square. You should be able to pull up along the barricades where we have blocked off Main Street for the dance.
So, Blue People, need I say more? We are fortunate that Tom Cooper III, the 5 string bass player in the funk and groove band Soul Fusion, has the night off from his band and will join us on bass (you know you are getting old when you're hiring your friend's kid to play bass) and Dave Sharp will Join Al in the horn section. The festivities happen all day long and are family friendly. We play 9-midnight...
Next Friday 8/7 marks our return to Old Settlers Days in Corydon. We've moved to the earlier time slot, on the concert stage, starting around 7pm (I think) (I might have to get that detail to you next week!) and Sat 8/8 has us part of the Cedar Trails Festival. The Hearst Center For The Arts is sponsoring our appearance as the pre-nightride entertainment at Gateway Park, right in the center of the universe, Sparkle City USA, starting at 7pm. More on these dates next week...
I'm really happy with the way the Blue Avenue radio show turned out this week. There's an 8 minute spotlight on the song Grits Ain't Groceries (Eggs Ain't Poultry, and Mona Lisa Was A Man) and an entire half hour of Kings Of The Blues. That's Sunday evening 5-6:30pm. Find out more/listen on line at www.iowapublicradio.org...
Well, I'm outta time and space, so I'll have to talk about standing in the yard with my waterin' hose in my hand (YIKES!) next week. (there's GOT to be a blues song in there somewhere) Follow those directions on the Blue Highway, keep yer eye out for spare bassmen/women, spread the word that we need work (and CAKE) (to properly celebrate Jill's birthday) and always remember we love you. Bob Dorr & The Blue Band
The Voice
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Blues Historian Review: Albert King With Stevie Ray Vaughan, In Session
The legendary record company Stax, has a new release of Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Stax has taken an old TV recording from 1983 taken the audio track and released it as a CD called Albert King With Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Session. King and Vaughan were recorded in Hamilton Ontario. It is an interesting historical recording. Being from TV, the audio has some problems especially with the balance between the two players at the beginning at the disk. in fact, Albert tells Stevie he can't hear him during the first song and tells him to turn it up! True audiophiles Will probably not like this disk, but I like it because you get the chance to hear a couple of guys who really liked each other trade licks and play guitar. It is really obvious from this disk just how much Stevie picked up from Albert King. At one part during the session King even kids Stevie about him stealing his licks while recording guitar for David Bowie.
The other thing that make Stevie Ray so remarkable is the way he lets Albert run the show. Stevie lets King shine. Which is directly opposite of what happened to Albert King when he appeared with Gary Moore. Anyone who had the chance to see the Moore's video which also featured Albert Collins know that Moore blew the doors off both blues legends. Although Albert did give Moore some good advice about not playing so may notes:-)
Stevie understood the blues better than most guitarists. You pay your respects to those who came before you. It is always the older blues performers show. Stevie only sings Pride And Joy but it is a treat because again he lets King add his own cool rhythm guitar to the song, and then lets Albert rip on his own solo.
This disc is a cool treat you need to grab this one to hear two of the greats from the last century.
Buy it HERE at Amazon.
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