Blues Historian Review: Elvin Bishop, The Blues Rolls On

Elvin Bishop's new CD The Blues Rolls On, is just another great example of why Elvin Bishop gets it. When most artists are blowing their own horn, Elvin is bringing much needed attention to a wide range of great blues artists. Bishop's career has been one that has helped a number of musicians and once again he does it on The Blues Rolls On.
Bishop's new CD features features 12 tracks that feature Elvin with help of his friends. Only his song Oklahoma, is him alone. This disc is very much an all-star event and Bishop does a great job holding this diverse group of blues players together. The title track opens the CD, and features Bishop, with Warren Haynes on guitar, and Kim Wilson on Harp. It is a rocking tune that features a lot of the names of players past and present who have kept the blues alive. John Nemeth and Angela Strehil sings the classic Night Time Is the Right Time. Nemeth is one of the new and upcoming singers who has created quite the stir down at Blues On Grand in Des Moines. Younder's Wall has a really great guitar break where Elvin, Tommy Castro, and Ronnie Baker Brooks, trade off guitar licks! It is a cool and much too short part of the song. Brooks in my mind was the best of the three, but it is probably because I love those classic Chicago blues licks. (also wanted to make a quick note that Scott Sutherland plays bass on the track, and he is a former Iowan:-) Struttin' My Stuff, is a great tune featuring Elvin on vocal and guitar, with the help of guitarists, Derek trucks, Warren Haynes, Johnny V Vernazza, and Mike Schermer. The next song Keep A Dollar In Your Pocket, features the guitar work of BB King, and a short interview between BB, and Elvin. The song is an old Roy Milton tune, and is the topic of the brief conversation before the disc. BB only plays guitar on the track, but is his usual "king of the blues" although at the end of the song he reminds Elvin that he has never called himself the king of the blues:-) John Nemeth returns to sing Who's The Fool, while the zydeco Black Gal, features R.C Carrier and Andre Thierry. Oklahoma is all Elvin and is the story of his career in the blues and features verses about his days in Chicago, and playing with southern rock bands. Come On In This House, is a cool song that features the young Homemade Jamz Band. They are a bunch of kids from Mississippi who can play the blues as good as anyone four times their age!:-) Nemeth returns again to sing I Found Out, which also features the harp work of James Cotton! Send you Back To Georgia features George Thorogood, and was recorded live at the Voodoo Lounge in Kansas City. The final song Honest I Do is an instrumental with Nemeth on harmonica and Bishop on Lead Guitar.
This is a great disc, and Bishop showcases a lot of great talent. If you have any money laying around with this bad economy then do yourself a favor and buy this disc!

The Chi Lites

Nice!

Vargus Blues Band: Blues Latino

VERY NICE!

Blood Sweat And Tears: Go Down Gambling

A cool live clip of Blood Sweat And Tears. You need to tolerate the over the top guitar solo, before the real song starts. It is worth the wait.

Hyena Records Update

Unfortunatly, I am still working without my own computer. For some reason I can't figure out how to transfer my graphics to the blog! ARGH! Well, here is some blues news from the folks at Hyena Records. They have some great stuff. I bought my Aces, to Aces, CD/DVD by Bobby Darin from them last year. Check out their stuff!!

Hey All--
Hard to believe that we're staring the beginning of 2009
straight in the face. These are tricky times for lots of folks. But as a
stubborn old school record label, we feel like we've got a responsibility in the
midst of all this uncertainty. When proclamations of crisis are hitting you from
all sides, what better than music to set your mind free? With that being said,
here's what we've got going on here at Hyena Records...
THE BRIDGEBlind Man's
Hill

Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, THE
BRIDGE are a defiant reminder that B-more is south of the
Mason-Dixon line. The band cooks up a stew of New Orleans rhythm & blues,
high & lonesome country pickin' and earthy Southern roots spiked with lyrics
that romanticize locomotives, poison wine, hurricanes and carnival barkers.
Check it out their new album Blind Man's
Hill and you'll be a believer too. They will celebrate the new
long-player with a hometown release party and performance on November 26 at
Ram's Head Live. In January '09, they hit the highway for a cross-country U.S.
tour.
Grab a free mp3 of "Let Me Off This Train."
Better yet, pick
up a copy of Blind Man's Hill here.

The
Bridge Tour Dates
December 4 / The Double Door Inn / Charlotte,
NC
December 5 / The Pour House / Charleston, SC
December 6 / Berkley Cafe
/ Raleigh, NC
December 26 / The Birchmere Bandstand / Alexandria,
VA
December 27 / World Cafe Live / Philadelphia, PA
December 28 / The
National / Richmond, VA (w/ Dark Star Orchestra)
December 29 / The Norva /
Norfolk, VA (w/ Dark Star Orchestra)
December 31 / Sheraton Center City
Ballroom / Baltimore, MD (w/ Rebirth Brass Band)
January 22 / Club Cafe /
Pittsburgh, PA
January 23 / The V Club / Huntington, WV
January 24 / 123
Pleasant Street / Morgantown, WV
January 28 / The Lantern / Blacksburg,
VA
January 29 / Boone Saloon / Boone, NC
January 30 / Smith's Olde Bar /
Atlanta, GA
January 31 / Mellow Mushroom / Tuscaloosa, AL
February 5 / The
Continental / Houston, TX
February 6 / House Of Blues / Dallas,
TX
February 7 / Stubb's BBQ / Austin, TX
February 10 / Winston's / San
Diego, CA
February 11 / The Mint / Los Angeles, CA
February 13 / The
Hopmonk Tavern / Sebastapol, CA
February 14 / Boom Boom Room / San Francisco,
CA
February 18 / WOW Hall / Eugene, OR
February 19 / The Goodfoot /
Portland, OR
February 22 / John's Alley / Moscow, ID
February 23 / Top Hat
/ Missoula, MT
February 27 / Quixote's / Denver, CO
February 28 / B Side
Lounge / Boulder, CO
GRAYSON CAPPSRott 'N' Roll

For
our friends in Europe, not only are you excited that we've decisively taken
action in the upper echelons of our democracy, but you should also ecstatic
because you're about to get a full on dose of "Rott 'N' Roll" by Grayson Capps
& The Stumpknockers.
It's been awhile since Grayson has been
over your way with his full band that turns supper clubs into roadhouses and
roadhouses into country shacks, but the time has come. In the meantime, here's
what folks have been saying about Rott 'N'
Roll here in the U.S.
"...his most varied offering to date, with
country (of shuffle, ballad and rockabilly varieties), boozy sing-alongs,
slow-burning R&B, hill country blues, ferocious rock, and even spoken-word
poetry." - No Depression
"Although his distinctive sound is rootsy at its
core, a Dixie-fried amalgam of twang-rock, Memphis soul, and roadhouse blues,
Capps' Tennessee-Williams-meets-Charles-Bukowski lyrical style is equal parts
Southern Gothic and Los Angeles noir. His songs are literate, imaginative, and
sometimes magical, his storytelling skills matched by an uncanny sense of
musical history that will grow on you like kudzu vine." - Blurt Online
"Take
the poetry of Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt, combine with Steve Earle's edgy
attitude and stir with a little cup of the bayou- blues (think Howlin' Wolf) and
you start to get a taste of Capps' scrumptious gothic gumbo." - American
Songwriter
"Essential Listening" - NineBullets
"Grayson Capps & The
Stumpknockers play knock-down-drag-out-whiskey- laced rock and roll as if it
were the last call for their souls to be saved." - Swampland
Pick Up A Copy
Here

Grayson Capps Tour Dates
November 21 / Logjam
concerts / Weert, Netherlands
November 22 / Q-bus / Leiden,
Netherlands
November 23 / Willow Tree Concerten / Bierum,
Netherlands
November 24 / De Schalm / Westwoud, Netherlands
November 25 /
Paradiso / Amsterdam, Netherlands
November 26 / Cobblestone / Oldenzaal,
Netherlands
November 27 / Blues Garage / Isernhagen (Hannover)
Germany
November 28 / Real Music Club Germany / Lauchhammer,
Germany
November 29 / Slotplaats / Bakkeveen, Netherlands
December 2 /
John Dee / Oslo, Norway
December 3 / Tordensjold / Langesund,
Norway
December 12 / The Soul Kitchen / Mobile, AL
December 19 / Variety
Playhouse / Atlanta, GA
January 15 / Smith's Olde Bar / Atlanta,
GA
January 16 / The Nick / Birmingham, AL
January 17 / The Basement /
Nashville, TN
January 31 / Phoenix Hill Tavern / Louisville, KY
April in
Texas (Dates to Come)
BACKYARD TIRE FIREThe Places We Lived

If
you haven't checked Backyard Tire Fire out yet, you're sleeping on
one of the best rock bands out there right now---not to mention one of the best
rock records released this year--seriously!
Watch their new video for "How In
The Hell Did You Get Back Here?"
Also
check out a great acoustic performance of "Shoulda Shut It"from The College
Network, Palestra.net:
Pick Up A Copy Here

Backyard Tire Fire Tour Dates
November 22 /
Chicago Street Pub / Joliet, IL
November 29 / Double Door / Chicago, IL (FREE
show)
December 3 / Mercy Lounge / Nashville, TN (w/ Reverend Horton
Heat)
December 4 / Vogue / Indianapolis, IN (w/ Reverend Horton
Heat)
December 5 / Southgate House / Newport, KY (w/ Reverend Horton
Heat)
December 6 / Majestic Theatre / Detroit, MI (w/ Reverend Horton
Heat)
December 7 / The Intersection / Grand Rapids, MI (w/ Reverend Horton
Heat)
December 10 / Otto's / Dekalb, IL (w/ Reverend Horton Heat)
December
11 / People's / Des Moines, IA (w/ Reverend Horton Heat)
December 12 / Cain's
Ballroom / Tulsa, OK (w/ Reverend Horton Heat)
December 13 / The Village /
Little Rock, AR (w/ Reverend Horton Heat)
December 27 / House of Blues /
Chicago, IL (w/ Rusted Root)
December 28 / House of Blues / Chicago, IL (w/
Rusted Root)
December 29 / Eagles Ballroom / Milwaukee, WI (w/ Rusted
Root)
December 30 / St. Andrews Hall / Detroit, MI (w/ Rusted
Root)
December 31 / House of Blues / Cleveland, OH (w/ Rusted
Root)
LAFAYETTE GILCHRISTSoul Progressin'

If you listen to NPR chances are you've heard tracks
from Lafayette Gilchrist's new album, Soul
Progressin', coming in and out of the breaks on All Things
Considered, Weekend Edition and Fresh Air With Terry Gross. They've been all
over this genius pianist and rising star in the jazz world. Gilchrist pushes the
boundaries of his genre in the tradition of Monk, Sun Ra and Andrew Hill. Yes, I
did just mention him in the same sentence as those masters. I'm not
alone...
"4 Stars" - Downbeat
"Gilchrist is a musical visionary." - Beyond
Race
"Gilchrist injects the personality of his hometown into his
compositions, without succumbing to turntables or drum machines. His piano is
lively and rhythmic, but also quite considerate, a trait he might have developed
playing with luminaries like David Murray and Hamid Drake." - Dusted
"There's
a deep determination at work on the pianist's new Soul Progressin'. The swarm of
brass and reeds grinds against the rhythm section, giving the Baltimore
bandleader's New Volcanoes outfit a subtle fury. He's earned lots of kudos as
David Murray's go-to sideman, but this keening date shows just how fierce he is
on his own. Listen to the parade strolling out of his left hand." - Village
Voice
"Soul Progression (Hyena) avant-garde hip and street-smart funk from
the Baltimore pianist and his slamming ensemble, taking flights of piano and
horns into a cinematic, chase scene palpitations." - Positively Yeah Yeah
Yeah
"The D.C. native and Baltimore resident creates a CD of gutbucket intent
with puckish impulses. Think funk and Monk." - Philadelphia Inquirer
"The
pianist's music often exhibits a hardnosed inner-city edge, no doubt reflecting
his being raised first in Washington, D.C., and then in Baltimore, where he
still resides. Mix in Gilchrist's appreciation of D.C. go-go, soul, funk and hip
hop, and the end result is a naturally evolving contemporary vision,
unpredictable and non- cliched." - Jazz.com
"Mentioning that one of his songs
had been used in the epic television crime series The Wire, Gilchrist proceeded
to deploy his impressive range -- Monk motifs, silent-movie accompaniments,
darting single note runs, etc -- just beneath the swagger and howl of the massed
brass and reeds." - Howard Mandel, Jazz Beyond Jazz
Pick Up
a Copy Here

Lafayette Gilchrist Tour Dates
November 21 and 22
/ Twins / Washington, DC
December 6 / 8x10 Club / Baltimore, MD
December
12 / Joe's Square / Baltimore, MD
August 8 / Monterey Jazz Festival /
Newport, RI
COMMON MARKETTobacco Road

Many of you don't associate Hyena with hip-hop, but
much like ISWHAT?!, when we hear something with both that
old school magic and simultaneously modern approach, we're all over it. Tobacco Road is one of this year's biggest
underground hip-hop records.
Check out the video for the first single,
"Trouble Is":
Pick Up TOBACCO ROAD Here

JACOB FRED JAZZ ODYSSEYLil Tae Rides Again

JFJO
are just back from a tour of Europe where they hit a slew of festivals and
turned on a whole new world of fans. At The Cork Festival in Ireland, they won
the Guinness Award for "Best New Band," meanwhile Reed Mathis returned with a
treasure trove of soundboard recordings from the tour, so we might even get a
limited edition release of JFJO in Europe '08. Fingers crossed. Back in the
U.S., look for JFJO to maintain a high touring profile throughout '09. Their
album from earlier this year, Lil Tae Rides
Again, was a musical departure, but then again isn't every JFJO
album. Therein lies the beauty.

JFJO
Tour Dates
December 5 / The Deli / Norman, OK
December 6 / Granada Theater
/ Dallas,TX (w/Stanton Moore Trio)
December 31 / Blank Slate / Tulsa,
OK
Coming up in 2009...

Seth
Walker has put the finishing touches on his new album, Leap Of
Faith. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Gary Nicholson and including a
guest appearance by the great Delbert McClinton this record is going to blow
folks away. As if he wasn't already bringing an A-game, Seth has stepped up his
songwriting, singing and playing to entirely new levels. We can't wait for you
to hear it. Look for this to drop on March 3!

Mike Dillon's
Go-Go Jungle will return on February 10 with Rock Star Bench Press.
Dillon's been touring the world as part of Ani DiFranco's band, but in between
he's concocted one of the most twisted punk rock meets bebop meets electro clash
records you'll ever lay your ears on--if not the only one. And you can rest
assured that coinciding with its release will be the legendary marathon shows
that define the Go-Go Jungle--as anybody who's ever seen the band late night in
New Orleans will attest.
Lastly, we've got a brand new batch of Hyena
Records' American Apparel t-shirts available for $15. You will look damn
good wearing one, while feeling infinitely better about yourself. I
promise.

Get your t-shirt here.
Well, alright, that's
enough out of me. In honor of my plans to hit the legendary Reuben Wilson's gig
tonight in Brooklyn, write us back and tell us your favorite jazz organist.
We'll throw all the entries in a digital hat and the winner gets copies of Thelonious Monk (Monk 'Round The World), Rahsaan Roland Kirk (Brotherman In The
Fatherland) and Sonny
Stitt (Just The Way It Was). Three masterpiece archival packages
put together by Joel Dorn. It's been almost a year since he left
us, but there ain't a day that goes by where we don't think about how the world
is brighter for his time spent here.
Stay tuned and keep in
touch.
KevinHyena Records

Benny Goodman Quartet: Avalon

Not blues, but it features Lionel Hampton on the Vibes, and of course Benny Goodman on Clarinet. What makes Benny Goodman special is that he was the first white band leader to have an integrated band. Goodman grew up in Chicago and was greatly influenced by the African American musicians who played a new kind of music called Jazz. When he was able to put together his own band he added the best players around regardless of race. He also hired the great Fletcher Henderson to write his arraignments.

Robert Cray: Smoking Gun

Robert Cray on a TV appearance in the 1980s. It is amazing how fast time flies. I can remember the first time I heard this on the radio in Kansas City. I can't believe that this song is over 20 years old! YIKES!!!

Doris Carr Memorial Arrangements

From Bob Corritore

Doris Carr Memorial Information: This just in from Geni Ward, Sam Carr’s sister: Doris's services will be held at noon on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Century Funeral Home in Clarksdale, Mississippi: For further information:
Century Funeral Home

506 Ashton Ave.

Clarksdale, MS 38614

(662) 627-4182

Andy Coats Update

Hey folks,



This week we have two special events coming up:



First, another show with the living legend from Durham:



Fri., Nov. 21, 9:30 pm - 1 am
Andy Coats with very special guest, John Dee Holeman
Pizza Palace, $5 Cover Charge
3128 Guess Rd., Durham, NC
http://www.myspace.com/pizzapalaceofdurham

And, second, a special “Rent Party” event to help keep the Flipside open. This one runs from 2 pm – midnight and features 9 different bands.


Sat., Nov. 22, Flipside Rent Party, 2 pm - mid
Andy Coats and the Bank Walkers
408 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC 27520
No Cover Charge, but Donations Encouraged

For more info about this show, please visit:

http://www1.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&eventID=469979.38152&hashcode=237A0CA4-F53C-48D9-823E-03F856BF497B





Thanks for all your support, and helping to “Keep the Blues Alive”.



Best,

Andy
www.andycoats.com
www.myspace.com/andycoats
www.myspace.com/andycoatsandthebankwalkers






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Second Annual Chicago Blues Party

From the Blues Triangle folks

The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, Inc. November 17, 2008 www.bjfm.org PO
Box 2122, Marietta, Ohio 45750 Contact: Steve Wells 304.295.4323
bluesphotog@gmail.com Chicago's Chico Banks Plays Marietta The Blues, Jazz &
Folk Music Society present their Second Annual "Chicago Blues Party" on Friday,
November 21, 2008 at The Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front Street, in downtown
Marietta. This year's featured performers will be The Chico Banks Blues Band
with special guest Toronzo Cannon from Chicago. The Chicago blues starts at
8:30pm, and admission is $15 for BJFM Society members, $20 for non-members. All
tickets available at the door. No advance ticket sales for this show. Chico
Banks comes from a musical family; His dad and brother used to practice in the
basement when he was just a kid. Chico joined his first Top 40 band at the age
of 13, and before he knew it, he was backing Johnny Christian, along with his
brother. After Johnny, Chico played with Otis Clay, then moved on when he got
the chance to play with Buddy Guy for several tours. After that, he toured with
Junior Wells, and then James Cotton for three years. Over the next few years,
Chico played with almost everyone in Chicago, including Little Milton, Magic
Slim, Big Time Sarah and Tyronne Davis. In 1997, he hooked up with Mavis
Staples, and has done may tours throughout the world with Mavis, as well as The
Staples Singers. Special guest for the "Chicago Blues Party" will be Toronzo
Cannon, who is a show all by himself. Blues & Rhythm (UK) says: "Modern,
loud and funky blues…one of the striking new talents on the Chicago blues
scene…Cannon dazzles with his guitar playing." Since the release of Toronzo's
latest album, My Woman, he has been tearing up the stage and exciting crowds
from Chicago to the Balkins. At the core of Toronzo's appeal is his heartfelt
love for the music, whether it is blues, soul, gospel, jazz or rock – all of
which may creep into his show, and his respect for the audience. "If he doesn't
leave them sweatin' and smilin' he feels he hasn't done his job," said Banks
-30-Steve WellsThe Blues, Jazz & Folk Music
Societybluesphotog@yahoo.com304.295.4323

Computer Issues

Well, my hard working laptop finally gave up the ghost. I have been using an old gateway PC computer with a Pentium four processor. It starting acting strange a week ago, and I have been trying to save it. I used all of my limited knowledge of computers on it, but it is done:-( However, I did back up everything on an external hard drive. So it should be interesting to see if it actually worked!! I do know there are some Mac lovers out there in cyberland who love these things, but this is frustrating for me. I am slowly figuring out how to work this thing, but it still doesnt want to do what I want it to do. Plus I think Blogger is set up for PCs, because I don't seem to have much luck with copying and pasting, as slickly as my PC did it. I also miss my right and left click buttons on my mouse! The mac has one and it doesn't seem to work like I want it too:-)

Hang in there!

Tom

Bob Corritorie Blues News

November 11, 2008

Rhythm Room All-Stars Perform this Weekend at the Rhythm Room: There is something special about seeing the Rhythm Room All-Stars at their monthly home base gig. This Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15, 2008, Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn and Brian Fahey (AKA The Rhythm Room All-Stars) take the stage and work their magical musical chemistry on the crowd. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at these events. This night will be a patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted.
Tomcat Courtney CD Praised by Blues Revue: Much appreciation to writer Art Tipaldi for his glowing review of Tomcat Courtney/Downsville Blues on the Blue Witch record Label. Tomcat Courtney, now 79, is one of the few remaining direct links to the music of Lightnin' Hopkins, Lil' Son Jackson, and Smokey Hogg. To see this review, click here. Thanks, Art, and thanks, Blues Revue Magazine.
Cadillac Records, a Movie about Chess Records, Opens Dec. 5: Cadillac Records, a film depiction of the rise of Chess Records, will open in Theatres on Friday, December 5, 2008. Let's see how Hollywood will handle a subject so dear to every blues lover's heart. Certainly, the movie trailer is intriguing. Cadillac Records stars Beyoncé Knowles at Etta James, Jeffrey Wright as Muddy Waters, Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess, Columbus Short as Little Walter, Mos Def as Chuck Berry, and Cedric the Entertainer as Willie Dixon. The behind-the-scenes soundtrack musicians (who recreate versions of classic Chess hits) are top notch, and include Kim Wilson, Billy Flynn, Eddie Taylor, Jr., and Barrelhouse Chuck. To see the preview to Cadillac Records clic,k here.
Chicago Blues Guide Posts Article on the 2008 Blues Blast Music Awards! The Chicago Blues Guide is a website that celebrates and supports the great blues scene of Chicago. CBG contains listings for Chicagoland’s blues clubs, bands, radio shows, record labels and links. The webzine features plenty of photos, news and features on what’s happening in the current Chicago blues world, including interviews, events, DVD and CD reviews, and live blues reviews. Check out their wonderful article on the 2008 Blues Blast Music Awards (hosted by Illinoisblues.com) which took place on November 2, 2008 at Buddy Guy's Legends. This article was written by CBG chief Linda Cain and includes nice photos by Jennifer Wheeler. To see the piece, click here.
2009 KBA Award Winners Announced: The KBA (Keeping The Blues Alive) award is The Blues Foundation's recognition of those individuals and organizations that have excelled in their support of blues music and its community. The 2009 recipients have been announced, and include:
1) Agent: Steve Hecht, Piedmont Talent, Charlotte, NC

2) Art & Photography: Dusty & Val Scott, Dusty Blues, Pittsburgh, PA

3) Blues Club: B.L.U.E.S., Chicago, IL

4) Education: Monroe County Black History Month, Monroe County, MI

5) Festival: Telluride Blues and Brews Festival, Telluride, CO

6) Film, Television and Video: Willy Bearden, Memphis, TN

7) Historical Preservation: Shack Up Inn, Clarksdale, MS

8) International: Associazione Roots And Blues, Parma, Italy

9) Internet: Pandora.com, Oakland, CA

10) Journalism: Hal Horowitz, Marietta, GA

11) Literature: Craig Hopkins, Cedar Hill, TX

12) Manager: John Hahn, New York, NY

13) Organization: Washington Blues Society, Seattle, WA

14) Print Media: Il Blues, Milan, Italy

15) Producer: David Z., Nashville, TN

16) Promoter: Omega Events, Van Nuys, CA

17) Publicist: Betsie Brown, Blind Raccoon, Memphis, TN

18) Radio (Commercial): Kai Turner, Denver, CO

19) Radio (Public): John Kessler, Seattle, WA

20) Record Label: Delta Groove, Van Nuys, CA

21) Retailer: Manifest Disc, Charlotte, NC

22) Sponsor: Barbara Hammerman, Gig Harbor, WA

Congratulations to all these worthy recipients for their great work in the blues. The awards ceremony will take place in Memphis on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, in conjunction with the International Blues Challenge (IBC). For more information on these awards and their recipients, click here.

Biscuits & Blues Celebrates the Life of Francis Clay: Legendary drummer Francis Clay passed away on January 21, 2008. He was known best for his work in the Muddy Waters band, though he also worked and recorded with James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, Lightnin' Hopkins and many others. In later years, he settled in the San Francisco bay area, where he became an esteemed community figure. For our complete obituary, please reference the newsletter of January 23, 2008 by clicking here, and scrolling to the date. This Sunday, November 16, 2008, Biscuits & Blues will host an event of reflection on this great man's life. The club's website titles this event "Music and Words Honoring Drummer Francis Clay" and the show will include speakers, musical performances, a slide show, a video presentation and cake (it would have been Francis's 85th birthday on this date). Biscuits & Blues is located at 401 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, tel. (415)292-2583. Doors open at 1:30pm, and the event runs from 2pm to 5pm. There is no cover charge, but donations are accepted for a headstone fund. To see a clip of Francis Clay performing with Muddy Waters on a classic 1960 performance of "Got My Mojo Working" live at Newport, click here.
Additions and Corrections to Last Newsletter: 1) The Robert Lockwood, Jr. Article in ABS Magazine was written by Mark Hoffman (Co-author of the Howlin' Wolf bio Moanin' At Midnight), and translated into French by Jean-Luc Varbes. 2) Apparently, Honeyboy Edwards did see the mystery photo speculated to be that of Robert Johnson, and did not give it his seal of approval. 3) Please note that we misspelled and omitted some of the names of the people at the Blues Blast Music Awards, and you can see an amended article by clicking here, and scrolling down.

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In case you are not familiar with this event, it is an international search for the best undiscovered Blues band on the planet. Each year the Blues Foundation's 160 affiliate Blues societies from all over the globe hold "local" or "regional" Blues challenges.
They send the winners to compete in the semifinals in Memphis in February. There are categories for both bands and solo/duet acts.
In 2008, 100 bands and 60 solo/duo acts filled the clubs up and down Beale Street for the semi-finals on Thursday and Friday. This is a Blues show you do not want to miss. It is literally the worlds largest gathering of Blues Bands!
Beale Street is the legendary Blues Mecca in Memphis. Each club on Beale has 6 or 8 acts competing in the semi-finals. By the rules of the competition, each act plays exactly 30 minutes all using the same stage setup for a panel of judges and a packed crowd of Blues fans. They are judged on Blues content, vocal and/or instrumental talent, originality and stage presence by a different panels of judges each night (See scoring criteria HERE).
The scores are averaged and the top scoring act from each club advances to the finals that are held at the Orpheum Theater on Saturday. (To see some photos of last years fun CLICK HERE)
Tickets to this historical event are just $75 and include entrance to all the clubs on Beale Street both Thursday and Friday and the finals on Saturday. CLICK HERE to get yours now.
Be sure to get your hotel reservations NOW too as some of the host hotels are already sold out! CLICK HERE for hotel info

Blues Wanderings
We made it out to a packed Blue Monday this week to hear the Memphis based Delta Highway.
The Alamo was jammed maybe because most Illinois state employees were off the next day for a holiday (Veterans Day).
Or maybe it was this great band belting out one killer Blues song after another.
Brandon Santini on vocal and harp along with Justin Sulek on guitar fit perfectly in a Piedmont groove with a driving rhythm laid down by Paul Chase on bass and Keven Eddy on drums.
This is a very tight band with some great original music.
Give them a listen if they make it anywhere near you!




Blues Reviews and MORE!
James Walker reviews a new CD from Scott Ellison. Brian Holland reviews a DVD by Ronnie Earl & the Broadcasters. Ben Cox reviews a CD by Magic Slim and Omar Dykes. All this and MORE! SCROLL DOWN!!!



The New Lafayette Club

Bloomington, IL

Thursday, November 13, 2008

SONNY LANDRETH

With Special Guests: The Delta Kings

Tickets $20 advance - $22 day of the event

ADVANCE TICKET OUTLETS

WWHP Radio Station, 407 N. Main Street, Farmer City

Growing Grounds, 1600 S. Main, Bloomington

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The New Lafayette Club

1602 South Main Street, Bloomington, IL

(309) 828-1212

Featured Blues Review (1 of 3)

Scott Ellison - Ice Storm

Earwig Music Company, Inc.

www.myspace.com/scottellisonband

12 songs; 46:18 minutes; Splendid

Style: Electric guitar driven, full band, Blues-Rock productions

Scott Ellison is living on “Tulsa Time.” He’s gonna keep his watch set to it, because you know that he’s been through it, he’s livin’ on Tulsa Time. That song was written by Danny Flowers, but both Ellison’s album and life story conjure up memories of Eric Clapton’s version dedicated to Eric’s friends from Tusla OK.

Born around 1955, Scott is from Tulsa which was a hot bed of musical talent in the 1970s. Eric Clapton and Freddie King's bands were both based in Tulsa as was Leon Russell's Shelter Records. Influenced and electrified by the British Invasion bands, moved by Motown, and touched by the Soul coming out of Memphis, it wasn't long before Scott started his own band.

In 1977 he began touring with Jessica James (Conway Twitty's daughter), and by 1981 Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown had Scott in his band playing rhythm. A move to LA in the mid 80s found Scott with The Box Tops, The Shirelles, J.J. Jackson, The Drifters, The Coasters, and Gary "U.S." Bonds. By the 90s Scott had formed his own Blues Band and opened up shows for such legends as Joe Cocker, Roy Orbison, The Fabulous T-Birds, Leon Russell, Bobby Bland, and Buddy Guy.

Throughout his career Scott has been prolific songwriter and has composed and released numerous CDs. Scott continues to tour the US and Canada, and most recently he opened for B.B. King at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.

Displaying his string picking, slide guitar work, and rough-edged vocals, “Ice Storm” is a major label release of his best works since 1997. Only tracks 6, 9, and 10 were recorded as recently as 2006-07. Plenty of effort has gone into the production as no less than 29 different artists contributed, whew!

Fans of Eric Clapton’s blues-rock during his Tulsa days will relate to the overall sounds, especially the wah-wah found in “Who Will Be The Fool” and “Keys to My Heart,” which opens acoustically with high pitched slide quickly underpinning. The solo vocal is soon joined by a chorus of background singers.

Radio-ready, and the first that I played on WKCC, is the opening track “Steamin.’” When Scott sings “steamin’” as two syllables, the organ perfectly matches his vocal key for a dynamic man/machine harmony. This up tempo shuffle is a winner.

“Big Blue Car,” the second track, is another full-production number with a comfortable, if familiar, feel - not a raw or rough edge anywhere. “King of the Blues” with its popping rhythm also features some nice burning guitar solos. “Cadillac Woman,” as the name implies, is made for playing loud and driving fast – you know, pass cars - take chances!

“Why’d You Lie To Me?” is made for slide guitar fans. Ellison propels the number from slash and burn into the stratosphere, then throws in a surprise ending. The cooking Albert Collins-esque instrumental title track adds horns to the mix. It is called “Ice Storm,” but it’s hot!

While the full production numbers often break no new ground, Scott’s guitar and vocals intrigue me enough to want to see him perform live. According to his Myspace site, he performs gigs as a trio backed only by bass and drums. A stripped down set like that would be welcome any-time, not just on Tulsa time

Reviewer James “Skyy Dobro” Walker is a noted Blues writer, DJ and Blues Blast contributor. His weekly radio show “Friends of the Blues” can be heard each Thursday from 4:30 – 6:00pm on WKCC 91.1 FM in Kankakee, IL

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The Blues Society of Omaha - Omaha, Nebraska

The Blues Society of Omaha, for the third consecutive year, will tie-in their Annual Holiday Party with Omaha Rockabilly guitarist Lash Larue's Toy Drive for the Children of the Pine Ridge Reservation. The event will take place from 5pm-9pm on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at BarFly (707 N. 114th St.) in Omaha, NE.

Featuring The Dallas Blues stars with Mike Morgan and The Crawl, featuring Jim Suhler. The Side Effects will open the show followed by The Loose Brothers. Admission is $10, or a new unwrapped toy. Proceeds from the beverage sales will also benefit the Toy Drive. Details at: www.omahablues.com

Capital Area Blues Society - Okemos, Michigan

Breakin' Bread With The Blues 5 - Sunday, November 16th, 2008 4 – 9:30PM - The fifth annual fund- and food-raising concert for the Capital Area Blues Society and Greater Lansing Food Bank will take place at the Green Door Blues Bar & Grill The Capital Area Blues Society is teaming up the Greater Lansing Food Bank’s 2008 Envelope Campaign to fight hunger in our hometown

The show features Jimmy G & The Capitols, Cool Daddy Ray & The Snake Handlers (from Those Delta Rhythm Kings), the Lansing Guitar All Stars with Frog from the Beeftones, Stan Budzynski from 3rd Degree, Bill Malone from the Old Town Blues Band, plus special guests, then followed by whiz kids Marble Garden. As headliners, we are proud to announce Detroit’s The Alligators – Admission is $5 for all ages 12 and up, which benefits the Blues Society, plus one canned foodstuff or as much as you feel like carrying for the Food Bank. For more event information, contact CABS President Toni Alexander cabsprez@comcast.net 517 282-6796.

Chicago Blues & Bluegrass Festival - Chicago, IL

The Chicago Vlues & Bluegrass Festival on November 22nd, 2008 is a one-day festival hosted by the Congress Theatre. It features 12 hours, 16 bands, for only $31 to help eradicate congenital heart defects in children. A portion of the event’s proceeds will contribute to the research efforts of the Chicago-based Saving Tiny Hearts Foundation. The lineup includes: Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials, David Grisman, The Avett Brothers and many more. Check out www.cbgbfestival.com for more info.

Illinois Central Blues Club - Springfield, IL
Blue Mondays- Held at the Alamo 115 N 5th St, Springfield, IL (217) 523-1455 every Monday 8:30pm $2 cover - November 17 - Chris Bell and 100% Blues Power, November 24 - Russell Miller and 6V6, December 1 - Nick Moss and the Flip Tops, December 8 - The Workers (Watermelon Slim's Band) with special Guest Bill Lupkin, December 15 - Studebaker John, December 22 - Scottie Miller and the Uptake Inhibitors, December 29 - Sally Weisenburg and the Famous Sidemen




South Side Cindy & The Slip Tones


New CD
Mighty Mighty
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Featured Blues Review (2 of 3)

Nalle, Magic Slim, Omar Dykes - Chapel Hill

Marsk Music

Run Time: 43:07

Rarely do we get the chance to hear some of our electric guitar heroes unplug. To hear true mastery put on display. All the electrical sustains and tricks have to be made with the hands, fingers, and a flick of the wrist.

Acoustic, live music for blues is where it all began. The heroes and founders of this great American music didn’t have the luxury of microphones or amplifiers. They shouted and beat on their six strings harder and played with a necessity for strength and resonance.

Take 2 of well-known electric blues players (one THE premier Chicago Blues player) and put them in this all acoustic setting with Denmark’s largest link to American roots music. Chapel Hill thus becomes a comfortable acoustic jam in the studio for these three men: Nalle, Omar Dykes (Omar & the Howlers), and Magic Slim.

Slim brings along a few of his infamous Teardrops on this trip to Denmark (Jon McDonald on slide guitar on “Little Red Rooster” and Michael Blakemore on harmonica for “Love My Baby”). The rest of the musicians are highly touted American roots music players from Denmark. Mixing in banjo, stand up bass, harmonica, and National Steel slide at times; the album is mostly a two guitar approach with either Slim or Omar or both handling the duties. One or two of the three usually handled the vocals (Nalle sings 4, Omar sings 4, Omar & Nalle together on 1 duet, and Slim on 4).

Nalle, a name with which I wasn’t familiar until this album, has been a Blues, Rock, and Soul musician in Denmark since the late 60s. His passion for the music is obvious. Vocally he stands up well next to his two formidable American counterparts.

Some of the songs fall into similar vibes and grooves. Some of Omar Dykes vocal tracks sound like left overs from his On the Jimmy Reed Highway project from last year. Most of the tracks here are covers ranging from Willie Dixon, Luther Allison, Robert Nighthawk, and Junior Wells along with one Magic Slim original.

For traditional blues fans, this album should be a must have. It will likely fly under the radar here in the States because its only available overseas. However, this stripped down acoustic feel is a welcomed addition to Magic Slim’s daunting catalog. It’s also something that Magic Slim fans have never seen out of him, a completely acoustic, and no frills side. Go out and hunt this one down on the internet. You wont be sorry.

The album is an instant classic. Like the old days, this one is not sugar coated and doesn’t have any studio tricks. This is just the straight down home acoustic blues from one of America’s greatest Chicago Bluesmen with a little help from some friends.

Reviewer Ben Cox is a DJ, journalist and musician. Visit his Blues Blog at http://jukejointsoul.blogspot.com/

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Featured Blues Review (3 of 3)

Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters – Hope Radio Sessions DVD

Stony Plain Records

www.ronnieearl.com

Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters and Stony Plain Records recently released the “Hope Radio Sessions” on DVD. Recorded at Wellspring Sound in Acton Massachusetts, on April 21 and 22, 2007, the studio setting is responsible for an excellent sound quality, an aspect that often suffers in live recordings. The close and intimate setting provides viewers the ability to feel part of the audience of friends and acquaintances present during the making of the “Hope Radio” CD, which is one of their best live releases to date.

In setting the ideal atmosphere immediately, ‘hope’ being the theme of the CD and the DVD, viewers are given a quick glance of a baseball jersey hanging upon the wall behind the band. It displays the number 42 and the name [Jackie] Robinson, the former Brooklyn Dodger who became the first African-American to play in the major leagues. An athlete who broke through countless boundaries, first to be accepted and then to become one of the greatest players of all-time, his moral fiber was one that undoubtedly contained a huge amount of ‘hope’. This is appropriate for another reason as well, as Ronnie is known to be a huge baseball fan.

Following a wonderful introduction by friend and admirer Reverend Deborah J Blanchard, who points out the soothing and spiritual aspect of Ronnie Earl’s talent, he and the Broadcasters perform “Bobby’s Bop”. The progressive blues romp and brisk jazzy melody finds Ronnie and keyboardist Dave Limina trading solo duties. Pay special attention to Limina, and the manner in which the Berklee alumnus exerts his simultaneous talents on the B-3. One can listen to “Bobby’s Bop” repeatedly, and hear something new from both Earl and Limina each and every time.

Ronnie then gets deep into slow blues expressionism in “Blues For the Homeless”, in which his communicative licks talk amiably to the audience. The guitarist displays his unique ability to play a slow blues with altruistic licks of hope and harmony, which apply a facet of optimism into the song’s title and subject matter. He then gets the intimate crowd standing for a vigorous performance of “Eddie’s Gospel Groove”. The song’s Latin feel is augmented by Limina’s organ technique, as both he and Ronnie bring a Santana element to it, especially early on. Prior to the band entering an eight minute blues excursion of multiple elements, the intro is climactic in “I Am With You”. “Kay My Dear’ summons a tender slow blues atmosphere again, a place where Ronnie is at his best. “New Gospel Tune” takes it in a gospel direction, a blues approach in which he’s quite at home with these days as well, as his spiritual attribute and warm personality shine more than ever in these performances.

That partially describes night one of the recorded performance. Night two is a continuation of the soothing instrumental blues of Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, made up of Earl on guitar (Stratocaster of course), Dave Limina on organ and piano, Jimmy Mouradian on bass, and Lorne Entress on drums. The DVD is a desirable companion to the actual “Hope Radio” CD, primarily because of its additions and bonus features, which include a wonderful acoustic rendition of “I Shall Not Be Moved” and an intimate interview with the blues guitar master, conducted by friend Holger Peterson, founder of Stony Plain Records.

Reviewer Brian Holland is a freelance music journalist. Visit his website at http://www.briandholland.com/

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Live shows:

Saturday, November 15th, 2008
Private Party
Hillje, TX

Sunday, November 16th, 2008
Roadhouse Rags - http://www.myspace.com/roadhouserags
8:00pm
1600 Fortview Rd.
Austin, TX 78704
512-762-8797
Price: $5

Friday, November 28th, 2008
Bull's Head Inn - http://www.bullsheadinn.com/
solo acoustic - 9:00pm
120 Sarah Wells Trail
Campell Hall, NY
845 496-6758
Price: Free

amazing food, great bar

Saturday, December 6th, 2008
Black-Eyed Sally's - http://www.blackeyedsallys.com
9:00pm
350 Asylum St
Hartford, CT 06103
860.278.7427
Price: $10

Sunday, December 7th, 2008
The Grog - http://www.thegrog.com/directions.htm
6:00pm
13 Middle Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
978.465.8008
Price: TBA

w/Parker Wheeler and friends

Friday, December 12th, 2008
Buddy Guys Legends - http://buddyguys.com
9:00pm
754 S. Wabash
Chicago, IL

Saturday, December 13th, 2008
Big Cities Lounge -
http://www.bigcitieslounge.com/featured_performers.htm
9:00pm
905 E. State St.
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 965-6026
Price: $5

Friday, December 26th, 2008
Billy's Lounge - http://www.billyslounge.com/welcome.html
9:00pm
1437 Wealthy St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
616.459.5757
Price: $5

GR's home of the blues in East Town

Saturday, December 27th, 2008
McGuire's Resort - http://www.mcguiresresort.com/
9:00pm
7880 Mackinaw Trail
Cadillac, MI 49601
800 634-7302
Price: $10

Sunday, December 28th, 2008
Union Street Station - http://www.myspace.com/unionstreetstation
8:00pm
117 S Union St
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-941-1930
Price: $5

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Frank Guido's Little Italy - http://www.frankguidoslittleitaly.com/
New Year's Eve
14 Thomas St
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 340-1682

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009
Joseph's Grille - http://www.josephsgrille.com/index.php
9:00pm
1033 Bellevue Ave
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-702-8310
Price: TBA

Friday, February 13th, 2009
Theodores Blues, Booze, & BBQ - http://www.theobbq.com/
9:00pm
201 Worthington St
Springfield, MA 01103
413-736-6000
Price: Free

Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Keltic House - http://www.thekeltichouse.com/
Valentines Day - 10:00pm
1004 Main St.
Fishkill, NY 12524
845-896-1110
Price: $5

Friday, February 20th, 2009
Billy's Lounge - http://billyslounge.com
9:00pm
1437 Wealthy St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI
616 459-5757
Price: $5

Doris Carr RIP

From Bob Corritore

November 13, 2008
RIP Doris Carr: This sad news just in from Roger Stolle: Mrs. Doris Carr of Lula, Mississippi, passed away early this morning at age 80, according to long-time Carr Family friend and former Rooster Blues co-owner Patty Johnson of Clarksdale. Known by many as the beloved wife of legendary blues drummer Sam Carr, Miss Doris was also a blues singer in her own right and a caretaker of other Deltans in the past. She is survived by her husband, Sam Carr -- the son of slide guitar master Robert Nighthawk and drummer of the world-famous Jelly Roll Kings. Sam and Doris Carr have been together since she was 13 years old. Mrs. Carr had been in poor health for some time. Mr. Carr still resides in Lula. Funeral arrangements are pending with more information forthcoming.

Jus Blues Music Foundation Press Release

From The Jus Blues Music Foundation.

“JUS` BLUES MUSIC FOUNDATION

PRESS RELEASE

November 12, 2008

ATLANTA, GA - Jus` Blues Music Foundation, Inc. proudly presents its inaugural “Christmas Blues Gala,” Friday, December 5th at 8 pm at the Holiday Inn Select Downtown Atlanta on Capital Avenue near Turner Field. Entertainment will be by international recording artist, Prince of the Blues Lucky Peterson, the 1st Lady of Blues & Soul Trudy Lynn and the debut of Blues music phenom Tyree.

The Blues & Soul music community is invited and a special invitation is extended to artists, managers, agents, promoters, clubs, radio DJs and fans of great Southern Soul music to be a part of this BIG gala affair. It is encouraged to bring information on artists and candidates that should be considered for the ballot of the upcoming 2009 Jus` Blues Music Awards held during August 5th thru August 9th in Memphis, Tennessee.

The categories include Best New Artist, Best Blues & Soul Radio DJ, Best Blues & Soul Song, Best Traditional Blues Artist and many more. We are also considering Blues & Soul music candidates to be honored at the “Night of the Living Legends” Dinner celebrating the Honorees of the 2009 Jus` Blues Music Awards on August 5th. Information on the event(s) will be forthcoming and posted on the websites - www.jusbluesmusicfoundation.org and www.jusbluesmusic.com.

The Jus` Blues Music Foundation “Christmas Blues Gala” will be a great opportunity to network and party with like others and professionals in the Blues & Soul music industry. Advance tickets for the gala event are $40.00. V.I.P. tables and advance tickets are available at www.jusbluesmusicfoundation.org. This will include: Admission to the gala, Dinner, a one year membership to the Jus’ Blues Music Foundation, membership to the online Jus’ Blues Room, and your name placed in a drawing to win a pair of VIP tickets to attend the 2009 Jus’ Blues Music Awards.

The Board of Directors of the Jus` Blues Music Foundation will be holding its National meeting in Atlanta at the Holiday Inn Select Downtown Atlanta on December 4th, 5th & 6th to tend to the business of the upcoming 2009 and 2010 initiatives and events of the organization. JBMF members are welcome to attend. Additionally, the JBMF Advisory Board will meet also.

Jus` Blues Music Foundation, Inc. encourages your financial and in-kind support to further promote as well as educate young people through the “Jus` Blues In The School” music program to help share the importance of keeping the tradition of this great American art form alive.

For additional information and media contact:

Charles Mitchell, President
Jus` Blues Music Foundation, Inc.
Post Office Box 44771
Atlanta, Georgia 30336
(678) 403-1993

For an overnight stay, contact the Holiday Inn Select and ask for the special Jus` Blues rate.

Holiday Inn Select
Atlanta Capitol Conference Center
450 Capitol Avenue
Atlanta, GA. 30312
Telephone: 404-591-2000

Buddy Guy: First Time I Met The Blues

Classic blues of Buddy Guy featuring some really old footage of Chicago from the late 60s and early 70s.