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Steve Arvey and The Saxtelles

Blues Review of the Week!

This week we feature another of our review series by James “Skyy Dobro” Walker , noted Blues writer and IllinoisBlues.com contributor. James reviews the new Ana Popovic CD, Still making History

Ana Popovic - Still Making History
Electro Groove / Delta Groove
www.anapopovic.com
www.deltagrooveproductions.com

By James “Skyy Dobro” Walker
14 songs; 63:44 minutes; Excellent

“I love you!” some guy yelled in the quiet lull following a song. Ana Popovic giggled and shot back, “Are you handsome and rich?” To which some other male fan retorted, “No, that’s me!” More laughter and giggles.

Ana responded, “No, I am joking – we don’t care about these things. We just want to play Blues all night! Here, try this.” She then picked some rhythmic notes solo while her bassist and drummer tried to decide into what song she was heading. They quickly jumped in, and off they tore into “Bigtown Playboy” with thunderous audience approval. We were just putty in her hands after that!

Seeing the 31-year-old Serbian born Popovic live at CLICK HERE to read more of this review

South Side Cindy & The Slip Tones

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The Illinois Central Blues Club will be conducting its first Annual Blues Challenge during the Old Capitol Blues & Barbeque, August 25, 2007 beginning at noon. The winner of the challenge will receive $500 in travel monies to represent the Club at the Blues Foundation International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN during February 2008. Bands interested in competing in the Challenge should go to the Illinois Central Blues Club’s website at http://www.icbluesclub.org for contest rules and forms, or they can be requested by contacting markredmiston@msn.com or call 217-622-0340. PERFORMERS FROM ANY STATE OR AREA ARE WELCOME TO COMPETE!

At least one member of the band must be a member of the Illinois Central Blues Club. Applicants can join ICBC by contacting Mark at the above email address and phone. Applicants should submit photos, band biography, a cassette tape or CD of the band’s music. Quality of recording/picture is not considered in selecting and only the first 3 songs will be considered. Entries must be accompanied by a $10 entry fee. Entry fee will be returned if your band is not selected to compete in the August 25th competition. ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JUNE 30, 2007

Preliminary rounds - Des Moines, August 16, 2007 & Davenport August 17, 2007
Finals - September 2, 2007 At Blues on Grand
Prizes include cash, travel expenses, as well as performance opportunities plus the winners will compete at the Blues Foundation International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN during February 2008.

Information and applications are available from the Central Iowa Blues Society at (515) 225-6638
and our website www.cibs.org The deadline is July 16, 2007.

June 29th & 30th and July 1st
CLICK HERE for complete schedule with performance times

Paddy O'Flaherty's Irish Pub and Eatery
Best Western Ashland House
201 Ashland Ave, Morton, IL
For Ticket Information Call 309 266-6919

Tri-Lakes Club - 2100 Bunn St
Bloomington, Illinois * Directions *
CLICK HERE for Festival Website

1:30 pm TBA
2:45 pm Central Illinois Blues Challenge Winner
4:45 pm TBA
6:00 pm Big Ray and Chicago's Most Wanted
7:30 pm Tab Benoit
9:00 pm C.J. Chenier

Performance dates were submitted by Musicians, Club Owners, Blues Societies and Blues festivals.