All news BLUES!
All
news BLUES!
|
Blues Blast Newsletter |
July 12, 2007 |
© 2007 IllinoisBlues.com
News, reviews, live Blues show links AND MUCH MORE at Bottom! - Scroll Down!
Hey Blues fans,
If
you missed the CD release party for
South Side Cindy last week you missed a good one!
IllinoisBlues.com was there and of course we have pictures. CLICK HERE.
CROSSROADS TICKETS ANYONE?
Tickets to this huge event sold out in 20 minutes! Some friends of IllinoisBlues.com are raffling 100 chances for $20 each for two tickets to Eric Clapton's Crossroads Concert in Chicago July 28th. Proceeds are going to benefit the medical fund for Pro Bull Riders. Only 100 tickets will be sold so your chances of winning are 1 in 100. Contact Jim Buckley at 309 246-7396 or email at jbwy09@yahoo.com
More GREAT Blues just around the corner
We are only 8 days away from a GREAT Blues event, the Nothin' But The Blues Fest July 20th and 21st. See complete festival info below. You don't want to miss this one. IllinoisBlues.com will see you there!
New to the Blues Blast and IllinoisBlues.com?
Use IllinoisBlues.com to plan all your summer Blues travels. For a complete list of Live blues music see the very bottom of this email newsletter or CLICK HERE to go directly to the IllinoisBlues.com list of Live Blues Music.
Click a link for more Blues content! Reviews Links Audio Interviews Photos Blues Radio
Click HERE to advertise your blues shows or event on IllinoisBlues.com for FREE!
Blues Radio - Streaming Link of the Week
A GREAT Site dedicated to preserving Country Blues
We featured the WeenieCampbell.com website one week as the best link of the week, but it is also a great streaming Blues radio site. If you love COUNTRY BLUES try this! Click Here to listen.
Check out other great Blues Music Streams Click HERE
Other IMPORTANT News Help Save the music! Click HERE to Keep Blues Radio Alive!
Blues Links of the Week
All Music Guide - www.allmusic.com
All Music Guide is a great source of information about ANY kind of music including Blues. You can search their huge database by artist/group name, song title or album title.
If you are new to this journey called the Blues , they have a great "styles" page for every genre of music. They have the following major style headings under Blues - Chicago Blues, Delta Blues, East Coast Blues, Harmonica Blues, Louisiana Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Texas Blues, Electric Blues, Jump Blues/Piano Blues and Piedmont Blues.
Each has subcategories linked to style descriptions and examples of the top artists for that style, the top albums and the top songs. Everything is cross linked for a wealth of information. A fantastic resource for those seeking to understand the various styles of Blues and the artist representative of each Blues style.
CLICK HERE to check out these Blues style subcategories.
For more Blues links Click HERE to visit the IllinoisBlues.com Links Page
If you know of a COOL Blues link, please send it to info@illinoisblues.com
Blues Reviews 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 Delta Jets CD Chairfactory Blues
The
Delta Jets - Chair
Factory Blues -
Self Release
By James “Skyy Dobro” Walker
14 songs; 46:37 minutes; Very Good
Hailing from Green Bay, Wisconsin, Dale Anderson has a 40 year career playing deep blues from the Delta. Starting with the folk music boom of the early 1960s, Anderson has competently developed his knowledge of this deep roots music and playing of resonator guitars in the style. Dale's email is idobro@new.rr.com, a “dobro” being an early wooden bodied resonator guitar. For fans of the earliest blues on record, this is great stuff!
Being from Wisconsin has also made Anderson appreciative of the early 1930s recordings made by many musicians from Mississippi in Grafton and Port Washington, Wisconsin. This album by the Delta Jets, consisting of Anderson and drummer Mark Riggenbach, is dedicated to those musicians who recorded within the walls of the Wisconsin chair factories.
“Emulation” might be a better word than “dedication” as Anderson strives to make the music sound old timey. On “Walking Blues,” attributed to Son House 1930, Anderson sings in his gravelly voice, and the Delta Jets use a technique at the beginning that makes it sound like the listener is hearing an original 78 rpm record with accompanying hiss. What is timeless in the song is Anderson’s pure picking and harmonious slide on his dobro.
On some tracks like “Dust My Broom” by Robert Johnson, The Delta Jets use modern multi-tracking to create a sweeter version than possible in 1937. Anderson plays guitar, dobro, and bass beside Riggenbach’s drums to create a contemporary version with a couple of new hooks that still pays respectful homage to the original.
You’ll find 5 originals by Anderson along with tracks by the Mississippi Sheiks, Sylvester Weaver, Tommy Johnson, Muddy Waters, Bukka White, and Willie Brown.
With his mastery of the style, it may just be that Dale Anderson should have been born 40 years earlier.
Click HERE for More Blues CD reviews
Blues Society News
River City Blues Society - Volunteers for the Blues!
The River City Blues Society in Peoria, IL needs volunteers for the 2007 Luther Allison Memorial Blues Fest August 11, 2007 from 8:00am to 12 Midnight at East Peoria Riverfront Park in East Peoria, IL.
Volunteers are needed in all areas and for all shifts. Volunteer times and positions are filled on a first come, first served basis. VOLUNTEER EARLY! Your 4 hour Blues shift will get you free festival admission and a festival t-shirt . Please contact Nancy at vp@rivercityblues.com
Larry Kuepker, 60, of Chillicothe died May 7, 2007 from very aggressive metastatic malignant melanoma. He loved music - all kinds. But his favorite was the Blues. He was a very active member in the River City Blues Society as the Treasurer and previously the membership chairman. He loved working at the festivals and helping people. He played drums and was a vocalist for the Generics Goodies Band. The band's website with pictures of "Uncle Lar" can be found at www.genericsgoodiesband.com . His contributions to the society will be greatly missed.
Blues Blowtorch Society - Call for Blues Festival Volunteers
The Nothin But The Blues Festival July 20 & 21 will be at TRI-LAKES in Bloomington, Il. 20 more volunteers are still needed to help with every aspect of running this event. If you would like to volunteer please contact Richard Goff @ 1-217-433-3140 to claim your position.
PLEASE NOTE: The location of the Nothin But The Blues Festival location has been changed to TRI-Lakes in Bloomington, IL due to construction at the Sale Barn!
Central Iowa Blues Society - 2007 Solo/Duo Iowa Blues Challenge
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.
The Illinois Central Blues Club - ICBC Blues Challenge August 25, 2007
Call for band entries. Illinois Central Blues Club - Springfield, IL is holding it's first Annual Blues Challenge during the Old Capitol Blues & Barbeque, August 25, 2007. The winners will receive $500 in travel monies to represent ICBC at the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in February 2008. Interested bands should go to the ICBC website at http://www.icbluesclub.org for contest rules and forms, or email 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.
DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JULY 16, 2007
Send your Society's BIG news or Press Release to:
info@illinoisblues.com
to be considered for next week
Featured Blues Events
Nothin' But The Blues Festival
July 20th and 21st, 2007
Tri-Lakes
Club - 2100
Bunn St
Bloomington, Illinois
*
Directions *
CLICK
HERE
for
Festival Website
CLICK HERE For Tickets or further Info
Friday July 20th
Gates Open at 5:00 pm
6:00 pm
Rooster Alley
7:00 pm
Doña Oxford
8:15 pm
John
Primer and the Real Deal Blues Band
9:30 pm
Blues
Caravan 2007 "The Guitar Women"
**Sue Foley -
Debra Coleman
- Roxanne Potvin*"
Saturday
July 21st
Gates Open at NOON
1:30 pm The Gumbo Element - Featuring
Steve "The Harp"
3:00 pm Soulard Blues Band
5:00 pm Darrien Saffron and the Soul Sensations
6:15 pm Big Ray and Chicago's Most Wanted
7:45 pm Tab Benoit
9:45 pm
C.J.
Chenier
FOR THE KIDS
1:00 - 4:00 pm Kids Face Painting
1:00 - 4:00 pm The Unique Twist
The only Blues festival in the Midwest held on an island in the middle of the Mississippi River!
July 27th & 28th, 2007
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin on St. Feriole Island
Click HERE for Complete Schedule
Friday, July 27, 2007
The Tom Hunter Band -
Shannon Curfman
-
Alvin Jett &
Phat noiZ -
Tab
Benoit
Plus Big Daddy Cade & The Blues
Masters
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Everett Smithson Band -
Kevin "B.F." Burt & the Instigators
-
Mark Sallings & the Famous Unknowns
Steve Arvey & The Saxtelles -
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
Anthony Gomes
Plus
Pete Cornelius
(from
Australia)
Festival Website www.prairiedogblues.com
Miller Lite
Spoon River
Blues Festival
JULY 28, 2007 - NOON TO MOON
INGERSOLL COUNTRY MANOR (Route 78
N. - North of Canton, IL)
Steve the Harp & the Blues Deacons
The 3rd Annual
Saturday August 11th, 2007
Riverfront Park, East Peoria, Illinois
Gate opens at Noon
9:20 pm Anthony Gomes
7:30 pm Blues Legends:
5:40 pm Judy Page with Preston Jackson & friends
3:50 pm Rooster Alley
2:30 pm The Greg Glick Band
1:30 pm Low Down Blues Band
CLICK HERE for more information
Presented by:
7th Annual
August 23-25, 2007
The Longbranch, Winton, MN - DIRECTIONS
Thursday, August 23
7:00 Both Barrels
9:00 PM Scottie Miller and the Re-Uptake Inhibitors
Friday, August 24
3:00 PM Scottie Miller and the Re-Uptake Inhibitors
5:00 PM Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin' Alter Boys
7:00 PM Jason Ricci & New Blood
9:00 PM Shawn Kellerman
Saturday, August 25
1:00 PM Lisa Wenger
3:00 PM Johnny Rawls
5:00 PM Diunna Greenleaf and Blue Mercy
7:00 PM Paul Mayasich With Benderheads
9:00 PM Anthony Gomes
For more information call 218 365-2440 www.elyblues.com
All roads lead to Sun Prairie for the 1st Annual
Angell Park, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Saturday, September 8, 2007 Noon to 10:00 p.m.
Featuring
Shari Davis & the Hootchy-Kootchy Band
Tate’s and the 008 Blues Band
Tickets: $10.00 in advance / $15.00 at the gate
For Complete Information and schedule CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE to visit Festival website!
Featured Blues Artists
Steve Arvey and The Saxtelles to perform at
Prairie Dog Blues
Festival July 28th
The most original new band on the market!! Three Female Saxophone Players!!
Powered by Three Female Saxophone Players and Australian Powerhouse Guitarist Pete Cornelius and Inspired by Rockabilly, Swing, Jazz, Blues, New Orleans and 50's rock these musical combinations create a great sound. This music is sure to please many people of any age bracket. Steve has put together a great group of musicians to provide not only great music but a great stage show.
Pete Cornelius is on tour with the Saxtelles this summer. Pete is one of the great new guitar players from Australia. If you like Jr Watson, Nick Curran, Alex Schultz or Rick Holstrum you will love Pete Cornelius.
"Having Pete Cornelius playing with this band this Summer has
brought this group to a whole new dimension" Steve Arvey
Steve Arvey has been a mainstay on the Chicago Blues Scene for many
years touring around the World.
Dave's Blues Radio
Show
Tuesdays -
11:30am to 2:00pm
Playing only Blues from 1935 to 1970's
on WEFT 90.1fm www.weft.org
Requests? - dwright@nstlink.net
MALKUM GIBSON and THE MIGHTY JUKE
"REAL
BLUES.......REAL HOT"
Our CD's - "HooDoo Blues" & "Its Gonna Be Alright
Top 100 CD's list April, May, June in Real Blues Magazine
Mr. B.B. King said of Malkum"THis guy is marvelous. He has a rare talent". "solid blues.. the whole band plays with good energy.. good harp tone" Bruce Iglauer Alligator Records
Performing Coast
to Coast
Booking by - Village Music 513-305-5931
villagemusiccenter@yahoo.com
Oh Whata' Records
www.handlebarproductions.com
www.myspace.com/malkumgibsonandthemightyjuke
Christian Blues
August 31st, 2007 7:00p.m
Glen Oak Park Pavilion - 2200 Prospect Peoria, IL
Sponsored by Peoria Outreach Center Church
For more information call 309 676-1100
Blues Want Ads
Lead Guitar Player looking for a working Blues band
Lead guitar player in the Detroit area looking for a blue's band with gigs. Quality equipment and no ego. I'm in my early 50's.......played for years. halverson85@msn.com
Seasoned blues drummer
Available for work. You can check out my stuff on www.jamwave.com . Keep them blues alive!! JB Ratamacue19@aol.com
Harp Players?
I live in Marseilles, IL. Trying to find
others who are interested in getting together to play for fun and or practice.
Would be thrilled to find other players in the area. Jeff - jgarner@commandercabinets.com
Place Your Blues Want Ad for Free
Place your WANT AD here for FREE. Buy or sell, musicians wanted, gigs wanted etc. Limit 500 words. One ad per week will be randomly selected to appear in the Blues Blast.
Send your ad submission to info@illinoisblues.com to be consider for next weeks Blues Blast.
Mojo Street Teams
Do you enjoy listening to Blues CD's and telling others about how great they were? Do you go to live Blues shows and want to share the great music you hear? Want to help "Keep The Blues Alive" in YOUR backyard?
IllinoisBlues.com is looking to find a few good Blues folk for our new Mojo Street Teams. We are seeking Blues news, reviews, photos, interviews, videos and commentary to share on our site with other Blues fans everywhere. Our street teams will help promote Blues in YOUR backyard by letting the world know about events in YOUR area.
If you are a Blues fan, photo journalist, writer, musician or just a plain ole Joe, please email us today at info@illinoisblues.com to volunteer for the Blues!
Live Blues Calendar
Performance dates were submitted by Musicians, Club Owners, Blues Societies and Blues festivals.
IllinoisBlues.com is not responsible for errors or omissions.
|
CLICK HERE - for the Latest Complete Blues Calendar on our website at: IllinoisBlues.com. |
or click a state to see Blues shows by State
Alabama
Arkansas
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Other
Submit your blues performances for FREE at: http://www.illinoisblues.com/submitnews.htm
Advertise with IllinoisBlues.com
Click Here to become
llinoisBlues.com covers Blues all over the US - NOT just in Illinois!
You can post your festivals and performance dates on our website for FREE at:
http://www.illinoisblues.com/submitnews.htm
If you list your performance dates they will go
to thousands of Blues fans in the next Blues Blast emails. They will also be
listed on the Blues Shows page at
http://www.illinoisblues.com/bluesshows.htm
IllinoisBlues.com also offers paid/sponsored advertising for Festivals and
Club Owners, Recording Companies and Performers selling their own music or
performances. We can put your Blues advertisement on our homepage at:
http://www.illinoisblues.com either as a sponsored event or as a
featured event, product, recording or merchandise .
We have a very large and growing email list of Blues Fans, Musicians, Club
Owners, Blues Societies and Festival Promoters all over the Central US. We send
out weekly Blues Blasts of Blues events and news. With paid advertising we
can feature your event or product in these emails. Our website is new and is growing fast.
We are getting an enormous amount of visitors and hits. Our rates are very
reasonable.
Kick your MOJO into
High Gear
Contact us
Today!
Visit our website at:
P.O. Box 721
Pekin, Illinois 61555
© 2007
IllinoisBlues.com
IllinoisBlues.com
SPAM POLICY
If you
ever wish not to receive our Blues Blast emails we will gladly un-subscribe your
email address.
To be REMOVED from the Blues Blast Updates
Send an email with a blank subject line to the address below:
bluesnews-unsubscribe@illinoisblues.com
