Blues
News OnlineA publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Blues
News Online
A publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Volume 3, Number 24
December 29, 2004
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The January membership meeting will be held at the Rhythm Room on Thursday, January 13th, beginning at 7:30 pm. Guest speaker will be Mississippi Delta artist Dave Riley, who will be appearing at the Rhythm Room that night.
Riley is a 55-year-old guitarist who has recorded two albums. He's a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and also spent time in Chicago, where he was influenced by the playing of the legendary Howlin' Wolf. While in Washington state for basic training prior to his tour of duty in Vietnam, Riley saw Jimi Hendrix in concert, another big influence on his music. Riley often performs with legendary Delta drummer Sam Carr and harmonica player John Weston, as well as his son Dave "Yahni" Riley.
There is no shortage of blues activity around the state on New Year's Eve. Among the shows that will help you ring in the New Year are:
Hans Olson plays a regular weekly gig each Thursday evening at 33 American Bistro in Scottsdale from 6:00 until 9:00 pm. The venerable bluesman has a brunch gig at Sugar Daddy's on Sunday, January 2nd from 10:30 am until 1:30 pm. In addition to their New Year's weekend shows, Poppy and the Usual Suspects will be on Channel 3's Good Morning Arizona on Monday, January 3rd, and then will be part of a Freeway Opening party on Saturday, January 8th from 9 am until 12 noon (check their website for more details). George Bowman & Soulful Horizons are playing the Rhythm Room on Saturday, January 1st.
To be listed in this section, please send your requests to info@phoenixblues.org for listing in the next issue. Submissions will appear in two issues, after which they should be re-submitted if still applicable. *** Harpoon Man with vocals available. Call Auggie at 623-544-1509 or send e-mail to augman51@bluebottle.com. Blues Drummer available. 50-year-old blues drummer looking for band. Shuffle, Double Shuffle, Flat-tire Shuffle, Swing, Funk, or Rock and Roll beats. Not looking for a career. Not looking to start a new band from scratch. Looking for established band. Want to play out a few times a month. I am not quitting my day job. I have a good kit. Have been told I have a nice "Touch." Can learn your material quickly. E-mail to Bobndeb@cox.net.
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Sunday, February 27th - Blues Blast 2005 (An annual PBS event for 13 consecutive years and the first outdoor blues festival of the calendar year. View more information about Blues Blast and the roster of internationally-known blues musicians who have appeared there through the Phoenix Blues Society website). Appearing at Blues Blast 2005 will be Bettye LaVette, Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Michael Burks, Hans Olson, Sistah Blue and Jim Glass Band. Specially priced tickets for PBS members and friends can be purchased directly from the Phoenix Blues Society for $15 each. You can pick them up at any PBS meeting or event, or through the mail by sending a check or money order, plus a self-addressed stamped envelope, to the Phoenix Blues Society at P.O. Box 36874, Phoenix, AZ 85067. A VIP ticket, which includes a Blues Blast ticket, a Blues Blast t-shirt and other goodies, and admission to at least three Blues Week events, is available for $50.
Bar Nun Barcelona's Brass Rail
Char's Has the Blues
Craiger's Restaurant & Lounge Fat Cats Fifth Avenue Cafe
Pat Murphy's
Philthy Phil's
Rhythm Room Skipper's Lounge
Sugar Daddy's Warsaw's Again
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Blues Radio! Those Lowdown
Blues with host Bob Corritore Sunday nights,
6:00 - 11:00 pm
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