Blues
News OnlineA publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Blues
News Online
A publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Volume 4, Number 13
June 23, 2005
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The July meeting will be held on Saturday, July 23rd at Big Al's, 717 S. Central Ave. in Phoenix, beginning at 7:00 pm. Appearing as part of the meeting will be Jimmy Peyton's Midnite Blues and Scotty Spenner. Parking is plentiful and security will be provided. Members can see two great acts for only $2 (nonmembers $8), so this is a great opportunity to become a member or renew your membership. Non-members can join PBS at the door and see the show for $2, plus all new members will receive a prize.
New format for membership meetings: We are seeking acts, clubs, and other potential venues to host upcoming shows. We are also seeking your ideas, suggestions, and feedback to create fun, exciting events that will benefit the entire blues community. To volunteer or for more information, please contact Gil Andrews, Event & Membership Coordinator, at 602-670-5541 or by e-mail, and as always, thanks for keeping the blues alive.
Bluzone, a new band in town, is hosting a weekly open mic jam session at Billy Bob's Steak House and Saloon, 2017 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale at 9:00 pm. They are also playing at a new blues venue, String Chemistry, 2655 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa on Friday & Saturday, July 1st and 2nd. Big Nick & The Gila Monsters are hitching up the wagons and heading out to Wickenburg this weekend to play the blues at the Desert Caballeros Museum Summer dance event, on Friday, June 24th from 7:00 until 9:30 pm. If staying in Phoenix is more your idea of a good time, you can also catch the Monsters at Char's Has the Blues on Saturday, June 25th, along with very special guest Chuck Hall. Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns is playing at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino on Friday, July 1st, and then are part of the featured entertainment at the Tempe Town Lake Festival on the 4th of July from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. One Class Act has quite a few upcoming gigs, both with the full band and with JC and Gypsy doing a duo act. The duo will be doing two nights, Tuesday & Wednesday, June 28th & 29th, at Baton Rouge, 12221 W. Bell Rd. from 6:00 until 9:00 pm. The full band will be at Uncle Bears Bar & Grill, 825 S. Cooper Rd., on Friday, July 1st, and at Jay’s Cocktail Lounge, 3208 W. Indian School Rd., on Saturday, July 2nd. Lil' Debbie & Blue Plate Special will be at Shenanigan's, on Saturday, June 25th. Jim Glass Band will be at the Rhythm Room on Wednesday, June 29th. Free admission for ladies that night. Guitarist and bass player Fabien Roy is hosting an open jam session every Tuesday night from 9:00 pm until 1:30 am at Fat Cats, 915 W. Grand Ave. PBS friend Johnny Rawls will be part of the Raven birthday bash at the Rhythm Room on Saturday, June 25th, along with Soulful Horizons. Check the Rhythm Room website for details.
Our friends Buzz and the Soul Senders have sent word about the first Bisbee Blues Festival, scheduled for August 20th from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.
The tentative lineup is: Details to follow.
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. *** A “Sonny Terry” type harp player seeks “Brownie McGhee” type guitar player to form the basis of a long-lasting working relationship focused on original material with full band to follow. Send e-mail to dagerm@cox.net.
The International Songwriting Competition is now accepting submissions for the 2005 contest. Check their website for complete information. Bad Dawg Radio Blues is a show that highlights the music of independent Blues artists. They broadcast a one hour show twice a week. For info on how to listen or for artists to get airplay, check their site at www.baddawgradio.com. ------------------------------------------- |
The next big PBS event will be our annual Back Porch Blues, scheduled for Sunday, August 28th at the Rhythm Room. Appearing will be Fat Possum recording artist Robert Belfour. Other acts and complete details will be available later.
--- Message from Bill Mitchell --- Dear PBS members and friends, I've spent the last 20 years of my life dedicating much of my spare time to running blues societies, the first five in North Carolina and the last 15 years as the president of our Phoenix Blues Society. I've enjoyed every single minute of it and have had more than my share of "life experiences" in the blues world. It's now time to make some changes. Other personal demands and interests limit the amount of time I have to give to blues activities. Kyle Deibler has been elected as the new president of the Phoenix Blues Society; I will remain active with the society, assuming more of an advisory role as well as continuing to publish Blues News Online and Blues Bytes. I hope that each of you gives Kyle and the rest of the PBS Board the same level of support and cooperation you've shown me for the past 15 years. With Kyle's energy, enthusiasm and contacts on the national blues scene, we can all take the Phoenix Blues Society to the next level. Please don't hesitate to contact Kyle via e-mail or the Bluesline at 602-252-0599 with any suggestions or just to give him a note of congratulations and support. Thanks for helping us keep the Blues alive!
Big Al's Brass Rail
Char's Has the Blues CK's
Craiger's Restaurant & Lounge
Crazy Jim's Restaurant Fat Cats Fifth Avenue Cafe Monroe's
Pappadeux's Seafood Restaurant
Pat Murphy's
Philthy Phil's
Rhythm Room
Shenanigan's Phoenix 480-283-8228 Skipper's Lounge
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