Blues
News OnlineA publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Blues
News Online
A publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Volume 4, Number 17
August 18, 2005
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The September meeting will be held on Friday, September 16, beginning at 7:00 pm, at Pat Murphy's, 32nd St. & Thomas Rd, Phoenix, featuring The Rocket 88’s and One Class Act. 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. Nonmembers can join PBS at the door and see the show for $2, plus all new members will receive a prize. Music and giveaways begin at 7:00 pm, with official Phoenix Blues Society business at 7:45. Acts will alternate throughout the evening with a joint performance during the final set. T-shirts, hats, travel mugs, keychains and more will be on sale and given away throughout the night along with CDs and other prizes. Everyone who signs up or renews membership (It costs $15 to sign up or renew) at the door instantly receives member pricing on admission and PBS merchandise. Admission is only $2 for members ($8 nonmembers). Bring a new member and get in FREE! 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. Check the list of Sponsors and discounts for the PBS membership meetings.
Honeyboy Dupree & the Smokehouse Players, with special guest Jim Glass, are the featured band at Pappadeaux's Seafood Kitchen on Friday, August 19th, beginning at 6:00 pm. Phoenix's favorite reptiles, Big Nick & The Gila Monsters, have a two-night gig at Char's Has the Blues this weekend, with shows on Friday & Saturday, August 19th & 20th. Special guest guitarist is Chuck Hall. One Class Act will be at Baton Rouge on Friday, August 19th, beginning at 6:00 pm, and then at Jay's Cocktails on Saturday, August 20th, from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am. Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns are playing at the new String Chemistry Cafe on Friday, August 19th, beginning at 10:30 pm, followed by a night at CK’s on Saturday, August 20th, beginning at 9:30 pm. Common Ground Blues Band are playing at Shenanigan's this Saturday, August 20th. Big Al's, 717 S. Central Ave., is featuring blues and rockabilly bands each Saturday night. Rockabilly cats The Haymakers are appearing this Saturday, August 20th. The Smoking Section has a pair of gigs in Tucson this weekend, appearing at the Frog & Firkin on Friday, August 19th and at the Old Pueblo Grill and Saturday, August 20th. Blues legend Louisiana Red visits the Rhythm Room this weekend for two shows on Friday & Saturday, August 19th & 20th.
The first Bisbee Blues Festival, sponsored by the Bisbee Arts Commission, is scheduled for August 20th from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm.
The lineup is:
Ticket prices are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the event. Tickets will be available online through the website, at the Bisbee Visitor Center, Bisbee Chamber of Commerce and Atalanta’s Music & Books. Food and beverages will be available at the event as well as commemorative festival t-shirts and posters. Several of the bands will be playing at other venues in Old Bisbee later that same evening. For links to lodging see www.discoverbisbee.com and www.bisbeearizona.com. For Information: www.bisbeebluesfestival.com. Contact: info@bisbeebluesfestival.com or phone 520-432-5098 or 520-249-6813.
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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. Also appearing will be Hans Olson, Paris James & Bob Corritore, and Tom Walbank and the Ambassadors. The show will start at 6:00 pm.
Tickets on the day of the show will be $12. Advance tickets for $10 can be ordered by mail from the Phoenix Blues Society, P.O. Box 36874, Phoenix, AZ 85067; send a check or money order and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Mail orders must be postmarked by August 20th. You can also pay by PayPal by sending a payment to info@phoenixblues.org; be sure to indicate that the payment being made is for Back Porch Blues tickets.
Big Al's Brass Rail Char's
Has the Blues
CK’s Fat Cats
Jay's Cocktails Monroe's
Pappadeux's Seafood Restaurant
Pat Murphy's Rhythm
Room
Shenanigan's Skipper's Lounge
Sugar
Daddy's
String Chemistry
Sub-Culture Cafe
PBS member Dorothy Riddle reports that she attended the recent Blues Week at the Augusta Heritage Center at Davis & Elkins College in West Virginia. This prestigious event gets a big "thumbs up" from Dorothy, and she recommends that musicians heading back east next summer definitely should try to work this into their itinerary. "Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, you will get a big boost at Augusta," says Dorothy. For more info, check their site at www.augustaheritage.com. ------------------------------------------
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