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PBS Membership Meeting

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.

Around Town

One Class Act has a whole slate of activities over the next two weeks, starting with an evening at Seamus McCaffrey's, 18 W. Monroe St., on Friday, September 2nd, followed by a gig at Rocket J's, in Tucson, on Saturday, September 3rd. Next weekend finds JC & Gypsy performing as a duo at Duck & Decanter, 1651 E. Camelback Rd., on Friday, September 9th, with the full band appearing at Pat Murphy's on Saturday, September 10th.

One more One Class Act gig of note is the Chico Chism Appreciation Night at the Rhythm Room on Wednesday, September 7th. There will be many special guests appearing in the show which starts at 8:00 pm.

Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns are playing Shenanigan's on Friday, September 9th.

Common Ground Blues Band's next gig is at String Chemistry on Saturday, September 10th.

Our favorite Bisbee band, Buzz and the Soul Senders, will be at the Rhythm Room on Friday, September 9th.

One of the biggest blues shows of the month will take place at the Rhythm Room on Saturday, September 10th, featuring Dave Riley, Johnny Dyer, Big Pete Pearson, Brian Fahey, Chris James, Paul Thomas, Matt Bishop, Bob Corritore and Johnny Rapp.

Musicians wanted

To be listed in this section, please send your requests to pbs@bluenight.com for listing in the next issue. Submissions will appear in two issues, after which they should be re-submitted if still applicable.

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Established blues band The Blueshounds are looking for a new front man/woman. Song list can be viewed at www.woofbaby.com.
Have gigs pending, must be quick learner. Practice once a week, play out once a month or so. This is a serious hobby band, not brain surgery, and this is not a stepping stone to the pro tour. Just a bunch of guys who love playin' rockin' blues. If you can play the harp or keyboard, that is a plus, but not necessary. Email for an audition: info@woofbaby.com.
Woof baby!

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Upcoming PBS events

The next big PBS event will be the annual Arizona Blues Showdown, scheduled for November 6th & 13th at the Rhythm Room. Applications for participating acts will be available soon. Send email to info@phoenixblues.org to have an application and rules sent to you when available.

Free blues fest!

El Pedrigal at the Boulders in Carefree is hosting the 2nd Annual Red, White & Blues Festival on Saturday, September 10, from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. It's A fund-raiser to benefit HomesForOurTroops (www.homesforourtroops.org), featuring The Night Owls, Big Daddy D & The Dynamites, and Poppy and the Usual Suspects. Free entry, donation requested.

Phoenix area blues clubs

Big Al's
717 S. Central Ave.
602-258-6900

Brass Rail
3738 E. Thomas
602-258-6900

Char's Has the Blues
4631 N. 7th Ave.
602-230-0205

CK’s
40th St. & Chandler Blvd.
480-706-5564

Fat Cats
915 W. Grand Ave.
602-252-0988

Jay's Cocktails
3208 W. Indian School Rd.
602-242-1150

Monroe's
3 W. Monroe St.
602-258-1182

Pappadeux's Seafood Restaurant
11501 N. Black Canyon Highway
602-331-3434

Pat Murphy's
32nd St. & Thomas
602-522-0669

Rhythm Room
1019 E. Indian School Rd.
602-265-4842

Shenanigan's
1334 E. Chandler Blvd.
Phoenix
480-283-8228

Skipper's Lounge
6124 N. 43rd Avenue
Glendale

Sugar Daddy's
3102 N. Scottsdale Rd.
480-970-6556

String Chemistry
2655 W. Guadalupe Rd.
Mesa

Sub-Culture Cafe
227 E. Baseline Rd.
Tempe
(480) 481-SUBS

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Blues Radio!

Those Lowdown Blues with host Bob Corritore
(preceded by Drew Verbis' Blues and Beyond at 5 pm and
followed by Portraits in Blue with Bob Porter at 11 pm).

Sunday nights, 6:00 - 11:00 pm
KJZZ 91.5 FM

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