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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

In addition to their upcoming blues society meeting gig, One Class Act will be at Baton Rouge, 12221 W. Bell Rd., on Saturday, September 17th, from 6:00 until 10:00 pm.

Honeyboy Dupree & the Smokehouse Players, with special guest Jim Glass, are the featured entertainment at Pappadeux's Seafood Restaurant on Friday, September 16th, from 6:00 until 10:00 pm.

Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns are at CK’s this Saturday, September 17th from 9:30 pm until closing. The band will be featured both nights at the big String Chemistry grand opening celebration on Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September 24th. Also playing on the Friday night will be Big Pete Pearson; A Touch of Blues shares the bill on the 24th.

Common Ground Blues Band's next gig is at String Chemistry on Saturday, September 17th, and then at CK’s on Saturday, September 24th.

Loose Cannons Blues Band are back out west this weekend with a return engagement at the Wigwam Resort's Grille on the Greens, located at 300 Wigwam Boulevard in Litchfield Park. They will be at the resort this Friday, September 16th, from 6:00 until 10:00 pm, as well as every other Friday in September.

Big Nick & The Gila Monsters are traveling even further from home with a Saturday, September 17th appearance at WestFest in Paso Robles, CA. Call 805-237-2389 for more info.

National recording artist Roy Rogers is appearing at the Rhythm Room on Wednesday, September 21st. Opening the 8:00 pm show will be Hans Olson. Advance tickets are $18, available at the bar or from Ticketmaster. Other upcoming Rhythm Room shows include soul great Vernon Garrett with the Frank Ace Blues Band on Friday, September 23rd, Bob Corritore's birthday party on Saturday, September 24th, with music by Soulful Horizons, and blues legend Alberta Adams on Sunday, September 25th.

Most Border's Books & Music stores around the Valley have live acoustic blues acts on Saturday nights. Check it out at a Border's near you.

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. (Please note corrected date from last issue).

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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Attention all songwriters

The deadline for the International Songwriting Competition is October 14th, 2005. Check their website at www.songwritingcompetition.com for complete details.

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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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