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PBS Membership Meeting

The October meeting will be held on Friday, October 14, beginning at 7:00 pm, at String Chemistry, 2655 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa, featuring Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns and Jim Glass Band.

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

There are a whole bunch of blues fundraising events happening in the area this weekend:

Blues and Brews Festival, at El Pedrigal
October 2, 10 am - 8 pm.
Day-long festival of blues bands on two stages, food and beer tasting. Entertainment by Big Pete Pearson, Sistah Blue, Blues Ratio, One Class Act, Hans Olson, Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns. All proceeds from beer tasting go to Sun Sounds, a service of Rio Salado College and Maricopa Community Colleges which provides access to print for individuals who are blind, visually impaired or physically unable to read. Free entry, per item charge for food and beverage.
"It's Up To Us" Fundraiser, benefiting the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund, at the Rhythm Room
October 2, 12 noon - 2 am.
Featuring over 40 musicians.
$10 minimum donation.
Arizona Children’s Association Charity Fundraiser,
at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa,
6902 E. Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale
October 1, 6 - 11 pm
Featuring Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns and others.

One Class Act is doing a two-night stand at Dillon's, 8706 W. Thunderbird Rd., on Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st, from 6:00 until 10:00 pm.

The Blueshounds will play their rockin' blues at Pat Murphy's this weekend, appearing there on Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st.

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 30th, from 6:00 until 10:00 pm.

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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I am looking for players that enjoy the sound of rhythm and swing in their blues to form a band.
Drummer = jazz sensibilities - no overplaying - think Charley Watts.
Guitar = clean & understated - able to smoke and then burst into flames and then go back to smoke - no SRV clone, please.
Bass = very simple - no "lead" bass runs - just married to the drummer -a solid thump.
Piano = boogie baby.
I come from Cally and am a friend / student of Rod Piazza. I can play the harmonica in many styles. I can sing, but a sexy female lead would be cool. My goal is music that is so infectious that no one can resist the beat. Like Chuck Berry said " If its a slow one will omit it- if its a fast one that'll get it..." Lose your ego at the door, lets make voodoo beat music. E-me @
leognash@yahoo.com. FUN & magic are the operative words.

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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. The Rules and Application Form are now available for download in MS Word format. Get your entry in soon!

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

Big news from drummers

Zildjian is bringing the Steve Gadd U.S. Clinic Tour to Mesa next week, with Gadd at Milano Music on Wednesday, October 5th. Gadd has played with more jazz, blues, soul and rock artists than could be mentioned here and is regarded as one of the best drummers around. This is a rare opportunity for anyone with an interest in drumming. Check the Milano site for complete details.

On the air

PBS friend Jerry Lawson, formerly of The Persuasions, will be a special guest on Drew Verbis' Blues and Beyond, on KJZZ, 91.5 FM, this Sunday, October 2nd from 5:00 until 6:00 pm. Jerry and Drew will be talking about Jerry's new album, with four songs from the upcoming disc being heard on the show.

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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