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PBS Membership Meeting

The November meeting will be held on Friday, November 18, beginning at 7:00 pm, at Skipper's, 6124 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale. Appearing will be The Lynwood Flyers and The Groove Defenders.

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

The big show this weekend is the Blues Women & Friends Festival on Saturday, October 29th, from 1:00 until 9:00 pm, at The Bar, 1212 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe. Call 480-446-7468 for more info. It's a benefit for "Every Nation's Child / Unicef." Over 30 acts will be appearing. Download the flyer for the complete lineup.

One Class Act is playing at Baton Rouge, 12221 W. Bell Road, on Saturday, October 29th, from 6:00 until 10:00 pm.

Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns' weekend gigs include a date on Friday, October 28th at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino from 8:00 pm until 1:00 am. The band will also take part in the KESZ 99.9-Clear Channel Communications 2nd annual Beth & Bill’s Masquerade Party on Saturday, October 29th from 8:00 pm to midnight the the Phoenix Zoo.

Longtime Phoenix favorites Sam Taylor & Heather Hardy return to town for a night at the Rhythm Room on Friday, October 28th.

J.D. Simo appears at a CD Release party at the Rhythm Room on Thursday, November 3rd.

Tucson's Blues Cubed hosts "Fright Night" at La Mision de San Miguel in Patagonia on Saturday, October 29th. The evening begins at 7:00 pm with a West Coast Swing lesson from Jane Morgan.

Loose Cannons Blues Band is playing every Friday and Saturday at the Wigwam Grill on the Greens, located at 300 Wigwam Boulevard in Litchfield Park, 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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On the web

Blind Dog Blues Band, with the rather creative slogan "Bad Dog, Good Blues," is on the Internet with a new site. Check 'em out.

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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. Ticket info and a complete lineup will be announced this weekend!

The winner of the Arizona Blues Showdown will compete in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis --- click on the graphic below for more info on that event.

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

Wigwam Grill on the Greens
300 Wigwam Boulevard
Litchfield Park

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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

Check the Phoenix Blues Society website for
membership information and products for sale.

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