Blues
News OnlineA publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Blues
News Online
A publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Volume 4, Number 23
December 8, 2005
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The December meeting will be held on Saturday, December 10th, beginning at 7:00 pm, at Bogey's (the former Warsaw Wally's location on Indian School Rd. in Phoenix). Appearing will be Horchata, featuring Mikel Lander, and Jimmy Peyton's Midnite Blues. 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. 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.
A new club in town, but at a familiar location for blues fans, is the El Dorado Bar & Grill, located at the site of the former Blue Note at 8708 E. McDowell Rd. in Scottsdale. Appearing this weekend is the J. Powers Band on both Friday & Saturday, December 9th & 10th. Thomas Oliver hosts a blues jam every Sunday and Wednesday. One Class Act is playing at String Chemistry on Friday, December 9th and at Shenanigan's on Saturday, December 10th. Les Izmore will make a return appearance to The Boathouse, 5394 S. Lakeshore Drive in Tempe, on Friday, December 9th from 7:00 until 10:00 pm Mikel Lander plays at Stinkweeds, 12 W. Camelback, every Sunday from noon until 2:00 pm. Harp great Kim Wilson will be at the Rhythm Room with his Blues Band on Friday, December 9th. One of the more unique blues acts on the scene, Delta musician Super Chikan, will be at the Rhythm Room on Saturday, December 10th.
Common Ground Blues
Band is at
CK’s
on Saturday, December 10th.
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.
Blind Dog Blues
Band will be at
Jay's Cocktails
on Saturday, December 10th from 8:00 pm until midnight. Blues on the Internet Blues Bytes, a CD review web site with reviews edited and contributed by several PBS members, is being awarded the Keeping the Blues Alive award by the Blues Foundation in the Blues on the Internet category. The award will be presented at a special ceremony in Memphis on Saturday, January 28th. Check the Blues Foundation site for a complete list of winners.
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. *** 50-year-old blues drummer. Good equip, and skill. Great attitude, no ego here. Shuffle, dbl shuffle, flat tire, swing, rhumba, or good old rock and roll beats.Looking for complete band to join. Not looking to "get together and jam." Not looking for a career, just a fun part time hobby. You give me your song list and a couple weeks, and I'll be ready. Practice once a week till we get tight. Play out a couple times a month. Would also be willing to sub or fill in once in a while for another band. Email: bluesdrummer52@cox.net. Seasoned blues guitarist looking for other seasoned players for Sweet Willie D's blues band. Plays Albert King, BB King, Buddy Guy-style blues. New to Arizona; has played blues in Memphis, St. Louis, Shreveport, Chicago... Contact at sweetwilliedblues@lycos.com; 520-494-0488 or 573-462-0594. Pro Bassist available w/ gear, has played with many famous musicians (Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Johnny Winter, Otis Spann, Robert Lockwood Jr, Jimmy Ley, Tommy Bluzman Grills, and local hero Big Pete. Contact Wayne at 602-413-8918 or by email DeaconBluzbass@yahoo.com. ------------------------------------------
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Two of the most popular Blues Blast acts in the 15-year history of the event will make return appearances at Blues Blast 2006, with Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers and the Tommy Castro Band coming back to the Mesa Amphitheatre on Sunday, February 26, 2006. Making her Arizona debut will be Chicago singer Nora Jean Bruso. Also on show will be Tucson legend Sam Taylor, Arizona Blues Showdown winners Tom Walbank and the Ambassadors, and Danny Rhodes. Tickets will go on sale soon. For all info, check out the
re-designed Blues Blast website, now at a
new address.
Big Al's Brass Rail Char's
Has the Blues
CK’s
El Dorado
Bar & Grill 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
Wigwam Grill on the Greens ------------------------------------------
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