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News OnlineA publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Blues
News Online
A publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Volume 4, Number 24
December 24, 2005
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The January meeting will be held on Sunday, January 15th at the Rhythm Room. It will be a post-holiday potluck and benefit fundraiser for our International Blues Challenge representatives, Tom Walbank and the Ambassadors and Danny Rhodes. The party will take place from 1:00 until 5:30 pm. See the President's message to the right for more details. 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.
Blues Blast 2006 tickets are now on sale! Check the new Blues Blast website for complete info. 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.
B.B. King appears at the Dodge Theatre on Thursday, December 29th. Opening the show will be the Big Pete Pearson and the Rhythm Room All-Stars. For more info, check the Dodge Theatre site. Ichiban recording artist Travis "Moonchild" Haddix makes two appearances at the Rhythm Room over the holiday weekend. The Mississippi native will be backed by the Rhythm Room All-Stars on Saturday, December 24th, and then will join the Rocket 88s for the Celebrity Jam on Monday, December 26th. Night Shift, with guest star The Chief, appears at Skipper's Lounge on Saturday, December 24th and Friday, December 30th.
Mikel Lander plays at
Stinkweeds, 12
W. Camelback, every Sunday from noon until 2:00 pm.
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.
Tucson news
Night Owls,
from Tucson, made the finals of the Battle of the Bands in the USA
Today/John Lennon contest for Tucson for the unprecedented third
consecutive year. They were one of seven out of 35 bands. The finals are
February 10 at the Rialto Theatre in Tucson. Check out the website at
www.aznightbuzz.com
--- click "Battle of the Bands." 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. *** 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. ------------------------------------------ Holiday greeting from the
President To the Phoenix Blues Community
--- This is the time of year when we all have
the opportunity to take a step back, reflect and cherish some of the good
things that have happened to all of us this year. It’s been a year of
growth for our Blues Society and I’m happy with the direction we’re heading
in. 2006 promises to be a year of additional growth & change and as a board
we’re ready to tackle our challenges head on. Please mark Sunday, January 15th
on your calendar as a must attend event. We’re holding a benefit at the
Rhythm Room to
send our IBC contestants,
Tom Walbank and the
Ambassadors and
Danny Rhodes, to Memphis. This will be a post-holiday potluck event and
will run from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their
children with them to this event as well as a side dish for the afternoon. The Society will be providing hot sandwiches for the event and our board
looks forward to having a chance to meet and talk with everyone in the
society. It would be helpful if you could RSVP to
info@phoenixblues.org so that we can get a rough count of how many
people to plan for brunch. Last but not least, I’m hopeful that
everyone will take a minute and say a prayer for our missing member, Randy
Rogers. Randy was a good friend, a fixture at Blues Blast and someone you
could always count on to pitch in and help. He has been sorely missed. Merry Christmas to all and have a great
holiday season! --- Kyle Phoenix area blues clubs
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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