Blues News Online

PBS Membership Meeting

The March meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16th, beginning at 7:30 pm, at the Rhythm Room. Right after the meeting will be a benefit for Chico Chism, so come on out and show your support for one of our true blues legends!

Big show in town!

Koko Taylor, the Queen of the Blues, will be at the Rhythm Room on Friday, March 4th. This will be a "patio smoking only" show.

PBS members and Blues News Online subscribers can get a $5 discount from the day of show price of $45 by printing this coupon and presenting it at the door.

Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns are at Nello's Pizza, 2950 S. Alma School Rd., Mesa, beginning at 7:00 pm. It's owner Brian's 50th birthday!

The J. Powers Band are doing two nights at Dillon's Restaurant, 8706 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, on Friday, March 4th and Saturday, March 5th. Showtime each night is 6:00 pm.

Loose Cannons Blues Band is appearing at the Wigwam Resort, located on the west side of Phoenix, every Friday and Saturday until April from 8:00 until midnight, playing an entertaining mix of blues and jazz.

Tommy "Bluzman" Grills is appearing every Thursday at Pranksters 2, SW corner of Hayden & Thomas, Scottsdale, and every Saturday at the Pranksters 1, Broadway Rd. just east of Rural, Tempe. Shows at both locations start at 8:30 pm.

To be listed in this section, please send your requests to info@phoenixblues.org for listing in the next issue. Submissions will appear in two issues, after which they should be re-submitted if still applicable.

Experienced guitar player looking to form a new band (Hammond keyboards, bass, drums, horns). Music will be a mixture of jazz, blues, country and some rock. Also, looking for a blues piano / keyboard player offering lessons in the Valley. Contact Tim at (480) 226-2491.

Calling virtuosos! Assembling band. My influence: Mick Taylor era. Can you play more than one style? http://www.wiu.edu/users/rbw101/swagger/audioclips.html Interested? Send email to robwilson08@yahoo.com

Seasoned, pro guitarist moving to Phoenix and looking to work with a pro group or a start up project that is ready to gig. Heavy blues R&B/funk background. Do vocals as well. Have worked for John Lee Hooker, Charlie Musselwhite, Lowell Fulsom and several others. Equipment, clothes, passport, easy to work with, and I have the chops. Contact Jon-Paul Palmer at crinerJr@aol.com.

Guitarist and vocalist available. Send email to patrickcd1@yahoo.com

Dale the Bassman is seeking a FT commitment with a band. Tired of the sideman gigs, seeking steady work. Band photographer/bassist.

Call to discuss - Dale - (602) 439-5646.

Bass guitar/string bass player with 10 years professional freelance experience in various styles, including blues and jazz, available for substitute or steady work. Contact Patrick at BassSpace@hotmail.com.

Experienced blues guitarist available for working band and fill-ins. Sings and works well with others. References available. Good chops. Call Guy during the day at 602-404-2222.

A keyboard player with 23 years of experience is relocating to the Phoenix area soon, and is looking for a band needing keys and a lead/backup singer. Contact Kevin at prosoloact@yahoo.com.