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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, hosted by One Class Act, with many, many special guests. There will be two raffles, including the giveaway of a guitar.

Come on out and show your support for one of our true blues legends!

The Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame will hold a benefit for this non-profit organization and a tribute to Steve Dodge on Sunday, March 21st at the Rhythm Room beginning at 8:00 pm. The show will feature The Vibratos, plus many special guests. Admission is only $5.

Midnite Blues is appearing at Crazy Jim's, 1401 E Bell Road, on Saturday, March 19th, with the music starting at 8:30 pm.

Common Ground Blues is at Skipper's Lounge in Glendale on Saturday, March 19th.

One Class Act will be at Pappadeaux's Seafood Restaurant on Saturday, March 19th from 6:00 until 10:00 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.

The Smoking Section Band has a couple of Tucson gigs this week, playing a Thursday St. Patrick's Day show at Acacia at St. Philips Plaza beginning at 6:00 pm and then at the French Quarter on Friday, March 18th at 9:30 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.

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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.