Blues
News OnlineA publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Blues
News Online
A publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Volume 4, Number 9
April 28, 2005
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The May meeting will be a social gathering at Tempe Beach Park on Thursday, May 12th, when Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns will be performing from 6:00 until 8:00 pm in the Live @ the Lake series. More details to follow.
Big Nick & The Gila Monsters are playing for the Desert Botanical Gardens Jazz in the Garden Series on Friday, April 29th at 7:00 pm. Cold Shott & The Hurricane Horns is playing at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino on Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th from 8:00 pm until 1:00 am. Common Ground Blues play a special free Cinco de Mayo show in the Concert in the Park series on Thursday, May 5th at Freestone Park Amphitheatre, Lindsay & Juniper in Gilbert from 7:00 until 9:00 pm. Sistah Blue is at the Rhythm Room this Saturday, April 30th. Major blues artist Rory Block will be appearing in concert at the Rhythm Room on Monday, May 2nd at 8:00 pm. This will be a non-smoking show. Advance tickets for $12 are available at the bar or from all Ticketmaster outlets. Jim Glass Band is at Crazy Jim's Restaurant on Friday, April 29th and Saturday, April 30th. The J. Powers Band is doing two nights at Dillon's Restaurant, 8706 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, on Friday, May 6th and Saturday, May 7th. Showtime each night is 6:00 pm. Loose Cannons Blues Band is appearing at the Wigwam Resort, located on the west side of Phoenix for one more night, Friday, April 29th 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. The Smoking Section has a few upcoming gigs in Tucson, appearing at Old Pueblo Grill on Friday, April 29th, and at Acacia at St. Phillips Plaza on Saturday, April 30th.
Steve Conrad of the AZ Lindy Hop Society is offering blues dance classes. Information is as follows:
Every Saturday in
May at 3:00 p.m.
Blues
dancing with Becky Walters
Blues dance, like Lindy Hop and Swing, originated and evolved from African rhythms and movements. However, Blues dance was never widely practiced as a performance dance in the United States; so it developed and thrived in smoky juke joints and at Blues house parties, giving it a more intimate feel. Blues dance at its best is rooted in subtle physical communication and connection with your partner and is almost impossible to learn to execute well simply by watching. If you don't have a visceral reaction to the music, your partner, and the environment, then you are missing the true beauty of Blues dance. This class is open to all. Classes are held at
Swing '37 (Steps Dance Center), 37 W. Southern Ave., Tempe
--- Southern and Mill - SW corner (Just North of US 60 - exit Mill
Ave.)
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. *** Bass guitar/string bass player with 10 years professional freelance experience in various styles, including blues and jazz, available for substitute or steady work. Sight reading, good chops and easy to work with. Contact Patrick Hershey at BassSpace@hotmail.com or call (602) 510-1102. Guitarist/ Vocalist available. New to
the area, Apache Junction as of May 1st. Many years experience
working for the major blues men.
The
Blueshounds are auditioning bass players. Check out our web site
for song list ---
www.woofbaby.com. Contact
info@woofbaby.com if interested. We practice twice a week
right now, and play out once or twice a month. We all have day
jobs. This is a serious hobby for us. Have gigs pending. Must be
fast learner. This is a great opportunity for the right person.
Age and gender do not matter. We are a fun group. Woof baby!
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The McDowell Mountain Music Festival is happening on April 29th & 30th at WestWorld Polo Grounds in Scottsdale. There's a whole array of national and local talent, with blues acts Solomon Burke, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks Band, and local favorite Hans Olson on the bill. Check the festival web site for complete details. The first Phoenix Jazz & Blues Festival is scheduled for May 7th & 8th at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix. Blues acts on the show are Taj Mahal, Charlie Musselwhite, Magic Slim, and Big Nick & the Gila Monsters, all playing on Saturday, May 7th. For details and ticket info, check the festival web site. The promoters of the event are looking for a few more volunteers; send e-mail for more info on how to volunteer.
Barcelona's Brass Rail
Char's Has the Blues CK's
Craiger's Restaurant & Lounge
Crazy Jim's Restaurant Fat Cats Fifth Avenue Cafe Monroe's
Pappadeux's Seafood Restaurant
Pat Murphy's
Philthy Phil's
Rhythm Room Shenanigan's Phoenix 480-283-8228 Skipper's Lounge
Sugar Daddy's
A new place to hear blues in the Valley is Shenanigan's, located at 1334 E. Chandler Blvd. Appearing this month is Delmar Stewart's band, Cook Book. Call the club at 480-283-8228 for further info.
Former Valley musician Barry Homan recently passed away at his home in Great Britain from a heart attack. ------------------------------------------ | ||||||||
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Blues Radio! Those Lowdown
Blues with host Bob Corritore Sunday nights,
6:00 - 11:00 pm |
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