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PBS Events

Congratulations to Mikel Lander and Tommy Dukes and the Soul Kings for being selected to represent Arizona in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis next January. These two acts finished 1 - 2 in the finals of last Sunday's Arizona Blues Showdown. Lander will participate in the solo/duo contest in Memphis, while the Dukes ensemble will compete in the band contest.

Watch for news of upcoming benefits to help these musicians get to Memphis.

Other contestants in the Showdown finals were Honeyboy Dupree and the Smokehouse Players, who finished in third place, 56 Deluxe, KC Blues Band, and Sir Harrison and the Blues Kings. Kudos to all for a great blues show!

Around Town

A fundraiser for the Robert Johnson Blues Foundation is scheduled for this Sunday, November 26th from 7:00 pm until midnight at the Rhythm Room. The star-studded lineup, hosted by guitarist Paris James, consists of Hans Olson, Mikel Lander, The Blind Dog Band, The Red Shoe Band, Jack Straw, and more. Admission is only $5.

Jimmy Peyton's Midnite Blues is at 26th Street Blues, 2547 E. Indian School Rd., on Friday, November 24th, followed by a night at Big Al's, 717 S. Central, Phoenix, on Saturday, November 25th beginning at 9:00 pm.

George Bowman is hosting a tribute to Maxine Johnson at the Rhythm Room on Friday, November 24th.

Bluzone will be at Hooligan's Pub, Whiskey Row in Prescott, for two nights on Friday & Saturday, November 24th & 25th.

Big Pete Pearson Blues Band is at the Rhythm Room on Saturday, November 25th.

The Smoking Section is doing a holiday gig on Saturday, November 25th at the Stadium Grille, Orange Grove & Thornydale Rds., in Tucson, from 9:00 pm until 12:30 am.

In memoriam

The blues world lost two of its seminal figures in the past week. Robert Jr. Lockwood, who appeared in PBS-sponsored events and other shows in the Valley, passed away earlier this week at the age of 91. Legendary blues/R&B singer Ruth Brown, who was 78, died last week after suffering a stroke.

Musicians wanted

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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Rhythm, bass and drummer needed to start new straightahead blues group in Tucson area. Plan to play clubs to get name established, then on to festivals, parties and concerts. Must be ready to play when gigs are set - no garage/jam players, please. Contact Sweet Willie D at sweetwilliedblues@lycos.com.

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PBS Membership Meeting

The December meeting will be held on Saturday, December 16th at Skipper's Lounge, 6124 N. 43rd Avenue, in Glendale. No cover charge. Appearing will the J. Powers Band.

Phoenix area blues clubs

Big Al's
717 S. Central Ave.
602-258-6900

Char's Has the Blues
4631 N. 7th Ave.
602-230-0205

CK's
40th St. & Chandler Blvd.
480-706-5564

El Dorado Bar & Grill
8708 E. McDowell Rd.
Scottsdale
480-945-2606

Fat Cats
915 W. Grand Ave.
602-252-0988

Jay's Cocktails
3208 W. Indian School Rd.
602-242-1150

Monroe's
3 W. Monroe St.
602-258-1182

Pappadeux's Seafood Restaurant
11501 N. Black Canyon Highway
602-331-3434

Pat Murphy's
32nd St. & Thomas
602-522-0669

Rhythm Room
1019 E. Indian School Rd.
602-265-4842

Skipper's Lounge
6124 N. 43rd Avenue
Glendale

Sugar Daddy's
3102 N. Scottsdale Rd.
480-970-6556

Sub-Culture Cafe
227 E. Baseline Rd.
Tempe
(480) 481-SUBS

26th Street Blues
2547 E. Indian School Rd.
(602) 955-0881

Wigwam Grill on the Greens
300 Wigwam Boulevard
Litchfield Park

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