Blues
News OnlineA publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Blues
News Online
A publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Volume 5, Number 21
December 28, 2006
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The January meeting will be held on Sunday, January 21st at Alice CoopersTown, located in downtown Phoenix, as part of a Memphis fundraiser for the two acts representing PBS in the International Blues Challenge. The show/meeting will run from 2:00 until 9:00 pm. Appearing will be:
PBS members who renew their membership or new members joining between now and January 3rd will be entered into a drawing for a special blues treat on January 6th. Five winners will be chosen, with a guest, to participate in a pre-concert sound check and "meet and greet" session with members of the Chicago Blues Reunion. The sound check will take place in the early evening (time to be determined) on Saturday, January 6th prior to the evening concert at the Rhythm Room. One person out of the five winners will also be selected to win a pair of tickets to the concert. Advance tickets for this show are available for $34 at the Rhythm Room or from all Ticketmaster outlets (480-784-4444). The show is presented by Live Nation, which is also providing the special promotion for PBS members. To renew or join, click on the Membership link on the PBS web site.
Lots of blues events happening on New Year's Eve (Sunday, December 31st), including these special shows:
Other shows happening this weekend: One Class Act precedes their double bill on New Year's Eve with another pair of shows on Saturday, December 30th, appearing at the Spirit Room in Jerome from 2:00 - 6:00 pm and at Smokin' Harley's in Mayer at 9:00 pm. Jimmy Peyton's Midnite Blues will be playing a special concert at US Airways Center (formerly America West Arena) right after the Suns game on Friday, December 29th. The band will be up on the B level. Everyone with a game ticket is invited to the concert, no matter where you sat during the game. The concert starts at approximately 9:15 pm. Loose Cannons Blues Band is at 26th Street Blues, 2547 E. Indian School Rd., on Friday, December 29th. Blind Dog Blues Band guides its way into El Dorado Bar & Grill on Saturday, December 30th from 8:00 pm until midnight. No cover! Big Pete Pearson Blues Band is at the Rhythm Room on Friday, December 29th. Sistah Blue does the Saturday night gig at the Rhythm Room on December 30th. Bluzone with Julio Franco will be at Hooper's Pub, 5114 W. Northern Ave, Glendale, on Friday, December 29th from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. The Rocket 88s host a benefit show for Benny Dixon on Tuesday, January 2nd, with many special guests, including King Gypsy Caravan. Doors open at 7:00 pm, and there is a $5 minimum donation.
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. *** Looking for an experienced drummer for a gigging blues band. We have rehearsals at East Valley location (Cooper/Riggs Rd) twice a month on the weekends. We do mostly local festivals, non-smoky clubs and benefits. Contact: casjammers@cox.net for further info. KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE!! -----------------------------------------------
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BLUES BLAST 2007 is scheduled for February 25, 2007 at the Mesa Amphitheatre. Sista Monica will headline this year's Blues Blast, the 16th annual event. Also appearing will be Albert Cummings, Zac Harmon, Big Nick & the Gila Monsters, Tommy Dukes and the Soul Kings, and Mikel Lander. Tickets are now on sale. PBS members will be receiving an order form in the mail for ordering tickets at the special PBS members price. Complete info and artists bios are at www.bluesblast.info. Contact the Phoenix Blues Society at info@phoenixblues.org if you want to help out at this year's fest.
Check out the new design of the PBS web site at www.phoenixblues.org. It's still a work in progress, so visit often for updates and more features.
The Flamekeepers will appear on the Saturday morning news show on Channel 3 this weekend. Check your local listings for time and details.
Big Al's 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 Skipper's Lounge
Sugar
Daddy's
Sub-Culture Cafe
26th Street Blues
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