Blues
News OnlineA publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Blues
News Online
A publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Volume 5, Number 6
April 13, 2006
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Blues Times Two Plus One plays every Wednesday evening at the Gigglin' Gecko, 8654 E. Topaz in Gold Canyon Ranch, from 6:00 until 9:00 pm. Call 480-228-1776 for directions and more info. Bluzone is at the Alamo, in Fountain Hills, on Friday & Saturday, April 14th & 15th. Loose Cannons Blues Band is at Pappadeaux's on Saturday, April 15th from 6:00 until 10:00 pm. Hans Olson has a new steady gig every Thursday night at Pranksters Too, located in Scottsdale at the southwest corner of Hayden & Thomas Rds. One Class Act has a two-night stand at Dillon's, 8706 W. Thunderbird Rd., on Friday & Saturday, April 14th & 15th, from 6:00 until 10:00 pm. Jimmy Peyton's Midnite Blues is at 26th Street Blues, 2547 E. Indian School Rd., on Friday & Saturday, April 14th and 15th from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am. Sistah Blue appears at the Rhythm Room on Saturday, April 15th. Mikel Lander plays at Stinkweeds, 12 W. Camelback, every Sunday from noon until 2:00 pm.
Upcoming concerts Little Charlie and the Nightcats are playing the Rhythm Room this Friday, April 14th. National recording artist Chris Cotton will be with his blues trio as part of a Busted Hearts CD Release Party at the Rhythm Room on Thursday, April 20th. The 3rd Annual McDowell Mountain Music Festival is coming to WestWorld in Scottsdale April 28-29. Among the blues acts will be Buckwheat Zydeco and Jonny Lang. Complete info is at www.mmmf.net.
Sam's a winner!
Venerable Arizona bluesman Sam Taylor finished third in the
blues category of the
International Songwriting Competition for his song "Someone to
Hold."
Musicians wanted To be listed in this
section, please
send your requests to pbs@bluenight.com for listing in the next issue. Submissions will appear in two issues, after
which they should be re-submitted if still applicable. *** My name is Alan Jobes and I am a drummer just came back to
the Valley. I played with James Cotton, WAR, and others. What I am looking
for are some players here that serious about playing. Contact
ajobes@qwest.net. Musician looking for a band. Contact Jimmi Mehl at
jim@madcowrecordings.com
or visit his site at
www.madcowrecordings.com. Blues Jams For a complete listing of jams in the Phoenix area,
check Ray Ray's
blues jam
site. Online blues New blues websites from local musicians include one from
veteran guitarist
Scotty Spenner. In addition to playing with Midnite Blues, Scotty
also appears every Thursday from 7:00 until 9:00 pm at The Drip Coffee
Lounge, 2325 N. 7th St. in Phoenix. A new band in town is
Fool's Life,
playing blues and rock with a twist! ------------------------------------------ PBS Membership Meeting Details on the next
PBS meeting will be announced soon! We are seeking acts, clubs,
and other potential venues to host upcoming shows. We are also seeking
your ideas, suggestions, and feedback to create fun, exciting events
that will benefit the entire blues community. To volunteer or for more
information, please contact Gil Andrews, Event & Membership Coordinator,
at 602-670-5541 or by e-mail,
and as always, thanks for keeping the blues alive.
Check the list of
Sponsors
and discounts
for the PBS membership meetings.
Phoenix area blues clubs
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
Shenanigan's Skipper's Lounge
Sugar
Daddy's
String Chemistry
Sub-Culture Cafe
26th Street Blues
Wigwam Grill on the Greens
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