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Blues Blast is just around the corner!

Sista Monica

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 were mailed an order form for 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. Be sure to also check the site for a complete list of blues activities happening that weekend.

NEWS FLASH! Mikel Lander will be appearing on Channel 3's morning program this Saturday to promote Blues Blast. Estimated air time is between 9:45 and 10:00 am.

Around Town

Jimmy Peyton's Midnite Blues is doing its normal Friday night gig at 26th Street Blues on February 9th.

Blind Dog Band is at Jay's Cocktails on Saturday, February 10th from 9:00 pm until 1:00 am.

Big Pete Pearson plays the Rhythm Room on Friday, February 9th, followed the next night by George Bowman's R&B Revue on Saturday, February 10th.

The Flamekeepers will host a remembrance for Chico Chism at the Rhythm Room on Tuesday, February 13th.

Hans Olson continues to hold down regular weekly gigs at Pranksters Too, SW corner of Hayden & Thomas in Scottsdale, from 8:00 pm until midnight on Thursday nights, and at Sugar Daddy's, Scottsdale Rd. just north of Thomas, on Sunday mornings from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm (except for 2/21 & 2/25).

One Class Act is at Sportsman Chalet in Strawberry on Saturday, February 10th starting at 8:00 pm.

Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns play at the Willo Historic District Home Tour on Sunday, February 11th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The J. Powers Band is at Donna Jean's Libations, Glendale, on Friday, February 9th.

NightShift, featuring guitarist Tommy Grills and vocalist The Chief, is doing two nights at the Dubliner, 40th St. & Thunderbird, on Friday & Saturday, February 9th & 10th.

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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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

Donna Jean's Libations
6676 West Bell Road, Glendale
623-979-7036

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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