Blues
News OnlineA publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Blues
News Online
A publication of the Phoenix Blues Society
Volume 6, Number 7
April 5, 2007
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Jimmy Peyton's Midnite Blues is doing the normal Friday night show at 26th Street Blues on April 6th. Big Pete Pearson Blues Band plays the Rhythm Room on Friday, April 6th, followed the next night by a double bill with Repeat Offenders CD release party at 5:30 pm and Lady J at 9:00 pm. The blues duo of Paris James & Bob Corritore is at the Rhythm Room on Wednesday, April 11th. One Class Act travel to Sportsman's Chalet, Strawberry, on Saturday, April 7th from 8:00 pm until midnight. Bluzone, with guests Julio Franco & Eddie Blue, is at Jay's Cocktails on Saturday, April 7th. Hans Olson is at Buffalo Wild Wings, corner of Greenfield & McKellips in Mesa, on Friday, April 6th at 8:30 pm. Hans still has regular weekly gigs at 26th St. Blues from 6:00 to 10:00 pm on Wednesday nights and at Pranksters Too, SW corner of Hayden & Thomas in Scottsdale, from 8:00 pm until midnight on Thursday nights, Bad News Blues Band will be at Char's Has the Blues on Saturday, April 7th. Sage Gentle Wing, who will be releasing a new CD in about two weeks, has a full slate of gigs this week:
The winners of the annual International Songwriting Competition have been announced, with Southern Californian Jeff Turmes (bandmate and husband of Janiva Magness) taking first place in the blues category with his song "Eat The Lunch You Brought." Tucson blues legend Sam Taylor placed third with his composition "A Woman's Side Of The Bed." The second place blues song was penned by Portland's Paul deLay, who had just passed away last month. His winning entry was "Fourteen Dollars In The Bank. A complete list of winners can be viewed at the ISC website.
Live Nation presents a special benefit concert for CASA (Center for Prevention of Abuse and Violence) on Sunday, April 15th at the Dodge Theatre at 7:00 pm. Appearing will be Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Keb' Mo' and blues-rock guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa. Reserved tickets are $40; other special tickets are available. Visit www.livenation.com for more information. The annual Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th and Sunday, April 15th. Among the blues acts on the schedule include Coco Montoya, Francine Reed, Cold Shott The Hurricane Horns, Big Pete Pearson, Sistah Blue, Hans Olson, Carvin Jones Band, KC Blues Band, and more. Complete information is online at www.glendaleaz.com. -----------------------------------------------
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Big Al's Char's
Has the Blues
CK's Donna Jean's Libations
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
Wigwam Grill on the Greens
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