Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Thurs 2nd - Sat 4th, Private function in Nice, France (along with Stevie Rice)

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

Alabama Bluesman Inaguraual Festival Takes Place in Holt, Al.

July 17^th 2010- Johnny Shines Blues Festival is schedule to take place August 28^th.

Tuscaloosa, Al. (Press Release) July 17^th 2010

It has taken more than 20 years for Carroline Shines, the daughter of the late Bluesman, Johnny Shines, to get help continuing his legacy. For the first time in Johnny Shine’s musical career, his neighborhood has given him much deserved notoriety.  In December 2009, after much hard work and pursuit by Carroline Shines, 4710 11Street in Holt, Al became Johnny Shines St. This was more than just a milestone event; it was a birthday gift to Carroline. Her birthday is December 26^th. “I felt like Daddy was smiling on me that day and wishing me Happy Birthday’, said Carroline.  Carroline remembers the day and said “That day, TMobile network went down.  I tried to call everyone from my phone but I could not reach them. As I watched them hang the sign, I cried and shared that moment all alone”.

The Johnny Shines Blues Festival was established to create lasting memories of Mr. Shine as well as acknowledge his contributions to the Blues world. Johnny Shines was on-the-road with Robert Johnson for three years. Music historian and author Peter Guralnick has written: "When the definitive history of the blues comes to be written, Johnny Shines will take his place with Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Robert Johnson & Elmore James."

Keith Ruff and DieDra Hurdle encouraged Carroline to begin an annual festival in recognition of her father. “To me, this should have been done a long time ago, I’m in the music business and I see legendary Blues singers with their festival, so why not a Johnny Shines Festival” said DieDra. The event will take place August 28^th 2010. The line-up of entertainment is a sure win.  Head-lining is Bobby Rush, Before Bobby there will be Musicians from as far as Iowa, such as Kent Burnside and the New Generation, DieDra and The Ruff Pro Band, Kent Dushaune, Li’ Gee Weevil and more.  This ensures to be a day to remember. The community of Holt is excited and more than willing to celebrate with Caroline, as she continues her father’s legacy...

For additional Information contact Carroline Shines at  shynesbrightly@yahoo.com

Or DieDra Hurdle at diedra05@live.com

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Friday, August 27th, 2010

BARTLEY RANCH AND ROBERT Z. HAWKINS AMPHITHEATER

Featuring

• Tia Carroll
• Ronnie Baker Brooks
• Floyd Taylor
• Ms. Jody
• Chick Willis
• Barbara Carr
• Zac Harmon
• Alabama Mike & The 3rd Degree
• Miss E.C. Scott
• MC Larry La La

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

20TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARDS' LAST LIVE MUSIC SHOWCASE BEFORE BIG MAIN EVENT NOVEMBER 18!!! COME OUT & HEAR GREAT ROCK, BLUES, ROCKABILLY,  FOLK@THE WHISKY ON THE FABULOUS SUNSET STRIP                 (WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.) - ONLY ONE LIVE SHOWCASE remains for the 20th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards, leading up to this year's Main Event at the famed Paramount Theater on the storied Paramount Studios Lot in Hollywood, Calif          The 20th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards' August Showcase happens Wednesday, August 25 at the world-famous Whisky A Go-Go, 8901 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 7 p.m.-12 midnite. $12. 21 and over. Info: (310) 652-4202; log onto www.whiskyagogo or www.lamusicawards.com. Performing that night are 2010 LAMA Nominees the Farmers; Zoe Scott; Big Joe Hurt; Zombie Shakerbox; New Blues Revolution; Spirit Soul & Friends; Blues Gone South; and Brian Matthew.                       The Los Angeles Music Awards are the longest-running independent music awards show of its kind, now in its twentieth consecutive year. Past LAMA nominees include multi-Grammy winning rap 'n' pop act, The Black Eyed Peas; pop chanteuse, Gwen Stefani; rockers Alien Ant Farm; and blues guitarist Walter Trout, voted a "Top 10 Guitarist Of All Time" in a BBC Radio poll.                                                          As part of the 20th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards Red Carpet Event...            The 2010 Hollywood F.A.M.E. Lifetime Achievement, Career, Humanitarian, and Legacy Awards will be presented at the Los Angeles Music Awards  on Thursday, November 18 to President Jimmy Carter; Renowned  Music Producer Eddie Kramer; Musicians Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw; Actor Steven Baldwin; Actress Sally Kirkland;  the "Godfather of the Sunset Strip," Mario Maglieri, Ronnie James Dio and Jaco Pastorious for Posthumous awards; and more.             What follows is a complete list of Celebrity Recipients for 2010: *President Jimmy Carter  - "Lifetime Humanitarian Habitat For Humanity" *Rock Producer Eddie Kramer; - "Lifetime Achievement - Music Producer/Engineer;" *War Hero Max Cleland  - "Literary Award - Heart Of A Patriot;" *Music Impresario Mario Maglieri - "Sunset Strip - Live Music Venue;" *Actress Sally Kirkland - "Lifetime Achievement - Female Actor;" *Actor Stephen Baldwin - "Career Achievement - Male Actor;" *Documentary 'The Road To Nkunda' - "Independent Documentary Of The Year;" *Musician Jack Blades  - "Career Achievement - Male Vocalist, Writer/Collaborator;" *Musician Tommy Shaw - "Career Achievement - Male Singer/Songwriter;" *Musician Jaco Pastorious - "Posthumous Award - Bass/Musician;" *Musician Ronnie James Dio - "Posthumous Award - Rock Legacy Award;" *Musician Tom Osborne - "Career Achievement - Pianist;" *Music Agent Troy Blakely - "Career Achievement/Entertainment Executive."                                                    For Media Credentials and all media-related inquiries, please contact Doug Deutsch at (213) 924-4901 or email: dougdeutschpr@gmail.com.

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Tri-State Blues Festival

The 8th Annual Tri-State Blues Fest

Tickets Prices : $49.75, $44.75 and $39.00

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Ladies & Gentlemen…

Dee Bradley:  “Mr. Entertainment!”

(323) 942-4104

          Simply put, Dee Bradley is one of the most scintillating mega voices you’ve never heard in the Rhythm & Blues genre – UNTIL NOW. 

            Dee Bradley was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama.  While still a baby, the soothing sounds of gospel music sheltered him from the harsh realities of the Old South.  His beloved grandmother’s soulful voice provided constant reassurance that everything would be all right in that ‘great getting up morning.’  That is why his roots in the gospel are imbedded deeply.  Just ask those lucky parishioners of the legendary 16^th Avenue Baptist Church who experienced the power of magnetism through a precocious youngster named Dee Bradley.  He lifted spirits and kept hands clapping many a Sunday morning with stirring renditions of “Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross and “I Won’t Complain.”

            Bradley’s ascension into the upper echelon of great singers was buttressed by his proximity to Birmingham’s plethora of amazing musicians and singers.  The city was literally a smorgasbord of talent and thereby provided a wonderful platform for a young artist to flourish – which is exactly what Bradley did.  By the time he was 10 years old, Bradley was a full-throated vocalist and accomplished drummer, guitarist and pianist.  By his 12^th birthday, he’d attracted the attention and mentorship of the renowned Cleve Eaton, a widely acclaimed bassist who’d performed with the original Ramsey Lewis Trio (which featured on drums Maurice White, the founder of Earth, Wind & Fire).

            Dee Bradley worked tirelessly at his craft and soon emerged on the local R&B scene as a featured vocalist with the Poo Nanny Review.  The Poo Nanny Review was considered a groundbreaking ensemble that crossed the strictly enforced color line by playing white colleges and universities throughout the South during the 1970s.  For the next 10 years, Bradley was at the forefront of that musical revolution and he captivated audiences with his flair for entertainment and a CLASSIC R&B voice.  Along his musical journey, Bradley mastered the essence of showmanship by studying the styles and mannerisms of music icons Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughn, Buddy Rich and Hand Crawford.  These and other musical influences helped shape his musical and performance identity.  He also credits his sidekick with the Poo Nanny Review, the late Courtland “C C” Jones with advancing his musical growth and professional development.

“Mr. Entertainment”

            The year was 1985.  That is when Dee Bradley evolved into “Mr. Entertainment” and launched his solo career.  He toured the world and developed a reputation as the ‘singer you didn’t want to follow onto a stage.”

            It was during those halcyon days on the road that Bradley decided to wade into the waters of songwriting.  He discovered the symmetry between his life experiences and telling insightful stories through a song.  By 2007, he’d finally cobbled together the material that would be the foundation of his debut album, “The Candy Man.”  While living in Los Angeles he connected with producer Leon Haywood (“I Want to do Something Freaky to You,”  “She’s A Bad Mama Jamma,” et al) and recorded his seminal album at Haywood’s EveJIm Records.  The album has steadily climbed the charts on a wide range of play list around the world.  The album’s staying power can be attributed to the breadth and scope of the compositions.  From the cautionary tale of a fading love affair (“How Did I Wake Up With A Stranger?”) to the rousing blues manifesto (Too Much Man to Cry), “The Candy Man” is a compilation for all seasons and all reasons. 

            Stay tuned.  Dee Bradley is back in the studio, feverishly working on his next masterpiece – aptly titled “The Classic Voice”.  So at first chance you get, check out “The Candy Man”.  You’ll be glad you did.

Contact paula@imnuz.com

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

August 2, 2010
 
To: Listings/Critics/Features
From: Jazz Promo Services
Press Contact: Jim Eigo, jazzpromo@earthlink.net
http://www.jazzpromoservices.com/
 

Joyce Cobb-Michael Jefry Stevens CD Release Thrus., Aug. 19th AMRO Music
Joyce Cobb-vocals & harmonica, Michael Jefrey Stevens-piano, Jonathan Wires-bass, Renaldo Ward-drums  

This special event will be in celebration of our CD release on Archer Records.  CD's will be available for purchase at that time and the event is free to the public.

AMRO Music
2918 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111-2722
(901) 325-6406
http://www.amromusic.com/

New CD

JOYCE COBB WITH THE MICHAEL JEFRY STEVENS TRIO (Archer Records ARR 31934) STREET DATE: August 17, 2010
Joyce Cobb-vocals & harmonica, Michael Jefrey Stevens-piano, Jonathan Wires-bass, Renardo Ward-drums
http://www.myspace.com/joycecobb
http://www.michaeljefrystevens.com/
http://archerrecords.com/

On their resultant self-titled album Joyce Cobb with the Michael Jefry Stevens Trio, Stevens leads the rhythm section in deftly complementing Cobb's full range of honey sweet vocals with carefully composed peaks and valleys. Beginning with the distressed album-opening "Moanin'," they collectively deliver 12 tales that ebb and flow as a dialogue between enflamed passions and desperate solitude. Drawing on her own uniquely developed mixture of silky jazz and aching soul, Cobb scours the depths of cheerless heartache ("It's Over Now") and profound longing ("If You Never Come to Me"), before illuminating the heights of hopeful anticipation ("Jitterbug Waltz") and unwavering love ("My Heart Belongs to Daddy", "If You Know Love"). Throughout, Stevens provides vibrantly articulated and lyrical solos, as Wires and Ward glide naturally between moods and tempos with remarkable ease and style. The outcome is a magnificently crafted album coursing with life and full of delicate flourishes resulting from an incredible understanding between the full-bodied musical personalities of Cobb and Stevens. Joining her is Memphis-by-way-of-New York pianist Michael Jefry Stevens, who, like Cobb, has never been one to sit idly around. In fact, at present Stevens heads or plays a part in a number of jazz ensembles across the country, having played on 62 released albums during his career. In addition, he was recently honored with an induction into the prestigious and diverse company of Steinway Artists, including past legends like Irving Berlin and Cy Coleman, as well as modern players such as Billy Joel and Harry Connick, Jr.
 
Look for Joyce Cobb with the Michael Jefry Stevens Trio online and in stores this summer, after which the ensemble will embark on a U.S. tour this September beginning at the Al Sears Jazz Festival, with European dates in Switzerland, Germany, and more to follow in October. Project photos, audio samples, and more, are available here on the Archer Records site http://www.archer-records.com/ or the Michael Jefry Stevens homepage at michaeljefrystevens.com.

A media kit with high resolution photos, album graphics and a bio may be downloaded at https://files.me.com/archer.records/geqswh  

 
 
NATIONAL PRESS CAMPAIGN: Jim Eigo, Jazz Promo Services, 269 S Route 94, Warwick, NY 10990
T: 845-986-1677 / F: 845-986-1699 • E-Mail: jazzpromo@earthlink.net • http: www.jazzpromoservices.com

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         Contact: Doug Deutsch Publicity Services August 2010                                                                 213.924.4901 dougdeutschpr@gmail.com

"Chicago's Hardest-Working Blues Band - For Over Two Decades!"   **********HOWARD & THE WHITE BOYS******** Appear Locally: BLUES BAR in Mount Prospect - Sat., Aug. 14   "Give them their due: You can't see this high-energy, good-time band at a club without leaving with a smile on your face...have always provided a point of entry for Chicago rock fans to gain exposure to the Blues..."                                    CHICAGO SUN-TIMES   (MOUNT PROSPECT, IL) -Following their August appearance at the Quebec Blues Festival, HOWARD AND THE WHITE BOYS, "Chicago's Hardest-Working Blues Band" who have performed together throughout the world for over  two decades, are set to record the follow up to their critically-acclaimed CD, MADE IN CHICAGO (Evidence Records). Howard and the White Boys perform locally at The Blues Bar, 2 West Busse Ave., Mount Prospect, Saturday, August 14. 9 p.m. $5. Info: (847) 788-9977 or log onto www.blues-bar.com. The band were nominated in six categories  - "Best Blues Group or Artist;" "Male Vocalist of the Year" (Howard McCullum); "Guitarist of the Year" (Rocco Calipari, Pete Galanis); "Bassist of the Year" (Howard McCullum); and "Drummer of the Year" (Jim "Bucka" Christopulos) for the 5th Annual South Bay (Los Angeles) Music Awards this past April. Vocalist Howard McCullum won "2009 Male Vocalist of the Year" honors at the event. Their impressively large fan base on both sides of the Atlantic won't be disappointed -- not by a long shot!! MADE IN CHICAGO represents the zenith of the group's recorded output, and it's certainly the disc that Howard & the White Boys are most proud of. While the band hasn't recorded in six years, they've been gigging continuously throughout the U.S. and Europe; this, in turn, has lent their trademark brand of contemporary blues an indomitable tightness brimming with raw power. All of this comes through on the new disc, proving that the wait was well worth it.       "Fans of the group will definitely want MADE IN CHICAGO, and those unfamiliar with this fun-loving group will find the disc a good place to start," writes BLUES REVUE, the world's largest blues magazine. "The group digs deep intotheir vast repertoire to record some favorite covers in their idiosyncratic, high-energy style...McCullum is a sturdy, versatile vocalist...the band's vastly, varied catalog has forged McCullum and Christopulos into one of the best rhythm sections on the scene today. ""Whether it's an original or a cover tune, Howard & the White Boys are making the Windy City proud on their latest album!," says Dave Johnson, host of the nationally-syndicated BLUES DELUXE radio program. "The popular Chicago based band Howard and the White Boys are among my personal favorites of these bands, and are also high upon my 'hope to see live soon' list," writes Tom Branson in BLUESROCKERS. "With the release of their most recent and best to date project MADE IN CHICAGO it is highly likely that the band will also move onto the 'must see' lists of many more folks from all across the world," he emphatically concludes. While past studio outings spotlight the group's songwriting prowess and contain 90% original material, MADE IN CHICAGO affords the band an opportunity to put their own unique stamp to tunes they didn't write but enjoy performing nonetheless. Of the nine songs on the new release, seven are covers (some quite obscure) of songs the band has been playing live for some time. Yet, all are performed in the celebrated H&TWB style which will be immediately recognizable to long-term fans. Recorded in the Windy City, MADE IN CHICAGO is aptly titled. But it's also apropos because Chicago, a city steeped in Blues history, is where the band have honed their chops almost since their inception in 1988. Howard & the White Boys have established a reputation as one of the city's favorite attractions; regular appearances at Buddy Guy's Legends have afforded them an opportunity to display their wares before locals and out-of-towners who come to Legends to hear the best the city has to offer in Blues entertainment. Indeed, Buddy Guy has been the band's unofficial "mentor," and his support for the band has been instrumental in exposing them to a wider audience. In 1995, Guy took them on a major Midwestern tour as his opening act, and he often jumps onstage to jam with them when they appear at Legends. Guy also gave them the ultimate endorsement by making a rare guest appearance on their 1999 release THE BIG $CORE. He plays some scorching guitar and sings a duet with Howard on a remake of the Sam & Dave classic, "I Thank You."                                  The members of Howard & the White Boys first met at Northern Illinois University in Dekalb in 1988 and began jamming together just for fun, but their fast-growing popularity soon convinced them they could make a career of it. After only a few months, they got their first big break by opening for Blues legend, B.B. King. The band soon made the move to Chicago and began performing with the biggest names in Blues: Koko Taylor, Albert King, Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks, Luther Allison, Bo Diddley, and Chuck Berry (the latter whom they were the backing band for in a headlining capacity at the 2002 Long Beach Blues Festival in Long Beach, Calif.). Between 1994 and 1997, the group made two highly acclaimed recordings, STRUNG OUT ON THE BLUES and GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER?,for Los Angeles-based Mighty Tiger Records. They began traveling extensively across the United States and their growing popularity captured the attention of Philadelphia-based Evidence Records. THE BIG $CORE was the first of two successful discs released by Evidence, and the band wasted no time in promoting it via the first of many trips to European countries such as Belgium, France, Italy, Holland, Switzerland, Norway, Germany, Luxembourg, and England. Riding the ever-growing wave of popularity both at home and abroad, the group then released a well-received live CD for Evidence entitled LIVE AT CHORD ON BLUES  in 2000. In 2004, long time band members Howard McCullum (lead vocals/bass), Rocco Calipari (guitar/vocals) and Jim "Bucka" Christopulos (drums/vocals) were joined by 28-year-old guitarist Pete Galanis. Galanis' tight blues chops-coupled with his natural versatility at handling the funk, R & B, and rock styles that have become Howard & the White Boys trademarks-have magnificently slotted right in with the group's signature sound and lent it an exciting, youthful exuberance, readily apparent on MADE IN CHICAGO. The band is now focusing on touring and working on material for their next one        www.howardandthewhiteboys.net       www.myspace.com/howardandthewhiteboysband              Booking: Rocco Calipari @219.916.5445                    Evidence Records:@610.832.0844            Publicity: Doug Deutsch @213.924.4901                     Mighty Tiger Records:@800.724.2730

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Hosted by HARCOL Enterprises

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2010 Contact: Doug Deutsch Publicity Services  213.924.4901 dougdeutschpr@gmail.com

(photo By Michael Mendelson)   2010 LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARDS' MULTIPLE NOMINEE ("FEMALE SINGER/SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR," "COUNTRY ARTIST OF THE YEAR") RETURNS TO SONOMA COUNTY FAIR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR James To Be A Judge, Contribute A Song To New Web Documentary, FALL IN LOVE WITH AMERICA  - AGAIN       *Performing Locally: SONOMA COUNTY FAIR - Sunday, August 8*                                                                          "On the sophomore album from this remarkably-talented Sonoma County singer-songwriter, James is versatile enough to be comfortable in acoustic Americana styles, minor key blues, story songs, straight-ahead rockers, and, surprisingly enough, even Latin jazz...this is a mature singer-songwriter at the peak of her powers who reminds me of Bonnie Raitt and Susan Tedeschi, but has a style all her own."        PAUL LIBERATORE, MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL       (SANTA ROSA, CA) - Multi-talented Americana/Roots singer/songwriter Natasha James  continues her remarkable radio success, with her CDs TEQUILA TIME and BAD JUDGEMENTS currently being played on the air in Japan (where she is currently at #1), The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, England, France, Spain, Italy and more.  Within two hours of her TEQUILA TIME being uploaded, over 400 radio downloads of her songs had occurred! MUSIC NEWS NASHVILLE  called  "If You Think This Is Love" a "downright Bonnie Raitt blues-y performance...one of (James') best. The song is "a twangy hip shaker guaranteed to grab you by yourfeet and throw you in a dancing mood."   Natasha James & band return to perform for the second consecutive year at the Sonoma County Fair, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, Sunday, August 8. 1:15-4:30 p.m. $9. (13 and over).  Info: (707) 545-4200 or log onto www.sonomacountyfair.com.       Catch Natasha interviewed and performing live on KSRO 1350 AM radio in Santa Rosa, this Friday, August 6 at 5 p.m. on "The Steve Jaxon Show." KZST 100.1 FM is doing a Natasha James Ticket Giveaway this week, so tune in!       Vote for Natasha's song "If You Think This Is Love" beginning July 30 for THE ALTERNATE ROOT'S "Americana Music Festival & Conference" Contest. Log onto http://www.thealternateroot.com/nashville-showcase-promotion to cast your vote. Help send Natasha to perform at the Conference in Nashville and be seen on The Alternate Root TV show!                   James will be a judge, as well as write the first song, and perform on "FALL IN LOVE WITH AMERICA - AGAIN,"  a documentary-style web and mobile-based audio/video/multimedia series launching this September highlighting stories from across America. In addition to being made into a feature-length documentary film, the project includes live web cam updates, a touring exhibit, interactive websites, and social/networking sites. In her judging capacity, James "will be looking for the next great American song! and working with  some of the selected new songwriters," says Executive Producer, Dennis Gelbaum. http://fallinlovewithamericaagain.blogspot.com/ "Sonoma County singer-songwriter Natasha James has been your neighbor since 1986, and you may or may not know her, but she's making a name for herself."                            DAN TAYLOR/SANTA ROSA PRESS DEMOCRAT                                   The Sonoma County-based musician is nominated in two categories for the 2010 (20th Annual) Los Angeles Music Awards - "Female Singer/Songwriter of the Year" and "Country Artist of the Year." The LAMA's take place November 18 at Paramount Theater in Hollywood, Calif. James won "Country Album of the Year" at the 19th L.A. Music Awards last November for her critically-lauded TEQUILA TIME.   James and her band recently headlined the three-day 2010 San Felipe Tequila Festival in San Felipe, BC, Mexico. "People are still talking about the Natasha James concert on the Malécon. We'd like to see this Tequila Festival grow and grow and hope Natasha will return for the next one," said Kat Hammontre, the event's promoter.(www.sanfelipetequilafestival.com).   As hot as any performer going at the moment, Natasha James won "AC/Hot AC New Artist" at the 2009 NEW MUSIC WEEKLY Awards, joining Kings of Leon, Jakob Dylan, Black-Eyed Peas and others on the prestigious winners' podium; was chosen a "Hot 100 Artist For 2009" by longtime respected trade publication, MUSIC CONNECTION; and saw TEQUILA TIME selected as a "Best Of the 2000's/End Of Decade" choice by Live 365/WOMENS RADIO, where it is presently being featured.   Natasha was recently featured and/or reviewed in SONGWRITER's MONTHLY, THAT NASHVILLE SOUND, OUTLAW MAGAZINE. and   .NASHVILLE COUNTRY CLUB                    Aug. 6 (Fri.)                    KSRO (Interview/Performance)                  Santa Rosa, CA   Aug. 8 (Sun.)                  SONOMA COUNTY FAIR                          Santa Rosa, CA   Aug. 20 (Fri.)                  PRESIDIO YACHT CLUB                           Sausalito, CA     Sept 17 & 18 (Fri & Sat)    IRON DOOR SALOON                              Groveland, CA   Sept. 26 (Sun.)                ENSENADA INTL. JAZZ FESTIVAL              Ensenada, MX   Oct. 7 (Thurs.)                L.A. MUSIC AWARDS/VOTING PARTY        Hollywood, CA   Oct. 8 (Fri.)                     PRESIDIO YACHT CLUB                          Sausalito, CA   Oct. 9 (Sat.)                    RIVERWOOD INN                                  Phillipsville, CA   Oct. 23 (Sat)                   ROBLEDO FAMILY WINERY                     Sonoma, CA.   Nov. 18 (Thurs.)              L.A. MUSIC AWARDS/MAIN EVENT           Hollywood, CA                         TEQUILA TIME REVIEW COPIES/NATASHA JAMES INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE.               www.natashajames.com      www.myspace.com/natashajamesmusic

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Saturday 7th August - Harley Davidson Rally, "The Hog and Bog Rally" , Coleraine Rugby Club. 10pm

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

THREE DOG NIGHT at CONIFER MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL - August 7
Tickets go on sale April 12, 2010
Discount - First 2000 are $22
wesbite: http://www.conifermountainmusicfestival.com/index.html
Beneficiary: "Iloveuguys' Foundation

Bob Potrykus

Red Stag Productions, LLC
a multi-media company

Video Production and Event Planning
www.redstagproductions.com
bob@rstag.com

806 16th Street       
Golden, CO. 80401
720-261-0860

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Wednesday 4th August Belfast Taste and Music Festival Opening Gig, lunchtime, exact times to be confirmed.

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

JUS' BLUES MUSIC FOUNDATION

Jus' Blues Music Foundation

Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the

JUS' BLUES MUSIC AWARDS

August 3rd - 8th, 2010

Beale Street,  Downtown Memphis

SUPPORT THE LEGACY OF THE BLUES

Jus` Blues Red Carpet Party

Tribute to the Legendary Albert King

Night of the Living Legends - August 4th, 2010 - 7pm - 11pm * Historical Daisy Theater
A formal dinner entertainment event in celebration of the 2010 Jus` Blues Music Awards Honorees. 

Technology Conference - August 5th, 2010 10am - 4pm - Theme: "Blues Got A soul"
This is a must-attend event for music technology students, professionals and artists interested in promoting, marketing and driving sales via new technologies.

2010 Jus` Blues Music Awards - August 5th, 2009 7pm - 11pm * Historical Daisy Theater
The pre-eminent entertainment Blues & Soul Music Awards ceremony acknowledging the accomplishments of some of the brightest artists, radio personnel and industry professionals in the genre of Blues & Soul music from popular votes from the www.jusbluesmusicfoundation.org website.

Jus` Blues Juke Joint Club Crawl Memphis Style Friday Night!

In conjunction with the sponsors, supporters, members, musicians and the fans, the JBMF will host a concert party to the public featuring many of the artists from the 2010 Jus` Blues Music Awards.

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

August 2010

August Bank Holiday Weekend -  'Belfast City blues' - Blues Festival,

Friday 'Blues on the Boat', Belfast.  6pm-9pm (acoustic set with Lee & Lou)

Friday (late) Special Wedding Party for legendary dummer Brian Warnock. (Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher, Willie Byrne and ABBA), Knockagh Lodge.

Sat The John Hewitt, Belfast.  4-6pm

Sat late Madisons Bar, Botanic Ave, Belfast 10.30-1.00

Sunday (All day) Stena Line Blues and Booze Cruise to Scotland and Back!!!!!!!! Lee Hedley Band will play 2 hour set on way over and 2 hour set on way back. Rab McCullough Band AND Rev Doc Blues Band also on deck below. Tickets available soon. Limited numbers....expected to be 'Souled Out' asap.

August 2010

Every Saturday night in Madisons (except 7th August)

August 2010

Every Friday night in The Kitchen Bar from 9-12

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

J & J Lounge

Saturday night July 24, 2010 

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Sat 24th  The Red Brick, Downpatrick 10.30 to 1am

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

GET READY GET READY... IT'S GOING DOWN JULY 18, 2010 IFUN IN THE BAYOU. BIG CYNTHIA " You Didn't Take My Man You Took My Problem" Tyree Neal and Band "Whiskey and Beer and Headlining the one and only Jeff Floyd "Lock My Door. Don't be the one to hear about be about it. Doors open at 5pm showtime 6pm on time. See you at the Laborer's Union Hall Sunday, July 18, 2010 come ready to Party. Hosted by JoJo Radio Station Personality 106DOT5. (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

Sunday, July 18th, 2010

Olde Town Arvada

The Blues & BBQ festival is featuring Delbert McClinton.  Over 20 local bands will be performing, also.  Food, arts & craft and retail vendors will be at the event.  Please go to www.bluesnbbq.com for more information.

 Discounted tickets go on sale April 12. The first 2,000 tickets will be $15 and as soon as those are gone, the price goes up to $20.

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

Humble Civic Center Arena

Check back for line-up.

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

The Dave Miller Band with Steve Goetsch, Grant Garske, and Bruce Cole will
be at Six Points Pub and Grille: start 9pm, 6200 W
Greenfield Ave, West Allis WI 53214 (414) 773-4980.

Friday, July 16th, 2010

JACKSON FAIRGROUNDS

Friday, July 16th, 2010

Starting Gate

Barrelhouse with Dave Miller will be at the Starting Gate: starts at 9pm,
7/16/10, W188N10515 Maple Rd, Germantown WI 53022 (262) 251-4727.

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Marriott Downtown Jackson

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                 Contact: Doug Deutsch Publicity Services

July 2010                                                            213.924.4901 dougdeutsch@gmail.com

   The Latest News You Can Use From Award-Winning SoCal Blues Group…                            

Papa J (center) and Blues Gone South are nominated in the “Best Americana, Blues or Roots Artist” category

for the 20^th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards this year. The Orange County band was also selected a “Hot 100

Artist For 2009” by respected MUSIC CONNECTION magazine. They’re pictured here last December at the famed

Voodoo Lounge in Riverside, the home of Wild West Guitars Studios, where they performed with Gary Hoey.

 “Blues Gone South embodies all blues traditions with a strong repertoire of original material and cover songs…(front person) Papa J has a surprisingly superb set of pipes…the band’s playing is precise and impassioned…each musician is a master of his instrument. Blues Gone South easily covers the entire blues spectrum and then some.”   MUSIC CONNECTION

BLUES GONE SOUTH NOMINATED IN THE “BEST AMERICANA, BLUES OR ROOTS  ARTIST” CATEGORY FOR UPCOMING 20^TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARDS

Next Live Performance: THE OLDE SHIP in Santa Ana/Sat. July 10

Blues Gone South (a/k/a BGS) started off 2010 with a bang, with the honor of receiving a nomination in the “Best Americana, Blues or Roots Artist” category for the 20^th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards (LAMA), taking place November at Paramount Studios in Hollywood.

Blues Gone South perform live at The Olde Ship, 1120 W. 17^th St., Santa Ana, Saturday, July 10. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Free. Info: (714) 550-6700 or www.theoldeship.com.

Speaking about the band’s recent performance at the Whisky A G-Go for a Los Angeles Music Awards showcase, LAMA Executive Producer Al Bowman raved, “fronted by the well known and respected Papa J, this band ruled the stage with a fast paced set of Blues rock unlike anything else from this event. The musicians in this band were absolutely amazing. The guitarist reminded me of Stevie Ray Vaughn. The energy level put out by Blues Gone South was overwhelming,” Bowman concluded.

Blues Gone South pictured at House of Blues/Anaheim, where they perform regularly. The band

also received “2009 Blues Group of the Year” honors at the 5^th Annual South Bay Music Awards.

 BGS finished 2009 with a flourish, capturing a coveted “Hot 100 Artist of 2009” nod from respected trade publication, MUSIC CONNECTION, in the magazine’s year-end issue.

The band organized and headlined the first-ever “Chicago Blues Night” at House of Blues/Anaheim last May, playing to an appreciative, sizable crowd. Last  April they were featured on the nationally-syndicated radio show, BLUES DELUXE.  

Fronted by harpist-vocalist Papa J (Jeffrey Hudson) and also featuring drummer Kofi Baker (son of legendary Cream drummer, Ginger Baker), BGS play a smokin’ hot mix of original blues songs as well as classic Blues numbers in a wailing, Southside-of-Chicago style.  BGS are rooted in the tradition of early 20th century blues fueled by the energy of the new millennium. The excitement created by the front line, along with their unique originals tunes, makes this show far above that of a typical “blues” band.

 “This is a serious fistful of the blues by an expert team of players. Blues Gone South is the authentic article,” writes Rob Swick of ALL ACCESS MAGAZINE. “It’s a fact that when you’ve got the blues, you’ve “Gotta Keep Movin’,” and Blues Gone South is a darned good band to help you on your way!,” the review concludes.            

 “Papa J” is a great showman who dazzles audiences with his howlin’ harmonica and trademark ‘gentlemanly howls’ directed at the female members of BGS’s audience. This front man is the real McCoy – dedicated to only the finest blues traditions. Baker is known throughout the country as one of the top timekeepers and makes Blues Gone South swing and really take off when they get charged up.

BGS has shared the stage with James Cotton, Taj Mahal, Bobby Bland, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. They have played B.B. Kings, The Coach House, House of Blues, and Doheny Blues Festival, to name a few. Their debut CD is entitled GOTTA KEEP MOVIN  (Hound Dog Records).

Blues Gone South is something very special -- “90% Blues 100% Fun!” Also check out http://www.youtube.com/user/BluesGoneSouth.

BLUES GONE SOUTH REVIEW CDS/INTERVIEWS/SHOW PASSES AVAILABLE.

Booking/Info: (714) 750-9024  E-mail: bluesgonesouth2@aol.com

                  www.bluesgonesouth.com   www.myspace.com/bluesgonesouth

         www.airplaydirect.com/music/bands/25989/index.php

              http://www.youtube.com/user/BluesGoneSouth

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Each year the Bay Area Blues Society and the Alameda County Fair work together to bring the public a great
line-up of notable performers who excel in their craft.   This non-stop  festival features outstanding blues and R&B
acts found throughout the country.

AMY LOU'S BLUES                                 12:00 P.M.

Amy Lou’s Blues is an exciting, high energy jump blues band that plays a wide variety
of rockin roots music that gets people moving and up on their feet!  This highly
entertaining band of hep cats features Amy Lou on blues-shouting vocals, sass and
swagger!  They keep it jumpin! The Amy Lou’s Blues Band puts on a great show, they
are one helluva good time!

BOBBY YOUNG                                     1:00 P.M.

The Bobby Young Project is a collaboration of musicians whose objective is to create
music that touches the heart and soul. Our music is a mixture of "Traditional"and
"Contemporary", "Blues", "Rock", "R & B" and "Jazz", all of which have historical
"Tribal" origins, as do all of us.

TWICE AS GOOD                                  3:00 P.M.

Twice As Good is the professional name of the music duo formed by Paul Anthony
Steward (Son, born 1984) and Richard James Steward (Father, born 1951) from
Clearlake Oaks, CA. Pomo Indians of the Elem Indian Colony. Richard had grown up
around music all his life, learned to play guitar and sing. He mostly admired the Blues
& Soul. When Paul was a young teenager, Richard taught Paul to play guitar,
encouraging him to be a Lead Guitarist.

J. C. SMITH BLUES BAND                     2:00 P.M.

JC Smith is an outstanding performer noted for his energy and charisma.  Prior to
playing guitar, he was the drummer for the Back to Back Blues Band, which released
two CDs that were well received by Blues lovers and critics alike.  In 2000, he emerged
from behind his drums, armed with a Gibson 335.  J. C. attacks the Blues as if he is
being guided by masters like T-Bone Walker, Albert King, and Johnnie Guitar Watson.

BLUES HARMONICA EXPLOSION        6:15 P.M.
    featuring Birdlegg, Kyle Rowland and Bennie Hernandez

Oakland based blues harmonica player, Birdlegg has gained a loyal following for his
down home blues playing.  His recent CD features some songs, such as Meet Me on the
Corner and Peachtree Blues, from his collaboration with important blues figure, Carroll
Perry.  Recently returned from a date at Mount Rushmore National Memorial,
headlining with Mz. Dee, Birdlegg wowed the crowd with his energetic and uninhibited
playing.  Birdlegg has become a national treasure in his own right.

ZAKIYA HOOKER                                 4:00 P.M.

Zakiya Hooker is John Lee Hooker's living legacy. She is the singer-songwriter
daughter of this American Icon and she is carrying her father's seminal blues torch
confidently into the future. Zakiya's jazzy blues sounds will take you in and out of songs
like "Hey Lady", "Baby You Busted", "New Orleans Rain", "Protect Me From The
Blues", "Crossroads", "Stones In My Passway" and many more to entertain you.

CARAVAN OF ALLSTARS                     5:00 P.M.     

is a powerhouse revue put together to showcase some of the unsung heroes of West
Coast Blues. The Caravan has a loyal following due to their high profile performances at
Bill Graham Presents New Orleans by the Bay, the California Music Awards, AT&T San
Jose Jazz Festival, Portland Waterfront Blues Festival,  Monterey Bay Blues Festival,
command performance for President Bill Clinton and first fundraising performances in
Thailand for tsunami survivors. The Caravan  released their second CD on 50/50
Records entitled "The Music They Played on 7th Street". The band consists of Ronnie
Stewart, lead guitar; Robert "Hollywood" Jenkins, Rhythm Guitar; Dalhart Johnson &
Henry Williams, bass guitar; Rich Forman, keyboards; Donnie Kountz & David "Stix"
Boyette, drums; John Middleton, Carl Green and Sahar Miller, the “Sweet Meat Horn
Section”. Vocalists include Wylie Trass, Teddy "Blues Master" Watson, Terrible Tom,
and a host of other great bay area artists .

CHICK WILLIS                                   7:15 P.M.

Robert "Chick" Willis is primarily beloved for his ribald, dozens-based rocker "Stoop
Down Baby.  Chick began working with his cousin, Chuck Willis, a rollicking R&B
showman who was later known as the “King of the Stroll”.  Throughout the middle 50’s
and up until Chuck’s death in 1958, Chick toured with Chuck’s review across  the
country.  It was with this band that Chick solidified his concept of a satisfying stage
show.  Chick has since fronted his own band and has become one of the most in-demand
performers on the Blues and R&B circuit.  His penchant for raucous humor was
undoubtedly primed when he gigged in the 60’s with Rudy Ray Moore of “Petie
Wheatstraw” fame.

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

SUMMER SOULFEST

92.5 Beat

SUNDAY, JULY 4TH

THE SHED BBQ AND BLUES JOINT

HWY 57, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS

featuring

Walter Waiters

Mr. Sam

Reggie P

Wendell B

O. B. Buchana

Jeff Floyd

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

A Freeman Ent.

Presents

INDEPENDENT WOMEN BLUES FESTIVAL

featuring

THE BAD GIRLS OF SOUTHERN SOUL

HOSTED BY SONSHINE

Lacee

Karen Wolfe

Betty Padgett

Eva

Ms. Jody

PENSACOLA FAIRGROUNDS, 6655 MOBILE HWY, PENSACOLA, FL

V.I.P TABLES AVAILABLE CALL 850-485-5755 BYOB (SET-UPS SOLD)
VIP LIMITED GET’EM EARLY CALL 850-485-5755 850-485-5755
850-485-5755 (Pensacola, Florida)

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Time: July 2, 2010 all day
Location: LAPIADA CLUB
City/Town: MACON, GA.
Organized By: LAPIADA CLUB

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

This year's BB King Homecoming Festival - "Blues, Bikes, & BBQ" will be a 2 day event starting with the BB King Homecoming concert on Friday, July 2nd.  Saturday will be more music, barbecue cook-offs, bikes, arts & crafts, and much, much more!!!

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

CHEAP EARLY-BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW - THE GREAT LUCKY PETERSON - SUNDAY JUNE 27, 2010 at THE CELLAR in LONG BEACH!!!

Hello Blues Friends,

Great news!  

Early-bird discount tickets are now officially on sale for a limited time to the incredible Lucky Peterson Band.  This is your chance to enjoy an awe-inspiring blues festival headliner from Dallas, Texas in a rare, intimate Southern California club setting.  We expect tons of blues fans at this event.  

Also on the show is Los Angeles's own blues and roots legend Carlos Guitarlos, who will be stunning us with a special, solo electric set.   If you are not familiar with him, we bet that Carlos will completely blow you away.

The show is Sunday, June 27 (from 5:00 pm 'til 8:00 pm) 

HOW TO GET TICKETS

For this week only, tickets are a mere $13.50 (SCBS Members) and $17.50 (Non-members).  After Tuesday, June 8 tickets go back to their regular price of $16 (SCBS Members) and $20 (Non-Members).  

Tickets can be safely purchased at www.socalblues.org or call 714-209-7347.

Your Friends,

The Southern California Blues Society

www.socalblues.org

714-209-7347

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

CD RELEASE PARTY WITH

WINSTON STEWART

Please join us at the Stax Museum as this former member of the Bar-Kays signs copies of his new inspirational CD "Seasons" and performs songs from it.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

5:30 - 8 p.m.

Light Snacks & Refreshments

FREE ADMISSION!

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

June 26th - Douglasville, Tx

Time: June 26, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm
Location: Douglasville, Texas ( Gum Spring Riding Club )
Street: HWY 8
City/Town: Douglasville, Texas
Phone: ( 903 ) 556-3351 or ( 903 ) 506- 2034
Event Type: blues, concert
Organized By: Donnie Ray

The Fourth Annual Blues Blowout

Starring:
T.K. Soul, Wilson Meadows, Donnie Ray
Rue Davis, Ms. Jody and Ernie Johnson

Friday, June 25th, 2010

STAX MUSIC ACADEMY SUMMER MUSIC EXPERIENCE GRAND FINALE CONCERT! “A Journey of the Soul”   Guest Artist:   Wayne Jackson of The Memphis Horns    Special Tribute to The Memphis Horns' Andrew Love!

Featuring:     Stax Music Academy Students & Kirk Whalum   Fri., June 25, 2010 - 7 p.m. Victory University’s Auditorium 255 N. Highland; Memphis, TN 38111 (formerly Crichton College)   Tickets $10 general seating.   Tickets available at the Stax Museum or by calling 901-946-2535 ext. 338. Also available at the door night of show.

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

SAM'S TOWN RIVER PALACE ENTERTAINMENT CENTER

Denim and dance moves will be on full display as Memphis radio station WDIA AM-1070 hosts its Annual Blue Jeans Ball at Sam's Town River Palace Arena.

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Time: June 19, 2010 all day
Location: "THE RANCH"
Street: 2440 BERRY RD
City/Town: UTICA, MS
Event Type: father's, day, &, family, bash!!
Organized By: SHUN @ 601-918-2333 STAN @ 769-798-9412

HORSE SHOW, CRAWFISH BOIL AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT:
T.K. SOUL, show and BAND!! OMAR CUNNINGHAM, ROBERT "THE DUKE" TILLMAN and KEESHA PRATT COOLERS, LAWN CHAIRS, BBQ GRILLS WELCOMED
SPACE JUMP, OBSTACLE COURSE,TRAIN RIDES, and EXOTIC ANIMALS SHOW
Tickets only 20 dollars in advance
kids 6-12 5 dollars @ Gate Only
GATES OPEN @ 12 NOON, RACE STARTS @ 2PM , CONCERT STARTS @ 4:30 PM

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Hollywood Park and Casino

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Performances by Bobby Bland, Rue Davis, Beau Williams, Ron Brown, The Superior Band featuring Lady Audrey

Friday, June 18th, 2010

On Friday, June 18, 2010, a rare performance of five talented Alabama blues songstresses sharing the stage will make for a "Wang Dang Doodle" celebration. The show will be held at Little Willie's Blues and Jazz Club in downtown Tuscaloosa's Temerson Square beginning at 8 p.m.

Sweet Claudette, Shar-Baby, Carroline Shines, Debbie Bond and Rachel Edwards are five women billed on the Alabama Blues Women Showcase. Each brings to the table a different style of blues, and all hail or originate from the state of Alabama. Birmingham native Sweet Claudette now resides in Detroit and produces an urban blues sound that entertains audiences on U.S. and Canadian tours. Shar-Baby moved to Birmingham from Indiana after playing several years at Old Memphis, Alabama's Freedom Creek Festival, and she has recently gone on European tour with her down-home juke joint blues. Tuscaloosa's Carroline Shines, daughter of the late, great Johnny Shines, is a classic and soulful belter, and her showmanship brings audiences to their feet every time. Debbie Bond has played with many Alabama blues legends and brought out her own style of traditional-meets-contemporary blues that she has performed in the U.S. and overseas in Europe, where she was recently the cover story of the prestigious IL Blues magazine of Italy. Rachel Edwards is an up-and-coming star who has been the Alabama Blues Project advanced band's lead singer for several years and recently performed in the 2010 International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase.

For more information, you may contact the Alabama Blues Project at (205) 752-6263 or Little Willie's at (205) 344-9986. Also, for video and audio samples of these blues women, visit their website at alabamablues.org/abws.htm.

More About the Artists . . .

SWEET CLAUDETTE:
Blues songstress Sweet Claudette is a mistress of raw and funky urban blues and a force to be reckoned with. Her down home style is contagious and guaranteed to raise the roof!

Born in Heflin, Alabama, her family soon migrated north and eventually settled in Detroit, Michigan, home of the Motor City blues. She always retained her southern connections and returned to live in Alabama as an adult and now moves back and forth between her homes in Detroit and Alabama.

As a performer of classics and her own original songs, she is an ambassador of low-down urban blues. With six albums under her belt, this blues woman cites Alberta Adams, Etta James, B.B. King, Katie Webster, and John Lee Hooker as her biggest influences. Aside from her relentless travels and music making, Claudette finds time to share her knowledge and experience with kids through a Math in Music Program that she created in partnership with Blues in the Schools.

Sweet Claudette continues to gain international acclaim while performing at festivals, clubs and lounges in the United States and Canada. Anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting Claudette Harrell Manning can surely tell you why they call her Sweet!

Also catch Sweet Claudette in Alabama on Saturday,
June 12th at the Magic City Blues Society Junkyard Juke
at 2:30 p.m. at Trey Taylor's Studio in Avondale and
Saturday, June 19th at Mr. Gip's Juke Joint in Bessemer!

SHAR-BABY:
Often compared to Jessie Mae Hemphill, Alabama blues singer/guitar player Shar-Baby's good-time soulful blues gets the house rocking and feet stomping.

Shar-Baby first fell in love with the blues aged 6, after hearing a recording of Hubert Sumlin, Howlin Wolfs legendary guitarist, and it became her dream to follow in his footsteps. She comes from a very musical family and her father was a gospel singer, who opened for many greats including Sam Cooke, the Dixie Humingbirds, and the Blind Boys of Alabama. Music was in her bones from the beginning and she still plays the Harmony electric guitar her Dad bought her in the early 60's. She formed her first band as a teenager with her sister and they called themselves the Braylock Sisters. Over the years, Shar has traveled from North to South living and performing her upbeat blues.

Born in South Bend, Indiana, Shar moved for a time to Pensacola, Florida. When the late, great Willie King booked Shar Baby for his annual Freedom Creek Blues Festival, she fell in love with the state, reconnected with her Alabama roots, and finally settled in Birmingham, Alabama, where she is a regular at local blues clubs and the famous Mr. Gips Juke Joint. All her life she'd heard stories from her great grandmother, who was born and raised in Jackson Gap, Alabama, and she says that moving to Alabama felt like finally coming home.

Shar has spread her blues to audiences in top clubs and festivals across the United States, England and Spain. She has shared the bill with many greats, including the Legendary Sam Lay, Denise LaSalle, T-Model Ford, Honeyboy Edwards, Paul Oscher, Jerry Portnoy, Kent Burnside, Lightenin' Malcolm and Cedric Burnside, Bob Margolin, Nappy Brown and Deborah Coleman. Since Shar-Baby has begun her blues career, she has successfully recorded three CDs - My Life, Just Jukin and The Blues is Here To Stay and she is currently working on her fourth CD, Rockin the Blues . Shar-Baby's performance is upbeat and electrifying - she truly captures the essence of the blues!

CARROLINE SHINES:
One of Alabamas best-kept secrets is the talented blues singer Carroline Shines who is carrying on the deep blues tradition she learned from her father, the late, great, world-renowned Johnny Shines. A regular on the Alabama festival and club circuit, she sings her own brand of the blues. Her powerful, soul stirring vocals and commanding stage presence leave crowds eager for more!

As the daughter of outstanding bluesman Johnny Shines (one of the few to travel with the legendary Robert Johnson), Carroline grew up in a rich musical environment with her father and his many blues-playing friends as her mentors. She dedicated her early years to raising a family and singing in her church and local bands. Since her children have grown and flown the coop, Carroline has dedicated more time working with the Alabama Blues Project helping to educate the next generation about the blues. She is also working hard to keep her father's memory alive and in December, 2009, Carroline successfully had a local street named in honor of her father. With her raw gospel tinged vocals and warm, engaging stage presence, Carroline Shines inspires crowds wherever she sings!

Also see Carroline at Wentzel's in Tuscaloosa
on June 19th for an AIDS benefit concert.

DEBBIE BOND:
Blues singer, guitar player and songwriter Debbie Bond has been paying her dues to play the blues in the Alabama backwoods for over 30 years and performs with soul and emotion. She has been described as sounding like a cross between Bonnie Raitt and Janice Joplin but Debbie does it her own way with a mix of house rockin' covers and originals. . . Bond is fully licensed to thrill!

Debbie has been associated with many great blues masters, starting with sharing her band with the late, great Johnny Shines. She has since worked with or performed alongside Jerry "Boogie" McCain, James Peterson, Eddie Kirkland, Kenny Neal and many more, as well as touring in the US and Europe playing guitar with Lil' Jimmy Reed, Little Whitt and Big Bo, Eddie Kirkland and Sam Lay. Most recently, Bond was guitar player for the outstanding Alabama bluesman Willie King.

Born in Los Angeles, California, her family moved to England when she was eight years old, where she fell in love with the blues and formed her first band. At age 22, Debbie visited Alabama and was surprised and delighted to discover Alabama's rich blues music culture. She decided to stay and dedicated herself to bringing the amazing Alabama blues to a wider audience. In 1995 she co-founded the Alabama Blues Project, an organization with a mission to preserve and promote the rich, living heritage of Alabama blues. She has received numerous awards for her work in blues education and together with the staff and musicians at the Alabama Blues Project has introduced the blues to tens of thousands of children and adults. She is a regular on the Southeast club and festival circuit and has performed overseas in England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Luxemberg, France, Switzerland, and Italy.

RACHEL EDWARDS:
For as long as she can remember, 20 year old blues singer Rachel Edwards has had a love for singing. Don't let her youth mislead you - Rachael has a rich, soulful and enchanting sound beyond her years!

Rachel's childhood was filled with the sounds of Southern soul, blues and R & B, and her home's sound track was flavored with Sam Cook, Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin. In school she was exposed to classical music and a gospel choir and knew that being a singer and performer was her dream in life. At the age of 15, Rachel was introduced to the Alabama Blues Project and got her first real taste of blues performing. Like a duck to water she found her home! With the Alabama Blues Project, she was able to closely work with - and perform with - blues legends like Willie King, Sam Lay, Bobby Rush, Eddie Kirkland and Little Jimmy Reed. She also connected with blues divas like Carroline Shines and B. J. Miller and performed at venues and festivals across the South. Most recently, Rachel showcased with the ABP advanced band at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

Whether she is singing blues classics or her own original compositions, Rachel's powerful emotional approach demonstrates a broad expressive range. Her powerful stage presence is immediate and her songs hit with a deep, heartfelt sincerity. Remember the name, because Rachel Edwards is a sensational star with a bright future!

Also see Rachel Edwards with the Alabama Blues
Project Advanced Band on July 4th for the July Jubilee
at Sokol Park in Tuscaloosa, sponsored by PARA

Alabama Blues Project
712 25th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
www.alabamablues.org
(205) 752-6263

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Time: June 18, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm
Location: Lucy Florence Coffeehouse
Street: 3351 W. 43rd St., Leimert Park
City/Town: los angeles
Phone: 323-293-2395
Event Type: dinner, &, live, show
Organized By: Dee Bradley Candyman

Dinner is at 7PM Show start at 8PM IMNUZ is excited and proud to represent “Mr. Entertainment” Dee Bradley. Dee Bradley is a talented and accomplished singer/song writer whose music runs the gamut from sultry to soulful. As a performer, he has a dynamic and electrifying sound and a larger than life stage presence. His current release Party 2 Nite CD will be on sale.
www.imnuz.com
323 942 4104

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Echo Records & J W Productions 

Presents 

50 Years Of Otis Clay

Friday June 18th 2010   7:00 pm

Starring

MILLIE JACKSON, OTIS CLAY, THE SOUL STIRRERS, THE VICTORY TRAVELERS
THE UIC FORUM, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL.

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Velma's Lounge

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

A Celebration to be remembered legendary Blues Extraordinaire Chick Willis is scheduled to perform at the Meger evers B.B. King Homecoming in Jackson, Sunday , June 13^th  at The Central City Complex Building, 609 W. Woodrow Wilson.

CHICK WILLIS is a Master Guitarist.  His musical Style permeates Good Times. CHICK is best known for his mega –hit, “Stoop down Baby,,, and let your Daddy see.”    When first released Radio Station pushed the record aside saying that it was too raunchy for air play. Proven to the contrary,  “ Stoop Down Baby,,, and let your Daddy see” engraved a signature for the man who did it all.  “Stoop Down”  became one of the biggest hits of the seventies  and still lives with great respect.

Some other Hits include; I did it all,  Holding Hands with the Blues, Back to the Blues , I got a Big Fat Women, The Don of the Blues, and now the latest hit release;  Hit and Run Blues.

Watching Chick masterfully strum his guitar, his vocal quality is beyond belief,  his unraveled unique style to bring you into is world of music is a magical experience.   You know then that you are in the presence of a true genius.  Enjoy The Don of the Blues performing  songs from his latest CD, Hit & Run Blues.   Once you’ve been hit by the music, The Excitement, The Showmanship of CHICK WILLIS, you will never want to run away.

Others performers include;   Mel Waiters, Karen Brown, LaMorris Williams, 2X-TREM Band & Show, and  Randy “The Wildman” Brown.  Show starts at 3:00.

Chick Willis

53 Years In The Blues & Running Faster Than Ever! 

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

June 13th - Chicago IL. (Blues Festival)

Time: June 13, 2010 all day
Location: MAIN STAGE/ GRANT PARK
City/Town: CHICAGO, IL.
Event Type: festival
Organized By: CITY OF CHICAGO EVENTS

2010 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
MAIN STAGE:
STARRING........THE BAD BOY ..... T.K. SOUL show and BAND!!


Petrillo Music Shell

•5-5:50 pm - Erwin Helfer’s Chicago Boogie Woogie Ensemble•6-7 pm - Vivian and Vance “Guitar” Kelly and the Backstreet Blues Band
•7:10-8:20 pm - Chicago Blues Reunion featuring Barry Goldberg, Corky Siegel, Nick Gravenites, Harvey Mandel and special guests Charlie Musselwhite, and Sam Lay
•8:30-9:30 pm -T.K. SOUL

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Time: June 12, 2010 at 8pm to June 13, 2010 at 3am
Location: HOUSE OF SMOOTH SPORTS BAR & GRILL
Street: 23065 HWY.12
City/Town: LEXINGTON,MS.
Phone: 662.897.1000
Event Type: birthday, party
Organized By: STEVE SMOOTH

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

KINSTON FAIRGROUNDS

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Time: June 12, 2010 at 10am to June 13, 2010 at 7pm
Location: Rainbow Lagoon in downtown Long Beach
Street: Shoreline Village Dr. and Linden Ave.
City/Town: Long Beach
Website or Map: http://www.lbunityfestival.com
Phone: 562 293-1753
Event Type: long, beach, ca, unity, festival
Organized By: Dee Bradley Candyman

IMNUZ is excited and proud to represent “Mr. Entertainment” Dee Bradley. Dee Bradley is a talented and accomplished singer/song writer whose music runs the gamut from sultry to soulful. As a performer, he has a dynamic and electrifying sound and a larger than life stage presence. His current release Party 2 Nite will be on sale.
www.imnuz.com
323 942 4104 BOOK DEE BRADLEY


June 12 13 2010 Start Daily 10 to 7pm

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

D.A.P. Ent. Presents…

The 2010 Bike Fest & Block Party

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Gates open @ 2pm

@

Sam Scales Park

ALL PRESIDENTS & VICE PRESIDENT FREE ADM.

SPECIAL GUEST: 901 Extreme, Samurai Riders (Horn Lake), Quarter Boyz (O.B.), Interstate Riders (Memphis), & More

PARTY ALL NITE / CAMP-OUT

Food & Fun For the Whole Family

Games & Contests

Live Performance By: London Fog & More

Bring Your Tents & Chairs

Bouncer for the Kids

Kids 12 & under are free!

LIVE BROADCAST BY:

WRUG RADIO

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

June 12th- Elba Al. (Festival)

Friday, June 11th, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                            Press Contact: Doug Deutsch Publicity Services

May 2010                                                                                             Ph: (213) 924-4901 dougdeutschpr@gmail.com

                           News You Can Use About Renowned Drummer…

                                William “Bubba” Bryant

*Performs Locally (With The Temptations) – At Pechanga Hotel/Casino – Friday, June 11^th*

                (TEMECULA) – Longtime percussionist William “Bubba” Bryant performs in concert as a member of world-famous R&B vocal group The Temptations at Pechanga Hotel & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, Saturday, June 11. 8 p.m. Tickets $50-$80. Info: (877) 711-2946 or log onto www.pechanga.com.

            Hailing from Nashville, Bryant’s long and colorful career has found him playing, touring and/or recording with artists as diverse as George Benson, The Crusaders, The Whispers, Wayne Henderson, Jermaine Jackson, Ronnie Laws, Bobby Womack and the Backstreet Boys (the latter for which he served in the capacity of Musical Director/Drummer in support of the teen idol’s Millenium Tour). Bryant was also Music Director on the television series, NED AND STACY. A prolific songwriter in his own right, Bryant plans to release his own debut CD in 2010. Bryant is profiled in MODERN DRUMMER magazine this July.

            Laying down a solid foundation is how drummer William “Bubba” Bryant approaches every musical situation from Funk to Rhythm and Blues, from Pop to Jazz. Bubba started playing drums at the early age of five. He later trained as a classical percussionist at Tennessee State University and Eastern Illinois University.

In demand as a clinician, Bubba Bryant has been active in the U.S.A. Percussion Camp at Eastern Illinois University. He also teaches at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles.

Presently Bryant endoreses products by Zildjian; Solar; and Gibraltar Hardware (Kamen).

    WILLIAM “BUBBA” BRYANT INTERVIEWS AND SHOW PASSES ARE AVAILABLE.

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Time: June 5, 2010 from 6pm to 10pm
Location: New Orleans Vieux Carre'creole
Street: 4317 Degnan Boulevard
City/Town: Los Angeles, CA 90008-4908
Website or Map: http://www.novieuxcarre.com
Phone: (323) 291-2441
Event Type: summer, r&b, dinner, show
Organized By: Dee Bradley Candyman

My name is Paula Moffett. I am Chief Executive Officer of IMNUZ Marketing and Promotions. IMNUZ provides marketing and promotional services to individuals, organizations and businesses.



IMNUZ is excited and proud to represent “Mr. Entertainment” Dee Bradley. Dee Bradley is a talented and accomplished singer/song writer whose music runs the gamut from sultry to soulful. As a performer, he has a dynamic and electrifying sound and a larger than life stage presence. His current release Party 2 Nite will be on sale.

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

June 5th - Memphis TN (Sisterhood Showcase)

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

COOK FAMILY/ALTHEIMER PARK

COMING! BLUES FEST. PINE BLUFF, AR 501-413-7683

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR FOR THE PINE BLUFF / ATHEIMER BLUES FEST JUNE 5TH, 2010 FEATURING: BIGG ROBB, WILSON MEADOWS, THEODIS EALEY, MS. JODY, L.J. ECHOLS & SWEET ANGEL!!! WHAT A SHOW!!!

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

Darlington Dragstrip known as Darlington Dragway

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Time: June 4, 2010 all day
Location: SMITH PARK
Street: DOWNTOWN BAYSPRINGS
City/Town: BAY SPRINGS, MS.
Phone: 601-498-2409
Event Type: festival
Organized By: "DJ EAZY"

T.K. SOUL Show and BAND!! along with VICK ALLEN, MS. TABITHA and Jason Cooper
show starts @ 7:00 pm
CITY EVENT : FREE TO THE PUBLIC!!!

Friday, June 4th, 2010

The Bone Shaker

featuring

Ric E. Bluez and Sweet Angel

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Enjoy food, drinks and fantastic blues at The Beale Street Caravan 2010 Blowout! This year's fundraiser will be at Ardent Studios, June 3, 2010 at 5:30. You''ll party in the hallowed halls where music greats like the White Stripes, ZZ Top, and B.B. King have recorded. Snag your own piece of music history, fine art or weekend getaway at the silent auction. The proceeds from the auction benefit Beale Street Caravan programming and help keep the show free to stations around the world.

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

The Whitehaven Celebration Complex

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Time: May 29, 2010 at 2pm to May 30, 2010 at 1am
Location: Crestview Fair Grounds
Street: old spanish trail
City/Town: Crestview Floyida
Phone: 850-777-9178
Event Type: blues, show
Organized By: The Boogie Report

Mel Waiters
Jeff Floyd
James Payne
Walter Waiters

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

The Bone Shaker

Blues Show @ All New Bone Shaker
Featuring Mr. Sam

Door open 7:00PM
Show at 8:30PM

Phone: 501-352-1688
Organized By: Angela "MsVon" Sims

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Time: May 28, 2010 at 8pm to May 29, 2010 at 1am
Location: Delta Tech Center
Street: 1790 North Fall Blvd
City/Town: Wynne, Arkansas
Phone: 501-563-3095
Event Type: blues, and, old, school, party
Organized By: Lyn Henry/ Angela "Ms Von" Sims

Your Rockstar Lyn Henry from Koky Little Rock Arkansas and Angela "Ms Von" Sims from Wnev Helena Arkansas invites you to join us for a Blues and old School party. Friday May 28th at the Delta Tech Center Wynne, Arkansas. Come and get your party on, Then Sat night join us at the bone shaker club 614 Ladino West Helena Arkansas for the Mr Sam show. It gonna be one heck of a weekend. Its another Slickas/Rockstar production

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

Time: May 23, 2010 at 7pm to May 24, 2010 at 2am
Location: R. L. Griffin's Blues Palace
Street: 3100 Grand Ave.
City/Town: Dallas/Texas
Phone: 214-421-9867

KNON presents Chick Willis w/ Larry Shannon Hargrove, Sharnette Hyter, James Butler and the Cool Show Band.

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

Live at the Garden

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

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 Santa Barbara-Based Guitar Guru Alastair Greene Joins  Alan Parsons Live Project;

               *Performing Locally: MOVINO WINE BAR in Ojai/Saturday, May 22*

   Greene’s “Walking In Circles” Featured On ALL ABOARD THE BLUES Compilation

“The Alastair Greene Band has achieved an elusive result with “Walking In Circles,”waxing a blues-rock album tha holds appeal for traditionalists…the rhythm section never fails to swing, providing a nuanced, true-blues launch pad for Greene’s guitar...”                               BLUES REVUE

(OJAI) – Santa Barbara-based blues/rock guitarist Alastair Greene brings his eclectic musical sounds to Ojai this weekend, performing at the Movino Wine Bar, 308 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, Saturday, May 22. 9 p.m. Free. Info: (805) 646-1555 or log onto www.movinowinebar.com.

The multi-dimensional  musician – who also fronts a popular tribute to guitar great Eric Clapton known as “The Return of Slowhand” -- was recently announced as the new full-time guitarist for the Alan Parsons Live Project, the famed progressive rock band fronted by multi-instrumentalist Alan Parsons  known for such hits as “Eye in the Sky,” “Time,” and “I Robot,” among others. Greene kicked off his guitar duties in the Alan Parsons Live Project with shows in Israel and more this past March.

In other news, Greene’s title track from “Walking In Circles” is included on the just-released compilation,  ALL ABOARD THE BLUES (Errorcraft Records).

Greene is receiving stellar reviews for his just-released CD, WALKING IN CIRCLES. “You will be hard-pressed to find another young guitarist whose work demonstrates a better example of both from where the blues has come as well as to where it may be headed,” raves BLUESROCKERS. “Alastair Greene and his band aim to please as they dish out a swingin’ session of five feel-good covers and six originals…Greene sings with spirit and tells it like it is while his electric guitar adds a stimulating sizzle that punctuates hard,” writes SOUTHLAND BLUES. “Walking In Circles is anything but a rehashing of the longtime S.B. stalwart’s multifaceted musical past,” states the SANTA BARBARA INDEPENDENT.

Since his 2002 debut CD A LITTLE WISER,  Alastair Greene (known as ‘AG’ by friends and fans) has released two live CDs and a collaboration with French blues guitar hero Frank ‘Paris Slim’ Goldwasser on Riatsala Music. Greene also played guitar on recent releases by Alan

                                Alastair Greene/Press Release                                                                                                               

Parsons (2006 Grammy-nominated ‘A Valid Path);  Aynsley Dunbar (2008 release ‘Mutiny’); as well 2 CDs on the Delta Groove Record Label: Frank Goldwasser’s 2007 release ‘Bluju’ and Mitch Kashmar’s 2006 release ‘Wake Up and Worry’. The Alastair Greene Band has been performing live for over 10 years in various incarnations. Greene still performs regularly with Mitch Kashmar, Frank Goldwasser, and other blues and roots acts.

WALKING IN CIRCLES features 6 original songs and 5 covers ranging from the Elmore James-influenced title track and the deep Muddy Waters vibe on ‘Pocket Full of Change’ to the Gov’t Mule-style reading of ‘Get Out Of My Life Woman’ and the hard-boogie ZZ Top-inspired interpretation of ‘Cut You Loose’. In addition to stellar reviews, the disc is receiving regular airplay overseas in France, Belgium, Croatia, as well as Canada. Mitch Kashmar (currently playing with 70s Latin-funk band WAR) lends his legendary harmonica playing to 5 tracks as well as piano on a pair of songs. The Albert Collins classic instrumental ‘Don’t Lose Your Cool’ is given an original treatment in which Greene and Kashmar play the melody in unison before throwing down a couple of terrifying solos. The groove and title of ‘Back Alley Strut’ (an AG original) reflects the influence of funky New Orleans band The Meters, while the comical ‘Drunk Again’ is a shuffle reminiscent of the updated Jimmy Reed style that the Vaughan Brothers popularized in the early 80s.  Greene also utilizes his first instrument (the tenor saxophone) on the fast swing ‘Look Out Baby’, which may feature the most blazing guitar solo on the record.

WALKING IN CIRCLES is Greene’s tribute to his Blues heroes and influences as well as his bid to re-establish himself as one of the era’s best up and coming Blues-Rock guitarists. “I love this music and want to be respectful of the form and history yet still be true to myself and my musical goals,” says Greene. “If That means things start to rock out, get experimental, loud and crazy, or I choose to cover more traditional territory, it’s all part of what I love about the Blues and its musical off shoots.”  None other than Alligator Records founder Bruce Iglauer recently told Greene, “You definitely have talent. I’m hearing you as being a strong player with a good blues-rock feel and some real chops.” Legendary British studio wizard and solo artist Alan Parsons was quoted as saying, “Alastair should be out playing with the biggest bands in the world. I believe it's just a matter of time.”  Regardless of quotes, resumes’, and high profile names, WALKING IN CIRCLES is sure to perk up some ears, put some smiles on some faces, and get some feet tappin’. It may even inspire some booty shakin’, head bangin’, and spontaneous partyin’.  The Blues is for everyone, from “those about to rock” to those in their rocking chairs.  Alastair will show you how and why.

                      http://www.agsongs.com           http://myspace.com/alastairgreeneband

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Golden Triangle and surrounding areas “GET READY” “GET READY” “GET READY”.  Your girl FaLisa JaNaye is coming to you on May 22, 2010 headlining the Memphis Town In May Festival presented by Turner Furniture.   The festival will take place at the community grounds (just behind the Fire Station) off MLK Drive Columbus, MS.  This event will bring the community together with music from gospel, R&B, and Southern Soul performers throughout the day.  Grab your lawn chairs and make your plans to be there, because you know FaLisa JaNaye is going do her thing.  See flyer for more details.

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

May 22nd - Augusta, Ga

Friday, May 21st, 2010

The 50 Yard Line

STARRING.... T.K. SOUL, along with TERRY WRIGHT AND NARVEL!! Doors open @ 7:00 pm Show starts @ 8:00 pm For table reservation call LEON @ 662-392-3419 or 662-902-4041

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Sunday, May 16th, 2010

Houston Arena Theatre

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

May 1st - Arcadia LA (Stop The Violence Event "For The Children")

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

First Council Casino

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Lucky Star Casino

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Nellie "Tiger" Travis

NELLIE "TIGER" TRAVIS
CELEBRATING "50" YEAR BIRTHDAY BASH
THEME: "NEW YEARS EVE IN MAY"

MORE INFO

 

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
by Nellie "Tiger" Travis and the Men In Black
CDS Record's Artist's- T.J. Hooker Taylor the youngest son of the late great Johnnie Taylor, Carl Marshall singing  "Good Lovin Will Make You Cry", and Bobbye "Doll" Johnson. Also appearing: Jackie Scott , Mz Pat & Big Cynthia
The Main Entertainment will be announced later
Hosted by: Comedian/Actor Uncle Rail
Hotel Info: You must call and book your room, There are several hotels on Cicero, I strongly suggest this one Hampton Inn 13330 S. Cicero Ave. Crestwood, Il 60445/tele 708-597-3330 www.chicagocrestwood.hamptoninn.com 9 miles from Midway Airport, and 32 miles from O'Hare Airport