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Specials BFG Announcements
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Red Rooster Early-Bird Special
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It's time to figure out your 2016 Marketing Strategy and
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Promoters! Post Your 2016 Festival Dates
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Festival promoters can post their 2016 festival dates on our
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Share your pose with the 2015 BFG Magazine
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The Missy Andersen band backstage after their set at the Baja Blues Fest
held in Rosarito,
Baja MX.
Photo credit:
Heather Penrod-Rudd
*NOTE! Snap photos of you, your friends or an artist with the 2015 Guide! *EMAIL your photo plus caption & credit.
 *Want your own hard copy? Order via our website. Our 2015 edition is sponsored by the Jackson Rhythm & Blues Festival, Jackson, MS.Find the digital version here.
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Zora Young & Little Mike and the Tornadoes ::
FRIDAY NIGHT
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 Over the course of her career, Zora Young has become a mainstay on the Chicago blues scene where she has performed with many of the biggest stars of Chicago royalty. Zora (Howlin’ Wolf’s cousin) is a regular at the Chicago Blues Festival and a frequent headliner in both European and American Blues Festivals. On the recently released CD, Friday Night, Zora is backed by New York City stalwarts, Little Mike and the Tornadoes, one of the most prolific and veteran blues bands in the world. Zora covers a range of material that includes originals songs by band leader Little Mike and guitarist Tony O’Mello, as well as covering some of her favorite modern blues classics. ... Find more details about this release
 "Country Gilr"
Artist Site
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Reverend Freakchild :: HILLBILLY ZEN-PUNK BLUES
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 In the tradition of such Blues Reverends as Rev. Gary Davis - such is the irreverent Reverend Freakchild. He often performs solo and is sometimes accompanied by a band. This latest project, Hillbilly Zen- Punk Blues, was recorded at Excello studios in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and enlisted the talents of New York master blues artist Hugh Pool, who not only co-produced with award winning Sal Paradise, but also plays some amazing harmonica and lap steel. The drummer for the session was the world famous Chris Parker, who has graced the stage and studio with many great musicians, such as Paul Butterfield, John Hammond Jr., Bob Dylan, and Joe Cocker. ... Find more details about this release
"All I Got Is Now"
Artist Site
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Award-Winning Songwriter-Guitarist D.L. Duncan’s New Album places him in the Blues and Roots Heartland
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 D.L. Duncan’s new, self-titled CD places him right in the middle of today’s blues and roots groundswell. Recorded in Lafayette, Louisiana and Nashville, Tennessee, this album is Duncan at his best.
Thanks to his two Gold Records for country songs and two nominations for the Blues Music Association’s Song of the Year, many music insiders have known of the songwriter “Dave” Duncan for years, but his current album announces to the world that the new D.L. Duncan is coming on strong as a performer as well.
Upbeat and positive, humorous and sincere, the music jumps out of the speakers right from the first downbeat of “I Ain’t the Sharpest Marble” and continues flowing right on through to the final sweet slide guitar licks of “All I Have To Offer You Is Love.” ... Read more details about D.L. Duncan
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Just Plain Folks Awards deadline looming… can your music move them?
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 INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Just Plain Folks Music Awards are celebrating their 30th year! Their deadline to enter the 2015/2016 Just Plain Folks Music Awards is near. The postmark entry deadline for music released between 2010-2014 has been extended to December 5th, 2015, however they will continue accepting 2015 music releases until Monday, January 11, 2016. All genres are welcome! Entry is free. The criteria for judging is, "Does it move me?"
A "release" date simply means the date you made your music available for sale. If you have never previously made a particular song or full album of songs available for sale, your deadline to enter that music is January 11th, 2016. ...
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Jake Nielsen’s Triple Threat singing the blues in Tahoe
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 LAKE TAHOE, CA - Jake Nielsen is an inspiration, and on Saturday, Dec. 5, he’s going to be singing the blues at Whiskey Dick’s Saloon in South Lake Tahoe.
Not that he has the blues.
Nielsen, 30, was born with cerebral palsy, which limits the use of his legs. But he doesn’t let that slow him down. This weekend’s show in Tahoe marks his second South Shore visit in three months and his band has logged more than 100 gigs this year.
Nielsen’s online bio tells his story. An active youngster, he played a number of sports, including wheelchair basketball, and baseball for kids with special needs. ... Read more about Jake Nielsen
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Alabama Blues Project Celebrates 20 Years of Blues Programming
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 TUSCALOOSA, AL - The Alabama Blues Project is celebrating 20 years of blues programming! Our program started with a handful of children at the Boy's and Girl's club. Today, our award winning programs are taught to thousands each year all over the state of Alabama by accomplished musicians.
At least 80% of our children are considered at-risk. Our programs are open to the entire community and have been awarded the National Coming Up Taller Award by the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities and a Keeping the Blues Alive Award from the Blues Foundation.
While most programs are funded partially from grants, we still depend on your help to continue providing quality music programs to underserved children. ...
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Vinny Marini's "Music on The Couch" IBC Update Dec 3
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This Week's Featured Artists:
Trimmed & Burning and Mark Telesca
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 MEMPHIS, TN - Hi, I'm Vinny Marini, of Music On The Couch. For the 5th consecutive year I will be web casting live during IBC from The fuBAR at Rum Boogie Café.
Check out the new entries into my listing of 2016 Challengers. 2016 IBC Page At Music On The Couch! There are still a lot of acts that have not been in touch. If you know any, please tell them to email me at the link below.
This week we focus on two Featured Artists.
Looking at Solo/Duo Acts coming to Memphis: From The Austin Blues Society comes Trimmed & Burning and The South Florida Blues Society, is sending Mark Telesca. ...Read more about the Featured artists and how to contact Vinny...
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Holiday Party & Jam - Awards - KBA Recipient - IBC Youth
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 Central Valley Blues Society Santa Hats & Sunglasses Annual Christmas Party Dec 16
FRESNO,CA - Wed, Dec 16 it's the CVBS Central Valley Blues Society Santa Hats & Sunglases Annual Christmas Party to be held at The Skyline Club (1419 Railroad Ave) in Clovis, CA. 7pm / No Cover. Get in on our Annual Xmas Photo. Please wear your Xmas garb, Santa hats, sunglasses, ugly sweaters... you know. Richie Blue Band will be hosting the Jam and there will be a special CVBS All-Star show as well.
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 Toronto Blues Society Maple Blues Awards
TORONTO., CANADA - It's your last chance to vote! Maple Blues Awards public voting ends at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time December 4th, 2015. Register here.
The Awards in January will feature a celebrity host plus notable veteran and emerging blues talent perfroming. Performers include nominees Colin Linden, David Gogo, Samantha Martin, Harrison Kennedy, Cécile Doo-Kingué, and John Campbelljohn with after-party hosted by Big Dave McLean
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 Central Iowa Blues Society to receive KBA plus IBC Youth band announced
DES MOINES, IA- The Central Iowa Blues Society (CIBS) is honored to be named a recipient of a Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) award for 2016 by the Blues Foundation in Memphis TN. KBAs are awarded annually to non-performer individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the Blues world. Representatives of CIBS will be presented with the award at a recognition luncheon on Friday, January 29, 2016 in Memphis as part of the week-long International Blues Challenge (IBC) festivities.
Also, Juliana Logan and her band, Juliana & A Soul Purpose Band, will be sponsored by CIBS at the upcoming Solo/Duo IBC Youth Showcase on Beale Street in January.
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Happy Holidays from the Blues Foundation’s Blues Hall of Fame… here’s what’s happening!
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Dick Waterman’s Exhibit & Sale ends – “Cast of Blues” Opens Dec 11
– Be a Docent Volunteer – Hall of Fame Facts & Specials
- Little Milton’s Nieces Visit
MEMPHIS,TN - Happy holidays from the Blues Hall of Fame, a program of The Blues Foundation If you are in the Memphis area over the holidays, please come and see our museum. Open seven days a week, we are across the street from the National Civil Rights Museum and surrounded by yummy locally-owned restaurants and cool shops. Come and make a day of it on South Main in downtown Memphis! ... Click here to read all about what's happening
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Legendary R&B Cruise News
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LRBC#26 Join Wait List ~ #27 & #28 Pre-Book Now!
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 Join Waitlist: LRBC #26 Jan 17-24, 2016 Eastern Caribbean Fort Lauderdale to Tortola BVI, St. Croix USVI & Bahamas Private Island
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More then a cruise! More Than You Can Imagine!
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Sean Carney & T. Rogers Band :: "Throwback"
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DEC 5-6 Radio Show: SELWYN BIRCHWOOD
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Selwyn Birchwood is a young guitar player from Florida. In 2013 he won the International Blues Challenge, along with the Albert King Guitar Player of the Year Award. Since then, the world has been hearing a lot more of him. And with good reason.
Music from an up and coming blues superstar, Selwyn Birchwood. Next time in the Bluesmobile.
 TheBluesMobile.Com
For a list of stations where you can find BluesMobile Radio Click Here
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~ Birthdays of note this week:
Dec 4 Larry Davis (1936); Dec 5 Alec "Rice" Miller aka Sonny Boy Williamson II (1912), "Little Richard" Penniman (1932); Dec 6 Sean Carney
Dec 8 Gregg Allman (1947); Dec 9 Junior Wells (1934);
Dec 10 Guitar Slim (1926), Remembering Casey Bill Weldon (1909);
Dec 11 Big Mama Thornton (1926)
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Olde English District Blues Fest
Jan-14-2016 - Jan-18-2016
Chester, Virginia USA
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #26, Eastern Caribbean
Jan-17-2016 - Jan-24-2016
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Blues on the Beach, Huatulco
Jan-21-2016
Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico
Ferndale Blues & Music Festival
Jan-29-2016 - Feb-06-2016
Ferndale, Michigan, USA
Winter Blues Fest 2016
Feb-12-2016 - Feb-13-2016
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Destination Blues
Feb-19-2016 - Feb-21-2016
Berwick, Bloomsburg, and Danville, Pennsylvania, USA
Clearwater Sea Blues Festival
Feb-20-2016 - Feb-21-2016
Clearwater, Florida, USA
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Calgary Midwinter Bluesfest
Feb-22-2016 - Feb-27-2016
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival
Feb-25-2016 - Feb-28-2016
Boquete, Chiriqui, Panama
Lancaster Roots & Blues
Music Festival
Feb-26-2016 - Feb-28-2016
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Bonita Blues Festival
Mar-11-2016 - Mar-12-2016
Bonita Springs, Florida, USA
Blast Furnace Blues
Mar-11-2016 - Mar-13-2016
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Byron Bay Bluesfest
Mar-24-2016 - Mar-28-2016
Byron Bay, Australia
Walla Walla Guitar Festival
Apr-07-2016 - Apr-10-2016
Walla Walla, Washington, USA
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest
Apr-22-2016 - May-01-2016
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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