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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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Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado ::
SONGS FROM THE ROAD
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 In 2014, something unusual happened. On the strength of their breakthrough album Too Many Roads, Denmark's Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado went global. Now it's one thing for an artist from Copenhagen to enjoy success at home and in a few adjacent countries. But the release of Too Many Roads saw the seven-piece combo fronted by singer and guitarist Risager gaining widespread notoriety in the U.S. and being invited to play in locales as far away as Mumbai, India. The album took home the Danish Music Award as the Top Blues Album of 2014 and also earned Germany's illustrious "Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik.” But perhaps even more impressively, it was selected as one the year's best by Britain's influential The Blues magazine,
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 "Too Many Roads"
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Lara & The Bluz Dawgz :: HOWLIN’
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 There are many shades of blue, but the blues range from deep cerulean to hot crimson. Singer Lara Germony and her bassist husband Gregg lead their Bluz Dawgz from Nashville through a veritable musical rainbow on their sophomore recording Howlin’. Like Devil Moon (2012) released to glowing reviews, Howlin’ runs the gamut from jazzy cool to outright rocking. Twelve original romantic tales feature the estimable talents of Al Rowe (guitars), Dan Nadasdi (keyboards), Ray Gonzales (drums) and Reggie Murray (tenor saxophone) in a seamless ensemble.
“Uh Huh” boogies as Lara’s velvety chops express regret and Murray and Rowe console instrumentally. Find more details about this release
"Flatline"
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2015 Gainesville Downtown Blues Concert Headlined by Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues
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 GAINESVILLE, FL – The North Central Blues Society’s free Gainesville Downtown Blues Concert will be held on Friday, November 13 at Parking Lot 10, and will feature Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues, 2015 International Blues Challenge semifinalist The Bridget Kelly Band, and renowned acoustic artist Barbara Paul. Headliner Mac Arnold, who has played with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, and James Brown, is gaining recognition for his band Plate Full O’ Blues and their very entertaining shows.
Mac Arnold was nominated for best Traditional Blues Male Artist at the 2012 Blues Music Awards. He also headlined the Brick City Blues Festival in 2013 to rave reviews.
Jazz Now said Arnold has “one of the most original voices in Blues” and All Music Guide called him “one remaining virtual Blues goldmine.”
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Blues Hands… book signing by Joseph Rosen Nov 7
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 NEW YORK, NY - There will be a book signing and exhibit for photographer Joseph A. Rosen's first book, Blues Hands, on November 7, 2015, from 2pm-5pm, hosted by the Morrison Hotel Gallery (116 Prince St./2nd Floor, New York, NY). An informal “after party” will then be hosted Joe's friends Davi and David during the Happy Hour, 5:30pm -8:30pm at Automatic Slim's (733 Washington St., New York, NY).
Through images of hands, Rosen's book conveys the strength, beauty, diversity, depth, and power of the blues, the root of all American music. It features photographs from Joseph A. Rosen’s 30-plus years of adventure in blues and music photography.
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Want a Pair of GOLD Weekend Passes to the 2016 Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival?
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 GUERNEVILLE, CA - On behalf of Russian River Festivals, we want to thank everyone who has attended, performed at, and/or supported the Russian River Jazz & Blues Festival. It was an incredible year, and we have so many great memories, thanks to YOU, the music fans!
There were some great performances this year by Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal Trio, Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Kenny Lattimore, WAR, Jackie Greene and many others. If you missed out this year, don't worry... 2016 is just around the corner!
Plans are already underway for next year's 40th Anniversary festival, and we value your opinion. How did we do? Where can we make improvements?
By completing this survey, you will automatically be entered into our contest for a chance... Find more details and survey link
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National Blues Museum announces April opening
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 ST. LOUIS, MO - The National Blues Museum has set April 2, 2016, as its opening day. The project intends to tell the history of blues music through exhibits and community outreach.
Dave Beardsly, Mike Kociela and Rob Endicott, who heads the museum’s board, launched the project more than two years ago. The new museum will fill 23,000 square feet in the Mercantile Exchange building downtown. Multiple blues musicians and celebrities such as Buddy Guy and Jack White have supported the project and helped raise funds. Initially, supporters hoped the museum would open in 2014.
In January, 2014 Edicott said the project was still in a design phase.
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COPS 2 2nd District Blues Festival Nov 21
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 NEW ORLEANS, LA - The 7th annual COPS 2nd District Blues Festival is Saturday November 21, 11am- 5:30pm at Palmer Park (S. Claiborne & S. Carrollton Avenues). Come join in supporting the NOPD 2nd District Police with local food vendors, artists booths and free music by Jon Cleary, the Brass-A-Holics and ending the day with Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers. Please no outside food and beverage.
In 1990, the Citizens Organization for Police Support 2 - COPS 2 became the first tax-exempt volunteer organization in New Orleans dedicated to the support of police officers assigned to the Second District. All dues and donations are used for programs and items designed to enhance the working lives of officers. More details on the festival
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IBC Updates from Vinny Marini's "Music on The Couch"
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Meet Vinny... IBC Acts should contact him
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 MEMPHIS, TN - Vinny Marini is owner/host for Music On The Couch. The show streams live on Monday evenings at 9pm CENTRAL and is archived.
In January, as he has for the last four years, Vinny will be web-casting LIVE from the fuBAR at Rum Boogie Café on Beale Street during the International Blues Challenge bringing you seven shows beginning with Tuesday night’s web-cast of the Tas Cru Jam To Benefit Generation Blues. Then two shows a day, Wednesday-Friday at 11am and 6pm CENTRAL.
This year, Vinny has partnered with Blues Festival Guide and will bring you updates on the entrants leading up to their all converging on Memphis, TN January 26-30, 2016. All IBC acts should contact Vinny via email.
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Snohomish Blues Invasion ~ Lizard Creek Fall Blues
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*We're here to support you! Send your special Blues Society news to: editor@bluesfestivalEguide.com
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 Snohomish Blues Invasion Nov 8
SNOHOMISH, WA - The Washington Blues Society once again presents their annual Snohomish Blues Invasion along historic First street in downtown Snohomish, Sunday November 8th. The event is a fundraiser to aid the Washington Blues Society in sending The James Howard Band and duo Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons to the 2016 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. The pub crawl-styled show features more than two dozen blues acts in four venues from 2pm-10pm at The Oxford Saloon (all-ages), Piccadilly Pub, 907 Grill and Lounge and Stewerts Place. Your $10 donation gets you a pass for entry into all shows. A silent auction of music memorabilia will be held at Stewart's Place bar and the public is welcome.
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 Lizard Creek Blues Society's Fall Blues Concert
Nov 14
FORT DODGE, IA - The Lizard Creek Blues Society presents their Fall Blues Concert featuring Bernard Allison and Zac Harmon. November 14, 2015 from 7pm to 10pm at the Starlite Best Western (518 3rd Avenue Northwest, Fort Dodge, Iowa). Doors open at 6, music starts at 7. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets available at Access Audio, Ft. Dodge Hy Vee, Reiman Music, CS Bank and 8th Note Music.
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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
Join Wait List!
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Southeastern Caribbean San Juan, Puerto Rico to the exotic islands of Barbados, Dominica, Grenada and Guadeloupe on the Celebrity Summit.
Prebook: LRBC #28 January 22-29, 2017 Eastern Caribbean Ft. Lauderdale to St. Maarten, St. John USVI and Dominican Republice
NOTE: If you need help, please email or visit Booking FAQs or call (816) 753-7979 to join.
Visit reservations.bluescruise.com
Info: WEBSITE or 816-753-7979 or 888-BLUESIN' ~ Need help?: EMAIL
LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE
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More then a cruise! More Than You Can Imagine!
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IBC Tix and T's on Sale... plus reserve your room
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MEMPHIS, TN -The International Blues Challenge is just around the corner! Tickets and t-shirts have gone on sale and affiliate Blues Societies have either held or are holding their local competitions to see who will be competing in January! For everything IBC, click here.
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NOV 7-8 Radio Show: DOM FLEMONS
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Roots player Dom Flemons has said goodbye to the Carolina Chocolate Drops to pursue his own brand of music. Bad luck for the Carolina Chocolate Drops, but good luck for us. His latest is called Prospect Hill. It has originals, blues, Dixieland, and even a little bit of rock and roll.
Dom Flemons, branching out, next time in the Bluesmobile.
 TheBluesMobile.Com
For a list of stations where you can find BluesMobile Radio Click Here
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Studebaker John (Live at The Boogie Barn)
THE REST IS UP TO YOU
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November 6th is Saxophone Day, in honor of Adophe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone who was born Nov 6, 1814. Veteran's Day is celebrated November 11th to honor all members of the Armed Forces. Originally called Armistice Day and first celebrated November 11, 1921 at 11:11 am when the U.S., France and England each buried an unknown soldier in honor of those who died in World War I (fighting ceased on that date and time in 1918).
~ Birthdays of note this week:
Nov 5 Ike Turner (1931), Studebaker John Grimaldi (1952); Nov 6 Rory Block (1949); Nov 8 Bonnie Bramlett (1944); Bonnie Raitt (1949), Eddie “Vann” Shaw Jr. (1955); Nov 9 Linda Hopkins (1925), Susan Tedeschi (1970); Nov 10 Bobby Rush, George "Mojo" Buford (1929); Nov 11 LaVern Baker (1929), Mose Allison (1927), Chris Smithe (1944); Nov 12 Bukka White (1906), Booker T. Jones (1944); Nov 13 Louisa "Blue Lu" Barker (1913), John Hammond, Jr. (1942), Candye Kane (1965); Nov 14 Carey Bell (1936), Anson Funderburgh (1954), Buckwheat Zydeco (1947)
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10th Tommy Johnson Blues Festival
Nov-06-2015 - Nov-07-2015
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Lucerne Blues Festival
Nov-06-2015 - Nov-14-2015
Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
Frederikshavn Bluesfestival
Nov-06-2015 - Nov-07-2015
Pandrup, Denmark
Gainesville Downtown Blues Concert
Nov-13-2015
Gainesville, Florida, USA
DC Blues Society College Park Blues Festival 8th Annual
Nov-14-2015,
College Park, USA
San Francisco International
Boogie Woogie Festival
Nov-15-2015
San Francisco, California, USA
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Blues for Food
Nov-21-2015
Spring Hill, Florida, USA
COPS 2 Blues Fest
Nov-21-2015
New Orleans, Louisiana USA
Olde English District Blues Festival
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
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