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Issue
January/April
2009
song by RITA CHIARELLI
Donnerstag, 23. APRIL 2009
um 19.30h Einlass,
Konzertbeginn 20.00h
LIVE AT THE MOZARTHAUS
1.Set - Gottfried GFRERER
2.Set - EDDIE "Devilboy" TURNER, vcl and gtr
Donnerstag, 23.APRIL 2009
Beginn: 20:30 Uhr, Eintritt: €18,00
Geoffrey Goodman KING Bluesband
featuring
TONI SPEARMAN (USA)
the BLUESLADY
with the deep feeling voice
and midnight special guest is
EDDIE "Devilboy" TURNER (USA)
EDDIE TURNER and FREDDIE SNACK, this boys have the same feeling for the bluesmusic today !
April 14, 2009
>>>>> Bob Riedy Chicago Blues Band Reunion featuring Eddie Clearwater this Friday at the Rhythm Room: This Friday, April 17, 2009, Bob Riedy's Chicago Blues Band will reunite for a very special show and DVD filming. Bob Riedy was a major force in Chicago Blues during the 1970s, as he pioneered a North Side club circuit for blues acts. He also was the bandleader for the Bob Riedy Blues Band, which was a solid Chicago Blues unit that specialized in backing the great Chicago blues frontmen that would often appear as part of the band. Such players included Johnny Littlejohn, Carey Bell, Jimmy Rogers, Johnny Young, Eddy Clearwater, Sam Lay, and others. Bob Riedy is a fine blues piano player with a style that bows to the influence of Otis Spann. This event gathers the members of the original backing band: Mark Wydra, Rick Knapp, Jon Hiller, Jim Kahr, and of course, Bob Riedy. Joining in of the festivities and performing on parts of the show will be Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Bob Corritore. To take this event over the top will be the great Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, a true legend of Chicago Blues. Vintage film clips from the 1970s will be shown (including performances by Johnny Young, Johnny Littlejohn, and Richard "Hubcap" Robinson), and Chicago blues memorabilia will be on display. The intention of this event is reunite a spectacular and popular occurrence in Chicago blues, and to combine parts of this filmed performance with the 1970s footage for a retrospective documentary. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Rd. in Phoenix. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $15. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at these events. This night will be a patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted. This event will be a must-see for lovers of Chicago blues. To see Liz Mandeville's recent interview with guitarist Mark Wydra for the Chicago Blues Guide where Mark recalls the BRBB days, click here. To see a flier for this event, click here.
>>>>> Great Press! Thanks Big City Blues, Downbeat, Back To The Roots, Blues Bytes, and Chicago Blues Guide! Thanks to Marilyn Stringer for her coverage of the Phoenix Blues Society's “Blues Blast 2009” in the April/May issue of Big City Blues. Thanks also for including a photo of Big Pete Pearson and Bob Corritore performing at this event. Also in this issue is a great review by Gary Von Tersch of Chris James and Patrick Rynn's Stop And Think About It on Earwig Music, and coverage of their performance at the Big City Blues Showcase by Eric Steiner. Thanks to Frank John Hadley for his review of Broadcasting The Blues in Downbeat Magazine. Thanks to Belgium's Back To The Roots Magazine for their recent cover story of Tomcat Courtney (click here to see). Thanks to Graham Clarke for his review of Louisiana Red/Back To The Black Bayou for Blues Bytes (click here to see). Thanks to Tim Holek for his review of Broadcasting The Blues on the Chicago Blues Guide website (click here to see).
>>>>> CD Art for Big Pete Pearson's Forthcoming CD Completed: Please enjoy the CD artwork courtesy of Tony Amato of Amato Image Design. Big Pete's new CD is called Finger In Your Eye, and it will be released this summer as part of the VizzTone Label Group! To see the CD artwork, click here.
>>>>> Photos of 1976 New Orleans Jazz and Blues Festival: With this year's NOJ&H Fest just around the corner (April 24-26 and April 30-May 3, 2009) it is appropriate to reflect of the festival's long and rich history. Please enjoy a new photo page of a few previously unseen photos from the 1976 NOJ&H Fest. These photos were taken by Bob Corritore, and include Roosevelt Sykes, Johnny Shines, Cousin Joe, Little Freddie King and Harmonica Williams, Lee Dorsey, and Clarence "Frogman" Henry. To see these photos, click here. To see the festival website and the amazing lineup offered this year, click here.
>>>>> RIP Sal "Honeyboy Dupree" Cafferello: Though not a well-known name in the blues, Sal "Honeyboy Dupree" Cafferello was a loved blues musician in Phoenix as well as his original home state of New Jersey. A fine vocalist, frontman, and bass player, Sal held together his band Honeyboy Dupree & The Smokehouse Players for 10 years, and they played to great popularity in the Phoenix area. They were the winners of the 2001 Arizona Blues Showdown, and represented Phoenix at the IBCs in Memphis. Sal passed away unexpectedly at a local hospital on April 3, 2009 while recovering from injuries suffered in a car accident a couple days before. A kind and gentle man and a talented musician, Sal will be greatly missed by those of us lucky enough to know him. To read more about Sal "Honeyboy Dupree" Cafferello on his website, click here.
Vintage Muddy Waters on YouTube: Please enjoy this beautiful 1960 performance of Muddy Waters live at Newport performing the “Catfish Blues” (also known as the song “Rollin' Stone”) with his great band that includes Otis Spann on piano, James Cotton on harmonica, and Francis Clay on drums. To see this clip, click here.
March 31, 2009>>>>> Big Pete Pearson New CD to be Released as Part of the VizzTone Label Group: This exciting news just in: Big Pete Pearson's new CD called Finger In Your Eye will be released as part of the VizzTone Label Group! On this new CD, Big Pete's spectacular vocals are showcased on 10 original songs with top notch accompaniment by The Rhythm Room All-Stars (Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey), plus special guests Pinetop Perkins, Duke Robillard, Henry Gray, Billy Flynn, Eddie Taylor, Jr., Doug James, and more! This CD is produced by Bob Corritore, and engineered and mixed by Clarke Rigsby. You can look for this exciting new CD to be released this summer, with a CD release party a little ahead of that on May 29 and 30, 2009 at the Rhythm Room. The VizzTone Label Group is run by some exceptional people in the blues: Chip Eagle (Blues Revue Magazine, BluesWax), Richard Rosenblatt (a fine harp player and former chief of Tone-Cool Records), Bob Margolin (legendary guitarist from the Muddy Waters band), and Gerald Hurst. Also on the VizzTone Label Group are Pinetop Perkins, Big Bill Morganfield (new release coming soon!), Son Seals, Gaye Adegbalola, Gina Sicilia, David Gross, Boyes, Brill, and DelGrosso (Fiona Boyes, Mookie Brill, and Rich DelGrosso), Super Chikan, Monster Mike Welch, Bruce Katz, Terry Hanck, Bob Margolin, and others. Thank you, VizzTone, for inviting Big Pete Pearson to your wonderful roster.
>>>>> Rhythm Room All-Stars Appear Friday and Saturday at their Home Base: Come see The Rhythm Room All-Stars this weekend at the Rhythm Room! The Rhythm Room All-Stars' lineup consists of Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. They appear this Friday and Saturday, April 3-4, 2009 at their home base of the Rhythm Room. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Rd. in Phoenix. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. These nights will be patio smoking only events; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at these events.
>>>>> Chris James & Patrick Rynn to Appear at Blues Music Awards! Partial list of BMA Performers Announced! This year, the Blues Music Awards takes place on May 7, 2009 at the Cook Convention Center, and the BMAs celebrate their 30th anniversary. We have just received word that Chris James and Patrick Rynn will be included in the awards lineup with a set scheduled for the lobby pre-party. Chris and Patrick's CD Stop And Think About It on the Earwig Music label is nominated for a BMA in the category of Best Debut Artist. The band lineup performing at the BMAs will include Chris James, guitar and vocals, Patrick Rynn on bass, David Maxwell on piano, Bob Corritore on harmonica, and Eddie Kobek on drums. Other acts appearing at this great event include Bettye LaVette, Taj Mahal, Irma Thomas, Marcia Ball, Otis Taylor, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Lurrie Bell, Bob Stroger, Janiva Magness, The Mannish Boys, Gaye Adegbalola, Maria Muldaur, Kenny Neal, Rory Block, Albert Castiglia, and Eden Brent. additional performers will announced soon. The great B.B. King will be on hand to present the B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year award. The BMA celebration is simply the best blues party of the year. To read more about this event, click here. A tradition for the night after the BMAs is amazing Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue. This year the event happens May 8, 2009 at the New Daisy Theatre. To read more about this year's Delta Groove Showcase and its spectacular lineup, click here. To see photos of last year's BMAs and the Delta Groove Showcase, click here.
>>>>> Bob Corritore Included in List of "Best Blues Harpists" on Blues Forum! The Blues Forum website has started a list and a poll of "Best Blues Harmonica Players". Among the harpists listed are Little Walter, Big Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson I, Sonny Boy Williamson II, William Clarke, Kim Wilson, Carey Bell, James Cotton, Charlie Musselwhite, Rod Piazza, Paul Butterfield, Sonny Terry, Jerry Portnoy, Papa Lightfoot, Howlin' Wolf, John Popper, Rick Estrin, Sugar Blue, Alan Wilson, Gary Primich, Lester Butler, Lee Oskar, James Harman, Mojo Buford, Annie Raines, Jason Ricci, Norton Buffalo, DeFord Bailey, Guy Forsyth, and others. Bob Corritore was honored to be listed among these harmonica greats! To see the list of over 40 blues harmonica players, click here. Thank you very much, Blues Forum, for this recognition!
>>>>> Charlie Musselwhite to Appear at the Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival on Sunday: Speaking of Charlie Musselwhite, he will headline Sunday's blues stage at the Glendale Jazz and Blues Festival. Charlie has that beautiful Southern seasoned approach to blues, and is known around the world as a harmonica master. This 2-day event happens Saturday and Sunday, April 4 and 5, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona, and features a great lineup of jazz and blues performers. To read more about this event and the entire lineup, click here.
>>>>> Rave Review of Broadcasting The Blues CD on Docteur Blues Site: Special thanks to Jocelyn Richez for his recent rave review of Broadcasting The Blues, a CD that commemorates the 25th anniversary of Bob Corritore's radio show, Those Lowdown Blues on KJZZ. The disc contains live, on-air performances and moments with artists who have guested on Bob's show over its 25 years. Artists include Lowell Fulson (from 1984 performing a solo version of "Sinner's Prayer"), Billy Boy Arnold, Louisiana Red, Dave Riley, Otis Clay and Johnny Rawls (together singing a spiritual), Willie Dixon (giving a spoken plug for the show), Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, Lazy Lester, Tomcat Courtney, Jerry Lawson (of The Persuasions), CeDell Davis, Chris James (who beautifully backed many of these artists on guitar), Margo Reed, Johnny Dyer, Henry Gray, Billy Flynn (doing a great harmonica instrumental), and more. To read this review in French, click here; or for English translation, click here. To order this CD, click here.
>>>>> RIP Ted Jarrett 10/17/1925-3/28/2009: This news just in from Ben the Harpman from his Juke Joint Soul newsletter: legendary soul & R&B producer Ted Jarrett passed away Saturday in a Nashville city hospice of liver failure at the age of 83. Funeral services for Jarrett are being held Thursday at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 2200 26th Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37208. Jarrett's career as a producer, label owner, and songwriter are that of legend. He wrote and produced such tunes as Louis Brooks & the Hi-Toppers' hit "It's Love Baby (24 Hours A Day)" for Excello Records, and Gene Allison's "You Can Make It If You Try", an R&B standard. Jarrett also is one of the only African-Americans to have a country hit in the 1950s, when he wrote Webb Pierce's "Love, Love, Love". Ted Jarrett's contributions can still be heard today in artists that blend country music and soul. If you are unfamiliar with Jarrett's work, pick up the set Night Train to Nashville, and most notably you'll see his name written across the recording credits for many of those classic R&B chestnuts.
>>>>> B.B. King on YouTube: Enjoy these 1972 performances of the great B.B. King live at Sing Sing Prison. Click here to see him playing "Guess Who" and "Outside Help", and here for a clip of "How Blue Can You Get".
----- Bob Corritore
Im Rahmen des Vienna Blues Spring 2009
Rita Chiarelli
Mit einer Stimme, die nicht weniger als drei Oktaven umfasst, ragt Rita Chiarelli schon als Sängerin unter der „Konkurrenz“ weit hervor. Die Kanadierin, die lange Zeit in Italien verbrachte, ist aber auch als Songwriterin erste Adresse und greift überdies gerne zur Gitarre. Seit ihrem fünfzehnten Lebensjahr steht Chiarelli auf der Bühne, tourte unter anderem früh mit Ronnie Hawkins. Dieser hielt, die Künstlerin betreffend, fest: „once in a lifetime you hear a voice so blue it makes the angels weep … that voice is Rita Chiarelli“. Von Solo-Auftritten bis zu Aufnahmen mit einem Symphonie Orchester deckt die Musikerin eine enorme Bandbreite an musikalischen Ideen ab. Genau die Richtige für ein Haus also, in dem auch Mozart wirkte.
Eintritt € 18,-
Siggi Fassl
Man könnte nicht unbedingt behaupten, Siggi Fassl wäre ein Newcomer. Immerhin ist er (auch) in Sachen Blues bereits seit mehr als zwei Dekaden unterwegs. Egal ob als unverzichtbares Mitglied der Mojo Blues Band, ob mit Hooked On Blues, den Honky Tonk Playboys oder zahllosen weiteren Projekten, der Kreativität Fassls scheinen keine Grenzen gesetzt. Auch als Solo-Künstler setzt der Wiener Maßstäbe, unter anderem dem Country Blues frönend. Was Fassl bietet, hat keinerlei internationale Vergleiche zu scheuen, nationale schon gar nicht. Exzellente Technik trifft auf ebensolches Einfühlungsvermögen und eine mit hohem Wiedererkennungswert ausgestattete Stimme. Wenige sind beispielsweise in der Lage, Peetie Wheatstraws „Bring Me Flowers“ derart sensibel und dennoch packend in ihrem Repertoire haben! Hinzu kommen eigene Songs wie „Cheap Motel“ oder „Memories I Never Lose“, die in bester Zwölftakttradition kleine, autobiographische Geschichten erzählen. Das perfekte Wechselspiel von Soundfarbe, Stimmung und Tempo hält die Spannung mühelos aufrecht!
am 26. März 2009
um 19.30h Einlass,
Konzertbeginn 20.00h
1. Set - Siggi Fassl (gtr)
2. Set - Rita Chiarelli (vocal, gtr)
March 24, 2009
>>>>> Lester Davenport Updated Funeral Information: Kevin Johnson of Delmark Records and Michael Frank of Earwig Music have sent corrected information for Lester Davenport's funeral:
Visitation:
Friday, March 27, 2009
10am to 10pm
Funeral Services:
Saturday, March 28, 2009
10am to 12 noon
Location for both:
AA Rayner & Sons Funeral Home
5911 W. Madison
Chicago, IL 60644
(773)626-4222
March 23, 2009>>>>> RIP Lester Davenport 1/16/1932-3/17/2009: Word has just come in from Kevin Johnson of Delmark Records that Chicago blues harmonica great Lester "Mad Dog" Davenport passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was a respected figure in Chicago blues, best known for his stunning harp work on Bo Diddley's 1955 recordings of "Pretty Thing" and "Bring It To Jerome". Lester Davenport was born in Tchula, Mississippi on January 16, 1932, and moved to Chicago at age 14. Lester soon found work as a blues harmonica player working with Arthur "Big Boy" Spires and Homesick James before landing a gig with Bo Diddley that led to the famous recording session and a gig at the Apollo Theater. In addition to harmonica, Lester also played bass, drums, and guitar, which ensured him lots of work in the active Chicago blues scene. During the 1970s, he worked with W.W. Williams, Kansas City Red, Illinois Slim, Steve Cushing, Tchula childhood friend Jimmy Dawkins, and many others. In the 1980s he toured extensively with Big Daddy Kinsey & The Kinsey Report. Lester Davenport's career yielded 2 beautiful CDs: When The Blues Hit You on Earwig Music (1993) and I Smell A Rat on Delmark (2002). He also had a couple songs released on an anthology called It's Great To Be Rich on the Red Lightnin' label, and a song on Chicago Blues Harmonica, an anthology on the Wolf Record label. Lester's recording credits as a sideman are extensive: Bo Diddley for Chess records, Big Smokey Smothers for Red Lightnin', Willie Johnson, Maxwell Street Jimmy Davis, Johnny B. Moore for Wolf Records, Big Smokey Smothers, Big John Trice for Red Lightnin', Aron Burton on Earwig, and Bonnie Lee and Willie Kent for Delmark. Aside from all of these great credentials, Lester was just a wonderful man who was eager to welcome new friends and share his harmonica secrets to aspiring players. He had a warm smile and the ability to add humor to any situation. His harmonica playing will be remembered for its glorious, sweet tone and perfect phrasing. Though he never achieved great fame, he will always be remembered as one of the greats. Funeral services will be this Saturday, March 28, 2009, 10am to 12pm, at A.R. Leak Funeral Home, 5000 W. Madison, Chicago, IL 60644.
March 20, 2009>>>>> RIP Mel Brown 10/7/1939-3/20/2009: This note just in from Eric Thom: "Mel Brown has just passed - around 5pm tonight, but details are still pending. He was to open for Mavis Staples tonight, but has been in St. Mary’s Hospital in Kitchener fighting to get his breathing back without the use of a machine. This is a huge loss for the blues, and for the blues world in Canada, specifically". Mel Brown was one of the real treasures of blues guitar and piano. He had a long history of spectacular recordings for labels such as Impulse, Bluesway, Antone's, and in recent years, for his home base label of the Electro-Fi records. He also recorded as a sideman for some of the greatest of blues artists, including T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Albert Collins, Lightnin' Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Snooky Pryor, Jimmy McGriff, James Cotton, Doug Sahm, Earl Hooker, and Charles Brown (could a discography be any more fulfilled than that?) Yet another irreplaceable blues great has left us. For Mel Brown's complete bio, click here. To see a cool video of Mel Brown performing the swinging instrumental "Crosstown", click here.
>>>>> RIP Eddie Bo 9/20/1930-3/18/2009: One of the great legends of New Orleans has left us. Singer/pianist/songwriter/arranger Edwin Joseph Bocage, who is known to the world as Eddie Bo, passed away on Wednesday of a sudden heart attack. He was 78. Eddie was part of the formative 1950s and 60s phenomenon of New Orleans rhythm & blues, and remained active throughout his long career. Eddie cut numerous records for labels including Ace, Apollo, Scam, Swan, Bluejay, Nola, Arrow, Cinderella, At Last, Seven B, Ric, Checker, Chess, Telarc, and his own Bo-Sound imprint. Eddie wrote songs covered by Etta James, Tommy Ridgely, and Little Richard. His biggest hit "Check Mr. Popeye" coined a term for a particular beat characteristic of many New Orleans songs. In later years, Eddie joined up with fellow Louisiana musicians Raful Neal and Tabby Thomas and put out a beautiful record on Telarc called Hoodoo Kings. His influence and significance to the music of New Orleans cannot be overstated. For the Associated Press obituary, click here. For Eddie Bo's complete bio, click here, and for a great Wikipedia overview of his life, click here.
>>>>> Dave Riley/Bob Corritore To Open For T-Model Ford this Saturday at the Rhythm Room: The raucous down-home blues of T-Model Ford comes to the Rhythm Room in Phoenix this Saturday, March 21, 2009 with opening sets by Dave Riley & Bob Corritore, and Mikel Lander & Meridith Moore. T-Model Ford was brought into national attention by his recordings for the Fat Possum record label. He was part of a wave of youthful interest in the down-home blues veterans of Mississippi that also included R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, Paul "Wine” Jones, and others. It is always a treat to hear T-Model's completely rowdy southern blues style. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Rd. in Phoenix. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $10. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at these events. This night will be a patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted.
>>>>> Tomcat Courtney Added to Lucerne Lineup! Tomcat Courtney is perhaps the greatest living performer of Texas country blues. He grew up near Waco, Texas, and heard and learned the music of Lightnin' Hopkins, Smokey Hogg, and Lil' Son Jackson. The 80 year old Courtney has come into prominence in the last year for his highly acclaimed album, Downsville Blues on the Blue Witch Record Label. Tomcat Courtney has just been confirmed as part of the lineup of the 2009 Lucerne Blues Festival in Lucerne, Switzerland. Tomcat will be appearing on Friday Nov 13, 2009, with the band that performed on that album: Tomcat on vocals and guitar, Chris James on guitar, Bob Corritore on harmonica, Patrick Rynn on the bass, and Brian Fahey on the drums. In addition to performing with Tomcat, Bob will also be appearing at the festival earlier in the week with Dave Riley. Tomcat will delight European blues fans with his spectacular voice and down home blues guitar. To see Tomcat Courtney's MySpace and hear clips of his wonderful music, click here.
>>>>> Earwig Music Showcase Celebrating 30th Anniversary at S.P.A.C.E. in Evanston During Chicago Blues Festival! The Earwig Music label was founded in 1978 by label chief/harmonica player/producer Michael Frank. Over its 30 year history the label has represented a sanctuary for the purest of blues and the label catalog is nothing short of breathtaking. This information just in via Chris James about a party happening during the Friday of the Chicago Blues Festival weekend. The Earwig Music 30th Anniversary Showcase with Honeyboy Edwards, Dennis Binder, Big Jack Johnson & The Oilers with Allen Batts, John Primer, and Chris James and Patrick Rynn with Bob Corritore will happen Friday June 12, 2009 - 9:00pm at S.P.A.C.E., 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, Illinois. Advance tickets are available at www.evanstonspace.com. Please note that during Chicago Blues Fest week there will be numerous other Earwig anniversary events and features: Liz Mandeville & Johnny Drummer songwriting workshop on June 10, 2009 at Old Town School Of Folk Music, a woman's showcase at Bill's Blues in Evanston on June 13, 2009, and Earwig artists Big Jack Johnson, Honeyboy Edwards, Travis Haddix, Aaron Moore, Dennis Binder, and Allen Batts, are scheduled to appear in this year's Chicago Blues Festival lineup! To see Earwig Music's great website filled with news, videos, catalog information, ordering information and photos, click here. Thank you, Michael Frank, for your great record label and your many notable contributions to the blues, and congratulations on your 30th anniversary!
>>>>> John Cephas Memorial Show Announced: This information provided by Bill Greenhalgh of Hohner, Inc.: The upcoming memorial to celebrate the life of our friend John Cephas will be Sunday, March 29, 2009 from 1-3pm at Baird Auditorium in the Smithsonian Natural History Museum on the mall in Washington, DC. It is open to all friends and loved ones. For more information on this event, click here.
>>>>> Lightnin' Hopkins on YouTube! Please enjoy this film of Lightnin' Hopkins performing a beautiful slow blues and a version of “Baby Scratch My Back”. To see, click here.
March 11, 2009>>>>> Rhythm Room All-Stars Appear This Weekend at the Rhythm Room: The Rhythm Room All-Stars' highly-credentialed lineup consists of Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. This group has played festivals across the US and Europe, as well as having a deep discography of high profile recordings. They appear this Friday and Saturday, March 13-14, 2009 at their home base of the Rhythm Room. The Rhythm Room is located at 1019 E. Indian School Rd. in Phoenix. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. This night will be a patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at this event.
>>>>> Bobbie Mercy Oliver Posts Bob Corritore Article! Special thanks to bluesman blogger Bobbie "Mercy" Oliver for his recent post on Bob Corritore in his Blues News newsletter. Bobbie is a fine down-home blues singer/harmonica player/guitarist based out of Marshall, Texas (Bobbie plays a mean version of "Juke" on harmonica!). To see this article and to sign up for his newsletter, click here.
>>>>> March 10 Release For Louisiana Red's New CD! The legendary Louisiana Red's new Ruf Records release is now out! This spectacular CD is called Back To The Black Bayou, and features top notch backing by Little Victor's Juke Joint (Victor was also the producer), plus special guests Kim Wilson, Bob Corritore, and David Maxwell. To see the Ruf Records website listing with an in-depth press release, click here. Mark Pucci will be the publicist for this release, and already we are seeing great interest in this deserving and often underappreciated blues giant. Please check out this recently posted Louisiana Red bio on the Blues News site (click here to see). For a great collection of photos of Louisiana Red, click here and here.
>>>>> Bob Riedy Chicago Blues Reunion Show/DVD Filming April 17 at the Rhythm Room - Eddy "The Chief” Clearwater Featured W/ Original Lineup: Blues pianist Bob Riedy was a pioneer bandleader in the early 1970s in Chicago, and was a major force in bringing blues artists to the North Side. He will be reuniting members of his 1970s outfit including Eddy Clearwater, Rick Knapp, Jon Hiller, Mark Wydra, and of course, Bob Riedy. Also joining in the lineup at points will be Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Bob Corritore. This show will be filmed and combined with some vintage 1970s footage of the Bob Riedy Blues Band that includes the now deceased Johnny Littlejohn, Richard "Hubcap" Robinson, and mandolin blues giant Johnny Young. The new footage, along with the 1970s clips, will provide a retrospective of an important piece of Chicago Blues history. The show happens at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix on Friday, April 17, 2009 (one night only), with an 8pm door and a 9pm show. Cover charge will be $15. Come be a part of this historical music filming. To see some of the photo collection of Bob Riedy reflecting many of the artists he worked with in the 1970s, click here.
>>>>> Eddy Clearwater on YouTube! Please enjoy this sweet groovin' 1978 clip of Eddy Clearwater from the North Sea Jazz Festival with a band that includes Jimmy Johnson, Dave Myers, and Odie Payne, Jr. To watch, click here.
----- Bob Corritore
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