May 7, 2007

>>>>> Blues Harmonica Master Carey Bell Passes
(November 14, 1936 to May 6, 2007):
It is with great sadness that we pass on the news that blues harmonica master Carey Bell died of heart failure last night at 9:30pm at Kindred Hospital in Chicago. He was 70 years old. Carey had been hospitalized three weeks ago in a diabetic coma. The doctors were able to revive him and get his vital signs to a pretty good place, but they found many other health problems, and had told Bob and Susan Koester that Carey was not likely to leave the facility. This news comes at a time of great loss for the blues, as so many of the masters of this genre are leaving us. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carey's son Lurrie, who also recently lost his wife, Susan Greenberg.

Born in Macon, Mississippi in 1936, Carey Bell learned harmonica at early age. He would move to Chicago to stay with his godfather, pianist Lovie Lee. While in Chicago, he befriended both Little Walter and Big Walter Horton who became major influences in his style. He worked in the bands of Johnny Young, Honeyboy Edwards, Earl Hooker, Willie Dixon, and Muddy Waters early on in his Chicago career. Carey's 1969 debut album, Blues Harp on Delmark Records showed him to be a brilliant singer and harmonica player with a unique mastery of the chromatic harmonica. This album elevated Carey beyond sideman status to that of a band leader, Three years later he was featured on the Alligator release Big Walter Horton with Carey Bell, which cemented his stature as one of the windy city's top harmonica men. Carey would go on to record albums on other labels such as JSP, Blind Pig, ABC Bluesway, and Rooster Blues. He also made great recordings as a cherished sideman with the greatest of Chicago Blues artists including Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Eddie Clearwater, Eddie Taylor, Sunnyland Slim, Louisiana Red, Earl Hooker, Robert Nighthawk, Eddie C. Campbell, W.W. Williams, Little Mack Simmons, Big Walter Horton, Lovie Lee, Johnny Littlejohn, Bob Margolin, Jimmy Rogers, Bob Riedy, Buster Benton, and others. Carey also was a part of historic gathering called Harp Attack on Alligator Records, which put Carey together with fellow Chicago blues harp masters Junior Wells, James Cotton, and Billy Branch. Carey and his son Lurrie had just released a magnificent CD and DVD on Delmark Records called Gettin' Up, which will stand as the final work of his brilliant career. We will miss Carey Bell and the great joy that his warm personality and his live performances gave us. His legacy is secure as a master of Chicago blues and his stunning recordings will live on forever as definitive works. Funeral information shall be forthcoming.

>>>>> Bob Corritore

May 1, 2007

>>>>> Bob to appear with the Bob Margolin Band and Diunna Greenleaf this Saturday! On Saturday, May 5, 2007, Bob will appear at the Rhythm Room as a special guest of the Bob Margolin Band with Diunna Greenleaf. The band includes Mookie Brill on bass and Chuck Cotton on drums. Not only is this day coincidentally Cinco de Mayo, Rhythm Room General Manager Mona Lisa will also celebrate her birthday on this day, and the event is being billed as ¡Cinco de Mona! in her honor. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $10 ($2 discount for Phoenix Blues Society Members with valid membership card). This will be a patio smoking only event, no indoor smoking will be permitted.

>>>>> Chief health update: Chief Schabuttie Gilliame is recovering nicely. Last week, the staff at Phoenix Baptist Hospital took him out of critical care and put him in a regular hospital room. The hospital staff are talking about discharging Chief later this week. In addition to the heart condition, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame was suffering with pneumonia, complicated by his asthma. Thank you to all the folks who sent cards and called. Prayers to Chief. The Rhythm Room will host a benefit for Chief on Sunday, May 13,  2007, hosted by Nightshift featuring Tommy Grills, who Chief has been playing with recently. Doors open at 6pm, a minimum donation of $5 is asked to cover Chief’s medical expenses. Many special guests will play, including: Hans Olson, George Bowman, Paris James, Blind Dog Blues Band, Nina Curri, Dr. Mark Lanus, Elmer Scott, Rick Berkshire, Sage Gentlewing & Runaway Train, Billy Parker of Blackwood & Poor Alfred, Billy Brett of Clare Voyants, Jonathan Miller of Cirque du Soleil/Rakes, Johnny Tanner, Ronnie and Gary Whitehead, Kati Ingino, Walkin’ Cane Mark, Scotty Spenner, Larry Dee, Michael Nitro, Rich Arnold, and the Rhythm Room All-Stars with Big Pete Pearson, Chris James, Bob Corritore, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, Johnny Rapp, and many, many other special guests not yet announced.

>>>>> Thanks, Candye Kane: Thanks to Candye Kane for including Bob and his girl Kim in the special thanks of her dynamic new CD. The disc is titled Guitar'd and Feathered and features Candye in the context of various guest guitarists who all bring a unique flavor to the proceedings. Guests include Junior Watson, Kid Ramos, Bob Margolin, Jeff Ross, Sue Foley, Heine Anderson, Dave Alvin, Ana Popovic, Bob Brozman, Popa Chubby, and more! This CD was produced by Bob Margolin and Candye, and is on the Ruf record label. Good work, Candye!

>>>>> Thanks, Back To the Roots Magazine: Producer Jon Tiven (who produced records by Wilson Pickett, Delbert McClinton, B.B. King, and many others) just e-mailed to say that the latest issue of Belgium's Back To The Roots Magazine includes a photo taken at last year's Blues Music Awards of Steve Cropper (of Booker T & The MGs fame), Jon, and Bob Corritore together.

>>>>> Getting Ready For The Blues Music Awards in Memphis and The Delta Groove Revue: The best blues party of the year happens each year in Memphis at the Blues Foundation's presentation of the Blues Music Awards show. We as an industry look forward to getting together annually to recognize, celebrate, and reflect on that year's achievements in blues music. So many great musicians, producers, promoters, radio show hosts, blues societies, publicists, managers, booking agents, photographers, and fans gather to share their common bond in the blues. The event takes place Thursday, May 10, 2007, at the Memphis Cook Convention Center. Big Pete Pearson and Bob Corritore will perform in Memphis the following night as part of the Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue "West Coast Meets Chicago" with a simply amazing lineup that includes Phillip Walker, Mitch Kashmar, John Long, Hollywood Blue Flames, and The Mannish Boys, plus special guests Big Pete Pearson & Bob Corritore, The Jackie Payne/Steve Edmondson Band, Nick Moss & The Fliptops with guests Eddie Taylor Jr. & Bill Lupkin, and the Kilborn Alley Blues Band. The show will be co-hosted by Bill Wax, of XM Satellite Radio’s Bluesville Station and Brett Flemming of WEVL 89.9 (Memphis). On this showcase, Rand Chortkoff combines highlights from his label and its friends (thank you Rand) and Nick and Kate Moss' Blue Bella label. It all takes place at the Gibson Beale Street Showcase - 145 Lt. George Lee Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103. Cost : $12 Doors open at 5:30pm - Get there early! First band kicks off at 6:00pm! $12 in advance www.gibsonmemphis.com and at the Gibson Pure Retail Store, $15 at door (cash only at door). Big Pete and Bob will make a guest appearance as part of The Mannish Boys' set.

>>>>> Chicago Blues Festival lineup announced, Chico Chism honored in memorial discussion panel: The annual Chicago Blues Festival takes place June 7-10 at Grant Park in Chicago. The festival is produced by Barry Dolins, Mayor's Office of Special Events. This year's lineup can be seen by clicking here. Of special note will be what is being billed as "Centennials Memorial", happening on Thursday, June 7, 2007, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm at the 7-11 Route 66 Roadhouse. At this panel discussion, Jim O'Neal, Larry Hoffman, Michael Frank, and Bob Porter remember annual honorees and the passing of legends. This year's panel discussion will highlight deceased legends Homesick James, Henry Townsend, Robert Lockwood, Jr., Ruth Brown, Snooky Pryor, and Chico Chism. Special thanks to Barry Dolins for including our beloved Chico Chism, who frequently participated in perrformances in past year's festival lineups. Other appearances of note in this year's festival include Aaron Moore, a Muddy Waters Tribute (including Mojo Buford, John Primer, Rick Kreher, Calvin "Fuzz" Jones, Barrelhouse Chuck, and Muddy Waters, Jr.), Koko Taylor, Carey and Lurrie Bell (by the way, the new CD/DVD on Delmark by Carey and Lurrie is a brilliant release), Johnnie Mae Dunson, Billy Branch's Sons of the Blues 30th Anniversary Reunion, Chicago Harmonica Project (with Little Arthur Duncan, Charlie Love, Big D, Harmonica Hines, Reginald Cooper, and others, with a backup band that includes Bob's longtime friends, Illinois Slim, Rick Kreher, and Twist Turner), Drink Small, Elmore James, Jr. and Cadillac Zack, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Irma Thomas, Magic Slim and the Teardrops, James Cotton, Henry Gray, Honeyboy Edwards, Lil' Howlin' Wolf, Bobby Rush, a tribute to Howlin' Wolf (with Hubert Sumlin, Eddie Shaw, Abb Locke, Henry Gray, Jody Williams, Little Smokey Smothers, Shorty Gilbert, and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith), and many others.

>>>>> Ronnie Whitehead MySpace: Check out the new MySpace page for Phoenix soul great, Ronnie Whitehead. Ronnie and his musical family are an institution in Phoenix, it is only fitting that these fine performers now have a presence on the web. In addition to Ronnie's soul-drenched performances, Ronnie has also emceed shows for the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Rudy Ray Moore, and others. To see this page, click here.

Bob's Gig Schedule:

Saturday, May 5, 2007 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as a special guest of the Bob Margolin Band with Diunna Greenleaf. The band includes Mookie Brill on bass and Chuck Cotton on drums. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $10 ($2 discount for Phoenix Blues Society Members with valid membership card). This will be a patio smoking only event, no indoor smoking will be permitted.

Friday, May 11, 2007 - - Bob Corritore will appear with Big Pete Pearson at the Second Annual Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue "West Coast Meets Chicago". This event is associated with The Blues Foundation's 2007 Blues Music Awards, which take place the night before (May 10, 2007). The spectacular lineup includes Phillip Walker, Mitch Kashmar, John Long, Hollywood Blue Flames, and The Mannish Boys, plus special guests Big Pete Pearson & Bob Corritore, The Jackie Payne/Steve Edmondson Band, Nick Moss & The Fliptops with guests Eddie Taylor Jr. & Bill Lupkin, and the Kilborn Alley Blues Band. The show will be co-hosted by Bill Wax, of XM Satellite Radio’s Bluesville Station and Brett Flemming of WEVL 89.9 (Memphis). On this showcase, Rand Chortkoff combines highlights from his label and its friends (thank you Rand) and Nick and Kate Moss' Blue Bella label. It all takes place at the Gibson Beale Street Showcase - 145 Lt. George Lee Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103. Cost : $12 Doors open at 5:30pm - Get there early! First band kicks off at 6:00pm! $12 in advance www.gibsonmemphis.com and at the Gibson Pure Retail Store, $15 at door (cash only at door).

Saturday, May 12, 2007 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Tomcat Courtney. The backing band includes Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $8. This will be a patio smoking only event, no indoor smoking will be permitted.

Sunday, May13, 2007 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of the Chief Schabuttie Gilliame benefit show. (Chief has been hospitalized for a heart condition) Doors open at 6pm, a minimum donation of $5 is asked (goes towards Chief's medical expenses). This will be a patio smoking only event, no indoor smoking will be permitted.

Tuesday, May 22 - Bob Corritore will appear at The Farm at South Mountain, 6106 S. 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85042, with Paris James and Chief Schabuttie Gilliame. Call (602)276-6360 for further information.

Wednesday, May 23 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of the Chico Chism Memorial Birthday Tribute. Doors open at 7pm, a minimum donation of $5 is asked (goes toward unpaid funeral expenses). This will be a patio smoking only event, no indoor smoking will be permitted.

Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26, 2007 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with the Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, with Chris James, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, and Johnny Rapp. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $6. These nights will be patio smoking only events, no indoor smoking will be permitted.

Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23, 2007 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with the Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, with Chris James, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, and Johnny Rapp. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $6. These nights will be patio smoking only events, no indoor smoking will be permitted.

Friday, July 13, 2007 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Community Concert Hall in Durango, Colorado with the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band.

Saturday, July 14, 2007 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Cortez City Park in Cortez, Colorado with the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band.

Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21, 2007 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with the Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, with Chris James, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, and Johnny Rapp. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $6. These nights will be patio smoking only events, no indoor smoking will be permitted.

Saturday, July 28, 2007 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ, filling in for the vacationing Troy Sandow (The Fremonts' great harmonica player). This show will coincide with The Fremonts' singer Mighty Joe Milsap's family reunion, taking place in Phoenix. This will be a patio smoking only event, no indoor smoking will be permitted.

Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25, 2007 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with the Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, with Chris James, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, and Johnny Rapp. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $6. These nights will be patio smoking only events, no indoor smoking will be permitted.

Friday, September 21 and Saturday, September 22, 2007 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with the Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, with Chris James, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, and Johnny Rapp. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $6. These nights will be patio smoking only events, no indoor smoking will be permitted.

Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3, 2007 - Bon Voyage party for the Rhythm Room All-Stars' Swiss appearance! Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with the Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, with Chris James, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, and Johnny Rapp. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $6. These nights will be patio smoking only events, no indoor smoking will be permitted.

Friday and Saturday, November 9-10, 2007 - Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars will appear at the highly acclaimed Lucerne Blues Festival in Lucerne, Switzerland.

>>>>> Bob Corritore

May

On May 8th, Blind Pig Records will release new CDs from Harper, Hamilton Loomis, and Dave Hole.  But as a member of Blind Pig's email list, you can get these releases now for $15 each, and for only $10 each as part of our 5 CDs for $50 offer.  To order, see details below.

HARPER  "DAY BY DAY" 
Part harmonica wizard and part rhythmic explorer, Harper is a fiery artist who blurs the lines between rock, blues, soul, and world music.  His new release, Day By Day, is a worthy followup to his groundbreaking U.S. debut, Down To The Rhythm.  It displays his trademark virtuoso harp performances, distinctive instrumentation, deeply soulful grooves, and instantly memorable songs, and provides a prime example of why his unique roots music style occupies a category of its own.  Harper has been described as a singer with the deep soul of Motown, a harmonica player who can graft Sonny Boy II and Little Walter with John Popper, a songwriter who tells his own compelling stories in an unhurried, J.J. Cale-like manner, and a musical visionary who is unafraid to mix the didgeridoo, an important part of the indigenous culture of his Australian homeland, with infectious modern percussive rhythms. 

HAMILTON LOOMIS  "AIN'T JUST TEMPORARY" 
Hamilton Loomis is one of the young artists at the forefront of bringing blues into the 21st century and redefining it for a contemporary audience.  Ain't Just Temporary is a tasty second helping of Hamilton's patented "blues outside the box," and features a killer duet with his friend and mentor Bo Diddley, who contributes his unmistakable voice and funky tremolo guitar to "You Got To Wait," a tune he and Hamilton co-wrote for the album.  On his new release, Loomis masterfully blends his myriad influences (blues, Motown, Texas swing, soul), at once forging ahead into new musical territories while maintaining a strong connection to the blues legends (such as Diddley, Johnny Copeland, Gatemouth Brown, and Albert Collins) that took him under their wings at an early age.

DAVE HOLE  "ROUGH DIAMOND" 
Dave Hole, another Australian artist, is well known for his guitar mastery. Since his recording debut fifteen years ago, Dave's records and live performances have drawn raves from countless international publications, and garnered legions of fans.  "Nothing interferes with Hole's searing guitar when he is in full flight," said Rolling Stone magazine, while Guitar World added, "Hole produces solo upon blistering solo that is exhilaratingly relentless."  His newest recording, Rough Diamond, amply reaffirms his title as the reigning master of the slide guitar. His fret-melting guitar riffs are infused with the same spirit as those of such blues and rock slide legends as Duane Allman, Johnny Winter, and Elmore James.

To purchase any of these titles for $15, click HERE.  To get these CDs for only $10 each as part of our 5 CDs for $50 offer, click HERE.  Songs samples from each album are available for listening at both locations.

SIDESTEPS - TOUR

Hello Freunde,

ab heute bin ich mit Klaus Paier und Bernie Mallinger on tour.
wir sind übrigens für den "AMADEUS" nominated !!

TOUR:

01.05. - 20uhr - new orleans festival - wendelstein
02.05. - 20uhr - birdland - wien
03.05. - 20uhr - glashaus - spittal a.d. drau
04.05. - 20uhr - kamot - klagenfurt
05.05. - 20uhr - wengerwirt - weng bei admont
06.05. - 11uhr - cafe centraal - graz (SOLO)

11.05. - 20uhr - remise - klaus
("Sir" Oliver Mally's Blues Distillery)
12.05. - 20uhr - blues im zelt - judendorf
("Sir" Oliver Mally's Blues Distillery)

alles liebe - bis hoffentlich bald -
oliver mally

Featuring Special Guests: Harriet Lewis, Wilson B., Johnny Rogers, Keith Dunn, Thomas Feldmann, Christian Kappe

Info
94 Minuten Spielzeit, 4-Seiten-Booklet. DVD-9, PAL 4:3, Stereo (2.0), DTS (5.0) & Dolby Digital (5.0), Region Free.

Blues-Gitarre in Deutschland? Es gibt einen Mann, der sie stilvoll zu spielen weiß. Seit fast 20 Jahren gibt der Münsteraner Gitarrist auf der Szene den Ton an. Mit Größen wie Rory Gallagher, Albert Collins und Jerry Lee Lewis hat er gespielt und auf seinen vorzüglichen Alben seine Einflüsse von Peter Green bis Larry Carlton gezeigt.
Jetzt lädt der Bandleader zur ersten DVD-Produktion: In der Atmosphäre des ehemaligen Rotlichtetablissements ‚Luna Bar’ lädt der Blueser zur blauen Stunde. Und hat neben seiner Quartettformation hochkarätige Gäste geladen: Vocalist Johnny Rogers, der ihn bereits auf zahlreichen Alben begleitet hat, die stimmgewaltige Sängerin Harriet Lewis, Blues-Gesangs-Shootingstar Wilson B., den Bostoner Harp-Spieler Keith Dunn, Saxofonist Thomas Feldmann und Trompeter Christian Kappe.
Mit traumhaftem musikalischen Verständnis und großer Spielfreude zeigt die Gregor Hilden Band einen mitreißenden Stilmix aus traditionellem und modernem Blues, Jazz, Soul und Swing. Ob beim beschaulichen ‚Golden Voice Blues’ oder dem akzentuierten ‚Beale Street Strut’: Gregor Hildens elegantes Gitarrenspiel, seine kultivierten und feinsinnigen Soli, seine wohl platzierten Licks und Akkorde, sowie sein natürlicher Ton zeigen große Reife und tief empfundene Musikalität. Sensationell auch die Dynamik dieser Band, die dem Bandleader erlaubt, selbst feinste Nuancen und hauchzarte Phrasierungen fast unverstärkt vorzutragen. Ein faszinierendes Konzert, das das Herz jedes Blues-Liebhabers höher schlagen lässt.

For almost 20 years now, the Münster-born guitarist has been setting the tone in the German scene. He has played with the big boys, such as Rory Gallagher, Albert Collins and Jerry Lee Lewis, and has revealed various sources of influence on his exquisite albums, from Peter Green to Larry Carlton.
The bandleader now presents his first DVD production and besides his quartet, he has invited some top-notch guests, such as Johnny Rogers, Harriet Lewis, Wilson B. and Keith Dunn. The Gregor Hilden Band has a stunning musical grasp and a great deal of joy at playing, producing a captivating mix of styles ranging from traditional and modern blues to jazz, soul and swing. Gregor Hilden’s elegant guitar playing, his cultivated and sensitive solos, his perfectly targeted phrasings and his natural tone demonstrate consummate maturity and deeply-felt musicality. It’s a fascinating concert, which will swell the heart of every blues fan.

Tracks:
01. Stick With Me 8:06 feat. Wilson B., voc. (Sweet’n’Sour vocal version)
02. Shufflin’ 6:50 ? feat. Wilson B., voc. (vocal version)
03. Golden Voice Blues 5:30
04. Ocean Breeze Motel 8:31
05. Zak 4:13 ? 6. Mature Blues 5:35 feat. Keith Dunn, harp
07. Leaving This Town 4:30 feat. Johnny Rogers, voc.
08. Little Funky Thang 8:15 feat. Christian Kappe, trumpet
09. Jammin’ 4:41 feat. Keith Dunn, harp
10. One More Time 3:48 feat. Johnny Rogers, voc. Christian Kappe, trump
11. New York Blues 3:29 feat. Christian Kappe, trumpet
12. Beale Street Strut 6:29 feat. Thomas Feldmann, harp
13. In The Heart Of The City 6:44 feat. Harriet Lewis, voc. Thomas Feldmann, sax
14. Blue Clouds 4:06
Bonus Tracks:
15. Beale Street Strut 7:35 (alternate version)
16. Shufflin‘ 2:47 (guitar solo, alternate version)
17. In The Heart Of The City 2:35 (guitar/sax solos, alternate version)

Liebe Bluesfreunde,

einen Privataufenthalt in Wien werde ich für einen Auftritt im Louisiana Blues Pub am 10.Mai benützen.

Die nächste Europatournee, teils solo, teils gemeinsam mit Micha Maass, ist erst wieder für November in Planung. Die reisefreudigen Bluesfans unter Euch koennten mich schon am 4.Mai gemeinsam mit Chris Zalez aus Ft.Worth auf dem Moulin Bluesfestival in Ospel, Niederlande, sehen.

Während meines Wien-Aufenthaltes werde ich auch wieder 2 Sendungen für die Ö1-Jazznacht aufzeichnen mit neuen und historischen Bluesaufnahmen aus Dallas/Ft.Worth und Texas im Allgemeinen. Ihr werdet das Ausstrahlungsdatum, sobald es bekannt ist, auf dem Kalender meiner Website www.dozzler.com finden koennen.

Ab Mitte Mai werde ich uebrigens fuer die naechsten Monate gemeinsam mit Anson Funderburgh in der Hausband des neueroeffneten House Of Blues in Dallas spielen. Spaetere gemeinsame Tourneen nicht ausgeschlossen.

Also, bitte vormerken:
Louisiana Blues Pub
Donnerstag, 10.5., 21h
Prinz Eugen Str. 4
Wien 1040

hoping to see y'all there!
Liebe Gruesse aus Texas,
Christian Dozzler

Paul Reddick

Lubos Bena

Rita Chiarelli


Jan Preston

Sean Carney

Teeny Tucker

Carlos del Junco
Wes Mackey

Bugs Henderson

Paul Reddick (CAN) Trio -pre-war Blues/Americana
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 26.04. - 07.05.07 - EUROPE
26.04. Leverkusen (D), Topos
27.04. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
28.04. Ensisheim (F), Caf Conc
30.04. Twist (D), Heimathaus
01.05. D - Media
03.05. Brussels (B), Nekkersdal
04.05. Cauville (F), Le Soubock
05.05. Lausanne (CH), Taco´s Bar
06.05. Rüthi (CH), Grütli - The Club
07.05. Ingolstadt (D), Bluesfestival Ingolstadt

T. Rogers (HUN) - Joy´n´ Blues
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
18.05. Huy (B), Le Chez Nous ...more dates tbc soon.

Lubos Bena (SK) - Resophonic-Delta-Blues - solo/duo
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
18.05. Jaslovské Bohunice (SK), Artklub Amfikbar
19.05. Skalica (SK), Trdlofest
10.06. Liege (B), L´Aquilone
23. + 24.06. Radimov (SK), Sopa Festival
30.06. Kremnica (SK), Vinotéka Biely Bocian
14.07. Bílina (CZ), Blues na Kyselce
28. + 29.07. Bohunice (SK), Fest Dobre Bohunice
17.08. Skalica (SK), Potocna ulica
24. - 26.08. Plzen (CZ), Resophonic Festival
13.09. Skalica (SK), KD ...more dates tbc soon.

Rita Chiarelli (CAN) - acoustic Blues duo
in co-operation with Urban World/CZ - www.urbanworld.cz
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 30.05. - 03.06.07
03.06. Saarbrücken (D), Festival ...more dates tbc soon. 

Dr. David Evans (USA) feat. - acoustic Memphis Delta Blues - 
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 19. - 29.07.2007 - EUROPE
25.07. Cognac (F), Blues Passions Festival
26.07. Cognac (F), Blues Passions Festival
27.07. Cognac (F), Blues Passions Festival
28.07. Cognac (F), Blues Passions Festival

Jan Preston (AUS) - Queen of Boogie Piano- solo
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 13.09. - 07.10.2007 - EUROPE
15.09. Cauville (F), Le Soubock
21.09. F - tbc
22.09. Lausanne (CH), Taco´s Bar
23.09. CH - tbc
27.09. DK - tba
28.09. Dessau (D), Maasters of Boogie - tbc
29.09. Schortens (D), Fair Cafe
01.10. Preetz (D), Kirche
02.10. Berlin (D), Recordings - tbc
03.10. Berlin (D), Recordings - tbc
05.10. D - tbc
06.10. Frauental (A), Bluegarage

Sean Carney Band feat. Teeny Tucker (USA) - Westcoast Rhythm´n´Blues
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 25.06. - 02.07.2007 - FRANCE/ITALY
29.06. Carpentras (F), Cour principale de l´Hotel Dieu
Tour 18.10. - 04.11.2007 - EUROPE
18.10. Menen (B), CC de Steiger
19.10. Saint Saulve (F), MJC Espace Athena
20.10. Paris(Tremblay) (F), Espace JR Caussimon
21.10. Paris (F), tbc
22.10. Oupeye (B), Château d'Oupeye
25.10. Eutin (D), Alte Mühle
26.10. DK - tbc
27.10. Eslöv (S), Eslöv Blues Festival
03.11. Wetzikon (CH), Scala Blues Festival
04.11. CH - tbc

Carlos del Junco (CAN) & Band - multi-award winner - harmonica world-champion
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 28.06. - 08.07.2007 - SCANDINAVIA
in co-operation with Blueprint Prod./S - www.blueprintsweden.com
29.06. Göteborg (S), Göteborg Blues Party
30.06. Umea/Droskan (S), Umea Blues Festival
01.07. Stockholm (S), Akkurat
06.07. Amal (S), Amal Blues Festival
Tour 26.10. - 11.11.2007 - EUROPE
27.10. Bristol (UK), Harmonica Festival
28.10. Bristol (UK), Harmonica Festival
31.10. Trossingen (D), master-class workshop
01.11. Trossingen (D), master-class workshop
02.11. Trossingen (D), master-class workshop
03.11. Trossingen (D), Kesselhaus
04.11. Trossingen (D), master-class workshop
04.11. CH ... as special guest - tbc
06.11. Ulm (D), Charivari
08.11. Velden (A), Bluesiana - tbc
09.11. Vienna (A), Reigen Club Festival
10.11. Budapest (HUN), Harmonica Festival
11.11. Frauental (A), Bluegarage - tbc

Wes Mackey (USA) & Band - Swing-Blues from South Carolina
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 15.11. - 25.11.2007 - EUROPE
16.11. Carvin (F), Townhall
18.11. F - tbc
20.11. F - tbc
23.11. Eutin (D), Alte Mühle
25.11. CH - tbc

Bugs Henderson & The Shuffle Kings (USA) - Texas Roots-Blues
BlueBridge Network International - info@bluebridge-network.com
Tour 13.03. - 06.04.2008 - EUROPE
13.03.08 Mechernich (D), Burg Satzvey
14.03.08 Ilten (D), Soundcheck
15.03.08 Tiel (NL), Schouburg Agnietenhof - An Evening with the Blues
16.03.08 Schortens (D), Fair Cafe
19.03.08 Arnstadt (D), Jungfer
20.03.08 Eutin (D), Alte Mühle
21.03.08 Zwolle (NL), Odeon De Spiegel - Festival
22.03.08 Cuijk (NL), Schouwburg - Blues Alive Festival
23.03.08 Bremen (D), Meisenfrei
26.03.08 Vienna (A), Vienna Blues Spring Festival
27.03.08 Velden (A), Bluesiana
28.03.08 Frauental (A), Bluegarage
29.03.08 Wetzikon (CH) Scala
30.03.08 CH - tbc
31.03.08 Frankfurt (D), Musik Messe - tbc
01.04.08 Ulm (D), Charivari

Dallas, Texas - 4-30-07 - Singer/Songwriter, Randy McAllister has been nominated for three categories in Australia's BlueStar Music Awards (http://www.bluestarawards.com/nom_win.htm). Randy received nominations for "Best Instrumentalist Harmonica", "Best International Vocal - Male" along with Buddy Guy, Ike Turner and Tom Waits, and "Best International Solo Artist" where he joined Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan. Long considered one of the top Singer/Songwritiers in the US by critics and media, Big City Blues called Randy, "One of the World's...Top Blues Artists". Baltimore Bluesrag said "Absolutely Stunning!".

The Bluestar nominations are even more meaningful because they represent the votes of fans in Australia. Australia's BlueStar Awards and nominations are based on fan votes. Voting is restricted to residents of Australia. "Never having traveled to Australia, I am sure Randy would love the opportunity." According to Manager Chris Ownbey, "We certainly wouldn't rule out the possibility."

Randy's recent 16-track release of "Flying High While Staying Low Down" has been critically acclaimed worldwide with accolades by top Blues, Roots, Americana publications. It seems fans down under are spinning and loving his latest release. It is getting increasing air-play at home in the US, but apparently doing even better in Australia where there are fewer genre restrictions on what gets played. Clearly Australian fans are hearing a world class sound they like.

Randy has released 7 albums in the last 9 years with an 8th on the way in June. His up-
coming "Dope Slap Soup" has 5-tracks previewed on the late 2006 release of "Flying High While Staying Low Down". The singer/songwriter has recorded just a portion of his extensive library with over 80 original songs reaching across genre. His catalog includes Blues, Roots, Americana, Texas Blues and more. His lyrics often reflect the challenges we all share as he celebrates the successes of every day life. Always fascinating, topical and fun, the melodies are a perfect match. Intricate arrangements with stellar guitar, harmonica and organ solos. Get ready for some hard driving, high energy music anytime you witness Randy live.

Randy McAllister is one of the premier singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist to emerge from Texas. Heartbreak, humor, high hair and tall Texas tales all play a part in the song writing of Randy McAllister. His music has been hailed as some of the most original and innovative being made today. While comparison's are not easy, it has been said that his music is a cross between Doug Sahm, John Hiatt and Delbert McClinton, with a blues man's background and sensibilities thrown into the mix.

Raised in the small Texas town of Novice, McAllister is a fifth-generation Texan, whose father was both a fireman and musician. His father was a drummer in a band called "The Flames". At a very young age, Randy followed in his fathers foots steps. He began to take up drumming, but the drums were just the beginning for Randy, as he began to develop as a singer and songwriter.

McAllister has released 7 critically praised albums beginning with his debut "Diggin' for Sofa Change", followed by "Grease, Grit, Dirt and Spit", the much heralded "Double Rectified Bust Head", 2002 GRAMMY NOMINEE "Givers and Takers", "Temporary Fixes" and A "Little Left of Center" all built on a firm foundation that is his songwriting. His much anticipated Compilation CD, "Flying High While Staying Low Down" was released in late 2006.

Artist Site: http://www.RandyMcAllister.com
MySpace: http://www.MySpace.com/randymcallister
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