Michael Burks
1957 - 2012 |
 As you probably know by now, Michael Burks, an Arkansas Native and International Blues Master passed away from a heart attack last Sunday in Atlanta.
Michael was a true blues giant and one of the best performers out there. He was nominated for Best Blues Guitarist of the Year at this year's Blues Music Awards held last night in Memphis.
If you ever met Micheal, you know what a genuine nice guy and kind hearted soul he was. He will be missed.
Bobbie, Micheal's wife established a Michael 'Iron Man' Burks Memorial facebook page on Tuesday (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michael-Iron-Man-Burks-Memorial-Page/306970219378459) and posted this message on the page:
I would like to thank everyone for the enormous outpouring of love for my husband. Thank all of you for the kind words posted about him, for sharing your memories, for the text and phone calls that I haven't answered but please know I am receiving and appreciating everyone of them. I know everyone wants to know about services and memorials, but right now I can't think much beyond the moment. I am in Atlanta now making arrangements to get my baby back to Arkansas. I will be letting all of you know plans as soon as I know them.
Bruce Iglauer from Alligator Records also put the following message up on Facebook earlier this week -- Thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and photos of Michael Burks. Michael's wife has asked that, rather than flowers or cards, you might send a donation in his memory to the HART Fund of the Blues Foundation.
They help blues musicians who are facing health problems (as so many are, and of course usually without insurance). You can go to the HART Fund donation site here and if you scroll down you'll see that there's a place to leave the donation in Michael's name. Thanks.
http://www.blues.org/#ref=hart_donate
More information on Michael..>> click here
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Tas Cru - Legacy Blues May 19th |
It is not for nothing he has been called "the master of the triple entendre." His songs are eccentric, quirky, and sometimes boldly irreverent with a repertoire that is equal parts power, passion, and pure pleasure. As a songwriter, Tas Cru is a poet of the blues, whose telltale life lessons are revealed with a rare verbal flair.This combined with his soulful voice and skillful guitar and tasty harmonica work has earned him a reputation as a one of the most unique of bluesmen plying his trade today.
Tas Cru's discography includes four albums of original songs - "Biscuit" (2006), "gravi-Tas "(2008), "Grizzle n' Bone" (2009) and "Jus' Desserts" (2010). A new album is currently in the works, "All Stirred Up" scheduled for release later in 2012. In addition to these albums is Cru's 2009 recording, "Even Bugs Sing the Blues", an album of original blues music for kids. This album is not for sale. Instead Cru donates copies to schools, community groups and blues societies to use for their fundraising efforts in hopes that it will help inspire a new generation of blues fans and musicians.
Based out of upstate New York. Cru performs in a variety of formats ranging from solo-acoustic to a 7 piece backing band. Plan to check out his performance at Legacy Blues in Fayetteville on Saturday, May 19th.
Watch On YouTube - Tas Cru "Can't Get Over Blues" ...>> Watch Here
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Damn Right, You Can Win The Blues! |
 Check out this new contest on Facebook.
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* A SIGNED, hardcover edition of WHEN I LEFT HOME, Buddy's picaresque autobiography told in his own unique voice and told only as he could tell it. It has deep personal insight and unforgettable, candid portraits of ALL the key players of the first generation of electric blues artists
* The Double LP Vinyl Edition of Living Proof, which includes "Stay Around A Little Longer" (featuring B.B. King), and "Where the Blues Begins" (featuring Carlos Santana)
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Winterwood Recording Studios - Scholarship Award Program |
The Eric T. Schabacker Recording & Music Business Scholarship Award
July 22-28, 2012
Record Producer and Music Business veteran Eric T. Schabacker is offering young music enthusiasts, songwriters and up and coming recording engineers the opportunity to improve their knowledge of these industries by studying with him at Winterwood Recording Studios. The recipient of this year's Eric T. Schabacker Scholarship Award will spend one week with Eric in his Ozark Mountain facility learning about the business and promotional aspects of performing, the ins and outs of music copyrights, the world of music publishing, songwriting tips and the latest recording procedures.
Schabacker's past accomplishments in the music industry include the formation of one of Florida's most successful booking agencies and recording studio complexes. He earned his Music Business Certification from the Berklee College of Music after finishing under graduate and graduate studies at Rollins College. Eric was the founder and past president of The Southern Recording Association, has conducted numerous Music Business Seminars and has had his hand in more than 100 gold and platinum albums worldwide.
He currently resides in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas where he presides over Winterwood Recording Studios, Sonic Rescue,Advantage Music Business Consultants and Nashville Song Evaluation.
Additional information about Eric may be found at http://winterwoodstudios.com/
How to ApplyThis is a total Scholarship and there are no charges involved other than the recipient's transportation to and from Winterwood Studios, meals and local overnight accommodations. Those interested in applying for the Scholarship may request an application by contacting us via email only. Please put "Scholarship Award Application Request" in your subject box and be certain to include ALL of your contact information. We will send you an application by return e-mail. Applicants must be 16 to 25 years of age. Don't delay, this year's Scholarship Study Program is set for the week of July 22-28, 2012. Applications must be received by 5:00pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. |
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Music Calendar
5/11 - 5/19
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5.11
- Big Uns at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
- Roby Pantall Trio, Keith Nicholson at Legacy Blues in Fayetteville - 6, 9pm
- Walter Savage at the Greehouse Grille in Fayetteville
- Daryl Brooks at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
- Russ Hutchison at Foghorn's on College in Fayetteville
- Blew Reed at Shirley's Bar in Springdale
- MusicFest: Spring on the Mountain in Fayetteville
- Oreo Blue at Downstream Casino in Quapaw, OK
5.12
- The Tim Paul Duo, Lagniappe at Legacy Blues in Fayetteville - 6pm, 10pm
- Ben Miller Band at George's Majestic Lounge
- MusicFest: Spring on the Mountain in Fayetteville
- Catfish Jackson at the Rowdy Beaver in Fayetteville
- Keith Nicholson at Fresco Cafe in Fayetteville
- Steve Jones at the Basin Park Bandshell in Eureka Springs
- Leah & the Mojo Doctors at the Squid & Whale in Eureka Springs
- Chris Cameron Blues Band at Chelsea's Corner in Eureka Springs
- Blew Reed at Jack's Bar in Eureka Springs
5.13
- Claudia Burson at Copelands Sunday Brunch in Rogers - 11am to 1pm
- Jazz at Emelia's Kitchen Sunday Brunch in Fayetteville
- Brick Fields Gospel Brunch at the New Delhi Cafe in Eureka Springs - 11am to 2pm
5.14
- Robert Spoon at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
5.15
- Open Jam at the Bayou in Rogers Hosted by The Larry's - 8pm
- Jazz Jam at Mojo's Pints & Pies in Fayetteville
5.16
- Open Mic night with the Rogers Jazz Society at the Iron Horse Coffee Co. in downtown Rogers - 7pm
- Ashley McBride at Legacy Blues in Fayetteville
5.17
- Juke Joint Thursdays with Anthony Ball and Friends at the Fresco Cafe & Pub in Fayetteville
- Russ Hutchison at JJ's Grill & Chill in Fayetteville
- Walter Savage, Blues Jam at Legacy Blues in Fayetteville
- Isayah Warford at Mojo's Pints & Pints in Fayetteville
- Earl & Them at Jose's in Fayetteville
5.18
- Full House at George's Happy Hour in Fayetteville
5.19
- The Tim Paul Duo, Lagniappe at Legacy Blues in Fayetteville - 6pm, 10pm
- Keith Nicholson at JJ's Grill & Chill in Rogers
- Michael Tisdaleat the Tanglewood Branch Beer Company in Fayetteville
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Three somewhat "Local" festivals happening in the very near future:
St. Louis, Mo on 5/25 - 27
Click on the logo for more details
Eureka Springs, AR 5/31 - 6/3
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Gladstone, MO 6/8 - 9
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Ft Smith, AR 6/22 - 23
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The search for the nation's top undiscovered blues guitarist kicks off in the area at Guitar Center of Fayetteville in May.
$25,000 Cash Grand Prize and a chance to perform live at the finals featuring Joe Bonamassa.
For all the details and to register, click here. |
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On this day in Blues History...
May 10th. |
Albert King – Ain’t Nothing You Can Do
Rolling Stones – The Under Assistant West Coast Promotion Man
Listen here..>> |
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"The Blues are the true facts of life expressed in words and song, inspiration, feeling, and understanding."
Willie Dixon
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Coming soon to downtown St. Louis, a proposed world-class cultural attraction focused on education, entertainment and community involvement.
With 25,000 square feet of programming space, a 100-seat theater as well as technology and artifact-driven exhibits, the National Blues Museum will explore the Blues and celebrate the genre as the root of all modern American music.
For more information about the museum, click here..>> NBM
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The Happiest Hour in Fayetteville |
On the Decks at Legacy Blues from 5:30PM to 7:00PM
$3 Martinis, Wine and Well Drinks
$2 Domestic beers
Plus - Free selected Appetizers |
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