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Phillip Crunk shows off the article on youth at festivals in our 2014 Blues Festival Guide (we see he's got our website up his computer screen, too, cool!).
Phillip is a musician, singer and a songwriter out of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. "The future of the blues depends on our youth," agrees Crunk.
Correction: Last week's photo was of Michael Frank of Earwig Records, not Yellow Dog... sorry about that!
Start snapping those pics with t  he 12th annual Blues Festival Guide magazine!
*Want a hard copy? Check with your local blues society, look for one at a blues festival or if you can find here: order info here.
Find the Digital Edition of t he 2014 BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE Magazine on our website and enjoy 98 pages jam-packed with blues, news, history, lifestyle and of course, FESTIVALS!
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Liz Mandeville:: HEART 'O CHICAGO
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 Liz Mandeville’s Heart ‘O’ Chicago marks her triumphant return to the airwaves with a fresh new statement. 11 smokin' new original songs feature some of Chicago’s finest talent, both seasoned pros and up and coming stars. This release includes two duets with vocalist, bandleader and Chicago Blues Challenge winner, Charlie Love, two songs featuring the harp of Grammy Nominee Billy Branch, two R&B rave ups featuring the legend Eddie Shaw on sax, the debut recording of Blues Harp Biker Dizzy Bolinski and eight flush tracks made richer by Joan Gand’s hands on the keyboards. Plus, there's a full horn section led by hot, young, up and coming trumpet master. Wade Baker. Read more details here...
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Rory Block :: HARD LUCK CHILD: A tribute to Skip James
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 Hard Luck Child: a Tribute to Skip James, the fifth in acclaimed acoustic blues artist Rory Block’s “Mentor Series” of recordings saluting those blues masters who’ve had a profound influence on her music. On her latest album, the multi-Blues Music Award winner pays tribute to Skip James, one of the most important country blues artists in history, whose songs have been recorded by a host of contemporary musicians over the years including Cream, who covered perhaps his most famous song, “I’m So Glad,” on their debut album in 1966. The 10 tracks on Hard Luck Child include nine original Skip James songs and the Rory Block original composition that opens the album, “Nehemiah James,” which is her telling of James’ story and his impact on others.
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Bobby "Hurricane" Spencer :: HURRICANE UNLEASHED
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 In the guitar-centric blues, tenor saxist Bobby “Hurricane” Spencer earned props as a “force of nature” in the tough Bay Area chitlin’ circuit playing doo wop, Latin jazz and blues. Credits backing the greats, as well as his songwriter skills, led to his solo release I Got the Blues (2003). The title of his latest, Hurricane Unleashed, is no hype as the man with the big horn and robust voice will both overwhelm and seduce listeners with his warm-hearted sound. Ten originals, including four tracks from his debut album,feature Andrea Balestra and Lester Lands (guitar), Matias Alvear Fall (bass), Dario Benzoni (drums), Mo Beeks (keyboards), Albert Trepagnier, Jr (congas), Tyler Combs (vibes), Josh Agular (trumpet), Wesley Smith (alto sax) and Kelly Chappue, Bosa Mora and Dominique Toney (background vocals).
"Gotta get Back To Chicago"
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Tampa Bay Blues Festival, St. Petersburg, Florida
April 10-11-12, 2015
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 TAMPA BAY, FL - Take Your Spring Blues Vacation in Florida! Plan to join us on the sunny shores of Tampa Bay, Florida, for the 2015 Tampa Bay Blues Festival. This three day blues music event on April 10, 11, & 12, features Boz Scaggs, Tower of Power, Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters, Tab Benoit, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, Carolyn Wonderland, Southern Hospitality, John Nemeth, and others. A total of 22 great blues shows!
You will really love our VIP experience which includes admission, front stage seating, two large shade tents on the bay, gourmet foods from our on-site chefs and local restaurants, and complimentary, unlimited beer, wine, spring water, and soda. Find details and schedule here...
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Lancaster Roots And Blues, A Festival of Music Feb 6-7
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 LANCASTER, PA - Starting Friday, February 6 2015 in Lancaster Pennsylvania and continuing Saturday, February 7, the annual Lancaster Roots And Blues, a Festival of Music will feature artists from around the USA and beyond.
The nature of roots and blues music is it is transcendent, timeless and performed with soul. It is the root of great American music. Here at Lancaster Roots and Blues, A Festival of Music we rejoice in the broad array of artists coming to our town. For sure this festival is for the music fanatic; Lot’s to see, hear and do. It is also designed for the person who just doesn’t seem to have the time anymore to keep up with all the great music coming out.
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Top-Selling artist Amos Lee and Virtuoso Pedal Steel Guitarist Robert Randolph & The Family Band Headline Clearwater’s Free Annual Sea-Blues Festival
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 CLEARWATER, FL - The City of Clearwater, Florida announces the 9th annual Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival and the artists scheduled for February 21-22, 2015 at Coachman Park. This year Clearwater displays its knack for exciting entertainment by choosing top-selling artist Amos Lee on Saturday, and virtuoso pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph & The Family Band on Sunday.
As a Philadelphia-born former schoolteacher, Amos Lee immediately earned the attention of not only the press and discerning music fans, but also of his fellow artists with his self-titled debut album in 2004. He has worked alongside country artists from Sugarland to Willie Nelson (who called Lee “an exceptional artist, unique to his generation”).
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Sunshine Music and Blues Festival here Jan 17-18
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 ST. PETERSBURG & BOCA RATON, FL - The Sunshine Music and Blues Festival is here! Saturday, January 17, they will be at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, then on Sunday January 18th, they move to the Mizner Park Ampitheater in Boca Raton. Tickets are General Admission-$49.50, Reserved Seats-$99.50 and you can enjoy the Sunshine Experience Package for $179.50. Join us as we welcome the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Grace Potter, Dickey Betts & Great Southern, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Los Lobos, The Both (Aimee Mann & Ted Leo), Rebirth Brass Band, Matt Schofield and Sean Chambers. ...
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23rd River City Blues Competition Signup Deadline Jan 16
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 MARIETTA, OH - The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music announce the 23rd annual River City Blues Competition, still the oldest and largest blues talent competition in the state of Ohio. Past participants have come from New York, Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, Italy, Israel and Pennsylvania. They compete for sponsorship to the International Blues Challenge (IBC). The first place winner of the The River City Blues Competition in 2015 will receive $1,000 in cash and $500 more when they register for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis early in 2016 where they will gain valuable exposure to record label A&R representatives and Blues industry professionals and festival promoters capable of real career advancement for a serious blues musician. Find details here about the competition and party in February
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#24 LRBC Sets Sail this weekend and the 31st International Blues Challenge gears up for next week!
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 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL & MEMPHIS, TN - The 24th Legendary Blues Cruise sets sail January 18 after a rousing pre-cruise party Saturday Jan 17, hosted by the South Florida Blues Society. (see info this issue under "Cruise News" for details and schedule)
 While the high seas revelry is in full swing, artists and fans from around the globe will gather in Memphis, Tennessee for the 31st International Blues Challenge, the largest "Battle of Blues Bands" in the world.(see info this issue under "Blues Foundation News" for details and schedule)
During the course of next week our Publisher Kaati will keep us abreast via Facebook of what's happening on the LRBC. Our new magazine editor, Tim Parsons, will be in Memphis reporting on IBC. We will share updates on the happenings in Memphis and the ultimate winners once we know.
Fasten your seat belts! This time of year the overall blues community is definitely teeming with even more excitement than usual, starting........ now!
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~ LRBC #24 Jan 2015 Schedule & Send-Off Party
~ LRBC #25 Cabins AVAILABLE and ON SALE now!
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Below is info about the January Send-off Party
PLEASE NOTE:
LRBC #25 Cabins AVAILABLE and ON SALE now!!
See lineup for LRBC #25 here!
LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE 313 Lawrence Ave., Kansas City, MO
More Than A Cruise... More Than A Festival... More Than You Can Imagine!
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~ Blues Bash to aid regional food bank Jan 18
~ International Blues Challenge ...is just that!
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 TOLDEO, OH - The Black Swamp Blues Society will host Blues Bash to Memphis, a benefit for the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank. The event will feature live music by jazz and blues acts from the Toledo area and beyond, including Bobby G., Boogie Boys, and Niecie Blues. Pat Lewandowski and the Doug Hart Band, winners of the Black Swamp Blues Society Challenge, also will perform. The concert, 2-7pm Sunday at Laffs Inc. (3922 Secor Rd.), will include live and silent auctions with prizes such as gift baskets, gift certificates, and entertainment tickets. Admission is $15 or $10 with a donation of five canned goods. Proceeds will be used to help the challenge winners travel to Memphis to perform in the International Blues Challenge. Read more here at ToldeoBlade.com..._________________________________________________________________
 The International Blues Challenge ...is just that!
MEMPHIS, TN - Marking its 31st year, the International Blues Challenge gets underway Tuesday [Jan 20]... They call it an international affair for a reason. No one can enter this contest directly. Contestants must be sponsored by their local affiliate of the Blues Foundation. Once they have conquered the homeland, acts trek to the Bluff City to see who's got the gutbucket goods. Let's have a look at some of the far-flung entrants... click here to read about international entrants at MemphisFlyer.com
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31st IBC begins with the International Showcase Tuesday, January 20
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MEMPHIS, TN - The 31st IBC begins with the International Showcase next Tuesday, January 20. The weather is looking good for the 5 days and 250 blues acts! Next Wednesday, January 21, we will post the schedule of who is playing where when. Click on the topics below for more information. TicketsSchedule of EventsCurrent EntriesClick here to find rates before the cutoff dates for several downtown Memphis hotels. They may still have rooms and may still give you a rate… _________________________________________________
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Jan 17-18 Radio Show: INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE
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The International Blues Challenge, the world’s biggest battle of the bands, is upon us. For most of a week, dozens of musical venues in downtown Memphis will help decide the best band, and the best solo and or duo act in the world. You can go! We’ll tell you how. And we’ll play past participants, and musicians in the show this year.
The 2015 International Blues Challenge. Next time in the Bluesmobile.
 TheBluesMobile.ComFor a list of stations where you can find BluesMobile Radio Click Here |
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Amos Lee :: A CHANGE IS GONNA COME
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It does not matter how long you live, but how well you do it.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.
~ Birthdays of note this week: Jan 15 Earl Hooker (1929), Martin Luther King, Jr (1929), Queen Ida (1929); Jan 16 Barbara Lynn (1942), Lester Davenport (1932), Jan 17 Paul Rishell (1950), Mick Taylor (1949); Jan 19 Henry Gray (1925), Janis Joplin (1943), Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (1936); Jan 20-Huddie "Leadbelly" Ledbetter (1888), Luther Tucker (1936); Jan 21 Snooks Eaglin (1936), B'nois King (1943), Wolfman Jack (1938 DJ extraordinaire), Zora Young (1948); Jan 22 Hammie Nixon (1908), Sam Cooke (1935), “Blind” Willie Johnson (1897)
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Did you know that I do Custom Comic Strips & Comic Pages as gifts?
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Roots Blues Airplay Charts
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Sandy Beaches Cruise XXI
Saturday - Saturday
Jan-10-2015 - Jan-17-2015, Miami, FL to Antigua & St.Croix on the Norwegian Pearl, Bahamas
Sunshine Music And Blues Festival
Saturday
Jan-17-2015
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise #24
Saturday - Saturday
Jan-17-2015 - Jan-24-2015
Ft. Lauderdale, Grand Cayman, Roatan/Honduras, Costa Maya/Mexico, Florida, USA
Winter Blues Fest/21st Annual
Saturday
Jan-31-2015
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival
Wednesday - Sunday
Feb-4-2015 - Feb-8-2015
Boquete, Chiriqui, Panama
Lancaster Roots and Blues
Friday - Saturday
Feb-06-2015 - Feb-07-2015
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Friday - Saturday
Feb-06-2015 - Feb-07-2015
Lapeer, Michigan, USA
Destination Blues Music Festival
Friday - Sunday
Feb-06-2015 - Feb-08-2015
Berwick, Bloomsburg, Danville
Pennsylvania, USA
Riverwalk Blues and Music Festival
Saturday - Sunday
Feb-14-2015 - Feb-15-2015
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea
Tuesday - Saturday
Feb-17-2015 - Feb-21-2015
Miami, Key West, Nassau/Bahamas, Bahamas
Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival
Sunday - Sunday
Feb-21-2015 - Feb-22-2015
Clearwater, Florida, USA
Saskatoon Blues Festival
Monday - Sunday
Feb-23-2015 - Mar-01-2015
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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