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Why March is Women's History Month? Well, why not?!
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 What's cookin? Well, undoubtably a woman somewhere and not just in the kitchen! Yeah baby!
Go checkout the fabulous blues women in your community! I bet you'll find that there's much more than what meets the eye.
There's passion, sadness, life-experience, fire, revenge, humor. Sure, you can say that about many male artists... but we're not talking about them now are we! HA! Okay, just a little sass there, settle down.
But seriously, women bring a different angst as well as wry wit to the blues picture. You can't tell me that some of these women don't literally bring you to your knees. It's not always an easy road for a women in the biz either so there's also fortitude involved, too.
Celebrate the women of the world! And while yu're at it, hug your mama, sister, daughter, gramma, aunt, wife, girlfriend, baby mama ...you get the picture!
Your grateful e-Editor aka "Queen of Steam",
Michele Lundeen
(reprinted from a previous e-Guide)
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Photo Moments with the 20th Annual BFG Magazine!
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 Here's singer Liz Ajuzie (rt) and her mama (lt) on Mother's Day backstage at last year's Gator By The Bay right before Liz's set fronting the award-winning piano player Sue Palmer and Her Motel Swing Orchestra.
Liz draws inspiration from many artists including Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Lavern Baker, and Ruth Brown.
Photo: Michele Lundeen
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Larry Lampkin plays Blues guitar, sings and writes songs about life experiences
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 Larry Lampkin is an American blues musician. He is a passionate singer and unique guitarist who writes and performs songs about everyday life experiences. His style is greatly influenced by the Delta, Chicago and Texas blues from which he has crafted his own rock and soul Blues style.
He has written, produced and released four LP recordings titled When I Get Home, The Blues Is Real, Keep Doing What You Do, and Funky Blues Man. Larry Lampkin believes that blues music is a universal language and he loves to engage the crowd during his performance.
“Larry Lampkin is a prodigious talent musician.” Carles Gatell - Blues21.com
"This self-produced effort is his first recording, and it's a good one."
Jim DeKoster - Living Blues Magazine
“He could hold his own against the best in the blues world for sure, if this disc is an indication of his talent and music.”
Mike Stephenson - Blues & Rhythm Magazine
“Larry pushes the strings” Fredrik Ottomers - JEFFERSON
“The man is not a rookie in the box” Luc Meert - ROOTSTIME
Please connect with Larry’s social media platforms:
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For booking or more information contact via Email or Phone (682) 222-7712
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Florida’s Springing The Blues Mar 31, April 1-2
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 (JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL) - The Springing The Blues is one of the world’s finest blues music events. Located at the Seawalk Pavilion in downtown Jacksonville Beach, Florida, you can join the fun on March 31, April 1, and April 2, for three great days of blues on the beach!
This free, outdoor, oceanfront blues music festival celebrates America’s indigenous musical form and features national, regional and local blues artists on two stages. The huge lineup includes Vanessa Collier, Victor Wainwright and The Train, Eddie 9V, Selwyn Birchwood, Albert Cummings, JP Soars Gypsy Blue Revue ft. Anne Harris, Gabe Stillman Band, EG Kight, Kat Riggins, Bridget Kelly Band, Robbin Kapsalis and Vintage#18 and many more.
Get your VIP passes now! Springing The Blues is presented by Sawgrass Asset Management.
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M.C. Records Celebrates Women's History Month with a Curated Playlist
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 (NORTHPORT, NY) - M.C. Records is celebrating International Women's Day and Women's History Month with a special curated 17-song playlist from its releases over the last 26 years.
President of the label Mark Carpentieri said, "We have changed the playlist from last year, so you'll hear a bunch of different songs. It's always humbling to put together this list and honor all the great women who have recorded for us. I truly hope you enjoy the music!"
The WHM playlist includes Odetta, Marcia Ball, Joanna Connor, Debbie Davies, Phoebe Snow, Janis Ian, Marie Knight, Maria Muldaur, Katherine Whalen, Madeleine Peyroux, Elizabeth McGovern, Bonnie Raitt, and Susan Tedeschi.
You can listen to the playlist via either Soundcloud or Spotify.
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Which Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Hits Your Groove?
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- #39 Mexican Riviera: Book Your Cabin Now!
- #40 Western Caribbean: Bands Announced Early Spring
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LRBC #39
Mexican Riviera
Oct. 28 ~ Nov. 4, 2023
Sailing on Holland America's ms Koningsdam from San Diego, CA to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan & Puerto Vallarta. Visit online reservations or call (816) 753-7979 to BOOK YOUR CABIN NOW! Artist Lineup &
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#40 Western Caribbean
Jan 28 ~ Feb 4, 2024
Sailing on Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Grand Cayman, Roatán, Honduras & Costa Maya, Mexico. Bands announced in early Spring. Stay tuned for Open Cabin Sales start date! Sign up for mail list. Visit online reservations or call (816) 753-7979 to place deposit! ______________________
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313 Lawrence St. Kansas City, MO
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Teresa James :: WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM HER FRIENDS
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 The Beatles songbook has been interpreted and reimagined in a multitude of ways, transforming the British invasion pop into big band jazz, bluegrass, funk, techno, classical and opera. For their own deep dive, Texas-born and Los Angeles based keyboardist, Teresa James, and her band, the Rhythm Tramps, take the music of the Fab Four on a coast-to-coast magical music tour. Produced by Terry Wilson and Kevin McKendree, With A Little Help From Her Friends, is a loving tribute to the songs of The Beatles and the musical styles of the great American landscape of blues, roots, and soul. Along with her partner, Terry Wilson, James recruited two new “Tramps” to join them on this journey, the acclaimed producer and keyboardist Kevin McKendree and drummer Richard Millsap, along with backing vocalists Lucy Wilson and Nicki Bluhm and a special appearance from rising star Yates McKendree.
The ten-track collection opens with “Ticket To Ride,” then follows with “Taxman,” “Don’t Let Me Down” (credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston); “Happy Just to Dance With You,” “Oh Darlin’,” “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away,” “Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey,” “You Won’t See Me” in 1965; “No Reply,” and “Think For Yourself,” closes out the set.
Regarded as the most influential band of all time, the music of The Beatles has been with us for 60 years. Veteran musicians Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps have undoubtably felt that influence in their lives and share their affection with the world on this brilliant new project that her fans and Beatles fans will love.
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Skylar Rogers - "Among the Insanity"
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Great Northern Blues Society presents Blues Café Mar 10-11
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 WAUSAU, WI) – The Great Northern Blues Society presents their annual Blues Café festival March 10-11 at the Rothschild Pavilion in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Friday 3/10 it’s Tommy Bentz Band, followed by The People Brothers Band.
Saturday 3/11 kicks off with Alex Wilson with Big Al Dorn, followed by the Avey Grouws Band, The Stephen Hull Experience, Vanessa Collier, and Nick Moss with Dennis Gruenling closing out. Andy Zynda will be playing acoustic between sets.
Current card-carrying GNBS members receive a 20% discount on merchandise offered at the event.
Beverage and food vendors will be on hand to satisfy culinary and thirst desires, so please, No carry-ins. Chairs and tables will be set up, but you can bring your own if you like (within reason! LOL!).
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Just In Case... plus Holidays & Birthdays
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 March:
• Women's History Month
• International Ideas Month
• National Music in Our Schools Month
• Mar 17 St. Patrick's Day
"Hard times ain't nothing that music won't help heal..."
Birthdays upcoming of note:
Mar 9 Georgia White (1903-1980), Lloyd Price (1933); Mar 10 Dave Alexander aka Omar Shariff (1938-2012), Ronnie Earl (1953); Mar 12 Leonard Chess (1917-1969), Bill Payne (1949 Little Feat co-founder); Mar 13 Otis "Lightnin' Slim" Hicks (1913-1974); Mar 14 Robert Pete Williams (1914-1980); Mar 15 Bertha "Chippie" Hill (1905-1950), Lightnin' Hopkins (1912-1982); Sly Stone (1944), Ry Cooder (1947); Mar 16 James "Yank" Rachell (1910-1997); Mar 17 Nat "King" Cole (1917-1965); Mar 18 Wilson Pickett (1941-2006), Big Daddy Kinsey (1927-2001); Mar 19 Clarence "Frogman" Henry (1937), Jackie "Moms" Mabley (1894-1975); Mar 20 Sister Rosetta Tharpe (1915-1973), Frank Edwards (1909-2002), Marcia Ball (1949), Sam Lay (1935-2022), Eddie Shaw (1937-2018), Jimmie Vaughan (1951)
 Just in Case: "International Day of Awesomeness" is March 10th! Throw on some blues music and strut your stuff! Let the music and heal move ya. And... March 14 is "National Write Your Story Day" so maybe this is the month for sharing in song lyrics? Do your thing. It's in there and it's gotta come out in some way, shape or form, right?____________________________________
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20th Annual Blues Festival Guide Magazine
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 You can not only get a hard copy of the magazine via select festivals, blues societies or by ordering, but our 20th Anniversary digital edition of the Blues Festival Guide is available on our website! Click the image at left to read and enjoy all 84 pages. Turn on the speaker to hear Tulle Brae singing "Seven Bridges."
Blues legend Bobby Rush calls our magazine: "The roadmap to everything blues." Indeed, the articles offer something for everyone, all blues related, of course. This year’s engaging editorial from aficionados in the blues community includes articles from Victor Wainwright, Mitch Woods, Reverend Billy C. Wirtz and Roger Stolle among others.
Our cover by photographer Marilyn Stringer features the talented Tullie Brae and Calvin Johnson at the 2021 North Atlantic Blues Festival!
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Blues Café
Mar-10-2023 - Mar-11-2023
Wausau, Wisconsin USA
Walla Walla Guitar Festival
Mar-10-2023 - Mar-12-2023
Touchet, Washington, USA
Winter Blues Festival
Mar-11-2023
Milwaukie, Oregon USA
River City Blues Festival
Mar-17-2023 – Mar-18-2023
Marietta, Ohio, USA
Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival
Mar-17-2023 – Mar-19-2023
Boquete, Panama
Blues on Reid
Mar-25-2023
Port St. Joe, Florida, Florida, USA
Woodystock Blues & Brews Fest
Mar-25-2023
Lake Havasu State Park, Arizona, USA
Springing The Blues
April-1-2023 - April-2-2023
Jackson Beach, Florida USA
2023 Byron Bay Bluesfest
April-6-2023 - April-10-2023
Byron Bay, Australia
Nidaros Blues
Apr-13-2023
Trodheim, Norway
Juke Joint Festival
& Related Events
Apr-13-2023 – Apr-16-2023
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Tampa Bay Blues Festival
April-14-2023 - April-16, 2023
St. Petersburg, Florida USA
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Temecula Blues Festival
April-15-2023
Temecula, Cailfornia USA
Buffalo Blues & Roots Festival
Apr-22-2023
Buffalo , New York, USA
Baton Rouge Blues Festival
April-22-2023 – April-23-2023
Baton Rouge, Louisiana USA
Blues, Brews & Barbeque
May-06-2023
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Lincoln Blues, Rhythm
& Rock Festival
May-6-2023
Lincoln, United Kingdom
Gator by the Bay
May-11-2023 – May-14-2023
San Diego, California, USA
10th Annual Big Island
Jazz & Blues Festival
Jun-01-2023 – Jun-03-2023
Kailua Kona, Hawaii, USA
Billtown Blues Festival
Jun-09-2023 – Jun-10-2023
Hughesville, Pennsylvania, USA
Central Virginia Blues Festival
Jun-10-2023
Afton, Virginia USA
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We're thinking of you.. here's to good health & good music!
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Michele is also a singer, songwriter, performer and bandleader based in the San Diego County, California area and nicknamed the "Queen of Steam" for her high energy and passionate style.
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