King King's debut album. A fresh, powerful new angle on blues rock ....as infectious as it is accomplished; swaggering from Stones-tinged blues rock through throbbing funk to reflective ballad and back.

 

Ever present are Alan Nimmo’s impassioned vocals and intricate guitar work, cohort Lindsay Coulson’s punchy bass, and the made-to-make-you-grin keyboard/piano work of Bennett Holland and Dale Storr. Craig Blundell and Wayne Proctor offer selfless vigour and expertise on drums, whilst Jacquie Williams joins the boys to bring gutsy, soulful backing vocals to several tracks. Intelligent and compelling,Take My Hand overflows with unexpected gems and reaches just the right balance of refinement and juke joint clout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTTAWA, Ont. (July 11, 2011) – It’s official, Class Axe Guitars Calabogie Blues & Ribfest is now Ontario’s only bluesfest to allow RVs and pop-up tents at their all weekend festival.  From August 12 to the 14^th blues fans and ribbers can camp out and stay in the centre of the action all weekend.

 

Weekend tickets and weekend camping tickets are all available online at calabogieblues.com.  A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Blues in Schools and the Renfrew Health Services Village.

 

“This festival is just the beginning, it’s the first annual and we plan to be a part of summers in Calabogie for years to come.  We are proud to be able to stand out in the festival scene with our allowance of RVs and popup tents on site.  It’s going to be exciting!” said Ed Torres, C.E.O. of partner radio station, 101.9 DAWG FM.

 

The event will be complete with a beer garden, sponsored exclusively by Steamwhistle right by the main stage, a kids’ zone with face painting and rides, shopping, freebies and so much more.    

 

Lineup includes:  Kelly Prescott, Anders Drerup, Johnny Max Band, Al Tambay, Chris Antonik, Wild T and the Spirit, Guitar Explosion with Steve Strongman & Paul Deslauriers, Shameless Blues, Al Wood and the Woodsmen, Jesse Greene Band, MonkeyJunk, and headliner David Gogo!

 

 

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.CALABOGIEBLUES.COM

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Ed Torres                     
101.9 DAWG FM              
613-730-1019                                   

From his Facebook page:

 

8/9 Sean Pittman: "I'm done with the music business. Thanks to all of you who have given me encouragement and enjoyed the music. I've made 10 records,opened for BB, traveled the world...ready to be a regular guy and going back to get a degree....the thrill is gone with this industry and lifestyle..."

 

5 hours later: "clarification:...I will not be pursuing a career in music
AFTER I have fulfilled my existing obligations!! In other words: the gigs I have left are still on..!!.."

 

 

The Northern California Blues Festival took place in Auburn, California, this past weekend. This festival has seen a variety of venues over several years, but current promoter Jason Haxton planted the show in Auburn Regional Park two years ago, and its sure has found a great home. The venue is roomy, with lots of lawn and ample shade under large oaks.

 

 

This two day festival (we attended on Saturday, but it kicks off on Friday evening) has become a wonderful blend of great music, food, and kids activities. A stellar lineup of blues includes appearances by the Soulshakers, Jeff Watson Band with special guests Daniel Castro and Terry Hiatt, the Bay Area Caravan of Allstars, the Dennis Jones Band, Carolyn Wonderland, and Kenny Neal and Family. Musical variety ranged from straight ahead blues to blues-rock to Louisiana swamp blues. In addition, Population 5, a young rock band, opened. There was a little something for everyone, and when it came time for a little stretch, there were plenty of other options available, too. Vendors sold BBQ, fried catfish, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, and assorted desserts, as well a variety of merchandise, and there was even a “Kid’s Zone,” complete with inflatable water rides.

 

 

The Northern California Blues Festival is rapidly growing into a “must see” event each summer.

 

 

 

See ya on the blues highway,

 

Cheryl O’Grady-Yearnshaw

Today we have a harmonica battle between Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker (on harp!), Big Walter Horton and Doctor Ross in 1965.
 

  

 

"Addicted" music video! "Live, from New York, it’s ... Gina Sicilia! No, the talented, charismatic young blues singer from Newtown isn’t performing on “Saturday Night Live.” (Not yet, anyway.) But she did recently shoot a video in Times Square and other New York/North Jersey locations, directed by “SNL” producer Tanya Ryno...

Tom Waits, Tori Amos, Ozzy Osbourne, My Morning Jacket, Jeff Beck, McCoy Tyner, Duran Duran, And Kelly Clarkson Jo in Music Industry Executives To Select 2011 ISC Winners

 

 

August 9, 2011 - The prestigious International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has assembled a distinguished panel of judges for its 2011 competition. With the most high-profile judging panel of any music competition in the world, ISC offers songwriters and artists the unprecedented opportunity to have their music heard by iconic recording artists, as well as many major and indie record label Presidents, A&R executives, producers, music supervisors, and more.

 

Now accepting entries for the 2011 competition, ISC gives away more than $150,000 in cash and prizes (shared among the 68 winners) including an overall Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 ( US ) cash and $20,000 in prizes. Open to all levels of songwriters, ISC offers 22 categories that include all genres of popular music. Past winners have included artists from Grammy winners to hobbyist songwriters and everyone in between.

 

For information and enter, go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com

 

UNIVERSITY CITY, MO (AP) — The image is timeless Americana: Chuck Berry hunched over, ready to launch into his famous Duck Walk, picking his Gibson guitar and wailing a song.

 

It's the image captured in the statue of the man considered by many to be the father of rock and roll, dedicated Friday in the University City Loop area of suburban St. Louis.

 

Berry, now 84, still performs monthly at Blueberry Hill, a club and restaurant across the street from the new statue. He spoke only briefly at the dedication ceremony on a sweltering day as hundreds paid tribute to the St. Louis native.

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This week on the Radio Hour we're exploring the amazing sounds of Marcia Ball.

 

Four great House of Blues Radio Hour Encore Presentations are ready for you on the stream. Last week Elwood took down the house with his Dance Party. You can also hear our recent tribute show with Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, and specials on Canadian Blues. Get comfortable and get listening!

 

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