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Greetings from your Editor...
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This week I'm proud once again to be the vocal instructor and director's assistant at our regional Blues Camp for ages 11-17. I've been onboard since it's inception four years ago and these kids never cease to amaze me. We all have just one week to acclimate and dive into 6 new-to-them songs in preparation for the Friday night finale concert. Some are virtual beginners and the last two years at least one student has their own blues band. Some are dedicated to one instrument while others float on a few, and well. The week has already held amazing moments and revelations for all of us. One thing's for sure... The blues is in good hands.
These kids usually get turned on to the blues by their parents and come to us enthusiastically. There's a lot to be said for that! July 28 is National Parents Day celebrating family values and structure. I'd say these parents have nurtured well!
Festivals locations to nurture yourself at THIS weekend include Alabama, California, Switzerland, Mississippi, Ohio, Indiana, Latvia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and more.
Blues Birthdays of note: July 28 Michael Bloomfield (1943), Roy Rogers (1950), Junior Kimbrough (1930), July 30 Buddy Guy (1936), Big Jack Johnson (1940), July 31 Ahmet Ertegun (1923 co-founder Atlantic Records), Aug 1 Robert Cray (1953)
Talk to ya next week! Your ever-grateful editor,
Michele Lundeen
If you missed your latest (or any) copy of the Weekly e-Guide, you can find back issues in the Archives here on our website.
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Paul Gabriel :: WHAT'S THE CHANCE
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Connecticut-based guitarist Paul Gabriel, released his label debut CD, What’s the Chance, on Shining Stone Records. Produced by Duke Robillard, What’s the Chance features Paul Gabriel backed by a core band of Billy Bileca on bass, Nick Longo on drums and Larry “Buzzy” Fallstrom on keyboards. Special guests on the new album include Duke Robillard on guitars and background vocals; former Butterfield Blues Band alumnus Mark Naftalin on piano; Bruce Bears on keyboards; Steve Pastir on guitar; and the Roomful of Blues Horns consisting of Rich Lataille on alto/tenor sax, Mark Earley on tenor/baritone sax, and Doug Woolverton on trumpet.
Read all about it here
 "Old Time Ball"
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The CD Woodbury Band :: MONDAY NIGHT
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The great Northwest has produced legendary musicians from the Kingsmen to Jimi Hendrix. Now add the blues busting CD Woodbury Band to the list as the pride of Washington state. After years of paying his dues in a variety of genres, Woodbury founded his group in 2009 and released Sunbanks Live! (2010) while earning a rep as “the Northwest’s best-kept secret.” Their rump-kicking studio debut, Monday Night, will lay that distinction to rest as they break out to wide acclaim. Read all about it here
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"These Blues Keep Me Right Here"
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BFG Special Web Advertising dealio...
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Must be pre-paid ~ Space limited
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Top Fans Have an Assortment of Things to Win!
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 Congrats to last week's winner who will recieve a pack of CDs from various artists including: Tweed Funk, Jay Gordon Band, The Randy Oxford Band, Delta Wires, Mark Robinson, Kelly Richey, Cassie Taylor, Alan Wilson, Kirby Sewell, Bernie Mora, Tangent and more.
You can win a set of 5 CD’s by being one of our Top 25 Fans of the week! We will be selecting one Top Fan each week.
*Be One of Our Top 25 Fans for the Month of July for a chance to win the "Arkansas Rumble" painting!
"Arkansas Rumble" is roots artist Lennie Jones' tribute to the late guitarist Michael Burks. It measures 22" X 28", acrylic on canvas. Original, never reproduced, Lennie can furnish a National Registry Certificate of Authenticity.
One of our Top 25 Fans of the month of July will win the painting. Winner to be announced Aug 1st, 2013.
 NEW Top Fan Reward ...Bluezzee-Tee!
Be sure to JOIN Our Rewards Program for your chance to WIN this Bluezzee-Tee! (see graphic at rt).
One of Top 25 Fans will be chosen on Aug 1, 2013.
Go to our Facebook Page "Like" us & click the "Rewards" button.
OUR DIGITAL MAGAZINE THEME SONG
Albert Cummings poignant song, "The Blues Makes Me Feel So Good," is our 2013 BFG Digital Magazine them song for the next four months. Our digital magazine is linked from our top ranking blues website www.bluesfestivalguide.com. Congratulations Albert!
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Send us your fave photos with the 11th annual magazine
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Tommy Castro and drummer Byron Cage checking out a copy of the BFG on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise.
Photo by: Michele Lundeen
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caption - credit to editor@bluesfestivalguide.com
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You can also enjoy the magazine in digital format! Click on cover at left to check out the online digital version!
If you'd like a hard copy to have and to hold, check with your local blues society or look for one at a blues festival or... you can find order information here.
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11th Barnful Blues Festival to Raise Funds for Webster House Aug 3
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 The Granite State Blues Society announces its eleventh annual Barnful of Blues Festival will be held on Saturday August 3, 2013 with profits to benefit the Webster House of Manchester NH. This musical feast will be held at the Youth Center Fairgrounds on Rt. 13, New Boston, NH from noon to 8pm.
Read all about it here
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"Service Your Soul" creates positive changes in L.A. community
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"A Portrait of Blues In Canada" hard cover book
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 A Portrait Of Blues In Canada, by Randy MacNeil and Francine Aubrey is the first publication containing photographs from Randy MacNeil's body of work which also includes many international acts as well. Randy teamed up with Francine Aubrey (Laroche), a singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario to produce this extraordinary book.
Read all about it here
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Ruleville gets Mississippi Trail Marker
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 A crowd admires the new Mississippi Blues Trails Marker unveiled on Greasy Street in Ruleville on Tuesday. Many influential bluesman in the Delta performed along the once popular street.
RULEVILLE — The Mississippi Blues Trail erected its newest marker Tuesday in recognition of Ruleville's historic Greasy Street.
Read more here
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Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #23 to go on Sale July 8
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 Pre-booking starts July 8th at 11am CDT for LRBC #23 Mexican Riviera October 4~11, 2014! Port of Los Angeles World Cruise Center (San Pedro, CA) roundtrip to Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan on the Norwegian Cruise Line Sun.
A $250 per cabin deposit holds your spot in line to book a stateroom. Line-up and cabin selection dates will be announced as early as November.
Read more cruisin' details here...
See www.BluesCruise.com or (816) 753-7979 for reservations & info
More Than A Cruise... More Than A Festival... More Than You Can Imagine!
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Big Bend Blues Bash Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society July 26-27
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The 2013 Big Bend Blues Bash is scheduled for July 26-27 in downtown Pomeroy, Ohio, featuring a smorgasbord of acoustic blues, electric blues, psychedelic blues, rhythm and blues and...well, you get the picture.
Organized by the Pomeroy Blues & Jazz Society, the annual two-day music fest has become a regional summer favorite with its mix of national and local acts, films, kids' activities and food, all staged on the banks of the Ohio River.
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Legendary bluesman Buddy Guy is releasing new music just in time for this 77th birthday. It is a double album, Rhythm & Blues. This is the follow-up to his Grammy-winning album, Living Proof. It features twice as much of his sterling guitar work, and oodles of guest stars.
New music and conversation with the all-powerful Buddy Guy. Next time, in the BluesMobile.
TheBluesMobile.Com!
For a list of stations where you can find BluesMobile Radio Click Here
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July 12th-August 9th 2013
Maggia, Ticino Switzerland
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July 19th-28th 2013
Florence, Alabama USA
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July 26th-28th 2013
Palmerton, Pennsylvania USA
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July 26th-27th 2013
Pomeroy, Ohio USA
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July 26th-27th 2013
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin USA
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July 26th-28th 2013
Wilmington, North Carolina USA
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July 26th-27th 2013
Midland, Texas USA
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July 27th 2013
Angels Camp, California USA
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July 27th 2013
North Liberty, Indiana USA
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Sigulda, Latvia
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Gloucester, United Kingdom
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August 1st-4th 2013
Notodden, Telemark Norway
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Calgary, Alberta Canada
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Mammoth Lakes, California USA
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 RBA Publishing Inc is based in Reno, Nevada USA. We are woman owned and operated.
We produce the annual Blues Festival Guide magazine (publishing our 11th annual in 2013), affiliated with the top-ranking website: www.BluesFestivalGuide.com, and this weekly blues newsletter: The Blues Festival E-Guide with approximately 28,500 weekly subscribers.
We look forward to your suggestions, critiques and questions. You can reach the E-Guide editor, Michele Lundeen at editor@bluesfestivaleguide.com or michele@bluesfestivalguide.com
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Information both editorial and advertising in the Blues Festival E-Guide is believed to be correct but not guaranteed. Double check info carefully before you attend any event or send money for anything. We do not write the news... we just report it.
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