Little Mike & The Tornadoes :: FORGIVE ME

Little Mike & The Tornadoes have toured almost non-stop across North America and Europe establishing themselves as true road-warriors. Forgive Me (ELROB Records), features that touring band of Troy Nahumko, Chris Brzezicki, and Cam Robb and special guests Sonny Rhodes, and Jim Mckaba.

 

Little Mike and the Tornadoes proudly describe themselves as a "working class band" that plays blues with a rock 'n' roll edge. "We all come from working class families and tough, working class neighborhoods," says Mike. "Working class people have always been our biggest supporters." Read more details here

 

 "Forgive Me Baby"

BND.com - CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — For many people, finding a sought-after item in a pawnshop is something that seldom, if ever, happens. But in 2009, when Fruitland, MO native Eric Dahl found an electric guitar in a Las Vegas pawnshop that had been stolen from blues legend B.B. King, it led to a once-in-a-lifetime meeting with his idol and the publishing of his book, "B.B. King's Lucille And The Loves Before Her," which chronicles the guitars King has played throughout his storied career. 

Bad things sometimes have a GOOD ending! Two weeks ago Legendary Blues Musician Ron Thompson had his car stolen with ALL of his musical equipment in it.

 

BLUES NOW offered a reward for the return of his equipment. Ron's team of fans and friends put the word out with fliers and emails letting the SF Bay Area community know that his gear was stolen and there was a reward being offered.

 

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Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival Sept 28

ZACHARY TODAY - It rained all day (5.5 inches) last year for the first Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival, but the thousands who came from across the state had so much fun anyway at the festival, which was named the Best New Event of the year by the Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals. It was also named one of the Top 10 Must-See Festivals by the Louisiana Department of Tourism. 

 

Sin City Soul & Blues Fest proved decadent indeed

The highlights of the Sin City Soul & Blues Fest are many and of course subjective but I tell you, the overall level of talent there was to be commended. The staff did a tremendous job in pulling this festival off despite some unforeseen obstacles for them on the way. There were multiple stages in various parts of The Riviera Hotel/Casino including the pool stage, the huge main pavilion stage, the casino center stage and the top floor Delta Music Experience (DME) stage. All were teeming with stellar talent and some had impromptu special guests. The Casino Center Stage also played host to late-night pro-jams that not only featured combinations of the artists appearing at the festival but also artist attending the festival that were lucky enough to make it onstage to share their talents. too! We thank Terry O'Halloran and his fine crew including countless volunteers for pulling off a great event. We're rooting for a 2nd annual! Like John Nemeth says, "Terry O'Halloran rules!"

 

This great photo here of John Nemeth was captured by Mary Ann Haskell. We will be posting a photo album of our combined photos on our website and Facebook.

 

30th International Blues Challenge dates are January 21-25, 2014. You can book your hotel now via here. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday October 1 here. An IBC ticket will be $100 and the KBA luncheon will be $50. This year you can have the option of upgrading your IBC ticket to reserve a seat at the Finals Saturday in the front rows of the Orpheum.

 

The Blues Foundation will also be selling the 30th IBC tee-shirts, designed by the award-winning Jen Taylor at Vividpix & Design.

 

If you want to help promote the IBC on your website or newsletter, they would be much obliged. Help spread the word about the largest gathering of blues acts in the world. You can download ads here. 

BURNLEY EXPRESS - The 24th Rhythm and Blues Festival was held here, in our ancient market town of bonnie Colne, just a few weeks ago.

Founded by “Mr Cool” Gary Hood in 1990 and organised now by “Miss Smooth” Alison Goode, once again big names are heading here, including one of my heroes, the 76-year-old Bill Wyman and his Rhythm Kings.

 

But, wait, today’s annual event could have had much earlier origins, for back in the spring of 1956 our local svengali Lew Askew mooted the idea of a summer “music jamboree” being held in the town. Read more here

Now's the time to make plans for Blues downunder

The Byron Bay Bluesfest is Australia's premier blues and roots festival. Join the Blues Festival Guide for a trip of a lifetime in 2014. We have exclusive information on discounted air/hotel packages.