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Vol 2 Issue 5
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LISTEN buttons are now available
Starting this week, you'll be able to listen to the artists whose CDs are being promoted and the House of Blues Radio Hour promo.
Just click on the LISTEN button and you'll hear an entire song from the CD. (You may need to over-ride your pop-up blocker by holding down the control key when you press Listen)
This week in the CD section we continue to feature some of our favorite artists from the IBC. Artists that many in attendance thought could easily have been picked the overall winner. The competition is that good, and that tight.
The timing of the LISTEN button is perfect because it's important for blues fans to hear just how good these artists really are.
Take a listen, and if you like what you hear, support the artists by purchasing their CD.
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Attention Festival Promoters
Do you know your festival dates for 2007?
Then post your festival to our directory by visiting www.bluesfestivalguide.com On the left side of the web page look for the button that says "List Festival". Answer a few easy questions and your festival will be listed in the annual Blues Festival Guide magazine (100,000 copies distributed), on our website (24,000 unique visitors monthly), and for 3-4 weeks before your event, here in the Blues Festival E-Guide (15,000+ readers).
It doesn't matter that your line-up isn't finalized. Post your festival today!
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THE LARA PRICE BAND : : I Got News
This band competed against Mighty Lester at B.B. King's Blues Club at the IBC. And while they didn't win their venue, they impressed a lot of people and created a big buzz about their talent.
Lara Price is an All American singer with a sultry stage presence and a voice that demands you're attention-smoky, lonely, sexy, and powerful. It's no wonder her music transcends the blues and crosses a line into music that is unequivocally superb. "It’s all about the love of music and letting the crowd share in my passion."
And Laura Chavez the guitar player is quite impressive also. Based on the strength of her guitar leads, The Lara Price Band was featured on the Ruf Records international release "Blues Guitar Women" and was specifically mentioned as the "Hot Pick" on the CD by Guitar One Magazine.
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MIGHTY LESTER : : We are Mighty Lester
BEST SELF-PRODUCED CD at the IBC! plus
THIRD-PLACE IN THE BAND FINALS at the IBC!
Rockin' rhythm and blues. jumpin', jivin, swingin', and skankin'
Drawing on influences from Kansas City, West Coast and Chicago Blues to Memphis Stax Soul, Mighty Lester keeps your hands clappin’, your toes tappin’, and your butt shakin’ all night long.
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SONNY MOORMAN : : Live at Cincy Blues Fest
Sonny Moorman, a Cincinnati-based guitarist and singer, is a nine-time winner of the Cincinnati Enquirer's CAMMY Award and the 2006 CEA Award recipient from CityBeat Magazine. Moorman was signed to his first recording deal by 706 records/Sun Studio at the 104 Crossroads Music Exposition in Memphis, TN. He has since played 300 nights a year at regional festivals and clubs and performed at Easyriders Magazine events around the country. Sonny and his band, The Sonny Moorman Group, were semi-finalists in the 2006 IBC and their CD "Crossroads Motel" was entered in the 2006 Best Self-Produced CD competition.
At the 2007 IBC Sonny competed in the Solo/Duo competition.
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We are hard at work making plans for the next contest. Keep checking back.
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ARE YOU THE NEXT "KING OF THE BLUES"
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Guitar Center, the nation's leading music instrument retailer, announced “King of the Blues” '07 -- the world's largest guitar competition. Geared towards promoting players with deep passion and commitment to the craft, “King of the Blues” is an annual celebration of a genre that is the root of today's music.
“'King of the Blues' is more than a talent contest,” said Dustin Hinz, Manager of Event Marketing and Promotions for Guitar Center. “This is about finding someone who loves making music and helping him or her become a working artist. The Blues define today's music -- from Robert Johnson to The White Stripes and B.B. King to John Mayer, this genre forms the bulk of what people are listening to right now. By tapping into this rich and deep musical form, our goal is to find true original talent -- not clones of great guitarists, but rather great guitarists in their own right who deserve a place alongside the legends.”
This year's grand prize winner will receive: 7 days in the studio with Grammy Award winning producer and guitar aficionado Pete Anderson; 2007 Ford Mustang; Gibson '59 VOS re-issue Les Paul; 1-year Gibson endorsement deal; write-up in Guitar World magazine; Gibson GA40 Amplifier; Apple MacPro 2.66 GHz computer with 23-inch Cinema HD monitor; $2500 Levi's Shopping spree.
Esteemed musician Hubert Sumlin will be honored during this year's event through a set of interviews that will run exclusively on www.gckingoftheblues.com, and will also perform at the finals. Named one of Rolling Stone's “100 Greatest Guitar Players of All Time,” Sumlin developed a passion for the instrument at age six when he plucked one guitar string that his brother had crudely nailed to the wall of their home. Since then, Hubert has achieved iconic status as the guitarist for blues great Howlin' Wolf and has been acknowledged as a key influence by such guitar greats as Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimmy Page.
“Mr. Sumlin personifies what the “King of the Blues” is all about and we're delighted that he's participating,” said Dustin Hinz, Manager of Event Marketing and Promotions for Guitar Center, “We're looking for original talent, and Sumlin is an incredible example of just that.”
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Blues greats, experts to discuss life of B.B. King
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Blues greats and experts will provide an intimate look at B.B. King and the blues during a Mississippi Public Broadcasting round-table discussion airing 8 p.m. Feb. 22.
Mississippi’s Native Sons Special: The B. B. King Treasures will feature Dick Waterman and his photo essay book of the same title, a visual history of the the career of the Mississippi-born bluesman. Blues artists Denise LaSalle and Bobby Rush also will join the discussion with host Gene Edwards.
For details on MPB programs, visit www.mpbonline.org
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BLUES GRAMMY WINNERS
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Best Traditional Blues Album (Vocal or Instrumental.)
Brother To The Blues -- Tab Benoit With Louisiana's Leroux
Bronx In Blue-- Dion
People Gonna Talk -- James Hunter
Guitar Groove-A-Rama -- Duke Robillard
Risin' With The Blues -- Ike Turner WINNER
Best Contemporary Blues Album (Vocal or Instrumental.)
Live From Across The Pond -- Robert Cray Band
Sippiana Hericane -- Dr. John & The Lower 911
Suitcase -- Keb' Mo'
Hope And Desire -- Susan Tedeschi
After The Rain -- Irma Thomas WINNER
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD TO 2 YEAR OLD DRUMMER
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On February 23rd 2007, Julian Pavone will receive The 2007 Rock and Roll Lifetime Achievement Award at Hard Rock Cafe Cleveland.
As the recipient of The Rock and Roll Lifetime Achievement Award, Julian continues to reach milestones usually reserved for those beyond their toddler years! Considered by many to be the "Tiger Woods of the Music Industry", Julian's talents were introduced to the world by William Winfield, III, founder of United Drumline Entertainment, who auditioned and offered a contract to the drummer when he was only 15 months old!
He has appeared on several network and local television shows, including "Martha Stewart", "Good Morning America", "Inside Edition", "MSNBC", "WGN", "FOX News Dayside", "WKYC's Good Company", and many others.
Footage from the award ceremony will be added to Julian's latest endeavor, his hit new reality show entitled "Finding Julian's Band".
To see video of Julian drumming (complete with pacifier in his mouth) visit his website www.littledrummerbaby.com
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NO HAIGHT, BUT PLENTY TO LOVE ABOUT "JANIS" THEATER REVIEW
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[reprinted from the Kansas City Star] Oh, what a strange feeling it is to sit in the spotless new seats of an immaculate new theater nestled in the gleaming new offices of a leading local corporation and watch a show about a self-destructive '60s rock icon.
Maybe this is all that's left of the '60s. We put on our jackets and ties, our pearls and high heels, and come to a safe, clean, drug-free environment to vicariously experience a decade remembered for its music, its ideals and its own unique brand of chaos.
Yes, the February 7th performance of 'Love, Janis,' the inaugural production in Kansas City Repertory Theatre's impressive new 320-seat playhouse, Copaken Stage, was in many ways a study in contrasts.
The show was preceded by a handful of speeches and a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the lobby. Then some of the most generous arts supporters in town eagerly took their seats and in short order were blasted by music loud enough to rattle their sternums.
The show is an effective piece of theater that draws most of its power from the raucous music recorded by Janis Joplin during her blazing four-year career. This is a good-faith effort to capture the reality of Joplin -- the vulnerable human being dwelling behind the Southern Comfort-chugging public persona -- and to put her death by drug overdose in a humane context.
To accomplish this, the director employed an interesting device. Janis is portrayed by two performers -- one non-singing actress and a singer who can capture Joplin's throaty vocal quality.
Lena Kaminsky plays the 'acting' Janis with range, subtlety and conviction. Then we have the 'singing' Janis, who bowls us over repeatedly with her explosive vocal performances. On Wednesday the role was filled by the volatile Mary Bridget Davies (who, in the interest of protecting vocal cords, alternates in the part with Kacee Clanton).
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre production of 'Love, Janis' runs through March 18th.
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NATIONAL MAGAZINE IS SAVING AMERICAN MUSIC, ONE CHILD AT A TIME
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Elmore Magazine, a national American music publication, knows saving American music starts with children. That's why Elmore is offering free subscriptions to schools making a request.
Elmore Magazine recently announced its "Saving American Music in Schools" program in an effort to preserve American roots music, which is embraced the world over and is the heartbeat of American culture.
Elmore Magazine is ideal for all readers from junior high school level to adult, and can help students relate to their teachers and vice versa.
A bill passed by the 100th U.S Congress and U.S. Senate to preserve American Music stated: "it is now in the best interest of the national welfare and all of our citizens to preserve and celebrate this unique art form," further citing, it is "a rare and valuable national American treasure to which we should devote our attention, support and resources to make certain it is preserved, understood and promulgated."
Boards of education and school officials are encouraged to contact Elmore Magazine with a formal request for their free subscriptions.
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SIRIUS AND XM SATELLITE RADIO WILL MERGE
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Satellite radio operators Sirius and XM are expected to announce their long-awaited merger today, according to a source familiar with the deal.
Combining Sirius and XM would result in a single satellite radio operator with more than 12 million total subscribers.
Gaining regulatory approval could take up to 15 months.
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ROOTS MUSIC REPORT ANNOUCES NEW REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AIRPLAY CHARTS
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The Roots Music Report, which has long established itself as a leader in reporting and tracking the airplay data of roots based music from around the globe, is pleased to announce the launch of a series of regional and international charts based on globally reported statistics.
The data for the charts will be compiled weekly from their database of over 300 individual broadcasters, reporting airplay statistics for roots based music played on individual and syndicated programs worldwide.
For more information visit www.rootsmusicreport.com
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"A World of Blues" is now streaming blues 24/7
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A World of Blues (AWOB) is a new Blues site offering you 24/7 Blues on the WWW, but with a twist! As we continue getting dialed in we will be offering Blues served up by Live DJ's (some of whom you may have even heard of before .....) and starting to do live broadcasts from some of your favorite juke joints! We will also be featuring lots of "new" bands in an effort to help get them (and you) the exposure they deserve. This website will also be set-up to be available in multiple languages so you can enjoy it no matter where in the world of blues you live.
Visit www.aworldofblues.com
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THIS YEAR THE IBC WAS TRULY "INTERNATIONAL"
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The 2007 International Blues Challenge (IBC) and Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) ceremonies held February 1st-3rd were truly international this year.
Two deserving KBA recipients were from Europe; Lucerne Blues Festival from Lucerne, Switzerland for the International KBA, while Ruf Records from Lindewerra, Germany received the Record Label KBA.
International Blues Societies were also represented.
The French Blues Society "Blues sur Seine" presented 3 entires.
- Roland Tchakounté in solo/duo category with his blues sung in bamileke, his native language in Cameroon where is born.
- Malted Milk in the band category (and only non-american), congratulated by number of spectators and blues organizers for their performance
- "Mainly Blue", the Cd of the young Charles Pasi who arrived as the only non- american within the 5 finalists at "best self produced CD of the year"
The Blues Society of Taiwan had 2 entries with
-David Chem & Conor Prunty in the Solo/Duo Category
-BoPoMoFo in the Band Category
The Canada South Blues Society entered The Bluesers in the Band Category
Plus,the Blues Society of India entered Soulmate in the Band Category
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YELLOW DOG RECODS AND MATON GUITARS OFFER BLUES FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE
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Thought about joining the Blues Foundation but haven't gotten around to
it? Yellow Dog Records, Maton Guitars, and Fiona Boyes are offering a new membership incentive that may give you that extra push to join! Through the end of February, Blues Foundation members can receive a Reward Pack including:
- A compilation sampler CD from Yellow Dog Records, showcasing their
roster of blues & roots artists
- A limited release sampler CD entitled "Fiona Boyes - The Maton
Sessions", containing a previously unreleased track from the Lucky 13
sessions (unavailable anywhere else), and tracing the recording history of Fiona's award-winning albums
- a Maton DVD documenting the 60 year history of Maton's emergence as
Australia's leading guitar manufacturer
- entry into a drawing for a Maton Mastersound MS500LS electric guitar
(valued at more than $1,500) autographed by Fiona and legendary guitarist Hubert Sumlin.
After joining the Blues Foundation, simply email
lucky13@yellowdogrecords.com to submit your name and address.
And if you are already a member, the same offer is open to you as a "thank you" for supporting the Blues Foundation! Visit
http://yellowdogrecords.com/lucky13 for full details.
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FACE THE MUSIC - TAKING BLUES TO THE BOARD ROOM
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Face The Music is a unique organizational intervention that helps forward-thinking organizations go beyond their "business blues" in order to refocus their energies on a compelling, collective vision of the future.
Facilitated by savvy organizational consultants (who are also skilled musicians), FTM believes writing and singing a blues song is the perfect perfect metaphor for what it takes to succeed in the 21st-century marketplace.
Their process ends with "The Face the Music Blues Band" kicking out the jams, the blues now giving way to an upbeat, "we've-faced-the-music-and-everything's-gonna-be-alright" send-off.
Clients using blues to build emotional bonds include Bank of America, Target, General Electric, GMAC, Panasonic, Washington Mutual, and many more. For more information visit www.facethemusicblues.com
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ALL ABOUT THE BLUES SERIES
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The All about The Blues Series, Blues in the Schools programs with Fruteland Jackson has just published a study guide for third through 8th graders to orientate them to the subject of the blues through stories,word games,poetry and more.
This workbook can be used before or after having a Blues in the Schools presentation This workbook will be upgraded periodically to better reflect teaching standards and grade levels..Fruteland Jackson's award winning programs help to create a deeper appreciation and greater awareness of blues music.
A free PDF download is available http://www.fruteland.com/courseguide.html
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BRAND NEW BLUES FESTIVAL IN CLEARWATER, FL
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The City of Clearwater (Florida) is producing a Seafood Festival the weekend of February 24 and 25, 2007. This is the first year of what they hope will become an annual event to promote the Blues throughout our community.
The festival is free to the public and consists of both local and national artists. For more information visit www.MyClearwater.com or call (727) 562-4839
[paid advertisement]
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TRAIN WRECK RECORDS
NEW YORK – Legendary singer/songwriter Chip Taylor has announced the launch of his indie label, Train Wreck Records, with national distribution by RED Distribution. On April 3rd, the imprint will release its first CDs by guitarist John Platania, Blues, Waltzes and Badland Borders, and Canadian singer/fiddler Kendel Carson’s debut, Rearview Mirror Tears.
Train Wreck is already distributing the past Chip Taylor/Carrie Rodriguez catalogue, with additional plans including a possible new live Taylor/Rodriguez duet CD.
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Bull Durham Festival & San Felipe MEXICO Festival NEWS
For 19 years, the Bull Durham Blues Festival has been held, fittingly, at the old Durham Bulls ballpark downtown.
That may change this year. St. Joseph's Historic Foundation Inc., which runs the festival, is negotiating with the county to hold the event at Durham County Memorial Stadium.
The stadium, off Duke Street north of downtown next to Durham Regional Hospital, would be a larger venue than the old ballpark.
The two-day blues festival in early September typically draws between 15,000 and 20,000 music fans; this year, a Thursday night acoustic performance will be added to the usual Friday/Saturday slate.
EVENT: SAN FELIPE BLUES & ART SOCIETY AND THE SHRINER’S present the 1ST ANNUAL SAN FELIPE BLUES & ART FIESTA
Featuring 4 live bands & an Art Show on the Malecon…
3RD GENERATION*VATOS LOCOS*FULL MOON BLUES BAND*MICHELE LUNDEEN & BLUES STREAK
DATE: SATURDAY MARCH 31ST & SUNDAY APRIL 1ST 2007
PLACE: BEACHCOMBER BAR (ON THE MALECON)
TIME: 10 AM – 10 PM
TIX: MUSIC 1-DAY $25 (275 PESOS) 2-DAY $40 (440 PESOS) ART SHOW IS FREE
BENEFITS: SAN FELIPE CHILDREN WITH BONE DEFORMITIES & BURNS
You do not want to miss the 1ST ANNUAL SAN FELIPE BLUES & ART FIESTA.
We will be dancing to the best in local & out of town blues bands.
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NEWS FROM MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA
Six Michigan Blues societies, all members of The Blues Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee have joined forces to create an alliance organization known as miBlues. The Blues Society member organizations comprising miBlues are the Capital Area Blues Society in Lansing, the Detroit Blues Society in Detroit, the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association in Kalamazoo, the Mid North Michigan Blues Society in Traverse City, the Saginaw Bay Blues Society in Saginaw, and the West Michigan Blues Society in Grand Rapids.
The alliance was formed in order to share information, procedures, best practices, and assist with group talent buying. They will also be planning special joint events to be held throughout the year.
Current plans are to hold meetings quarterly on the 2nd weekend of the month, with the hosting being done on a rotational basis.
miBlues urges other societies to follow suit and begin to work together to promote Blues Music, a uniquely American art form.
For further information, please contact:
Toni Alexander – CABS President Email: cabsprez@comcast.net Phone: 517.349.0006 or Steven J. Allen – DBS President Email: sallen8961@aol.com Phone: 248.249.5287
Sarah Sax Benefit Jam..
Sat, Mar. 3rd from 1:00-8:30 p.m. at Gulfport On The Rocks (5413 Shore Blvd, Gulfport, FL). We want to let you know that Sarah "Sax" Murphy as been rediagnosed with cancer, and she is undergoing chemo almost weekly. Sarah needs help with medical and day-to-day expenses. She has no medical insurance and she and her husband are unable to work at this time.
The TOM KATS will host a jam on March 3rd. Many bands have signed on, and Cole Oliver and Rocky Ruckman will play short acoustic sets as well. Musicians or bands are welcome to come and join in. Bands - call Sarah's husband Rolf Burer to schedule a time to play. 727-365-9390 or rburer@tampabay.rr.com. Musicians - feel free to just come out and jam. Larry Lisk, Ken Torvik, and Dianne Pritchett of the Suncoast Blues Society with be our emcees for this event.
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LIL' ED AND THE BLUES IMPERIALS:FEBRUARY 24TH & 25TH ON HOUSE OF BLUES RADIO HOUR
Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials deliver Good-time blues in the rich Chicago tradition. They have a smoking new CD called "Rattleshake," and young slide guitar wizard Lil' Ed Williams joins Elwood Blues this week on your House of Blues Radio Hour.
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12th Annual Traditional Acoustic Blues Festival "The Blues Unplugged"
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
www.columbusblues.com
Hotline: 614-486-4575
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St. Paul Winter Music Festival
Saturday, February 24, 2007
St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
www.tcwinterfest.com
Hotline: 612-343-5943
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Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival
Saturday, February 24, 2007
St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
www.tcwinterfest.com
Hotline: 612-343-5943
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Saskatoon Blues Festival
Monday, February 26 to Sunday, March 4, 2007
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
www.saskatoonbluessociety.ca
Hotline: 306-343-9587
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Blues Blast 2007
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
www.bluesblast.info
Hotline: 602-252-0599
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Riverwalk Blues & Music Festival
Friday-Saturday, March 2-3, 2007
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
www.riverwalkbluesfestival.com
Hotline: 954-523-1776
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Pickle's Blues Extravaganza
Friday-Saturday, March 2-3, 2007
Lima, Ohio, U.S.
www.picklesbluesextravaganza.com
Hotline: 419-221-3897
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Winter Blues Fest 2007
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
www.rivercityblues.com
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Texas Independence Day Music Festival
Saturday-Sunday, March 3-4, 2007
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
www.acteva.com/go/texasmusic
Hotline: 214-823-3966
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Blues 'n March Festival
Friday-Saturday, March 9-10, 2007
Cheektowaga, New York, U.S.
www.wnyblues.org
www.bluesnmarch.com
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Savannah Music Festival
March 15-April 1, 2007
Various Venues in Downtown Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
www.savannahmusicfestival.org
Hotline: 912-525-5050
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River City Blues Festival
Friday, March 16-17, 2007
Marietta, Ohio, U.S.
www.bjfm.org
Hotline: 304-295-4323
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Berks Jazz Fest
Friday-Sunday, March 16-25, 2007
Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
www.berksjazzfest.com
Hotline: 610-898-1930
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Bangkok Blues Festival
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Bangkok, Thailand
www.bangkokbluesfestival.com
Hotline: 01 823 5608
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For years, the Blues Festival Guide Magazine received numerous requests for updates on festivals via email, and on January 10, 2006, the Marketing Director of the Blues Festival Guide magazine, Nancy Edwards partnered with the magazine (RBA Publishing) and published the first emailed issue of the E-Guide E-Newsletter.
The E-Guide is a wonderful resource for everyone interested in Blues! You can expect to see the E-Guide in your inbox weekly. Please email the editor with any questions at
nancy@bluesfestivalEguide.com
To reach thousands of blues enthusiasts, click here to learn how to advertise in this Blues Festival E-Guide E-Newsletter.
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