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2020 Blues Festival Guide is here... order now!
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 Here's it is... our beautiful, soulful 2020 cover featuring Danielle Nicole by photographer Brita Brookes!
We know everyone is missing their live Blues! We feel your pain and we also understand there are fewer chances for you to pick up a 2020 Blues Festival Guide! Order and you can get your 2020 Blues Festival Guide magazine mailed to you!
We've been shipping and can mail your copy straight to your U.S. home or P.O. Box for $9 US & Canada and $14 Overseas.
Here's the link to order your personal copy or give us a call to place your order at 707-630-3304.
Along with blues festival, artist and label ads, blues society and blues radio listings, we feature interesting editorial like: What’s Cookin’ with Victor Wainwright, A King And A Duke by Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Jammin’ On The High C’s: On Board the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise By Mitch Woods, Living Legend: Charlie Musselwhite by Eric Steiner, Reel Away The Blues by Roger Stolle and more.
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Here's some thoughts about venues opening... share yours!
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 Hey Blues Fans!! We see some music venues are opening up around the country. I asked for your thoughts and here's what a few shared:
"We will feel comfortable attending shows when there is a vaccine, this really sucks. And RIP Charles Baty, we miss you... gone too soon" - Les & Fran Corry (Woodland, CA)
"Been watching most of the bands online lately and hearing some new ones I have not heard before... think it's been great there doing that. Hope to go to Prairie Dog Blues fest in July... hoping they don’t cancel it. Been going for years and love it, just worried if the bands don’t show up but would understand they're just trying to stay safe. Just would like to thank all the staff at Blues Festival E-Guide for doing a great job and keeping me entertained during all this craziness. Pray this is a great year for all of us and great Blues bands playing and making money to keep their great music going. God Bless." - Don Belongeay (De Pere, WI)
"I’d love to go, as a patron, but until there’s treatment or a cure I’m staying away from indoor venues. I spent $5000 to go on a Blues Cruise in late October; if they don’t cancel I’m just going to eat the money. I’m in a risk group, so I’m staying home." - David Menken
We're interested in your thoughts:
- Have you attended?
- If so, how was the vibe (i.e. joyous, awkward, crowding, etc.)
- If not, when will you feel comfortable attending?
- If you're a musician, have you performed live for an audience recently?
- If so, how was the vibe and attendance?
Email me with VENUES OPENING in subject line. Tell us where in the world you're located. Feel free to send me a pic of your favorite blues music experience if you like, too.
Wishing you all good health and peace,
Michele
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Our 18th annual has landed...
Photo Moments with the BFG Magazine!
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 Even though Big Eric had to cancel his plans to attend so many blues festivals and events this year, he's looking forward to reading about the blues in his hot-off-the-press,18th annual Blues Festival Guide magazine.
You can order yours now! order one here!
*NOTE! Our 2020 annual is being sent to select festivals, blues societies and a few distributors plus we are also encouraging individual subscribers because of the unusual conditions of the Pandemic. Once you get yours, have fun and SNAP A PHOTO of you, your friends, and/or artists, etc. with the BFG magazine and EMAIL your photo, caption, and photo credit to your e-Guide editor!
**Want more info or your own hard copy? Go to this page!
The Blues Foundation is the official sponsor of our 2020 Blues Festival Guide!
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Marvin Gaye - "What's Going On" (Official Video 2019)
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CD, SINGLE & DVD Releases (no reviews)
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Gary Tackett :: “Over The Side”
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 The long-awaited release of Gary Tackett's Blue Eyed Sole album showcases Gary's Songwriting talents, soulful voice, and blistering guitar work. Gary is no newcomer to the national music scene, spending over 15 years in Nashville as "Guitarist To The Stars."
Gary has played every stage from the Oakland Coliseum to the Grand Ole Opry. He's developed his unique roadhouse-style of rock and blues playing to a high degree, and incorporates many elements from slide, to grit and glory notes!
The first single. "Over The Side." is listed on iTunes Blues Hot Tracks and showcases his world class soulful guitar playing, songwriting and vocals. This track features Mark Beckett on drums, Scotty Simpson on bass, and Rich Redmond on Percussion.
“Gary, "I've known Gary a long time, and I've watched him grow. Older and wiser now he's become a truly major league song writer. Straight ahead, honest, from the heart, lyrics and a dynamic melodic sense. And guitar? Come on. Romping blues, country, cool jazz, rock, gospel he can do it all. And with fire. On top of that he's a fantastic singer. He's really got it all, including vast experience. I love this guy." – “DW” Dennis Walker - Producer/Writer (BB King, Robert Cray, Phillip Walker, Lowell Fulson)
“Gary Tackett, a great versatile guitarist, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Pop..and a Cool Man Dude to the fullest!” Walfredo Reyes Jr (Drummer- Santana, Steve Winwood, Chicago, Lindsay Buckingham, David Lindley)
“Gary Tackett: He can play it and sing it all, Blues, Country, Rock, and adds soul to all that he does! I'll play drums with him anytime, anywhere"! - Brian Collier (Drums- Con Funk Shun, Lionel Ritchie, Lauren Hill, Too Short).
 "Over The Side"
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Re-Usable Mask Purchase Help’s COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund
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(NORTHPORT, NY) - M.C. Records is proud to announce the release of their 100% cotton, re-usable face-mask for 15$ with free shipping in the U.S. 20% of the purchase price will go directly The Blues Foundation's COVID 19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund. https://blues.org/covid-19-fund/
Mark Carpentieri, founder, and president of M.C. Records said, "As a musician myself and working with such amazing artists every day, I know how important maintaining income during these rough times can be. I'm so glad that the Blues Foundation is doing something so positive and I'm glad we can help with that." You can view and order the mask here.
The mask is 3-ply, 100% U.S. cotton construction with filter pocket and all-around binding. Closed ear loops – one size fits most. Anti-microbial fabric inhibits the growth of bacteria to keep it clean. Soft and breathable fabric. Washable and reusable. M.C. Records will start to ship them on Monday, June 15.
M.C. Records would like to thank Bruce E. Smith of VISCOM for his generous donation of designing the mask.
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B.B. King Museum Offering Online Activities for Educating and Prizes
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(INDIANOLA, MS) - Don't forget to join us for online activities. Although we cannot open at this time, the B.B. King Museum is offering online tools to continue educating you and your family during the COVID-19 pandemic. Download any of the resources on our website based on age range.
Need even more incentive? How about some free merchandise or entry into the Museum? How to enter: Post a photo to social media with the tag: #BBKingEducation or email your completed project photos to kreed@bbkingmuseum.org. Winners will be chosen and notified every two weeks.
If that's not enough, B.B. King Museum has also put together weekly quizzes for adults and children for a Grand Prize. Come back each week, enter your answers, and be put into the drawing. Winner will be notified August 1, 2020 via email address on file.
B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive Center mission is to "Inspire Hope, Creativity and Greatness!"
Join in!
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A Message from The Blues Foundation
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“This moment of grief can also be a moment of purpose."
- Brittany Packnett Cunningham
The Blues is an African American art form, originally created as an artistic expression and response to the oppression, dehumanization, and hatred this population had to endure. The Blues Foundation stands with the musicians and members of our community past and present who speak truth through music. In sadness and outrage, The Blues Foundation pays homage to the memories of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and all others whose lives were abruptly, unjustly, and hatefully ended. Each of these human beings was taken because of the individual and systemic racism that has pervaded the psyche of America for 400 years. We grieve with the families, and we will join the greater conversation for the eradication of racism in deference to the legacy of the Blues.
“The moral arc of the universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”
- Martin Luther King Jr.
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Billy D And The Hoodoos :: “Somethin's Wrong”
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 Billy D and The Hoodoos Are a 3 Piece Blues Based Roots Band out of the talent laden music scene in Portland, OR. Known for their award-winning original material and rockin’ live performances.
Billy is a product of the legendary Chicago blues scene where as a youngster in the 70s he played guitar with legends like Junior Wells, James Cotton and Big Time Sarah. Always a writer, he’s had his own bands as frontman, guitarist and singer since those early Chitown Days.
The Band puts on a great show, and are alumni of major Festivals like the Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas, Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, Chicago Blues Festival, and many more .
Everyone stay safe & see hope to see you all very soon!
Thank You & Rokdablu!
Billy D (Desmond)
Website
505-670-6328
 "Somethin's Wrong"
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Runway 27, Left :: “Tex-Mex Food & Texas Blues”
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 Runway 27, Left is the blues project having former Trans Am/Sun Luca/Run Riot bass player Erich Brandl and My Other Brother lead vocalist Anthony "Tone" Kammerhofer team up. The musicians (Erich Brandl - guitars, bass, backing vocals, and Tone - lead vocals, guitars) try to reconnect with the roots of pop and rock music, calling their style 'In-Blues Entertainment.'
With more than 80 performances from 2011 to 2015 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, acoustic duo Runway 27, Left's first album, Weekend Warriors, was released on their label 'Weissfeder Records' in March 2012. The harbinger of their first album, radio-only release “Flawed & Flattened,” had already gathered radio airplay in the UK, the USA, Spain, The Netherlands, Australia, Germany, Austria and Macedonia.
Eventually, April and May 2012 saw their first, brief guest appearances upon invitation by local artists in Memphis, TN, and New Orleans, LA. February 2013 saw them back in Memphis, TN, for recording their first few songs for their upcoming second album at historic Sun Records Studio. The second part of their second album was recorded in September 2013 at Tonbrauerei Studios in Berlin, Germany (released in January 2014). In January 2016, Runway 27, Left received the Akademia Music Awards for Best Blues Song for “Tex-Mex Food & Texas Blues.” ...Find more about Runway 27, Left
Website
"Tex-Mex Food & Texas Blues"
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Pascal Bokar :: "The Blues Don't Like Nobody"
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 This new Blues-based CD entitled American Trails by virtuoso guitarist/vocalist Pascal Bokar. connects the American musical traditions of the South with the original 4-string instrument from Mali West Africa, Ngoni or banjo and the West African balafon (ancestor of the xylophone) in a powerful rhythmic and multi sonic contemporary gumbo that one has yet to discover. The album was recently awarded Deep Mission's Best Of 2019 on KALX Radio Berkeley, and PICA Netherlands HIT-Tracks Top 100 "High Five" Highly Recommended Albums of the Week, and mentioned on Top HitzUK.
American Trails deepens Pascal Bokar’s exploration of the Blues in his “AfroBlueGrazz” concept with an opening, ear-popping version of Blues great Otis Spann’s composition, “The Blues Don’t Like Nobody,” in a duet with vocalist Paula Harris and some blistering scat/guitar singing.
Website
"The Blues Don't Like Nobody"
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Chasing The Blues Podcast
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Tom "The Suit" Forst Presents
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SEASON 2 / EPISODE 9:
In Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2/Episode 9, The Suit has a great chat with 8-Ball Aitken, a bluesman originally from Australia, now in Nashville, TN. 8-Ball discusses his musical life during Covid-19, how he has kept in touch with his massive world wide fan base by live streaming on Facebook twice a week, while also writing a double-album's amount of material. Through it all, staying sane, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive attitude - true lessons to be learned. 8-Ball also discusses his most recent album released in April 2020, Swamp Blues 2.
LISTEN HERE:
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Chasing the Blues Podcast has weekly episodes sharing interesting stories of the original bluesmen, the pioneers of the art form, as told through personal interviews with players from around the world: some famous in their own right, recording and touring artists, veteran sidemen, and rising new talent.
Chasing the Blues is proudly sponsored by Blues Festival Guide, which Bobby Rush calls the "road map to the blues." Chasing the Blues is also sponsored and produced by Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT.
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Which Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Hits Your Groove?
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Our Artists & Headliners Stay & Play, They Don’t Hit & Run!!
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100+ scheduled shows on 6 stages. Multiple shows by each artist, pro jams, land events, autograph sessions, artist workshops and much more…
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from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba & Half Moon Cay (Bahamas Private Island) on Holland America’s ms Eurodam. Limited Cabins Remain - Book your cabin before they’re gone! Visit Reservations or call (816) 753-7979.
Artist Lineup: Taj Mahal & Phantom Blues Band, Keb’ Mo’, Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio, Charlie Musselwhite, Ruthie Foster Six, Tab Benoit, Walter Trout, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers, Kenny Neal Band w/Tyree Neal, G. Love & Special Sauce, Shemekia Copeland, Danielle Nicole, Johnny Rawls, Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Vanessa Collier, Marquise Knox, Shakura S'Aida, RUF Records Blues Caravan, Jonathon Long, Doug MacLeod, Mitch Woods Club 88, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, Kelley Hunt, Daryl Davis, Eden Brent, Chuk Barber’s Soul Lounge, Mr. Sipp (Special Guest) & more! Full info @ https://bluescruise.com/35-oct-2020/
PUBLIC ON SALE LAUNCHES JUNE 8! LRBC #36 Eastern Caribbean: Jan 31-Feb 7, 2021 from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Tortola, St. Thomas & Turks and Caicos on Holland America’s ms Nieuw Statendam! Visit Reservations or call (816) 753-7979 at 11am Central on June 8th to secure your stateroom. Visit Reservations or call (816) 753-7979.
Artist Lineup: Taj Mahal, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Booker T. Jones presents a Stax Revue, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue w/ Tommy Castro Band, Magic Dick, Deanna Bogart & Ronnie Baker Brooks, Tab Benoit's Swampland Jam w/Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Johnny Sansone & Waylon Thibodeaux, Victor Wainwright & the Train w/Dave Gross, Anson Funderburgh & the Rockets w/ Darrell Nulisch & the Texas Horns, Mud Morganfield & His Allstar Chicago Band, Roomful of Blues, Tinsley Ellis, Coco Montoya, Southern Avenue, Toronzo Cannon, Joanne Shaw Taylor, John Németh & the Blue Dreamers, Mr. Sipp, Albert Castiglia, Keeshea Pratt Band, Kevin Burt, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, HOROJO Trio, Leon Blue, Professor Louie w/Miss Marie & many more! Full info @ https://bluescruise.com/36-jan-2021-eastern-caribbean/
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- June 19 Juneteenth
- June 20 Summer Solstice
- June 21 Father's Day
Birthdays upcoming of note:
Jun 12-Kenny Wayne Shepherd (1977); Jun 13-James Carr (1942-2001); Jun 17- Matt Hill (1985); Jun 18-Sara Martin (1884-1955); Jun 19-Jerry McCain (1930-2012), Big Bill Morganfield (1956); Jun 20-Lazy Lester (1933-2019); Jun 21-Skip James (1902-1969); Jun 23-Helen Humes (1913-1981); Jun 24- Jeff Beck (1944), Tad Robinson (1956); Jun 25-Clifton Chenier (1925-1987), Eddie Floyd (1935), Roger Naber (LRBC CEO); June 26-Big Bill Broonzy (1903-1958); Jun 28-David "Honeyboy" Edwards (1915-2011) Armenter "Bo Carter" Chatmon (1892–1964)
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Radio Submit Roots Blues Airplay Chart (click chart for more)
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Billboard Blues Album This week
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Billboard's Top 2 Blues Albums - Week of June 13, 2020
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We've Got You Covered with Live Streams & Online Concerts
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Blues Festival Guide Magazine Media Platforms Feature Live Streams, Online Concerts & more
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The Blues Festival Guide platforms are fast becoming the main portal for blues live stream and blues online concert events.
As fast as an online event is announced, the Blues Festival Guide team makes the announcement and link go live in a special section on the top-ranking Blues Festival Guide Website, as well as on their social media platforms ( Facebook with 195,000 Followers, and Instagram @bluesfestguide with 6,000 Followers). This service is provided for free to the artist as well as the viewer.
Even though music festivals and clubs are on lockdown across the globe, there are loads of brand-new music and live concerts via live stream, both small and large, local and international, that can be watched from the safety of your couch on your own TV, computer or phone.
With almost 20 years of experience delivering blues music and blues music news around the world, Publisher Kaati Gaffney says, “We are experienced digital marketers specializing in live music events. During this time of pandemic, while festivals and events are virtual, it is our pleasure to provide this service.” ...Find more about BFG or to contact us to share your events
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*CORONAVIRUS UPSETS:
Postponed means rescheduled or 2020 is still pending. Cancelled means some have picked dates for 2021. Please check the festival links on our site for most current updates
Greeley Blues Jam-Virtual Concert
Jun-13-2020
Greeley, Colorado, USA
Juneteenth Festival of Akron
Jun-19-2020 - Jun-21-2020
Akron, Ohio, USA
Torrita Blues Festival 2020
Jul-10-2020 - Jul-11-2020
Torrita di Siena, Italy
DATE PENDING
Prairie Dog Blues Festival
Jul-24-2020 - Jul-25-2020
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, USA
Sunflower River Blues Festival
Aug-07-2020 - Aug-09-2020
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
20th Heritage Music BluesFest
Aug-07-2020 - Aug-09-2020
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
New Blues Festival
Aug-08-2020 - Aug-09-2020
Long Beach, California, USA
Joliet Blues Festival
Aug-15-2020
Joliet, Illinois, USA
Crosby Zydeco Festival
Aug-15-2020 - Aug-16-2020
Crosby, Texas, USA
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Tawas Blues by the Bay
Aug-28-2020 - Aug-30-2020
East Tawas, Michigan, USA
Interstate Blues Fest
Aug-28-2020 - Aug-29-2020
Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
Virtual-Rentiesville Dusk til Dawn Blues Festival at Your House
Sep-04-2020 - Sep-06-2020
Rentiesville, Oklahoma, USA
Big Blues Bender
Sep-10-2020 - Sep-13-2020
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Leeds Blues, Rhythm
& Rock Festival
Sep-12-2020
Leeds, United Kingdom
Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival
Sep-12-2020
Bessemer, Alabama, USA
GCBA Lone Star Blues and Heritage Festival
Sep-18-2020 - Sep-20-2020
Tomball, Texas, USA
Annual Greenwood Blues Cruise
Sept-24-2020 - Sept-27-2020, Greenwood, South Carolina, USA
Kimbrough Cotton Patch
Soul Blues Festival
Sep-25-2020 - Sep-27-2020
Holly Springs, New York, USA
Copenhagen Blues Festival
Sep-30-2020 - Oct-04-2020
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Please stay safe and optimistic!
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We are thinking of you and wishing you good health!
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RBA Publishing/Blues Festival Guide
P.O. Box 920, Arcata, CA 95518
Call 707-630-3304
RBA Publishing, Inc. in business since 1993, is a boutique blues-specific PR and marketing firm based on the West Coast. We help musicians, festivals, labels and music-related brands. Our digital campaigns target fans, industry and influencers. We are masterful at email marketing, social media, fan acquisition and long-term marketing plans. Our media services are supported by people who understand and love the blues genre. Publishers of annual the Blues Festival Guide magazine, our top-ranking website, and e-Guide newsletter with approx 30,000 weekly subscribers, we have been blues industry leaders for over 18 years. Please contact us at 707-630 3304 or EMAIL to findout how we can help you!
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 do CD/DVD reviews nor write the news... we just share and report it.
We also welcome your e-Guide suggestions, critiques and questions. You can reach our E-Guide editor, Michele Lundeen via EMAIL.
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