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HAPPY THANKSGIVING from our house to yours!
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Throughout the year we do stop and reflect on how thankful we are... sometimes it's when we've accomplished a feat, other times... when we realize our mortality. These last few years especially have been a challenge and an eye-opener on many levels, to say the least. But even when it seems all may be lost, we can still find peace in the small moments. We must and we do.
We know we should take nothing for granted especially now. This year we still reflect on the tiniest of life's details and find we are still grateful. Now, at Thanksgiving time, we reflect even more on family and friends... here ...and gone. The thought of the warmth and familiarity of them at the holiday time of year can override chaos. And even though they may not within reach, we remain thankful.
I am personally thankful that I can express myself through my voice, my art and my pen and those that relate to that language. I'm thankful I can still find my mental strength when push comes to shove. I'm currently finding my physical strength as well at the tail-end of my own battle with Covid... the thing I dreaded most, but I am thankful that I am strong and for each day that continues on.
From myself and all the staff at BFG, we want you to remind you, not just today, but every day, that we very thankful and grateful for YOU, our readers, blues lovers, and blues friends. Wishing you and yours a peaceful and healthy holiday.
Your e-Guide Editor,
Michele Lundeen
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Photo Moments with the New 19th Annual BFG Magazine!
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 Here’s Dennis Devuyst who we ran across while performing blues and classics at an assisted living facility. Dennis says he loves music, especially blues and likes to sing for his resident neighbors. He was excited to get his Blues Festival Guide magazine and to sing along with myself and my guitarist.
Photo: Michele Lundeen
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Larry McCray to fire up benefit concert for blues icons’ grave headstones Nov 27
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(WHITEHALL, MI) - When West Michigan blues fan Steve Salter learned to his dismay that iconic blues pianist Otis Spann – who died in his 40s in 1970 – was buried in an unmarked grave, it sparked an unusual and tireless mission to commemorate influential musicians who often passed away impoverished and overlooked.
Salter, of Whitehall, launched The Killer Blues Headstone Project, which has raised about $89,000 and purchased 138 headstones for late blues musicians buried in cemeteries in 16 states across the country.
Adding to headstones for blues greats such as Walter Davis, Luther Tucker and Clarence “Pine Top” Smith, the project this year has placed markers on graves for Eddie Taylor Jr. (Chicago), Joe Willie Wilkins (Memphis), Bumble Bee Slim (Georgia) and Big George Brock (St. Louis), among others.
Now, Salter has turned his attention to what he’s calling “our biggest show yet”: At 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 27), Michigan’s own legendary blue guitarist Larry McCray & The Jon Archambault Band will perform at The Playhouse at White Lake in Whitehall, with The North Grove Killers opening the show.
Tickets for the fundraiser for the Killer Blues Headstone Project are $25 in advance, available online here. Tickets will be $30 at the door the day of the show, and $50 VIP seats also are available.
In addition, the concert will be live-streamed online so fans can watch it from home. Tickets, $15, for the live-stream are available here.
…Read more here
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2022 GRAMMY Blues, Americana, Roots Nominees & more
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 The 2022 GRAMMYs Awards show, officially known as the 64th GRAMMY Awards, will be held Monday, January 31st, 2022. See below who's been nominated in the Blues, Americana and Roots categories. The 64th GRAMMY Awards recognize recordings released between Sept. 1, 2020-Sept. 30, 2021.
Best Traditional Blues Album
• 100 Years Of Blues - Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite
• Traveler's Blues - Blues Traveler
• I Be Trying - Cedric Burnside
• Be Ready When I Call You - Guy Davis
• Take Me Back - Kim Wilson
Best Contemporary Blues Album
• Delta Kream - The Black Keys Featuring Eric Deaton & Kenny Brown
• Royal Tea -Joe Bonamassa
• Uncivil War - Shemekia Copeland
• Fire It Up- Steve Cropper
• 662 - Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
Best American Roots Song
• "Call Me A Fool" Valerie June with Carla Thomas
• "Diamond Studded Shoes" Dan Auerbach, Natalie Hemby, Aaron Lee Tasjan & Yola, songwriters (Yola)
• "Cry" Jon Batiste
Best Americana Album
• Downhill From Everywhere - Jackson Browne
• Leftover Feelings -John Hiatt with The Jerry Douglas Band
• Native Sons - Los Lobos
• Outside Child - Allison Russell
• Stand For Myself - Yola
Of note, Jon Batiste's song "Freedom" was nominated for Record of The Year, his song "Cry" was nominated for Best American Roots Performance, and his album We Are was nominated for Album of The Year and R&B Album of The Year.
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Inaugural Treasure Coast Blues Festival Nov 27
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(STUART, FL) - On November 27th Hawkside Productions presents The Treasure Coast Blues Festival with Albert Castiglia, JP Soars, Eric Culberson, Hurricane Hawk and the Invaders, Tim ODonnel, and Frank Bang, The Inaugural event will be held at Terra Fermata Tiki Bar (SE 6th St. Stuart, Florida) from noon-10pm. Find tickets and more on their website. $15 Early Bird tix are available now or $20 at the door.
There will be a lot of intermingling & jamming going on all day, so make sure you re there all day as you don't want to miss any surprises. Musicians will be sitting in with each other. This is the plan!
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Which Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Hits Your Groove?
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Bluesin’ is back baby! Get on Waitlist for #36 and Pre-Book #37 & #38
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  LRBC #36 Eastern Caribbean: Jan. 29~Feb. 5, 2022 Ft. Lauderdale, FL To Tortola, St. Thomas & Turks and Caicos on Holland America’s New ms Rotterdam. SOLD OUT – Join Waitlist, find bands & more info
LRBC #37 Sea of Cortez: Oct. 29~Nov. 5, 2022 WE’RE EXCITED TO RETURN TO THE WEST COAST IN 2022! San Diego, CA to Cabo San Lucas, La Paz & Loreto on Holland America’s ms Koningsdam. PREBOOK NOW!
LRBC #38 Eastern Caribbean: Jan. 28~Feb. 4, 2023 Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Ports TBA on Holland America’s ms Nieuw Statendam. PREBOOK NOW!
Visit Reservations Or Call (816) 753-7979 To Reserve Your Cabin! The Best Blues Experience on the Planet!
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LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE 313 Lawrence St., Kansas City, MO | (816) 753-7979 | BluesCruise.com
- More Than A Cruise… More Than A Festival… More Than You Can Imagine! -
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Holidays, Birthdays and... Just In Case
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• Thanksgiving Nov 25
• December is the Month of Giving
Blues Birthdays upcoming of note:
Nov 25 Eddie Boyd (1914-1994), Jimmy Johnson (1928); Nov 26 Tina Turner (1939), Bernard Allison (1965); Nov 27 Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970); Nov 29 John Mayall (1933); Nov 30 Robert Nighthawk (1909-1967), Brownie McGhee (1915-1996), Smokin’ Joe Kubek (1956-2015), Shuggie Otis (1953); Dec 2 Tal Wilkenfeld (1986); Dec 4 Larry Davis (1936); Dec 5 Alec "Rice" Miller aka Sonny Boy Williamson II (1912-1965), Kim Simmonds (1947), "Little Richard" Penniman (1932-2020); Dec 6 Sean Carney; Dec 8 Gregg Allman (1947-2017); Dec 9 Junior Wells (1934-1998), Dec 10 Guitar Slim (1926-1959); Dec 11 Big Mama Thornton (1926-1984); Dec 12 Joe Williams (1918-1999), Lonesome Sundown (1928-1955)
 Just in case:
Bartenders have been around since ancient times across cultures and certainly a part of the blues music community.
December 3 is the day to show your appreciation for all the mixologists out there who are no doubt proficient in serving up your beverage of choice and/or creating something brand new.
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 We're thrilled to have the talented Kevin Burt on our 19th annual cover thanks to the photography of Marilyn Stringer! ORDER one to have and to hold and refer to throughout the year!
If you're a festival, venue, blues society, etc., please contact our distribution manager or your sales rep.
The magazine is also digital on our website.
Along with our festival, artist and blues related features, here’s some of the the cool editorial:
Keeping the Blues Alive During a Pandemic By Irene Johnson
What’s Cookin’ with Larry Garner
The Lore of the Train By Michele Lundeen
Blues Against Hunger Society ...feeding thousands while supporting, promoting and preserving the blues
Living Legend: Miss Lavelle White By Pam Cosel
The Blues Foundation Welcomes New Leadership... an interview with the new CEO and President
Ladies Sing & Play the Blues By Reverend Billy C. Wirtz
Thanks for digging and supporting the blues!
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iTunes Top 2 Blues Albums This week
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iTunes's Top 2 Blues Albums - Week of Nov 27, 2021
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GOV'T MULE
Heavy Load Blues
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DION
Stomping Ground
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Treasure Coast Blues Festival
Nov-27-2021
Stuart, Florida, USA
Bradenton Blues Fest
Dec-03-2021 - Dec-04-2021
Bradenton, Florida, USA
Looe Blues, Rhythm
& Rock Festival
Dec-03-2021 - Dec-05-2021
Looe, United Kingdom
Cincinnati Winter Blues
Experience III
Feb-12-2022
Mason, Ohio, USA
9th Annual
Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival
Feb-26-2022
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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Leeds Blues,
Rhythm & Rock Festival
Feb-27-2022
Leeds, United Kingdom
Tampa Bay Blues Festival
Apr-08-2022 - Apr-10-2022
Tampa Bay, Florida, USA
Florida Blues
& Heritage Festival
Apr-09-2022
Immokalee, Florida, USA
Gator By The Bay
May-5-2022 - May-7-2022
San Diego, California USA
Flagstaff Blues and Brews
Jun-10-2022 - Jun-11-2022
Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
32nd Billtown Blues Festival
Jun-10-2022 - Jun-12-2022
Billtown, Pennsylvania, USA
Cincy Blues Fest
Jul-16-2022
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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We are thinking of you and wishing you good health!
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We welcome e-Guide suggestions and questions. You can reach our E-Guide editor, Michele Lundeen (pictured here) via EMAIL.
Michele is also a singer, songwriter, performer and bandleader based in the San Diego County, California area (click image).
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 find out how we can help you!
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