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Robert Day and Hoosier Blue :: LIFE OF A BLUES MAN
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Introducing Robert Day and Hoosier Blue – the hot, new, self-contained traveling blues band!
Get ready to groove to the lead vocalist and master of the blues, Robert Day, who brings a gritty authenticity to every note. With a voice that tells stories of heartache, triumph, and the journey of life, Robert is a force to be reckoned with on the stage. His powerful presence and magnetic charisma draw you into the heart of the blues.
The soulful sounds of Robert Day and Hoosier Blue, the latest sensation in the blues music scene! This dynamic, self-contained traveling blues band is set to captivate audiences with their raw talent, electrifying performances, and a passion for the blues that runs deep.
What sets Robert Day and Hoosier Blue apart is their self-contained nature. From the smoky blues clubs to the grand stages, they bring the entire blues experience with them. No venue is too big or too intimate for this traveling blues caravan.
Stay tuned for tour dates and catch the magic live. Robert Day and Hoosier Blue are on a mission to spread the blues far and wide, and you won't want to miss their unforgettable performances.
Follow them on social media, join the journey, and let the blues take you on a soul-stirring adventure with Robert Day and Hoosier Blue - your new favorite blues ensemble!
Blues has never been hotter. Get ready to feel the heat with Robert Day and Hoosier Blue!
Contact & Booking: Shirley Waring 601-634-6179
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Photo Moments with the 21st Annual BFG Magazine!
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 Here's singer, songwriter, recording artist, DJ, voiceover artist, and longtime host of SiriusXM's B.B. King's Bluesville, Big Llou Johnson following a show on the World Stage on the recent October Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. One of the main stage emcees aboard the cruise, performing host Big Lou never failed to entertain us with his panache at every turn. The "host with the most" will also be sailing and hosting on the upcoming January LRBC.
Photo: Michele Lundeen
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Reveling in cruise memories..
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Hi again blues friends!
Well, it may go without saying that I had memorable, music-filled adventure on the recent Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #39 (LRBC) from San Diego to the Mexican Riviera with ports in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. A true family of old and new blues friends!
I overheard many said this was their favorite cruise. It's hard to not think a lot of cruisers feel this way each time, but I admit there was a special level of camaraderie among the cruisers, the uber-talent, was well as the friendly staff. And the performing artists were just beaming — you could tell they were really enjoying themselves.
There were so many enthusiastic, younger artists performing onboard overall, it was exciting and encouraging to see and hear... the blues is in good hands! I spent a little more time at the Billboard Lounge aka the piano bar this time, and I made it to the Soul Lounge the last night (mainly because it started earlier than usual).
I personally love the theme nights and dressing up and seeing what people come up with. I took a lot of photos over the week and will be putting an album up on Facebook, etc. Myself and a few friends also took captured folks with the magazine over the week, which I'll be sharing over time here in the e-Guide. I really have fun doing this as it's a fun, extra way to greet the artists and blues fans.
I'm still unpacking mainly costume stuff and also recuperating a little (maybe from lack of sleep and "dining" too much! HA!). But basically, I'm trying to concentrate while still reveling in that distinct high that is the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise.
Onward & upward... your E-Guide Editor,
Michele Lundeen aka the "Queen of Steam"
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Kirk Fletcher Fundraiser Auction ends Nov 12
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Joe Bonamassa has helped launch a fundraiser in support of fellow blues guitar virtuoso Kirk Fletcher. Fletcher has been struggling with medical issues recently after suffering a stroke onstage during a performance at Tennessee’s Eastside Bowl in July.
To support Fletcher and help offset the burden of his medical bills and living expenses, Bonamassa and his Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation have sponsored a fundraiser auction, which will see the sale of a bumper gear package.
The auction is currently live with a highest bid of $15,400. The fundraiser will run until 11:59pm EST on November 12. The auction page also gives fans the opportunity to pledge one-off donations of any amount to support Fletcher.
Kirk has built a strong reputation for his soulful and versatile guitar playing - drawing influence from a variety of Blues styles. In addition, he has gained massive recognition for his exceptional skill, tone, and versatility. Some of his collaborations include The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Charlie Musselwhite, and Joe Bonamassa just to name a few.
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Smokestack Lightnin’ Nov 18-19
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(LOS ANGELES, CA) - Taking its name from the Howlin’ Wolf classic, Smokestack Lightnin’ is Los Angeles’s inaugural indie blues and retro soul music festival. It's a festival atmosphere in a club setting, with authentic food, craft beer, vinyl vendors and a 2nd stage with up and comers and local scene favorites.
The cross-pollination of blues and soul has served as the foundation from everything from hip hop to rock to jazz. Much like California itself, the festival is inspired by forward thinking artists, unafraid to take roots music to new places. With a lineup curated for cross generational appeal, our mission is to engage and grow the audience of boundary pushing roots music in LA.
Headliners performing Saturday, November 18th are The Record Company, GA-20, Sugaray Rayford, Nicky Egan, and Duane Betts.
Headliners performing Sunday, November 19th are North Mississippi Allstars, Cedric Burnside, Vicky Tafoya, Sam Morrow.
The Regent Theater is located at 448 S Main Street. The Regent is a cashless venue. This event will happen rain or shine. Doors 5pm and showtime 6pm. Tickets and more details can be found here.
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Blues Alive Festival in Czech Republic Nov 16-18
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 (ŠUMPERK, CZECH REPUBLIC) - For more than a quarter of a century the Blues Alive Festival, held in Šumperk, Czech Republic, has been promoting authentic blues performed by living legends, current stars and fresh discoveries from around the world.
The festival program consists of the main concerts on 2 stages (House of Culture and Jam Stage), an afternoon concert on the Jam Stage on Friday, concerts in the monastery church, a Saturday afternoon concert on the main stage, a Saturday film screening in the Oko cinema, lectures, exhibitions and music workshops.
Along with over two dozen acts, headliners include G. Love & Special Sauce, Robert Finley, Tommy Castro & The Painkillers, Alvin Youngblood Hart's Muscle Theory, Bernard Allison, Chicago Blues Festival Feat. Marquise Knox, Dexter Allen, and Lady A.
Blues Alive Festival is a proud recipient of the 2019 Keeping The Blues Alive award presented by The Blues Foundation in Memphis.
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Maple Blues Awards 2023 Nominees
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(TORONTO, CANADA) - Extending congratulations to the 2023 Maple Blues Awards Nominees. Presented by the Toronto Blues Society, nominees were selected by the Maple Blues Awards Nomination Panel for their outstanding achievements in blues music in Canada over the past year. The awards ceremony takes place Monday, February 12, 2024 at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Blackburn Brothers, Bywater Call, Blue Moon Marquee, Matt Andersen, Angelique Francis
ELECTRIC ACT OF THE YEAR Blackburn Brothers, Sue Foley, Bywater Call, Matt Andersen, Colin James
ACOUSTIC ACT OF THE YEAR Brandon Isaak, Michael Jerome Browne, Harrison Kennedy, Garrett Mason, Suzie Vinnick
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Matt Andersen, Harrison Kennedy, Steve Marriner, Brooke Blackburn, Brandon Isaak
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Crystal Shawanda, Shakura S'Aida, Meghan Parnell, Dawn Tyler Watson, Miss Emily
NEW ARTIST / GROUP OF THE YEAR Garnetta Cromwell & DaGroovmasters, Angelina Hunter Trio, Little Magic Sam Band, Sandra Bouza The Sugar Darlings
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR Blackburn Brothers André Bisson Brandon Isaak Matt Andersen Crystal Shawanda
B.B. KING INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Thorbjørn Risager and The Black Tornado, Warren Haynes (Gov't Mule)
RECORDING/PRODUCER
SoulFunkn'Blues ARTIST: Blackburn Brothers PRODUCER: Howard Ayee
One Step Closer ARTIST: Brandon Isaak PRODUCER: Brandon Isaak/Conrad Hillis
Midnight Blues ARTIST: Crystal Shawanda PRODUCER: Dewayne Strobel
The Big Bottle of Joy ARTIST: Matt Andersen PRODUCER: Matt Andersen
Remain ARTIST: Bywater Call PRODUCER: Renan Yildizdogan
BLUES WITH A FEELING AWARD (Lifetime Achievement Award)
Alec Fraser Jr, Bobby Dean Blackburn, Brent Parkin, Cheryl Lescom, Dalannah Gail Bowen, Danny Brooks, Mike McKenna, Murray Porter, Sue Foley, Tom Lavin
GUITARIST Sue Foley, Garrett Mason, Tony D (Diteodoro), Brooke Blackburn, Jack Semple
HARMONICA Guy Bélanger, Steve Marriner, Joe Murphy, Roly Platt, Jerome Godboo
PIANO/KEYBOARD David Vest, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, Jesse O'Brien, Duane Blackburn, Debra Power
HORN Alison Young, Chris Whiteley, Kaven Jalbert, Dan Jancar, Loretta Hale,
DRUMMER Jim Casson, Cory Blackburn, Matt Sobb, Gary Craig, Chris Nordquist
BASSIST Angelique Francis, Gary Kendall, Russell Jackson, Jasmine Colette, Nathan Blackburn
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A Visual Storytelling Celebration of American Roots Music
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 Down Home Music: The Stories and Photographs of Chris Strachwitz will be published by Chronicle Books on November 14th. The long-awaited book features over 150 of Chris's best black-and-white photographs, captions in his own unique voice, and a comprehensive essay by award-winning music journalist Joel Selvin.
A visual storytelling celebration of American roots music in its rich variety through unseen and newly scanned photographs, Down Home Music is an extraordinary document of Arhoolie Records and Chris Strachwitz's search for the musical heart of America. From the very beginning, Chris brought his camera along with recording equipment as he met and recorded now-legendary artists such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Clifton Chenier, and Big Joe Williams. The book collects more than 150 of his most intimate and exciting images, many never seen before.
The book was Chris's last passion project and we couldn't be more honored or excited to share it with the world. It's a must-have for fans of American roots music, including blues, folk, Cajun, Creole, zydeco, and Mexican border music, as well as for collectors of music history, American cultural history, Black history, and music photography books.
Follow this link to learn more about Down Home Music and preorder your copy from Chronicle Books.
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• Central Iowa Blues Society Membership Appreciation Party
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(DES MOINES, IA) - Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys featuring Westside Andy to perform at Central Iowa Blues Society (CIBS) 2023 Membership Appreciation Party on Saturday, November 11 at Lefty’s Live Music, 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, Iowa. Doors are 6pm, and showtime 7pm.
You must be a member of the Central Iowa Blues Society to attend this FREE appreciation party and concert. You may join or renew online here. Memberships will also be available at the door.
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"Revelation" The Reverend Shawn Amos
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Just In Case... plus Holidays & Birthdays
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 • Nov 11 Honor American Veterans. If you enjoy your freedom, thank a Vet! Respect!
Birthdays: Nov 9 Linda Hopkins (1924-2017), Susan Tedeschi (1970); Nov 10 Bobby Rush, George "Mojo" Buford (1929-2011); Nov 11 LaVern Baker (1929-1997), Mose Allison (1927-2016), Chris Smither (1944); Nov 12 Bukka White (1906-1977), Booker T. Jones (1944); Nov 13 Louisa "Blue Lu" Barker (1913-1998), John Hammond (1942), Candye Kane (1961-2016); Nov 13 John Hammond Jr. (1942); Nov 14 Carey Bell (1936-2007), Anson Funderburgh (1954), Buckwheat Zydeco (1947-2016); Nov 15 Little Willie John (1937-1968); Nov 16 W.C. Handy (1873-1958), Hubert Sumlin (1931-2011), Chris Layton (1955), Eden Brent (1965), Francis Clay (1923-2008); Nov 17 Tab Benoit (1967); Nov 18 Hank Ballard (1927-2003); Nov 19 Chris Cain (1955), Mike Zito (1970)
 Just in case: "National Hug a Musician Day" is November 13. A lot of work goes into being a musician, and not everyone is aware of the dedication. I bet you know a musician who spends hours practicing and hours a night playing at bars, clubs, and concerts... maybe even on the corner or the park!
Well, go ahead and envelop them in a big ol’ loving hug and let them know they’re appreciated. Well, at least a fist bump if you prefer... that counts as a hug these days, too.
Here's Kevin Burt and Chris Cain sharing a hug aboard the LRBC.
We are all family!
It's also "National Drummers Day" Nov 15th! Did you know drums first appeared in 5050 BC?  Drums are messengers... and they also can solidify the foundation of a song.
There are so many great ones we could list here past and present but just some current ones of note include should Tony Braunagel, Derrick D'Mar Martin, June Core (pictured at right jamming on the recent LRBC), Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith, Tom Hambridge, Bernard Purdie, Cedric Burnside, Jimi Bott, Cody Dickinson, Chris Layton
I bet you're thinking of a variety of musicians now you'd like to hug, fist bump or just simply give thanks to! Go for it!
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Blues Heaven Festival
Nov-10-2023 - Nov-11-2023
Frederikshavn, Denmark
Whitby Rhythm & Rock
Blues Festival
Nov-10-2023 - Nov-12-2023
Whitby, United Kingdom
Township Blues Festival
Nov-11-2023
Ridgeland, Mississippi USA
CT Rhythm
& Blues Festival
Nov-11-2023
New Britain, Connecticut, USA
Blues Alive
Nov-16-2023 - Nov-18-2023
Šumperk, Czech Republic
Reading Blues Festival
Nov-16-2023 - Nov-19-2023
Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
Wisconsin Annual Blues Harmonica Festival
Nov-17-2023
Hubertus, Wisconsin, USA
The Stevie Ray Vaughan Experience
Nov-18-2023
Akron, Ohio, USA
Smokestack Lightnin' Fest
Nov-18-2023 - Nov-19-2023
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Blues at Sea
Nov-19-2023
Stockholm, Sweden
Bradenton Blues Festival
Dec-01-2023 - Dec-02-2023
Bradenton, Florida, USA
New Orleans
Cigar Box Guitar Festival
Jan-18-2024 - Jan-20-2024
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Go Mexico Tequila
Rock 'n Blues Explosions Fest
Jan-19-2024 - Jan-28-2024
Zihuatanejo & Ixtapa, Mexico
Winter Blues Fest
Feb-09-2024 - Feb-10-2024
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Cincinnati Winter Blues
Experience V
Feb-10-2024
Mason, Ohio, USA
Pigz in Z Hills BBQ & Blues Fest
Feb-10-2024
Zephyrhills, Florida, USA
Vero Beach Blues Festival
Feb-24-2024 - Feb-25-2024
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21st Annual Blues Festival Guide magazine
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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 and nicknamed the "Queen of Steam" for her high energy and passionate style.
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 the annual 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 20 years. Please contact us at 707-630 3304 or EMAIL to find out how we can help you!
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