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Clock is a' tickin'! ... Here's your once-a-year Advertising Opportunity in Annual Blues Festival Guide Magazine...
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 Artists, promoters, labels, festivals, etc., here’s your once-a-year advertising opportunity to appear in our 22nd annual Blues Festival Guide (BFG) print magazine. The magazine will hit the streets April 2024.
Our BFG Early-Bird Discount allows you to save money by ordering and paying for your ad space before December 20, 2023 (your artwork isn't due until March)
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Our popular, annual magazine makes a great marketing vehicle for you all year long.
75,000 copies of the magazine will be distributed for free throughout U.S. and Canada to festival promoters, club owners, music and book stores, labels, booking agents, bands, etc., and of course… blues fans! Thousands more are mailed to subscribers. Readers will enjoy many pages of festivals, blues history and lifestyle, industry highlights and editorial content to keep them connected to the Blues.
Of course, year-round online advertising opportunities are also available. We can also help you build a custom campaign with online and social media elements added for maximum exposure! Blues Festival Guide has the largest blues database in the world!
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Photo Moments with the 21st Annual BFG Magazine!
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 Here's guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, producer Johnny Lee Schell and Jim Pugh, Grammy-award producer and keyboardist, organist, songwriter and Founder and Executive Director of Little Village Records/Foundation et al) showing off the BFG mag aboard the Oct 2023 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. Both artists made up part of the Phantom Blues Band. Both have played with, recorded with and produced a myriad of top artists in their continuing storied careers.
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The Blues Foundation is official sponsor of the 21st Annual Blues Festival Guide!
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Great Salt Lake City Blues Concert 7 on Tues Dec 26th
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 (SYRACUSE, NY) - Blue Wave presents the 7th Great Salt Lake City Blues Concert on Dec 26 at Middle Ages Brewing Beer Hall, 120 Wilkinson Street, Syracuse, New York. Doors open 6pm and showtime is 7:30 pm. Limited seating is on a first come, first served basis.
The area's best musicians will be paying tribute to the music of Kim Simmonds & Savoy Brown, Ann Peebles, and Skip James. Appearing will be Tas Cru, Morris Tarbell, Mark Doyle, Joe Whiting, Mark Westers, Mira Grimm, Donna Colton, Marcia Hagan, Rolland Brunet, Dan Morison, Jeff Stockham, Scott Ebner, Rod Zajak, Garnet Grimm, Don Williams, Dave Schneider, Rob Hoston, and Elly Wininger.
Savoy Brown was a big part of the British Blues boom of the '60s, along with a host of other U.K. bands that brought the Blues back to popularity in both Europe and the United States.
Memphis Soul great, Ann Peebles, best known for writing and recording the classic, “I Can’t Stand The Rain,” retired from touring after suffering a stroke in 2012.
On the acoustic stage, artists will pay tribute to Delta Bluesman, Skip James, a Blues Hall of Fame artist who recorded in the 1930s and continued to record in the Blues revival of the '60s after being rediscovered. James passed in 1969, but his songs lived on, including his often-covered gems, “I‘m So Glad“ (covered most famously by Cream), and “Hard Time Killing Floor Blues.”
General admission tickets are $30 and available online and at Sound Garden in Armory Square, and Middle Age Brewing. 100 seats are available then it's standing room only. You’re welcome to bring your own chair, but those will only be accommodated in certain areas. There will be plenty of standing room and room for dancing. Tickets will be $40 at door, if available.
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All-Woman Lineup for 12th Mahindra Blues Festival held
Feb 11-12
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 (BANDRA, MUBAI, INDIA) - The Mahindra Blues Festival is not just another music festival — it’s a cultural movement and a feast for the mind, body, and soul!
The 12th edition of the Mahindra Blues Festival is set to showcase an all-women line-up, featuring renowned names in the world of blues February 10-11, 2024. The festival is looking to transcend "traditional boundaries" and put the spotlight on the valued contribution by women artists to the blues genre.
Mehboob Studios, the iconic 70-year-old Bollywood Studio, located in Bandra, Mumbai, is the home of The Mahindra Blues Festival every February.
The musical celebration pays tribute to trailblazing women in blues history, including the likes of Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Big Mama Thornton.
The line-up boasts multi-award-winning, diverse talents, such as Vanessa Collier, celebrated for her soulful vocals and electrifying saxophone performances, Sheryl Youngblood, a Chicago Blues Hall-Of-Famer and Gospel Grammy Group Award winner, Grammy-nominated vocalist Beth Hart who’s as real as they get, Ruf recording artist and hypnotic singer-songwriter Dana Fuchs, and the electrifying blues-rock guitarist-singer-songwriter Samantha Fish. Adding a unique cultural dimension, Indian artists Tipriti Kharbangar, reflecting the musical heritage of her hometown Shillong, and special guest Kanchan Daniel, known for her powerful vocals and stage presence, will grace the festival.
The inclusion of these talented women is not only a celebration of the genre, but is a bold statement in the ongoing narrative of blues. Book your tickets now and #RiseForAMoreEqualWorld with us!
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Blind Pig Records is coming back!
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 (NEW YORK, NY) – Blind Pig Records announced that it is officially back in business! The label, which began in 1977 in the basement of the Ann Arbor club by the same name, is recognized as one of the world’s premier American blues and roots recording companies. Its rich repertoire includes Muddy Waters, Magic Slim, Luther Allison, Tommy Castro, Deborah Coleman, James Cotton, and Elvin Bishop.
The reboot comes eight years after The Orchard, a leading global music distribution and artist + label services company and member of Sony Music Entertainment, acquired Blind Pig from its original founders, Jerry Del Giudice and Edward Chmelewski. Since then, the label released successful records by Altered Five Blues Band and Mitch Woods, and a 40th Anniversary double compilation album, but mostly remained on hiatus.
The next chapter of Blind Pig will be headed by Jeff Schroedl, a 30-year music industry veteran based in Milwaukee, WI. “We’re thrilled and grateful for The Orchard entrusting us to carry on the great legacy of Blind Pig. We look forward to developing and investing in the next generation of talented and creative artists,” said Schroedl, adding, “The label will embody the same independent spirit as its founders, focusing on exceptional artists and great songs, with a personalized approach.”
Label founders Del Giudice and Chmelewski commented on the relaunch: “We’re proud of the impact Blind Pig Records has made in preserving the music of traditional blues artists as well as in discovering and recording highly gifted musicians who further expanded the definition of American roots music. We’re happy to know that with Jeff’s expertise and commitment Blind Pig’s rich history will continue.”
Blind Pig will resume in the coming weeks with a string of new signings, and new releases expected in 2024.
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"Gumbo & Champagne" NYE at Teddy's Juke Joint
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 (ZACHARY, LA) - Its "Gumbo & Champagne" time of the year again Teddy's Juke Joint 17001 Old Scenic Hwy, in Zachary, Louisiana for New Years Eve! Sam Joyner, Teddy Johnson, Guitar Slim Jr and Sundanze are extending a warm invitation to all their family, friends, and fans to join them in bringing in the New Year 2024 on Sunday, Dec 31, 8pm!
They anticipate a night filled with soulful tunes, delicious Gumbo, champagne, great company, and lots of love. Cover is $10. They're wishing everyone a Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous 2024 and beyond and can't wait to c u there!
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It's Not Too Late To Make A Difference!
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Little Village is a nonprofit record company that seeks to shine the light of awareness on those who might not otherwise be heard and in doing so further the belief that a life filled with diverse music builds empathy, making for stronger communities and a better world.
Little Village artists own 100% of their content and owes nothing for all services provided by Little Village, including recording, manufacture, marketing and promotion.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, look what Little Village Foundation was able to do in 2023: The Sampaguitas were interviewed in November on NPR’s Here and Now program. Diunna Greenleaf’s I Ain’t Playin’ was named in the 2023 30th Annual Blues Awards “Album of the Year” by Living Blues Magazine. Little Village was a 2023 recipient of the prestigious “Keeping the Blues Alive Award” from The Blues Foundation. NPR’s eTown sat down in June with Denver bluesman Nic Clark for some music and conversation with Jim Pugh about Little Village. The Waterfront Blues Festival featured Little Village artists D.K. Harrell, Alabama Mike and Nic Clark. King Biscuit Festival featured Little Village artists D.K. Harrell, Candice Ivory, Sonny Green, Memphissippi Sounds, and Tia Carroll.
Yes, 2023 has been an amazing year, but Little Village needs your help to continue to make the music happen in 2024.
As all proceeds from the music goes directly to their artists, Little Village depends entirely upon charitable contributions from people like you to fulfill their mission. Join the Village!
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• Baton Rouge Blues Society Blues Christmas Party Dec 17
• Blues Society of Omaha Potluck & Food Drive Dec 17
• Reno Blues Society Tree Recycle/Potluck Dec 29
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 • (BATON ROUGE, LA) - The Baton Rouge Blues Society will hold their Blues Christmas Party Sun Dec 17 at Phil Brady's Bar & Grill, 4848 Government St, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Doors 1:30pm and music 2:30pm on. Free food, no cover! Red beans and jambalaya, and fried chicken wings. Potluck desserts welcomed.
Music with Kenny Acosta Band, Hanna PK & The Dynamic 88s, Neal Brothers Band, Chris LeBlanc Band w-Friends, DK Harrell Blues Band w-horns, plus special guest Gregg Wright, Russ Bryant and Jr Daniels. Limited number of reserved tables ($120 for table of 4). Contact Ken at 225-572-3081 to reserve.
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• (LINCOLN, NE) - The Blues Society of Omaha presents the Zoo Bar Holiday Potluck Party & Food Bank Fundraiser on Sunday, Dec 17 from 2pm-5pm at The Zoo Bar, 136 N 14th St., Lincoln, Nebraska. The bar opens 12pm.
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• (RENO, NV) - The Reno Blues Society (RBS) is looking for volunteers Friday, Dec. 29 (9am-1pm) to help stack Christmas trees at the Reno Sports Complex and help collect money for "Keep Truckee Meadows" (KTMB). For 20+ years this has been a time-honored tradition plus they've added a potluck. It's lots of fun and nothing strenuous. Enjoy the community spirit and of course, the potluck. Email the RBS President if you are interested.
The RBS is also looking for their 2024 webmaster, merchandise person, and silent auction chair.
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Keb' Mo' "Christmas Is Annoying"
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Big Harp George :: BIG HARP GEORGE DOES CHRISTMAS
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Big Harp George doesn't know if you've been naughty or nice – but he's got a special Christmas gift ready for you either way. It's an album of unconventional Christmas music that reflects his unconventional songwriting mind. It's music that's lyrically sharp and clever, with lots of Big (chromatic) Harp, but still very Christmassy – in an irreverent Big Harp George kind of way. It makes you think that if Mad Magazine ever released a Christmas album, this would be it.
Big Harp George (George Bisharat) is a San Francisco Bay Area blues singer, songwriter, and chromatic harmonica wizard. The chromatic has a jazzy, sophisticated voice, and combined with Bisharat's smart songwriting, makes for a distinctive musical package. It was music that captured Bisharat's imagination in his early teens, but he set that aside for a successful career as a criminal defense lawyer, an award-winning professor of law at UC Hastings College of the Law, and expert commentator on law and politics in the Middle East.
But the music was hard to resist, and about 12 years ago, Bisharat tuned in again. He recorded his first album, Chromaticism, in 2014, which earned him "Best New Artist" award nominations from the Blues Foundation and Blues Blast Magazine, as well as high praise from music critics for his blues-laced chromatic style. Four more successful albums followed, with his most recent being Cut My Spirit Loose.
But now it's time for Christmas giving. Bisharat has been writing and recording holiday songs occasionally since 2018, when he cut “Where'll I Be for Christmas?” with the late “Little Charlie” Baty on guitar. He's added a few more here and there to round out this holiday album, Big Harp George Does Christmas, of what he calls “decidedly nonstandard tunes.”
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Just In Case... plus upcoming Holidays & Birthdays
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 • December is the Month of Giving!
• Hannukah ends Dec 15
• Dec 16-24 Las Posadas
• Dec 25 Christmas
• Dec 26-Jan 1 Kwanzaa
Birthdays: Dec 15 Andrew “Big Voice” Odom (1936), Mark Hummel (1955), Nick Moss (1969); Dec 16 Billy Gibbons (1949); Dec 17 James Booker (1939-1983), Paul Butterfield (1942-1987); Dec 18 Pee Wee Crayton (1914-1985), Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (1917-1988), Lonnie Brooks (1933-2017), Arthur "Peg Leg Sam" Jackson (1911-1977), Rod Piazza (1947); Dec 19 Professor Longhair (aka Henry Roeland Byrd) (1918-1980); Dec 20 Walter "Wolfman" Washington (1943), Mitch Kashmar (1960), Tom Hambridge; Dec 21 Peetie Wheatstraw (1902-1941), Carla Thomas (1942); Dec 22 Lil Green (1919-1954), Liz Mandeville; Dec 23 Little Esther Phillips (1935-1984); Dec 24 Lee Dorsey (1924-1986); Dec 25 Joe Louis Walker (1949); Dec 27 Tracy Nelson (1944); Dec 28 Roebuck "Pops" Staples (1914-2000), Johnny Otis (1921-2012); Dec 29 Matt "Guitar" Murphy (1929-2018), Terry Hanck (1944); Dec 30 Bo Diddley (1928-2008); Dec 31 Odetta (1930-2008)
 Just in Case: "December 21 is National Short Girl Appreciation Day." I wanted to see if I could find the height of some blues ladies. I've read that Sugar Pie DeSanto (left) is 4'11" last count. I found a source that said the late Koko Taylor was 5"1". Etta James was 5'3". Bonnie Raitt is 5'4" and the late Sippie Wallace looked shorter than her in some photos I've found. I believe that Shemekia Copeland and also Tierinii Jackson-Nataly of Southern Avenue are in the :short girl" category, but alas it's not like artists mention their heights in interviews! So, while this has still ended up like finding a needle in a haystack, I know there's a lot of us "shorty's" out there even if we might look taller onstage! (I get asked that at times actually and I'm 5'2" these days!). If you’re a short girl yourself, you know at least your feet are never going to hang off the bed.
I often wonder if anyone reads these these things I dig up! If so, I hope this short girl at least gets you to crack a smile.
(partially reprinted from Dec 16, 2021 issue)
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