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Photo Moments with the 21st Annual BFG Magazine!
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 Here's award-winning singer, songwriter, Ruf Recording, spirited performer Whitney Shay checking out her BFG aboard the Oct 2023 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise.
Whitney was a San Diego Music Award (SDMA) Artist of The Year, Best Blues Artist, and a Blues Music Award (BMA) Nominee. She was just recently nominated once again for SDMA "Best Blues."
Photo: Michele Lundeen
ORDER your own 21st Annual Magazine *ONCE YOU GET IT, SEND US A PIC WITH IT! BFG clients, contact your sales rep for your own copy!
Anyone can Order here! Once you receive, have fun, get creative and SNAP A PHOTO of you, your friends, and/or artists, etc. with the BFG magazine and EMAIL photo, caption (100 words or less), URL if applicable, and photo credit to e-Guide editor!
The Blues Foundation is official sponsor of the 21st Annual Blues Festival Guide!
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Mountain Music Parlor features Mighty Mike Schermer Monthly Jam & Lessons
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(RENO, NV) - Mountain Music Parlor is proud to present a bona fide Blues and old school Country Jam with non-other than Mighty Mike Schermer, bluesman for Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Marcia Ball, Bonnie Raitt and a wagon full of other greats!
This jam happens on the 4th Wednesday of every month, 6pm at Mountain Music Parlor, Center St., in Reno, Nevada. Acoustic instruments encouraged and electrics are welcome through a small amp as long as you’re respectful of your volume (and you turn down when asked). Vocalists and listeners are definitely welcome.
Let the good times roll pickin’ and singin' songs by such blues greats as Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Jimmy Reed and those fabulous old country tunes of Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and George Jones.
Mighty Mike Schermer, music industry veteran for over 30 years, has toured and recorded with legendary bands and top shelf artists, and one of the finest and most prolific songwriters in the genre, welcomes you to his once-a-month event aimed at inspiring you and having some fun while picking up some great tutelage at the same time.
This is a wonderful opportunity itching for the real deal. The vibe is chill and relaxed in a non-bar atmosphere where you'll actually be able to hear and enjoy yourself.
Whatever level you're at now, notch it up with the sage advice and guidance of true seasoned pro! Only a mere $5 at the door. For more details checkout Mountain Music Parlor's web page.
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Blues Bash at The Ranch features live performances and workshops
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 (BROOKSVILLE, FL) - Celebrate at the 5th annual Blues Bash at The Ranch, a spring blues festival, March 15-17, 2024 at the gorgeous Florida Sand Music Ranch, 85 Myers Road, in Brooksville, Florida.
There’ll be an incredible lineup of blues artists all weekend long. Friday kicks off at 5pm with a Campers Jam then Calvin Duncan Jr., Tas Cru, and the Joe Moss Band followed by a late night Jam. Saturday kicks off at 11am with a guitar workshop by Champ Jaxon, then Street Preacher, the Champ Jaxon Band, Jarad Petteys & The Headliner, the Shaelyn Band, Soul Miners Union, Rb Stone, and at 9:30pm it’s Biscuit Miller & The Mix with Rachelle Coba followed by a late night Jam. Sunday kicks off at 10:30am with a guitar and songwriting workshop with RB Stone then Cedric Talton, Dottie Kelly & The Rock House Band, and at 2:45pm it’s Paul Nelson, The blues bash will then be followed by a Jam to wrap this jam-packed weekend.
This event is camping optional but if you want to camp, book now, as they will sell out of the water/electric sites.
Always family and dog friendly. For more info, contact Roseanne (not the Ranch) at 941-758-7585. This event is produced by GPS Festival Productions, LLC and Partners Greg Herndon and Paul Benjamin.
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Mavis Staples Anniversary Reissue on Record Store Day
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 On April 20, 2024, Record Store Day, Alligator Records will release the deluxe 20th Anniversary 2-LP vinyl reissue of soul and gospel legend Mavis Staples' landmark 2004 release, Have A Little Faith. The album, when first released, sparked Mavis' solo career, and launched her into the musical mainstream.
Have A Little Faith is an exhilarating collection of timeless, uplifting songs deeply seated in Mavis’ faith and spirituality. It has now been remastered and will come in a deluxe gatefold jacket with expanded artwork. The set also features a spirited remembrance of how the record came to be by Mavis herself. The two 12-inch records, pressed on silver vinyl, will spin at 45 rpm, and will deliver the best possible sound.
From her early days sharing lead vocals with her groundbreaking family gospel group, The Staple Singers, to her storied solo recordings, Mavis Staples is an inspirational force in modern popular culture and music.
Upon the passing of Mavis' father -- family patriarch and Staple Singers leader Pops Staples - Mavis' future felt uncertain. She self-financed and recorded her own solo album, and after being turned down by major labels unable to see the commercial appeal, it was embraced by Alligator Records.Upon release, Have A Little Faith brought Mavis' powerful music and message songs into the 21st century and the album re-introduced the world to Mavis Staples.
On April 18 in Los Angeles, an all-star 85th Birthday Party concert celebration will take place at the YouTube Theatre, featuring some of today's biggest musical stars, including Chris Stapleton, Hozier, Jackson Browne, Norah Jones, Jeff Tweedy, Black Pumas, Grace Potter, Michael McDonald, Keb’ Mo’, Nathaniel Rateliff, Robert Randolph, Taj Mahal and others.
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• Crossroads Blues Society Spring Fling April 20th
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 (FREEPORT, IL) - Saturday, April 20th the Crossroads Blues Society will host their Spring Fling at the Freeport Masonic Temple, 305 W. Stephenson, in Freeport, Illinois.
This brand new event is an indoor festival at a 1250 seat venue with fantastic sound. Food trucks, craft beers and more.
Music happens from noon-7:30pm with doors at 11:30am. Appearing will be the the Jerry Criss Band, Ivy Ford Band, Kevin Burt, and the Nick Moss Band.
Tickets are only $10 in advance via Paypal plus a $2 ser charge or $15 at the door.
The Crossroads Blues Society was a Blues Foundation Keeping the Blues Alive (KAB) Award Recipient in 2014.
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Which Cruise Hits Your Groove?
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#41 Southeastern Caribbean Oct 2024 Soldout!
#42 Eastern Caribbean Jan 2025: Pre-Book Now!
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OCT. 26 ~ NOV. 2, 2024
Sailing on the Holland America Eurodam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Aruba & Curacao.
Taj Mahal, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Dumpstaphunk, Tommy Castro, Vanessa Collier, Paul Thorn & more
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JAN. 26 ~ FEB. 2, 2025
Sailing on the Holland America Rotterdam from Ft. Lauderdale, FL to Tortola (BVI), St. Thomas (USVI) & Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic).
Bands & Open Cabin Sales or Waitlist announced in early April!
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Just In Case... plus upcoming Holidays & Birthdays
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 • March is Women's History Month
• National Music in Our Schools Month
• Mar 8 International Women’s Day
• Mar 17 St. Patrick's Day
• Mar 19 1st Day of Spring 2024
Birthdays: Mar 1 Zac Harmon (1957); Mar 2 Alvin “Youngblood” Hart (1963), Rory Gallagher (1948-1995); Mar 3 John Primer (1945); Mar 4 Bobby Womack (1944-2014); Mar 5J.B. Lenoir (1929-1967), Peg Leg Howell (1888-1966), Tommy Tucker (1933-1982); Mar 6 Walter "Furry" Lewis (1893-1981), Walter Trout (1951); Mar 9 Georgia White (1903-1980), Lloyd Price (1933); Mar 10 Dave Alexander aka Omar Shariff (1938), Ronnie Earl (1953)
 Just in case: "National Son's Day" is March 4th (apparently they also get Sept 28th!). Of course every day should son's day if you are one and/or have one! In the blues world we're grateful for the sons of artists that have carried on their parents legacy such as:
Mud Morganfield and the late Joseph "Mojo" Morganfield pictured bottom RT (Muddy Water's aka McKinley Morganfield), Kenny Neal (Raful Neal), Lurrie Bell (Carey Bell), Ronnie and Wayne Baker Brooks (Lonnie Brooks), Bernard Allison  (Luther Allison), John Lee Hooker Jr. (John Lee Hooker), Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith (Willie "Big Eyes" Smith), Luther and Cody Dickinson (Jim Dickinson), Devon Allman (Gregg Allman), Jimmy D. Lane (Jimmy Rogers), Shuggie Otis (Johnny Otis), Donald, Kenneth and Ralph "Woody" Kinsey (Big Daddy Kinsey), Doyle Bramhall II (Doyle Bramhall), the late Lucky Peterson pictured top LT (James Peterson), Garry Burnside (R.L. Burnside), Chris Thomas King (Rockin' Tabby Thomas), Eric Bibb (Leon Bibb), Vieux Farka Touré (Ali Farka Touré), and C.J. Chenier (Clifton Chenier). If you know of more, give a shout!
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St. Kilda Blues Festival
Mar-01-2024 - Mar-04-2024
St Kilda, Victoria, Australia
Foley BBQ & Blues Cook-off
Mar-08-2024 - Mar-09-2024
Foley, Alabama USA
24th Annual Blues Café
Mar-08-2024 - Mar-09-2024
Rothschild, Wisconsin, USA
Walla Walla Guitar Festival
Mar-08-2024 - Mar-10-2024
Walla Walla, Washington, USA
Macon Blues and Brews Bash
Mar-09-2024
Macon, Florida, USA
Superstition Blues &
Brews Art Festival
Mar-09-2024
Apache Junction, Arizona, USA
8th Pasco Blues Festival
Mar-09-2024
Land 'O Lakes, Florida, USA
31st River City Blues Festival
Mar-15-2024 – Mar-16-2024
Marietta, Ohio, USA
Blues Bash at the Ranch
Mar-15-2024 - Mar-17-2024
Bradenton, Florida, USA
Venice Blues Festival
Mar-22-2024 - Mar-23-2024
Venice, Florida, USA
Loreto International Blues Festival
Mar-22-2024 - Mar-23-2024
Loreto, Mexico
Blues on Reid
Mar-23-2024
Port St. Joe, Florida, USA
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Woodystock Blues Festival
Mar-23-2024 - Mar-24-2024
Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA
Byron Bay Bluesfest
Mar-28-2024 – Apr-1-2024
Byron Bay, Australia
Springing The Blues
Apr-05-2024 - Apr-07-2024 Jacksonville Beach, Florida, USA
Juke Joint Fest
& Related EventsApr-11-2024 - Apr-14-2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Coeur d'Alene Blues FestivalApr-12-2024 - Apr-14-2024 Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA
Tampa Bay Blues FestivalApr-12-2024 - Apr-14-2024 St Petersburg, Florida, USA
Cat Head Mini Blues FestApr-14-2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Milwaukee Blues FestivalApr-19-2024 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Buffalo Blues &
Roots FestivalApr-20-2024 Buffalo, NY, New York, USA
SoCal Blues &
Jazz FestivalApr-20-2024 - Apr-21-2024 Murrieta, California USA
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