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Photo Moments with the 22nd Annual BFG Magazine!
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 Here's highly respected music manager and tour manager Gina McClain hanging out at Coomber Craft Wines in Oceanside, California when the Nick Moss Band featuring Dennis Gruenling were appearing a while back. Gina is currently managing the young, award-winning Dylan Triplett.
Gina's shares that her mission and her calling in life is to make musician's lives easier. From what we can tell she offers her heart and soul and expertise to aim to make this happen while she champions their every step. It's always great to cross paths with Gina and her big heart and smile.
Photo: Michele Lundeen
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Eddie The Blues Man is guaranteed to scratch your entertainment itch!
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 If you are searching for great entertainment and you're looking for a show that's fire... then Eddie "The Blues Man" Wilson is the man for the job! Wilson's blend of soul and blues, married with his style of prolific storytelling, is truly entertaining!
“I have had an opportunity to experience Old Man Wilson “live and in living color” for myself and I immediately agreed to become his publicist. I thoroughly enjoyed his theatrics and artful skill of entertaining his audience.” ~ Terry Brown
Whether you call him “Unckle Eddie” or “Ol’ Man Wilson,” he’s guaranteed to scratch your entertainment itch.
Find his LinkTree here. To book Eddie Wilson's show and band, contact Terry Brown at 251-332-9577 or via email.
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August is John Lee Hooker month at Delta Blues Museum
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 (CLARKSDALE, MS) - August is John Lee Hooker Month at the Delta Blues Museum. John Lee Hooker was born Aug 22, 1912 near Clarksdale and raised in the Delta.
Hooker’s music blends several traditions—Delta blues, talking blues, and early North Mississippi Hill country blues—into an original, driving-rhythm style that created a signature sound. A multiple Grammy award winner, his best-known songs are blues classics, among them “Boogie Chillen,” “Boom Boom,” and “Burning Hell.”
Follow his life and times at the Delta Blues Museum's Explore and Learn feature about his “endless boogie.” Check out Hooker’s colorful history in a vivid biography, listen to CDs of his early and late songs, and wear your shout out to “The Boogie Man” with a JLH tee, all available from the museum's Gift Shop.
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Big Muddy Blues Festival showcases the Blues of St. Louis
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(ST. LOUIS, MO) - The National Blues Museum and Laclede's Landing Neighborhood Association are excited to announce the 2024 Big Muddy Blues Festival. Join them on Sunday, September 1st, at Laclede’s Landing, 615 Washington Ave, St. Louis, Missouri, to celebrate the astounding blues talent that can only be found in St. Louis, with no cost for admission!
Big Muddy is a historic celebration of St. Louis’s one-of-a-kind blues music scene that has been a staple of the city’s Labor Day weekend for nearly 40 years. The 2024 festival will feature 8 headlining artists, kids’ activities, vendors, an automobile exhibit, food/drink, and other amenities reflecting St. Louis’s musical and cultural heritage.
You can donate to this free music festival and/or reserve one of our VIP packages, complete with special seating, a t-shirt, and drink specials.
Big Muddy has always been a great opportunity for STL to showcase its community. If you are interested in supporting Big Muddy or being recognized as a sponsor, there are multiple ways you can be a part of the festival!
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Rock & Blues Fest for Vets Sept 7
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 (BRIDGEWATER, NJ) - Join us for a day of rocking out and jamming to rock and blues music, all to show support for our veterans! The 4th Annual Rock & Blues Fest for Vets, In Memory of Susan Strober Comerford, happens from 12 noon-8 pm at the Eagles Lodge, 350 Woodside Lane, Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Bands include Steve Johnson Band - Brother John Brown Band – Rebellion - Anthony Krizan Band - Get Poison'd. There will be food trucks from Pudgy's Famous Fries, Maddalena's Cheesecake on a Stick, Michael's Backyard BBQ
Tickets are available via Eventbrite (small ser chrg will be added).
Admission for veterans, bikers, and their bike passengers $15. General Admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Children 12 and under no charge.
The Rock & Blues Fest for Vets is an official 501(c)3 Charity and all proceeds go to directly to Veterans groups. The fest is rain or shine.
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6th annual Tidewater Blues Festival
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 (CHESAPEAKE, VA) - The 6th annual Tidewater Blues Festival returns Saturday Sept 7 from noon-5pm at Big Ugly Brewing at 845 S Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, Virginia.
The lineup includes headliner and Tidewater Music Awards “Top Guitarist” Jason Cale, the “New Man in Black” Hanks Martin, the trailblazing Matty Taylor Trio, and Michael Conover hosting this year's "Blues Boy Willie Memorial Harp Workshop."
This must-see show is the longest continually-running Blues Festival on the East Coast. Admission is free so come early and grab a spot. They will have plenty of great cuisine provided by local food trucks and Big Ugly will be providing their award-winning liquid refreshments.
Merchandise including T-shirts, hot sauce, and stickers will be available. The event is kid and dog friendly and there is indoor and outdoor seating, and ice cold AC!
For more info contact Dr. Joe at Natchyo' Grandma's Blues Network or via email.
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• Prairie Crossroads Blues Fest this weekend
• South Skunk Blues Society 30th Bowlful of Blues Sept 1
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 (URBANA, IL) - The 6th annual Prairie Crossroads Blues Fest will be held this Friday and Saturday, August 9-10 at Bunny's Tavern Parking Lot, 119 W. Water St., in Urbana, Illinois.
Friday lineup: The Painkillers Blues Band (Blues Jam), Keith Harden Band.
Saturday lineup: Rory Book And The Volumes, The Wiseguys, Cobalt Blues Band, Funky Mojo Daddy. Bring your lawn chairs.
The fest is presented by the Prairie Crossroads Blues Society (PCBS).
For more info contact PCBS via email.
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 (NEWTON, IA) - Presented by the South Skunk Blues Society, the 30th annual Bowlful of Blues will happen Sunday, Sept 1 at Maytag Park, 301 S 11th Ave W., Newton, Iowa from 12noon-9pm with stellar acoustics.
Appearing are Avey Grouws Band, Brandon Santini, Steve George, and the Sears Band. Clayton Ryan will appear between sets. with the great acoustics of the natural outdoor amphitheater.
Find advanced tickets here for $25 (+ ser chrg) or see flyer at left for local tix opps. Gate day of is $30 cash only (no card). Under age 12 is no cover.
Food Trucks will be on site. Coolers are welcome - no glass please.
There will be raffles
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Which Cruise Hits Your Groove?
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OCT 25 ~ NOV 1, 2025
Sailing on Holland America’s Koningsdam from San Diego, CA to Cabo San Lucas, Loreto & La Paz. A $500 per cabin (not per person) fully-refundable deposit holds your space in line to book. Detailed instructions on stateroom selection, lineup and final pricing will be announced likely in early December. Additional passengers may be added once you select your stateroom.
(816) 753-7979 to prebook early and receive priority cabin selection!
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Doug Duffy and BADD "Whirlpool"
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The Name Droppers :: STARSHINE
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 When a group of musicians is really grooving and having a wonderful time making the music together, the joy can be heard on every track. This is absolutely the case on the new album Starshine from the Connecticut based super group The Name Droppers. The founding award-winning rhythm section of drummer Bobby “T” Torello and Grammy-winning bassist Scott Spray, courtesy of Johnny Winter, are joined by keyboardist Ron Rifkin and guitarist Rafe Klein.
This 10-song collection on Starshine is a set of fire breathing blues, rock and soul as expected from these seasoned veterans.
Klein and Torello share the lead vocals on the eight new original tracks and two reworked covers from B.B. King and The Beatles. Special guests include Dave Lowrie on piano with Jonathan Dubose and the legendary Charlie Karp (R.I.P.) sitting in on guitar along with splendid background vocals from Simone Brown and Carol Sylvan.
"Whiskey"
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Just In Case... plus upcoming Holidays & Birthdays
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 It might be the dog days of Summer but
"Hard times ain't nothing
that music won't help heal..."
Birthdays: Aug 8-Joe Tex (1933-1982), Jimmy Witherspoon (1920–1997), Robert Randolph (1977), Lady Bianca (1953); Aug 9-Trudy Lynn (1947); Aug 10-Ronnie Spector (1945-2022), Grego Anderson (1968), Leo Fender (1908-1991), Mighty Mike Schermer (1966); Aug 11-"Crying" Sam Collins (1887-1949), Aug 12-Percy Mayfield (1920-1984), Roy Gaines (1934-2021), Albert Castiglia (1969); Aug 13-Jimmy McCracklin (1921-2012); Aug 14-Son Seals (1942-2004); Aug 15-Buster Brown (1911-1976), Jackie Brenston (1930-1979), Bobby Byrd (1934-2007); Aug 16-Eddie Kirkland (1928-2011 pictured), Melvin "Lil' Son" Jackson (1915-1976); Aug 17-Luther Allison (1939-1997); Aug 19-Earl Gaines (1935-2009); Aug 20-Issac Hayes (1942-2008); Aug 21-Count Basie (1904-1984); Aug 22-John Lee Hooker (1920-2001), Debbie Davies (1952)
 Just in case: "International Youth Day" on August 12 focuses on the difficulties that some young people are experiencing throughout the world. This brings to mind an organization called "Playing for Change Foundation," a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to building music and art schools for children around the world, and creating hope and inspiration for the future of our planet. The offer creative opportunities for marginalized and at-risk youth, most specifically in the developing world. Music is a healer and there it is so rewarding to offer children music and a means to express themselves through it. There are also hundreds or Blues In The Schools programs and blues camps as well, often in at-risk and low-income areas. To see a child's face light up with music is a joy beyond measure. ____________________________________________
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Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk (Every Weds)Through Sep-04-2024 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
TD Kitchener Blues FestivalAug-08-2024 - Aug-11-2024 Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Nanaimo Blues FestivalAug-08-2024 - Aug-11-2024 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Blues At The Arch Festival
Aug-09-2024 - Aug-10-2024 St. Louis, Missouri USA
Heritage Music Blues FestAug-09-2024 - Aug-11-2024 Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
Waukesha Blues FestAug-09-2024 - Aug-10-2024
Delafield, Wisconsin, USA
Bayfront Blues Festival
Aug-09-2024 - Aug-11-2024
Duluth, Minnesota, USA
Sunflower River Blues Fest
Aug-09-2024 - Aug-11-2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi USA
Howth Roots and Blues FestivalAug-09-2024 - Aug-11-2024 Dublin, Ireland
31st Chenango Blues Festival
Aug-15-2024 - Aug-17-2024 Norwich, New York, USA
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Big Bull Falls Blues Fest
Aug-16-2024 - Aug-17-2024
Wausau, Wisconsin, USA
Madison Ribberfest
BBQ & Blues
Aug-16-2024 - Aug-17-2024
Madison, Indiana, USA
White Mountain Boogie
& Blues Festival
Aug-16-2024 - Aug-18-2024
Thornton, New Hampshire, USA
Poulsbo Blues & Jazz Festival
Aug-22-2024
Poulsbo, Washington, USA
15th Crossroads Blues Festival
Aug-24-2024
Byron, Illinois, USA
Peoria Blues & Heritage
Music Festival
Aug-30-2024 - Aug-31-2024
Peoria, Illinois, USA
Marquette Area Blues Fest
Aug-30-2024 - Sep-01-2024
Marquette, Michigan, USA
Red's Old Timers Music Festival
Aug-31-2024
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Rentiesville Dusk 'til Dawn
Blues Festival
Aug-31-2024 - Sep-02-2024
Rentiesville, Oklahoma, USA
30th Bowlful of Blues
Sept-1-2024
Newton, Iowa USA
Reunion Music Festival
Sep-01-2024
Riverside, California, USA
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