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Photo Moments with the 22nd Annual BFG Magazine!
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 Here's Ally Venable Oct 10, during her performance day at prestigious King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arkansas.
A Ruf recording artist, the young, Texas blues-roots-rock singer, songwriter and guitarist has been making a name for herself since 2016. She is touring the world, charting high up on Billboard Blues charts all while garnering awards along the way.
Photo: Cathy Greaney
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36th annual Battle of the Blues Harps Thanksgiving Eve
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 (LONG BEACH, CA) - Stellar Shows presents the 36th annual Battle of the Blues Harps which will take place on Thanksgiving Eve, November 27 at The Gaslamp, 6152 Pacific Coast Hwy, in Long Beach, California.
The annual will feature a variety of top blues harp players, plus, for the first time, the lineup includes several female artists.
Appearing is Km Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds and His Blues Allstars and Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers with pianist Honey Piazza. Mercedes Moore will emcee the evening and also front her own all-star band featuring harpman Dennis Gruenling and formidable guitarist Laura Chavez. Shy But Flyy will bring their soulful voice to the show and feature the dynamic harpman, Billy Watson. A “Tribute to Little Walter” will feature harp talents R.J. Mishco, Eric Von Herzen, Little A, and The Memphis Kings
The event will include VIP seating, free parking, a full menu, and full bar. Doors at 6pm and showtime 7pm. Rooms at the Golden Sails right next door are just $99 if you call this number 562-594-0210 during business hours only.
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Have a natural ball while helping community at the Connecticut Rhythm & Blues Festival
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 (NEW BRITAIN, CT) - The 2nd Annual Connecticut Rhythm & Blues Festival (CTRB) is thrilled to present the 2024 “Soul Blues Male Artist” Blues Music Award winner, John Nemeth on Nov 9. The festival will be held at Trinity-On-Main, an historic, converted church at 69 Main St. in New Britain, Connecticut.
Also appearing will be award-winning, young guitar phenom Solomon Hicks, the award-winning Lee-Ann Lovelace and her 10-pc band, and the 2024 CTBS Challenge winner, Carl Ricci & 706 Union Ave. Emcee and special guest will be Mick Kolassa. Doors open at 2pm and music goes until 10pm. Food and drink will be available onsite for purchase.
The Connecticut Blues Society (CBS) is a proud sponsor of the CTRB. The event helps raise funds for the blues society’s Blues In The Schools program that includes the Blues Jam 101 for kids, Masterclasses, Library programs and more. Musician’s Lifeline also benefits. That program offers charitable assistance to musicians in need due to disability, illness, age, or unemployment. Sponsorships are also available and welcomed to further support these endeavors.
Tickets are available here. Free parking is available in the city garage next to the Police Station.
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CORRECTION re: Vol 19-Issue 41: Our apologies. An incorrect poster image appeared with this announcement in our last week's issue so we're re-running with correct one.
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Celebration of Wichita’s Regional Blues Tradition
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 Seasoned blues musicians tell their own stories and paint a picture of the vibrant Black music scene in Wichita Blues: Music in the African American Community. The book explores the lively, and often overlooked Wichita blues tradition. In interviews with nineteen African American Wichita blues performers, author Patrick Joseph O’Connor reveals the evolution of the blues from the 1930s to the 1960s and beyond.
Utilizing twenty-five years of fieldwork, Wichita Blues details the history of performance and camaraderie among the musicians of this often-neglected regional sound. The personal interviews offer unique insight into topics that shape Wichita’s sound, including how migration from Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas brought varied artists to the area and the ways musical traditions cross racial divides and generations.
The author traces African American history in Kansas, ranging from the Exoduster movement in the late nineteenth century and minstrel shows across the state to Black cowboys and growing urban African American communities in Topeka and Wichita.
The book is published by University Press of Mississippi.
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Blues Society News & Road to IBC's
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• North Jersey's "Showcase Series" Nov 1
• Wichita Blues Society's "Celebrate The Blues" Nov 10
• Annual NJBS Blues Harp Blowout Fundraiser Dec 7
• Road to IBC's: Central Delaware - Triangle - So Cal - North Jersey Blues Challenge Winners
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 (DOVER, NJ) - Friday, Nov 1, the North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) “Showcase Series” presents the Mechanic Street Blues Project at Factory Records (158 W. Clinton St.) in Dover, New Jersey. These five, seasoned, New Jersey musicians have been performing in the Tri-State area for over thirty years, and each member brings a unique instrumental and vocal talent interpreting classic blues tunes and artists of present and past. The band is Bob Podstawski on drums and lead vocals, Frank DeLuca on lead guitar, Dan Crotchery on bass and vocals, Ray Baniel on keys, and Jon Bernstein on harp and vocals.  _________________________
(WICHITA, KS) - The Wichita Blues Society presents "Celebrate the Blues" Nov 10 with longtime regional favorite Keefer Madness at Jerry's Bar & Grill, 630 N. Robin Rd., in Wichita, Kansas
The band is Richard Collins (harmonica and vocals), Wally Moore (guitar), Dave Casmere (drums), Jim Keefer (bass) and Ralph Brown (saxophone). Guests include Marc Westerman, Mike Kilpatrick, Todd Peach, Jerry Walker, Kevin May and Johnny Rose.
Doors 4:30pm and music 5pm-8:30pm. This is an all ages show. $10 WBS members, $15 Non-members, $10 17 years old and under or with student I.D.
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 (STANHOPE, NJ) - The annual, highly anticipated Blues Harp Blowout fundraiser and holiday party is back. Join the North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) on Saturday, Dec 7th at The Stanhope House (45 Main St.), in Stanhope, New Jersey. for some electrifying fun.
This year, NJBS presents four sets of music by some of the top regional harp players, including Steve Guyger, Roadside Louie, Vin Mott, and Big Mike Devita. Plus, the killer house band features Bob Lanza, Filthy Rich MacPherson, Eric Heilner, Steve Kirsty, and Nick Fishman, who will keep the energy high. Music kicks off at 7pm.
There will be a special BBQ menu and NJBS will also be hosting a silent auction with a treasure trove of cool items.
Advanced tix are $25 and will be $30 at the door. If you purchase a NJBS membership, you'll get up to 100% off this event at checkout.
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THE ROAD TO THE IBC'S...
 (FORT SMITH, AR) - The Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society's Regional Blues Challenge is Sunday, October 20 at The Sphinx at Temple Live (200 N. 11th) in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Eight Solo/Duo acts compete 1 pm to approx. 5pm. Then five Bands compete 5:30pm until 8pm. Solo/Duo and Band winners will be announced approx. 9pm. Admission is free.
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(DE-NC-CA-NJ) - Following are more Blues Challenge winners of the Blues Foundation affiliated Blues Societies. These artists will go on to represent at the 40th International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, TN, in Jan 2025.
 • (DOVER, DE) - Central Delaware Blues Society winner of their local Blues Challenge competition.
Band: Lower Case Blues.
• (DURHAM, NC) - The Triangle Blues Society’s Blues Challenge’s 2024 winners are... Band: Acisse Jay and the Gents and Solo/Duo:  Lynnette Barber & Will Ellis.
 • (LONG BEACH, CA) – Winners of the Southern California Blues Society Blues Challenge are the Band FatherDaddy who will be representing for their 2nd year in a row in Memphis.
• (STANHOPE, NJ) – The North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) Band Winners: Blues People, who were also the 2023 NJBS winners and IBC Semifinalists in Memphis in Jan 2024. Solo/Duo winner is Ed Alstrom.
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Mississippi MacDonald :: I GOT WHAT YOU NEED
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 Boldy opening his new album with a bumping Chicago shuffle that features deadly Albert Collins ice pick styled guitar leads, London singer, guitarist and songwriter Mississippi MacDonald makes a strong statement on the title track “I Got What You Need,” (composed by Memphian Sonny Mack) enticing a prospective lover and the listener with all the tricks and charms he has to offer.
The nine new tracks of I Got What You Need, his sixth solo album, showcase MacDonald as songwriter on four original songs and collaborator with ex-Malaco writer and Ecko Records owner, John Ward, on two songs, proving why he won two U.K Blues Awards in 2024 ans is a Take Me To The River allstar.
There’s horn infused R&B, pure Memphis soul, scorching down and dirty blues, swanky grooves, driving basslines, Stax sounds, and of course MacDonald’s formidable vocal and guitar chops. The album closes with a lovely duet of piano and guitar to accompany MacDonald’s heart wrenching vocal and emotional denouement. This new full-length effort will be a fine addition to MacDonalds’ growing musical catalog. He’s a rising talent making his mark on the soul-blues scene.
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Solomon Hicks "That's What The Devil Loves"
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Birthdays & Just In Case...
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Just In Case... plus various upcoming Holidays & Birthdays
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• Family History Month
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 Just in Case: Just in Case: October 26 is "Worldwide Howl At The Moon Day."I will find it very hard to believe that anyone reading this has not howled at the moon at least once in their life! It's primal and cathartic. Let your wild side out. We know Howlin' Wolf did and we're better for it, wouldn't you say?!
This day actually also has to do with the protection of wolves. You could even make some donations to animal and protection groups such as Wolf Haven.
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Pinetop Perkins HomecomingOct-17-2024 - Oct-19-2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Deep Blues FestOct-17-2024 - Oct-20-2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Taste of the Deep South
Oct-19-2024 - Oct-20-2024 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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& Related EventsOct-24-2024 - Oct-27-2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Blues Heaven DenmarkNov-08-2024 - Nov-09-2024 Frederikshavn, Arena Nord, Denmark
Connecticut Rhythm & Blues FestNov-09-2024 Britain, Connecticut, USA
Blues Alive FestivalNov-14-2024 - Nov-16-2024 Šumperk, Czech Republic
Boca Blues FestivalNov-16-2024 - Nov-17-2024 Boca Raton, Florida, USA
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Reading Blues FestivalNov-22-2024 - Nov-24-2024 Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
Lakewood Ranch BluesDec-07-2024 Lakewood Ranch, Florida, USA
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International Blues ChallengeJan-7-2025 - Jan-11-2025 Memphis, Tennessee USA
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