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Photo Moments with the 22nd Annual BFG Magazine!
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 Tenor saxman Jonny Viau (lt) has built a reputation for himself over 40 years as one of the best and most authentic practitioners of 1950s rhythm ‘n’ blues and ’60s soul tenor sax. Along with numerous stints in the Southern California area, Jonny has recorded with such blues luminaries as the late William Clarke, Kirk Fletcher, Kid Ramos, James Harman, Kim Wilson and more. He's also toured the US and Europe with such artists as the late Roy Gaines and Candye Kane, plus Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, Mitch Woods and the Rocket 88s, and the Blues Beatles (from Brazil).
Tijuana native, guitarist extraordinaire Ritchie Orduño excels in Blues, Roots, Americana, rhythm & blues, Cumbia, Tex-Mex styles and more. Along with various bands over the years, he's a longtime member of the popular Los Sleepwalkers who celebrate their Chicano roots with music and brotherhood. They've been together for over 30 years and were the 2020 San Diego Music Awards "Best Americana" winners. They've shared stages with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Kid Ramos, and many more.
Photo taken backstage at San Diego's annual Gator By The Bay festival.
By: Michele Lundeen
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Anniversary Tour Celebrates 30 Years of the Ruf Records
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 In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Ruf Records is proud to announce a monumental tour that will showcase the legacy of one of the most influential labels in modern blues history.
Founded as a one-man operation in 1994, Ruf Records was the spark that lit the fuse for the spectacular mid-90s comeback of Chicago bluesman Luther Allison, thanks to Thomas Ruf. Today, the German-based label is one of the most influential players on the international blues scene. In its three decades, Ruf has released hundreds of albums, been home to dozens of top-name blues acts and helped launch the careers of many of today’s most successful artists.
Commemorating 30 years of Ruf Records, the anniversary tour begins in Pennsylvania Nov 7th with a star-studded celebration featuring the Grammy Award-nominated Samantha Fish, who has soared to the pinnacle of the Blues Rock scene with her fiery guitar skills and soulful vocals. Samantha and her band will be joined on stage by the legendary Mitch Ryder, known for one of the tightest and most hard-hitting blue-eyed soul acts of the ‘60s.
Also appearing are pioneers of Blues Rock, the legendary Canned Heat, unsung heroes of 60’s rock, famed as one of its best live acts and one of its most enduring forces. The band is currently touring in support of their new chart – topping Ruf Records release Finyl Vinyl. Canned Heat will be joined on stage by Ruf recording artist Bernard Allison. The Chicago native and is the youngest son of Luther Allison.
Ruf Records’ rising star Ghalia Volt will also bring her unique One Woman Band to the stage, blending traditional Blues with modern influences. Her innovative approach and authentic sound highlight her dedication to preserving and evolving the rich legacy of North Mississippi Blues.
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Blind Pig releases new Jovin Webb album, Drifter
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 Jovin Webb dazzled millions of viewers on American Idol with his bayou mystique, his humility, and his distinctive gravelly vocals. Now, the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based artist steps forward with his debut album, Drifter, produced by multi-Grammy winner Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi, Kingfish).
The 12-song collection on Blind Pig Records is a vibrant mix of growing low-down blues, Jovin's wailing harmonica, heartfelt soul ballads, and rowdy, Little Richards-style rock 'n' roll.
Drifter is the sound of a blues life searching for a gospel redemption.
“It's me trying to figure out religion, women, my career, and everything I've gone through,” Jovin says.
The tracks on Drifter evoke a blues classicism without ever feeling nostalgic or derivative.
You can listen and purchase Jovin Webb's music here.
Booking: Leah Wade
Blind Pig Records
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Bonnie Raitt will now hold Benefit Concert in Charlotte
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 (CHARLOTTE, NC) - Due to the devastation of the Asheville, North Carolina area from Hurricane Helene, and to help support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene struggling in the wake of the storm, Bonnie Raitt and her band, along with special guest James Hunter, will now hold a benefit concert on November 20th at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, North Carolina. All net proceeds from the concert will be donated to non-profit organizations aiding communities as they try to clean up and rebuild their lives so tragically impacted by this natural disaster. Tickets for the benefit concert will go on sale to the general public Friday October 25th at 10am local time at Bonnie Raitt's website.
“Our hearts break for the devastated communities whose immeasurable pain and hardship continues. With our partners at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, NC and our promoter Allen Corbett with AEG Presents, we are coming together to donate all we can from the event to support these crucial relief efforts,” Raitt said.
Funds raised will help organizations that are on the ground in the impacted areas including the Emergency and Disaster Response Fund of The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina which distributes grants to front-line nonprofits engaged in relief efforts in 18 counties of Western NC. The Foundation’s administrative fees are waived so that every dollar goes directly to assistance.
Bonnie Raitt’s original November 20th scheduled concert at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, NC has now been rescheduled to April 23, 2025. Tickets for that show will remain valid for the rescheduled show date or refunds will be offered until January 31, 2025.
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Allman Betts Family Revival
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The Allman Betts Family Revival is an annual live event extravaganza hosted by the sons of Allman Brothers Band founders Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts — Devon Allman and Duane Betts respectively. Based loosely on vibes that recall The Last Waltz, this yearly celebration brings together the finest names in Blues, Americana, Country, and Rock to celebrate the timeless catalog of the legendary Allman Brothers Band.
The 19-city tour will begin Nov 30 in St. Charles, Illinois and end up in San Francisco, California by Dec 21.Appearing will be The Allman Betts Band featuring Devon and Duane, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Jimmy Hall, Lindsay Lou, Lamar Williams, Alex Orbison (son of Roy Orbison), Anders Osborne, Jackie Greene, Larry McCray, Sierra Hull (select dates), Grace Bowers (select dates); G. Love (select dates), and Jake Shimabukuro (select dates).
Gibson Guitars has been the yearly sponsor of the coast-to-coast tour that has become known as “the jam of the year.”
This year the band and its epic cast will celebrate both the Duane Allman 1970’s era and the 1990’s comeback era with two sizzling sets, celebrating the enduring songs and the art of the jam.
Showtimes and ticket prices vary per venue.
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Blues Society News & Road to IBC's
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• CIBS Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Exhibit Unveiling
• Road to IBC's: Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Challenge Winners
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 (DES MOINES, IA) – The Central Iowa Blues Society (CIBS) will feature live Iowa Blues on each floor of Mainframe Studios at the November 1st “First Friday” event as they celebrate the official unveiling of the new home of the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame exhibit! Cruise the open studios of the largest nonprofit creative workspace in the nation. Mainframe Studios are located at 900 Keo Way, Des Moines, Iowa. • 5pm-5:20pm / 6:30pm-6:50pm – 2nd Floor Heath Alan • 5:30pm – 5:50pm / 7pm-7:20pm – 3rd Floor Rob Lumbard • 6pm-6:20 / 7:30pm-7:50pm – 4th Floor Scott Eggleston • 8pm-9pm – 1st Floor - Big Room Iowa Blues Hall of Famer’s JC Anderson, Greg Sutherland, and Dwight Dario. ____________________________________________________________
THE ROAD TO THE IBC'S...
 (FORT SMITH, AR) - Reports have it that the Fort Smith Riverfront Blues Society (FSRBS) Regional Blues Challenge was everything they’d hoped it would be. Competition was tough in both categories, with young talent battling older, seasoned performers. Congratulations to the Solo/Duo Winner Connor Helm, a 17-year-old from Perkins, Oklahoma, and Band Winner the Truck Stop Poets, from Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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Which Cruise Hits Your Groove?
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Jovin Webb "Drunk on Your Love"
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Gary Nicholson :: COMMON SENSE
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 Gary Nicholson is a Hall of Fame songwriter and Grammy® winner with credits in multiple genres including Blues (B.B. King, Buddy Guy), Country (Willie Nelson), pop (Ringo Starr), Rock (Fleetwood Mac), Folk (John Prine), Bluegrass (Del McCoury), Americana (Guy Clark), with over 700 recordings of his works, often in collaboration with the most iconic musical artists of our time. His songs have been featured in film as well, notably Jeff Bridges Oscar-winning performance of “Falling and Flying” from the movie Crazy Heart.
After a lifetime of contribution to American culture though music making, he has focused on addressing the current polarity in politics with the release of Common Sense, a twelve-song collection that speaks to the divisions our country now faces with hope and humor. His voicing on some of the tracks hits like a cross between some classic Delbert McClinton, Taj Mahal and Elvin Bishop. Honest and catchy, there’s an accessible variety of stylings to choose from here.
After coming of age through the turbulent sixties and experiencing the healing power of music to unite, Nicholson aspires to serve as well as entertain.
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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
• International Drum Month
• National Arts & Humanities Month
• Oct 31 Halloween
• Nov 2 Dia de los Muertos (Day of The Dead)
"With the music, we gets to express a few things." – Jimmy Dawkins
Birthdays: Oct 24 Sonny Terry (1911-1986), Willie Mabon (1925-1985), Bill Wyman (1936), Jimmy Dawkins (1936-2013); Oct 26 Detroit Junior (1931-2005); Oct 27 Henry Townsend (1909-2006), Clifford Antone (1949-2006 Antone Records and Nightclub); Oct 28 Ben Harper (1969); Oct 29 Peter Green (1946-2020), Hadda Brooks (1916-2002), Eric Gales (1974); Oct 30 Bob Koester (1932-2021 Delmark's Founder); Oct 31 Julia Lee (1902-1958), Ethel Waters (1896-1977) Nov 1 Sippie Wallace (1898-1986); Don Robey (Duke/Peacock Records 1903-1975); Nov 2 Mark Wenner (1948); Nov 3 Mable John (1930), Sonny Rhodes (1940); Nov 4 Delbert McClinton (1940); Nov 5 Ike Turner (1931-2007), Studebaker John Grimaldi (1952); Nov 6 Rory Block (1949); Nov 7 Johnny Rivers (1942)
 Just in Case: Oct 25 is "International Artist Day." Art is a creative human expression. Art portrays the beauty of life or a bitter reality. It records history, revolutions, rebellions, and sometimes is a means to escape them. In short, there is no history or culture without art. This day celebrates and recognizes all forms of art, it's impact, and the expressive and creative minds behind it — painters, sculptors, photographers, architects, musical artists (of course!), and much more. Amen!
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who is a folk artist as well as a performing Blues artist)
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Hambone Festival
& Related EventsOct-24-2024 - Oct-27-2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
Southern Utah Blues Festival
Oct-26-2024
Ivins, Utah, USA
SC Pecan Festival
Blues Stage
Nov-02-2024 Florence, South Carolina, USA
Tipping Point Concert
Nov-08-2024
New Orleans, Louisiana, 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
Reading Blues FestivalNov-22-2024 - Nov-24-2024 Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
Allman Betts Family RevivalNov-30-2024 - Dec-21-2024 St. Charles, Illinois to
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Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival
Dec-07-2024
Lakewood Ranch, Florida, USA
Clarksdale's New Years WeekendDec-31-2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
International Blues ChallengeJan-7-2025 - Jan-11-2025 Memphis, Tennessee USA
15th Clarksdale
Film & Music Festival Jan-24-2025 - Jan-26 -2025 Clarksdale, Mississippi USA
Lehigh River Blues JamFeb-01-2025 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Cincinnati Winter
Blues Experience VIFeb-08-2025 Mason, Ohio, USA
Vero Beach Blues FestivalFeb-15-2025 - Feb-16-2025 Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Keeping the Blues Alive At SeaMar-21-2025 - Mar-26-2025 Miami, Florida, USA
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