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Video of The Week Happy Halloween!
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"The Boogie Woogie Man" - The Brian Sisters
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Photo Moments with the 22nd Annual BFG Magazine!
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Ruf Recording artist Katie Henry is part of a new generation of talented and passionate young artists currently reshaping the blues landscape. The New Jersey-born singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist broke out with On My Way, the critically acclaimed release that earned her a spot on Blues Rock Review’s list of the Top 20 Albums of 2022.
Her latest release, Get Goin’, shows off a whole lot more of what this intelligent and charismatic blues singer has to offer as she mines the rich musical soil of the 60s and 70s, mixing bluesy, soulful sounds. She’s backed on this album by the crack band of celebrated bluesrocker Bernard Allison (who produced the album and contributed a pair of songs). She’s also touring as part of the Ruf Records 30th Anniversary tour, together with Bernard Allison and Ally Venable.
Photo Courtesy Katie Henry's Instagram.
Thanks Katie!
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Inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival aims to keep legacy of Bradenton Fest alive
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 (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL) - The inaugural Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival will kickoff at Waterside Park at Waterside Place in Lakewood Ranch, Florida on Saturday, Dec 7. The fest aims to 'keep the legacy' of the former, long-running Bradenton Blues Festival alive, and we are anticipating and hopeful for its success.
The festival will Grammy-nominated and Blues Music Award-winning blues artists throughout the day from 10am to 8pm, including: Melody Angel, Dylan Triplett, Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s, Kat Riggins, Monster Mike Welch, Vanessa Collier, and Danielle Nicole Band.
The venue is an open-air park and guests are allowed to bring chairs with canopies and umbrellas. Gates 8am.
Paul Benjamin, co-founder of the festival, will be joined by Morgan Bettes-Angell and Antonio Hernandez from Independent Jones in producing this year’s event. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Bank of America for our 2024 inaugural event," says Bettes-Angell. "Their support has been instrumental in our growth and in helping us deliver a top-tier blues festival featuring exceptional local food, drink, and music.”
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Monumental tour is Testament to Ruf’s Commitment
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In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Ruf Records presents a monumental tour that will showcase the legacy of one of the most influential labels in modern blues history. The Ruf Records 30th Anniversary Tour, headlined by Samantha Fish and Canned Heat, with special guests Mitch Ryder and Bernard Allison, and a special performance by Ghalia Volt’s One Woman Band, kicks off Nov 7 and runs through Nov 24 at various East Coast venues.
Ruf Records has been a cornerstone of the blues genre, nurturing some of the most renowned and respected artists in the world, since its founding in 1994 by Germany’s Thomas Ruf. The 30th Anniversary Tour is not just a celebration of the label's past, but a testament to its ongoing commitment to preserving and advancing the blues tradition.
Headlining is Samantha Fish, one of the most dynamic and electrifying performers in the modern blues scene. Mitch Ryder, the high-energy, rock ‘n’ roll icon joins Fish as a special guest, bringing an added layer of intensity to her already-explosive set.
Legendary blues-rockers Canned Heat bring their longtime music pedigree to the Ruf 30th Tour. Their most recent release, Finyl Vinyl on Ruf Records, earned them a prestigious nomination for the 2024 Blues Blast Awards. Bernard Allison, son of blues legend Luther Allison, the first Ruf Records artist signed to the label, joins label-mate Canned Heat as their special guest.
Adding a fresh and modern twist to the tour is Belgium native Ghalia Volt, whose 'One Woman Band' has been turning heads. Her innovative approach and authentic sound highlight her dedication to preserving and evolving the rich legacy of North Mississippi Blues. Her most recent release is Shout Sister Shout, on Ruf.
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Contribute to Delta Cultural Heritage with B.B. King Holiday fare and more
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 (INDIANOLA, MS) - B.B. King Museum's Lucille's Gift Shop offers Delta and Mississippi-made products. From books and tees, to candles and jewelry, there's a little or a lot for everyone to explore. Add a little B.B. to your holiday with a B.B. King Museum Christmas Ornament, or, you can showoff Lucille Guitar ornaments that come in two different adjustable string colors of gold and silver.
You can pair a gift with a B.B. King Museum Membership. There are 5 different choices from “Young Riley,” to “Bee & Riley,” to “Big Red Roadies,” to “The King's Band” and “Blues Legend” memberships.
Programs at the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center are made possible by individuals who are committed to preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Mississippi Delta and the legacy of one of the world’s greatest musicians, as well as providing learning opportunities for young people in the Delta. Now, you can join with those visionaries by extending your support through membership. In addition to the many benefits that accompany membership, you will have the pleasure of making a significant contribution to the culture of the Mississippi Delta and supporting the educational outreach programs presented by the Museum.
And don’t forget about First Thursday where guests enjoy Delta food and a cash bar as they gather for music in the original cotton gin that now makes up part of the museum.
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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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(CHARLOTTE, NC) - Nov 3rd is The Charlotte Blues Society's Blues Sunday with Ceasar & the Creole Soul Band for a special "Mardi Gras in November" at Heist Brwery & Barrel Arts- Skyline Room (1030 Woodward Ave.), in Charlotte, North Carolina. Known as the Carolina Cajun Connection, join in the fun for some Blues, a little Rock & Roll and a whole lot of Creole Soul. Tickets found here.
 On Sunday, Nov 17th join the Charlotte Blues Society at the Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St., in Charlotte, for James Hunter and his six piece band and an unforgettable evening of Soul, Blues and R&B. Showtime 8pm.
James has just been named the United Kingdom’s greatest Soul singer and his band is one of the hottest on the planet. He has been recognized with a nomination for a Grammy® Award for "Best Traditional Blues Album" and an Americana Music Award for "Best New/Emerging Artist."
Tickets can be found here.
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THE ROAD TO THE IBC'S...
 (NEW ORLEANS) LA) - The New Orleans Blues Society will be hosting their regional Blue Challenge Nov 3 from 4-7pm at The Domino (3044 St. Claude Ave.). Judges will decide which of the five Solo/Duo winners will go on to Memphis to compete in the 2025 International Blues Challenge.
They invite you to come out this Sunday and cheer the contestants on.
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Just In Case... plus various upcoming Holidays & Birthdays
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• Oct 31 Halloween
NOVEMBER
• Nov 2 Dia de los Muertos (Day of The Dead)
"Now my door knob is rattling, my chair's turnin' round and round. I can hear strange voices, and nobody can be found"
- Tampa Red "Witchin' Hour Blues"
Birthdays: 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); Nov 8 Bonnie Bramlett (1944); Bonnie Raitt (1949), Eddie “Vaan” Shaw Jr. (1955); Nov 9 Linda Hopkins (1924-2017), Susan Tedeschi (1970); Nov 10 Bobby Rush, George "Mojo" Buford (1929-2011); Nov 11 LaVern Baker (1929-1997), Mose Allison (1927-2016), Chris Smither (1944); Nov 12 Bukka White (1906-1977), Booker T. Jones (1944); Nov 13 Louisa "Blue Lu" Barker (1913-1998), John Hammond (1942), Candye Kane (1961-2016), John Hammond Jr. (1942)
 Just in Case: "National Author's Day" is Nov 1st. Regardless of what time period or where they’re from, authors have always had the ability to teach, entertain, and move us. So what is an author? Well, historically and permanently, it’s someone who uses their words to move their followers. If you search online for blues books, you'll discover a plethora of authors. But let's not only salute authors of books that are historical, educational and fictional, but also of documentaries, movies and, yes, songs. ____________________________________________
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SC Pecan Festival
Blues Stage
Nov-02-2024 Florence, South Carolina, USA
Ruf Records 30th Anniversary TourNov-07-2024 - Nov-24-2024
PA-OH-IL-V- DC-NY-MA 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
San Francisco, California USA
Lakewood Ranch Blues Festival
Dec-07-2024
Lakewood Ranch, Florida, USA
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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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