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Looking for Blues Performers for Oakland Venue

HI all, Please email links to tracks and any information about you/your group to kiri@levende.com Venue is located in Old Oakland at 9th & Washington Street. We are starting a new Wednesday live music night "Levende Live". Please, do not call the restaurant/bar, just start by sending me an email with relevant information. Please feel free to let friends know, but do not add my email address to any "lists". Thanks for your time. Best, Kiri Owner, Levende East, 827 Washington Street, Oakland Continue

Added by Kiri Eschelle on November 2, 2009 at 6:36pm — 2 Comments

Sunday night @ Maggie McGarry's in North Beach

Hi all, Just wanted to let those of you that know me that my band, T-Wrex and the Primitive Rhythm, is playing at Maggie McGarry's in San Francisco this Sunday night, from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. I did post this in the events, but wanted to direct special attention to it, because this is my first regular North Beach gig opportunity and having as many people there would help out. No cover, and cheap drinks. Hope to see some of my friends there! T-Wrex Continue

Added by T-Wrex on October 17, 2009 at 2:14pm — No Comments

Wow! That Blues Band has just found their guitar player.

We auditioned a guitar player last night Oct 14th. It was one of the most fun auditions I have ever been a part of. The band sounds great and we had it all together even though some of the tunes were unknown to the man. Joel is going to be a lot of fun, a pleasure and an honour to work with just like it is with Mike, the drummer. I feel we can make an impact in this county in the Blues scene. My idea is to be a host band at a Blues jam. I think we might be able to take it a little further. Continue

Added by Ric Charles on October 15, 2009 at 6:48am — No Comments

Debut-taunt.

How many bands have I played with this year? An unofficial count comes out to 23. Twenty-Three different bands just this calendar year! A lot were one-offs, sub gigs that I did one or two shows. Some were put together for a specific show. A couple were bands I was, or am, a ‘member’ of, but actually joining a band is a rarer thing for me. Twenty three. It’s a good number. Twenty Four, on the other hand, is a great number. Willie Mays wore 24. Twenty Four has a lot of symmetry to it. Two dozen.… Continue

Added by Kennan on October 1, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

PLEASE HELP PROMOTE! BENEFIT AUCTION GUITARS NOT GUNS - Heart Autographed Epiphone Guitar Ebay begins October 1, 2009!

Guitars Not is a federally exempt 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization - provides free guitars and free lessons to foster children, at-risk youth, and other deserving children. The GNG program offers a positive influence in children's lives by diverting them away from the destructive influences of violence, gangs, drugs and alcohol. GNG runs on 100% volunteers, donations, fundraising and grants. Please visit Guitars Not Guns.org to get involved in a chapter near you, or make a donation. Ann and N… Continue

Added by Barbara Gorin on September 30, 2009 at 9:59pm — No Comments

New Blog Up!

"String Theory". Continue

Added by Kennan on August 31, 2009 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

2009 Delta Blues Festival Information

June 18, 2009 Frank Giovanni: (925) 698-8024 For Festival Info: www.deltabluesfestival.net OR Hotline: (925) 698-8024 Presenting The 11th Annual Delta Blues Festival - A Free Event – All Ages Welcome One Day Only Saturday, September 19, 2009 Noon to 7:30 p.m. http://eastbayblues.ning.com/profiles/blog/new# Antioch's Rivertown District Off 2nd street between "G" and "I" streets. On the San Joaquin Delta Bring Lawn Chairs - Free Parking No Alcohol - No Pets – Lots of shade Arts - Crafts - Gift… Continue

Added by Delta Blues Festival on August 30, 2009 at 11:36am — 2 Comments

Ok...so the two band thing didn't work....no worries

Now I'm simply playing in one band....the Little Sister band. Check us out at www.littlesister.us and at www.myspace.com/littlesistercountry..... John Continue

Added by John Prink on August 23, 2009 at 5:46pm — No Comments

Time Bandits

As you probably know, I am something of a “Freelance” musician. This means I do a lot of subbing for other bass players, and various other fill-in gigs for bands that need a bassist short term. While there is nothing like being in a band that you’re proud of, that works a lot, and satisfies your artistic wishes, playing with a bunch of different people, playing a bunch of different kinds of music keeps everything fresh and exciting. One reason I get so many of these gigs is that I have a reput… Continue

Added by Kennan on August 17, 2009 at 11:53pm — 3 Comments

New Trio Looking for Gigs

Hi, My name is Mike and I am the guitarist / singer for a new original blues-rock trio called Gemini Six. I am originally from the East Coast and am not familiar with the local scene. Can someone suggest venues that my band can solicit gigs? You can hear our tunes posted on my page. Thanks, Mike Connelly Gemini 6 Continue

Added by Mike Connelly & Gemini 6 on August 14, 2009 at 2:03pm — 2 Comments

Thursday Night!

Howdy friends, Fresh off our fun appearance on KRSH with Linda Seabright, The Brothers Goldman return to Armando's for another Thursday night of funk, jazz, R&B, and whatever else comes flying by. The Brothers Goldman don't play a lot, but for me it's an opportunity to really stretch out and play some bass! Armando's is a gem of a club, a place where musicians can play and feel like musicians, NOT feel like Beer Salesmen. If you haven't been, you should go. Armando's is located at; 707 Ma… Continue

Added by Kennan on August 12, 2009 at 4:40pm — No Comments

My Burgeoning Personal Media Empire.

We’ve discussed this before; I am not a Luddite, but I do exist somewhere between “New Media Savvy” and “Old Guy with Flashing VCR Clock.” The fact that I even use the ‘flashing VCR clock’ to describe myself in any way is a tip-off as to which end of the spectrum I favor. What this all means is, as a ‘Working Musician’, I’ve got to try to keep up with the technology enough to use it to my benefit. First I got my own website; http://kennanshaw.com… Continue

Added by Kennan on August 5, 2009 at 1:20pm — No Comments

Playing at Various Venues

The New Fendermen have been playing at various venues all over the Bay Area. Some that are private functions and some that various nite spots. In my many years of my playing at venues where I have played with a few bands where we were opening bands for well known recording artiists, I have often wondered what does these night spots look for in a band that is going to play at their establishment. So my question is to you all " What is it that the various venues in the San Francisco Bay Area look… Continue

Added by Dana Andrew Schlotz on August 2, 2009 at 5:12pm — 14 Comments

New Songs Posted

Hey everybody, I just posted four new tunes to The Very Bad Boys site. These were recorded live at Armando's in Martinez, one of the East Bay's hottest venues. But don't take my word for it -- ask the mighty Kennan Shaw. Enjoy! Continue

Added by Jim Caroompas on August 1, 2009 at 1:33pm — 1 Comment

Hey, Just What Is Blues, Anyway?

One of the most entertaining, ongoing and endless debates available on the Internets today is not about health care reform, financial meltdowns and bailouts, Michael Jackson's doctor, or even Kate and Jon's divorce (and I know they're getting divorced, even though I don't have the first clue who they are or what they do - such is the power of media today). No, for my money, the most controversial subject on the Internets today is this one: just what, exactly, is the blues? On various blues disc… Continue

Added by Jim Caroompas on July 29, 2009 at 11:50am — 7 Comments

Larry McCray at Biscuits and Blues

Check out Larry McCray at Biscuits and Blues in the city on Friday night August 14th. Larry is a great guitar player with a powerful voice and doesn't get to the west coast very often. If you haven't been to Biscuits and Blues, it's a nice venue and they do a 8PM dinner show and a 10 PM late show. You can check out Larry's music at www.larrymccrayband.com. Continue

Added by Dave Hurwitz on July 28, 2009 at 9:12am — No Comments

Singers and False Idols.

As I’ve probably mentioned a time or two, I’ve had the good fortune of knowing and playing with a lot of really good musicians. As a bassist, it’s usually drummers who stand out, because a great drummer is like Magic Johnson; he makes everyone around him better. However, when I think about the musicians I most enjoyed working with, and who could amaze me the most, it’s a handful of singers that leap to mind. A really, really good singer has the ability to hold a crowd, and has the gift of infus… Continue

Added by Kennan on July 21, 2009 at 10:22am — 5 Comments

South City Blues Band @ Lou's Pier 47, SF- Tuesday 7/21/09 8pm

South City Blues Band plays at Lou's Pier 47 Tuesday July 7th at 8pm John Lull-Sax John Boutell-Guitar/vocals Ray Figueroa-Bass/vocals Luke Piro-Drums/vocals Continue

Added by Ray Figueroa on July 21, 2009 at 7:21am — No Comments

Alabama Mike and 3rd Degree CD Release Party Rassellas AUG 8

Alabama Mike & 3rd Degree(Jon Lawton, Scot Brenton, Sid Morris, KedarRoy Scottt Silveira) will be at Rassellas AUG 8 for a CD release Party NO COVER, Come out and hear for your self what a great talent Alabama Mike is. Scott Silveira Continue

Added by Alabama Mike & 3rd Degree on July 20, 2009 at 10:42pm — No Comments

Public Mea Culpa

I stand here before you an apologetic man. I have strayed, and in the eyes of some, I have sinned. I have betrayed my solemn commitments, and violated the trust of many who are dear to me. I can only stand here before you and beg your forgiveness, and perhaps try to illuminate my story to garner your understanding. I have always promised to love, honor, and obey The Blues, and now I feel I have let that promise fall by the wayside. It started innocently enough; a “Trio” gig at The Maple Leaf, a… Continue

Added by Kennan on July 10, 2009 at 10:32am — 5 Comments

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