Hi all,
My band, T-Wrex and the Primitive Rhythm will be playing on December 16th as part of the new "Live Music Wednesday" series @ Levende East, which starts tonight and runs through December 23rd each Wednesday.
Levende East is located @ 827 Washington St in Old Oakland. There is no cover charge, so come out to support this new live music series. Come early for dinner at the restaurant and stay to dance off the food with music from 8:30 - 12:00. We need as many people there as we can to get…
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Added by T-Wrex on November 25, 2009 at 1:53pm —
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Blues Reviews by Big Wayne
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Interview with Mick Martin
Introduction
MICK MARTIN
Mick Martin has played blues harmonica professionally since 1968 and, since 1983, led "Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers." On March 31, 1994, Mick did something highly unusual for a harmonica player: he performed at Carnegie Hall for the nationally-broadcast "Blues in Jazz" concert with mentor Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Witherspoon, Gr…
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Added by wayne rinehart on November 14, 2009 at 1:45am —
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Hi Ya'all!!! I've been wanting to blog, but my swamped lifestyle has interfered if ya'all know what I mean. Anyways, I recently accepted the honor of being one of the "judges" fir Guitar Centers 'King of Blues' competition. It was a ball. I have to thank guitar center for the wonderful opportunity and the 'Red House' for letting me have the nigh off so I could participate. The night I participated was the Concord stores finals, so the guitarist we selected went on the Regionals and maybe even th…
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Added by Johnny Nitro on November 12, 2009 at 9:09pm —
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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
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Added by Kiri Eschelle on November 2, 2009 at 6:36pm —
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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
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Added by T-Wrex on October 17, 2009 at 2:14pm —
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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.
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Added by Ric Charles on October 15, 2009 at 6:48am —
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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.…
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Added by Kennan on October 1, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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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…
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Added by Barbara Gorin on September 30, 2009 at 9:59pm —
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Added by Kennan on August 31, 2009 at 8:00pm —
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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…
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Added by Delta Blues Festival on August 30, 2009 at 11:36am —
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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
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Added by John Prink on August 23, 2009 at 5:46pm —
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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…
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Added by Kennan on August 17, 2009 at 11:53pm —
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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
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Added by Mike Connelly & Gemini 6 on August 14, 2009 at 2:03pm —
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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…
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Added by Kennan on August 12, 2009 at 4:40pm —
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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…
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Added by Kennan on August 5, 2009 at 1:20pm —
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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…
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Added by Dana Andrew Schlotz on August 2, 2009 at 5:12pm —
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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!
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Added by Jim Caroompas on August 1, 2009 at 1:33pm —
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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…
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Added by Jim Caroompas on July 29, 2009 at 11:50am —
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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.
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Added by Dave Hurwitz on July 28, 2009 at 9:12am —
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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…
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Added by Kennan on July 21, 2009 at 10:22am —
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New "Live Music Wednesday" Series @ Levende East Starts TONIGHT!
Blues Reviews by Big Wayne
Showmanship????
Looking for Blues Performers for Oakland Venue
Wow! That Blues Band has just found their guitar player.
Debut-taunt.
PLEASE HELP PROMOTE! BENEFIT AUCTION GUITARS NOT GUNS - Heart Autographed Epiphone Guitar Ebay begins October 1, 2009!
2009 Delta Blues Festival Information
Ok...so the two band thing didn't work....no worries
New Trio Looking for Gigs
Playing at Various Venues
Larry McCray at Biscuits and Blues
