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KT & the Wicked Gents, 2/4/10 @ Armando's

That time again! Come see KT & the Wicked Gents Thursday night at Armando's Martinez! 8 to 10PM. http://eastbayblues.ning.com/video/kt-and-the-wicked-gents Continue

Added by Kennan on February 3, 2010 at 7:59am — No Comments

My New Gig!

Time to spill the beans, and come clean. This weekend I start my new gig! I’ll be playing with the one and only Candye Kane! Candye is well known to blues fans all over the world, and her band, featuring Laura Chavez on guitar and Evan Caleb on drums can flat out tear it up. I’m thrilled with this opportunity, and look forward to adding what I can to an already fantastic live show. The prospects of going on the road with these people, and playing this music, sounds like more fun than anyone sho… Continue

Added by Kennan on January 26, 2010 at 12:31am — 3 Comments

Haiti Earthquake Relief: How You Can Help

Posted on 18 January 2010

Martin Luther King, Jr., said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" On Monday, in h… Continue

Added by Barry Janklaza on January 21, 2010 at 4:43pm — No Comments

Announcing new Jam at Pizza Plaza in Palo Alto

I’m starting a new jam in Palo Alto, at the newly completed Pizza My Heart plaza at University and Emerson. The outdoor venue will make it completely accessible to all ages. It's surrounded by restaurants, pizza, ice cream, several nice bars and the Stanford movie theater. In the heart of downtown, the new plaza is decorated with brick pathways, ultra-modern bike racks, and lots of tables and chairs. It has upgraded its electrical facility and added threes, lighting and a large attractive founta… Continue

Added by Susan Webb on January 21, 2010 at 1:24am — No Comments

Antar Blue: A Review/Overview From Stage Left

It was a cold and rainy Sunday night in downtown Fairfax. The streets were a tad on the desolate side as I pulled up to 19th Broadway, a place I have spent many nights, on or off the rather spacious stage. Either playing with One More Mile or seeing Little Charlie, Mick Taylor, or Joe Louis Walker, every night at 19th Broadway has had its shares of ups and downs, with varying degrees of success. On this night, however, my singular goal was to hold down the low end for The Antar Blue Band. Altho… Continue

Added by Jersey Jim on January 18, 2010 at 11:17pm — 3 Comments

Change in plans, J. Hanson on drums!

J. Hanson, of Rick Estrin and the Nightcats is joining Jeff Magidson and Kennan Shaw at Armando's Saturday night! Come out for an evening of blues ranging from sophisticated to dirty funk! Jeff Magidson Blues Band Armando's Saturday, 8 to 11 707 Marina Vista Martinez http://www.armandosmartinez.com/ Continue

Added by Kennan on January 15, 2010 at 12:11am — No Comments

The Stars Align!

Once again, I’m here to tell you about a special gig. Once again, it’s happening at Armando’s in Martinez. The two seem to go hand in hand! Saturday night, January 16th, 8 to 11PM, come see The Jeff Magidson Blues Band! Guitarist Jeff Magidson is no stranger to Armando’s. His band Duo Gadjo has played too many a packed house, and his work with The Hot Club of San Francisco and his role as Music Director at Red House keeps his schedule full. Jeff ‘honors his roots’ with an evening of blues, rang… Continue

Added by Kennan on January 12, 2010 at 11:14pm — 1 Comment

Louis Boi

Louis Jones: Introduction to music began very early in his life at the age forteen. His uncle Piney Clark, now as guitar slin,broth from vallijo, ca. louis uncle pine help form a group call project soul know now as Con- Funk- Shun out of vallijo had hand in this project. Piney took louis under his wing continue proforming professionaly as a teen, Louis talent was evident from the very begining, louis began plaing bass guitar and singing. His great acheivment was engag proforming with, Pearl Bai… Continue

Added by liveworldbluesjammer on January 8, 2010 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Substitue Teacher at the Blues Jam Saturday at Red House

I'll be filling in for Jeff W. at this Saturday's (1/9) Red House Blues Jam from 2 to 4. Don't think you can take advantage of me just because I'm a substitute! This ain't my first Rodeo, Hombre! I think I've talked Brian Bartle into coming in a doing a little drumming. So I don't have to! Continue

Added by Kennan on January 8, 2010 at 8:36am — No Comments

Blues Year Resolutions

Let's get back to the business of blues, shall we? My Blues Year Resolution is to go to more live blues where I am not on the bill. I always finding myself preaching "go out to see live blues...support the local blues scene...yada yada yada..." but more and more when I have a weekend free of gig responsibilities, I find myself on the couch. I don't think its necessary to be a insane zealot about these things (although more power to ya), but stopping by a local club, have a brew, say hi to the ba… Continue

Added by Jersey Jim on January 2, 2010 at 12:07pm — 3 Comments

BLUES GUITARIST NEEDED FOR PERFORMANCE IN SHORT FILM

Hello Bay Area Bluesmen, I am looking for a slide guitarist to star and perform in a short film. It is a paid gig. If you or someone you know might be interested, please email me at snoutfilm@gmail.com for more details. Thanks! -Jonny Thomas Continue

Added by Jonny Thomas on December 11, 2009 at 3:48pm — 1 Comment

Saturday Dec. 5 • Kickin' the Mule, featuring Freddie Hughes • at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. • from 7 to 10 p.m.

Hi all— Kickin' the Mule featuring Freddie Hughes will be kicking off the start of the Christmas season on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, from 7 to 10 p.m. And there's NO COVER! So come early to take a walk on the beach, come hungry and thirsty (the beautiful wooden full bar stocks it all), and be ready to party! Visit http://www.hmbbrewingco.com for further details. Join us at: Half Moon Bay Brewin… Continue

Added by Patty Hammond on December 2, 2009 at 6:15pm — No Comments

New "Live Music Wednesday" Series @ Levende East Starts TONIGHT!

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… Continue

Added by T-Wrex on November 25, 2009 at 1:53pm — No Comments

Blues Reviews by Big Wayne

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… Continue

Added by wayne rinehart on November 14, 2009 at 1:45am — No Comments

Showmanship????

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… Continue

Added by Johnny Nitro on November 12, 2009 at 9:09pm — No Comments

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 — 3 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

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