The Early Bird Entry for the International Songwriting Competition is coming up on November 1, 2012. There are 22 categories, including blues. The judges include Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, John Mayall, James Cotton, and many more. There is more than $150,000 is cash and prizes, including the largest Grand Prize ever offered.

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to have some of your favorite recording artists and influential industry decision-makers listen to your music.  Amateur and professional songwriters are welcome to enter. ISC accepts entries by mail or online (platforms include ISC, Sonicbids, ReverbNation, Broadjam, Myspace, and Facebook). Entering ISC is now easier than ever, because if you enter via Facebook, ISC will go to your Facebook band or artist page to listen to your songs (so you don’t even need to send in your songs!).

For more information about the International Songwriting Competition, the prizes, and how to enter, go to www.songwritingcompetition.com.

Byron Bay Bluesfest Announces First Artists for 2013

The East Coast Blues and Roots Festival aka Bluesfest will be held for the 23rd year at Tyagra Tea Tree Farm north of Byron Bay, Australia, over Easter 2013. Promoter Peter Noble has announced an eclectic range of artists so far with many more to come : Jimmy Cliff, Joan Armatrading, Rodriguez, Robert Cray, Trombone Shorty, Blind Boys of Alabama, Mavis Staples, Allen Toussaint, Wanda Jackson, Fred Wesley and the New J B’s, Michael Kiwanuka, Betty Lavette, Luka Bloom, Ruthie Foster, Tony Joe White, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Duke Robillard, Shawn Colvin, Seth Lakeman, Ben Harper, Santana, Iggy and the Stooges, Steve Miller Band, Chris Isaak, Wilco, Bonnie Raitt, Dropkick Murphys, Glen Hansard, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Frank Turner, Newton Faulkner, William Elliot Whitworth, Grace Potter, Playing for Change, and Ben Caplan.

New artists and some who have visited before and certainly an eclectic bunch, Bluesfest as always delivers the goods artistically and culturally in a beautiful part of the world. This much awarded and lauded festival is indeed world class, so join BluesWax‘s David O’Sullivan and thousands of his friends “Down Under “ next Easter…more announcements soon. More information at the fest’s Web site, www.bluesfest.com.au, or click HERE.

Legacy Recordings Celebrates American Blues Genius

with Major Catalog Project Beginning with The Hidden Treasures of Taj Mahal 1969-1973,

A Two-Disc Collection of Previously Unreleased Studio & Live Performances,

Coming Tuesday, August 21, 2012 

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Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, wishes the extraordinary blues innovator Taj Mahal a Happy 70th Birthday. 

The label will celebrate the groundbreaking artist with a major catalog reissue project beginning with the release of the newly-curated The Hidden Treasures of Taj Mahal 1969-1973, an extraordinary two-disc collection of previously unreleased studio and live performances, available Tuesday August 21. 

A two-disc sonic portrait chronicling the early stirrings of Taj Mahal’s solo career, The Hidden Treasures of Taj Mahal 1969-1973 features two CDs comprised entirely of unreleased finished material.  The first disc debuts studio recordings from 1967-1973, while the second disc premieres a full-length live concert, recorded April 18, 1970 at the Royal Albert Hall in London (on a bill that included Santana). 

The Hidden Treasures of Taj Mahal 1969-1973 is the first release in an ongoing catalog project which includes plans to release definitive editions of the artist’s entire Columbia Records catalog. 

“Throughout my more than 40 years of recording, I have always been an outside-the-box composer/musician/performer and not always understood by the music industry, so it gives me a phenomenal amount of personal pleasure to have Sony/Legacy reissue my whole catalog of music!  This is fabulous news for the legions of fans who have always been unfailingly loyal to me and this music we’ve shared for the duration of a wonderful and (thank you very much) still on-going career of touring and playing live for fans around the world!,” said Taj Mahal.  “This excitement is amplified even more for everyone (me included) by the first-time release of an excellent live concert from Royal Albert Hall in London, England and an an album of never before released studio musical gems! I’m thrilled that this music is finally coming to the light of day! So go for it babies! Listen and dance your (bleep) off to the music we love so much and glad there’s more where that came from! I made the music of my heart and y’all helped!!”

Born Henry St. Clair Fredericks, Jr. in Harlem, New York, on May 17, 1942, Taj Mahal has created an inimitable and enduring body of work, a bedrock blues flavored with strains of West Indian, Caribbean and African music with elements of jazz, rock and reggae flowing effortlessly through the mix.  A two-time Grammy winner, Taj Mahal opened the untapped potential of the Delta Blues, felt the connection to African soul and island rhythms, and became one of world music’s first proponents and champions. 

The Hidden Treasures of Taj Mahal 1969-1973

track listing 

CD 1 – Studio 

1. CHAINEY DO

2. SWEET MAMA JANISSE  ((Feb, 1970, Criteria Recording Studios)

3. YAN – NAH MAMA – LOO

4. TOMORROW MAY NOT BE YOUR DAY

5. I PITY THE POOR IMMIGRANT

6. JACOB’S LADDER

7. AIN’T GWINE WHISTLE DIXIE (ANY MO’)

8. SWEET MAMA JANISSE  (Jan, 1971 Bearsville Recording Studios, Woodstock, NY)

9. YOU AIN’T NO STREETWALKER, HONEY BUT I DO LOVE THE WAY YOU STRUT YOUR STUFF           

10. GOOD MORNING LITTLE SCHOOLGIRL

11. SHADY GROVE

12. BUTTER   

CD 2 – Royal Albert Hall

1. RUNNIN BY THE RIVERSIDE

2. JOHN, AIN’T IT HARD

3. BAND INTRODUCTION

4. SWEET MAMA JANISSE

5. BIG FAT

6. DIVING DUCK BLUES

7. CHECKIN’ UP ON MY BABY

8. OH SUSANNA

9. BACON FAT

10. TOMORROW MAY NOT BE YOUR DAY

Recorded April 18, 1970 at The Royal Albert Hall, London

Original live recording produced by David Rubinson

ALL songs are previously UNRELEASED

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Save The Date – Saturday – December 1, 2012

 For tickets and general information click here!

The inaugural Bradenton Blues Festival, slated for December 1, 2012 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., at the re-designed Riverwalk. Nestled along the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton, will feature some of the top blues acts in the country, says Johnette Isham, executive director of Realize Bradenton, the festival’s organizer. “Our artistic director, Paul Benjamin, has assembled a world-class lineup of artists of national and regional acclaim,” she says. “This is going to be one heck of a hot inaugural festival. We expect to attract blues enthusiasts from around the region and country.”

Benjamin, who founded and still produces the North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rockland, Maine, says that he was thrilled with the response he received from the artists. “This festival will play host to some America’s finest blues artists. Ruthie Foster, Kenny Neal, Dave ‘Biscuit’ Miller, Southern Hospitality, Johnny Sansone, Homemade Jamz, the Steve Arvey Horn Band with Henry Lawrence, and Ben Prestage have all come on board,” says Benjamin. “With acts like this, we’re expecting a ticket sell-out well in advance of the festival.”

Isham adds that festival organizers are offering a special offer for people who purchase tickets before June 1, 2012. “The general admission will be $30 at the door,” says Isham. “But if people buy advance tickets on our website before June 1, they’ll get them for $25. As an added bonus, we’ll include three issues of Blues Revue magazine and a Blues Music CD sampler (a $17.50 value).”

“Dozens of businesses, organizations and individuals are supporting this event, to help rock our region with a world-class festival and show the world that the city of Bradenton and Manatee County is great place to live, work, play, and visit!” says Isham. “The response from event sponsors has been overwhelming. We’re delighted to announce that the festival’s Presenting Sponsor is M&I, a part Of BMO Financial Group.”

Kerry Ward, vice president of M&I, expressed why M&I is taking a leadership role as the Presenting Sponsor of the inaugural festival. “We feel this is a great opportunity to be part of the momentum building in the downtown area and to partner with Realize Bradenton as they continue to create great destinations and events in our community,” he said. “This event has the potential to become world-class and we hope the business community will join us in helping to make that happen.”

Isham says that event sponsors will experience the blues in VIP style designed by Lisa Arrigo of LA Events Inc., including exclusive use of the VIP Pavilion, a full bar, and gourmet culinary stations prepared by Pier 22. Best of all, VIP guest have access to private bathrooms decorated in blues style.

Visit Bradenton Blues Festival FaceBook Page Click Here!

Read The Story In The Bradenton Herald Today!

The Bradenton Blues Festival article is in today’s Bradenton Herald.

 Volunteers and food vendors can complete an on-line application in the “Get Involved” section of the website at:

www.BradentonBluesFestival.org.

Macon, GA – March 10, 2012 – 8PM

The Toler Tucci Band will be performing along with an All-Star cast at The Cox Capitol Theater in Macon, Georgia. The event is a benefit concert for Dangerous Dan Toler of Allman Brothers Band fame. Dan has been stricken with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig Disease. Scheduled to play on March 10, 2012 are Jimmy Hall and Drippin’ Wet, Barry Richman, Paul Hornsby, Verceal Whitaker of The Platters, Davin McCoy and many other celebrities. The concert begins at 8PM with an All-Star jam at the end of the show.

To Purchase Tickets Click Here

Featuring

Beverly McClellan “Fear Nothing”
www.BeverlyMcClellan.com

Beverly McClellan the “Rising Star” who appeared on season one of NBC’s The Voice and finishing in the top four will be appearing Friday March 2, 2012 from 6:30PM until 8PM at the Blues Revue Office in Bradenton’s Village Of The Arts. Admission is free and Beverly latest CD “Fear Nothing” will be available for sale.

This appearance will coincide with the City of Bradenton and the Village of the Arts in celebrating the installation of an important sculptural work by nationally known public artist Catherine Woods. The sculpture titled Chrysalis Launcher is one of the new prominent pieces in the City of Bradenton’s public art program. The event will be held on Friday, March 2 from 5:30-6pm on the corner of 9th St. W. and 12th Ave. W. Music, food and beverages will follow the unveiling. This will take place at the corner of 12th Street West and 11th Ave.

 Chrysalis Launcher By Catherine Woods

Beverly will also be attending the dedication and has most recently appeared at The Clearwater Sea Blues Festival and 17th Annual Human Rights Campaign Gala at the Charlotte Convention Center. Beverly also performed for The GRAMMY Foundations “One Night Only: A Celebration of the Live Music Experience” along side performers including GRAMMY® winners Robert Cray, Jonny Lang with whom Beverly performed a duet and also three solo songs, Shelby Lynne, and Mavis Staples; current GRAMMY nominees Dave Koz and Ledisi; and the Colburn Orchestra, A Fine Frenzy, Marc Martel, Tyrese and Bret Michaels which was hosted by Steve Vai and Sharon Osbourne.

Jonny Lang And Beverly McClellan Performing At The Grammy Foundations ”One Night Only: A Celebration Of The Live Music Experience”
Thursday February 9, 2012

 Photo By Chris Pizzello

Beverly McClellan will be starting a tour with the Legendary B.B. King on March 20, 2012 so please come and enjoy this “Rising Star” on Friday March 2, 2012 from 6:30PM until 8PM in support of The Village Of The Arts at the Blues Revue office 1001 11th Ave West, Bradenton, FL 34205. Any questions please call 866-702-7778.

For more info and pictures please click the link below.

http://www.bradenton.com/2012/02/17/3881650/brightening-up-the-village.html

International Blues Challenge

Showcase

The New Daisy Theater

Memphis, Tennesee

By Charley Burch

Each year The Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge (IBC) opens with a special showcase featuring the international (non-American) participants in the IBC. Hosted by The Beale Street Merchants Association and the hospitality of MSCMC Chairman and Daisy wwner Mike Glenn, the 2012 FedEx IBC Showcase got underway around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, on Beale Street in Memphis. The Blues Foundation’s Joe Whitmer laid down the rules and guidelines for the show to the 16 acts, which flowed smoothly and with stopwatch precision. Profound Sound and the production crew delivered impeccable sonic production throughout the evening for the talent that proved to consist of no weak links. FedEx was represented by Joey Sichting and The Blues Foundation’s Jay Sieleman acted as emcee. This was one of the better music conference showcases and events that I can recall for the IBCs and this concert hall.

At 5:30 pm, the show kicked off with Bleu Rascals (Philippines), a three- piece teen band that played Stevie Ray Vaughan and Chuck Berry covers with laser precision. At 5:50 p.m., the rootsy duo Damir Branilovicch Acoustic Balls (Croatia) switched gears and genres with their original songs followed by an incredibly tight and strong signature performance by the John F. Klaver Band (Netherlands). The Dutch offer a new Blues Award that was introduced in recent years and Klavner’s act was joined by another Dutch duo act, The Mudbirds (Netherlands). Slippin’ and sliding in at 6:50 p.m. from Down Under was The Mojo Webb Band (Australia), who where suited and tied for their very enthusiastic and entertaining three-song set list. Breezy Brian Gregg (Canada) entered the stage in a sequined jacket with a folkabilly singer-songwriter set.

Pristine from Norway

The next two acts proved to be the most original and authentic sets of the evening. A whirling B3 intro introduced the dynamic vocals and incredible stage presence of lead singer Heidi and her band Pristine (Norway), whose rocking blues caused the photographers to act like paparazzi for the first time in the evening. Their overall stellar performance commanded constant call and responses from the audience such as “Yeah!” and “Hell, Yeah!” The Big Daddy Wilson Duo (Germany) calmed the stage down for a moment, only to wow the audience with soulful vocals and a real-deal Delta Blues execution of songs with merely a guitarist and Wilson’s light percussion rig. A fantastic storyteller and originally from North Carolina, Wilson told me that he found his soul and the blues in Germany where he has resided for the past quarter of a century.

Big Daddy Wilson Duo from Germany

Being only at the halfway mark of the event, which at 8:10 is operating with military precision and efficiency, Marco Marchi & Mojo Workers Blues (Switzerland) wailed away with guttural vocals accompanied by harp, guitar, bass, and one heck of a big old tuba. The singer of BSBE (Italy) could barely get over the powerhouse sound of his distorted guitar and frenzied drummer who together fused the influences of Zeppelin and The White Stripes. The soft and soulfully talented voice of Dawn Taylor Watson, joined by Paul Deslauriers (Canada) gave a fine duo performance at 9:10 p.m. If you have ever been to Finland or have Finnish friends, you know that they have a good time almost professionally. Micke & Lefty featuring Chef (Finland) were no exception to this rule as their lead singer kept channeling Jerry Lee Lewis gestures and intonation while playing his National-style guitar on his lap, chest, hip, and numerous other regions of his body. His band members stomped, boogied, and jammed like the world was coming to an end.

Tony and The Trailer Cats - The First Band From Africa in the IBCs

By 9:50 p.m., only three acts remained, but we were were anticipating more. Enter modern country blues trio Tony and The Trailer Cats (South Africa), which the emcee reminded us were the first ever participants in the International Blues Challenge from the African continent! (Kind of ironic with the blues’ Senegalese roots don’t you think?!). These three cats with their two acoustic and single electric guitars not only looked but sounded awesome. The swing/jump blues full-piece band Travellin’ Brothers from Spain followed next bringing back a sax and kept everyone dancing. Last, but certainly not least, at 10:30 p.m. the 24th Street Wailers (Canada) gave a fabulous outro performance with their fire red-headed lead singer/drummer, sparkling blond guitarist, and full band, also featuring a saxophone player. They closed the evening with a stomping D.Y.A.O. delivery of blues and roots music international style. With all of the Canadian participants this year, one might assume that the Canadian government will dub the IBC as a foundation for keeping their national treasures coming back to Memphis for years to come. I hope that is the case because at the end of the day, Memphis is the true birthplace of blues and rock ‘n’ roll.

Charley Burch is a Producer, Writer, and Artist Developer in Memphis.

 33rd Blues Music Awards

Presented By The Blues Foundation

Blues Revue wishes to congratulate all the nominees for the 33rd Blues Music Awards. This is one of the highest awards for Blues Artists and the nominees listed below are all incredible performers!

Blues Revue is proud to also announce that every artist on the cover of 2011 has been nominated for an award.

January – Febuary Issue - Tommy Castro

March – April Issue - Trampled Under Foot

May – June - Kim Wilson

July – August - Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks

September – October – Joe Bonamassa

Again congratulations and the nominees are:

Acoustic Album
Conversations in Blue – David Maxwell & Otis Spann
Brand New Eyes – Doug MacLeod
Troubadour Live – Eric Bibb
Misery Loves Company – Mary Flower
Shake ‘Em on Down – Rory Block

Acoustic Artist
David Maxwell
Doug MacLeod
Eric Bibb
Guy Davis
Mary Flower
Rory Block

Album of the Year
Chicago Blues A Living History The (R)evolution Continues – Billy Boy Arnold, John Primer, Billy Branch, Lurrie Bell, Carlos Johnson
Rock and a Hard Place – Eugene Hideaway Bridges
The Lord is Waiting and the Devil is Too – Johnny Sansone
Evening – Sugar Ray & the Bluetones
Medicine – Tab Benoit
Revelator – Tedeschi Trucks Band

B.B. King Entertainer
Candye Kane
Lil’ Ed
Ruthie Foster
Tab Benoit
Tommy Castro

Band
Bo-Keys
Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials
Sugar Ray & the Bluetones
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Tommy Castro Band
Trampled Under Foot

Best New Artist Debut
Choice Cuts – Big Pete
Bad Girl – Demetria Taylor
Runaway – Samantha Fish
Leave the Light On – Sena Ehrhardt
The Mighty Mojo Prophets – The Mighty Mojo Prophets

Contemporary Blues Album
Unconditional – Ana Popovic
Don’t Explain – Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa
The Skinny – Ian Siegal & the Youngest Sons
The Lord is Waiting and the Devil is Too – Johnny Sansone
Medicine – Tab Benoit
Tommy Castro Presents The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue–Live! – Various Artists

Contemporary Blues Female Artist
Ana Popovic
Bettye LaVette
Candye Kane
Janiva Magness
Susan Tedeschi

Contemporary Blues Male Artist
Joe Louis Walker
Johnny Sansone
JP Soars
Tab Benoit
Tommy Castro

DVD
An Evening at Trasimeno Lake – Ana Popovic (ArtisteXclusive)
Live at Montreux 2010 – Gary Moore (Eagle Rock)
Live At Antone’s – Ruthie Foster (Blue Corn)
The Emporium to the Orpheum – Trampled Under Foot (Redwood)
All Jams on Deck - Various Artists (Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise & Mug-Shot Productions)
Play the Blues – Wynton Marsalis & Eric Clapton (Rhino)

Gibson Guitar Award
Derek Trucks
Duke Robillard
Kirk Fletcher
Lurrie Bell
Michael Burks

Historical Album
Bear Family – Texas Flyer 1974-76 (Freddie King)
Chess – Smokestack Lightning/The Complete Chess Masters 1951-1960 (Howlin’ Wolf)
Delmark – Hoodoo Man Blues (Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band with Buddy Guy)
Electro-Fi – Teardrops Are Falling – Live in 1983 (George “Harmonica” Smith)
Virgin – The Essential Modern Records Collection (Etta James)

Instrumentalist-Bass
Biscuit Miller
Danielle Schnebelen
Larry Taylor
Michael “Mudcat” Ward
Patrick Rynn

Instrumentalist-Drums
Chris Layton
Jimi Bott
Kenny Smith
Robb Stupka
Stanton Moore
Tony Braunagel

Instrumentalist-Harmonica
Charlie Musselwhite
Kim Wilson
Lazy Lester
Rick Estrin
Sugar Ray Norcia

Instrumentalist-Horn
Al Basile
Doug James
Keith Crossan
Sax Gordon
Terry Hanck

Instrumentalist-Other
Ben Prestage, diddley bow
Lionel Young, violin
Otis Taylor, banjo
Rich Del Grosso, mandolin
Sonny Rhodes, lap steel guitar

Koko Taylor Award (Traditional Blues Female)
Diunna Greenleaf
Maria Muldaur
Nora Jean
Ruthie Foster
Tracy Nelson

Pinetop Perkins Piano Player
David Maxwell
Eden Brent
Jon Cleary
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne
Marcia Ball
Victor Wainwright

Rock Blues Album
2120 South Michigan Avenue – George Thorogood & the Destroyers
Dust Bowl – Joe Bonamassa
Greyhound – Mike Zito
Shiver – Too Slim and the Taildraggers
Man in Motion – Warren Haynes

Song
“Appreciate What You Got” – Terry Hanck (Look Out! – Terry Hanck)
“Back to the Blues” – Hadden Sayers (Hard Dollar- Hadden Sayers)
“Memphis Still Got Soul” – Bob Trenchard & Johnny Rawls (Memphis Still Got Soul – Johnny Rawls)
“Thank You for Giving Me the Blues” – Grady Champion, Zac Harmon & Chris Troy (Dreamin’ – Grady Champion)
“The Lord is Waiting the Devil is Too” – Johnny Sansone (The Lord is Waiting and the Devil is Too – Johnny Sansone)
“The Older I Get the Better I Was” – Joe Shelton (The Older I Get the Better I Was – Big Joe Shelton)

Soul Blues Album
Got to Get Back! – Bo-Keys
Show You a Good Time – Bobby Rush
Rock and a Hard Place – Eugene Hideaway Bridges
Dreamin’ – Grady Champion
Memphis Still Got Soul – Johnny Rawls

Soul Blues Female Artist
Alexis P. Suter
Denise LaSalle
Jackie Johnson
Sharrie Williams
Sista Monica Parker

Soul Blues Male Artist
Bobby Rush
Curtis Salgado
Eugene Hideaway Bridges
Johnny Rawls
Otis Clay

Traditional Blues Album
Chicago Blues A Living History The (R)evolution Continues – Billy Boy Arnold, John Primer, Billy Branch, Lurrie Bell, Carlos Johnson
Trying To Hold On – Diunna Greenleaf
You Better Listen – Lazy Lester
Evening – Sugar Ray & the Bluetones
Victim of the Blues – Tracy Nelson

Traditional Blues Male Artist
Charlie Musselwhite
John Primer
Lazy Lester
Mac Arnold
Magic Slim

Byron Bay, Australia

April 5 – 9, 2012

In 2012, Bluesfest, as it is known Down Under, will celebrate it’s 23rd year of bringing the finest musical lineups to Australia for this stellar festival and it’s major city sideshows. From it’s humble beginnings at the Byron Bay Arts Factory to it’s purpose-built site now at Tyagra, just a few minutes north of Byron Bay, Australia’s most easterly town. This festival, combined with the vision and love of music of promoter Peter Noble, encompasses all that is great about music and the music festival experience as a whole. Artists announced so far are Roger Daltrey; Earth Wind and Fire; The Pogues; John Butler Trio; My Morning Jacket; G3 featuring Joe Satriani, Steve Lukather, and Steve Vai; Yes; Buddy Guy; Maceo Parker; Brian Setzer; Kenny Wayne Shepherd; Jonny Lang; Bettye LaVette; Yann Tiersen; Steve Earle; Justin Townes Earle; Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue; Great Big Sea; The Jayhawks; Crosby, Stills and Nash; The Specials; Lucinda Williams; John Hiatt; Donovan; Angelique Kidjo; Seasick Steve; Keb’ Mo’; Nick Lowe; Rosie Ledet; Seth Lackman; Harry Manx; Alabama 3; and, The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Wow! Tickets are selling very fast so get on board. Many more artists are still to be announced.

Bluesfest takes place over the Easter weekend April 5 thru 9, 2012. For information, click HERE.

The Palladium Theatre

St. Petersburg, FL

Nov. 19, 2011

Blues Revue

Is A Proud Sponsor Of This Tribute To The Late-Great Little Walter!

For Immediate Release.

The Palladium Theatre in St Petersburg is proud to present.

A Tribute to Little Walter Harmonica Concert

Saturday Nov 19th at 8 pm.

To Purchase Tickets To This Event Click Here!

For Directions Click Here & We’ll See You There!

Guitarists Doug Deming and Steve Arvey conceived this event, being originally from Chicago and Detroit both Doug and Steve have performed with many top name harmonica players over the years and love the music and stylings of Little Walter.

The concept of this show is to have Internationally known harmonica players perform Little Walter songs and include local harmonica players in the performance. This show’s harmonica headliners will be Steve Guyger and Dennis Gruenling.

Steve Guyger has been a regular on the touring blues scene for many years and is most recognized for filling the shoes of Little Walter in the Jimmy Rogers Band. His playing, vocals, songwriting and stage presence have earned him a place among the best of the players on stage today. To Visit Steve’s Website Click Here!

Dennis Gruenling has been a driving force in the harmonica world for a number of years now, both as a touring player and an in-demand teacher. Endorsed by Hohner Harmonicas, Dennis can be found touring with Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones, The Woodstock All-stars, Dave Gross and Gina Sicilia. Dennis released a Little Walter Tribute CD in 2008 to critical acclaim.

To Visit Dennis’s Website Click Here!

Locally we will have Ernie Locke who was with Nervous Turkey and now with The Lambasters, Steve Scott from Bradenton’s Bottom-Feeders and Steve Arvey’s Harmonica Band, Tony Smith who is the Harmonica Player with Doug Deming, Kevin McInerney from Frayed Knot and The Backtrack Blues Band with Chuck Ross on Harmonica.

The house band for the evening will be Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones, with special guest Steve Arvey.
To Visit Doug Deming & The Jeweltones Click Here!
To Visit Steve Arvey’s Website Click Here!

To Purchase Tickets To This Event Click Here!

The Palladium Theatre

253 Fifth Ave. N,

St. Petersburg, FL 33701 727-822-3590

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