Volume 29; Issue 1 February 2008
Member Party Story & photos by Valeriejeanne
Blues
There was one Jeff Watson Band Chris, Danny, Rene, Steve and Johnny emotional outlet The party opened with mood going, my people al- our local hero, Jeff with Danny ways had when Watson and his band. blowing the they had the With stalwart band blues in his blues. That was mates Kevin Clark on style, Richard singing. drums, Warren Davis and Johnny on keys and Jim Cobb looking cool on bass, they filled the while playing Johnny Yu & Richard Palmer Ethel Waters dance floor in no time. hot, and Michael Not content to leave the held it all together. energy The Bugs invaded Jeff INSIDE THIS level on the party! A group ISSUE: high, he invited Rene called the San Fran- Solis on stage, and the cisco Jitterbugs Willie’s Wise two interacting sent the came up to join the 2 Words level fun, and kept our Michael Jiggetts over attention on the Kevin Clark Blues in the 3 the dance floor. During Schools top. What an open- breaks in the sets, SBS ing! was raffling off cds, Meet Johnny dvds and a guitar. And “Guitar” Knox and 4 David Croall Warren Davis & Jim Cobb Our second band can you believe, the was NiteCry, a band guitar went home with a CD Reviews 5 from the Bay Area. Musicians included bug—a San Francisco Rene Solis on gui- Jitterbug, that is! What Blues in the WIND 6 tar, Chris Marquis fun! I think we will do it Danny Sandoval on trumpet, Danny again next year. Sandoval filling in Chicago Blues 7 for Mike Mendoza Vj and Jim on Saxophone, Steve Siacotos on 8 Jeff and Rene vocals, Richard Palmer on keyboard and Michael Jig- getts on drums. They kept the party Steve Siacotos 1 Volume 29; Issue 1 Page 2
Willie’s Wise Words
Greetings Sacramento information re- two days this year - June 14 & Blues Society (SBS) garding this 15, 2008 in the Fair Oaks Park. members & blues fans! event. William Neece and Matson Breakey are hard at work putting As I’m writing this note I am pleased to this all together. Again, stay to you, it’s a cold, gray & announce that tuned for more information and rainy January day in the SBS has volunteer opportunities! 2008. So, Happy New again estab- Year! - Things are look- lished a partner- Here are some other things we ing bright for the Sacra- ship with the have in the mix for the year: mento Blues Society for Sacramento Tra- During the 2008 California State this year. I hope I can ditional Jazz So- Fair, Jimbo Callaghan (of the convey this excitement ciety and will be Spotted Dog Rockin’ Blues Re- to all of you regarding a part of the vue) in partnership with SBS will 2008, no matter what 2008 Sacra- be presenting “A Sacramento the weather brings! mento Jazz Ju- Blues Showcase” with our bilee being held ‘home-grown’ blues. The SBS is entering the for the 38th year th 29 year of its existence in Old Sacra- The SBS will have another and we have some great things mento during the Memorial Holiday “Battle of the Blues Band & planned for you this year. We start weekend! Solo/Duo Act” headed by Kim off with newly elected Board of Di- DuVall to select our representa- rector members: Debbie Galik, The Jubilee folks have given us our tives to send back to the 2009 Dennis Moffett, Steve Gerdsen, own venue – the Laugh’s Unlimited International Blues Challenge in Linda McShane and John Noxon. on Front Street in Old Town. The Memphis. They will be joining Sally Katen, blues performers will include Jason Haxton, Kim DuVall, Cathy Johnny “Guitar” Knox with Dave Then to pay back our loyal mem- Dubets, Demouy Williams and me Croall and the Soothers, The bers, we will hold our free (Willie Brown) to continue our Jimmy Pailer Band, Leo Boots & “Annual Membership Party & credo: “To promote and preserve Southside Shuffle, Marshal Show” in December! the blues as an art form” around Wilkerson & Smoked Sugar, Northern California. Two-Tone Steiny & The Cadil- As you can see, we have several lacs, The Steve Foster Band, The projects in the works and there is Our Blues In The Schools (BITS) Jeff Watson Band, Equinox always room for more members, program has started with presenta- Blues Review, The Spotted Dog volunteers and people willing to tions, assemblies, lectures and Rockin’ Blues Revue, Black Cat ‘step-up’ for a ‘good, fun & wor- blues performances around the Bone and The Linda Bracamonte thy’ cause. Sacramento & Yolo County School Band! Also performing in other Districts along with some great af- venues during the Jubilee will be Thank you for your continued ter-school programs. Our BITS Mick Martin, Catfish & The Craw- support of the Sacramento Blues committee is in full swing under the daddies and The Mighty Delta Society, the Blues In The Schools guidance of our BITS chair, Cyn- Road Masters. We will be re- Program, the benefits, the local thia Jaynes, along with teachers questing SBS member volunteers clubs, the festivals and the won- and performers Mick Martin, to work the door at Laugh’s Unlim- derful blues musicians in our Jimmy Pailer, Lew Fratis and Joe ited, so again stay tuned. area. Lev. We will be presenting a BITS Benefit show on April 26 with a Then, in June the Sacramento As always, “Save me a seat”, great headliner and hopefully Blues Society will host the North- showcase the students from this ern California Blues Festival. Willie Brown – President program! Stay tuned for more This festival has been expanded to
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Blues in the Schools News by Cynthia Jaynes, Chair
So, how’s their schools and we are excited return for awhile now. 2008 going to bring the program to these out- We are exploring partnerships with so far? It’s a lying rural areas. One of the first the WIND Youth Center and Sacra- whole new concerts of the year will actually mento County Probation Schools year – let’s take place at the Palm’s Play- and should have more on those do some- house in Winters. I’m sure many efforts in our next report. thing good of you have attended concerts with it! there – it’s a great room & should The BITS Committee is a dynamic be a wonderful experience for the and energetic group. We have The Blues In students and musicians alike. been entertaining several outreach The Schools I want to acknowledge Liz projects and exciting events – but Committee has been busy planning Walker, Diane Flores and David we can always use your feedback for the year and have some inter- Alcock for their hard work in get- and input. If you have a great idea esting projects lined up. We have ting these presentations organ- or valuable information we may be been granted funds from the Sacra- ized. There’s a lot of behind the able to use, send it along. This is mento Metropolitan Arts Commis- scenes work that has to be done your Blues Society project and sion to bring our programs to the to make it happen & they’ve we’re interested in what you may Sac City School District and are made an excellent team! have to say – so don’t be shy. scheduling those right now. Thanks to the efforts of Lisa You can contact us at Mick Martin will once again be at Phenix and Patty Furey, youth at [email protected]. the helm – educating students on the North Area Teen Center, an the history and social importance of after-school the Blues as well as demonstrating drop in center in the 12-bar structure so those music Carmichael, will students in the audience will be once again be able to play along. Mick will be treated to a joined by a variety of local musi- Monday night cians to form a full blues band – series of Blues and the students will be invited to lessons. Our join in onstage for a bit of jamming. previous ses- sions were very The Yolo County Arts Commission popular and we has invited us back to several of have wanted to
SAVE THE DATE!! Blues in the Schools is very excited about an upcoming event featuring our very own guitar students. The headliner hasn’t been confirmed as of printing of this notice but it’s sure to be a good one. Please save Saturday, APRIL 26th for some great music and an opportunity to support bringing live blues programs into our local schools. Lew Fratis and Joe Lev along with their Rosemont students will join Jimmy Pailer and his Johnson West Campus jammers for some rockin’ good sounds. This all ages show will be at a new venue for us: the VFW Hall on Stockton Blvd. Good music, good food, good bar, good people = good time! If you wanna help, give Liz Walker (712-7277) or Cynthia Jaynes (202-5075) a call. Stay tuned!
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Meet Johnny “Guitar” Knox and David Croall You have probably seen Johnny “Guitar” Johnny: I was 4 years old – at my nursery Knox with David Croall and the Soothers. school. My dad brought his guitar and They will be playing at the new Blues played while I sang “The Ballad of Davy Stage at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, Crockett” and “Home on the Range” while so we decided to get to know them better, wearing my Davy Crockett hat and t-shirt! and asked a source close to them to help. Here is what we learned: Blue Notes: Why did you choose music as a career?
Johnny: I love music and I’d like to think it’s my calling.
Blue Notes: What other artist collabora- tions have you had?
Johnny: So many that I would not want to not mention, for mentioning somebody else. But, notably, John Hammond, Little Melton, Jimmy McCracklin, Lowell Fulson, David and of course, Johnny Heartsman.
Blue Notes: What is your most memorable David was born nine days before and performance? about 43 miles northwest of Johnny “Guitar” Knox. Johnny: It’s hard to pick a memorable one, when the formula you start with at BlueNotes: How did you get started in the Johnny every performance is meant to be memo- music business? rable for you, your band mates and your David: Very gradually. I started blowing Johnny was born on January 18, 1950 in fans. when I was 8; well after I constantly had Oakland, California. He started playing my ear glued to the radio, but didn’t ear- guitar at age fourteen, and remembers the Blue Notes: What would you call the “perfect” gig? nestly play in public until about 1999. date, December 1, 1964.
Johnny: The next one!! Blue Notes: What instruments do you Blue Notes: What schooling and/or devel- play? Any favorite? oping influences did you have in music? Blue Notes: How do you view the Sacra- David: Now that’s funny! I’ve tried to play Johnny: My father, who was a guitar mento music scene? them all. Where do you stop? The most player, always talked music and musi- difficult I tried to play is French horn. But I cians to me. When I was 12 years old, my Johnny: From my window looking down at Marilyn’s, and visits to the Torch Club & on listen to blues and jazz mostly, so the har- good friend Kemo’s sisters listened to monica seems to be the way I can com- Jimmy Reed, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry occasion, other places… I would like to see more support for live music because fortably communicate musically. and The Kingsmen – not your standard radio fare at the time. we are a largely blessed community, how- ever, people don’t seem to jump off in this Blue Notes: What performance do you remember the most? Blue Notes: What instruments have you town. studied and do you play? David: In 1971, I was up at the Lake at a Blue Notes: What are your future plans/ hopes/dreams? friend’s place. Another friend came over Johnny: Guitar. I used to play the man- with a guitar. As we sat near the fire he dolin, and I’m looking forward to getting Johnny: Just to have a chance to keep started to play and I went along. We made into that again when I get one. Also, I’ve magic – were in the zone. It was my first played harmonica, and even instructed. working my crafts - for myself and for oth- ers! What was your first public performance? Continued next page 4 Volume 29; Issue 1 Page 5 David - continued Short CD Reviews time on the harmonica – self- taught. Once you get there, you Memphis back-porch blues, you will en- ist. Tom Martin, bass guitar, can’t get enough! Bound joy this one-man blues band. has worked as a band member You will hear Delta, Piedmont of Roger Williams to Victor Blue Notes: Why did you The Morn- and Hill Country influences Borge. Rocky Evans, the choose to go into the retail mu- ing Wood and an earnest voice “telling it drummer, has been playing for sic business? Blues Duo like it is”, exploring the travels years. Self-produced through town and country. Vj David: I try to learn as much as The self-issued CD reflects a I can. The theory is that the Mick Martin says performing Just Like It good bar-playing blues group, better I play, the better the peo- the blues is about losin’ the Is but the five original songs ple I can play with. I am playing blues, not bein’ blue. If that is show potential for some great with some great musicians at so, Pinkie Varner has per- Monster tunes from Ricky. I hope he this point, and hope to keep up fected using the blues to lose Mike Welch concentrates more on writing my end. them. Her original composi- in the future. Vj tions reflect a high level of VizzTone Back in Blue Notes: How would you writing a blues song for cathar- Missis- describe the Sacramento music tic (emotional, spiritual and At age 28, Mike has been sippi scene? psychological) effect in her life. around a while. His awesome The words ring true to any of talent on the guitar was recog- Grady David: Speaking of blues? My us that have faced the frustra- nized when he was 13, and he Champion interest lies in the sounds they tions of every day, as well as got his nickname from Dan featuring made in the 40’s to late 50’s. the more emotional events in Aykroyd at the opening of the Eddie Cotton, Jr. Blues seems so rocked up in our life. And then she follows first House of Blues. Sac that it is sometimes barely it up with such heartfelt emo- Grady Shady Music/GSM recognizable. I’m really talking tion when performing. Ron This CD has a happy, lilting Music Group about style and attitude. Very Cook is the perfect accompani- feeling, and Mike has a sin- few locals play that way. The ment . His mastery of the gui- cere, while not impressive, Grady Champion came to the Bay Area is better for the style I tar and ability to enhance voice. This will be one of my blues after pursuing other like. Pinkie’s lyrics bring this CD up “cheer me up” blues disks. types of music as a vocalist. to a “must have” in my collec- Once stating the blues venues, Blue Notes: What would you tion. Also, the VizzTone label is he learned harmonica. Back in call a “perfect gig”? interesting. Started by “a few Mississippi Live at the 930 The CD was self-produced to slightly-grizzled music industry Blues Cafe has Eddic Cotton, David: That is when everyone help fund Pinky and Ron’s veterans (their quote), Chip Jr. on guitar and backup vo- walks away with a smile and Memphis trip to represent the Eagle, Bob Margolin and Rich- cals. It contains originals by says “I’ll call you tomorrow”. Sacramento Blues Society in ard Rosenblatt, it is doing well both Grady and Eddie, and is the International Blues Chal- in spite of the times. It will be R & B tinged. I liked the Blue Notes: Is there anything lenge as a duo competitor. interesting to see what they Christmas and Policeman’s else you would like people to You can get your copy by bring us. Vj Blues Vj know about you? contacting Pinky or Ron at [email protected] Ricky What do you think? David: Oh, you mean goals? Vj Gene Hall We would like to travel a bit – and The Purchased a new CD or DVD you Town and Goods would like to tell us about? We start off in the Bay Area. Maybe would love to hear from you. Just Country a tour of the South and even to released one? Tell us about it. Europe. We’ve been playing Got a great photo? Let us print it. together for about a year and John-Alex Yard Dawg/CD Baby just got our first demo CD. Mason Blue Notes is your newsletter, This group formed a few intended to spread the news Blue Notes: Thanks for talking Naked Jaybird Music months ago. Ricky has played about blues—especially local to us, and good luck to you with some big names as lead blues news. both. If you are a fan of traditional guitarist and supporting vocal- Contributions welcome 5 Volume 29; Issue 1 Page 6
Blues in the WIND: How Can Blues Save a Homeless Teen? By David Alcock – BITS member.
Imagine living on the streets, cold, Since then it has grown from a a national program run by local tired, hungry and afraid that every small building in Loaves and blues societies to introduce and sound you hear might be someone Fishes to a new tutoring center educate youth on the history and trying to rape, rob or even murder and separate overnight shelter. social impact that the Blues has you. Now imagine being 12 years had on our country and society. old. This is a reality for over 1000 The WIND center, located off Del The programs offered vary from teens in the Sacramento area Paso Blvd and West El Camino, having musicians give a lecture on every night. Now enter WIND Youth is a day center that provides a the history of the Blues to then re- Services, a local non-profit organi- host of services: basic needs, turning a couple of weeks later with zation in Sacramento that works case management, counseling, a full band and give a performance with these teens to get them off the life skill building, and an accred- for the kids. Another program is streets and into productive lives by ited junior and senior high school. having a teacher come on a regular providing a safe, structured envi- In addition, WIND provides out- basis and give music lessons. ronment. reach services where staff and Through this program teens are volunteers go to where these inspired by what the Blues is and A couple of nuns, Sister Mary Anne teens live and build relationships where it has come from. By dedi- and Sister Stephanie, started WIND with them. Eventually gaining cating its work to preserving one of Youth in 1994. At that time, they their trust and trying to introduce the only true American art forms, noticed a real need to work with them to the programs at WIND. the BITS program is keeping the homeless teens, and created blues alive for future generations. WIND, the only organization in Sac- The Youth Crisis Shelter is an ramento to serve this population. overnight shelter for the teens WIND Youth has a very small that gives them budget and does not have a music an alternative to program. By creating a partnership living on streets. between WIND and BITS, the Sac- The staff are ramento Blues Society can not only people who truly inspire homeless teens to enjoy the care and under- Blues, but, grace willing, might stand these plant a seed in a young mind and teens, and work discover they have a true gift for to create a family music. The life these teens live is a atmosphere that hard one and sometimes the only is so rare in their thing needed to change a life is a young lives. Here bit of inspiration and hope, which is the teens can the goal of both BITS and WIND. feel safe and cared for, allow- To find out more about WIND ing them to be Youth Services, visit simply teens. www.Windyouth.org or call them at 916-561-2424. To read more about So how can the Sacramento Blues Society blues help to Blues in the School program visit: save homeless http://www.sacblues.com/bits.php? teens? The an- page=bits/index . swer is simple: through the Blues in the School [BITS] program. BITS is
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Chicago Blues—by Steve Cagle
As the end of 2007 approached, Big material from Lindsey’s two ought-to- is commanding to say the least, but as Mike Balma threw one last stellar be-classic albums. While he’s no a genuine purveyor of the classic Chi- blues party at the Horsemen's Club, spring chicken, Lindsey performs with cago blues sound, Magic Slim is not Chicago-style, showcasing the talents youthful abandon, frequently strolling only large but larger than life. On of 3 mainstays of the windy city blues through the aisles and mingling with stage, his chair was completely en- scene. The clubhouse and adjoining the audience during an extended gui- gulfed by his sprawling torso and with patio spilled over with enthusiasm tar solo. Before closing, Lindsey and his guitar perched on his massive mid- and abundant good spirit as familiar Jeff tore through an impromptu and section, Slim dispensed a jaw- faces and newcomers came out to unrehearsed version of “Black Magic dropping honors class-level textbook enjoy a Sunday afternoon of Saturday Woman” to the crowd’s delight. example of authentic Chicago night music. blues. His astounding guitar work was Up next was Big Time Sarah, a vet- supported by the equally astounding Jeff Watson and his band kicked off eran of the Chicago club scene and Teardrops, who demonstrated why the show, bypassing the usual audi- recording artist on the legendary Del- they have once again been nominated ence warm-up and instead taking the mark label. This was a rare West for Best Blues Band of the Year at the energy level and room temperature to Coast appearance for Sarah and she upcoming 2008 Blues Music Awards in the top of the dial with an emphasis on seemed to relish the occasion, no Memphis . material from their highly acclaimed doubt also thrilled to be out of an early album “A Really Nice Smile.” This is a winter storm that had the Midwest in a This afternoon of Chicago blues, Sacramento band that deserves inter- deep freeze. Sitting herself down in a topped off with an exceptional per- national recognition, as they demon- folding chair, Sarah delivered her formance by a living legend, was the strate with precision and style that sassy northside blues to an audience perfect way to wrap up another fine seems to get better every time they that was eager to participate in her season of music at the Horsemen’s take the stage. saucy tirades against no-good men, Club. And with the blues gods smiling and everybody delighted in the ex- down on us, we have a lot to look for- After their opening set, Jeff and com- change regardless of gender. ward to in 2008. Support for these pany made room on the stage for Magic Slim Heritage Festival-sponsored events hoochie funkmeister Lindsey Alexan- continues to grow, with word of mouth, der, making his debut appearance in postcards, e-mail and a bare minimum Sacramento . Lindsey is a relative of press serving to bring out the music newcomer to the blues scene in that lovers en masse. And they are truly a he has only two self-released records unique experience, with a lineup of under his belt, although both are out- artists who are all headliner-worthy standing and deserving of major label performing for a jubilant assemblage TLC. Yet at the same time, he has of like-minded revelers in a rustic set- worked steadily at building his local ting, while good food and libations are reputation and establishing a presence For the finale, Big Mike proudly pre- served by a friendly and dedi- on the highly competitive Chicago mu- sented one of the indisputable last cated volunteer staff. Watch for up- sic scene, staking out a regular gig as living legends of Chicago Blues, Magic coming announcements in the months house artist at the venerable North Slim and his equally legendary band, ahead.. Halstead blues mecca, Kingston the Teardrops. Despite his famous Mines. stage name that was given to him But while Mike is busy conceiving his eons ago by his longtime friend Magic next musical extravaganza, be sure to Lindsey and the JW Band made a per- Sam, you will never hear “slim” used to get out and support the venues that fect combination after only a brief re- describe the mountainous Morris Holt keep blues music alive and thriving in hearsal earlier in the day, and treated these days. Yet his guitar playing is Sacramento . the crowd to a generous sampling of undeniably pure Magic. His presence 7 Volume 29; Issue 1 Page 8
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Blues “Grammies”, the WC Handy awards By Steve Cagle The nominations are in for the 2008 muddy Mississippi River bottom member/supporters can vote now Blues Music Awards, presented by land was transformed a few years for the winners of the 2008 the Blues Foundation. And for the back into a glitzy enclave of casi- awards. The nominees are listed first time in its 29 year history the nos. But any true blues lover by category, and you will recognize awards ceremony will leave Mem- won't have to worry about hang- many names. Check them out. phis and head down Highway 61 to ing on to their wallets, because The awards will be on May 8. be held in the Mississippi Delta the awards ceremony is always a where the blues were born. who's who of blues artists and Want to vote? If you're not a mem- industry insiders that entertain on ber and are interested in supporting Formally known as the W.C. Handy and off the stage. the Foundation and its programs, Awards, the Blues Music Awards including the Blues Music Awards, are the blues equivalent of the Information about the Blues Mu- the Blues Hall of Fame, the Interna- Grammies, and carry that distinc- sic Awards event, including tick- tional Blues Challenge and the tion and prestige among the inter- ets, travel and lodging, is avail- Keeping the Blues Alive awards, national blues community. The able on the Blues Founda- check out the website, celebration will take place at the tion website www.blues.org/blues www.blues.org and learn more by Grand Casino Event Center in Tu- music awards. This is also the following the icons. nica, Mississippi, where the once place where Blues Foundation
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The Sacramento Blues Society BOARD OF COMMITTEE CHAIRS (SBS) DIRECTORS is a 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit organization Blues In The Schools Cynthia Jaynes & Steve Gerdsen formed to preserve and promote blues PRESIDENT BITS Benefits music as an art form. – Willie Brown Liz Walker VICE PRESIDENT Blue Notes Newsletter Editor The Sacramento Blues Society (SBS), – Kim DuVall Valeriejeanne Anderson founded 1979, is one of the oldest blues SECRETARY Concessions/Merchandise societies in California. The SBS has kept – Sally Katen Cathy Dubets & Kim DuVall the blues tradition alive in the Sacramento TREASURER Events – Dennis Moffett area by promoting the local blues music John Noxon PARLIAMENTARIAN scene and bringing internationally re- Fundraising and Grants Debbie Galik nowned artists to the region. Debbie Galik MEMBERS AT LARGE International Blues Cathy Dubets SBS is an affiliate member of The Blues Challenge Event Steve Gerdsen Foundation. We provide educational op- Kim Duvall Linda McShane portunities for young people with the foun- Jazz Jubilee John Noxon dation’s “Blues In The Schools” Program, Willie Brown & Demouy Williams and other programs in partnerships with Charles Washington (vacant) area schools. Membership Linda McShane The Sacramento Blues Society produces a Board of Directors Northern California newsletter, “Blue Notes” on a Bi-Monthly Meetings Blues Festival Willie Brown schedule (SIX times a year) to our mem- are held the 2nd Tuesday of each Public Relations bership, and a weekly e-mail letter month, 7:00 PM at the SMUD “SacBlues News” to keep members posted Willie Brown Building, 6301 S Street, Webmaster on all Blues events in the community. Sacramento, CA. Dave Baldwin
Membership is $20.00 a year individual All SBS members in good standing and $35.00 a year family. are invited. 12