2018 Blues Stroll Performers [Most Acts Will Play Two Or Three Sets]
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2018 Blues Stroll Performers [most acts will play two or three sets] Ike Turner, Albert King, and Freddy King taught, fed, and chastised Joe. It was sage wisdom from the masters themselves. Walker soon began to develop his own fiery, melodic, and always unpredictable guitar attack. He became very close friends with the late Mike Bloomfield of the Chi- cago Blues scene, who pushed Joe toward a more Rock-fueled direction. From 1975 to 1985, prior to joining Alligator Records, Joe released some 23 albums and CD’s and toured the world virtually non-stop. He is still regularly working the road today. www.joelouiswalker.com Joe Louis Walker Lonnie @ The Media Theatre Main Stage (8:15–10) Shields Band 2013 Inductee Blues Hall of Fame @ Azie “Legendary boundary-pushing icon (10–1) of Modern Blues.” – NPR 1994 Living With: Lenny Bradford (bass), Dorian Blues Critics Randolph (drums), Bruce Bears (keys) Award: Best This powerhouse guitar virtuoso, singer, Blues CD – and prolific songwriter has toured exten- Self-Portrait sively for over four decades – and earned Media’s a legion of dedicated fans. Joe has per- Official Bluesman-in-Residence formed at the world’s most renowned Blues Festivals. His latest, highly-acclaimed CD 1st Inductee into America’s Music Festival Everybody Wants A Piece on the Provogue/ Series Hall of Fame Mascot label cements his legacy as one of With: Mitch Hunter (guitar), Mark Whren today’s prolific torch bearers of the Blues. (bass), Neil Simpkins (drums), Steve Hoke “I’d like to think that when someone puts (keys), Jesse Lowey (guitar) on one of my records, they would know An extraordinary live performer who from the first notes, ‘That’s Joe Louis feeds off the energy of his audience. For Walker.’” inspiration, Lonnie cites season-to-season At age sixteen, he was regularly backing survival techniques learned growing up in touring Blues artists in his native San the heart of the Delta in West Helena, Ar- Francisco – at the legendary club Matrix, kansas. Cut his teeth playing in Sam Carr’s where he opened shows for everyone from groups – Unforgettable Blues Band and Lightnin’ Hopkins to Jimi Hendrix to The- Jelly Roll Kings, featuring late harpist lonious Monk. The likes of Fred McDowell, Frank Frost and late guitarist Big Jack in 2018 Blues Stroll Performers juke joints across the South. Lonnie’s ap- late William Clarke said of Steve: “The best pearance at the King Biscuit Blues Festival harp player I ever heard.” He has shared in 1986 brought him national attention. the stage with fellow harmonica masters The first Delta artist that Rooster Blues such as the late Carey Bell, Rod Piazza, Kim picked up after moving to Clarksdale in Wilson, and Charlie Musselwhite. 1987. Lonnie’s latest release Code Blue is www.steveguyger.com another jewel in his string of impressive CD’s; it showcases original songs deeply rooted in Gospel, Soul and R&B, but firmly Dave planted in the heart of the electric Delta Coppa & Blues tradition. With tonight’s perfor- Scrapple mance, he will have performed at All 18 Blues Strolls. www.lonnieshields.com @ Shere- E-Punjab (9–1) Dave is influ- enced by many artists from the Philly music scene. His Blues sound is Post-Modern. This singer, songwriter, and gutty guitarist has played alongside Steve Guyger & The Excellos Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Ronnie Earl, Marcia Ball, Johnny Clyde Copeland, and Bo @ Spasso (10–12) Diddly. The trio Scrapple is seasoned with Nominee Blue Music Awards: Best a rhythm section of Pat Coppa on bass Harmonica – 2009 and an army of proven percussionists on Inducted into America’s Music Festival the pots & pans. Dave and Scrapple have Series Hall of Fame – 2012 performed at Blues festivals from coast-to- coast. His latest CD is a real gem – a live With: Steve Guyger (vocals/harp), Rich recording from the Blues Stroll at John’s McPherson (vocals/guitar), Gary Phillips Grille with late Bluesman James “Thunder- (bass), John F. Kennedy (drums) bird” Ford; Live N’ Long captured some old One of the best kept secrets in Blues: classics, plus Ford’s work with Darryl Ray Philly is home to one of the very best harp of Chubby Checker’s band. www.facebook. players on the face of the earth. Steve com/David-Coppa-Scrapple toured with the late Jimmy Rogers and has played with many of the great Chicago bluesmen and contemporary players. The “ Blues is a big tent, morphing into a bigger tent. Young folks like good Blues when they hear it, and I’m here to make sure they want to listen.” – Joe Louis Walker 2018 Blues Stroll Performers Papa Sez “I’m just a singer, I really don’t think of myself as belonging to one style… (formerly The All-Stars) I love all kinds of music.” @ Stephen’s Media’s favorite vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, and actress Kim Trusty has on State performed at festivals, clubs, and theatres (9:15–1) from New Orleans to Montreal. She has With: Rick Valenti played with Rick Danko, Paula Cole, Taj (lead vocals/ Mahal, and others. Kim’s captivating stage harp), Fred presence, show-stopping voice, and sincere Berman (drums), lyrics propel her dynamic and powerhouse John Gilson (guitar/vocals), Jay Davidson performances. She is currently a resident (keys/sax/vocals), Rick Prince (bass/vocals) of Providence, RI where she has been Only their name is new. For more than recognized and awarded for her numerous 35 years, these men have been laying public service efforts for the community. down Chicago Blues with a big fat Philly A veteran of Blues Stroll appearances over swagger. Collectively and individually, the past two decades, we’re happy to have they have lent their immense talents to Kim back home again! live shows by Taj Mahal, Whitney Houston, www.facebook.com/KimTrustyBand Amos Lee, Funk Brothers, Bon Jovi, Steve Winwood, Cinderella, and others. Papa Sez is the real deal. Deep in the pocket, their irresistible groove to Blues and Early R&B classics shows us why. Check out this band. What a treat. No other act plays what they will do at the Stroll – and no other does it so perfectly well. Their latest CD is All She Wants to Do is Rock. www.papa-sez.com Blues Brothers & A Sister @ John’s Grille (8–12:15) With: George St. John, Sr. (bass), Miss Donna (vocals), Joseph St. John, Jr. (drums/vocals), Ricky Johnson (guitar/ vocals), Buddy Gerst (guitar) Out of Southern Jersey, this Chicago-style style band has been playing Da Blues for more than four decades. Veterans of the Kim Trusty regional Philly music scene, they have performed Penn’s Landing, late River Blues @ Franklin Mint Federal Credit Fest, and old Zanzibar Blue on Broad Union (7:30–8:30) (9–10) Street. Now a mainstay of the Blues Stroll, A Family Show for All-Ages and one of our most popular – and most 2018 Blues Stroll Performers requested – acts. If that stripped down practically everyone in the Philly book over West Side sound works magic on you, you his long career. He is an original member need to experience the Brothers & A Sister of Philly Gumbo. Bert has been a true in the classic setting of John’s Grille, friend and valued sage advisor to America’s Media’s oldest restaurant. Be there. Music Festival Series since its inception. Drummer Brendt Showell from neighboring Chester has been around the world for the past 45 years, supporting and recording for Doo-Wop, Motown, Blues, Jazz, and Gospel Acts. Together, they promise to deliver an exciting collective gumbo of their immense individual talents. www.rogergirke.com www.dukesofdestiny.com www.bertbassie.com Danielle Miraglia Philly Blues Social Club @ Margaret Kuo’s @ Joclyn’s (9:30–1:15) (8:30–11) With: Roger Girke (guitar/vocals), Boston-based John Colgan-Davis (harmonica/vocals), Danielle comes Bert Harris (upright & electric bass), armed with a steady Brendt Showell (drums) rhythm hand on a A collaboration of regional Blues veterans vintage Gibson, an and Blues Stroll mainstays makes a special infectious stomp-box PHOTO: CAROLINE ALDEN debut appearance tonight. Roger Girke, beat, her harmonica, road-tested guitarist, singer, and songwrit- and an impressive array of original songs – er, has played more than 400 live shows, from heart-felt to socially-conscious. She concerts, and festivals over the past 30 will move your heart and your soul. Her lat- years. He has recorded and released five est CD All My Heroes Are Ghosts, featuring top notch CD’s. His Roger Girke Band was her band Danielle M & The Glory Junkies, a Top 10 Finalist in the 2009 International does just that – blending influences of her Blues Challenge. Roger has toured with own heroes, the Stones, Prince, and Janis. Pickens, Sharks, Robert Hazard, and Rich- Her performances explore the true heights ard Bush. John Colgan-Davis has been a and depths of this human condition – and fixture on Philly’s Blues scene for decades. challenge us to join her in emotional In the 70’s and 80’s he played with Sparky spaces where most singer-songwriters are Russell, Jesse Graves, Bonnie Raitt, and the too wary to go. Danielle is an incredibly John Cadillac Band. For the past 33 years, captivating vocalist and guitarist. Tonight John has been a member of the Dukes of she makes her fourth appearance at the Destiny, Philly region’s longest-standing Blues Stroll. Do check her out. You’ll be Blues and R&B outfit.Bert Harris, Media impressesed. bassman, has played Blues and Jazz with www.daniellem.com 2018 Blues Stroll Performers Georgie Laura Bonds Band Cheadle Trio @ Quotations @ Sterling (9:30–1:15) Pig Brewery Most recent (10–12) Inductee into Welcome to the America’s Music world of Laura Festival Series Hall of Fame – 2015 Cheadle.