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Cool Issue 190 The Publication of the Linn County Blues Society - lcbs.org May 2010 O E D O E T O E COO TIME Free! Kids activities LIBERTY CENTRE Hot food BLUES & BBQ 2 7 6 2 - 6 0 4 2 5 Cold beer A I , s apid R r a d Ce Cool music 2 7 6 2 x o B O P SUNDAY, MAY 30 y t e oci S s e u l B y t n u o C n n i L Noon-10 p.m. Liberty Centre Park North Liberty BBQ’Loo & Blues Too Featuring: Corner of E. 4th & Mulberry Streets Dennis “Daddy-O” McMurrin Lincoln Park in downtown Waterloo & the Demolition Band Craig Erickson BBQ C Bob Dorr & The Blue Band Kids no test! Rib-EA ctivities! a ting Kevin “B.F.” Burt & the Instigatorg s C o n test! northlibertyiowa.org/bluesandbbq FREE EVENT! In this May 2010 issue — Friday, July 16 Saturday, July 17 Hot Hand Blues Band at Parlor City Pub 1st Annual Irish District Music/Arts Festival Bluesmore 2010 5:30-9:30PM 5:30PM - 9:30PM Big Mo’s CD review is in the bag! Avey Brothers Mark Selby Diplomats of Solid Sound still performing Plan to be there. Flock Of Funk rocks New Bohemia district at Parlor City Pub Other activities include a KCBS Sanctioned Local LIVE music schedules barbeque contest, kids activities, chili contest, rib-eating contest and some of the best BBQ around. Blues at CSPS McMurrin & Johnson bring Blues to the schools Main Street Waterloo is proud to support the LCBS ©2010 May-Linn County Blues Society The Linn County Blues Society is a way Hot Hand Blues Band cool, non-profi t organization dedicated Blues at CSPS to the preservation of Blues music in A very cool show at Parlor City Pub Eastern Iowa as well as to provide The Holmes Brothers May 5 • Carrie Rodriguez May 12 charitable contributions to other commu- photos and story by Bill Ray nity organizations. LCBS is an Affi liated legionarts.org Organization in the Blues Foundation’s aster Sunday, April 4, the Hot Hand Frank Zahorik, of Lisbon, plays a mean blues international network. The BLUESPAPER Blues Band gave a very cool perfor- harp and also has an excellent voice. He took is a monthly publication of the LCBS. The Holmes Brothers Website: lcbs.org Emance at Parlor City in Cedar Rap- lead vocal duties on songs like “Caldonia” and Wednesday, May 5, 8 pm ids. A good-sized crowd showed up to hear the Hank, Jr.’s “Family Tradition.” Zahorik also LCBS Offi cers The spine-tingling harmonies, boundless energy and music even though it was a holiday. played harmonica and interchanged leads with President - Andy Dergo telepathic musicianship of the Holmes Brothers, Sher- Vice President - Evan Vulich Secretary - Steve Springer man Holmes, Wendell Holmes and Popsy Dixon, are all Treasurer - Sue Dergo but unique in the world, mixing Saturday night’s road- house blues with the gospel harmonies of Sunday’s ser- Directors at Large Bob De Forest, Bill Meeks, Frank Wilson vice. USA Today calls the Holmes Brothers’ vision of American roots music “masterful and convincing,” while Chairs Entertainment Weekly says, “The Holmes Brothers are Education: Gary Gibson PR Chair: Stephanie Heck juke-joint vets with a brazenly borderless view of Ameri- Entertainment - Greg West can music.” Membership - Kevin Cutsforth Merchandise - David Andrews CSPS, 1103 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids, 319-364-1580 Tim Razor on bass The Bluespaper & LCBS folks legionarts.org, midwestix.com Editor - Evan Vulich DeWitte on guitar during a slow, melodious ver- Photographers - Bill Ray, see bylines $17 in advance, $21 door Ron DeWitte on lead guitar sion of the instrumental classic, “Sleep Walk.” Staff Writers - Bill Ray, see bylines Tim Razor added to the vocal mix with his Distribution - Andy Dergo, Bill Meeks Band members include Ron DeWitte on raspy blues renditions of “Sweet Home Chica- Parliamentarian - Bill Meeks guitar and vocals, Frank Zahorik on har- go” and “Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag.” Tim Program - Bob De Forest Carrie Rodriguez Web Admin: Evan Vulich monica and vocals, Tim Razor on bass and plays bass with authority and high energy--a Wednesday, May 12, 8 pm vocals, and Butch O’Connell on drums. The fun guy to watch as he always enjoys the beat. Membership Carrie Rodriguez’ journey from teenage violin stu- band plays a combination of blues, soul and Then there’s local favorite Butch O’Connell To learn more about the Linn County rock standards, with a touch of cowboy blues on drums who seems to be able to play any Blues Society or to join, see the member- dent to touring the world with the likes of Chip Taylor thrown in for some extra spice. genre of music with crisp rhythm and polished ship form in this Bluespaper or the LCBS (famed songwriter of “Wild Thing”), Lucinda Williams DeWitte, veteran guitar player and Iowa experience. The guy could play drums for any website. Your membership includes; and Alejandro Escovedo has resulted in eight albums in • D i s c o u n t a d m i s s i o n s to m a ny l o c a l Music Hall of Famer, always gives a superb band. as many years. The acclaimed singer, songwriter and performance on his instrument. His smooth Probably my favorite tune for the evening Blues activities. vocals on songs like “Georgia,” “You’ll Never was a slow, haunting fi ve-minute version of • Monthly LCBS Bluespaper. violinist returns to her roots on her new release, Love & Find Another Love Like Mine,” and “Stand “Ghost Riders In the Sky” with Frank Zahorik • Voting rights in the LCBS elections. Circumstance, a covers album featuring songs by Rich- • Being a part of the groove! By Me” are as good as you’ll hear anywhere taking lead vocal and Ron DeWitte laying down ard Thompson, Townes Van Zandt, M. Ward and Merle on any stage. those deep guitar notes that remind one of Wyo- Bluespaper Contact information Haggard. ming and Montana vistas. It was truly a classic Send news, band or club live entertain rendition of a classic cowboy blues song. -ment listings or advertising to: The Hot Hand Blues Band is most active in Evan Vulich at: [email protected]. CSPS, 1103 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids, 319-364-1580 the summer. As with most musicians in this legionarts.org, midwestix.com Bluespaper Ad Rates area, each is a member of other musical groups $14 in advance, $18 door and enjoys playing a variety of musical styles. $15.00 - Business card size - 2” x 3.5” $25.00 - Quarter page ad - 3.5” x 4.75” Talking with DeWitte during a break, he $50.00 - Half page ad - 4.75” x 7.25” mentioned that he and his wife, singer Lynne $100.00 - Full page - 7.5” x 10” Rothrock, spent much of the winter on the cruise ship musical circuit. Traveling thousands Submission Requirements- All ads, of miles on the ocean to all parts of the world, photos or scanned images, either color Helping people Blues in the Schools! he said the food was good and the pay was ex- or black/white, need to be 300ppi. Native make great The McMurrin and Johnson Band will be performing at two in- cellent for playing just a few times during a Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, JPG, TIFF, music and week. But though the overall experience was EPS, PDF, BMP accepted. Ads created in dependent ‘Blues in the Schools’ programs in May 2010. The fi rst Word may cause dimentia, severe cramp- pursue their rewarding, sometimes being on board a ship for is at Johnson School Friday, May 21 from 5:30-7:30 PM. The sec- ing and diarrhea. Deadline for submis- dreams for over so many days was confi ning. He seemed to be sions is the 19th of the month. ond is at Polk School Wednesday, May 26 from 1:30-3:30 PM. The glad to be back in Iowa and playing music on 43 years. times were set so parents could attend with their kids. The band dry land. Moving? Send your new address to; 4651 1st Ave SE members are Dennis ‘Daddy-O McMurrin’ on guitar and vocals, Parlor City continues to sign and feature LCBS, PO Box 2672, Cedar Rapids, IA Cedar Rapids, IA Dan ‘DJ’ Johnson on bass and vocals, ‘Skeeter’ Louis on sax and excellent bands. The performance by the Hot 52406-2672 so you won’t miss a single 319.378.1720 vocals, and Eric Douglas on drums. The goal is simply to expose Butch O’Connell on drums, Frank Zahorik issue of your Bluespaper. Hand Blues Band certainly added to this most guitarcenter.com kids to blues, rhythm and blues, and roots rock n roll. on harmonica welcome trend. 2 / Linn County Blues Society ©2010 ©2010 Linn County Blues Society / 7 District Be sure to tune in to Bob Dorr’s 1st annual Irish music fest Local Music Blue Avenue blues show on Iowa Public music & art converge at Shores Central Park May Calendar Radio, Sunday evenings 5-6:30pm. (90.9FM in Linn and surrounding counties) Sat. 1 Fire House Jam w/ various players, 4-8PM The Spy Bar, Marion Bryce Janey 8-12 Shuey’s Brian Muench from St. Louis Sun. 2 Parlor City Pub Skeeter Lewis & The All-Stars Y Sat. - The Firehouse- Jam with various players 4-8PM Mon. 3 Blues On Grand Tommy Castro, 8PM $15.00 R Sun.- Mahoney’s - Various artists-Never a Cover, 6pm Sun.