BLUE INK www.BLUSD.org SEPT 2014 Vol 16- Issue 9 33rd Adams Avenue Street Fair ~ Solo/Duo Challenge Deadline ~ ’s CD Release Concert ~ Tab Benoit & more “Boogie On The Bayou” with Marcia Ball & Sept Terrance Simien! 20 exas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter Marcia TBall, currently celebrating the release of her new Alligator Records CD, The Tattooed Lady And The Alligator Man, will give a special performance with Terrance Simien at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, September 20. Showtime is 8pm. Ball's groove-laden New Orleans R&B, heart-wrenching ballads and driving Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite of music fans everywhere. Her music mixes equal parts simmering soul fervor and rollicking Crescent City piano. The Tattooed Lady And The Alligator Man is her sixth release for Alligator. Four of her previous five releases received Grammy Award nominations. Ball received the 2012 (BMA) for the Piano Player Of The Year. She has now won a total of nine BMAs and has received a whopping 42 nominations. Adams Avenue Find details at www.powaycenter.com Sept Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Street Fair 27-28 he Adams Avenue Street Acts Signup Deadline! Fair, Southern California’s largest FREE two-day music festival, occurs annually on ime for San Diego solo/duo acts to get registered T for BLUSD's regional competition, scheduled for the last weekend of September, on Adams Avenue, located in the Normal Heights TSaturday October 4, 11 and 18 at Tio Leo's neighborhood. All-ages, all weekend. (Napa/Morena) from 1-5pm. Deadline to register is The weekend of September 27-28 they will October 1. close down 10 blocks on Adams Avenue and The IBC will be held in Memphis Jan. 20-24, 2015, invite 350 arts/crafts, retail, and food booths for bringing musicians from far corners of the globe to the 33rd annual. They will also have seven stages compete for widespread recognition. When Zac Harmon and over 100 musical acts! Street Fair hours are won, he said it was like spending $100,000 on publicity. 10am-10pm Saturday, 10am-7pm Sunday. San Diego has done well at IBC in recent years, with Nathan James & Ben Blues/Roots acts will include Kinsey Report, Hernandez, Aunt Kizzy'z Boyz, and Sue Palmer bringing home honors. Big Jay McNeely, UK’s Mama Tokus with Robin Entry forms can be obtained by sending an email to [email protected], with Henkel, Sue Palmer’s Motel Swing Orchestra, IBC in the subject line. The winning solo/duo act receives $900 per member Bill Magee, Missy Andersen, Little Kings and to offset travel expenses. Some heavy-hitters have already entered, so this many more. Stage maps and performance promises to be a VERY exciting year...let's show the world what San Diego schedules available at the street fair. has to offer! Mark your calenders to come support the acts participating. BLUES LOVERS UNITED OF SAN DIEGO

EDITOR Michele Lundeen – [email protected] GIG CALENDAR [email protected] and/or post at www.BLUSD.org BLUSD TABLE GIGS or use Google Calendar and INVITE: [email protected] WEB MASTER Position Open * BLUSD SOLO/DUO CONTRIBUTORS Janet Blair, Janine Harty, Michael Kinsman, Michele Lundeen, IBC CHALLENGE* DM, Rosa Lea Schiavone Deadlines for mid-monthly newsletter: Articles/Events/Ads/Info should be submitted by the 5th to Saturday Oct 4-11-18 [email protected] in order to ensure inclusion. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Janet Blair 1-5pm Janine Harty Michele Lundeen Donna Mallen Tio Leo’s Bob Prater Rosa Lea Schiavone – [email protected] (Napa & Morena Blvd) PRESIDENT Janine Harty – [email protected] *JammingOut THE HOUSE OF BLUES* VICE PRESIDENT Position Open Every Wednesday ~ 7pm TREASURER 1055 5th Ave. Downtown San Diego Bob Prater SECRETARY Donna Mallen MEMBERSHIP [email protected] BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS Janet Blair – Director [email protected] BANDS & VENUES: Michele Lundeen – BITS Assistant POST YOUR BLUES-BASED EVENTS ADVISORS Michael Kinsman – Rand De Mattei Use GOOGLE Calendar and make sure to “Invite” [email protected] - OUR MISSION - To preserve and promote awareness of the Blues, America’s first musical or send gig details to [email protected] art form. To entertain and educate the existing and growing audience and to be responsive to the music community’s needs by presenting and SO ALL CAN FIND YOU supporting local and national Blues artists and culture. & SUPPORT YOUR SHOWS!

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BLUES www.BLUES.org IN THE SCHOOLS Live, interactive blues musical presentations available to share, inform and entertain! AFFILIATE Blues Lovers United of San Diego is a 501(c)3 non profit, membership driven corporation affiliated Contact: [email protected] with The Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN, an umbrella organization for Blues Societies worldwide.

Blue Ink Sept 14 Page 2 WHAWHATT IITT IIS!S! ... Some special Blues-type stuff Tab Benoit at Ramona Mainstage 9/20 Tab Benoit is Louisiana’s No. 1 roots export. More than just an acclaimed bluesman, he is an indefatigable conservation advocate. Benoit is a driving force behind Voice of the Wetlands, an organization working to save Louisiana’s wetlands. Benoit won the dual awards of B.B. King Entertainer of the Year and Best Contemporary Male Performer at the Blues Music Awards, a GRAMMY nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album. http://www.tabbenoit.com Supporting is the Chase Walker Band who are passionately reinventing roots music into modern vinyl-worthy classics with a vibrant flare. These teens, Chase Walker (lead guitar/ vocals), Randon Davitt (bass guitar/vocals) and Matthew Fyke (drums), explode with talent, maturity and soul far beyond their years. http://www.chasewalkerband.com Rockin' blues band One Foot in The Blues will kick off the night. http://ofitb.com UK’s Mama Tokus 9/21-10/8 Sassy singer, songwriter, poetress, entertainer Mama Tokus is in town Sept 21-Oct 8 from the UK and has performances lined up with Robin Henkel and Ric Lee as well as the Bayou Brothers. Shows include. 9/21 Bayou Brothers CD Release Party 4-8pm; 9/23 Tio Leo's 7pm w- Bayou Brothers & Robin Henkel; 9/24 Java Joe's 8pm "Poetry and Blues" w-Robin Henkel & Ric Lee; 9/27 San Diego Zoo Wine & Food Festival 6pm w-Bayou Brothers; 9/28 Adams Street Fair 3pm w- Robin Henkel (poetry & blues); 10/3 Wynola Pizza (Julian) 6-9pm w-Robin Henkel on his Birthday! (poetry &blues); 10/4 Birdrock Coffee Roasters 10am-12pm w- Robin Henkel (poetry & blues); 10/4 Tio Leo's 8pm w/ Bayou Brothers & Robin Henkel; 10/5 Tin Roof "Blues Summit" 8pm w-Robin Henkel & Ric Lee; 10/8 HOB Voodoo Stage 9-9:30pm w-Robin Henkel & Ric Lee. http://www.mamatokus.com

Stoney B’s 3rd Blues Summit 10/5 Host Band " The Stoney B Blues Band, "Co Host" Laura Harden, " MC " J Otis Williams. Mark your calendars for Blues For Stoney B’s 3rd Blues Summit, Sunday October 5th from 6pm-11pm at The Tin The Zoo 9/27 Roof (401 G Street) ...and it's free. On September 27 at Swim The Stoney says, “BLUES PEOPLE ! This Oudoor Beach Amphitheater (41220 will be the largest performing gathering Park Ave., Big Bear Lake), world of Blues Musicians in Southern class music, fine food, and local California. This is the 3rd annual Blues artisans will come together to benefit Summit. This year, we are stepping up the Big Bear Alpine Zoo. Appearing to the plate, to help the youth in Blues will be , Otis Taylor in the Schools Program... Be there, and and Bonne Musique Zydeco. show your love for our BLUES Beach chairs and blankets welcome. Community.” No coolers or pets. http:// Donations to the BLUSD Blues In friendsofthebigbearalpinezoo.org The Schools program are appreciated.

Blue Ink Sept 14 Page 3 Jazz 88 JW Jones Coming to names Tio Leo’s 10/30 “JW Jones is one of the best guitar players I’ve Kinsman heard in a long time. He and his band do great host of tunes with cool arrangements and I love listening to them. They Every play with taste and fire at the same time.” – Shade ichael Kinsman, a oin us October 30 at of Blue journalist, founder Tio Leos from 8- M of the San Diego J11pm for the high energy blues of JW Jones at his San Diego Blues Festival and a co-founder of BLUSD, has been named CD Release Party for his latest album, Belmont Boulevard. $15 the new host of Jazz 88’s “Every Shade of Blue” radio covers the joy. A Wicked Harem Bookings and Promotions Event. show. He replaces Ted “T” Herring, who retired at the end www.jw-jones.com of June after 30 years of hosting the Saturday night blues “JW's got it down! So much soul and nice material. You can't radio show. beat it, I am telling the truth.” - Hubert Sumlin, (legendary “I’ve admired T for years and just thought he was the bluesman) coolest sounding guy on the block,” Kinsman said. “I’m “JW-Jones in my opinion is one of the top contemporary blues honored to be his replacement, but you really can’t replace artist on the scene today. Amazing guitarist and vocalist and a someone who has a legacy like his. All you can do is be very creative song writer! - Dan ‘The Bluesman’ Lacasse, Blues yourself.” Director WRBC 91.5, Lewiston, ME Through the years, Kinsman has been a frequent guest on “Every Shade of Blue” and has shared some music that T didn’t have in his vast library. He promises an eclectic and sometimes unexpected selection of blues music in the months ahead. Kinsman takes over the show on Oct. 4. The weekly show is 8pm to midnight each Saturday. Kinsman spent 25 years as a reporter and editor for the San Diego Union-Tribune and started the San Diego Blues Festival in 1998. One of the founding members of BLUSD, he served as its president for five years ending in 2011. Candye’s Birthday BB and the Blues Shacks 25th Tour ark your calenders for November 9, 2-6pm at Tio Leo’s when only 15 bucks covers the joy to party to M the amazing sounds of Germany’s happenin’ BB and The Blues Shacks who will be celebrating their 25th world tour, the “toughest girl alive” ’s official birthday party, the jumpin’ Little "A" And The Allnighters and Blues DJ Art Martel spinnin' between sets. Check for more info in next months’ Blue Ink. Brought to you by Straight Up Blues Productions and Wicked Harem Booking and Promotions

Blue Ink Sept 14 Page 4 “Rocky” Story for Storefront Youth yler De Los Reyes’s life is a truly NOTE: Photocharity’s “House of T amazing “Rocky” Hope” Program Launch story. He was homeless from ages 12-16 because his hotocharity is excited to announce that the House of Hope mother was a meth addict. program will begin November 1, 2014. Anyone interested He lived under the Imperial Pin wanting to help save MORE homeless youth in San Beach Pier alone for 4 Diego should consider having a House of Hope meeting to years. Jeffrey Sitcov, educate you and your friends about the House of Hope program. Photocharity founder, first For larger groups, one former homeless youth will speak as well. met Tyler the first day he Together we can help get more youth off the streets. For more came into the SDYS information or to donate: http://www.savehomelessyouth.org Storefront shelter when he was 16. Photocharity, SDYS Storefront’s largest private donor for thirteen years, BLUSD BITS to be started a Music & Art program at Storefront that changed Tyler’s life. at Educator’s Fair The first night Tyler arrived he participated in the music program. The first time he played a guitar he was hooked. He LUSD will participate at The New Children’s never put that guitar down while at Storefront. After Tyler left Museum’s 2014 Educator’s Night Out Resource Fair Storefront to live with his mom (she quit taking drugs after Bon Thursday October 23. We will have a booth to share seeing the changes in Tyler.) Photocharity continued to mentor our Blues In The Schools various programs we offer and we Tyler for the next eight years. Tyler was the ONLY homeless will also provide some mini-workshops during the Fair from 4- youth that came back 7pm. The Children’s Museum is at 200 West Island in every Tuesday night downtown San Diego. http://www.thinkplaycreate.org the music program. He wanted to give back and help other homeless youth because he got so much out of the program. Today, with the support of Photocharity, De Los Reyes, 25, is now working his dream job and was recently honored by the Padres as an outstanding employee in his field. Click on or copy and paste the link here to see the story about Tyler that appeared in the UT: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/sep/11/photocharity- homeless-teen-tyler-de-los-reyes/ Tyler is a role model for other homeless youth! Tyler’s "Rocky story” gives hope to other homeless youth that anything is possible with hard work. Photocharity Donor Angels can see that their help has succeeded in assisting homeless youth to become self sufficient. For several years he has assisted Photocharity in fundraising for the future House of Hope program (for his age group): 18- 24 homeless youth which includes safe long term housing, instruction in life skills and trades for self sufficiency.

Blue Ink Sept 14 Page 5 BLUSD Member Band Spotlight September 24 BLUSD JAMMINGOUT Member Band LITTLE KINGS

ALL Jammers & Public are Welcome Plus BLUSD Member Band The Little Kings: to be Featured John Flynn– Guitar Bruce Stewart – Drums Once a Month at Andy Greenberg – Electric and Standup Bass Weds BLUSD Jam David Mosby – Vocals he Little Kings are comprised of seasoned blues

artists based here in San Diego. The band’s goal is to entertain the people of Southern California with NOTE: A BLUSD Member band will be drawn out T their brand of danceable Chicago, and West Coast blues of a hat at our monthly Board meetings and one and swing that will appeal to all ages. band each month will get the opportunity to have Each person in the band brings their own unique style but a featured set the 4th Weds of the following there is a common bond between the members, (call it an month plus a spotlight feature in Blue Ink. unspoken agreement), to play tasteful, never too loud but *If you are not a member band please sign up and always swinging American Blues. (see member application last page, this issue). The members of The Little Kings have been influenced by the PLUS, please email your bio and a photo to great American blues heroes from the past including: T-Bone Walker, , Little Walter, Sonny Boy Williamson, [email protected] so we have onhand. Big Joe Turner, Magic Sam, B.B. King, , Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets and many more. Other artists they like are , Alex Schultz, LUSD JammingOut the House of Blues is going Jimmie Vaughan, , Rick Estrin, Charlie Baty, Kid strong and the place to be on a Wednesday night Andersen, Anson Funderburgh, Robin Henkel, Billy Watson Bif you want to jam or check out various talents coming They’ve entertained in a wide array of venues including night together on stage. clubs, bars, casinos, parties, weddings and larger events. They For the jam itself, players can ideally sign up at say, “if we can influence young generations with a clean, jammingout.net to assure a spot but drop-ins are welcomed. tasteful style of American roots music then we have helped the Not only do some of our finest local talent showup but touring cause of keeping Blues alive in America.” artists from out of town have been laying it down on the There are many Little’s and many King’s in our rich American Voodoo Stage at HOB! roots music history. Little Walter, Little Milton, , BLUSD‘s House of Blues killer jam every Wednesday, 7pm, B.B. King, Freddie King as examples. The band name is a no cover, all ages! tribute to these and other great artists.

Blue Ink Sept 14 Page 6 BLUES JAMS Call venue to confirm CD Review...... SUNDAY: • Downtown Cafe 3:30-6:30 pm most Sundays (signup at 3 pm) WRAPPED UP AND READY 182 East Main St., El Cajon (619) 440-5687 Host: Chet and The Committee • Second Wind 2:30 pm - 5 pm Santee Host: Money Men Delta Groove • The Kraken 4 - 9 pm As we’ve come to 2531 So. Coast Hwy, Cardiff (760) 634-6865 expect from the Host: The Brokers Band (858) 481-6580 Mannish Boys, MONDAY: here’s another • Humphrey’s Backstage “Pro Jam” 7 - 11 pm cavalcade of (Occasional Mons / call or check Humphrey’s calendar) accomplished 2241 Shelter Island Dr., Pt. Loma (619) 224-3577 blues artists Host: The Committee & Friends • Gaslamp Speakeasy “Old School Jam” 9 pm - 1 am pumping out a set 708 4th Ave. downtown San Diego (619) 239-9994 of superb Host: Fuzzy Rankins performances for • The Kraken 8:30 pm your listening 2531 So. Coast Hwy, Cardiff (760) 634-6865 enjoyment. Host: Doug Allen Overflowing with • Mr. Peabody’s 9pm til close talent from all 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-7192 sides, the Mannish Host: Jay Cain Boys and their TUESDAY: guests feature eleven vocalists, including , • Gaslamp Speakeasy “Old School Jam” 9 pm - 1 am Candye Kane and Trenda Fox. On guitar, , Franck 708 4th Ave. downtown San Diego (619) 239-9994 Host: Lafayette Goldwasser, , , , • The Kraken 8:30 pm Steve Freund and Nico Duportal take turns displaying their 2531 So. Coast Hwy, Cardiff (760) 634-6865 talents. Randy Chortkoff, Kim Wilson, and Jacob Host: Doug Allen “Walters” Huffman spice things up on harmonica. With Jimi • Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub “Chicken Wing Jam” 8-11 pm Bott and guest Dave Kida on drums, Fred Kaplan and Rich Gaslamp (619) 233-3077 Wenzel on piano and organ, Ron Dzuibla on sax, and Willie J. Host: Walter Gentry (all styles welcomed) Campbell and Bill Stuve on bass, there’s enough talent on this • Felix's BBQ with Soul Open Mike 7-11 CD to fill two or three albums with solid, enjoyable tracks. The 324 Euclid (619)546-9120 energy level stays at the maximum from beginning to end. WEDNESDAY: The sixteen songs vary from swing to a soaring “Blues for • Cottonwood Golf Course “Blues in the Garden” 6-9 pm Michael Bloomfield,” each one a winner. After Sugaray and 3121 Willow Glen Dr., El Cajon ~ www.cottonwoodgolf.com No cover, all ages, free parking, dancing, food, drinks! Monster Mike grab you on the opening track (“I Ain’t Sayin’,” • House of Blues 7 pm -11 pm written by Welch), you’ll find a few interpretations of well- 1055 5th Avenue Downtown (619) 299-2583 known classics (Ike Turner’s “I Idolize You,” Magic Sam’s Host: BLUSD & Jammingout.net “She Belongs to Me,” and Roy Brown’s “Everything’s Alright”) • Last Call 8 pm interspersed among some great numbers written by Chortkoff 4997 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon (619) 287-9505 and other bandmembers. The musicians are all so Host: Dana Garett [email protected] accomplished, and the Delta Groove production team is so • Proud Mary’s Southern Bar & Grill “Jazz88 Blues Jam” 7-10 great that they can’t help but put out another excellent release. Ramada Inn @ Clairemont Mesa & 163 (619) 398-2974 They make perfection seem so easy. Seven albums and still Host: Mark Augustin going strong. ~ DM THURSDAY: • Kaminski’s BBQ “Best Damn Jam” 8-11 pm 12735 Poway Rd., Poway (858) 748-1106 Host: Alex Gomez • Mr. Peabody’s Open Jam 9 p.m. til close 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-7192 Find Gigs & Jams Host: Doug Allen FRIDAY: very Wednesday, BLUSD presents JammingOut the House • Del Cerro Rec “Slo-Jam” Acoustic 6:30 - 9 pm (3rd Fridays) of Blues. Sign up at jammingout.net. Also Wednesday, Host: Walt Richards (619) 589-8177 E Jazz 88 hosts a blues jam at Proud Mary’s Southern Bar • Royal Dive “Happy Hour Jam” 6 - 9 pm (1st & 3rd Fri) & Grille in the Ramada at Clairemont Mesa & 163. For even 2939 San Luis Rey Rd., Oceanside (760) 733-1911 MORE options, check out our interactive Google calendar at Host: Todd Morr www.blusd.org. Musicians can share their Google calendars with Let us know if you hear of a Blues-type Jam that is not listed here us at [email protected]. Those who do not use or if a listed Jam is no longer happening! Thanks! BLUSD Google calendar can send their gigs to [email protected].

Blue Ink Sept 14 Page 7 9/19: Gary Clark Jr. ~ Harrah's Rincon UPCOMING 9/30: The Headcutters w/ Big Jon Atkinson 9/19: Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds Proud Mary's Winston's OB 10/4: International Blues Challenge Round 1 BLUES 9/20: Imperial Avenue Street Fest Tio Leo's Napa/Morena 9/20: Tab Benoit w/ Chase Walker Band 10/4: 145th St. CD Release Party ~ 98 Bottles Ramona Mainstage NOTES 10/5: Stoney B’s 3rd Annual Blues Summit 9/20: Marcia Ball w/Terrance Simien Tin Roof (Gaslamp)s Poway Center for Performing Arts. 10/6: San Diego Music Awards ~ Humphrey's 9/24: “Music & Poetry” w-Robin Henkel, Mama Tokus (from the UK) 10/9: Experience Hendrix ~ Harrah's Rincon Casino & RIc Lee ~ Java Joe’s 10/11: IBC Round 2 ~ Tio Leo's Napa/Morena 9/27: Blues for the Zoo ~ Big Bear Lake 10/11: Tower of Power w/ Average White Band 9/27: SD Food & Wine Festival w/Bayou Brothers & Mama Tokus Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay 9/27: The Headcutters w/ Big Jon Atkinson ~ Spike Africa's 10/18: IBC Finals ~ Tio Leo's Napa/Morena 9/27-28: 33rd Adams Avenue Street Fair

ARTISTS! Want to help fans find you? FANS! Know of a cool gig to share? Enter BLUES gigs at : www.blusd.org ONLINE Be a BLUSD Volunteer! Reap cool benefits! e encourage our members to volunteer. Get right in there, roll up your sleeves and start spreading the (blues) news with us! We need volunteers for our BLUSD W“Festival Team,” Regional IBC Team,” “Membership Party Team,” “Newsletter Team,” and “Blues In The Schools Team.” For detailed info see our many volunteer team opportunities at http://blusd.org/volunteer If you are already a member, either fill out the Volunteer Form at http://blusd.org/ membership or give us a call at (619) 630-9416. If you’re not yet a member or need to renew, just follow the steps at http://blusd.org/membership using PayPal’s secure credit card processing system ...THEN, fill out our Volunteer Form at http://blusd.org/ membership and let us know how you can help out! Once you take the first step, our volunteer coordinator will contact you and see where your talents and availability will fit best. Thanks in advance or your interest!

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