Volume Thirteen, Number Eleven • November 2009

Lash’s Toy Drive and BSO Holiday Party! BSO Meeting at Sunday, December 6th at Bar Fly Doc’s Bar and Grill Admission is a new toy or $10 (4303 S 89th St) Our traditional pot luck dinner will be served. 1:30pm-3:30pm • Sunday, November 15, 2009 Followed by 5:30 - The Side Effects 6:30 - 112 N. Duck with guest Lash 8:00 - The Bel Airs

The Bel Airs Charlie Musselwhite at Murphy’s Lounge Meeting attendees will be able to enter Murphy’s at 3:45pm, prior to being open to the public at 4pm. Matt “” (Admission is $17.50 in advance, and $20 day of show.) Murphy Sunday, November 22nd at 6pm The Zoo Bar Tickets are available NOVEMBER at etix.com 6th...... Son Of 76 And The Watchmen 13th...... 112 North Duck 14th...... Sweetfire 20th...... Rhythm Collective 21st...... No Band “Go Huskers” $1 off Admission and $1 off first Drink for BSO Members (not valid on drink specials)

112 North Duck Eden Brent

11/5 5:30pm...... Tinsley Ellis 11/7 7pm...... Lil’ Ed & The Imperials 11/8 9:30pm...... Jerry Pranksters’ Dead Tribute, $5 Son 0f 76 and the 11/12 5:30pm...... Sherman Robertson watchmen 11/15 5:00pm...... Charlie Musselwhite, w/ special guest Kris Lager 11/19 5:30pm...... Eden Brent 11/20 9:00pm...... Indigenous 11/22 5:00pm...... Bob Malone Kazu 12/3 5:30pm...... The Nace Brothers Sweetfire Band Rhythm Collective PAGE 2 BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA

Don E. ‘Trey’ Langston Foundation Established 10-01-08

Trey Langston was an avid supporter of what he said “is some of the purest music that reaches into your soul”, and the Omaha Blues Society. On November 21, 2007 Trey passed away, and a group of dedicated family and friends decided to form a foundation in his name that will award vocational scholarships in Iowa and Nebraska as a tribute to a good friend, a loving partner, and a free spirit. The foundation account has been set up at, and is listed as:

The Don E. ‘Trey’ Langston Foundation Centris Federal Credit Union 1299 Farnam Street Omaha Ne. 68102

We are accepting donations, and inquiries can be emailed to A.C.’Toni’ Jones, email address of [email protected]

I would like to thank the dedicated Foundation Members, the Omaha Blues Soci- ety for their hard work, and his friends for their continued support.

“Don’t look back on your dust tracks”, Trey would say, “and keep the party going”

~~~ A.C.’Toni’ Jones [email protected] ~~~

Every Monday afternoon join Mike Jacobs for Blues in the Afternoon on KIOS Radio 91.5 FM, from 1-3 p.m. On Sunday mornings tune in Pacific Street Blues at 89.7 FM from 9-Noon. Rick Galusha will be playing the best of the blues and some other good stuff as well. We would like to thank these fine programs for their support of the Omaha Blues Society in their shows. BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA PAGE 3 LIL’ ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS TO PERFORM IN LINCOLN AND OMAHA! “They blow down the walls. Dim the lights, turn up the group picked up the coveted 2009 Band Of The Year Blues stereo, and let the house party begin.” —Guitar Player Music Award, the same honor they received in 2007. Con- “The world’s #1 houserocking blues band.” cert information is as follows: —The Boston Globe Friday, November 6th Alligator recording artists Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials, Zoo Bar • 136 North 14th St. • Lincoln, NE touring in support of their latest CD, FULL TILT, will per- 402.435.8754 • www.zoobar.com form in Lincoln on November 6 and in Omaha on Novem- 9:00 p.m. • Ticket Price: TBA ber 7, 2009. Chicago slide guitar master Lil’ Ed Williams Saturday, November 7th and his blistering, road-tested band, The Blues Imperials Murphy’s Lounge • 4727 South 96th St. • Omaha, NE – guitarist Mike Garrett, bassist James “Pookie” Young 402.391.3861 • www.murphysomaha.com and drummer 5:30 p.m. • $10 Kelly Littleton – are celebrating an amazing 20 years together. The new CD, FULL TILT is simply the rawest, truest, most electrifying blues being made today. Amazon selected FULL TILT as the #7 Top Blues release of 2008. The

BSO Corporate Sponsors Blue Club Bob & Becky Swift SPECIAL Doug & Jackie Newman Toni Jones Dan Van Houten Matthew Barges Teresa A Renken Terry O’Halloran Richard Wolken Geoff Clark & Jo Dee Barratt Jim Rouse Bar Fly 7 Oaks Investments Corporation Jerome Cyza Sid Sidner Larry Ferguson Studio Barry O’s Jim Davis Pamela Tanous Murphy’s Lounge Cackin’s Repair & New Rob & Teresa Dilts Jonas Thomas The Elbow Room Connection Specialties Inc Betty Dudzik Travis Wagner Corner Bar Alan Green Paul Waldmann Corporate James F Pietro DDS Mike & Sally Hansen Jr. Stephens Blues Project Mitch Bolte KZUM FM Donald Hunter Sunbridges Jim Bradford Jr Omaha Concrete Sawing Inc Royce M Kreitman Greg & Sandi Bowen Conrad Good Premiere Media Patrick McManus Todd Higgins Michael J & Paula McCarville South Loup River Blues Fest Michael T Moylan David Vanlandingham Jack Sobotka CPA West Point Rack

PAGE 44 BLUESBLUES NEWS NEWS • OMAHA• OMAHA BLUES BLUES SOCIETY SOCIETY Jr Boy Jones • Zoo Bar 10-14-09

Crappy weather kept the crowd down, but these guys are solid as they come, and a nice bunch of guys I might add. –Conrad Good BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA PAGE 5 Eden Brent Thursday, November 19th-Murphy’s Lounge

Eden Brent’s playing and singing and was a 2004 inductee on the Greenville style ranges from a melancholic whisper to Blues Walk. Sharing a bill with B.B. King, a full-blown juke joint holler. She’s simul- Brent performed at the 2005 presidential taneously confident and confiding, ably inauguration, and solo, she’s appeared at blending an earthy meld of jazz, blues, soul, the British Embassy and at the My South and pop as she huskily invites listeners into celebrations in and New York. her lazy, lush world. She’s also burnished her reputation via appearances on radio shows like the syn- That world lies just north of Greenville, Mis- dicated Beale Street Caravan and XM’s Bluesville, at fes- sissippi on the two-lane Highway 1, which follows the tivals like the Waterfront Blues Festival, Edmonton Labatt twists and turns of the river through fecund swampland, Blues Festival and the annual B.B. King Homecoming, and time-forgotten plantations, and blink-and you’ll-miss-’em aboard the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. communities like Rosedale, Benoit, Wayside, and Grace before it dead ends into Highway 61 at Onward. With the 2008 release of her new Mississippi Number One, Brent is now ready to take her place as one It was there that Brent was able to develop her gutsy of the fresh voices propelling this vital American music vocal-and piano chops via family sing-a-longs and a 16- forward. As Chip Eagle, publisher of Blues Revue, Blues- year apprenticeship with the late blues pioneer Boogaloo Wax, and Dirty Linen says, “in Eden’s huge playing and Ames, who ultimately dubbed his protégé “Little Booga- singing you can hear the ghosts of Mississippi in duet loo.” with the future of the blues.” “Music school taught me to think, but Boogaloo taught me to boogie-woogie,” says Brent, who appeared alongside her mentor in the 1999 PBS documen- tary Boogaloo & Eden: Sustaining the Sound and in the 2002 South African production Forty Days in the Delta. Where most 21st century roots musicians merely emulate their heroes, Brent and Ames were both “soul mate and road buddies,” says lifelong friend (and acclaimed journalist) Julia Reed. “She was a young white woman of privilege and he was an aging black man in the Mississippi Delta, but theirs is a phenomenal story of mutual admiration and need.” Yet much more than the blues flows through Brent’s talented hands: Critics laud her “ meets Diana Krall meets Janis Joplin” attitude, compare her to jazz/pop dynamos Norah Jones and Sarah Vaughn, and wax effusively about her “whiskey- smoke” voice, which serves as a constant reminder that Greenville, nestled into a bend of the Missis- sippi River, is located a few hundred miles north of New Orleans. Whether booked as a solo artist or bandleader, Brent’s performance is fresh and spontaneous, often filled with audience requests and partici- pation. Her unshakable talent and her carefree demeanor have taken her across the country and around the world, with appearances at the Ken- nedy Center, the 2000 Republican National Con- vention, the venerable Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, and tours of South Africa and Norway under her belt. Since launching her career, she’s won the Blues Foundation’s 2006 International Blues Challenge, PAGE 6 BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA BLUES-ROCKER TINSLEY ELLIS CELEBRATES NEW RELEASE IN LINCOLN AND OMAHA! “Blistering, inspired road- six-string to a razor’s edge...his eloquence dazzles...he house blues and passionate achieves pyrotechnics that rival early Jeff Beck and Eric Southern rock… supercharged Clapton.” Performance information is as follows: guitar and gritty, soulful vocals.” –Relix Tuesday, November 3rd Zoo Bar Blues-rocking guitarist/vocalist 136 North 14th St. Tinsley Ellis will celebrate the Lincoln, NE release of his new CD, SPEAK 402.435.8754 NO EVIL, with a live perfor- www.zoobar.com mance in Lincoln on November 6:00 p.m. 3 and Omaha on November 5, $12 2009. Over the course of 11 and literally thousands Thursday, November 5th of live performances, Ellis is one of today’s most electrify- Murphy’s Lounge ing guitarists and vocalists. Rolling Stone says he plays 4727 South 96th Street “feral blues guitar...non-stop gigging has sharpened his Omaha, NE 402.339.7170 www.murphysomaha.com 5:30 p.m. $12 BSO CALENDAR NOVEMBER EVENT LISTINGS

[Mon 11/2] Swampboy Blues Band (Old Mill Lounge) John Walker (Bagels and Joe) Omaha Big Band (Ozone at Anthony's) Kris Lager (09:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. [Thu 11/12] Lincoln,402-435-8754) [Tue 11/3] Cowboy Dave Band (Red 9) Rhythm Collective (McKenna's) Tinsley Ellis (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Drunkin' Intentions (Chrome Lounge) The Blues Orchestra (Our Place, Ashland) Ideal Cleaners (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) [Wed 11/4] Rhythm Collective (Bones) [Sat 11/21] Ronnie Baker Brooks (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Sherman Robertson (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Blind Dog Fulton (Ruli's Pour House, Nehawka, NE) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Swampboy Blues Band (Pour House) The Blues Orchestra (Downtown Blues) Swampboy Blues Band (Old Mill Lounge) [Fri 11/13] [Sun 11/22] [Thu 11/5] Acoustic Groove (Firewater Grill) Bob Malone (05:00pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Drunkin' Intentions (Chrome Lounge) Blue House And The Rent To Own Horns (The Boulevard) Matt "Guitar" Murphy (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Jerry Pranksters (Grateful Dead Tribute) (09:30pm) (Murphy's Blue Riddum Band (09:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Lounge,96th & L) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Swampboy Blues Band (02:00pm) (Soaring Wings Vineyard) Rhythm Collective (Bones) Swampboy Blues Band (12th Street Pub) Swampboy Blues Band (Pour House) Tijuana Gigolos (05:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. [Mon 11/23] The Hundred Miles (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Mike Gurcuillos Las Vegas Lab Band (Ozone) Lincoln,402-435-8754)BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA PAGE 7 Tinsley Ellis (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) [Sat 11/14] [Tue 11/24] Charlie Musselwhite (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Jazzocracy (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) [Fri 11/6] Lincoln,402-435-8754) Son of 76 and the Watchmen (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Acoustic Groove (Oscars Pizza and Sports Grill) Drunkin' Intentions (The Corner Bar) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Charlie Burton (05:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Jerome Godboo (Holland Performing Arts Center) Z Jam Open Mic (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Lincoln,402-435-8754) John Walker (Blue Moon Coffee House) Gladys Kravitz (Playmakers) Little Stevie and The Hellraisers (Earls Tavern) [Wed 11/25] Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials (09:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th Rhythm Collective (Downtown Blues) Blue House And The Rent To Own Horns (Grandmother's) St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Swampboy Blues Band (Cheeseburger in Paradise,168th W BSO BluesBSO Session CALENDAR CALENDAR featuring Tim Buddig, DECEMBER Kris DECEMBER Lager and Levi Willi EVENTam EVENT LISTINGS LISTINGS BSOB OK Sisters CALENDARlues Band (Docs Bar and Grill)NOVEMBER in N EVENToDodge) LISTINGSvember & (09:00pm)DBSO (Zoo CALENDARecember Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) DECEMBER EVENT LISTINGS Son of 76 and the Watchmen (McKenna's) Sweetfire (McKenna's) Matt Whipkey w/Kris Lager (Barley St. Tavern,62nd & Maple) Split Lip Rayfield w/ Cowboy Dave Band (Bourbon Theatre) [Tue Swampboy [Tue12/1] 12/1] Blues Band (Ts Tavern) [Thu [Thu12/31] 12/31] [Mon Wheezetones 11/2] Band (05:30pm) (Red 9) Swampboy[Sun 11/15] Blues Band (Old Mill Lounge) John Jazzocracy Toasted[Tue WalkerJazzocracy 12/1] Ponies (Zoo(Bagels (ZooBar,136 (06:00pm) and Bar,136 Joe) N. 14th(Zoo N. 14thSt. Bar,136 Lincoln,402-435-8754) St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) N. 14th St. Tijuana[Thu Tijuana Gigolos 12/31] Gigolos (05:00pm) (05:00pm) (Zoo (ZooBar,136 Bar,136 N. 14th N. 14thSt. St. Omaha Big Band (Ozone at Anthony's) Charlie Musselwhite w/ Kris Lager (05:00pm) (Murphy's KrisLincoln,402-435-8754) Lager Jazzocracy (09:00pm) (Zoo (Zoo Bar,136 Bar,136 N. 14th N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754)St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Tijuana Gigolos (05:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. [Sat 11/7] [ThuLounge,96th 11/12] & L) Lincoln,402-435-8754)[Wed[Wed 12/2] 12/2] TimLincoln,402-435-8754) KeohnTim Keohn and Swampboyand Swampboy Blues Blues (Heron (Heron Bay) Bay) [Tue Blue 11/3] House And The Rent To Own Horns (The Corner Bar, Cowboy Dave Band (Red 9) Rhythm Gary[Thu[Wed Gary Hoey11/26] Collective 12/2] Hoey (Whiskey (Whiskey (McKenna's) Roadhouse) Roadhouse) Tim Keohn and Swampboy Blues (Heron Bay) TinsleyFremont) Ellis (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Drunkin'[Mon 11/16] Intentions (Chrome Lounge) The Magic Blues Gary Slim Orchestra Hoey and (Whiskey Lil' (Our Slim Place, Roadhouse)(Zoo Bar,136 Ashland) N. 14th St. Lil 'Ed and the Blues Imperials (07:00pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th Ideal Mike Cleaners Gurcuillos (Zoo Las Bar,136 Vegas N. Lab 14th Band St. Lincoln,402-435-8754)(Ozone) [ThuLincoln,402-435-8754) [Thu12/3] 12/3] [Wed& L) 11/4] Rhythm Collective (Bones) [Sat Big 11/21] [Thu Bad Big Voodoo12/3]Bad Voodoo Daddy Daddy (Whiskey (Whiskey Roadhouse) Roadhouse) Ronnie Son ofBaker 76 and Brooks the Watchmen(Zoo Bar,136 (Zoo N. Bar,13614th St. N. 14th St. Sherman[Tue 11/17] Robertson (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Blind Lil[Fri Joe Dog11/27]BigLil and Joe BadFulton Bigand Voodoo Trouble (Ruli'sBig Trouble Daddy Pour(Downtown House,(Downtown(Whiskey Blues) Nehawka, Roadhouse) Blues) NE) Lincoln,402-435-8754)Lincoln,402-435-8754) Swampboy Jazzocracy Blues (Zoo Band Bar,136 (Pour N. House) 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) The Rhythm Acoustic Blues LilRhythm JoeCollective Orchestra Groove and Collective Big (Bones)(Brazen (DowntownTrouble (Bones) Head) (Downtown Blues) Blues) Swampboy Blues Band (Old Mill Lounge) The Magic NaceRhythmThe Slim, Nace Brothers Collective Lil Brothers Slim (05:30pm) and (Bones) (05:30pm) the True(Murphy's (Murphy'sSons Lounge,96thof the Lounge,96th Blues (Zoo& L) &Bar, L)136 [Sun 11/8] [Fri[Wed 11/13] 11/18] [Sun ZebraN. 11/22] 14th TheZebra Jam St. Nace (DowntownJamLincoln,402-435-8754) Brothers (Downtown Blues) (05:30pm) Blues) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) [Thu Jerry 11/5] Pranksters (09:30pm) (BarFly,114th and Dodge (fka Shag Acoustic Swampboy Groove Blues (Firewater Band (Old Grill) Mill Lounge) Bob Thousand Malone Zebra Jam(05:00pm) Houses (Downtown (McKenna's) (Murphy's Blues) Lounge,96th & L) Drunkin'Vodka Bar))Intentions (Chrome Lounge) Blue House And The Rent To Own Horns (The Boulevard) [FriMatt 12/4] [Fri"Guitar" 12/4] Murphy (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Jerry Jon Pranksters Dee Graham (Grateful CD release Dead Tribute)party (05:00pm) (09:30pm) (The (Murphy's Waiting Blue[Thu Riddum 11/19] Band (09:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Gladys[Sat[Fri Gladys11/28] 12/4]Kravitz Kravitz (Earls (Earls Tavern) Tavern) Lounge,96thRoom) & L) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Drunkin' Intentions (Chrome Lounge) Swampboy Levi Acoustic WilliamGladysLevi William BluesGroove Kravitz(McKenna's) Band(McKenna's) (Brazen (Earls (02:00pm) Tavern) Head) (Soaring Wings Vineyard) Rhythm Collective (Bones) Swampboy Eden Brent Blues (05:30pm) Band (12th (Murphy's Street Lounge,96thPub) & L) Lil' Blind Joe LeviLil' andDog Joe William BigFultonand Trouble Big (McKenna's) (Country Trouble (Downtown Bar)(Downtown Blues) Blues) Swampboy[Mon 11/9] Blues Band (Pour House) Tijuana Rhythm Gigolos Collective (05:00pm) (Bones) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. [Mon The Blue 11/23] BluesLil'The House Joe Blues Orchestra and And Orchestra Big The Trouble(The Rent (TheGarage To(Downtown GarageOwn @ HornsPapio @ Blues) Papio (Django'sGrill, Grill,Papillion) -Papillion) Beaver The Mike Hundred Gurcuillos Miles Las(Zoo Vegas Bar,136 Lab N. Band 14th (Ozone) St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Swampboy Blues Band (Pour House) Mike TheLake) Gurcuillos BluesThe Blues Orchestra Las Orchestra Vegas (The Lab(TheGarage Band Garage at (Ozone) Papio @at PapioPapio Grill) Grill)Grill, Papillion) Lincoln,402-435-8754) The Devil Makes Three (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Gladys The BluesKravitz Orchestra (Bobs Tavern) (The Garage at Papio Grill) Tinsley[Tue 11/10] Ellis (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) [SatLincoln,402-435-8754) 11/14] [Tue[Sat Magic 11/24]12/5][Sat 12/5]Slim, Lil Slim and the True Sons of the Blues (Zoo Bar,136 Jazzocracy (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Charlie Musselwhite (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Jazzocracy JaredN. 14th[Sat Jared and 12/5]St. the(Zooand Lincoln,402-435-8754) Blues theBar,136 Blues Teachers N. Teachers 14th (02:00pm) St. (02:00pm)Lincoln,402-435-8754) (Grant (Grant Street Street Bar) Bar) [Fri 11/6]Son of 76 Solo (06:00pm) (Bourbon Theatre) Lincoln,402-435-8754)[Fri 11/20] Son Rhythm Swampboy of JaredRhythm 76 Collective and and CollectivetheBlues the Watchmen (DowntownBlues Band (Downtown Teachers(370 (Zoo Blues)Bar Bar,136 andBlues)(02:00pm) Grill) N. 14th (Grant St. Street Bar) Acoustic Groove (Oscars Pizza and Sports Grill) Drunkin' 112 North Intentions Duck (The(05:00pm) Corner (Zoo Bar) Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Rhythm Collective (Downtown Blues) BSO CALENDAR NOVEMBER EVENT Charlie[Wed LISTINGS11/11]Burton (05:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. JeromeLincoln,402-435-8754) Godboo (Holland Performing Arts Center) [TueZ [TueJam [Tue12/8] Open12/1] 12/8] Mic (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Harper (06:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. John Acoustic Walker Groove (Blue Moon (Firewater Coffee Grill) House) Coco Jazzocracy[Tue Coco Montoya 12/8] Montoya (Zoo (Zoo Bar,136 (ZooBar,136 Bar,136 N. N. 14th 14th N. St. 14thSt. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Lincoln,402-435-8754) St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) GladysLincoln,402-435-8754) Kravitz (Playmakers) Little Indigenous Stevie and (09:00pm) The Hellraisers (Murphy's (Earls Lounge,96th Tavern) & L) [Wed 11/25] Coco Montoya (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) [Mon 11/2] Lil' SwampboyEd and the Blues BandImperials (Old (09:00pm) Mill Lounge) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th Rhythm John CollectiveWalker (Bagels (Downtown and Joe) Blues) [ThuBlue [Thu12/10]House 12/10] And The Rent To Own Horns (Grandmother's) Omaha Big Band (Ozone at Anthony's) St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Swampboy Kris Lager Blues (09:00pm) Band (Cheeseburger (Zoo Bar,136 N. in 14thParadise,168th St. W Blues Lil Joe[Thu LilSession and Joe 12/10] Bigand featuring Trouble Big Trouble Tim(Downtown Buddig, (Downtown Blues)Kris LagerBlues) and Levi William OK[Thu Sisters 11/12] Band (Docs Bar and Grill) Dodge)Lincoln,402-435-8754) (09:00pm) Zebra LilZebra Jam Joe (Zoo (Downtown Jamand Bar,136 (DowntownBig Trouble N. Blues) 14th Blues)(Downtown St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Blues) [Tue 11/3] Son Cowboy of 76 and Dave the Band Watchmen (Red 9) (McKenna's) Sweetfire Rhythm (McKenna's) CollectivePage 1, (McKenna's) generated on 10-28-2009 12:05pm Matt Whipkey Zebra Jam w/Kris (Downtown Lager (Barley Blues) St. Tavern,62nd & Maple) Tinsley Ellis (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Split Drunkin' Lip Rayfield Intentions w/ Cowboy (Chrome Dave Lounge) Band (Bourbon Theatre) The Blues Orchestra (Our Place, Ashland) [FriSwampboy 12/11][Fri 12/11] Blues Band (Ts Tavern) Wheezetones Ideal Cleaners Band (Zoo (05:30pm) Bar,136 (Red N. 14th 9) St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) [Sun 11/15] Toasted Gladys[Fri Gladys 12/11]KravitzPonies Kravitz (Playmakers)(06:00pm) (Playmakers) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. [Wed 11/4] Rhythm Collective (Bones) Charlie[Sat 11/21] Musselwhite w/ Kris Lager (05:00pm) (Murphy's Lincoln,402-435-8754) Lil' Joe GladysLil' and Joe BigandKravitz Trouble Big (Playmakers) Trouble (Downtown (Downtown Blues) Blues) Ronnie Baker Brooks (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. [Sat Sherman11/7] Robertson (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Lounge,96th Blind Dog & Fulton L) (Ruli's Pour House, Nehawka, NE) OK Sisters Lil'OK JoeSisters Band and Band Big(Docs Trouble (Docs Bar & Bar(Downtown & Grill) Grill) Blues) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Blue Swampboy House And Blues The BandRent To(Pour Own House) Horns (The Corner Bar, The Blues Orchestra (Downtown Blues) [Thu Tijuana 11/26] OKTijuana Gigolos Sisters Gigolos (06:00pm)Band (06:00pm) (Docs (Duggan's) Bar (Duggan's) & Grill) Swampboy Blues Band (Old Mill Lounge) Fremont) [Mon 11/16] Magic TijuanaSlim and Gigolos Lil' Slim (06:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 (Duggan's) N. 14th St. Lil[Fri 'Ed 11/13] and the Blues Imperials (07:00pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th Mike[Sun Gurcuillos 11/22] Las Vegas Lab Band (Ozone) Lincoln,402-435-8754)[Sat 12/12][Sat 12/12] [Thu 11/5] & L) Acoustic Groove (Firewater Grill) Bob Malone (05:00pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Lil' Joe[Sat Lil' and Joe12/12] Bigand Trouble Big Trouble w/Steve w/Steve George George (Downtown (Downtown Blues) Blues) Drunkin' Intentions (Chrome Lounge) Son Blue of 76 House and theAnd Watchmen The Rent To(Zoo Own Bar,136 Horns N. (The 14th Boulevard) St. [Tue Matt 11/17] "Guitar" Murphy (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. [Fri OK 11/27] Sisters Lil'OK JoeSisters Band and Band Big(Downtown Trouble (Downtown w/SteveBlues) Blues) George (Downtown Blues) Jerry Pranksters (Grateful Dead Tribute) (09:30pm) (Murphy's Lincoln,402-435-8754) Blue Riddum Band (09:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. JazzocracyLincoln,402-435-8754) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Acoustic R & OKR & Groove SistersM Blues M (Brazen BandBlues Band (Downtown Band (McKenna's)Head) (McKenna's) Blues) Lounge,96th & L) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Swampboy Blues Band (02:00pm) (Soaring Wings Vineyard) Magic RSlim, & Lil SlimM Blues and Bandthe True (McKenna's) Sons of the Blues (Zoo Bar,136 Rhythm Collective (Bones) [Sun Swampboy 11/8] Blues Band (12th Street Pub) [Wed 11/18] N.[Sun 14th [Sun12/13] St. Lincoln,402-435-8754)12/13] Swampboy Blues Band (Pour House) Jerry Tijuana Pranksters Gigolos (09:30pm) (05:00pm) (BarFly,114th (Zoo Bar,136 and N. Dodge14th St. (fka Shag Swampboy[Mon 11/23] Blues Band (Old Mill Lounge) Thousand Web[Sun WebWilder 12/13]Houses Wilder (Zoo (Zoo Bar,136(McKenna's) Bar,136 N. 14th N. 14thSt. Lincoln,402-435-8754) St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) The Hundred Miles (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. VodkaLincoln,402-435-8754) Bar)) Mike Gurcuillos Las Vegas Lab Band (Ozone) Web Wilder (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Jon Dee Graham CD release party (05:00pm) (The Waiting [Thu 11/19] [Sat[Thu 11/28] [Thu12/17] 12/17] Tinsley Ellis (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Room)[Sat 11/14] Drunkin'[Tue 11/24] Intentions (Chrome Lounge) Acoustic Lil Joe[Thu Lil and JoeGroove 12/17] Bigand Trouble (BrazenBig Trouble (Downtown Head) (Downtown Blues) Blues) Charlie Musselwhite (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Eden Jazzocracy Brent (05:30pm) (Zoo Bar,136 (Murphy's N. 14th Lounge,96th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) & L) Blind Zebra DogLilZebra Jam Joe Fulton (Downtown Jamand (Country(DowntownBig Trouble Blues) Bar) Blues)(Downtown Blues) [Fri 11/6] [MonLincoln,402-435-8754) 11/9] Rhythm Son of Collective 76 and the (Bones) Watchmen (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Blue House Zebra AndJam The(Downtown Rent To Blues) Own Horns (Django's - 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Page 1, generated on 10-28-2009 12:05pm Page 1, generated on 10-28-2009 12:06pm Page 1, generated on 10-28-2009 12:05pm PAGE 8 BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA Blues Critic’s Choice JON DEE GRAHAM RETURNS I know, I know, it’s been too long since I’ve writ- found him to the Emergency Room staff at Aus- ten in these pages. That’s just the way things tin’s Brackenridge Hospital to his brother, who’s go sometimes. I hope you know that you can a doctor, said he should have been dead. Addi- still catch my show and artist recommendations tional injuries he suffered in December upped weekly in THE READER and at thereader.com if the pain level but still didn’t slow him down. you miss my writing here. Dianne Scott, spokesperson for Graham’s Austin I had to carve out time to write for this month’s home base, The Continental Club, described the issue because my favorite artist, JON DEE injuries this way. “Driving home from a gig in GRAHAM, is coming back to Omaha on Sunday, Dallas, he fell asleep at the wheel on I-35 and Nov. 8, at the Waiting Room. It’s his fourth gig for Dean Dobmei- crashed into a barrier. He suffered two broken ribs, a punctured er’s and Gary Grobeck’s SUNDAY ROADHOUSE. Graham’s music spleen, cracked vertebrae and a concussion. Emergency surgery has been called “Rock ‘n’ Roll for Grown-ups.” was performed to remove his spleen which ruptured. He was Graham returns with a beautiful and rockin’ new CD titled IT’S released from the hospital, and in no time he was back to playing NOT AS BAD AS IT LOOKS (Freedom Records). Since I’m writing shows, even though it hurt just to breathe. Later that year Graham this for the BSO newsletter, I’ll qualify this column by saying fell from a ladder while putting up Christmas lights (listen to his that Jon Dee’s music is not traditional blues, but blues-based old song “I Hate Christmas”) and sustained 16 separate fractures, Americana/Rock/Roots...if you like Dave Alvin or James McMur- a punctured lung and a lacerated liver....It really was as bad as it try, Graham’s music is a similar stylistic roots-fusion that really looked, but he’ll never admit that. And he will show you the scars rocks and is also tremendously inspiring. Graham, in fact, did if you ask! This will indeed be a celebration!” a month-long tour of Europe last February with McMurtry and Graham has a special CD release party for IT’S NOT AS BAD AS Austin transplant Ian McLagen. The tour hit something like 28 IT LOOKS at Austin’ Continental Club on October 31. Then he hits cities in 29 days, which might not be particularly remarkable the road to bring the CD to fans in the Midwest, hitting Dean if it weren’t for the fact that Graham was on the tour “AMA” -- & Gary’s Roadhouse series on Nov. 8, in a special show at the Against Medical Advice. Waiting Room. Go to youtube.com and do a search for Graham 2008 was a helluva year for Jon Dee, who survived a near- and the CD title to find a wonderful video of “Let’s Get it While fatal car accident in July. Everyone from the state trooper who it’s There,” one of the CD’s tracks. (Watch the graphics too, you BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA PAGE 9 might see a quote by someone you know!) tour relentlessly, and he’s never been in a position to really do it From the celebratory salvos of “Not Beautifully Broken” to the in his solo years the way he did previously as a youngster.” simple, elegant grace of the closing song “I Will Be Happy Again,” FALLING FORWARD Jon Dee Graham’s new CD is his best yet. That was his summa- While the near-fatal car accident and tion of the disc this summer, and now that I’ve heard it myself, serious injuries might have slowed I have to agree. It’s a pretty perfect presentation of everything the average person down, it seems that’s appealing and engaging about Graham’s music. IT’S NOT to have set Graham into high gear. AS BAD S IT LOOKS is his seventh solo recording and his fourth In the year since, Graham has head- for Freedom Records. The 11 tracks run the gamut from sear- lined a Roots on the Rails Polar Bear ing, glorious rock salvos to tender ballads to a couple of gospel- Train excursion alongside artists inflected tracks, including one which shows off his slide and like Gurf Morlix and Andrew Hardin. lap-steel guitar prowess. Watch for a more specific pre-show He made the fairly relentless Euro- write-up of the disc coming up in my READER columns. pean tour opening for fellow Austinite James McMurtry. He Despite a painful recovery process, a mountain of medical bills played constantly during Austin’s annual SXSW event, some- and severe back pain that will likely persist through his lifetime, times playing two or three gigs a day and he launched a weekly Graham has been writing songs at an astonishing pace. Most Sunday night “Jon Dee & Friend” show at the Continental Club’s of the songs are happy and hopeful ones too. The disc contains Gallery. Some of his official Sunday night Friends have included the best of the crop of pre-accident songs he was readying for , , James McMurtry, Curt Kirkwood recording along with selected tunes from his post-accident heal- and Sam Baker. The Sunday series is in addition to his weekly ing period. Truth is, he’s probably got enough new material for Wednesday night show at the Continental, which has been a a couple more CDs. mainstay of the club’s calendar and a destination for local music Graham was back performing almost a month to the day after the fans for years. car accident, finding at least temporary respite from the debilitat- “It’s Not as Bad as it Looks,” were the first words he said to the ing pain of a broken back and broken ribs in the healing power of State Trooper who found him after the car wreck. Yes, plugging in and doing what he loves most: playing music. Jon Dee Graham is a survivor, and that spirit shines through You won’t find an artist who attacks his music with more fero- his music. Songs like “(I am Not) Faithless” and “Something cious, fearless abandon than Jon Dee Graham. I’ve called him a Wonderful” radiate Graham’s cynical optimism. In his perfor- “cynical optimist.” The Austin singer-’s work is lumi- mance set up to “Something Wonderful” he tells of finding graf- nous and inspiring, embodying the fearless and indestructible fiti written on a wall in Berlin, well before the accident (that qualities that have seen him through these tough times. Equal song is on his 2006 release FULL). Scrawled in perfect English, parts tough and tender, there is love and fierce joy in every it read, “I promise you a miracle.” Since the accident he tells single note when Graham performs, especially when it’s a club continued on page 10 show for audiences that are quickly mesmerized by his humor, his grace, his storytelling and his luminous, glorious music. He can turn a guitar solo into a blistering prayer. His songs take on the big topics: love and loss, hope and courage, family and real world stuff; celebrating everyday life in its simplicity and complexity. His shows leave you riding a high of feral guitar, “set on stun” in the words of one Austin Chronicle critic. Audi- ences go home emotionally levitating from his big-hearted per- formances. If you think I’m over-estimating Graham’s power, consider his resume. He’s been inducted three times into the Austin Music Hall of Fame, most recently in March for his work with Alejandro Escovedo in seminal Austin band The True Believers. In 2007 he was inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of 1980s punk band . In 1999 he was named to the Hall for his solo work and also took home the Best Singer-Songwriter Award. In 2006 the Awards named him Musician of the Year. In 2008, Wash- ington D.C. filmmaker Mark Finkelpearl completed a marvelous documentary on Graham’s life and music titled Swept Away (see treadmillproductions.com.) Finkelpearl said of Graham via email, “I deeply believe in his art and it nourishes my soul. It’s gone beyond that now with my friendship with him firmly established, but that’s the bottom line. Had he been able to hit a stride on the national landscape during his years on New West [Records], I think we’d talk about him in the same breath as folks like Steve Earle, Lucinda Wil- liams, , and Dave Alvin. But it’s been hard for him to leave Austin for extended periods of time. Remember, he didn’t record his first solo record until the age of 37 and that was late. By the time he did, Roy [his oldest son] was on the scene and Jon Dee was single-parenting him. By the time of THE GREAT BATTLE, Willie [now 11] was on the scene...So he’s had reasons to stay in Austin. But to be a working musician today you have to PAGE 10 BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA

GRAHAM RETURNS from page 9 the audience that miracles have been “delivered over and over cause won’t be known for four to six weeks, when results of again.” “Pay attention and you’ll see the same thing is true for toxicology testing will be completed.” More recently the report you,” he said in a SXSW performance, “I just wasn’t lookin’.” was that the coroner’s office had still not reached a final conclu- GRAHAM OPENS INVENTIVE MUSIC CO-OP sion on Farris’ passing. “There’s a thread of hope that runs through every one of my Friends and fans grieved, with Alvin himself posting the follow- songs,” he’s said in live performances. His remarkable ability to ing note to his Facebook page, “Mourning the loss of my friend weave that thread of hope into stories and songs about even the and musical compatriot, Amy Farris. The words sad and sorrowful most tangled messes and troubles we humans find ourselves in are too weak to express what I’m feeling. Rest in Peace, Amy.” has made his music an essential part of my life. It is the poetry Farris, age 40, moved from Austin, Texas, to Los Angeles in 2003, and problems of everyday family life that are often at the heart where Alvin produced her solo debut Anyway. As word of her of Graham’s powerful songs. “False Hope is Still Hope” is one of death spread, friends and fans joined in remembering her online, Graham’s slogans. with The Los Angeles Times writing a touching obituary. The In August Graham launched an inventive pre-sale campaign for Times article noted that one of the most moving tributes came on It’s Not As Bad As It Looks. Find all the details at freedomrecords. austin360.com from the parents of music students she’d taught. com and jondeegraham.com. Graham introduced the JonDeeCo “We figured out: that you spent every dime you earned as a Music Co-Op with observations about the end of “The Old Way” music teacher buying rewards for the kids,” Nancy Lynch wrote. of the music business, commenting in part, “I was part of 4 or 5 “That your extraordinary talent was just a means to an end; that ‘DEALS,’ and it never ever ever worked; in the end, the record your real objective, along with teaching a love of music, was to industry will have robbed you...of EVERYTHING, including your teach our kids how to love and accept themselves.” dignity. And you discovered that The Industry had won, not you. A blogger on the nodepression.com Well, the bloody comical collapse of the industry is so undeni- Americana site, posting under the able and obvious by now that anyone from your dentist to a name Mr. Edyoulis, wrote of Dave Alvin random cowboy can tell you the majors are dead and The Old & The Guilty Women’s Oct. 2 perfor- Way no longer works. AND that no one is quite sure what The mance without Farris in Petaluma, New Way is. The new paradigm is that there is no paradigm. In Calif. “The musicians were in obvi- an attempt to navigate these new territories we must take risks, ous pain and many times had tears take chances, but most of all, TAKE IT BACK TO THE PEOPLE.” streaming down their faces. Yet as is Graham reports that “response was very strong” to the pre-sale often the case with tragic, unexplain- offers, strong enough to help pay for the completion and market- able loss, they dug deep, tapped reserves of strength and put on a ing of the disc. Beyond the release of the disc, packages allow- performance/wake/celebration that none of us will ever forget.” ing the audience to help support his music will remain as part On Saturday, Oct. 3, Alvin and the remaining band performed of an effort to garner continued grassroots fan financial support at the prestigious Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, where the for his work. group debuted one year ago. Oct. 3 also marked the birth date PSBlues radio host Rick Galusha was kind enough to let me set of the late CHRIS GAFFNEY, Alvin’s best friend, much beloved up a pre-Sunday Roadhouse show with Graham on his radio around here as well, who died of cancer in April of 2008. show. We had fun visiting about the new CD and the JonDeeCo One post to austin360.com from a fan in attendance after the Music Co-Op and Graham tells the accident story first-hand. The Oct. 21 memorial concert in Austin observed, “Teachers and stu- interview should air as part of the Nov. 1 edition of PS Blues on dents of Amy did a beautiful job....Incredible musicianship and KIWR, 89.7 The River, between 9 am and noon. The interview grace. Jon Dee Graham had me in tears from beginning to end. should also be available on the PS Blues podcast at www.KIWR- When Exene played the song she and Amy wrote together, it Blues.Podomatic.com was magic. Jesse Dayton’s song for Danny Bland [was a high If you trust my taste in music or if you just are hungry for music point]. Sweet Kelly [Willis], I could almost hear Amy’s harmony. that speaks to your heart and also appeals to your rock’n’roll Damon reminded us how generous Amy was with her friends. side, come out and hear Jon Dee Graham & The Fighting Cocks Pretty dresses…they nailed it! Dave Alvin and the Guilty Women. at the Waiting Room on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. It’s part of What a perfect set and beautiful finale.” Dean & Gary’s Sunday Roadhouse concert series. See sunday- The reminders are all around us, from Graham’s brush with death roadhouse.com for details. to Gaffney’s illness and passing to Farris’ tragic, untimely death AMY FARRIS REMEMBERED to illnesses and losses in our own community....all should remind us to hold our dear ones close while we can. We never know In related news, Graham turned his regu- what tomorrow will bring or what tomorrow will take away. lar Wednesday night slot at the Continen- tal Club on Oct. 21 into a night of music to Come dance the night away with me at the Jon Dee Graham remember his friend AMY FARRIS. Farris, a Sunday Roadhouse show...it will be a celebration of life, full of former Austin resident and longtime friend of joy and love and loud . Graham’s, was seen in Lincoln in August as --B.J. Huchtemann part of DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY WOMEN. Photos of Jon Dee Graham by Aaron Reed. Photo of Jon Dee & Willie Her fiddle-playing and engaging harmonies were an integral part Graham at the Austin Music Awards in 2006 by Susan Dreinhofer of the band’s glorious live sound and self-titled recording. Adams. Photo of Amy Farris and Dave Alvin by Chris Boggs. Petite red-haired fiddle player Amy Farris was found dead in her Catch up with the weekly updated goings-on from my corner of the Los Angeles home on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The Los Angeles Times dance floor in THE READER each week in my Hoodoo Blues column, wrote that “a spokesman for the Los Angeles County coroner’s or look up my musings online at thereader.com/hoodooblues.php office said her death is being investigated as a suicide, but the too. Some of this material has appeared previously in THE READER, copyright 2009, reprinted with permission. BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA PAGE 11 Hot Damn – what fun…

Our Pal Pete Watters hits half a hundred. Good food, good friends, and some hot tunes. Josh Hoyer and Son of 76 cracked the evening off with a bang, I enjoy these guys more and more every time I see them. The Stone River Boys picked up where Josh left off, with Dave Gonzalez picking that baritone, aqua blue Danelectro guitar ( or the “Growler” as I call it) and Mike Barfield was up to his usual fleet footed shuffles and antics that entertained the crowd. Is it just me or could Mike Barfield pass as Van Morrison’s hayseed stunt double? Many more Peter old pal. - Conrad Good - —— O.B.S. MAILBAG —— Holy Cow! Another year has come around. Lots of stuff happening for this year and the Toy Drive. Here’s a few highlights: The Dead Man’s Hand riders group will be kicking it off as usual this year with a show Nov. 7th at the Chrome Lounge. (I’ll post the details as I get ‘em. I’ll be in Pine Ridge that week so I can’t make it) The Omaha Blues Society show will be Dec 6th at Murphys Lounge. The headliner is still TBA. 112 North Duck will be on the bill, maybe the Mercurys, maybe me. Again I’ll post more as is comes. Our friend J. Medicine Hat will be doing a special show Nov 25th at the Funny Bone comedy Club. (again....details later) The Waiting Room show is gonna be big this year. Just confirmed this week, Saddle Creek Records band, Cursive will be headlining, with Brad Hoshaw & the Seven Deadlies and Vago rounding out the bill Dec 13th. This is a tickets only show. You can get tickets at one- percentproductions.com. This one is sure to sell out early. We’ll be doing Rick Galusha’s PS Blues show on 89.7 The River on the morning of the 6th. Also, we’re doing another cd this year. (Some people thought last years was too happy, so we’re gonna try again!) Lots of great artists again this year including; Cursive, Vago Brad Hoshaw & the Seven Deadlies, Sarah Benck, 112 North Duck, Noah’s Ark Was A Space- ship, michael Campbell, The Black Squirrels, Josh Dunwoody, Kyle Harvey, Gerald Lee Jr.,....I’m sure I’m forgetting someone... Recording is in 2 weeks, the disc should be available bt the end of Nov. Holy cow, lots going on. Lash Larue PAGE 12 BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA OBS Band Directory Band Contact Phone # Council Bluffs Dave Barger and the Jam Masters...... Dave Barger...... 712-778-4613 The Johnsen Brothers...... Neil Johnsen...... 545-3564 The Joe Lidgett Blues Band...... Joe Lidgett...... 712-813-1572 Tommy K & The OK Blues Band...... Thomas Kriegshauser...... 712-520-1678 Kearney The OK Sisters...... Mark Weinand...... 308-236-8844 Lincoln Blues from the Five...... Chris S...... 402-560-7808 Blues Messengers...... Jake Wiese...... 402-601-4959 The Blues Orchestra...... Harv Brindell...... 402-435-5297 Charlie Burton and the Dorothy Lynch Mob...... Charlie Burton...... 402-476-9254 Jared and the Blues Teachers...... Jared Alberico...... 402-474-2473 Jr. Stephens Blues Project...... Lary Lehman...... 1-800-422-1340 The Kris Lager Band...... Kris Lager...... 402-304-7269 Magic Slim & Bad Moon Rising...... Doc Mullet...... 402-486-4078 The Mezcal Brothers...... Gerado Meza...... 402-438-5120 The Tijuana Gigolos...... Marty Steinhousen...... 402-742-5892 John Walker and the Nightcrawlers...... John Walker...... 402-466-7254 Levi William...... Cindy Patton...... 402-580-8549 Omaha 112 North Duck...... Michelle...... 402-210-9378 2 Guyz and the Bluez Rendezvouz...... Paul Scott Hoagbin...... 402-689-1183 Accoustic Groove...... Gunnar Gunnette...... 402-397-7464 Backer’s Blues...... Jeff Kangas...... 402-650-8580 The Big Boys...... Patrick Peters...... 402-544-1746 Blind Dog Fulton...... Devon Fulton...... 402-312-4884 Blue House with the Rent to Own Horns...... Joe Putjenter...... 402-658-2222 Blue Kazoo...... Kazoo Tate...... 402-215-4027 The Blues Explosion...... Dave Skinner...... 402-330-7366 The Blues Mechanics...... Dr. Spit...... 402-451-5864 Blue Switch...... Paulsh...... 402-689-1183 Blue Venue...... Fred Schwery...... 402-733-2838 Burgundy and Gray...... Regina Spellman...... [email protected] The Confidentials...... Stan Spurgeon...... 402-738-9225 The Copper Blues Band...... Bill Ferleman...... 402-658-1785 John Crews Blues...... John Crews...... 402-714-7634 Lou DeLuca and the R & M Blues Band...... Lou DeLuca...... 402-677-7156 Drew and the No Name Blues Band...... Brent Saltzman...... 402-676-6671 Drunken Intentions...... Andy Dickinson...... 402-208-1231 Elroy and The Namedroppers...... Ric Cowger...... 402-572-1817 Just Plain Trouble...... Tom Boller...... 402-669-3903 Little Joe and Big Trouble...... Little Joe...... 402-680-2924 Luigi Inc...... Luigi Waites...... 402-346-2783 The Matt Gagne Blues Experience...... Matt Gagne...... 402-212-0694 Mikey T & the Wanton Destruction...... Mikey T...... 402-659-2974 Mojo Po...... Mojo Po...... 402-554-8521 Stephen Monroe...... Stephen Monroe...... 402-933-7483 Jorge Nila and the Jazz Ninjas...... Jorge Nila...... 402-932-JAZZ Not the Hornets...... Awesome Productions...... 402-681-9991 The Omaha Blues Society All-Stars...... Craig Balderston...... 402-553-1995 Paul Anderson Trio...... Paul Anderson...... 402-731-6649 The Prairie Gators...... Steve Kunasek...... 402-734-6975 Rhythm Collective Reggae...... Frank Fong...... 402-556-3568 Sarah Benck...... Sarah Benck...... [email protected] Shaky Boys ...... L.J. Johnson...... 402-213-5234 The Side Effects...... Karen Porter...... 402-679-7538 Soulfinger...... Barry Clark...... [email protected] Spike Nelson Trio...... Mike Nelson...... 402-612-1250 Stovall...... Jeff...... 732-915-6001 Swampboy...... Tim Koehn...... 402-981-2574 Tres Equis/St. Elvis...... Blind Burrito...... 402-850-0245 Susan Thorne Group...... Susan Thorne...... 402 968-4991 Matt Wallace...... Matt Wallace...... 402-551-1610 George Walker...... George Walker...... 402-493-8243 Kelvin Wynne and The Blues Disciples...... Rex Granite...... 402-932-7213 Please send all new and updated band and contact information to [email protected]. BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA PAGE 13

Lionel Loueke Trio An Evening with Lucie Arnaz Friday, November 13, 2009 Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:00 PM 7:00 PM Deftly executed modern jazz woven with clear vision, wicked The beloved Lucie Arnaz presents a smoky selection of improv, mouth clicks, and propulsive West African beats. Broadway, pop, and Latin hits. A Valentine’s evening full of big love stories and songs. Gary Mauer and Elizabeth Southard Friday, December 11, 2009 Randy Sabien and The Fiddlehead Band 8:00 PM Friday, March 5, 2010 These star-crossed Phantom of the Opera lovers are also 8:00 PM husband-and-wife off the stage. A romantic evening of Five-alarm fun – straight-ahead jazz fused with blues, Broadway standards by the best in the biz. calypso, and swing. These mischievous fiddle veterans dart from mellow to cookin’ –you’ll jump out of your seat! Jesse Cook Saturday, December 12, 2009 Ruthie Foster 8:00 PM Saturday, March 6, 2010 • 8:00 PM Cook plays a hot mix of jazz and Cuban rumba with smol- Ruthie Foster’s voice is drop-dead gorgeous, especially dering charisma. Called a flamenco guitar “genius,” his soul- when tackling the ups and downs of life. Compared to ful fretwork is intoxicating. , Foster’s energy on stage is dazzling. She’s an undeniable powerhouse – whether she’s belting out a Backstage Pass to the Hit little blues, funk, soul, or jazz. Starring Maia Sharp and Jim Photoglo Friday, January 15, 2010 Ryan Montbleau Band 8:00 PM Friday, April 9, 2010 An intimate set from two songwriters to the stars. Hear favor- 8:00 PM ites by Faith Hill, the Dixie Chicks, and more – performed Catchy, sophisticated folk tinged with soul and R&B. Sweet, with sincerity, originality, and verve. clever, and uplifting – led by an open-hearted storyteller.

Ellis Hooks Enter the Haggis Saturday, January 16, 2010 Friday, May 7, 2010 8:00 PM 8:00 PM Ellis Hooks knows what it’s like to feel the blues – according Rousing Celtic rock with frenetic hooks – a high-octane to legend, he didn’t own a pair of shoes until he was 8. Now explosion of pop, funk, and good old-fashioned entertain- a world-traveling blues singer, Ellis has been compared to ment. Otis Redding and , but his soul croon and blues yowl are truly his own. The Four Bitchin’ Babes® Saturday, May 8, 2010 • 8:00 PM Alison Brown Quartet Sunday, May 9, 2010 • 2:00 PM Friday, February 12, 2010 Sharp social commentary, a pinch of PMS, and outrageously 8:00 PM fun harmonies from four gifted singer-songwriters. A per- This quartet of newgrass luminaries creates an exquisite fect Mother’s Day gift! blend of Celtic, folk, and jazz – with an affectionate focus on the five-string banjo PAGE 14 BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA New Harmonies – Celebrating American Roots Music — A Smithsonian Touring Exhibit —

Omaha, NE, September 23, 2009: Loves Jazz and Art Special events throughout the exhibit will highlight spe- Center in Omaha, Nebraska announces the Smithsonian cial local connections for Nebraska and Douglas County Institute touring exhibition, “New Harmonies - Celebrating as well as just being a fun event for the whole family. American Roots Music.” Music in the museum will go beyond the Smithsonian exhibition to include local companion exhibits on Omaha’s The exhibition opens 6:30 p.m. on October 18th and runs pioneering early bands and Jazz musicians, as well as live through December 31, 2009. New Harmonies is a partner- performances featuring local roots music throughout the ship between state humanities councils and the Smith- exhibition duration. sonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). The partnership is known as Museum on Main Street, The exhibit explores the roots of gospel, blues, country and it serves communities through a selection of photo- and folk music with a mix of colorful panels, audio dis- graphs, recordings, instruments, lyrics and artists profiles. plays and instruments visitors can play, including a banjo New Harmonies explores the distinct cultural identities and washboard. of Gospel, Country, Blues and other forms of roots music as they record the history of the American people and Loves Jazz and Arts Center is located at 24th and Lake set the foundation for many musical genres appreciated Streets in Omaha. For hours and further information, call worldwide today. 402-502-5291. http://www.lovesjazzartcenter.org

On Sunday, December 6th KIWR fm’s Pacific Street Blues & Americana will host Lash LaRue’s 3rd annual Pine Ridge Toy and Scholarship drive.

We air from 9 - Noon. If you are able to join us and help make this happen we’d love to have you.

Please let me know.

Thanks-

Rick Galusha [email protected]

Questions? E-mail: [email protected] BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA PAGE 15

CD Reviews • Great American Soulbook Rating: 8 Combine one of recorded music finest horns bands with the sound development) and Bill Wither’s ‘Who is He and What best of the best soul songs and you get the new Tower of is He to You.’ Perhaps the highlight of the album is Tom Power album, ‘Great American Soulbook.’ While Jones version of Sam & Dave’s, ‘Thank-you’ (as covered mass appeal has overtly missed this terrific earlier by Z.Z. Top). Other guest appearances bay area act, for more than four decades (’68 include; Sam Moore’s (Sam & Dave) cover of – present) Tower of Power have graced, albeit the Otis Redding hit, ‘Mr. Pitiful, ’ two songs surreptitiously, some of radio and recordings with British youngster Joss Stone who joins most popular acts including; Aerosmith, Elton the band for, ‘It Takes Two’ and ‘Your Precious John, Little Feat, Phish, Santana, Heart, Huey Love’ and the aforementioned Huey Lewis on, Lewis and the News, the Monkees, Santana, ‘634-5789.’ Elkie Brooks, Elton John, John Lee Hooker, Any song on this album is immediately radio , Jefferson Starship, Mickey Hart, friendly and music fans will find the perfor- Spyro Gyra, Lyle Lovett, Poison, Phish, Toto, and the Brothers mances and singing to be excellent. No, TOP is not break- Johnson. ing any new ground with this release but perhaps seeing Perhaps the comfort of this album is that there are no the rewards that Rod Stewart and others had using well surprises. Across their 22 albums the band has been known covers to find financial success, Tower of Power consistent and ranged from brilliant to good. As the title has fallen back on their early influences and personal of the album implies, TOP covers twelve well known soul favorites to release an album that most fans and songs including; Billy Paul’s ‘Me and Mrs. Jones,’ a medley many blues fans will find hours of enjoyment listening to. of James Brown hits (an early influence on the band’s --Rick Galusha Mark Knopfler •Get Lucky As the founder of Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler found vast suc- the working ‘Geordies’ and ‘Macums’ of the Tyneside area. cess and recognition with songs like, ‘Down to the Water- As heard on Sting’s, ‘Soul Cages’ album and on Knopfler’s line’ and ‘Money for Nothing.’ Since reaching the pinnacle of song, ‘So Far from Clyde’ (a reference to a water inlet in economic success, much like Neil Young or even , Scotland). Knopfler has downshifted his career by going solo and put- In recent year’s music’s “in crowd” crowed about ting out albums that lean heavily on roots and Knopfler’s two duet albums with American song- less on ‘rock n’ roll.’ While FM radio audiences stress Emmylou Harris. While tasty the real gems may have felt slighted, music aficionados have of Knopfler’s body of work lie within his solo been the beneficiary as Knopfler’s solo records efforts rather than the albums by Dire Straits or have been consistently excellent. Harris. For radio programmers, ‘You Can’t Beat Along with fellow Northumberland son, Sting, the House’ is an easy entry into this album Mark Knopfler hails a part of his life from while ‘Piper to the End’ is a rich Celtic sound. the Tyneside area of northeast near The album’s title track is another accessible Newcastle upon Tyne. Like his musical dop- track to allow listeners a doorway into Knop- pelganger, Knopfler goes back to the sound of fler’s rich musical expression. This is a true his northern heritage using bagpipes, & whistle artist and therefore plan on it taking a few listens before and accordion to create a soundscape enhanced by Celtic the album begins to unfold for you. Knopfler is a master textures but anchored in post-1980’s folk music. Knopfler’s ballad writer and, as his work with Dire Straits has shown, songs are panoramic with haunting tones that are fresh and a pretty good up-tempo songwriter too. Due to the niche familiar; telling stories of characters from his youth includ- nature of his work and the seemingly unique roots he brings ing meeting noted British race car driver Bobby Brown or together for the foundation of his songwriting, Knopfler is memories of the United Kingdom’s ‘Remembrance Day’ not for every listener but for those willing to invest the ear- along with “Angry Alfie, Bill and Ken.” It is interesting that time – his work will become among your favorite, ‘return to both Knopfler and Sting draw upon the memories of the albums.’ now long gone shipbuilding industry that once employed --Rick Galusha NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE P A I D OMAHA NE PERMIT NO. 76

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