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Local Bandthe Month: of Profile Deja Blue Live Music on hold in April! and Traveling Leutgen the reviews Lauro Cory “BLEWWSMAN” Peter Band reviewsThree by Philly Cheeze! “Euterpe lovesScatting Hephaestus” by Richard Finley in ways. other our localSupport artists Review by inside. Jennifer Leavy Cover - and Real the Deal at CSPS. APR 2020

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John Primer and the Real Real the and Primer John

Photo by Jennifer Leavy Jennifer by Photo March 1, 2020 1, March The Publication of the Linn County Blues Society -lcbs.org Society Blues of Publication County the Linn The April 2020

LCBS Bluespaper. © 2020. All rights reserved John Primer and the Real Deal at CSPS The Linn County Blues Society is a way cool, non-profit organization dedicated to the pres- March 1, 2020. Review and photo by Jenifer Leavy ervation of Blues music in Eastern Iowa as well as to provide charitable contributions to other community organizations. LCBS is an Affili- On March 1 The CSPS Hall wel- ated Organization in the Blues Foundation’s comed back John Primer and the Real international network. The BLUESPAPER is a Deal to a sold-out show. The crowd monthly publication of the LCBS. Website: lcbs.org came expecting greatness from the legendary musician who’s music was LCBS Officers influence from playing with great President - David Antin Vice President - John Lane musicians like , Wil- Secretary - Jeff Craft lie Dixon, and . The tra- Treasurer - Bill Graham Social Media - Phil Smith dional blues artist brought the house Director of Development - Mark Rowell down with the sound accompanied by the Real Deal Blues Directors at Large Bob DeForest, Steve Miller Band and the incredible harmonica of Steve Bell, on bass with Danny Committee Chairs “Smoke” O’Connor, and drums with Education: John ‘Big Mo’ Heim Entertainment - Greg West Lenny Media. Membership - Sarah Antin The music flowed throughout the Merchandise - Jennifer Leavy

night from one great song to anoth- The Bluespaper & LCBS folks er. Hits like She Won’t Gimme No Bluespaper Editor - David Antin Lovin’, Still Called the Blues, I Called Web Administrator: Kerry Cutsforth Photographers - see bylines My Baby, Mannish Boy, and Forty Primer is well respected in the Staff Writers - see bylines Days and Forty Nights. The highlight blues community having played and Distribution - Bill Graham & Members of the show came when John played recorded with many of the blues Membership Slip Away. It was mid song when he greats such as Derek Trucks, Buddy To learn more about the Linn County Blues did just that, slipping away into the Guy, Johnny Winter, , Society or to join, see the membership form in this Bluespaper or the LCBS website. Your audience to play up close with the Gary Clark Jr, and even the Rolling membership includes; audience. The personal connection Stones. John has also been honored • Discount admissions to many local that John Primer made with his fans with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Blues activities. • Monthly LCBS Bluespaper. is what the blues is all about. Blues Currently he is nominated for Tradi- • Voting rights in the LCBS elections. music is about connecting through tional Blues Artist of the Year 2020 • Being a part of the groove! words, the sounds, the emotion. Prim- by The Blues Foundation Blues Mu- Bluespaper Contact information er is a master bringing all that into his sic Awards. Win or lose at the awards, Send news, band or club live music and perforance and he let it all John Primer will always be a winner entertainment schedules, advertising, coffee, donuts, Oreos®, or Bailey’s® to pour out as he wound his way through when it comes to the blues. the editor: [email protected] the crowd. Bluespaper Ad Rates $15.00 - Business card size - 2” x 3.5” $35.00 - Quarter page ad - 3.5” x 4.75” Support our Artists in Other Ways $60.00 - Half page ad - 4.75” x 7.25” $75.00 - 2 colums (2/3) - 4.75” x 9.75” Buy a CD or digital download, watch a streaming show $100.00 - Full page - 7.5” x 9.75””

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2 / Linn County Blues Society ~ April 2020 Scatting - Euterpe loves Hephaestus Richard Finley

he guitar is a superb example of ferent versions of the instrument in Tscience, technology, and engi- various sizes and keys. Before Adophe neering being applied to an existing Sax’s engineering project there was no instrument, and expanding its capa- such thing as a saxophone. The pat- bilities. The Fender Telecaster was the ent lays out the user interface (keys first mass-produced solid-body elec- and how to hold it), and all other build interface. The theremin is a device tric guitar; however, it is well known details. Mr. Sax made certain that which has two sensors that track that Leo Fender was an engineer, not there was sufficient volume, durabil- the position of the player’s hands. a musician. Fender approached his ity, portability, quality, low price, and One hand controls the frequency guitar development project like a good of course producibility in his design. (pitch) while the other hand con- engineer. He made a conscious deci- nother well-known instrument trols the volume. The players hands sion to apply technology to the de- Athat has been forever altered by never actually touch the sensors sign in order to achieve engineering technology is the /keyboard. The but are free to move in space. The goals. When a product moves from modern keyboard has left the acoustic actual instrument is invisible, and I the realm of art to the realm of en- piano so far behind that the only thing believe that virtual interfaces could gineering, technology is applied and the two have in common is the layout be configured to aid in the visual- infused into the design. Fender had a of the keys. Speaking as one who has ization. It is beyond my imagina- set of requirements: Usable interface helped the band set up with a keyboard tion what the virtual instrument (hold/tune/play), sufficient volume, player, it is my opinion that the most may look like. However, I can see a durable, portable, quality, low price, important result of technology-applied day when a musician with a ther- and (of utmost importance) produc- is a considerable reduction in weight. emin and a virtual reality helmet ibility. Fender recognized the poten- Portability of the piano is not its strong is up on stage, waving her hands tial for an infusion of technology into suit. Due to the continued micropro- in the thin air, and laying down a the basic design of the guitar. The in- cessor development, new more capable groove. Even if I am wrong about strument got easier to play, became keyboards are still being engineered. the theremin, one thing I am cer- louder and tougher. The new design o what instruments are out there tain of is that there will be a “next” remained easy to transport, with high Swaiting for the engineer to provide infusion of technology into the quality and low price; and the bolt-on an infusion of technology? If I could world of musical instruments. We neck (combined with the solid body) look into the future I would be play- just need a set of requirements. made them easy to manufacture. ing the lottery instead of writing about ut the guitar is not the only instru- musical technology. But… I would Richard Finley is the harmonica Bment (maybe not even the best like to see some smart engineer com- player and singer for The Blue example) of technology and music bine a theremin with a virtual reality Dog Band, and a blues historian. mixing. At about the time of the civil war, metallurgic technology made advances that allowed for the speci- fication and manufacture of designs within very exact tolerances. Very in- tricate designs could be cast, forged, and keenly finished. Many types of machinery benefited from this tech- nological advance, such as, steam engines, guns, and of course, musi- cal instruments. The saxophone is a “musical machine” designed and cre- ated to meet a set of requirements. It was born with a pedigree in the form of its 1846 patent that described 14 dif-

2020 April ~ Linn County Blues Society / 3 Three reviews by Philly Cheeze!

Sister Lucile - “Alive” Griff Hamlin and the Single Barrel Blues 2019 – Endless Blues Records Band - “I’ll Drink To That” 2019 – Griff Hamlin

Bai Kamara Jr. & The Voodoo Sniffers “Salone” 2020 – Moosicus Records

Hot and seductive vocals from Kim Dill I’ll Drink to That, the debut from coupled with gobs of dynamic guitar from Griff Hamlin and the Single Barrel Blues her husband Jamie Holdren fuel Alive, the Band is absolutely terrific. Hamlin, known debut album from Springfield, Missouri’s to many through his Blues Guitar Unleashed Sister Lucille. They sound great together instructional website, has built an outstand- as their voices blend in southern-style har- ing band to back him on this new release. A mony. The other half of the band is com- smokin’ guitar and smooth vocals puts him prised of a fantastic rhythm section featur- front and center with a remarkable rhythm sec- ing drummer Kevin Lyons, and bassist Eric tion comprised of keyboardist Ty Bailie, bass- Guinn. Alive, produced by Holdren, and ist Mark Smith, and drummer Chris Atchley. mixed by Grammy Award winner Jim Scott The Single Barrel Blues Band also contains who produced Tedeschi Trucks’ Revelator a splendid horn section made up of Jonathan It didn’t take but one listen to Salone, the album, makes for one hell of a bluesy listen. Bradley on , Eric Letta on alto/tenor latest release from Bai Kamara Jr., to turn me Holdren pours out a cool funky groove sax, Kevin Hicks on , and Laura into an instant fan. This was my first expo- on “Won’t Give It” as the soulful keys from Hamlin on baritone sax. This release is com- sure to Kamara and his music, and to put it Chris Stephenson on a Hammond B, join posed of ten tremendous blues tracks which bluntly, his songs have swept me off my feet. with attacks of brass from saxophonist Peter are sure to keep the record on heavy-rotation. Born the son of a former Sierra Leonne am- Climie, trumpeter Jared Dover , and trom- I love the opener “Almost Level with the bassador, Kamara who grew up in the UK bonist Andrew Earle. It sounds great. I love Ground”. It has an instant familiarity and re- and moved to Brussels where he has lived for the swampy, delta blues style slide Holdren minds me of what I admired about the music of over twenty-five years. For Salone, his sixth dishes out on “See My Baby”. For a nice big . Hamlin’s vocals are fear- album, he embraces his African heritage with helping of blues at its authentic best, “Re- less, and his guitar is flawless. Smith and Atch- fifteen fantastic all-original, self-produced spect Your Woman” features Eric Hughes, a ley steer the bus with astonishing precision as songs rooted in blues, , and . Memphis blues artist who I hold high regard the backing horns and keys give the song body Kamara, with his six-string acoustic gui- for, making a guest appearance on harmon- and soul. “Don’t Lie”, another go-to song for tar, reminds me a lot of the current delta ica. It’s always a delight to hear him play. me, is another fine example of Hamlin’s exqui- blues players. His songs are intriguing and I adore the Stax vibe hanging out in “Wanna site mastery of the blues. This song fabulously poignant. He begins with “Can’t Wait Here Love You”. Dill sings this infectious tune with highlights his sensational shredding skills. Too Long”. The song is highly infectious. sexy persuasion as Holdren absolutely rips it up “Someone” is slow and beautifully captivat- Kamara’s vocals are suave as he sings of em- on guitar. The Stax vibe keeps trucking on as ing. Bailie plays this one with a soulful finesse powerment on “Lady Boss”, a cool and funky they cover “99 Pounds”, a song written by Don and the horns effortlessly blend right in, making blues track. One of Kamara’s songs which Bryant, and originally recorded by his wife it a pure joy to listen to. I yearn for another trip have burrowed deep into my brain is “Black Ann Peebles. This one is a big-time favorite to the ‘Big Easy’ when I hear “Louisiana Holi- Widow”. Spider-like percussive sounds are indeed and it’s songs like this which I fall head day”. It’s funky, fun, and best served with an at the forefront of this deep-blues track which over heels for. Etta James’ “W.O.M.A.N”, the ice-cold Abita beer. Hamlin’s expertise when I utterly adore. “Don’t Worry About Me” is other cover song on this record is a splendid it comes to writing authentic blues songs, is an absolutely stunning song of overcoming showcase for Dill as she pours everything into rightfully exhibited on “Bourbon and a Pistol”. hardships. It reminds me a lot of the music of her performance of this wonderful classic. It’s a very cool song to close the album with. another favorite, Sixto Diaz Rodriguez. Sister Lucille serves up a marvelous mix of Griff Hamlin and the Single Barrel Blues Salone is a downright fascinating piece blues, rock, and soul with Alive. I certainly Band is a band on top of their game. I re- of work which deserves to be heard, and Bai hope we hear more from them in the near ally appreciate what they are doing with the Kamara Jr., with his brilliant songs, has defi- you? behind flashing thry’re unless freedom, represent blue and white red, that funny it Isn’t future. Blues, and immensely enjoyed this album. nitely won me over.

By Phillip Smith; Feb. 8, 2020 By Phillip Smith; Feb. 2, 2020 By Phillip Smith; Feb. 2, 2020

4 / Linn County Blues Society ~ April 2020 Cory Leutjen And The Traveling Blues Band “Just The Blue Notes” Self Released Preface By Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro © Mar2020

Whenever I offer advice to bands com- tling into a solid groove behind him, Cory peting in the International Blues Chal- takes “I’m Gonna Love You” and absolute- lenge the thing that is on top of my list ly runs with it. It’s a nearly seven minute is to stress the importance of network- love ballad that’s kind of separated into ing. Sure winning is great but for the two parts. Half of the song features Cory rhythm performance led by Deon and other ninety-eight percent of the bands emotionally and passionately professing Glenn at disc’s best on drums and piano. involved, returning home with hundreds his love to his lady, while the the other half Apparently, Cory doesn’t know how of representatives from the industry and features him stepping out and crushing it thrilled I get while listening to a slow and new fans knowing about you, your band on several relentless blues guitar outbursts. low down blues song that happens to also and your music - that is winning! As a On this humorous track, with Cory play- be the longest track on the disc - because matter of fact, it was Cory Luetjen’s net- fully singing about all the instruments if he did, I think he would have actually Judges Dan “DJ” Johnson and Kevin “BF” Burt chilling. working skills that led to us meeting. his lady doesn’t like, as he mentions the pointed out in the jackets liner notes that As a mentoring session in whichPhoto IBC by Phillipones thatSmith. appear on the track, those play- this track was dedicated to me. Because participants got to mingle with various ers each take a quick (probably not to up- of it’s length, Cory, Jonathan and Glenn industry reps (of which I was one) came set her) solo. On the other hand, when all get to take extended guitar, sax and or- to an end, Cory - who was on a mission - he claims that his baby is “Crazy About gan solos, and with Deon and Patrick in politely and confidently introduced him- A Saxophone” Jonathan gets to light it that precise rhythm groove mandated by a self to as many of us as he could while up on several well done solos. Fun song. song like this, “Whiskey Drinking Wom- handing out business cards and copies “My baby left me all alone, turned an” was nine minutes of pure blues bliss. of his CD. I remember thinking to my- my happy house into an empty home. The blues do not get any better than this! self that if the music on this disc was on Broke my heart in two, and Other tracks on “Just The Blue Notes” the same high level as this young man’s gave me these Same Old Blues”..... include: “Love You ‘Til Your Blues Are enthusiasm - and it is - that he’d have a Wearing his heart on his sleeve, Cory’s Gone”, “I Thought I Knew the Blues”, “Do bright future ahead. Well done, Cory! emotional and heartfelt vocals have a way It For Me’, and “Left Me With The Blues”. of transferring his pain right to the lis- If my enthusiasm thus far has not made Review tener. When you talk about ‘selling the it clear, let me come right out and say it song’ Cory nailed that.....with a sledge ham- - “This is a must have CD!” Cory Lu- The Traveling Blues Band consists of: mer! By songs end I found myself hoping etjen may be one of the best new vocal- Cory Luetjen on vocals and guitar; Deon it wasn’t written from a real life experi- ists; The Traveling Blues Band may be McNeill on drums; Patrick Harrison on ence. The musical accompaniment on the one of the best new blues bands; and “Just bass; Jonathan Link on saxophone; Glenn track could not have been more perfect. The Blue Notes” may be one of the best Bickel on B3 and keys; and special guest The stinging guitar leads, the solemn or- new releases; that I have heard in years. Dwight Martin on harmonica. “Just The gan leads, the sensitive sax leads and the To find out more about Cory Luetjen Blue Notes” is the band’s second release, remorseful rhythm all made the hair on and the band; to purchase the CD; or to all eleven tracks were penned by Cory. my arms stand up. Each and every time request a copy for airplay; just go to www. I’ve always been a firm believer that the I replayed this song (and it was many) it travelingbluesband.com. While you’re two best ways to make an already good gave me “The Same Old Blues” and each there, please tell Cory that the Blew- blues band much better are to add a saxo- and every one of those times I swore I zzman - his newest biggest fan - sent you. phone or a keyboard. Cory did both, and just listened to a song worthy of “Song on “Stop” - the disc’s opening track, that Of the Year” in any blues competition. Yeah, it’s a blues song but at least it’s a decision is immediately paying dividends. “The BLUES is my PASSION& The chemistry Cory, Jonathan and Glenn “Suitcase” Cory is hoping his clothes fit into THERAPY” share while collectively playing, then in- and not a matchbox. This one has all the en- Peter “BLEWZZMAN” Lauro dividually passing the lead around from ergy of high speed locomotive and that right P. O. Box 12285 the guitar, to the sax and to the B3, makes there tells you that it’s a rhythm fueled smok- Fort Pierce, FL 34979-2285 for one hell of a masterful musical pre- er. Adding Dwight Martin’s skillful harp [email protected] sentation. Throw in the profound rhythm blowin’ to this one was an extra added boost. 2011 “Keeping The Blues Alive” Award Deon and Patrick are pushing out and a The lyrics on “The Way You Move” are Recipient Please “Like” Our Facebook Page..... raspy, early Johnny Lang sounding vocal all about how turned on Cory gets watch- delivery, and The Traveling Blues Band ing his lady dance. That said, this smooth https://www.facebook.com/Mary4Music addEastern up to one Iowa hell of Artswell rounded Academy group. youth shuffle band will on have the just stage about everyone in With the four piece rhythm Photo section by setDave- the Metz. place moving. This dance floor filler is highlighted by another phenomenal 2020 April ~ Linn County Blues Society / 5 Local Music 2020 Be sure to CHECK this out! April 2020 Blues Calendar Sun. - The Rumors Jam, 4-8PM Tues. - The Parlor City Jam resumes 7-10 PM Wed. - Screaming Eagle’s Deja Blue Jam 7-10PM Thur. - J.M.O’Malley’s, TBone Giblin Jams, 8-midnite Thur. - CR VFW, Wild Bill & Pony Express, 5-9PM Thur. - McMurrin & Johnson at Parlor City 7-10PM Live Music Postponed Fri. - Checkers Tavern, LIVE Music 7PM EVERY The Governor issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency | March 17, 2020

Correction to the March 2020 Bluespaper photo on page 4 A. Restaurants and Bars: All Restaurants and Bars are hereby closed to the general public except that to the extent permitted by applicable law, and in accordance with any recommendations of the Iowa Department of Public Health, food and beverages may be sold if such food or beverages are promptly taken from the premises, such as on a carry- out or drive-through basis, or if the food or beverage is delivered to customers off the premises.

B. Fitness Center: All fitness centers, health clubs, health spas, gyms, aquatic centers are hereby closed.

C. Theaters: All theaters or other performance venues at Mathew Berger playing at the Chili Challenge which live performances or or motion pictures are shown Photo by Dave Metz are hereby closed. The monthly LCBS meeting is D. Casinos and Gaming Facilities: All casinos and other fa- cilities conducting pari-mutuel wagering or gaming opera- being postponed until we tions are hereby closed. receive the all clear

E. Mass Gathering: Social, community, spiritual, religious, to end the social distancing recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of necessary to contain the more than 10 people are hereby prohibited at all locations and venues, including but not limited to parades, festivals, Coronavirus pandemic. conventions, and fundraisers. Planned large gatherings and events must be canceled or postponed until after termina- tion of this disaster. A very special THANK YOU to these businesses who Keep the Blues Alive! F. Senior Citizen Centers and Adult Daycare Facilities: All facilities that coduct adult day services or other senior • Cedar Ridge Winery • Dr. Ronald W. Miller citizen centers are hereby closed. • The BW Longbranch • Acme Electric • KCCK 88.3 • Strategic Print Solutions Until we know when our live music venues • Kings Materials • Village Meat Market will open again, you can continue to support • J.M. O’Malley’s • New Leader Mfg. Corporate Sponsors our Blues artists by streaming their music on- • Checkers Tavern • Sports Clips line, buying their CD’s and save up for bigger • QDogs BBQ • Q Dogs BBQ • Wired Production Group tips for the days we can see them live. • Tomaso’s Pizza Let’s all pitch in to keep safe and keep the Blues Alive.

6 / Linn County Blues Society ~ April 2020 Local Band profile of the Month - Deja Blue

Bob Dorr, an Iowa Blues icon and Iowa member, was hosting a blues jam in the base- ment of the upscale restaurant in downtown Waterloo, Iowa. Six sea- soned musicians show up one by one. They were Craig Bravender, lead singer and member of the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Randy Jones, lead guitarist, who owns and operates Tenor Madness, an interna- tionally known custom saxophone Déjà Blue All Over Again shop; Clark Kilgard, keyboardist and former church music leader; Kip Ro- the Screaming Eagle in Waterloo. It is B.B. King, , and Freddie elfsema, a full-time drum teacher at still going on. Bob Dorr invites them King. The band doesn’t do any Yard- West Music in Cedar Falls; Brian El- to play at his Music Review at the Riv- bird’s songs, but they give Jeff Beck zey, bass guitarist, who teaches guitar erloop Amphitheater. They open for and their due. They and bass in Independence; and Mark Kevin Burt, 2018 International Blues cover Stevie Wonder and Stevie Ray Mahler, rhythm and slide guitarist Challenge Winner and entertain out- Vaughn. Matt Schofield’s version of and bluesy vocalist. They are joined doors at My Waterloo Days and at the “Black Cat Bone” rubs up against a by Shirley Jones, lead and background Big Grove Brewery Backyard Blues few songs by the Stray Cats. Some singer, who has paid her dues on the Fest. Meanwhile, the Déjà Blue logo, a Gary Moore can be heard along with road and operates the sax shop with fedora-wearing guitar-playing skeleton “Shout for More” by Big Al and the her husband Randy. After a couple of starts to appear on banners, posters, Heavyweights. Déjà Blue does a lot rehearsals, the decision is made to be- magnetic signs and hundreds of black of Allman Brothers and covers some come a classic rhythm and blues band T-shirts. Going full circle, they end the other brothers in the blues: Jimi Hen- – hence the name: DEJA BLUE. year 2019 hosting a New Year’s Eve drix, Carlos Santana, Wilson Pickett, bash with Bob Dorr and his Music Re- Otis Redding, Johnny Lange, James The band gets started playing for view. 2020 is shaping up to be a great Brown, and Joe Cocker. No wonder drinks and tips and then does a pri- year for the band. you can hear an echo of Marcia Ball’s vate party for real money. Several bar “The Party’s Still Going On!” gigs follow. They mix in some saxo- DEJA BLUE stays tuned up by re- phones played by Nolan Schroeder hearsing frequently and adding new Contact:: and Simon Harding. Then they are tunes to their repertoire of classic blues Clark Kilgard at 954-849-8826 asked to host a weekly blues jam at and funky party songs. They cover [email protected] Linn County Blues Society Membership Application Name (Please Print) Phone / Street City/State/ZIP Email (Please Print Clearly) Annual Membership Levels $20 Member 2020 $100 Blues Booster/ Corporate Sponsor Please mail form & check to: Linn County Blues Society, $250 Blues Contributor P.O. Box 2672, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2672. $500 Friend of the Blues We at the LCBS thank you for pledging your support for $1000 Sustaining Member LIVE music in the Linn County area.

2020 April ~ Linn County Blues Society / 7 Linn County Blues Society PO Box 2672 Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2672 scan for LCBS web info

Current list of members of the IBHOF Andre Mosqueda Greg Sutherland Robert“One-Man” Ardie Dean Harlan Thomas Johnson Big Mike Edwards Hawkeye Herman Ron DeWitte Billylee Janey J.C. Anderson Ron McClain Bo Ramsey James Kinds Ronnie Brewer Bob DeForest Janey Hooper Rose Marie Webster Bob Dorr Jay Sieleman Sam Salomone Bob Pace Jeff Banks Scot Sutherland Bruce McCabe Jeff Petersen Scott Cochran Catfish Keith Jeff Taylor Shaun Murphy Chicago Rick Lussie Sid Wingfield Craig Erickson Sonny Lott

Dan “DJ” Johnson Speck Redd kcck.org Darrell Leonard Stephen Miller Dartanyan Brown Steve George Del Saxman Jones Steve Hayes Dennis McMurrin Tom Giblin Dwight Dario Tommy Gordon Friday Blues- Eddie Haywood Jim DeKoster Tony Blew Ella Ruth Piggee Jimmy Pryor • 6-10 PM - The Big Mo Blues Show Vicki Price • 10-11 PM - Backstage Blues Ellis Kell Joanne Jackson Willis Dobbins Joe Price • 11 PM to midnight - KCCK Jams Ernie Peniston Kevin Burt • Midnight Blues CD Eugene Jackson Louis McTizic 2020 Inductees Frank Strong Mel Harper Saturday Blues - Hal Reed • 6-10 PM - Da Blues with Bobby D Fred Walk Patrick Hazell Scott Eggleston Gary Gibson Perry Welsh Radoslav Lorkovic • 10-11 PM - The Crawfish Circuit Gary Jackson Philip“Bunky” Marlo Butch Edmonds • 11 PM -midnight - The Melting Pot George Davis Richie Hayward Gilbert Davis Rico Cicalo • Midnight Blues CD Grant Townsell Rob Lumbard

8 / Linn County Blues Society ~ April 2020