January/February 2016 Start the New Year Off with the BLUES!
FREE TICKET GIVE-AWAY FOR 2016!!! Details and update to come…. 2 Love The Blues? Live The Blues? The Detroit Blues Society’s Board of Directors 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees Chairman 2105: Kenny Parker and Steve Schwartz RJ Spangler 2014: James Cloyd Jr. and Calvin Frazier [email protected]
2013: Jim McCarty and "Big Maceo" Merriweather President 2012: Claudette "Sweet Claudette" Harrell Manning and Robert Steve Soviak "Baby Boy" Warren [email protected] 2011: Odell "Blues Boy D" McDowell and Vernon "Boogie Woogie Red" Harrison Vice President 2010: Bobby Murray and Willie D Warren Tom McNab 2009: Kim Wilson and Son House [email protected]
2008: Thornetta Davis and Sippie Wallace Secretary 2007: Larry McCray, Garfield Angove, Odessa Harris and William Toll "Little" Mac Collins, [email protected] 2006: Priscilla Price, Billy Davis, Joe Hunter and Terry Thunder 2005: Joe Weaver, Kenny Martin, Stanley Mitchell, RJ Spangler, Treasurer Little Jr. Cannaday, Bobo Jenkins, John Lee Hooker, and Mike Rembor Jo Ann Korczynska [email protected] 2004: Eddie Kirkland, Aaron "Little Sonny" Willis, and Sir Mack Rice At Large 2003: Lazy Lester George Seedorff 2002: Horace "Duke" Dawson [email protected] 2000: Harmonica Shah 1999: The Butler Twins (Clarence & Curtis) Blues Horizon Award Winners At Large - 1998: Eddie "Guitar" Burns 2014: Joe Von Battle Luther Keith 1997: Alberta Adams [email protected] 2013: Wolfgang Spider 1996: "Uncle" Jessie White 2012: Fred Reif At Large 1995: Mr. Bo Collins, Howard Armstrong 2011: John Penney Nikki James 1994: Johnnie Bassett 2009: Mike Moss [email protected] 1993: Robert Jones, Robert Noll, Steve Gornall, 2008: Mark "Paz" Pazman Jimmy Thackery, and Kim Simmonds 2007: Willy Wilson, At Large Jane Cassisi Jim Zimmerman [email protected] 2006: Ed Schenk James S. Henry Award Winners 2010: Bryan Iglesias/Zerapath 2005: Jeremy Haberman At Large 2009: Jake Bishop Dale Robertson [email protected]
New & Renewed Members for Committee Chairs - 2014
November 11th to December 10th Membership - Harold J. Price [email protected] Jon D Biddulph, East Side/West Side, 50 Sips Wine, Jay Gardiner, Howard Glazer, Ian & Elizabeth Haynes, Chris & Ann Hubbarth, Lynn Volunteer - Nikki James Koman, Ted S Kozara, Brendon Linsley, Lynch’s Irish Tavern, James [email protected]
Meythaler, Christine Miller, Jeanne Mitchell, Martin Sause, Thirsty’s Blue Notes - Jane Cassisi Pub & Grub, Sal Wilcher and Rick Wisz [email protected] Street Team - Victoria Linsley Our sincere appreciation goes out to all new and renewing members for [email protected]
their support of the Society‘s objectives. Ian & Elizabeth Haynes, Ted S Website - William Toll Kozara, Christine Miller and Jeanne Mitchell all took advantage of the [email protected]
discount available with a multiple year membership. Welcome aboard Blues Challenge - Steve Soviak East Side/West Side (Wayne Craycraft, Rick Shatter, Kim Tickle, Dave [email protected] Hiegel, Steve Ferdig), Brendon Linsley (Brendon Linsley, Victoria Youth Challenge - Cheri Lowe Linsley) and Howard Glazer (Howard Glazer, Charles D Stuart, Chris [email protected] Brown, Maggie McCabe, Stephanie Johnson) who joined as bands. Thanks go out to 50 Sips Wine, Lynch’s Irish Tavern and Thirsty’s Pub Monthly Meetings/Jams - RJ Spangler [email protected] & Grub who signed on as corporate sponsors. See the application in this newsletter for details on student, family, band memberships and sponsor- Blues In The Schools ships as well as multi-year savings on all memberships. Tom McNab Luther Keith [email protected] [email protected] Detroit Blues Society Mission Statement
The Detroit Blues Society is a registered 501 (c) (3) non-profit Organization dedicated to the Reg Nicholas - Port Huron promotion, teaching, and preservation of the unique American musical art form known as The Leslie Campbell - Tri City Blues, with particular emphasis placed on the Blues tradition in the Detroit area. Sweet Willie Tea - Flint HAPPY BLUES 2016 3
Lots of changes this year with the Detroit Blue Society (DBS). It is going to be a great year for the Blues in the ―D‖ and we want our members to be a part of it. We have a new webmaster, read about him on page 6. William Toll aka Sweet Willie Tea is redesign- ing and you will see a new and improved website. Any input or advice on whatever else you want to see on our website – let the man know at William.toll@detroitblues society.org. The editor will always listen to her members, you can email me or talk to me when you see me out and about the ―D‖. My DBS email address is listed to the left and if you are a Facebook friend you can always message me (―inbox‖ me as I say). The DBS does a lot of things behind the scenes and after a year‘s work Alberta Adams‘ headstone is ready to be placed graveside. Peace Alberta. Blues Cruise this year is going to have everyone daaannnccciiinnnggg! Wait ‗til you hear who the bands are! I think we should have a cruise June, July and August, but that‘s just me. What do you think?! The DBS also wants to start a Detroit Blues Festival – I‘m in and I want to be on the board for that one. More summer fun – the Eastport Blues Festival and The Tawas Blues by the Bay Festival. I attended both last summer and loved them and encourage everyone to get a caravan and go! Tim Cheeks (Eastport Blues-Sanilac) is working hard on making 2016 (the 3rd year) even better than last year. I will keep everyone informed. Again we want our members to be heard – a once a month Blues Fest on Belle Isle is something I would like to see, just sayin‘. And don‘t forget the Terry Thunder Walk this summer – now that would be a great fundraiser! I hope everyone had a happy, safe and healthy holiday. See you around!
jane cassisi Editor
For updates and new events please go to www.detroitbluessociety.org Blues Drum Master Darryl Pierce
4 Support the Blues
Tuesday, 11/10/15 – The Tuesday night blues series at the Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks Lodge has been underway for over two years now and continues to garner strong support. This month featured Erich Goebel & the Flying Crowbars. Guitarist/ vocalist Erich Goebel is one of the most popular and skilled musicians in our area. Roger Noonan was on bass along with drummer Darryl Pierce, Joe LaBeau on sax and harmonica man Mugs Benedict. The music could be described as hot blues and the fans were having a ball. The large dance floor was filled all night. Goebel is a very versatile guitarist and his music always leaves the fans wanting more. It was another fun filled night at the series billed as ―Blues at the Elks‖. These early Tuesday night concerts are very popular.
Erich Goebel Blues Drum Master at the Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks Darryl Pierce
Wednesday, 11/18/15 – A flavor of New Orleans came to the Southfield Library this evening. Monsieur Guillaume & His Zydeco Hepcats brought the spirit and music of that delta city to the fans at the library and did so in grand style. Fans in Detroit seldom get to hear this Zydeco music and it was a real treat for those fortunate enough to witness it this night. The band mates were Monsieur Guillaume (Bill Harrison) on accordion and vocals, Perez Morris (rub board/vocals), Erich Goebel (guitar/vocals), Frankie Lee (bass), Dr. Dave Watson (congas), Ziggy Ziegeler (drums) and Joe LaBeau (tenor and baritone sax). These guys had the library jumping for sure. Series producer Don McGhee provided red beans and rice, corn bread and chicken Creole much to the delight of those in attendance. Monsieur Guillaume with The Zydeco Hepcats
Thursday, 11/19/15 – Little Arthur Anderson has a nice jam session going each Thursday evening at the Toy Box Bar & Grill in Detroit. Spider stopped by this night to enjoy the music. Harmonica man and vocalist Little Arthur led everything singing his blues with the passion of a man who has lived them. Bass man Buster Wylie added some lead vocals as did drummer Perez Morris and guitarist Nick Tabarias. These four seasoned musicians make up a tight blues group and were most entertaining. Papa Lee was waiting for a turn on stage as was Howard Dombroski and others. Spider missed them as he had to depart early. Drop by on Thursday night for some serious blues on the west side. Little Arthur Bass Man at the Toy Box Buster Wylie
Saturday, 11/21/15 – The long running and highly popular Detroit Blues Heritage Series is held four times each year at the historic Scarab Club in Detroit. This is a Detroit Blues Soci- ety event. This time it paid tribute to the memory and career of Thomas “Little Junior” Can- naday. His wife Lee and son Thomas Cannaday III were there along with other relatives. In the not too distant past Cannaday appeared on a regular basis with The Ben Moore Blues Express. That band was there to honor him. Band mates were Ben Moore (vocals/bass), Clarence Walton (guitar), James Cheney (tenor sax), Bo Johnson (keys) and Rick Gould (drums/vocals). Past Detroit Blues Society president and foun- der of the series Ed Schenk was emcee and provided tasty food of- ferings during the break. Papa Lee, a Detroit blues legend in his own Ben Moore at the Scarab Club right, joined in and sang a few songs. Photos of Cannaday by Don McGhee were on display and several were raffled off. One winner Blues Guitarist donated the photo she won of Little Junior to his son, a very nice gesture. Clarence Walton Get out and see a Live Show 5
Saturday, 11/28/15 - Johnny “Yard Dog” Jones departed this world back in September. He lived in Detroit for many years before moving to Illinois. His nationally acclaimed album Ain’t Gonna Worry made him a national blues star. Steve Sanchez of Blues Factory Records recorded Yard Dog and many other blues stars resulting in classic, must have, album releases. Sanchez put together a tribute concert at Norm‘s Field of Dreams in Troy to honor the memory of Yard Dog. The many friends and fans literally packed the place. Taking a turn on stage were Harmonica Shah, Pete Berg, Bobby East, Glenn James, Angelo Willis, Billy Davis, Dan Hiveley, Mike Kissick, Chris Rumel, Clarence Walton, Reverend Mark Falconberry, Jeff Grand, Carl Caballero and others. Light Show Bob brought the large photo of Yard Dog that hung for many years at the old Attic Bar. It was a fine show of respect for a hero of Detroit blues, Johnny ―Yard Dog‖ Jones.
Attic Bar Relic - Steve Sanchez Yard Dog Jones Photo Angelo Willis, Clarence Walton and Billy Davis from Blues Factory Records
Tuesday, 12/08/15 – The Kenny Parker Band appeared at the Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks Lodge for an early night concert this eve- ning. Guitarist Kenny Parker paid his dues in the early days backing The Butler Twins and Mr. Bo Collins. His brand of the blues is truly authentic. Joining Parker on stage were Mike Marshall (bass), Dan Devins (harmonica/vocals), Dave Marcaccio (drums), and Leonard Moon (keys). In the second set Detroit guitar legend Jim McCarty added his special talent to the fun. Parker and McCarty are close friends and they compliment each other nicely on stage. About 200 fans jammed the room and dance floor. This concert series on the second Tuesday night each month is a big hit with the fans.
Guitar Heroes - Kenny Parker and Jim McCarty
Saturday, 11/07/15 – One of the most important blues radio stations in our area is WHFR-FM in Dearborn. A benefit for the listener supported independent radio station was held this evening at Whiskey Bar (formerly known as Halligan’s) in Dearborn Heights. Donating their time and talent was Danny Kroha, The Dale Robertson Band, Big Al’s Blues Crew w/ Ivory Darnell and Tosha Owens. It was a special treat seeing seven year old “Little” Michael on harmonica and vocals. We had a great burger at the place and were treated to outstanding music. Jo Ann Korczynska handled the emcee duties and the WHFR crew was there to keep things running smoothly.
Ivory Darnell and Clare at Dave Marcaccio Erich Goebel enjoying Zydeco Percussionist Dr. Dave Watson “Blues at the Elks” at the Elks Lodge Creole Food Eats Perez Morris at the Southfield Library
Closing: Detroit area fans of live blues are very fortunate having so many talented musicians and venues willing to display them. However we have lost so many blues stars in recent years and it should remind the fans to get out and support their favorite blues men and women while they still can. Please do not catch yourself regretting missed gigs after hearing that the musician is no longer with us. Wolfgang Spider 6 Introduction to our Flint and Tri-City Contacts William Toll a.k.a Sweet Willie Tea
I began playing guitar as a teenager and in the 1980's released one record with the punk rock band "Toll". In the 90's I was front man for the blues/rock show band "Cidy Zoo". Our "Something for Everyone" release, included the single "Talk Louder", the classical crossover instrumental "25 Strings", and "Buick City Blues". All three re- ceived airplay with "Talk Louder" eventually charting at #15 on the AAA charts. I have recently released two albums as Sweet Willie Tea. An electric blues collection with my band, The Tea Bones titled "Down On The Floor" and a solo one-man-band effort in the tradition of Dr. Ross the Harmonica Boss titled "Unsweetened, No Lemon." I won the Canada South Blues Challenge and was a semi-finalist in Memphis at The 2011 International Blues Challenge, and I have won the Detroit Blues Society Blues Challenge twice and was a semi-finalist in Memphis at The 2013 International Blues Challenge. I have shared the stage with acts as diverse as Styx, Ten Years After, Canned Heat, Roger Miller, Rev. Peyton‘s Big Damn Band, Larry McCray, Steven Page (Bare Naked Ladies), and many more in clubs and at festivals. I currently perform nearly 200 shows yearly and have been a regular feature at the legendary Bert's in Detroit's Eastern Market. In 1986 I founded Fine Line Design, a commercial advertising and design firm that grew to employ five staffers and specialized in retail center (shopping mall) marketing with clients in four states. In recent years as music has dominated my time, I have "downsized" the company and now work primarily as a graphic and web design consultant under that same name. I served as President of the Board of Directors of Buckham Alley Theatre, an eighty seat non-profit theatre in Flint, MI for nearly twenty years and oversaw all aspects of the theatre's business including; advertising, grants, member- ship, and sound and lighting design. I have been fortunate to have been trained in the Second City method of improvi- sational comedy by SC alumnus Jonathon Round and to have served as Director of the Back Alley Players Comedy Improv Troupe during the years that followed. I am currently a member of the Detroit Blues Society and look forward to assisting the mission of the Society in any way that I can. The Flint and Genesee County area has several great venues and a long tradition of live blues music. Some of the nearby clubs that directly support the Detroit Blues Society are ―Beale Street Smokehouse‖ and ―50 Sips‖ in Fenton, and ―Slo‘ Bones Smokehaus‖ in Frankenmuth.
Flint Area Contact William ―Sweet Willie Tea‖ Toll 810-762-5735 [email protected]
Leslie Campbell Born in Saginaw. I have a bachelor of music degree from MSU and have been playing in rock/pop/jazz and blues bands since 1978. Also work as an arranger, with some of my arrangements being used by various college and HS bands, as well as Jerry Reed Productions. In the recent past I was involved in the planning of the 2010 Freeland Freedom Festival and also with the Bay City ―City Fest‖. I have been a band "contractor" since 1990. Directed and played in many pit orchestras. I am recently retired as director of the award-winning ―Saginaw Area Youth Jazz Ensemble‖. I founded and was the instructor for the 2014 Youth Blues Challenge contestants Blue Sayje And have been working with Cherie Lowe on the Youth Challenge since September of 2014. I'm currently working with MBS Brass, which is a New Orleans style brass band and have recently founded the group Bay Area Musical Arts and also playing with the Baytown Big Band and 23 North. Upcoming Events 23 North is planning on playing summer festivals. Our next event is at the Saginaw On Stage event on February 26, 2016, which is a fundraiser for the Saginaw Rotary Club. It is a huge event at the Temple Theater, there will be 15 bands through the event on 3 stages all at the same time at the same venue. More information to be announced It’s all about the Blues! 7 8 Open Jams Around Town Photos by Jane Cassisi
Getting their Jam On at Pub Froggy’s Nick Tabarias, Mike Ziegler, Dale Robert- Sam Tylo, Johnny Rhoades, Joey Spina son, Neno Blag & Brendon Linsley Jimmy Alter & Tosha Owens backing up the @ Blue Goose one and only James Cloyd
Rusty Reid, Sal Wilcher & John Abraham “The Master” Erich Goebel with Ray Kaan, Roger Noonan & Buck Steele at Pub Froggy’s Jonny Johnson & Roger Noonan @ Blue Goose throwin’ down @ The Blue Goose
Erich Goebel, Chris Rumel & Nick Tabaria Carlton Washington, Tosha Owens, Erich Carlton Washington, Tosha Owens, Erich with Adrienne Sula, who was on her Goebel on drums, Jimmy Alter & Roger Goebel on drums, Jimmy Alter & Roger honeymoon and had a wonderful voice! Noonan @ the Goose Noonan @ the Goose
Jason Bone, Joseph Mucaria, Jimmy McCarty and Emmanuel Garza Erich Goebel, Dave Kocbus, Tony DiCello, Chris Rumel & Brendon Linsley @ the Goose Perez Morris, & Roger Noonan @ the Goose Photos by Jane Cassisi Open Jams Around Town 9
Martin Chaparro, Dave Watson, Chris Rumel Emmanuel Garza, Dave Marcaccio Carlton Washington, Brendon Linsley, Scott and Carlton Washington @ Blue Goose & Jim McCarty@ Blue Goose Bucholtz & John Abraham @Pub Froggy’s
Roger Noonan, Bill Harrison & Ian Coburn Dave Dionise, Alex Lyon, Brendon Linsley Harmonica Shah, Nick Tabarias, Brendon doin’ a little Zydeco @ the Blue Goose Linsley & Bob Hecker @ Pub Froggy’s
Joey Spina, Jake Segall & James Cloyd Dave Laabs, Rusty Reid & Fred Bergman Joey Spina, “Birthday Girl” Tosha Owens, @ Pub Froggy’s @ Grady’s, the newest venue for Brendon Linsley and Roy Gordon Blues Jammers on Thursdays celebrating Pub Froggy style.
Tom Keating, Dennis Sikes & Joe Stanley @ Grady’s
“The Bucholtz Blues & Boogies Jam Scott Bucholtz, Joe Stanley & John Abraham @ Grady’s
Mike Ziegler doing what he does best @ Blue Goose
Billy Davis, Dale Robertson, Robin Briggs, John Abraham @ Grady’s 10 It’s all about the Blues! Please Support our Member Musicians and Bands 131113 Alberta Adams 586-879-6691 [email protected] Jeff Hoagland Band 313-505-3472 [email protected] Anthony Gomes 312-409-2274 Jeff Grand & The Grand Masters 248-892-7011 [email protected] [email protected] Alligators 586-282-9115 [email protected] Jennifer Westwood 248-797-8393 www.jenniferwestwood.com Jimmy Lee Russell Band 419-350-9330 [email protected] Barbara Payton & The Instigators 313-318-9196 John Giordano 586-949-5474 [email protected] Behind the Beat [email protected] Kathleen Murray 586-933-3517 [email protected] Big Ray and the Motor City Kings [email protected] kathleenmurray.net, [email protected] Big Shorty 248-410-0525 [email protected] & kathleenmurray.net Big Smooth & the Hellraisers [email protected] Kenny Parker [email protected] or for bookings call Billy Davis Rhythm Machine 248-705-9444 & 586-899-8891 Kim Kelley at 519-903-0319 [email protected] Kent Koller [email protected] Blue Cat Band [email protected] Keynote Sisters 248-520-5325 or 248-693-3638 Bluescasters 734-930-0634 [email protected] [email protected] Blues Dog Inquisition 734-274-0429 Laura Rain & The Caesars [email protected] [email protected] Lemon James [email protected] Blueshouse 313 734-544-8469 [email protected] Leonardo Acoustic Blues 248-250-1796 [email protected] Blues Syndicate Band 586-306-9037 Lonesome Dave Paul 586-263-6470 [email protected] Lost City Band [email protected] Boa Constrictors 248-249-5287 Luther “Badman” Keith 313-407-6772 [email protected] [email protected] Bobby Murray Band 248-249-2180 nagoya[email protected] Bob Connor 586-778-8118 [email protected] MillionAires 586-778-8118 [email protected] Brendon Linsley - Manager: Victoria Linsley 586-344-5540 or Motor City Tones 248-577-1485 [email protected] 586-383-3630 [email protected] [email protected] Bucholtz Blues & Boogie Band, Scott Bucholtz 269-449-8850 Niecie Blue 313-433-5797 www.niecie.net [email protected]
Cadillac Phoenix Blues Band [email protected] Odell “Blues Boy” D 586-777-6774 Carl Henry 586-588-3044 [email protected] Cathy “Diva” Davis 313-420-9216 Paul Miles 248-910--3811 [email protected] [email protected] Paradox 734-478-3839 [email protected] Pete “Big Dog” Fetters 734-771-2340 [email protected] Chris Canas Band 248-420-7490 or 248-437-3575 [email protected] RJ Spangler [email protected]
Dale Robertson Band 734-274-0811 [email protected] Roadside Rick and the Breakdowns 810-300-1141 Delta Twins [email protected] [email protected] Detroit Blues Crew 586-212-5866 [email protected] Robert Noll (Psychild) 248-961-9423 [email protected] Rusty Wright Blues 810-496-3051 [email protected] Detroit Blues All Stars 248-408-4674 [email protected] Sanctuary Blues Band (313-910-0090 Dirty Basement Blues Band [email protected] Sandy Mulligan & The Gypsies 248-303-2504 Downtown Don Vermillion 248-882-5675 [email protected] [email protected] Second Class Citizens [email protected] Drug Store Cowboys 248-462-4091 Smokin 45's 586-739-5698 [email protected] [email protected] Speakeasies 313-903-3885 [email protected]
East/Side West/Side 586-202-6063 Spoonful Blues Band 248-467-7088 Eliza Neals & the Narcotics 248-867-8940 elizaneals.com [email protected] Eric Kronner 248-321-0223 Steelin’ Time 734-775-9798 [email protected] Steve Cox & The Hammers [email protected] Freddie Cunningham & the Root Doctor Band Stroller Goat 248-909-6991 [email protected] (517) 862-8246 [email protected] Sweet Claudette 313-404-0714 [email protected] Front Street Blues Band 313-522-5758 [email protected] Sweet Willie Tea and the Tea Bones 810-762-5735 Full Tilt Boogie Blues Band 313-64500401 aged- [email protected] [email protected] The Juke Dukes 586-604-1432 www.thejukedukes.com,
Garfield Blues Band [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/jukedukes/info Thornetta Davis 313-516-4084 [email protected] George Bedard & The King Pins 734-355-9449 Tosha Owens 313-806-3724 [email protected] [email protected] Triple Vortex - [email protected] Greg Ellis Blues Funk Band 810-701-4817 [email protected] Vorpal Sword 519-739-6300 [email protected] Harmonica Shah Band 313-893-7354 Heather Jones & the Groove Masters 810-81309679 Whiskey Brothers [email protected] [email protected] Wixon Slim & The Wyze Gyze 248-960-9907 [email protected] Howlin’ Mercy [email protected] Howard Glazer [email protected] Yazoo 313-365-9258 [email protected]
Jay Bird & Cannonball Underground featuring Zydeco Hepcats 313-580-6882 [email protected] Nikki Pearse 313-348-2995 Submit change/removal requests to: [email protected] 12 January Calendar of Events
215 S. Main St Royal Oak 48067 Saturday: Jan 9 8:30pm (248) 399-0017 Callahan’s 2105 South Blvd., Auburn Hills Erich Goebel All shows start at 8pm Saturday: Jan 16 8:30pm
Jan 9 .. Toronto Cannon Ray Goodman Band wsg Tosha Owens
Jan 14 .. Jarekus Singleton - Chris Canas Saturday: Jan 23 8:30pm Jan 17 .. DBS IBC Fundraiser HulaZombi featuring Mimi Harris Jan 24 .. Bobby Murray presents (also, opportunity for one of your fab Craft Cocktail… The MUSIC of ETTA JAMES some kind of Zombi?...and/or a Paz Blue Martini???)
Jan 29 .. Hadden Sayers
Jan 30 .. Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Saturday: Jan 30 8:30pm Bobby Murray
EVERY FRIDAY Live Blues at Nancy Whiskey Pub (9:30pm), 2644 Harrison, Detroit 313-962-4247 15th Annual Bud Light Ferndale Live Blues at Beale Street Smokehouse & BBQ (7pm) 2461 North Rd., Fenton, (810) 750-0507 Blues & Music Festival
Live Blues at Slo’ Bones BBQ Smokehaus (9pm) Jan. 29-Feb. 6, 2016 175 E Jefferson St., Frankenmuth, 989-262-8681 www.ferndalebluesfestival.org
EVERY SATURDAY Live Blues at Nancy Whiskey Pub (9:30pm), 2644 Harrison, Detroit 313-962-4247
Live Blues at Beale Street Smokehouse & BBQ (7pm) Friday/Saturday, Jan 1 & 2 : Erich Goebel & The Flying Crowbars 2461 North Rd., Fenton, (810) 750-0507 Sunday, Jan 3: Erich Goebel & The Flying Crowbars - 8-12 (OPEN JAM)
Live Blues at Slo’ Bones BBQ Wednesday, Jan 6: Dale Robertson Band - 8-12 (OPEN JAM) Smokehaus (9pm) Friday/Saturday, Jan 8 & 9: Groove Council - $5 cover 175 E Jefferson St., Sunday, Jan 10: Mystery Train w/ Jim McCarty - 8-12 (OPEN JAM) Frankenmuth, 989-262-8681 Wednesday, Jan 13: Jimmy Alter Band - 8-12 (OPEN JAM) Champagne and The Motor City Blues Crew at Bert’s Thursday, Jan 14: Riverboat Ramblers 6-10 (9:30pm) 2727 Russell Street, Friday, Jan 15 & 16: Little Stubby & The Disappointments - $3 cover Detroit,313-567-2030 Sunday, Jan 17: Jimmy Alter Band - 8-12 (OPEN JAM) Live Blues at Guy Hollerin’s (8pm) Wednesday, Jan 20: Erich Goebel & The Flying Crowbars - 8-12 (OPEN JAM) 3600 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor Friday/Saturday, Jan 22 & 23: Mainstreet Soul - $5 cover Sunday, Jan 24: Tosha Owens and the Stable Dudes - 8-12 (OPEN JAM) Wednesday, Jan 27: Stone Soup Band - 8-12 (OPEN JAM) Sweet Willie Tea Thursday, Jan 28: Metro Detroit jazz Orchestra - 7-10 - $5 cover Friday/Saturday, Jan 29 & 30: Dr. Pocket - $5 cover Friday, Jan. 1 - Sweet Willie Tea at Slo' Sunday, Jan 31: Big Band Planet D - 4-7 Bones BBQ Smokehaus (7pm) 175 East Jef- Erich Goebel & The Flying Crowbars - 8-12 (OPEN JAM) ferson St., Frankenmuth, MI 989-262-8681 SHOWTIME: 9:30 pm OPEN JAMS 8-12 Saturday, Jan. 23 - Sweet Willie and the Tea Bones at ONYX (9pm) 208 E. 5th St., Royal Oak, MI 248-543-6911 Howard Glazer Solo at Gracie See‘s Every Wednesday(8pm) 6889 Greenfield Rd, Detroit