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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.
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    Taj Mahal Andy T & Nick Nixon Nikki Hill Selwyn Birchwood JOE BONAMASSA & DAVE & PHIL ALVIN NUMBER FIVE www.bluesmusicmagazine.com US $7.99 Canada $9.99 UK £6.99 Australia A$15.95 COVER PHOTOGRAPHY © ART TIPALDI NUMBER FIVE 6 KEB’ MO’ Keeping It Simple 5 RIFFS & GROOVES by Art Tipaldi From The Editor-In-Chief 24 DELTA JOURNEYS 11 TAJ MAHAL “Jukin’” American Maestro by Phil Reser 26 AROUND THE WORLD “ALife In The Music” 14 NIKKI HILL 28 Q&A with Joe Bonamassa A Knockout Performer 30 Q&A with Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin by Tom Hyslop 32 BLUES ALIVE! Sonny Landreth / Tommy Castro 17 ANDY T & NICK NIXON Dennis Gruenling with Doug Deming Unlikely Partners Thorbjørn Risager / Lazy Lester by Michael Kinsman 37 SAMPLER 5 20 SELWYN BIRCHWOOD 38 REVIEWS StuffOfGreatness New Releases / Novel Reads by Tim Parsons 64 IN THE NEWS ANDREA LUCERO courtesy of courtesy LUCERO ANDREA FIRE MEDIA SHORE © PHOTOGRAPHY PHONE TOLL-FREE 866-702-7778 E-MAIL [email protected] WEB bluesmusicmagazine.com PUBLISHER: MojoWax Media, Inc. “Leave your ego, play the music, PRESIDENT: Jack Sullivan love the people.” – Luther Allison EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Art Tipaldi CUSTOMER SERVICE: Kyle Morris Last May, I attended the Blues Music Awards for the twentieth time. I began attending the GRAPHIC DESIGN: Andrew Miller W.C.Handy Awards in 1994 and attended through 2003. I missed 2004 to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday and have now attended 2005 through 2014. I’ve seen it grow from its CONTRIBUTING EDITORS David Barrett / Michael Cote / Thomas J. Cullen III days in the Orpheum Theater to its present location which turns the Convention Center Bill Dahl / Hal Horowitz / Tom Hyslop into a dazzling juke joint setting.