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BLUE INK www.BLUSD.org DEC 2013 Vol 15- Issue 12 IBC Sendoff Party... Help Fuzzy Rankin’s Band get to Memphis ~ Two Women Burn The & more IBC Sendoff Party 2014 January 11 ~ Tio Leo’s et’s send our winners off in style! The BLUSD’s official IBC Send- LOff Party will be January 11 at Tio Leo’s (Napa/Moreno) starring the Lenny “Fuzzy” Rankins Band & Friends, 1-4 pm. Proceeds and donations will help get the band to Memphis. The Blues Foundation's 30th IBC is set to begin Tuesday, January 21, 2014 and conclude on Saturday January 25, 2014. The competition will be held in Memphis, TN in the Beale Street entertainment district. Known as the largest “Battle of Blues Bands in the World,” acts compete for wider recognition and a coveted spot performing on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. If you want to go to Memphis to root the band on, tickets are available online from the Blues Foundation at www.blues.org. They also have special prices and direct lines and links to a number of Downtown Memphis hotels for the 2014 International Blues Challenge. Reserve your room early to get what you want--best price, closest to Beale. Beale Street comes alive with the best regional acts from around the globe plus there’s the Keeping the Blues Alive KBA luncheon and thousands of blues industry people and fans. If you’d like to make a donation to help get Fuzzy Rankins Blues Band to Memphis, please contact us at [email protected] Two Women Burn The Blues Cee Cee James & Michele Lundeen riday December 20, “Two Women Burn The Blues,” at the House of Blues from 7-11pm. Join BLUSD for this special Table Gig with international Froots/blues artist Cee Cee James “The Vocal Volcano” and Michele Lundeen “The Queen Of Steam,” two of the most dynamic and powerful women in the blues. Cee Cee and Rob “Slideboy” Andrews, her husband and songwriting partner, have released two full length, all original, award winning, Roots/Blues Radio chart-topping CDs, one live CD and have toured many areas of the U.S. and Europe twice. They recently took home the 2013 Blues Blast “Song of The Year” award for their composition, “I Got A Right To Sing The Blues.” Michele Lundeen is a ten-time San Diego Music Award’s Best Blues nominee. She previously won BLUSD’s regional Blues Challenge and represented San Diego at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. A force to be reckoned with, her chart- topping CD, Song Inside Me, was one of the final four at Blues Foundation’s IBC. Michele is also one of our BLUSD, Blues In The Schools leaders. Please bring a new toy for BLUSD’s Toys for Tots Drive. This night of women with their heart on their sleeves is a Wicked Harem Booking and Promotions event! BLUES LOVERS Happy Holidays & UNITED OF SAN DIEGO a Bluesy New Year from your BLUSD Board EDITOR Michele Lundeen – [email protected] GIG CALENDAR [email protected] and/or post at www.BLUSD.org or use Google Calendar and “invite” [email protected] BLUSD TABLE GIGS WEB MASTER Position Open “TWO WOMEN BURN THE BLUES” CONTRIBUTORS Janine Harty, Michele Lundeen, DM Fri Dec 20 House of Blues 7-11pm Deadlines for mid-monthly newsletter: Articles/Events/Ads/Info should be submitted by the 5th to ~ [email protected] in order to ensure inclusion. LENNY “FUZZY” RANKINS BAND BOARD OF DIRECTORS Janet Blair IBC SENDOFF PARTY Janine Harty Michele Lundeen SAT JAN 11 ~ TIO LEO’S 1-4pm Donna Mallen Bob Prater Plus... Rosa Lea Schiavone – [email protected] Ted Steuer JAMMIN’ OUT THE HOUSE OF BLUES PRESIDENT Janine Harty – [email protected] Every Wednesday ~ 7pm VICE PRESIDENT 1055 5th Ave. Downtown San Diego Ted Steuer TREASURER Bob Prater – [email protected] SECRETARY Donna Mallen – [email protected] MEMBERSHIP BANDS & VENUES: [email protected] POST YOUR BLUES-BASED EVENTS BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS Janet Blair – Director [email protected] Michele Lundeen – BITS Assistant Use GOOGLE Calendar and make sure to Deb Mech – Education Advisor “Invite” [email protected] ADVISORS Michael Kinsman – Rand De Mattei or send gig details to [email protected] SO ALL CAN FIND YOU & SUPPORT YOUR SHOWS! - OUR MISSION - To preserve and promote awareness of the Blues, America’s first musical art form. To entertain and educate the existing and growing audience and Please send listings/details about very special to be responsive to the music community’s needs by presenting and supporting local and national Blues artists and culture. events to [email protected]!

BLUES LOVERS UNITED OF SAN DIEGO P.O. BOX 34077 - SAN DIEGO, CA 92163 Fans want to find BLUES! Hotline-Business: 619.630.9416 [email protected] - www.BLUSD.org It takes a village! Just do it!

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

Blue Ink Dec 13 Page 2 Blues Foundation’s 2014 Nominees & Tickets Sales Announced

he Blues Foundation Marriott) by calling 800- is pleased to 325-3535 or online at Tannounce the www.starwoodmeeting.com nominations for the annual 3. Tickets went on sale Blues Music Awards, which this week You will now we will present at the Cook be able to access both Convention Center in from links at downtown Memphis, TN, on www.blues.org Thursday, May 8, 2014. The Blues Foundation Blues Music Awards are members are the only universally recognized as the fans whose vote to highest accolade afforded decide which nominees musicians and songwriters in will actually take home Blues music. The annual the Blues Music Award. Blues Music Awards Of course, anyone can ceremony is the premier become a member! event for Blues Join at www.blues.org professionals, musicians, and 4. The CD/DVD for the fans from all over the world. 34th Blues Music 1. The complete list of 35th Awards held May 9, Blues Music Award 2013 is now available nominees can be found at for purchase. You can www.blues.org purchase it for $25 at 2. You can reserve a room at www.blues.org/store. the host hotel, the Sheraton Memphis Downtown (formerly the Find all the BMA info you need at www.blues.org.

o, I'm scrolling and scrolling... past Best Dance, Rock, Metal, Pop, Alternative, 2014 Grammy Rap, R&B, Jazz, Gospel, Country, Americana, even Best Latin...and finally I S get to the basement, yes, the foundation... I get to the Blues category! Nominees Best Blues Album: - Remembering Little Walter , , , Announced Sugar Ray Norcia & James Harman Label: Blind Pig Records - Cotton Mouth Man Label: Alligator - Get Up! With Charlie Musselwhite Label: Stax - Seesaw Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa Label: J&R Adventures - Down In Louisiana Bobby Rush Label: Deep Rush Records *Other categories that include some fine roots/blues artists: Folk Album: They All Played For Us: Arhoolie Records 50th Anniversary Celebration (Various Artists) Label: Arhoolie Records American Roots Song: "Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed" Track from: Songbook Label: Rounder Americana Album: One True Vine Mavis Staples Label: Anti Records - Songbook Allen Toussaint Label: Rounder Best Regional Roots Music Album: Dockside Sessions Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience Label: Musicmatters Records Best Music Film: I'm In I'm Out And I'm Gone: The Making Of Get Up! Ben Harper With Charlie Musselwhite Danny Clinch, video director; Ben Harper, video producer Label: Stax Winners will be announced at the Grammy Awards Celebration held on January 26, 2014 at The Staples Center in .

Blue Ink Dec 13 Page 3 BLUES JAMS Call venue to confirm Thanks to Volunteers SUNDAY: e on the BLUSD Board are all volunteers • Downtown Cafe 3:30-6:30 pm most Sundays (signup at 3 pm) dedicated to help promote the blues genre and 182 East Main St., El Cajon (619) 440-5687 it’s facets in our community. We can’t do it all Host: Chet and The Committee W • The Kraken 4 - 9 pm and we love our volunteers that show up to the many events 2531 So. Coast Hwy, Cardiff (760) 634-6865 during the year and give their time for the cause! Host: The Brokers Band (858) 481-6580 We’d like to thank Debbie Kelley, Lori Murray, Linda MONDAY: Sammeli, Barbara Kabes, Stephanie and Bubba McCoy, • Humphrey’s Backstage “Pro Jam” 7 - 11 pm Mary Ann Haskell and more. You’ve seen their smiling (Occasional Mons / call or check Humphrey’s calendar) faces at our BLUSD tables at places like Gator By The 2241 Shelter Island Dr., Pt. Loma (619) 224-3577 Bay, the San Diego Blues Fest, Julian Blues Bash, Spring Host: The Committee & Friends Harp Fest, BLUSD Membership parties, House of Blues • Gaslamp Speakeasy “Old School Jam” 8:30 pm - 12:30 am Jammin’ Out, Photocharity events and more. Without 708 4th Ave. downtown San Diego (619) 239-9994 volunteers like these it’s hard to be out there as much as we Host: Lafayette • The Kraken 8:30 pm are spreading the good word of the blues 2531 So. Coast Hwy, Cardiff (760) 634-6865 Please contact us at any time if you’d like to be on this Host: Doug Allen fun team. You’ll see old and new friends, hear great music, • Mr. Peabody’s 9pm til close help BLUSD and touring and local artists sell their merch, 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-7192 and more. We love our BLUSD family and have plenty of Host: Jay Cain room for more at the table! TUESDAY: • The Kraken 8:30 pm 2531 So. Coast Hwy, Cardiff (760) 634-6865 Host: Doug Allen Weds BLUSD Jam • Patrick’s Gaslamp Pub “Chicken Wing Jam” 8-11 pm Gaslamp (619) 233-3077 Host: Walter Gentry (all styles welcomed) • Felix's BBQ with Soul Open Mike 7-11 324 Euclid (619)546-9120 WEDNESDAY: • Cottonwood Golf Course “Blues in the Garden” 6-9 pm 3121 Willow Glen Dr., El Cajon ~ www.cottonwoodgolf.com No cover, all ages, free parking, dancing, food, drinks! • House of Blues 7 pm -11 pm 1055 5th Avenue Downtown (619) 299-2583 Host: BLUSD & Jammingout.net • Last Call 8 pm 4997 El Cajon Blvd, El Cajon (619) 287-9505 Host: Dana Garett [email protected] THURSDAY: • Kaminski’s BBQ “Best Damn Jam” 8-11 pm LUSD JammingOut the House of Blues just keeps getting 12735 Poway Rd., Poway (858) 748-1106 better and better. You can ideally sign up at Host: Alex Gomez Bjammingout.net to assure a spot but I believe drop-ins are • Little Italy Spaghetteria “Jazz88 Blues Jam” 7-10 welcomed. Not only do some of our finest local talent showup 1953 India St. (619)398-2974 but touring artists from out of town have been laying it down on Host: Mark Augustin the Voodoo Stage at HOB! Make a note... BLUSD‘s House of • Mr. Peabody’s Open Jam 9 p.m. til close Blues killer jam every Wednesday, 7pm, no cover, all ages! 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-7192 Host: Doug Allen FRIDAY: • Del Cerro Rec “Slo-Jam” Acoustic 6:30 - 9 pm (every 3rd Friday) Jams & Gig Options Host: Walt Richards (619) 589-8177 very Wednesday, BLUSD presents JammingOut the House • Royal Dive “Happy Hour Jam” 6 - 9 pm (1st & 3rd Fri) of Blues. Sign up at jammingout.net. Every Thursday, Jazz 2939 San Luis Rey Rd., Oceanside (760) 733-1911 88 hosts a blues jam at the Spaghetteria in Little Italy. For Host: Todd Morr E even MORE options, check out our interactive Google calendar at Let us know if you hear of a Blues-type Jam that is not listed here blusd.org. Musicians can share their Google calendars with us at or if a listed Jam is no longer happening! Thanks! BLUSD [email protected]. Those who do not use Google calendar can send their gigs to [email protected].

Blue Ink Dec 13 Page 4 WHAWHATT IITT IIS!S! ... New Year’s Eve Shows - ~ Belly Up Tavern for NYE “Happy Hour” from 5:30-8 pm. Tickets are $7 and available at www.bellyup.com

- Missy Andersen ~ Miramonte Winery (Temecula) 8:30 pm

- The Quartet ~ Marine Room (2000 Spindrift Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037), 8:30 pm. Dinner packages sellout so check their website for details. Big dance floor for Jazz, Blues, and swingin' tunes. www.marineroom.com

- Lafayette Blues Band ~ Amaya Club M (1205 Prospect, La Jolla) 8:30 pm

- Lance Dieckmann Band ~ The Shores (Camino Del Oro, La Jolla) 8:30 pm.

- Mercedes Moore Band ~ The Riviera Palm Springs 9 pm

- Sharifa & The Good Thing ~ U.S. Grant Hotel (Gaslamp) 9 pm

Check our online calender at www.BLUSD.org for your complete look at YOUR BLUES FIX choices!

Babe’s and Ricky’s Inn Documentary abe's and Ricky's Inn, Award winning blues documentary produced and directed by Ramin Niami, chronicles the last days B of one of the most unique and vibrant blues clubs in the world. For over fifty years, Laura Mae "Mama" Gross, an African American woman from Mississippi, brought musicians together, regardless of race, age, or gender, in a place where only the music mattered. The club was originally located on legendary Central Avenue in South Central LA. "Mama" created a place where people such as John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Albert King and others shared the stage with newcomers in an open, creative, and safe environment. The film shows many musicians at their homes and on stage. They share their life experiences, their music and their memories of "Mama." She acted as a teacher of the blues who's charm and forceful character served as the reason why Babe's and Ricky's Inn became one of the most successful clubs in the world. The film features original music by some of the most important blues artists alive and showcases some of the most unique blues clubs in LA. Stunning performances and personal stories about the hard blues life come together in a film about what it means to devote your life to music. What is remarkable about Babe's and Ricky's Inn is that it attracted generations of young people who listened, learned, and enjoyed. Official Movie Trailer at YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=triMbeaR9vY www.babesandrickysinn.com IMDb: www.imdb.com/title/tt1531628/ Facebook www.facebook.com/babesandrickysinn?ref=ts Twitter: twitter.com/babeandrickyinn Tumblr: babesandrickysinn.tumblr.com Also available at Amazon and iTunes.

Blue Ink Dec 13 Page 5 Time for BLUSD Board Elections... If you have a desire to be more active in supporting the blues in San Diego and have the time to do it, consider running for office on the BLUSD Board of Directors. Or, if you know someone you think would be a great fit and would like to nominate them, please do. We are always looking for enthusiastic, dependable people with a passion for the blues who would like to be a part of what we do. Contact [email protected]. We can’t do this without YOU! Official Election Ballot – 2014 Board of Directors Blues Lovers United of San Diego (BLUSD) - A California 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation Composition of the Board BLUSD is authorized to have 5 to 11 people on its board of directors. Directors are elected each January by the membership and serve one-year terms. No directors are compensated for their participation. Five officer positions are filled with board members as proposed by the executive committee. The Nomination & Voting Process Any current BLUSD member may be nominated to serve on the board of directors. They may nominate themselves, or they may be nominated by another member in good standing. Please vote for the nominees below or write in others. Please vote for 11 individuals. Officers will be nominated and elected at the annual meeting. PLEASE RETURN YOUR BALLOTS! Ballots must be received by Jan. 20, 2014 at BLUSD, P.O. Box 34077, San Diego, CA 92163, or via email to [email protected] Nominated to serve one-year board terms are: ( ) Michele Lundeen, board member (Editor) ( ) Janine Harty, board member (President) ( ) RosaLea Schiavone, board member ( ) Ted Steuer, board member (Vice President) ( ) Dave Forsyth, board member ( ) Donna Mallen, board member (Secretary) ( ) Write-in ______( ) Bob Prater, board member (Treasurer) ( ) Write-in ______( ) Janet Blair, board member (BITS) ( ) Write-in ______Ballot Count Ballots will be counted at our January 20th, 2014 meeting. The election results will then be certified and elected board members will assume their 2014 terms.

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his West Coast Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise goes from Los Angeles, CA roundtrip to Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas and Mazatlan. T Lineup announced: Trio, , w/ Special Guest Roy Gaines, The Lowrider Band, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue w/ Band, Magic Dick, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Deanna Bogart, Royal Southern Brotherhood, Ruthie Foster, , Tommy Castro & the Painkillers, Ronnie Baker Brooks (7-piece band), Janiva Magness, The Mannish Boys Revue w/ , Lloyd Jones, Sugaray Rayford, Kid Ramos, Trampled Under Foot, Bernard Allison, Johnny Rawls Soul Revue, Colin James (Canada), Curtis Salgado / Lloyd Jones Duo, Doug MacLeod, Carolyn Wonderland, California Honeydrops, Dennis Jones, The 44's, Eden Brent (Piano Bar), Leon Blue (Piano Bar), Deanna Bogart (Piano Bar), Scottie Miller (Piano Bar), Steve Willis (Piano Bar), 2014 Blues Foundation IBC Winner. More TBA They are no longer accepting pre-book deposits, however, any remaining cabins will go on sale to the general public beginning Thursday, December 26 at 11am CST. For those who have placed a pre-book deposit, you should have already received your specific cabin assignment information. If you have not received these details, please contact the office at (816) 753-7979 immediately.

Blue Ink Dec 13 Page 6 CD Reviews.... IF THE RIVER WAS WHISKEY WAITING ON Spin Doctors DAYLIGHT Bart Walker Another winner from Ruf Ruf Records Records. Legendary alt- rock stars, the Spin Not only did Bart Walker Doctors, have returned to win the Gibson Best their blues roots with this Guitarist award at the sincere contribution to 2012 International Blues the genre. With their Challenge in Memphis, poetic lyrics and his performance drew engaging rhythms, they the attention of Thomas present us with a multi- Ruf, of Ruf Records. course menu of blues Recognizing his talent, Ruf immediately signed Walker to a tracks that has clearly been carefully crafted, not just slapped recording contract, and paired him with producer Jim Gaines to together and served up like a fast-food drive-through meal. create this powerful album, Waiting on Daylight. While pushing the edges of tradition, they maintain a firm He’s been playing the guitar since the age of six, mastering it stance in the strong blues core of the album. Part of keeping the and sharpening his blues skills along the way. Among the artists blues alive is letting it grow out into new corners of the mind, who influenced him, he cites SRV, Albert King, , Duane touching on the common experiences that resonate with a Allman, Dereck Trucks and Warren Haynes. He’s also got roots contemporary audience, yet maintaining that familiar essence in bluegrass, rock, country and other styles of music. Despite that rings true as the blues. You can trust this album to rouse winning a scholarship to Vanderbilt University in operatic signing, you up and bring you on home. his love of the blues pulled him down a different path. The lyrics are dead honest, ironic and amusing. Take a look at If you’ve ever wondered whether a vocalist with classic operatic the video for If the River Was Whiskey on the Ruf Records training can transition successfully to a blues singer, here’s your website, and you’ll know what I mean. But beware – once you answer. Mr. Walker’s vocal style is a perfect match for his music. hear that title track, with its Hound Dog Taylor uncercurrent, He has an agenda that is clear from his performance on this it’s not going to leave your head. album. In his own words, “…the blues is where the heart of all “The Drop” echoes the poly-rhythmic roots of the blues in its the music I love lies, and I’m hoping Waiting on Daylight can syncopated rhythm, behind the lyrics flowing from life-learned lead people who love rock and songwriting back into the blues. experience – “It’s not the fall that kills you, but that sudden For years it’s been my dream that I can play a role in making the stop.” blues popular again. For myself, I’d buy the album just to hear “pterodactyl” being All eleven songs on the cd are winners, demonstrating Walker's rhymed with “fractal.” I’d be delighted to get “If it’s a day gone varied expertise in guitar techniques, from powerful blues-rock by, then its three hundred and sixty-five,” on top of that, backed solos to finger picking, slide, and moving rhythms, closing with a up by world-class instrumentals. pleasant surprise – a delicate, keyboard/guitar interpretation of With Chris Baron, vocals, Erick Schenkman on guitar, Aaron the Allman Brothers’ classic “Whipping Post.” Comes on drums, and Mark White on bass, there are plenty of With the airplay that the album is getting, Bart Walker stands a interesting musical moments to catch your attention and make good chance of bringing his dream to reality. ~ DM this an album worth multiple re-plays. ~ DM

Blue Ink Dec 13 Page 7 BLUSD Member Appreciation Party Recap e want to thank those of you that came out to partake in our annual FREE member appreciation party. The music was great and people enjoyed the patio (with heaters) and hanging inside with us. The youth band featuring Leilani Kilgore, Tyler WRay Davidson (BlueFrog Band), Randon Davitt (Chase Walker Band), Nate Hess and special guest Jesse Stull did a great job and had some really powerful and skillful interaction going! Ben Powell never ceases to amaze, not only with his extraordinary playing, feel and insights, but his down-to-earth demeanor... a real pleasure! The Bayou Brothers played a rollicking set of Zydeco and Blues with special guests Lance Dieckmann on harp and some vocals and Jessica Evans, Ric Lee’s daughter, on rubboard. Their music and stage presence was colorful and was really lite up even more with that cool House of Blues stage backdrop. Wrapping up the day was the groovin’, drivin’, in-the-pocket band, the 44s featuring Johnny Main, Mike Hightower, JR Lozano, Denis Depoitre and special guest Bubba McCoy blowing some mean harp. These guys were drivin’ it home and it was a fun cruise! Here’s some photo moments from photographer Jon Naugle. Find more great ones on his Facebook page and also BLUSD Prez Janine Harty’s page. Thanks to BLUSD Board member Rosa Lea Schiavone (Wicked Harem) for all of her hard work coordinating this event. ~ ML

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Blue Ink Dec 13 Page 8 12/20: “Two Women Burn The Blues w-Cee Cee James & Michele Lundeen ~ House of Blues 7pm BLUSD Table Event & Toy Drive UPCOMING 12/21: Gary Hoey ~ Ramona Mainstage 12/28: Blues to the Rescue Benefit for the Horses of Tir Na Nog ~ Chicken Shack noon-8 pm (3524 Adams Ave.) BLUES 12/31: Candye Kane ~ Belly Up Tavern 5:30 - 8 pm 12/31: Sharifah & the Good Thing ~ U.S. Grant Hotel 8:30 1/3/14: The Paladins w/ Big Sandy & the Fly-Rite Boys ~ Casbah NOTES 1/4: “Blues Harp Blowout” w-Mark Hummel, John Mayall, Rick Estrin, Curtis Salgado, Little Charlie Baty~ Ramona Mainstage 1/10: Candye Kane ~ Tio Leo’s (Napa/Morena) 1/10: Jonny Lang ~ Belly Up Tavern 1/11: IBC Send-Off Party w-Lenny Fuzzy Rankins’ Band & Friends ~ Tio Leo's Napa/Morena 1 -4 pm 1/11: Beat Farmers Hootenanny ~ Belly Up Tavern 1/12: David Lindley ~ Belly Up Tavern 1/29: North Mississippi Allstars ~ Belly Up Tavern

ARTISTS! Want to help fans find you? FANS! Know of a cool gig to share? Enter BLUES gigs at : www.blusd.org ONLINE Be a BLUSD Volunteer! Reap cool benefits! e encourage our members to volunteer. Get right in there, roll up your sleeves and start spreading the (blues) news with us! We need volunteers for our BLUSD W“Festival Team,” Regional IBC Team,” “Membership Party Team,” “Newsletter Team,” and “Blues In The Schools Team.” For detailed info see our many volunteer team opportunities at http://blusd.org/volunteer/ If you are already a member, either fill out the Volunteer Form at http://blusd.org/ membership/or give us a call at (619) 630-9416. If you’re not yet a member or need to renew, just follow the steps at http://blusd.org/membership/ using PayPal’s secure credit card processing system ...THEN, fill out our Volunteer Form at http://blusd.org/ membership/ and let us know how you can help out! Once you take the first step, our volunteer coordinator will contact you and see where your talents and availability will fit best. Thanks in advance or your interest! Join or Renew Your Membership with BLUSD Online or by Mail *You can renew online via PayPal at www.blusd.org OR return this form to us with your check payment Membership Level (please check) ____ ($25) Single ____ ($35) Couple ____ ($250) Lifetime or ____ ($350) Couple Lifetime

Name : ______Name of additional member (couple): ______Phone: ______Address:______City/State/Zip:______E-mail: ______For Artists/Bands/ with active membership: Do you want to have a free link on www.blusd.org? ____ yes ____ no If yes, name of Artist/Band: ______Band website: ______Brief description of your music:______Check out member benefits and join or renew your membership at www.blusd.org. BLUSD is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Dues are tax deductible and also support our Blues In The School program. BLUSD ~ P.O. BOX 34077 • SAN DIEGO, CA • 92163 ~ 619-630-9416 (new) ~ www.BLUSD.org

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