Volume 28; Issue 2 April/May 2007

Memphis, meet Sacramento Story and photos by John Noxon OK, all. Here's an update on comment on Marta to update kie and tossing roses to the the Memphis IBC competition us all on Marta's perform- audience; a full, energetic for those who have yet to ance. horn section; and compe- hear through the grapevine. tent guitar, Hammond B3, bass and drum work. All wore the "Standard Mem- phis Suit": dark, oversized, The Blues are pin-striped, with overstated the true facts ties and two-toned of life shoes. In addition, the expressed in Mighty Lester had the ad- words and vantage of having com- song, with peted at the IBC last year, and had shelled out inspiration, $1,000+ for a full page ad feeling, and on page 2 of the IBC Com- understanding. Marta petition Guide. Plus, their

Lara performed at BB King's recently released tune "My Crossroads on Beale Street; in my opin- Big Booty Mama" (...when Lara and Marta both put in ion, the best club on the she sits down, she gets INSIDE THIS ISSUE: outstanding shows against a block with the best location, taller...) has been receiving field of over 150 bands and best sound sys- a lot of broadband airplay. Willie’s Wise 2 Words soloists. Both did them- tem, and best selves and the Sacramento name recogni- Blues in the 3 Schools News Blues Society proud. When tion. And the com- you see them next, give them petition she played Joe Louis Walker 4 all the "Kudos' they de- up against at BB's serve. was super- Talk Around Town 5 tough. To my I'm sorry to say that I missed ears, she was beat

Guest Writer 6 Marta's first gig (she was out by only one Heritage show "bumped" to an earlier slot), other band -- The and for her Friday set she Mighty Lester -- a nine-piece Lara and Fred Local Profile 7 Steve Knobles was slotted at the same time juggernaut with all the trap- OK, all this is not to dimin- as the Lara Price Band which pings of the "Memphis ish the super job that Lara Photo Album 8 I was videotaping and I only Sound": A top-notch, Louis Price and band did. The caught the last two tunes. So Armstrong-type front man band put together a great I'm hoping others will provide mopping his brow with a han- See MEMPHIS, page 2 Volume 28; Issue 2 Page 2

Willie’s Wise Words After having a few discussions with The Blue Imperials, Café R&B, Coco Nemeth, Blind Boys of Alabama, friends concerning the “blues scene” Montoya, Little Charlie & The Night- Johnny Winters, James Armstrong, in Sacramento, I think we should just cats, Mem Shannon & The Member- Robert Cray and ! keep it quiet, “mum’s the word”! ship, Eric Lindell, Room Full Of Blues, Don’t tell anyone about this! The Elvin Bishop, Angela Strehli, Charlie So keep quiet folks, we’re sitting in a blues in our area fly way under the Musselwhite, Walter “hot-bed” of blues and I didn’t radar. What does that mean to peo- Trout, Chris Cain, Rod even mention our wonderful ple like us? Well, let’s take an inven- Piazza & The Mighty local blues musicians! The tory of past entertainment around our Flyers, Frankie Lee, last time I counted there are area. , Bobby nearly 10 'jams' that occur Rush, Lydia Pense, every week. Do you want Along with the Sacramento Blues Craig Horton, Rusty everyone to know how great Society’s shows, the Blues In The Zinn, Norton Buffalo, this area is when it comes to Park, the Sacramento Heritage Fes- Terry Hanck, Daniel the blues? We have awe- tival’s presentations, the Blues For Castro, Mark Hummel, some clubs in the neighbor- The Cure Benefit and performing in Tommy Castro, RJ hood that provide blues for our local clubs, we have had world- Mischo, Kid Andersen, us: The Torch Club, Consta- class blues musicians come through Birdlegg, Rockin’ Jake, ble Jack's, Powerhouse Pub, Northern California. Rick Estrin, Kenny Neal, Janiva Mag- Elk Grove Brewery, Louie's Lounge, ness, Kathleen Cairns, Mick Martin, The Blue Room Lounge, Marilyn's On Here is a list of artists that have ap- Lara Price, The Ford Brothers Blues K, The Stoney Inn and others. We’re peared in our area over the past year Band, Phil Guy, Lil’ Dave Thompson, extremely lucky! (in no particular order & by no means Joe Bonamassa, Marsha Ball, Sugar complete): Pie DeSanto, Vasti Jackson, D.C. Min- You wouldn’t want our area to become ner, Terry Evans, Tracy Nelson, The known as a ‘Blues Mecca’, now would Al Kooper, Michael Burks, James Lee Boys, Zac Harmon, Popa Chubby, you? SHH, be quiet and don’t pass the Cotton, Johnny Rawls, Joe Louis Brad Wilson, Magic Slim & The Tear- word around; just save me a seat! Walker, Lucky Peterson, Lil’ Ed & drops, Albert Cummings, John Willie

Memphis, continued from page 1 providing a solid foundation between day night set. set of all original tunes that were the dynamic Lara/Laura duo. After the performed flawlessly. Lara outdid band's initial Thursday night set, the While Lara and Marta didn't make it herself with that voice that comes on buzz on Beale Street was that the Lara past the semi-finals, the Sacramento like Lydia Pense in her prime mov- Price Band was a definite contender, Blues Society is comin' on as strong ing between low moans and searing and BB King's Club was packed with contenders for the Blues Founda- shouts that brought the audience to wall-to-wall dancers at the Band's Fri- tion's IBC Challenge. For the past quick dance frenzy from the get- three years, we've sent out super- go. And then there were the jaw- good bands starting dropping solos of Laura Chavez who with Gayiel Von and Witness This!, played with electrifying intensity and then Sumac, and now the Lara Price precise fretwork that rivaled the best Band. This year the Sacramento licks of Stevie Ray Vaughn or Jimi Blues Society also had a strong pres- Hendrix. The core band of Fred on ence with over 30members and band drums, Jack on bass and Alex on personnel attending. Stand up and Hammond B3 also did a superb job cheer, everyone! Laura and Jack Volume 28; Issue 2 Page 3

Blues in the Schools News - Student Guitar Classes Rock! Story and photos by Gaye Wood called The Big Muff, stating that they are The Sacramento Blues Society spon- referring to the “muffled, distorted sound sors two free after-school group guitar scarred.” Sean that they got from the electro harmon- classes. One is at Rosemont High says he plays rock, ics.” Guitar teacher Steve but he wants to Boettner said, “This pro- learn a new style of music in order to gram reinforces and broaden his repertoire. Amber said, compliments what I teach “Jimmy’s a fine guitar player and a in the regular day class. good teacher.” She plays upright These students are bass and used to play with the learning by ear after Youth Symphony and the Camellia school. I teach notation Symphony. Amber just started play- in the classroom. The ing bass. She said, “The frets throw skill level is increasing me off a little. Blues are a new kind every week.” BITS’s of music for me. I like it too.” Her teacher Lew Fratis band teacher said, “You have to loaned her his listen and feel what you do. School, and the other at Hiram John- personal bass to These songs are structured in son West High School in the Sacra- play with Jimmy’s phrases.” The first part of the les- mento City Unified School District. class. Mr. Ou- son the students vamped as he These classes meet for an hour every sley, Hiram sang, “Hoochie Couchie Man.” Thursday. I had the opportunity to West’s band The students moved together on observe students in both classes and teacher said, the chord changes. I could tell was pleased to hear their progress “Any opportunity that they are totally involved and made in only a month. They play bar that we can pro- intense with the learning process. chords and lines in a variety of keys. vide kids in the Lew said, “You have to internalize They not only have mastered the 12 city schools for the beat. Be as steady as you bar blues, complete with turn-arounds, music education can. It helps you count.” Bass but other blues forms too. The lead is a plus. Thank teacher Joe Lev worked with a group of guitars strum in perfect unison with you Blues Society for providing this boys and girls playing standard blues bass guitars outlining the chord struc- program.” bass lines. ture. They play a vari- Wal Mart Gives ety of bass lines, and another $1000 Jimmy Pailer teaches our af- some lead musicians ter-school class at Hiram are brave enough to The Wal Mart store located at 10655 Johnson West Campus. He take solos. Marisa from Folsom Blvd. in Rancho Cordova has over a dozen electric gui- Rosemont said, “The has donated another $1000 to the tar players working on the class is fun. You learn Sacramento Blues Society’s Blues in blues. Matt, who is learning a lot of new stuff every- the Schools program. Belinda in lead has played guitar since day.” Zack said, “I like Personnel is pleased to receive our he was age nine. He also the social aspect of this Blue Notes and is glad they can help plays alto and Bari sax as well class. I took it last year promote the arts in our public as bass. He wants to be a too.” Porkchop added, schools. Her son is a musician and professional musician as he “Every type of music started with the she knows the value of supporting “wants to enjoy his job.” He writes his blues, so in order to be a total musi- music education through our assem- own music and quoted me a favorite cian, you basically have to know the blies and after school guitar classes line, “I’ll laugh with bagged purple eyes; blues!” Porkchop plays in his band that the Blues Society sponsors. leave with charm- even with my fingers Volume 28; Issue 2 Page 4

Meet Joe Louis Walker Story and photos by Valeriejeanne Anderson

A W.C. Handy award win- brought rock and roll home job I didn’t want to do. ner, Joe Louis Walker is and exposed me to many coming to the Torch Club new artists, and different Blue Notes: What on March 30, 2007. His styles of music. I attribute would you tell some- guitar work is something to my musical education to one thinking about a watch as well as hear, and “being like a sponge, soaking career as a musician? everyone relates to his lyr- up every bit of music I could”. ics. I had the privilege of I was drawn to the energy of JLW: It is a job. To interviewing him for this the English bands. have a job you love is a bless- relevant. Sometimes when newsletter. ing. It is a lifetime decision, you are feeling bad or Blue Notes: And it shows in and the lifestyle is not for eve- alone, it helps to vocalize your style today. Ever want ryone. You have a musical those feelings. You find to change types of music? journey with nothing to prepare you have kindred spirits to you. Your whole life is out in share with. When the JLW: While I have recorded the open. You make mistakes blues music reaches young other types of music, I am and you learn from your mis- people, they add their best known for the blues. takes. Music is very unpredict- stamp to it. They are a The blues are something to able. I have had more than different generation, have a hang onto. I can express one “comeback”. It is unpre- different way of dealing myself and I can find some dictable, but exciting if you with life. I added my stamp understanding in the audi- really love it. You have this on the blues, and others ence. Just listen to the inner voice that drives you to will add theirs. I like the Blue Notes: Why do you blues! The feeling is there, keep going. Listen to com- blues, it suits me well. use your full three names? rich or poor, all kinds of peo- ments and advice, use what ple in all walks of life can re- you need. Build a rapport with Blue Notes: What now? JLW: I was named after late to the blues. One of the the audience. They can tell if my father, Louis Walker. great rewards of my career is you are playing from the heart JLW: I am now playing in As a child, my sister being able to play on stage or if the music is contrived. venues around Northern started calling me Joe next to the musical heroes. Don’t try to build an image that Calif. will be going cross Louis. Since Joe Louis, (Ed. note - Those heroes is not really you. Stay truthful country from May to Sep- the boxer, was popular at include BB King, and do what fits. I have been tember. The trip will take the time, I did not mind and .) I love playing 43 years now, and am me through the northern being called by my full what I do. I could be in some still learning from the other mu- states, to PA and NY, and name, and it just stuck. sicians. It is a privilege and an then back through the honor to be invited to play, so south and New Mexico, Blue Notes: Why the appreciate it. Colorado and Arizona. I blues? will also be releasing a new Blue Notes: Where do you see CD soon. JLW: My family relocated blues music going in the fu- from the South and brought ture? To learn more about JLW, their music with them, so I see www.myspace.com/ became very familiar with JLW: The blues will always be joelouiswalker the Blues – my Dad’s fa- vorite music. In my forma- Joe Louis Walker will be at tive years, my older sister the Torch Club March 30th Volume 28; Issue 2 Page 5

Talk Around Town—Deborah A. Gregory and relax. To learn more about Peter go to Oh What A Night! Peter Vawter Marshal Wilkerson on at theStoney Inn Blues Jam Drop In www.myspace.com/PeterVawter. To vocals, Rick von have another great blues jam experi- “Sacramento” and “Blues” are being Geldern on guitar, ence, visit the Stony Inn on any spoken in the same breath these Eric Price on sax, Wednesday evening. days and not just locally. More and Wolf on bass, Luke Espisito on har- more, at any given moment during a Sacramento Blues Revue monica and vocals, Eric Crownover jam, anything can and will happen. at Two Grand Saloon on bass. Lena sang like she was Do you know Peter Vawter? He plays born with the blues and knew it too! For the past year, Rick von Geldern a blues violin and dropped in recently and the Sacramento Blues Revue at Greg Gartrell’s Wednesday night The revue concept is a little different have been performing on alternat- Blues Jam at the Stony Inn. Peter is than a jam in that it is not an open ing Sundays at the 2 Grand Saloon also a swing dancer/instructor, and performance, but a “by invitation” sit- in Old Sac. The party starts at 3:00 performs Classical, Gypsy, Blue- in. Typically some rehearsal grass and Jazz tunes on his “electric” and knowledge by the band of violin. the performer’s material is known of in advance. The re- I happened to be singing a song or vue also differs from a jam in two the night Peter showed up on the that there is an air of it being a Sacramento Blues Scene. He ac- “show.” companied me on Summertime with Rick von Geldern, guitar, Robert Jeff Watson, vocals and guitar, Wolf, bass, Don Gates, drums, Dave Lena, Marshal, Luke and Eric was invited to join the group on Segal, guitar, and Marshal stage. They WOWED me! They p.m. right on the corner of 2nd and K Wilkerson, vocal harmonies. The also invited up another great musi- Streets and continues until 6:30 song was a great one for me to sing, cian in the house, Big John Evans pm. but the band backing me up gave the (drums). Once again, I am always performance validity. The jam be- surprised I recently dropped in one beautiful came a show when Peter played vio- when Sunday afternoon when the sun lin lying flat on his back, ankles great was shining and the streets were crossed, as he fiddled like the devil. musi- full of tourists, bikers and passers- Much to the joy and surprise of all, cians by who couldn’t help but come in to Dave Segal took his guitar and laid and per- listen to the true blues flowing into flat on the floor on the other side of formers the streets from the 2 Grand Sa- me playing like we have never seen show up loon. The saloon has a friendly bar, Big John and Jeff Watson him play before! The show brought and nice dance floor, televisions with the house down and another unfor- make the day. sporting gettable blues event will go down in events Sacramento Blues history annuls. Rick and his group always put on a and a few good show! I just like how he orches- pool ta- Peter Vawter studied music at Sacra- trates those unforgettable moments in bles. mento State University. He travels all time called da blues! Word has it that How can over the world including to Osaka, the Sacramento Blues Revue and you miss Japan to play with Atsuko Hashi- friends will be releasing a CD soon so a great moto, 25 -year veteran violinist, who keep an ear open for the release time with produced vinyl with jazz great Jeff party. You can find more at Lena Hamilton. Peter returns to Sacra- www.sacbluesrevue.com. Mosley mento regularly to visit family and Luke, Eric and Rick Photos by Valeriejeanne Anderson Your Contributions Triple Threat at the Horsemen’s Club. We were praying for a miracle yet prepared porary artists, each the son of blues music there for one more for the worst. The weather on this February royalty. After a rousing warm-up by his night cap. day had recently taken a sharp turn from mild band, , Jr. took to the winter to blustery, cold and soakin’ to the stage. Dressed to the nines, John and By this time any bone. So we were facing a highly anticipated company immediately got the audience to discriminating blues By Steve Cagle Sunday afternoon blues extravaganza as its collective feet, delivering a healthy dose consumer would be only Big Mike Balma can do it, fearing that of energetic uptown blues peppered with in a state of blissful contentment, but a the elements would drive away all but the funk and an occasional slow-burner. This good majority of folks caught their collec- diehard blues lovers. And the huddled tight, road-tested band never missed a tive second wind for the concluding sets masses that remained undeterred would do beat, while Jeff Horan took on lead and by master musician and showman Lucky just that…huddle in the limited indoor con- rhythm guitar duties simultaneously to Peterson, who cut his musical teeth at his fines of the Horsemen’s Club that are usually create a sound that could have easily father James’ blues club while growing complemented by the listener-friendly patio passed for two guitarists. up in Buffalo, New York. Even though he and adjacent grounds. But lo and behold, was starting more than an hour late the blues gods heeded our prayers, smiling thanks to Ronnie Brooks’ extended set, down, clearing the dark skies and blessing us Lucky invited Ronnie to join in for the rest with as beautiful a February day as anyone of the show, along with several notable could have possibly wished for. In turn, the musicians from the day’s festivities, in- legion of loyal and devoted blues fans that cluding Fillmore Slim who had thus far keep the blues thriving in and around Sacra- been there as a member of the audience. mento came out, filling the Horsemen’s Club Lucky was in the mood for covers, and and grounds with their usual good vibes and spent a good portion of the time behind high spirits. And not a soul in this capacity his Hammond B-3 belting out classic funk crowd would leave unsatisfied. and soul/R&B standards while the aisles and patio filled with dancing revelers. Big Mike’s Horsemen’s Club productions Whatever energy could still be mustered always share a common thread in that nearly With the crowd howling for more, J.L. Jr. every artist sharing the stage on any given handed the stage over to Ronnie Baker occasion could be considered the headline Brooks, a mainstay on the Chicago blues act, and this day was no exception. The scene for many years who started as teen- theme of Big Mike’s one-of-a-kind musical ager playing guitar alongside his father, showcase was “S.O.B.’s: the sons of the veteran bluesman Lonnie Brooks. Big blues,” featuring three highly gifted contem- Mike brought Ronnie and his band out from the deep-frozen Windy City for the sole purpose of performing for this event, and in turn Ronnie and company tore through a generous helping of high-energy Chicago blues. Ronnie was obviously relishing the opportunity to play in front of a packed house on a sunny Sunday west coast afternoon and he responded to the was dispensed in these final sets, closing enthusiastic reception with intensity and a day of first class music and camarade- showmanship that was not going to let up rie that was nothing but picture perfect. anytime soon. When he finally began to wind things down and give closing artist More photos by Valeriejeanne Lucky Peterson his turn on deck, it was Anderson can be found on Mike Balma himself who encouraged the Page 8 roaring assemblage to keep Ronnie out [email protected] Please consider contributing your Send to Editor—Blue Notes! impressions and articles to Blue Notes! We also welcome photos for our or 4116 Lotus Avenue website and for publication. Sacramento, CA 95822

Blue Notes! Deadline is the second Tuesday of each odd month. Local Profile local blues scene. Then, I asked him a happen. I appreciate what the Sacra- Steve Knobles few specific questions that went like mento Blues Society (SBS) is doing By Deborah A. Gregory this: now but I would like to see more SBS I just interviewed someone we all know sponsorship among all of the blues and admire, a brilliant business man and Blue Notes: Why did you choose to go venues in and around Sacramento, a gifted musician who gave me the op- into the retail music business? similar to what the Sierra Blues Soci- portunity to get to know him better. Let ety is doing in the Foothills. me re-introduce “Steve’s Music” owner, Steve: I always liked flea markets and Steve Knobles. Seven years ago he went to them all the time to buy as well Blue Notes: Is there anything else bought and created “Steve’s Music” at as sell. In addition to that and my love you would like people to know about 1625 Del Paso Blvd in Sacramento, then for music, buying a music store you? turned it into more than a “music” store. seemed to be the natural thing to do. It is literally a home away from home for When I bought my Steve: One of the most important many local musicians who crave conver- first store, “Steve’s things I ever did and have enjoyed sation and understanding from the ex- Music World” in doing very much was my volunteer perts who know music and the electron- Santa Cruz, I filled work with teens. At Dexter’s Commu- ics it takes to make the music sound the it with rare guitars nity Center for Youth (Santa Cruz way it should! Every musician’s night- and music memo- teen club) I produced such plays as mare is not getting the “sound” right! rabilia that I picked ‘A Chorus Line’, ‘Annie’, and ‘Fiddler up here and there. On the Roof.’ Each one was held I sat on a stool one night after hours at over at local theatres. I think the the “shop” as Steve so affectionately Blue Notes: What was your favorite “Blues In The Schools” program is calls it and wandered through a personal gig? Why? necessary, is a strong influence on scrapbook that Steve has kept since he youth and is there to keep the future started in the music business. At 14 he Steve: I have more than one, but those of blues alive; after all most of us started playing bass, at 16 keyboards, that stand out most in my mind would were playing at least by then. It can and over the last 30 plus years he has be John Lee Hooker, , only provide another positive path for racked up a host of unforgettable memo- and George Thorogood. From a musi- today’s young people. ries opening for such high profile bands cal perspective and In my mind the as Tower of Power, Robin Ford, Buddy “why” is obvious, but basically be- I would have to write a book to tell Miles, George Thorogood and the De- cause they were superior musicians, you all there is to know about the life stroyers, , The Tubes, Blue nice people, well rehearsed, and lots and times of Steve Knobles. He is Oyster Cult, Randy Hanson, The Cham- of fun. accomplished in so many fascinating bers Brothers, Buffalo Spring Field, Elvin aspects of music, films and commu- Bishop (3 times), Savoy Brown, Freddy Blue Notes: How would you describe nity endeavors. Presently, Steve Fender, Flaco Jiminez, Fog Hat, Robin the Sacramento Music scene? What’s hosts the 1st Friday Blues Jam in the Trower (3 times), Rick Deringer, John good or what needs improvement? Clarion’s Blue Room, yes the first Lee Hooker (3 times), Grand Funk Rail- Friday of every month starting at 8:00 road, Dr. Hook and the Medicine Men, Steve: The Sacramento area has hun- p.m. Steve’s Spring jam with Grant The Pallidins, Joe Louis Walker, Greg dreds of players into the Blues. It is a Urias and Bob Fogle at the Moon Allman and others. After Steve an- hotbed for up and coming blues musi- River Inn in Freeport begins April 22nd swered a knock on the door, after hours, cians. It provides an expanded venue and continues through the season for a elderly gentleman looking to buy from jams to gigs. Sacramento has every Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. guitar strings, he came back to chat with everything it needs to move forward If you haven’t been there, come on me some more about his life and times. and really promote what we are doing out, bring jammers, friends and your He had my undivided attention as I here. Where is the Sacramento Blues kids. It’s outside, food is available watched him reach into the past and Festival? Also, there needs to be more including giant hot dogs you can or- share what he sees as his future. All this networking among musicians, those der from the lawn. By the way, much he shared with me so that the Sacra- that hire them and a resource to sup- thanks to Steve’s Music for support- mento Blues Community will understand port this effort, like a website or direc- ing the SBS with a new business that he is here to stay and support the tory or whatever it takes to make that membership! Volume 28; Issue 2 Page 8

Welcome New Members

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VISIT OUR WEBSITE! BOARD OF WWW.SACBLUES.COM DIRECTORS COMMITTEE CHAIRS Blues In The Schools Gaye Wood/Andy Shufelberger Willie Brown –President The Sacramento Blues Society (SBS) Stan Alves—Vice President is a 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit organization Events Sally Katen—Secretary Stan Alves/John Noxon formed to preserve and promote Jason Haxton—Treasurer blues music as an art form. Charles Washington- Membership

Parliamentarian Kim DuVall The Sacramento Blues Society (SBS), founded 1979, is one of the oldest blues Valeriejeanne Anderson Blue Notes Newsletter societies in California. The SBS has Cathy Dubets Deborah Gregory/Vj Anderson kept the blues tradition alive in the Sac- Kim DuVall ramento area by promoting the local Pat Hannon Fundraising and Grants blues music scene and bringing interna- Andy Shufelberger Pat Hannon tionally renowned artists to the region. Demouy Williams Webmaster SBS is an affiliate member of The Blues Dave Baldwin Foundation. We provide educational Board of Directors Meetings opportunities for young people with the are held the 2nd Tuesday of each International Blues foundation’s “Blues In The Schools” month, 7:00 PM at the SMUD Challenge Program, and other programs in part- Building, 6301 S Street, John Noxon nerships with area schools. Sacramento, CA. Public Relations Membership is $20.00 a year individual All SBS members in good standing Gail Hannon/Willie Brown and $35.00 a year family. are invited.