by Put Krumer

The 23rd Annual Cotton on harp, Bob Margolin on slide CAJUN & MUSIC guitar and on vocals, Mud Morganfield, Publisher FESTIVAL resurrecting his old man's sound and im- Dun Jacobson Runcho Santa Sasunu Purk, age, spot-on. Bill Stuve, , Simi Valley, CA Rob Rio and Daryl Nulisch filled out Contributors l.[.ay 26-27,2012 the band which dedicated its show to the Jim Santella Two days of sunshine and Perfect living legends, here and those who have Pete Surdon weather greeted blues fans for the 23rd passed on, a fitting tribute to Memorial Bill Wasserzieher Annual Cajun & Blues Music Festival in Day weekend. Blues Radio Editor Valley over Memorial Day week- Ending the day was Nathan James Simi Jelf Jines end with Delta Groove Music's Randy and The Rhythm Scratchers with James vocals, a perfect day of Chortkoff booking the incredible line up Harmon on for Photoqraphy of Blues talent. the Blues. Daryl Weisser The Blues stage was one of three Sunday's show was equally imPres- stages at the festival; a Cajun stage and sive with a blistering set by Blues Advertising a Kid's Performance stage provided old guitarist Shawn Pittman and an exciting Dun Jucobson and new music while New Orleans ca- reunion of Rod Piazza & The MightY Guy Anthony terers cooked up alligator, crawfish and Flyer's as former band members Junior Relations other tasty delicacies. Watson, Jimi Bott, and "Bill" Willie Communitv Paul & Janie Alvsrqdo Saturday, in particular, was an excit- Schwartz all performed with the band. Chet Csnnon blues fans. The day opened Harp player Big Pete's set was ac- ing day for Gene Carlson KJAZ centuated by the addition of guitarists with emcee Bubba Jackson of Dsve Sundoval and Holly- introducing solo artist Paul Osher, for- Alex Schultz and Paul Size, Art Martel mer sideman for and wood Blue Flames' on harp Al Blake and Lorey Maurer Otis Span simultaneously playing one- B-3 player Fred Kaplan on the B-3. Eddie Rosales handed piano, guitar and bass harmonica The Fabulous Thunderbirds were Mark St. John during his set. Harp player R.J Mischo Sunday's headliner and gave fans a pow- Tom & Rose Walleshauser followed with guitarist Rick Holmstrom erhouse set followed by vocalist Candye Debbie Watson showing his range by blending jazz, ca- Kane and guitarist , who Circulation jun and blues influences into his sound performed an inspired actthat kept many 25,000 Blues reuders with a great rendition of elder states- people hanging out till the very end. This man 's "The Hucklebuck." was Candye's first show since kicking ADVERTISING INFO: He was followed by 2012 Blues Music cancer's a---.and she clearly had a big CALL (s62\ 498-6942 Award's "Best Horn Player of the Year," following by the number of fans lined up Terry Hanck, with his 'greasy soul-rock- to buy her latest CD, "sister Vagabond." in'blues'off his Delta Groove release. The Might Mojo ProPhets oPened After that, the show took it uP a cou- the day followed by Mitch Kashmar with ple of notches during The Mannish Boys' an assortment of guest artists, guitarist set when surprise guest guitarists Benois John Marx and singer Adrianna Marie. King and Smokin' Joe Kubek joined the While everyone enjoyed the variety Southland Blues Magazine is published month of the year. Fletcher and of music, the day was also about giving on the first Friday of every band trading licks with Kirk Domestic Subscrintions: Execu- Kid Ramos. In addition to Randy Chort- back as The Blues Foundation's 12 issues ner Year. koff's harp work, Rod Piazza, Marco tive Director Jay Sieleman noted when $30.00 one year; $55.00 two Years - 1 year; $75.00 - 2 years joined while he described their efforts to Raise the Canada: $40.00 Bandolfi, and Big Pete him, Foreisn: $50.00 - I year; $90.00 - 2 years , Jackie Payne, and Janiva Roof! in building a $3.5 million Blues (U.S. Funds OnlY) Magness shared vocals. Drummer Jimi Hall of Fame in Memphis. Contributions is: now and one way to give is Our Address Bott, bassist Willie J. Campbell, and sax are needed SOUTHLAND BLUES MAGAZINE player Ron Dziubla and trumpet player by contributed $10.00 by texting the 6475 E. Pacific Coast HwY.' #397 CA 90803 Lee rounded out the band for word "Blues" to "80077." When com- Long Beach, Thornburg Phone: (562) 498-6942 a scintillating, white-hot set. pleted, The Blues Hall of Fame will tell FAX: (562) 498-6946 Headlining the daY was the Tribute the history of the Blues creating a valu- E-Mail: [email protected] featuring an excep- able destination and alegacy the Blues' Web: www.southlandblues.com to Muddy Waters myspace.com/southlandblues tional line up of artists including James History.