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or the past 15 years “B.F.” Burt Awards include Best Band in Iowa has been electrifying audiences City (twice), Iowa Blues Challenge Fthroughout the Midwest and Champions, named “One of the top dispelling “non-believers” across the 25 unsigned blues bands in the world” country in his steady march on the blues by the International Blues Challenge circuit. His soul-inspired brand of blues Competition. Festival appearances is consistently compared to a range of include the Iowa City Jazz Festival in premium artistry from Bill Withers to Iowa City, IA; the Mississippi Valley B.B. King. Kevin is self-taught musi- blues Festival in Davenport, IA; the cian (harmonica and guitar) whose Blues Foundation International Un- smooth, warm vocal presentation sets signed Band Challenge in Memphis, a mood of relaxed exhilaration, with a TN; Bluestock in Memphis, TN; the welcome mixture of serious music and 1996 Smith- infectious humor audiences of all ages sonian In- seem to enjoy. s t i t u t i o n His voice and presence are power- Festival of ful. His unique delivery ranges from A m e r i c a n the sweetest, fullest, juiciest come-on Folklife in to the most playful growl. Though he Washington performs between 350 and 400 shows DC; and the per year, he holds nothing back night Sesquicen- after night and audiences leave know- tennial Fes- ing that. tival of Iowa Folklife in Des Moines, “[Burt] doesn’t just sing a song; he squeezes, coaxes and wrings every last bit IA. of expression out of it.” They have –Wayne Tuttle, Bluesnotes shared the stage either Kevin “B.F.” Burt has composed mu- as an open- sic as well as played a lead role in an ing act or shared bill with; B.B. King, off Broadway play in New York and Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Blues Trav- This issue is FULL!— Washington D.C. entitled “Klub Ka, eler, Albert Collins, Luther Allison, Blues Caravan at Mahoney’s! the Blues Legend”, and has written and Junior Wells, Michael Hill’s Blues Bobby D Iowa Life Profile composed a soundtrack as well as play- Mob, Head East, Molly Hatchet, Blues at Liars Theatre ing a title role for a feature short film Three Dog Night, Guitar Shorty, Eddy Marker Set For Trumpet Records entitled “The Guru’s Game” . He has Clearwater, Robert Lockwood Jr., Da- Big Mo’s CD Review won numerous awards, played festivals Today’s Chicago Blues vid “Honeyboy” Edwards, Lucky Pe- International Blues Challenge both solo and with his band, the Instiga- terson, Larry McCray, Little Johnny Who Wrote The 1st Blues Song? tors as well as shared billing with many Taylor, Joanna Conner, Chubby Car- DDog & BBits Record at O’Malley’s of the top names in music all over the Local LIVE Music Schedules country. Continued on page 2

©2007-Linn County Blues Society continued from front page rier, Terrence Simieon, Kenny Wayne Shepard, and many others. Blues at Liars Burt is also recognized as one of the Mid-west’s top blues heritage educa- Lauer & DeWitte tors, providing his blues education campbellsteele.com program as a registered artist with the state of Iowa. The program ranges anelle Lauer heated up the Campbell from one hour presentations to full Steele Gallery for Liars Theatre in residencies. He has just completed his Jthree shows on November 16, 17 and 18. Long a favorite with the Liars audience, first book “Just Play It: an introduction Ron DeWitte at Liars Theatre Lauer worked the crowd like a fine-tuned to blues Harmonica: Classroom Meth- instrument. She played to full houses, in- a plaintive, soulful acapella original, od”. His approach is simple, education cluding an overflowing sell-out on Satur- “Make a Change,” to the gospel-tinged through entertainment. His program day night, “I Shall Not Walk Alone” to the gritty, has been going strong since 1994 and and moved gutteral “Shame on Me.” But her signa- plans to continue on, just like the mu- readily be- ture piece is fast becoming “Soul of a sic he loves. tween old Woman,” an original that is reminiscent and new of Aretha Franklin’s up-tempo classics. “This band seems to have what it takes m a t e r ia l , Saturday night’s audience was on its feet to move forward in the blues genre. Keep with a few cheering and applauding as she closed an eye on this young band’s growth.” c o v e r s out with that one, and brought Lauer out –Art Tipaldi, Blues Review thrown in for four encores. to boot. She performed The LCBS presents the 1st tracks from Daniel Arthur’s Blues Caravan for the fall Janelle Lauer at Liars Theatre her first season on December 18 at two albums, “Turn the Corner,” the 2005 December blues studio album, and “Live at Liars,” record- Mahoney’s Irish Pub! danielarthurs.net Featuring ed at the Gallery in 2003. The mission of the show, however, was to introduce the Kevin Burt & The Instigators original songs coming out on her new disc, Sat. 1- Terry McCauley with Bobby D as MC. which will be released in early 2008, and Mon. 3 - Adam Beck Get off the couch and come Lauer offered up eight of them. Backing Tues. 4 - Justin Crippen out to support live music! Lauer were Gerard Estella on keyboards, Wed. 5 - Bryce Janey who co-wrote much of her new material, FREE show starts at 7PM! Thur. 6 - Kevin BF Burt Dave Ollinger on bass, drummer Greg Kanz and back-up singers Anna Barnts and Fri. 7 - Mark Moss Alisabeth Caraway. But the special treat Sat. 8 - Nassor Cooper of the evening was blues guitarist Ron De- Mon.10 - Adam Beck Bobby D Witte, featured in break-out riffs during Tue. 11 - Adam Beck Iowa Life profile every number and thus reinventing them Wed. 12 - TBA for anyone who had heard them before, and Thur. 13 - Kevin BF Burt soloing on a wailing hot version of “The Fri. 14 - Bryce Janey Sky is Crying,” edar Rapids Gazette re- Sat. 15 - Craig Erickson The addition of DeWitte signals a new Mon. 17 - Adam Beck porter Adam Belz chose direction for Lauer. A powerful vocalist Tues. 18 - Adam Beck KCCK’s own Bob DeFor- who can sing in any style, Lauer has made C Wed. 19 - Bryce Janey the decision to focus on an R&B style with est as the subject of a recent “An Thur. 20 - Kevin BF Burt Iowa Life” profile. Read the story this upcoming release. The Liars concerts proved this artistic choice fits Lauer like Fri. 21 - Kevin BF Burt and watch a video of Bobby D in a glove. She opened the show with a new Sat. 22 - Bryce Janey action during a recent edition of song called “Long Time Coming,” led au- Wed. 26 - Bryce Janey “da Blues” by visiting KCCK.org diences through “Breathe,” from Turn the Thur. 27 - Kevin BF Burt and clicking the link there. Corner and the Tom Waits tune “Chocolate Fri. 28 - Terry McCauley Jesus,” from Live at Liars, and closed out Sat. 29 - Nassor Cooper Hey, Merchandise Chair! the first set with a spot-on cover of “Proud Mon. 31 - Adam Beck It’s December-time to change your socks! Mary.” The mood of the show ranged from

/ Linn County Blues Society ©2007 Trumpet Records Historic marker set for legendary site webbwilder.com n Saturday, November 17, the music in Mississippi. Mississippi Blues Commis- The marker unveiling in Jackson, Osion placed a historic mark- which took place at 10:00 AM, was ater at the site of the legendary Trum- tended by officials from the state gov- pet Records in Jackson. The label, ernment, the Jackson Convention & owned and operated by Lillian Visitors Bureau, and relatives of and Willard McMurry, the McMurrys. Former recorded and re- Trumpet artist Jerry Chris Bergson Band leased product on “Boogie” McCain, Fall Changes – 2 Shirts Records Elmore James, a blues har- Gowanus Blues Sonny Boy monica player W i l l i a m - and protégé Brooklynite Chris Bergson son, Arthur of Sonny went to Levon Helm’s studio C r u d u p , Boy Wil- in Upstate New York to make Willie Love liamson III, this album and it really reminds and the performed you of the Band. Soulful funky Three Aces, at the cer- grooves with a touch of the Del- Big Joe emony. ta are delivered with confident Wi l l l ia m s , Among those guitar work and great vocals. Luther Huff, in attendance The six/eleven originals are Jimmy Swan, was the McMur- strong and the covers include The Southern Sons rys’ nephew, Webb great takes of “Are You Expe- and many others. The Wilder, an established rienced” and “When I Paint My McMurrys, both of whom musician (his first Blind Pig Masterpiece”. Bergson gets are in the Mississippi Music Hall of release, Born To Be Wilder, will be re- Bruce Katz to play organ and Fame, started the label from their released in January) now living in Nash- Jay Collins on tenor and hot tail store, the Record Mart, located at ville. His Aunt Lillian was influential horn arrangements. I liked this 309 North Farish Street, in 1950. in helping to launch his career. She was CD right out of the chute and Trumpet Records was the first record also the creative force behind the label I haven’t felt the “familiarity company in Mississippi to achieve na- and was known for her sense of fairness breeds contempt” syndrome at tional stature through its distribution, and her meticulous accounting. Even all. I give it four and 1/2 bright sales, radio airplay and promotion. after the label folded she paid royalties red maple leaves. Check out In addition to blues, the label also re- and fought to collect royalties for art- chrisbergson.com and pick this corded gospel and country music. Its ists from pirated recordings. Webb said one up if you even vaguely en- biggest hit was the anthemic blues about the McMurrys, “Their legacy is joyed The Band. song, “Dust My Broom” by Elmore not only one of artistic and entrepre- James, recorded in 1951. neurial innovation. They are remem- —John Heim (A.K.A. “Big Mo”) The historic marker will become bered for their fair dealing and warm part of the Mississippi Blues Trail, a relationships with the artists both black project of more than 100 markers and and white, gospel and secular. This Bluesline Discontinued interpretative sties located throughout was at a time when many similar labels The LCBS board voted to discontinue the state. Funded in part by a grant were known to be cold, opportunistic the LCBS Blues Hotline. The decision and exploitative.” was based on purely economic rea- from the National Endowment for the sons. We could no longer afford the Arts, the markers highlight notable Bluespaper and the Blues Hotline. sites, chosen by a distinguished panel Highway 61 - Highway runs north and south of historians and blues scholars, that through the Mississippi Delta. It was the main —Editor document the rich history of blues route of the migration to Chicago. ©2007 Linn County Blues Society / Byrne, Hanson provides a section titled “Planning Your Day.” Parking is always Today’s Chicago Blues a problem in the Windy City, so Hanson lists the closest underground parking ga- by Karen Hanson rages (“the Grant Park and Millennium Park garages”), and she suggests sensible illinoisblues.com - Review by James “Skyy Dobro” Walker alternatives, including public transporta- tion. Other Chapter 3 topics include: Food sk not what the Chicago Blues School.” and Beverages, Souvenirs, and a descrip- can do for you. Instead, ask Today, Hanson is a teacher of writing and tion of the five different performance Awhat you can do for the Chicago literature at DeVry University in Tinley Stages. Blues! That rephrased Presidential chal- Park IL. She is also a freelance journalist Hanson even offers a bonus blog at lenge could serve as a working author’s who, for the past decade, has been a blues http://todayschicagoblues.blogspot.com. theme for former Kankakee area native, fan with special interests in Chicago Blues, “One of the goals is to present news about Karen Hanson. blues harp, and acoustic blues. clubs and artists. For example, I’ll soon “For Today’s Chicago Blues, be visiting the Peppercorn Grille in Palos I wanted to go directly to the Hills and blogging about it. Eventually I sources,” Hanson revealed. “I hope to do a 2nd edition of Today’s Chi- visited the clubs profiled in the cago Blues.” book, I sat in the crowds and Hanson’s interest began with Muddy chatted with the fans, I spoke Waters, Chicago’s best know musician. with musicians, club owners, Chapter 8, the last chapter, is 84 short DJs and record label owners. I bios of “major blues musicians who live wanted to present the Chicago and work in the Chicago area.” Her goal Blues scene as a fan might ex- is to acquaint “visitors and novice blues perience it.” fans not familiar with the performers by “I have chapters on historical name.” spots, cultural sites, and the blues record labels in Chicago. “I visited the clubs profiled in the book, There’s a chapter on blues jams I sat in the crowds and chatted with the and radio shows. It’s a guide fans, I spoke with musicians, club owners, for fans, and it’s not meant to DJs and record label owners. I wanted to present the Chicago Blues scene as a fan be evaluative, it’s descriptive,” might experience it.” Hanson added. From aficionados of the Chi- Of her beginnings as a blues fan, Hanson cago Blues scene to emerging reported, “I got a CD player for my birth- fans to the merely curious, all day and went shopping. I found a cassette will find the book very useful tape of The Best Of Muddy Waters in a and so much more than a re- discount bin. I brought it home and played counting of history. “This was it and thought ‘Oh my God, where did this my intention,” said Hanson. music come from?’ ....and it just mush- “I wanted to make the blues roomed from there.” accessible to everyone - from Of her Chicago interest, Hanson said, tourists and visitors to devoted “Today, it’s the only city in the world fans. And, I wanted Chicago where you can hear live blues seven days She is the author of Today’s Chicago area people to wake up and realize what a a week, 365 days a year. More blues musi- Blues, a guidebook for fans on the Chi- great cultural treasure we have right in our cians live and work in the Chicago area cago blues scene published in January neighborhoods.” than any other place on earth. Fans from of this year and released through Lake A good example of fostering accessibil- all over the world visit Chicago especially Claremont Press. The book gives blues ity is found in Chapter 3, “Lake Michigan to experience the blues. As a blues fan, I fans an introduction to the clubs – both Blues: The Chicago Blues Festival.” For wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.” urban and suburban, artists, media, and the annual festival in June, one can get a Hanson concluded, “I’m available to creative figures. copy of her book and start planning early. give book readings and presentations on In an interview, Karen shared her roots, In the first sentence the reader is informed today’s Chicago Blues scene. E-mail me that the festival is “the largest free blues “I grew up just outside of Kankakee IL, at [email protected].” and I lived in Bradley and Bourbonnais festival in the world.” Book Available: Amazon.com, Bor- for much of my adult life until I moved to After a brief history mentioning the fes- New Lenox six years ago. I taught Eng- tival’s 1984 beginning and its roots in the ders, Barnes & Noble, lakeclaremont. lish for several years at Kankakee High old “ChicagoFest” of Mayors Bilandic and com.

or the 24th year, Blues musicians Blues and you miss this event, you are from around the world will com- missing out on the most exciting event in Fpete for cash, prizes, and indus- Blues.” Lee Mitchell, Magic City Blues try recognition as The Blues Foundation Society, Birmingham, AL presents the International Blues Chal- “Winning the International Blues Chal- lenge beginning January 31 and continu- lenge is better than having a $100,000 ing February 1-2, 2008 in Memphis, TN. publicity budget”--2004 IBC winner and The world’s largest gathering of Blues acts 2006 Blues Music Award Best New Artist represents an international search by The Zac Harmon Blues Foundation and its affiliated orga- “This was my first year attending the nizations for the Blues band and Blues International Blues Challenge and it was solo/duo most deserving of taking their better than any festival I have ever attend- act to the international stage. In 2007, ed.”—Eddie Bagwell, Vice-President, over 90 bands and 60 solo/duo acts from the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards that honor Tulsa Blues Society 34 states and 8 countries competed. Even the men and women, who have made sig- The International Blues Challenge and greater participation is expected in 2008, nificant contributions to the Blues music Keeping the Blues Alive Awards are as musicians and fans fill the clubs up and world, in 20 categories such as journalism, produced by The Blues Foundation, a down Beale Street beginning at 5:00pm literature and photography and to the best non-profit organization established to for the semi-finals on Thursday and Fri- clubs and festivals, as well as managers, preserve Blues history, celebrate Blues day and at the Band finals (1:00pm) and promoters and producers. excellence, support Blues education and the Solo/Duo finals (7:30pm) at the Or- Throughout the week, The Blues Founda- ensure the future of this uniquely Ameri- pheum Theater on Saturday. tion will be sponsoring Blues in the Schools can art form.. The Foundation consists Advance tickets, host hotel informa- programming featuring Gary Allegretto, of a worldwide network of 150 affiliated tion, merchandise and preliminary event Spencer Bohren and the duo of James Nix- Blues societies and has individual mem- schedule will be available at www.blues. on and Shannon Williford in elementary berships spanning the globe. In addition org beginning October 1. and middle schools in the Greater Mem- to the, the Foundation also produces the The IBC has evolved into the world’s phis area, as well as special presentations Blues Music Awards and the Blues Hall biggest and most respected showcase for for children facing a wide range of physical of Fame Induction Ceremony. For more Blues musicians ready to move beyond or emotional disadvantages. information or to join The Blues Founda- their regional base. Acts play a short set Media Sponsors include XM Satellite Ra- tion, log onto www.blues.org. for a panel of judges who score them on dio, House of Blues Radio Hour, Big City For more information and to purchase an established set of criteria. Blues acts Rhythm and Blues, Blues Festival Guide, advance tickets, visit www.blues.org or may not enter the challenge directly but Blues Revue, BluesWax, Downtowner call 901.527.2583. rather each of The Blues Foundation’s 165 magazine, Living Blues and WREG-TV. affiliates has the right to sponsor one band The 24th International Blues Challenge is Contact Information: and one solo/duo act. Accordingly, those sponsored by ArtsMemphis, bandVillage, Jay Sieleman, Executive Director who make it to Memphis are already the Beale Street Merchants Association, Bud- The Blues Foundation best of the best. weiser and its local distributor, D.Canale 901-527-2583 x 12 The IBC weekend gets an early kickoff Beverages, FedEx, Legendary Rhythm & Email: [email protected] Wednesday, January 30 with a Meet & Blues Cruise, Memphis Convention and Greet hosted by the Beale Street Mer- Visitors Bureau, Sonicbids, T. Clifton Art chants Association at the New Daisy The- and XM Satellite Radio. We skipped the light fandango turned cartwheels ‘cross the floor ater and the performance of multiple IBC The list of blues artists whose career in- I was feeling kinda seasick participants at the FedEx Forum during cluded the International Blues Challenge but the crowd called out for more the Memphis Grizzlies v. Denver Nuggets over the years includes: Susan Tedeschi, The room was humming harder NBA game. In addition to the evening Michelle Wilson, Michael Burks, Tommy as the ceiling flew away Blues competition, the days are filled Castro, Albert Cummings, Larry Garner, When we called out for another drink with seminars and workshops and topped Richard Johnston, Slick Ballinger, Zac the waiter brought a tray... off in a moving Saturday morning brunch Harmon, Diunna Greenleaf and Matthew in which the Blues community will hon- Skoller, among many others. —Keith Reid or its own with the prestigious Keeping “I say this every year, but if you love the Procol Harum

©2007 Linn County Blues Society / This publication of the LCBS is dedicated to the support of LIVE music and is guaranteed to be heart-healthy, low in fat, Local Music low in sodium and completely Karaoke FREE! Support LIVE Music- It’s a Spectator Sport! Sun.- Checkers Tavern-Blue Sunday-6PM Sun.- Mahoney’s - Various artists-Never a Cover, 6pm December Blues Calendar Sun.- Charlie’s, Coralville-Blues Jam Tues. - Rumors - Jam hosted by Dan DJ Johnson 8-11P Sat.1 Blend EMC, 8-11PM Wed.- Checkers Tavern-Kevin BF Burt solo 6-9 Chappy’s Safari Little Marsh Overflow, 9-1 Wed.- Mahoney’s-D-Licious Vinyl w/ Bobby D 8-12 Chrome Horse The Snozzberries Yacht Club Dennis McMurrin & Demo Band w/ DJ EVERY Thurs.-J.M.O’Malley’s-T-Bone Giblin Jam Fest Cedar Lodge, Manchester The Mike & Rob Show, 8:30-12:30 Sun. 2 Mahoney’s Shawn Kellerman, 6-10PM The LCBS meets the 1st Monday of each month. Thur. 6 J.M. O’Malley’s Billy Janey Trio w/ Dan Johnson, 9-1 See you at the Longbranch on December 3, 6:30PM Fri. 7 Phat Alberts, Brandon Mike Williams solo acoustic, 9-1 Capt. Kirk’s, Ft. Madison Billy Janey Trio w/ Dan Johnson, 9-1 for the LCBS Board & Member meeting. Chrome Horse Never The Less Guests are welcome! Sat. 8 Chappy’s Safari Street Rad, 9-1 90 Twixt Town Rd., Marion • 377-6386 C+D. Mt. Vernon Mike Williams solo acoustic, 9-1 Gus’ Tornadoes, 9-1 Chrome Horse Funk 101 Specializing in RIBS, STEAK, PRIME RIB, LOBSTER & CRAB Sun. 9 Checkers Tavern Studebaker John & The Hawks, 6PM Featuring our award winning Mahoney’s McMurrin’s Funky Posse, 6-10PM BBQ Pork Ribs! Wed. 12 Next Door McMurrin & Johnson, 7-10PM Seafood • 30 item salad bar Thur. 13 J.M. O’Malley’s DDog & The BBits, 9-1 Kids menus • Specialty desserts Fri. 14 Open Throttle, Shellsburg The Mike & Rob Show, 9-1 Tuscan Moon Blue Midnight Trio, 7:30-10:30PM Chrome Horse 5 Of Hearts Sat. 15 Chappy’s Safari Elecric Mule, 9-1 • LCBS Members SAVE 10% off meals at J.M. O’Malley’s DDog & The BBits & Bobby Thompson, 9-1 Chrome Horse Swingin’ Richard Leo’s Italian Restaurant! Sun. 16 Mahoney’s Vitamin Funk, 6-10PM 29 South Frederick Avenue, Oelwein. Mon. 17 George’s Buffet, IC CannonSaul. Kilowat & the Count, 8-12 • SAVE at - Tic Toc Restaurant Tues. 18 Mahoney’s Blues Caravan, 7-10PM Buy one, get one ½ price Fri. 21 Sundown, Williamsburg The Mike & Rob Show, 9-1 on any regular breakfast entrée or sandwich! Chrome Horse Lockren • SAVE at - Genghis Grill Sat. 22 Blend EMC, 8-11PM The Dam Bar, Troy Mills Elecric Mule, 9-1 10% off entire ticket ANYTIME! Chappy’s Safari Mojo & The Mudcats, 9-1 Chrome Horse 3 Musicians & A Drummer SAVE at Hamilton Mortgage $250 off closing costs (ask for Jessica) Sun. 23 Mahoney’s EMC meets Dr. Z, 6-10PM Fri. 28 C+D, Mt. Vernon The Mike & Rob Show, 9-1 City Beat McMurrin & Johnson, 7-10PM Chrome Horse Adrenalize Sat. 29 Knightspot, Springville Electric Mule, 9-1 Next Door Billy Janey Trio w/ Dan Johnson, 9-1 Chappy’s Safari Southern Comfort, 9-1 Tuscan Moon Blue Midnight Trio, 7:30-10:30PM Chrome Horse 24/7 Mon. 31 Blend EMC, 9-1, Happy New Year! HAPPY Chappy’s Safari 24/7, 9-1 Happy New Year! NEW Hotel Ft. DesMoines Bryce Janey Trio w/ DJ, 9-11 See ad YEAR! Chrome Horse All That, Happy New Year!

The history is cloudy and there are con- flicting claims. The first blues songs, at least in embryonic form, may have oc- curred as far back as 1860 in the planta- tion fields, but the first documented blues song is generally credited to William Christopher Handy (1873-1958), with 4651 1st Ave SE “Memphis Blues” published on paper in Cedar Rapids, IA 1912. According to legend, Handy was 52402 duped into thinking the song was worth- 319.378.1720 less and consequently sold the copyright guitarcenter.com for (some say) as little as $50. Popular legend has it that one afternoon at a Mississippi train station Handy heard a wandering musician picking a guitar with a knife blade and singing “Going where the Southern crosses the Yellow Tomaso’s Dog” (two railroad lines). According to legend, this unexpected, unique song and Pizza style is what inspired “Memphis Blues”. Today, Handy is remembered by the annual “W. C. Handy Awards”, sometimes 364-4313 called the “Blues Grammy”, which hon- ors blues artists. Mamie Smith is credited by some as re- Official Pizza cording the first blues song,”Crazy Blues” of Bluesmore! in 1920, which sold a million copies. Oth- ers say the first recording of the blues 3234 Center Point Rd. was in 1895, when George W. Johnson recorded his “Laughing Song”. Possibly both accounts are true, with Johnson’s re- It’ll soon shake your windows cording not widely known or circulated and rattle your walls (as there was not yet any mass market for For the times they are a recorded music). -changin’. – Bob Dylan

cording a live cd at J.M.O’Malley’s near by M-C Audio of Waterloo and will be DDog & BBits Record Daniel’s Park in northeast Cedar Rapids, co-produced by friends of the band. And LIVE at J.M. O’Malley’s showtime around 9 pm. Though the mem- if your’e curious, D-DOG comes from bers are all busy with other bands (DDOG (D)ennis, (D)an, (O) ‘Connell, (G)iblin. Saturday, December 15 plays about twice a month), this will actu- B-Bits is a little sketchy. Johnson says, ally be their second cd, their first being “No “ Somebody, I don’t remember, coined ince 1999, Dennis ‘Daddy-O’ Mc- Foolin’ ‘’, also recorded at O’Malley’s in (B)est (B)oogie (I)n (T)own, but Gordon Murrin (guitar), Dan ‘DJ’ John- April 2000. ‘We’re basically going to turn Paulson at KCCK said (B)est (B)and (I)n Sson (bass), Tom ‘T-Bone’ Giblin on the tape and see what happens’, says (T)own, so take your pick.” D-DOG and (keys), and Michael ‘Butchie’ O’Connell Johnson. Joining the band on this outing the B-BITS, Saturday December 15, 9pm, (drums) have been known collectively as will be monster Iowa City sax man Bob J.M.O’Malley’s. — E.F. D-DOG and the B-BITS, a local power- Thompson who is known for playing with house all-star R&B, funk, and blues group. what is generally referred to as ‘The Salsa On Friday December 15, they will be re- Band’ from I.C. Recording will be done ©2007 Linn County Blues Society /

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• Dan “DJ” Johnson kcck.org • Eric Douglas with special guests also Al Naylor & Cindy Pille (BB2) Tickets ($50) include access Friday- • 2007 Iowa Blues Challenge Winners to all hotel stages, • 6-10 PM - Da Friday Blues with John Heim Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts the Raccoon River Brew Pub • 10-11 PM - Backstage Blues • Back by Popular demand, Iowa City’s stage, food buffet and midnight Jacqueline Krain & The Tornadoes champagne toast. • 11 PM to midnight - Beale Street Caravan • Des Moines favorite Room packages available. • Midnight Blues CD Hot Tamale & The Red Hots Saturday - • From Cedar Rapids, For hotel reservations: The Bryce Janey Trio 515-243-1161 or • 6-10 PM - Da Blues with Bobby D • Piedmont Style Guitar Wizard 800-532-1466 • 10-11 PM - The Crawfish Circuit Rob Lumbard hotelfortdesmoines.com • 11 PM -midnight - The Melting Pot • Comedy Host Hotel Fort Des Moines • Midnight Blues CD Pinkstuff Des Moines, IA