Clarksdale, Mississippi ANOTHER STOP on the BLUES HIGHWAY by JACK HADLEY

BIMONTHLY NEWS OF THE COLORADO BLUES SCENE • VOL. 24, NO. 5 • OCT. - NOV. 2018 • [email protected] 2013 KBA WINNER BLUES SOCIETY clarksdale, mississippi ANOTHER STOP ON THE BLUES HIGHWAY by JACK HADLEY

In early 2018 I was literally walking down Beale Street in Memphis, Tennes- see, freezing along with the other IBC participants and blues fanatics, going in and out of the clubs. My goal was to somehow find a little time for myself after the competition and drive to Clarksdale, Mississippi. The cold weather and my crazy schedule made it impossible to make it down to the Crossroads. I will someday. Despite having family roots in the Deep South I have always had mixed feelings about this part of the country. A friend of mine (who happens to be a White southern transplant) was actually worried about me coming to Memphis and driving to Mississippi. I knew exactly what she was talking about and I appreciated her concern. I’m a student of history and I have many family members still living in the South. What does this have to do with the blues? Ev- erything. The history of oppression, slavery and Jim Crow is part of the long thread that has always conncected American Black people to the blues. I want to go to Clarksdale in the same way I want to go to Africa. The American South and the continent of Africa are part of the same musical highway.

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IN THIS ISSUE ground zero club, 1 CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI 17 MOJO & BUSINESS clarksdale, mississippi 2 shoutin’ the blues 18 BLUES ACTS 4 cbs mission statement 19 BLUES RADIO 7 blue star connection 20 VOLUNTEERS 9-12 telluride blues fest 21 MEMBERSHIP 13-16 cd reviews SHOUTIN’ THE BLUES BY KYLE DEIBLER

Everyone, P.O. Box 386, Windsor, CO 80550 I’m still getting used to the concept of addressing the Colorado Blues community as the Affiliated with The Blues Foundation President of CBS but I have to let you all know that I’m extremely encouraged by the www.blues.org enthusiasm and dedication of all of the new members of our Board of Directors. Tracy Servantes has been a Godsend and completely taken over the CBS merchandise operations. As an added bonus we gained the services of her husband, Mike. Their dedication to CBS and the Blues community in general is above reproach. I’m truly OFFICERS grateful that Tracy chose to join the CBS Board of Directors and look forward to all of Kyle Deibler - President Wolf - Vice-President the new adventures I’m sure are to come. Joe Menke - Treasurer Scott Fitzke - Secretary Joe Menke has stepped into my previous role as Treasurer and his attention to the DIRECTORS fine details and the resolutions there of have removed a tremendous amount of responsi- Tracy Servantes, Gary Guesnier, bility off of my shoulders. I can focus more on the strategic aspects of where the Society Jerrelyn Corraggio, Kerry Morrison, Daryl Reichenender, Peggy Jamison, should head in the future. Sandee Lewin Nye Gary Guesnier has worked diligently to assimilate and compile all of the documen- WEB MASTER tation required to apply for a grant from the SFCD. It’s extremely inspiring to wit- Fred Matzen ness Gary in action. His efforts here are another cornerstone of positioning CBS for HOLLER Published for Feb-March, April-May, the future. June-July, Aug-Sept, Oct-Nov, and Dec-Jan Jerrelyn Corraggio has been invaluable in lending her merchandise expertise to the EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR mix, working with our volunteers and providing a much needed influx of common sense Jack Hadley at times when it’s truly needed. CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE Jack Hadley, Wolf, Jim Primock, Coupled with the ongoing efforts of Kerry Morrison, Peggy Jamison, Scott Fitzke, Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro, Kyle Deibler Wolf, Sandee Lewin Nye and Daryl Reichenender; the future of the Colorado Blues So- ADVERTISING ciety is very bright. We’re continuing to make improvements to the CBS website as well Ad placement, Rates & Specs: with the addition of Frederick Matzen as our new webmaster and will continue to to be Jack Hadley Design [email protected] a vibrant force in the Colorado Blues community. See you somewhere soon along the Blues Highway,

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OCT. - NOV. 2018 HOLLER 4 clarksdale, mississippi another stop on the blues highway by JACK HADLEY Continued from pg. 1

I don’t believe Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil. But I want to stand where he stood, breathe the same air. The details of his existence aren’t that important to me. Clarksdale - like Memphis - is a different world. The blues means something personal to each one of us. It was personal when Billy Gibbons from ZZ Top stumbled upon the Delta Blues Museum in Clarks- dale and made it one of his pet projects, bringing more national recognition to the town. I want to experience the Ground Zero Blues Club before it’s gone. Be- fore all we have left is a memory of the roots of this music and it becomes a Disneyland version of itself. In a way, the blues is a journey for all of us. It doesn’t matter how we got here. The important thing is we discovered the roots of American music before it disappeared or changed into something that bears no resemblance to the blues. I’m keeping an open mind. A few months ago I heard a version of Abba’s (yes, that Abba) “Dancing Queen” by Eric Bibb. It was still the blues. q

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OCT. - NOV. 2018 HOLLER 5 CBS Anti-Discrimination Policy The Colorado Blues Society believes that equal opportunity is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with state, federal, and municipal laws, this organization intends to comply with these laws which preclude negative discrimination against any person or organization because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citi- zenship, military status, sex, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, political service, affiliation or any other protected classification. This policy applies to all activities of The Colorado Blues Society, including but not limited to employment, selection of volunteers, selection of recipients of its programs, grant-making, purchasing, and selecting vendors or consultants. The Colorado Blues Society defines “negative discrimination” to include (but not necessarily be limited to) denial of services, employment, or volunteer opportunities to any class of individuals in a manner that negatively restricts opportunities to that class of individuals.

OCT. - NOV. 2018 HOLLER 6 WHAT IS BLUE STAR CONNECTION? The Blue Star Connection (BSC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing music into the lives of children and young adults who are fighting cancer and other life-challenging situations. We also work with musical therapists in various hospitals and clinics. We also host fundraisers and benefit concerts in many cities around the world.

THE BLUE STAR CONNECTION MISSION The Blue Star Connection mission is to provide access and ownership of musical instruments for children and young adults with cancer and other serious life challenges. To date we have reached hundreds of kids and have donated musical gear to over 25 Children’s Hospital Music Therapy programs, as well as several other community programs. Please help us continue this mission. bluestarconnection.org The Colorado Blues Society is a proud supporter of Blue Star Connection. Donate to Blue Star today!

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OCT. - NOV. 2018 HOLLER 7 A PARTIAL LIST OF COLORADO VENUES & CLUBS WHERE FANS CAN STILL HEAR THE BLUES EL CHAPULTEPEC OSKAR BLUES HMLS DAZZLE 1962 Market St. 1555 Hover St. 1512 Curtis Street Denver, CO 80202 Longmont, CO 80501 Denver, CO 80202 thepeclodo.com oskarblues.com dazzledenver.com (Oskar Blues features blues LIVE@JACK’S music at all metro area RAYBACK COLLECTIVE 500 16th St #320 locations and 2775 Valmont Rd. Denver, CO 80202 satellite venues) Boulder, CO 80304 liveatjacks.com therayback.com GUNBARREL BREWING CO. BARFLY DENVER 7088 Winchester Cir. LITTLE BEAR SALOON 4255 W Colfax Ave. Boulder, CO 80301 28075 CO-74 Ste. A gunbarrelbrewing.com Evergreen, CO 80439 Denver, CO 80204 littlebearsaloon.com barflydenver.com GEORGIA BOYS BBQ 141 Fifth St. DECLARATION BREWING BONACQUISTI WINE Frederick, CO 80530 2030 S Cherokee St. 4640 N Pecos St. georgiaboys.com Denver, CO 80223 Denver, CO 80211 declarationbrewing.com bonacquistiwine.com THE BOOT GRILL 130 W Laurel St. JAKE’S OTHER HALF APERITIVO - GUNBARREL Fort Collins, CO 80524 2530 W Main St. 5530 Spine Rd thebootgrill.com/fort-collins Littleton, CO 80120 Boulder, CO 80301 jakesbrewbar.com aperitivoboulder.com CHILLERS 128 E 4th St. DICKENS OPERA HOUSE DANNIK’S GUNBARREL Loveland, CO 80537 300 Main St CORNER BAR chillersbarandgrillloveland.com Longmont, CO 80501 6525 Gunpark Dr. dickensoperahouse.com Suite 380 MERCURY CAFE Boulder, CO 80301 2199 California St. NISSI’S Denver, CO 80205 2675 Northpark Dr. THE BERKELEY INN mercurycafe.com Lafayette, CO 80026 3834 Tennyson St. nissis.com Denver, CO 80212 THE BLUEGRASS theberkeleyinn.com 7415 Grandview Ave. VIOLET’S VENUE Arvada, CO 80002 10151 W.26th Ave. Unit B POURHOUSE thebluegrasslounge.com Wheat Ridge, CO 80215 124 E 4th St. Loveland, CO 80537 pourhousecolorado.com

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OCT. - NOV. 2018 HOLLER 12 She is backed by producer John McVey REVIEWS on lap steel, electric guitar and more; Christian Teele on drums, Eric Moon on keys and MadDog Friedman on harp. Jenn Cleary The entire collection is as listenable BLUES FULL OF HEART and enjoyable as it gets. John Prine’s Self-Released “Angel From Montgomery” delivers right to the heart and soul, while Cleary’s rendition of “What a Wonderful World” is almost otherworldly good- ness. “Blues Full of Heart is a terrific CD that belongs near every music lover’s player. Sometimes a fresh new heart and soul makes even the old sound new and relevant. Check out Blues Full of Heart from local leg- end Jenn Cleary at https:// jenncleary.com/ and while you’re there, check out her older music as well. Blues Full of Heart is good stuff, straight from Jenn Cleary, whose heartfelt blues sound awfully good.

- WOLF It’s been a long time coming, but Jenn Cleary has finally graced the music world with another CD, and it’s joyful, soulful and real. “Blues Full of Heart” is, to be sure, a collection of covers, but by “... Cleary has widened the field drawing on some of the best songwriters of all time -- including Porter Grainger, Everett Robbins, Warren Haynes, Ste- phen Stills and Janis Joplin -- Cleary has with a fresh, new take on some widened the field with a fresh, new take on some masterful music and made it her own. If you’ve never heard of Jenn Cleary, then it’s about time you find out masterful music and made it her own. (she’s performed just about everywhere and played with or opened for just about everyone). If you “go back a ways” in the area, then you already know just how good she is. If you’ve never heard of Jenn Cleary, Starting with Jimmy Messina’s “Peace of Mind”, Cleary’s voice is pitch- perfect, and her elegant guitar work is always spot-on. The Stephen Stills clas- then it’s about time you find out ...” sic call to action “For What it’s Worth” is reborn and revitalized, while the 1922 standard “Ain’t Nobody’s Business” is evocative of Billie Holliday at her finest. Cleary shines on Haynes’ “Soulshine”.

OCT. - NOV. 2018 HOLLER 13 of the band inside the CD jacket.....I re both those times, it’s my interpretation REVIEWS call thinking that regardless of the type that the song is an autobiographical ac- of songs, or styles in which they were count of the city’s merciless seduction of played, that they’d probably be done in the band: blinding them with the bright Sister Mercy a very powerful manner. Sure enough, city lights; wooing them with the sound DIAMONDS just like the zip code thing held true, so of the blues and alluring them with it’s Self-Released did the story the band’s picture told. charm. Yep, Sister Mercy fell head-over- One of the disc’s three heals for Beale Street and they’ll never, covers is a very well done ver- never, never be the same. Welcome to sion of the traditional “Travel- the club! The track features a laid back, ing Shoes”. It’s a Gospel style tight rhythm groove, several very nice smoker that features what I’m slow blues guitar licks and as usual, the going to call the bands trade- lead, harmony and backup vocals are mark - powerful, range rov- the songs driving force. ing, attention commanding The disc closes with another origi- lead vocals from April with nal titled “Stop Knocking”. Calling it a very similar vocal backing by melancholic break up song would pretty Debby. Throw in the added much nail the description. Although it’s backup from the guys and April doing the booting, the obvious you’ll swear your listening to pain exuding from her emotional vocals a full fledged choir. Speaking make it evident there will be a torch for of the guys, they’re getting in her to bear. In spite of the sad subject some musical licks as well. matter, the duet featuring Debby - with The strong rhythm and sting- an exquisite piano performance - and ing guitar leads make the whole thing April - putting on a flawless, spell bind- If I were to ever relocate solely based work as well as it does. ing vocal performance - it becomes an on being able to live in an area with On this original track titled “Poi- incredibly beautiful song. an abundance of very talented blues son”, April - as she does on everything Other songs on this awesome proj- bands, it would easily be somewhere she sings - is once again, very ener- ect include: “Diamond Doris,” “Lay in the Pacific Northwest - particularly getically, belting the hell out of the lead Down With Me,” “River Of Tears,” around the Portland, OR area. Span- vocals; and the back up support - be it Baby I’m No Fool,” and”Treat Me Like ning the approximately twenty years I’ve in harmony with April or during their A Lady”. been writing these reviews I can’t even melodic background “shoobie do bops” To experience some of the pleasure begin to tell you how many high quality are absolutely fabulous. Musically, there I’ve had listening to “Diamonds”, just submissions I’ve received from that area. are several standouts worthy of men- go to www.sistermercy.rocks and grab As a matter of fact, in one of my earlier tion; Debby’s barrelhouse style piano a copy. You can also like the bands reviews I recall saying something about highlights; Scott’s scorching guitar leads; page by simply searching Sister Mercy assuming a CD would be good just by John’s profound bass lines; and Roger’s on Facebook. seeing a zip code starting with 97 or 98 constant rhythm leading drumming. in the return address on the mailer. That Although “Tell Mama” was written - PETER “BLEWZZMAN” LAURO was certainly the case when I recently by Clarence Carter the song was made received a package from Debby Espinor popular by Etta James. Etta’s version is of Sister Mercy. best known for being an answer to an That package contained “Dia- earlier song of Carter’s called “Tell Dad- monds”, the second release from Sister dy”. In any event, had Sister Mercy been Mercy - the Portland, OR based band around during the Motown years, unlike that consists of: April Brown on lead Clarence or Etta versions, this ambitious vocals; Scott Garcia on guitar and vo- rendition would have easily topped the cals; Roger Espinor on drums and vo- R&B charts. cals; John Webb on bass; and Debby The album’s most traditional blues Espinor on keyboards and vocals. The effort is an original titled “Beale Street” disc contains ten tracks of which seven are - the home to where it all goes down band originals. in Memphis, TN. Having been there The first impression Sister Mercy several times as their blues society’s In- made on me took place before the music ternational Blues Challenge represen- even started. As I looked at this picture tative, and making it to the semi-finals

OCT. - NOV. 2018 HOLLER 14 vocals. Of the album’s fifteen tracks, scorching lead guitar mode; every- REVIEWS twelve are originals that were individu- one escalates it up four or five notches; ally or collectively penned by John Mo- and all hell basically breaks out. An- rana and Steve Zoyes. other “killer”. Midnite Johnny The disc opens with a Morana/ “All The Blues”, one of Steve’s origi- THE LONG ROAD HOME Zoyes original titled “Your New Occu- nals, is a number that all of the dancers Mosher Street Records pation”. Since their breakup, Johnny’s are going to love. It’s a fast paced shuffle deeply concerned with his that’s sure to have you moving and shak- vicious ex’s new occupation ing, even if it’s in your chair. With John - making a fool out of him. and Segrio laying down some of the It isn’t a good situation to album’s most serious rhythm grooves; be in but certainly one that Stan doing likewise with some of the makes a good blues song. album’s best sax leads and highlights; Frustration is a great inspi- Marc Loren, the disc’s producer, sing- ration for a powerful and ing his heart out; and the boss, killing heartfelt vocal performance it on guitar; this is another of the disc’s accompanied by stinging many winners. guitar leads and Johnny’s One of the disc’s three covers is all over that. Also, knowing an instrumental titled “Baby Batter” and having seen this amaz- (Harvey Mandell). It features the whole ing rhythm section many band locked into a tight but very di- times, I’m quite sure that verse groove. At times it’s jazzy; at times the masterful work I’m hear- it’s funky; at times it rocks; at times it ing right here from Steve grooves; and throughout those different (organ), John (drums) and times the only constant is that it’s flawless Sergio (bass) will be an al- and masterful. Wow! bum long occurrence. Great Another of the covers is the blues opening track. standard “Key To The Highway” “Slow Burn Inside” is another origi- (Broonzy/Segar). When you look at the As the expression goes - “Where does nal collaboration. It’s more of what I just names of some of the great rock and the time go?” I cannot believe that it’s mentioned above with a lot more slow blues legends that have performed this rapidly approaching forty years since I burning blues guitar licks, a profound song it puts into classic status. Johnny’s first met and became a fan and friend performance from John on the drums version is an acoustic solo rendition and of Midnite Johnny. It was in the early and mellifluous back up vocal support it’s the kind of performance that could, part of 1980, right after my relocation from Arlene. hands down, win the solo duo category from New York to Florida. One of the The original and title track, “Long at any blues society’s IBC challenge. first blues bands that I discovered and Road Home”, is a full throttle smoker. Other tracks on “Long Road Home” started following was a group called In addition to tearing it up on slide gui- - what I personally believe is Midnite Kilmo and the Killers. Back then, Mid- tar, Johnny - and Arlene - are belting Johnny’s best release to date - include nite Johnny was one of the “killers” and the hell out of the lead and back up vo- J. J. Cale’s “Crazy Mama” and these thirty-eight years later not a thing has cals, and the rhythm section - possibly at seven other originals: “Tired Of Foolin’ changed - Johnny is still killing it. disc’s best - is in a furious and frenzied Around,” “Motels, Whiskey And Me,” “Long Road Home” is Midnite all out free for all. Phew! “Betcha By Now,” “Heard That One Johnny’s fourth release and his second It may be called “Lookin’ Good” but Before,” “Outta Time,” “That’s All You on Mosher St. Records. On the project, it’s certainly soundin’ good, as well. It’s Gonna Get” and an acoustic version of “Midnite Johnny” Morana - on vocals another of Johnny’s composition and it’s “Long Road Home.” and lead, slide and acoustic guitars - one of its two instrumentals. The earlier If you haven’t yet received a copy of is joined by: Steve Zoyes on B3 organ part of this one alternates tempos and “Long Road Home” for airplay, please and piano; John Grillo on drums; Sergio features some nice individual highlights: contact Jerry Blum at www.parklane- Caizzo on electric and acoustic bass; John’s doing this cool thing with his sticks prod.com or just email him at geojerry@ Stan Waldman on saxophone; Arlene and snare drum rim shots; “One Night” aol.com. Of course, for more about Coutee on backing vocals; and Yoel Hy- Stan gets in a few hot sax leads; and Midnite Johnny, just go to www.midnite- man on synthesized brass. Additional Steve takes a few frolicking trots up and johnny.com or like his FB page. musicians appearing on some tracks in- down the piano keys. Then, with about a clude Walter Williams on bass, James minute left; Johnny switches from sooth- - PETER “BLEWZZMAN” LAURO Cotmon on drums and Marc Loren on ing rhythm guitar mode into relentless,

OCT. - NOV. 2018 HOLLER 15 the project, the band was augmented by wanting Jim’s woman to hear his pleas REVIEWS Dave Babcock on sax; Dennis Meneely and give him “One More Night”. That’s on Hammond; Andrew Glover on pia- how real he made this one feel. With no; and Dan Sinasac on hand claps. the rhythm guys in a smooth chill 5 Shades Of Blue Because I like to know more about in the background, Jerry’s slow burn- SWEEPING OUT THE BLUES the band, and the material I’m working ing guitar leads and Andrew’s stun- Self-Released with, than the average reviewer does, I ningly beautiful piano leads highlight sometimes email back and this awesome track. forth with the artists right This swinging shuffle is a story, or in the middle of the re- most likely a fantasy, about what hap- view. Although this story is pened to Jerry at the end of a gig one a bit too long to tell, when night. As Jerry tells it, just as the band Jerry answered my question was ending a late night set, a very hot about this track, I got a very and sexy lady danced her way to the warm and in depth feel- front of the stage and told him “’Wrap ing as to what it was like to It Up’, it’s time to make love to you”’. hang out “In The Memphis Needless to say, Jerry goes on to tell us Room’ ...... a much cooler he packed his gear up in record break- term - and place - than a ing time. Musically, this one’s a dance man cave. Because of the floor filler. Several sax leads and timely perfect mix and production, hand claps, from Dave and Dan, added the track turns into a great to the already rich rhythm Blair and Tra- introduction to each mem- cy had going on was a big plus. ber of the band. The rhythm The disc closes with a song titled was so profound I felt like “Blue” - a track the band claims is Blair and Tracy were play- “country blues that turned out more ing right behind me; Dave’s country than blues”. Call it what you sax leads were incredibly want - I’m callin’ it one of those down One of the many things I’ve learned sharp and crisp; Jerry’s vocals were elo- home, front porch, guitar pickin’, vocal from doing these reviews for the last quent and vibrant; and the guitar work twangin’, harp blowin’, foot tappin’ and twenty years is the fact that there are so was commanding. Great job, guys! knee slappin’ hoe downs where every- many wonderfully talented blues bands “First Love” is one of those songs one - including the listener - is having a in just about every corner of this great that takes me all of exactly two sec- grand ol’ time. big world of ours. Another fact is that onds to know it’s my kind of blues. All I Other tracks on “Sweeping Out the the majority of the members in this big need to hear are those first two to three Blues” include: “Good Old Shoe,” “My blues community we’re a part of will guitar notes and my ears perk up and Baby, She’s Crazy,” “Hubble Bubble,” probably never get to hear most of them that slow blues smile comes right onto “Put Down Again” and “Lady Blues.” - and that, although understandable - is my face. There’s nothing fancy about it, Since the band is out of Canada somewhat saddening. Having said that, it’s just slow blues being done precisely and the CD is self produced, I’m sure one of my biggest pleasures over those like it’s supposed to be done. Blair, Tracy that most of my radio show host readers years was being one of the fortunate and Dennis are giving the song just the have probably not received this disc and ones who have not only gotten to hear right heartbeat on rhythm; Jim’s soft, you really need to do something about some of these excellent bands but have soulful and emotional vocals could not that. ou can reach the band by con- also gotten to spread the word so that have been any more perfect; and Jerry’s tacting Jerry Brown at jerrywbrown@ others could, as well. stinging yet amazingly delicate slow hotmail.com and by liking the bands One of those bands is 5 Shades Of guitar licks are masterful. A most im- Facebook page. Blue from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. pressive performance to say the least. The band consists of: Jim Snowdon on Being the sucker that I am for slow - PETER “BLEWZZMAN” LAURO vocals: Barry Furneaux on guitar; Blair blues and ballads, this is another one of Brown on drums; Tracy Zukiwsky on my personal favorites. As he so apolo- bass; and Jerry Brown on guitar, vocals getically and so emotionally poured his and harp. “Sweeping Out The Blues” is heart out with these sorrowful and mel- the bands debut release and all ten of ancholy lyrics, I found myself actually it’s tracks are Jerry Brown originals. For

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VENUES MOJO MEMBERS Oskar Blues 50 shades of blue 303 Main Street AUSTIN AYERS Lyons, CO 303.823.6685 MUNSEY & REBECCA AYERS JAN MARIE BELLE BUFFALO ROSE BOOZE BROTHERS LIQUOR 119 Washington Avenue STEVE COLEMAN Golden, CO 80401-1142 RANDY FLIPSE 303.278.6800 www.buffalorose.net JIM & JULIE GARDNER GRAND COUNTY BLUES SOCIETY THE TELLURIDE BLUES & BREWS FESTIVAL GREELEY BLUES JAM 500 E.Colorado Avenue DAVID JOHNSON Telluride, CO 81435 DAVE KENNEDY & JILL KAMAS 970.728.8037 PATRICK KENNEDY HEART OF BRIGHTON KERRY PASTINE & THE CRIME SCENE www.heartofbrighton.org PETER MAVES NEIL SEXTON THE BERTHOUD BREWING COMPANY 450 8th Street, Suite B CARL H. SEYFER Berthoud, CO 80513 BRIAN L. SHUNAMON BILL & PAM SPRY THE RUSTY BUCKET GENE & KAY WALKER 3355 S Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80227 AL CHESIS & THE DELTA SONICS 303.980.6200 OSKAR BLUES www.the-rusty-bucket.com

SWALLOW HILL MUSIC ASSN. 71 E.Yale Avenue BUSINESS MEMBERS Denver, CO 80210 a-b&c enterprises, inc. 303.777.1003 ANDREA VAN ALLEN www.swallowhillmusic.org CHEROKEE RANCH & CASTLE FOUNDATION BROADWAY MUSIC SCHOOL COLORADO LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES, LLC 1940 S. Broadway DANNIK’S GUNBARREL CORNER BAR Denver, CO 80210 DAZZLE 303.777.0833 GO SOBER www.broadwaymusicschool.com DAN HAYNES THE ORIENTAL THEATER KARABINER STUDIOS 4335 W.44th Avenue OLIVIERA REAL ESTATE COMPANY, LLC Denver, CO 80212 ROAD DAWG TOURING CO. 720.420.0030 SAPPHIREROSE RECORDS, LLC THE TOAD TAVERN THE BOAR AND BULL 5302 S. Federal Cir. THE DICKENS TAVERN AND OPERA HOUSE Littleton, CO 80123 THE NORMOBBI AGENCY 303. 795.6877 ONEY’S BBQ www.toadtavern.com Q’S TAVERN THE DICKENS OPERA HOUSE JILL WATKINS MUSIC 300 Main Street BOHEMIAN MUSIC Longmont, CO 80501 MEMPHIS WEST MUSIC, LLC 303.834.9384 www.thedickenstavern.com MARK SUNDERMEIER BOHEMIAN MUSIC THE boar and bull 422 E.4th Street Loveland, CO 80537 970.599.1090 www.boarandbull.com

OCT. - NOV. 2018 HOLLER 17 ACTS 50 SHADES OF BLUE the movers & shakers [email protected] [email protected] andrea van allen the symbols [email protected] [email protected] bad choices threeshots [email protected] [email protected] barrel of blues west of the blues [email protected] [email protected] black rails rhythm & blues band wild card [email protected] [email protected] jenn cleary felonius smith [email protected] [email protected] colorado slim the catcalls [email protected] [email protected] deborah stafford & the state of affairs alfonzo [email protected] clay kirkland band doc brown’s blues band dan haynes [email protected] tELEDONNA the jack hadley band cass clayton band [email protected] shari puorto band randall dubis [email protected] eef “miss 333” [email protected] scott “shack” hackler [email protected] hogback blues band [email protected] house money [email protected] JILL WATKINS MUSIC [email protected] johnny & the mongrels [email protected] johnny johnston [email protected] mad dog blues [email protected] michael hornbuckle band [email protected] mojomama [email protected] my blue sky [email protected] rachel & the ruckus [email protected] reverend freakchild [email protected] robert wilson blues band [email protected] the barrelors [email protected] the kay coats band [email protected] the lionel young band [email protected]

OCT. - NOV. 2018 HOLLER 18 FRIDAY BLUES www.ckua.com 9pm -midnight Friday BROADCASTS Night Blues Party, www.wfit.org, 8-10 pm Rev. Billy’s SUNDAY Rhythm Revival KSTR 96.1 FM Grand Junction, SATURDAY 9-10 am & 8-9 pm Blues Deluxe KAFM 88.1 FM Grand KVNF 90.9 FM Paonia & 89.1 FM Junction, 9am-6pm Jazz, Montrose, 4-5 pm, Beale Street Caravan, Blues, Folk & Rock www.kvnf.org KHEN 106.9 FM Salida, KOTO 91.7FM, 89.3FM, 105.5FM Telluride, noon-4 pm Sonic Gumbo with Doc 4-6 pm Blues Hang Over (every other www.kgoat.org, Sunday) www.koto.org, Island Radio, noon-1pm 5-7 pm (rebroadcast Thursday, 5-7 pm) Jazz & Blues Crusade true Blues with Brian Elliott with Count Rabula www.island92.com KDUR 91.9 FM & KRFX 103.5 FM Denver, 7-10 pm 93.9 FM Durango, Strictly Blues with Kai Turner 2 Sides of the Blues, KBCO 97.3 FM Boulder, 9-10 pm 6-8pm blues from the Red Rooster Lounge KUVO 89.3 FM Denver, KPLU Seattle, 7 pm-1 am www.kuvo.org 5-7pm http://www.kplu.org Blues Highway MONDAY with Sam Mayfield or KSBV 93.7 FM Salida, 9-10 am Blues Deluxe guest host KAFM 88.1 FM Grand Junction, 9 am-noon KUVO 89.3 FM Denver, Jimmy’s Blues Kitchen (alternate weeks) www.kuvo.org 7-8pm KAJX & KCJX 88.9, 89.7, 90.1, 90.9, 91.1, R&B Jukebox 91.5 FM Aspen, Carbondale, Rifle and with Rolando, Pete, other towns,11-midnight Blue Horizon Easy Bill or Carlos with Blue Bird KVNF 90.9 FM Paonia & TUESDAY 89.1 FM Montrose, KVNF 90.9 FM Paonia & 89.1 FM Montrose, 7-9:30pm, Turn It Up noon-3 pm, Blues & Other Colors www.kvnf.org www.kvnf.org KRCC 91.5 FM Colorado KAFM 88.1 FM Grand Junction, 1-4 pm, Springs, Noon-1pm bluesday Laboratory the Blue Plate Special KLZR 91.7FM Westcliffe. Vintage Voltage Style 2-4pm blues with Sally Barnes KUNC 91.5 FM Greeley, WEDNESDAY 8-9pm Beale Street Caravan KCRT 92.5 FM Trinidad, 7-8 pm KUNC 91.5 FM Greeley, 9-10pm trinidaddio Blues Hour with 9 O’Clock Blues with Marc Ken Saydak and Darnell Miller KAFM 88.1 FM Grand Junction, KHEN 106.9 FM Salida, 1-4 pm 9pm-midnight Rockin’ Blues Jazz & Blues with Bill KAJX & KCJX 88.9, 89.7, 90.1, 90.9, KVNF 0.9 FM Paonia & 89.1 FM 91.1, 91.5 FM Aspen, Carbondale, Rifle Montrose, 9:30 pm-midnight Crossties, and other towns, www.kvnf.org Midnight - 4am KRFC 88.9 FM Fort Collins, 8-10 pm blues Before Sunrise house Rent Party with Jeff KPLU Seattle, 7pm-1am THURSDAY www.kplu.org KAFM 88.1 FM Grand Junction, 9 am-noon www.ckua.com blues Injection with Mickey the K 3-5pm Natch’l Blues KVLE 93.5 FM Crested Butte/Monarch, MONDAY – FRIDAY 102.3 FM Gunnison, 2-3 pm Blues Deluxe KRCC 91.5 FM Colo. www.blueswithrussell.com, 8-10 pm Spgs, Noon-1pm blues with Russell the Blue Plate Special KAJX & KCJX 88.9, 89.7, 90.1, 90.9, 91.1, FRIDAY – SUNDAY 91.5 FM Aspen, Carbondale, Rifle KVCU 1190 AM and other towns, 11-midnight, boulder - beale Street Caravan www.radio1190.org KLZR 91.7FM Westcliffe. 1-7am Blues Til Dawn 2-4pm blues with AJ Biggerstaff CABLE & SATELLITE, HD FRIDAY radiO 24-7 KVNF 90.9 FM Paonia & 89.1 FM Montrose, BLUES CHANNELS 1-4 pm, Friday Afternoon Club Adelphia Cable Channel 430 www.kvnf.org Comcast Digital Cable Channel 930 KGNU 88.5 FM Boulder, 1390 AM Denver, Direct TV Channel 841 93.7 FM Ward/Nederland 6-9 pm Dish Network Channel 978 blues Legacy KOSI HD 101.1-2 Sirius Blues Channel 74 XM Satellite Radio Channel 74

OCT. - NOV. 2018 HOLLER 19 The Colorado Blues Society is looking for VOLUNTEERS! We have a number of committees that members serve and lead:

Membership, Public Relations, Education, IBC, Media,

Volunteer coordinator, and Merchandise...with an immediate need for help in the Merchandise area, although we are always open to new ideas

and areas we can expand to. The most important quality is a

willingness to participate and help in most any area.

The Colorado Blues Society was the Blues Foundation’s

Blues Organization of the Year in 2013.

Interested? Email Wolf at [email protected] or [email protected] and tell us about yourself.

CBS is a 501c3 non-profit that supports the Colorado Blues community

OCT. - NOV. 2018 HOLLER 20 CBS MEMBER DISCOUNTS - JUST SHOW YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD ALBUMS ON THE HILL 10% off non-sale items • ANGELOS CD’s & MORE (Littleton, Aurora, Thornton) • CHASE HOME FINANCE (Boulder, Barbara Goldman) $200 off closing costs) • CHERRY BLOSSOM FLO- RISTS (Westminster) 15% off cash & carry items • CLEAR GRAVY PRODUCTIONS (Frederick) 15% off studio fees • DELTA BLUES MUSEUM (Clarksdale, MS) 50% off admission • FOLKLORE CENTER (Denver) 10% off non-sale items • HANGAR BAR (Denver) 2nd drink free • THE HATTERS (Trinidad) 10% off non -sale items • MARIPOSA PLANTS & FLOWERS (Greeley) 10% off non-sale items • OSKAR BLUES (Lyons) 10% off everything • PARKER REAL ESTATE BROKERS (Parker) 10% off fees • SWALLOW HILL MUSIC ASSOCIATION (Denver) 10% off non-sale items • TWIST & SHOUT CD’s & TAPES (Denver) 10% off non-sale items • WAX TRAX CD’s & TAPES (Denver & Boulder) 10% off non-sale items • ROCKEY RIVER RESORT (Gunnison) 10% off non-sale items

YES, I WANT TO HELP SUPPORT THE COLORADO BLUES SOCIETY Send completed form & check to: Benefits include: Colorado Blues Society - Subscription to the Colorado Blues Society HOLLER P.O. Box 386 - Discounts on CBS events & merchandise Windsor, CO 80550-5328 - Privileged rates at participating businesses ___ YES, I would like to volunteer Name ______

Address______

City/State/Zip ______

Work Phone ______Home Phone ______

Email address ______

Occupation ______

Hobby/Interest ______Name of referring member______

May we share your contact information with other organizations/companies for blues-related purposes? YES______NO ______$30 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ___ $20 STUDENT OR SENIOR (60 yrs or older) ___ $40 FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ___ $60 BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP ___ $100 MOJO MEMBERSHIP ___ $35 INTERNATIONAL (NON-U.S. ADDRESS) ___ Check or money order enclosed (payable to Colorado Blues Society) ___ VISA ___ MASTERCARD

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