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Hey Blues lovers! How about the month of June in Colorado?
The festivals were over the top. First was the Greeley Blues Jam THE COLORADO BLUES SOCIETY was formed to create a greater celebrating the 10th anniversary of putting on this festival. The Friday night kick-off awareness and wider appreciation of the American indigenous party in the streets downtown is an experience like none other in Colorado. From the ART FORM THE ",5%3 “to go” cup to the bands in the street to the bars full of live blues, it is a great time. That 0/ "OX 7INDSOR #/ was followed up by a day of blues that I won’t soon forget. Grand County Blues Society hosted another great festival in Winter Park with two days of bands from all around the world. On the kid’s stage we got to see how far some of our “kids” have grown musically
since the first time we saw them on stage. The stage had quite a few newcomers this year Affiliated with The Blues Foundation WWWBLUESORG and it appears the future of the blues is in good hands. Things are just getting started! We have a number of festivals coming up over the Summer and I hope to see you at one OFFICERS 4ARRY 5NDERWOOD 0RESIDENT or more of them. You can find them listed on our website. Thanks go out to all of our 3COTT &ITZKE 6ICE 0RESIDENT -IKE 'OLDEN 6ICE 0RESIDENT incredible, hard-working volunteers that make these happen. *ENNIFER 5NDERWOOD 3ECRETARY #HICK #AVALLERO 4REASURER The Holler: There has been some discussion about eliminating the print DIRECTORS version of the Holler and going to a digital format that would be online only. I guess I *OANNE #OLE *ACK (ADLEY am somewhat nostalgic, but I like the hard copy. CBS members, I want to know ,ORIE -ENKE -ARC 7ILSON 0ATTI #AVALLERO $EAN &O'ERTY what YOU think. You can tell me in person if you see me, or e-mail me at *OE -ENKE +YLE $EIBLER 'ARY (ALSEY ,ARRY 9OUNG [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. Bill Brandt
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Greeley BOULDER OUTLOOK Blues Jam Saturday, June 14, 2014 Island Grove Regional Park BOULDER’S HOME Greeley, CO - Dan Willging
How many festivals can say they give back to their fans by offering their best line-up ever with no ticket price increase OF THTHURSEDAY THRBU SUNLDAYU & MEORE!S as a token of appreciation? The conservative answer is probably not many but the only one that comes to mind of this writer is Greeley Blues Jam (GBJ) that celebrated its tenth anniversary. This year Northern Colorado’s premier blues festival booked a staggering number of national-tour- ing acts — ten — with leg-swinging, piano romper Marcia Ball and swamp blues minister Tab Benoit headlining the action-packed day. To present the plethora of bands with minimal down time between sets, two main stages were sit- uated at the east and west ends of the arena. GBJ honcho Al Bricker explained at the outset that the committee booked this bountiful of riches line-up to celebrate the festival’s longevity but promised it would return to its regular format JOE MOSS BAND next year with a fair share of local bands. Bricker went on to AUGUST 22, $5 say that proceeds would benefit Weld county flood victims. It definitely was a day for blues lovers but it was also a day not to be late. Israel’s, now short-term Denver resi- JANIVA MAGNESS dents, Ori Naftaly Band shot out of the gate with a bang, AUGUST 10, $10 not wasting any time to flex its sonic muscle. Vocalist El- AUGUST 2014 eanor Tsaig had many questioning how she could wail with BILL SIMS, JR. AND CHANEY SIMS OF THE HERITAGE BLUES ORCHESTRA, GREELEY BLUES JAM 2014 8/2 LAURIE MORVAN 8/14 AUSTIN YOUNG the intensity of a Janis Joplin with such a tiny, skinny frame. PHOTO © GRETCHEN TROOP 8/15 BLEWE KREWE Oftentimes, she was equally as passionate as Naftaly was $10 during his sizzling guitar solos, feeling every note through The award-winning Heritage Blues Orchestra (HBO) offered 8/7 THE MEDITATIONS 8/21 DELTA SONICS her body as if there was some inexplicable spiritual connec- an alternative to the typical fare by honoring different eras $10 8/22 JOE MOSS BAND tion between them. of blues, everything from field hollers and dirges to gospel, Reverend Raven & the Chainsmokin’ Altar Boys may pre-World War II country blues and even material from New 8/8 JOHNNY O BAND $5 not make its hometown Milwaukee famous as the country Orleans. KUNC Nine Ol’ Clock Blues host DJ Marc Apple- 8/9 THREE SHOTS 8/23 EEF AND song says but it had to make it proud. The group rarely let gate summed it up perfectly: “They’re versatile and they do BLUES EXPRESS up on the throttle, instead building its cruising groove to it all well.” 8/10 JANIVA MAGNESS higher and higher heights with a sound that leaned 90 miles While HBO was stimulating academically and intellec- $10 south to the blues of Chicago. tually, the California Honeydrops (CH), fronted by smiling Polish expat Lech Wierzynski (trumpet/guitar), worked the If the Reverend had a lot of Chicago in its soul, Lurrie On the road again? BEST BLUES CLUB! 2013 KBA WINNER Bell proved you didn’t have to look far to find the real deal. crowd with emotion and fervor. Like HBO, the charismatic WESTWORD, Bell, a longtime Chicago mainstay and son of harmonicist dance band had plenty of surprises up its sleeve, some- HANG YOUR HAT AT ROCKEY RIVER RESORT. 2010 BEST Cary Bell, didn’t export a band from the Windy City but in- times pulling out a bawdy Louis Armstrong-trumpet blues Cabins on the Gunnison River, music studio in our 100 - year old barn. BLUES Come on out, kick back, and play! stead enlisted the services of Denver’s own Delta Sonics led piece, jump blues swing, Piedmont blues and even some VENUE by über-hip harp man Al Chesis. Amazingly, Bell and the relatively decent funk. There was a lot about CH’s set that Delta Sonics played seamlessly together as they had been gave a nod to New Orleans, especially the exhilarating ver- for forever. Chesis followed guitarist Bell attentively, careful sion of Rebirth Brass Band’s “Do Whatcha Wanna.” Though Rob and Dani Wattles | Rockey River Resort not to overplay while ensuring that the show belonged to the group was slotted as a mid-act, many attendees glowed BLUES & GREENS RESTAURANT VEGAN & ROADHOUSE FOOD 4359 County Road 10 Gunnison, Colorado 81230 800 28TH ST. BOULDER, CO 80303 TEL 303 443 3322 its rightful owner. Delta Sonics’ Bob Pellegrino shied away about how the spellbinding CH was their pick of the day. www.gunnisoncabins.com www.bouldershomeoftheblues.com from taking any leads, even when offered, preferring to in- tel 970 641 0174 email : [email protected] Continued on pg. 22 conspicuously apply his razor-sharp rhythmic accents.
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Brighton Blues Blast 2014 - Tarry Underwood
At the end of May, 2014, we headed to Brigh- ton for the second annual Brighton Blues Blast, a two-day event held indoors at the Armory. Because we missed the first one, this was our first trip to Brighton. We arrived early, located the Armory and set out to find something to eat. We drove through downtown, and spotted a sign for Mexican food, “La Estrellita.” It was POURING down rain so we ran in and found this place, in the basement. My skepticism turned into delight once my food came. I fell in love
with the “Mayan” sauce, a jalapeno cream sauce. We ST. LOUIS BLUESMAN MARQUISE KNOX. went back the next night, it was so good! The Armory Performing Arts Center was another debut CD, “Manchild”, recorded when he was just 16, surprise. The building was originally built in 1921 to DANIELLE SCHNEBLEN, GREELEY BLUES JAM 2014 PHOTO © GRETCHEN TROOP was nominated for a Blues Music Award for Best New store arms and military equipment and also served as Artist debut. He has played with blues legends such headquarters for the Colorado National Guard. It has as B.B. King, Pinetop Perkins and Honeyboy Edwards. Randall Dubis been beautifully remodeled while retaining the origi- The Delta Sonics featuring Al Chesis on harmonica nal structure, with great sound, lighting perfect for opened the show the second night. The band, which photography, and plenty of room for dancing. includes Bob Pelligrino on guitar and slide, John But- The Austin Young band Kicked off the festival Fri- ler on bass and Kyle Borthick on drums recently won day night with their high-energy style of blues. In ad- Westword’s best blues band award. dition to Austin Young on guitar, the band features For- Closing out the festival was Lil’ Ed and The Blues rest Raup on drums and Alex Goldberg on bass. It is Imperials. Lil’ Ed is the most entertaining, dynamic always a good time when these boys get together! slide guitarist around. He gets into the crowd, walks Photo © 2013 by J.R. Wolfe Headliner Marquis Knox is a twenty-three year on tippy toes and gets the crowd going. Chicago Blues Proud Colorado Blues Society Business Member old with the knowledge and style of an old school blues- Proud Mile High Blues Society Business Member at its finest. man on guitar and harmonica. Marquis learned to play August 1 (6–9) Niwot Market Patio the guitar from his grandmother at an early age. His August 3, 9, 12, 15 (3–7) Buffalo Rose Patio (Golden) GJF MANAGEMENT August 6, 20 (8:30–12:30) Ziggie’s Open Jam (Denver) Artist and Business Management August 23 (8:30–12) Oskar Blues (Lyons) with Hawkeye Herman Representing Music Industry Professionals August 31 (9:30–1) Appaloosa Grill (Denver) including Record Labels September 2, 7, 14, 20, 23 Buffalo Rose Patio (Golden) September 3, 17 (8:30–12:30) Ziggie’s Open Jam (Denver) GREGG FRIEDMAN, ESQ. 2805 Wilderness Pl., Suite 100 – 200 September 5 (6–9) Sun Rose Cafe (Longmont) Boulder, CO 80301 303.447.2299 September 21 (9:30–1) Appaloosa Grill (Denver)
8 AUG. - SEPT. 2014 HOLLER AUG. - SEPT. 2014 HOLLER 9 YARD WORK BLUES FOR FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS YOUR SOUL THROUGH A TOUGH TIME COUNTRY BLUESMAN "9 *)- 02)-/#+ JOHNNY LONG A dozen or so people gathered at the BY JACK HADLEY home of Kai, Natasha, and Nina turner on Saturday May 31 to help fix up the Continued from pg. 1 back yard garden and Nina’s play area. For those who don’t know, the family Sammy Mayfield at that time.” Other suffered the loss of an infant son and Denver connections include stints with brother this spring, and keeping the yard Billy Tolles and Gene Bass. Long also in order was a low priority. That changed spent time in Chicago and opened for when Erica Brown organized a cleanup major artists like Sugarcane Harris and Harvey Mandel. day to make the grounds more welcom- FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS Johnny Long had more to say about ing to family and friends. PHOTO © JIM PRIMOCK Several neighbors, relatives, and the blues today - and what can be done CBS members pitched in, proving the to make it better. “People are too materi- blues | soul | groove old adage that many hands make light alistic today. The older blues artists were work. Jerry and Jackie Deall brought able to write provocative tunes, telling EEF HONORING THE BLUES stories about life. They didn’t get any their truck and a tiller; Mike and Amy See Eef with her band “Eef and the Blues Express”, as CBS believes an important function of any society is to honor those credit for that.” He also thinks blues so- well as with “She Groovez” and “Amazon Eye Shadow”. Golden brought a chain saw and other Performance dates and info at www.eefguitar.com tools; Phil Borcherding, Merrian John- individuals who have made outstanding contributions. Over the years cieties need to be more involved. “When son, and I also pitched in a few hours of CBS has recognized and awarded both blues musicians and outstanding blues societies were promoting festivals it was a better situation.” work, laughter, and camaraderie. Long- contributors to the Colorado Blues Society. time family friends Lewis & Floorwax “I just want people to come to a provided lunch for all with a gift certifi- blues show and feel something. Shake LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD cate to a local BBQ spot. Several trips yourself! Tap your feet, clap your hands! were made to Home Depot for supplies, James Cotton • Honeyboy Edwards • Buddy Guy Move yourself!” Spoken like a true be- liever, a man on a mission. there were a few cases of minor sunburn Willie Houston • John Jackson • Robert Lockwood Jr. Sometimes a phone interview can and sore muscles. By the time we were Pinetop Perkins • Son Seals • Henry Townsend done, Nina said that she wasn’t sure how be awkward and difficult at best. Johnny Big Jack Johnson • Keb Mo to tell her friends that her backyard had Long made it easy. I felt like I knew where been transformed into the most beautiful Otis Taylor • Ron Thompson • Bob Margolin he was coming from and he made it real play area on earth – she didn’t want them Justina “Mama Kat” Curlee (Radio) • Marcia Ball for me. Not a throwback but someone to feel embarrassed! who is continuing the tradition of soul music called the blues. A little sweat, some barbeque and HERITAGE AWARD a lot of music in the background added up to a memorable day for all involved. Louisiana Red • Cootie Stark • Johnny Long Johnny Long will be performing Volunteering feels just as good on a small in concert at the Thornton Arts scale as it does on a large scale. SPECIAL RECOGNITION & Culture Center on Sat. Aug. (outstanding CBS founders & members) 23rd, 4-7pm, 9209 Dorothy Karen Lockman • Ken Lockman • Dave McIntyre Blvd. in Thornton. All proceeds Darryl Lee Powell • Jim Primock • Tarry Underwood benefit the Blues In The Schools Steve Rowe • Scott Fitzke • Dan Treanor programming in Thornton. Dan King • Kai Turner • James & Shirley Mather
10 AUG. - SEPT. 2014 HOLLER AUG. - SEPT. 2014 HOLLER 11 AUG. 5 AUG. 9 AUG. 15 REVIEWS THE Mojo @ The Speakeasy, BOB MARGOLIN @ Blues & Jack Hadley @ Marriott South, Longmont Brews, Denver Lone Tree BLUES The John Weeks Band @ Chaz DePaolo @ Park House, Cary Morin @ Wheat Ridge Jazz@Jack’s, Denver Denver Carnation Festival, Wheat CALENDAR KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD & GUITAR TOWN (guitar legends, Ridge LOS LONELY BOYS @ Arvada including Sonny Landreth) @ 45th Annual Wheat Ridge Center for the Arts, Arvada Copper Mountain Carnation Festival, Wheat AUG. 1 The Gang @ Rollinsville Stage Maynard Mills @ Lincoln’s Ridge The Jack Hadley Band @ Stop, Rollinsville Roadhouse, Denver The Subdudes @ Louisville Chillers, Loveland AUG. 6 Rex People’s & Xfactr@ Oskar Summer Concert Series, Dr. Izzy Band @ Boulder Jack Hadley @ Caffe Sole, Blues, Longmont Louisville Outlook, Boulder Boulder THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS ERIC JOHNSON @ Fox Theater, Hogback Blues Band @ Los Terrificos @ D’Note, Arvada @ Thunder Mountain Boulder Lincoln’s Roadhouse, Denver Kevin Kiley @ Bushwhackers, Amphitheater, Loveland Hamilton Loomis @ Dillon Johnny O Band @ Oskar Blues, Denver Young Ancients @ Blues & Amphitheater, Dillon Longmont The Firebreathers @ Pioneer Inn, Brews, Denver My Blues Sky @ Carnation Delta Sonics @ St. Julien Hotel, Nederland AUG. 10 Festival, Wheat Ridge Boulder Anthony Russo & Mac Jack Hadley @ cyclHOPS, AUG. 16 Eef @ Cool River, Denver McMurray @ Takoda Tavern, Longmont (early) Hamilton Loomis @ Dickens Randall Dubis @ Niwot Market, Parker The Jack Hadley Band @ Boulder Opera House, Longmont Tweed Funk Little Mike and The Tornadoes Mick Kolassa Niwot John Weeks @ Rusty Bucket, Asian Festival, Boulder (late) David Booker @ Tasty Weasel, FIRST NAME LUCKY ALL THE RIGHT MOVES MICHISSIPPI MICK The John Weeks Band @ The Lakewood Lionel Young @ Tasty Weasel, Longmont (early) Tweed Tone Records ELROB Records Berkeley Inn, Denver Cassie Taylor @ Nissi’s, Longmont David Booker @ The Speakeasy, Young Ancients @ The Victoria Lafayette Craig Kingfish Griffin @ Quincy Longmont (late) Tweed Funk has come up with a great live-in-the-studio If you like raw, uncut blues you’ve come to the right “Michissippi Mick” is an obvious labor of love from Bar, Salida Jana & the Jukes @ Jack Quinn’s, Bar, Colo. Sprgs. Kirk James @ Serious TX BBQ, party record with “First Name Lucky.” Packed with place. Rock-steady grooves from blues veterans Little Mick Kolassa. Excellent playing throughout, production AUG. 2 Colo. Sprgs. GUITAR TOWN (guitar legends, Durango mostly original tunes written by guitarist JB Optekar, Mike (harp and vocals) and The Tornadoes sound real values and - much to my surprise - a great sense of Eef & the Blues Express @ Back Roots & Rhythm @ Epernay including Sonny Landreth) @ The Jack Hadley Band @ Millsite the songs have a real nice groove propelled by a solid good to my ears. This band really delivers “All The Right humor. Street Tavern, Aurora Lounge, Denver Copper Mountain Inn, Ward (early) rhythm section and funky horns. With soulful vocals Moves.” Did he say what I thought he said on “WPD” (White Johnny O Band @ Dickens Young Ancients @ Lannie’s Kirk James @ Rhythms on the Rio Jack Hadley @ Wild Women courtesy of Smokey, this band keeps it in the pocket Guitarist Tony O. Melio plays with real finesse. The People Dance)? Yes, he did. Kolassa has assembled a Opera House, Longmont Clocktower, Denver Festival, South Fork Winery, Denver (late) with a Memphis feel all their own. band gets down to business on “Problems.” He shines stellar cast of musicians for this project, including Delta Sonics @ Wrigleys, AUG. 7 The King Stan Band @ Rocky AUG. 17 “Divided” is a slow jam from the heart, thoughtful on this “Shotgun”-like groove, playing rhythm and lead vocalist Reba Russell and pianist Victor Wainwright. He Golden (early) Jack Hadley @ Marriott South, Mountain Music Festival, Alan Knight & Co. @ Ziggie’s, and sweet. Smokey tells it like it is because he wants lines that mesh perfectly with Little Mike’s tough harp wrote many of the tunes here, sings lead and plays Delta Sonics @ Dazzle, Denver Lone Tree Clement Park, Littleton Denver his baby back. Don’t we all? Everyone gets a workout blowing. And, yes, these guys know how to shuffle. acoustic guitar. Kolassa has something to say about the (late) Robert Fiorino & Friends @ Riff’s, Rocky Mountain Music Festival Craig Kingfish Griffin @ Quincy on “Sugarfoot.” Non-stop funk with call-and-response Check out “Close To My Baby” and “I Got Drunk Last history and the future of the South on “Land Of The Jack Hadley @ The Little Bear, Wheat Ridge @ Clement Park, Littleton Bar, Colo. Sprgs. between Smokey and Jon Lovas (sax) and Kevin Night.” You can understand why this band played for Crossroads.” He sings the slow blues on “Baby’s Got Evergreen (early) David Booker @ Oskar Blues, AUG. 11 Jack Hadley @ The Little Bear, Klemme (trumpet.) It really has the Stax-Volt urgency years with Hubert Sumlin, James Cotton and Jimmy Another Lover” with righteous support from guitarist The Jack Hadley Band @ Longmont David Booker @ El Chapultepec, Evergreen (early) that you associate with the best of Otis Redding. Rogers, among others. Little Mike spits out ferocious Jeff Jensen, laying down cool blues licks behind him. Chillers, Loveland (late) Dave Randon @ Herb’s Hideout, Denver Rockin’ Jake Band @ The live feel of this recording works very well. More licks all over this recording, and pianist Jim McKaba, Brandon Santini blows serious harp on “Blowtorch The King Stan Band @ The Rusty Denver Boa & the Constrictors @ Oskar Sprucewood Bar & Grill, bands need to do this, especially if you’re playing roots- bassist Brad Vickers and drummer Robert Piazza swing Love” with vocalist Redd Velvet delivering killer vocals, Bucket, Lakewood Kirk James @ James Ranch, Blues, Longmont Sprucewood based music. Love this one. Get some Tweed Funk! with the best of them. funky to the bone. Victor Wainwright brings “Time Ain’t My Blue Sky @ Left Hand Durango AUG. 12 AUG. 18 - JACK HADLEY I always have an emotional response to great music. On My Side” to a higher level with some terrific piano Brewery, Leftapalooza, SAMANTHA FISH @ The Toad Mojo @ The Speakeasy, Boa & the Constrictors @ Oskar The blues can lift you up, make you dance or move you playing. Longmont Tavern, Littleton Longmont Blues, Longmont to tears. Blues 101, people. I can’t wait for the next re- I enjoyed “Michissippi Mick” quite a bit. And one Chris Duarte @ The Toad Tavern, AUG. 8 The John Weeks Band @ David Booker @ El Chapultepec, lease from Little Mike and The Tornadoes. more thing: Kolassa is donating 100% of the proceeds Littleton Jack Hadley @ Lila B’s Lounge, Jazz@Jack’s, Denver Denver GREELEY BLUES JAM 2014 - JACK HADLEY of this release to the Blues Foundation in Memphis. Young Ancients @ Crested Butte Greenwood Village The Gang @ Rollinsville AUG. 19 - JACK HADLEY PHOTO © TARRY UNDERWOOD Arts Festival, Crested Butte Eef & the Blues Express @ The Stage Stop, Rollinsville Mojo @ The Speakeasy, AUG. 3 Rusty Bucket, Lakewood AUG. 13 Longmont Felonius Smith @ Oskar Blues, Papa Juke @ Bittersweet, Jack Hadley @ Sullivan’s Jack Hadley @ Willie G’s, Lyons Louisville Steakhouse, Denver Denver Eef & the Blues Express @ Jake’s The Symbols @ Full Moon Los Terrificos @ D’Note, The John Weeks Band @ Roadhouse, Denver Campout, Breckenridge Denver Jazz@Jack’s, Denver Randall Dubis Band @ Buffalo BOB MARGOLIN @ Oskar Kevin Kiley @ Bushwhackers, Rockin’ Jake Band @ Hahn’s Rose, Golden Blues, Lyons Denver Peak Cafe, Hahn’s Peak Delta Sonics @ cyclHOPS, CAROLYN WONDERLAND @ The Firebreathers @ Pioneer Inn, The Gang @ Rollinsville Stage Longmont (early) Festival in the Park, Dillon Nederland Stop, Rollinsville Delta Sonics @ The Little Bear, SAMANTHA FISH @ Louisville Jana & the Jukes @ Jack Quinn’s, AUG. 20 Evergreen (late) Summer Concert Series, Colo. Sprgs. Jack Hadley @ Sullivan’s Alan Knight & Co. @ El Charrito, Louisville Kirk James @ Three Springs, Steakhouse, Denver Denver Hamilton Loomis @ The Toad Colo. Sprgs. LosTerrificos @ D’Note, Craig Kingfish Griffin @ Quincy Tavern, Littleton Roots & Rhythm @ Epernay Arvada Bar, Colo. Sprgs. Kirk James @ Nello’s Bistro, Lounge, Denver Kevin Kiley @ Bushwhackers, Kirk James @ Dalton Ranch, Pagosa Sprgs. AUG. 14 Denver Durango AUG. 9 Jack Hadley @ Ocean Prime, The Firebreathers @ Pioneer Young Ancients @ Crestone Hogback Blues Band @ The Denver Inn, Nederland Festival, Crestone Shack, Littleton Robert Fiorino & Friends @ Riff’s, Anthony Russo & Mac AUG. 4 The Jack Hadley Band @ Wheat Ridge McMurray @ Takoda Tavern, Boa & the Constrictors @ Oskar Tony P’s, Denver Dave Randon @ Herb’s Hideout, Parker Blues, Longmont Eef & Blues Express @ Blues & Denver ZZ TOP & JEFF BECK @ Fiddlers David Booker @ El Chapultepec, Brews, Denver (early) ERIC JOHNSON @ Aggie Green Amphitheatre, Denver Denver Eef & Blues Express @ Dazzle, Theater, Ft. Collins Delta Sonics @ Nissi’s, Lafayette AUG. 5 Denver (late) Hamilton Loomis @ Fruita Civic Jana & the Jukes @ Jack Quinn’s, The Symbols @ The Boot, Center Pavillion, Fruita Colo. Sprgs. Ft. Collins Kirk James @ Sporting News Grill, Durango Continued on pg. 19
12 AUG. - SEPT. 2014 HOLLER AUG. - SEPT. 2014 HOLLER 13 REVIEWS MOJO & VENUES OTHER BUSINESS MEMBERS HEART OF BRIGHTON BLUEGILL PRODUCTIONS www.heartofbrighton.org BUSINESS CHERRY BLOSSOM FLORIST is the least blues and more hip-hop/pop, almost rap- LANNIE’S CLOCKTOWER CABARET CODA, INC. like but melodic; “Glitter Ain’t Gold is very contempo- MEMBERS www.lannies.com COLORADO LIFESTYLES PROPERTIES, LLC rary. “Numb” may be my favorite track with a blistering guitar attack and dark depth. Both “Please Come CLEAR GRAVY PRODUCTIONS Home” and “You Saved Me” bridge over to R&B and VENUES THE BAR CROSSER DAVIS 554 S. Broadway Soul, even crooning. The CD ends with just Gary as a BOULDER OUTLOOK HOTEL DAVE GOODRICH Denver, CO 80209 foot stomping acoustic slide guitarist aka Robert John- 800 28th Street DAVID ––GREGORY son singing a traditional country blues song, showing Boulder, CO 303.733.0122 Gary’s roots in the blues. 303.443.3322 www.itsthebar.com ROCK & BLUES LLC, J-ENTERTAINMENT - DAN WILLGING www.bouldershomeofthebues.com JILL ROSE QUINN THE GOTHIC THEATRE/MOE’S ORIGINAL RICHARD LINER 3263 S.Broadway THE DICKENS OPERA HOUSE Englewood, CO 80113 ROAD DAWG TOURING CO. 302 Main Street BLUES BYTES 303.951.6703 THE DRUMSHOP Longmont, CO 80501-5527 I am REALLY excited about two new releases from DeChamp Records out of www.gothictheatre.com 303.651.7773 TOM SUND Memphis, both of which are produced by 2010 IBC Winner Grady Champion. TECHNICAL & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS DAZZLE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE The first is JJ THAMES “TELL YOU WHAT I KNOW.” Ms. Thames is described as OSKAR BLUES 930 Lincoln St. AND SERVICE Gary Clark Jr. a “Mississippi Blues Diva.” She really delivers on vocals, providing a rich blend of 303 Main Street Denver, CO 80203 WOODWARD PRODUCTION BLAK AND BLU Lyons, CO R&B, reconnecting the listener to the roots of Blues. All eleven cuts have a 303.839.5100 Warner Brothers Records 303.823.6685 GRAND COUNTY BLUES SOCIETY deeply original sound and she is backed by Za very tight band, www.dazzlejazz.com THE ART SERVICES COMPANY Gary Clark Jr. is a very ‘contemporary’ blues guitarist including horns & harmonic to support her growling vocals. PEARL ST. BLUES KOCHEVAR MEDICAL MASSAGE CTR. and singer songwriter who shows a wide range of MOXI THEATRE Old South Pearl Street Association 802 9th Street ROLLING THUNDER PRODUCTIONS styles and cross-genres with the blues. He just won the The other release from DeChamp is EDDIE COTTON‘S “HERE I COME.” Those of you P.O. Box 9008 prestigious BMA for Best Contemporary Male Blues Greeley, CO 80631 DAN TREANOR & THE AFROSIPPI BLUES BAND who listen to Blues Legacy on KGNU Community Radio (shameless plug: Fridays Denver, CO 80209-9008 970.584.3054 Artist of the Year and was nominate for Guitarist of the 303.881.5634 A MUSIC COMPANY, INC. Year. There is no question about his talent and original- 6-9pm mtn time www.kgnu.org) know that am not a big fan of the blues guitar www.moxitheater.com NEW MEXICO BLUES SOCIETY ity, but traditionalists may not like the directions he is (go ahead and gasp), but I am wooed and wowed by Mr. Cotton’s skills. Born in Clinton, SNOWY RANGE MUSIC FESTIVAL STACY LEES taking the blues. I initially felt this way when I casually Mississippi, a minister’s son, Eddie Cotton Jr. grew up singing and playing gospel THE D NOTE Blinddog Entertainment LLC 7519 Grandview Avenue [email protected] listened to “BLAK and BLU” – but the more I listened music in church. He studied music theory at Jackson State University in his P.O. Box 2382 CLASSIC JUKEBOX AND GAME CO. LLC to it the more it grew on me. Gary is taking the blues in Arvada, CO 80002 hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, then went on to serve as minister of music at El Cajon, CA 92021 303.463.6683 www.classicjukeboxandgameco.com exciting and fresh new directions that will bridge the www.snowyrangemusicfestival.com his father’s church. I am struck by the deep, soulful riffs heard on this release. www.thednote.com GERI OLIVEIRA, CRS, CLHMS, GRI blues with other genres and bring it to a larger and Wright Kingdom Real Estate younger audience that, like it or not, is the “Future of Every cut is an original on this CD and I hope we get to hear Eddie STARGAZERS THEATRE & EVENT CENTER www.gerioliveira.com the Blues” and will “Keep the Blues Alive”. THE RUSTY BUCKET live in Colorado in the future. 10 South Parkside Drive 3355 S Wadsworth Blvd. GET CONNECTED EVENTS I knew Gary was a great guitarist from his staccato Colorado Springs, CO 80910 [email protected] riffs to dark heavy grinds to slow burning torch. What Lakewood, CO 80227 Also catching and pleasing my ears is a new release from Delta Groove, [email protected] 303.980.6200 MICHAEL RAY is impressive is his talent as a songwriter and multi-in- 719.476.2200 www.the-rusty-bucket.com strumentalist. The songs are often almost poetic – with TERRY HANCK’S “GOTTA BRING IT ON HOME TO YOU.” I LOVE a blues saxophone stargazerstheatre.com structure and rhyme; but with very catchy lines. Ten of and dang it, you just don’t hear enough of it. Mr. Hanck has a truly soulful voice the thirteen tracks are penned by Gary and two are co- and his style of blues is upbeat & jumping. I hope to catch him live THE HANGAR BAR written with him. The title track includes lines form the someday as his music is original and addicting. 8001 E. Colfax Ave. great poet Gil Scott-Heron and “Glitter Ain’t Gold Denver, CO 80220 OTHER MOJO MEMBERS (Jumpin for Nothin’)” includes the great Doyle Bramhill 303.320.6683 WAYNE B. ASHMORE II. The only ‘double cover’ is the tasty, fresh interpreta- I DO love Blues piano and the latest release from www.HangarBarDenver.com AUSTIN AYERS tion of “Third Stone From the Sun” (Jimi Hendrix)/”If ROB RIO -“HARRY TONIC SENIOR” - (Boss Productions) is full of classics MUNSEY AYERS You Love Me Like You Say” (Little Johnny Taylor) that & originals. Harry Tonic is a fictional character “born accidentally as the only THE ZEPHYR LOUNGE extends into a DJ-like section and ends with killer gui- JO BLATTSPIELER child of a hard drinking Polish traveling salesman and a beautiful Brazilian 11940 E.Colfax Ave. tar work. Aurora, CO 80010 STEVE COLEMAN Gary plays guitar and sings vocals on all tracks. He mulatto torch singer.” Known as the “Boss of Boogie”, this one-time Boulder resident 303.364.8981 LYNN CONNER plays bass, trumpet, drums, congas, percussion and (Rob Rio, not Harry Tonic) offers 18 cuts of originals and samplings from the great zephyrloungecolorado.com MICHAEL DUNCAN programming on 4 tracks and a traditional slide American Songbook. As always, Rob brings his great boogie piano to our ears LUANN & LANCE GALE acoustic guitar on the closing track “Next Door Neigh- THE TOAD TAVERN bor Blues.” Drummer J.J. Johnson, bassist Mike Eli- and his extremely wry sense of humor to the keys. Facebook Me Baby is full of JANE HASCALL very funny double entendres and brings 5302 S Federal Cir zondo (fuzz guitar, keys, percussion and programming Littleton, CO 80123 MERLEN & MARYON HATTER on four tracks) and keyboardist Zac Rae provide a tight, barrelhouse/boogie piano into our brave new world. 303.795.6877 PATRICK KENNEDY professional core band. About seven additional musi- www.toadtavern.com MAMA RAVEN BAND cians play horns, guitars, tabla and percussion, giving I always want to give a SHOUT out to all the ladies who are working so hard, the album a full, rich feel. MIKE LANDESS trying to make a living playing the Blues. Here is a short list of BUFFALO ROSE The CD opens with big horns and crosses into 119 Washington Avenue WAYNE & FRAN PHIPPS blues/hip-hop on “Ain’t Messin ‘Round”; “When My some women to watch/listen for. Golden, CO 80401-1142 NEIL SEXTON Train Pulls In” is a dark staccato guitar blues track; the 303.278.6800 BILL & PAM SPRY title track has a hip-hop, pop feel; “Bright Lights” ‘goin ADRIANNA MARIE & HER GROOVE CUTTERS www.buffalorose.net THE DICKENS OPERA HOUSE to my head’ is tasty and catchy and getting stuck in my “Double Crossing Blues“ (Midnite WL Records) GENE & KAY WALKER head; “Travis County has a hard driving roadhouse HERMAN’S HIDEAWAY NIECIE “Wanted Woman” (Tiger Records) blues bridging to almost country-rock feel. “The Life” 1578 S Broadway LEONARD & LINDA WALMSLEY LISA MANN “Move On” (lisamannmusic.com) Denver, CO 80210 JULIE & JIM GARDNER EDEN BRENT Jigsaw Heart” (Yellowdog Records) 303.777.5840 TODD REILLY KELLEY HUNT “The Beautiful Bones” www.hermanshideaway.com LEONARD FRIELING www.lfrieling.com - JOANNE COLE - MURAT AND OYA IYIGUN
14 AUG. - SEPT. 2014 HOLLER AUG. - SEPT. 2014 HOLLER 15 WILLIE HOUSTON FRIDAY ACTS www.bluesmanwilliehouston.com BLUES KUVO 89.3 FM Denver, www.kuvo.org MICHAELA RAE KNOX 7-9pm Rock’n N Rhythm with Ms. J.C. ALAN KNIGHT AND COMPANY michaelaraeguitar.com BROADCASTS www.ckua.com www.reverbnation.com/alanknightandcom- KRISTIN KAY BAND BY LARRY YOUNG 9pm -midnight Friday Night Blues pany Party, www.wfit.org, www.kristinkay.net SUNDAY ALLEN-LAMUN BAND GEORGE LAWHORN Please welcome the latest members of 8-10 pm Rev. Billy’s Rhythm Revival KSTR 96.1 FM Grand Junction, SATURDAY allenlamunband.com MY BLUE SKY the Colorado Blues Society. Thank you all 9-10 am & 8-9 pm Blues Deluxe AUSTIN YOUNG BAND KAFM 88.1 FM Grand Junction, www.mybluesky.co KVNF 90.9 FM Paonia & 89.1 FM 9am-6pm Jazz, Blues, Folk & Rock - www.austinyoungband.com for joining. I hope you enjoy your mem- OUT OF THE BLUE BAND Montrose, 4-5 pm, Beale Street Caravan, KHEN 106.9 FM Salida, noon-4 pm BAD BRAD & THE FAT CATS www.OOTBDenver.com bership as much as I have mine. www.kvnf.org Sonic Gumbo with Doc www.fatcatsentertainment.com PAPA JUKE KOTO 91.7FM, 89.3FM, 105.5FM Telluride, www.kgoat.org, noon-1pm 4-6 pm Blues Hang Over (every other BARE NAKED BLUES DUO www.papajuke.com Jazz & Blues Crusade with Count Rabula INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY Sunday) www.koto.org, Island Radio, https://www.facebook.com/BareNekkid- 303.926.9626 KDUR 91.9 FM & Blues Clark Chanslor 5-7 pm (rebroadcast Thursday, 5-7 pm) 93.9 FM Durango, PLATTE VALLEY QUARTET True Blues with Brian Elliott BIG JIM ADAM & JOHN STILWAGEN www.pvqblue.com Gary Guy 2 Sides of the Blues, 6-8pm www.island92.com KUVO 89.3 FM Denver, www.jimadamblues.com PROFIT BROTHERS KRFX 103.5 FM Denver, 7-10 pm BLIND CHILD ROCKIN’ BLUES BAND Murat and Oya Iyigun www.kuvo.org 5-7pm Blues Highway ROBERT WILSON BLUES BAND Strictly Blues with Kai Turner with Sam Mayfield or guest host www.blindchildblues.com Michael Kuhl and Debby Kanaga www.robertwilsonblues.com KBCO 97.3 FM Boulder, 9-10 pm KUVO 89.3 FM Denver, BLUEZ HOUSE 970.215.9193 Dan Ledbetter Blues from the Red Rooster Lounge www.kuvo.org 7-8pm R&B Jukebox www.reverbnation.com/bluezhouse FELONIUS SMITH KPLU Seattle, 7 pm-1 am with Rolando, Pete, Easy Bill or Carlos Kevin O'Brien http://www.kplu.org www.myspace.com/bluezhouse www.feloniussmith.com KVNF 90.9 FM Paonia & 89.1 FM Montrose, Scott Rivera and Tanya Stevens MONDAY 303.449.2616 303.499.1665 7-9:30pm, Turn It Up www.kvnf.org CARY MORIN Judith E. Taylor KSBV 93.7 FM Salida, 9-10 am Blues Deluxe KRCC 91.5 FM Colorado Springs, Noon-1pm THE BUZZ BROTHERS BAND KAFM 88.1 FM Grand Junction, 9 am-noon www.carymorin.com www.facebook.com/buzzbrothersband The Blue Plate Special Vintage Dyron Manning Jimmy’s Blues Kitchen (alternate weeks) Voltage Style CEDAR AVENUE BLUES BAND 970.356.2093 KAJX & KCJX 88.9, 89.7, 90.1, 90.9, 91.1, cedaravenuebluesband.com Susan and Bruce Osborn KUNC 91.5 FM Greeley, 8-9pm [email protected] 91.5 FM Aspen, Carbondale, Rifle and Beale Street Caravan JENN CLEARY Melanie Rodden THE CLAY KIRKLAND BAND other towns,11-midnight Blue Horizon KUNC 91.5 FM Greeley, 9-10pm P.O. Box 4655 www.reverbnation.com/claykirklandband Charles Webb with Blue Bird 9 O’Clock Blues with Marc Boulder CO 80306 THE DR. IZZY BAND TUESDAY KAFM 88.1 FM Grand Junction, Nels and Tess Freeman KVNF 90.9 FM Paonia & 89.1 FM Montrose, 720.938.1294 drizzyband.com 9pm-midnight Rockin’ Blues noon-3 pm, Blues & Other Colors www.JennCleary.com THE JOBE BLUES BAND Aris and Suzanne Sophocles KAJX & KCJX 88.9, 89.7, 90.1, 90.9, 91.1, DALE CISEK BAND www.kvnf.org 91.5 FM Aspen, Carbondale, Rifle and www.reverbnation.com/dianejobe Greg Gloyd KAFM 88.1 FM Grand Junction, 1-4 pm, www.reverbnation.com/DaleCisekBand THE KING STAN BAND other towns, Midnight-4am Dennis Holman Bluesday Laboratory Blues Before Sunrise 970.669.3670 www.kingstanband.com WEDNESDAY DAN TREANOR AND THE AFROSIPPI BLUES BAND Steve Itterly KPLU Seattle, 7pm-1am www.kplu.org The Rhythm Allstars KCRT 92.5 FM Trinidad, 7-8 pm www.ckua.com 3-5pm Natch’l Blues www.dantreanorband.com https://myspace.com/therhythmallstars Althia Reed Johnson Trinidaddio Blues Hour with MONDAY – FRIDAY DAVEY AND THE BLU DOG THE ROUSTABOUTS Mojomama Ken Saydak and Darnell Miller KRCC 91.5 FM Colorado Springs, Noon-1pm www.daveyandthebludog.com KHEN 106.9 FM Salida, 1-4 pm www.roustaboutblues.com Laura and Scott Prescott The Blue Plate Special CROSSER DAVIS THE SYMBOLS Jazz & Blues with Bill FRIDAY – SUNDAY KVNF 0.9 FM Paonia & 89.1 FM [email protected] www.thesymbols.net Lora Pritchett KVCU 1190 AM Boulder - 719.382.3903 Montrose, 9:30 pm-midnight Crossties, www.radio1190.org THE UNDERTONE BLUES BAND www.kvnf.org DEBORAH STAFFORD AND STONE SOUP www.undertoneband.com 1-7am Blues Til Dawn BUSINESS/VENUE KRFC 88.9 FM Fort Collins, 8-10 pm CABLE & SATELLITE, HD RADIO 24-7 www.deborahstaffordjazz.com THE VINDICATORS BAND House Rent Party with Jeff DEJA BLUES BAND Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret BLUES CHANNELS www.thevindicatorsband.com/ THURSDAY Adelphia Cable Channel 430 DELTA SONICS-AL CHESIS THREESHOTS The Rusty Bucket KAFM 88.1 FM Grand Junction, 9 am-noon Comcast Digital Cable Channel 930 www.deltasonics.net www.bandmix.com/threeshots Herman’s Hideaway Blues Injection with Mickey the K Direct TV Channel 841 DOC BROWN’S BLUES BAND TOMMY RAY & THE SUNRAYS KVLE 93.5 FM Crested Butte/Monarch, Dish Network Channel 978 www.docbrownsbluesband.com UNION DRIFTWOOD The Jobe Blues Band 102.3 FM Gunnison, 2-3 pm Blues Deluxe KOSI HD 101.1-2 www.blueswithrussell.com, 8-10 pm 303.921.6256 www.reverbnation.com/uniondriftwood The Undertone Blues Band Sirius Blues Channel 74 RANDALL DUBIS BAND Blues with Russell XM Satellite Radio Channel 74 LIGE WILLIAMSON KAJX & KCJX 88.9, 89.7, 90.1, 90.9, 91.1, www.randalldubis.com [email protected] The new slate of Officers and Directors is 91.5 FM Aspen, Carbondale, Rifle 303.475.5579 303.499.1665 and other towns, 11-midnight, EEF “MISS 333” in place as of the annual Member Meeting Beale Street Caravan www.eefguitar.com on April 6. They are listed in the Holler and FRIDAY 303.941.1559 KVNF 90.9 FM Paonia & 89.1 FM Montrose, FRONT STREET BLUES BAND on the About Us page of the website. Their 1-4 pm, Friday Afternoon Club www.frontstreetblues.com first meeting was held on April 8. You are www.kvnf.org 303.725.1007 welcome to attend any of the board meet- KGNU 88.5 FM Boulder, 1390 AM Denver, G’JAI’S JOOK JOINT BLUES BAND 93.7 FM Ward/Nederland 6-9 pm ings. Board meetings are held the second Blues Legacy www.gjai-blues.com/ JACK GAFFNEY Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the Boul- jackgaffney.com der Outlook. The meeting place will have DAVE GREENWALD to eventually move, as the Outlook will be THE JACK HADLEY BAND www.jackhadleymusic.net closing soon. A new location will be an- www.reverbnation.com/jackhadley nounced when finalized. HOGBACK BLUES BAND www.hogbackbluesband.com
16 AUG. - SEPT. 2014 HOLLER AUG. - SEPT. 2014 HOLLER 17 Acoustic Blues For CD and audio tape submissions, please AUG. 27 SEPT. 2 SEPT. 10 mail your demo and an enclosed check for Colorado Blues Society THE The Firebreathers @ Pioneer Inn, RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHT Jana & the Jukes @ Jack $10 payable to Telluride Blues & Brews Nederland CATS @ Boulder Outlook, Quinn’s, Colo. Sprgs. Competition BLUES Jana & the Jukes @ Jack Quinn’s, Boulder Roots & Rhythm @ Epernay Reinvents Itself Into Festival to: Valerie James - Telluride Blues Colo. Sprgs The Gang @ Rollinsville Stage Lounge, Denver Challenge, 410 Monroe St NE, Mission Statement CALENDAR Jack Hadley @ Sullivan’s Stop, Rollinsville SEPT. 11 The Telluride Blues Albuquerque, NM 87108 Steakhouse, Denver Mojo @ The Speakeasy, Dave Randon @ Herb’s Be sure to include your mailing address, Roots & Rhythm @ Epernay Longmont Hideout, Denver AUG. 20 Lounge, Denver The John Weeks Band @ Jack Hadley @ Ocean Prime, Challenge phone number, email, and a short bio with Roots & Rhythm @ Epernay AUG. 28 Jazz@Jack’s, Denver Denver Presented by the Telluride your demo. Again, the deadline for submis- Lounge, Denver Jack Hadley @ Marriott South, SEPT. 3 SEPT. 12 Colorado Blues Societies sion is August 22, 2014. Remember competi- AUG. 21 Lone Tree Jack Hadley @ Sullivan’s Papa Juke @ Bittersweet, tors cannot be signed to a record label or Jack Hadley @ Ocean Prime, Dave Randon @ Herb’s Hideout, Steakhouse, Denver Louisville (Telluride, CO) July 9, 2014 – The Telluride Denver publishing deal. No full bands are allowed - Denver Los Terrificos @ D’Note, The Dale Cisek Band @ Blues & Brews Festival’s Acoustic Blues Dave Randon @ Herb’s Hideout, Kirk James @ Sporting News Arvada Pourhouse, Loveland this is a solo and/or duo competition only. The Colorado Blues Society Denver Competition gets a makeover in 2014, as Grill (Holiday Inn), Durango Kevin Kiley @ Bushwhackers, TRAMPLED UNDERFOOT Finalists will be notified on or before Johnny Long @ Oskar Blues, AUG. 29 Denver @ The Toad Tavern, Blues & Brews partners with the Telluride Aug. 29, 2014. Longmont Chaz DePaolo Band @ Crystola The Firebreathers @ Pioneer Littleton Blues Society and the Colorado Blues Society Renowned as one of the most scenic and AUG. 22 Crystola Roadhouse, Inn, Nederland The Jack Hadley Band @ to present the new and improved Telluride Felonius Smith Trio @ Copper Woodland Park BUDDY GUY @ The Lincoln Tony P’s, Denver intimate music festivals in the country, Tel- is dedicated to increasing Blues Challenge. Following the previous Kettle Brewery, Denver Delta Sonics @ Oskar Blues, Center, Ft. Collins SEPT. 13 luride Blues & Brews is located within the Buzz Brothers Band @ Ziggie’s, Longmont Jana & the Jukes @ Jack Randall Dubis Band @ guidelines of the Acoustic Blues Challenge, world-famous resort town of Telluride, Col- Denver Dale Cisek & Mike Ryan @ Quinn’s, Colo. Sprgs. The Speakeasy, Longmont the new event seeks talented musicians who orado, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Durango Blues Train @ Durango The Lazy Dog, Erie Roots & Rhythm @ Epernay The Jack Hadley Band @ excel in the Blues genre. The competition is Johnny Long @ CHUBurger, Blues & Brews is a three-day celebration of awareness of and Kirk James Band @ 10th & Lounge, Denver Tony P’s, Denver open to any solo and duo performer, acoustic Longmont Main, Durango The Bluesinators @ Lannie’s ROBERT CRAY @ Mishawaka music and microbrews held in Telluride Town Jack Hadley @ Wild Women and electric, who is not currently, signed to a AUG. 30 Clocktower, Denver Amphitheater, Bellvue Park, an outdoor music venue with breath- Winery, Denver LITTLE JOE MCLERRAN, SEPT. 4 SEPT. 14 MAJOR record label or publishing deal. taking 13,000 foot mountains as a backdrop. AUG. 23 DWAYNE DOPSIE & THE Chaz DePaolo Band @ Alan Knight & Co. @ El Charrito, The top six entries will be invited to play The festival offers an eclectic mix of live Hawkeye Herman & Friends @ ZYDECO HELLRAISERS, Boulder Outlook, Boulder Denver at the festival's Telluride Blues Challenge appreciation for the Oskar Blues, Lyons BLIND DOG SMOKIN’ WITH Dave Randon @ Herb’s Craig Kingfish Griffin @ Quincy blues, funk, rock, jam band, gospel and soul held during the ever popular Blues for Break- Jack Hadley @ cyclHOPS, SAINT CITY HORNS, THE Hideout, Denver Bar, Colo. Sprgs. performances, and some of the best micro- Longmont SLIDE BROTHERS, HARPER & Jack Hadley @ Marriott Jack Hadley @ Oskar Blues, fast at Telluride's Elks Lodge on Saturday, breweries in the country, with a wide variety Felonius Smith Trio @ Twisted MIDWEST KIND, CARL South, Lone Tree Lyons (early) September 13th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. of food and craft vendors, a second stage, Pine Brewery, Boulder WEATHERSBY, OTIS TAYLOR, SEPT. 5 SEPT. 15 The Telluride Blues Challenge finalists Blues as an indigenous Austin Young Band, Dr. Izzy children's activities, late night jams, and REBA RUSSELL & TRACY Hogback Blues Band @ Boa & the Constrictors @ Oskar will be judged on the quality of their overall Band, Sonny Boy & Money @ NELSON, BIG BAD VOODOO Ziggie’s, Denver Blues, Longmont much more. Three-Day, Juke Joint and Late The Toad Tavern, Littleton live performance including but not limited to DADDY, MORRIS DAY & Chaz De Paolo Band @ David Booker @ El Chapultepec, Night shows, and Camping passes are cur- Durango Blues Train @ Durango THE TIME @ Snowy Range Zephyr Lounge, Aurora Denver Blues content, instrument use, vocals, and rently on sale now. For more festival informa- Johnny Long @ Thornton Arts & Music Festival, Laramie WY The Jack Hadley Band @ SEPT. 16 overall presentation. During the perform- tion or to learn more about the Telluride American Art form Cultural Center, Thornton Jack Hadley @ Snowy Range Cherry Creek Country Mojo @ The Speakeasy, ance, each competitor is expected to perform Kirk James @ Durango Blues Music Festival, Laramie WY Club, Denver Longmont Blues Challenge visit us online at Telluride- a maximum of 20 minutes during their Train, Durango Hogback Blues Band @ Morrison SEPT. 6 The John Weeks Band @ Blues.com. Mojomama @ Oskar Blues, Inn, Morrison Chaz DePaolo Band @ Jazz@Jack’s, Denver music set. For festival information or to purchase Longmont The Symbols @ Park House, Ziggie’s, Denver The Gang @ Rollinsville Stage The winner of the 2014 Telluride Blues tickets visit TellurideBlues.com. Tickets are (and the wellspring from Rockin’ Jake Band @ Denver SEPT. 7 Stop, Rollinsville Challenge will receive a $300 dollar cash Durango Blues Train, available locally at Telluride Music, located at Alan Knight & Co. @ Ziggie’s, My Blue Sky @ Big Chili SEPT. 17 prize, and a premium Martin Guitar, courtesy Durango Denver Cook-Off, Evergreen Jack Hadley @ Sullivan’s 201 E. Colorado Ave, and at Wizard Entertain- The Outliers @ The of Telluride Music Company. The winner will AUG. 31 Craig Kingfish Griffin @ Steakhouse, Denver ment, located at 126 East Colorado Avenue. Speakeasy, Longmont Chaz DePaolo Band @ Quincy Bar, Colo. Sprgs. Los Terrificos @ D’Note, Denver also be given the opportunity to perform a which all contemporary Tony Trahan & Blue Krewe Thunderbird Inn, Florrisant SEPT. 8 Kevin Kiley @ Bushwhackers, musical set on the festival's Main Stage on ABOUT @ Tasty Weasel, Craig Kingfish Griffin @ Quincy Boa & the Constrictors @ Denver Saturday, September 13th and an opportunity Longmont Bar, Colo. Sprgs. Oskar Blues, Longmont The Firebreathers @ Pioneer Inn, Telluride Blues and Brews is one of the most to perform a full festival set at the 2015 Tel- AUG. 24 LITTLE JOE MCLERRAN, David Booker @ El Chapultepec, Nederland scenic and intimate music festivals in the Alan Knight & Co @ El Charrito, DWAYNE DOPSIE & THE Denver Anthony Russo & Mac luride Blues & Brews Festival on the newly country, a three-day celebration of music and Denver ZYDECO HELLRAISERS, SEPT. 9 McMurray @ Takoda Tavern, added Blues Stage. The Blues Challenge run- popular American microbrews held every September in the Johnny Long @ Oskar Blues, BLIND DOG SMOKIN’ WITH Mojo @ The Speakeasy, Parker ner-up will also receive a cash prize of $200 Lyons world-famous resort town of Telluride, Col- SAINT CITY HORNS, THE Longmont Jana & the Jukes @ Jack Quinn’s, and a performance slot at the 2014 Blues for Craig Kingfish Griffin @ Quincy SLIDE BROTHERS, HARPER & The John Weeks Band @ Colo. Sprgs. orado, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Bar, Colo. Sprgs. Breakfast event. All participating finalists re- MIDWEST KIND, CARL Jazz@Jack’s, Denver Roots & Rhythm @ Epernay The 21st Annual Telluride Blues & Brews AUG. 25 WEATHERSBY, OTIS TAYLOR, The Gang @ Rollinsville Stage Lounge, Denver ceive a commemorative festival tee shirt, a music originated). Festival takes place September 12-14, 2014. Boa & the Constrictors @ REBA RUSSELL & TRACY Stop, Rollinsville SEPT. 18 Three-Day festival pass, and a $25 gift certifi- Oskar Blues, Longmont NELSON, BIG BAD VOODOO Jack Hadley @ Willie G’s, Dave Randon @ Herb’s Hideout, cate to Telluride Music Company. David Booker @ El Chapultepec, DADDY, MORRIS DAY & Denver Denver MEDIA CONTACT: Bill Kight, Marketing and Telluride Blues Challenge contest sub- Denver THE TIME @ Snowy Range SEPT. 10 Jack Hadley @ Ocean Prime, PR Director, SBG Productions, Bill(at)sbgpro- AUG. 26 Music Festival, Laramie WY missions must be received or postmarked by Jack Hadley @ Sullivan’s Denver ductions(dot)com, 970.728.8037x107, @Tel- Mojo @ The Speakeasy, Alan Knight & Co. @ El Charrito, Steakhouse, Denver Frank Bang & the Secret Stash @ August 22, 2014. To enter, please submit a lurideblues @wbkight Longmont Denver Los Terrificos @ D’Note, Boulder Outlook, Boulder clean recording of your solo or duo perform- The John Weeks Band @ SEPT. 1 Arvada SEPT. 19 ance, playing one or two songs. Submissions Jazz@Jack’s, Denver Boa & the Constrictors @ Oskar Kevin Kiley @ Bushwhackers, Jack Hadley @ Marriott South, can be on CD, tape, or in mp3 format for up- The Gang @ Rollinsville Stage Blues, Longmont Denver Lone Tree Stop, Rollinsville David Booker @ El Chapultepec, The Firebreathers @ Pioneer loading online at http://bit.ly/Telluride- AUG. 27 Denver Inn, Nederland BluesChallenge. There is a $10 submission Los Terrificos @ D’Note, Arvada fee to participate in the Blues Challenge. Kevin Kiley @ Bushwhackers, Denver Continued on pg. 20
18 AUG. - SEPT. 2014 HOLLER AUG. - SEPT. 2014 HOLLER 19 SEPT. 30 THE Jack Hadley @ Willie G’s, BEST SELF-PRODUCED CD CONTEST IS ON! Denver BLUES Mojo @ The Speakeasy, The Colorado Blues Society is looking for musicians interested in com- Longmont CALENDAR The John Weeks Band @ peting in the Blues Foundation’s "Best Self-Produced CD" (BSPCD) of Jazz@Jack’s, Denver the year. Where the IBC is the measure of excellence for a band's live SEPT. 20 performance, the Best Self Produced CD award honors artists that have My Blue Sky @ Nissi’s, Lafayette Lightly Toasted @ The achieved excellence in the studio. Acts can be bands, solo acts, duo Speakeasy, Longmont acts, trios, full choirs or any other combination. The purpose of this Terry Hanck Band @ Boulder Outlook, Boulder award is to assist Blues musicians in the pursuit of their professional The King Stan Band @ Maddie’s, goals. If you are interested. eMail [email protected] for the details. Biergarten, Castle Rock z SEPT. 21 Alan Knight & Co. @ El Charrito, Denver • The CD must have been released after November 1, 2013. Jack Hadley @ cyclHOPS, • Compilations are NOT eligible Longmont Craig Kingfish Griffin @ Quincy • Only Affiliates of the Blues Foundation may submit entries Bar, Colo. Sprgs. SEPT. 22 Boa & the Constrictors @ Oskar A panel of judges will evaluate the CDs on the following criteria: Blues, Longmont 1) Blues Content (is it a Blues recording?) David Booker @ El Chapultepec, Denver 2) Musical Performance (Musicianship) SEPT. 23 3) Audio Quality of the Presentation (Production Values, Levels) Mojo @ The Speakeasy, Longmont 4) Cover Art and Design (Professional Packaging, Ready for the The John Weeks Band @ Jazz@Jack’s, Denver rack at your favorite music outlet?) TOO SLIM & THE 5) Credits and Liner Information (Informative, Professional) TAILDRAGGERS @ Boulder Outlook, Boulder The Gang @ Rollinsville Stage Singer, band, society or local producer may produce the actual CD as Stop, Rollinsville SEPT. 24 long as the performer is a singer, band or other individual entity. Jack Hadley @ Sullivan’s Recordings with established or "known" producers within the industry Steakhouse, Denver Los Terrificos @ D’Note, Arvada are eligible as long as the recording is on the artist's independent label Announcing the CBS School of Blues Kevin Kiley @ Bushwhackers, and not on an established national blues label. If a recording was pro- Denver The Firebreathers @ Pioneer Inn, duced independently but an established blues label has purchased the Come Out and Play with Us! Nederland master for distribution, the recording is still eligible until such time as Jana & the Jukes @ Jack Quinn’s, Do you have musical skills and want to express yourself through the blues? Do you like to stand out in a crowd Colo. Sprgs. the established blues label releases the recording. Roots & Rhythm @ Epernay or are you the kind of person who’d rather blend into a group? Would you like to play at one of the Lounge, Denver weekly blues jams around Colorado? We can get you there! SEPT. 25 DEADLINE FOR THE LOCAL COMPETITION IS SEPTEMBER 20. THIS Jack Hadley @ Marriott South, Lone Tree WILL ALLOW US TO EVALUATE THE ENTRIES, SELECT A WINNER CBS is proud to announce a new service for our members: The CBS School of Blues. Starting Monday, Dave Randon @ Herb’s Hideout, AND GET 4 COPIES TO MEMPHIS BY THEIR DEADLINE (NOV. 1, Denver September 8th, 2014, we will initiate our first two hour session of a “blues orchestra” for 10 to 20 people led by a local SEPT. 26 2014). professional. All skill levels from rusty old timers/absolute beginners to professionals are welcome to join us and make Jack Hadley @ Ocean Prime, some blues music together. This first school will meet every Monday at a venue on South Broadway. The first two sessions Denver SEPT. 27 If you are interested in competing in the BSPCD please contact for any attendee at any time are free so you the chance to check it out and see if it’s really for you. Catfish Kray @ The Speakeasy, After that it’s only $17/session. Attendance is flexible to meet your schedule. Longmont [email protected] There is no entry fee, however you will need to sup- Dale Cisek Band @ Zephyr ply CBS with 3 copies of your CD for the contest. If your CD wins the Lounge, Aurora The sessions include the history of the blues, the various styles of the blues, how it’s influenced rock n’ roll, blues song SEPT. 28 local CBS contest, we will need 4 copies to send to Memphis for the Alan Knight @ El Charrito, Blues Foundation Finals where the winner is announced during IBC structures and blues standards. In these sessions you can blend into the background when you like and take the lead when Denver you’re ready. Each session will be a creative expression of the players who make it that night. For example, we may have Craig Kingfish Griffin @ week in January. Quincy Bar, Colo. Sprgs. three vocalists, one guitarist, two drummers and four harmonica players along with a sax. From that crowd we’ll find away SEPT. 29 learn, practice and play great blues songs together. We’ll also have breakout sessions where smaller groups can form to Complete Blues Foundation rules can be found at: Boa & the Constrictors @ Oskar practice with each other and refine their technique before joining back with the larger band. Blues, Longmont http://www.blues.org/international-blues-challenge/self-produced-cd- David Booker @ El Chapultepec, Denver official-rules/ Here’s your chance to get out of your seat and MAKE the music you love. Help us create music in a fun setting with supportive friends. For questions, comments or suggestions, contact Marc Wilson at [email protected] - MARC WILSON -
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