BLUESMORE 2006 Will Feature Blues of Roomful of Blues, Nora Jean Bruso, the Ellis Kell Band, at Brucemore on August 5Th
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ISSUE 144 The Publication of The Linn County Blues Society JUNE 2006 BLUESMORE 2006 will feature Blues of Roomful of Blues, Nora Jean Bruso, The Ellis Kell Band, at Brucemore on August 5th Roomful of Blues female sellers in Pocono’s 13 “Standing Room Only” year history along with She- Alligator Records mika Copeland and KoKo Taylor. The second highest After more than 35 years of seller of any artist to appear jumpin’ and swingin’ through at the 2003 Chicago Blues nearly 50 band members, Festival. this Rhode Island collective “After one song, you’ll is more like a Houseful of realize this is the real deal Blues than a Roomful. With Blues. Bruso is a vocalist who eight originals and six classic has the drama inside of her covers, “Standing Room Only” is a pulsating and allows it to come out in each word she joy that captures the energy of the band’s live sings.” —Art Tipaldi, Blues Revue Magazine performances. The material optimizes the vocal power of The Ellis Kell Band singer Mark DuFresne and the guitar work and “Ellis Kell Band & Friends - 2000” songwriting of leader Chris Vachon, whose four compositions are highlights. The band’s Celebrating 15 years together in 2005, the trademark horns remain a driving force, the band continues to perform at shows, festivals signature of Roomful’s Blues. There’s no way and concerts. They have opened shows and you can stay in your seat with grooves like this. shared the stage with...B.B. King, Jimmy The Boston Herald Rogers, Robert Cray, Delbert McClinton, Jimmie Vaughan, Nora Jean Bruso Etta James, Johnny Winter, “Going Back to Mississippi” Junior Wells, Bo Diddley, Saffire, Severn Records Charlie Musselwhite, Albert Collins, Lonnie Mack to name a Recently named one of the ten few. From the Quad Cities, the great women in Chicago Blues band has appeared at Missis- by Chicago’s Museum of Science sippi Valley Blues Festivals. and Industry, Nora Jean’s first re- lease was one of the top three Stay tuned...Great Blues is coming! ©2006—Linn County Blues Society Iowa Blues Challenge winner Juke Joint Sinners of Quad Cities The Linn County Blues Society is a non-profit Press Release from Iowa Blues Challenge Two Alligator artists receive organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and perpetuation of Blues music in Blues Music awards Eastern Iowa, as well as to provide charitable Congratulations to Juke Joint Sinners, contributions to other community organizations. winners of the 2006 Iowa Blues Chal- On May 11th, The Blues Foundation LCBS is an Affiliated Organization in The Blues lenge held Friday, May 19th at the announced the recipients of the 2006 Foundation’s international network. The BLUESPAPER is a monthly publication of LCBS. Hilton Garden Inn. This Quad Cities Blues Music Awards (formerly the W.C. Website: www.lcbs.org band received $500 cash plus $1,200 Handy Awards). Two Alligator recording Bluesline: 319/399-5105. travel expenses to Memphis as our artists received honors: The Leaders—Officers: local representative at the Interna- • Marcia Ball was named the Pinetop President.........................................Dave Points tional Blues Challenge. Perkins Piano Player of the Year and Vice President..........................................Vacant Des Moines band Big Mike and • Mavis Staples won for Soul/Blues- Secretary....................................Michelle Points Holdin’ on Tight placed second, earn- Female Artist of the Year. Treasurer........................................Susan Dergo ing them $400 cash. The Blues Music Awards ceremony and Directors at Large: Both of these bands also receive 8 concert were held May 11th in Memphis, Bob DeForest, Bill Meeks, Bob Dorr hours of studio time as well as several TN at the Cook Convention Center. Chairs: paid gigs including the Mississippi Education.............................................Vacant Valley Blues Fest and Nitefall On The Albert Cummings returning Entertainment...............................Gary Gibson River in Des Moines. to Cocktails July 13 Membership..............................Kevin Cutsforth Rounding out the competition were Merchandise..................................Andy Dergo Parliamentarian.................................Bill Meeks The Soul Searchers, earning $300 Angie Dahl of Cocktails & Company Program......................................Bob DeForest cash. e-mails: “We are having Albert Cum- Public Relations................................Interested? The Iowa Blues Challenge features mings back on July 13th. He just came Webmaster.....................................Evan Vulich one of the finest prize packages, for a out with his new CD! It will be a GREAT The BLUESPAPER folks: contest of this kind, in the country. Blues Show!!!” Editor....................................Chris Weinbrenner Over $5,000 in prizes have been The BLUESPAPER will feature Albert and Photographers.................See bylines each issue awarded to the top bands, Staff Writers.....................See bylines each issue his new CD in our July issue. Printing..................:.....................Superior Press Included was cash, travel expenses, Distribution..................Andy Dergo & Bill Meeks recording time, as well as spots in the P P P P Membership: Mississippi Valley Blues Festival in To learn more about The Linn County Blues Soci- Davenport, IA; the Nightfall on the ety or to join, see the membership form on the LCBS website. Your membership includes: River in Des Moines, IA; 2007 Simply • Discount admissions to many local Blues the Blues Fest in Fort Madison, IA; Blues The Cedar Rapids activities Under the Trees in Fort Dodge, IA and Blues Scene Says... • Monthly LCBS BLUESPAPER the International Blues Challenge in • Voting rights in the LCBS Memphis, TN. Contact Information: The 2006 Iowa Blues Challenge has Deadline for news, band or club live entertainment been proudly sponsored by Central listing, or advertising: 2nd Monday of month. Send to Chris Weinbrenner, PO Box 407, Williamsburg IA Iowa Blues Society, Mississippi Valley 52361, phone/fax: 319/668-8113; Blues Society, Lizard Creek Blues [email protected] or web: www.lcbs.org Society, Budweiser, Citadel Broadcast- ing/94.9KGGO & 98.3WOW, Junior’s Moving? Send new address to LCBS, PO Box 2672, Cedar Rapids IA 52406-2672 so you won’t miss a Motel, SR Audio, Cityview, Artscene single issue of your BLUESPAPER. and Rieman Music. Check out www.cibs.org for more information. 2/The BLUESPAPER/June 2006 Sugarcane Collins releases new CD “Way Down the River” Sugarcane Collins has just released a brand new in the form of “Way Down the River”, a masterpiece independently produced Blues/Roots album, “Way Down album from Australian Bluesman Sugarcane Collins. the River” in the USA. Here’s what some reviewers are Everything about this album is remarkable. —From James saying about the CD. Walker’s upcoming (June 8th) review for Blueswax. • “This album is a must have for acoustic Blues lovers who yearn for a trip through the Delta. These are all original • “If you didn’t know better, listening to his new disc, compositions and they are classic. I enjoyed this album you’d swear that Sugarcane Collins was raised on Blues immensely and you will too.” —Pat Kreeft, Atlanta Blues music in the Deep South of the USA. Blessed with a husky, Society soulful voice and a deft stroke on guitar, Collins pays • When cultures collided on the North American conti- tribute to the great acoustic Bluesmen of the 20’s and 30’s. nent, the first truly “American” music was born, the Blues. Collins wrote all the tunes and they are a powerful From these shores this music and its story spread around commentary on the music of that time.” —Frp, Graham the world influencing generations of musicians and fans. Clarke’s review for Blues Bytes. The most recent proof of the Blues’ global impact comes For more information, www.sugarcollins.com ‘Da Blues on KCCK: Friday: • 6-10 PM: da Friday Blues with John Heim • 10-11 PM: Backstage Blues • 11 PM to Midnight: Beale Street Caravan • Midnight Blues CD Saturday: • 6-10 PM: da Blues with Bobby D • 10-11 PM: The Crawfish Circuit • 11 PM-Midnight: The Melting Pot • Midnight Blues CD www.kcck.org The BLUESPAPER/June 2006/3 There’s Spring in the air... New Orleans Bluesman Bryan Lee to perform at Mahoney’s He has released three more since 1996, his latest being entitled “Bare Wire.” His By Ric Holmquest, LCBS Staff Writer earlier CDs have gained national atten- tion and reviews including “Five Stars” World renowned New Orleans Bluesman from Blues Access (July 1998) and great Bryan Lee will perform at Mahoney’s Irish reviews from Blues Revue and Living Pub, 1602 E Avenue NE, Sunday, June 25, Blues. from 6-10 PM. Dubbed the Blind Blues The Tornadoes bring classic electric Blues, Daddy, Bryan Lee’s recent Justin Time swing, jump and contemporary rockin’ Records release is “Live and Dangerous.” Blues through guitar, harmonica, bass Bryan Lee can tell you stories about New and drums, plus the searing vocals of Jac- Orleans. A Bourbon Street Blues fixture for queline Krain. Their repertoire includes many years, Lee has been entertaining songs by such artists as Muddy Waters, Blues music fans around the world from the fans a rare opportunity to experience the talents of a true Blues music icon. Willie Dixon, Little Walter, Otis Rush, stage of the French Quarters legendary Old Freddie King, Louis Jordan, B.B. King, Little Absinthe House Bar. His strong guitar style There is never a cover at Mahoney’s Irish Pub. Charlie & the Nightcats, and the Fabu- and husky voice set the tone for his power- lous Thunderbirds, coupled with tunes by ful Blues music message, and often times Bonnie Raitt, Kelley Hunt, and Susan Te- his Fender Telecaster “do the talkin’.” Blues ‘n BBQ in Swisher deschi. Bryan Lee lost his sight at the young age Band members have been playing to- of eight and has never let that get in his Swisher American Legion gether since 1997, although their musi- way. A cut off the new “Live and Danger- Saturday, June 10, 6:00 till Midnight cal experience goes back much further.