Volume Thirteen, Number Four • April 2009

• • Cruises 51 & 52 • • featuring The Insomniacs w/ special guests The Blues Orchestra May 31, 2009 Cruise 51 Boards at 2:30pm and cruises until 4:30pm Cruise 52 Boards at 4:30pm and cruises until 6:30pm Ticket Prices for each Cruise: $15 for BSO Members, $20 for non-members. Tickets available at BarFly, McKenna’s, and Murphy’s. THE BLUES ORCHESTRA THE INSOMNIACS Tickets on-sale May 1, 2009 Free After Party 6:30pm-8:30pm featuring The R&M Blues Band Blind Pig Artists on Tour On January 27, 2009 Blind Pig Records released new studio CDs from a pair of up-and-coming blues stars. The Whiskey Roadhouse Presents The new recordings are from vocalist/har- With Special Guest Sarah Benck Saturday, April 4 monica player John Nemeth (Love Me Doors at 6:30pm-Show at 8:00pm Tonight) and phenom Damon Playing with $25 tickets available at Fowler (Sugar Shack). These incredible Horseshoe Gift Shop, Fire online at whiskeyroadhouse.com, artists can be seen live in Lincoln this or by phone at 1-888-512-SHOW month. John Nemeth plays the Zoo Bar on Apil 22nd, Presents and Damon Fowler plays Red 9 on April 29th. Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne 1200 Club (Contact Devon Fulton at the Holland. 402-312-4884) Saturday, Friday, April 3 April 25, 2009 Rookies - Omaha, NE

ALVIN JETT & PHATT NOIZ 7:30pm. Saturday, April 4 Ruli’s Pourhouse - Nehawka, NE Thursday Blues at Murphy’s Lounge Scott Recital Hall Saturday, April 18 4/2...... Carolyn Wonderland Django’s - Beaver Lake, NE 4/9...... Too Slim & The Taildraggers Holland (Formerly Tiki Time) 4/16...... The Bel Airs Performing Arts 4/23...... Stacy Mitchhart Center Saturday, April 25 4/30...... Alvin Jett & Phatt Noiz Bebe’s – Bellevue, NE www.playing 5/7...... Bernard Allison 5/14...... Scottie Miller Band withfireomaha. Showtimes are 5:30pm com PAGE 2 BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA

Don E. ‘Trey’ Langston Foundation Established 10-01-08

Trey Langston was an avid supporter of what he said “is some of the purest music that reaches into your soul”, and the Omaha Blues Society. On November 21, 2007 Trey passed away, and a group of dedicated family and friends decided to form a foundation in his name that will award vocational scholarships in Iowa and Nebraska as a tribute to a good friend, a loving partner, and a free spirit. The foundation account has been set up at, and is listed as:

The Don E. ‘Trey’ Langston Foundation Centris Federal Credit Union 1299 Farnam Street Omaha Ne. 68102

We are accepting donations, and inquiries can be emailed to A.C.’Toni’ Jones, email address of [email protected]

I would like to thank the dedicated Foundation Members, the Omaha Blues Soci- ety for their hard work, and his friends for their continued support.

“Don’t look back on your dust tracks”, Trey would say, “and keep the party going”

~~~ A.C.’Toni’ Jones [email protected] ~~~

Every Monday afternoon join Mike Jacobs for Blues in the Afternoon on KIOS Radio 91.5 FM, from 1-3 p.m. On Sunday mornings tune in Pacific Street Blues at 89.7 FM from 9-Noon. Rick Galusha will be playing the best of the blues and some other good stuff as well. We would like to thank these fine programs for their support of the Omaha Blues Society in their shows. BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA PAGE 3 25th IBC Results from the Blues Foundation We’re not sure how Cassie Taylor and Jason Ricci, the 2nd Place two magnificent young MCs of the Band finals, would say Crossroads Blues Society of Mississippi-- it, but for some of us, a back in the day description of the Alphonso & Richard 25th International Blues Challenge would be “It Was a Nathan James & Ben Hernandez took home the Best Self- Gas! Can You Dig It?” Big thanks to all the musicians, fans, Produced CD Award for their current effort Hollerin’! Many judges, volunteers and Joe Whitmer, the MacGyver of the of you will recall, this duo won the 2007 International Blues! Blues Challenge. Thanks to all the Blues societies, all the fans and all the Last, but not least, Micah Kesselring, Columbus Blues IBC acts for making this 25th IBC such a special time. On Alliance, who participated in the Youth Showcase was Beale Street Friday afternoon during the Smokin’ Bluz awarded a scholarship to the Centrum Blues Workshop this Youth Showcase and the FedEx International Showcase, coming summer. This scholarship was secured by Board Jack Sullivan surveyed the scene and jokingly noted in member Cassie Taylor. alarm “Look what you’ve done!!!” Walking out of The Orpheum Theatre after the band finals, one Blues fan com- plained “Thanks a lot. Now I have to come to the IBC every year for the rest of my life.” As “Big Daddy” Rob Hecko, owner of B.L.U.E.S. on Halstead Club, Chicago, IL and 2009 Keeping the Blues Alive recipi- ent, said “You call it Keeping the Blues Alive. I think the Blues is keeping us alive.” As Walter Cronkite would have said “And that’s the way it was.” Band 1st place South Florida Blues Society-- JP Soars & the Red Hots 2nd Place Cascade Blues Association-- Ty Curtis Band 3rd Place Ottawa Blues Society-- MonkeyJunk Best Award JP Soars Solo/Duo 1st place Blues Society of Tulsa-- Little Joe McLerran

BSO Corporate Sponsors Blue Club Conrad Good Premiere Media Mike & Sally Hansen Harvey Brindell Michael J & Paula McCarville QA3 Financial Advisors Donald Hunter Toni Jones Michael T Moylan South Loup River Blues Fest Royce M Kreitman Absolutely Fresh Seafood Jack Sobotka CPA West Point Rack Heather Larson-Frederick BarFly Bob & Becky Swift Patrick McManus Friends of the Zoo Bar Dan Van Houten Special Jim Rouse Larry Ferguson Studio Richard Wolken Matthew Barges Sid Sidner Murphy’s Lounge 7 Oaks Investments Corporation Richard & Rose Benda Pamela Tanous Russo’s Guitar Center Cackin’s Repair & New Geoff Clark Jo Dee Barratt Jonas Thomas Connection Specialties Inc Jerome Cyza Paul Waldmann Corporate James F Pietro DDS Jim Davis Artists Express LLC Mitch Bolte NK & L Plumbing Rob & Teresa Dilts Todd Higgins Bill Bone Omaha Concrete Sawing Inc Betty Dudzik Jim Bradford Jr Alan Green

BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA PAGE 5 Blues Ed Be sure to check out the current group of outstanding down to a shuffle. Richie Benda brings the sound of keys young bands to come out of the BSO Blues Education to the front of some great blues songs. Nate Skinner is program. always looking to mix things up with some great beats. Mojo Bag If All Else Fails (IAEF) Mojo Bag is a young blues band led by guitarist Robert If All Else Fails, a new Blues Ed group bursting with fresh Billington. The other band members include guitarist Owen talent and backed by experience. Elliott Torrez’s amazing Behle, Mitch Zatizabal on bass, drummer Grant McMullen, guitar talent is joined by newcomers Alex Wattenhofer on Ed Berry on keyboard and vocalist Ali Fisher. guitar, Daniel Florance on bass, and Krysten Fries on sax. Drummer Calla Denker anchors the band with solid rhythm in percussion, and the group is led by Heather Newman’s clear, bluesy vocals along with vocal powerhouse, Chelsea Larsen. A fresh new group to watch! Backer’s Blues (BB): www.backersblues.com Backer’s Blues evolved from the BluesEd intern program into a performance group. BB is a blend of Omaha and Council Bluffs musicians, who’s genre might be considered “”. With strong guitar, vocals, percussion and keyboard play they have meshed into what the BluesEd program is all about. Backer’s Blues The Side Effects (TSE) The Blues Explosion: www.thebluesexplosion.com www.tseband.com After 3 years together, this group has melded into one Special Recognitions: great band. Anna Kathol’s vocals are powerful and deliv- 2006, 2007 & 2008 Omaha Entertainment Award Nomi- ered with conviction. Jimmy Sweeden adds the heartbeat nees. Winners of the 2007 Fremont Battle of the Bands. to the band and makes it shake and roll. Amy Wattenhofer The Side Effects were invited by special invitation to puts her cool style bass attitude out there on every song. occupy Studio C at the Bemis Contemporary Arts Center Jack Roh has made his move to a lead guitar role seem because exceptional talent deserves to be supported. The effortless. Erik Gustafson knows how to rock and bring it Side Effects are only the third music focus group to be offered a space at the Bemis Center. Band History: The band formed in May of 2005. They got together through a youth artist program The Side Effects called BluesEd. Since 2005 The Side Effects (TSE) have worked hard and it has paid off. TSE were spotted performing at one of the Playing with Fire concerts by a Canadian promoter. The promoter invited TSE to Canada to perform at the Southside Shuffle Festival. The band performs regularly in the Omaha Community. Besides opening for major national artists, they have also opened for some of the best local talent in the Omaha area. Many of the local artists have become their mentors. Blues Society of Omaha Blues Cruises 51 & 52 – May 31, 2009 Cruise 51 Boards at 2:30pm and cruises until 4:30pm Cruise 52 Boards at 4:30pm and cruises until 6:30pm $15 for BSO Members, $20 for non-members. Tickets available 5/1 at BarFly, McKenna’s, and Murphy’s. BSO CALENDAR APRIL EVENT LISTINGS

[Wed 4/1] Blue Monday Jam (Saddle Creek Bar) Matt Cox (Ozone at Anthony's) Carolyn Wonderland w/ Josh Hoyer (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Quixotic (Downtown Blues) Lincoln,402-435-8754) [Tue 4/7] Earl Bates, Hosts the Acoustic Jam (Lucky's Ten O One) (06:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. [Wed 4/15] Railroad Earth w/ Split Lip Rayfield (Slowdown) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Chris Cain (06:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Zebra Jam (Downtown Blues) Quixotic (Downtown Blues) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Earl Bates, Hosts the Acoustic Jam (Lucky's Ten O One) [Thu 4/2] [Wed 4/8] Gladys Kravitz (The Point After) Brave Combo (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Earl Bates, Hosts the Acoustic Jam (Lucky's Ten O One) Jared and the Blues Teachers (Chrome Lounge) Carolyn Wonderland w/ Blues Wanderers (05:30pm) (Murphy's Toasted Ponies (06:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Zebra Jam (Downtown Blues) Lounge,96th & L) Lincoln,402-435-8754) EARL BATES RETRO SESSIONS (06:00pm) (Julios Old Market) Zebra Jam (Downtown Blues) [Thu 4/16] Jared and the Blues Teachers (Grant Street Bar) EARL BATES RETRO SESSIONS (Julios Old Market) Lil' Joe and Big Trouble (Downtown Blues) [Thu 4/9] James Intveld (09:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Open Jam w/Drunken Intentions (Chrome Lounge) EARL BATES RETRO SESSIONS (06:00pm) (Julios Old Market) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Sarah Benck (09:00pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Eric Jerardi Band (Prestige World Class) Jared and the Blues Teachers (Grant Street Bar) Swampboy Blues Band (Swampjam) (Pheasant Tavern,13909 S Jared and the Blues Teachers (Grant Street Bar) Lil' Joe and Big Trouble (Downtown Blues) Plaza, Omaha,402 895-3311) Lil' Joe and Big Trouble (Downtown Blues) Open Jam w/Drunken Intentions (Chrome Lounge) The Mercurys (Whiskey Roadhouse @ Horseshoe) Open Jam w/Drunken Intentions (Chrome Lounge) SwampboyBSO CALENDARBlues Jam (Swampjam) (PheasantAPRIL Tavern,13909 EVENT S LISTINGS Swampboy Blues Band (Swampjam) (The Pheasant Tavern) Plaza, Omaha,402 895-3311) [Fri 4/3] Too Slim and the Taildraggers (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th The Bel Airs (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) 40-20 w/ The Black Squirrels & Gerald Lee Jr. with Josh & L) Too Mike Slim Gurciullo's and the LasTaildraggers Vegas Lab (06:00pm) Band (Ozone) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th DunwoodyBLUES (Waiting NEWS Room) • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) PAGE 7 [Thu 4/30] Blind Dog Fulton (Rookies) [Fri 4/10] [Tue 4/21] Alvin Jett and Phat Noize (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Blue House And The Rent To Own Horns (The Corner Acoustic Groove (Sunbridges) [Fri Brad 4/17] Hoshaw and more (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. EARL BATES RETRO SESSIONS (Julios Old Market) Bar-Fremont) Conspiracy Theory (Downtown Blues) Lincoln,402-435-8754)Barkin' Irons (Downtown Blues) Jared and the Blues Teachers (Grant Street Bar) Forty-Twenty (Waiting Room) Lucas Kellison and The Assembled Soul (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th Blues Quixotic From (Downtown the 5 (05:00pm) Blues) (Duggan's Pub,440 S. 11th Jerry Prankster (Grateful Dead Tribute) (09:30pm) (Murphy's Levi William (The Roadhouse-Lincoln) St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) St.,402-477-3513) Lounge,96th & L) Out of the Fire (Downtown Blues) Swampboy Blues Band w/Bucky McCann (Doc's Bar and Grill) [WedDrunken 4/22] Intentions (Chrome Lounge) Lil' Joe and Big Trouble (Downtown Blues) Son of '76 and The Watchmen w/ Brad Hoshaw and The Seven The Blues Messengers (Roadhouse (Lincoln)) Levi Earl William Bates, Hosts(Bob's the Tavern) Acoustic Jam (Lucky's Ten O One) Midwest Dilema w/ Little Black Stereo (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Deadlies (Barley St. Tavern,62nd & Maple) Tijuana Gigolos (06:30pm) (Duggan's) Nick John Moss Nemeth and (06:00pm)the Fliptops (Zoo w/ LurieBar,136 Bell N. (09:00pm) 14th St. (Zoo Bar,136 Lincoln,402-435-8754) BSOTijuana Gigolos CALENDAR (Zoo Bar,136B N. 14th APRIL luesSt. Lincoln,402-435-8754) EVENT LISTINGS in Tijuana Gigolos A (Duggan's Pub,440pril S. 11th St.,402-477-3513) & N.Lincoln,402-435-8754) 14thM St. Lincoln,402-435-8754)ay Swampboy Blues Band (Swampjam) (Pheasant Tavern,13909 S Tim Koehn Acoustic Project (Bowley Bistro) Tim Koehn and Swampboy Blues (Doc's Bar and Grill) The Zebra Bel Jam Airs (Downtownw/ Multi-band Blues) (Rococo Theatre) Plaza, Omaha,402 895-3311) Wheezetones Band (Duggan's Pub,440 S. 11th The Blues Messengers (05:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. [WedSt.,402-477-3513) 4/1] [SatBlue 4/11] Monday Jam (Saddle Creek Bar) Lincoln,402-435-8754)Matt[Thu Cox4/23] (Ozone at Anthony's) [Fri 5/1] Carolyn Wonderland w/ Josh Hoyer (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Acadamy of Rock Showcase (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Quixotic Tijuana EARL BATES(DowntownGigolos RETRO (Rococo Blues) SESSIONS Theater,140 (Julios N 13th Old Street, Market) Bel Airs (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Lincoln,402-435-8754)[Sat 4/4] [TueLincoln,402-435-8754) 4/7] Lincoln,402-476-6540) Jared and the Blues Teachers (Grant Street Bar) The Blues Orchestra (The Alley, Lincoln) Earl Acoustic Bates, Groove Hosts (Sugarthe Acoustic Clay Winery)Jam (Lucky's Ten O One) Charlie Drunken Musselwhite Intentions (Whiskey(06:00pm) Roadhouse (Zoo Bar,136 @ Horseshoe)N. 14th St. [Wed Tim Kim 4/15]Koehn Simmonds and Swampboy & Savoy Brown Blues (Sioux (McKenna's) City Eagles Club) Tim Koehn and Swampboy Blues (Our Place, Ashland) Railroad Angel Devil Earth w/ w/ Josh Split Hill Lip Band Rayfield (Zoo (Slowdown) Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Gladys Kravitz (Slicks Cocktail Lounge & Grill) Chris Lil' Joe Cain and (06:00pm) Big Trouble (Zoo (Downtown Bar,136 N. Blues) 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754)Zebra Jam (Downtown Blues) Quixotic Sarah Benck (Downtown (Cellar Blues) 19) Lincoln,402-435-8754)[Sat M Ward4/18] (Slowdown) Blind Dog Fulton (Ruli's Pour House, Nehawka, NE) Swampboy Blues Band (Muldoon's Pub) Earl Blind Stacy Bates, Dog Mitchhart FultonHosts (05:30pm)the(Django's Acoustic -(Murphy's Beaver Jam (Lucky's Lake) Lounge,96th Ten O One) & L) [Thu Blue 4/2] House And The Rent To Own Horns (The Corner [Wed The 4/8] Blues Orchestra (Downtown Blues) Gladys Blue Swampboy House Kravitz AndBlues (The The Band Point Rent (Swampjam)After) To Own Horns (Pheasant (The Holland Tavern,13909 Center) S Bar-Fremont)Brave Combo (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Earl The Bates, Get-Rites Hosts (Barley the Acoustic St. Tavern,62nd Jam (Lucky's & Maple) Ten O One) Jared Plaza,Lil Joe and Omaha,402and the Big Blues Trouble 895-3311) Teachers with Steve (Chrome George Lounge) (Saddle Creek Bar) Carolyn Drunken Wonderland Intentions (Glacier w/ Blues Omaha) Wanderers (05:30pm) (Murphy's Toasted Tim Koehn Ponies and (06:00pm)Swampboy (Zoo Blues Bar,136 (Muldoon's N. 14th Pub) St. Zebra Saddle The MercurysJam Creek (Downtown Bar (09:30pm) (Lil' Blues)Joe (Murphy'sand Big Trouble Lounge,96th w/Steve & L)George) Lounge,96th Fork In The & Road L) (Barley St. Tavern,62nd & Maple) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Too Slim & The Taildraggers (Sioux City Eagles Club) The Blues Orchestra (06:30pm) (The Heartland Cafe, Elkhorn) EARL Johnny BATES Winter RETRO w/ Sarah SESSIONS Benck (Whiskey (06:00pm) Roadhouse (Julios Old @ Market) Zebra Jam (Downtown Blues) [Thu [FriTim 4/16]4/24] Koehn and Swampboy Blues (One n Go Saloon) Horseshoe)Jared and the Blues Teachers (Grant Street Bar) [Sun 4/12] EARL Tommy Blue BATESHouse K and AndRETRO The The OK SESSIONSRent Blues To Band Own (Julios (Downtown Horns Old (Papa Market) Blues) Joe's) Lil' Lil' Joe Joe and and Big Big Trouble Trouble (Downtown (Downtown Blues) Blues) [Thu Groove 4/9] Governors (10:00pm) (BarFly,114th and Dodge (fka James Levi William Intveld (05:00pm)(09:00pm) (Zoo(Zoo Bar,136Bar,136 N.N. 14th14th St.St. Open Swampboy Jam w/Drunken Blues Band Intentions (The Depot (Chrome Lounge) Lounge) ShagEARL Vodka BATES Bar)) RETRO SESSIONS (06:00pm) (Julios Old Market) Lincoln,402-435-8754)[SunLincoln,402-435-8754) 4/19] Sarah Tim Koehn Benck and (09:00pm) Swampboy (Murphy's Blues (TheLounge,96th Depot, Waterloo) & L) Eric Jerardi Band (Prestige World Class) Jared George The Bluesand Walker the Messengers Blues (02:00pm) Teachers (06:00pm) (Soaring (Grant (Duggan'sWings Street Vineyard) Bar) Pub,440 S. 11th Swampboy Blues Band (Swampjam) (Pheasant Tavern,13909 S [MonJared 4/13] and the Blues Teachers (Grant Street Bar) Lil' St.,402-477-3513)James Joe andIntveld Big (05:30pm)Trouble (Downtown (Murphy's Blues) Lounge,96th & L) Plaza,[Sun 4/5] Omaha,402 895-3311) Lil' Blue Joe Monday and Big Jam Trouble (Saddle (Downtown Creek Bar) Blues) Open Pato The BantonJamMercurys w/Drunken (Reggae) (Downtown Intentions w/ The Blues) Irietions (Chrome (KCMO), Lounge) Cornerstone The Stephen Mercurys Monroe (Whiskey (02:00pm) Roadhouse (Soaring @ Wings Horseshoe) Vineyard) Open Mike JamGurciullo's w/Drunken Las Vegas Intentions Lab (ChromeBand (Ozone) Lounge) DubSwampboy Tim (Lincoln) Koehn Blues and(08:00pm) SwampboyJam (Swampjam) (BarFly,114th Blues (12th(Pheasant and Street Dodge Tavern,13909 Pub) (fka Shag S The Whipkey Three (09:00pm) (BarFly,114th and Dodge (fka Swampboy Blues Band (Swampjam) (The Pheasant Tavern) Plaza,Vodka Omaha,402 Bar)) 895-3311) BSO CALENDAR APRIL EVENT LISTINGS[FriShag 4/3] Vodka Bar)) [TueToo Slim4/14] and the Taildraggers (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th The[Sat Bel4/25] Airs (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) 40-20 w/ The Black Squirrels & Gerald Lee Jr. with Josh & JasonL) Isbell & The 400 Unit w/ Justin Townes Earl [MonToo Blue Slim 4/20] House and theAnd Taildraggers The Rent To (06:00pm) Own Horns (Zoo (Papa Bar,136 Joe's) N. 14th Dunwoody[Mon 4/6] (Waiting Room) (Knickerbockers) St. Blue KennyLincoln,402-435-8754) Monday "Blues Jam Boss" (Saddle Wayne Creek (PWF Bar) Winter Series at Holland [Wed 4/1] Blind Blue DogMonday Fulton Jam (Rookies) (Saddle Creek Bar) [Fri Matt 4/10] Cox (Ozone at Anthony's) Center) Carolyn Wonderland w/ Josh Hoyer (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Blue House And The Rent To Own Horns (The Corner Acoustic Quixotic Groove(Downtown (Sunbridges) Blues) [Fri OK 4/17] Sisters (McKenna's) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Bar-Fremont)[Tue 4/7] Conspiracy Theory (Downtown Blues) Barkin' Rhthym Irons Collective (Downtown (Downtown Blues) Blues) Earl Bates, Hosts the Acoustic Jam (Lucky's Ten O One) Forty-Twenty Charlie Musselwhite (Waiting (06:00pm) Room) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. [WedLucas 4/15] KellisonPage and 1, The generated Assembled on 03-26-2009Soul (Zoo Bar,136 12:07pm N. 14th Blues The BluesFrom theMessengers 5 (05:00pm) (Crescent (Duggan's Moon Pub,440 Coffee S. - Lincoln,11th NE) Railroad Earth w/ Split Lip Rayfield (Slowdown) Lincoln,402-435-8754)Levi William (The Roadhouse-Lincoln) St. Chris Lincoln,402-435-8754) Cain (06:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. St.,402-477-3513) The Coopers (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Zebra Jam (Downtown Blues) Out Quixotic of the (Downtown Fire (Downtown Blues) Blues) Lincoln,402-435-8754)Swampboy Blues Band w/Bucky McCann (Doc's Bar and Grill) Drunken Tim Koehn Intentions and Swampboy (Chrome Lounge)Blues (Swampjam) (One n' Go Son of '76 and The Watchmen w/ Brad Hoshaw and The Seven The Earl Blues Bates, Messengers Hosts the Acoustic (Roadhouse Jam (Lincoln))(Lucky's Ten O One) LeviSaloon) William (Bob's Tavern) [Thu 4/2] Deadlies[Wed 4/8] (Barley St. Tavern,62nd & Maple) Tijuana Gladys GigolosKravitz (The(06:30pm) Point After)(Duggan's) Nick Moss and the Fliptops w/ Lurie Bell (09:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 Brave Combo (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Tijuana Earl Bates, Gigolos Hosts (Zoo the Bar,136 Acoustic N. Jam 14th (Lucky's St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Ten O One) Tijuana Jared and Gigolos the Blues (Duggan's Teachers Pub,440 (Chrome S. 11th Lounge) St.,402-477-3513) N.[Mon 14th 4/27]St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Carolyn Wonderland w/ Blues Wanderers (05:30pm) (Murphy's Tim Toasted Koehn Ponies Acoustic (06:00pm) Project (Zoo(Bowley Bar,136 Bistro) N. 14th St. Tim Zebra Koehn Jam and (Downtown Swampboy Blues) Blues (Doc's Bar and Grill) The Blue Bel Monday Airs w/ JamMulti-band (Saddle (Rococo Creek Bar)Theatre) Lounge,96th & L) Lincoln,402-435-8754)Wheezetones Band (Duggan's Pub,440 S. 11th The Blues Messengers (05:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. EARL BATES RETRO SESSIONS (06:00pm) (Julios Old Market) St.,402-477-3513) Zebra Jam (Downtown Blues) [Sat[Thu 4/11] 4/16] Lincoln,402-435-8754)[Tue 4/28] Jared and the Blues Teachers (Grant Street Bar) Acadamy EARL BATES of Rock RETRO Showcase SESSIONS (Zoo Bar,136 (Julios N.Old 14th Market) St. Tijuana Quixotic Gigolos (Downtown (Rococo Blues) Theater,140 N 13th Street, Lil' Joe and Big Trouble (Downtown Blues) [Sat[Thu 4/4] 4/9] Lincoln,402-435-8754) James Intveld (09:00pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-476-6540) The Coopers (Open Jam) Open Jam w/Drunken Intentions (Chrome Lounge) Acoustic EARL BATES Groove RETRO (Sugar SESSIONS Clay Winery) (06:00pm) (Julios Old Market) Lincoln,402-435-8754)Drunken Intentions (Whiskey Roadhouse @ Horseshoe) Tim Koehn and Swampboy Blues (McKenna's) Sarah Benck (09:00pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Angel Eric Jerardi Devil w/ Band Josh (Prestige Hill Band World (Zoo Class)Bar,136 N. 14th St. Gladys Jared andKravitz the (SlicksBlues Teachers Cocktail Lounge(Grant Street & Grill) Bar) [Wed 4/29] Swampboy Blues Band (Swampjam) (Pheasant Tavern,13909 S Lincoln,402-435-8754) Jared and the Blues Teachers (Grant Street Bar) Sarah Lil' Joe Benck and Big (Cellar Trouble 19) (Downtown Blues) [Sat Damon 4/18] Fowler Group (Red 9) Plaza, Omaha,402 895-3311) Blind Lil' Joe Dog and Fulton Big Trouble(Ruli's Pour (Downtown House, Blues)Nehawka, NE) Swampboy Open Jam Bluesw/Drunken Band Intentions (Muldoon's (Chrome Pub) Lounge) Blind Earl Dog Bates, Fulton Hosts (Django's the Acoustic - 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[Tue 4/28] Quixotic (Downtown Blues) The Coopers (Open Jam)

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[Fri 5/1] S. 24th St.,402 344-2850) Bel Airs (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Liz Mandville (Sioux City Eagles Club) The Blues Orchestra (The Alley, Lincoln) Tim Koehn and Swampboy Blues (Our Place, Ashland) [Sun 5/31] The Insomniacs (03:00pm) (Blues Cruise) [Sat 5/2] Bel Airs (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754)

[Thu 5/7] Bernard Allison (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Liquid Thin (09:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L)

[Fri 5/8] Blue House And The Rent To Own Horns (Two Fine Irish Gentlemen) Levi William (JR's Downunder,Lincoln, NE) OK Sisters (Doc's Bar and Grill) BSO CALENDAR MAY EVENT LISTINGS OK Sisters (Docs Bar & Grill) Tijuana Gigolos (05:30pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) [Fri 5/1] S. 24th St.,402 344-2850) Bel Airs (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) [SatLiz Mandville 5/9] (Sioux City Eagles Club) The Blues Orchestra (The Alley, Lincoln) Blue House And The Rent To Own Horns (Two Fine Irish Tim Koehn and Swampboy Blues (Our Place, Ashland) [SunGentlemen) 5/31] The Jimmy Insomniacs Thackery (03:00pm) w/ Junior (BluesStevens Cruise) Blues Project (07:00pm) [Sat 5/2] (Rococo Theater,140 N 13th Street, Lincoln,402-476-6540) Bel Airs (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Kelley Hunt w/ Nick Moss and the Fliptops (Soaring Wings Vineyard Blues Festival) PAGE 8 [Thu 5/7] BLUES NEWS • KelleyBLUES Hunt w/ NickSO Moss,CIETY Jumpin' Kate O F(Soaring OM WingsAHA Wine Bernard Allison (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) and Blues Fest) Liquid Thin (09:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) OK Sisters (Downtown Blues)

[Fri 5/8] [Tue 5/12] Blue House And The Rent To Own Horns (Two Fine Irish w/ (Qwest Center) Gentlemen) Levi William (JR's Downunder,Lincoln, NE) [Thu 5/14] BSO CALENDAR MAY EVENT LISTINGS OK Sisters (Doc's Bar and Grill) Scottie Miller Band (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) BSO CALENDAR MAYlues EVENT LISTINGSin OK Sisters (Docs Bar &pril Grill) ay B Tijuana Gigolos A (05:30pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. & [FriM 5/15] Lincoln,402-435-8754) Gladys Kravitz (Whiskey Roadhouse @ the Horseshoe Casino) [Fri 5/1] S. 24th St.,402 344-2850) [Fri Bel 5/1] Airs (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) S. [SatLiz 24th Mandville 5/9] St.,402 (Sioux 344-2850) City Eagles Club) [Sat 5/16] TheBel AirsBlues (Zoo Orchestra Bar,136 (The N. 14th Alley, St. Lincoln) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Liz Blue Mandville House And(Sioux The City Rent Eagles To Own Club) Horns (Two Fine Irish Gaetano Pellino w/ Ronnie Baker Brooks (Playing with Fire TimThe KoehnBlues Orchestra and Swampboy (The Alley, Blues Lincoln) (Our Place, Ashland) [SunGentlemen) 5/31] Concert Series) Tim Koehn and Swampboy Blues (Our Place, Ashland) [Sun The Jimmy 5/31]Insomniacs Thackery (03:00pm) w/ Junior (BluesStevens Cruise) Blues Project (07:00pm) Liquid Thin (Sioux City Eagles Club) [Sat 5/2] (RococoThe Insomniacs Theater,140 (03:00pm) N 13th (Blues Street, Cruise) Lincoln,402-476-6540) [Sat Bel 5/2]Airs (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Kelley Hunt w/ Nick Moss and the Fliptops (Soaring Wings [Thu 5/21] Bel Airs (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Vineyard Blues Festival) Janiva Magness (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) [Thu 5/7] Kelley Hunt w/ Nick Moss, Jumpin' Kate (Soaring Wings Wine [Thu Bernard 5/7] Allison (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) and Blues Fest) [Thu 5/28] LiquidBernard Thin Allison (09:30pm) (05:30pm) (Murphy's (Murphy's Lounge,96th Lounge,96th & L) & L) OK Sisters (Downtown Blues) (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Liquid Thin (09:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Jerry Pranksters (09:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) [Fri 5/8] [Tue 5/12] [Fri Blue 5/8] House And The Rent To Own Horns (Two Fine Irish Elton John w/ Billy Joel (Qwest Center) [Sat 5/30] Gentlemen) Blue House And The Rent To Own Horns (Two Fine Irish BSO CALENDAR MAY EVENT LISTINGS Gladys Kravitz (Old Man River Days Street Dance, Peru, Gentlemen) Levi William (JR's Downunder,Lincoln, NE) [Thu 5/14] Nebraska) OKLevi Sisters William (Doc's (JR's Downunder,Lincoln,Bar and Grill) NE) Scottie Miller Band (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Lil Joe and Big Trouble with Steve George (Welcome Inn,2332 OK Sisters (Docs(Doc's BarBar &and Grill) Grill) [Fri 5/1] S. 24th St.,402 344-2850) TijuanaOK Sisters Gigolos (Docs (05:30pm) Bar & (Zoo Grill) Bar,136 N. 14th St. [Fri Bel 5/15] Airs (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Liz Mandville (Sioux City Eagles Club) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Tijuana Gigolos (05:30pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Gladys The Blues Kravitz Orchestra (Whiskey (The Roadhouse Alley, Lincoln) @ the Horseshoe Casino) Lincoln,402-435-8754) Tim Koehn and Swampboy Blues (Our Place, Ashland) [Sun 5/31] Page 1, generated on 03-25-2009 11:52am [Sat 5/9] [Sat 5/16] The Insomniacs (03:00pm) (Blues Cruise) [Sat Blue 5/9] House And The Rent To Own Horns (Two Fine Irish [SatGaetano 5/2] Pellino w/ Ronnie Baker Brooks (Playing with Fire Gentlemen) Blue House And The Rent To Own Horns (Two Fine Irish Concert Bel Airs Series) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. Lincoln,402-435-8754) Gentlemen) Jimmy Thackery w/ Junior Stevens Blues Project (07:00pm) Liquid Thin (Sioux City Eagles Club) (Rococo Jimmy Thackery Theater,140 w/ Junior N 13th Stevens Street, Lincoln,402-476-6540)Blues Project (07:00pm) [Thu 5/7] (Rococo Kelley Hunt Theater,140 w/ Nick MossN 13th and Street, the Fliptops Lincoln,402-476-6540) (Soaring Wings [Thu Bernard 5/21] Allison (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Vineyard Kelley Hunt Blues w/ Festival)Nick Moss and the Fliptops (Soaring Wings Janiva Liquid MagnessThin (09:30pm) (05:30pm) (Murphy's (Murphy's Lounge,96th Lounge,96th & L) & L) Vineyard Kelley Hunt Blues w/ Festival)Nick Moss, Jumpin' Kate (Soaring Wings Wine and Kelley Blues Hunt Fest) w/ Nick Moss, Jumpin' Kate (Soaring Wings Wine [Thu[Fri 5/8]5/28] and OK Blues SistersHamilton Fest) (Downtown Blues) Loomis plays Chris Blue DuarteHouse And(05:30pm) Theto Rent (Murphy's Toa Own Lounge,96th Hornspacket (Two & Fine L) Irish house at Murphy’s OK Sisters (Downtown Blues) Gentlemen)Jerry Pranksters (09:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) [Tue 5/12] Levi William (JR's Downunder,Lincoln, NE) [Tue Elton 5/12] John w/ Billy Joel (Qwest Center) [Sat OK 5/30] Sisters (Doc's Bar and Grill) EltonLounge. John w/ Billy Joel (Qwest Center) No room to Gladys OK Sisterswalk Kravitz (Docs (Old Bar Man & Riverthe Grill) Days Street floor, Dance, Peru, so Ham walked the [Thu 5/14] Nebraska) Tijuana Gigolos (05:30pm) (Zoo Bar,136 N. 14th St. [Thu Scottie 5/14] Miller Band (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Lincoln,402-435-8754)Lil Joe and Big Trouble with Steve George (Welcome Inn,2332 Scottietables Miller Band (05:30pm) with (Murphy's Lounge,96th his & L)guitar wowing the crowd along the way. [Fri 5/15] [Sat 5/9] [Fri Gladys 5/15] Kravitz (Whiskey Roadhouse @ the Horseshoe Casino) Blue House And The Rent To Own Horns (Two Fine Irish Gladys Kravitz (Whiskey Roadhouse @ the Horseshoe Casino) Gentlemen) Page 1, generated on 03-25-2009 11:52am [Sat 5/16] Jimmy Thackery w/ Junior Stevens Blues Project (07:00pm) [Sat Gaetano 5/16] Pellino w/ Ronnie Baker Brooks (Playing with Fire (Rococo Theater,140 N 13th Street, Lincoln,402-476-6540) Concert Gaetano Series) Pellino w/ Ronnie Baker Brooks (Playing with Fire Kelley Hunt w/ Nick Moss and the Fliptops (Soaring Wings Concert Liquid ThinSeries) (Sioux City Eagles Club) Vineyard Blues Festival) Liquid Thin (Sioux City Eagles Club) Kelley Hunt w/ Nick Moss, Jumpin' Kate (Soaring Wings Wine [Thu 5/21] and Blues Fest) [Thu Janiva 5/21] Magness (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) OK Sisters (Downtown Blues) Janiva Magness (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) [Thu 5/28] [Tue 5/12] [Thu Chris 5/28] Duarte (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) Elton John w/ Billy Joel (Qwest Center) JerryChris PrankstersDuarte (05:30pm) (09:30pm) (Murphy's (Murphy's Lounge,96th Lounge,96th & L) & L) Jerry Pranksters (09:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) [Thu 5/14] [Sat 5/30] Scottie Miller Band (05:30pm) (Murphy's Lounge,96th & L) [Sat Gladys 5/30] Kravitz (Old Man River Days Street Dance, Peru, Nebraska) Gladys Kravitz (Old Man River Days Street Dance, Peru, [Fri 5/15] Nebraska) Lil Joe and Big Trouble with Steve George (Welcome Inn,2332 Gladys Kravitz (Whiskey Roadhouse @ the Horseshoe Casino) Lil Joe and Big Trouble with Steve George (Welcome Inn,2332 [Sat 5/16] Gaetano Pellino w/ Ronnie Baker Brooks (Playing with Fire Concert Series)Page 1, generated on 03-25-2009 11:52am Liquid ThinPage (Sioux 1, generatedCity Eagles on Club) 03-25-2009 11:52am

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Photos by Conrad Good BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA PAGE 9 Berman Music Foundation announces new home LINCOLN, Neb.—After 14 years in separate locations, the books on the history of , blues, soul, rhythm and blues Berman Music Foundation museum and office have been and rock ‘n’ roll. A Lincoln native, Berman was an avid combined under one roof, raising its visibility and giving collector, amassing more than 300 rock ‘n’ roll 45s by age the general public greater access to its valuable resources, 10 and eventually broadening his interests to encompass especially for students, musicians and music scholars. The blues, soul, country, folk and jazz. The entire collection has move furthers the BMF’s longtime commitment to advocate been archived for easy reference, and a separate “listening and educate through music. room” will allow visitors to hear the music and view music Housed on the Skylight Gallery level of The Burkholder videos in comfort. Project at 719 P St. in Lincoln ’s Historic Haymarket District, The new museum-office also displays many of the framed, the combined BMF museum-office will celebrate its grand autographed posters of jazz artists that the BMF has opening April 3 from 7-9 p.m., in conjunction with the First sponsored over the years, along with photos of Berman Friday Gallery Walk. and his many musician friends. There has been an effort Live music will be provided by saxophonist Bill Wimmer throughout to retain something of the relaxed, informal and keyboardist John Carlini , and a new mural done atmosphere of the former, home-based museum. especially for the BMF by Lincoln artist Leora Platte will be Since its inception, the BMF office had been located in the unveiled that evening. Burkholder Project’s lower level. BMF trustee Tony Rager Since he founded the BMF in the spring of 1995, Butch and Ann e Burkholder agreed that a vacant loft apart- Berman maintained his vast collection of recordings, films ment would make an ideal home for the new, expanded and music books in the basement of his home in south- BMF facilities. Situated in the hub of downtown Lincoln , east Lincoln . But since Berman’s death Jan. 31, 2008, the the new combined offices are within a few blocks of the museum has remained closed to the public. University of Nebraska-Lincoln city campus and several live music venues, making it perfect for the foundation’s The BMF collection consists of thousands of recordings mission to protect and promote unique forms of American in a variety of styles and formats, including 45s and LP music. records, DVDs and VHS videotapes, and a large library of The new home has the potential to expand the founda- tion’s educational and philanthropic mission, said Ber- Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band man’s widow, Grace Sankey-Berman. Murphy’s Lounge • Thursday, April 30th 5:30pm “I am excited about the museum-office combination because it has the potential of taking Butch’s vision to A native of East St. Louis, Alvin Jett another level. Butch put together an extensive music col- has been entertaining audiences lection which he enjoyed sharing with people. This office- throughout the St. Louis metropolitan museum will give the public a chance to continue to enjoy area for twenty-five years. Although it. Beyond that, it will be a great resource for music educa- Jett came from a musical family, he tion, which is the main focus of the BMF going forward.” didn’t seriously start playing guitar until he was 20 years old. Jett quickly The BMF offices will be open by appointment, with special learned the rudiments, and received emphasis on students, music scholars and musicians. Call his formal blues education playing the offices at (402) 261-5480 to arrange a visit. Visit the with Tommy Bankhead & the Blues BMF website at www.bermanmusicfoundation.org. Eldorados honing his skills into his own fiery brand of hard driving St. Louis blues. The Phat noiZ Blues Band is Jett’s means for delivering to the audience his brand of in-your-face, hard driving blues. Want our fans to know, Playing with Fire has a hot The band performs its own unique style of original blues new website. http://playingwithfireomaha.net/ has music as well as blues, R&B and rock standards. Cur- the most up-to-date information on the 2009 summer rently operating as a four-piece, the Phat noiZ Blues Band series, along with our final winter series show on consists of Alvin Jett on guitar and vocals, Frank Bauer on April 25th, with Kenny ‘Blues Boss’ Wayne. Hear saxophone and background vocals, Corey “Woody” Wood- ruff on drums and Matt Davis on bass and background BSO is giving away several tickets to it’s volunteers vocals. at the appreciation party, thanks for the support! Alvin Jett & the Phat noiZ Blues Band were finalists at the BTY, if you click the ‘Refresh’ button, you’ll get the 2006 International Blues Challenge, sponsored by The websites’ latest updates. We’ve got a killer line up Blues Foundation, and their first CD, Wet My Beak (Self- for our 6th annual summer series! Make your plans. released 2005), made the final four for the title of Best Come & join us. Choose the Blues! Self-Produced CD. In 2007 the band’s song “Angels Sing the Blues” was honored as Best Blues Song at the Inde- Best Regards, pendent Music Awards. The song appears on the 2006 Jeff Davis release Milk & Cookies. PAGE 10 BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA Soaring Wings Vineyard Spring Wine and Blues Festival May 9th - $20.00 person, 12 and under free. Gate opens at 11:00 a.m. This all day blues music festival is loaded with bands, wine and fun. Bring out your lawn chair, blanket, picnic basket*, and sun screen. Plan for a great day filled with great music. RAIN or SHINE! 12:30 Naked Kate and the Naked Reserves – high energy band from the Lincoln area. 3:30 PM Acclaimed Roots R&B recording artist/ Kelley Hunt and her all-star band promise an absolutely no-miss performance. 6:30 Nick Moss and the Flip Tops – Chicago Blues sensation (Numerous Blues nominations of best band and ) rocks the night. Watch the website for updates as the event gets closer! soaringwingswine.com BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA PAGE 11 OBS Band Directory Band Contact Phone # Council Bluffs Dave Barger and the Jam Masters...... Dave Barger...... 712-778-4613 The Johnsen Brothers...... Neil Johnsen...... 545-3564 The Joe Lidgett Blues Band...... Joe Lidgett...... 712-813-1572 Tommy K & The OK Blues Band...... Thomas Kriegshauser...... 712 520-1678 Kearney The OK Sisters...... Mark Weinand...... 308-236-8844 Lincoln 40-20...... David Wilson...... 402-304-6041 Blues Messengers...... Jake Wiese...... 601-4959 The Blues Orchestra...... Harv Brindell...... 402 435-5297 Charlie Burton and the Dorothy Lynch Mob...... Charlie Burton...... 402 476-9254 Jared and the Blues Teachers...... Jared Alberico...... 402-474-2473 The Kris Lager Band...... Kris Lager...... 402-304-7269 & Bad Moon Rising...... Doc Mullet...... 402-486-4078 The Mezcal Brothers...... Gerado Meza...... 402-438-5120 The Tijuana Gigolos...... Marty Steinhousen...... 402-742-5892 John Walker and the Nightcrawlers...... John Walker...... 402-466-7254 Levi William...... Cindy Patton...... 402-580-8549 Omaha 112 North Duck...... Michelle...... 402-210-9378 2 Guyz and the Bluez Rendezvouz...... Paul Scott Hoagbin...... 402-689-1183 Accoustic Groove...... Gunnar Gunnette...... 397-7464 Earl Bates Productions...... Earl Bates...... 402-451-7138 The Big Boys...... Patrick Peters...... 402 544-1746 Blind Dog Fulton...... Devon Fulton...... 402-312-4884 Blue House with the Rent to Own Horns...... Joe Putjenter...... 402-658-2222 Blue Kazoo...... Kazoo Tate...... 402-215-4027 The Blues Explosion...... Dave Skinner...... 402-330-7366 The Blues Mechanics...... Ron Alexander...... 402-451-5864 Blue Switch...... Paulsh...... 402-689-1183 Blue Venue...... Fred Schwery...... 733-2838 The Confidentials...... Stan Spurgeon...... 402-738-9225 The Copper Blues Band...... Bill Ferleman...... 402-658-1785 John Crews Blues...... John Crews...... 402-714-7634 Lou DeLuca and the R & M Blues Band...... Lou DeLuca...... 402-677-7156 Drew and the No Name Blues Band...... Brent Saltzman...... 402-676-6671 Drunken Intentions...... Andy Dickinson...... 402-208-1231 Elroy and The Namedroppers...... Ric Cowger...... 572-1817 Just Plain Trouble...... Tom Boller...... 669-3903 Little Joe and Big Trouble...... Little Joe...... 402-680-2924 Richie Love and the Love Connection...... Richie Love...... 402-457-5175 Luigi Inc...... Luigi Waites...... 402-346-2783 Mikey T & the Wanton Destruction...... Mikey T...... 402-659-2974 Mojo Po...... Mojo Po...... 402-554-8521 Stephen Monroe...... Stephen Monroe...... 402-933-7483 Jorge Nila and the Jazz Ninjas...... Jorge Nila...... 402-932-JAZZ Not the Hornets...... Awesome Productions...... 402-681-9991 The Omaha Blues Society All-Stars...... Craig Balderston...... 402-553-1995 Paul Anderson Trio...... Paul Anderson...... 402-731-6649 The Prairie Gators...... Steve Kunasek...... 402-734-6975 Rhythm Collective Reggae...... Frank Fong...... 402-556-3568 Sarah Benck...... Sarah Benck...... [email protected] Shaky Boys Electric Blues...... L.J. Johnson...... 402-213-5234 The Side Effects...... Karen Porter...... 679-7538 Soulfinger...... Barry Clark...... [email protected] Spike Nelson Trio...... Mike Nelson...... 612-1250 Stovall...... Jeff...... 732-915-6001 Swampboy...... Tim Koehn...... 402-981-2574 Tres Equis/St. Elvis...... Blind Burrito...... 402-850-0245 Susan Thorne Group...... Susan Thorne...... 402 968-4991 Matt Wallace...... Matt Wallace...... 402-551-1610 George Walker...... George Walker...... 402-493-8243 Kelvin Wynne and The Blues Disciples...... Rex Granite...... 402-932-7213 Please send all new and updated band and contact information to [email protected]. PAGE 12 BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA

CD Reviews Hague (a/k/a Mark Stenton) • You A few folks have heard the bromide, “Taking coals to dren. Host Ally Lee is perhaps the most spontaneous Newcastle.” A substantially smaller circle will know that deejay I’ve heard since KQKQ died in May of 1978. Lion- Newcastle Upon Tyne, a northeast English town, was heart is a come-to-life ‘Petticoat Junction’ that streams “home” to significant rock music talents including; across the internet. It’s a community and Sting (The Police), Brian Johnstone you’re welcome to listen in. (Ac/Dc), Brian Ferry (Roxy Music), Eric Burden (The Animals), Lindesfarne, It was on Lionheart that I heard the musi- Splinter, Nic Armstrong, Mark Knopfler cal project by forty year old Mark Sten- (Dire Straits) and Andy Taylor (Duran ton’s. In a world where tits sell toothpaste, Duran). Much like the Midwest American this was all together different. ‘Hague’ is cities of Omaha or Detroit, Newcastle has at once a nostalgic memory you never had a perchance for rust-belt rock n’ roll that and the lilting smell of mom’s hug after leans towards metal. So it a tribute to coming in from the cold. It is the simple the internet that, ‘Hague’ has been able interplay between vocal, to muster any accord amid the heavier and rich backing textures that allow sounds that Newcastle is known for. the listener to focus on the well writ- ten music that sweeps you away with As an avid music fan, I lost my muse. mental images and rendering lyric lines. Where it went I could not say. Perhaps it was the The used of space is brilliant. Whether a keyboard, flute grind of 24 years in the pre-recorded music retail busi- or super low bass, Hague builds a audio soundscape that ness – an industry that is literally less than half the busi- is immediately friendly. Stenton’s sound is a bit ‘Bare ness it was five years ago. Or maybe it’s the drumming Trees’ (Fleetwood Mac), a tad ascending English sing-a- fabrications as one would cast his net as the creator of long and a less palliative David Gray. another’s creation. And more than a few musical muses have been pilloried on the rail of radio’s endless blah, This five track EP opens with the track, ‘Fool.’ Stenton blah, blah. Having celebrated the twentieth anniversary juxtaposes a flute against a strumming guitar as he sings, of, ‘Pacific Street Blues & Americana’ (www.KIWRblues. “You act like a fool, so they think you’re a fool. You want Podomatic.com) I’d become a part of that dinge albeit to fit in but I don’t know where on earth to begin.” It is a trying to convey art over amassing an audience. I lost my powerful song with layered texture and solo-era Lennon rock n’ roll heart…so much so that I’ve resorted to trolling bite. “You say many things, without saying anything. the internet listening to obscure LPFM (low powered fre- Who’s in the mirror staring at you? What are trying to quency modulation) radio stations that recent legislation prove, when you act like a fool?” in Britain created. One day I found a heartbeat. Lionheart “These northern stars flicker in silence, and the moon is Radio, a real community station, located in Alnwick, burning red.” The closes with the near cinematic Northumberland: a mere hamlet on the North Sea coast song, ‘Northern Blues.’ Stenton uses space among a sonic between Newcastle and the lowlands of Scotland. It was pallet that harkens Townshend with, ‘See me, hear me, art. Oh, it’s not that their air-talent is that “talented.” come on talk to me. Feel me and heal me, come on home One day it’s a conversation about Mrs. Thompson’s fresh to me.” A kick drum emulates a heartbeat as the song’s garden tomatoes and the next it’s a choir of school chil- character bemoans a departed lover or the death of a dear someone. “These northern lights, they dance awhile, like the spirits breaking free. I’ll sing to you, my northern blues. Till you’re resting with me.” At 2:21 this is a pow- erful and moving artscape that is dramatic, underplayed and wrenchingly beautiful.

This five track EP “has no filler.” Hague can be heard on http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user. viewprofile&friendid=377497175

--Rick Galsusha BLUES NEWS • BLUES SOCIETY OF OMAHA PAGE 13

CD Reviews John Németh • Love Me Tonight The first time I saw John Németh was at the King Biscuit There are so many fine songs here that it is difficult to Blues Festival. He was filling in for an ailing Sam Myers pick an absolute highlight on this CD. The third track playing harmonica with Anson Funderburgh. Later on – Fuel For Your Fire would probably get my vote though. that night He came back to play with in a It has a smooth vocal with a gospel-based feeling. It has harmonica summit with Little Sonny, James Harmon, Rick the uplifting message in the lyrics that you should throw Estrin among others. As accomplished as he is playing all your adversities and hard times into the fire that is blues harp, by far his best instrument is his your life. A close second place vote would go to voice. Simply put, it is one of the best and My Troubled Mind. It is the best of the most recognizable in the business today. vocals – soulful with a great set of lyrics. He excels at ballads, the “soft and sweet” I’ll be in my own bed -When I straighten soul sound and octave-running power out my head - I need time to meditate vocals. - or self medicate - my broken heart and my troubled mind. Love Me Tonight is John Németh’s second release on the Blind Pig label. It is a Too Good To Be True is lyrical turn on an worthy follow up to 2007’s Magic Touch, old phrase to describe a troubled relation- which I personally thought was one of ship of a man with a lady whom he has the outstanding releases of that year. He discovered is outside his league. In the has formed a new backing band of out- tale of these lyrics “True” is synonymous standing musicians who are a perfect with fidelity not authenticity. complement to his vocals. Additionally, sits in on two tracks. Throughout the CD you can pick out bits and pieces of all of his music influences - a little Junior Love Me Tonight is self produced and showcases John’s Wells here, a little Junior Parker there, Jackie Wilson, talent as a songwriter and an outstanding lyricist. Of the Magic Sam ...... There is nowhere that the influences eleven tracks John takes the sole writing credit on ten. are more pronounced than on Daughter Of The Devil. It The lone cover is a dead-on performance of a 1960’s “Fal- has a great classic blues sound and John had to have the cons’” song - She’s My Hearts Desire. The essence of that ghost of Howling Wolf whispering into his ear through the group and era is captured here, right down to the tone of writing, arranging and recording processes. John must the guitar solos. have felt a similar close affinity to while work- ing on the closing track, Blues In My Heart. The CD opens with the title track. It starts out with an intro that is pure Motown. It continues on with the great John Németh is one of those artists that can carry the live soul feel of a “Four Tops” tune brought into the twenty feel of his shows into his recording and the great sound of first century without the use of an overpowering horn his recordings onto the stage. Love Me Tonight is as much section. This gives you the first hint at what a solid back- a “must have” CD as his live shows are “must catch. ing group he has put together. --Charlie Johnson

Spring Fling ’09 Party at the Rococo! “Spring Fling 09” is set for Friday, April 17th at the Rococo Theatre. SpringFling is musical benefit for UNL Cornerstone Campus Ministries. It’s basically an awareness benefit UNL Students. Schedule of events as follows: Doors open at 5:00 pm. Music starts at 6:00 pm Mac McCune and the Mac Five Blues Orchestra shortly after that Funk Band, The A and the B’s Tijuana Gigolos (9ish) Bel Airs close the night! General Admission tix are $20.00, Student tix $10.00 Purchase tickets at: Dietze Music (both locations), Cliff’s Smoke Shop (downtown), Nebraska Bookstore (campus) AND KZUM Radio. NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE P A I D OMAHA NE PERMIT NO. 76

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