The Big Easy Revival & Fundraiser Silent Auction Catalog August 1, 2021
Silent Auction Guidelines
• Items listed in the catalog are subject to change without notice. • Some items may be purchased at any time during the auction at the “Buy It Now” price. • Auction Closes at 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 1, 2021. • We will text you if you win! • Item must be paid in full and picked up Aug. 1. • All sales final. Items sold “As Is.” • If not paid for by 6 p.m. then you forfeit, and the second highest bidder will be contacted. • Pay with CASH or credit card.
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The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #1 Mexican Fiesta Delivered! Sponsored by: Gail Singer
Photo for illustration purposes only and not representative of actual dinner.
Description: Gather some friends for a dinner for six. Gail's mom's Mexican Chicken recipe as featured in the Blues Foundation cookbook, Spanish rice, black beans, tortillas, salad and all the toppings. Dessert will be cook's choice. All made from scratch and delivered warm. Just add tequila!! Delivery date to be determined with at least 2 weeks notice. Muy Delicioso! Value: $75 Starting Bid: $30 Minimum Bid Increment: $10 Buy it Now: $100
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #2 Stevie Ray Vaughan Limited Edition Print Sponsored by: Tracy Anne Hart
Info: I created a new limited edition print to celebrate doing live Seeing Stevie Ray events. It's an archival 11" X 17" print limited to 100 editions. Story: There's an interesting story that explains why I chose this particular photograph as the new limited edition. A good friend who'd gotten my book was telling me which were his favorites of Stevie, and the one he really loved was that particular image. He asked me what exact page it was on, and I told him I'd check. Well, it isn't in the book, although we were both convinced that it was! I looked back at the big file I'd sent TAMU Press back in 2018 with all of the image files numbered and captioned, and sure enough, it was supposed to be in the 09/02/1989 section, image number 88. I hadn't even realized, almost 3 years later, that it somehow got left out. Strange, but true, and so it seemed the obvious choice for this special product. Value: $350 Starting Bid: $140 Minimum Bid Increment: $30 Buy it Now: $420
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #3 “Seeing Stevie Ray” Book Sponsored by: Jomonica Phoenix
The photographs in this 168-page book of Stevie Ray are worth it alone! “What others have attempted to portray in prose, photographer Tracy Anne Hart has expressed in imagery. From 1983 until just before his death in 1990, Hart captured Vaughan as he summoned magic with his passion, his technique, his intensity, and his love and respect for the music. The result is a deeply felt visual portrait of Stevie Ray Vaughan that tells us almost as much about the photographer behind the camera as it does about the musician in front. Through Hart’s eyes and mind, readers will experience his genius in an entirely new way. Hart also provides a glimpse at Vaughan’s legacy, offering evidence of some of the next generation of guitarists who consider Vaughan a principal influence. The sum of her efforts comprises a work that offers a visual feast for guitar enthusiasts and music fans in Texas and beyond. Enjoy the photographs and remember to listen to Stevie’s music as often and as loudly as possible!” Value: $35 Starting Bid: $15 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $45
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #4 Framed Gig Promo Posters Sponsored by: Steve Gilbert
One H-Town Jukes poster advertising an in-store appearance at Cactus Music and one signed Steve Gilbert poster from a show at The Big Easy!
Value: $40 Starting Bid: $15 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $50
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #5 Art “Geck-O” Oil Painting Sponsored by: Nancy Hill
Oil painting no frame painted by Nancy Hill.
Value: $30 Starting Bid: $15 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $35
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #6 “I’m Your Handyman” 2-Hour Project Sponsored by: John Wilson
Two hours of handyman work!
Value: $180 Starting Bid: $75 Minimum Bid Increment: $15 Buy it Now: $220
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #7 Blues Girl Hat Collection
See hats on display, the photo above is not an exact representation of actual hats.
Six gently used hats, worn with love.
Value: $30 Starting Bid: $15 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $40
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #8 Blood Bros. BBQ - $50 Gift Card with Trucker Ball Cap Sponsored by: Blood Bros. BBQ
Value: $75 Starting Bid: $30 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $90
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #9 Blood Bros. BBQ - $50 Gift Card with Trucker Ball Cap Sponsored by: Blood Bros. BBQ
Value: $75 Starting Bid: $30 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $90
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #10 Private Piano Lessons – 1 Month (four weekly sessions) Sponsored by: Magic Piano (El White)
Description: Four (4) 30-minute private lessons plus a practice workbook and CD. Value: $110 Starting Bid: $50 Minimum Bid Increment: $10 Buy it Now: $130
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #11 Luxurious Bath Relaxation Basket Sponsored by: Anonymous
Description: Bath Powder, Bath bubbles, scrubby, wash cloths, sweet surprises to keep you clean and lovely smelling !! Value: $85 Starting Bid: $35 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $100
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #12 Blues Dinner by Chez Boyd Chef and Chauffer Sponsored by: Boyd Bluestein
Description: Dinner for 4 people by Chez Boyd! Yum! Home-cooked (at your home) Shrimp Etouffee and Boyd's Crazy Cajun Cobbler (you pick the flavors). All this followed by a ride to and from the Houston Blues Club of your choice! This will be a wonderful evening for you and 3 friends. :-D Value: $250 Starting Bid: $100 Minimum Bid Increment: $25 Buy it Now: $300
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #13 Massage or Energy Session 60 Minutes Sponsored by: Kelly Smith - Body, Mind, Soul
Description: Option of either a 60-minute massage or a 60-minute energy clearing session. Website is www.massagebook.com/kellysmith and location is about 10 minutes from The Big Easy in the Greenway Plaza area. Value: $90 Starting Bid: $40 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $110
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #14 Massage or Energy Session 60 Minutes Sponsored by: Kelly Smith - Body, Mind, Soul
Description: Option of either a 60-minute massage or a 60-minute energy clearing session. Website is www.massagebook.com/kellysmith and location is about 10 minutes from The Big Easy in the Greenway Plaza area. Value: $90 Starting Bid: $40 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $110
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #15 “Down to Earth Chick” Unique Purse & Jewelry Ensemble + $25 Visa Card Sponsored by: Donna Kachinski and Sue Wheeler
Value: $25 Starting Bid: $10 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $30
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #16 “Artsy Bohemian” Unique Purse & Jewelry Ensemble+ $25 Visa Card Sponsored by: Donna Kachinski and Sue Wheeler
Value: $25 Starting Bid: $10 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $30
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #17 “Night On the Town” Unique Purse & Jewelry Ensemble+ $25 Visa Card Sponsored by: Donna Kachinski and Sue Wheeler
Value: $25 Starting Bid: $10 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $30
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #18 Bottle of Chivas Regal (12 Year Aged Scotch Whiskey) Sponsored by: Betty Matut
Description: Bottle of Chivas Regal 12 Year Aged Scotch Whiskey. Value: $30 Starting Bid: $15 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $35
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #19 Flowers in the Wind Acrylic Painting Sponsored by: Anonymous
Description: 16" x 20" acrylic painting of flowers in the wind. Value: $30 Starting Bid: $15 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $35
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #20 Lightnin’ Hopkins Paper Collage on Mat Sponsored by: Kristina Kolosova
Description: This is a collage of Lightnin' Hopkins that Kristina Kolosova made this year. She used mixed media to create a portrait of a significant Houston blues musician. The collage is matted, 11" x 14". Value: $150 Starting Bid: $60 Minimum Bid Increment: $15 Buy it Now: $180
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #21 Tommy Dardar Poster Autographed & Rare Sponsored by: Kim Coogan Johnson
Description: This poster series was created for Tommy Dardar by CJKing Arts, shortly before Tommy went into the hospital July 2017. Tommy autographed two of the posters before he passed away and this is one of them. Value: $100 Starting Bid: $40 Minimum Bid Increment: $10
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #22 B.B. King Concert Poster Framed Sponsored by: Anonymous
Description: BB King concert poster from Houston House of Blues, Nov 21- 22, 2008. This link is a review of the show: http://houstonmusicreview.com/wordpress/2008/11/22/b-b-king-house-of- blues-houston-tx/ Value: $200 Starting Bid: $80 Minimum Bid Increment: $10 Buy it Now: $240
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #23 Houston Blues Artist Treasure Chest Sponsored by: Mark May, Evelyn Rubio, and More
Description: Fabulous collection of local Blues artists’ CDs, t-shirts, key chain, and more! Value: TBD Starting Bid: TBD Minimum Bid Increment: TBD Buy it Now: TBD
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #24 “Purple Crimson Haze” Acrylic Painting – Art by Jerry Sponsored by: Jerry Hawkins
Description: One-of-a-kind 11"X14" Acrylic Pour Painting on canvas. Value: $75 Starting Bid: $30 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $90
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #25 Private Guitar Lesson by Sparky Parker Sponsored by: Sparky Parker
Description: One-on-one guitar lesson with Sparky Parker. Lessons are 45 minutes, via Skype/Zoom or in person at Fuller's Guitar located in the Houston Heights. Value: $65 Starting Bid: $25 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $80
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #26 Sparkling Wine Garden Party Kit Sponsored by: Anonymous
Description: An acrylic 8 liter plastic wine bucket, double-walled acrylic ice bucket with tongs, 4 double-walled borosilicate glass champagne glasses, Borrasca Cava Brut, Borrasca Prosecco, and Secco Sparkling Peach Bellini Mix. This will be a great addition to your next wine party! Value: $160 Starting Bid: $65 Minimum Bid Increment: $15 Buy it Now: $190
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #27 History of Blues Collection Book & CDs Sponsored by: Sheila Cox
Description: Enjoy "The Blues: A Visual History...100 Years of Music That Changed the World" 240+ page book to see the rich history of an American art form. Listen to the Blues greats, year by year, with 6 new CDs from the Time-Life series "Living the Blues." All songs by the original artists such as B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, and more! Value: $120 Starting Bid: $50 Minimum Bid Increment: $15 Buy it Now: $145
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #28 New Orleans Condo for 3 Nights Luxury 4-Bedroom in Garden District Sponsored by: Amy & Brad Absher
Our wonderful 4 bedroom condo is the main floor of a typical New Orleans "raised basement" home. It sits just one block from St. Charles streetcar and a few blocks from Magazine street. Take the street car to the French Quarter or Uptown to Tulane or Audubon Park - enjoy music, great restaurants The Condo has 4 bedrooms (1 King, 1 Queen, 2 twins and a daybed with trundle bed), 2 1/2 newly remodeled bathrooms and a utility room with washer and dryer. My favorite feature is the screened in porch out front where you can hear the sound of the street car chugging along. Great kitchen and bar area both fully furnished for any chef! WIFI and cable TV in 3 of the bedrooms but New Orleans is so much fun I doubt you will need them much! Two parking places assigned in the back parking lot along with street parking. Can’t be Mardi Gras or Jazzfest weekend. Other restrictions may apply.
Value: $2300 Starting Bid: $1000 Minimum Bid Increment: $200 Buy it Now: $2700
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #29 Thomas Kinkade Print Sponsored by: Karen Maggi
Description: Framed print by Thomas Kinkade. Value: $100 Starting Bid: $40 Minimum Bid Increment: $10 Buy it Now: $120
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #30 Goode Company BBQ $50 Gift Card Sponsored by: Goode Company
Value: $50 Starting Bid: $20 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $60
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #31 Goode Company BBQ $50 Gift Card Sponsored by: Goode Company
Value: $50 Starting Bid: $20 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $60
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #32 Texas Johnny Brown Autographed Print #41of 52 Sponsored by: Colin King Jomonica Phoenix
Description: Texas Johnny Brown print #41 of 52 - framed with Certificate of Authentication signed and initialed by Texas Johnny Brown on 6/11/13. He autographed these prints knowing that they would be printed to help raise money for musicians in need. He passed away on 7/1/13. Value: $200 Starting Bid: $80 Minimum Bid Increment: $20
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #33 Birdland & NYC Vintage T-shirts, Hat, Bag Sponsored by: Patrice Barron
Description: These items were collected and belonged to my beloved aunt. They are vintage and know that there are jazz lovers / NYC lovers that would love to add these items to their collections. Value: $75 Starting Bid: $30 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $90
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #34 Little Joe Washington Awards Collection Sponsored by: Art Dietz & Mary Bennett
Description: Three items to remember Little Joe Washington: 1)2007 Houston Press Music Awards - Best Blues - Lil' Joe Washington; 2) 2009 Houston Press Music Awards - Best Blues - Little Joe Washington; 3) Proclamation from City of Houston signed by Annise D. Parker, Mayor, as May 7, 2011 as Little Joe Washington Day. Value: $200 Starting Bid: $80 Minimum Bid Increment: $20
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #35 Carved Wooden Totem with Two Pairs of Clay Fertility Doll Sculptures Sponsored by: Anonymous
Description: Carved wooden totem with two pairs (4) very typical "fertility dolls" made from clay. Value: $100 Starting Bid: $40 Minimum Bid Increment: $10 Buy it Now: $120
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #36 Metal Fish Sculpture Sponsored by: Anonymous
Unique fish sculpted in metal with ornate blue craft stones.
Value: $50 Starting Bid: $20 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $60
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #37 2014 Official 74th Annual Sturgis Ball Cap with Novelty Baseball Bat Sponsored by: Anonymous
Description: Officially Licensed ball cap from the 74th Annual Sturgis Black Hills Rally 2014. Plus a novelty baseball bat - replica of Great Big Stuff Big League Rotary Hero Series "The Original E. Normous signature bat, approximately 5 1/2 feet long. Value: $100 Starting Bid: $40 Minimum Bid Increment: $10 Buy it Now: $120
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #38 Caribbean 2 Print Sponsored by: Lisa & Rich DelGrosso
Description: Print of Caribbean musicians on a beach. Created by well known blues artist Stan Street. Matted 11x14. Go to www.stanstreet.com or visit his Hambone Gallery in Clarksdale, Mississippi for more information. Value: $25 Starting Bid: $10 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $30
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #39 Son House Print Sponsored by: Lisa & Rich DelGrosso
Description: Print of delta blues legend, Son House. Created by well known blues artist Stan Street. Matted 11x14. Go to www.stanstreet.com or visit his Hambone Gallery in Clarksdale, Mississippi for more information. Value: $25 Starting Bid: $10 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $30
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #40 Clarence “Gatemouth”Brown Digital Illustration Sponsored by: Lisa & Rich DelGrosso
Description: A digital illustration of gulf coast blues legend Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown created by Rich DelGrosso (2000) Framed 11x17. Go to www.mandolinblues.com for more information. Value: $250 Starting Bid: $100 Minimum Bid Increment: $25 Buy it Now: $300
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #41 Luther’s Purple Guitar with Case Sponsored by: Dr. Wil Jeudy
Description: Tony Vega gave this custom lefty Stratocaster to Luther over 20 years ago. Luther changed the neck and upgraded some parts. More important than the guitar itself are all the memories of Luther playing it!! Value: $350 Starting Bid: $200 Minimum Bid Increment: $40
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #42 Ladies Surprise Gift Chest Sponsored by: Zoomers Meetup
Description: This would be a fabulous gift for a woman! In addition to the beautiful gray and white chest, it contains a “surprise” collection of: Michael Kors black purse, scarves, two jewelry sets, bath set with bath salts, journal, jewelry box, three photo frames, candle holder, fancy wine stopper, book about wine, and more! Value: $200 Starting Bid: $80 Minimum Bid Increment: $20 Buy it Now: $240
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #43 Dos Equis Mirror from The Big Easy Sponsored by: Tom McClendon
Description: If mirrors could talk! This vintage Dos Equis mirror has “lived” on the walls of The Big Easy since 1994! Value: $300 Starting Bid: $120 Minimum Bid Increment: $30
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #44 Miller Reserve Mirror from The Big Easy Sponsored by: Tom McClendon
Description: If mirrors could talk! This vintage Miller Reserve mirror has “lived” on the walls of The Big Easy since 1994! Value: $150 Starting Bid: $60 Minimum Bid Increment: $15
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #45
Epiphone Acoustic Guitar Sponsored by: Tom McClendon
Description: Website states, “A nicely crafted acoustic that sports a select spruce top and mahogany body and neck, this instrument epitomizes Epiphone’s focus on affordable quality. Chrome hardware, precision construction, and rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays.” Signed by various musicians who performed at a Big Easy event Value: $200 Starting Bid: $80 Minimum Bid Increment: $20 Buy it Now: $240
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #46 Harley Benton SC-Junior LTD SSP Sponsored by: Tom McClendon
Description: This special little gem is available as a limited edition of only 250 – talk about desirable! The unmistakable DNA of this guitar is that of a lean, mean rock machine, with a single P90 at the bridge, a mahogany body and C-shape neck, single tone and volume controls – and all the attitude and snarl you expect of a real rock’n’roll animal. Then there’s the lustrous Silver Sparkle finish that will, quite simply, turn you into a rock god the minute you walk onstage. Take a closer look and you’ll see some refined details, like a wraparound bridge and Wilkinson vintage-style tuners. If you need an axe that combines amazing looks, a full-on rock sound and an eminently affordable price, this silver wolf should be at the top of your list. Value: $200 Starting Bid: $80 Minimum Bid Increment: $20 Buy it Now: $240
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #47 Fondue Set Sponsored by: Tom McClendon
Value: $40 Starting Bid: $15 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $50
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm The Big Easy Revival Silent Auction Item #48 Fifth Avenue Crystal Shot Glass Checkers Sponsored by: Tom McClendon
Description: Play Checkers with these crystal shot glasses! All 24 glasses needed for a game are there plus one extra shot glass per player…13 shot glasses per player total. Missing two shot glasses in the set, but still enough to play plus an extra. Value: $30 Starting Bid: $15 Minimum Bid Increment: $5 Buy it Now: $35
Auction held at The Big Easy on August 1, 2021 from 2-5pm