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Elvin Bishop
Bishop is a slide guitar great with 45-years of blues
under his belt. Rolling Stone has praised his "careening
slide and razor-edged bursts, all delivered with
unflagging enthusiasm and wit. His latest album “The
Blues Rolls On” is another defining moment in Bishop’s
long career and a welcome reminder that the blues is
still alive and well.
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Lonnie Shields
Lonnie Shields
is truly the next generation of the blues. He cut his
blues teeth performing with the Jelly Roll Kings. His
recording career has led him through a number of studios
from Memphis and Clarksdale to tours all over the world.
Lonnie's latest CD, "Keeper of The Blues" has been a
long time in the making. The late 2008 release can
finally be shared with all those who have kept a
watchful eye and discerning ear on the West Helena, AR
born artist and all those who will now experience him
for the first time. "His voice has developed into a
richly textured instrument, capable of doing justice to
a wide array of emotional and melodic colorations."-David
Whiteis, Living Blues.
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Ron Thompson
One of
the best moves Mayor Gavin Newsom made last year was
proclaiming Sept. 5, 2007 as 'Ron
Thompson Day in San Francisco.'
The Newark-born musician, best known for the years he
spent in John Lee Hooker's band, is one of the Bay
Area's truly great guitarists. He's on equal footing
with Carlos Santana or, really, anybody else you want to
mention.
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MOFO Party Band
With
strong influences from old-school Chicago Blues and West
Coast Jump, The MoFo Party Band is headed by the Clifton
Brothers: John - blowin' harmonica and growlin' vocals,
and Bill - pickin' licks on his Guitar. Performing over
150 shows yearly, The MoFo Party Band is known for its
energetic live performances, dynamic stage presence and
loyal fan base.
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Mike Hammar & The Nails w/
Allan "B3 Blues" Carroll
Mike Hammar
has been playing the blues in Central Valley and East
Bay Area of California for the past 25 years. This
Oklahoma born Native American was brought up on the
blues by his father Mike Hammar, Sr. who introduced him
to the music of Lightin' Hopkins, Gatemouth Brown,
T-Bone Walker, and BB King.
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David Coppa & Scrapple
David Coppa's
music mastery has been heavily influenced by the royalty
of Albert, B. B. and Freddy King, Louis Jordan and
Stevie Ray Vaughan. The band writes many of their own
songs and their release of "Storm" was just one example
of their homage to those music monarchs that have paved
their way for a new generation of blues artists.
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Wingnut Adams Blues Band
Named Band Leader of the Year by The
West Coast Blues Hall of Fame for 2008...Wingnut Adams
has spent decades living the music that he performs
nightly...
Wingnut pays homage to the roots of the Blues, while
injecting his own life experiences into a funky musical
stew that captures hearts and souls everywhere!
Emotionally raw vocals and cutting edge harmonica,
Wingnut is winning over fans throughout the country with
his powerful blues groove.
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Stacy Brooks
Stacy has an explosive 5 octave range
with a great ear for arrangements and harmonies. Her
eclectic upbringing and singing style makes one think of
Aretha Franklin or KoKo Taylor. Watch out as this
powerful performer is just getting started and is sure
to make a mark in the world of blues.
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A.C. Myles
A.C. Myles, guitarist, singer and
songwriter, is reminiscent of greats in the taste of
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rory Gallagher and Eric Clapton. He
is one of those performers, that once seen on stage,
you’ll never forget. As an entertainer, A.C. Myles is an
interesting observation. Vividly entertaining in person,
often times appearing as if the world could be falling
down around him as he play, himself far to entranced in
his musical prayer to notice it was happening. All the
while his veracious smile rarely leaving, only to
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Ronnie Sweeting
Born and raised in
the southern cultural richness of Sarasota Florida,
Ronnie was fortunate to be mentored by, and share stage,
studio, and back-porch with many blues, rock and folk
greats at a young age. As a touring and recording
vocalist, he always maintained a strong love for guitar
and a continuing commitment to further hone his skills
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