HAZMAT MODINE

ANDREW JR BOY JONES

VALERIE JUNE

HAZMAT MODINE

DECEMBER 3rd  2010 - 7 PM

With dueling harmonicas, a scintillating sousaphone, and the mysterious sheng (the ancient Chinese mouth organ), the band runs the gamut of genres and instrumentation. Most of what they play are originals, but keep an ear out for cover versions of "Slim Gaillard, Jimmy Rogers, Jaybird Coleman, and Irving Berlin." Lead Wade Schuman will send the audience home humming & stomping after the romping, dynamic and passionately unique experience that is Hazmat Modine.

ANDREW JR BOY JONES

 DECEMBER 8th 2010 - 10 PM

Born in Texas to a musical family, Andrew JR Boy Jones began his professional career at age 16 playing in Freddie King's backing band. JR Boy Jones has 5 CD's, a W.C. Handy award (best band), and world-wide touring experience under his belt ... and it shows!  Incorporating soul, jazz, ballads, and funk, Jones manages to keep the core of his music rooted in the blues. Come check out this distinguished addition to our summer line up - and count yourself in for a great show.

www.myspace.com/andrewjrboyjones

CHRIS MCDERMOTT

DECEMBER 11th 2010 - 7 PM

Growing up outside Philadelphia Chris Mcdermott has been touring and playing the United States and Europe for over 16 years. "With an incredible range of talent backing him up, you get the craziest salmagundi of sounds that you've heard in quite a while, but it manages to work throughout." Blending new and old, "Chris' live performances are what it is all about showcasing masterful musicianship, fire, funk, and fun." (midwestrecords.com)

www.chrismcdermott.com

STEVE GUYGER

Claiming the harmonica as his instrument of choice, Steve Guyger has been studying the blues since his teens. Mastering the intense grittiness of Chicago-style harp playing landed Guyger one of his best gigs in 1980; a call from Jimmy Rogers. Blues Access magazine claims, "All the years ... of touring with the legendary Jimmy Rogers has made Steve Guyger one of the greatest blues harp men in the world." Guyger's performances are enhanced by his fine clear voice and his preservation of harp tradition with a unique and refreshing twist!

www.steveguyger.com

JR MACK

A New Jersey native and self-taught guitarist since the age of nine, Jr Mack forged his own path into the heart of the blues. With the collected stage presence of a seasoned performer, Jr Mack lulls, mesmerizes, and reels the audience into a groove all his own. Having sat in or worked with The Allman Brothers Band, Robert Randolph, & many others, Junior Mack's soulful interpretation of the blues never fails to captivate.

www.jrmack.com

IRVING LOUIS LATTIN

 Irving Louis Lattin, another of Chicago's notable music exports, is one of the most desirable talents in the entertainment industry. Called upon for his song writing prowess and blues/funk performances, Lattin's sound has been featured in commercials (Covergirl, Chevy, Pfizers ... etc) and on stages across the world.  Lattin began playing music at age 13 and by the time he was 25, mastered both composition and piano. Although you have probably heard Irving Louis Lattin during your every day life without even realizing it, wake up your consciousness and grab a featured show of his talented song writing and "real-thing" appeal right here at Terra Blues!

www.myspace.com/irvinglouislattin

THE PIONEERS

The Pioneers got their start at Terra Blues as the legendary backup group that supported Moe Holmes ,former alto and tenor voice of the Holmes Brothers. Created in the early 1990's, the band is comprised of rotating talented musicians After Moe's death in 2008 the current group of JR Mack, Barry Harrison, Brian Killen & Pat Firch carry on in his footsteps.

STEVE GUYGER AND BOBBY RADCLIFF

Both east coast born Steve Guyger (Pennsylvania) and Bobby Radcliff (Maryland) are working together to keep Chicago blues tradition alive in NYC. Guyger and Radcliff, each having been influenced by blues legends Jimmy Rogers and "Magic Sam" respectively, are two veterans of the circuit that are set to "wow" with every performance. "Phenomenally gifted," Radcliff and "monster [harp] player" Guyger are the perfect combination for your Chicago blues fix. (Blues Review) (Mark Hummel)

www.steveguyger.com

www.bobbyradcliff.com

BOBBY BRYAN

An opening talent for Albert Cummings,  Shemekia Copeland & many other nationally recognized artists, this California native has been captivating audiences with his brand of "urban blues" for over 20 years. Bobby is a another successful blues product of Los Angeles's most famous blues club, Babe's & Ricky's. After playing with the house band for years, Bobby was taken on tour with "Arkansas" Larry Davis, an influential Grammy  award-winning blues artist. After years of honing his vocal and guitar talents, Bobby Bryan and his band are a group of blues regulars we can't do without!

www.bobbybryanii.com/fr_home.cfm

RAY SCHINNERY

 Raised in New York City, Ray Schinnery was influenced by jazz guitarists as well as classic rhythm and blues players. Albeit having committed to the guitar as a youth, Schinnery has made his unique voice just as important an instrument in his performances. Always supporting and encouraging the cause of keeping blues alive, Schinnery has become a regular on the international as well as local blues scene. "With his band, a solo performer, or with his guitar Ray is a master showman..."

www.myspace.com/rayschinnery

T BLUES BAND

Comprised of rotating band leaders, the T Blues band is a  nightly, sounded-shifting, blues machine. Tight knit groups of 4 musicians combine forces to generate the most powerful and authentic blues incarnations available. Sit back, and enjoy! It's an experience you can't find anywhere else but Terra Blues.

Rotating Guests include - Barry Harrison, Bill Sims, Bobby Radcliff, Clarence Spady, Jeff Anderson, Jerry Dugger, JR Mack, Michael Hill, Michael Powers, Ray Schinnery, SarRon Crenshaw, Slam Allen, Steve Guyger, & Many More ...

MONDAY NIGHTS 

JR MACK - SARON CRENSHAW - JERRY DUGGER & 

BARRY HARRISON

DECEMBER 1, 2010

JR MACK - IRVING LOUIS LATTIN - CLIFF SCHMITT & BARRY HARRISON 

DECEMBER 2, 2010

JR MACK - CLIFF SCHMITT - BOBBY BRYAN & BARRY HARRISON

DECEMBER 9, 2010

JR MACK - MICHAEL HILL - CLIFF SCHMITT & BARRY HARRISON

DECEMBER 23, 2010

IRVING LOUIS LATTIN - JEFF ANDERSON - BOBBY BRYAN  &  BARRY HARRISON

DECEMBER 29, 2010

BILL SIMS JR - BOBBY BRYAN - CLIFF SCHMITT &

 BARRY HARRISON

DECEMBER 30, 2010

SARON CRENSHAW - IRVING LOUIS LATTIN - CLIFF SCHMITT & BARRY HARRISON

VALERIE JUNE

 DECEMBER 10TH 2010 - 7 PM

A musical ambassador from Tennessee, Valerie June "blends folk, soul, and even ancient country elements" in her enchanting acoustic performances. A regular at the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival and the International Folk Alliance Conference, June has been internationally broadcasting her unique style to great success.  Valerie has come a long way from Humboldt Tennessee and New York City welcomes her distinguishable talent with open arms.

www.valeriejune.com

  MICHAEL POWERS FREQUENCY 

Heralding from Bayonne New Jersey, Michael Powers now defines the New York City blues scene. Since settling in NYC in the 1970's, Power's originals and "re-shaped classics" have been dictating the raw essence of real blues in the city for years. This 5 time Blues Music award nominee "is no "rocker" masquerading as a "bluesman", no "Hendrix wanna be" - he is simply true to his ... heart and the rockin' soul in his music." Michael Powers is a rare find in the music world; "an impressive musical range and versatility - a musician for all seasons." (Blues Matters)

www.michaelpowers.webs.com

  CLARENCE SPADY

 Raised in Scranton Pennsylvania, where he still lives, Clarence Spady is accredited with defining the 1990's blues scene. Raised by a musical family and encouraged to pursue blues, Spady started touring right out of high school. By the '90's, this singer/guitarist decided to head out and tour with a band of his own. Clarence Spady's skills as a songwriter paired with his solid mastery of guitar transcends typical blues performances, leaving audiences clamoring for more of his unique & intelligent sound.

www.myspace.com/clarencespadyband

BILL & CHANEY SIMS

Bill Sims Jr. doesn’t allow any one blues genre define his personal playing style. Raised in Ohio, Bill Sims turned professional at the age of 14 and went on to learn piano and major in music at Ohio State University. After touring with doo-wop rhythm & blues groups and experimenting in avant-garde jazz, Sims returned to the blues. Bill Sims Jr is considered one of the best NYC guitar/singer front men and comes complete with a 10-hour PBS special on his life’s works. Performing regularly at Terra Blues, audiences have the pleasure of hearing him perform with his talented daughter Chaney Sims. Chaney’s similarly “earthy and relaxed” voice makes her the perfect duet partner. (Time Out NY)

www.billsims.com

www.myspace.com/chaneysims

 SARON CRENSHAW

Whether he is traveling the country disseminating his control of jazz and blues or strolling through the audience playing guitar with his tongue (which happens to be a Gibson "Lucille" model guitar signed by B.B.King), SaRon Crenshaw is a powerhouse performer that leaves an unforgettable impression. This New Yorker's deeply engrained love for all things blues leaves no room for obstacles in life or performance.

www.saroncrenshaw.com

SLAM ALLEN

With Slam Allen, it's "rhythm and blues, plain and simple". (Blues Review) A relief from drawn out guitar solos and cluttered arrangements, this upstate New Yorker has been able to highlight simple funk and soul music using his legendary showmanship, unique style, and no-frills approach to the blues. Honing his skills as a musician by playing with his father's R&B band while growing up, Slam Allen's musical influences came from life experience.
"Slam Allen has a gift for picking a rainbow of notes around a line, and popping them off his own groove like drops of water on a red-hot griddle - his success is inevitable." (Woodstock Times)

http://www.slamallen.com/fr_index.cfm

JERRY DUGGER BLUES PROJECT

Jerry Dugger, a Bronx-born New Yorker, had his first musical introduction through the house hold radio & neighborhood church choirs. After landing a gig with the renowned Dan Lynch Blues Bar, Dugger received 13 years of first-rate blues experience from peers and professionals alike. A reputable performer with "the best voice on the New York City scene", Jerry Dugger is sure to leave a welcome lasting impression! (The Blues Foundation)

www.jerrydugger.com