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July
2010 Calendar Of Events
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JOHN
NEMETH
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July 8
2010 - 10 PM
Known
for his full and impressive vocals,
John
Nemeth also
"possesses rich harmonica tone that easily brings to mind Sonny Boy
Williamson and Little Walter." (Johnson)
This Boise Iowa native has been recreating some of the most authentic 50's
and 60's funk/rock blues this side of the century! The Philadelphia
Daily News claims, "you could swear he was freeze-dried in the
1960s, as the music has a driving, rock-'n'-soul punch that makes him seem
spiritual kin to long-gone stompers Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and Jackie
Wilson." Make sure that you catch the "finest new artist
performing Blues in the country today". (Blueswax)
And see him now! So "you can say you saw him in the early years of
his soon-to-be giant career!"
www.johnnemethblues.com
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VALERIE
JUNE
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JULY 16 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
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JOHNNY
RAWLS |
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THURSDAY
15 2010 - 10 PM
Johnny
Rawls was born
and raised in Mississippi where he was introduced to music through his
grandfather, Paul Newson. Rawls began guitar at age 12 and was playing
with O.V. Wright's band by his late teens. After O.V.'s death, Rawls
continued to play in "The O.V. Wright" band which opened for the
likes of B.B. King, Little Milton & Bobby Bland. Johnny started his
own record company, Deep South Soul, in 2002 and has released his CD's Lucky
Man, Live in Montana, and The Best of Johnny Rawls.
NY CD Blues calls Johnny "...another of those super confident and
well heeled players that makes it all look like it's just a piece of
cake." www.johnnyrawlsblues.com
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Chris
Thomas King |
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WEDNESDAY
28 2010 - 10 PM
Born in and influenced by the rich musical culture of Louisiana,
Chris Thomas King was exposed to
a myriad of styles, techniques, and instruments. Taking his early exposure to differing musical genres and pairing it with his interest in traditional blues music, the
Grammy award winning artist (O Brother Where Art
Thou) began writing in the attempt "to
create a more explicit link between blues tradition and the general
musical present." (Huey) King's
desire for progressive blues is captured in his performances; eelctric
and acoustic, funky soul, New Orleans R&B, and hip-hop all
streamlined into one.
www.christhomasking.com
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NICK
MOSS & THE FLIP TOPS |
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THURSDAY
22 2010 - 10 PM
A native of Chicago,
Nick
Moss is famous for his "mastery of the classic Chicago sound." (Bill Dahl) Although he currently performs vocals, guitar and harp, Moss began his musical education on the bass guitar with Buddy Scott before joining up with legendary Chicagoan guitarist Jimmy Dawkins. After some hard earned touring blues credit, Moss started his own band and opened the record label Blue Bella Records. Moss's Play it til Tomorrow won Blues Review's 2010 "Decade's Best Blues: 25 albums that defined the past 10 years". It's with great anticipation that Terra Blues welcomes you to enjoy NICK MOSS AND THE FLIP TOPS!
www.nickmoss.com
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BILL
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CHANEY SIMS |
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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
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MICHAEL
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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
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BOBBY
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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
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TERRA BLUES 20th ANNIVERSARY PARTY! |
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JULY 29TH 2010 -
THURSDAY |
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Come
join the rarest medley of greats for our all-night blues bash! Artists
from past and present
Terra Blues line-ups showcase their talents in celebration of our 20th
anniversary.
This
year's even will be hosted by the great Michael Powers. 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)
"Considering the
state of world affairs, rising gas prices, and global warming, it’s
surprising that there isn’t a worldwide blues movement. Chicago may be
the capital of the blues ... but the Windy City doesn’t have Terra
Blues." - Shecky's
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THE
T BLUES BAND |
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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
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HENRY BUTLER |
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JULY 9TH 2010
- 7 PM
Henry Butler
is a rare musical talent that
manages continuous awe-inspiring reactions with every performance. Born
blind, this 8-time W.C. Handy "Best Blues Instrumentalist - Piano" award
nominee, has been at the forefront of the music scene since the 1980's.
Having grown up in New Orleans, with its eclectic and diverse
influences, and mastered multiple instruments (piano, vocals, baritone
horn and drums), Butler's style and interpretation is an amalgamation of
his assorted musical upbringing. Thebluegrassspecial.com
heralds Butler as "One
of the prodigiously gifted musicians of our time. [As a] New Orleans
native, Henry Butler has a way of infusing his ... city's soul and pulse
into whatever he's playing--and when it comes to what he's playing, it's
best you know some geography." We welcome this very special talent to
NYC & just as eagerly anticipate his performance here at Terra Blues.
http://www.henrybutler.com/index.html
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BRYAN
LEE |
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JULY 13 - 10 PM
Bryan Lee, AKA Braille Blues Daddy, has been a Louisiana blues fixture on Bourbon Street since the 1980's. A long way from his childhood home in Wisconsin, Bryan worked against the odds following his
adage "...it's more important than ever, whether you are white, black, or purple that if you have the feeling for the blues in your soul, [you] have to carry it on.* Touring the USA and Canada with his band The Blues Power Band, Bryan Lee is still bringing excellence & integrity to his music with every performance.
www.braillebluesdaddy.com
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JR
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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
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CLARENCE
SPADY
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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
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IRVING
LOUIS LATTIN
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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
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RAY SCHINNERY |
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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.rayschinnery.net
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SARON
CRENSHAW |
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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
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CHRIS
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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)
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