SEPT-OCT 2012 - Natchel' Blues Network

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Box 1773Norfolk, VA 23501-1773BLUES NEWSPublished bi-monthly by the NBN,Inc. ©2012 All Rights Reserved.BLUES NEWSThe official publication of theNatchel’’ Blues Network, Inc., a501(c)(3) non-profit organization,run by volunteers dedicated topromoting the blues as America’sone true musical art form.BLUES NEWS EDITORBeth JarockBLUES NEWS LAYOUT & DESIGNJeff MillerCALENDAR COORDINATORRon ParkerCONTRIBUTINGPHOTOGRAPHERSCathy Dixson, Emma Inman,Jeff MillerCONTRIBUTING WRITERSBrian Beachum, Jack Campbell,Mike Hilton, Beth Jarock,Jeff Karr, Jeff Miller2012 NBNBOARD OF DIRECTORSLynn Allred, Brian Beachum,Dawn Brown, Herbie Desseyn,Tom Dikon, Mark Johnson, Jeff Karr,Ben Lassiter, Jeff Miller2012 NBN OFFICERSJeff Karr - PresidentJeff Miller - Vice PresidentDawn Brown - TreasurerTom Dikon - SecretaryBOOKKEEPERDawn BrownWEBMASTERJeff Miller©2012 All Rights Reserved.The views & opinions expressed in this publicationby individual writers are not necessarily the opinionsof NBN or Blues News. The staff cannot guaranteethe return of submitted material. Dates, times andvenues are subject to change without notice.www.NatchelBlues.orgbluesinfo@natchelblues.orgWords from the PresidentHello NBN Members and Friends.The leadership of the organization would like to thank the volunteers,the judges, the contestants, and all of the fans that came out to thisyear’s International Blues Challenge (IBC). This was one of thebest challenges ever, with a youth category, and ten bands battlingit out for the chance to go to Memphis. Mike Hilton clearly gets thecommittee chair of the year award for all of the hard work that he putinto this. It’s no easy task to round up all of that talent and managethe logistics of this event. Jeff Miller was busy at work recording theacts by juggling three different video cameras. And thanks to somespecial guests we had a record-breaking raffle.Congratulations to Nate Wellman who won the Johnny Winterautographed Fender guitar, and congratulations to the winners of thecompetition (results & photos are inside this issue). All of the bandswere incredibly well prepared, and we will be proud for them torepresent the NBN in Memphis in 2013.There is still room for more volunteers for the Blues at the Beachfestival. Signing up for a shift is very easy on the organization’swebsite. While you’re browsing, check out the upcoming blues eventsand live bands performing in the area. The organization is no longermailing the calendar during non-newspaper months, as it is moreefficient to update and distribute the same information on the NBNwebsite. If you are in a blues band, please post your upcoming gigs onthe website, we want to know where you’re playing.This issue of the Blues News would like to feature the guitar playerand songwriter from Chicago, Illinois -- Pistol Pete. No, he’s not thefamous professional basketball player, but an incredible guitar player,vocalist, and songwriter that I stumbled upon several years ago ona long weekend in Florida with some friends. Pete plays all of theinstruments on his latest album, Blue Stew, and I had a chance to seehim again recently at the Chicago Blues Festival (see more on PistolPete inside this issue).His favorite album of mine is the 1995 release called Loaded. There are15 original songs on this album, and the guitar work is very incredible.The band’s website is www.guitargypsy.com. You may not be able tofind these blues albums at Birdland, but stop by and see Barry anyway;he always has the latest great music in stock, and he is selling ticketsto the Sept. 7th Hamilton Loomis show, and Blues at the Beach t-shirtsin advance of the events.I’ll see you around town at an NBN event in the near future.Jeff Karr, 2012 Presidentpresident@natchelblues.orgCONTENTSAd Rates ................................................... 4Membership Discounts ............................ 4Jackie Scott In Chicago ............................ 5Pistol Pete in Chicago ............................... 5Blues Heaven ................................... 6 & 12Int’l Blues Challenge ............................... 6Membership Promo ................................. 7Blues Radio Show .................................... 7September Calendar ................................ 7NBN’s Int’l Blues Challenge Recap ......... 8Blues At The Beach Festival ............... 9-11Interview Russell Scarborough .............. 12Blues Dancing ...........................................12New Members ......................................... 13Company Members ................................ 13Corporate Members ............................... 13Blues Birthdays ....................................... 14Blues At The Beach Volunteer ............... 142012 Blues Blast Music Nominees......... 15Weekly Blues Jams ................................ 16NBN’s Mission ......................................... 16Blues CD Reviews .......................... 16 & 17Local Blues Bands .................................. 18NBN Membership Form ......................... 18NBN Blues Blast Announcements ........ 18Newsletter Writer Deadlines ................... 18SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012 • www.NatchelBlues.orgRecipient of theKeeping The BluesAlive Award forBlues Organizationof the Year 1998CD WINNERSYou may be a winner!Random monthly drawings pickedfrom the hat of New & RenewingMembers receive a FREE Blues CD.JULYBonny DeglowAUGUSTLarry Freeman3

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jackie scott performs in chicago - jeff karrJackie Scott performsat the Chicago Blues FestivalAs a small-time, hopelessly average guitar player, the most fun that I canever hope for is to play live at some “real” venue somewhere and show offa couple of guitar riffs that have been practiced over and over, and hopethat I don’t screw it up. Not the case for Hampton Roads’ Jackie Scott.My wife and I traveled to Chicago in June and got to see her performon the big stage at the Chicago Blues Festival. Jackie was part of the“Celebrating Women in Blues” performance, paying tribute to Koko Taylor.As we sat in the amphitheatre, and people were looking through theprogram waiting for the show to begin, Jackie was easily recognized bythe Chicago audience.When she came on stage, she blew the place away with songs like“Mother Nature,” “Voodoo Woman” and “Let the Juke Joint Jump.” Not only was Jackie dazzlinga huge audience with her powerful performance, but her efforts were also plastered all over theblues society tents that were raising awareness and money for children interested in the arts andmusical education. Go Jackie Go!... Meanwhile on Another StagE - jeff karrAt the Chicago blues festival, while Jackie Scottwas dazzling a different generation of blues loverswith a career advancing performance, this youngman was hitting the streets, literally. The WindyCity Blues Society (WCBS) held their IBC challengeout in the middle of the street at the festival.him perform live three times, but fresh off of therelease of his new album Blue Stew, this was thebest. He was gracious enough to accommodate ashort interview, so here is a little background onone of the best blues guitar players/songwritersthat I’ve ever seen.Pistol Pete was the Windy City’s 2011 IBC winner,and returned this year to be the headliner for the2012 challenge. What really impressed me aboutthis talented guitar slinger was his relationshipwith the local blues society. He seemed to befriends with all of thefolks at the WCBS, wasnice to all of the fans,and was anxious toparticipate in the event.Pistol Pete’s performancespoke for itself. I’ve seenFrom the Chicago area, Pistol Pete’s favorite placesto tour and perform are Japan and Italy, where hisband is always very well received. When I saw himseveral years ago in Key West, the posters read,“Where Jimi Hendrix meets the Blues.” And did itever. His influences include guitar greats such asJimi Hendrix, Steve Vai, Albert King, and believe itor not, Frank Zappa. Pistol Pete’s high energy andmesmerizing stage presence will captivate anyaudience. I highly recommend tracking him downon Facebook, watching his videos on You Tube,and seeing him live if you ever have the chance.SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012 • www.NatchelBlues.org5

BLUES HEAVEN - KAY KAY GREENWADECATFOOD RECORDS ARTIST KAY KAY GREENWADE PASSES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS.Blues singer Kay Kay Greenwade died on July 9, at age 56 in an Odessa, Texas, nursing home. She had endured several health issues after sufferinga stroke in 2006, including diabetes and a brain tumor, and was unable to resume her career. Most of us may know of her band Kay Kay & the Rays,the band she fronted for many years.“Kay Kay was an amazing talent and a good friend,” said Bob Trenchard, head of Catfood Records. “You had to hear and see her live to realize howpowerful she was and the effect she could have on the crowd. I have talked to several former band members and all of us agree that while it is sadto think of what could have been had we been able to continue working together, we are glad to have had the opportunity to work with Kay Kayand know her.”Kay Kay was a gospel singer who was a choir member and an in-demand soloist before she began performing secular music with Kay Kay & theRays. Last November, Catfood Records released a 15-track compilation CD, The Best of Kay Kay & the Rays, to immense critical acclaim. Theretrospective included tracks from all three of the band’s recorded catalogue: Kay & the Rays Featuring AbnerBurnett (1999), Texas Justice (2001) and Big Bad Girl (2003).“The song ‘Big Bad Girl’ says, ‘she was six feet one with three inch heels.’ That was Kay Kay, the big woman withthe big voice who could bring the crowd to its feet cheering,” said the album’s liner notes. “The music of Kay Kay& the Rays was a fusion of soul, funk and blues. The lyrics were often social commentary.”Johnny Rawls produced the band’s second album, Texas Justice, in 2001, which gained the group nationalattention. In 2003, the band released its Big Bad Girl album, produced by multiple Grammy winner Jim Gaines,which received rave reviews, resulting in the Big Bad Girl CD hitting the top ten blues radio charts.Family tragedies caused the band to break up a few months after tours to Florida and California. The music on TheBest of Kay Kay & the Rays is a wonderful reminder that Kay Kay & the Rays really were a “seamless blend ofsoul and funk” as they were described by Blues Revue, and that Kay Kay Greenwade had “established herself as aleading light of contemporary blues” as noted by Living Blues.INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE MEMPHIS, TN JAN 29-FEB 2, 2013The 29th International Blues Challenge is set to begin Tuesday, January 29, 2013 and conclude on SaturdayFebruary 2, 2013. The competition will be held in Memphis, TN in the Beale Street entertainment district.Tickets will be available on October 1, 2012. IBC will begin with the FedEx International Showcase (Jan. 29).The Challenge has been expanded to a four-day format. Wednesday and Thursday night will be thequarterfinals (January 30-31), Semifinals will be held Friday night (Feb. 1) and concluding with finals in theOrpheum Theater (Feb. 2).Go to www.blues.org for updates and tickets!Be sure to good luck wish our bands:YOUTH: Carbon JamSOLO/DUO: Shawn “Dorty” StricklandBAND: Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos6 www.NatchelBlues.org • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012

NBN’s International blues challenge recap - Mike HiltonOn Sunday July29th, Natchel’ Blues Network hosted the International Blues Challenge at The Jewish Mother Hilltop to a sellout, standing roomonly audience. This year’s competition included Band and Solo/Duo category as well as adding a Youth Showcase. In all there were 10 actsparticipating in the Event. The audience was treated to 5 hours of non-stop blues performed at a very high standard making it very difficult forthe judges - Paul Shugrue, Tina Terry and Hunter Hughes - to pick a clear winner.But pick a winner they did with Anthony Rossano and The Conqueroos topping the Band Category, Shawn ‘Dirty’ Strickland as the Solo/DuoChamp and Carbon Jam leading the way in the Youth Showcase. Audience members and musicians as well praised the seamlessness of the Eventnoting the ebb and flow of each acts’ timed appearance.Many people who attended came away from this Event singing the praise of ‘’The Blues AreAlive and Well in Virginia.”CONGRATULATIONS!These artists will represent the Natchel’ BluesNetwork at the International Blues Challengein Memphis, Jan. 29-Feb. 2, 2013YOUTH DIVISION - CARBON JAMVirginia Beach, VASOLO/DUO DIVISIONSHAWN STRICKLANDWilliamsport, PABAND DIVISIONANTHONY ROSANO & CONQUEROOSHampton Roads AreaPhotos by Cathy Dixson, Emma Inman, Jeff Miller8 www.NatchelBlues.org • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012

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BLUES AT THE BEACH FESTIVAL Sept 7-8, 2012Ronnie Baker BrooksBorn in Chicago in 1967, Ronnie Baker Brooks is an American Chicago blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a respected club performer in Chicagobefore recording three solo albums for Watchdog Records. The son of blues legend Lonnie Brooks, he is the brother of blues guitarist, Wayne Baker Brooks.At the age of nine, Ronnie first appeared on stage playing guitar alongside his father. After graduating from high school, he learned to play bass guitar and joined his father’sband in 1986. Two years later Alligator Records released Lonnie’s album, Live from Chicago: Bayou Lightning Strikes, which included Ronnie’s guitar work. He was thenpart of the Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Tour, and performed alongside Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, and Lil’ Ed Williams. By 1998 Ronnie had gone solo, and releasedhis debut album Golddigger. Brooks was nominated for a Blues Music Award in 2000 for “Best New Artist.” His second album, Take Me Witcha, followed in May 2001.Ronnie’s most recent album is Torch (2006).“I like to think of how Muddy Waters took the Mississippi blues he heard in his youth and modernized it for his times by making it electric and harder,” Brooks explains.“That’s what I’m trying to do for my generation. I want to take what’s authentic and powerful about the music I grew up loving and bring in other influences without losingthe heart and conviction of it.”Li’l Ronnie’s Blues Harmonica RevueLi’l Ronnie & the Grand Dukes are, to quote one reviewer, “...the real deal! ... superb talents well versed in traditional blues.” They are led by harpist, singer/songwriter andHohner Harmonica endorsee Ronnie Owens. Ronnie has been performing since 1963 and has been fronting his own bands for over 25 years. Ronnie and his band ‘theGrand Dukes’ are a critically acclaimed touring band and play anywhere from funky little blues bars, where the music was invented, to major blues festivals. They haveearned the reputation as an exciting must see band. Their new CD, Gotta Strange Feeling (EllerSoul, 2012), is receiving rave reviews.Mitch KashmarMitch Kashmar is noted by his peers as one of the most soulful and powerful blues singers in the business today. Mitch’s blues harp playing is second to none for creativity,drive and excitement. He’s been on the scene since the ‘80s, but it wasn’t until Nickels & Dimes (Delta Groove, 2005) that his stock really began to rise. Kashmar wasrecognized two consecutive years in a row by the Blues Music Awards with nominations in 2006 as Best New Artist Debut and followed in 2007 as Best Instrumentalist -Harmonica.Bob CorritoreBob Corritore is one of the most active and highly regarded blues harmonica players on the scene today. His style carries forward the old school of playing that Corritorelearned as a young man directly from original pioneers of Chicago Blues. His harmonica playing is featured on over 50 releases, on labels such as HighTone, HMG, BlueWitch, Blind Pig, Earwig, Ruf, Putumayo, Random Chance, VizzTone Label Group and Delta Groove, which he is currently signed to. Many of Bob’s releases have beennominated or winners for various Handy, Grammy, Blues Music Awards and Blues Blast Music Awards. Bob is also widely recognized for his many roles in the blues: bandleader, club owner (The Rhythm Room in Phoenix), record producer, radio show host, arts foundation founder, and occasional writer. His website www.bobcorritore.comand his weekly e-newsletter reflect a life thoroughly invested in the blues.Kurt CrandallMusic has taken Kurt Crandall throughout the United States with stops in Washington, D.C.; Macon, Georgia; Chicago, Seattle and most recently Richmond, Virginia. Whilein D.C., he played regularly with Jesse James Brown (former bass player for Bo Diddley). After just one year in D.C., Kurt relocated to the Deep South, where he spent threeyears playing with the Macon Blues All-Stars, which included several alumni from Otis Redding’s band. Kurt left Georgia and moved to Chicago to immerse himself in thecity’s storied blues scene as well as travel nationally and internationally to promote his debut album, True Story. While in Chicago, he played with blues heavyweights DaveSpecter, Kenny Smith, Barrelhouse Chuck, Abbe Locke and Jimmy Sutton. Kurt’s sophomore release is Get Wrong With Me.Teeny TuckerThe daughter of Tommy Tucker (of “Hi-Heel Sneakers” fame) has been playing the blues circuit for years. As a vocalist, she has made a name for herself with her brassydelivery and original lyrics. As a child, this Dayton, Ohio native began singing in the church choir. This experience, like so many other soulful success stories, undoubtedlybegan to chart the course of Teeny’s music career. A 1994 performance at the Apollo Theatre won over the notoriously cruel and scrutinizing audience, which earnedTeeny a standing ovation. Encouraged by the Apollo experience, Teeny started her professional singing career in November, 1996, when she caught the attention of aGerman blues promoter and manager who had promoted European tours for her father. Since then, her musical journey has seen Teeny performing at many of the majorblues festivals in the U.S., Sweden, France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Italy.Teeny wrote the lyrics for 8 of the 11 songs on her second CD, titled First Class Woman. Her songwriting abilities earned her a place as a top-ten finalist in theInternational Songwriting Competition. Teeny is a two-time, top-three finalist in the International Blues Challenge. She was nominated by The Blues Foundation for the“Best Traditional Female Blues Artist” (Koko Taylor Award) at the 2011 Blues Music Awards. Tucker has released three albums so far and has become the darling of the bluesworld. Her latest album is Keep The Blues Alive (TaBo, 2010).10 www.NatchelBlues.org • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012Bios compiled by Beth Jarock

BLUES AT THE BEACH FESTIVAL Sept 7-8, 2012Bobby MesssanoBobby Messano is a legendary studio and live guitarist/singer who has garnered 8 first round Grammy nominations, released 5 contemporary blues CDs, placed songsin major TV and Cable shows on CBS, ABC, VH1, MTV, and CMT, and had songs held by Eric Clapton and others. Over the years, he has played on over 50 major labeland indie albums and his playing has been heard on everything from the MTV jingle and the MTV Basement Tapes to Benny Mardones’ smash hit “Into The Night.”The celebrated guitarist has played on records by Clarence Clemons, Franke & The Knockouts, Joe Lynn Turner and STARZ, and produced the ‘60s hit act, “TheShadows of Knight.”Live, he has played guitar and been the music director for Steve Winwood, Lou Gramm and more. Bobby is now living just outside of NYC and commutes to Nashvillewhere he has played guitar for chart topping Country artists Jimmy Wayne, Rodney Atkins and Steve Holy. Bobby has co-headlined blues festivals with The FabulousThunderbirds and Chris Duarte, and played the Charlotte Speed Street Festival and Charlotte Blues Brews & BBQ Festival multiple times. His 2003 CD Holdin’Ground and the 2010 release Live in Madison both garnered a 1st round Grammy nod for Best Contemporary Blues Album. His latest CD, that’s why i don’t sing theblues (2011), garnered incredible press and six 1st round Grammy ballots in four categories.Andrew “Jr. Boy” JonesGuitarist, songwriter and singer Andrew “Jr. Boy” Jones began working professionally at age 16 with Freddie King’s backing band, the Thunderbirds. Jones cites aneclectic array of influences: Freddie King, Cornell Dupree and Larry Carlton. For many years, he’s backed various Dallas-area vocalists on guitar, but in the mid-1990s,he came into his own as a vocalist with I Need Time (JSP Records, 1997), which showcases his crafty songwriting, great guitar playing, and powerful singing.In 1967, Jones joined Dallas-area vocalist Bobby Patterson’s outfit, the Mustangs. Through most of the 1970s, Jones backed various artists, including Patterson, JohnnieTaylor and Charlie Robertson. In late 1987, he went to California and joined the Silent Partners with bassist Russell Jackson and drummer Tony Coleman. Jonesrecorded with Bay-area piano player and singer Katie Webster on her critically praised Alligator Records album, Swamp Boogie Queen.Jones met harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite at a Sonny Rhodes recording session, and Musselwhite persuaded him to stay in California and join his band. Jonesplayed guitar on Musselwhite’s three late-1980s/early-1990s albums for Alligator Records (Ace of Harps, In My Time, and Signature). He also had the chance to dosome extensive world touring with the harmonica master. Jones left Musselwhite’s band amicably in the mid-1990s and is now back in Dallas, where he accompaniesDallas-area blues singers like R.L. Griffin, Hal Harris & the Lowlifers, and others. His albums also include Jr Boy Live (2006), and Gettin’ Real (2009).Julius Pittman & the RevivalThis horn driven band delivers smokin’ southern soul music for the 21st century. Julius Pittman & The Revival features keyboardist/vocalist Julius Pittman, guitaristsRandy Moss and Velpo Robertson, bassist Audie Stanley, drummer Chris McIntyre, tenor sax player John Stanley, tenor/baritone sax player Howard Smith andtrumpeter/flugelhorn Dave Triplett. Julius and the band mix smoking originals with timeless classics to keep the crowd engaged and dancers on the floor. Fromuptown, horn propelled blues to funky downtown soul, mercy, mercy it don’t get no betta!February of 2009 became a musical turning point for Julius Pittman. After enduring years of musical frustration, Julius aka ‘Ray’ was presented with the opportunityto form a band dedicated to revitalizing ‘Old School’ Rock & Soul sounds of the Memphis Stax Volt era. The formation of the core talent led to the release of their2010 CD release Bucket List. The ‘Revival’ brings to the audience, sounds and dynamics reminiscent of Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Buddy Miles, Jack Mack & TheHeartAttack and Tower of Power. The band’s latest CD is Live Tonite (EllerSoul, 2011).The J.D. Silvia BandThe J.D. Silvia Band was born out of the now defunct Black Rose Blues Band, which played throughout Hampton Roads from 2002 through 2011. Featuring Adam Nixonon guitar/harmonica/vocals, Dale Butcher on bass, Russell Scarborough on drums and J.D. Silvia on guitar/vocals, the band covers a wide variety of music that is all firmlyrooted in the blues. Front man and youngest member Adam Nixon’s soulful vocals and gritty guitar lines are a great compliment to the overall sound of the band’s drivingblues selections. Musical diversity and incredibly tight grooves are what you can expect from this band along with great vocals and guitar tone to die for.Influences such as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, The 3 Kings (B.B., Albert & Freddie), Clapton, SRV, Johnny Cash, Hendrix, Funky Meters and Parliament Funkadeliccan all be heard on any given night from this Norfolk based quartet. The REAL deal.The Incognito BrothersThe Incognito Brothers Blues Band was conceived by their late bandleader, Warren Seaburg, as an alternative to the parent band, Lost Then Found. LTF was achurch-based band that had limited access to many area venues, so Incognito Brothers was created to fill that gap. Other members included Lloyd Bohlinger (drums,vocals), Dave Edwards (bass, vocals), and Ronny Parker (harp, vocals). They later added sister Terri McCallister on keyboards and vocals. After Warren’s passing, theymorphed into a 10-piece band that includes a horn section, fondly known as the “Beacon Brass.”In addition to Ronny, Dave Edwards, Terri and Lloyd, the band now includes Jeff LeMoine (lead guitar), Susan Hall (keyboards, vocals), Bob Leighton (percussion),David Christianson (saxophone), Keith Adkins (trumpet), and Mark Gregory (trombone). The Incognito Brothers seek to play a very eclectic and diverse selection ofblues that pushes the envelope from traditional blues and boogie, to R&B, Rock Blues, Country Blues, West Coast, Jazz and other blues styles.Bios compiled by Beth JarockSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012 • www.NatchelBlues.org11

NEW MEMBERS & RENEWALSThanks to the following new members or renewalsover the last couple of months. Your support is helping to keep theNatchel’ Blues Network and blues music in Hampton Roads alive!Ron BalabanThomas BeldenBonny DeglowCharles FarrellSteve FotiHenry Johnson, Jr.Scott & Cindy JohnsonThomas LarsonBob MahanDon MarcariShayne & ShellyMcKeanJocelyn MullerMarcy PravetzDavid RussottoDon & Marsha RuthMark SaursDavid SpencerEd WardGregory &Carithia WilliamsCOMPANY MEMBERSWe want to thank our Company Members for their continual support of the Blues.Be sure to pay them a visit and and consider them for their goods or Services.Stuart BurnleyHermitage Farms NurseryBruce HarlowThe Original RhondelsSeven Venues/Attucks Discovery Music SeriesSteve WilkinsWilkins & Associates, Inc.Insource ConsultingScotty MillerJewish Mother Hilltop (Va Beach)Jewish Mother Backstage (Norfolk)Tim & Ruth MorganRuth & Tim EnterprisesCORPORATE SPONSORSWe want to thank our Corporate Sponsors for their support of the Blues.Be sure to pay them a visit and and consider them for their goods or Services.Dirt Cheap Blues Dance Co.Jeff & Amanda Miller, Bryan Spellman, Jeff & Cathy Hall, Neve Fletcher,Courtney Johnston, Tony Allison, & Catherine SleeDixon - Hughes - Goodman LLPMaria Macera, Jenny Sutton, Rise Flenner,, Bryan Campbell, Kevin Carpenter,Leighton Hall, Chrystal Eaton, David Bowman, Donald Britt, Chandra DurdenGreenbrier Self-StorageMarcari, Russotto, Spencer, & Balaban, P.C.Don Marcari, David Russotto, David Spencer,Ron Balaban, Steve Foti, Marcy Pravetz, Jocelyn MullerRachel Screen PrintingMartha Bond, Don Burgess, Aaron Fulcher, Tonda Hayden, Aaron Lynch, Bob JuddWindow WorldKaren Bailey, Kendal Breiner, Andrew Clore, Steve Freppon, Justin Kauffman,John Kinney, Ashley Nelson-Knepper, David & Taunia Reed, Josh ReedSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012 • www.NatchelBlues.org13

BLUES BIRTHDAYSSEPTEMBER1Katie Webster2Edith Wilson3Memphis SlimFreddie King4Meade Lux LewisJohn Cephas5Sunnyland Slim6Jimmy ReedFred Below7Little MiltonCampbell8Jimmie Rodgers10Roy Brown11Barbecue Bob12Maria Muldaur13Charles BrownJoanna Connor14Darrell Nulisch15Snooky Pryor16B.B. KingBilly Boy Arnold19Lovie Austin21Henry Butler22Big TwistBobby Radcliff23Mighty Joe YoungRay CharlesFenton Robinson24Chick Willis28Koko TaylorC.J. Chenier30Z.Z. HillOCTOBER1Wild Child Butler2Coco Montoya3Albert CollinsKeb’ Mo’Billy BranchStevie Ray VaughanDeborah Coleman5Roy Book BinderRick Estrin8Lonnie Pitchford10Ivory Joe Hunter12Nappy Brown13Dorothy Moore14Kenny Neal15Victoria Spivey16Big Joe Williams17Bernie Pearl18Chuck BerryJessie MaeHemphill21Dr. Isaiah RossElvin Bishop23Speckled RedBoozoo Chavis24Sonny TerryWillie MabonJimmy DawkinsClarence Holliman25Sam Taylor27Henry TownsendShermanRobertson29Hadda Brooks30Dave Myers31Ethel WatersBLUES AT THE BEACH FESTIVAL Volunteer SignupVolunteers Needed! Help Support The Blues!Blues at the Beach Festival: The Natchel’ Blues Network is looking for volunteersto help put on the Blues at the Beach Festival during September 7-8, 2012 on the17th Street Stage at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.It will feature one night & one day/night of national, regional, and local blues acts. We’llneed volunteers for both days for security, stage, beer ticket sales, beer serving, NBNmerchandise tent, set-up, breakdown, etc. and listen to some great blues music!Please fill out the online form atwww.natchelblues.org and sign up for your shifts.14 www.NatchelBlues.org • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012

2012 Blues Blast Music Award NomineesWinners will be announced at The Blues Blast Music Awards Ceremonieson October 25th 2012. See www.TheBluesBlast.com for details and ticket information.Contemporary Blues AlbumEugene Hideway BridgesRock And A Hard PlaceToronzo CannonLeaving MoodJaniva MagnessStronger For ItBilly ThompsonA Better ManJohnny SansoneLord Is Waiting the Devil Is TooJoe Louis WalkerHellfireTraditional Blues AlbumMac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues -Blues RevivalThe Cash Box KingsHoller & StompChicago Blues: A Living History(Billy Boy Arnold, John Primer, BillyBranch, Lurrie Bell with Ronnie BakerBrooks, Magic Slim, James Cotton, BuddyGuy)The (R)evolution ContinuesBig James & The Chicago PlayboysThe Big Pay BackMud MorganfieldSon Of The Seventh SonBernie PearlSittin on Right Side Of The BluesSugar Ray & The BluetonesEveningSong Of The Year“Holler And Stomp”Joe Noseck(Holler & Stomp - The Cash Box Kings)“Thank You for Giving Me the Blues”Grady Champion, Zac Harmon& Chris Troy(Dreamin’ - Grady Champion)“Blinded By The Darkness”Matthew Curry(If I Don’t Got You- Matthew Curry & The Fury)“That’s How A Woman Loves A Man”EG Kight(Lip Service - EG Kight)“I Won’t Cry”Janiva Magness & Dave Darling(Stronger For It - Janiva Magness)“Back to the Blues”Hadden Sayers(Hard Dollar - Hadden Sayers)New Artist Debut ReleaseIvan AppelrouthBlues & InstrumentalMatthew Curry & The FuryIf I Don’t Got YouMary Bridget DaviesWanna Feel Somethin’Sena Ehrhardt BandLeave The Lights OnBig PeteChoice CutsAndy Poxon BandRed RootsMale Blues ArtistLurrie BellTab BenoitBob CorritoreJohn PrimerBobby RushJohnny SansoneJoe Louis WalkerFemale Blues ArtistShemekia CopelandRuthie FosterDiunna GreenleafEG KightJaniva MagnessAna PopovicBlues Band of The YearThe Cash Box KingsBig James & The Chicago PlayboysKilborn AlleyLil’ Ed & The Blues ImperialsSugar Ray & The BluetonesTrampled Under FootSean Costello Rising Star AwardToronzo CannonMatthew Curry & The FuryMary Bridget DaviesSena EhrhardtMud MorganfieldVictor WainrightSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012 • www.NatchelBlues.org15

WEEKLYBLUES JAMSEVERY TUESDAY NIGHT!Open Mic at Boar’s Nest (N)EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT!Open Mic at Mojo Bones (N)Hosted by David WelshOpen Mic at Mary Helen’s (H)Hosted by Black White Blues Bandor Jones & CompanyAcoustic Blues JamVictorian Station (Phoebus)EVERY 3rd FRIDAY!6p-8:30p Open Mic atQuality Music Ctr. (C)(No drum kits, mostly acoustic/some amplified.)EVERY SATURDAY!Open Session 2p-4p atQuality Music Ctr. (C)Blues CD Reviews - Brian The Bluesman BeachumDENNIS JONESMy Kinda BluesBlue Rock Recordswww.dennisjonescentral.comDennis Jones may not be a household name in the blues, but after listening to thisCD, he should be. With his fourth release, My Kinda Blues is a powerful collection ofmostly original cuts with a few slamming covers thrown in for good measure. This catcan write, sing, and just play his fingers off on the guitar. I read one reviewer call him a “virtuoso guitar slinger.” AllI can say is this guy is just hot as pavement in July.Dennis is from Baltimore, MD, but sounds like he’s from Chicago. To give a nod to our recent International BluesChallenge (IBC) competition we just held at the Jewish Mother in Virginia Beach, Dennis won the IBC in 2004when he played with Zac Harmon. Dennis’ style covers many styles and ranges on the CD, from some funky bluesto a picking acoustic piece featuring Kenny Neal. The CD definitely works the styling of the three “K’s” (Albert,Freddie, and B.B.) and takes some definite influences from the three “J’s” (Hendrix, Johnny Winter, and JimmyPage).This is one of those CDs that you can put in and just let it roll right through till the end. Some top picks of mine arethe title track, “My Kinda Blues,” “Best That I Can Be,” “You Took My Baby” (a Texas style blues number that reallykicks with Guitar Shorty lending a hand on lead guitar (right channel!), “One More Dance,” a smooth lil’ number;and the nice, long jam, “Baltimore Blues.” Final word, you just can’t go wrong with this one, folks.NBN’s MISSION• Promote, perpetuate, andpreserve Blues music as a trueAmerican art form.• Develop and provide aneducational resource for thecommunity (i.e. schools,churches, civic organizations,etc.) as to the history andevolution of the Blues.• Disseminate information toand act as a network for Bluesmusicians and others interestedin the Blues, both locally andnationally.• Advocate and work toward anincrease in contributed supportfor the Blues in the GreaterHampton Roads area.Blues CD Reviews - Brian The Bluesman BeachumCEE CEE JAMESBlood Red BluesFWG Recordswww.ceeceejames.comLet’s get one thing straight right out of the gate, blues fans. This CD ain’t no walkin the park. It’s rough, hard, raw, drenched in cheap whisky and blue smoke with ahard dose of snakebite and broken heart. And that’s just a start, brothers and sisters.Cee Cee is the real deal when it comes to singing the blues. She’s got a voice thatwould put a Mack big rig 18-wheeler gravel hauler to shame. She’s been compared too often to the lateJanis Joplin, which you can hear in her voice, but I think she stands strong on her own two feet.This is Cee Cee’s fourth release. Some previous releases tried some funk, some pop and some good, raw liveblues. She won the Klamath, Oregon International Blues Challenge in 2009 and headed off to Memphis, TN.In 2010, FWG Records released her first CD Seriously Raw, a real powerhouse. But let’s get back to this one.Some of my favorite cuts on Blood Red Blues start with the title cut. “Let’s All Get Loose” will get everythingin your body movin’, “Cover Me Up With Love” is a really up number with a great piano backing, “ComfortOf A Good Heart” is one sweet roll, and “100 Ways To Make Love” speaks for itself.This is another one of those “just stick it in and let it play” CDs. Over and over and over. You’ll findsomething new each time it goes ‘round. Just watch out. This one just might cut ya.16 www.NatchelBlues.org • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012

Blues CD Reviews - Jack CampbellGEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS2120 South Michigan AvenueCapitol Recordsvwww.capitolrecords.comLocation: School of Rock - Anytown, USATeacher: Today class, we will review the latest release from George Thorogood & the Destroyers. Who remembers them?Class: SilenceTeacher: Really? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?Bueller: George Thorogood was the front man and guitar slinger for a popular regional group that was thrust into the spotlightin the early ‘80s with their big hit “Bad To The Bone” which was followed quickly by “Move It On Over” and “Who Do You Love.”He is a huge baseball fan, played semi pro ball in the ‘70s, and was once quoted in a Rolling Stone Magazine interview as saying…Teacher: ALRIGHT! That’s quite enough, Bueller. Put a sock in it for Chrissakes.Bueller (meekly): Yes, Sir.Teacher: Now, who thinks that this CD by this ancient group is just another watered down, road weary rehash of the same old stuff presented in an effort to regainthe glory of lost youth.Class: We do!!!Teacher: AU CONTRAIRE my little French Toast sticks!!! You couldn’t be more wrong. George and the boys have lost none of their original Mojo. Mr. Thorogood’svoice is more powerful than ever. The musicianship is tight as a tick, top notch I’m tellin’ ya. Why, just listen to the drums on the cut “Bo Diddley” and tell me itdoesn’t make you feel like you are at Congo Square in New Orleans around the turn of the century. Primal doesn’t begin to describe the feelings they evoke. Then givea listen to the time honored classic “High Heeled Sneakers,” complete with none other than Buddy Guy lending a hand on guitar. And then there’s “Spoonful,” “MyBabe,” “Talk To Your Daughter,” and…Bueller: I’m still not sold. Sounds to me like they’re a bunch of aging rockers that needed to pay some overdue bills.Teacher: Shut up, Bueller! Get the wax out of your ears and listen up. (Teacher plays the CD. All the students start moving with the beat, and tapping out therhythms, and bobbing their heads. All except Bueller, who is standing in the corner with a dunce cap on.)Teacher: Okay, which was your favorite song and why?Cool Kid: Man, that last instrumental blew me away. Was that a remake of the Rolling Stones arrangement “2120 South Michigan Avenue”? The heavy Hammond B-3 organintro and the cool bass line overlaid with some of Thorogood’s diminished chords were whack! And when Charlie Musselwhite came in with that harp solo? Booyah!Blues CD Reviews - BETH JAROCKGAYE ADEGBALOLABlues In All FlavorsHot Toddy Music HTMCD 2220www.adegbalola.comGaye Adegbalola, co-founder of Saffire-the Uppity Blues Women, has made audiences ponder and laugh for years (in an “ooh…I can’t believe shesaid that!” way) with her suggestive, double entendre songwriting. It seems natural that this former 8th grade science teacher, Virginia Teacher ofthe Year, and Blues Music Award-winning songwriter, has combined her passions (teaching and music) to release a children’s CD. Yes, a G-rated,educational blues CD for the whole family to enjoy!Grandparents and parents will love this CD as much as the children. Blues In All Flavors includes 14 songs performed in a variety of blues styles (flavors)—Piedmont, Delta,Boogie-Woogie, Jump, Chicago Blues, New Orleans Blues, Doo-Wop and more. Adegbalola’s website includes guitar chords and interactive learning activities for every song.The CD’s 16-page insert booklet features not only lyrics, but also a learning activity to accompany each song. Some of the topics included in the CD are Self-Confidence,Health, Manners, Kindness, Responsibility, the Environment, Bullying and Compassion.I’ve been listening to the CD with my favorite 4-year old, Zada. She sings along and dances to songs like “The Sunshine Shake,” “Grandma & Grandpa’s House,” “Blues for theGreens,” “Please Please Please Please,” “The Cleanest Kid,” and “The Thank You Song.” Do something special for a child and yourself! Get Blues In All Flavors from Gaye’swebsite, CD Baby, or at children’s bookstores.SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012 • www.NatchelBlues.org17

LOCAL BLUES BANDSIN HAMPTON ROADS(Area Code 757 unless noted)Amy Ferebee - 757-434-5385Back Alley Hoo Doo - Jack Mace - 804-513-4692Bartones – Bruce Gray – 757-622-7235Black White Blues – Carlton Newsome – 757-947-4669Blind Toona – Ted Doty – 757-486-9740Blues Cats - Gary Thon - 757-926-4422Blues Committee - Shar Wolff - 757-947-7713Blues Empacts – Bill Kelly – 757-229-9672Blues Xchange – Tommy Parker – 757-498-3545Bobby “BlackHat” Walters - 757-871-5485Bryan Dunn – 757-631-8790C-Street - John Holt - 757-508-9966Clarence Turner Band - Clarence Turner - 240-988-9375Corporate Woods Drive - Jay Einhorn - 757-748-6775Cosmo Kings - Randy Smith - 757-255-0648Creek - Ron Nichols – 757-469-6425Crimson Velvet - Ron Hanchin - 757-289-7324Darryl Ellyson - 804-751-0237dc3 – Dave Coghill – 757-463-2384Doc Robin & Friends - Doc Robin 757-593-7820Duchess Wilder – 757-724-3824Elifino – Mike “Mad Dog” Reid – 757-615-3788Fat Tony – Sandy Martin – 757-406-2425Freeborn Blues Band – Dan Lubertazzi – 757-872-8580Full Phase - Otis Brooks – 757-595-3872Grant Austin Taylor Band – David Taylor – 757-439-2064HammerHead Blues – Phil Branton – 757-483-1350H.M. Johnson Band – Carlton Lillard – 757-547-4506Holly Road – Michael Goldberg – 757-431-8722HRB Blues Band - Herbie Desseyn - 757-679-9671In Layman Terms - Sandra Layman - 813-778-2054Incognito Brothers – Ron Parker – 757-481-6425Jackie Scott & the Housewreckers - Jackie Scott - 757-777-7127John Baldwin Group – John Baldwin – 757-735-4409Julius Pittman & the Revival - Julius Pittman – 757-634-1816Justin Pietrowski Trio - Dave Dail - 757-619-5974Larry Van Slawson - 757-335-2432Michael Clark Band – Michael Clark – 757-418-1788More Cowbell - Jeff Karr - 757-624-5225M.S.G.-The Acoustic Blues Trio – Jackie Merritt – 757-722-5811Next Weeks Blues - Dennis Lighthart - 252-642-2701Pig Foot Riot - Geo Jacopec - 210-836-6522Planet Full of Blues – Tharon Greene – 804-815-3016Rhythm Kings – Mike Coghill – 757-460-6414Right Time for the Blues – Reggie Barber – 757-237-6920Rock and Blues Society Band – James S. Georgo 757-581-3363Ron Fetner - ronfetner.com - 757-810-0599Rooster Foot - Seth Stainback - 903-343-7424RYLO – Gabriel Baesen – 757-729-4660Shakedown – Howard Anby – 757-566-3770Shelly Craig-Potter – 757-546-1528Stevie Hoover - 570-902-9331Straight Up Blues Band - Jimmy Williams 757-289-3117Sweet Papa & the Too Hot Blues Crew - Ernie Williams - 757-855-7461T-Ford 2 Blues Project – Teaford Webber – 757-287-8784The Bush League - John-Jason Cecil - 804-744-2603The Janitors – Danny Morgan – 757-437-4419The J.D. Silvia Band - J.D. Silvia - 757-376-2468The Jukes Boogie Trio - Tom Dikon 757-262-8525The Mike Lucci Band – Mike Lucci – 804-814-4298Tim Morgan & the Mojo Brothers – Tim Morgan – 757-875-0447Tom Larsen Band – Tom Larsen – 410-651-9457Tough Deal – Mark Saurs – 804-241-5533NATCHEL BLUES NETWORK MEMBERSHIP FORMNatchel’ Blues Network, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to promoting blues as a true American art form.Your annual contribution puts you on our mailing list for the newsletter/calendar and notices of special NBN events andmeetings. If you enjoy blues music and/or play blues music, please join the NBN! Become an NBN Member = Receive discountsat area businesses on food, entertainment and musical merchandise! Discounts applicable only when presenting valid NBNMembership Card. Please support your local blues organization!NBN is sponsored in part by the Virginia Beach Arts & Humanities Commission.Please check the activities you would like to help us with:NBN Newsletter MailingsFestivalsFundraising/SponsorshipMembership DevelopmentPromotion/PolicyEducation ProgramsMonthly/Semi-Monthly ShowsANNUAL TAX DEDUCTIBLE MEMBERSHIP DUES:INDIVIDUAL $25FAMILY $25 for first and $20 for each additional household memberCOMPANY $125 up to 4 membersCORPORATE SPONSOR $500 up to 10 membersAll dues are for the period of one calendar year, starting with yourapplication date. Thank you for supporting the blues!Date________ Name _________________________________________________________________________________Address______________________________________________ City________________ State________ Zip_________Telephone (Home)__________________(Work)______________(Email Address)_____________________________________What hours are you most available by phone & where?______AM_____PM______Home/Work_____________________________Type of Membership: ____Individual ____Family ____Company ____Corporate ____New ____Renewal _____BandPlease return this membership application with your check or money order to:Membership, Natchel’ Blues Network, P.O. Box 1773,Norfolk, VA 23501-1773.Please allow 2-3 weeks for membership cards delivery.Be sure to sign up and receive weekly notices about Blues eventsin the Hampton Roads and beyond. Subscribe to theNBN Blues Blast Announcements at:http://www.natchelblues.org/BluesBlastEmails.htmlBluesConnectAre you a Player looking for a Band? 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