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CONTENTS
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The E-Guide is early this week,
Your editor is off to Memphis for the Blues Music Awards,
see y'all in Memphis!
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BERNARD ALLISON
[Also available on DVD] This great new live
album from Bernard Allison, ENERGIZED documents his 2005 Fall
European Tour. For years, he's been taking his band to Europe,
keeping the famous family name alive and delivering outstanding live
shows night after night – to the point that fans had begun to take
him for granted. |
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OMAR & THE HOWLERS "Bamboozled: Live in Germany" [Also available on DVD] Bamboozled: Live in Germany captures one of America's most respected blues bands live in Göttingen in the fall of 2005. For more than 30 years, Mississippi native Kent "Omar" Dykes has led this never-say-die trio, making them a mainstay of the Austin, Texas music scene. Clifford Antone, head of Austin-based Antone Records, once said of Dykes: ''Blues is not a kind of music that you can just learn. It is a feeling. You have to have roots, usually coming from great influences in music. Omar projects that when he is playing.'' Dykes’ roots are all over Bamboozled. The songs span his entire recording career. And whether it’s with his Bo Diddley-influenced "Magic Man," the John Lee Hooker-Tribute "Boogie Man" or in his vocal lineage, which can be traced back directly to Howlin' Wolf's midnight moan – Omar Dykes is not ashamed to admit he's part of a tradition. He plays blues, boogie and rock 'n' roll, without any musical frills or cheap showmanship.
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ATTENTION: Philadelphia Area BLUES FANS
Win 2 tickets for
Delbert McClinton & Shemekia Copeland at the Keswick Theatre on May 17th
Wed., May 17 7:30 PM
Keswick Theatre
Glenside (Philadelphia), PA
www.keswicktheatre.com
Box Office - 215-572-7650
For your chance to win, email davekeswicktheatre.com telling him in 50 words or under why you need to boogie with these two amazing performers. Please include your name, email and phone number in the email. Don't wait, do it quick.
And, enter to win a
FESTIVAL CRUISE
or other great prizes
GRAND PRIZE
Trip for two on Sandy Beaches Cruise # 13
with Delbert McClinton and Friends
1 winner - trip valued at $4,990
FIRST PLACE PRIZE
Amanda Gresham's
Delta Music Experience
Riverboat Cruise for two
1 winner - trip valued at $2,500
SECOND PLACE PRIZES
"The Language of the Blues"
the new book by Debra DeSalvo. A witty, ribald and unparalleled dictionary of blues.
10 winners
THIRD PLACE PRIZES
"Full Circle"
a new CD from Blues Guitar Legend, Walter Trout
(release date June 20, 2006)
30 winners
42 winners in all
Contest ends September 12, 2006
(you will be asked to complete a short survey)
If you have already entered, no need to enter again.
All duplicates will be removed, seriously.
"New Orleans Music in Exile" to Premiere Friday, May 19, 2006 on Starz InBlack
Starz
Entertainment Group LLC will help bring music back to New
Orleans with the premiere screening of its feature-length
original documentary "New Orleans Music in Exile" on
Saturday, May 13, 2006.
The day-long event
begins with a public screening at 11:45 a.m. followed by an
invitation-only screening at 2:30 p.m. both at the Landmark
Theatre in the Canal Place Center. The day culminates with a
private Benefit Concert Celebration at Tipitina's French
Quarter at 5:30 p.m. featuring performances by famed New
Orleans musicians including Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins,
Theresa Andersson, ReBirth Brass Band and World Leader
Pretend.
"New Orleans Music in Exile" will premiere exclusively on
Starz InBlack at 7 p.m. ct. Friday, May 19, 2006, with an
encore presentation on Starz, Saturday, May 20th at 12:00
p.m. ct.
The New Orleans event is part of Starz dual commitment to
premiere the documentary which chronicles the horror and
heartbreak of musicians who lived through the disaster and
to help raise funds to benefit local musicians and junior
and high school music departments throughout New Orleans.
Directed by noted music
documentarian Robert Mugge (Last of the Mississippi Jukes,
Blues Divas), "New Orleans Music in Exile" is a story of
struggle, inspiration and the power of the Crescent City's
music history. Musicians featured in the documentary include
Dr. John, Cyril Neville, Kermit Ruffins, Irma Thomas, the
Iguanas, the ReBirth Brass Band and others. In addition to
performing, they share their personal stories of how Katrina
affected their lives, scattering them to other cities, and
how they are getting back on their feet. The film's
co-producer is Diana Zelman.
Filming of "New Orleans Music in Exile" began two months
after the muddy waters roiled by Katrina, drenched homes and
neighborhoods like the Lower Ninth Ward, St. Bernard Parish,
Treme' and Algiers, where many musicians lived, but were
forced to leave, scattering them to other cities.
Viewers will see the devastation first hand. Blues singer
Irma Thomas walks through her famous club, the Lions Den,
which was destroyed by the storm and unfortunately will not
be rebuilt. We also visit her soaked, soiled and severely
damaged home. Kermit Ruffins talks about his lost
possessions and move to Houston. Paul Sanchez of Cowboy
Mouth shares how he has been living out of his tour bus. He
says, "My home had ten feet of water and I had nine-foot
ceilings. The first month was easy to keep your spirits up,
because it was like, this adventure ... But now, we're over
two months in and the fun's gone out of it and I just want
to go home." Phil Frazer, leader of the ReBirth Brass Band
says, "I lost a couple of cars and the roof was gone from my
house. Both of our drummers, their houses were submerged
under water completely. They lost everything."
People
interested in contributing to help New Orleans musicians and
music programs can send donations to Tipitina's Foundation,
Attention: Music in Exile, 800 Baronne Street, New Orleans,
Louisiana 70113.
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Sir Mick Jagger is to appear in the pilot episode of a new US TV sitcom.
The
Rolling Stones star is filming a cameo role in New Zealand
during a break in the band's world tour.
The comedy revolves around a gang of men who plot to rob the
rock star, with Sir Mick featuring in various scenes, the
Hollywood Reporter said.
The singer has made sporadic forays into film acting in the
past 30 years, including lead roles in Performance and Ned
Kelly in 1970 and 1992's Freejack.
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has undergone
surgery in Auckland, New Zealand, after a fall in Fiji.
The
operation was a "complete success" and Richards is up and
talking with his family, said a statement from the band.
It said doctors decided to perform a "small operation" to
remove pressure after Richards complained of headaches.
Richards, 62, was flown to New Zealand after reportedly
falling out of a coconut tree. He was officially said to
have suffered "mild concussion".
Nelson and his entire staff are overwhelmed by Gibson's
support. The three year sponsorship agreement includes a
guitar donation to help offset the organizations events and
programs, website announcements, and monetary assistance.
Rock and Roll Legend Little Richard in Talks to Become a
Judge on the New Reality Show America's Hot Musician
America's Hot Musician, the new "American Idol-like" show for musicians set to debut in January 2007 on Comcast, is in talks with rock and roll legend Little Richard to become one of the show's three judges.
Little Richard, who dubbed himself "the originator", "the emancipator" and" the architect of rock and roll" with vocal hits like "Tutti Frutti," "Long Tall Sally" and "Good Golly, Miss Molly", defined the dynamic sound of rock and roll. In addition, he is an exciting pianist whose legendary charismatic personality is tailor-made for this trendy television genre most identified with the program American Idol and its outspoken judge Simon Cowell.
"We are trying to tap into the psyche of the MTV/Hip Hop Generation and gain their interest in instrumental performance by showcasing musicians who not only possess musical ability, but who demonstrate a marketable presence that can lure young audiences, a young Little Richard if you will", says Gregory Charles Royal, the show's creative producer.
Would be stars, ages
16-28, are currently registering for the show at
www.americashotmusician.org
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This Week's Theme: Blues Hall of Fame inductee, BOBBY RUSH, Bobby Rush is known as the King of the Chitlin' Circuit, and for good reason. He's been bring the people sweaty, sexy, funk blues for decades, and he's just been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Join Elwood Blues for a salute to Bobby Rush, this week on the house of Blues Radio Hour. |
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[The Roots Music Report Charts for this week are repeated from last week. Your Blues Festival E-Guide editor is on her way to Memphis for the Blues Music Awards, and couldn't wait for the charts to be updated]
Courtesy of Roots Music Report "where only the music matters". This chart reflects the radio airplay spins of some of the most prominent people in the genre, worldwide. Reporters to the chart include over 100 radio stations who are playing blues; record stores and distributors selling the blues; clubs booking blues artists; and key music correspondents throughout the world.
For further information about the Roots Music Report, visit www.rootsmusicreport.com
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| Generated on: Wednesday 3rd of May 2006 10:20:33 PM | ||||||
| TW | LW | Artist: | CD Title: | Label: | Weeks On: | Location: |
| 1 | 2 | DELBERT MCCLINTON | COST OF LIVING | NEW WEST | 31 | TX |
| 2 | 1 | ERIC LINDELL | CHANGE IN THE WEATHER | ALLIGATOR RECORDS | 7 | CA |
| 3 | 3 | LEE ROY PARNELL | BACK TO THE WELL | UNIVERSAL SOUTH | 8 | TX |
| 4 | 4 | GUY DAVIS | SKUNKMELLO | RED HOUSE | 6 | |
| 5 | 5 | THE DEREK TRUCKS BAND | SONGLINES | COLUMBIA | 10 | GA |
| 6 | 6 | SUE FOLEY | NEW USED CAR | RUF | 3 | CANADA |
| 7 | 8 | BONNIE RAITT | SOULS ALIKE | CAPITOL | 30 | TX |
| 8 | 7 | SUSAN TEDESCHI | HOPE & DESIRE | VERVE | 29 | IL |
| 9 | 10 | VARIOUS ARTIST | ALLIGATOR RECORDS 35X35: 35 SONGS, 35 YEARS OF GENUINE HOUSEROCKIN' MUSIC | ALLIGATOR | 5 | |
| 10 | 9 | VARIOUS ARTIST | BLUES GUITAR WOMEN | RUF | 9 | |
| 11 | 12 | MARKUS JAMES | CALABASH BLUES | FIRENZE | 18 | VA |
| 12 | 11 | JIMMY THACKERY | THE ESSENTIAL | BLIND PIG | 5 | IL |
| 13 | 25 | LA VIEJA RUTA | VIVO CON LOS BLUES | LVR | 2 | ARGENTINA |
| 14 | NEW | VARIOUS ARTISTS | 25 BLUES 'N' SOUL GREATS | TRING | 1 | |
| 15 | 14 | REVEREND BILLY C WIRTZ | SERMON FROM BETHLEHEM | BLIND PIG | 4 | |
| 16 | 13 | JAMES HUNTER | PEOPLE GONNA TALK | ROUNDER | 6 | UK |
| 17 | 16 | JOHNNY & THE MOTONES | TWO HITS FOR THE KITTY | ALTENBURGH | 6 | WI |
| 18 | 19 | PATRICK SWEANY BAND | C'MON C'MERE | NINE MILE | 2 | |
| 19 | 15 | JANIVA MAGNESS | DO I MOVE YOU? | NORTHERNBLUES | 8 | |
| 20 | 17 | LOS LONELY BOYS | DIAMONDS | EPIC | 2 | TX |
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