2008 Discoveries

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2008 Discoveries Index

[Cornbread Harris/Cadillac & the Flats Sundays at Palmer's] [Inside Straight at Inn Kahoots] [Paulie T w/ Corey Stevens at Famous Dave's] [Mike Fugazzi Band at Wine Cafe] [Shaw's Christmas Party] [Jimi "Prime Time" Smith at the Junction] [School II Bistro & Wine Bar] [Detroit Don King at Dusty's] [Cool Disposition at Neumann's] [T. Albert Lloyd at Bugg's] [Bourbones at Smalley's] [Bev's Jook Joint] [Luther The Devil at 331] [Armadillo Jump w/ Bronco at Neumann's] [Oly's in Duluth Features Sunday Blues] [Vitale's Little Venetian Adds Blues] [Willie Murphy's 65th Birthday] [Swamp Kings at Sage Market & Wine Bar] [Little Bobby & the Storm at Fargo Blues Fest] [Lawson Group at Palmfest] [Soulmates at Santiago Shakedown 6] [Blues on the Chippewa] [Hat Trick Lounge Goes Deep Blues] [Lowertown Blues Festival] [Ted's Bar Adds Blues] [T. Albert Lloyd Band] [Dry Bones Blues Festival 3] [Willie Murphy at Mystic Theater in ND] [Julie Johnson Blues on a Flute] [Jinxbreakers at McMahon's on St Paddy's Day] [Debbie Duncan in "Blues in the Night"] [Jay Walter & the Rectifiers at Neumann's] [Joe T. Cook Finalist in Songwriting Competition] [Cadillac & the Flats/Cornbread Harris at Iowa Winter Blues Fest] [Paul Mayasich Tuesdays at Hollihan's] [Freewheelin' at Cedar Cultural Center] [Porkchop at Renegades] [Eagles Jam hosted by Willie Murphy] [Papa John & Clint Hoover at Riverview Cafe] [Mike 'The Hook' Deutsch at Red Stag] [Steve Babbitt Remembered] [Prior Avenue Band] [Code Sweat Band]

Joe T. Cook Finalist in ISC

"Blues" Category for Songwriting Competition

Congratulations to Joe Lundheim (Joe T. Cook & the Longshots) for his song, "Gravy Train" being selected as a finalist in the 2007 International Songwriting Competition. Winners will be announced in April 2008.

"The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual song contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels, and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians are invited to participate. ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting and music contests in the world, offering exposure and the opportunity to have your songs heard by the most influential decision-makers in the music industry." — ISC Mission Statement

Songwriters interested in entering the 2008 competition or anyone just interested in finding out more about the ISC should check their web site: http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/index.htm

(02/07/08)

Local Road To Memphis Winners Perform in Iowa

Des Moines Hosts Winter Blues Fest

Cadillac Kolstad & the Flats and Cornbread Harris, who represented GTCBMS at the IBC in Memphis, shared the stage for two rousing sets at the Iowa Winter Blues Fest sponsored by the Central Iowa Blues Society on February 9 at the Fort Des Moines Hotel in Des Moines.

Touted as the "Festival of Challenge Winners", other acts included Trampled Under Foot, Kansas City Blues Society and overall IBC winning band; Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts, Iowa Blues Societies winning band; Willie Mac & Alan Smith, Iowa Blues Society winning duo; RJ Mischo & His Red Hot Blues Band; Ernie Peniston Band; Kevin "BF" Burt & the Instigators; Sumpin' Doo; and Hot Tamale & the Red Hots.

As if the wonderful music provided by these bands was not enough, attendees were treated to an after hours jam following the performances.

This was the third year for the Iowa Winter Blues Fest, which traditionally features the winners of the competitions held in the Twin Cities and Kansas City as well as their own winning acts.

Cadillac Kolstad & the Flats and Cornbread Harris also performed live during a interview on KFMG radio 99.1 prior to the festival, wowing the interviewer as well as fans by transporting their own piano into the studio.
— Doug Spike

(02/14/08)

Paul Mayasich & Friends

Tuesdays at Hollihan's in White Bear Lake

For about the last two years Paul Mayasich has been playing every Tuesday at Hollihan's Pub in White Bear Lake. Start time is 7:30 and he plays until 11:30. He invites other musicians to come play with him, so it's a little different every time. You may get some country or folk mixed in with blues depending on who the guests are. Paul always keeps it upbeat and danceable though. Usually by the last set there are quite a few dancers up and moving. Add that to the killer guitar playing and it makes a great Tuesday night.

Hollihan's Pub is a neighborhood style bar that tries to be a blues dive. It's really too nice though. The scotch and bourbon selection also gives it away. The drink prices are pretty good. This is a bar though, so don't expect much for food. Pizzas are it. If you stop in to hear some music, tell Rich the owner you appreciate him having it.

Hollihan's Pub is located at 2160 3rd St. White Bear Lake, MN. Where Washington Ave. runs into 3rd St.(See also the Blues Venue Map in Resources.)
— Ted Jolivette

(02/08/09)

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