2009 Discoveries

2009 Discoveries Index (Scrollable)

[Lisa Wenger Band @ Neumann's]
[Rascals Bar & Grill/Blues in Apple Valley]
[Niterail Gigs in Twin Cities]
[Tom Hunter in White Bear Lake Area]
[Thunderheads Trio @ Driftwood Char Bar]
[Hat Trick Lounge, Blues In Lowertown]
[Cool Disposition 10th Anniversary @ Whiskey Junction]
[Scottie Miller CD Release @ Washington Sq]
[Paul Metsa "Skyway To Hell" @ Parkway]
[Withrow Entertainment Center Re-Opens]
[Dunn Bros on Grand Features More Music]
[Hambone Jam Seeks Volunteers]
[Blues On Stage New Reviews]
[Mojo Buford's 80th Birthday]
[Women Sing The Blues]
[Swanee/Beach @ Neumann's]
[Inside Straight @ Dixies]
[Jeff Ray & Hurricane Harold @ Trotter's]
[Little Bobby Houle on the Radio]
[Dee Miller Band at Narrows]
[Braveheart Canine Rescue Fund Raiser Features Blues]
[2009 Harp Extravaganza @ Whiskey Junction]
[Boom Boom Steve V's Tuff Love CD]
[Papa John Kolstad @ Merlin's Rest]
[Little Bobby & the Storm DVD]
[Shaw's 9/11 Remembered Fest]
[Doghouse Jon & the Misbehavers @ Good Sport Liquor Bar & Grill]
[Javier, Hurricane, Mikkel at Neumann's]
[Terraplane @ Famous Dave's]
[Busy Week For Jimi "Prime Time" Smith]
[Rochester Blues Fest 09]
[Last Ride Blues Fest 09]
[PalmFest 09]
[Willie Murphy Film Why Marmarth?]
[Clint Hoover & East Side at Hell's Kitchen]
[Jeff Ray/Paul Mayasich at Hollihan's]
[Thunderheads at Bayside Grille]
[Nigel Egg at Lake Harriet Band Shell]
[Blues Jamboree at Whiskey Junction]
[The Senders Play Famous Dave's]
[Joe T Cook Reunion at Neumann's]
[Don King Back at Dustys]
[Mike "The Hook" Deutsch Passes Away]
[T Albert LLoyd at Taste of MN]
[Swamp Twisters at Palmer's]
[Lydia Pence & Cold Blood at MMC]
[Low Water Blues Fest in WBL]
[Davina Goes To Switzerland]
[Rockin' Daddy & Big Daddy Country Blues Duo]
[Willie Walker at D'Avita's]
[Paddy Wagon's Offers Blues in Coon Rapids]
[Review: Savoy Brown at Famous Dave's]
[Janiva Magness/Cool Disposition at Cedar]
[Brandon Scott Sellner at McMahon's]
[Everett Smithson at Schooner Tavern]
[Butanes w/Otis Clay at The Dakota]
[Detroit Don King at Ertè]
[Blues Band Without a Name at Eagles]
[Jinxbreakers at Hell's Kitchen]
[Fishin' Blues in White Bear Lake]
[Whiskey Junction July Extravaganza Preview]
[Curtis Marlatt & the Kicks Jam at Jethros]
[Armadillo Jump Cinco de Mayo at Applebees]
[Paul Mesta Food Shelf Benefit at Driftwood]
[Fabulous MN Barking Ducks at Dunn Bros]
[Inside Straight Cinco De Mayo at Mi Casita]
[Cool Disposition at Applewood Rustic Grill]
[Schuller's Extravaganza w/ Dirty White Boyz]
[Steve Blexrud/Craig Paquette at Mad Jack's]
[Willie Murphy/Roy McBride Poetry & Music at the University Club]
[Moses Oakland Jams]
[Jay Walter & the Rectifiers at Lulus]
[Rena Haus/Willie Murphy at Palmers]
[Dean Weisser Band at Inn Kahoots]
[Good Time Willy at Neumann's]
[Billy Larson/Lisa Wenger Benefit at O'Gara's]
[Cornbread Harris at the Dakota]
[Greazy Gravey at Costello's]
[Brass Kings at White Horse]
[SRO Blues Fest Preview]
[Scotty Reed Band @ Famouse Dave's]
[Deep Blues Lineup Announced at Cabooze]
[Casa Vieja New St Paul Venue]
[Willie Murphy's Blue Monday Jam Moved]
[Bitter Spills Open for Rory Block]
[Brandon Scott Sellner/Lamont Cranson at Jackpot Junction Festival]
[Hambone Benefit at Macho Nacho in Rochester]
[Big Walter Smith at Dean's Tavern]
[Hoopsnakes/Lamont Cranston at Medina]
[Swamp Kings CD Release of Swamp Appeal]
[Paul Mayasich Band Plays at Antone's in Austin, TX]
[Swamp Kings Fat Tuesday at Dixies]
[Cool Disposition CD Release Party at McMahons]
[Nigel Egg at Blue Moon Cafe in Red Wing]
[Bros Curtis at Des Moines Winter Blues Fest]
[Little Bobby & the Storm/Brandon Scott Sellner at Fargo Winter Blues Fest]
[Bourbones w/Rhona Brack at Decoys WBL]
[Everett Smithson at Grounded Hogs Event]
[Boom Boom Stevie V at Neumann's]
[Mike Fugazzi Band at Hat Trick Lounge]
[Steve Blexrud at Bayside Grill]
[Big Daddy Cade Wednesday Jam at Baggan's]
[Cedric Burnside/Lightnin' Malcolm at Palmer's]
[Cadillac Kolstad at MIA]
[Willie Murphy & the Angel Headed Hipsters at Famous Dave's]
[Scottie Miller at Famous Dave's Brunch]
[Mojo Buford at School II]
[Jinxbreaker's w/Dave Larson at McMahon's]
[Bobby Houle at SRO Jam]

Withrow Ballroom Re-Opens

Celebration Begins Weekend of Nov. 27-29

In 2008, then owners, Scott and Kimberly Aamodt closed the doors of the 81-year-old Withrow Ballroom telling the Stillwater Gazette, "If you want to just run it as a ballroom out in the middle of nowhere, having polkas and whatnot, those days are gone." New owner, Paul Bergmann, hopes to expand the uses of the facility's eleven acres to include "agri-entertainments" such as a farmer's market, Christmas tree sales, flower sales, a conservatory for winter weddings and possibly tractor and implement shows along with weddings, banquets and dances. The Grand Re-Opening Celebration features The Rockin' Hollywoods (with opening guest, Elvis) from 7:30 pm - 12:30 am on Friday, November 27; Raggs from 8 pm to midnight on Saturday, November 28 and the Dough Bros on Sunday, November 29 from 3 - 7 pm. Check our Map for location. — Jake Jacobson

(11/23/09)

Joe Juliano @ Dunn Bros, Nov. 23

Grand Ave Coffee House Serves Up More Music

Dunn Bros. Coffee on Grand Avenue in St Paul has been offering up a variety of musical entertainment along with their lattés for a while now. It kind of makes sense with Ed Dunn being a member of the Fabulous Minnesota Barking Ducks. This Monday, Joe Juliano will bring his brand of soul, roots and blues to Dunn Bros. On Wednesday the 25th the Minnesota Barking Ducks will take the stage. — from Roz Goldberg

(11/17/09)

Hambone Blues Jam Seeking Board Members

Preparations for 2010 Event Underway

Hambone Blues Jam is actively seeking hard-working, honest people to sit on our board of directors. We currently have five confirmed executive board members and would like to get at least three more board members. Perks include free admission, meals, t-shirt, on-site primitive camping for the festival weekend. We also try to get comp rooms nearby for board members who live a distance away. The 9th Annual Hambone Blues Jam Music Festival is scheduled for Friday & Saturday, June 25 - 26, 2010 at the Holiday Park Golf Course on I-90 near Albert Lea, MN. Music from 6 pm to midnight on Friday and noon to midnight on Saturday. There is a KOA Campground adjoining the festival site. For more information contact Lynne M. Oldre Mortenson at: babybluz18@charter.net — from Lynne Oldre Mortenson

(11/10/09)

Blues On Stage Has New Reviews

Live and CD Reviews Plus "Spotlight on the Blues"

Ray Stiles was recently inducted into the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame for his on-going work on the Blues on Stage web site. Ray has asked us to let you know that he features new Live Reviews and CD Reviews, including a new interview with Steve Vonderharr, as well as his "Spotlight On The Blues". Also, if you have an interest in writing or photography, Ray is looking for people who would like to contribute to Blues On Stage. If you are interested in reviewing CDs, Ray has a program where he will provide the CDs for your review or you may choose your own CDs for review. Check out the web site and contact Ray at mnblues@aol.com if you are interested in letting your creativity shine on Blues On Stage. — Jake Jacobson

(10/25/09)

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