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Blue New Year's Eve Celebrations
It is not my intention to list all of the New Year's Eve celebrations going on around the Twin Cities, but I will mention a few. Certainly by now you have all heard about the "Bash" at the Ramada Mall of America in Bloomington (the old Thunderbird). I've been hearing about it since Halloween. The Lamont Cranston Band with Bruce McCabe, Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys and the Everett Smithson Band will all be performing at this party.
The Curtis Marlatt Trio will be appearing along with Dorthy Doring at Roman Anthony's Restaurant in the Birch Lake Square, White Bear Lake Township. Kurt Jorgensen will be at the Minnesota Music Cafe. Wilebski's Blues Saloon is presenting a "New Year's Blues & Reggae Extravaganza" featuring Bernard Allison, Eric Gales and Ipso Facto. Big Toe and the Jam will be at The Narrows Blues Saloon. For those of you down Rochester way, Doghouse Jon & the Misbehavers will be at Ron's Place at the La Quinta Inn and The Sena Ehrhardt Band will be at WhiskeyBones's Roadhouse. Staying at Giant's Ridge in Biwabik, MN, you can catch the Paul Mayasich Band après-ski in the Lodge on New Year's Eve. Davina and the Vagabonds will be on Grand Ave in St Paul at Axel's Bonfire Grill. Pre-Rose Bowl Party in Wisconsin? Brandon Scott Sellner will be at Piggy's in LaCrosse.
So, there ya go. Those are the events that I found that most closely resembled the Blues on New Year's Eve. I can't believe that nobody hired Willie Murphy and the Angel Headed Hipsters for New Year's Eve. Have fun, be safe, don't let friends drive drunk! — Jake Jacobson
(12/26/10)
Wilebski's Blues Saloon New Year's Eve Lineup Update
Apparently Willie Murphy and Barbara LeShoure have been added to the lineup for Wilebski's Blues Saloon's "New Year's Eve Blues & Reggae Extravaganza" and Bernard Allison has been dropped.
(12/28/10)
Jeff Ray & Hurricane Harold @ 331, Dec.22
House Party Presents Memphis Fundraiser
Hurricane Harold & Jeff Ray
The clock is winding down to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN on February 1-5 and our Minnesota "Duo" act, Jeff Ray & Hurricane Harold, are fine tuning their performance and raising some cash to cover their expenses for the trip to Beale St. You can hear them on KFAI's House Party Presents (90.6 and 106.7 FM) program between 4 and 6 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 22 and then catch them at the 331 Club at 7 pm. There is never a cover for these shows, but they always pass the pitcher so that the audience can express their appreciation and support the band. — Jake Jacobson
(12/20/10)
Blues on Grand @ Dixie's, Dec. 23
Greazy Gravy Christmas Bash
Jerre Maynard
The "Maestro of The Metal Sandwich", Mr. Curtis Blake, and Greazy Gravy will be performing at Dixie's on Grand on December 23rd for a Special Christmas Blues Bash. Curtis Blake is considered one of the Midwest's top harmonica players and his exceptional harmonica work with Sonny Rodgers & the Cat Scratchers on "Big Leg Woman" (Blue Moon Records) helped the band earn the W.C. Handy Award for "Blues Single" in 1990. The Greazy Gravy Band has received critial acclaim for the band members work on a previous album by Mike "The Hook" Deutsch. The album was entitled The Blues Are All Around Me. The Greazy Gravy Band consists of Curtis Blake on harmonica, Jerre Maynard on Guitar, John Heck on Bass and Greg Schuck on Drums. Music begins at 7 pm. No Cover. — from Luke Braulick
(12/20/10)
Willie Murphy Returns to Commodore Hotel
Willie Murphy
First Monday's Flea-Market & Cocktail Party
The Historic Commodore Hotel is once again hosting a monthly flea-market style event featuring handmade-crafts such as letterpress cards, jewelry, gifts, vintage clothes, housewares, and more. All this plus Willie Murphy at the grand piano in the lobby. Grab a cocktail from the Art Deco bar and a seat on the sofa to relax with Willie or wander around the vendors tables. The event is free and runs from 4-8 pm. Monday, December 6. You can also catch Willie at the weekly Wednesday night jam at Driftwood Char Bar "from 7 pm.'til it's over". See the Blues Venue Map for locations. — from Willie Murphy
(11/22/10)
Brandon Scott Seller
Memphis 2010
"Guitarmageddon"
@ Neisen's Sports Bar & Grill
Brandon Scott Sellner and Paul Holland, Dec. 17th
Minnesota's 2010 International Blues Challenge competitor, Brandon Scott Sellner, will be appearing along with the Paul Holland Band in what is being billed as "Guitarmageddon" this Friday, December 17th at Neisen's Sports Bar & Grill in Savage, MN. The event is described as, "a six-string shootout!! With the music of SRV and Jimi!" So if rock/blues is your thing, check out Neisen's this Friday. Music begins at 9:30. No cover. Neisen's is located at 4851 W 123rd St, Savage, MN. 952-846-4513. — from Joe Byrnes
(12/13/10)
'Spider' John Koerner
Charlie Parr & 'Spider' John Koerner
@ Hopkins Center For the Arts, Dec. 7
"Steeped in pre-WWII acoustic blues but open to current conditions and genres, Charlie Parr connects with a wide range of fans with his lived-in voice, guitars, banjo and range of songs. 'Spider' John Koerner has been exploring the traditional American song for over 50 years and has been a cornerstone of the Minneapolis music scene. Paul Nelson of Little Sandy Review says, "Koerner's art is like Chaplin's, as great and lasting as it is entertaining."" Both Charlie Parr and 'Spider' John Koerner will be performing on Tuesday, December 7 at the Hopkins Center For the Arts located at 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, 952-979-1103. Music begins at 7pm(social hour 6pm). Tickets are $25 regular; $22 members. — from Hopkins Center For The Arts.
(12/05/10)
Chuck Solberg
Holidays Sparkle
at Grand Meander
Musician/Artist Chuck Solberg @ Grand Hand Gallery
Merchants on Grand Avenue in St. Paul are celebrating the holidays with their annual "Grand Meander" event, Saturday, December 4, featuring breakfast with Santa, the St. Paul Winter Carnival Button unveiling, fire truck rides, trolley rides, carolers, reindeer and more. The Grand Hand Gallery will feature a musical performance by keyboard/vocalist, Chuck Solberg from noon until 3 pm. Chuck is also a talented potter and his works are on display at the gallery. — from Roz Goldberg
(12/03/10)
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