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2007 Discoveries

[Thunderheads Play Historic Parkway Theater] [McMahon's Irish Pub Features the Blues] [Flood Relief Blues Benefit] [West Bank Boogie Redux at 331 Club] [Hoopsnakes at Medina] [Diamond Blue Revue Anniversary at Shaw's] [Cornbread Harris Returns to Loring Pasta Bar] [Big Walter Smith at The Dakota] [Willie Murphy Sightings] [Paul Testa 45th Anniversary] [Art Attack Blues Party] [Blues on Stage Seeks Writers] [West Bank Bash Oct 21] [e.p. atelier's Songwriter Thursdays] [R.J. Mischo Joins Reverend Raven Tour] [Bob Bingham Returns to Whiskey Junction] [Cadillac Kolstad Opens for Corey Stevens at Floyd's] [Rough Cuts Open For Little Charlie at Famous Dave's] [Papa John To Teach Class at WBSM] [Joe T. Cook & The Longshots] [Grand Old Day —D'Amico's] [Santiago Shakedown 5] [Mancini's Char House] [Jackson's Juke Joint] [Icebox Gallery] [Re-Opening of Whiskey Junction] [Big John Dickerson HOF] [Mojo Buford & James Cotton] [Big Walter & Shirley Smith] [The Electric Fetus]

Santiago Shakedown 5 — June 23

Local Blues Bands Join Savoy Brown Band

Everett Smithson

After a year's absence due to a devasting fire in 2006 at Bailey Ray's Roadhouse in Santiago, MN, the Santiago Shakedown (formerly the Upper Mississippi Shakedown) returns in 2007 featuring the legendary Savoy Brown Blues Band with founder Kim Simmonds.

Along with Savoy Brown, the Shakedown will feature the Lamont Cranston Blues Band, Big George Jackson, Everett Smithson Band, Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys and newcomer Emily Graham. There will also be a Friday night pre-fest party with the J.G. Lightborne Band from Wasau, WI. 6 bands, $20 advance, $25 at the gate. Gates open at 1:00 pm, with free parking and free overnight camping (no hookups). Tickets will be available at The Electric Fetus. For more info, see www.baileyrays.com or www.ricoentertainment.com.

(6/1/07)

D'Amico's Brings the Blues To Grand Old Day

Big Walter Smith and Scottie Miller Featured Acts

This year's Grand Old Day celebration will be held on Sun., June 3rd, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants, and Scottie Miller will be playing at D'Amico's (Grand and Chatsworth) from noon-5pm. For more info about Grand Old Day, go to www.grandave.com.

(5/20/07)

Joe T. Cook at Neumann's

Joe T. Cook & The Longshots Reunion

Memorial Day at Neumann's

Joe T. Cook will be back in town for two gigs with The Longshots during Memorial Day week. On Memorial Day, May 28th 6-10 pm., the band will be appearing at Neumann's Bar; 2531 E. 7th Ave, North St Paul. On Thursday, May 31st they will be on stage at Whiskey Junction from 9 pm. to midnight.

(5/15/07)

Mancini's Hosts Blues on Wednesdays

Swanee/Beach Trio Booked Through Sept.

West 7th St welcomes the Blues this summer. Mancini's Char House, 531 W. 7th St, St. Paul; will feature the Swanee/Beach Trio from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. on Wednesdays now until September.

Pat Mancini says he may extend the hours if he gets a good crowd response. Bring you dancing shoes. There's no cover, the drinks are affordable and the food is great. For more info call: 651-224-7345

(5/11/07)

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