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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]

West Bank Bash at Eagle's Club — Oct. 21^st

Fundraiser for the West Bank School of Music

"West Bank School of Music is proud to present The West Bank Bash, a festival's worth of music in one family-friendly event on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at the Eagle's Club in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis.

This gala celebration is a benefit concert for our historic, nonprofit music school and it boasts all-star faculty alumni, student alumni, current faculty and students in concert. Along with other top-notch talent, we will be blessed with a very rare appearance by the original lineup of the popular jazz vocal and guitar group Rio Nido." — from the West Bank School of Music

For more information please visit: www.westbankmusic.org

(10/7/07)

e.p. atelier Hosts Songwriters Thursday

Third Thursday Each Month

Nigel Egg, John Ashton and Lonnie Knight were the guest musicians on stage at e.p. atelier's Songwriters Thursday on the 16th of August. When I walked into atelier's it was as though time slowed way down. The chatter was casual, the stories were fun to listen to, the writing challenges were interesting to hear about, and the music was genuine. Names of songwriting instructional books were mentioned. Examples of the originals played on stage were "In Your Neighborhood" by John Ashton, "Lucky Man Blues" by Nigel Egg and "One Apple", a biblical (so he says!) blues song by Lonnie Knight. A jammer named Tony played, during a break, a melodic instrumental on his autoharp.

The Songwriters Thursday occurs once a month on the third Thursday from 8-10 PM. Spoken word precedes this from 7-8 PM. The songwriting circle is organized by Lonnie Knight. Generally, Lonnie invites, in advance, three songwriters to participate. The intent of this monthly gathering is to have a place for those who love songwriting to come and hear about the craft through casual conversation. The songwriters on stage swap stories and present acoustic solo music in a wide-open format. Sometimes, but not always, the songwriters circle focuses on a theme (such as political diatribe, humor and parody) or a genre (contemporary, American roots, etc).

If you are interested in participating in one of these songwriting circles, you can contact Lonnie at lk@lonnieknight.com. Lonnie also hosts an acoustic open stage every Tuesday 7-10 pm. Sign up starts at 6pm and Lonnie usually has room for 12-14 performers doing 3 songs each. The atmosphere is supportive and encouraging, welcoming everyone from novice to professional.

e.p. atelier is located at 609 S. 10th St in Minneapolis. The phone number is 612-332-4000. For more info visit: www.epatelier.com/calendar.html
— Judy Cedar

(8/16/07)

R.J. Mischo Joins Reverend Raven Tour

Stops Include Boundary Waters Blues Festival

Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin Altar Boys will add former Twin Cities bluesman R.J. Mischo to the lineup for their August tour of the Upper Midwest. The schedule includes stops at Muddy Waters in Prescott, WI on Aug. 12th, Famous Dave's on Aug. 22nd and the Boundary Waters Blues Festival on Aug. 24th.

For more details about the tour check Reverend Raven's website: www.myspace.com/reverendraven

(8/1/07)

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