GTCBMS GATHERINGS AND EVENTS OF NOTE
2010 Members' Appreciation Picnic Huge Success
No Rain, Lots of Folks, Great Music, Good Food
Boom Boom Steve V
[Slideshow From 2010 Picnic]
Over 100 people, members and non-members, showed up for the Greater Twin Cities Blues Music Society's Annual Picnic on Sunday, July 11 at Ken and Marilyn Zieska's home in Plymouth. Boom Boom Steve V & the Knockouts were the opening musical act with Steve Vonderharr, John Franken, John Schroder and Jordan Carlson. And, "Boy, Howdy", did they put on a show. Hurricane Harold & Jeff Ray, this year's Road To Memphis Duo winners, entertained the crowd in between sets. Vondy returned with a trio of himself, John Franken and "Good Time" Willy; a rehearsal of sorts for their upcoming engagement at Bayfront Blues Festival. The full band joined in to complete the set with Vondy leaping up onto the deck railing for the finale. A jam session followed featuring a number of local musicians including: Brad Davies, Curtis Marlatt, Paul Wigen, Don Blue, Charlie Blue, Jeff Miller, Don Hills, Baird Swan, Tim Reigstad, Doug Rude and Gary LeDoux. There was plenty of dancing, lots of food and a good time was had by all. Many thanks to our gracious hosts, Ken and Marilyn. What a perfect setting for a picnic. — Jake Jacobson
(07/14/10)
Smokin' In Steele 2010
June 4-6, Steele Co. Fairgrounds, Owatonna, MN
Smokin' In Steele BBQ Contest and Blues Fest 2010 will be held this coming weekend, June 4-6, at the Steele County Fairgrounds in Owatonna, MN (see our Map). The event is sponsored by the Owatonna Knights of Columbus with proceeds going to benefit Special Olympics of Owatonna, Minnesota. Mike Fugazzi of NiteRail will be conducting a three free Blues4Kids harmonica clinics on June 5. Bands include: NiteRail, Brandon Scott Sellner, Dee Miller Band, The Fabulous Love Handles, and The Tom Hunter Band. Tickets for the music only are $5 in advance or $4 each day at the door. — from Smokin' In Steele
(06/01/10)
Blues Guitar Extravaganza II @ Whiskey Junction
February 28, Beginning at 2 pm
After the great success at the first outing, Blues Guitar Extravaganza II promises to be an equally entertaining showcase of local blues guitar players. A portion of the proceeds from this concert will go to Donald "Hye Pockets" Robertson to help him with his medical expenses from his recent heart-attack, as well as to KFAI Community Radio and the Greater Twin Cities Blues Music Society. Thanks, Curtis and Christina Marlatt for putting this thing together, all the musicians and to Little and Tom at Whiskey. — Jake Jacobson
(02/14/10)
GOOT Fund-Raiser @ Blues Saloon, Jan. 10
Brandon Scott Sellner
Past Winners Help Brandon Scott Sellner
A "Get Out Of Town" fund-raising event will be held at Wilebski's Blues Saloon on Sunday, January 10, from 6 - 9 pm. Once again this year, past Road To Memphis Challenge winners are donating their time and talents to help send this year's GTCBMS representatives, the Brandon Scott Sellner Band, to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Scottie Miller, Davina & the Vagabonds, John Franken, Boom Boom Steve Vonderharr, The Brothers Curtis, Cool Disposition, Good Time Willy Band and members of Rockin' Daddy & the Rough Cuts will perform along with Brandon's band. All monies collected go directly to the GOOT fund to help offset the Sellner band's travel expenses to the IBC competition in Memphis. A silent auction is also in the works. This has become a much anticipated annual event for the Blues Society where everybody is a winner. Especially the audience! $5 at the door, a bargain. For location, see our Map. — from Harold Tremblay
(12/28/09)
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