Minnesota Blues Society Happenings 2011

MINNESOTA BLUES SOCIETY GATHERINGS AND EVENTS OF NOTE

Lynwood Slim

Lynwood Slim Benefit Concert

Thursday, Dec. 15 @ Whiskey Junction, 7 pm

Blues vocalist and harmonica player Lynwood Slim, a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene during the '80s and early '90s, is facing life-threatening health problems in his native Los Angeles. A number of local blues veterans will participate in this benefit to help pay his medical bills, including Lamont Cranston frontman Pat Hayes, Dave "Cool Breeze" Brown, Big Walter Smith, Big Bob Scoggin, Jimi "Prime Time" Smith and Dave Larson. — from Whiskey Junction

(12/13/11)

Mojo Buford Tribute & Benefit
Sunday, December 11 @ Blues Saloon

Mojo Buford T-Shirt Design
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Local Musicians Donate Talent To Help Family

There has been an overwhelming response by local blues musicians to pay tribute to the late Mojo Buford and to help his family raise money to cover some of Mojo's expenses. The event will be held on Sunday, December 11 from 2-7 pm at Wilebski's Blues Saloon, 1638 Rice St, St Paul. Musicians who have volunteered their talent include, Dan Schwalbe, Steve Grosshans, Marty Bryduck, Paul Wigen, John Schroder, Steve Clarke, Good Time Willy, Curtis Obeda, John Lindberg, Virgil Nelson, Willie Murphy, Maurice Jacox, Dave "Cool Breeze" Brown, Bill Black, Jeremy Johnson, Tim Wick, Bobby Schnitzer, "Hurricane" Harold Tremblay, Robb Henry, John Franken, Tom Burns, Steve "Boom Boom" Vonderharr, Tom Burnevik, Jeff Hester, Charlie Lawson, Big George Jackson, Mic McCormick and more. Whew! That's a lot of musicians in five hours. A $10 dollar donation is requested. There will also be a silent auction from 2-5 pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Blues Saloon. This event is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Blues Society. — Jake Jacobson

(12/05/11)

Annual Members' Appreciation Picnic

Sunday, July 17 @ Ken & Marilyn Zieska's Big Back Yard

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at this year's picnic. This is a social-mixer for the Blues Society and people interested in our group. All guests will be issued nametags upon arrival so that we can all get to know each other. Music will be provided by the Good Time Willy Band along with Boom Boom Steve V, who we hope will reprise energetic and acrobatic performance of last year (See Picnic 2010 Slideshow). Harmonica Curtis Blake will be cooking his famous Chicken Andouille Okra Gumbo. Ken says there will also be some brats on hand. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own beverages, a lawn chair, your instruments if you play and a side dish to share. Starting time is 1pm. The band begins at 2pm. There will be an open jam and bonfire from 6 to 9 pm. Please submit your RSVP by July 8: RSVP Form See the Map to the Zieska's home.

2011 Picnic Flier