BSO Update...Ana Popovic and more!

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Here we go again. Another night where music fans need to decide between great choices: Tonight, do you go to Joslyn for Big Red and the Zydeco Playmakers, or go to Murphy's for Ana Popovic?

There are some really tempting soundclips of Big Red at http://www.bigredzydeco.net/ His zydeco has a bit of a Reggae feel to some of it. I just may have a new favorite zydeco artist. Admission is FREE to Jazz on the Green at Joslyn. Showtime 7pm.

Ana Popovic thrilled the crowd at the BSO Vol Appreciation Party at The Ozone last year.
In February Ana was a nominee for 'Blues Artist of the Year' by the readers of 'BluesWax Magazine'. In July she received an incredible six nominations for the 'Living blues’ awards 2006, including 'Best blues DVD of 2005'(Ana!), 'Best Live Performer', 'Best Female Blues Artist' and 'Most Outstanding Musician (Guitar)'.

Ana Popovic, born in Serbia and currently living in the Netherlands, now has two studio albums and a live CD/DVD available, and a history of sold out jazz, pop and blues festivals worldwide. She is the only continental European Artist ever to be nominated for a WC Handy Award and is a winner of one of France’s oldest and most prestigious awards a 'Jazz A Juan Revelations' at Juan Les Pines (2003). She was also nominated for 'The Best Blues Album' at the Jammie Awards, New York, 2003.
Showtime of 5:30pm, $10 cover. The Led Zeppelin Tribute band returns to Murphy's at 9:30pm. Guys arriving after 8pm pay $5. Ladies Free.

Bill Lupkin is one of the bigger acts to play at McKenna's since they re-opened. Catch his classic Harmonica-led Chicago Blues act this Friday night. Cover is probably just $5. 393-ribs.

Only 9 more days til Johnny Winter and Playing with Fire. Check out the cover article this month on Johnny in Blues Revue. www.PlayingWithFireOmaha.com

The unmistakable vintage Stratocaster… And a soulful voice that recalls the great Stax singers…Introducing the Robert Cray Band. Live at the Whiskey Roadhouse on Friday, July 20th. They’ll perform all your favorite hits like Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, Forecast, and of course… Smoking Gun. It’s an incredible chance to experience one of the true greats. See the Robert Cray Band. Friday, July 20th at 8pm. Tickets are just $25. Only at the Whiskey Roadhouse exclusively at Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs .Tickets available at the Gift Shop, whiskeyroadhouse.com, or call 1-888-512-SHOW.
Get out and get into it.
Terry O'Halloran
BSO Prez and emailer