Blues Update

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Greetings Blues Fans,

I just learned that Gina Sicilia has canceled her show scheduled for 6pm at The Zoo Bar. Probably no replacement, but Jazzocracy is still on for the late slot.

Bring stacks of money to Murphy’s tonight to buy your tickets for the following:

TH 9/3 Buckwheat Zydeco and Scottie Miller Band at Murphy’s ($17 adv., $22 day of show).
SUN 9/6 Blues in the Bluffs at Sugar Clay Winery (BSO Member Price $25, day of show $35)
SUN 9/20 Mighty Mo Blues Bash featuring Curtis Salgado at The River City Yacht Club, which includes a 45 minute Blues Cruise with International Blues Challenge Winner Little Joe McLerran ($20, but only $15 for BSO Members).


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The academy of rock and the zoo bar have teamed up to start a blues class. The first classes will start in Sept. and will be taught Sundays at the zoo bar. If you have a child that would be interested or you would like to donate instruments
or equipment please contact Jason at academyofrock.org


One of my favorite blues fans, Glenn Bauer, just sent me this:
Greetings to all,

Yesterday I had the opportunity to be the guest host for the taping of Rick Galusha's Pacific Street Blues radio show that will air this Sunday, September 6th. It was a lot of fun doing the show with Rick and I wanted to tell you a little bit about it. Some of you are regular listeners, but many have never listened or even heard of the show. My hope is that you'll be able to listen to at least a portion of the show and that Rick can garner some new fans. Maybe you'll become a blues lover, too.

Rick has been doing the show for over 20 years and it's based out of Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA. The station is 89.7 (KIWR FM) The River. The show airs each Sunday morning from 9:00 AM until noon CST and there's a good mix of blues and Americana music.

For those of you outside the listening area you can listen to the show live on the web at http://www.897theriver.com/. Just click on the Live Audio Listen Now link in the upper right hand corner. Tune it in and turn it up.

The playlist for Sunday's show can be seen at http://omahablues.com/forums/blues-discussion/110-ps-blues-playlists-14.html and scrolling to the bottom of the page.

Rick also archives the shows on a podcast at http://kiwrblues.podomatic.com/.

Thanks for letting me indulge myself and have a fantastic Labor Day holiday,

Glenn

Tickets are now on-sale at Murphy’s and BarFly forThe BSO Mighty Mo Blues Bash,
Sunday, September 20th at The River City Yacht Club, 151 Freedom Pard Rd.
Curtis Salgado will perform a concert on the shore, under the big tent, at Muddy Mo’s from 4pm-7pm. Blues Cruises will embark at 3pm, 4:15pm, and 5:30pm featuring International Blues Challenge winner Little Joe McLerran. Tickets are $20 per person, $15 for BSO Members and include one boat ride. Tickets are limited so get yours today at Murphy’s, Bar Fly and at the BSO table at Playing with Fire. Only 100 tickets will be sold for each 45 minute cruise, so buy early to get the time slot you want to cruise!


Tonight, 9/2, Umphrey’s McGhee plays The Whiskey Roadhouse, inside The Horseshoe Casino. Legendary on the live music circuit, Chicago-based Umphrey’s McGee has perfected the art of progressive improvisation. If you dig Jam Bands, you will dig UM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyW0iFFjNDE

Blind Dog Fulton plays outside at Quaker Steak and Lube, just east of the Horseshoe Casino tonight from 7pm-11pm. You catch them inside The Whiskey Roadhouse on TH from 8pm-10pm.

On the way home, stop by Downtown Blues for the Zebra Jam.

Correction on the address of the new Thursday night home of “SwampJam”, The Pour House is on 9652 Mockingbird Dr., from 8pm to midnight. The “SwampJam” is also happening on Mondays from 7pm-11pm at The Old Mill Lounge ( 10944 W. Dodge Rd. ).

Buckwheat Zydeco brings his irresistible Louisiana Dance Music to Murphy’s Matinee this week. I am glad we are able to have Scottie Miller Band open the show at 5pm, so more people get to see this huge talent. Miller will also play a set at 9:30pm, after BWZ finishes. Tix are on-sale now at BarFly and Murphy’s for $17 in advance and $22 day of show. If you are on a budget, come after 8:30pm, and pay just $5 for Miller’s late show.
Here is a clip of BWZ w/ Dwight Yokum & David Hidalgo from Los Lobos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJcxtOLoXrM&feature=fvw


Big night at The Zoo Bar Friday with Charlie Burton playing the F.A.C. and Magic Slim in the late slot!



Sunday, September 6th Labor Day Weekend ! **Blues in the Bluffs**
sponsored by: Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast in Nebraska City, Blues Society of Omaha & The Reader
This 1-of-a-kind Blues event boasts an incredible music lineup, featuring Shemekia Copeland and HAMILTON LOOMIS with special guests and Omaha favorites, Sarah Benck and The Matt Cox Band.
GATE opens @ 1:00pm/ Music from 2-8:30pm

HyVee will be catering this event will some delicious offerings like
Ribeye Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and cheese & fruit plates
Sodas and water, Sugar Clay wine, Sangria, craft beer from Nebraska Brewing Company & domestic beer
also available for purchase.

Please - bring your lawn chairs and a designated driver, but no coolers.

The Blues Society of Omaha is a proud sponsor of Sugar Clay Winery’s Blues in the Bluffs festival. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 day of show, and only $25 for BSO Members (BSO Member price might apply only for advanced tickets at Murphy’s. I am not sure if that discount will be available at the fest???).
If your money is tight, or if you just have that beautiful “volunteer spirit”, we need some vols to help at “Blues in the Bluffs”. Please contact BSO VP Ric Cowger at 616-3426, if you can help.
In case you are not familiar w/ Shemekia, daughter of Johnny “ Clyde ” Copeland: At a young age, Shemekia Copeland is already a force to be reckoned with in the blues. While still in her 20s, she’s opened for the Rolling Stones, headlined at the Chicago Blues Festival and numerous festivals around the world, scored critics choice awards on both sides of the Atlantic (The New York Times and The Times of London) and shared the stage with such luminaries as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Taj Mahal and John Mayer. Heir to the rich tradition of soul-drenched divas like Ruth Brown, Etta James and Koko Taylor, Copeland’s shot at the eventual title of Queen of the Blues is pretty clear. By some standards, she may already be there.

Directions and more details can be found here: http://www.sugarclaywinery.com/contactus.html


Also Sunday is Peter Frampton at STIR Concert Cove. My friend Lee has/had a couple of Reserved Seats available at a little under cost. Email him if interested: leenastase@yahoo.com

Monday, 9/7 at Septemberfest is Blues Day!!!
11am Blue Rock Blvd.
2:30pm Blue House
5pm 112 North Duck
8pm R&M Blues Band
Qwest Center Parking Lot, Admission is $3, kids under 5 free!

Next TH at Murphy's:
5:30pm Chris Cain
9:30pm Carolyn Wonderland and Shelley King

Suddenly, we are now at 904 friends on Facebook! Not sure why the sudden jump, but thanks to everyone that invited friends!
Follow the link below if you want to join our BSO Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?group.php&gid=54757108012

If you already joined, please consider using the “Invite Friends” feature to expand our reach!


Anybody looking for a bass player:
My name is Bob Besta. I am a bass player, and I would like to introduce myself. I have recently moved to Omaha from San Diego and I am in the beginning stages of networking here. Please save my contact information and feel free to pass it along to other musicians as well. You may read a bio and hear a sample of my playing at www.myspace.com/bobbesta



Get out and get into it!
Terry O’Halloran
BSO Prez and emailer