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If you are a Reno Blues Society member and just received the BlueBrief you know there has been an absolute flurry of Blues activity going on. I'm glad to be leaving for Memphis just so I can get a break! But more about that later, on to local Blues music opportunities for the near future:
Tonight is the regular Thurs Blues jam at 3rd St. Bar that Blue Haven continues to host. I'm happy to report that there have been a number of young players getting up and showing that the Blues is strong in a new generation. Blue Haven gets things going at 9:30.
All weekend The Buddy Emmer Band will be at the Cabaret in the Peppermill with their blend of Blues, Rock, Country genres. Shows start at 8pm Fri & Sat, 7pm on Sunday.
Mark you calendar for next weeks debut of the smoke-free RBS Wednesday Blues Jam at the Centric cabaret in CommRow (formerly the Fitzgerald's Hotel & Casino) from 8-11pm. The first jam will be hosted by the Jason King Band as it also the first of two fundraisers for the Jason King Band and The Hellbusters as they prepare to leave on the 31st to represent Reno at the Blues Foundation's 2012 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Travel, hotel and a week of eating out ain't cheap so please come on out and show some love! Both JKB and The Hellbusters will be performing at the jam and at the Spaghetti feed fundraiser on Sunday Jan 29. The Spaghetti feed will be from 4:30-8pm at The Underground. In addition to the Spaghetti feed there will be all sorts of games to play as a way to donate dollars. Spaghetti will be provided but side dishes are potluck so bring your favorite recipe, your dance shoes and help get these guys to Memphis!
Mardi Gras is fast approaching and this year Blues powerhouse Sista Monica will headline the RBS event on Saturday Feb 18th in the Ramada Ballroom. Blue Haven will open the show at 7:30. Tickets can be purchased at the two above mentioned fundraisers as well as Prism Magic in Sparks, Recycled Records and The Melting Pot World Emporium in Reno and the Bead Store in Carson City as well as online at www.renoblues.org.
Blues Radio:
"Take Names Later" with Steve Funk, KUNR 88.7 FM Saturdays 3-5pm
www.truckeetahoeradio.com hosted by Chuck Dunn of the Blues Monsters 4-5pm saturdays
"Damn Good Blues Hour" with Ken Allen on KOZZ Sunday nights at 10pm.
"The Elwood Blues Show House of Blues Radio Hour" Monday at 11pm: http://www.thebluesmobile.com/bluesmobile/bluesradio.php
Info you can use:
RBS: www.renoblues.org and Facebook
CommRow: www.commrow.com
The Undergroung: www.renounderground.com 555 E. Fourth St, Reno
3rd St. Bar: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1546497035, 125 W. Third St. 323-5005
Blues Foundation: www.blues.org
Blue Haven: www.reverbnation.com/bluehavenbluesband
The Hellbusters: www.hellbuster.net
The Jason King Band: www.jasonkingband.com |
