Sign: Capricorn
City: TALLAHASSEE
State: Florida
Country: US
Signup Date: 9/17/2006
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October 29, 2009 - Thursday
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Current mood:  catalyzed Category: Music
Its has been a topsy turvy October with schedule changes and the never ending flu bug. Eddie Shaw cancelled on Saturday because of transportation problems. Pepper Drive and The Blues Disciples reprised their Friday show at the Legion Hall and rocked the place. We can't thank them enough. Duke Robillard on Friday showed why is considered one of the best blues and jazz guitar players in the country. He never ceases to amaze me. Grasstowne on Sunday played to a sparse sun splashed crowd. Mighty fine picking and harmonizing. Well, Halloween is upon us and we're ready for some mojo, gris gris and costumes.
The Annual Tally Awards are now taking place.
Hey folks--
It's that time of year again to vote for your favorite Night Life & Entertainment venue in the Tally (People's Choice) Awards. We've got the crown jewel of the blues in our back yard. Musicians love playing at the BBC because of its uniqueness and, not surprisingly, because we have some of the best blues fans a band can play for. The BBC won the award in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 (many, many thanks to our customers) and we'd love to keep it in the house for 2009! Cast your vote at http://www.thetallyawards.com/tallyawards/vote/category/1026 You can find out more information on the Tally Awards and also vote for your other favorite businesses at http://www.thetallyawards.com/
The voting ends December 15. Vote now and spread the word!
On Thursday, Oct. 29, from 7 to 10 pm, the Tallahassee Sketch Club reconvene! This is an eclectic group of folks ranging from the
quite proficient to novice sketchers. The models provide many different poses in various costumes from period to sultry to sexy. This month's theme will be, of course, Halloween. Dress for the occasion. The music is soft, the lights bright and the camaraderie between poses friendly. Interesting concept that has arrived in Tallahassee. Life drawing as you've never experienced it! Cover is $6 at the door to pay for the models.
The Stacy Mitchhart Band makes an encore performance on Friday, Oct. 30. Stacy is an accomplished guitarist, slide guitarist, singer, songwriter and entertainer who produces a big show and a big sound with his 6 piece ensemble. Stacy and the band move across the contemporary blues spectrum with Nashville flair. Stacy and the band have been the house band at BB King's in Nashville for about 10 years, earning the reputation as one of the most popular live acts in the city. They venture out of Nashville to play other BB King venues and are stopping at the BBC on their way home from BB King's in Orlando. Stacy's national reputation includes numerous television appearances on PBS, TBS, HBO and Monday Night Football. His accolades include awards from the Memphis Blues Society for: "Blues Entertainer of the Year" ; "Blues Male Vocalist of the Year" ; "Blues Guitarist of the Year" ; "Electric Blues Act of the Year"; and "Acoustic Blues Act of the Year". Stacy also was awarded the "Albert King Most Promising Guitarist Award" at the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge in Memphis. As you might expect from a Nashville based band, Stacy is backed by stellar musicians including Jules Caldarera - saxophones, vocals; Emanual Cole -bass, vocals; Darin James - drums; Cory Distefano - trumpet, flugelhorn, keyboards and vocals and Paul Brown -keyboards and vocals. Paul has also recorded with and produced two Bobby Rush cd's, and has performed with music legends Eric Clapton, Al Green, Shirley Brown, the Bar-Kays and Betty Lavette. This is as polished a group of players that have appeared on the corner stage. They kept the dance floor packed and moving in their first appearance last March. Not our standard fare but it is an entertaining show. Check out their music and get more information at http://www.myspace.com/stacymitchhart and http://www.stacymitchhart.com/ SHOWTIME is 9:30. Advance tickets are $13 available at www.bradfordvilleblues.com and $15 on the day of show. Students and members of any blues organization get in for $13 on the day of show.
On Halloween, Memphis based Victor Wainwright & The WildRoots make their first BBC appearance as a unit. Dress to kill or at least to maim! Win free beer for spooky, sexy, scary costumes! Victor has played the BBC twice as part of a dueling duo of the weighted 88's with the Rev. Billy C. Wirtz. Each time he left folks amazed at what they had seen. Victor is an astonishingly talented piano player, organist, vocalist, harp player, songwriter and arranger. He can whip the keys into a Jerry Lee Lewis inspired barrelhouse rag, add some 'Nawlin's funk ala Fats Domino, break into a soulful Ray Charles medley, ease it on down to some inspiring Gospel, mix up some jazz, throw in some classics and hit the gas with some high octane rock 'n roll. This ain't hype. It ain't goat feathers. Victor is truly a gifted musician who puts it all together in an amazing display of energy, soul and stage presence. And, he's only 28--with a promising career ahead of him. He's backed up by a sterling rhythm section of co-writer Stephen 'Cat Daddy' Dees on bass, guitar, vocals and percussion; Greg 'Six String' Gumpel on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and vocals; and Brian 'Machine Gunn' Kelly on drums and percussion. Perfect for Halloween partyin'! Check them out at: http://www.myspace.com/victorwainwrightandthewildroots Showtime is 9:30. Advance tickets are $13 at www.bradfordvilleblues.com, and for students, members of any blues organization and anyone in a Halloween costume.
Call the club (850.906.0766) for tickets and reservations but advance ticket purchasers get table priority.
COMING UP IN NOVEMBER:
On Thursday, Nov. 5 , Kenny Neal brings his bayou-basted blues to the BBC for a special show. Kenny is multi-talented, equally adept at guitar, bass, lap steel and harmonica, but it's his soulful blues vocals and songwriting that really shine (his charm and good looks are an added plus). Kenny's style is a true Louisiana gumbo melding the sounds of the bayou with Chicago blues, soul, and upbeat contemporary blues. His stage presence is commanding with a twinkle in his eye and a mesmerizing smile that electrifies audiences, particularly the ladies. Truly, a great showman. His band includes brothers Fred on keys and Darnell on bass, with Brian Morris on drums. Together, they put on a show to remember-a don't miss! Listen to some of Kenny's music at http://www.myspace.com/kennyneal and http://www.kennyneal.net/albums/bluesfalling.html More at his website: http://www.kennyneal.net/ Show starts at 8:00 pm. Advance tickets are $15 available at http://www.bradfordvilleblues.com/ and $18 on the day of show. Students and members of any blues organization get in for $15 on the day of show.
On Friday, Nov. 6, the legendary Lucky Peterson and James Peterson team up together for the first time at the BBC. Lucky is a highly acclaimed blues guitarist, organist, songwriter and vocalist (he also plays horns, bass and drums) . James Peterson, his father, is also a legendary bluesman. Lucky played his first gig was at age 3. Blues icon Willie Dixon recorded Lucky's first record when Lucky was 5. By the ripe old age of 6, Lucky had already appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show and the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. He has toured with Little Milton and Bobby Blue Bland. as the featured soloist. Lucky's guitar playing and stage presence is electric. He puts on a show that'll leave ya' breathless, dancin', hot, and screaming for more. One of the best showman in the business! James is a true jook joint bluesman, belting out gut bucket blues from his vocals, guitar and harp, sometimes from the stage, sometimes from the dance floor. James has a unique style that is a raw, gritty blend of Delta and Chicago blues, with a touch of southern style funk, gospel vocals and soulful R&B. When he's sittin' on the stool and croonin', sometimes blowin' his harp, blues start drippin' from the walls--he's the real deal, folks. More on Lucky at http://www.myspace.com/luckypetersonmusic and http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/luckypeterson/ and on James at: http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/card/0,,478832,00.html Together, Lucky and James will set the place ablaze. A rare and don't miss opportunity to see these two legends playing together. Music starts at 9:30 and advance tickets are $15, available at www.bradfordvilleblues.com , and for students and members of any blues organization. Day of show tickets are $18.
Saturday. Nov. 7, The Walker Smith Group debuts on the corner stage. Fine traditional, contemporary, Delta and Chicago blues. Good stuff! http://www.walkersmithgroup.com/
Saturday, Nov. 14, Janiva Magness, winner of the 2009 Blues Music Award for the BB King Entertainer of the Year and the 2006, 2007 and 2009 BMA Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year brings her DON'T MISS show to the BBC. Folks, we've had some good entertainers over the years at the BBC. Janiva is one of the very, very best. Check her out at http://www.janivamagness.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/janivamagness and GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!! You snooze, you lose and you don't want to do that, I promise.Come on out and enjoy the cool weather and a warm fire with the other goblins, ghosts and jook joint gremlins.
Gary, Kim, Kevin, Walter, Aslan, Beth and Steve, Casey, Jim, Ree, Rick,
Raymond, Paula, Bob and the rest of the BBC irregulars.
Gary Anton
7152 Moses Lane
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 906-0766 Club
www.bradfordvilleblues.com
3:12 AM
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