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Kenny Neal, Stacy
Mitchhart and the band are about as polished
an act we've had at the BBC--mighty polished for the
backwoods jook but they sure put on a show. Tight as
a tick, showmanship and a crowd pleaser.Victor Wainwright & The
WildRoots Support the BBC and the blues! Another reminder that The Annual Tally Awards are taking place and you can now vote for your favorite Night Life & Entertainment venue in Tallahassee. The crown jewel of the blues is in your back yard. The club is a favorite among so many bands 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! Also, don’t forget that by becoming a member of The Blues Foundation you can receive a $2 discount to most BBC shows and help support many worthwhile programs. Check out the Foundation at http://www.blues.org You also get to vote in the annual Blues Music Awards. Memberships start at $25. You can become a member at https://www.blues.org/#ref=members_index Tell them the BBC sent you. The best way to support the BBC and the blues is by coming out to the club and helping keep the blues live in Tallahassee!
Saturday. Nov. 7, The Walker Smith Group debuts on the corner stage. Born and raised in Chicago, Walter was mentored by blues legends Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy. He later located to the St. Pittsburgh area where the band has developed quite a following playing festivals and blues clubs. Walter is a singer, guitar player and songwriter whose style is reminiscent of Keb Mo--earthy, smooth and root based. Fine traditional, contemporary, Delta and Chicago blues. He's backed by a rhythm section that'll keep folks dancin' and toe tapping. Good stuff! Check them out at http://www.walkersmithgroup.com at http://www.myspace.com/walkersmithgroup and at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Walker-Smith-Group/53464480679 Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 on the day of show. Students and blues organization members get in for $12 on the day of show. FYI and HEADS UP
Go to the BBC's website at http://www.bradfordvilleblues.com for more information on these and other upcoming shows. You can also see newly added pictures of BBC shows at the BBC MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/bradfordvilleblues Let us know if you are looking for that special place to have your holiday party. You supply the people, we'll supply the fun! Come on out and enjoy the cool weather and Beth and Steve's warm fire with the BBC faithful.
Gary, Kim, Kevin, Walter, Aslan, Beth and Steve, Casey,
Jim, Ree, Rick, Raymond, Paula, Bob and the rest of the BBC
irregulars. 7152 Moses Lane
Tallahassee, FL, 32309 (850) 906-0766   |
On Thursday,
Nov. 5, 
that electrifies
audiences, particularly the ladies. Truly, a great showman.
He has too many awards and accolades to list, but his most
recent was the 2009 Blues Music Award for Song of the Year.
The Kenny Neal Band includes brothers Fred on keys and
Darnell on bass, with Brian Morris on drums. Together,
they put on a high energy, dazzling show! Club favorites,
they fill the place every show and this will be no exception.
Listen to some of Kenny's music at 
Friday,
Nov. 6, the legendary 
appeared
on the Ed Sullivan Show and the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
He 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 showmen 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. Put
Lucky and James together and you have the best of traditional
and contemporary blues from two masters. More on Lucky at 
Saturday,
Nov. 14,