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Blueground Undergrass
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The Deb Callahan Band

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The Bradfordville Blues Club

Can't give you a review of last week's shows because I was in Ft. Lauderdale celebrating my 40th high school reunion. Boy, those folks got old. I don't understand why they couldn't recognize me without a name tag? We ain't settled down much but "corn bread and ice tea has taken the place of pills and 90 proof" for many of the over the hill gang. From all accounts, the shows with Grayson Capps and Harmonica Red were gud'un's.

We have some more gud'uns as we bring in boomtwangers and boomers for the 4th! No need to fight the crowds to be entertained.. And we'uns have AC and indoor plumbing inside and a star spangled show outside.

We start the weekend with a bang when Blueground Undergrass returns for an encore performance on Friday, July 3. They blew away the BBC last December and are poised to do it again. Here's my review of their last show:

Blueground Undergrass shook the BBC on Saturday! The place was sold out. People waited outside by the fire for hours to get in. They were still coming in at 1:30. The band cranked up and before long the dance floor was a gyrating mass of warm bodies. The band and crowd fed off each other and by 2 a.m. the rafters were rockin, the walls were shakin' and moss was pouring off the oaks. The crowd went nuts and the band kept coming back for encores. The ovation at the end was thunderous. The dance floor was as tightly packed as a can of sardines at closing time. Who wudda thunk it?

For those who missed it, you get another chance. This eclectic 5 piece unit from Hotlanta consists of multi-instrumentalists and singers including Jeff Mosier on electric banjo, acoustic banjo and vocals; Johnny Mosier on electric guitar, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Van Allen on pedal steel, lap steel, dobro and vocals; Jack Watson on drums; and Andrew Altman on acoustic and electric bass. Their music defies description and is a concoction of untraditional bluegrass, southern rock, jazz, country, the edges of the blues, and a full slice of Americana. Hearing is understanding--check out their music at http://www.myspace.com/bluegroundundergrass and at http://www.bluegroundundergrass.com. A Don't Miss Show! We'll even light up the sky in between sets. Showtime is 9:30. Advance tickets are $13 available at http://www.bradfordvilleblues.com and for students and members of any blues organization. Day of show tickets for all others are $15. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.

The Deb Callahan Band provides the indoor fireworks on Saturday, July 4! She's as hot, steamy and sultry as a summer night in Tallahassee. Deb's earlier shows fired up the place with a high energy output that kept her and the dance floor moving all night long. This four piece out of Philadelphia is fronted by Deb Callahan, an entertainer, songwriter and singer with a rich, soulful voice. She's a bundle of energy on stage, always movin' and dancin'. Blues Revue referred to her as the next Bonnie Raitt and raves that "Philly's Deb Callahan has the pipes, the songs and the raw talent to graduate to the next level". Deb has an exciting stage presence complemented by solid hip shakin' tunes bound to leave y'all hot and sweaty, too. You'll need to go out to the bonfire to cool down. She's backed up by some of Philly's best musicians including Allen James on the guitar, Garry Lee on bass and vocals, and Tom Walling on drums. These guys are tight and lots of fun. Their live shows feature a mixture of blues, soul, soulful ballads, 'Nawlins funk and blues/rock offerings. The band is a mainstay along the mid-Atlantic coast having played numerous festivals from Pennsylvania to Virginia, including Jacksonville's Springing the Blues Festival. Deb has 3 cd's "If The Blues Had Wings", the critically acclaimed "The Blue Pearl" and most recently "Grit and Grace"--a title that most aptly describes Deb's style. Hot stuff and a great prelude to the fireworks show outside. Listen to Deb's music at http://www.myspace.com/debcallahanband More information and music at: http://www.debcallahanband.com Show time is at 9:30 and advance tickets are $12 available at http://www.bradfordvilleblues.com and for members of any blues organization. Day of show tickets are $14 Students get in for $10.

CALL THE CLUB AT 850.906.0766 FOR RESERVATIONS TO EITHER SHOW.

Ms. Ernestine's crew will be fryin' her famous fish as usual so come hungry, Terry's got the blues goin' in his Blues Room during set breaks and Beth and Steve will have the bonfire set on low for romancin'.

HEADS UP FOR JULY

DOWN THE ROAD

Thursday, Oct 15: Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout with Mark Hummel, Magic Dick, Watermelon Slim, RJ Micho AND Rusty Zinn!!! Lawd have mercy! Tickets now on sale at www.bradfordvilleblues.com

Johnny Winter returns on Friday, Oct. 16. Tickets on sale at www.bradfordvilleblues.com

FABULOUS FALL

The stars are aligning for a summer/fall line-up that brings the very best of the best to town including Randall Bramblett, Guitar Shorty, Sam Lay with Gabe Butterfield and Rockin' Jake, Bob Margolin, Rosie Ledet, Bill Wharton, Jimmy Thackery, Mark Hummel with Magic Dick, Watermelon Slim, RJ Micho and Rusty Zinn, Johnny Winter, The Bruce Katz Band, Duke Robillard, Kenny Neal, Zac Harmon, The Sean Carney Band and Janiva Magness. We have a number of other high profile shows in the works. Stay tuned.

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

Need a special place for your party, celebration, holiday or family gatherings? Impress your out-of-towners with a night at a jook! They won't forget it. It is not too early to book your holiday party. Call us: 850.906.0766 or email us at blues@bradfordvilleblues.com for information.

We're havin' fun, enjoyin' good music, good times and good folks out here. Join us!

Gary, Kim, Kevin, Walter, Aslan, Beth and Steve, Casey, Gretchen, Jim, Ree, Rick, Raymond and the rest of the BBC irregulars.
Bradfordville Blues Club
7152 Moses Lane
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 906-0766 Club
www.bradfordvilleblues.com

7152 Moses Lane
Tallahassee, FL, 32309
(850) 906-0766



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