| The
Ana Popovic Band,
Robin Rogers & Her Hot Band
and
The Mike Zito Band
@
The Bradfordville
Blues Club
Who dat!! Congratulations
to the 'Nawlins Saints for winning the Super Bowl! The musical
soul of this country got a much needed shot in the arm! Wish
I could have been in the French Quarter for that party!
Back at the BBC,
'twas another weekend of the best of the best. Damon
Fowler improves exponentially with each show. He has
come of age with his own style and a huge fan base--it was standing
room only for Fowler's followers! A packed house was treated
to special appearances by Jamie Eubanks, and Brad and Brian
Foutch on guitars, and Elliott Smith on harp!. The music didn't
stop bouncin' off the walls until the very wee hours and the
dance floor was still full. Debbie
Davies had folks hanging from the shaking rafters with
her sold-out show. She is truly one of the best blues singers,
players and performers to have graced the BBC stage. No guitar
pyrotechnics needed--just playin' the blues as she learned from
her mentor and "dad", Albert Collins. Damnation she
is good!
Whoa, Nellie! We
ain't done yet with two hot blues vixens fixin' to fire some
of Cupid's arrows into night. We follow-up with a special Thursday
night show with a very special talent--Mike
Zito.
We
start the Valentine's day fires smolderin'
with the combustible mixture of sass, strats and sex appeal
when The The
Ana Popovic Band turns up the heat at the jook on Friday,
February 12. Its been almost three years since Ana
last electrified the corner stage and she knows how to light
up the place. Ana is a hot, six string axe slinger from Belgrade,
Yugoslavia, who now makes the Netherlands home. Ana's soulful,
sultry vocals are accompanied by her incendiary guitar play
and stellar songwriting--and she's sho'nuff pleasing on the
eye. She's an accomplished guitarist who mixes slide, jazz,
funk and rock into her blues offerings. Ana's garnered an impressive
list of international awards and accolades that attest to her
virtuosity and appeal. Together with her 4
piece band, she puts on a scorching show, as anyone who has
seen Ana's sold out club shows know. This is hot contemporary
blues at it best. Folks will definitely need to cool down by
the fire after her sets. She doesn't come this way often so
folks should grab this opportunity to catch one of the hottest
acts on the blues circuit. A don't miss. The show starts at
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. More, including music and video
at: http://www.anapopovic.com
and http://www.myspace.com/anapopovic.
Check out a slide show of one her BBC shows at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyxqa4uYhDc
and a short video at the BBC: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kXejaJE9rk&feature=related
 
We
set the Valentine's day fires scorching with
the sultry, steamin' blues of Robin
Rogers & Her Hot Band on Saturday
February 13. Robin croons classic blues with her sultry,
smooth, soulful voice and style reminiscent of the speakeasy's
of the 30's and 40's. Her sets include old school, timeless,
traditional \blues, with well timed growls, a hint of gospel
and a healthy scatterin' of sass. When she ain't singin', Robin
blows a pretty mean blues harp, too. Her repertoire is laced
with the songs of Memphis Minnie, Skip James and the Rev. Gary
Davis-music tailor made for the ol' jook in the woods. She also
turns loose with some red hot bootie shakin' full throated scorchers
that'll leave y'all breathless. Robin's performance at the 2009
Blues Music Awards had folks rockin' in the aisles screamin'
for more. She won the 2009 Blues Blast Award for Best Female
Artist and was nominated
for the 2009 Blues Music Award for Female Contemporary Blues
Artist of the Year. She is coming off her 2008 debut release
for Blind Pig Records, "Treat Me Right". This is music
made for romancin'--smooth, sassy, sultry and swingin'. Bring
your main squeeze and have a hot time on the dance floor or
in dark corner of the BBC. Check out her cuts at: http://www.myspace.com/robinrogers
and at: http://www.robinrogers.com/welcome.html
Really good stuff and the perfect way to get folks in a romancin'
mood for Valentines day.. 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. Show time is 10:00 pm.
If you can't make
it out, tune in to HANK
FM, 99.9 at 10: 00 pm for a live simulcast of Robin's
first set! Or log onto http://www.999hank.fm
for a live internet stream. Now that the show has a sponsor--Tri-Eagles
Sales (Budweiser), the prospects are good for continuing
broadcasts. Look for some beer specials on Saturday night, too!
Many thanks to Hank Kestenbaum for supporting the BBC! 
Mike
Zito returns to the BBC on Thursday, February
18 with his band. He is stopping at the BBC on his
way to the Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival on Friday. Mike opened
the Tab Benoit show in 2008 with a sterling solo acoustic set.
In January 2009, he appeared at the BBC with the Southern Troubadours
along with Anders Osborne and Grayson Capps, again captivating
the audience. Then, last September, he came in with his band
and astounded folks with absolutely superb fretwork without
the guitar hero histrionics, unmistakable soulful vocals, stellar
songwriting and a phenomenal show. Mike is a gifted songwriter,
singer and guitarist. He honed his musical skills in St. Luis
and now calls Texas home. His style reflects his Midwest upbringing,
blending Americana and roots music with blues; acoustic guitar
with west Texas electric honkey tonk string bending, and gutsy,
passionate
vocals with a slight Texas twang. His shows are soulful, energetic
and made for swooning. Mike is not a household name yet, but
he will be. Really good stuff! He'll be playing songs from his
critically acclaimed cd, "Pearl River". Listen to
some music and catch some video at : http://www.myspace.com/mikezito5150
and http://www.mikezito.com
Show time is 8:00. Advance tickets are $8 at www.bradfordvilleblues.com
and for students and members of any blues organization on the
day of show. For all others, day of show tickets are $10. Now
that is a bargain!

Call the club (850/906-0766)
for reservations but remember that advance ticket purchasers
get table and admission priority. Our shows have been selling
out, so if you want to insure you get to see the shows, get
your tickets on-line now before advance tickets are gone.
As usual, Ms. Ernestine
will be frying her fish this weekend from Terry's Blues Room
next to the fire. Beth and Steve will keep the bonfire blazin'!
They have gone above and beyond the call of duty to keep the
flames burnin', keepin' folks warm.
FEBRUARY
BLUES. Here's what's coming up at the BBC:
- Reminder
- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Mike
Zito returns for a special show. We are fortunate
to be able to bring Mike and his band back. His star is rising
real fast--talent out the whazoo! Good! Real Good! Really,
really good! Hearing and seeing is believing: http://www.myspace.com/mikezito5150
- Friday,
February 19: Chris
Duarte & Bluestone:Try
this one on for size--Chris Duarte backed by Bluesstone, a
blazingly hot unit from Japan. First time at the BBC for this
ensemble. Bring your sweat rags because the place will be
scorching. Note: Not for the faint of ear! http://www.myspace.com/chrisduartegroup
& http://bluestonec.exblog.jp/i10
- Saturday,
February 20: The
Albert Castiglia (its Ka-Steel-ya, dammit) Band.
Rousing, road house blues. Winner of the 2009 Blues Blast
Award for Blues Song of the Year (Bad Year Blues). Really
good stuff. A great show. A personal and club favorite. A
don't miss. http://www.myspace.com/albertcastiglia
- Friday,
February 26: Victor
Wainwright & The Wildroots. Rollicking barrel
house piano and wild rock'n blues. From Memphis, with soul,
style, and stamina. Really fun to see and hear. The BBC's
2009 find of the year. http://www.myspace.com/victorwainwright
- Saturday,
February 27: The
Deb Callahan Band. Saucy, sassy, sizzlin' and
soulful from the City of Brotherly Love. Bring your dancin'
shoes! http://www.debcallahanband.com
March, April and
May are going to be barn burners. 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
Voting for the 2010
Blues Music Awards ends Feb. 25. Join The
Blues Foundation to vote for your favorites and
help support its many important programs. Members also get $2
off the door cover of most BBC shows. Check out the Foundation
at http://www.blues.org
Memberships start at only $25. You can become a member at: https://www.blues.org/#ref=members_index
Tell them the BBC sent you to help keep the blues alive!
Thanks to all who
have supported the club because we could not do it without you!
Gary, Kim,
Kevin, Walter, Aslan, Beth and Steve, Casey, Jim, Ree, Rick,
Raymond, Paula, Bob 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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