| The Blues Power Band We had a good crowd for Sean Carney who kept the folks dancin' and funnin' last Friday. Another fine show by Sean and Eric. Saturday night with Janiva Magness was sold out. She didn't disappoint. Fantastic voice. Superb entertainer. Band as tight as an August tick. And legs! And a mini, mini black dress. For 52 she was hotter than a $2 pistol. She had every woman in the club in front of the stage by show's end tryin' to match her moves. Lordy, I almost forgot how well she sings! Voice, looks, legs and sass. Priceless. The Blues Foundation announced this week that the BBC is this year's recipient of the Keeping the Blues Alive Award for blues clubs! What an honor. Who'd a thunk it?? We can't thank y'all enough for keeping the BBC alive! The BBC's irregulars, volunteers, customers and you kept the club going. Who'd a thunk it?? Looks like a weekend to celebrate at the BBC! We've lowered the ticket prices for both nights so come on out and party! In keeping with the KBA philosophy, this weekend's shows feature an up and coming blues band from Pensacola (gotta keep the new blues blood flowin') and a benefit for one of the blues legendary players. We scheduled Bryan Lee & The Blues Power Band to play on Friday, Nov. 20. Unfortunately, Bryan (who is blind) is in the hospital and can't make the show. Rather than cancel the tour and show, the BBC and 2 other Florida blues clubs--the Paradise Café in Pensacola and Aces in Bradenton- are holding benefits for Bryan at which his band, The Blues Power Band, will perform. Proceeds from the shows will go to Bryan to help with expenses and lost income. The Blues Power Band is Brent Johnson on guitar and vocals, long time band member John Perkins on drums, and Bill Block on bass. They'll be playing the 'Nawlins funkafied blues that Bryan is famous for. This ain't cryin' in your beer blues but a jambalaya that is hot, steamy, and soulful--jus' as you'd expect from the Big Easy. Bryan's been playing the blues for more than 40 years and has been a Big Easy mainstay for most of that time. Like the city, he has taken some blows and needs help to get back on his feet. Y'all will see a good show and help a good cause at the same time. Talk about Keeping the Blues Alive -- can't do it without the folks who make the music! Show time is 9:30 and advance and day of show tickets are $10. We have booked Bryan for a return date on May 15. Pensacola's Tin Feet makes its first BBC appearance on Saturday, Nov. 21. This 4 piece band, formed in 2006, has a bright future. They won the North Florida Blues Society's battle of the bands and competed in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis a couple of years ago. The band's performance was impressive, garnering the following comments from IBC judges:
The band includes Daniel "Slim" Richardson on harmonicas & vocals, Travis Jackson on drums & vocals, Chris Kenny on bass & vocals, and John Hart on guitars. Together they play a helping of blues with sides of rock, Latin, Reggae, jump, swing, and New Orleans funk that'll keep the place hoppin'. Check out the band and its music at http://www.myspace.com/tinfeet Music starts at 9:30. Advance tickets are $10. Day of show tickets are $12. Students, members of any blues organization and folks with FSU or FAMU game day tickets get in for $10. 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 Don't forget to vote for the BBC as your favorite Night Life & Entertainment venue in Tallahassee inThe Annual Tally Awards. Cast your vote at http://www.thetallyawards.com/tallyawards/vote/category/1026 You can find out more about 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! A 5th Tally Award would be the icing on the cake for the BBC. Its been a tough year. The KBA and Tally Award would put some more wind in our sails for 2010! Join The Blues Foundation and 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. Let us know if you are looking for that special place to have your special party. You supply the people, we'll supply the fun! It'll be cool this weekend but the bonfire will be warmin' up the blood.
Gary, Kim, Kevin, Walter, Aslan, Beth and Steve, Casey,
Jim, Ree, Rick, Raymond, Paula, Bob and the rest of the BBC
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