Cassie Taylor is an untamed filly who bolted out of the starting gate and never looked back. She sho' nuff knows how to entertain a crowd. Best Friday crowd we've had in months with so many "under 40's" that Cassie remarked it was the youngest crowd she had played for. Seth Walker pulled back the reins slightly on Saturday and kept a sold out house cuttin' a rug all night long. A song writin' guitar pickin' singin' story teller who captured the audience. He again demonstrated why he his a crowd favorite among the club's irregulars. Seth now calls New Orleans home--an excellent fit for him.

We have our first acoustic night on Thursday and two club first timers this weekend. Tryin' to keep it fresh.

THURSDAY JUNE 20 Real Roots Night at the BBC
The BBC's inaugural Real Roots show features Charlie Engstrom and Carrie Hamby a/k/a Belmont and Jones (music and more at http://www.reverbnation.com/belmontjones) starting at 6 pm followed by Slim Fatz (music and more at http://www.myspace.com/slimfatz) at about 7 pm. Belmont & Jones bring a mixture of early American roots and blues to the stage. They have organized the programs and will open each Real Roots show for a featured artist. Slim Fatz, from Panama City, is a perfect fit for B&J and the first show--superb finger picking and soulful vocal renditions of original and classic blues. Tickets are $5 at www.bradfordvilleblues.com and $5 at the door as well.

FRIDAY JUNE 21
Freddys Finest comes in from Atlanta bringing some blues, classic soul, and funky rock 'n' roll to the back woods for their first BBC show. The band name may not be familiar to most folks but the band members are journeymen musicians includingfrontman Michael "Hurly" Hurwitz (Tommy Talton, Donna Hopkins, Joyful Noise movie, and the Stop Drop and Roll Band) on bass and vocals; multi-genre guitarist Ian Newberry (Newberry Jam) on guitar; veteran sideman, soundman and session player Spencer Pop on keys; and newest member Will Groth on drums. Original music dominates their shows with soulful covers of Otis Redding and James Brown. Good stuff to shake your tail to! Music, videos and more at: http://www.freddysfinest.com/index.html and https://www.reverbnation.com/freddysfinest. Show time is 10. Advance tickets are $13 at www.bradfordvilleblues.com. Students and members of any blues organization get in for $13 at the door. All others pay $15 at the door.

SATURDAY JUNE 22
Hittin' The Note recording artist The Tommy Talton Band takes the corner stage with its first BBC appearance. Tommy has a storied musical career dating back to the '60's. More recently he is known as a founding member of Capricorn Records recording artist Cowboy, a band that rode a wave of popularity from coast to coast touring with the Greg Allman Band. In between, he formed the Capricorn Rhythm Section as a session guitarist who recorded with such diverse icons such The AllmanBrothers Band, The Greg Allman Band, Bonnie Bramlett, Dickey Betts, Clarence Carter, Kitty Wells and Arthur Conley. Tommy is a renowned songwriter and guitarist who melds blues, rock, roots and R&B with soulful lyrics, tasteful guitar and musical arrangements, and harmonies. He has quite an impressive discography to his credit, too. Check out an excellent selection of his music at http://www.sonicbids.com/2/EPK/?epk_id=140123#!audio More, including video, at: http://tommytaltonband.com/ This is top shelf stuff. Very highly recommended. A don't miss opportunity to experience someone of this caliber in the cozy confines of the BBC. Show time is 10. Advance tickets are $18 atwww.bradfordvilleblues.com. Students and members of any blues organization get in for $18 at the door. All others pay $20 at the door assuming any tickets remain. The first set will be simulcast on 106.1 FM The Path and at http://www.1061thepath.com

JUNE @ The Jook

JULY IS HOTTER THAN A FIRECRACKER

Recent Additions to the Calendar

Check our website (www.bradfordvilleblues.com) for more information and tickets to these and other shows or email the club (bradfordvilleblues@comcast.net) for reservations but remember that advance ticket purchasers get table and admission priority.

BLUES ON THE AIR: Lookin' for more blues? There is plenty for your listening pleasure.

The Path-106.1 FM and at www.q1061the path.com broadcasts live from the BBC every Saturday night. Check out the Path if'n you haven't tuned in yet. Great stuff, including blues from bands that play at the BBC and other music you never hear on the radio. Listen to the Tim Donovan show--Free Fall--on Sunday mornings starting at 10.

Blues Power with Gil Anthony, 2013 Keeping the Blues Alive Award Recipient on Sunday and Monday nights from 7 pm. Eastern to midnight by logging onto http://www.gilanthonyblues.com Best blues around!!!. Tune in to hear why Gil received the prestigious KBA award.

Tune in to The Sunday Morning Blues Show with Dr. Blues with Dr. Blues: WVFS, The Voice at 89.7 FM and http://wvfs.fsu.edu from 10:00 a.m to 1 p.m. Acoustic and early blues with the history behind the songs and musicians.

BLUES AND JAZZ ON THE WEB: The Florida festival season is in full bloom!.  You can find them all on Jazz Blues Florida, as well as a comprehensive look at live music in Florida from the Keys to Pensacola. http://www.jazzbluesflorida.com  The best source for all things live music in Florida.

Come get some blues @ the BBC!