October/November Blues News
The Birmingham City Library at 2100 Park Place is showcasing Blues during the month. "Stop, Look & Listen" is an exhibit of photographs of blues musicians by Roger Stephenson. The exhibit runs through November 2.
Congratulations to Rashad the Blues Kid & Regi Yarbrough winners of our BOBB, and runners up Kid Sly & Russell Gulley. Close competition, all the bands performed well this year.
Sunday November 10 @ 4pm-7pm "Hurricane" Elaine Hudson & Force of Nature will be at Elysian Gardens for our first Sunday's blues show (2nd Sunday this month!)..
Friday November 8 @ 8pm Jontavious Willis will be at the Woodlawn Theatre.
Jontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. Inspired by a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme, Jontavious leverages his unique sound—a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditional Blues—to get the world dancing again. A Grammy-nominated musician and songwriter, Jontavious performs original, toe-tapping tunes in the style of Delta, Piedmont, Texas, and Gospel Blues. Dynamic vocals, technical prowess, and an abundance of Southern charm keep Jontavious sending jolts of vitality through the Blues community. Get your tickets now, this is likely to be a heavily subscribed show from one of today's top bluesmen. Jontavious has toured with Taj Mahal and Keb Mo!Jontavious Willis TICKETS
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SPECIAL - Wednesday November 13 @ 8pm-10pm (doors open at 7:30pm) there is a Red Wolf Reunion Party at Roscoe's Bar & Lounge. Roscoe's is located only 600 yards from the Red Wolf, at 3300 Jefferson Ave SW, Birmingham 35221. The Dave Keller Band will be playing. A national touring band out of the northeast they are a three-time Blues Music Award nominee for Best Soul Blues Album! www.davekeller.com $10 donation for the band. Don't miss this show. If you used to come to the Red Wolf or just heard about the good times, come and reunite with Ms. Reita and the Red Wolf family.
Remember our monthly open jams:
Jam at Ranelli's November 1 @ 7pm-10pm
Third Thursday Jam at True Story Brewing November 21@ 7pm-10pm
Do visit and support the Southern Music Research Center website www.southernmusicresearch.org Browse their collections where you will find lots of interesting music history of our area including live recordings from Gip's Place.