June 2021 Blues News
Saturday June 12 @ 7pm. Bluestages with Albert White. Albert White a Musicmaker artist who began playing guitar in the late ‘50s with his legendary uncle, Piano Red, and his group “Dr. Feelgood & the Interns. Since then, Albert has performed with Joe Tex, The Tams, Ray Charles and many such artists during his 50-year tenure as a Blues and R&B musician. This will be a great show. See our calendar for more information and to register BLUESTAGES with Albert White - Events - Magic City Blues Society
Third Thursday Blues Jam June 17 @ 7pm. Brennan's unfortunately closed, but the good news is that we are starting up our third Thursdays blues jams again. Venue is the cool True Story Brewing on Crestwood Blvd.
The Grade A Lounge in Bessemer is having some good music. Every Sunday at 8pm is Blues and Soul with Rob Harris and on Mondays Rob leads the "Broke Monday's" open blues jam. I have been there several times and enjoyed the show and food. Parking is great and they are conveniently located on the Bessemer Super Hwy at 22nd St. N. Grade A Lounge
Your board is working on bringing some great Blues to town. Details to follow soon. Mark your calendars.
- Bruce Katz who was Greg Allman’s keyboardist, played with Delbert McClinton, John P Hammond, Butch Trucks and many more). special dinner show planned for Saturday July 10 at Iron City Grill.
- Sir Rod & the Blues Doctors. Remember Satan & Adam? Maybe you were lucky enough to see them at Gip’s. If not check out the documentary by that name on Netflix. Adam Gussow discovered and toured with the late Satan (Sterling McGee). McGee was Sir Rods uncle. Hope you aren’t confused! Scheduled as BlueStages for Sunday July 25.
-All musicians take note and start planning. Our Battle of the Blues Bands is penciled in at Iron City for September 12.