The Official Publication of the Sacramento Blues Society Volume 32; Issue 3
June-July 2011
Po’Boyz Bar and Grill—Restaurant and Blues Club By Jan Kelley This is the third interview in a series with local blues club owners, in order to encourage blues fans to attend their shows. Ms Brenda Taylor, owner and proprietor, sat down with me recently for this interview. wasn’t so s h y because I’ve been told by a record promoter I can really sing. Still am shy.
BLUE NOTES. How did you get into this business? Did you have a background with this type of business? PO’BOYZ. I already owned a bar-b-que restaurant in Folsom for 13 years and I was looking for something else in addition to it. This was the last place on my list that had a bar and kitchen.
BN. You grew up in Louisiana?
PB. I grew up in Los Angeles, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana Po’Boyz Bar ands Grill & lived there at a young age, but went to high school in L.A. BN. How is it you’ve brought in blues music? Do you BN. This is called a Sports Bar, not a blues club. sing or play an instrument? What’s going on with the sports end of it? PB. I’ve loved the blues ever since I was a little girl, when my grandmother played the blues all the time Bobby Blue Bland, many others, and always wished I
PB. It started as a sports bar with no music four years ago, but with various contacts I had with artists, particularly Kenny Neal, I started incorporating the blues and it just took off. Now it’s mostly football season that brings in the sports minded. That’s very popular.
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE BLUES?
BN. How many hours do you put in here?
Blues bloodlines seem to run horizontally in certain families, blessing more than one member of a generation. Match these well-known musicians with their more obscure guitar-playing brothers. Clarence Brown Buddy Guy Matt ―Guitar‖ Murphy Lightnin’ Hopkins Brownie McGhee
PB. At least 12-14 hours a day, 7 days a week, if I don’t have a chef, which is the situation right now. I do it all, cook, book the bands, keep in compliance with the laws, you name it. If I take any time off, something seems to always happen. I’m here until I complete my mission.
1. Floyd 2. Joel 3. Sticks 4. Phil 5. James
BN. That sounds intriguing. mission?
Tell me about your
PB. Well, I have a son, Michael, who is working here with me now, as well as my daughter Lynzi, who is co-owner with me, and I wanted to secure a good future for them. I also have another daughter, Shaleen, who is an RN in Southern Continued page 8
Answers found within this newsletter From the Knowledge Card deck, What Do You Know About the Blues? By Cary Wolfson. Reprinted with the permission of the publisher, Pomegranate Communications, Inc., www.Pomegranate.com, (800) 227-1428 1
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Willie’s Wise Words
Head’s Up! Update from SBS ByLaws Revision Committee—By Kirstin Dahl
Greetings Sacramento Blues Society (SBS) members and blues enthusiasts!
The Bylaws revision committee (BRC) needs your support to call a special meeting so members can vote to accept or reject proposed Bylaws revisions now being drafted. As Chair of the BRC, I would like to call this meeting and need at least 23 other members to support me by sending a message to our SBS President requesting a special meeting.
Here we are in June/July already! The wet & breezy April/May of 2011 is now behind us and the festival season is here. Over the next few months there are some great local festivals to check out in the area: the Coloma Blues Live! (6/4) with Taj Mahal, Tommy Castro, John Nemeth & Sugar Thieves – the Summer Concert Series at McConnell Estate Winery kicks off in June with the Jeff Watson Band & the Matty T Band (6/11) & the Daniel Castro Band (7/9) – the LAST Sacramento Heritage Festival Blues show featuring Bobby Rush, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, Joe Louis Walker & The Boss Talkers, Lydia Pense & Cold Blood, Arbess Williams, Johnny ―Guitar‖ Knox & The W.D. Gospel Singers (6/26) - the Monterey Bay Blues Festival (6/24 thru 6/26) featuring our hot young harp player Kyle Rowland along with Ruthie Foster, Mavis Staples and so many more! In July catch the Summer Super Jam outdoors at Swabbie’s On The River with Marshal Wilkerson, Steve Foster, Dave Channel, Johnny ―Guitar‖ Knox, Jimmy Colazzo, Grant Urias, Kyle Rowland & more (7/16) and coming in August, the SBS sponsored Northern California Blues Festival in Auburn featuring Kenny Neal, Dennis Jones, Mick Martin, Jeff Watson and more (8/5 & 8/6)!
Here's an example of an item being considered for clarification or revision: The current Bylaws state "Each member of the Board shall have been in active attendance at SBS membership meetings for at least six of the eight meetings prior to election." The problem here is that the Bylaws do not de-
fine ―membership meetings‖. The Bylaws do define a 'Special Meeting' called by the membership requiring the lesser of 25 members or 5% of the membership. So what is a membership meeting? Does it mean the Corporation's Annual Meeting (which would require at least 6 years to qualify for election)? Or does it mean a regular Board meeting (which would take at least 6 months to qualify)? This is not the way to keep our organization competitive. Because of the confusion in defining a membership meeting, we need a special meeting to present the revised bylaws for vote of the members present.
I’m pleased to say the blues scene here in Northern California keeps humming along - thanks to you! Our area has gone through tough economic times and what better way to deal with it? - some great BLUES entertainment!
Please ask the President, Will Brown, to hold the special meeting and vote on the revised bylaws during the IBC competition so a large number of members will be present and can also enjoy some great blues. This sounds like a great idea! You can send your request v ia the webs ite, www.sacblues.com.
Thanks again for your continued support of the Sacramento Blues Society, the Blues In The Schools Program, the benefits, the local clubs, the festivals and the wonderful blues musicians in our area.
Thank you, and please contact our committee through the website if you want to see what's been drafted so far.
To keep up with all of the blues around the area, check out the calendar on www.sacblues.com . As always, ―Save me a seat‖, Willie Brown
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE BLUES? .a-5; James, Clarence ―Gatemouth‖ Brown’s brother (aka ―Widemouth‖) cut the tune ―Boogie Woogie Nighthawk‖ in 1951.
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What’s Happening – by Lizzie Walker ; Photos by Bob Cosman I can't believe it's June already, what's up with that? The 5th annual Blues in the Schools event took place on May 13th at The Station. Wow! What a night. The gig opened with the teachers of our after school program (Jimmy Pailer, Lew Fratis, Joe Lev and Rick Taylor) fol-
(including John Ousley from West Campus and Steve Beottner from Rosemont). Coming up in July is the Summer Super Liz Jam with jam masters from around Sac town. This event is July 16th @ Swabbies and will feature Marshall Wilkerson, Steve Foster, Dave Channel, Grant Urias, & Jimmy Collazo. Each master jammer will also invite some special guests performers. Fun day down on the river. July 30th we'll be chillin under the stars at PoBoy'Z for Mid Summer Madness. The Daniel Castro Band will be playing along with some special guests with a bit of a twist.
lowed by students from Rosemont High School and West Campus. All
Summer is just getting started and there's lots of good stuff out there. Please check out our Facebook page or website for event updates. Hope to see you around.
these young blues men and women hit that stage ready to bring it. They were dressed, shaded and cool. And man, did they throw it down. This was the first time on stage for many of them, but you wouldn't really know it. I just loved the looks on their faces at the conclusion of their sets when all the cheering started. This is why we do BITS. Whether or not they go on to play blues, this experience of working together, supporting each other, and putting themselves on stage to perform is invaluable. There were some VERY wide smiles all around the house. The Laurie Morvan Band followed with their contagious high energy and sizzling performance. Connor James got a chance to sit in with the band on a couple of songs and matched Laurie lick for lick. Laurie later confided to me how impressed she was with our BITS program and the work that shows in the kids performances. As a touring band they see a lot of different blues societies and programs and by far this was the largest group of students she's seen. Thanks to all the hardworking folks involved with BITS and the hardest working of all, the teachers 3
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By Cynthia Jaynes Jerry Perry, one of Sacramento’s most successful music promoters, put together a fantastic show celebrating the music of Legendary Bluesman Robert Johnson. You really needed to be at Harlow’s on Mother’s Day evening. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite like it & am waiting for more of the same! Over a dozen artists of varied music styles treated the audience to their interpretation of Johnson’s classic blues tunes.
and Americana flavored sets sprinkled throughout the night. One of my favorites was the Kelps, a 3 piece power alt rock group. The bassist was wild, man – he was bouncing around like Mike Farrell, flailing his arms like Pete Townsend’s windmill!! I also enjoyed Sal Valentino singing 2 beautiful songs - accompanied by a blonde on stand-up bass; Gerald Pease (of Bucho!), fronting a full band with horns, and Walking Spanish.
The show started with an ultra-loud duo, Aftermath, getting the party started punk rock style. Some of the songs were totally unrecognizable to me as blues tunes, and I didn’t take notes, so I apologize for the lack of specifics. What I do recall is being impressed with the wide range of musicians paying tribute to a Blues Legend. I was so happy to see young punks, rock n rollers, and singer songwriters of several generations all celebrating one of my heroes. There were horn sections, jazz players, hip-hop, honky-tonk
Of course our local Bluesmen were very well represented with Mick Martin & the Blues Rockers, Aaron King, Jimmy Pailer & Lew Fratis, Lee Bootz, and Johnny Guitar Knox. There was indeed something for everyone and a wonderful way to keep the Blues not only alive, but fresh, vibrant and relevant!!!
Blues in the Schools Fundraiser—by Bob Cosman These shots were taken Friday May 13 at The Station in Roseville Ca. It was the Sacramento Blues Society’s benefit for Blues in The Schools (BITS). Laurie Morvan put on an excellent show as the headliner. But the opening act(s), consisting of some of the local high school’s aspiring young musicians were just as impressive.
Sharp dress to go along with some hot notes.
Thanks to all that crowded the house. The youngsters, SBS, and Blues music in our community will keep developing because of you.
The youngsters were eager to strut their stuff in style—both playing and mode of dress.
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE BLUES? b-4 ; Phil Guy, while still in his older sibling’s shadow, has released numerous discs in Europe. He backed Raful Neal In Louisiana for a decade, and has played in Buddy’s band and with Junior Wells, among others. 4
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Blues In the Schools—By Cynthia
Janyes; Photos by Bob Cosman
So, were you able to attend the BITS event on Friday, May 13th? It was fantastic, well attended, and fun on every level. There were about 30 young musicians from the Blues In the School after school programs in Rosemont and West Campus High Schools, and appearances by Connor James, 15 year old local up and coming bluesman. We were
James to sit in for most of her first set, and mentioned how impressed she was with Connor, the BITS students, and the wonderful support the SBS and the Blues community shows to our young stars. Check out the photos from the event. The BITS Committee continues to work behind the scenes looking for funding support, developing curriculum, and building partnerships to ensure the Blues are shared with our local students. We’re very close to unveiling a new logo and dvd showcasing the BITS program.
treated to a set by the BITS after school teachers, Lew Fratis, Joe Lev (who work with John Ousley’s students at West Campus), and Jimmy Pailer and Rick Taylor (who work with Steve Boettner’s Rosemont High students.) Then the students took over and regaled us with high
Thank you Sacramento Blues Society members for supporting this program through yet another successful year. Been at this for 7 years now & it just gets better from here!! Support BITS and keep the Blues alive and movin forward!!!
energy, stompin blues complete with powerful singin’ and. a wild horn section. A highlight for me was the chick sax player, taking her solo on top of the bar – ala rock star! Headliner Laurie Morvan thrilled the crowd with her heartfelt tunes. She even invited Connor
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE BLUES? c-1; Both Matt and Floyd Murphy were hot session guitarists in Memphis in the 1950s. Floyd eventually settled in Rockford, Illinois. He rejoined his brother on Matt’s 1990 CD Way Down South (Antone’s). 5
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SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY BLUES HALL OF FAME By Dennis Moffett and Sally Katen A few years ago the Sacramento Blues Society (SBS) started the Blues Hall of Fame to honor local blues lovers for their contributions to keep the Blues alive in our community. (Thanks, Patty Furey, for your work in researching and starting the rules.) Every year SBS accepts nominations from the community, and a committee assembles to review the current nominations. The main requirement to qualify for consideration is involvement in the Sacramento blues scene for at least 20 years. SBS accepts applications until September 1 and selects the final nominees in time for our Annual Membership (Christmas Party) in December where the honors are bestowed.
The past Hall of Fame Honorees can be viewed at SBS’ Wall of Fame, located in the Torch Club in downtown Sacramento. We thank Marina Texeira for allowing the space and for joining with the Sacramento Blues Society in honoring the Sacramento Blues Society Hall of Fame Musicians, Blues Music Promoters and other blues lovers that maintain this unique, original part of American Music . Go to www.sacblues.com and pick the ―Hall of Fame‖ link. You will find all the rules, forms and necessary information posted at this web link. Please consider nominating any musicians, promoters, and blues lovers that meet the stated qualifications.
Meet your Board Members .David Alcock
Douglas M. Thomson Sr.
David has been an SBS board member for three years; serving as the program director for Blues in the Schools and co-chair of the SBS events committee. He is often our ―voice at the mike‖. He has been volunteering for youth oriented non-profits for 15 years, and is currently affiliated with Teichert HOPE, WIND Youth, and the NAACP, in addition to also serving as an official for US Rowing. David is committed to bringing about positive change in the youth within the greater Sacramento community.
Doug has been involved with Blues music all his life. After retiring as owner & CEO of Community Home Services in 2003 he has spent the past few years as a volunteer in various non-profit organizations. Upon election to the Sacramento Blues Society (SBS) this year, he has become the chair of the Grants and Fundraising Committee, is on the Blues In The Schools (BITS) and Membership Committees, and is assisting in other areas of the SBS. ―It is our responsibility to provide and ensure that our youth of today are awarded the same privileges that we enjoyed in our past.‖
Girls Blues Reviews Gina Sicilia: Can't Control Myself
chunka-chunka guitar intro. A very interesting choice is the Larry Addison song Member's Only, made famous by Bobby ―Blue‖ Bland. I don't know too many artists who would take this on, much less ladies, but Gina nails it and Dave's syrupy thick slide work is a beautiful accompaniment to her deep soulful voice. The third choice, A Place In The Sun, is a somewhat folksy crescendo that builds up; somewhat country, somewhat folksy, but right on the spot with her treatment. This might be her best release, and makes me want to hear what she has in store for us next time around.
(VizzTone Records) http://www.ginasicilia.com/ fr_home.cfm This is the young Philadelphia s inger /song wr it er's th ird release. Engineered and mixed by Dave Gross, who also plays practically every instrument on the record. It starts out strong and hits ya right in the ears with Addicted, a dark and sensual ode to the joys that are contained within any addiction. Ms. Sicilia puts three covers on this release, all wonderful choices that seem to be naturals for her. Willie Dixon's Crazy 'Bout You Baby, which had me thinking of Linda Ronstadt and the sound of the seventies with that
Cee Cee James: Seriously Raw, Live at Sunbanks (PWG
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE BLUES? d-2; Joel Hopkins met Blind Lemon Jefferson in 1922 and was heavily influenced by him. He recorded one LP for a British label, and in 1964 he and eldest brother John Henry joined Lightnin’ (the baby of the family) to record as the Hopkins Brothers for Arhoolie. 6
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CD Reviews –Continued from page 6 It seems as though Ms. Block is always bettering her prior fantastic effort. This is reinforced by the fact that she has won five BMA's, inspired the likes of Ms. Bonnie Raitt, and earned the praise of media ranging from The New York Times to Guitar Extra. Always keeping her focus and her eye on the prize, Rory is determined and dedicated to paying tribute to the music of the fathers of the Blues in the way it was intended to
Records) http://www.ceeceejames.com/ This is a live recording in which we can all get a feel for what Ms. James is all about. It is all good, throaty, raspy, and cigarettes and whiskey soaked blues. Not that Ms. James adheres to this lifestyle but that is what I hear when she sings. The opening cut is a super 'get off yer duff and start dancing' version of Crossroads – if this don't get your hips shaking, then Jack you're dead! A funky version of I Ain't Superstitious follows right behind, and offers a nice alternative take on the often heavy-handed versions of this fine song.
Be presented. In this effort Ms. Block sheds her light on the works of Mississippi Fred McDowell. She had the pleasure of meeting Mr. McDowell at a time when she was most impressionable and the effect he had upon her is etched in her music on this release. What stands out is that Ms. Block has written several original songs that capture the essence of Mr. McDowell and his music.
This release has (lucky) thirteen tracks on it, and on each we are treated to some fine work by Cee Cee and the band. Contained within them are three originals while the remainder are covers of fairly standard blues tunes – and a few that are not (Nutbush City Limits is an example). Her original writings are full of inspiration and determination, including Make It To The Other Side, in which Ms. James sings of the power of belief in whatever form you choose to help make it to that other side. Her on-stage ramblings are worth the price of admission, and she puts out such a fun persona that we can't help but get behind her message. I Got A Right To Sing The Blues recalls her childhood struggles as she openly recalls her life and testifies to the fact that she indeed does have a right to sing these blues.
Her first personal offering is the opening track, Steady Freddy. In it she seems to be telling a biographical story from Mr. McDowell's own mouth. Within the narrative she references his famous line ―I do not play no rock and roll," but using it as his mother's advice to a young Fred. All of Rory's original songs are faithful to the feel and style of Mr. McDowell's playing. Another original song is her relating of a rather personal moment between Fred and her when she was fifteen, titled Mississippi Man. It is a fantastic piece of song-writing that completely knocked her over. What has become a recurring action point for Ms. Block is her messing with stereotypes, and she certainly did so with her version of Good Morning Little Schoolgirl where she gender adjusted it and acknowledged that it's a much different time we are living in these days. Her guitar playing throughout the release is crisp, thoughtful and solid. Ms. Block's faithful rendering of Mr. McDowell's music fits right in with her avowed path of recreating, revitalizing and reinterpreting the Delta Blues. Along these lines Ms. Block has produced two other albums featuring the music of forefathers of the Blues, one on Son House Blues Walkin’ Like A Man and one on Robert Johnson The Lady and Mr. Johnson, and is working on a 'Mentor's Series' of releases which would incorporate these releases and future ones into it.
Ms. James has similar vocal qualities to that of the late Ms. Janis Joplin and she openly addresses the issue with two songs; my favorite of them is her version of Me and Bobby McGee. Ms. James has often stated that she does not copy Ms. Joplin, but rather that this is her voice and it always has been. She is not a cover band, she is a strong voice for ladies in the Blues, and if she is anything like the music she sings and plays, then she is a blessing to us all. Rory Block: Shake 'Em On Down: A Tribute to Mississippi Fred McDowell (Stony Plain Records) http://www.roryblock.com/
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Po’ Boyz—continued from page 1 hasn't been very hard to get acts because most of the time they call me looking for work. I have several blues artists who are very loyal to me and Po’ Boyz and they are always looking out to help me get some of the best of the blues scene in here. I look for artists that have not been saturating the Sacramento Brenda Taylor blues scene all the time. It really gets stale when you continually see the same groups all the time
California. They are my mission. BN. And when that mission is accomplished, where do you see yourself? PB. Away from here and traveling! BN. What is the main style of food you serve? PB. We feature Southern food, but also provide steaks, hamburgers, salads, bar-b-q and more. In addition, we have a full bar, a large dance floor, pool table and large screen TV for sports. BN. Are you also providing support for our local and regional blues scene?
BN. Is it more difficult having your club in the suburbs/strip mall?
PB. Yes, I am involved locally with the Sacramento Blues Society, Northern California Blues Festival, which Jason Haxton produces, and also am on the board for the Monterey Bay Blues Festival. This is my first year with them though, so am not really familiar with what my duties are.
PB. Po' Boyz is located in the corner of a strip mall, however, surrounded by multi-million dollar homes. I meet people every day that live right across the street that tell me they did not know Po'Boyz was here. Many times they hear the music in our outdoor courtyard and that's how we get discovered.
BN. In what way do you feel the Sacramento and surrounding blues club owners could improve the blues scene in the area?
BN. Do you plan to have any more shows outside in the courtyard?
PB. I personally think for the blues to work in this town, club owners need to get together and stop booking the good bands on the same night. We all need to rotate. We're all different, have something different to offer, whether it be food, drink specials or whatever.
PB. Yes, the Sacramento Blues Society will be hosting one with Daniel Castro soon, and I’m planning on doing more outside in the evening. Trouble is we have to end the music by 10 PM. BN. I would say that’s a plus for those of us who like our music to be over before our bedtime (both laugh). Anything else new?
BN. You once said you are a newbie at bringing in blues acts. Who has been the most help in familiarizing you with that role?
PB. Yes, I’m planning on having more of our local talent play here. I’m really interested in bringing in blues that everyone will enjoy.
PB. Kenny Neal, for sure, and Cadillac Zack. I’m also learning as I go with Jason Haxton, he’s a huge help. BN. Who are some of the big name blues acts you’ve had here? Is it difficult getting them?
Po’ Boyz is located at 9580 Oak Ave Parkway, Folsom, CA in a strip mall with a large parking lot. Phone: 916-987-2886. Featuring “Down Home Cajun” cooking. Open 7 days a week. They also do private parties.
PB. Kenny Neal, of course, Zac Harmon, WC Clark, Guitar Shorty, Curtis Salgado, ,just to name a few. It
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE BLUES? e-3; Granville ―Sticks‖ McGhee, best known for his 1949 R&B hit ―Drinkin’ Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee (with Brownie joining in on guitar and vocals), recorded for various labels throughout the 1950s. He was only forty -four when he died of lung cancer in 1961. From the Knowledge Card® deck, What Do You Know About the Blues? By Cary Wolfson. Reprinted with the permission of the publisher, Pomegranate Communications, Inc. www.Pomegranate.com. (800) 2271428. 8
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New Bands receive a Free Business card size ad in the first Blue Notes Following your membership date and follow-up listings for as long as you remain a Band Member, a link from our website to yours and the announcements and offers to Musicians received on our website .
Al Zaid & Classic Soul 916-627-8627 www.gigsalad.com/ al_zaid_classic_soul_band_ sacramento Andy Keane and Kinda Blue 916-799-1544 ajkeane3@aol.com Bad Catz Zane Toberer 530-391-8089 http://badcatz.webs.com/ Blues Farm Band Dave Broida 916-996-5222 BluzHoundz Dave Anthony 916-991-6148 Bobby “Blues” Ray, Jim Monroe & The Blue Knights 916-422-5830 Chicken & Dumpling www.chickenanddumpling.net 530-753-5265 or 530-902-7209 Coyote Slim 408-838-0456 bluesman@coyoteslim.com www.coyoteslim.com Dave Channell’s Fire & Wheels 916-705-8628 www.davechannell.com Delta Wires Prima Management 510-814-0872 info@deltawires.com
Derek Abel Band 707-580-7052 derekabelband@gmail.com Diamond Bob & the Alley Sneakers bobperro@yahoo.com 408-313-7194 www.diamondbobsblues.com Doni Harvey 415-308-2836 www.doniharvey.com Equinox Blues Review Stan Alves—916-969-3995
Papa’s Garage Evan Goldstein 925-989-9365 www.papasgarage.com Phil Berkowitz & the Dirty Cats 415-337-5448 www.philberkowitz.com Russell Bleus Band Clint Marrs, Vocals & Guitar 530-307-1709 crmarrs@crmarrs.com
Gary Mendoza Band 916-599-9947 www.garymendozaband.com
Rube & the Rhythm Rockers 530-518-9546 www.myspace.com/ ruberhythmrockers
Isis and the Cold Truth 408-835-4168 Myspace.com/coldtruthband\
Snake Alley Tommy Ing—707-495-4779 www.snakealleybluesband.com
Jeff Watson Band 916-709-9696 jeffwatsonband.com myspace.com/jeffwatsonband
Spotted Dog Rockin’ Blues Revue Greg Gartrell—916-332-5417 raulduke52@sbcglobal.net www,spotteddogmusic.com
Johnny “Guitar” Knox Dave Croall & the Soothers 916-455-6349 rightdave@hotmail.com Melonnee Desiree Blues Band Melonnee Desiree Pagano 916-838-2170 www.melonnee.com O Street Jumps Dan 916 -944-7292 Cari 916-725-4889 9
Steve Foster Band 916-276-9170 Stevefosterband @comcast.net The BluSoul Band Daniel Watts 916-899-1043 www.theblusoulband.com Two Tone Steiny & the Cadillacs 916-765-5564 twotonesteiny@yahoo.com
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Welcome New Business Members! When you introduce your business to our members with a contribution of a $100.00 annual business membership, you will receive a web-link from our site and a business card size acknowledgement in each of our bi-monthly newsletters to show your support for our Blues Music and Education programs.
Please Patronize the following Businesses that Support your Blues Society
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Roy Rogers Slide Guitar & Piano (530) 205-2023 www.roy-rogers.com
Northern California Blues Festival
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The Sacramento Blues Society (SBS) Is a 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit corporation formed to preserve and promote blues music as an art form. Sacramento Blues Society is one of the oldest blues societies in California, founded 1979. SBS has kept the blues tradition alive in the Sacramento area by promoting the local blues music scene and bringing internationally renowned artists to the region. SBS is an affiliate member of The Blues Foundation. SBS provides educational opportunities for young people with the Foundation’s “Blues In The Schools” Program. SBS produces a newsletter, “Blue Notes” Bi-Monthly (six times a year) and mails to our membership. Visit our website at
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SBS Board of Directors Dave Alcock Willie Brown—President Roni Cook Kristen Dahl-Parliamentarian Cynthia Jaynes Kathleen Kelly-Treasurer Linda McShane Charlene Metzler–Secretary Dennis Moffett—Vice President Doug Thomson Liz Walker
Board of Directors Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:00 PM at the SMUD Building, 6301 S Street, Sacramento, CA. All SBS members in good standing are invited to attend.