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Showing posts with label Chicago Blues Festival Tour. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago Blues Festival Tour. Show all posts

Thursday, November 24, 2011

The Way of Time - Karen Carroll


Karen Carroll, singer, songwriter, musician was born in Chicago Illinois. She started with singing in church at six. She learned to play the guitar from the real master Robert Allen, and learned vocal from master Nate Griffin. She played on stage with performers like Lonnie Brooks, Albert King, and the Freeman Bros. It goes without saying that all along her career she's been supported by her mother Jeanne, with whom she had her first professional gig. Since then she's played with numerous famous musicians, among them Katie Webster and Lurrie Bell. Apart from singing gospel since her childhood she is known as an authentic performer of the American Deep Blues On the summer of 2008. Karen was invited to perform on the Chicago Blues Festival by B.B. King. After Chicago, Karen turned back Europe, to make a tour with Mississippi Grave Diggers and provocate a stormy applause from all the audience.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Bishopville (My Home Town) - Drink Small


Born January 28, 1933 in Bishopville (Lee County), SC, Drink Small (his real name is South Carolina's last great bluesman. A master of guitar, downhome piano, and basso profundo vocals, Drink Small is the No. 1 blues point of reference for many Carolinians. ***************************************** He made his first recorded appearance in 1956 on Vee Jay Records (same label as Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, et. al.) as a member of The Spiritualaires of Columbia, SC. He later recorded one blues single ("I Love You, Albertha" b/w "Cold Cold Rain") in 1959 for the Sharp Records subsidiary of Savoy. His other releases include platters on Ichiban, Southland, Erwin Music, Mapleshade, and of course his own imprint, Bishopville Records. Known for his over-the-top showmanship, ribald sense of humor, and virtuoso guitarwork, Drink Small is unique in his field...a true American original. ********************************************* Drink Small has played many of the major music festivals in North America, including Chicago Blues Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, King Biscuit Blues Festival, Port Townsend Acoustic Blues Festival, Lowcountry Blues Bash, Carolina Downhome Blues Festival, The Border Festival, Smithsonian Folklife Fest, World's Fair etc. ************************************************ At the age of 77 years old, Drink Small is still full of piss & vinegar and ready to play for you.
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Saturday, June 11, 2011

Chicago Blues Festival After Party

Please join us and 150 other friendly
blues fanatics for...

AMERICAN BLUES LEGENDS'S
 4TH ANNUAL
CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL
AFTER PARTY AT REGGIE'S!

 SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011

STARRING THE INCREDIBLE...
EDDIE C. CAMPBELL
ROCKIN' JOHNNY BAND
TAILDRAGGER
MARY LANE
JAMES KINDS
(DELMARK CD RELEASE PARTY)
REGINALD COOPER
VERNON HARRINGTON
...AND SURPRISE GUESTS!


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Please join us and 150 fellow, friendly blues fanatics for our 4th annual CHICAGO BLUES FEST AFTER PARTY at REGGIE'S!!!

This year's theme is a thrilling WEST SIDE CHICAGO BLUES REVUE.

The last three years have been mind-blowing, featuring dozens of the world's greatest blues artists (and guests who just dropped in) including: Bobby Parker, Big Jack Johnson, Sonny Rhodes, Byther Smith, Jesse Fortune, Johnny B. Moore, Ardella Williams (Jazz Gillum's daughter) and many, many more. 

 This year's line up is solid and we are so excited
to party with you again!  Afterall, this is where all the true blues lovers hang out.

5 Sweet Reasons To Come To This Show:

1.  You will see at least 7 exciting, deep blues artists in one evening.  Instead of running around to 7 different clubs we gathered some of Chicago's best performers on one stage for you!

2. After a full day of standing outdoors, we have 150 comfortable seats for you.

3.  We serve a variety of delicious meals at our shows, with a nice friendly staff.

4.  We are conveniently located only 2 miles south of Grant Park.  There's only one club closer but its usually a complete tourist mob scene with no available seating.

5.  This annual show is produced specifically for discerning hard-core blues fans like you, by us... serious, like-minded, hardcore blues fans!

6.  We love and appreciate your friendship and sincerely look forward to spending time with you!

7.  We've kept this high-quality entertainment very affordable. Only $20 at the door or $17.50 in advance (by purchasing directly from American Blues Legends Productions.  This offer is NOT available through Reggie's Music Club)!

HOW TO PURCHASE ADVANCED TICKETS

The discounted, advanced tickets must be purchased
via Paypal thru American Blues Legends -
no later than THURSDAY, JUNE 9.)  

Please e-mail us back, with the message "I want ___ tickets to the Reggie's show" and we will respond within 24 hours by e-mailing you a Paypal invoice... which is quick and secure with a credit card.  
Once purchased, your tickets will be left at will call on the day of the show and you will be guaranteed admission.  
Please note: tickets will NOT be mailed.

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WHERE:
REGGIE'S MUSIC JOINT
 2105 S. STATE STREET
CHICAGO, IL

WHEN:
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011
SHOW IS 9:00 PM TIL 1:30 AM
(DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 PM)

We are so excited to see you there!

Your good friends,
American Blues legends Productions