Bman's Blues Report

8th Annual Ventura County Blues Festival New Name, New Venue, Legendary Lineup A Full Day Of Blues Music And Family Enjoyment  At Our New Location, Moorpark College   (Formerly The Simi Valley Blues Festival)   Benefits The American Diabetes Association & Local Charities      (MOORPARK, CALIF) - New name, new venue, legendary lineup: Michael John's 8th Annual Ventura County Blues Festival takes place Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Rd., Moorpark. Gates open 10 a.m., music starts 11 a.m. Tickets $25 in advance, $30. day of show. Kids 12 and under free with adult. Plus food and craft vendors; guitar giveaway signed by all the artists; special kid's area; and silent auction including new autographed Fender guitar signed by Johnny Rivers, and photo opportunity (with Rivers). Info: www.venturacountyblues.com or call the Festival Hotline: (805) 501-7122 . Festival proceeds benefit the American...

   Tommy Marsh & Bad Dog This Week Welcome VCBS IBC Winner Preston Smith To Wednesday's VCBS-Sponsored Jam @ The Tavern   (Wednesday, November 28)      (VENTURA) - SoCal's most talked-about Weekly Blues Jam is the one hosted by guitarist-vocalist Tommy Marsh and Bad Dog at The Tavern in Ventura, where this Wednesday, November 28 Tommy and company welcome Ventura County Blues Society International Blues Challenge winner, Preston Smith . 8-11 p.m. No cover. The Tavern is located at 211 E. Santa Clara. Info: (805) 643-3264. Event link:   https://www.facebook.com/events/380800488672763/?ref=ts&fref=ts.               Preston Smith is the consummate blues singer-songwriter, harmonica and guitar player whose  resume' includes national television appearances on the Tonight Show, Star Search and  live radio broadcasts on both Coasts. Preston's orig...