UU Coffeehouse brings Angela Easterling to Columbia April 9

Angela Easterling performs with Brandon Turner at Columbia's UU Coffeehouse, a listening room environment, Saturday April 9th, 2016.

Location: 2701 Heyward St.
At the corner of Woodrow and Heyward in the heart of Shandon, Columbia S.C.
Ticket info and hotline:
803-200-2824

More info:
Angela Easterling
UU Coffeehouse

Blues Moon News and Views... Jams, concerts, updates

Thanks so much to Shelley and Ace of The Delta Swagger for capping off a wonderful Women's History month project - filled with so much insight about the differences for women in music in today's touring world. Vive la difference! Their new CD is smokin'.

I especially want to thank Shirley King, "The Daughter of the Blues" for her warm and wonderful insights on that topic as well. The aspect of being a legacy, as the daughter of foremost living Bluesman B.B. King, comes with the common perception that she has had her musical career wrapped up with a bow and given to her, ready made. Shirley's father worked for his success and he sounds like my Dad... who wanted me to work for mine. B.B. wanted his daughter to work for hers - providing guiding hands and heart, but Shirley's career success is her own! We are proud to know her and are looking forward to her new CD this year. http://www.answers.com/topic/shirley-king

I had a great time emceeing the very successful and professionally run Sparkle City Blues Jam at New Decades in Spartanburg, S.C. last Wednesday. Was impressed with the club, the amazing array of females who arrived to sing: Chocolate Thunder, Jean Calvert (see her great bios from her guest host stint earlier this month on Blues Moon Radio), Wanda Johnson, Shontell Babb and Fayssoux Starling McLean were in the house!  The menfolk did a great job of rockin that Blues house, too! Special thanks to Ms. She D'Ambrosio, who invited me to host the last week of Women's History Month, for keeping the Blues alive in the Upstate and putting on a very professional event - we have some world-class talent in South Carolina and She keeps it rolling smoooooothly - more like a concert than a free jam. Excellent.

Vic Scaricamazza played drums on one set and got so inspired, he came right back to Cola-Town and invented an organization for Midlands Blues (sadly lacking in the past decade or so) called Columbia Blues Mob - it's a group on Facebook that is intended to support our local Blues Jam in Columbia - newly hosted by the New Utopia on Rosewood Drive in the Jim Casey Complex (not all the fireworks will be Jim's this Tuesday!) and to bring together a spot (online and in person) where Blues fans and musicians can meet and push the Blues scene forward. Eventually the goal is to link up with the Lowcountry and Upstate Blues groups; then interact with regional Blues interest groups to form a stronger Regional Blues presence. All are welcome to join in!

The Blues Jam features core group members, Doug Allen, Cleve Edwards, Vic... and many many more... check the group page for info about the management of it. As a Blues dj, I just play records... you won't see me up on that stage (and you thank me for that, I know!)

BLUES CONCERTS coming up ...


From Gary Erwin:
SATURDAY APRIL 9, 11 am-5 pm
ARTS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
featuring The Blues Stage
Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
FREE
www.fmarion.edu/news/artsinternational

DRINK SMALL www.myspace.com/drinksmallblues
IKE & VAL WOODS www.ikeandval.com
WANDA JOHNSON and SHRIMP CITY SLIM
MARCELO PONCE y VIVIANA DALLAS (from Argentina)
RICK STRICKLAND BEACH BAND

NB: AND that evening, 8-11 pm:
THE FOUNTAINHEAD (night club and cafe)
Dargan Street, downtown Florence, SC
WANDA JOHNSON and SHRIMP CITY SLIM
with special guests MARCELO y VIVIANA
cover charge


http://www.wandaj.com/
http://www.shrimpcityslim.com/
www.myspace.com/dallasponce


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SUNDAY APRIL 10, 2-7 pm
7th annual BLUES BY THE SEA
Freshfields Village Green
Kiawah Island, SC
FREE
Brought to you by the Kiawah Accommodations Tax Folks, Bill & Marilyn Blizard (Kiawah's Friends of the Blues), and the Lowcountry Blues Bash):

JAMES COTTON BAND w/Darrell Nulisch
http://www.jamescottonsuperharp.com/

IKE & VAL WOODS BAND
MARCELO y VIVIANA
www.bluesbash.com/kiawah (to print brochure; all details; FREE EVENT)
http://www.freshfieldsvillage.com/ (venue website - more info)

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MARCELO PONCE y VIVIANA DALLAS South Carolina/Georgia tour
COUNTRY BLUES HUSBAND/WIFE TEAM FROM ARGENTINA
7: Mama Q's, Johns Is, SC
8: PI Tavern, Pawleys Is, SC
9: Arts Int'l & Fountainhead, Florence, SC (see above)
10: Blues By The Sea, Kiawah Is, SC (see above)
11: Mad River Bar, Charleston, SC
12: Home Team BBQ, Charleston, SC
13: The Mill, North Charleston, SC
14: Blues BBQ Harbor Cruise, Charleston, SC
15-16: Jazz'd Tapas, Savannah, GA
www.myspace.com/dallasponce

Most of the above shows are FREE admission

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From Alligator Records:
APPEARING IN CHARLOTTE NC:
Down-home roots, rock and soul artist JJ Grey and his band Mofro will celebrate the release of GEORGIA WARHORSE with a live performance at the 2011 Whitewater River Jam in Charlotte on Friday, April 15, 2011.


GEORGIA WARHORSE features 11 original JJ Grey compositions (including one co-write) that come right out of the Southern musical tradition. Following up on the major success of Grey's previous Alligator albums, COUNTRY GHETTO and ORANGE BLOSSOMS, GEORGIA WARHORSE is a groove-driven, soulful masterpiece.

"Inspired, deliriously funky, deep-in-the-pocket front porch soul."
-Chicago Sun-Times
Date: Friday, April 15, 2011
Event: 2011 Whitewater River Jam
Venue: U.S. National Whitewater Center - Belmont Abbey Island
Address: 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway
City: Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-391-3900
Ticket price: $20 advance / $25 day of show (all tickets are two day tickets)
Website: www.usnwc.org
*See website for complete festival line-up and ticket information


Tinsley Ellis is one of the most electrifying blues rock guitarists and vocalists on the scene today. Tinsley is on tour to promote his latest Alligator Records CD, Speak No Evil, and will perform at The Double Door Inn in Charlotte on Saturday, April 16, 2011.

Billboard magazine declared, "Atlanta's Tinsley Ellis sings like a man possessed and wields a ferocious lead guitar...one of today's premier blues/rock players," while Rolling Stone says Tinsley plays "feral blues guitar... non-stop gigging has sharpened his six-string to a razor's edge...his eloquence dazzles...he achieves pyrotechnics that rival early Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton."

Produced by Ellis, Speak No Evil is the most guitar-driven album of his career and features Tinsley's fiercest, most brutally honest and hard-hitting original songs to date. And as you'd imagine, the guitar work is positively stellar. Speak No Evil is as wide-ranging and inspired a recording as Ellis has ever made, and one of the most satisfying Southern blues-rock albums in ages.

Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011
Venue: The Double Door Inn
Address: 1218 Charlottetowne Ave.
City: Charlotte, NC
Phone: 704-376-1446
Showtime: 10:00pm
Ticket price: $12 advance / $16 day of show
Website: http://www.doubledoorinn.com/

You can hear over 225 songs from the Alligator catalog on their online jukebox at http://www.alligator.com/

REMEMBER: ALWAYS CONTACT THE VENUE TO CONFIRM DATES and SHOW TIMES

Blues Moon Radio playlist for Nov. 8, 2010

Tonight's show is a bit of a mix of observances...

We'll commemorate the passing of William Clarke, who has been gone for 14 years. His music affected many who are still moved by his playing and influences. Thanks to Alligator Records' Bruce Iglauer, whose posting on Facebook allowed fellow musicians, friends, fans and music lovers to post their feelings about Clarke and his impact on our lives.

We'll commiserate about the passing of an iconic brand of automobile, as GM shepherded the last Pontiac off the production line. Omar and the Howler's "Big Chief Pontiac" will underscore the impact of the line of cars that featured as its logo the elongated head of a proud native Pontiac tribe chief, which was used as a hood ornament for many years. Pontiac also manufactured one of the nation's most popular muscle cars, the Firebird. The demise of Pontiac auto division is as sad as it is unbelievable for those of us who are car fanatics and Americana collectors.

We'll also try to do some good in this world... The Blues Moon Radio Show is proud to help support the Family Shelter benefit. The event is this Thursday night (11/11) in Columbia at 6-ish (cue my Father's disdain about "ish" as a time frame, but more about this in a moment) at the "Hall at Senate's End" ... Blues, Beer and BBQ - details and links on poster.

Thanks to everyone who donated to the Blues Moon and WUSC-FM during our Fundraiser last week. We appreciate our listeners and fans and rely on community support to keep airing the great music we work hard to bring your way. Donations are still being accepted and may be mailed to the station ... WUSC-FM, RHUU Rm 343, 1400 Greene St., Columbia, SC 29208 - please be sure to specify that you are supporting the Blues Moon Radio Show and any other WUSC shows you enjoy. If you use the online donation page, please be sure to write in WUSC-FM & Blues Moon Radio on the empty radio button box so the money goes where you intend it to. Donations are tax-deductible and a receipt will be mailed.
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RockyDawg seeking solace from BigBunny
after hearing his Mommy's operatic attempts.

On another funny note, RockyDawg apparently has broader musical taste than we previously imagined. I was listening to an opera singer on the tube today and Rocky hopped on the bed and stared at the TV intently. When it was over, he looked at me earnestly, so I asked him "Do you like opera?" and he got very excited. I sang a bit, and he stared just as intently at me; as happy as he could be. I wasn't too bad if I do say so myself... but then I "hit a clam"... I had missed a high note that lives where no alto has gone before... even an alto with a wide range. Rocky pulled his head back as if I'd hurt him, then looked back at the TV, then back at me, then he suddenly jumped off the bed and ran out of the room. Everyone's a critic!

Very importantly, in observance of Veteran's Day November 11, we'll also pay tribute to, as well as honor and bestow appropriate glory upon, those who have valiantly served our country in the Armed Forces. Longtime listeners might be aware I come from a military family. My Dad passed away two years ago (miss him so much) and was laid to rest on the day after Veteran's Day.

Daddy was funny, but he also had a lightning quick temper that could rarely be predicted. I recall one Thanksgiving we had gone to visit my brother's family. I'd gone out to the stores the day after Turkey Day to catch a few bargains. Dad called to ask when I was going to swing by to pick him up for the trip home and I said I thought that I'd be there around noon-ish. He sandblasted me, barking in his sternest voice, "Clair! We didn't win WWII by invading Normandy at noon-ISH! What TIME will you be HERE?" I answered "12:07, sir!" I swung into the driveway at 12:06:58 just to be sure I was "on target for my ETA." Ish later became a family joke; so much so that I thought about putting ish on his funeral notice, however I restrained myself, even though Daddy and I had often laughed about his particular teaching technique about timeliness.

Despite the mix of tributes, I guess the moral of tonight's show is:

Do pay homage to those who have gone on before you; enjoy the things and people you love while you have them; forgive people for little transgressions - especially if they are trying their best; never underestimate people (or dogs) - there is a lot more going on than you might know about; and do your best to support good causes. You never know when you might need or want what they have to offer and your help might provide the difference that keeps the good going (please don't fall into the trap of relying upon others to do good in your stead).

Thanks for listening to the Blues Moon with Clair DeLune radio show - I hope you enjoy tonight's musical choices... playlist below... I'll endeavor to keep things running on a timely basis and I promise not to hum along with the music. :) Best to you all ... clair (playlist below)

William Clarke - So All Alone b/w Miss You So
Eric Lindell - What I Got
Otis Rush - You Know My Love
Sue Foley and Peter Karp - Regret

Lonnie Brooks - Family Curse
Jelly Jaw Short - Barefoot Blues
Drink Small - Mr. Green is the Barbecue Man

Mississippi Jook Band - Barbecue Bust

Barbecue Bob - Unnamed Blues
Roosevelt Sykes - Sykes' Gumboogie
Blind Boy Fuller - I Crave My Pigmeat

Freddy King - San Ho Zay
Sonny Terry  and Brownie McGhee - Fox Hunt
Omar and the Howlers - Big Chief Pontiac
Robert Nighthawk - Peter Gunn Jam b/w Back Off Jam

Jimmy Coe - Fast Blues
Gary U.S. Bonds - Burden
Roy Buchanan - When a Guitar Plays the Blues
John Mooney - Take a Walk Around the Corner

James Cotton - That's All Right

Good night, y'all... please tune in again next week... thanks for listening!

Alright, Blues lovers, tonight is the show we have waited all year for - the Clair DeLune Blues Moon Radio Christmas and Holiday special. Christmas Blues is one of my favorite niche categories and tonight I will be extending the normal showtime by an hour to fit in an amazing mix of Blues, Swing and Jazzy tunes to make your holiday bright.


WUSC-FM is an educational station sponsored by the University of South Carolina, where I taught music history and have done a Blues radio show for twenty years. Tune in from 6-9 p.m. (U.S./ET; which is -5 GMT for you Cool Yule International cats and kittens).

We Webstream at http://wusc.sc.edu/, so click that link, then follow the listening links. It's a good idea to test the signal in advance just in case you might have to download some software to listen because you don't want to miss a minute of the music - only one song has been played before on the show - the rest are new to me (and possibly to you!). Yes, kids, "Christmas in Jail," by the Youngsters, is the perennial fave that MUST be a part of every holiday show. I wouldn't dream of depriving you of the quintessential Blues Christmas song - the most requested song each year.


Blues Concert Calendar
I enjoyed the Jam Room's Christmas Party at Hunter Gatherer last night (love the Capitol City Playboys and Drink Small) and got to see so many friends I had not seen in ages - especially Portland's newest Cola-Town expatriates, Amy and Carl Singmaster, who are sorely missed here.

I also recommend that those of you who are in S.C. head out to see some great acts:
Friday - Toni Spearman doing a rare stateside concert to raise money for homeless children - Greenwood, SC
Friday - Flat Out Strangers and Hick'ry Hawkins pairing up to dazzle at the White Mule (Main St. Columbia)
Saturday - The amazing Drink Small - a S.C. legend - appears at Utopia, which is catty-corner behind the Rite Aid on Rosewood Drive in Columbia.

e-mail me at bluesgoddess@gmail.com if I'm missing something!

Sad Blues News
Sending special prayers of love and strength to our dear friend, Nicole Hart, who lost her beloved husband, Lance Ong, a week ago. There is a memorial to raise money to offset their huge medical bills tonight in New Jersey. Please go if you can, but you can donate regardless if you wish: Lance Ong Benefit http://www.prlog.org/10430770-lance-ong-benefit-december-15th-2009-at-mexicali-blues-1409-queen-anne-road-teaneck-nj.html.

Her CD, Treasure, is a treasure, so if you'd like to help her and get a great CD, I highly recommend it (I'm not affiliated in any way - totally independent recommendation).

I was unable to do my show, or provide any warning about its cancellation last week, because of the sudden death of my Aunt Patsy, who was as beautiful a soul as any I have known, much like my own Mother. I apologize to those who tried to tune in or check for updates. I was "off the Wi-Fi grid" during my trip with no access to modern contrivances.

I'll be hoping you are tuned in tonight. That's my Christmas wish... that and for you and yours to have a safe, happy and prosperous holiday and 2010!

Clair DeLune, Blues Moon Radio and RockyDawg, Blues Defender!

"Izzit snowin', Mama?"

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Free ticket giveaway for the SC Jazz Festival Saturday

Miss Lindsay has offered a set of tix to SC Jazz Festival in Cheraw for Saturday. E-mail me at bluesgoddess@gmail.com to enter for a chance to win.

I know this competes with the Columbia Blues Festival, but I have to be open-minded and allow for equal-opportunity enjoyment (yes, I DO think that is rather funny, now that I think about it, although the pun was not intended).

Here are some links/details:
South Carolina Jazz Festival
Make your plans now to join jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie's historic hometown of Cheraw at the South Carolina Jazz Festival October 16-18, 2009. ... www.scjazzfestival.com.

Blues News

Lickin' my lips for the Columbia Blues Festival this Saturday... check it out at http://www.wordofmouthproductions.org - see you there!

Want to also take notice that tonight would have been Nappy Brown's birthday... he was a dear friend and an amazing musician. My heart goes out to those who knew and loved him and his music.

UPDATED: There will be a tribute to Nappy in Charlotte on Sunday -

DETAILS:

Nappy Brown Memorial Fundraiser

Sunday, Oct 18 6:00p

at Double Door Inn, Charlotte, NC

Age Suitability: None Specified

Tags: There are no tags.

Please join the Charlotte music community and the Charlotte Blues Society in celebrating the great man's life with a concert to help raise money for a headstone. Musicians and friends from the early days of Nappy's Charlotte-based career to younger artists that appreciated and loved him are coming together for a special night. Maurice Williams, Robin Rogers, Mookie Brill, Scott Cable, Bob Margolin, Sandra Hall, Audrey Madison Turner, Mack Arnold, Betty Pride, Sandra Hall, Michael Wolfe and the Voodoo Brothers are scheduled to appear, with more to be added!

We also lost Freddie Robinson on Oct. 10. Sad, sad, sad.

Please tune in (via streaming Internet at http://wusc.sc.edu) tomorrow for the Blues Moon radio show 6 p.m. ET/USA. I'm still adjusting from Nashville time.

Nashville was wonderful - hilly, chilly and very Nash-villy!

Blues concerts on the horizon - Carolinas

Several to choose from, but why not attend all?

1 - Carolina Downhome Blues Festival, Th-Sat 10/1-3 (Camden S.C.)
2- American Music Celebration, Sunday, October 4, 2-7 p.m. (Kiawah Island, S.C.)
3- B.B. King, Oct. 6, Charlotte, N.C. - NOTE: two pair of tickets to be given away on the Blues Moon with Clair DeLune - tune in to the show for details!
4- Columbia Blues Festival, Saturday 10/17 - Word of Mouth Productions, Martin Luther King Park (Columbia, S.C.)

Details:
1- 13th annual CAROLINA DOWNHOME BLUES FESTIVAL
Thursday-Saturday, October 1-3
Camden, SC

Blues club crawl in South Carolina's oldest inland city, featuring performances at intimate venues clustered on several downtown streets...walk from one gig to another! NOTE: many all-ages venues and ALL NON-SMOKING.

Website & phone:
www.bluesbash.com/camden (schedule/artists etc)
(803) 425-7676 call & charge tickets (also tourist info)

Affordable! $35 weekend pass / $10 wristband for Thurs / $15 wristband Fri or Sat

And the artists:
HILTON VALENTINE & SKIFFLEDOG (legendary guitarist from The Animals)
ANDREW "JR. BOY" JONES (Texas guitar master, protege of Freddy King)
LIL DAVE THOMPSON (Mississippi's finest)
JOHN DEE HOLEMAN & ANDY COATS (deep blues from NC)
BARBARA CARR (St Louis soul/blues queen, recorded for Chess)
LIGHTNIN' WELLS (Piedmont blues specialist)
ROY ROBERTS (played with Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Solomon Burke)
VERONIKA JACKSON (blues/folk chanteuse, influenced by Odetta, Baez)
POP FERGUSON (octagenarian downhome bluesman from Lenoir, NC)
WANDA JOHNSON (singer oft-compared to Irma Thomas, Nina Simone)
ROBERT LIGHTHOUSE (Swedish bluesman channels Muddy, Dr Ross)
SHRIMP CITY SLIM (Charleston-based blues experts)
MY BUDDY TODD (delightful duo from the coast)

and many more...Don't miss this one. An amazing weekend.

2- If you can't make it to Camden, please consider coming down to this
next one...featuring four top acts from the Carolina Downhome:

4th annual AMERICAN MUSIC CELEBRATION
Sunday, October 4, 2-7 pm
Freshfields Village Green
Kiawah Island, SC
FREE

Venue info: http://www.freshfieldsvillage.com/
Site: www.myspace.com/americanmusiccelebration
Info by phone: 843 762 9125

Presented by the Kiawah Island Accommodations Tax Commitee and Bill & Marilyn Blizard (Kiawah's Friends of the Blues). Bring a lawnchair or blanket, also sunscreen & or hat...this is an outdoor show in a park. Order of appearance:

SKYE PAIGE & ORIGINAL RECIPE (rockabilly vixen & her hot band)
SOUTHERN SOUL EXTRAVAGANZA (Roy Roberts, Barbara Carr, AJ Diggs)
HILTON VALENTINE & Skiffledog (The Animals' guitarist and his new group)
ANDREW "JR BOY" JONES (Lone Star band rocks the blues)

This is a fabulous afternoon of music... see you there.

3- B.B. King concert ticket purchases to benefit the RONALD McDONALD HOUSE of Charlotte

Sept. 15, 2009 (Charlotte, N.C.) - Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants is sponsoring the B.B. King concert at The Fillmore on Oct. 6 and giving $12.50 for every ticket sold to the soon-to-be-built Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte.

"We're committed to giving back to our community, particularly to children-focused groups," said Jeannette Anselmo, Senior Administrative Director of Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants. "We hope this event brings both donations and awareness to this very important organization in Charlotte."

If the Fillmore concert is a sellout, the total donation could equal as much as $25,000 to the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, which is planning to break ground later this year.

"Fans of B.B. King will be glad to know that a portion of the ticket sales are going to a charity that wants to provide the families of children being treated in area medical facilities with a safe, affordable and caring 'home away from home," said Anselmo.

Tickets for the Oct. 6 concert can be purchased at livenation.com, the Hardee’s Thickburger box office at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, select BLOCKBUSTER stores, or charge by phone 877-598-8698. For more information, directions, or to purchase tickets go to http://www.livenation.com/. For information about upcoming shows or directions call 704-916-8970.

4- Columbia Blues Festival lineup TBA: More details as they become available. Keep checking Word of Mouth Productions Website.

CONCERT: Thirteenth Annual Carolina Downhome Blues Festival

Gary Erwin sent me an e-mail about this great Blues festival. I highly recommend you attend this festival - all three days, if possible. It is one of the highlights of my Blues year, and it is only a little more than a month away, so I hope you will get your plans set to attend!

clair delune

Here's what he's got going on:


Thirteenth Annual Carolina Downhome Blues Festival
in Camden, S.C. from Thursday - Saturday, October 1-3, 2009


Historic Camden, SC (25 miles outside of Columbia, 1 hour from Charlotte)
Performances day & night at 16 different venues
www.bluesbash.com/camden (being updated soon)
Tix & info: (803) 425 7676
Daily tix and weekend passes avail (prices $10-$40)

A great little pub crawl with many venues clustered on several
downtown streets - walk from gig to gig!

Featured artists include:

HILTON VALENTINE (of The Animals) & SKIFFLEDOG
http://www.hiltonvalentine.com/
The legendary guitarist of The Animals returns to his acoustic skiffle roots with his new group. Hilton is the man who inspired many of us to go back and discover the blues. That was him on "House of the Rising Sun", "We Gotta Get Out of This Place", "It's My Life", "Don't Bring Me Down", and so many other groundbreaking platters. A member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and one of THE influential guitarists of the last forty years, HILTON VALENTINE cannot be missed.

"SOUTHERN SOUL EXTRAVAGANZA" featuring
BARBARA CARR, ROY ROBERTS, and the AJ DIGGS BAND
http://www.royrobertsblues.com/
www.cdsrecords.com/barbaracarr.htm
For you soul/blues lovers! Barbara Carr recorded for Chess in the 1960s, Roy Roberts worked with Otis Redding and others, AJ Diggs played with (Harold Melvin's) Blue Notes in Philly...an avalanche of Southern Soul!

ANDREW JR. BOY JONES
www.myspace.com/andrewjrboyjones
This monster Texas blues guitarist played in Freddy King's band in his early years. Charlie Musselwhite employed him as guitarist in the 1980s ("the best band I've ever had," said Charlie). John Street (ex-Anson Funderburgh) on keyboards and a massive rhythm section make this a Lone Star act you have to hear.

JOHN DEE HOLEMAN & ANDY COATS
www.myspace.com/johndeeholemanblues
80 year-old John Dee Holeman is one of the last great North Carolina bluesmen. His acclaimed work with Fris Holloway and Algia Mae Hinton took him on State Department tours around the world. A bit of Lightnin' Hopkins, a touch of Blind Boy Fuller and a whole lotta John Dee Holeman...talk about "downhome"!

LIL DAVE THOMPSON
http://www.lildavethompson.com/
Representing the hottest blues out of Mississippi these days...torrid guitar workouts and anguished vocals...one of the best bands on the scene today.

VERONIKA JACKSON
http://www.veronikajackson.com/
An artist to watch..."some folk, some blues, sometime" describes this charismatic singer/guitarist whose influences include Odetta, Joan Baez, Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Sam Cooke. Sweet!

OTHER ARTISTS on the CAROLINA DOWNHOME BLUES FESTIVAL:
LIGHTNIN' WELLS http://www.lightninwells.com/ (acoustic blues master)
POP FERGUSON DUO http://www.popferguson.com/ (octagenarian downhome blues)
DRINK SMALL http://www.drinksmallblues.com/ (SC legend)
REV. MARV WARD http://www.marvward.com/ (great new CD just out!)
DR. PICKUP http://www.drpickup.com/ (French blues guitarist/singer returns)
WSNB http://www.wsnbmusic.com/ (Southern fried blues)
WANDA JOHNSON http://www.wandaj.com/ (original blues & soul chanteuse)
JEFF BEASLEY DUO http://www.jeffbeasleyband.com/ (Savannah's blues/roots bard)
SHRIMP CITY SLIM http://www.shrimpcityslim.com/ (blues on the beach)
SKYE PAIGE & THE ORIGINAL RECIPE www.myspace.com/skyepaigeandtheoriginalrecipe (rockabilly vixen)
JEFF NORWOOD http://www.jeffnorwoodblues.com/ (Midlands blues expert)
MY BUDDY TODD http://www.mybuddtodd.com/ (hot duo from the coast)
MOTHERLESS CHILLIN' http://www.nazharp.com/ (guitar/harmonica musclemen)
LIL JIMMY FROST DUO (spunky harp & guitar combo)
RUSTY DAVIS & FLOYD CALLEN (two guitarists entangled in the blues)
ROBERT LIGHTHOUSE http://www.robertlighthouse.com/ (Delta blues specialist)
COTTON BLUE http://www.cottonblueband.com/ (coastal swamp blues & rock)

The Blues Moon Radio Show Tuesday, July 7, 2009

This edition of the Blues Moon with Clair DeLune is dedicated, with love, to my niece - Flair DeLune (better known to her family and friends as Annie) - who passed away July 5 after a brave fight against cancer.

I hope you hear the show, Annie... you are loved and missed, angel.

Tonight's show opens with a surprise guest, the Reverend Marv Ward. His new CD has debuted, Love Like You Never Been Burned, and is available on www.cdbaby.com. He'll be appearing this Friday at the Greenwood Blues Cruise (in Greenwood, S.C. USA). It's a weekend of Blues, BBQ and fun! Hope you can go. Here is what Shrimp City Slim has to say about it:

"9th annual GREENWOOD BLUES CRUISE
Thurs-Sat, July 9-11 Greenwood, SC
Part of the South Carolina Festival of Discovery
http://www.greenwoodbluescruise.com
Info: 864-942-8448
Blues club crawl, featuring great national and regional talent:
JOHNNY RAWLS, RANDY MCALLISTER, THE NOUVEAUX HONKIES, DRINK SMALL, LIGHTNIN' WELLS, ELLIOTT & THE UNTOUCHABLES, HITMAN, TAD WALTERS, WANDA JOHNSON & SHRIMP CITY SLIM, REV. MARV WARD, DAVIS COEN.
Also: BBQ cook-off, folk arts & crafts, kids' zone, and nearby attractions (Revolutionary War battlefields, hiking, fishing, historic district).
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT! Real-deal blues & boogie in a small-town Southern atmosphere. Greenwood is approx one hour from Columbia, SC, two hours from Charlotte, two hours from Atlanta, three hours from Charleston."

Tonight's playlist is organic, so keep clicking your refresh button to see the updated song listings appear.

And, hey, if you love someone - let them know.
clair delune

Marv Ward Interview; then played Old Mule & Railroad Call (from new CD)

Eddie Turner - Cost of Freedom
Janiva Magness - Freedom is Just Beyond the Door
Mildred Anderson - I'm Free
Electric Flag - Killing Floor
Tommy Johnson - Canned Heat Blues
Billie Holiday - Summertime

Blind Lemon Jefferson - Dry Summertime Blues
Roosevelt Sykes - Third Degree Blues
Charles Brown - Let the Sunshine in my Life

J.D. Short - Slidin' Delta
Johnson's Jazzers - Down in the Delta
New Legacy Duo - Delta

Steve Freund - Jumping at Shadows
James Harman Band - Jump My Baby
Mumbles - Jumpin' Blues

Hound Dog Taylor - Sitting Here Alone
Howlin' Wolf - Sittin' On Top of the World
Matt Walsh - Sit and Wonder

Delbert McClinton - Standing on Shaky Ground
Little Joe Blue - Standing on the Threshold
Bessie Smith - Standin' in the Rain

Drink Small - I Stand Accused
Tinsley Ellis - Can't You Lie
Elvin Bishop - Can't Lie to Me
Nappy Brown - Every Shut Eye Ain't Sleepin'
Johnny Rawls - Can't Sleep at Night
Lonnie Johnson - I Can't Sleep Anymore
Lowell Fulson - Sleeper
The Paladins - Who's Been Sleepin'

Guitar Reed - Don't Say a Mumblin' Word
Ella Johnson - If You Would Only Say You're Sorry
Angela Strehli - Say It's Not So
Lightnin' Hopkins - What Did I Say

Thanks for listening to the Blues Moon with Clair DeLune, dedicated this week to little Flair DeLune. Annie, although I'll always remember you as a 12-year-old girl doing a fine job of announcing on the Blues Moon as Flair, you get on up to heaven and start talking me up... it might take a while to persuade the gatekeeps to let me slide on through, angel, and I'm looking forward to dj'ing with you again - sorry we missed our beach trip.

Lots of love,
Aunt Clair

Blues concert info

Information on Blues concerts and appearances from our friend Gary Erwin (aka: Shrimp City Slim). Gary is reknowned for the wonderful Blues he brings to S.C. - he truly works around the clock to keep the Blues alive and vibrant... I'm clipping in his newsletter here:

Blues fans:
Thanks to everyone for helping make this year's Piccolo Spoleto Homegrown Blues Series such a roaring success. We had great attendance at most of the shows - "Early Bird Blues" (happy hours) at Mad River Bar & Grill; "Blues on the Dock" at Bowens Island, and "Triple Dose Blues" at A Dough Re Mi Pizza. Next year's festival is scheduled for May 21-June 6 so mark your calendar now. www.piccolospoleto.com

WANDA JOHNSON on Living Blues Readers' Poll ballot - PLEASE VOTE!
www.wandaj.com
www.myspace.com/misswandajohnson

Congratulations to South Carolina's WANDA JOHNSON who has landed a nomination under the category of "Blues Artist of the Year" (Female").

Thanks in advance to everyone who casts their vote at www.livingblues.com. Votes must be received by July 5 so please don't delay.

While you're at it, why not WRITE IN Wanda's brilliant CD "Hold What You Got" (2008, Erwin Music) in category of "Best Blues Album of 2008 (New Recordings)"?

And lest we forget South Carolina's blues patron saint, DRINK SMALL... he would be a perfect WRITE IN in categories of

"Most Outstanding Blues Singer"
"Most Outstanding Musician (Guitar)"

His "Trying to Survive at 75" (2008, Bishopville Records) is also a strong contender for "Best Album..." category.

www.drinksmallblues.com

Thanks again for jumping on this.

SHRIMP CITY SLIM
"Lowcountry blues & original songs"
Born & bred in Chicago, based in Charleston since 1983
www.shrimpcityslim.com
Busy times in these parts:
Every Monday & Wednesday, 4-7 pm
"BLUES HAPPY HOUR" at Mad River Bar & Grill, downtown Charleston,
with Juke Joint Johnny (harmonica/vocals ; www.myspace.com/jukeharp )
32 N. Market St., Charleston, SC 29401
843 723 0032 / www.madrivercharleston.com
FREE

Visiting Charleston and wanna jam? Every Tuesday 8 pm at
A Dough Re Mi Pizza, Mt. Pleasant - OPEN BLOOZE JAM
Venue info: www.adoughremi.com
Hosted by: www.myspace.com/lowcountrybluesclub

Thursday, June 11 (and every other Thursday into October):
"BLUES & BBQ HARBOR CRUISE" aboard the "Carolina Belle"
Leaves from Maritime Center, Concord St., Charleston
Boarding at 630 pm, sails 7-930 pm
Blues by Shrimp City Slim band, BBQ by Hometeam BBQ, boat ride,
cash bar. Only $32.50 (tax included) per head. A GREAT TIME!
Tix: 800-979-3370
www.charlestonharbortours.com


Friday, June 12, 4-7 pm: Freshfields Village Green, Kiawah Island
www.freshfieldsvillage.com
Bring a lawn chair & cooler or buy cold drinks & food on-site.
FREE
Shrimp City Slim Band

Thursday & Friday June 18-19: SCS band gigs with WANDA JOHNSON
in Anderson, SC (Thursday, 5 pm: "Downtown Sounds" street concert,
Friday: Burgundy Blues).
www.burgundyblues.com
Turn the TV off and come on out!


"CIRCULAR BLUES UNPLUGGED"
The acoustic/traditional blues concert series for the listening audience proudly presents
ROBERT LIGHTHOUSE
Sunday, June 21, 7 pm
Circular Church, 150 Meeting St., downtown Charleston, SC
$10 ticket at the door
Artist: www.robertlighthouse.com
Venue: www.circularchurch.org
One of our favorite solo artists, Robert Palinic aka Lighthouse hails
originally from Sweden, but has spent most of his adult life traversing
the American South. Performing on guitar, harp-in-the-rack and vocals,
Lighthouse channels the raw Mississippi blues of Dr. Isaiah Ross, Robert
Johnson, (plantation-period) Muddy Waters, and others. A true original,
Robert Lighthouse never disappoints with his soulful and deep personal approach to the downhome blues. Very highly recommended.
PS: Robert's latest CD "Democracy Boulevard" was produced by Kevin
McKendree (who also plays keys on the CD) of Delbert McClinton's band.


Coming to "Circular Blues Unplugged":
Sunday, July 5: VERONIKA JACKSON
Sunday, August 16: DRINK SMALL
and in the fall: TAD WALTERS, PAUL GEREMIA, MICHAEL PICKETT,
JUKE JOINT JOHNNY & DREW BALDWIN.

GREENWOOD BLUES CRUISE, July 9-11
Greenwood, SC
www.greenwoodbluescruise.com
FREE
Blues club crawl, part of the SC Festival of Discovery. Artists include
LARRY GARNER, RANDY MCALLISTER, JOHNNY RAWLS, THE NOUVEAUX HONKIES, ELLIOTT & THE UNTOUCHABLES, WANDA JOHNSON, DRINK SMALL, LIGHTNIN' WELLS, and more. Plus HUGE BBQ cook-off, folk arts, kidz zone, "old time radio show", etc.
A really great time in the Heritage Corridor. Don't miss it! Hands down, one of our favorite blues events of the year...

BLUES WEB PAGES YOU MIGHT WANT TO BOOKMARK:
www.myspace.com/bluesinthecarolinas (name sez it all)
www.myspace.com/bluesincharlestonsc (ditto)

Take care & happy summer,
Gary Erwin
LOWCOUNTRY BLUES SOCIETY (established 1986)
Charleston, South Carolina USA

Coming on the horizon...
CAROLINA DOWNHOME BLUES FEST, Oct 1-3, Camden, SC
(some real surprises in store!)
AMERICAN MUSIC CELEBRATION, Oct 4, Kiawah Island, SC
(roots music extravaganza)
PEE DEE BLUES BASH, Nov 5-8, Florence, SC
(first annual - gonna be great)
20th annual LOWCOUNTRY BLUES BASH, Feb 5-16, 2010, Charleston, SC
(the big mama of SE blues fests)

More on all that soon. - Gary Erwin

Blues Moon Playlist

Good evening, Blues Lovers... tonight we celebrate three things:
1- Black History month (but actually... we celebrate Black History every week!)
2- Heart month - take care with your poor little heart because it keeps the beat!
3- The Blues Bash in Charleston - starts this week (2/6 through 2/16)... check it out: www.bluesbash.com

Tonight's show is streaming on the Web and features:

Blues Moon Radio Show Playlist 2/3/08

Heartless Bastards New Resolution
Johnny Heartsman That's Alright - written by Jimmy Rogers
Johnny Heartsman Cold Cold Feeling - written by Albert Collins - the Iceman
Big Mama and Victor Uris No Way Out (world blues)
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Pink Anderson Boll Weevil
Cat-Iron Poor Boy a Long, Long Way From Home
Barbara Dane Way Behind the Sun
Jessie Mae Hemphill Take Me Home with You Baby
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The Rev. Gary Davis Candy Man
Chambers Brothers Down in the Alley
Elizabeth Cotten Vastapol
Roosevelt Sykes 44 Blues
Son House County Farm Blues
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Big Bill Morganfield Evil - be sure to catch this great artist and his band Feb. 7 at the HomeTeam BBQ in Charleston, S.C. as part of the Southern Comfort Blues Bash - www.bluesbash.com
Walter Trout w/Jeff Healey Workin' Overtime
Otis Rush Feel So Bad
Candye Kane White Trash Girl
George Harmonica Smith Blowing the Blues
Walter Horton Put the Kettle On
Carey Bell When I Get Drunk
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Mississippi Fred McDowell Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Chris Thomas King Why Blues (starred as Robert Johnson in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0454584/)
Robert Pete Williams Dyin' Soul
Roosevelt Charles Let My People Go
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Dexter Romweber Lookout b/w Cigarette Party

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Thanks for tuning in... don't forget to head to Charleston, S.C. USA for the Bluesbash!~ see you there!

Clair DeLune

Blues Events & Concert Calendar

What's coming up on the Blues Scene:

updated May 4, 2008
OUT OF STATE...
... but worth the gas money, honey!

Blues Music Awards (formerly known as the W.C. Handy Awards)
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.
http://www.blues.org/
901-527-2583

Delta Groove's Blues Revue
http://deltagrooveproductions.com/

Blind Raccoon Showcase in the Delta
http://www.blindraccoon.com/


IN S.C.

MAY
NORTH CHARLESTON CULTURAL ARTS FESTIVAL: http://www.northcharleston.org/

Sunday, May 4, 2-3 pm: SHRIMP CITY SLIM on outdoor stage on N. Charleston Coliseum grounds. http://www.shrimpcityslim.com/

Monday, May 5, 6-7 pm: WANDA JOHNSON at Embassy Suites (Coliseum, N. Charleston)


From her bio: Wanda Johnson, a natural-born singer and entertainer, hails from a large family (born, 1963; one of nine children...all girls) in a farming community in upstate South Carolina. She has lived with music all her life.Performing semi-pro since the early 1990s, Wanda is quickly gaining notoriety as a new star on the international scene. She sings with conviction and great emotion and has become known for her ability to really connect with an audience.In addition, she writes much of her own music. http://www.wandaj.com/

Thursday, May 8: Doc's Gumbo Grille (downtown Columbia S.C. on Assembly across from the Statehouse) - open mic Blues Night

Mac Arnold's Corn Bread and Collard Greens Blues Festival

Thursday-Saturday, May 8-10, 2008
Anderson, SC, and Greenville, SC, U.S.
www.macarnold.com
864-517-9558

From his bio: Mac is one of the last surviving members of the Muddy Water’s era and played bass for Muddy's band for years helping shape the electric blues sound that inspired the rock and roll movement of the late 60's and early 70's. Regular guests of the band included Eric Clapton, Paul Butterfield, Mike Bloomfield and Elvin Bishop.The Muddy Waters Band (as a unit) shared the stage with the likes of Howlin' Wolf, Elmore James, Jimmy Reed, Junior Wells, Big Joe Williams, and Big Mama Thornton ("Hound Dog") just to name a few. During this time, Mac played on John Lee Hooker's "live" album, Live at the Café Au Go-Go, as well as Otis Spann's classic recording The Blues Is Where It's At, which is still rated a five star CD today.

After more than a year with Muddy Waters, Mac formed The Soul Invaders which backed up many artists, including The Temptations and B. B. King. In the early 70's, he moved to Los Angeles to work at ABC Television and Laff Records (Red Foxx). This led to working on the set of Soul Train from 1971 to 1975 and then working with Bill Withers ("Lean on Me" ) before moving back to South Carolina in the 80's.


4th annual BLUES BY THE SEA
Saturday, May 10, 2-8 p.m.
beautiful Mingo Point Kiawah Island, SC
www.bluesbash.com/kiawah (download your own brochure)
Info line: 843-762-9125
Note that you must have passes into the park and space is limited.
A FREE one-day blues festival in coastal location featuring:
EDDIE SHAW & the WOLF GANG (Howlin' Wolf's bandleader);
Grammy nominated RANDY MCALLISTER from Texas;
A TRIBUTE TO LITTLE WALTER featuring harmonica sensations DENNIS GRUENLING and STEVE GUYGER
REV. DR. JOHNNY MAC & THE BOOTY RANCH (rockin' blues from Charleston).

After party: CHUCK THE CAT MORRIS & THE OLD SCHOOL BLUES BAND , 9 pm at JB Pivots Beach Club , 1662 Savannah Highway (Highway 17 S), Charleston, S.C.


LIGHTNIN' WELLS http://www.lightninwells.com/
Lightnin' is a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, banjo, uke, harmonica) who is deep into the traditional Carolina blues style. His collaborations have included lengthy tenures with the legendary Big Boy Henry, George Herbert Moore, and others. He is a musicologist, educator, and delightful performer who really brings this historic
music to life.
Sat May 10: Columbia, S.C. (Headliners)
Sunday, May 18, 7 pm CIRCULAR BLUES UNPLUGGED at the Circular Church, 150 Meeting St., in downtown Charleston. www.circularchurch.org. Admission $10.
Info: 843-762-9125


DRINK SMALL
SEE DRINK ON TV: (on S.C. Educational Television) Wed May 21 on "Your Day" (ETV) 12-1 p.m., 3-4 p.m., 7-8 p.m. Check your local listings for South Carolina Educational TV.
Live from his hometown of Bishopville, SC. (radio simulcast for noon segment)
Two concerts at Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, S.C.(purchase tickets at http://www.piccolospoleto.com/)

Mon., May 26, 4-7 p.m. Mad River Bar & Grill, 32 N. Market St., Charleston, S.C., admission $10



May 31st: Town of Port Royal Performance Series produced by the Arts Council of Beaufort County FREE, Saturdays @ 5:30pm in the heart of Old Town Port Royal 843-379-ARTS
Cool John Ferguson The Lowcountry guitarist and Blues man has established an international reputation. http://cooljohnferguson.com/


JUNE:
Drink Small at Piccolo Spoleto:
Tues., June 3, 4-7 p.m. Mad River Bar & Grill, 32 N. Market St., Charleston, S.C., admission $10
Mad River is an old church located on the corner of East Bay St. and North Market St. in the heart of downtown Charleston.

June 14th: Town of Port Royal Performance Series
Delta Moon
The group’s name already sounds good, but wait till you hear their music. "Clear Blue Flame" is their latest CD, the fifth from this group from Atlanta. http://www.deltamoon.com/

JULY:
GREENWOOD BLUES CRUISE Thurs-Sat July 10-12, 2008 Greenwood, S.C.
http://www.greenwoodbluescruise.com/ Blues & Southern culture in a small town atmosphere.
This multi-venue "club crawl" is the evening component of the award winning South Carolina Festival of Discovery, which also includes a BBQ cook-off, arts/crafts, live music, and family fun.

This year's Blues Cruise artists include: SANDRA HALL, 'EMPRESS OF THE BLUES' (from Atlanta); DRINK SMALL (The Blues Doctor); (The Return of) SATAN & ADAM (from Florida/New York); SHELLEY MAGEE & THE BAD DEEDS (Blues mama from the SC Midlands); WANDA JOHNSON (the new voice of SC soul & blues with her new CD entitled 'Hold What You Got'); RICKEY GODFREY BLUES BAND (from Nashville); DELTA SWAGGER (high spirited Blues band from Columbia, SC); SHRIMP CITY SLIM (latest CD: "Dark Road Piano"); SCOTT HOLT (Buddy Guy's second guitarist for almost 10 years from Chicago), JEFF NORWOOD (great slide guitar that rocks the house), MAC ARNOLD & PLATE FULL O'BLUES (Mac played bass with Muddy Waters) & the MATT WALSH DUO (pictured at left; this young man can really wail the Blues), and for more info, visit the Greenwood Blues Cruise Web site or call (864) 942-8448.



SEND DATES and CONCERT INFO TO:
bluesgoddess@gmail.com -- thanks!

Blues News for the Midlands of South Carolina

Concerts and events that might interest Blues lovers - please send your Blues News to Clair DeLune at bluesgoddess@gmail.com - thanks!


Geoff Achison - April 18 at Doc's Gumbo Grille, Columbia, S.C.

Shrimp City Slim and Wanda Johnson will play April 18-19 at the Inn on the Square in downtown Greenwood, S.C. (www.innonthesquaresc.com).

On Saturday, April 19, 2008, hundreds of independently owned music stores across the country will celebrate “Record Store Day.” Check out the Web site: http://www.recordstoreday.com/Home


SHOWS on "CIRCULAR BLUES UNPLUGGED":
At the Circular Church
150 Meeting Street Charleston, S.C. 29401
$10 (cash, check only)
More info: 843-577-6400, 762-9125
Church info: www.circularchurch.org

Sunday, April 20: GEOFF ACHISON
www.geoffachison.com

Sunday, May 18: LIGHTNIN' WELLS
www.lightnin'wells.com

Sunday, June 15: DRINK SMALL
www.drinksmallblues.com

MAY/JUNE:
Saturdays in May & June: The free Port Royal Performance Series

Town of Port Royal Performance Series
produced by the Arts Council of Beaufort County
FREE, Saturdays @ 5:30pm in the heart of Old Town Port Royal
843-379-ARTS, http://www.beaufortcountyarts.com

May 11th: Special Mother's Day Performance of the Heritage Aire Celtic Ensemble
A component of the US Air Force Heritage of America Band, Heritage Aire blends a contemporary musical approach with traditional Celtic music style to create a stunning musical tapestry. The members of Heritage Aire perform on traditional instruments such as the Irish flute, tin whistles, button accordion, and bodhran.
http://www.heritageofamericaband.acc.af.mil/ensembles/heritageaire.html


May 31st: Cool John Ferguson
The Lowcountry guitarist and Blues man has established an international reputation.
http://cooljohnferguson.com/

June 14th: Delta Moon
The group’s name already sounds good, but wait till you hear their music. "Clear Blue Flame" is their latest CD, the fifth from this group from Atlanta.
http://www.deltamoon.com/



JULY:
GREENWOOD BLUES CRUISE
Thurs-Sat July 10-12, 2008
Greenwood, S.C.
www.greenwoodbluescruise.com

This multi-venue "club crawl" is the evening component of the award winning South Carolina Festival of Discovery, which also includes a HUGE BBQ cook-off, arts/crafts, live music, and family fun. Blues & Southern culture in a small town atmosphere.

This year's Blues Cruise artists include: SANDRA HALL, 'EMPRESS OF THE BLUES' (from Atlanta); DRINK SMALL (The Blues Doctor); (The Return of) SATAN & ADAM (from Florida/New York); SHELLEY MAGEE & THE BAD DEEDS (Blues mama from the SC Midlands); WANDA JOHNSON (the new voice of SC soul & blues with her new CD entitled 'Hold What You Got'); RICKEY GODFREY BLUES BAND (from Nashville); DELTA SWAGGER (high spirited Blues band from Columbia, SC); SHRIMP CITY SLIM (latest CD: "Dark Road Piano"); SCOTT HOLT (Buddy Guy's second guitarist for almost 10 years from Chicago), JEFF NORWODD (great slide guitar that rocks the house), MATT WALSH DUO (this young man can really wail the Blues), and MACARNOLD & PLATE FULL O'BLUES (Mac played bass with Muddy Waters).

It's gonna be a lot of fun. Come spend the weekend in Greenwood, S.C....
…you'll be glad you did. For more info, visit the Greenwood Blues Cruise website or call (864) 942-8448.