Contact:
Marc Chenault
Phone: (408) 987-1100
E-mail:
mchenault@rocketmail.com
Marc Chenault
Press Release
For Immediate Release
To: All Media
CV Blues”BLUES FOR HAITI BENEFIT"
Saturday, March 27th 5pm to 9pm
Voodoo Lounge, 14 S 2nd St, Downtown San Jose
Donation: *Recession Special $5
*additional donation accepted the hat will be passed
It is hard to believe that it has been almost two months since the
devastating earthquake in Haiti. There is still so much to be done
and Americans are taking their best shot at helping out. We are
not just talking about Americans, but Californians and more
specifically California’s Blues Musicians!
The heart and soul of Blues is coming together on March 27th.
Four Californian cities are coming together and producing four Blues
for Haiti Benefits. Simultaneously, blues musicians in San Jose,
Modesto, Fresno & Visalia are donating their time and music to reach
out to their brothers and sisters in Haiti in this difficult time.
The Central Valley Blues Society is sponsoring this event.
The show held in San Jose is produced by Marc Chenault with 100%
of the proceeds given to the American Red Cross, Silicon Valley
Chapter, Haiti Disaster Relief Fund.
For Immediate Release 9 a.m. EDT, March 15th
ACTS:
Guest Acts:
MC: Comedienne :
Gary Smith
The Billy Davis Band
Coleman Head
Random Status
Veronica Porras
Gary Smith
For three decades San Jose harmonica player Gary Smith has been an
influential figure in the San Francisco Bay Area Blues scene' His band
was the first to grace the stage at the inaugural San Francisco Blues
Festival way back in 1973.
He has long been regarded as the Godfather of San Jose Blues
harmonica players. Smith has kept a very sophisticated but deep in the
blues sound. Smith doesn't play live much anymore, usually just at
harmonica blow-outs and fund raisers.
The Billy Davis Band
In 1995, Billy Davis put the Powerhouse Blues Band together to share
the great music that
Black American blues artists left behind for all to enjoy.
Davis got his first musical exposure through the Beatles and The Rolling
Stones. Today the Powerhouse Blues Band has become known as The
Billy Davis Band.
Billy Davis has opened for many of our finest blues artists in San Jose
such as;
Charlie Musslewhite, James Cotton, Rod Piazza, and Roy Rogers.
In his early years Davis, who is on lead vocals and harmonica, opened
for: Sly and The Family Stone, Loading Zone, Cold Blood, and Graham
Central Station and is a three-decade Bay Area musician. Davis utilizes
some of the best musicians the Bay Area has to offer.
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The Billy Davis Band will also be backing harmonica legend, Gary Smith
and performing a set with his band at the CV Blues For Haiti Benefit.
Coleman Head
Coleman Head started performing as a teenager on lead guitar and
vocals in the Fresno area during the hippie days of the late 60's. He
toured with Sugar Cane Harris and Harvey Mandel who was a member
of Canned Heat before going out on his own. Head settled down in
Clovis, California and raised a family while owning and performing for
ten years in his own club, The Lucky Lady Saloon.
After the 60's 70’s and 80s Head continued to perform in the San
Joaquin Valley but was less active than he was as a young musician.
Head has an impressive list of recording credits and released a critically
acclaimed CD titled, “21st Century Blues.”
21st Century Blues continues to sell and Head has been performing
more and spreading his 21st Century Blues.
Random Status
Random Status is a young band coming out of the Monterey Bay Area. Co-Fronted
by Taylor Kropp and Livia Slingerand the hard driving grooving band, Random
Status is made solid with the backbone of bass player Guy Sliter and phenomenal
drummer Kevin Bell. “This band is exactly what the industry has been missing in its
younger musicians.” says Michele Luccketta (previous owner of Integrity
Entertainment.) “I have worked with countless guitar players in my time and Taylor
Kropp is one of the best I have ever heard.” Taylor is matched up with equally
talented Livia and they shred like the pros of yesteryear while playing groovy and
hooky songs of this new millennium.
We haven’t even mentioned the incredible songs, vocals, harmonies and hooks
because right now we would like you to come see for yourself!
Veronica Porras
Born and raised in San Jose, CA Veronica Porras is a fresh face on the comedy
scene. She started doing Stand-Up since October 2006 with the San Francisco
Comedy College and has since appeared with Dave Chappelle, Lisa Landry, and Will
Durst. Likeable and fun her stand up ranges from family, work, and her unique view
on dating and relationships. Catch her at a show and she’ll tell you more.
Contact: Marc Chenault
(408) 987-1100
mchenault@rocketmail.com
Come on down to The Voodoo Lounge 14 S. 2nd, San Jose (Downtown)