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April 2013
2014 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE
Open to Any Blues Solo, Duo or Band,
And also the non-competitive Youth Showcase
When: July 14th
Where: Parkway Plaza Ballrooms
Entry Fee: $50.00 – Due by June 15th, 2013
Winners can compete in the INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE IN
MEMPHIS, TN, Jan 21 -25 2014
Details:
The Wyoming Blues & Jazz Society is searching for the best Blues musicians in Wyoming
to represent us at the International Blues Challenge in 2014.
The 2014 International Blues Challenge, held in January in Memphis TN, will be the 30th
year that Blues musicians from around the world compete for cash, prizes, and industry recognition. It
is also the world’s largest gathering of recognized Blues acts from around the world.
As a member of the Blues Foundation, The Wyoming Blues & Jazz Society provides Wyoming blues
musicians the only opportunity to visit Memphis and perform on a world stage.
This will be the 3rd time we have held such a competition, and it will be in the Parkway Hotel
Ballrooms in Casper on Sunday July 14th.
We follow the IBC format and scoring system, full details on that can be found on www.blues.org click on the IBC Logo. It is strongly advised for anyone considering entering to research the
International Blues Challenge thoroughly! Competing is a once in a lifetime opportunity and can
change the course of your career. Any band is invited to compete providing the leader is a Wyoming
resident, but all members of a solo or duo act must be Wyoming residents. Any entry must also be fully
committed to attending the International Blues Challenge.
The WBJS will assist in fundraising and promotion, but is not responsible for bearing the cost of the
trip to Memphis. See the website www.wyobluesandjazz.org for all the info and the entry form.
Newsletter contents
Calendar of Events
The Scoop
Yer Wyoming Mtn Blues in Memphis
Spotlight on Our Younger Musicians
WBJS Ray Patterson Memorial Scholarship
Candye Kane Returns
“Raise the Roof” Campaign
Friendly Reminder
Thanks to our 2013 Sponsors
Other Live Music in Casper
Some News and Reviews from our members
Area Summer Festivals
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THE WYOMING BLUES
&JAZZ SOCIETY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
APRIL 21
SPECIAL YOUTH JAM – 4PM – 8PM @ THE PARKWAY
PLAZA HOTEL, IN A BALLROOM SO THAT EVERYONE
CAN ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE
MAY 5 (PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE DUE TO MOTHER’S DAY)
MEMBERS MEETING – 4PM @ ALL THAT JAZZ (PARKWAY
PLAZA)
MAY 17 CANDYE KANE & BAND, WITH TAYLOR SCOTT’S
BAND OPENING-IN THE PARKWAY BALLROOMS (CANCELED)
JUNE 9 MEMBERS MEETING 4PM @ ALL THAT JAZZ
JUNE 16 OPEN JAM 4 TO 8 PM @ ALL THAT JAZZ
JULY 13TH (SATURDAY) MEMBERS MEETING 4PM @ ALL
THAT JAZZ
JULY 14 WYOMING BLUES CHALLENGE – ALL AGES
WELCOME TO ATTEND – PARKWAY PLAZA BALLROOMSFREE
AUGUST 11 MEMBERS MEETING & ANNUAL BBQ
4PM @ JEFF & GALE BRYDEN'S HOME. PLEASE RSVP TO
265-6463. ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME
AUGUST 18 OPEN JAM – 4PM – 8PM @ ALL THAT JAZZ
(PARKWAY PLAZA)
SEPTEMBER 8 MEMBERS MEETING – 4PM @ ALL THAT JAZZ
(PARKWAY PLAZA)
SEPTEMBER 15 OPEN JAM – 4PM – 8PM @ ALL THAT JAZZ
(PARKWAY PLAZA)
OCTOBER 13 MEMBERS MEETING – 4PM @ ALL THAT JAZZ
(PARKWAY PLAZA)
OCTOBER 20 OPEN JAM – 4PM – 8PM @ ALL THAT JAZZ
(PARKWAY PLAZA)
NOV 10 TH MEMBERS MEETING– 4PM @ ALL THAT JAZZ
(PARKWAY PLAZA)
NOV 17TH OPEN JAM – 4PM – 8PM @ ALL THAT JAZZ
(PARKWAY PLAZA)
The Scoop on the Monthly
Jams
The “Jams”
Our monthly jam is held the 3rd Sunday of
every month, in All That Jazz, at the Parkway
Plaza. We do an occasional one in the
ballrooms so that younger musicians and
music lovers can attend. In that case, we try
to give everyone plenty of advance notice of
the change in location
Everyone is welcome to attend and
participate. There is no cover charge, but we
do pass the hat to help defray our costs.
Host bands are paid $200, and a sandwich
off the Cafe menu. Responsibilities include
providing sound equipment and drum kit,
getting set up in plenty of time to start at 4.
Host band opens the session with one set,
then opens the stage for musicians who have
signed in at the door. If there are not enough
musicians in attendance, a member of the
host band will be expected to fill in as
necessary. At the end, the host band is asked
to come back up in full to close out with a
couple of songs
There are "Jam Rules" on our website that
all participants and especially the host
band, should read, or ask for a copy at the
Jam - these are not set in stone; just some
guidelines to keep everything going in an
orderly fashion and try to give equal time to
all. We think it has been working out pretty
well under these, but comments or
suggestions are always welcome.
If your band would like to host a Jam, please
contact Jody Taylor, our Jam Coordinator at
234-4120. We love to get booked well in
advance!
At time of print the months of July, August,
Can you do the November newsletter? Sure could
use a volunteer for it. Let a board member know.
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Yer Wyoming Mtn Blues in Memphis
J Shogren Shanghai’d at the IBC 2013
What a trip: 1000+ musicians from over 30 countries
crammed into 3 blocks of Beale Street, all with the
same goal—to play their brand of blues music the
best they possibly can. JS Shanghai’d were no
different than any other band in that regard. We are
proud and honored to have represented Wyoming
in this Battle Royale of the Blues.
We played two nights at Alfred’s on Beale Street.
The first night we were the last of 12 acts, the
second night, one of the first. Our band was tight
and unique—after the first night a judge thanked us
for “being original.” We held the crowd, won over
some new fans, and made new friends. Taylor Scott
and his friends were in the audience providing some
most-welcomed WY support. Bob Moore from
Laramie and Chris Shannon from Saratoga were also
in our group, traveling out on their own dime to
help with our logistics and transportation.
The 4 bands that advanced from our group all had
three things in common: (1) tight music focused on
tradition blues forms, (2) coordinated stage
costumes, and (3) an interactive stage show in which
the band jumped off/on the stage to play/sing in
the middle of the audience. We held our own in
category (1)—our music was very tight. We did not
follow these other bands in categories (2) and (3).
We learned a lesson on how to look for a balance
on style versus substance.
The eventual winning band was from Florida—a
guitar/horn based roadhouse blues band with the
charismatic front man Selwyn Birchwood. The
Afrossippi Band with Erica Brown from Colorado
took a well-deserved 3rd place. My favorite band in
the finals was the clean blues sound of Howell
Divine from San Francisco. The biggest surprise of
the trip was to drift in to BB Kings on a Saturday
afternoon to hear the McCrary sisters from
Nashville—wow!
2013 IBC Report con’t:
They have long been a staple in the Nashville blues/
gospel scene, and have provided backing vocals Bob
Dylan, Van Morrison, and many others over the years.
Both nights we played our brand of WYO Mtn Blues
the best we could, but we did not advance to the semifinals. We knew we would be distinctive given our old
timey acoustic blues music. Case in point—I was the
only player carrying around a mandolin on Beale St.
that entire week. We got a phone call early Saturday to
play a third night at one of the biggest clubs based on
word-of-mouth. The manager said: “You’re that blues
bluegrass group with the mandolin, right? We heard
great things about you and we want you to play for us
tonight.” That felt good.
Finally, we were also invited to play at DittyTV—1 of 30
acts invited from 21 countries. The DittyTV experience
was amazing. A million dollar operation dedicated to
filming and recording music for internet broadcast.
Here is a link to our show. Take some time and watch if
you can, it is the best representation of our music yet:
http://www.dittytv.com/the-gravel-road/the-gravelroad-w-j-shogren.html
JSS will always appreciate our chance to represent
Wyoming at the IBC in Memphis in 2013. Mandy
Bohlender, Jascha Herdt, Jake Goheen, and myself
thank you all for the support and vote of confidence.
J Shogren & the Shanghai’d
Centennial, WY
www.jshogren.com
www.facebook.com/jshogrenshanghaid
Think you got what it takes to be a judge at the Wyoming
Blues Challenge? We need you – call Deb Cheatham
258-1423.
At this time we have 2 bands that are seriously
considering entering the competition, and one solo/duo.
Sure would like to have a few more. Stop thinking about
it and enter!
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Spotlight on Our Younger Musicians
The Natrona County High School Blues Combo Band: Leslee Christopherson, Reed Hilton, John May and Aaron Hanson
In following with our mission statement of believing that all ages should experience music, some of our
very talented local high school students will be hosting the April 21st Jam. It will be held in the Natrona
and Mardi Gras Ballrooms at the Parkway Plaza Hotel, for all ages to attend, participate and enjoy!
As always, the Jam is free to all who wish to attend. We will be holding some raffles, and the proceeds
will all benefit our scholarship fund.
Leslee plays violin as a member of the Casper College Chamber Orchestra and the Wyoming Symphony. She
also plays piano with the NCHS Big Band, Jazz Combo and the newly formed Blues Band. She has also been
playing guitar with in the NCHS Guitar Ensemble with is the highest guitar class offered.
Reed is an accomplished percussionist and drummer who started in the Natrona County Jazz Band in 8th grade,
and continued ever since. For two years he has found his place among the most prestigious percussionists at
NCHS, the drum line.
John is probably the most well known of this group, having been performing around Casper for the last few
years, opening solo recently for the Young Dubliners, and sitting in with many local bands and musicians. He
has been inspired by the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughn, and more personally by local musician Jody Taylor and
Stan Kirlin his music instructor. John will be releasing his 2nd cd later this year.
Aaron was the youngest bass player to join the Jazz Ensemble, when he was only a 6th grader. He finished Jr.
High at Dean Morgan as the recipient of the Woody Herman Jazz Award for the 2009-10 school year. Entering
NCHS he made history by being the first ever selected as first chair for bass AND drums. He currently holds
first chair at NCHS in the Jazz Ensemble, and also belongs to the Jazz Combo as well as the Blues Combo. He
has received numerous awards from Northwest College Jazz Festival in Powell, the Greeley Jazz Festival, as
well as the Kinser Jazz Festival here in Casper. He is also a member of the Casper College Jazz Ensemble.
We are hoping for many of our younger musicians to attend this special jam, please encourage any of them that you know to
come out. Of course all ages are welcome, musicians should bring their instruments, and sign in at the door. If you aren’t a
musician, just come to enjoy some good music and maybe even dance a bit.
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The Wyoming Blues & Jazz Society Ray Patterson Memorial Scholarship
Your Blues Bucks At Work
By Hurk Wahl
Our member’s support of the Blues Society through sponsorships, membership dues and
attending shows, affords us the opportunity once a year to present a check to a Casper College
music major.
The Scholarship goes back to 2001. It was named the Ray Patterson Memorial
Scholarship in 2008 in honor of longtime member and friend to the Society. The donated
amount varies from year to year. To date, we have presented over five thousand dollars to
deserving students in the music department.
A major vision of the Wyoming Blues and Jazz Society will always be emphasis on
music education.
Past winners are David Bower, David Clay, Thomas Clay, Josh Nicholson, Charles
Pendergraft, Robert Benson, Ryan Wykert, Chris Tewes and 2013 recipient Bryan Sanders,
pictured here. Hopefully all will be “Keepin’ the Music Live” in the future.
Thanks to our friends at Casper College: Jerome Flegg, Paul Doane, Lisa Goss, and to Member
Jeff Bryden for all their work on this project.
Be an Ambassador…Of Music…and the Wyoming Blues & Jazz Society!
Do not hesitate to invite people to the jams and to become members of the WBJS. Feel free to E-mail
these newsletters. Wear the WBJS shirts with pride and buy them for your family and friends. The
apparel and memberships make great gifts. We are constantly trying to bring in new membership and
musicians. YOU make our organization successful!
Volunteers and donations are always in high demand.
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Candye Kane to return May 17th
It has been 5 years since she has come to
Casper, and this time Taylor Scott’s new band
will be opening for her. A pretty exciting
combination, and it will be held in the Parkway
Ballrooms.
Candye will be heading to Europe for another
tour shortly after appearing here, her website is
www.candykane.com. Laura Chavez will again
be in her band on guitar. They always do an incredible show, so make sure you
don’t miss this one!
Check out Taylor’s new site http://taylorscottmusic.com , he is still touring with
Grady Champion, but will be heading to Pennsylvania with his own band in June.
Tickets will be available soon at the usual outlets of Sonic
Rainbow, Yankee Clipper and our credit card outlet the Art
of Coffee.
This is the only show we have booked at this point, probably
won’t have anything through the summer as it is so busy for
everyone.
Still searching for some acts for the fall of course.
“Raise the Roof” Campaign
The Blues Foundation has undertaken a huge
fundraising campaign to finance building a Blues
Music Hall of Fame in Memphis. They will be
providing suitable, permanent recognition for all
gifts of $1000 or more. We raised over $1000 at
this point to contribute, thanks to Mike Mammon
for doing sketches of our most recent artists, and
donating them to be raffled for this cause.
And to each and every one of you who purchased
a raffle ticket! In years to come you may have the
opportunity to Visit the hall and see the Wyoming
Blues & Jazz Society listed there as having had a
part in this Great project! Mike is working on a
sketch of Candye Kane now. That will be raffled
at the May 17th concert.
Keepin’ the Music…Live
A friendly reminder to ask you to pay your dues for 2013.
The Society relies on dues to help defray our costs of correspondence, membership in
the Blues Foundation and other miscellaneous costs of operation.
Whenever possible, we offer our members discounted tickets to our concerts, in
appreciation of their support.
If you have been a member in the past, please renew at this time. If you have not, we
invite you to join now. Enjoying live music is the only criteria for becoming a member.
Feel free to give this membership form to people who you think would like to join!
Thanks for your continuing interest and support.
Date: _______________
Name(s) ____________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________
City: _______________________ State: ________ Zip: _____________
Email: _____________________________________ Phone: ___________________
Bands you would like to see in Casper:
____________________________________________
Dues are $20 per year for a single person and $30 for a couple.
Please enclose payment and mail, or you may go to our website and pay with a credit
card. (We do not share your information with anyone)
Mail to:
Wyoming Blues & Jazz Society
PO Box 1643
Evansville, WY 82636-1643
Or Online at:
http://wyobluesandjazz.org/members.php
Be an Ambassador…Of Music…and the Wyoming Blues & Jazz Society!
Do not hesitate to invite people to the jams and to become members of the WBJS. Feel free to E-mail
these newsletters. Wear the WBJS shirts with pride and buy them for your family and friends. The
apparel and memberships make great gifts. We are constantly trying to bring in new membership
and musicians. YOU make our organization successful!
Volunteers and donations are always in high demand.
Keepin’ the Music…Live
Thanks to our 2013 Sponsors
K2TV/Mark Nalbone, Mountain States Lithographing, CJ Sound,
Bill & Mary England, Larry & Kara Linn, Dr Robert’s Big Hollow Blues,
Mike & Starla Mammon, David & Leebett Calar, Pat Sweeney & Jason Beck,
The Parkway Plaza, The Wonder Bar, The Attic, and Poor Boy’s
You may not realize just how critical sponsorship is to the Society. Without the help of
these generous people we would not be able to bring National artists to Casper at the ticket
prices we do. Ticket sales very rarely cover the cost of a concert.
Please consider becoming a sponsor now. Benefits for sponsorship:
At the $300 level you get a reserved table for 4 at the concert, and name on posters/advertising
At the $500 level you get a reserved table for 6 at the concert, plus you name or logo in all advertising, including 80
spots on K2tv, can hang a banner and distribute your business literature at the show
At the $1000 level you get a reserved table for 12, plus all the benefits listed above for the $500 level .
Your Support Sustains the Society!
If you are able to in sponsor in any way or any amount, please let a Board member
know.
The Wyoming Blues & Jazz Society is a non-profit organization–
consult your tax professional regarding donations.
Other Live Music in Casper
NicFest- June 22-24th www.thenic.org No admission fee, always lots of good music and more!
Wed Night Live
Free every Wed night at the Nicolaysen Museum starting July 11, runs through Aug 29. Artists TBA.
Beartrap Summer Music Festival at Beartrap Meadow on Casper Mountain
Aug 4 & 5 www.beartrapsummerfestival.com
All That Jazz
Live music every Friday night from 7 – 11, no cover. Please note that the Society is not involved with the
Friday night live music in All That Jazz, if your band is interested in getting booked there talk to Andy
Martinez, Bar Manager.
Artcore has many events year around. Check their website www.artcorewy.com for complete schedule
Keepin’ the Music…Live
Some News and Reviews from our members
Guitar Town – 2012
Guitar Town is a weekend for those who love guitar music in all of its many forms. The main events are the
performances but, there are also workshops and an art auction. Friday night is a warm up for the weekend. Last
year it was kicked off by Jim Deeming who, later that night put on a fingerstyle workshop for those that were
interested.
Saturday is acoustic day. All of the performances were acoustic sets. The lineup was: Scott Goldman, Richard
Smith, Phil Keaggy, Doyle Dykes, John Jorgenson Quintet and Bruce Cockburn. Sunday is electric day and all
sets were electric. The lineup was: Mark Selby Band, Joe Robinson, John Jorgenson Electric Band with guests
Lee Roy Parnell & Phil Brown and the Eric Johnson Band.
The mainstay of the festival is John Jorgenson, who is a founding member of the Desert Rose Band, the
Hellecasters, and six-year member of Elton John's band. In addition to being a formidable electric player, John is
also one of the foremost practitioners of acoustic gypsy-jazz music, a la Django Reinhardt.
The music is a mixed bag, as it should be. This festival is about the many ways the guitar presents itself in music,
both today and yesterday. I mentioned fingerstyle already but there was also a singer-songwriter set from Bruce
Cockburn. Phil Keaggy blew my mind with what he did onstage with a looper and one guitar. Doyle Dykes did a
great acoustic country set. Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed would have been proud. Mark Selby was a straight up
blues-rock set. Joe Robinson, who could have played either electric or acoustic brought his band with him from
Australia and tore it up like Jimi Hendrix. Wonder how good this kid will be when he’s old enough to drink? Eric
Johnson brought down the house with both his technical skills and his prowess as a composer.
Talking to other festival goers, I found out that John Jorgenson plays every year and brings with him an
entourage of world-class players. And he jams with these people, too. You will see people together on this stage
that you will not see anywhere else. It’s very casual both for the players and the audience.
It is amazing to me that the festival is not swamped with folks from the big city and that the audience is not
shoulder to shoulder in standing room only because this is a FREE festival. There is a crowd but, its not a huge
one like I expected. There are on tickets to buy, just show up with a lawn chair and you’re set!
The stage is set at the base of the mountain just below the main chair lift in the town square. The food and drink
vendors are the same ones you would have if you were to take a ski holiday here and there are stage-side food
vendors as well. There are lodge and condo accommodations for the booking but, book early because this is one
hot weekend!
Steve Monteleone
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WBJS Apparel is important!
At this time we have regular t-shirts available, and a special selection of t-shirts for ladies. Your purchase helps the
Society make a couple of bucks, but wearing those shirts when you attend other events is the big benefit! Many
great contacts have been made from someone noticing the logo and starting up a conversation with the wearer.
It is a great way to promote the Society and increase awareness that we exist. Too many folks don't know about us,
getting the word out is important to grow our membership and attendance at concerts.
Keepin’ the Music…Live
Area Summer Festivals
This information was current at the time of printing, but always doublecheck before you hit the
road- schedules/acts may change.
A good source for nationwide festival information is:
http://www.bluesfestivalguide.com We have requested 150 copies of this guide for distribution to our members and
supporters again this year, and will announce when and where they are available.
FoCoMx Festival April 19 & 20 at various venues all over Fort Collins brought to you by the Fort Collins Musician
Association. 240 acts of different genres including the following Blues bands: Three Shots*, Johnny Johnston*, Dale
Cisek Band*,Robert Wilson Blues Band, Shockwave, BluesDoGs, Mojomama, Musketeer Gripweed, Escape Goats,
Square Pegs, the Billy Goats, and Dave & the Gin Mill Gypsies. List of venues and times on the website
www.FoCoMx.org Contact Danielle Hastings 303-898-4066 for more info and volunteer information.
Boulder Roots & Blues
TBA Mid May
Brighton Blues Bash May 31 & June 1 at the Armory in Brighton, CO to support the heART of Brighton. The
heART of Brighton is the fundraising entity supporting the Armory at Brighton Cultural Center, Brighton's performing
arts venue. The Colorado Blues Society is proud to be a sponsor of this great event! Lineup includes Ruthie Foster,
Jack Hadley, TeraBlu/Mojoville, and the Johnny O Band.
Durango Blues Train May 31 & June 1: Durango-Silverton Railroad, Durango, CO
Lineup includes: Peter Karp & Sue Foley, Lionel Young, Lil' Brian & the Zydeco Travelers, Todd & The Fox, Kirk
James, and Low Volts.
Greeley Blues Jam June 7 & 8 Island Grove Arena. Friday night Prefest downtown Plaza. Festival is all day
Saturday at Island Grove arena. Lineup includes: The legendary father of British Blues- John Mayall, JJ Grey & Mofro,
Carolyn Wonderland, Harper & Midwest, Lil Brian and the Zydeco Travelers..more to come! Friday night Prefest
downtown Plaza FREE with the Kris Lager Band heading things up. Plus CBS will be managing the Blues 101 stage
again, for the kids.
Blues From the Top June 28-30. Beautiful downtown Winter Park. Line-up includes: Rick Estrin & the Nightcats,
Mud Morganfield, Lucky Peterson, (w/Shawn Kellerman), Ronnie Baker Brooks, Bernard Allison, Albert Castiglia,
Joanne Shaw Taylor, Sena Ehrnhardt, and Southern Hospitality ( JP Soars, Damon Fowler, Victor Wainwright).
Donkey Creek Jazz Festival, Gillette WY June 28 - 30 and this one is FREE!
http://www.donkeycreekjazzfestival.com Fandanat307.686.025College
at 307.686.0254 with
questions Gillette College at 307.Gillette College at 307.686.02College at 307.6
NicFest June 28 – 30 at the Nicolaysen Musuem in downtown Casper, acts TBA www.nicfest.org
also check their site for details on their summer concert series “Wednesday Night Live, featuring a
free concert every Wed night through the summer.
Arvada Blues & BBQ Fest July 14 in Old Town Arvada. $10. 18 bands on 3 stages, great BBQ and music all to
benefit Habitat for Humanity. Lineup: TBA
Blues Under The Bridge July 20 Colorado Springs www.bluesunderthebridge.com
Blue Star Festival August 3 Clement Park Amphitheater , Littleton.
Lineup includes: Paul Thorn, Jimmy Hall/Reese Wynans/Kate Moss/Andy Irvine/Scotty Rivera/Greg Martin(Kentucky
Headhunters), Ryan McGarvey, Steepwater Band, Mary Louise Lee Band, Paula Nelson (Willie's daughter) Austin
Young Band, Dustin Pittsley, Cedar Avenue Blues Band with Robert Wilson. More to come.
Carbon Valley Music Festival August 3, 2013, Dacono, CO Noon to 10 p.m. includes kid's activities and local
distilleries tasting. Lineup TBA May1 https://www.facebook.com/#!/CarbonValleyMusicFestival?fref=ts
CBS & Dan Treanor will be hosting a Blues in the School presentation.
Beartrap Summer Festival on Casper Mountain, August 3 – 4. http://beartrapsummerfestival.com
Acts TBA, check the sites for updates. Always a good time!
Keepin’ the Music…Live
Magic City Blues Festival Aug 8 – 11, Billings MT Steve Miller Band headlines this year!
http://www.magiccityblues.com
Old South Pearl Street Blues & Brews Festival August 10, South Pearl St, Denver
Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials,Mac Arnold & Plate Full o' Blues,Dan Treanor's Afrosippi Band featuring Erica Brown
Delta Sonics with Ken Saydak,Johnny Long Band, Jockamo featuring Jill Watkins, Bad Brad & the Fat Cats
Rocky Mountain Music Festival August 11 Clement Park Amphitheater, Littleton. National Headliner (TBA)
and winners of Rocky Mountain Battle of the Bands www.thermmf.com
Sulphur Gulch Blues Festival August 17, PACE Center, Parker, CO Lineup TBA
Conifer Blues Festival Aug. 24. Conifer, CO (Meyers Ranch)
Chicago Blues Reunion, Once Removed Band. http://www.coniferbluesfest.com/
Snowy Range Music Festival – Wyoming’s Biggest and Best!
August 30-31, Sept 1 in Laramie
Line up this year includes:
Tab Benoit, Roy Rogers, Glen David Andrews (Trombone Shorty's Cousin), Vasti Jackson, the Soul Rebels, Big Llou
Johnson, Billy Branch and the Sons of the Blues, Doug MaCleod, Bad Brad and the Fat Cats with Nic Clark, Taylor Scott
with Erica Brown, Reverend Peyton & his Big Damned Band, Sofie Reed, Hazel Miller, A.J., Croce (Jim's son), and the
old Woodstock Blues Band, Canned Heat. I'm working on Lightning Malcolm.
There are some non blues acts coming, like the Pimps of JoyTime, and the sensational March Fourth Marching Band.
Lisa Haley and the Zydakats will provide us with some Zydeco music and BeauSoliel with Michael Avec will bring
Grammy winning Cajun songs. Can't understand the Cajuns but it is really good stuff. Two Wyoming Bands will be on the
big stages this year as I'm bringing back J. Shogren, and for the first time Jalan Crossland will appear at the SRMF. We
are having three workshops this year, David Berntson's harmonica workshop, Doug MaCleod will be doing the same for
guitar, and David Horwitz will do his photography workshop. In addition in the morning on the Morningstar Turf, we'll have
professionally led Yoga sessions. There's more to come, but it's shaping up nicely says Carl Gustafson.
Make your plans now to attend this one over Labor Day weekend, check the website for updates and ticket information,
last year they offered an “early bird” special that was a nice savings. Camping is available there, but make sure to
reserve your spot, or a hotel room early. www.snowyrangemusicfestival.com
A Sad Announcement:
Tom Carlton, one of our local musicians and music lovers passed away suddenly, earlier this week. His brothers have
asked me to let you all know that services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church here in Casper on Sat. April
20th, at 12 noon. Following the service a reception will be held at the Parkway Hotel (room to be announced)
All those who knew Tom are invited to attend, the reception should start about 1:00 PM. Let's remember Tom
together, with some memories, music and food.
The 2012-2014 Wyoming Blues & Jazz Society Board
President – Jacquie Anderson 797-3097
Vice-President – Hurk Wahl 277-4139
Treasurer – Jody Murray 262-6064
Secretary – Deb Cheatham 258-1423
Thanks for your support in “Keepin’ the Music Live”
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Summer filled with live music!
PO Box 1643
Evansville, WY 82636
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