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Blind Billy and the Spectacles
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Ipswich, Massachusetts
United States

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   Blind Billy and the Spectacles: General Info
Member Since4/27/2006
Band Websitewww.blindbilly.com
Band MembersBill "Blind Billy" Mitchell (Vocals/Harmonica), Tom Carroll (Lead Guitar), Neal Dike (Drums), & Guess Who Bass
InfluencesLittle Walter, BB King, Freddie King, Little Milton, Kim Wilson, Rod Piazza, Sonny Boy Williamson, Jerry Portnoy, The Nighthawks
Sounds LikeGood Ol' boogie woogie Blues with a touch of Classic Rock and R&B!!!!
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Sep 26 2009 9:30P
The Next Page Blues Cafe East Weymouth, Massachusetts
Sep 27 2009 9:30P
Amvets Post 201 Ipswich, Massachusetts
Oct 5 2009 8:00P
Topsfield Fair Topsfield, Massachusetts
Nov 28 2009 9:30P
The Next Page Blues Cafe East Weymouth, Massachusetts
Dec 31 2009 9:30P
Amvets Post 201 Ipswich, Massachusetts

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   About Blind Billy and the Spectacles
"Blind" Billy Mitchell is a true bluesman who keeps the music fun and energetic, while still reflecting on his blues roots. Bill has assembled a top notch team of young blues jorneymen from Berklee School of Music to further and deepen the blues tradition, and delivers a kick ass performance every time. So hang on while Blind Billy & the Spectacles takes you on journey of boogie woogie harmonica driven butt shakin blues. The band is presently working on Classic Rock tunes due to the market place.

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Improper Gentlemen

Improper Gentlemen



Sep 30 2009 10:18 PM

Hey Billy & the Specs! We "Gentlemen" have uploaded some new tunes from a recent band practice. Gives you an idea what we're up to these days. Please drop by and take a listen when you have a chance! Thanks!

-max
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Sep 21 2009 2:20 PM

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The Ten Foot Pole Cats

The Ten Foot Pole Cats



Sep 21 2009 2:20 PM

Great Show at OT's in Beverly !!  Band, and everything, is sounding great!
Max Boogie

Max Boogie



Sep 21 2009 2:20 PM

So how have my blind buddies been doing??
Long time no see!
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The Ten Foot Pole Cats

The Ten Foot Pole Cats



Aug 26 2009 7:05 PM

Hope to see you soon too Billy!  wow, sounds like you got alot going on.
Talk soon
Jim
Sal

Sal



Jul 20 2009 10:12 PM

Hey Guys! Sincere thanks for the friendship. Have a
fantastic day and visit often, ok friend? I’ll do the same.



Best Wishes    Sal


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Nitestrike

Nitestrike



Jul 18 2009 6:43 PM


BLUES TASTE

BLUES TASTE



Jul 18 2009 6:43 PM

Keep on jammin’ them blues, it’s music to my ears.Hope you're well.BLUESGRÜSSE von--Uwe--
WINDJAMMER'S

WINDJAMMER'S



Jul 18 2009 6:43 PM

Hello
  many thanks from France
for the add  it's a real pleasure
to be in the lot of your friends
it's a nice day for us
Long life at your and our music

Friendships

Gihem for Windjammer's


BLINDBILL

BLINDBILL



Jul 5 2009 4:33 PM

Heya Blind Billy!! Happy 2nd of July Man!! I'm not gonna be in Newport Rhode Island though. I'm cooling in Cali! Actually not cool here it's like 100 degrees baby!
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Geezers Garage Nite at the Granite Rail



Jun 23 2009 6:34 PM

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Bill Christy

Bill Christy



Jun 16 2009 1:54 AM

Been pretty sick, looks like surgery this summer. I will try to give you a call this week. School is out and we want to take a trip up your way.
Drew Davidsen

Drew Davidsen



Jun 12 2009 10:35 PM

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BAND OF MEN

BAND OF MEN



Jun 12 2009 10:35 PM

Great sound here, guys! Like it a lot. Much respect.

Pier
BluesFire

BluesFire



Jun 12 2009 10:35 PM

Right back at you laddie!
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Geezers Garage Nite at the Granite Rail



Jun 11 2009 11:34 PM

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Flynn Amps

Flynn Amps



Jun 11 2009 11:34 PM

Hi everybody, just here to say our new RORY GALLAGHER HAWK BOOSTER is ready for shipping. Have a listen if you get a chance, All the best, Stevie Flynn.
Bees Deluxe

Bees Deluxe



May 31 2009 4:12 PM

Billy: if you could use a beer, drop into Mari's place tonight! Hope to see (and hear!) you again soon. Bees Deluxe
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Geezers Garage Nite at the Granite Rail



May 29 2009 3:05 PM

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Laura Bonetzky, MedSpa New England

Laura Bonetzky



May 20 2009 10:07 PM

Wishing you a wonderful & prosperous rest of the week.

I just joined facebook. Here is our fan page. Please join us! http://www.facebook.com/posted.php?id=72386764919#/pages/Hingham-MA/MedSpa-New-England-httpwwwmedspanecom/72386764919

With love & light
Laura
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May 12 2009 10:57 PM

Hi Billy! Thanks for the note, hope you can catch us next time. Hope to see you soon. Best, -Sunny
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May 4 2009 11:58 AM

HELLO MY FRIENDS … IT’S PARTY TIME !!!

This Sunday, May 3rd our jam will be a HUGE EVENT that you will not forget !!!

Tommy Doyle’s will be sooooooo packed with friends, collage students and musicians that we have extended the hours from 1 PM until 5:30 PM. AND THE BOSTON GLOBE WILL HAVE A REPORTER AND A PHOTOGRAPHER THERE so come dressed (or not, haha …) and let’s get a group shot of all of us for the record !!! yeee haaa !!!

SEE YOU SUNDAY … MAY 3rd 1 PM to 5:30 PM, All musicians welcome! No cover, no age limit.

Tommy Doyle’s (formerly the “House of Blues“)
Harvard Square
96 Winthrop St
Cambridge, Ma, 02138
1-617-864-0655
www.Myspace.com/TommyDoylesJam
www.Myspace.com/CharlesLockeband
www.CharlesLocke.com

THE HOUSE BAND …
Charles Locke, guitar, vocals
Mark Micheals, guitar, vocals
Lee Lundy, bass
Danny Vigden, drums
Bruce McGrath, saxophone
John Moriconi (aka, Johnny Blue Horn) trumpet, vocals


I am moving to California next week and I will be so glad to see you all and play with you one more time before I leave, but in my heart I will sincerely miss you!!! And 15 years of playing with Danny Vigden has nearly put me in the nut house, haha … just kidding. He has been my best friend and drummer for the past 15 years … and it has been an honor to play with such great and talented musicians such as Danny Vigden, Mark Michaels, Lee Lundy, Candido Delgato, Lenny Bradford, Joe Bellomo, Bruce McGrath, and the list is endless … I thank you all for the wonderful times we had …

Please come visit me in LA !!!!

Love
Charles

P.S. The jam will continue after I leave and Mark, Lee and Danny will keep the joint jumpin’ as usual …
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