KEN KIRBY BAND: Ken Kirby, David Michell, Bill Nuti, Sally Townes (my/kenkirbyband.com)
JUSTICE LEAGUE: Cheryl Justice, Junior Brantley, Hal Hays, Teddy Davis, Jr. and ME!
Influences
Chaka Kahn, Aretha Franklin, Tah Mahal, Keb Mo', Bonnie Raitt, Dave Bruebeck, Chic Corea, Danny Lane, the 60's and everything that went along with the 60's, my nonconformist brother Jimmy, my parents' love of music, Juanita Brooks, Luther Kent and so on and so on and so on....
Texas born, Sally Townes has been playing keyboards since she was five. Her professional career began on the West Coast and has taken her around the world to countries such as Switzerland, France, Japan, Sweden, Norway and Germany. Sally has been blessed with many long-term, sit-down gigs in her career. In fact, as the result of a 2-week stint turning into a 9-year sit-down gig on Bourbon Street, she lived for 22 years in one of her favorite cities ~ New Orleans.
By a fluke, Sally left New Orleans before Katrina. Missing it, but not wanting to return to The Big Easy after Katrina, she spent a few years in Ft. Lauderdale, then recently Las Vegas, until she fell in love with Austin. She says the focus on music and the soul of Austin is reminiscent of her beloved New Orleans, where she enjoyed the challenge and variety of performing to the many tourists and colorful locals each week. Several years ago, as a result of winning a songwriting contest that she entered in New Orleans, Sally performed with Willie Nelson on a television show that was filmed in Austin. After the show, Willie took her and the band out on the town (which she says is quite a treasured memory.) Even then, she expressed that Austin could be a great place in which to live. Little did she know that this would eventually come to pass.
Sally has 5 albums to her credit. Although she writes in many styles, her latest effort, 'Sundown Blue', is currently being played on blues radio stations around the country. This CD was nominated in 2007 in the beginning stages of the Grammy process in two categories ~ Blues CD of the Year and track 1, 'Angelina', for Song of the Year.
With her sultry voice, soulful musicianship and extensive repertoire, SallyTownes is capable of complementing most any musical setting imaginable. She has the ability to play solo at a low volume in a restaurant/dining situation or get down and dirty with a full band on a large stage. Whatever the venue, when she plays and sings, her passion comes through with every note!
Thanks for a great performance last Sat. at the Club fortune. I havn't enjoyed listening to a band that much in a long time. And thanks for putting me on the mic. Had a great time and can't wait to see you play again.
Hello! We just wanted to let you know that we have a sampler of our EP up on our page. The songs are unmixed yet, but our EP will be coming out in June!
Let us know what you think, or just say hi! We always talk back. -Call it Karma
Welcome to the CIRCA: family of friends, please stop by the CIRCA: page and have a listen to clips from the new "CIRCA: HQ" CD as well as the debut "CIRCA: CD". We also have 4 youtube clips for preview of our "CIRCA: LIVE DVD".
We are releasing all things CIRCA: ourselves independently, in other words you won't find it on Amazon or CD Bay etc... it's ONLY available through our on line store www. CIRCAHQ. com
You are Invited to the !st Annual Blues Booze & BBQ Free Food Great Drinks & Prices!!!
Shifty's 3805 w Sahara West of Valley View on Sahara Saturday 3/28 2pm - 2am
2pm Walter W (Soul Blues) 4pm Larry Travis Band (Biker Blues) 6pm Inhalers (Classic Rock) 8pm Blues Legend LEON BLUE (Ike & Tina Turner Revue-BB King-Albert Collins-Muddy Waters) w/Coren Zai (Boogie Woogie Roots Blues) 10pm Dr Harpo & 2 the Moon (Blues-Funk-R&B) 12 The Shakers (Classic Rock & Blues)
Hi Sally we are playing at LJ's on Maryland & Sahara Friday 12/12 @ 9:30pm 12:30am stop down if you're out and about if not I hope to see you before the holidays are over!!! Warmly Coren
IT'S GOOD TO KNOW YOU'RE DOING WELL. THANKS FOR THE RECONNECT. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED CHARLIE'S SITE. I THINK OF HIM, DAVID & BRIAN EVERY DAY. SOME SERIOUS MUSICIANS THERE.
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