THE NEW YEAR'S EVE BLUES BASH 2010! - Thursday, Dec 31, 2009
Hello SCBS Members and Friends!
We are delighted to announce our final mega-super show of the year: THE NEW YEARS EVE BLUES BASH 2010 at Nick's Taste of Texas in Covina, CA!!!!!
Holy smoke, this is going to be yet another amazing party featuring the cream of the crop of rockin', party-style blues bands from Southern California, including 3 legendary, deep-blues, guest vocalists.
Here is the current lineup:
Johnny Dyer
Finis Tasby
Sista Sherry Pruitt
The 44s
Jumpin' Jack Benny Blues Band
LA Jones
Please check www.socalblues.org for full details and performer descriptions.
WE HAVE A NEW VENUE - COME CHECK IT OUT!
We recently discovered a really fun place in Covina and decided to throw our next, huge, year-end "wang dang doodle" at this great place. It's called Nick's Taste of Texas - and its a Tex-Mex roadhouse second to none, serving up bbq brisket, tacos and much more! Not to mention that the prices are extremely reasonable. Address is below.
NOW WE'VE GOT DANCING!
Friends, you spoke and we listened... so for this event we're trying a new venue with more dance room! This venue is huge and we encourage you to come out and boogie on our massive dance floor! Also, the stage is high enough that everyone will have a clear view of the music.
ADVANCED TICKETS HIGHLY-ENCOURAGED
Please get your tickets early to ensure you're part of the party. We anticipate over 400 people at this incredible show. Tickets are available for secure purchase with a credit card by visiting www.socalblues.org
WANT HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AFTER THE PARTY?
We've found a couple of places that will offer us a special rate if you mention the Southern California Blues Society. If we can find others we will list them on www.socalblues.org.
Radisson
1211 E. Garvey St
Covina, Ca 626 543-1034
Corp Rate $89.+ tax 1 bedroom suite Includes Breakfast
Ask for Sandra ( Book under So Calif Blues Society)
Holiday Inn
3223 E. Garvey
W. Covina, Ca 626 966-83 11
$79. + tax (Book under So. Calif Blues Society)
NEW YEARS BLUES BASH - DETAILS:
WHEN: Thursday, Dec, 31, 2009
WHERE: Nick's Taste of Texas, 545 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, CA 91723
START TIME: Entertainment begins at 9 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm
ADMISSION: ONLY $24 for SCBS Members. $30 for General Admission
PARKING IS FREE!
Nick's parking lot is absolutely free as well as next door in the big, well-lit parking structure.
We are truly excited to party with you! And as always please forward this e-mail to everyone you know who may not be on our e-mail list.
THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BLUES SOCIETY was formed in 1982 as a non-profit public benefit corporation to help keep the blues alive. The Blues Society's purpose is to promote, preserve and advance the culture and tradition of blues music as an American cultural art form.
Since its inception over twenty years ago, the Blues Society has been actively involved in the community by presenting musical performances and special programs designed to promote and sustain the music we love. The Blues Society membership is a rich variety of blues music lovers, including blues music artists, corporate representatives, radio personalities and music fans who have a special passion for blues music.
The special programs of the Southern California Blues Society include the following:
BLUES SHOWS
The Blues Society has sponsored a wide variety of blues performances in Southern California including the Topanga Blues Festival, an annual outdoor event, as well as many other shows which in the past have featured such artists as Robert Cray, Bo Diddley, Etta James, Snooky Pryor, Pinetop Perkins, Cash McCall, Otis Rush, the Mighty Flyers and many more great blues performers, both local and national.
In addition to the Topanga Blues Festival, the Blues Society also sponsors Blues on the third Thursday of the month during the summer at Irvine Regional Park in the City of Orange and also Blues on the second Sunday of each month beginning on Mothers Day at Peter Strauss Ranch in Agoura Hills. (Please check the calendar for specific dates and performances).
In the past we have also sponsored weekly Blues shows at numerous venues, which most recently have included Martini Blues, Triangle Square, and Curley's, to name a few.
These events have showcased some of the best local talent and promotes "keeping the blues alive" in the Southern California area.
WILLIE DIXON SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Named in honor of one of the giants of the blues, the Blues Society presents this scholarship each year to deserving undergraduate or graduate students based on their area of studies, scholastic achievement and financial need.
ARTIST ASSISTANCE FUND
Many blues music performers fall through the cracks of existing assistance programs. The SCBS Artist Assistance Fund is designed to provide immediate assistance to blues performers to help defray the financial burden of medical costs and other expenses placed on people in time of crisis. The legendary John Lee Hooker lent his name and likeness to help raise awareness about this worthy program. The long-term goal of this program is to establish a retirement residence facility for blues artists.
Your contributions to the Artist Assistance Fund have made it possible for The Blues Society to come forward with needed financial assistance within recent months. We thank those of you who have contributed and encourage your continued support of this worthwhile cause.
Send donations to:
SCBS
2870 Los Feliz Pl., 204, Los Angeles, CA 90039
All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS
This program introduces elementary and secondary school children to the origin and history of the blues and helps them develop an appreciation of different blues musical styles and the influence of this music in American culture. In school presentations have been made by blues artists such as Margie Evans, blues radio host Ed "The Geezer" Archer, Blues Society members and other interested parties.
Big Boy Little Band's looking forward to competing in Memphis - we'll be representing the DC Blues Society - see you there. And if you're ever in the DC area, come by one of my blues jams or gigs. I run 3 blues jams and Big Boy runs another one and we always enjoy visitors!
PEACE & MANY BLESSINS' ON YOUR PATH SoCAL BLUES!! THANKS FOR KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE!! MAY THERE BE FEW STONES IN YOUR PASSWAY MY FRIENDS!! HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE ROAD..TILL THEN.. KEEP MAKING IT DO WHAT IT DO... ~ RR
"DEVIL OFFERED A GOLD DOBRO~I SAID NO,I BE A HOBO!!" ~ RiYeN RoOtS
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If YoU ArE GoInG To TrY.. Go aLL ThE WaY.. Do It...ALL ThE WaY.. DoN'T LeT AnYoNe StEaL YoUr ShIne.. 2009 BeLoNgS To YoU.. MaKe It Do WhAt It Do!!
Thanks for the add. It's an honor to be a friend of such a fine Blues society. Thanks for all you good folks do to encourage and promote our great genre. Keep up the great work. May I invite you to tune in to the nationally syndicated "House of Blues Radio Hour" with Dan Aykroyd on April 25-26, when I (a Boston area artist) have the honor of being the "BLUESBREAKER". See (bluesmobile.com) for the preview. Please check out the extended song clips I have provided from my acclaimed debut CD, Dawn of a Waking Man. Best regards, Rick Pisano
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