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In This Issue : Coming Events
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A premiere of new blues show
Local SBS Artist CDs Available
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Blues in the Schools—By Liz Walker Where the Rubber Hits the Road
In other news, we’d like to thank the Yolo Arts Council for once again inviting us back to Yolo County. BITS has been busy bringing presentations to multiple area high schools and court/ community schools.
This is an extremely busy time of year for the Blues In The Schools (BITS) program. Along with the multiple school presentations throughout the region, the Artist in Residence (AIR) sessions culminate with a showcase. AIR is where the ‘rubber hits the road’. Area high schools host after school blues lessons with clinicians Jimmy Pailer and Rick Taylor at Rosemont; Joe Lev and newcomer Paris Clayton at West Campus; and new this year Woodcreek High with Lew Fratis and another newcomer, Steve Boutte. BITS would like to give a BIG shout out to the music teachers at these schools. These gentlemen not only love what they’re doing, they love the Blues: Steve Boettner, John Ousley and John Harmon.
Thanks to a micro grant from the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, BITS was able to bring a little light and love to the Children’s Receiving Home. The students and teachers there welcomed Lisa Phenix and Steve Wall with open arms and enthusiasm. In fact, it was so successful and felt so good, BITS hopes to make that a regular stop. Sacramento held its first ever 24 hour on-line Day of Giving April 29th and we were fortunate to be one of 78 area arts programs to benefit from the efforts of the organizers and you, the donors. The initial amount raised is over $1000! As of this writing, the matching funds had not been added to the total, so we expect that to increase. This should allow BITS more AIR programs! Yea!
The students performed at The Station in April to a packed house of family, friends and fans. It’s always such a treat to watch as they take the stage, shake off their nerves and get down to it. This year Mr. Ousley brought the house down with his vocals on “Hard Headed Woman”. Oh, what joy!
2013 Sacramento Blues Society Board of Directors Cynthia Juarez, Sharon Allen;, Derek Washington, Laura Lund, Liz Walker, Jan Kelley, Mari Lu Onweller, Cynthia Jaynes, Rick Nolan & Ross du Clair
The Sacramento Blues Society (SBS) is one of the oldest blues societies in California, founded in1979, and is a 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit corporation formed to preserve and promote blues music as an art form. SBS has kept the blues tradition alive in the Sacramento area by promoting the local blues music scene and bringing internationally renowned artists to the region and produces and mails a newsletter, “Blue Notes” six times a year for our membership . SBS is an affiliate member of The Blues Foundation, and provides educational opportunities for young people with The Blues Foundation’s “Blues In The Schools” Program.
Board of Directors Meetings—2nd Tuesday Sacramento Blues Society is a Proud Member
2013 Board Officers
Each month; 7:00 PM at the SMUD Building, 6301 S Street, Sacramento All SBS members in good standing are invited to attend.
Dr. Derek Washington—President Laura Lund—Vice President Cynthia Jaynes–Secretary Liz Walker—Treasurer Jan Kelley-Parliamentarian
2013 Committee Chairs
Board Members at Large
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Sharon Allen Ross du Clair Cynthia Juarez Mari Lu Onweller Rick Nolan
Blues in the Schools —Cynthia Jaynes/Liz Walker Blue Notes —Valeriejeanne Anderson/Jan Kelley CD Reviews—Mindy Giles Events/IBC Competition —Mari Lu Onweller Finance—Ross du Clair Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame—Sally Katen/Jan Kelley Membership/Volunteers —Sharon Allen Merchandise/Concessions/Graphics—Rick Nolan SacBlues e-News/Calendar—Willie Brown Website Liaison—Liz Walker 2
Check out Sacramento Blues Society Merchandise! T-shirts/Tank tops Sweat shirts and more! Order at www.sacblues.com
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Message from the President—Dr. Derek Washington Evolution of a Masterpiece?
for the new and getting rid of the old. As a consequence, our regard for older homes and historic structures is now stronger than ever, more preservation focused, and frequently halts developers in their tracks.
Over the past ten years or more I have been conducting my own assessment of the status of the blues, both as a listener and as a musician. What stands out most in this process is the presence of a point of view that holds to the idea that the blues needs to evolve. Here lately, it occurs to me that the blues is a masterpiece and needs to be viewed through that lens. No one argues, for example, that the Mona Lisa, the Sistine Chapel, Kabuki theater, Bach, Mozart or Duke Ellington's many compositions all need to be improved, revised, or to borrow from technology, upgraded.
Just about all modern music in the West is permanently indebted to the blues. The evolution of modern music, whether it be singing or the dance, all owe a very large debt to the blues as developed over a hundred years ago by Black men and women. The documentation of this process, beginning with blues history, is readily available in the library. on the internet and from learned folks as well.
It appears likely that this strain of thought hinges, in part, on the pervasive emphasis on "progress”. This So, blues as a masterpiece has achieved a successspawns the idea of urban renewal (removal), and is ful evolution. What we can continue to do is support coupled with the belief in the necessity of making way the blues while being wary of revisionism.
Newcastle Town Square Rhythm and Blues Faire —By
Sharon Allen
Ahhh, a spring day that felt Aglaya Calhoun, and James Bently. Thankmore like summer, a pictur- you to all Blues Lovers who stopped by our table esque foothill town, eating to say hello. great food, listening to live music and dancing in the streets; who could ask for more? You know what I mean if you were in Newcastle on Sunday, April 28. It was the Newcastle Town Square Rhythm and Blues Faire, hosted by Antuzzi’s Newcastle Inn, opening soon in the former Constable Jack’s location. The day began early and sunny as musicians and vendor booths set up around the perimeter of The Square at the center of Newcastle. In the middle of the Square, folks set up chairs and shade structures in front of a shaded, elevated stage. Musicians playing on this sunny afternoon to evening show were Pinkie Rideau and Blind Resistance, Val Starr and the Blues Rocket, and Leah Tysse. It was the 30th wedding anniversary for Blues Rocket’s Val Starr and JohnE Sandwich, and Val sang a loving song to her long time hubby about growing old gracefully together, a touching moment. The Sacramento Blues Society was present with a membership table staffed by volunteers and friends. Signing up new members were volunteers Robert Cassinelli, Ann Malveaux, Cindy Juarez, Liz Walker and myself. A ‘shout out’ and a warm welcome to our new members, Darrell & Michelle Collier, Audrey Keller, Ralph and 3
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Harmonica Madness at SBS Fundraiser—by Nan Mahon It was harmonica madness at the Elk Grove Sports Club on March 16 when some of the best harp players in the Sacramento area took the stage. The Harmonica Showcase was a Sacramento Blues Society (SBS) event and its members turned out in large numbers to celebrate the music they love and support.
Mick Martin, one of the first clinicians of the current Blues In The Schools program, was delayed by his radio show. This SBS Blues Hall of Fame (HOF) musician was met with adoration when he arrived toward the end of the show. “It took the legend an hour to sit down after he got there,” commented Don Dopp. “His fans mobbed Gary Mendoza played host as one band after another him.” rocked the small restaurant and bar. The music was continuous and dancers crowded the floor. On the SBS members decorated the club in green, putting lineup was headliner Cole Fonseca, The Gary Men- shamrocks on the tables. They took donations at the doza Band, Ro’ Harpo, Serhat Sonmez, King Gypsy, door, sold raffle tickets and t-shirts with the SBS logo, Dave Croall, Luke Esposito, Wingnut Adams and all the while partying in the happy fashion of blues Jumpin’ Jay Cavileer. lovers. Along with the blues and St. Patrick’s Day, the attendees helped celebrate the birthday of Mari Congratulations to SBS member Linda Un- Lu Onweller, SBS events coordinator. derwood for winning a VIP Package to Sin City Soul “I am happy to work with the Blues Society anytime”, and Blues Revival, happening September 15-17 at said Jim Kuhl, owner of the Elk Grove Sports Club. The Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. His wife and co-owner, Nina added, “The Blues Society people are amazing. We had such a good time.” The SBS also wins! Linda named The Sacramento Blues Society as her favorite Blues Society, so we According to Onweller, the event raised the money are also winners of a Standard Blues Package. hoped for to keep funding the SBS projects. “It was The Prize Package includes (3) Nights of a Hotel successful as well as a lot of fun” she said. Mendoza Suite at The Rio and admission to The 40+ Soul and put it another way. “We blew the roof off the Sporty”. Blues Performances for (2) over the (3) days. Thank you Linda! Congratulations to SBS member Derek Smith. He was the first to correctly answer the trivia question posted in SacBlues News and won two tickets to see John Mayall at Three Stages.
A silent auction or other contest for the Prize Package as will be announced shortly.
SBS Hall of Fame Inductions—By Sally Katen The Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce that this year’s Hall of Fame Inductions Ceremony with be September 29th, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Harlow’s Restaurant & Night Club in mid-town Sacramento.
cians who have mentored the new era of musicians we now enjoy. More information will be posted on the website as time gets closer to the event. Nominations are continuously being accepted, just go online and nominate who you would like to see inducted into the Hall of Fame, it is not too late. These inductees are all nominated by Blues Society members and by you, the music lovers in our area.
Our house band will be Mr. December, who will open the show and has kindly agreed to leave the back line, so after the introductions of our new Hall of Fame Inductees we will have a great jam. Musicians, bring your instruments and we will have a party! This year everyone will have the time they need and want to share how the Inductees have helped them be- If you get a chance, stop by the Torch Club, do check come the musicians they are and honor the contribu- out the last four years of Sacramento Blues Society tions they made to our burgeoning local blues scene. Hall of Fame Inductees on the wall heading to the head! (Couldn't pass on that one!) LOL! We encourage everyone to come and enjoy the music and see what the Sacramento Blues Society is Hope to see you soon at a Sacramento Blues Society doing to honor our historic local Sacramento musi- Event! 4
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COMING EVENTS—by mari lu onweller It’s been an interesting spring and I think summer has hit already! I hope you are getting ready for this year’s events! Folks are still talking about what an amazing show the Harp Showcase was (see review in this issue). Well, let me tell you, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet! SBS is co-sponsoring several shows in the coming months:
6/15: Rhythm & Blues in Folsom, a Carrera Production 6/16: Father’s Day Blues & BBQ in Volcano (SBS members get a discount!) 6/28: Blues Cruise on the SF Bay with Big Cat Tolefree in conjunction with Bluebirds Tours – get your tickets now! They’re going fast! SBS members get a discount! (Enter code ‘SBS’) 7/27: Blues & Bones Festival in Angels Camp (SBS members get a discount!) 8/3: SAVE THIS DATE! More info below! 8/13: Los Lonely Boys at Three Stages in Folsom, a Carrera Production 9/29: SBS Hall Of Fame Inductions at Harlow’s
AND in September - we will start the local contests for the International Blues Competition (IBC) to select our representative from Sacramento to attend! We will be selecting the Very Best Band from our area to rep-
International Blues Music Day Sacramento will join the rest of the world in celebration of The International Blues Music Day at the Lions Gate Hotel & Conference Center. Special performances by the unique sounds of The Island of Black and White, the phenomenal Cole Fonseca and the Phoenix Jubilee, internationally known Earl Thomas and the Blues Ambassadors and the dynamic Candye Kane Band with Laura Chavez on lead guitar! Pre-Sale tickets will be available soon! Please check our website at www.sacblues.com .for additional information Special VIP tickets will also be available and will include special elevated, covered seating and overnight hotel accommodations. See you there! 5
resent us in the finals to be held in Memphis in 2014! Note: We are in the process of negotiating the best possible rates for air fare and hotel rooms for you to attend this huge event in Memphis. You may want to mark your calendars now to attend in January 2014! Be there to support the winner of our local IBC! There is much, much more happening in the events world but let’s focus on August 3, 2013. This day has been proclaimed “The International Blues Music Day”. We have been working hard to put together the “Show of All Shows” to commemorate this day in history! Can you imagine the entire world celebrating Blues Music on the same day? This will be history making! Here in Sacramento, we are gathering some of the very best internationally known Blues artists to perform right here in Sacramento just for you! All in one day! You might call it a “Mini-Festival” because it is going to be that big! A Once in A Lifetime Event! For more information about the upcoming events, please visit our website at sacblues.com.
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Gary Mendoza—The blues: yesterday, today, and tomorrow—By Nan Mahon; photo by Bob Cosman
The connection between Mendoza and young musi- that kept him going. “I don’t know cians is real. When he was five years old, Mendoza what would have happened to me was playing boogie piano for his father’s friends. At without it,” he said. age 10, he was singing blues on stage. Because he began his life’s work so Mendoza married young and had four young, he feels compelled to reach out children. He supported his family to today's’ young musicians and help working as a car salesman, but all the them along. “These kids are the future while he was playing the blues, frontof the blues,” Mendoza said. “They will ing his own band. When his first markeep the music alive.” riage ended, he immersed even more into the blues world. “There were a lot The host of several blues jams in the of heartaches along the way, but the area, Mendoza likes to invite talented music got me through,” he said. youngsters on stage to play beside seasoned musicians. He feels it helps He married Laura Kasparian and give the kids confidence as well experimoved to Elk Grove seven years ago. ence in a very competitive world. Mendoza is also He made new friends in the blues community and active in the Sacramento Blues Society’s Blues In found new venues for his Chicago style music, playThe Schools program. “I want today’s youth to un- ing at wineries, festivals, clubs and large parties. derstand that the blues is the first true American mu- “Like most bluesmen, I started listening to Muddy sic,” he said. Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and B.B. King,” he said. “They are still my heroes.” Born and raised in the Fresno valley, Mendoza grew up in the atmosphere of gang violence and a no- Mendoza recently fulfilled a dream of his by productomorrow mentality. It was the music, he remembers, ing a musical of the blues (see review below).
Mendoza’s “A Musical History of the Blues” Premieres at Sheldon High School—By Jan Kelley; photos by Bob Cosman The set was simple – Gary Mendoza and band, dressed in their finest staged on the audience’s right, night clubbers dressed of the times sitting at a cocktail table with occasional dancers showcasing how they danced to the blues on the left. The occasional change would feature a large crate (Leo’s opening scene), or a piano (Todd Morgan playing “Great Balls of Fire”), or just the clubbers and dancers. The change was always subtly done so the audience wasn’t even aware changes
“A Musical History of the Blues”, performed on April 27 at the Sheldon High School Performing Arts Theater was a show conceived by Gary Mendoza as a way to spotlight young musicians in the blues world. Backed by the City of Elk Grove, Mendoza and his kids rocked the audience, showcasing talent some found hard to believe was real. From the time Leo Bootes walked onstage dressed in coveralls, strumming a guitar and singing a Muddy Waters tune, this show caught the audience’s attention. 6
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Mendoza’s “A Musical History of the Blues” Premieres—Continued were happening. A Power Point presentation of scenes from the Delta and other more modern times was displayed on large screens to the sides of the stage, providing a sense of the times.
Comfort” along with the band; Todd Morgan on piano with dancer Rita “Coco” Clark to “Good Mornin’ Mr. Blues”. Todd also wore the hat of Assistant Music Director. Cedric Sims, 20, played a mean Jimi Hendrix, albeit with his right hand; and Ray Anthony Trujillo, 17, performed a beautiful violin solo and accompaniment to Lena’s Etta James singing “At Last”.
The story is of the blues evolution from the Delta and on to the North, and how it became a part of the nightclub scene in major cities like Houston, Kansas City, Saint Louis, and eventually Chicago. This evolution is told through the eyes of the young narrator, Mericus Adams, as the legendary Muddy Waters. Animated and exceptional in his portrayal, he kept the story moving along.
Acknowledgement to Crew Members: Jorden Nardozzi – Power Point, Michelle Yu, Steph anie Moses - Beard, Dottie Jaramillo – Props and Larry Fox – Theater Production Specialist. Produced by Gary Mendoza, directed by Elaine Gosine, and our own Nan Mahon (Newsletter Committee and published author) wrote the script. Congratulations to all!
Nicely told with set and costume changes, the story unfolded in an uncomplicated, easy-going style (just like the blues). Lena Mosley, Leo Bootes, Gary Mendoza, Paris Clayton, Donna Proctor, Johnny Stone – all familiar faces to this region’s blues fans, were a delight to see on stage in this context.
Mendoza will produce an encore of “A Musical History of the Blues” on July 13 at Cosumnes Oaks High School Theater. Tickets are free and will be available by going on www.cityofelkgrove.org
Also featured were some of Gary’s ‘kids’: Xach Wagner, 13, playing a mean guitar with Gary’s band to “Highway 49” while the adult dancers Elaine Gosine and Harrison Morton performed; Stephen Kimball, 19, guitar, featured on “Built for
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LEW FRATIS—A Familiar Face at the Torch Club—By Jan Kelley; photo by Bob Cosman
Lew Fratis has played at the Torch Club on a weekly basis for more than twenty years! Amazing! Born in Sacramento and raised in West Sacramento, Lew was influenced in his musical tastes early on by his mother, who loved blues and gospel music. Little Lew started singing for his family at around age four or five for quarters and kisses. Now he plays for his fans and makes a living at it!
then returned to Sacramento. Around 1989, while doing a solo act, Lew started going by Sam’s Hof Brau, where he saw Johnny Heartsman (an SBS Hall of Fame inductee) and thought “I can do this!” Sitting in with Johnny caused people to take notice plus Johnny was very kind and supportive. Soon Pat Balcom (drummer) and Lew formed The Luminators and Some of his earliest influences were started playing at Sam’s and the Torch Club. Around the same time, Mahalia Jackson and Ethel Waters and they became Arbess Williams’ (SBSat age 12, when he got his first guitar, the first song he learned was Sam HOF inductee) back-up band and reCooke’s “Sad Mood”. corded her first CD. They also recorded with Omar Sharriff (SBS-HOF Later on, Lew and his buddies discovered Albert & inductee) and contributed to the Sacramento Blues B.B. King, then the English groups. It seemed to Lew CDs. that Albert King and Eric Clapton had a way of emulating the vocal, on the guitar. Since Lew had started Lew and Pat soon became one of the most popular out as a singer, this seemed the natural thing for him bands in town and were able to record CDs of their own material. The Sacramento News and Review to do as well. nominated the CD “Bright Idea” for Best CD of 1993. Lew started playing professionally at an early age That same year, Lew was nominated for a Sammie and by age 22 no longer needed a “day job”. In the for Best Blues Guitarist and The Luminators won mid-seventies, he did some stints in Los Angeles and for Best Blues Band. In 2009, he and musician/good friend Jimmy Pailer were selected to represent the Sacramento Blues Society in Memphis at the International Blues Competition. For the past several years, they both have been clinicians for the SBS Blues In The Schools (BITS) program. To see and hear Lew in action, you can find him at the Torch Club on most Fridays at Happy Hour or some week nights.
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Gone to Memphis—by Val Anderson Memphis has always been on my wish list, so this year I added it to the end of my New Orleans JazzFest trip. I had my ticket to the Blues Music Awards dinner and show, and reservations in the “official” hotel across the street from the convention hall.
guys!). Still, I touched bases with my past and made new friends, saw the awards show and came home just in time for the family Mother’s Day celebration. All in all, a good trip. Here are the 2013 BMA recipients:
After a trip from New Orleans to Houston and back to Memphis I settled in to the hotel. Seems there is no straight flight between these two musical cities—how strange! The hotel lobby was a great spot to peoplewatch as tired travelers checked in. Then I realized I recognized some of those travelers—and they would be on stage Thursday night!
Being new to Blues, I more readily recognized the ones that played “music for all occasions” rather than a specific genre. There are few of those guys left.
A few people recognized me and came by to talk a bit. Some of the older musicians (my age!) and I reminisced about the “old days” when there was a “chitlin’ circuit” along Highway 99. Until the ‘70’s, all the little towns had clubs to play in and townsfolk that would put up a traveling musician. Jazz and blues came out of the larger hotel lounges as well. And everyone had a personal relationship with at least one musician that traveled the circuit.
Why can’t we have that type of community now? I am sure Sacramento has enough congenial hosts to provide “bed and breakfast” for the traveling troubadours of the blues community, and I know my children loved being able to talk to visiting musicians at our breakfast table. Maybe SBS could start building a Musician Exchange with other Blues Societies to host their local musicians in exchange for them hosting ours.
Oh, and the awards? Paula Harris was on stage at the reception, followed by Cedric Burnside. Then the show started. Being in the hall as the nominees visited from table to table, hearing the acceptance speeches and sharing the festivities with them cannot be described. The evening was festive, exhilarating and memorable. I will be sharing some photos later.
Acoustic Album: Not Alone – Ann Rabson w/ Bob Margolin Acoustic Artist: Eric Bibb Album of the Year: Show of Strength – Michael Burks B.B. King Entertainer: Curtis Salgado Band: Tedeschi Trucks Band Best New Artist Debut: They Call Me Big Llou – Big LLou Johnson Contemporary Blues Album: Show of Strength – Michael Burks Contemporary Blues Female Artist: Janiva Magness Contemporary Blues Male Artist: Tab Benoit DVD: Eagle Rock Entertainment – Muddy Waters & Rolling Stones, Live at Checkerboard Lounge Gibson Guitar Award: Derek Trucks Instrumentalist-Bass: Bob Stroger Instrumentalist-Drums: Cedric Burnside Instrumentalist-Harmonica: Rick Estrin Instrumentalist-Horn: Eddie Shaw Koko Taylor Award (Traditional Blues Female): Ruthie Foster Pinetop Perkins Piano Player: Victor Wainwright Rock Blues Album: Everybody’s Talkin’ – Tedeschi Trucks Band Song: “I Won’t Cry” - Janiva Magness Soul Blues Album: Soul Shot – Curtis Salgado Soul Blues Female Artist: Irma Thomas Soul Blues Male Artist: Curtis Salgado Traditional Blues Album: Double Dynamite – The Mannish Boys Traditional Blues Male Artist: Magic Slim
The big winners? Curtis Salgado with three awards, Javina Magness with two, every other winning artist and me, watching the joy of the winners present, especially Victor Wainright and Big Llou.
So, although I got to Memphis with newly broken ribs and a shoulder injury, I enjoyed myself. I didn't see much of Memphis but the hotel lobby, except when Steve Cagle helped me get to B.B. King’s for a showcase and Kristen Dahl helped me back (thanks,
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Listed below are our SBS member musicians and bands with CDs available for purchase. Please consider adding a CD to your collection to support the Sacramento area's live music scene. Bad Catz Nasty Confrontation itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bad-catz/id609423409 amazon.com/Nasty-Confrontation/dp/B00BMCS2VY www.reverbnation.com/badcatz
Marshal Wilkerson/Propaganda Original music CD in production propagandarecordsonline.com Nedra Russ / NJR Everybody’s Been Somewhere njrmusic.com/fr_home.cfm www.cdbaby.com
Blues Vandals Partner in Crime bluesvandals.com , Amazon, iTunes Bobby Blues Ray Blues Knight of the West Coast bobbybluesray.com
Wingnut Adams Welcome to Grooveland and others www.wingnutadams.com, www.cdbaby.com itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-wingnut-adams-bluesband/id53609716?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Gary Mendoza Band Keep 'em Dancin' www.cdbaby.com Kyle Rowland –New Release May 2013! Alone in my Dark Room The Beat at 17th & J, Sacramento www.kylerockinrowland.com
Support our Band Members— Hire an SBS Member Band! Andy Keane & Kinda Blue ajkeane3@aol.com
Groove Diggers 916-217-1263
Bad Catz www.badcatz.com
Jeramy Norris and The Dangerous Mood www.facebook.com/ JeramyNorrisTheDangerousMood
Big Earl and the Cryin' Shame bigearl@gmail.com Bluez Houndz 916-991-6148 Blues Vandals bluesvandals.com
Julie and The Jukes cmoriel@ucdavis.edu Marshal Wilkerson www.marshalwilkersonband.com
Bobby Blues Ray 916-422-5830
Mr. December Band www.mrdecemberband.com
Catfish & the Crawdaddies www.raycatfishcopeland.com
Nedra Russ www.njrmusic.com Randy Carey Band randrock@prodigy.net
Dave Croall & the Soothers rightdave@hotmail.com Diamond Bob & the Alley Sneakers www.diamondbobsblues.com
Red Moon Band www.facebook.com/pages/REdMOOn/133617156681084
Gary Mendoza Band www.garymendozaband.com
Ro Harpo and the Blues Busters www.facebook.com/Roharpo Rolling Blackouts deborahsingsblues@hotmail.com 10
Rube & the Rhythm Rockers www.ruberhythmrockers.com Sky O'Banion Blues Band www.facebook.com/sky.obanion Snake Alley www.snakealleyband.com Spotted Dog Blues Band booking@spotteddogmusic.com Steve Foster Band www.stevefosterband.com Sunny Blue Bland Review kingsoftheblues@ymail.com Tesse Marie and the Poor Man Band alliemarcel@yahoo.com The Big Little Rowland Experience www.kylerockinrowland.com Used Blues Band Sean@myifp.com Wingnut Adams www.wingnutadams.com
Sacramento Blues Society Is Pleased To Acknowledge our Sponsors and Donors and Thank them for Supporting our Programs Platinum Sponsors Carrera Productions and Events Mary Carrera 916-941-9001 The Rex Foundation
Gold Sponsor Folsom Telegraph
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
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AAA Insurance Emmy Sabra 916-724-0351
Jobe Custom Guitars Byron and Ginny Jobe Crystal Basin
CLA Realty Max Moon 916-214-4348 Gotradio.com 916-765-0162
Private Donor The Read Family
Keller Williams Real Estate Edward Haneffant www.buyor sellinroseville.com
Business Donors Bluebird Tours Grady O’Bryant 916-443-8741 www.sactrips.com
The Couch Sports Lounge www.thecouch.net The Station Bistro & Lounge www.thestationlounge.com
Elk Grove Sports Bar & Grill 916-685-6103 www.elkgrovesportsbar.com
Torch Club Marina Texeira www.torchclub.net
Stoney Inn 916-927-6023 www.stoneyinn.com
Northern California Blues Festival www.northerncaliforniabluesfest.com
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