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Message from the President— As your new President, I will continue to follow in the path designed to both sustain and strengthen the Sacramento Blues Society as a vital force in keeping the blues alive locally.
As we begin planning for the 2013 Blue Notes year, we hope to get your assistance in representing the local blues scene. We each have favorite artists around town, and each know some phenomenal people that keep the music going. I want to encourage each of you to share your thoughts and I encourage members in good standing with the Society to knowledge. become more active in the operations of the organization, as that will strengthen it further in our quest to promote and This issue we began a series on local musicians. If you want preserve the blues by building a strong base in the Sacra- to know why these particular people were picked, it was mento area. because someone wrote about them and sent it in. See? I invite members to contact me at any time for issues that It’s easy! serve the Society. Just drop a note to: We also plan a listing of local CDs currently available—but President@sacblues.com. we need to know what is out there. So send us some information—we will be glad to share it. Dr. Derek Washington
A Note of Thanks— Liz Walker Happy new year all you blues lovers! 2012 was a happening doesn't exist in a lot of areas) and makes it easy for you to year for the Sacramento Blues Society and 2013 is looking know what's happening every week. good so far. Dave Baldwin has been our webmaster since the beginning By the time you're reading this the new board will have of our website (years). Currently the website is receiving a elected officers and set committee chairs. I hope you make makeover and I for one am very excited about what's ahead. the time to get to know your board members and help them We thank Dave for all his work and assistance. out whenever you can. Publishing a bi-monthly newsletter is no small task. Filling 8 I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge some folks who pages with interesting, accurate articles on a deadline takes have volunteered their time and have put in numerous commitment and passion. Valeriejeanne Anderson has been hours behind the scenes to help bring you the blues news doing just that for many, many years and we salute her. you want. Willie Brown, "Mr. Ambassador", publishes a comprehensive blues calendar 52 weeks a year. This is an Lizzie—Past President-2012 incredibly valuable tool (that I can tell you from experience 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
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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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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
Meet Your New Board Members! Photos by Bob Cosman Derek Washington, President: I am a life-long member of the Sacramento Blues Society and one of its founders in 1979. In the ensuing years I have served as SBS president, vice president, parliamentarian, and chaired the elections committee as well as serving as master of ceremonies at many of the SBS musical events. As the newly elected President of SBS Board of Directors, I will continue to follow in the path designed to both sustain and strengthen SBS as a vital force in keeping the blues alive.
Mari Lu Onweller, Events Chair: I love the Blues and I love my SBS family! As Events Chair, I hope to make 2013 a jumpin’ good time for all the other Blues lovers! Watch for some fantastic and fun events. Sharon A l l e n , Membership Chair: Blues music is a passion of mine, and it is so important that Blues music and its heritage have a future. As the new chairperson of the Membership Committee, I hope to increase our membership interest and excitement in being an SBS member.
Laura Lund, Vice President: I love blues music! I believe that a strong Sacramento Blues Society is important for keeping the blues alive and thriving. I have been an SBS member for several years and have been an active volunteer with the SBS Board. I am delighted to be your new Vice President; I plan to help the Board continue to actively engage with the Sacramento blues community, including musicians, enthusiasts, and venues.
Ross du Clair, Finance Chair: I volunteered for the Finance Committee because our Society has a lot of moving parts all working together to satisfy our membership. Some of these "gears that move" are: monitoring financial obligations; establishing protocol for ongoing expenses; monitoring grants; and managing event contracts. I'm a detail oriented person, and this is just my type of challenge.
Cynthia Jaynes (CJ) Secretary: I am looking forward to working with this new Board of Directors in my elected capacity as Secretary. I will continue my involvement with the Blues In The Schools (BITS) program which has been a passion of mine for the past eight years. My vision is for SBS to become a respected arts provider in the Sacramento region.
Cynthia Juarez (Cindy Sue) Member At Large: I will be actively dedicated in the promotions and execution of The Sacramento Blues Society. I will continue to encourage and present the opportunity to our youth and others to explore their musical abilities and passions.
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Blues in the Schools—By Cynthia Jaynes The BITS Committee is looking forward to the new year of inspiring young Blues players. We are honored to be included in the Directory of Providers in the Any Given Child program, funded by the Kennedy Arts Center in Washington D.C. We have already been contacted by two schools; one is a large middle school and we’re planning an outdoor concert for their students to be held next Spring. It’s exciting to bring some national arts funds to our local musicians.
I want to take a moment to explain the requirements for musicians involved with BITS. First, all musicians must be SBS members (which can be secured with their first payment), they must adhere to all school policies, and have signed agreements in place with the BITS Committee. Musicians involved with the after school artist in residence program must also pass a background check and a TB test. A huge Thank You to our sponsors, Mary Carrera of Carrera Productions, Rex Foundation, Yolo County Arts Council, and the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission. We would not have such a vibrant program without your generous support!!
We are also bringing BITS to the Children’s Receiving Home and the often over-looked kids that have been innocently removed from their homes and truly in need of the healing power of the Blues. We are really excited to serve these kids!
Pianoland CD Review—by Mindy Giles Deanna Bogart
Bon Jovi compositions.
Pianoland
Bogart’s accompanying players (Scott Ambush on bass, and Mike Aubin on drums) shine with simpatico on “Where the Well Runs Dry,” a Bobbie Gentry delta soul feel, fresh with some inventive Eltonish “Take Me To The Pilot” chordal runs.
(Blind Pig) Imagine a big city, late night skyscrapers. There’s a dim light in a little window. Zoom in. Its 3 a.m., but the scene inside the warm recording studio is cookin’. A woman sits at the grand piano; the sound is big, warm, burnished, enveloping. She fills the room with single notes like teardrops, churns like a boogie woogie train, and builds an emotional cathedral -- an interior life revealed.
Willie Dixon’s classic “I Love The Life I Live “was a signature song for Mose Allison, but again Bogart trusts her girlish ways and finds a wonderful new interpretation. In her hands, the sentiment is Myrna Loy or Barbara Stanwyck. Boogie woogie legend Pete Johnson’s “ Death Ray Boogie” is a joyous rave-and what a set-up for what needs to immediately be on the short list for one of the best interpretations of Harold Arlen’s “Over The Rainbow.” ever recorded. Judy Garland, at age 16 was so deep…but this bluesy version, woman-wise and gentle, This is Deanna Bogart’s wonderful new album, Pianoland. A is redemptive, sad, and so beautiful. Wow, Deanna. multiple Blues Music Award winner, this multi-instrumentalist (saxophone, piano) band leader and singer-songwriter takes an The title track “Pianoland” is purposeful and soaring--pure East intimate, sans-sax, and late night turn with her 8th album. Coast autobiographical cinema and at 7+ minutes reminds me of Springsteen’s “Jungleland” or Joel’s ‘New York State of She has a smoked-in-velvet voice, part Rita Coolidge/Marcia Mind”. Ball, even a little Bobbie Gentry, and her soulful elegance on “When it all gets turned around piano bring to mind boogie piano masters, but also the great and I need to leave the ground Jimmy Webb, an Oklahoma native who is master of sublime I’m safe and sound pop writing. Her collection of songs (six originals and five covIn Pianoland.” ers) is a smart departure, and can be a doorway to the kind of And if we are staying on the movie star theme, another terrific wider audiences that Webb and Bonnie Raitt have garnered. instrumental, the autumnal “Blues at Eleven” is pure Lauren The album opens with “In the Rain,” a joyous gospel/bluesy Bacall. Seductive and wise, Bogart owns it. And it transits us train shuffle rhythm with jazz piano runs. “On And On And” is to her earth motherly coda, James Taylor’s deeply complex Creedence by cosmic starlight, R&B couched in funky philoso- adult lullaby of reassurance, “Close Your Eyes”. phy with delightful and unexpected inventive phrases. She is taking chances and loves it. A seamless segue into a beautiful Errol Garner “Boogie Woogie Boogie” leads to “Couldn’t Love You More.” This is her hit song—personal balladry that reaches the level of the best brilliant Webb/Billy Joel even Jon
One of the best records of 2012, any genre. Mindy Giles
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Ka Toya “Lady Rhythm” Moore—By Mari Lu Onweller ; Photo supplied by Ka Toya Somewhat of a rarity in the music business, KaToya (Lady Rhythm) Moore is in a class of her own as a female drummer. She shares with us some of the highlights of her career. She says “Music is my life. I believe that all musicians hear music and form it into their own language, which is expressed in the sounds that travel through our instruments”.
and high school and also has won a Sammy Award. Currently she plays all percussion, bass guitar (only at church) and sings. A year ago, she started “Drummers With Education” (drummerswitheducation.webs.com). With a motto of “Empower, Enrich and Enlighten through the worlds of Music and Education” this drum corps based program is designed to carry on her passion and vision of music while filling in the education gaps of music missing from our school system. Her vision came to life through a counselor desiring a drum line at her school.
Born and raised in Stockton, California, Lady Rhythm entered Sacramento State in 1996 and settled in this area. She was born into a talented family of music; her grandparents were traveling concert gospel singers and both of her parents sing. At a young age she experienced traveling with her grandparents to church events and shows as their drummer and background singer.
So far, Drummers With Education is in five schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District.. The program is open to students involved in after school programs at some sites. With the intent to extend education beyond the bell, students learn to read music, work with others and develop their character and leadership skills. Drummers With Education groups have performed at the Crest Theater, the grand opening of the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market, Marilyn’s on K Street, The National Lights on Celebration at the Capital and the 2012 Macy’s Santa Parade, among others.
Her blues influence came from family through blues music played at her family reunions and summertime fish fries as well as from blues emanating from the eight track tapes in family Cadillac sedans and Chevy trucks. Her family was supportive of her choice to pursue music and gave her financial support while she explored music education and traveled the world with her music. In the 5thgrade Lady Rhythm studied clarinet and found it honked and squeaked too much and wasn’t loud enough. In the 6th grade, she moved to percussion. By the 7th grade, she played drum set and sang with The Spiritual Five and The Spiritualettes, two gospel groups run by her grandparents. She played in award winning marching and jazz bands in school, won several solo awards and scholarships throughout middle
What’s in store in 2013 for this remarkable young woman? She plans to expand Drummers With Education to more districts and schools, explore new genres with new bands, personally focus on her vocal development, and pursue a collaborative project with Drummers With Education and Blues in the Schools.
New Gal in Town—By Kim Duvall & Valeriejeanne Anderson; Photo by Vj There was a new name on the program for Divalicious Christmas Benefit at the Torch Club, Emmie Jones, and none of us were expecting this Mississippi hurricane! How does she like it here?
She began singing in church and progressed to writing her own music on her 14th birthday, when she got a “real” guitar and a Mel Bay chord book. Her earliest musical influences were Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, The Judd’s, and Dwight Yoakam, with plenty of John Fogarty courtesy of her Dad, a Creedence Clearwater fan.
“Sacramento’s blues scene is amazing. It reminds me so much of the scene on the Gulf Coast. Musicians are so supportive and non-musicians are so appreciative. It’s a great place to sing the blues, even if the weather is so darn nice. I can’t believe there is so much talent and so much fun to be heard and had in town and all before 8 p.m.”
Emmie claims to “pick and sing” and is mostly selftaught, with assistance from the more experienced musicians that “showed me some licks” as she scrambled to play in front of or with anyone with a gig. At 16, while playing in coffee shops and catfish restaurants, she recorded her first album of originals, and began playing in bars at 18. She gives special mentoring credit to Ricky Chancey (harmonica w/ Hank Williams, Jr.) who is “one mean harp man”, and local Gulf Coast legend Lisa Mills, who has recorded with Robert Plant and tours frequently with Big Brother and the Holding Company.
Emmie Jones came here in August 2012, formed Sawmill Gravy and recorded a demo by October. Sawmill Gravy? “It’s that good white gravy your Granny puts on top of Chicken Fried Steak, mashed potatoes…like my Daddy says ‘You could put that stuff on a shingle and make it taste good’. It’s cooked with love and served up hot. It sticks to the bone and feeds the soul. You can raise your babies on it, and it always hits the spot. That’s what Sawmill Gravy is all about, and for me, that’s what the blues is all about.”
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A Starr on Stage—by Vj Anderson; Photo supplied by Val Starr Val Starr is known for causing a party when her group is on stage. The Blues Rocket band plays their own special brand of Contemporary California Blues urging everyone to get up and dance while she sings and dances around the stage with her guitar.
other similar bands. As a young woman in the 80's, the early career choices were basically limited to being either a waitress or a secretary. Val says “Since God had the great sense of humor to make me a klutz; my only other viable option was to become a secretary. I was organized and a crackerjack typist so I quickly climbed the secretarial pool, and within two years, was the Assistant to the President of Chrysalis Records”.
Val was born in Los Angeles in the late 1950’s and grew up in a musical soundtrack, courtesy of her mother’s love for musical theater. This experience affects her work as a songwriter and performer, incorporating strong story lines not unlike those found in musicals as a basis for her song lyrics. She claims The Beatles and Carole King as her songwriting influences. She cannot remember ever not singing and even has a recording of Moon River she performed at age 4. Developing her talent with piano lessons and playing guitar, she also sang in school choirs and musicals. Deeply influenced by the music of the 60's and 70's, she was drawn to blues rock infused bands - Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, and Cream, and listened to the vocal influence of Joni Mitchell.
She also worked at ABC Records and Polygram Records and was an Independent Record Promoter for nearly 20 years. After a career as a record promoter, she became a pioneer in streaming media and launched one of the first online radio networks Allradio.com. She currently owns and operates two successful online radio networks, Gotradio.com and 100Hitz.com with over 50 channels of music programming 24/7. This includes the "Bit of Blues" channel which is supported by many blues record labels such as Alligator Records, Blind Pig Records, Concord Records and other blues affiliated labels.
By age 19 she was singing in an original band called Local Authority, writing songs and performing in the L.A. area. She especially remembers opening for Huey Lewis and the News and singing backup vocals on Greg Kihn's album "Kihn of Hearts". Purposely choosing music as a profession, her first job in Hollywood was working for an artist management firm, Toby Ent., who managed 80's "hair bands" such as Angel, Quiet Riot, and
Val’s collaborator through this musical journey is her partner of 36 years, JohnE Sandwich. Working together, she writes lyrics, melodies and chord patterns, and JohnE fine tunes the arrangements. Her band is like family and consists of JohnE Sandwichbass, David "Holokai" Tan-guitar, and Jimmy Collazo-drums. In 2013 Val Starr & the Blues Rocket will be recording their second CD, "Blues Away".
Karen Sanders Steps Up—By Mari Lu Onweller; This native of Fort Worth, Texas moved frequently, as her dad was in the Air Force. The family spent a lot of time in Fairfield, California then settled in Sacramento at age 20.
CD Photo by Richard White could say it yourself you would. It makes your body swing and sway, and makes you feel alive”.
In 2011, Karen’s musical career got a jump start. She played at the solo competition for the SBS’ International Blues Challenge (IBC). She didn't win but met one of the judges, Paris Clayton, who expressed interest in working with Karen on her original music. Paris is a multi-talented musician and music producer who pulled together mostly local talent to record Karen’s first CD titled Again. Karen says Paris is her hero: “he made my dreams come true. I could not have asked for a better result”.
Karen Sanders began piano lessons when she was five years old. Her mother, a concert pianist, was her first teacher. After the first year, Karen’s mother hired a professional piano teacher. At first it was fun, but then it became a lot of work. When she was eight, her mother gave her permission to quit. Although the piano was the first instrument Karen played, the flute was her first love. At age 10, she began flute lessons but had already taught herself several songs ‘by ear’. She currently plays flute, saxophone and keyboards, in addition to singing. Each instrument is useful to her in creating her music; keyboard is her favorite tool for writing, the flute is for creating the texture and mood, and the sax is for getting down and being sexy.
(Editor note: credits on this CD include Kyle Rowland, Chris Amato, Shawn King, Kenny Nichols, Sean Barfly, Mark Harmon, Sal Valentino, Benicio Herevia, Paul Gibney and Rick Taylor in addition to Paris Clayton.) www.karensandersmusic.com
Getting involved with the blues came easy for Karen, much like most blues lovers. She feels “to play it or to hear it played well, moves you, gives you comfort, expresses something that if you
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“ ...and Donna Proctor on Bass”—by Paris Clayton I first met Donna Proctor Smith when we worked together in a series of Blues in the Schools concerts, and was immediately impressed with her bass playing, professional approach and great personality. Since then we've done many gigs together and her thorough preparation and great sense of humor always make it enjoyable.
came an in-demand electric bass player in Northern California and beyond. Her smooth playing and fine vocals gained the attention of many headliners over the years, including Blues legend Charles Brown, who offered her a place in his ensemble, Jimmy McCracklin, Floyd Dixon, BB King, Frankie Lee, John Mayall, Ray Charles, and many more. Their encouragement has driven her to strive for excellence to this day.
At the age of three, she demonstrated a fascination for music that was gladly encouraged by her father, Vernon Proctor, a renowned career commander of the United States Air Force Band and, after retirement, a Sacramento City College adjunct instructor.
Her versatility, professional attitude and easy going personality have garnered much work in her forty year career, including stints with Blues hall of famer Mick Martin, Seattle blues diva Duffy Bishop, Gospel great Glenn Lane, and two time Grammy Award winner Mary Youngblood’s group Sisters of the Earth.
At age twelve she began classical training on flute. Then at 18 she took up her father's instrument, the bass. She quickly be-
2012 Hall of Fame Inductions—by Sally Katen; Photos by Vj
Mrs. Georgia Arnett
Musician Dave Frazer introduces Steve Samuels
Steve Samuels
Our Member Party also has some serious business to complete. This is the time the Society honors the contributors of significance that built the current blues scene in Sacramento. This year we inducted four individuals and, for the first time, an institution. Past recipient (2010) Johnny “Guitar” Knox stepped up to honor bassist Al Arnett, who passed in May, 2012. Mrs. Georgia Arnett, his widow, accepted the award with many family members in attendance. Next, Musician Dave Frazer flew in from Los Angeles to honor his mentor and friend, vocalist and guitarist Steve Samuels. Samuels’ friends from the Bay Ares were also in atten-
Lena Mosley introduces Marshall “Soulman Jones
Marshal “Soulman” Jones
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Ray “Catfish” Copeland
dance. Past recipient Mick Martin (2010) honored Ray “Catfish” Copeland, guitarist and leader of the Crawdaddies. Past recipient Lena Mosey (2011) honored drummer Marshall “Soulman” Jones who flew out from Atlanta, Ga. to accept his award. And the Blues Society’s own Willie Brown honored the current owners of the long time blues venue, the World Famous Torch Club and its owners Marina and Ron Texeira. You can find more information on the Hall of Fame at www.sacblues.comHoF/php
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Jeramy Norris and the Dangerous Mood was the first act to take the stage and man, do they deliver! A regular on the Stockton to Sacra- Jeremy Norris Joining the crowd Takin’ it to the table mento circuit for years, guitarist and vocalist Jeramy’s newest gig is with scene in Sacramento, you’re sure to catch one of his his own band (Chip Yeager on bass and George Schuler shows in the coming year. on drums) where he gets to do what he does best. Enter- After an intermission and the Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame inductions, (see page 7) we were ready for a second tain. act. Second runner-up in last year’s International Blues Challenge (IBC) local competition, his guitar style is reminiscent of early Shane Dwight or Tommy Castro. He tore it up with his edgy rock blues guitar licks and kept the crowd’s attention with his engaging stage presence. If you’re paying attention to the blues
Bay area diva Paula Harris brought down the house with her smooth, sultry and undeniably powerful vocals. Her band was smoking hot with the dynamic Derrick “D’mar” Martin on the drums and guitar virtuoso Terry Hiatt on guitar. An added bonus was a Continued page 9
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Blues & BBQ—New Orleans—By Ann Malveaux We told you we would be
What a fascinating city! Beautiful, large Halloween decorated homes in the Garden District, the constant buzz in the French Quarter, the Mississippi, fantastic food, southern hospitality and numerous festivals (and did I say fantastic food?). Can't help but love the place!
derful. I was sitting next to a man on my way from the Seafood Fes- bringing our stories back tival (another free festival occur- from New Orleans all ring the same weekend along the year to tempt you to banks of the Mississippi) back to “come along with us” in the festival (really not that far 2013. Here is another... walking if you're in good shape) and he asked if I was a tourist. "Yes, I came from California for the Blues & BBQ festival and I also enjoyed the Seafood Festival." According to him, "there's a festival in or around N.O. every week; you know you get two folks together with a can of beer, and it's a festival here". Checking out the local magazine I discovered he's right. Music, music and more music to enjoy in the Big Easy.
Had an unusual experience; I rode a bus! Last time that happened was probably thirty years ago. And the interesting, sharing, southern charm of the folks you meet on N.O. buses is won-
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full horn section, Tom Poole on trumpet, Tony Peebles on saxophone and Mike Rinta on trombone. The dance floor was packed from the very first note.
follow you whenever you’re in town. As the evening approached, the 2013 Sacramento Blues Society 2013 Board of Director Election results were announced, (see page 3) and the party was over. A few hardy partiers kept their seats as a blues jam began on the stage. A great musical afternoon for the Sacramento Blues Society to end 2012.
Paula’s talents skyrocketed her to the top of her game when she was selected as San Francisco's representative in the 2011 IBC competition. She later went on to place in the top 3 at the world wide competition in Memphis. This lady knew how to bring it and for that, Miss Harris, we will
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