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Coming soon! - By Cynthia Jaynes What is up with the SBS Board of Directors and these annual elections? Been doing this for 35 years now and it’s that time of year again! WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS.
retary of State and bound by CA Corporations Code, Title 1, Division 2, Part 2, sections 51106910.
Our current By-Laws dictate annual elections for the Board of Directors (BOD), which take place at our membership party in December. Each year we elect five to seven new members to the BOD. We are in need of folks with organizational skill sets, business acumen, and knowledge of non-profits, or willing to learn these skills quickly. Loving the blues and being able to work well with people is required, and just makes it fun.
Our mission is to preserve and promote American Blues Music. We do this through three primary programs: the Gene Chambers Musicians Emergency Funds; the Hall Of Fame, and Blues In The Schools. The BOD is in place to make sure we fulfill our mission, and keep our programs running. The BOD is responsible for the growth and management of funding sources and assuring we are in compliance with rules and regulations of operating a legal 501 (c) (3) entity.
Please keep in mind SBS is not a social club! Although it seems we are primarily concerned with promoting, attending and planning blues centered events, providing opportunities and PR for local blues musicians, and bringing blues into local schools for a few months of the year, we are much more! SBS is a true Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation, registered with the California Sec-
So, if you are a current SBS member and have the skills and desire to join us in moving SBS forward, or you know a member who would qualify, please send your name, contact info and a brief statement about yourself to Cynthia Jaynes at cynthia.jay22@gmail.com.
The Sacramento Blues Society (SBS) is one of the oldest blues socie es in California, founded in 1979. SBS is a 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit corpora on formed to preserve and promote blues music as an art form. SBS has kept the blues tradi on alive in the Sacramento area by promo ng the local blues music scene, bringing interna onally renowned ar sts to the region and publishing the “Blue Notes” six mes a year for our membership. SBS is an affiliate member of The Blues Founda on, and provides educa onal opportuni es for young people with The Blues Founda on’s “Blues In The Schools” Program. 2014 Board Officers
Sacramento Blues Society is a Proud Member of
Jimmy Reego—President Cari Chenkin—Vice President Cynthia Jaynes–Secretary Sharie Mar n—Treasurer Vacant—Parliamentarian Board Members at Large Daniel Hernandez Cynthia Juarez “Guitar” Mac Macknally Mari Lu Onweller Renee Erickson Barbara Katen Janna Welk
Board of Directors Mee ngs—2nd Tuesday And as announced on www.sacblues.com Each month; 7:00 PM at the SMUD Building, 6301 S Street, Sacramento All SBS members in good standing are invited to a end.
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2014 Committee Chairs
Blues in the Schools —Liz Walker/Cynthia Jaynes Blue Notes —Val Anderson & Jan Kelley/Cari Chenkin CD Reviews—Mindy Giles Donor Gi s—Daniel Hernandez Events—Mari Lu Onweller & Renee Erickson Finance—Valeriejeanne Anderson/Sharie Mar n IBC Local Challenge—Vacant Membership—Linda McShane/Sharie Mar n Public Rela ons—Mac Macknally/Cari Chenkin SacBlues e‐News/Calendar—Willie Brown Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame—Sally Katen/Daniel Hernandez Social Media/Web—Cari Chenkin Volunteer Coordina on—Renee Erickson
Greetings, Blues Fans! - from Jimmy Reego, President This year we are celebrating a milestone - thirty five years of supporting and loving' the Blues in Sacramento! Yes, that is right, our Sacramento Blues Society has survived thru the age of Disco, Punk Rock and Reggae fads even a Hip Hop explosion - but the Blues is still here and not just surviving but thriving.
your local Blues scene. With all we have going on I am perhaps most proud of our volunteers at every level in our Society, from my fellow board members - many of whom put in countless hours to promote and grow our Blues community, to the volunteers who come out to a show now and then and help us sign up new members or give away gifts for donations, thank you! It is the volunteers who make it happen. I have said it before in this column, going to see your favorite band is so much more fun when you share the experience with friends.
A good example of our thriving is our Blues in the Schools (BITS) program which had one of its best years ever with dozens of young musicians having the opportunity to explore their own individual, musical journey as they met with and learned from some of our wonderful local professional Blues musicians. I am still mad that I had to miss the annual BITS show, I hear it was crazy good! In addition to our BITS program continuing its climbing popularity, our Society has been adding new members consistently each month of this year in all membership categories, a trend we hope you will help us continue!
This week we are planning for our member appreciation party which will be held later in the year and I can tell you, you will not want to miss it, it will be a real "Wang Dang Doodle". They will be sure to be talking about this party for some time so mark your calendar and start talking to your friends and neighbors about joining our great Society, after all, with 35 years under our belts we are not just another fad. Hey, Muddy said it, "The Blues had a baby and the named it rock and roll." It may wax and wane in popularity but the Blues will always be there like a good friend when you need one.
Now if I get started on all of the events our events volunteers have been working on I would run out of space for my comments in this column, please check out the events calendar because we are partnering with some wonderful Promoters and Club Owners to bring you killer shows. If you haven't been getting out, get up off that La-Z-Boy recliner and let’s go, call up some friends and support
Sacramento Blues Society History Wanted! - By Jan Kelley Call out to ‘old-timers’ who might have newslet- We are especially interested in stuff from the ters, posters, announcements, etc. of the early 1980’s and ‘90’s that relate to the SBS! days in Sacramento blues. We would like a Please contact Jan Kelley at bobcopy to add to our archives. sled@winfirst.com for more information and diIf you desire to keep your originals, scanned rections for submitting your treasures. items would be fine!
Do we have your current e-mail address? - By Linda Mcshane, Membership Do you know when your membership is due for renewal? Do we have your current email address? Is SBS on your email safe list? In order to save paper and postage, renewal notices are sent by email. It really helps if you renew promptly. Also, you don’t lose anything by re-
newing early, as you will still receive your 12 months of membership. Please support your local Blues Society by renewing Membership timely at www.sacblues.com. Thank you! 3
Volunteers, We Need You—By Renee Erickson, Volunteer Coordinator The Sacramento Blues Society is an all-volunteer organization. We need YOU to help keep the Blues Alive in Sacramento! We are a 501(c)(3) tax deductible nonprofit organization that depends on grants, contributions, and volunteers like you to operate. Board members are also volunteers and do not receive compensation for their service
levels of membership in the SBS, proofreading the applications, explaining and collecting the annual cost for the type of membership chosen. Please see below for a specific and very important volunteer position that we are attempting to fill at this time. If this sounds like you and you can donate the 4 – 6 hours per month and help us out, let us know.
There are several volunteer opportunities. We always need people to help out at events at the Membership and Donor Gifts Tables.
Donor Gifts involves helping to set up and display the gifts available for donation, knowing the minimum donation for each type of gift and collecting the donations.
Please send an e-mail to : volunteer@sacblues.com if you wish to volunteer your services. Thank you for helping to keep the Blues alive in Sacramento!
Membership involves interacting with interested parties by explaining the benefits of
Help Wanted – SBS Webmaster—By Renee Erickson, Volunteer Coordinator We need a talented and dedicated individual to serve as the SBS Webmaster. Qualifications include: Experience with WordPress Familiarity with website administration Proficiency in graphics and design Ability to write clear and concise copy to appear on web pages Time to spend on a regular basis – a minimum of 4-6 hours per month You’ll be responsible for keeping the SBS web-
site updated and fresh, including: Updating the Blues News calendar page Adding & removing graphics from our home page marquee Updating Business member, Band member and Sponsor Listings Responding to inquiries directed to the Webmaster Interfacing with our web hosting company Adding, removing or revamping pages as requested by Board members
Retooling the Sac Blues’ IBC Competition—by the Board of Directors One of the challenges facing any organization is planning and budgeting on a yearly level for the major activities recurring each year. The local competition for a band or musician to represent the Sacramento Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge held by The Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN is one of those activities.
back we’ve received from musicians and members, and we’re going to “retool” our IBC competition. Starting now, we’ll be planning the IBC competition during the third and fourth quarters, and we’ll schedule the competition to begin early in the next year. That way, we’ll choose our entrant by the middle of the year, giving the winning band or musician a good six months to gather funds for the trip.
Traditionally, we’ve held the competition for our musician or band entry in the third quarter of the year. Once the finalist is selected, we hold fundraisers to help cover the band’s costs in getting to Memphis. Because of the timing, it seems like there’s always a rushed scramble for the SBS and the entrant to raise money in time to head to Memphis in January.
This means that we will not be holding a competition or sending anyone to represent us at the 2015 IBC. Instead we’ll concentrate on preparing for the 2015 local competition to go to the 2016 Challenge. Please stay tuned for announcements about how, when and where to sign up to participate.
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Aaron King—2014 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee several Sacramento Area Music Awards (Sammies) including a Critic's Choice Award for Outstanding Guitarist. After several national and international tours with the Chrome Addicts, he left the band to start his own group, Aaron King and the Imperials. In addition to playing with the Imperials he also toured with world-renowned boogie-woogie pianist Mitch Woods playing such prestigious festivals as the Montreal Jazz Festival and Umbria Jazz Festival.
A true product of the Sacramento blues scene, guitarist Aaron King has been an ambassador for Sacramento blues around the world showcasing a style that owes as much to jazz guitarists like Herb Ellis and country guitarists like Hank Garland as it does to blues guitarists like Albert King and Albert Collins. Born and raised in Sacramento, King got his first lessons in blues from Sacramento Blues Hall of Famer Johnny "Guitar" Knox. He continued his blues guitar education under the mentorship of another Sacramento Blues Hall of Famer, Little Charle Baty, developing a style that would combine blues, jazz, and country guitar. From there he spent his formative years playing guitar for and recording with the late, great pianist Omar Shariff. .
In recent years, King has broadened his musical horizons through his association with highly respected Sacramento jazz bassist Harley White, Jr., blurring the lines between blues, jazz, funk, and even hip-hop in an effort to continue pushing the music forward in ways his predecessors did decades earlier with the electrification of blues- a radical notion at the time.
Playing with renowned Sacramento jump blues band The Chrome Addicts, King went on to win
Derek Washington—2014 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee to Blues Society. He then served as President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian. He often was the Master of Ceremonies at SBS functions and states he has “provided my meager skills as a musician for a number of Blues Society benefits to aid in the advancement and presentation of the blues”.
Derek’s interest in music began at the age of four or five years as a radio kid who heard Bill Monroe and the Texas Playboys, Leadbelly, and Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup doing their hits of the day. At age seven he wanted to be a musician and began listening to music differently than before. He played drums and slide trombone in high school and played the 'bone in both the marching band and concert band in undergraduate school. He was also listening hard and regularly to the blues on WLAC in Nashville, TN.
Derek began a side career as a radio broadcaster in 1988, with strong emphasis on blues programming with a little jazz added. He spent 12 years at KUOPFM at the University of the Pacific, in Stockton, hosting "Trackin' the Blues" and regularly advising the listeners of Blues Society events and featured artists around town. He continued seven years more after the station was absorbed by Capitol Public Radio at KXJZ-FM in Sacramento, but lost his ability to promote the Blues Society and local musicians and shows while there. Derek moved his “Trackin’ the Blues to KVMR-FM in Nevada City, CA seven years ago.
Playing in school and listening to the blues on radio and at many blues gigs in his former home town sealed his blues fate. Along the way, he added variety - following Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Jimmy Smith, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, lots of great Rhythm & Blues artists and countless other musicians. Derek came to Sacramento in 1972 and his musical interest was strengthened when he joined forces with the founding group of the Sacramen5
Joe Lev—2014 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Music has been the unifying thread in Joe’s life. It has been his full time career as an adult. And blues has been right at the center of it all.
Nevada style show bands. In 1984 he got off the road and started playing with anyone that would allow him. This culminated in a nine year relationship with the newly formed Beer Dawgs with Bob Pearce and Steve Wall.
His first blues memory is, from the age of 10 or 12, when his folk-singing parents brought home copy of a record on Folkways called “Blues with Big Bill Broonzy, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee”. It featured the three bluesmen being interviewed by the incomparable Studs Terkel and songs from all of them. He remembers Big Bill said “blues is something you live” and Studs said “Charlie Parker said if you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn.” Joe didn’t know what “it” was but he wanted “it”, wanted to live “it.” Since then he has strived to be a real one, and says it’s up to his peers and listeners to determine if he has fulfilled his mission.
Joe left the Beer Dawgs in 1995 and his blues pursuit began in earnest. He booked two ongoing blues jam house band gigs; two a week at the old Torch Club with Mr. Johnny Nugget and one a week in Nevada City with B.B. and the Blue Jays. Soon he was getting the blues repertoire under his belt. All this lead to a tour with the great Frankie Lee among many other blues gigs. He still plays full time, all sorts of American roots music, but with a strong emphasis on the blues. He has shared stages and studios with many local and a few national blues stars, and have been teaching bass and guitar for 15 years. The past five years Joe has been passing on his love of the blues to the many students involved in our Blues in the Schools program through performances and workshops. He also serves as an artist in residence at Rosemont and West Campus High Schools, passing his skills and love of the blues on to another generation.
Since age 12, Joe had a long succession of teenage bands, first were surf bands with progressions just like blues. Joe says the Rolling Stones pointed his way to real blues. He was in his first “good band”, Buckwheat, right out of high school. It was definitely blues based, everything from Muddy Waters to Mose Allison. The next 15 years found Joe playing in a succession of funk, rock and country cover bands and
Jan Kelley—2014 Blues Hall of Fame Inductee Jan moved to Sacramento from Portland, OR in March, 1984 and worked for a law firm where one of the lawyers was a singer in a Blues band. He told her about the Sacramento Blues Festival in the fall and invited her to attend. She did and became a huge fan of the Blues.
continued her volunteering for many of its events thru the years. She expanded her knowledge and love of the Blues, going to other shows and volunteering, and becoming acquainted with the local Blues bands and clubs. Jan started contributing reviews of Blues festivals and other Blues shows for the SBS newsletter “Blue Notes” in 1994, later adding calendar information for events in the region. She has contributed many articles to it over time. In 2010, Jan became co-editor and
The following year, Jan contacted Phil Givant and became one of his devoted volunteers, continuing to volunteer at the Blues Festival each year until its end in 1993. Charles Washington was leading the volunteers at the time and explained to Jan about the Sacramento Blues Society; she joined the Society and 6
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When Jan left the SBS Board in 2003, she learned that the Sierra Blues Society, which encompassed a large area in the foothills around Sacramento, was in need of Board members to keep it a viable organization. She stayed on their Board for three years, but gravitated back to the Sacramento Blues Society to help them, becoming a Board member once again in 2011 as Parliamentarian, leading to Vice President and eventually President in 2013. During this time, she also solicited and arranged raffle prizes at events (which contribute to the general fund for SBS), served on various committees and volunteered in different capacities.
continues in that function – working tirelessly to produce a blues newsletter the SBS can showcase. She first became a SBS Board member in 2000 and 2001 as Secretary, all while undergoing treatments for Breast Cancer! At the time, there were only 4 Board members and no other volunteers. Jan then became President, starting weekly jams at a local club with all local bands, giving away cassettes/CDs to newly joining members, and with the good graces of Willie Brown, built up the membership and interest level for the SBS.
Jan has given the Blues Community the gift of her leadership skills, knowledge of Blues history, friendly relationships with well-known blues artists, charm, skill, and friendliness.
Mike Balma had been producing Blues shows that Jan attended, and when he started the series of Heritage Festival concerts, she joined his staff & continued to volunteer at most of his events for several years. She was one of the volunteer coordinators for Mike at his shows in the Camp Pollack area.
Marshal Wilkerson - 2014 Hall of Fame Inductee Marshall relocated from the Los Angeles area to Sacramento in the late 1980’s, and got involved in the local music scene while employed by the State of California. Although he had a “day job” his evenings were filled with music. In 1999, he formed the group Marshal Law. This was a very popular local band that represented the Sacramento Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in 2000.
Marshal began his singing career at an early age, singing for cookies in Shreveport, LA at the local market where his mother shopped. At about age 3, he learned “When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano” from the radio, and sang it over and over as his mother shopped. The shopkeeper was delighted in this small child singing about Capistrano and rewarded him with a cookie. As he requested a cookie every time he went into the shop, the shopkeeper would gather the shoppers and have Marshall sing before he got the cookie. At about 15, he set his sights on a classical career and took vocal lessons to compete in contests.
Marshal retired from his day job in 2001 and added more music to his life by attending jams and taking invitations to be a guest vocalist. In 2004 he joined, and is still with, the Sacramento Blues Review. When the band Marshal Law disbanded in 2005 he formed a new band, Smoked Sugar. Two years later he formed a blues trio called Mixed Drinks. The Sacramento Blues Revue was nominated for the SAMMIES in the Blues category in 2008, and they brought home the award. Marshall is proud of his vocal participation with the group and of this local recognition.
Somewhere along the way, he discovered the blues, and the classical dreams no longer existed. He also began playing the guitar. Enlisting in the Air Force at 18, he sang with The Continentals which performed in the “Tops in Blue” show. After his service, he formed a duo and sang in the Los Angeles area. 7
Blues in the Schools—By Liz Walker Not much going on with BITS during the summer so we’ve been busy getting our CD ready for sale. We’re very excited to bring you six (6) new baby blues songs, all written by students from local district high schools and court/ community schools. Some of these students have found themselves in life situations that have changed their course for a lifetime. This is an amazing project to be part of and BITS is extremely grateful to Paris Clayton and all the other musicians who have participated. Following are the lyrics for each of the songs. The CD is available for sale, with all proceeds going to support the BITS program. You can go to sacbits.org and order yours today!
I’ve got my top down baby running wild and free Because my hair’s blowin’ wild nothing’s stopping me From the great big mountains to the open sea. 2014 - Cheezin and Greezin
Lyrics – Valdez, Melody and Arrangement – Paris Clayton Lead Vocals – Gary Mendoza Guitar, Vocals – Paris Clayton Drums – Johnny Stone Bass – Donna Proctor
Urban Dictionary: Cheezin’-smiling, proud: Greezin’-kicking back, chillin’
2014 – I’ve Got My Top Down
Lyrics-Shauntane Demetri, Melody & Arrangement Paris Clayton Lead vocals, Guitar, Horns – Paris Clayton Drums - Pat Balcom Bass – Donna Proctor Harmonica – Kyle Rowland
happy,
I done sat in a box, trippin’ like rocks, My brain was turnin’ into a mess, I ended up in a turtle dress Until one day, I decided to pray Everything started to sway and change, and my pride moved up in a happy range. Chorus: Life ain’t easy lot’s of things be cheesy, but I keep on cheezin’, keep on greezin’ Cheezin’ and Greezin’ Cheezin and Greezin’, life ain’t easy lot’s of things be cheesy
I’ve got the sun shining on this cloudy day I’ve got my bags packed, gonna’ get away Rollin’ down the highway 95 and gone I’ve got my top down baby let me sing you this song. Because my hair’s blowin’ wild nothing’s stopping me From the great big mountains to the open sea
I almost ended up in a shallow grave But now I’m surfin’ on a happy wave Still in daze, trying to get up out of this haze What I mean by that is I’m trying to get out from behind these bars And these messed up scars.
Chorus: I’ve got my top down baby, nothing’s stopping me I’ve got my top down baby, honey let me be
Chorus
I’ve got the cool wind blowing through my hair I’m living wild and free now I just don’t care Tell everyone I know, hope you remember me Because I’m not looking back, honey let me be
2012 – The Sky’s Turning Grey
Lyrics – Ammon Burge, Melody and Arrangement Paris Clayton Lead Vocals – Gary Mendoza Guitar, Vocals -Paris Clayton Drums – Johnny Stone Bass – Donna Proctor
Because my hair’s blowin’ wild nothing’s stopping me From the great big mountains to the open sea
The sky is turnin’ grey and I think it’s going to rain The sky is turnin’ grey and I think it’s going to rain I’ve done told you but twice and I ain’t going to Con nued Page 9 tell you again
Chorus I’ve got the sun shining on this cloudy day I’ve got my bags packed gonna get away Tell everyone I know hope you remember me 8
Blues in the Schools—Lyrics—Continued Won’t see the sun tomorrow Cause there’s clouds over there The sun won’t be there tomorrow Cause there’s clouds over there
that lives inside my head. But give me a choice dear lord and I’ll sing other colors instead. Happy people with green attitudes really warm my heart. I count you count Is such a positive start Red hot love makes me feel so complete and whole. Life has been hard so making it better Is my number one goal
I’m headed over to the boss man to see if I can get my share Those drops are starting to come down In that door where I went Those drops are starting to come down In that door were I went That boss lady, she won’t pay me How am I gonna make my rent Thunder done told me, I done made it clear Gonna pick up on my guitar and get on outta here Thunder done told me And the lightening made it clear Gonna pick up on my guitar get my poor self outta here
There’s the music called the blues that lives in everyone’s head But give me a choice dear Lord I’ll sing other colors instead. I’m so tired of hearing, of hearing that life is hard. Yeah, I’ve got a reason to sing the blues. I’m gonna’ sing me some happy colors put me in a better mood.
The sky’s gone black now, oh what a dark dark day This here sky has gone black now, oh such a dark dark day Now I’m sittin in this rail yard hoping it’ll all go away
Yeah, I’m gonna’ sing me some happy colors to put me in a better mood. 2009 – Life
Lyrics – Jason Lynch, Melody and Arrangement - Paris Clayton Lead Vocals – Tessie Marie Honn Guitar, Keyboards, Bass – Paris Clayton Drums – Pat Balcom
2011 - Rainbow Blues
Lyrics – Serrina Johnson, Melody and Arrangement Paris Clayton Lead Vocals – Gary Mendoza Guitar, Vocals – Paris Clayton Drums – Rick Taylor Bass – Leo Boots
Life can change by the little things you do. Life can change by not telling the truth. Life can change by doing something dumb or doing something stupid or even having fun.
There’s the music called the blues That lives inside of my head. But give me a choice dear lord And I’ll seek other colors instead.
Chorus: Life. Life comes and goes real fast. Life. Life comes and goes like cash. If you ain’t watching it might go right past. Life. You better hold on to it because you might not get a second chance.
Like how the yellow sun puts a smile on my face. With this rough road I’ve been walking Lord knows I need that grace.
Life can change by carrying a gun. Life can change no matter where you run. Life can change any day, any time, any minute, any second so you better watch the time.
Well I’m tired of hearing that life is hard, I got reason to sing the blues but I’m gonna sing me some happy colors to put me in a better mood.
Chorus
There’s the music called the blues
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Blues in the Schools—Lyrics—Continued Life can change by giving and not expecting to receive. Life can change by helping someone in need. Life can change by doing a good deed, feeding someone who’s hungry because everybody has to eat. Chorus 2008 – I’m Having a Bad Day
Money’s been taken from me like I just got robbed, I’m having a bad day. My house got broken into and violated, Came home from school, seen my room and nearly fainted, Now I got to clean up and rearrange what’s left, The way I feel right now, I’d rather see death, I’m having a bad day.
Lyrics – Sareth Roth, Melody and Arrangement – Paris Clayton Lead Vocal, Guitar – Paris Clayton Bass – Dave Channell Drums – Pat Balco
My grandma passed away, She’s 2,000 miles away and her funerals’ today. I didn’t say enough when she was alive, Now that she’s gone, I feel like I could die. I’m having a bad day. This day has been too long, I’m having a bad day, I just got fired from my But I know things will get better job. So I have to stay strong.
Support our Band Members—Hire an SBS Member Band! Bad Behavior badbshaviorblues@yahoo.com
Gary Mendoza Band garymendozaband.com
Big Earl and the Cryin' Shame bigearl@gmail.com
Guitar Mac & His Blues Express guitarmac.com
Blusoul Band blusoulmusic1@yahoo.com
Howard Hall Project howardhallproject.com
Bluez Houndz 916-991-6148
Jeramy Norris & The Dangerous Mood facebook.com/ JeramyNorrisTheDangerousMood
Randy Carey Band randrock@prodigy.net
Julie & The Jukes jullieandthejukes.com
Ray “Catfish” Copeland Band raycatfishcopeland.com
Kyle Rowland Blues Band kylerowlandbluesband.com
Rube & the Rhythm Rockers ruberhythmrockers.com
Land Park Crew More info needed
Steve Foster Band stevefosterband.com
Lane Baldwin Band lane@lanebaldwin.com
Tony Westlake & the Tuff Times tatttblues@gmail.com
Marshal Wilkerson www.marshalwilkersonband.com
Used Blues Band Sean@myifp.com
Melonee Desiree & Causin’ a Ruckus cometruemusic@aol.com
Val Starr & the Blues Rocket valstarrandthebluesrocket.com
Blues Vandals bluesvandals.com Bob Mora & the Third Degree thirddegreebluesband.com Bobby Blues Ray Bobbybluesray.com Christian DeWilde Band christiandewilde@yahoo.com Dave Croall & the Soothers rightdave@hotmail.com Delta Nights Blues Band grantmellor@comcast.net
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Mr. December Band mrdecemberband.com Nat Bolden’s State of Mind natboldenblues@yahoo.com Nedra Russ njrmusic.com
SBS Musician CDs Available! 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. Jeramy Norris Band Blues Man www.cdbaby.com; www.reverbnation.com
Blues Vandals Partner in Crime www.bluesvandals.com, Amazon, iTunes Bobby Blues Ray Blues Knight of the West Coast www.bobbybluesray.com
Marshal Wilkerson Propaganda propagandarecordsonline.com
Kyle Rowland Alone in my Dark Room & more www.kylerockinrowland.com
Gary Mendoza Band Keep 'em Dancin' www.cdbaby.com
Lane Baldwin/Deeper Blues Dig the Hole www.lanebaldwin.com; www.cdbaby.com; iTunes, apple
Guitar Mac— She Done Moved www.guitarmac.com/cd
Nedra Russ / NJR Everybody’s Been Somewhere www.cdbaby.com; njrmusic.com The Used Blues Band Used Again www.tatemusicgroup.com
Sacramento Blues Society Is Pleased To Acknowledge our Sponsors and Donors and Thank them for Supporting our Programs
Gold Sponsors Anonymous
Mary Carrera 916-941-9001
www.La-Z-Boy.com/ sacramento
BronzeSponsors Ann Malveaux
Business Donors
Louie’s CocktailLounge www.louiescocktaillounge.com
Blueslovers & Beyond Meetup Group www.meetup.com/ bluesloversandbeyond
Sacramento Day Trippers Grady O’Bryant www.sactrips.com
The Boardwalk www.boardrocks.com
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The Golub Family
Torch Club Marina Texeira www.torchclub.net
R.J. Painting/ Construction 916-752-1687
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Blue Notes! is The official bi-monthly Newsletter of the Sacramento Blues Society. Co-editors Vj Anderson & Jan Kelley Send information for the newsletter to editor@sacblues.com or mail to Editor at above address Not a Member? Join on our website
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SBS Hall of Fame Awards by Sally Katen;
Poster by Dana Moret
On September 28th, 2014, come celebrate this year’s inductees, Aaron “King” Moreno, Derek Washington, Jan Kelley, Joe Lev and Marshal Wilkerson. Join us for this special two part 2014 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held at Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub, 2 to 6 pm, at 2708 J Street, Sacramento, CA, and move on to an after-party “Showcase” at the Torch Club at 904 15th Street, Sacramento, CA. The Induction Ceremony features a very special theatrical and musical performance “The History of the Blues” with The Gary Mendoza Band. Doors will open at 2:00 pm. General Admission tickets are available at www.Harlows.com and at the door for $15. SBS member tickets are $10 at the door. At 6:00 pm, an after-party, “The Showcase” will be held at The Torch Club until closing. Admission is free to The Torch Club. Come greet the newly inducted and current Hall of Fame Honorees, some of whom will be performing at the Torch Club. Semi-formal attire preferred for the Induction Ceremony but not required. Come as you wish for this special, two part celebration! 12
Cover Photo by Bob Cosman;