Blue Notes! Newsletter (Nov-Dec 2015)

November-December

Volume 36 Number 6

INSIDE! BITS Honored!

2015 Hall of Fame Coming Events NEW COLUMNS! Blues Lyrics Music Educators

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Blues In The Schools—by Liz Walker Art Museum for a field trip presentation for around 300 students. Lew Fratis, Kyle Rowland, Ruby

BITS was honored and enthusiastic to be invited by the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission to participate in their inaugural Art Jam held Oct 3rd.

The attending movers and shakers of the area had an opportunity to try their hand at various inter-active art experiences, such as mask making, throw a pot on a pottery wheel, draw a live model figure, donut art, and also to join in with some of BITS’ favorite Crea ve masks musicians at “Billy’s Juke Joint” for a jam.

An empty warehouse was transformed into a very cool industrial chic space for a great night full of music, art, food and

Gypsy, Donna Proctor and Sasha Tkacheff explained and performed the “Elements” (the theme for the day) of the blues.

Magical– thank you.

Stay tuned for some very exciting news from BITS. We’re planning a HUGE community art and music festival next year, planned for Octo-

Billie’s Juke Joint Vincent & Mary Carrera

dance. Thank you to Lisa Phenix, Steve Wall, Leigh Lunetta and Vincent Pantages for bringing the blues to a very cool night.

Vincent Pantages is a member of the youth band that will be traveling to Memphis at the end of January to participate in the International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase. He was very excited to meet Mary Carrera of Carrera Productions, the

ber 2016 and are actively seeking sponsors. The more sponsors the bigger the headliner, so if you know of any businesses or individuals Students jamming who might be interested in being part of this terrific event please let us know.

Ge ng ready for the big day

You can contact the BITS committee at bits@sacblues.com or 916-202-5075.

Congratulations!

David Alcock, Vincent Pantages, Leigh Lune a, Lisa Phoenix & Steve Wall at the “juke joint” sponsor responsible for sending the group to Memphis.

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2015 has been a good year for the Blues –Cari Chenkin As I sit down to write my final column as 2015 President, I find it hard to believe that the year’s almost over, but it’s really true! It’s been a privilege and a pleasure to have served as your 2015 President, and I want to thank all of you SBS members for electing me to the Board of Directors, and thanks (I think!) to the Board members for electing me President.

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Speaking of the Board, I want to offer kudos to all our Board members for their hard work and participation.

We’ve had a great group of individuals who’ve worked well together to run the Sacramento Blues Society this year. I also want to thank all our Committee members and volunteers who also have shared in the process.

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Here is a list of some of the highlights, projects and accomplishments of 2015:  We upgraded and improved our website, adding more features, including a new SBS “merchandise” page;  We took our Blue Notes newsletter electronic;  We had our biggest and best Blues in the Schools Program and Showcase yet;  We put on two well-attended and fun “extra” events – in February, Arbess Williams in celebration of Black History Month, and in June, Chris Duarte Band;  We brought back our IBC Competition and are sending a band to represent us in Memphis;  For the first time ever, we are also sending a Youth Band to the IBC Youth Showcase in Memphis;  We successfully partnered with several communi-

ty groups (SMAC, the Crocker Museum & more) to enlarge the arts “footprint” of our area and get out the word about the SBS; We intensified our Social Media presence with a new, upgraded official Facebook page; We inducted five more people into the SBS Blues Hall of Fame, with a wonderful ceremony and after-party; We’re in the process of upgrading our financial software and practices for greater efficiency, communication and economy; We’re working on revamping and strengthening our sponsor and membership programs to offer added value for members and sponsors.

There’s no doubt the 2015 Board had, and continues to have, ambitions that will help to keep our Society vital and growing. I want to encourage all members to consider volunteering for either a Board of Directors or a Committee position, to assist in this effort. We need YOU, in order to be the best we can be! All you have to do is contact our Secretary, Janna Welk, with a short blurb about why you want to be on the Board and what you’d offer. But act quickly, nominations close November 14th.

Meanwhile, I hope to see ALL of you at our upcoming Annual Membership Meeting and Party on December 5 – it’s going to be a great occasion!

With gratitude, Cari

MUSIC EDUCATOR’S CORNER—By Ruby Gypsy and Scott Willson, Inducted into the SBS Hall of Fame in 2014 bassist Joe Lev is our featured music educator (and our cover subject). Joe teaches private lessons in bass guitar at Guitar Workshop 3248 J Street, Sacramento 95816.

(major, minor, diminished, and augmented).

As a student progresses we explore the special relationship of the circle of 5th/circle of 4th, ultimately in all 12 key signatures as well as modes. I like to emphasize the importance of developing reading and writing skills, especially working from lead sheets or chord charts. In my band Johnny Favorite Presents we cover over 450 songs, which I would never be able to perform without the use of lead sheets and chords charts.

What is your approach to teaching private music lessons? I like to offer what I refer to as Bass Boot Camp; which is an up front and intensive look at the special skills and strengths needed to succeed as a bass player with a band.

Dynamics is an area of special consideration, because without dynamics what are we actually doing?

I like to ask students, “How quiet is quiet”?

First, we take a look at the student’s instrument and identify any needed repairs or upgrades. Typically a new set of strings and basic overhaul can be a great start.

Next, we identify a one-octave major scale, first on the piano, then on a single string, then on 3 strings on the bass. Once a student begins to get the feel and flow of working in a major key we begin to take a look at chord construction and function, and the 4 triads

Favorite sayings? “Being in-tune and in time is a good place to start, but the first 1,000 tunes are the hardest.”

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Final thoughts for students? Being great on your instrument is the first 5 percent, but being a great person and great at the music business is the rest.

2015 Hall of Fame Inductees Honored—by Sally Katen; photos by BG Phillips September 27th, 2015 at Harlow’s Restaurant, 2:00 pm and the doors open for the 7th Annual Sacramento Blues Society Hall of Fame Awards. What a day we had, honoring new inductees Bruce Pressley, Donna Proctor Smith, Liz Peel VanHouten, Michael Andrews and Robert Sidwell. All our new inductees were presented by Hall of Fame members. As usual, the honorees had the beautifully arranged upper seating level at Harlow's for them and their families and friends.

shown on a screen. A big Thank You goes out to Bob Cosman for all the hard work he has done on this project for the last couple of years!!

To keep the show rolling, the Ray “Catfish” Copeland Band played a set with band-mates Steve Randall, Jeff Minnieweather, RW Grigsby and Marilyn Woods. This is a group of very talented and long-time musicians who had some of the crowd up dancing. They were joined on stage by Charlie Baty in the latter part of the set, then the first half of the raffle prizes were announced. There were some very nice raffle prizes this year.

Once the doors opened the place filled up fast! Kyle Rowland and Andrew Little opened the show with an acoustic set which everyone seemed to enjoy.

Then our current SBS President Cari Chenkin gave a great speech about our Sacramento Blues Society and the Blues in the School updates!

Great speech Cari!

The induction ceremony began with the lovely Lena Mosley introducing new Inductee Bruce Pressley.

She did an awesome job, as always! Thank you Lena and congratulations Bruce!

Then it was my time to explain how the Hall of Fame Committee determines the inductees each year. The main thing is to have submittals of names who you think are deserving. Do not assume that we have that certain person’s name!

It is so easy; just go to sacblues.com, click on Hall of Fame, send the form and I got it! Once we have collected names, we include previous folks who were nominated, have several meetings discussing the who, the what, and most important, the why this person should be one of Sacramento's Hall of Fame Members, vote, and finally reach a decision. It is a very thorough process.

The very talented Donna Proctor Smith was next, inducted by Sacramento’s own Mick Martin. Wow, Donna your history is amazing!! Thank you Mick and congratulations Donna!

Next up and continuing on, Charlie Baty inducted one of the founding members of

Little Charlie and the Night Cats, Liz Peel

VanHouten.

This is another lady with a lot of great history and both women are bass players! Congratulations Liz and thank you Charlie!

Next up, one of our very special segments, the Gone But Not Forgotten.

Kyle Rowland played background music while a video of the blues musicians, promoters and supporters that we have lost was

Mick Martin again bestowed the honors, this time for Inductee Michael Andrews. We learned that many Sacramento original blues musicians would not be here if it was not for Michael, as he was one of the blues forefathers in Sacramento. Con nued next page 4

2015 Hall of Fame—continued

least, one of Sacramento’s favorites Robert Sidwell was inducted by Ray “Catfish” Copeland.

There isn’t hardly anyone in Sacramento who hasn't played with Robert.

Congratulations Robert and thank you Ray!

Thank you Mick and The final raffle concluded the program, then all precongratulations Mi- sent Hall of Fame Inductees, past and current, came chael for all your together for a photo opportunity. knowledge you shared with us that Then it was on to the day!

Torch Club for the Showcase where we Going in alphabetical had some awesome order by first name, jamming and the hanglast but certainly not ing of the newest Inductee photos on the Torch Club wall. (All photos on the wall are by Bob Cosman).

Great job Bob! A big Thank You goes out to Brian Phillips for taking photos for SBS HOF 2015 and

I was asked to join Ray and Mick on stage where they presented me with a beautiful bouquet of flowers!

Thank you Mick, Ray and the HOF Committee for thinking of me, it is so appreciated. I am doing something I love, and doing it for some of the best folks in the affair. You won’t be sorry! world - the Sacramento musicians, promoters and supporters, and of course our SBS blues family.

Here a few more photos

OF Members Charlie Baty 2010, Liz Peel VanHouten 2015, Robert Sidwell 2015, Ray “Catfish” Copeland 2012, Bruce Pressley 2015, Donna Proctor Smith 2015, Marina Texeira 2012, Aaron King 2014, Jan Kelley 2014 and Michael Andrews 2015.

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Ruby Gypsy for her photo of the trophy table.

Our host for the Torch Club Showcase was our own HOF Member Johnny “Guitar” Knox (2010).

Wow, there was some great music going on!

Plan on joining us next year for this prestigious to show you what you missed.

Coming Events Grammy Award Winners at Harris

Triple Threat Deanna Bogart

Center on Saturday. Nov. 21, 2015

Saturday. Dec. 5, 2015 at the Annual SBS Member Pary—Free to Members— VFW Hall, 2784 Stockton Blvd.

The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts and the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five Grammy® Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 60 years.

A Blues Music Award (BMA) winner three years running, Deanna showcases her talent on saxophone, keys and vocals.

"...possesses a gift for approaching blues, soul and R&B material with warmth and firmness. Her originals here [on Real Time], in particular the beautifully sung, The Blind Boys are known for crossing multiple musi- intelligent ballads "Blue By Night" and "Tender cal boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of Days," sound as fresh as if she'd magically everything from traditional gospel favorites to contem- plucked them out of the air. " – Downbeat. porary spiritual material by songwriters such as Ben Harper, Eric Clapton, Prince and Tom Waits. They have More info @ www.sacblues.com appeared on recordings with Bonnie Raitt, Tom Waits, k.d. lang, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Willie Nelson, SuNick's Quality Holiday Revue san Tedeschi, Solomon Burke, Aaron Neville, Ben Harstarring Nick Lowe and per and most recently Justin Vernon, Patty Griffin, MerLos Straitjackets at Harlow’s rill Garbus and Sam Amidon on their latest recording I’ll Find A Way. The Blind Boys of Alabama have on Monday, Dec. 14 , 2015 made appearances on The Tonight Show With Jay Le-

no, Late Night with David Letterman, The Grammy® Awards, 60 Minutes, The Colbert Report and their own

holiday special on PBS.

Blind Boys of Alabama, formed in the late 1930s at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in Talladega. The group has harmonized throughout the turbulent twentieth century and well into the twenty-first: from Jim Crow through Civil Rights and into the Obama era.

Carrera Productions is proud to bring the Blind Boys of Alabama to Folsom’s Harris Center for the Arts on Saturday, November 21st - an inspirational journey you’ll not soon forget!

Tis THE SHOW before Christmas, and all through the

land / Nick Lowe will be tourin’ with a rock-and-roll band / He’ll play some old chestnuts and roast a few too / Those masked men will join him for this Quality Revue!

Tickets are available at www.harriscenter.net

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Coming Events—continued The great British songwriter/ singer Nick Lowe, backed by those masked men, Los Straitjackets! He mines the wealth of American roots music, drawing on vintage country, soul and R&B to create an ironic/elegant balladeering mix of his own. He wrote What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love & Understanding; Cruel To Be Kind and some new sleigh-bellfree zone” holiday songs . Los Straitjackets, the dazzling instrumental surf/rock/ rockabilly band will bring along some Yuletide treats of their own.

Released in 2013, Lowe's Quality Street: A Seasonal Selection for All the Family was hailed as “characteristically great” (New York Magazine) and “unimpeachably tasteful”(Washington Post).

Midtown Moxies in the hippest, horniest holiday happening Harlow's has to ho ho host!

It's the Christmas Special you never got to see but always wanted to, featuring the Yuletide hits of Louis Armstrong, James Brown, Cab Calloway, Clarence Carter, Ray Charles, Bing Crosby, Bobby Darin, John Denver, Lionel Hampton, Roy Orbison, Dr. Seuss, and the Sonics all performed to the hilt of salacious serendipity by the union of style and stripping! Plus special guests!

Details @ www.swell-productions.com

A Harlow's Hepcat Holiday !

Peter Petty & the Midtown Moxies at Harlow’s on Wed. Dec. 23. 2015 Come ho, ho, home for the holidays with Sactown's Swingin'ist emcee & bandleader Peter Petty as he unwraps his special gift to you: his soulfully sweet 7 piece orchestra The Double P Revue! and the Big Tomato's bustiest bevy of Burlesque bombshells the

Details @ www.swell-productions.com

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Blues Lyrics: A Look Inside - By Dana Moret I picked this song as my first subject because it has remained relevant to me, from 19 years old, when I thought that I was invincible in the world and was quickly finding out how hard it could be to make it in the world on your own. As a result, it was a song that for at least a year or two was always bouncing around my head and the first song I sang to a live audience.

Here’s what I was hearing: My Interpretation: Some people are rich; some people are lucky (get over it). Society makes you think that you really can’t do anything without money. This has been said for eons, but people still act surprised.

Mom and Dad did their best, but accepted that myth nonetheless. But YOU have a chance to make it for yourself.

GOD BLESS THE CHILD

Billie Holiday & Arthur Herzog Jr. (c. 1939) Them that's got shall have, Them that's not shall lose.

So the Bible said and it still is news.

Mama may have, Papa may have, But God bless the child that's got his own.

That's got his own.

Yes, the strong gets more, while the weak ones fade.

Empty pockets don't ever make the grade.

Mama may have, Papa may have, but God bless the child that's got his own.

That's got his own.

Money, you've got lots of friends, Crowding round the door, When you're gone, spending ends, They don't come no more, Rich relations give, crust of bread and such.

You can help yourself, but don’t take too much.

Mama may have, Papa may have, But God bless the child that's got his own.

That's got his own. er I hear it.

Poor people just can’t seem to get a break, because nobody respects the poor.

but don’t get used to charity.

A more conformed generation may have succumbed to that mindset, but more power to the ones who make their own path, because you’ll get further ahead in life with ambition. You hold your destiny in your own hands.

It seems to me like the lyrics speak for themselves, but in the end, the words to any song (story) are a personal interpretation. That’s the magic of music lyrics. Maybe that’s why certain songs speak a little truer to one than another.

So in conclusion, this song speaks to me as a song of inspiration, not self-pity.

That could be why I smile a little, inside and out, whenev-

It is my plan to interpret well known blues songs, as well as songs written by my fellow Sacramento Blues Society songwriters. If you have a song that you think would be cool for me to break down, feel free to send me your lyrics and an mp3 and I’ll share how it speaks to me.

Everyone wants to be friends with the rich. Always coming to their parties, eating their food, drinking their wine, but when they run out of money, and all the beer’s gone, no one wants to help you clean up after the party.

Live, Love, Music.

Relatives with money may throw you a bone every once and a while, sending you a gift here or there, or picking up the check. It’s Ok to take them up on it,

Dana Moret – danamoret@yahoo.com

Let Everyone Know!

So you love the Blues. You support local blues venues.

And you want live music to be available whenever the mood to see an artist hits.

Just visit www.sacblues and click on “Shop” to check out the available ways to show how much you care.

So do we! Support us so we can support the local blues scene and let everyone know you love the blues! How?

that!

Don’t see what you want? Let us know, we can fix

Thanks for visiting.

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So many good CDs, so little space!

Vj Anderson

Young Andy Poxon has a new look (short hair!) and a new CD - Must be Crazy (EllerSoul) – with all original songs played by his young band. I simply enjoy supporting the new young musicians on the scene, and he is one of them. www.andypoxon.com

Shemekia

Copeland’s latest – Outskirts of Love (Alligator), is dedicated to BB King. Additional artists include Billy Gibbons, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Robert Randolph, Will Kimborough, and others. I find she sings jazz, R&B, Soul and colors them all blue. See her live and you will never forget it.

Until then, this CD will fill the gap. www.shemekiacopeland.com/audio/outskirts-of-love/

Andy Santana, a NorCal Blues legend, has signed with Delta Groove and we received his newest CD, Watch your Step! Featuring other lWest Coast legends Kid Anderson, Rusty Zinn, Anthony Paul and Mike Schermer, Andy gives us his easy blues and purposeful guitar. www.deltagrooveproductions.com/newspost/ andy-santana-watch-your-step-trailer

Andy T and Nick Nixon got together and they are now making Blues history.

That emotional guitar!

That smooth soul voice! What else do you need? I am a sucker for soulful, traditional blues and they deliver. Their latest, Numbers Man (Blind Pig) is just out and getting raves. See what you think. www.andytband.com/albums/numbers-man/

Zakiya Hooker sent SBS her latest CD, In the Mood (Independent). This is her first new recording in six years, and her fans are happy to see it. Her soulblues can be classy or raucous, and they tell it like it is! www.zakiyahooker.com/ Zakiya_Hooker/Store

Zac Harmon is no stranger to us, thank goodness. We love it when he brings his high intensity Mississippi Blues to town. His new CD, Right Man – Right Now (Blind Pig) announces his intent to be the bad boy in every woman’s life. His guests are Bobby Rush, Lucky Peterson, Anson Funderburgh and Mike Finnigan - wow! www.zacharmon.com/right_man_right_now

That’s about all I can squeeze in this space. Check out a new CD and support a starving artist!

Upcoming Elections for the 2016 Board of Directors We are still taking nominations for the 2016 SBS Board of Directors. Board members must be current SBS members wishing to help with our mission to preserve and promote American Blues Music. We do this through an assortment of ways: the Gene Chambers Musicians Crisis Fund which assists member musicians in emergencies, the Hall Of Fame which recognizes individuals that strengthened our blues community, the annual contest to send a representative to Memphis to compete in the International Blues Competition, a Blues In The Schools program that presents programs in schools and after-school programs, and by co-sponsoring and supporting various shows and venues in the community. The Board of Directors works together to manage these activities and is responsible for the growth and protection of funding sources and assuring SBS is in compliance with rules and regulations of operating a legal 501(c) (3) non-profit entity in the state of California.

Board are up for election. This system assures that at least one-half of the Board members have experience and can assist new Board members in fulfilling their corporate duties.

Are you interested in keeping the blues alive in the Sacramento area? Or do you know someone that would be interested in assisting with this mission? If you are interested in serving, or if you know someone who would be an asset to SBS, please send a brief candidate statement no later than November 14, 2015 to Janna Welk at coolriver916@att.net.

Ballots will be prepared and mailed to SBS members on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, and must be received by SBS on or before Saturday, December 5, 2015. Ballots can be returned by either US mail or hand delivered at the annual SBS Membership Party on that date. Ballots will be counted and the 2016 Board of Directors will be announced at the end of the Membership Party.

There are six Board positions to be filled, five of those will be 2-year terms, and the other will be a one year term. Each year, one-half of the members of the 9

Support our Band Members—Hire an SBS Member Band!

Bad Catz Badcatz.com

Melonnee Desiree & Cauzin’ a Ruckus melonneedesiree.com

The Bluez Houndz (916) 991-6148

Big Earl and the Cryin' Shame bigearl@gmail.com

Mr. December Band mrdecembertheband.com

The Bongo Furys 916-607-1940 gtrman@gmail.com

Christian DeWilde Band christiandewilde@yahoo.com

Nedra Russ njrmusic.com

Dave Croall & the Soothers rightdave@hotmail.com

Propaganda joe@propagandarecordsonline.com

Foxtrot Mary foxtrotmary.com

Ray “Catfish” Copeland Band raycatfishcopeland.com

Jeramy Norris & The Dangerous Mood facebook.com/ JeramyNorrisTheDangerousMood

Red’s Blues facebook.com/pages/Reds-Blues/

The Frank McClory Project guitarzan55@aol.com

Rube & the Rhythm Rockers ruberhythmrockers.com

Julie & The Jukes jullieandthejukes.com

Ryder Green Band rydergreenmusic.com

Luce Guse visanthers65@comcast.net

The Blues Spectrum facebook.com/TheBluesSpectrum

Mega Tones 916-517-7023

The Lucky Losers phil@philberkowitz.com Tony and the Tuff Times tatttblues@gmail.com Two-Tone Steiny twotonesteiny.wordpress.com Used Blues Band Sean@myifp.com Val Starr & the Blues Rocket valstarrandthebluesrocket.com William Mylar Band mylarville.com

The Blues Vandals bluesvandals.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.

Bad Catz Nasty Confrontation www.reverbnation.com/badcatz; Amazon, iTunes

Jeramy Norris Band Blues Man www.cdbaby.com; www.reverbnation.com

Blues Vandals Partner in Crime www.bluesvandals.com, Amazon, iTunes

Kyle Rowland Alone in my Dark Room www.kylerockinrowland.com

Bobby Blues Ray Blues Knight of the West Coast www.bobbybluesray.com Guitar Mac— She Done Moved www.guitarmac.com/cd

Ray “Catfish” Copeland Band Got Love if You Want It www.cdbaby.com Red’s Blues Red's Blues www.cdbaby.com/cd/redsblues

Marshal Wilkerson Propaganda propagandarecordsonline.com

The Used Blues Band Used Again www.tatemusicgroup.com

Nedra Russ / NJR Everybody’s Been Somewhere www.cdbaby.com; njrmusic.com

Two-Tone Steiny Alright! www.cdbaby.com Val Star & the Blues Rocket Blues Away www.cdbaby.com; Dimple Records

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Sacramento Blues Society is Pleased To Acknowledge our Sponsors and Donors and Thank them for Supporting our Programs Gold Sponsors Mary Carrera 916‐941‐9001

www.La‐Z‐Boy.com/ sacramento

Bronze Sponsors www.tomhoganlaw.com Edward Haneffant www.kellerwilliams.com

Business Donors

www.louiescocktaillounge.com

Ann Malveaux

Don Selasko 916‐330‐8611 www.zelaskodesigns.com

www.stoneyinn.com

Mindy@swell-productions.com

www.torchclub.net Edward Smith Grady O’Bryant www.sactrips.com The Sacramento Blues Society (SBS) is one of the oldest blues societies in California, founded in 1979.

SBS 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, bringing internationally renowned artists to the region and publishing the “Blue Notes” six times a year.

SBS is an affiliate member of The Blues Foundation which honored us with a 2015 Keeping the Blues Alive Award, and provides educational opportunities for young people with The Blues Foundation’s “Blues In The Schools” Program.

Sacramento Board of Directors 2015 Board Officers Blues Mee ngs—2nd President—Cari Chenkin Society is Vice‐President—Mari Lu Onweller Tuesday, each a Proud Month; 7:00 PM Secretary—Janna Welk Recipient of

Treasurer—Sharie Mar n For more details, check Parliamentarian—Dave Alcock the 2015 www.sacblues.com/ Affiliate who‐we‐are/ Board Members at Large Organiza on

Renee Erickson Award for All SBS members in Daniel Hernandez Barbara Katen Sally Katen Jimmy Reego

good standing are invited to aƩend.

2015 Committee Chairs Blues In The Schools ‐ Liz Walker & Cynthia Jaynes Events ‐ Renee Erickson Finance – Val Anderson Hall Of Fame ‐Sally Katen Membership ‐ Linda McShane

Public Rela ons & Social Media– Sco Willson Volunteer Coordinator ‐ Daniel Hernandez Want to help? Contact a chair or Board member.

Publications Blues News—Willie Brown Blue Notes—Vj Anderson & Jan Kelley Ad rates— www.sacblues.com/adverƟsing rates

Webmaster Sco Willson

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About our Cover Artist, Ruby Gypsy Ruby Gypsy of Gypsy Snap Photography is a local Sacramento success story. Mentored by Mick Martin and the Blues in the Schools (BITS) program, Ruby now performs with local Blues/ Rock band Third Stone Blue featuring

Justin Morelli (www.facebook.com/ thirdstoneblue) as well as operating the online accessories store Metal Guru Boutique (www.metalguruboutique.etsy.com).

You can catch up with Ruby at any number of local jams or photographing Sacramento Blues Society events in the greater Sacramento Area, as when she captured this cover shot of Joe Lev. 12Â