Updated May 10, 2013
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Friday 10
BMF @ Union Cabaret & Grill,KalamazooMI
Big Boss Blues @ Bow Tie Tavern,SpartaMI
Kelly Richey Band @ Midway Tavern,Mishawaka,IN
Big James & the Chicago Playboys wsgHarper@DawnTheater,Hillsdale,MI
George Bedard & the Kingpins @ Callahan’s,Auburn Hills,MI
Saturday 11
CHANGE Big Boss Blues 11am-1pm @ DeNooyer Chevrolet,Kalamazoo,MI
BMF @ Union Cabaret & Grill,KalamazooMI
Harper Acoustic Concert/ Dinner & Show 6pm @ Lone Oak Vineyard, Grass Lake,MI
Trampled Under Foot 8pm @ Acorn Theater, Three Oaks, MI
James Cotton @ Callahan’s,Auburn Hills,MI
Sunday 12
CANCELED Blues Jam w/the Cats in the House 6pm @ the Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Paw Paw MI
Thursday 15
Coco Montoya @ Callahan’s,Auburn Hills,MI
Friday 17
CANCELED BluesTime Band @ Bennucci’s Chicago Oven & Grill,Kalamazoo,MI
Blackhawk Jazz & Blues w/Madcat & Kane (And Dave Steele 7pm @ Blackhawk Bar & Grill (upstairs banquet room),Richland,MI
BMF 6pm @ NewHollandBrewing Company,Holland,MI
Kevin Nichols & Blue Tuesday wsgTonalCaravan@DawnTheater,Hillsdale,MI
Sugar Blue @ Callahan’s,Auburn Hills,MI
NEW Joe Louis Walker @ C2G Music Hall, Fort Wayne, IN
Saturday 18
Larry McCray wsg Bosco-Gee Band @ Shakespeare’s Lower Level,Kalamazoo,MI
Hip Pocket @ Billy’s Lounge,Grand Rapids,MI
NEW Joe LouisWalker@ Dreamers Blues Bar,MuskegonMI
Wednesday 22
Joe Louis Walker @ Callahan’s,Auburn Hills,MI
Friday 24
Big Boss Blues @ Webster’s Prime in the Radison,Kalamazoo,MI
Bosco-Gee Band @ Martha’s Midway Tavern,Mishawaka,IN
Saturday 25
Donald Kinsey @ Billy’s Lounge,Grand Rapids,MI
Gina Sicilia @ Callahan’s,Auburn Hills,MI
Sunday 26
Crossroad Blues Jam 6pm @ Old Dog Tavern,KalamazooMI
Gina Sicilia @ Midway Tavern,Mishawaka,IN
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REMEMBER– CONTACT THE VENUE OR BAND TO CONFIRM DATES & SHOW TIMES — THINGS CHANGE
Keep the Blues Alive by supporting your local venues and bands
Thanks to KVBA for keeping the Blues Alive. I know for a fact that the passion has been passed on to another generation. Harmonica Hannah loves the blues too.
Way to go KVBA keeping the Kalamazoo Blues Fest alive and well. The move to feature so many local and regional bands is smart and much appreciated. Kalamazoo is very fortunate to have this much dedication and positive energy in our coummunity! Blues on my friends. Billy
Pete ‘Big Dog’ Fetters Band at TURTLE CREEK CASINO (just outside Traverse City) on Sat. FEB. 25 (9pm-1am)
Hey Guys! Looking forward to playing for you w/ Duke next week at The State Theater! Anything I can do to help promote the show, please let me know!
The Chris Canas Band is missing you KZoo. We hope to make our way over there soon. We are sooo glad that you are having a good 2011 and keeping the blues alive. Peace & Blues to you all.
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The Chris Canas Blues Revolution released the new cd – “She’s Breaking Me” earlier this year. It has been making waves on the Blues charts. Pick one up the next time we are at our “Home For the Blues” or go to the website at http://www.chriscanas.net. Hope to seeya soon. Keep The Blues Rockin’. Peace!
North 61 Productions announces the release of the new all-original CD by The Vincent Hayes Project, titled, “Reclamation.” Featuring 11 new original blues tracks written by Vincent Hayes, the disc was recorded at Glenn Brown Productions (Root Doctor, Greg Nagy, Spinal Tap) in Lansing, MI. Featuring additional piano by Steve “Doc” Yankee and Christian Van Antwerpen on Hammond organ, Wurlitzer, Rhodes and Clavinet, the Vincent Hayes Project presents a new fresh blues sound sure to please both old school blues purists and modern electric blues lovers alike. The official release date is March 26, 2010. Preview tracks can be listened to at http://www.vincenthayes.com.
CD Release parties have already been scheduled for a number of venues, with more on the way in Kalamazoo, Lansing, Detroit and Southern Michigan.
Happy New Year Blues Lovers! Wishing you a peaceful & prosperous 2010! Keep The Blues alive! Seeya on the 10th.
Press Release,SKULLYS BLUES TRIO has just been rated one of the best local bands in chicago by alligator records.they are also working on a recording deal.alligator records quote.(exellent vocals,great guitar work,solid rythm section.good tribute to the junior wells style)
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For those that missed it, E.C. Scott was in good form last night at 411. The audience was treated to a new song from an upcoming release by E.C. titled, “Party Like You’re 22″ – which we did. She enjoyed her usual banter with the crowd and visited every table during her break between sets. I’m looking forward to seeing her on her next visit.
Press Release
BMF Band Available For Bookings
October 13, 2009…
West Michigan has a new band in town with some familiar faces. The Bryan Michael Fischer (BMF) Band is excited to announce their presence as the newest addition to West Michigan’s rich musical culture. Comprised of 4 talented musicians; Northern Michigan transplant Bryan Michael Fischer (vocals), long-time Kalamazoo area bassist Bill LaValley – both formerly of K-zoo’s Blue Moon Blues Band , Arkansas native Allen Hill (drums) and Kalamazoo string-bender Bryan Blowers, The BMF Band is sure to cause quite a stir on the scene.
Where many “power trios” get their distinction due to instrumental prowess, The BMF Band could be called a “Power Quartet” leaning on Fischer’s huge voice and personality as the focal point for this ensemble. With barn-burning, high-octane blues, classic soul and R&B hits, and some more modern material and original works thrown in for good measure, this group will be leaving audiences breathless after a full night of shakin’ their money-makers to cool grooves, slow-burning blues, and energetic soul workouts.
The BMF Band is available now for bookings for club dates, festivals, and private engagements. Contact Bryan Fischer for rates and availability by phone at (616) 551-1785 or email at bmfblues@gmail.com.
Check out what the fuss is all about at http://www.myspace.com/bryanmichaelfischer
Check out http://www.pollstar.com. Look up Joe or any band, venue, city to find what they’re schedule is.
Mark
Smokin’ Joe Kubek and Bnois King are ‘great’ can you book them for next years’ Kalamazoo Blues Fest in 2010, or give me any information about where they will be performing for the next year? Including all Blues Bars in MI, IL, IN and OH. I have got to see them again!!!! Book them now for next years’ event PLEASE!!!