While the Kalamazoo Blues Festival is the KVBA’s main event, we support the Blues in our community all year long!
See the entire Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association Events Calendar Here (courtesy of Big Jack).
September
Wednesday 8
Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials @ Skips Party Place, Angola, IN
Thursday 9
Kerry Clark Blues Company 7pm @ Stober’s Bar, Lansing, MI
Friday 10
Maxwell Smart @ Salt of the Earth, Fennville
Tyler Mac with Paxton Norris @ the 411 Club, Kalamazoo, MI
6 Hands Down @ Hard Knock Grill, Jackson MI
Saturday 11
Maxwell Smart @ Bennucci’s Chicago Oven & Grill, Kalamazoo, MI
J.R. Clark @ the 411 Club, Kalamazoo, MI
Kevin Q & the Night Crew w/Venitia Sekema @ the Livery, Benton Harbor, MI
Nomad Willy @ Billy’s Lounge, Grand Rapids, MI
Steve Hilger Band @ the French Quarter, Grand Rapids MI
6 Hands Down @ Hard Knock Grill, Jackson MI
Sunday 12
Tony Pica Project 6pm @ Old Hat Brewery Lawton MI
Wednesday 15
The Alligators @ Skips Party Place, Angola, IN
Friday 17
Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band @ the 411 Club, Kalamazoo, MI
Bryan Michael Fischer Band @ District Square, Kalamazoo, MI
6 Hands Down @ River’s Bend Mesquite Grill, Eaton Rapids MI
Saturday 18
Seventh Son @ the 411 Club, Kalamazoo, MI
Steve Hilger Band @ the French Quarter, Grand Rapids MI
6 Hands Down @ Old Town Blues Festival, Lansing MI
Bryan Michael Fischer Band 2:30pm @ Blues Brews & BBQ, St Joseph, MI
Bryan Michael Fischer Band @ Mickey’s Pub, St Joseph, MI
Sunday 19
Cats in the Hat 6pm @ Old Hat Brewery, Lawton MI
Weekly Gigs
Monday
Open Mic w/Venitia Sekema 7 pm @ the Livery, Benton Harbor, MI
Tuesday
Blues jam 7-11 pm @ the Ball Joint, Battle Creek, MI
Open Mic @ Billy’s Lounge, Grand Rapids, MI
Wednesday
Out of Favor Boys Trio 8pm (3rd Wednesday of the Month) @ O’Duffys, Kalamazoo, MI
Thursday
Duffield/Caron Project 8-10pm (2nd Thursday of the month) @ O’Duffys, Kalamazoo, MI
Blues jam w/ the Out of Favor Boys 8:30 pm @ the 411 Club, Kalamazoo MI
Friday
Duffield/Caron Project 7-9 pm (3rd Friday of the month) @ Koffee Klutch, Galesburg, MI
Sunday
Old Hat Blues Jam 6-9 pm @ Old Hat Brewery, Lawton, MI Cats in the Hat host 1st & 3rd Sundays.
A variety of bands host the remaining Sundays.
REMEMBER– CONTACT THE VENUE OR BAND TO CONFIRM DATES & SHOW TIMES — THINGS CHANGE
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!!!
Check out http://www.pollstar.com. Look up Joe or any band, venue, city to find what they’re schedule is.
Mark
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
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.
[...] Events [...]
[...] Events [...]
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)
Happy New Year Blues Lovers! Wishing you a peaceful & prosperous 2010! Keep The Blues alive! Seeya on the 10th.
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.
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!
[...] Events [...]