 | Don't miss the 2008 Wichita Blues Challenge !!
We're looking for Blues Bands to compete for the honor of representing the WBS at the 2009 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
First prize includes: $1,000 for expenses to Memphis, open for Bernard Allison at Sam’s Place, August 21st, a slot in the WBS Fall Blues Crawl, be featured at the 2009 WBS Blues Ball, play at the 2009 CQ Blues fest in Sedan, Ks.
You can register your band by sending an email to rcrump7744@aol.com.
KEYN is donating an HD2 radio for a fundraising raffle.
Keep the Blues Alive!
Two new Blues radio channels now available on HD
KEYN Oldies 103.7 has gone digital and have added a channel devoted to the delta Blues.
The Delta features great blues music that originated in the late 1920s in a region of the Untied States known as The Mississippi Delta. Artists like Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Willie Brown, Hound Dog Taylor and scores of others take you through a world of blues as only Delta artists know how. It’s a soundtrack to another time – a time when music meant something and artists had something to say. Nothing says it better than the blues and no one does blues better than The Delta.
Find out more at:
http://www.keyn.com/-THE-DELTA---BLUES-on-103-7-KEYN-HD2/2172199
KMUW-HD2
Wichita Public Radio HD2 connects you to a unique mix of exciting and diverse music, 24 hours a day. “Adult Acoustic Alternative” — or “A3” — is an innovative blend of folk, blues, rock, world and alternative country – from new works by independent and emerging artists to vintage gems and album cuts.
Find out more at:
http://www.evolutionofkmuw.org/hdradio.php
Capitol Federal Summer Concert Series returns to the Sedgwick County Zoo
Get ready to boogie at the zoo with another summer of great concerts.
Concerts are held every other Thursday starting on June 12, and ending on August 21. Gates open at 6:30p.m and the music starts at 7:30p.m. This year the the zoo is offering special pre-show guided tours and check out the zoo's new restaurant, The Plaza Beastro.
http://www.scz.org/event_list.html#9
Check out the great lineup (and tix prices) for June/July just up the road in Topeka at Uncle Bo's.
A few offer concert packages that include 2 tix, hotel room and breakfast.
For ticket info: 785.234.4317. All shows begin at 8:30 unless otherwise noted.
Friday, July 25: Damon Fowler - $5.00
Saturday, July 26: Anthony Gomes - $15.00 in advance, $18.00 at the door - Concert package: two tickets, one room, and breakfast, $99
http:\\www.unclebos.com/schedule
Bloozin with the BBC
The Blooze News Update...Don’t forget to tune in!
Radio Station: BBC Radio 2
When: Monday 17th March 2008
Time: 7.00pm (UK, GMT time).
Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/jones/
DJ Paul Jones will be playing tracks from the new Chris Barber Presents: Blues Legacy: Lost & Found Series and talking to the Jazz & Blues legend Chris Barber about how he introduced the UK and Europe to Blues by bringing seminal artists such as Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee to tour with him.
If you are interested in having a listen but live outside the UK you can log onto the BBC website and look for the “Listen Again” function.
The Blues Lost & Found series is now officially released in the UK but it’s worth knowing that international blues fans can simply order the CDs via www.blueslegacy.net and get them delivered to your door.If you just fancied downloading a few tracks then the releases are active on most reputable download stores such as i-Tunes across the world.
Happy Bloozin'
Moreland & Arbuckle
1861
1861, the third release from Morland & Arbuckle, includes nine original songs and marks the return of drummer Brad Horner.
The CD is # 3 on the Roots Music Radio charts, #13 on the Living Blues Radio charts for March and April!
The PAT Bash
The PAT Bash is coming to Orpheum Theatre, Saturday, March 15th.
Musicians in need will benefit from a stellar gathering of former Pat McJimsey band members and friends at The Historic Orpheum Theatre donating their performances for the PAT Bash.
Alumni from many of beloved Wichita musician McJimsey’s rock, blues and jazz bands dating from the 60's (Entire British Navy, Bear Valley Blues Band, Hard Times, Grits, Ranch House Swing Band and other friends) until his untimely passing in 2004 (Transition and Four Brothers) will reunite in concert to celebrate McJimsey’s legacy, and promote greater support and awareness of The PAT Fund.
The PAT - Performers Assistance Trust - Fund was created at the request of the late musician’s wife, Barb Pearce-McJimsey, from memorial gifts following his sudden death from a heart attack April 1, 2004. “Pat understood the needs of so many musicians who struggle to survive without health insurance or savings, especially when a hardship interrupts their ability to play for pay,” explained Pearce-McJimsey. “When adversity affects a musician’s ability to keep gigging the struggle can become a crisis.”
Almost four years later, The PAT Fund has helped over a dozen local musicians, like “Pete”, who couldn’t afford vital heart medication, and “John”, who needed special therapy after a stroke. “Max” needed help while recuperating from an accident that cost him weeks worth of gigs. “Mary” contacted The PAT Fund when her musician husband died unexpectedly.
The PAT Fund is a nonprofit resource (administered by the Wichita Blues Society) for working area musicians unable to gig due to major illness, accident or medical emergency, or for their immediate survivors to address final expenses. Applications for assistance are reviewed by the PAT Fund Committee and acted upon in keeping with the urgency of the request.
Contributions and memorial gifts sustain The PAT Fund. To make a donation at any time send your contribution to: The PAT Fund, c/o The Wichita Blues Society, PO Box 8273 - Munger Station, Wichita, KS 67208. WBS is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 Kansas corporation.
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