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Issue 161

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or the past 15 years “B.F.” Burt has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest and dispelling “non-believers” across the country in his steady march on the blues circuit. His soul-inspired brand of blues is consistently compared to a range of premium artistry from Bill Withers to B.B. King. Kevin is self-taught musician (harmonica and guitar) whose smooth, warm vocal presentation sets a mood of relaxed exhilaration, with a welcome mixture of serious music and infectious humor audiences of all ages seem to enjoy. His voice and presence are powerful. His unique delivery ranges from the sweetest, fullest, juiciest come-on to the most playful growl. Though he performs between 350 and 400 shows per year, he holds nothing back night after night and audiences leave knowing that. “[Burt] doesn’t just sing a song; he squeezes, coaxes and wrings every last bit of expression out of it.” –Wayne Tuttle, Bluesnotes

This issue is FULL!— Blues Caravan at Mahoney’s! Bobby D Iowa Life Profile Blues at Liars Theatre Marker Set For Trumpet Records Big Mo’s CD Review Today’s Chicago Blues International Blues Challenge Who Wrote The 1st Blues Song? DDog & BBits Record at O’Malley’s Local LIVE Music Schedules

Kevin “B.F.” Burt has composed music as well as played a lead role in an off Broadway play in New York and Washington D.C. entitled “Klub Ka, the Blues Legend”, and has written and composed a soundtrack as well as playing a title role for a feature short film entitled “The Guru’s Game” . He has won numerous awards, played festivals both solo and with his band, the Instigators as well as shared billing with many of the top names in music all over the country.

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Awards include Best Band in Iowa City (twice), Iowa Blues Challenge Champions, named “One of the top 25 unsigned blues bands in the world” by the International Blues Challenge Competition. Festival appearances include the Iowa City Jazz Festival in Iowa City, IA; the Mississippi Valley blues Festival in Davenport, IA; the Blues Foundation International Unsigned Band Challenge in Memphis, TN; Bluestock in Memphis, TN; the 1996 Smithsonian Institution Festival of American Folklife in Washington DC; and the Sesquicentennial Festival of Iowa Folklife in Des Moines, IA. They have shared the stage either as an opening act or shared bill with; B.B. King, Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Blues Traveler, Albert Collins, Luther Allison, Junior Wells, Michael Hill’s Blues Mob, Head East, Molly Hatchet, Three Dog Night, Guitar Shorty, Eddy Clearwater, Robert Lockwood Jr., David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Lucky Peterson, Larry McCray, Little Johnny Taylor, Joanna Conner, Chubby CarContinued on page 2

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rier, Terrence Simieon, Kenny Wayne Shepard, and many others. Burt is also recognized as one of the Mid-west’s top blues heritage educators, providing his blues education program as a registered artist with the state of Iowa. The program ranges from one hour presentations to full residencies. He has just completed his first book “Just Play It: an introduction to blues Harmonica: Classroom Method”. His approach is simple, education through entertainment. His program has been going strong since 1994 and plans to continue on, just like the music he loves. “This band seems to have what it takes to move forward in the blues genre. Keep an eye on this young band’s growth.” –Art Tipaldi, Blues Review

The LCBS presents the 1st Blues Caravan for the fall season on December 18 at Mahoney’s Irish Pub! Featuring Kevin Burt & The Instigators with Bobby D as MC. Get off the couch and come out to support live music! FREE show starts at 7PM!

Bobby D

Iowa Life profile

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edar Rapids Gazette reporter Adam Belz chose KCCK’s own Bob DeForest as the subject of a recent “An Iowa Life” profile. Read the story and watch a video of Bobby D in action during a recent edition of “da Blues” by visiting KCCK.org and clicking the link there. Hey, Merchandise Chair! It’s December-time to change your socks!

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Blues at Liars Lauer & DeWitte

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anelle Lauer heated up the Campbell Steele Gallery for Liars Theatre in three shows on November 16, 17 and 18. Long a favorite with the Liars audience, Lauer worked the crowd like a fine-tuned instrument. She played to full houses, including an overflowing sell-out on Saturday night, and moved readily between old and new material, with a few c ove r s thrown in to boot. She performed tracks from Janelle Lauer at Liars Theatre her first two albums, “Turn the Corner,” the 2005 studio album, and “Live at Liars,” recorded at the Gallery in 2003. The mission of the show, however, was to introduce the original songs coming out on her new disc, which will be released in early 2008, and Lauer offered up eight of them. Backing Lauer were Gerard Estella on keyboards, who co-wrote much of her new material, Dave Ollinger on bass, drummer Greg Kanz and back-up singers Anna Barnts and Alisabeth Caraway. But the special treat of the evening was blues guitarist Ron DeWitte, featured in break-out riffs during every number and thus reinventing them for anyone who had heard them before, and soloing on a wailing hot version of “The Sky is Crying,” The addition of DeWitte signals a new direction for Lauer. A powerful vocalist who can sing in any style, Lauer has made the decision to focus on an R&B style with this upcoming release. The Liars concerts proved this artistic choice fits Lauer like a glove. She opened the show with a new song called “Long Time Coming,” led audiences through “Breathe,” from Turn the Corner and the Tom Waits tune “Chocolate Jesus,” from Live at Liars, and closed out the first set with a spot-on cover of “Proud Mary.” The mood of the show ranged from

Ron DeWitte at Liars Theatre

a plaintive, soulful acapella original, “Make a Change,” to the gospel-tinged “I Shall Not Walk Alone” to the gritty, gutteral “Shame on Me.” But her signature piece is fast becoming “Soul of a Woman,” an original that is reminiscent of Aretha Franklin’s up-tempo classics. Saturday night’s audience was on its feet cheering and applauding as she closed out with that one, and brought Lauer out for four encores.

Daniel Arthur’s December blues

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Sat. 1- Terry McCauley Mon. 3 - Adam Beck Tues. 4 - Justin Crippen Wed. 5 - Bryce Janey Thur. 6 - Kevin BF Burt Fri. 7 - Mark Moss Sat. 8 - Nassor Cooper Mon.10 - Adam Beck Tue. 11 - Adam Beck Wed. 12 - TBA Thur. 13 - Kevin BF Burt Fri. 14 - Bryce Janey Sat. 15 - Craig Erickson Mon. 17 - Adam Beck Tues. 18 - Adam Beck Wed. 19 - Bryce Janey Thur. 20 - Kevin BF Burt Fri. 21 - Kevin BF Burt Sat. 22 - Bryce Janey Wed. 26 - Bryce Janey Thur. 27 - Kevin BF Burt Fri. 28 - Terry McCauley Sat. 29 - Nassor Cooper Mon. 31 - Adam Beck

Trumpet Records

Historic marker set for legendary site

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n Saturday, November 17, the Mississippi Blues Commission placed a historic marker at the site of the legendary Trumpet Records in Jackson.  The label, owned and operated by Lillian and Willard McMurry, recorded and released product on Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson, Arthur Crudup, Willie Love and the Three Aces, Big Joe Willliams, Luther Huff, Jimmy Swan, The Southern Sons and many others.  The McMurrys, both of whom are in the Mississippi Music Hall of Fame, started the label from their retail store, the Record Mart, located at 309 North Farish Street, in 1950.  Trumpet Records was the first record company in Mississippi to achieve national stature through its distribution, sales, radio airplay and promotion.  In addition to blues, the label also recorded gospel and country music.  Its biggest hit was the anthemic blues song, “Dust My Broom” by Elmore James, recorded in 1951.  The historic marker will become part of the Mississippi Blues Trail, a project of more than 100 markers and interpretative sties located throughout the state.  Funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the markers highlight notable sites, chosen by a distinguished panel of historians and blues scholars, that document the rich history of blues

webbwilder.com music in Mississippi.  The marker unveiling in Jackson, which took place at 10:00 AM, was attended by officials from the state government, the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau, and relatives of the McMurrys.  Former Trumpet artist Jerry “Boogie” McCain, a blues harmonica player and protégé of Sonny Boy Williamson III, p er for me d at the ceremony.   Among those in attendance was the McMurrys’ nephew, Webb Wilder, an established musician (his first Blind Pig release, Born To Be Wilder, will be released in January) now living in Nashville.   His Aunt Lillian was influential in helping to launch his career.  She was also the creative force behind the label and was known for her sense of fairness and her meticulous accounting.  Even after the label folded she paid royalties and fought to collect royalties for artists from pirated recordings. Webb said about the McMurrys, “Their legacy is not only one of artistic and entrepreneurial innovation.  They are remembered for their fair dealing and warm relationships with the artists both black and white, gospel and secular.  This was at a time when many similar labels were known to be cold, opportunistic and exploitative.” Highway 61 - Highway runs north and south through the Mississippi Delta. It was the main route of the migration to Chicago.

Chris Bergson Band

Fall Changes – 2 Shirts Records Gowanus Blues

Brooklynite Chris Bergson went to Levon Helm’s studio in Upstate New York to make this album and it really reminds you of the Band. Soulful funky grooves with a touch of the Delta are delivered with confident guitar work and great vocals. The six/eleven originals are strong and the covers include great takes of “Are You Experienced” and “When I Paint My Masterpiece”. Bergson gets Bruce Katz to play organ and Jay Collins on tenor and hot horn arrangements. I liked this CD right out of the chute and I haven’t felt the “familiarity breeds contempt” syndrome at all. I give it four and 1/2 bright red maple leaves. Check out chrisbergson.com and pick this one up if you even vaguely enjoyed The Band. —John Heim (A.K.A. “Big Mo”)

Bluesline Discontinued The LCBS board voted to discontinue the LCBS Blues Hotline. The decision was based on purely economic reasons. We could no longer afford the Bluespaper and the Blues Hotline. —Editor

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Today’s Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson

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sk not what the Chicago Blues can do for you. Instead, ask what you can do for the Chicago Blues! That rephrased Presidential challenge could serve as a working author’s theme for former Kankakee area native, Karen Hanson.

She is the author of Today’s Chicago Blues, a guidebook for fans on the Chicago blues scene published in January of this year and released through Lake Claremont Press. The book gives blues fans an introduction to the clubs – both urban and suburban, artists, media, and creative figures. In an interview, Karen shared her roots, “I grew up just outside of Kankakee IL, and I lived in Bradley and Bourbonnais for much of my adult life until I moved to New Lenox six years ago. I taught English for several years at Kankakee High  / Linn County Blues Society ©2007

School.” Today, Hanson is a teacher of writing and literature at DeVry University in Tinley Park IL. She is also a freelance journalist who, for the past decade, has been a blues fan with special interests in Chicago Blues, blues harp, and acoustic blues. “For Today’s Chicago Blues, I wanted to go directly to the sources,” Hanson revealed. “I visited the clubs profiled in the book, I sat in the crowds and chatted with the fans, I spoke with musicians, club owners, DJs and record label owners. I wanted to present the Chicago Blues scene as a fan might experience it.” “I have chapters on historical spots, cultural sites, and the blues record labels in Chicago. There’s a chapter on blues jams and radio shows. It’s a guide for fans, and it’s not meant to be evaluative, it’s descriptive,” Hanson added. From aficionados of the Chicago Blues scene to emerging fans to the merely curious, all will find the book very useful and so much more than a recounting of history. “This was my intention,” said Hanson. “I wanted to make the blues accessible to everyone - from tourists and visitors to devoted fans. And, I wanted Chicago area people to wake up and realize what a great cultural treasure we have right in our neighborhoods.” A good example of fostering accessibility is found in Chapter 3, “Lake Michigan Blues: The Chicago Blues Festival.” For the annual festival in June, one can get a copy of her book and start planning early. In the first sentence the reader is informed that the festival is “the largest free blues festival in the world.” After a brief history mentioning the festival’s 1984 beginning and its roots in the old “ChicagoFest” of Mayors Bilandic and

Byrne, Hanson provides a section titled “Planning Your Day.” Parking is always a problem in the Windy City, so Hanson lists the closest underground parking garages (“the Grant Park and Millennium Park garages”), and she suggests sensible alternatives, including public transportation. Other Chapter 3 topics include: Food and Beverages, Souvenirs, and a description of the five different performance Stages. Hanson even offers a bonus blog at http://todayschicagoblues.blogspot.com. “One of the goals is to present news about clubs and artists. For example, I’ll soon be visiting the Peppercorn Grille in Palos Hills and blogging about it. Eventually I hope to do a 2nd edition of Today’s Chicago Blues.” Hanson’s interest began with Muddy Waters, Chicago’s best know musician. Chapter 8, the last chapter, is 84 short bios of “major blues musicians who live and work in the Chicago area.” Her goal is to acquaint “visitors and novice blues fans not familiar with the performers by name.” “I visited the clubs profiled in the book, I sat in the crowds and chatted with the fans, I spoke with musicians, club owners, DJs and record label owners. I wanted to present the Chicago Blues scene as a fan might experience it.”

Of her beginnings as a blues fan, Hanson reported, “I got a CD player for my birthday and went shopping. I found a cassette tape of The Best Of Muddy Waters in a discount bin. I brought it home and played it and thought ‘Oh my God, where did this music come from?’ ....and it just mushroomed from there.” Of her Chicago interest, Hanson said, “Today, it’s the only city in the world where you can hear live blues seven days a week, 365 days a year. More blues musicians live and work in the Chicago area than any other place on earth. Fans from all over the world visit Chicago especially to experience the blues. As a blues fan, I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.” Hanson concluded, “I’m available to give book readings and presentations on today’s Chicago Blues scene. E-mail me at [email protected].”

Book Available: Amazon.com, Borders, Barnes & Noble, lakeclaremont. com.

International Blues Challenge Memphis gears up for #24

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or the 24th year, Blues musicians from around the world will compete for cash, prizes, and industry recognition as The Blues Foundation presents the International Blues Challenge beginning January 31 and continuing February 1-2, 2008 in Memphis, TN. The world’s largest gathering of Blues acts represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and its affiliated organizations for the Blues band and Blues solo/duo most deserving of taking their act to the international stage. In 2007, over 90 bands and 60 solo/duo acts from 34 states and 8 countries competed. Even greater participation is expected in 2008, as musicians and fans fill the clubs up and down Beale Street beginning at 5:00pm for the semi-finals on Thursday and Friday and at the Band finals (1:00pm) and the Solo/Duo finals (7:30pm) at the Orpheum Theater on Saturday. Advance tickets, host hotel information, merchandise and preliminary event schedule will be available at www.blues. org beginning October 1. The IBC has evolved into the world’s biggest and most respected showcase for Blues musicians ready to move beyond their regional base. Acts play a short set for a panel of judges who score them on an established set of criteria. Blues acts may not enter the challenge directly but rather each of The Blues Foundation’s 165 affiliates has the right to sponsor one band and one solo/duo act. Accordingly, those who make it to Memphis are already the best of the best. The IBC weekend gets an early kickoff Wednesday, January 30 with a Meet & Greet hosted by the Beale Street Merchants Association at the New Daisy Theater and the performance of multiple IBC participants at the FedEx Forum during the Memphis Grizzlies v. Denver Nuggets NBA game. In addition to the evening Blues competition, the days are filled with seminars and workshops and topped off in a moving Saturday morning brunch in which the Blues community will honor its own with the prestigious Keeping

the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards that honor the men and women, who have made significant contributions to the Blues music world, in 20 categories such as journalism, literature and photography and to the best clubs and festivals, as well as managers, promoters and producers. Throughout the week, The Blues Foundation will be sponsoring Blues in the Schools programming featuring Gary Allegretto, Spencer Bohren and the duo of James Nixon and Shannon Williford in elementary and middle schools in the Greater Memphis area, as well as special presentations for children facing a wide range of physical or emotional disadvantages. Media Sponsors include XM Satellite Radio, House of Blues Radio Hour, Big City Rhythm and Blues, Blues Festival Guide, Blues Revue, BluesWax, Downtowner magazine, Living Blues and WREG-TV. The 24th International Blues Challenge is sponsored by ArtsMemphis, bandVillage, Beale Street Merchants Association, Budweiser and its local distributor, D.Canale Beverages, FedEx, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau, Sonicbids, T. Clifton Art and XM Satellite Radio. The list of blues artists whose career included the International Blues Challenge over the years includes: Susan Tedeschi, Michelle Wilson, Michael Burks, Tommy Castro, Albert Cummings, Larry Garner, Richard Johnston, Slick Ballinger, Zac Harmon, Diunna Greenleaf and Matthew Skoller, among many others. “I say this every year, but if you love the

Blues and you miss this event, you are missing out on the most exciting event in Blues.” Lee Mitchell, Magic City Blues Society, Birmingham, AL “Winning the International Blues Challenge is better than having a $100,000 publicity budget”--2004 IBC winner and 2006 Blues Music Award Best New Artist Zac Harmon “This was my first year attending the International Blues Challenge and it was better than any festival I have ever attended.”—Eddie Bagwell, Vice-President, Tulsa Blues Society The International Blues Challenge and Keeping the Blues Alive Awards are produced by The Blues Foundation, a non-profit organization established to preserve Blues history, celebrate Blues excellence, support Blues education and ensure the future of this uniquely American art form.. The Foundation consists of a worldwide network of 150 affiliated Blues societies and has individual memberships spanning the globe. In addition to the, the Foundation also produces the Blues Music Awards and the Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. For more information or to join The Blues Foundation, log onto www.blues.org. For more information and to purchase advance tickets, visit www.blues.org or call 901.527.2583. Contact Information: Jay Sieleman, Executive Director The Blues Foundation 901-527-2583 x 12 Email: [email protected] We skipped the light fandango turned cartwheels ‘cross the floor I was feeling kinda seasick but the crowd called out for more The room was humming harder as the ceiling flew away When we called out for another drink the waiter brought a tray... —Keith Reid Procol Harum

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Support LIVE Music- It’s a Spectator Sport!

December Blues Calendar Sat.1

Blend Chappy’s Safari Chrome Horse Yacht Club Cedar Lodge, Manchester

EMC, 8-11PM Little Marsh Overflow, 9-1 The Snozzberries Dennis McMurrin & Demo Band w/ DJ The Mike & Rob Show, 8:30-12:30

Sun. 2

Mahoney’s

Shawn Kellerman, 6-10PM

Thur. 6

J.M. O’Malley’s

Billy Janey Trio w/ Dan Johnson, 9-1

Fri. 7

Phat Alberts, Brandon Capt. Kirk’s, Ft. Madison Chrome Horse

Mike Williams solo acoustic, 9-1

Chappy’s Safari C+D. Mt. Vernon Gus’ Chrome Horse

Street Rad, 9-1 Mike Williams solo acoustic, 9-1 Tornadoes, 9-1 Funk 101

Sun. 9

Checkers Tavern Mahoney’s

Studebaker John & The Hawks, 6PM McMurrin’s Funky Posse, 6-10PM

Wed. 12

Next Door

McMurrin & Johnson, 7-10PM

Thur. 13

J.M. O’Malley’s

DDog & The BBits, 9-1

Fri. 14

Open Throttle, Shellsburg Tuscan Moon Chrome Horse

The Mike & Rob Show, 9-1 Blue Midnight Trio, 7:30-10:30PM 5 Of Hearts

Sat. 15

Chappy’s Safari J.M. O’Malley’s Chrome Horse

Elecric Mule, 9-1 DDog & The BBits & Bobby Thompson, 9-1 Swingin’ Richard

Sun. 16

Mahoney’s

Vitamin Funk, 6-10PM

Mon. 17

George’s Buffet, IC

CannonSaul. Kilowat & the Count, 8-12

Tues. 18

Mahoney’s

Blues Caravan, 7-10PM

Fri. 21

Sundown, Williamsburg Chrome Horse

The Mike & Rob Show, 9-1 Lockren

Sat. 22

Blend The Dam Bar, Troy Mills Chappy’s Safari Chrome Horse

EMC, 8-11PM Elecric Mule, 9-1 Mojo & The Mudcats, 9-1 3 Musicians & A Drummer

Sun. 23

Mahoney’s

EMC meets Dr. Z, 6-10PM

Fri. 28

C+D, Mt. Vernon City Beat Chrome Horse

The Mike & Rob Show, 9-1 McMurrin & Johnson, 7-10PM Adrenalize

Sat. 29

Knightspot, Springville Next Door Chappy’s Safari Tuscan Moon Chrome Horse

Electric Mule, 9-1 Billy Janey Trio w/ Dan Johnson, 9-1 Southern Comfort, 9-1 Blue Midnight Trio, 7:30-10:30PM 24/7

Mon. 31 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Blend Chappy’s Safari Hotel Ft. DesMoines Chrome Horse

EMC, 9-1, Happy New Year! 24/7, 9-1 Happy New Year! Bryce Janey Trio w/ DJ, 9-11 See ad All That, Happy New Year!

Sat. 8

Billy Janey Trio w/ Dan Johnson, 9-1 Never The Less

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Sun.- Checkers Tavern-Blue Sunday-6PM Sun.- Mahoney’s - Various artists-Never a Cover, 6pm Sun.- Charlie’s, Coralville-Blues Jam Tues. - Rumors - Jam hosted by Dan DJ Johnson 8-11P Wed.- Checkers Tavern-Kevin BF Burt solo 6-9 Wed.- Mahoney’s-D-Licious Vinyl w/ Bobby D 8-12 Thurs.-J.M.O’Malley’s-T-Bone Giblin Jam Fest

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Blues Song Who Wrote the 1st?

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Who wrote the first blues song? The history is cloudy and there are conflicting claims. The first blues songs, at least in embryonic form, may have occurred as far back as 1860 in the plantation fields, but the first documented blues song is generally credited to William Christopher Handy (1873-1958), with “Memphis Blues” published on paper in 1912. According to legend, Handy was duped into thinking the song was worthless and consequently sold the copyright for (some say) as little as $50. Popular legend has it that one afternoon at a Mississippi train station Handy heard a wandering musician picking a guitar with a knife blade and singing “Going where the Southern crosses the Yellow Dog” (two railroad lines). According to legend, this unexpected, unique song and style is what inspired “Memphis Blues”. Today, Handy is remembered by the annual “W. C. Handy Awards”, sometimes called the “Blues Grammy”, which honors blues artists. Mamie Smith is credited by some as recording the first blues song,”Crazy Blues” in 1920, which sold a million copies. Others say the first recording of the blues was in 1895, when George W. Johnson recorded his “Laughing Song”. Possibly both accounts are true, with Johnson’s recording not widely known or circulated (as there was not yet any mass market for recorded music).

DDog & BBits Record LIVE at J.M. O’Malley’s Saturday, December 15

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ince 1999, Dennis ‘Daddy-O’ McMurrin (guitar), Dan ‘DJ’ Johnson (bass), Tom ‘T-Bone’ Giblin (keys), and Michael ‘Butchie’ O’Connell (drums) have been known collectively as D-DOG and the B-BITS, a local powerhouse all-star R&B, funk, and blues group. On Friday December 15, they will be re-

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Tomaso’s Pizza 364-4313 Official Pizza of Bluesmore! 3234 Center Point Rd. It’ll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls For the times they are a -changin’. – Bob Dylan cording a live cd at J.M.O’Malley’s near Daniel’s Park in northeast Cedar Rapids, showtime around 9 pm.  Though the members are all busy with other bands (DDOG plays about twice a month), this will actually be their second cd, their first being “No Foolin’ ‘’, also recorded at O’Malley’s  in April 2000. ‘We’re basically going to turn on the tape and see what happens’, says Johnson. Joining the band on this outing will be monster Iowa City sax man Bob Thompson who is known for playing with what is generally referred to as ‘The Salsa Band’ from I.C. Recording will be done

by M-C Audio of Waterloo and will be co-produced by friends of the band. And if your’e curious, D-DOG comes from (D)ennis, (D)an, (O) ‘Connell, (G)iblin. B-Bits is a little sketchy. Johnson says, “ Somebody, I don’t remember, coined (B)est (B)oogie (I)n (T)own, but Gordon Paulson at KCCK said (B)est (B)and (I)n (T)own, so take your pick.” D-DOG and the B-BITS, Saturday December 15, 9pm, J.M.O’Malley’s. — E.F.

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You’ll shoot your eye out!

Merry Christmas from the LCBS! & The Blue Band Including Blue Band Alumni:

• G. Bryce Loshman • Sam Salomone • Ron DeWitte • Bryce Janey • Phil Maass • Dan “DJ” Johnson • Eric Douglas also • 2007 Iowa Blues Challenge Winners Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts • Back by Popular demand, Iowa City’s Jacqueline Krain & The Tornadoes • Des Moines favorite Hot Tamale & The Red Hots • From Cedar Rapids, The Bryce Janey Trio • Piedmont Style Guitar Wizard Rob Lumbard • Comedy Host Pinkstuff

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Al Naylor & Cindy Pille (BB2) Tickets ($50) include access to all hotel stages, the Raccoon River Brew Pub stage, food buffet and midnight champagne toast. Room packages available. For hotel reservations: 515-243-1161 or 800-532-1466 hotelfortdesmoines.com

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Friday• 6-10 PM - Da Friday Blues with John Heim • 10-11 PM - Backstage Blues • 11 PM to midnight - Beale Street Caravan • Midnight Blues CD Saturday • 6-10 PM - Da Blues with Bobby D • 10-11 PM - The Crawfish Circuit • 11 PM -midnight - The Melting Pot • Midnight Blues CD