JB's
Zydeco Zoo Great news about B Sharp's re-opening! Tallahassee needs that venue. Speaking of Jazz, Downbeat Magazine in its February 2012, edition named the BBC as one of the World's Top Jazz Venues for 2012. Well, Downbeat promotes itself as "Jazz, Blues & Beyond" so I guess the BBC fits the bill. Brandon Santini and James Armstrong put on stellar shows to a full house last weekend. The vibe that a packed house and an inspired band produce is amazing. Happens so often out here. What a magical place the BBC is. Kim and I are heading to Memphis for the week for the International Blues Challenge. 223 acts from 16 countries including the Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Scandinavia, the Baltics, Croatia and Australia. After judging two quarter final rounds, we'll spend Friday and Saturday catching other competitions and head down to Clarksdale, MS, to catch some blues from the Delta. Sometimes Mohammad must go to the mountain. While we are gone, BBC irregulars Paula, Rachel and Kris will be running the shows with JB's ZydecoZoo and Harper.
"The man can
blow a harp like no body's business; and did I mention he has
created some of the most soulful, most blues-rock filled music
I have heard in quite some time? However, this is just skimming
the surface of what this phenomenal artist emits from this 12
song CD consisting of his Michigan-based touring band, Midwest
Kind. Harper enlists the sounds of blues, rock, R & B, and
adds a strong element of world music, as evidenced by the use
of the aboriginal musical instrument didgeridoo. In fact, Mr.
Harper himself plays this incredibly recognizable musical instrument
commonly played by the native peoples of the "Outback".
99.9 HANK FM broadcasts live from the BBC every Saturday night! We can't thank Hank enough for supporting the BBC and the blues these last two years. We also thank Miller Lite for its continuing sponsorship to help make the broadcasts possible. As usual, Ms. Ernestine will be fryin' her fish this weekend. Look for her in Terry's Blues Room next to the bonfire and make your BBC experience complete! February is gunna be hot (at least inside). Check out the schedule: HEADS UP: We have a really busy Valentine's week with the Triple R Horse Rescue Have A Heart Fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 4-9 pm with Tom & The Cats (http://triplerhorserescue.org/wordpress/?page_id=1033), the silky smooth soul man Johnny Rawls returning for his annual BBC Valentine's Day show on Feb. 14 at 8, and Big Sandy & His Fly-rite Boys return for a special show on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 8. That is in addition to our weekend shows.
Check our website (www.bradfordvilleblues.com) for information and tickets on these shows or call the club (850/906-0766) for reservations but remember that advance ticket purchasers get table priority.
Out of the Blues: The BBC is featured in the Dec/Jan edition of the 850 Magazine--a business magazine for North Florida. Color pics and all. Yowza! Check it out: http://850businessmagazine.com/spotlight/541-singin-the-blues.html BLUES
ON THE AIR: Tune in to The Sunday Morning
Blues Show with Dr. Blues: WVFS, The Voice at 89.7
FM and http://wvfs.fsu.edu
from 10:00 a.m to 1 p.m.
BLUES AND JAZZ ON THE WEB: Check out Jazz Blues Florida on the web for a comprehensive look at live music in Florida from the Keys to Pensacola. http://www.jazzbluesflorida.com Charlie Boyer and the good folks at JBF do a great job in promoting shows, artists, bands and live music. An excellent source for all things live music in Florida.
Have some fun! We are! Kim, Gary and the BBC Irregulars Gary Anton
7152 Moses Lane Tallahassee, FL, 32309 (850) 906-0766   |
McCraw
rackin' it up on the rubboard with brother Larry McCraw ticklin'
the triangle and young AJ on percussion. It doesn't get much
more fun than this! Folks should stake out their place on the
dance floor (and club) early 'cause it fills up quickly. The
Tallahassee Democrat's musical muse, Kati Schardl, calls their
music "ridiculously danceable"and that ain't no lie!
Come on out and bring your partner or find one on the dance
floor! We'll provide the dancin' juice and bonfire. More info
on the band at: 
On
Saturday, February 4, its Didgeriblues when Blind Pig
recording artist and Australian blues, soul and world music
master 
"Imagine
a singer with the deep soul of Motown, a harmonica player who
can graft Sonny Boy II and Little Walter with Sugar Blue, a
song writer who tells his own compelling stories in an unhurried,
J.J Cale -like manner, and a musical visionary who is unafraid
to mix the didgeridoo, an important part of the Australian Indigenous
culture of his homeland, with infectious modern percussive rhythms,
and you have a glimpse of
Harper
is backed up by Midwest Kind, a tight and the most talented
unit he has assembled. Harper's stage setting creates the mood
for a night of moving music--colorful sights and aromatic fragrances.
Really good stuff and an entertaining show. Check out some music,
videos and get more information at: