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“When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that
the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing
knowledge.” - Albert Einstein

Some nice folks just opened a bar and grill…J.C. Cravers (191 Orange St, Palm
Harbor - 727-216-6412)…in Ozona. Last Friday they had Woody And The Wood-Tones
for their Grand Opening. (Next Sat, July 4th, Woody & Co. will open for The
Damon Fowler Group there). They plan to have live music on weekends, mostly
blues, maybe some classic rock....I spent quite a bit of time there in one of
it's previous incarnations, and...WOW! The place looks great! I loved my Chicken
Caesar salad, and Anne said the Salmon was great, and Steve told me their Prime
Rib Sandwich was the best they ever had! Woody and the Wood-Tones were a LOT of
fun, too! .....these guys were a blast, and you gotta' love anyone who plays
"Gimmie Back My Wig"...

Kenny Linn’s friends and family gathered to celebrate Kenny's Life on Sat, June
27th. It was a get-together of those impacted by Kenny's life, his personality
and his passions. Kenny had so many interests and aspects in his life! This was
more a joyous celebration than a wake. Thanks to Todd Ritchie and the Linn
family for making a relative stranger like me feel so welcome.

I’m George Willett - george@....
http://www.MySpace.com/suncoastgeorge
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=542168191&ref=profile

NEWS

The SBS Is Jookin’ In July
On Sat, July 18th The Suncoast Blues Society is throwin’ down at Dave’s Aqua
Lounge (10820 Gandy Blvd., St. Pete - 727-576-1091) with JOHN LISI and
DeltaFUNK! Lisi and da’ boys have made a career of turning the pitfalls of life
into funky-bluesy-body-shakin’ music that makes ya’ feel fine! Originally from
New Jersey and influenced by the music that was popular there, John began
writing songs before he could play a chord. By the time he was 13 he was in
Florida fronting a band of older musicians and honing his skills. Then it was on
to Los Angeles, and stints with blues, funk, rockabilly, reggae, rock and metal
bands, and doing guitar work for TV shows such as L.A. Law. After performing
across the U.S and Europe, John made New Orleans his home and was soon playing
with legends such as Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Kenny Neal, Henry Gray and Tab
Benoit. He made a name for himself with his offbeat portrayals of life, and his
ability to make his fingers fly over a Dobro, mandolin, steel guitar or Strat…as
the mood took him. Showtime is 9:30 and it's still just $7.00 at the door, so
come on out and play!..

Check It Out…..
Chicago icon Bob Koester, founder of both Delmark Records and Jazz Record Mart
is featured in this NY Times article entitled "Happily Seduced by the Blues". (I
Love Delmark!)
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/28/arts/music/28roht.html?pagewanted=all

This Is Pretty Simple...
Please tell ten friends…today! The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting
people to click on it daily to meet their quota of free food donated to abused
and neglected animals. It takes less than a minute (How about 20 seconds) to go
to their site and click on the purple box 'fund food for animals' for free, and
it doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors use the number of daily
visits to donate food to abandoned/neglected animals in exchange for
advertising. Here's the web site! Pass it along to veryone you know.
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/

On The Street…
The SEAN CHAMBERS BAND's newest release "Ten ‘Til Midnight" is now available.
Sean and the band will be throwing CD Release parties around the area, and you
are invited! The first party will be held at Skipper's Smoke House (910 Skipper
Rd, Tampa - 813-971-0666) on Fri, July 3rd...The band will be set up to sell
CD's all evening. Sean, Tim and Paul plan to meet, greet, and sign CD's between
sets, and after the show. Listed below are other scheduled parties in the Tampa
Bay Area: Fri July 10, Sat, July 11 - Ringside Cafe (2704 Fourth St. N, St Pete
- 727-894-8465), Fri, July 17th - Cocktails (5354 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey –
727-848-3227), Fri, July 31st - Ace’s (4343 Palma Sola Blvd, Bradenton -
941-795-3886) W/guest Danny Toler

One More Thing…
My man LEE PONS wanted to tell ya’ about the new "Big Voodoo Blues Jam" they're
having at Mahuffer's (19201 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores - 727-596-0224) every
Sunday at 5:00pm! They have a Stellar Cast of Characters and some really great
talent that comes out regularly and join in for some real good time Fun Luvin
Blues Jammin'…Folks like Al Razz, Aaron Fowler, Joe Ish, Pug Baker, Walker
Smith, and Blind Dog. Even Tommy McCoy has been seen lurkin' around!
Oh Yeah…don’t forget Lee’s Mahuffer's gig every Friday and Saturday Night
either. The boy’s a bodacious keyboard “Maestro”, yo!

19th Annual Sarasota Blues Fest….
On Sat, Oct. 24 join thousands of Sarasota music fans as they gather at Ed Smith
Stadium Complex for the 19th Annual Sarasota Blues Fest! This year the ‘Fest
features Little Feat, Duke Robillard, Larry McCray, Bruce Katz (w/Special Guest
Floyd Miles), The Allstars, and The "Mojo" Myles Band. The 2009 Blues Festival
will be better than ever as Sarasota, Florida welcomes the best in Blues for a
great day of music and fun. Gates open and music starts at 11:00 am.



THIS WEEK

July Fourth Weekend….
Blind Pig Records recording artist DAMON FOWLER will be bringing his show to St.
Pete at
Ringside Café (2742 4th St. N, St.Pete - 727-894-8465) on Fri, July 3rd and to
Palm Harbor at J.C. Craver's (191 Orange St, Palm Harbor - 727-216-6412) on Sat,
July 4th. Catch this exciting rising star at the height of his powers as a
performer and writer And Damon's soulful vocal delivery and instrumental prowess
continually excite and delight. Scott Cable served as producer. Cable said,
"Working with Damon, I really understood why so many people are in his corner.
He is talented, bright, and just a very gifted artist.”

Ten ‘Til Midnight…
The SEAN CHAMBERS BAND's newest release "Ten ‘Til Midnight" is now available.
Sean and the band will be throwing CD Release parties around the area, and you
are invited! The first party will be held at Skipper's Smoke House (910 Skipper
Rd, Tampa - 813-971-0666) on Fri, July 3rd... Chambers said..."I'm really
excited about this one! We recorded the CD in our own studio, with no producers
or labels telling us what to do or how to do it. It was recorded live with the
exception of a few vocal and guitar overdubs. It captures us live better than
our previous efforts. If you like our live show, I think you’ll really like "Ten
‘Til Midnight". The band will be set up to sell CD's all evening. Sean, Tim and
Paul plan to meet, greet, and sign CD's between sets, and after the show.

Shake Up Skipper's….
On Tues, July 7th JASON RICCI & NEW BLOOD will shake up Skipper's Smokehouse
(910 Skipper Rd, Tampa - 813-971-0666). They mix blues, rock, funk, eastern, and
jazz into a seamless cohesion while keeping the fun, angst and energy of a punk
rock band, tempered with the skill, refinement and reflection typical of a jazz
ensemble. Television, radio, and literary critics compare them to acts as
diverse as The Rolling Stones, John Coltrane, Gov't Mule and Prince and the
Revolution. Showtime is 8:00 pm, and it’s $7.00 at the door…

Boy, Has It Been Rainy…
On Sat, July 4th WENDY BARMORE will be at the Mandalay Grill on Clearwater Beach
starting at 9:00 pm. JOHNNY GREENWELL will be there to entertain you TOO, with
2009 Independence Day Music and Fun! Come and enjoy a full bar and menu with the
Romine Family. On Tues, July 7th Johnny and Wendy will be at Jolli Mons Grill on
Huntley Ave. in Dunedin..Beer, Wine and a Menu with an Island Flair. They start
at 7:00 pm.

We Like This….
The PATTY SANPHY GROUP are playing at J.C. Cravers (191 Orange St, Palm Harbor -
727-216-6412) this Friday night, July 3rd. So far, the club is a blues
establishment. (We LIKE That) It's a nice place, has a “real” stage and great
food (GREAT food) at reasonable prices.

Stop By To Scream And Holler….
Here’s the deal for JIMMY GRISWOLD and friends this week. On Wed, July 1st,
Jimmy is solo at Beers, Bikes, & Babes (5304 66th St. N, St. Pete -
727-546-5127) from 9:00 pm-1:00 am. He’ll be lonely so somebody go and
jam..sniff sniff.. On Thurs, July 2nd The BLIND MATADORS return to Joli-Mons
(941 Huntley Ave, Dunedin) for great musical weirdness… Stop by from 7:00-10:00
pm for great food, drink and some laughs! On Fri, July 3rd Steve/Bass and
Joe/Drums join Grizz at the Swigwam (6300 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach) from
7:00-11:00 pm, Stop on by for kick azz bluz/originals and…Guitarmageddon! For
Grizz stuff www.myspace.com/jimmygriswold2561, Ok? Thanks to all who support the
“live” thing.” Jimmy………

The Milkman Delivers….
This weekend WAYNE “MILKMAN” MILLICAN will be doing solo shows…On Fri, July 3rd
he’ll be at Rapscallions (4422 Land O' Lakes Blvd. [US 41], Land O' Lakes) from
7:00-10:00 pm, and on Sat, July 4th at Remington's (27405 SR-54, Wesley Chapel)
from 8:00-11:00 pm. Check out his web site at:www.milkmanblues.com

Alright, Alright, Alright, Alright….
AL "COFFEE" McDANIEL wanted you to see his revised schedule….On Fridays from
8:00 pm - 12:00 am He’s at The Watercolour Steakhouse and Grille (1201 Gulf
Blvd, Clearwater Beach – 727-953-1661) they were named 2009 Best Steakhouse by
Tampa Bay Magazine. On Saturdays starting on July 4th, Al will be at The
Columbia Cafe Downtown Tampa/Channel Side (801 Old Water Street #1905, Tampa -
813-229-5511). Enjoy waterfront drinks, tapas and World-Famous “1905” Salad™ at
the Columbia Café, next to the St. Pete Times Forum in Downtown Tampa. Hours:
11:00 am. – 9:00 pm.

The Red White An’ Blues of Misbehavin'….
On Sun, July 5th from 7:00-11:00 pm, It’s the Blues, the whole Blues, and
nothin' but the BLUES! "Sunday Blues" featuring The MISBEHAVIN' BLUES BAND -
finish off a great holiday weekend with a nite of Swingin' - Rockin' - Surfin' -
Boppin' - & havin' all kinds of fun with the BLUES! DC's DownTown (110 Tarpon
Ave E, Tarpon Springs 727-942-1900) Support Live Music While It's Still ALIVE!
Thank You!!!

The State Theater Got Wood….
WOODY & THE WOODTONES invite you to The State Theater On Fri, July 3rd where
they’re opening for COLT FORD. J Rock & Patty The Radio Girl will host the show.
If you know who THEY are, please let me know… Woody & Co. go on at 8:00pm, and
the show goes ‘til 11:00.

This Bird’s For You….
On Sun, July 5th The FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS will invade “Floyds” at The Seminole
Hard Rock (5223 Orient Rd, Tampa - 813-235-6937). Doors open at 7:00 and the
show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $25.00 through Ticketmaster, and there’s a
$5.00 off military discount at Hard Rock Store. Call 813-627-7761 for more info.

Live At The Gulfport Casino Ballroom….
Fri, July 3rd Pre-Independence-Day Celebration featuring CHARLIE VEGAS and the
NEW BLUES COMBO at the Gulfport Casino (5500 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport). Huge
Dance Floor - One of World's Best! Beautiful Retro-Era Waterfront Dance Hall
5,000 square feet of authentic 1930's hardwood! , Doors open 7:30 pm, Swing
Dance Instruction: 8:00-9:00 pm, Live Music and Dancing: 9:00 pm-1:00 am and
Dance Exhibitions at intermission! All ages! Admission $11.00.
Free Parking, Smoke-free, Full bar, Prizes, and free watermelon for everyone!
Dress up in red, white, and blue.

All-American Blues…..
Celebrate 4th of July weekend with all-American Blues by LIZ PENNOCK & DR.
BLUES! Kick off Fri. July 3 at the legendary Sunset Grille (2996 Dr M.L. King
St, St Pete - 727-823-2382) from 7:00-10:00 pm. On Sat. July 4 they play Beak's
Old Florida (2451 Central Ave, St Pete - 727-321-9100) 8:00-11:00pm (BBQ Ribs
basket special for $9.95!) And on Monday, July 6th, they host the second
Acoustic Blues Jam at Donk's Tavern (7630 34th Ave. N, St. Pete 727-341-2070)
next to Sam Seltzers Steakhouse. Musicians, fans, kids welcome! Piano provided-
bring your own axe and amp if needed.

A Night On Easy Street…
On July 4th, before OR after the fireworks, stop in at the Sunset Grill (2996 Dr
M.L. King St, St Pete - 727-823-2382). From 7:00-9:00 pm it’s the EASY STREET
DUO, featuring Samantha Drake from Rent Money Band and Charlie Coffman, and then
The EASY STREET BAND from
9:00-11:00 pm for your Classic Rock fix. They would love to see you there! Happy
July 4th.

LORETTA LYNNE JAMES Invites You…
To the 5th Of July Hangover Party at Ace’s (4343 Palma Sola Blvd, Bradenton).
Recover From the 4th of July at “Blue Sunday” with The Loretta James Band! New
sax man Bill Vinhage’ll join them for the first time. Bill brings tenor and
baritone saxophones to the mix along with a voice. It's gonna be a cooker, with
one or two more special guests to the stage during the day.. Ace's will supply
the chicken, but everyone should bring a little something to pass around. It's a
cool potluck Sunday and a perfect antidote for too much 4th of July. NO COVER!



THIS WEEK IN BLUES HISTORY

Big Bill Broonzy was born on June 26th, 1893 in Scott, MS. In terms of his
musical skill, the sheer size of his repertoire, the length and variety of his
career, as well as his influence on contemporaries and musicians who would
follow, Big Bill is among the most important figures in recorded blues history.
Among his hundreds of titles are standards like "All by Myself" and "Key to the
Highway." He was instrumental in the growth of the Chicago Blues sound, and his
travels abroad rank him as a leading blues ambassadors. Big Bill left behind a
huge legacy of recordings, including many sessions with the likes of John Lee
"Sonny Boy" Williamson, Tampa Red and many more. His solo output is even more
important and vast. If you don’t have any Big Bill in your collection, then it’s
not complete. When asked if Blues was truly "Folk" music, Big Bill replied,
"Hell, it’s ALL folk music, I ain't never heard no horse play music."


CALENDAR

Wed. July 1st
Big T and The Tornadoes-Mattison's City Grill (Sarasota)
Blues Jam -Ace's Lounge (Bradenton)
TomKats-Domain Food & Spirits (Gulfport)
Acoustic Jam Night-Beak's (St. Pete)
T-Blue-Gaspar's Grotto (Tampa)
Crossroads Blues Band-Friendly Fisherman (Madeira Beach)
Sarasota Slim/Nitro & Tampa Bay Blues Machine-Wild Willy's (Largo)
Sandy Atkinson & Cannon Quinn-Dave's Aqua Lounge (St Pete)

Thursday 2nd
Jimmy Griswold-Joli-mon's (Dunedin)
Al Razz Blues Jam-Rockwell's Corner Pub (Largo)
Gary Brown Blues Band-Good Luck Cafe (Ybor City)

Friday 3rd
Charlie Vegas & the New Blues Combo-Gulfport Casino (Gulfport)
Sean Chambers-Skipper's Smokehouse (Tampa)
Jimmy Griswold-Swigwam Beach Bar (St. Pete Beach)
Lee Pons-Mahuffers (Indian Rocks Beach)
Wayne Millican-Rapscallions (Land O' Lakes)
Josh Lamkin & Automatic Heat-Ace's Lounge (Bradenton)
Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues-Sunset Grill (St. Petersburg)
Ed Wright-Fox & Hounds (Brandon)

Saturday 4th
Lee Pons-Mahuffers (Indian Rocks Beach)
Wayne Millican-Remington's Steak House (Wesley Chapel)
Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues-Beak's (St. Pete)
Ed Wright-HOB (Orlando)
Blue Planet Blues Band-Englewood on Dearborn (Englewood)

Sunday 5th
Tommy McCoy Band-Bamboo Beach Bar and Grill (Madeira Beach)
Loretta James Band-Ace's Lounge (Bradenton)
Misbehavin' Blues Band-DC's Downtown Bar & Grill (Tarpon Springs)
Beautiful Bobby Blackmon-BB King's Club (Orlando)
Big Voodoo Blues Jam-Mahuffers (Indian Rocks Beach)
Blue Lightning-Jimmy B's Beach Bar (St Pete Bch)
Fabulous Thunderbirds-Hard Rock (Tampa)
Lee Pons-Mahuffers (Indian Rocks Beach)
Red's Tampa Bay Blues Jam-Gulfport on the Rocks (Gulfport)

Monday 6th
Jimmy Griswold-Swigwam Beach Bar (St. Pete Beach)
Beautiful Bobby Blackmon-BB King's Club (Orlando)
Ed Wright-Proud Pony (Brandon)
Al Fuller-Five O'Clock Club (Sarasota)
Lucian and the All-Stars-The Wine Cellar (N. Redington Beach)
Kent Pearson & Friends-Ka' Tiki (Sunset Bch)
House of Trouble-Green Iguana (Tampa)
Liz Pennock & Dr. Blues-Donk's Tavern (St Petersburg)

Tuesday 7th
Jason Ricci and New Blood-Skipper's Smokehouse (Tampa)
Ed Wright-Ybor Cigar & Spirits (Lakeland)
Tommy Bell & the Belecasters-J F Kicks (Valrico)
Gary Bush-Grass Flats (Clearwater)
Jimmy Griswold Blues Jam-Fat Daddy's (Dunedin)
Sterling Magee's Harlem Blues Band-Peninsula Inn (Gulfport)

Wednesday 8th
Jimmy Griswold-Bellini's (Gulfport)
Big T and The Tornadoes-Mattison's City Grill (Sarasota)
Blues Jam -Ace's Lounge (Bradenton)
TomKats-Domain Food & Spirits (Gulfport)
Acoustic Jam Night-Beak's (St. Pete)
T-Blue-Gaspar's Grotto (Tampa)
Crossroads Blues Band-Friendly Fisherman (Madeira Beach)
Sarasota Slim/Nitro & Tampa Bay Blues Machine-Wild Willy's (Largo)
Sandy Atkinson & Cannon Quinn-Dave's Aqua Lounge (St Pete)




COMING EVENTS

Hey Music Fans,
Here are the upcoming T-BONE HAMILTON Gigs! On Fri July 10th The T-BONE HAMILTON
BAND will be at Pastino's (1750 Clearwater/Largo Rd, Largo - 727-559-0506) for
their debut. They hope you can make it out.

Their Chops Are Miles Wide….
Ace's (4343 Palma Sola Blvd, Bradenton – 941-795-3886) is proud to announce the
Friday, July 10th appearance of the funk extraordinaire trio PORTER BATISTE
STOLTZ. After years of providing backline support, the brilliant sidemen George
Porter Jr., Russell Batiste Jr., and Brian Stoltz, are ready for their close-up.
There’s no denying the trio’s pedigree, and their chops are miles wide and
oceans deep. Porter is the original bass player for the Meters, a group that
virtually defined New Orleans rockin’ funk, while Batiste and Stoltz joined
Porter in the latter day incarnation of that band, the Funky Meters. The show
will be opened by STANDBACK. Tickets are $15 adv/$18 door, and showtime is at
8:30 pm.

"Ten Til Midnight"
Just to make it official, SEAN CHAMBERS has announced that they're doing a CD
release party at Cocktails (5354 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey - 727-848-3227) on
Fri, July 17th. Sean played most of the material from the new CD "Ten Til
Midnight" at the SBS “Spotlight” show on May 22nd, and it’s some fine stuff!

The SBS Is Jookin’ In July
On Sat, July 18th The Suncoast Blues Society is throwin’ down at Dave’s Aqua
Lounge (10820 Gandy Blvd., St. Pete - 727-576-1091) with JOHN LISI and
DeltaFUNK! Lisi and da’ boys have made a career of turning the pitfalls of life
into funky-bluesy-body-shakin’ music that makes ya’ feel fine! Originally from
New Jersey and influenced by the music that was popular there, John began
writing songs before he could play a chord. By the time he was 13 he was in
Florida fronting a band of older musicians and honing his skills. Then it was on
to Los Angeles, and stints with blues, funk, rockabilly, reggae, rock and metal
bands, and doing guitar work for TV shows such as L.A. Law. After performing
across the U.S and Europe, John made New Orleans his home and was soon playing
with legends such as Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Kenny Neal, Henry Gray and Tab
Benoit. He made a name for himself with his offbeat portrayals of life, and his
ability to make his fingers fly over a Dobro, mandolin, steel guitar or Strat…as
the mood took him. Showtime is 9:30 and it's still just $7.00 at the door, so
come on out and play!..

Come On Down To “Overtime”….
For an evening of original Blues & Rock with the F&F BLUES PROJECT. On Sat, July
18th
Come out and help F&F Blues Project pack the house at Overtime (7736 SR-52,
Hudson)
from 9:00 pm-1:30

Hurricanes In Da’ House……
On Fri, July 24th and Sat, July 25th Cocktails (5354 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
– 727-848-3227) has "MARK SHANE'S HURRICANES in da’ house! Mark has original
material PLUS he plays the likes of SRV, Hendrix, Allman Bros, and Willie Dixon,
to name a few. The SBS had a “Spotlight” at Cocktails in May, and it’s a pretty
cool place, why not check it out!

Midnight Blues Cruise With Joe Moss….
To Benefit St. Pete’s All Children’s Hospital. On Sat, Aug 8th. Nighthawk
Productions be hosting a Midnight Blues Cruise on the “Starlite Majesty”, (a
three deck, 115 ft dinner yacht with two air conditioned levels and an open top
deck). She sails into the beautiful Gulf of Mexico from the Clearwater Beach
Marina at 11:00pm and returns at 1:30 am. Music will be by Chicago’s own JOE
MOSS. (If you like brother Nick, you’ll love Joe). For more info call Joe Digiro
at 727-743-4218

Screamin' Bluejays Reunion….
On Sat, Aug. 8th TOMMY McCoy returns home for a SCREAMIN’ BLUEJAY’S reunion at
McWell's (4757 S Orange Ave, Orlando – 407-855-4006). The Screamin' Bluejays
(which flourished in the early 80's) consisted of Tommy McCoy-Guitar/ Vocals,
Mike Galloway-Vocals/Harp, Barry Dean-Bass/Vocals and Denny Best on Drums. The
line-up changed as time passed to include Mark McCoy, Mark Emerick, Tim
Kelleher, Bob Greenlee, and other talented players, many of whom will be
featured at the reunion. Opening will be Orlando's blues mistress "Jann
Childers". The show starts at 9:00 pm, with a $15.00 cover.

Hello Y’all….
Yes Jimmy Sweetwater is coming to Florida in August..On Fri, Aug. 14th Dave’s
Aqua-Lounge (10820 Gandy Blvd., St. Pete - 727-576-1091) presents The "Bringing
The Blues Back Home” tour with JIMMY SWEETWATER and CHET HONEYCUT. As you may or
may not know Jimmy grew up in Gainesville, so this trip is a home-coming tour..
see ya at one of these shows.."Long Live The Blues"

A Hurricane In Your Sites…
There’s a Rockin’ Blues Weekend blowin’ into New Port Richey! On Fri, Aug. 21st
Cocktails (5354 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey – 727-848-3227) is having it’s
premiere show with The ROY SITES BAND, and on Sat, Aug. 22nd it’ll be MARK
SHANE'S HURRICANES lighting up the stage! The fun kicks off at 9:30 pm and goes
as long as the law allows…and it’s a free show!




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