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Ignition Music Garage Presents: 'Fred Hostetler - The Day Goshen College Got The Blues'
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Ignition Music Garage presents ‘Fred Hostetler: The Day Goshen College Got the Blues,’ a special live performance by Indiana native, well-traveled and respected musician Fred Hostetler, Friday, October 7. Showtime: 7:30pm. Tickets: $15. (Reserved); $10. (General Admission), All ages. 120 E. Washington St. Info: (574) 971-8282 or visit https://ignitionmusic.net/. Hostetler returns to present an all-new edition of his show that sold […]
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Victor Wainwright & The Train Headline Saturday@Black Bear Americana Music Fest
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The ‘Piana From Savannah’, acclaimed 2019 Grammy-nominated American Roots artist Victor Wainwright and the Train is on tour throughout 2022, headlines Saturday’s Main Stage at Black Bear Americana Music Fest, Saturday, October 8. Set Time: 8:30-10:30pm. Tickets/info: blackbearmusicfest.com. Wainwright, now Memphis-based, was recently nominated in the Piano category for the 2022 Blues Blast Awards and was also nominated by respected […]
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Chicago Blues Champs Howard & The White Boys Return to Dekalb!
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Blues Champs Howard And The White Boys return to the town where they first formed, Dekalb, for a show at LaCalle Bar and Music Venue, 263 E. Lincoln Highway, Saturday, October 1. Show: 9pm. Tickets: $10. Info: (815) 901-0670 or visit https://www.facebook.com/lacallebarandmusicvenue. Howard and the White Boys formed in 1988 at NIU (Northern Illinois University) in Dekalb. […]
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San Diego Jazz Festival
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The world class Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, San Diego hosted the 4th annual SD Smooth Jazz festival June 11th & 12th, 2022, a long held popular festival in the mid-year San Diego music scene. Cohosted by the phenomenal Pat Prescott of 94.7, “The Wave” radio Station and promoted by Rainbow Promotions, this annual event combines […]
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Head Honchos Rock The Blues "Lodge Jam" Benefit for Veterans
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Head Honchos rock the blues like only they can for a special “Lodge Jam” event to benefit area veterans, at Lake Carroll, 3-200 Association Dr., Friday, September 30. Show: 7pm-10pm. $10. Donation. Info: (819) 493-2552 or visit www.lodgejam.com. The popular longtime Valparaiso, IN-based blues-rock quartet competed at the 2022 IBC (International Blues Challenge in Memphis last winter, TN, representing the Blue […]
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' Returns to Big Blues Bender, ' Tab Benoit, Tab Benoit 'The Mayor of Benderville, The Coach House Presents Renowned Blues Guitarist
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Renowned Louisiana blues guitarist Tab Benoit, on tour and fresh off a rousing performance at the Big Blues Bender (where he’s affectionately known as ‘The Mayor of Benderville’), performs locally at The Coach House Concert Hall, 33157 Camino Capistrano, Thursday, September 1. Show: 8PM. Tickets: $39. Info: (949) 496-8930 or visit https://www.ticketweb.com/event/tab-benoit-with-special-guest-the-coach-house-tickets/12144275?pl=coach&REFID=coach Opening for Benoit on this leg […]
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Barbara Tobler
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Barbara Tobler (Lead Vocalist – Crimson Coil) is a versatile, dynamic singer known for singing in different languages and styles, including classical, jazz, blues, broadway, pop, and rock. https://barbaratobler.com/ wwww.crimsoncoil.com Our Interview with Barbara at the 2022 NAMM Show:
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BMA Award-Winner Vanessa Collier in Concert at Sellersville Theater
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Sellersville Theater welcomes 2022 Blues Music Awards winner, soulful blues saxophonist-vocalist Vanessa Collier, in concert on Friday, August 26. Show: 8:00pm. Tickets: $29.50-$45.00. Info: (215) 257-5808 or visit http://www.ST94.com/. Collier’s career and acclaim continue to ascend; she recently won “Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year” at the 2022 Blues Music Awards in Memphis, which wasn’t her first.: Vanessa has […]
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Jeff Mulrennan: (Drummer - Mad Radio)
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Brad Osborne, Jeff Mulrennan and Greg Matheny began making music together back in Aurora, Colorado. In the 80’s they were living the best years of their lives, touring across the Western US, poised—or so they thought—for imminent rock and roll stardom. Our Interview with Jeff Mulrennan: