CEES LAAc Metering Blues Cruise — June 5 Phillip Walker and the 39th St. Blues Bandwillbeperformingon separate decks from 8:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on the Missouri Rivor Queen, Juno. Ticketsare now on sale at the Grand Emporium and Walker is featured performers (on the KCBS Blues Cruise, at the Mo, River Queen, 1 River City Drive, KCK, for $14.00 KCBS members and $16.00 for the public. The boat begins Doardingrat 7:00 p.m. and departs at 8:00 pm, For more information, eall 581-7557. Phillip Walker, a modern blues mas. tor of the electrie guitar, is no stranger of the blues. His performing career began at ‘age 15in 1952 with Lonesome Sundown in Port Arthur, Tx. At age 18, he went on the road with Clifton Chenier. Walker began his own band in 1958 and often worked with Lowell Fulson, Jimmy Reed, Etta James, Little Richard and many’ other blues greats. Walker has recorded on Rounder, Alligator and Hightone. Ho was the first artist signed to the Playboy label by Hugh Hefner. Walker's sharp-edged blues and his smooth rich vocals makes him in great demand in Burope and Japan where he performs for sellout showstoppers.On the ‘Mo, River Queen, KCBS has the unique opportunity to hear Walker up close and personal on June 6. KCBS proudly pre- sents Phillip Walker on the Blues Cruise. Joining Phillip Walker on the Blues Craise will be the 89th St. Blues Band. ‘The KC Blues Band will enjoy rolling down the river and rocking your blues away. Twoyearsago, 89th St. represented. KCBS at the National Blues Amateur Talent Contest in Memphis. Lately, KC's own 39th St. Blues Band hosts a hot blues jam at Nightmoves every Wednesday night. ‘Romomber tospread the word and get your tickets today. Don't be left on the riverside, the boat leaves at 8:00 pm. sharp on June 6 at 1 River City Drive. For more information, call 531-7557. KCBS Blues Jam ‘The Blues Notions will host KCBS Free Blues Jam at the Grand Emporium ‘on May 9. The Blues Nations are: Dave Creighton (organ, vocals), ‘Tom “Trashmouth” Baker (harp, vocals), Karl Angorer (guitar), Bill Thomas (guitar), Wayne Smith (bass) and Elijah “Little Brother” Frazier (drums). The Blues No: tions have opened for Albert Collins, Valerie Wellington, Buddy Guy, and Little CharlieandtheNighteats. Often, the Blues Notions tour the Wichita, Topeka, Lincoln and Omaha line of blues joints. Come join the fun at KOBS Free Biues Jam. KCBS memborship meoting begins at Bpm.attheGrand Emporium, i LaLa Blues, Blues and Mo’ Blues Look out KC Blues Soclety members, the next three months are Jam packed with KCBS events: Sra May 9¢ KCBS Free Blues Jam with the Blues Notions atthe Grand Emporium May 30 + KCBS’ Amateur Blues Talent Contest at Nightmoves June 5 + KCBS Blues Cruise with Philip Walker and the 39th St Blues Band on the Missouri River Queen June 13 * KCBS Amateur Blues Talent Contest at the Roxy July 14. * KCBS Amateur Blues Talent Contest Finals July 27 & 28 « First KC Blues and Jazz Festival, Penn Valley Park, Free Organizing the Blues and Jazz Fest Is CONTINUED ON PACE 9 Blues Notes. Yesterday's Blues Book Review Music Review. New Blues Releases Mattie & Mae Blues/Jazz Volunteers Performance Diary Blues Clubs & Radio BLUES NEWS M1“Baby, Please Don't Go” ven though pianoplayers seemed to have dominated the St. Louis luesseenein the period between the two world wars, there were some awfully good guitar pickers who accomp: nied them, The legendary Lonnie John- son, whose guitar style set the standard for urban blues guitarists for many years, ‘came up to St Louis from New Orleansin the early 1920s. YESTERDAY'S ‘There was the thoughtful and in- ‘trospective Henry Townsend, who worked for many years with the ‘equally morose pi- ano player, Henry Brown; Peetie Wheatstraw's partner and fingerpickin’ rag- time stylist, Charley Jordan; and Delta blues guitarist, Jaydoo “Jolly Jaw” Short, all of ‘whom were important to St. Louis blues. One of the very best of the lot was “Jelly Jaw’s? cousin, Big Joo Williams. Like most bluesmen, Joe Williams ‘was a travelin’ man. He was born in 1903, into a tenant farming family of sixteon kids, His father was a Cherokee Indian, ‘that everyone called “Red Bono,” and his ‘mother Cora Lee was an African-Ameri- ccan. Several of Joe's relatives were musi- cians, including an older cousin, Jesse Logan, who is reputed to have been an ‘exceptional guitar player, but who, unfor~ tunately, was killed in prison before he everhad achanee torecord. However, this cousin didhaveabiginfluencoon Joo, and, by the time the boy was five, he was making a kind of primitive music on a homemade one-stringed instrument. Lifeon thefarm didn’tappeal to young Joe,soWhen he wasonly 10or 12yearsold, he left home to try to make his own way ramblingaround the countryside, away of life that would continue unabated for 70 years. He would sing and dance at fish fries and juke joints in levee and turpen- tinecampsaround theedgeofthe Knoxford swamp. By the time he was 15, he was touring with DocBennett’s MedicineShow out of Mobile, About this time, he got his first real guitar, a big twelve-string box that he would use until he made his own eccentric nine-string instrument. Joe is supposed to have made his first record- ings in New Orleans for a now unknown Tnbel in 1921. Hecontinuedhoboingaround the South through most the '20s, often in the eompany of Little Brother Montgom- ery. 2 @ MAY1991 By Doyle M. Pace In 1926 or "29, Poor Joe or Po’ Joo, as he was now called (he would be known as “Big Joo” later in his career), joined the Birmingham Jug Band, a group thathad fluid personnel and, at onetimeor other, included euch charactors as “Bullet” Wil- liams, “Jaybird” Coleman, “Honey Cup,” “New OrleansSlide,” and“OneArmDave.” ‘The band was associated with the Rabbit Foot Minstrols, but when they were not touring, they played Birmingham and smallernearby North Alabama towns ike Bessemer, Tusealoosa, and jasper. Joe recorded with theJugBand in Atlanta for the Okeh label. While bumming around, Joo had sev- ‘eral hapless encounters with the law, which sometimes landed him in jail. It was while doing time in Mississippi's no- torious Parchman’s Farm prison that he wrote the blues classic, “Baby, Pleaso Don’t Go,"Duringthemid-80s, Joe played regularly with Robert Nighthawk, and Sonny Boy Williamson. In 1937, the trio ‘recorded several sides for RCA’s Bluebird label. On these recordings, Nighthawk flat picked a single-string bass line, Williamson blew harmonies, and Po’ Joo played rhythm, ‘These sossions formed thebasis forurban bluesbandsfor several years to come. In 1935, Joe Williams moved to St. Louis, and for more than a decade, he made this city his homo base. Here he joined up with Peetie Wheatstraw and Charley Jordan to open a joint called the St. Louis Club that served as a mecca for blues musicians for nearly twenty years. Joe Williams had been featured on ‘many recordings with other musicians, buthad never recorded alone until 1935. He was a prolific and thoughtful com- poser, who drew from personal experi- ‘ences and beliefs to write interesting and provocative lyries, Forsolo performancos, Joe used the nine-string guitar he had ‘madeby adding threemore pogsatthe top of the bead, in order to double the bass strings, With the hard driving rhythm of the double bass strings countered with ringing single-string treble notes, he was able to create a beautifully controlled swinging bluos style, Bigefoe Williams diedin Macon, Geor- ‘ia, on December 17, 1982. Primary Sources: 1. Willism Barlow, Looking up at Down. Philadelphia: Temple University Pres 2, Giles Oakley, The Devil's Musio. Lon. don: Ariel Books. 8. Paul Oliver, Blues Off the Record. ‘Turnbridge Wells, Kent, England: The Baton Press May 1991 Hthe Kansas City BLUES NEWS is pub lished monthly by the Kansas City Blues Soclety, Inc. Articles, reviews, band cal lendar dates, and items of interest must b= submitted by the 20th ofeach month, and become the property of the Society Founaing Editor Roger Naber Editor Shitey Owens Contributing Wiiter/Pnatographer. Lary Smith Hypesering/Layout | Matt Quinn Advertising inserts must be received by the 15th of each month. For more information Jon advertising in the BLUES NEWS, call 1737-0713, FAX: (816] 246-6065. Advertising Rates: 78 page $20] 74 page 530 72 page 560) Full page. $120] Board of Directors and Officers: President Roger Naber Vee esident “Ton Lowe ‘vice resident Kenny Taylor Secretary Suzanne Colbert Teaser. Bernie Pope vector. atic Flemington Director Lary Sith vector “Bovine Hatch Drector Monica Larson Director John Stuerke Director Peter Horak KCBS Chairperson... Shitey Owens Membership Chairperson Marcie Ryan ‘The Kansas City Blues Society, 2| [Missouri notfor-profit corporation was formed for the sole purpose of promoting Jand preserving various styles of blues Imusic. Founded n December of 1980, the Kansas City Blues Society presents: monthly jam sessions, various local and| national groups in concert, and our main| presentation The Kansas City Blues and| Heritage Festival Members receive the newsletter, dis ‘counts on Society eventsand discountson| purchases at certain participating bus nesses, Annual dues are $10 per person or $15 per familly and $50 per Corporate| Membership. To join the Society send your| name, address, phone number and dues to: Kansas City Blues Society, P.O. Box 32131, Kansas Cty, Missouri 64111. For more information, call 531-7557 or 737-0713.Blues Bo svi | The Jazz and Blues Lover's Guide to the U.S. Christiane Bird « Addison Wesley 1 Sianey Owens Chris Bird's Jazz and Blues Lover's Guide, is a pocketbook reference and an historia! roadmap. Birdreportson “more | than 900hotclibs, cool joints, landmark, | ‘ndlegendsfrom boogie woogietobop and | boyond.” Birdeatght the scenesfrom coast | to coast to find out where's it happenings “As fortheblues, they arerealythrv ing. Chieago is on fire these day's with nearly a dozen first rate cubs smoking Seven nightsawek, andahundredathers | happening at least some of the time. St. Louisand Kansas Cityhavestrong under” ground blues seones that are just now bocoming recognized...” Bird gives you first hand information wwithhistorical highlights ofeach eit. You tantellthatshois amusiclover andenjoys boing toarat. Iparticularlyenjoyedshovw | ingBirdthe townandshegeve KC and KC | Blues Society t's due in her now Jazzand Blues Lover's Guide, justin time for aum- mer travel plans and the Blues Fest soa- son, 7 KIKFI Touches Blue Nerve Are you tired of listening to the same | old rock stations on the radio? Can't find | enough blues without pulling out your ‘own record, tape or CD collection? Then you haven't found KKFI on your FM dial yet! Vevwv yy vy KkFlisalistener @AUGHT supported radio sta HE tion. Most of the people involved with running the station are volunteors. Pro- ramming consists of fan eclectic blend of MUSIC REVIEW talk, musicand news. gy Cazourn WickeR Bestofall,KKFIploys . Ag 4 adada ‘more blues than any ether local ‘radio station. Occasionally KKFThosts fundraisers either on the air or at a local club, featur- ing some type of music played on the station. Shirley Owens hosts the “Traffic Jam” Blues Hour (4 to5 p.m.)on Mondays: ‘and Thursdays, as well as “Mattie and Mae” with Suzi Colbert on Wednesdays. ‘On April 18, Owens eolobrated her two year anniversary with the station by throwing her own “FunRaisor” party at the Grand Emporium. Dallas band Jim Suhler & the Texas Homowrockers was the featured band. ‘The band was composed of Amy Robbins (vocals), Bobby Baranowski (drums), TimNeilley (bass) and Jim Subler (guitar, vocals). The original Texas Homewreckers was put together in No vember of 1989. This unit, assembled in April 1990, put on a solid, no frills, fgutbucket performance. “Love Me With a Peeling” by Freddie King and “How You Want Your Rollin Done” by Zuzu Bollin wore real erowd pleasers. Dancors filled the floor by the second tune. Vocalist Amy Robbins gave a 00d delivery of “It Hurts Mo Too” by Elmore James. ‘With the diverse audience, solidblues ‘anda great location it wouldseem Shirley knowshow tothrow a party. 1fyou weren't there or weren't aware of the event, you weren't listening to KKFI. So ... Don't miss out on future blues happenings. Turn on your radio, and tune in to 90.1 on your FM dial. (Mattie and Mae will be broadcasting live May 11 on 90.1 FM from midnight until 5:00 a.m.!) New Blues Releases fy Stamey Owens ‘he Roots n Blues from Columbia rds continue with Bessie Smith, The Complete Recordings, Vorttine Land 2. This doublecompact dise box contains Smith's earliest record- ings like “Beale St, Mama,” “Easy Come, Easy Go Blues,” and “Mama's Got the Blues.” ‘This collection of the Empress ofthe booklet gives a detailed historical biography of Bessie Smith's life in the 1920s, ‘A modern blues woman with her own songealled*Mama’s Blues” andthetitleof her new CD on Rounder is Rory Block. Rory was greatly influenced by Reverend Gary Davis, Tommy Johnson, Son House, Blind Blake, and Robert Johnson. On “Mama's Blues” liner notes, written by Rory Block, this blues woman talks about teach song she has chose to record. This is Block's seventh eleaseandamustfor any collector of Women’s Blues. Mitch Woods andhis Rocket 88'Solid Gold Caditlac on Blind Pig is pure class with featured guests by Charlie ‘Mussolwhite, The Roomful ofBlueshorns, ‘and Ronnie Earl. Woods calls his music LUES Blues is the first of four collec- Y gp it! tions which will be documented . on CD by Columbia. The enclosed XE “Rock-a-boogie.”It'sjumpbluesandboogio ‘woogie influenced by thesoundsofthe’40s, and’50s and dramatically updated for the "90s. This is West Coast Woods’ third Blind Pigrelease and has classic Rockin’ ‘88 cuts like “Pink Champagne” by Joe Liggins and Clarence “Bon Ton” Garlow's*Crawfishin,” plus Woods' originals like the title song and “Blues Hangover.”“Solid Gold Cadillac” will rock your boogie away. > Recorded on November 10, _/ 1980 to a sellout Apollo perfor- — mance, B.B. King’s new release on GRP records, Liveat the Apollonotonly shows off Lucille but the outstanding Phillip Morris Super Band and soulful ‘keyboard work of Gene Harriss. Liveat the Apollo is classie B.B. King. Hebrings out the best in himself when he ‘records live to an overwhelming apprecia- tive NYC audience. ‘You'll need this CD with King's songs of“The Thrill Is Gone," ‘Nightlifo,"“Sineo IMet You Baby,” and many more. Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas’ new CD on Rounder is called Your Mama Don't Know. Nathan Williams, bandleader, jsstill amazed about hisprevious success: falrelease, Steady Rock which as Nathan states, “put them on the Interstate.” They havebeen touring coasttocoast butsome- howhave bypassed KC. In Lafayetto, La., Nathan and the Cha Chas tearit upresu- larly at Nathan's brother's Zydeco dance hall, E1Sido's, On Your Mama Don't Know, Nathan dedicates “Zydeco Boogaloo” toEl Sido's. Another William's original to be heard is “Slow Horses and Fast Women.” ‘This a fun band and an excellent CD to bring you back down to the bayou swamp sounds. Let’s get them to KC! . lore Ne James Cotton, Mighty Long Time, ‘Antone's 0015 CD Kenny Neal, Walking on a Tightrope, Aligator 4795 CD Corey Bell and Tough Luck, Mellow Down, Easy, Biind Pig 74291 CD Malle Bane, music by Taj Mahal and lyrics by Langston Hughes MCA reissues on CD Shoutin’, swingin’ and Makin Love, CHO 9327 Muddy Waters, Rare and Unissued, CHO 9180 Lowell Fulson, Hung Down Head, CHO 9325 Big. Bill Broonzy and Washboard, CHD 9251 Eimoce James/John Brim, Whose Muddy ‘Shoes, CHO 9114 Sonny Boy Williamson, Bummer Road BLUES NEWS m3NOTES FROM MATTIE & MAE there too .. M&M) $ fish, hunt and play golf. Ishootin themid- on Saturday, May $ 80's.” (We always go for the Blues, not the 11, from Midnight * greensandalwaysputter around the Blues until5am,Sunday $ stars and it drives them wild. Only Ma on 90.1 KKFI-EM § cho Nacho gets teed off and we think — right after the * James Brown has felt that way, too, Fish Fry on KCUR $ What a trap. Head for the 19th hole 89.3.(It'sAfterMid- § M&M) night with Mattie “I like to fish for white perch, large and Mae. Be there mouthbassandeatfish,” Wayne said. And or be obtuse jour favorite bait, we asked with baited M&M) wreath. “T like shiners, jigs and crickets” SpeakingofFish $ (Our bait is boxing gloves, bathing suits Fries, theFirstFin- ¢ and black high heels. The B’s are always gers Taylor Fish $ buzzing for us, Boss Jock L Fry.willbehappen- $ Lindsay Shannon ... M&M) ingon Sunday May ¢ Wayne's influences are, “Try Lejune, 19 beginning at ¢ agreatCajunmusicinnovatorthatbrought oon at Clay $ back theaccordion after theswingeraand County's ‘Tryst $ IlistenedalottotheBluesstylesofStevie Falls Park. It's a benefit for KCUR, Ray Vaughan, Delbert MoClinton and gers says, “Five bucks for all you Duane Allman. What a great guitar and drink. Bring a covered dish ® player!” seat in Please."(Welllputtableclothsonourheads, $ On diatonic accordion and vocals, 089, fo the Montrose Fest in and you may take us .. M&M) For more Wayne had the current sizling. “My on Switzerland with you? May we ride in information call 452-8509. ray comes from the music and it has a your Cadillac? (Tho Lincoln's Kined up" The Fish Pry willbe at thesame place special fel like turning on a switch.” chee es (Usually .. én 29,the infamous 1990 Blues, Booze and (Turnuson May 11atmidnightandevery May wogot in fee? (Usually ~~ M&M)* BBQ Bash, exactly (we measured it $ Wednesday from 4 to p.m.on KKFI-FM lay we wear Blues false eyelashes ® M&M) 5 1/2 miles east of I-35 north on 10.1... M&M) with our swimsuits, high heels and boxing § Missouri 92. aka the Kearney exit. . gloves? (That's a great disguise .. M&M vant Gael Sun rtd key ad lsh Tips, Golf Tips and and New Orleans on your MasterCard? ¢ Blues Tips “May we had a littie lamb. so eigpeaingict aah, Weynel Taupe May we Play the Blues for You??? $-Zydeeajun had us a jumping like Fish Out of Water, their latest release on Polygram We asked this Crowley, Louk 46 aka May We Bend Your Ear? Dear Blues Readers, Well, May is here’® "ys tnd don't you know, it’s one of our fave’ cat sa months, he Reeeel Nitty Grittty Sweet Teresa Kays, Fingers ‘aylow’s right hand gal at Nightmoves 3 will marry longtime admirer Dan Guyer *:B.B, King’s Blues Club in Memphis on ay 4. It will be the first wedding per formed in the club, as its first day to be pen is May 3 May Day!! May Day!! We need you, dear readers, to stay up Kaness City gultarlet/vocalist Gl all night long and pitch a Wang, Dang § his fave hobbies. Wayne Baby a anil ah Bente HgRn See ee all night Jong and pitch a Wang, aang ete vou two beautiul babes, I like to. ¢ Patrik wil celebrate hisbirthday on May 2 at the Rainbow Towers Clubhouse, Blues Happens at earn anes e reeep a 5 May 15 .. Alligator Rec. Release Party Home of the Blue re ea eee cet eee eae y \ Rt Witenes eb! 5110 N.E. Vivion Rd. pee eee pee Kansas City, MO i meen rime r May 30 KCBS' Blues Amateur Talent Contest 5/31-6/1 ...Jimmy “Fast Fingers' Dawkins Monday is Import Night - Texas Tuesday -24 oz. Beers ‘Wednesday is Open Jam Night featuring The 39th St. Blues Band Pea Cea) Re ey & : Pere tee a aan NO Seco aR AIR Igy Be eee Cea eIoe oC 4 m MAY19919838 Rainbow. His band will be there performing with special guests, Abl Locke and Leon Estelle. Food will be © served by Amazing Grace Harris, an keg beer will be available. Everyone i invited said Seott Mackey, party orga: nizer. (Not animal ... M&M) Cee et a Festival Volunteers Needed Less than three months remain be- For thosegoingto the Chicago Fest, the ¢ fore the first day of the Kansas City Blues ‘evening before the fest, there are plansfor ¢ ‘nd Alligator Records Anniversary Party & Jazz Festival, July 27 & 28, and more yhan two hundred volunteers are needed at the Cubby Bear across from Wrigley s to make this event a success. Last month Field, Plus, KCBS will host a brunch wit other Blues Societies at the Bssex on June 16 at 11:00 a.m (We'll be there,.M&M,) Love and Kisses, Mattie & Mae we kicked off our volunteer recruitment sampaign by sending posteards out with the KCBS Blues News. Wehavehada good rresponseso far but many more volunteers are still needed for both stage areas. Asat lastyear'sfost, we will work two 2) shifts per day. The first shift will report PS, HappyMother'sDay toallyouBiues § to the fest grounds at 11:20 am., the Mamas! PPPS. Little Bobby Porter is workingon a ‘book to be called Portraits in Blue (with special dedications tos us...M&M). Attention!: Jazz/Blues Enthusiast ‘The Kansas City Blues Society and the Kansas City Jazz Festival Committeo will present the First Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival July 27 and 28, 1991. Do you wish you eould be there, but can't? Will you be there and want your name seen by thousands? Do you want to show your support for Kansas City’s mu- sical heritage? Perhaps, you just want your 15 min- utes of fame Andy Warhol said you were entitled to, Ifo, yourname, city and state willbe printed in 25,000 festival programs as Blues and Jazz Festival Boosters for a ‘mere donation of only $15. Please send your check or money or~ der payable to the Kansas City Blues and ‘Jazz Festival and the name, city and state what you want listed as an official Festi- val Booster no later than June 1 Festival Booster, eo KCBS, P.O. Box 82181, Kansas City, MO 64111. ‘Yes, you too can be famé @elay, do it today! Programs will be tributed free at the festival to people com- pletingan information survey. People who do not wish to complete a survey may purchase the program for $1. Sincerely, KC Blues and Jazz Program Committee second shift will report at 4 p.m. Tho concessions willeonsistofbeer, softdrinks ‘and festival merchandise for both the biues-stage area and the jazz-stage area. If you have a preference to which stage * area Blues orJazz) you work, we'lldoour ‘best to accommodate you. Tn addition to the concessions, crews willbe needed to man the volunteer booth with the coordinators, restocking the con: cessions, parking, a water station and security, Volunteers will receive their as- signments when they arrivefor theirshifts Avital part of the festival plan is the set-up and tear-down of the park. Crews will be needed the Friday before the fest hhogins and the Monday after the fest is over to set up and tear down the festival site (carpontors are helpful for this). Festival volunteers will receive a FREE festival volunteer T-shirt after working their shift and recognition at a post-fost volunteer party (date to be an- nounced later). Volunteer posteards are available at the Grand Emporium, Nightmoves and BB’sLawnside BBQ. Ifitisnotconvenient topick up posteards at these locatfons and ‘you wish to volunteer, call (816) 361-8945, ‘and leave a message, well make sure you get signed up! Check future issues ofthe Blues News for further updates on volunteer meetings and other festival/volunteer information. ‘Remember, the festival needs you to bea. success! ‘ Join tha Blues Society FISH FRY SUNDAY AFTERNOON May 19 ¢Noon - 8 p.m. Tryst Falls Park Tecun AT PUEDE Fa Wats CCR 5 Blues Bands 500 lbs. of Fish 51/2 Miles East of |-35 on Kearney Exit 92 5 Bucks (All you can Eat, Drink and Hear!) Bring a Covered Dish “=~ Fonmoreiinfo, call Kennyil45 BLUES NEWS @ 5Performance Diary The Good Times Roll in KC March 23 "Grand Emporium Dan Doran Band ‘An over loaded social calendar kept me from getting out much this month, (Beingpopularissuch a heavyburden,) So ‘most of what I did see were area people, boginning and ending with Dan Doran. Dan and the Band playod the Grand Emporium on March 28, their second Sat- urday night there within about « month, Yet w%e% wy There's something vi about the Emporium CAUGHT ir rings ou the ANSTHE Destin these guys, and thisshowfollowedthe pattern. They opened hot and stayed that way all night. Guitar ist Bill Dyewasinrare ty Lc Ber form. He wove a Anda dada, coupleofinerediblyin- ‘ficatelines im hissolosin“Benny’sBugie” and “Fat Guy Wiggle.” John Selzer, trumpet, was also hot. Excellent solosin “Wiggle” and "TooMuch ‘Wookend.” He also turned in good vocal work, especially “Weekend” and “Vote for Mr, Boogie.” Saxophonist Dana Smith started alittle slow but came on strong at the end. And Doran was, well, Dan Doran. (moro below). Apr. 10 "Downtown KCMO City Council Inauguration Tdidn't go tothe inauguration tohear tunes, I went because my day gig required it, But you take enjoyment where you find it Inthiscasoiteamefrom Michael Chatles doing the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” Charles dida hard driving, funk version of the tune that was pure delight. It made the rest ofthe day worthwhile ‘The reception following the ceremo- nies featured Eddie Baker and the New Breed Orchestra. From theopeningstrains of*Satin Doll" through theend, these guys can really play. Sonny Kenner turned in some outstanding guitar work, especially on a slow blues piece. You sometimes get the feeling that Kenner is cracking musi cal jokes for the sake of the band, but it doesn't matter. The dude can play. So can the rest of the band, April 11 =Grand Emporium Dangerfield McNali KCBS Jam night with D-MC as host. Dangerfield cavers the drums and vocals, John McNally lead guitar and some of the MUSIC REVIEW 6 @ MAY1991 vocals, They also feature a second guitar- ist, Dan Bliss, whoso attacks are more biting than MeNally’s. MeNally isa pretty typical blues player, very fluid in hislinos, nothing extremely original but he knows hisway around his axe. Thetwo guitarists ‘complement eachother through their con- trasting styl Dangerfield's vocals are real good. ‘The band specializes in medium to up tempo R&B tunes. Did an outstanding version of Phonebooth,” a bit faster than theoriginal with amoreinsistentrhythm. ‘This is a good band and deserves to be heard. 2 =Ni Ovi Lonnie Ray All-Stars ‘The All-Stars were performing as a trio this night, and the band’s sound was abit thin, However, Lonnie Ray is a good ‘enough guitarist and fronts a trio as well WifeDebbiconbass wasadequate, though the sound could have used a little more bass in the mix. Maybe it was just where Twas sitting. One of the best things this band does jasingharmony. Lonnieand Debbieblend real well. Debbie's voice is almost. too sweet to be a true blues si the proper choice ofmateri ‘what the Fair Bear referred to as“eneaky blues.” The best example was her version of “St, James Infirmary.” Like Debbie, Lonnie will never be a blues shouter, buthe, too, has agood voice, food phrasing and a sure sense of intona- tion, A good band that probably sounds better as a quintet. ‘April 20 *BB's Lawnside BBO Dan Doran and Bill Dye ‘This was a good performance and alot of fun. Dye did some outstanding guitar ‘work, both conventionalelectric and tec. Dye ean do just about anything he wants to with a guitar. Like Guitar Goorge, he ‘knows all the chords in every position all upanddowntheneck.Andhissolostylings rangecompletely across the field. Heknows hhow to build a line as well as anyone. The ‘uy is just a great guitar player. Doran’sromping, twohanded, pound- ‘ng piano style was’ well suited to this forum. Doran is more a harmonic and ‘percussive player, rather than emphasiz- ing lines. Mostly his lines are to get from ‘one percussive chording to another, and people eat it up. The only weakness that was shown all evening is that, occasion- ally, Doran's let hand is part of his solo ‘work, 60 the duo was lft without any real bottom. No big problem though as they ‘always came back to it. ‘This pair has worked together for « number of years through a number of bands and it showed. They did quite afew ‘tunes they do with the band, but the now setting made them sound, Well, new. ‘A big thanks to Lindsay Shannon, proprietor of BB's BBQ, for bringing this kkindofbluesback around. Thopethings go ‘well for him and he continues to bring some interesting duos and small groups in. Isachallengofor the playersandboth fun and educational for the audience. In thisease, asthe cliche goes, a good timo was had by all. : MAY 2 ABB LOCKE & RICK HENDRICKS 3. MIKE MORGAN & THE CRAWL CE ‘ANSON FUNDERBURGH & THE ROCKETS GRY Oa) MAY 7 GREATER KC COALITION AGAINST CENSORSHIP BENEFIT FEATURING DAN DORAN BAND, BCR, KIM [MURPHEE, GERALD TRIMBLE & THE UREA DEFENDERS BRS) CROs 10 _MARKISS & SHADES OF COLOR EU MAY 16 DARRELL NULISCH & THE TEXAS HEAT PEEL) MAY 23 ‘YELLOW JACKETS - TWO SHOWS Pa Roe 25 SDI DRS ‘31 CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE & LITTLE HATCH J830 MAIN O91-1004BLUES CRUISE ABOARD THE MISSOURI RIVER QUEEN 1 SSE EA PLE I I PI WEDNESDAY - JUNE 5, 1991 - ae ree 77 a WO BOARDING ¢ 7:00 PM FLOATING ¢ 8:00-10:30 PM TICKETS: $14 (KGBS MEMBERS) © $16 (PUBLIC) AVAILABLE AT THE MO. RIVER QUEEN (281-5300) GRAND EMPORIUM (531-7557)CHAMELEON T-SHIRTS COLOR Vanishing to Royal Blue Wu colo” pees Also available: BUMPER STICKERS $1.50 each ORDER FORM NAME, ee ADDRESS, = cee a ony. See = 2STATE. 2p. TELEPHONE (__) Please send me KCBS Chameleon T-Shirts at $15.00 each, plus $2.50 shipping/handling per shirt in the following sizes: M ies XL MAILTO: KCBS Merchandise Department 7948 Wornall Rd, Suite 1205 Kansas City, MO 64114 XXL. T-SHIRTS $15.00 each plus $2.50 shipping/handling per shirt Enclosed is a checkimoney order for T-Shirts, ‘Bumper Stickers and Buttons lsted belov: em Quanity SH Total s250shia T-shins($15.@) — _ eee Stickers(S1.s0@) __ _0000_ _ Butlons($1.50;@) ____0000_ Total: Please make checkmoney order payable to: ‘Kansas City Blues Society.* Blues Noes” From Pace 1 oe demanding, KCBS needs you to sign up ASAP tovolunteerforthe Blues and Jazz Fest. Please call Kenny Taylor (452- 8399) or Marcle Ryan (361-8945). All volunteerswill recelveafestt-shirtafter thelr shift, plus be Invited to an After: the Fest Bash. KCBS Amatuer Blues Contest Preliminaries for the Amateur Talent Contest will be held at Nightmoves on May 30 and the Roxy on June 13. The ‘two top finalists from each club will compete at the Finals on July14 at the Grand Emporlum. The winner of the com test will perform on the Blues Stage during the Festival plus compete on the National Competition in Memphis, Tenn, ‘over the Labor Day weekend. Space Is | limited at Nightmoves and the Roxy, so call Kenny Taylor (452-8399). or Kelth Robinson (236-6211). If you are inter ested In volunteering for the contest activities, please call Shirley Owens (737.0713). BLUES CRUISE Crulsing on the Missourl River Queen Is a treat In Itself but with two great Blues bands ~ Philllp Walker and the 39th St, Blues Band, on June 5, will make It too much fun. Ifyou're hooked ‘on the blues, you need to crulse. Plus, KCBS Blues Crulse on June 5 helps benefit your Blues Soclety. For more Information, call 531-7557. Chicago Blue z Baby, Don’t Ya Wanna Go? Talking, about Chicago Blues Fest, June 14,15 & 16, the KC Blues Soclety hooked up THE BLUES! "The B's Are Buzzin’ At BBs" Lundagy Shanon, Popator --BAR-B-0 -B.”: BB ol seems BLUES BEER BAR-B-Q “Sse, PIII IIIA IAI IASDAASA SSID SSA SASSSCS- Tive Bites with litte Hatch » Mey an Cheap Beer * Tuesdays & Wednesdays $1.25...11 am to Midnight Special! BBQ Meathall Sandwich with Fries..s4.00 III III IAAII IIIS SAI SIS ISS AIS SS SSS SISCS SSS Live 8 RISERS WS ines Chow" Sunthy olay 25 °F o 20 pm with Rive Hines © o Midhfighs with the Baltlmore Blues Soclety to host ‘a Champagne Blues Brunch on June 16, 41:00 a.m, at the Essex on Michigan Aye, The Blues Brunch costs $21.00 per personand the menu Includes: cham pagne, assorted Julces, fresh frult tray, assorted pastry tray, fluffy scrambled eggs, chicken ala king, shrimp creole, pepper steak and tice, hash browns, ham and sausage, biscults, coffee, tea ‘and milk, During the brunch, KCBS and BBS hope other Blues Societies can ‘attend and share thelrlocal blues scene, Formore Information, call Shirley Owens (816) 737-0713 or Dale Patton (301) 879-4429, Blues Festivals June 14-16 » Chicago Blues Festival (342) 744-3315 BillyBranch, Smokey Smothers, Magic Slim, Big Time Sarah, Boston Blackie, Jelly Roll Kings, Son Seals, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, Little Charlie & the Nightcats, Champion Jack Dupree, Betty Everett, Taj Mahal, Jimmy Witherspoon, ‘SnookyPryor, Robert JrLockwood, Johnny Shines, Sunnyland Slim July 5-7 » Mississlppl Valley Blues Festival, Davenport, lowa (319) 326-7729 July 20 © Chunky Rhythm & Blues Fest, Merldan, Ms. (601) 483- 5309 July 27-28 * KC Blues & Jazz Fest, Kansas City, Mo. (816) 531-7557 BLUES NEWS m9PKC BLUES JAMS BLUES RADIO SUNDAY JAMS | = JAMS - Bring your instruments ‘Auditorium Ba & Gil, 217 W. 14, 421-8883, featuring ck Henciks & “ne Hit & Run Band ‘Baers, 9617 W. 87% St, 642-7400, ite Hatch & te Houserockers Epicurean Lounge & Restaurant, 7502 TWoost, 233-6383 The Rony, 7230 W. 75th Sveet, 236-6211, Festung The ves Notions 8:00 pm. 12:00 pm, we saver) MONDAY JAMS Blayney’s, 415 Westport Road, 561-3747, 10 p.m 1 Hurmcane, 4048 Brosaway, 753.0804, KC Ble Band, 10 pm-2 am TUESDAY JAMS 1 Bayneys, 415 Westport Road, 561-3747, The 35th St Blues Band The Levee, 43cd& Main, 561-2821, 1 Sorry Kenner Blues Band, 8:30-12:30 pm ‘he Point 917 West 44h, $31-9800, Lonnie Rey Blues Ban, 9 5m- 1:00am WEDNESDAY JAMS The Levee, 43rd & Main, 561-2821, The 1234 Band, 8:30-12:30 pm I Nighemoves, 5110 NE Vion Re, 452.4393, The 39th St. ues Band, 12pm THURSDAY JAMS Tne Tuba, 333 Southwest Bhd at Broadway, 471-6510, Mo Pau, 7:30 pm SATURDAY JAMS Chateau Lounge, 5934 Prospect, 523-9333, Te Freeze, 3-8 pm. Gand enporinn pecnaee) Sanz Man 5813507, 1 Giberes Saturday Blues Party, 4-7 pm Haring Upstais, 3941 Man, 53-0303, Dian Ray & Rich Van Sant. 246 pm H&M Barbecue, 1715 N. 13h, Kansas ity Ks, Abb Locke, 10 pm IMCs Lounge, 5709 Troost, 363-9376, Saturday & Sunday, The Goucho Bane, 4100: 8.00 pm. Nightmoves, 5110 NE Vision Ro, 3:7 pm, FRIDAY JAMS ML_Englsh’, 101 Walnut, 221-9970, Rockin’ Rick's Blues Jam, 9 me1:30 a OTHER CLUBS 1D Breland, 1600. 190, 992.0163 1D Giy Unt azz Cub, 4749 Pennsyhana, Blue Mandy jam & pm — mid, 1D Eblon’s, 1601 E. 1atn street 221-8612 1D. Grand Emporium Fidays-Lite Haters Housepary, 6-8, 1D Jimmys Agger 1823 W. 39th St 753-2448 _Kikrs Bonton Maison, 1515 Westport Road, 934-9417 B_The Phoenox 302. Btn tee. 4720001 Guat Butter & Ssio0n, 1010 Broadway, 471-1918 GL Sidetraeks, 1331 W. 40 Highway, 229-5455 Q Roxy, 7230W. 75th St. Oveiand Park, Ks, 236-6211 © Suotas Restaurant, 454-9600, 3332132, festuing Roy Searcy D._Uptown-Down & Birt, 6508 Martway, Mision, Ks. 236-4300 @Viskors, $541 Memnistn Ox, Mei, Ks. |B. The Fabulous inferno Snow Lounge, 4038 Troos Avenue, 931-4000, Sonny Kenner's Blues Bana KANUFM 91.5 Soturday 8 pm. “Blues in the Night with Kyle Neuer KCUREM 89.3 Frigay Spm. “Blues stage" 9pm. “Friday Fish Fry" with Chuck Haddock Saturday pm, “Saturday Night Fish Fry” Chuck Haddock 12 Midnight “Lonesome Pine Special” KKFEFM 90.1 Daily 4:00 pum. ~ “Traffic Jam Blues Hour Tuesday 7:30 ‘am. ~ “Breakfast Club" with Dave Creighton Wednesday 4:00 pm~ "Mattie & Mae" Blues Hour Thursday 7°30 ‘am. ~ “Breakfast Club" with Dave Creighton KFXEM 101 Sunday 7 pm. ~ “kansas City Blues Show" ‘with Undsay Shannon KPRSFM. 103.3 Monday-r. 12, noon “Lunch at the Oldies” KXLAM Sat.-3 pim. “Blues for Two" with 1. Marshall KIDZAM 1510 Daily he ox! 7230 W. 75th St. ¢ Overland Park, KS (913) 236-6211 ane ma May '91 Blues Calendar a4) dohinyl 2222 “10811 FullBlast | 17 & 18 JohnDillon & theRobRoys | 24 & 25 Hollywood Knights | SATELLITE TV « ee ee __SHUFFLEBOARD- Kansas City Blues Society P.O. 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