August/September Newsletter 2014

Blue Notes
Bi-Monthly Newsletter from the CROSSROADS OF RUSTBELT BLUES
P.O. Box 470204, Broadview Heights, OH 44147
www.clevelandblues.org
June / July • 2014 • Issue 3
The 2014 CBS OFFICERS
AND Board members
President • Rosalie Daley
[email protected]
Vice President • Teri Pealer
[email protected]
Secretary • Elaine DeStephano
[email protected]
Treasurer • Bob DeVries
[email protected]
Board Member • Bill Koteles
[email protected]
Board Member • Mike Kormos
[email protected]
Board Member • John Pawlicki
[email protected]
Board Member • Ken Porter
[email protected]
Board Member • Frances Whitney
[email protected]
Mission Statement
The Cleveland Blues Society is a
non-profit organization whose
mission is to promote awareness and
appreciation for the blues.
Through our alliance, we endeavor to
provide more opportunities for fans
to see quality local and
national blues artists.
Additionally, we will provide
educational workshops and
preserve the history of the blues
in our area.
Featured Article
So, it’s summertime! As I am writing this, we are launching the summer with Hessler Street fair, with many of our members either playing
or strolling. Welcome Summer! Our Meeting at Grillers was attended by
many despite the summer storms. Thanks go out to Grillers, Wayne Bell
and the Superstars, and the CBS Board for steppin’ up while Ken and I
were unable to attend! Thank you all for supporting! This completes our
5th Jam of the year. We are very excited to be able to continue working
to reach out to all of our fans and bring the blues to you. The newsletter is really helping to reach out to all of our members and friends. We
have been receiving numerous requests from touring bands, for places to
play! We want to encourage our local clubs to keep booking bands both
local and regional to bring the blues to you. We would also like to hear
from our membership about how best to keep the blues alive in our area.
Many talk about festivals and national acts; what events and programs do
you like or would you like? As we grow, we want to plan for both of these
types of events. However, we need to know which kind of events will be
supported. These events require financial support from both a sponsorship and ticket revenue standpoint. Please remember the artists need
more than applause to keep playing for us. Buy their CD’s; patronize the
venues they play at! That being said, we know that every event we plan or
support gives an opportunity for all of us to participate and enjoy!
We are blessed in Cleveland and our surrounding areas to have many
high quality musical venues. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye
to the Winchester Music Hall. Although Jim and Rebecca are choosing
to spend their energy in other pursuits, we in the music community, owe
them a huge thank you for the time and energy they spent supporting live
music and artists here in Cleveland. As the doors close at the Winchester,
the doors are opening at the casino’s, Jilly’s in Akron, Euclid City Limits
and many others. Area clubs such as the Parkview, Wilbert’s, The Savannah, Griller’s, The Canal House, The House of Swing, Cebar’s, the Blue
Rock Café, Main Street Medina, Stampers, Fairview Tavern, the Beachland Ballroom, and so many others which I haven’t had the pleasure of
visiting yet; all continue to bring live music to our area.
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Please continue to support them so they can, in turn, continue to support live and local music.
The outdoor music season is upon us. Tickets are on sale for Cain Park, Lock 3, along with many festivals throughout the area. CBS will be participating in many events this year. We started the season off at the Louie Run, and
will be participating in this season’s Medina Main Street Café’s RALLY in the Alley June 20, with Colin Dussault and
August 1st with Charlie Christopherson. CBS will be the Non-profit organization volunteering and receiving a cash
donation. The Rally is a great fundraiser for us which helps offset the costs of putting on the Memphis Challenge. It is
a great night of music, and a nice ride!
CBS is also supporting the Larchmere PORCHFEST June 21st. Thank you John Woodson and Gary Martin for
spearheading this and helping to get us involved. CBS members Steev Inglish, Blues Chronicles’ Reese Black and
Al Moses, along with Dan “Mudfoot” Hubbs and the Blues Messengers will be performing at Woodson’s Blues Party.
Down the street, The Vernon Jones’ Blues Cartel sponsored by The Cleveland Blues Society will be performing. Stop
out and enjoy the day. www.larchmereporchfest.org
Congratulations to Jarred Goldweber, one of the youngest members of CBS,
who recently celebrated his 18th birthday and graduated from Benedictine
High school. He received a 2014 Generation Blues Scholarship to the Harmonica Collective Spring Gathering from the Blues Foundation. Good luck
in your endeavors.
Our 2nd Annual Blues Cruise on July 14th promises to be a stellar evening, while the Cruise sails, land lovers can
attend our July Jam at The Sunset Grille on Whiskey Island with The Elm Street Blues Band. We thank all of the artists who will be entertaining us and are grateful for your support for the cruise and our jams. The cruise is not only a
wonderful evening, but is also helping us build a solid foundation on which to develop educational programs and events.
In addition to the RALLY in the Alley, August will again see us at the Cuyahoga County Fair from the 4th-10th, with
an expanded program of entertainment. This year CBS will provide a day of Blues programming in the Old Barn
Pavilion. We will be offering educational spots and historical presentations along with the music. Also in August Jeff
Hurd and the Nightwalkers will be our hosts at the Red Hawk Grille for the CBS jam on the 11th.
This issue of our Blue Notes introduces our guest writer spot. We invite those interested in writing a review of their
musical experiences for the “Share Your Blues Story ” column. We know many of you travel to different events and
follow different bands. Please share your experiences with us. Thanks to Martha Gunn Andrus for kickin’ this off.
I hear there are many others with ideas and stories to share.
When you see our “Volunteer Spotlight” photographers, Deb Eberly, Lloyd Braun, and Martha Gunn Andrus, please
thank them; let them know how much you enjoy their pictures and videos. They are capturing moments in time
that can never be repeated! Thank you so much for your generous gifts. Enjoy!
With this issue, we announce the “Call for Bands” for the 2014 Cleveland Blues Society IBC Memphis Challenge.
The Date is October 12. All Ohio area blues bands are encouraged to apply as a band, solo/duo or Best Self Produced
CD category. Youth bands are also encouraged to submit an application.
As we continue to grow and evolve, we on the CBS board wish to keep the membership at the forefront of activities.
In the effort to make sure everyone has the chance to share in the experiences, we are planning an annual membership meeting in September. The date and location to be announced at a later date. CBS is a membership based volunteer organization. The board encourages members to volunteer how and when they can, and to continue to share
opportunities and their ideas for ways CBS can execute its mission.
Thank you to my fellow board members, CBS volunteers and you for your support in keeping Live and Local Blues
alive in Cleveland. – Ro Daley ccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE AREA
JUNE
JULY ...continued
6/06 The Mavericks at the Kent Stage
6/07 R&B-Gospel-Soul-Blues Sensation with Crazy Marvin,
The Hesitations, & Rare JuELLE at Wilbert’s Food & Music
6/07 Kelly Richey at the Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland
6/08 Cincy Blues Challenge Band,
Germaninia Park, Cincinnati
6/09 Cleveland Blues Society Monthly Jam at the Beachland
Tavern with the Patrick McLaughlin Band
6/11 Carolyn Wonderland at The Canal House, Tuscarawas
6/12 Bill Kirtchen & Too Much Fun at the Beachland
Ballroom, Cleveland
6/13 Johnny Winter at the Beachland Ballroom
6/14 Carolina Chocolate Drops at Cain Park Evans
Amphitheater
6/13 – 6/15 Chicago Blues Festival FREE IS GOOD
6/19 Widespread Panic at Jacobs Nautica Pavilion
6/20 Colin Dussault at Main Street Cafe’s Rally in the Alley
with Cleveland Blues Society the Non profit Beneficiary.
6/20 – 6/22 Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
Gahanna, Ohio w/ Ray Fuller & The Blues Rockers,
John Hammond, Sean Carney, others TBA
6/20 – 6/21 Canton Blues Festival – “Women in Blues”
w/ Ana Popovic- Friday,
Shemekia Copeland, Saturday FREE IS GOOD
6/21 Vernon Jones Blues Cartel at Larchmere PORCHFEST
Sponsored by Cleveland Blues Society
6/21 Blues Chronicles and Dan “MUDFOOT” Hubbs
and the Blues Messengers at Larchmere PORCHFEST
sponsored by Woodson’s Blues Party
6/24 Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robert Randolph &
Family Band at the Kent Stage
6/24 Poppa Chubby at Wilbert’s Food & Music, Cleveland
6/25 Nikki Hill at the Beachland Tavern, Cleveland
6/26 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Hard Rock Rocksino,
Northfield Park
6/27 Trombone Shorty & John Scofield at
The Palace Theatre, Cleveland
6/27 Chris O’Leary Band at Rhythm on the River,
Riverside Amphitheatre, Pomeroy
6/28 Schwartz Brothers at the Beachland Tavern, Cleveland
6/28 Sean Carney’s Blues For A Cure at Sally Buffalo Park,
Cadiz, Ohio FREE IS GOOD
7/11 Brigitte DeMeyer at Rhythm on the River, Riverside
Amphitheatre, Pomeroy
7/14 Cleveland Blues Society 2nd Annual Blues Cruise on the
Goodtime III
7/14 Cleveland Blues Society Monthly Jam at Whiskey Island’s
Sunset Grille with The ELM STREET BLUES BAND
7/16 Trampled Under Foot at The Canal House, Tuscarawas
7/18 Big Al & the Heavyweights at Rhythm on the River,
Riverside Amphitheatre, Pomeroy
7/18 Kent Blues Festival blues bands FREE all over town
FREE IS GOOD
7/19 Kent Blues Festival
7/19 John Hammond & Rory Block at The Kent Stage
7/20 Michelob Blues Festival, Dayton
7/23 The Sean Chambers Band at The Canal House,
Tuscarawas
7/25-7/26 Big Bend Bllues Bash, Pomeroy
7/26 Boz Scaggs at The Palace Theatre, Cleveland
7/26 War & Reluctantly Jammin Blues Band at Lock 3
in Akron
7/27 Dayton Blues Challenge, Gilly’s, Dayton
7/29 Tas Cru & his Tortured Souls at Wilbet’ts Food & Music,
Cleveland (Blues Foundation 2013 KBA Winner!)
7/30 Wallace Coleman at Lock 4 in Akron
7/31 Rip Lee Pryor at Wilbert’s Food & Music, Cleveland
JULY
7/02 George Thorogood & The Destroyers at Hard Rock
Rocksino, Northfield Park
7/02 Albert Castiglia at The Canal House, Tuscarawas
7/04 Todd Wolfe band at Rhythm on the River, Riverside
Amphitheatre, Pomeroy
AUGUST
8/01 Charlie Christopherson at Main Street Cafe’s Rally in the
Alley with Cleveland Blues Society the Non profit
Beneficiary
8/01-8/02 Cincy Bluesfest
8/01-8/02 Canal Winchester Blues & Rib Fest,
Canal Winchester
8/02 Johnny Rawls at Rhythm on the River,
Riverside Amphitheatre, Pomeroy
8/03 Eric Johnson at the Kent Stage
8/04 – 8/10 CBS will be at the Cuyahoga County Fair – stop in
and see us!
8/08-8/10 Heritage Blues Festival at Heritage Port,
Wheeling, WV
8/11 Cleveland Blues Society Monthly Jam at the Redhawk
Grille, Concord with The Nightwalkers
8/16 Taj Mahal at the Kent Stage
8/16 Buddy Guy at Hard Rock Rocksino, Northfield Park
8/23 Project Blues, LifeCare Alliance Center, Columbus
projectblues.org
SUPPORT LIVE AND LOCAL MUSIC IN OUR AREA!
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CBS VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
by
Teri Pealer
Blues Lovin’, Shutter Buggin’ Trio
Lloyd Braun, Debra Eberly, & Martha Gunn Andrus
I chose this talented trio because they have shown their dedication and love for the blues time and time again by
volunteering at numerous CBS events snapping literally thousands of photos.
1)
How long have you been involved with CBS? What brought you to it?
Lloyd: 3+ years. It was an easy decision. While already active in photographing and shooting videos at many
different clubs and meeting members of CBS, I decided to become involved with the organization.
Deb: Since 2009, 1st Blues Challenge. Ro Found me at Cebar’s (Alan’s Sunday Blues Jam) and recruited me!
Martha: I’ve been involved with CBS for the last 4 years, and I am card carrying member #227. My friend Ro
Daley introduced me to the Society when she saw how blue I was after some life-changing events. Well now…
this was something I could relate to, and a creative outlet for my love of photography!
2)
What do you like best about being involved with CBS?
Lloyd: The active role in helping to promote live music and various venues in support of Blues and other types
of music!
Deb: Best music & musicians in town! Best people I have ever met follow the Blues! Life long friendships
formed! My hobby is taking pictures and the CBS provides me with the best of the best!
Martha: The music, most of all, but also the people. I love working with a team of Blues-minded people and
helping to promote the Blues in our area. It warms my heart to watch an idea flourish into an event through the
hard work and dedication of the CBS Board and volunteers. What a great group of people to work with.
3)
Blues influences?
Lloyd: Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker, Mckinley Morganfield, Chester Burnett, Johnny Winter, Albert King,
Albert Collins, Big Bill Broonzy, Jimi Hendrix, Willie Dixon, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan, the list continues.
Deb: Sean Carney! (LOL) Muddy, Buddy, Stevie, Eric, BB, Robert Lockwood Jr.,…met Stress & Ray DeForest
in ’86 & I was hooked! When I found out Alan had a Blues jam ever Sunday, right at the end of my street, you
couldn’t keep me away! Been there taking pics for about 12 or 13 years. Kim Hess talked me into starting the
Alan Greene Band face book page in 2009, with Alan’s blessing, …”As long as you spell my name right!” As of
now, 943 people to entertain with my pics and videos! ;)
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Martha: I was raised on Rock and Roll by my brother and drummer, Wally Gunn, at a young age, but now I realize how much of that music is influenced by the Blues. My earliest introduction to the Blues-influenced rock artists
were Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Eric Clapton and the Allman Brothers. I am just now starting to enjoy some of the
earlier Blues artists and have had the privilege to see B.B. King and Buddy Guy live in concert. The Tedeschi Trucks
Band, Tab Benoit, and Tommy Castro have been added to my list of favs, as well as the talented local Blues artists, The Alan Greene Band, Armstrong Bearcats, Austin Walkin’ Cane, “Neon” Don Buchanan, Michael Bay, Mary
Bridget Davies, Becky Boyd, Tracy Marie, and many, many more. I would take up this whole page if I listed them all.
4)
Favorite Blues quote?
Lloyd: A) “See you in the next world, don’t be late.” Jimi Hendrix
B) “Be careful with a fool.” Johnny Winter
Deb: I don’t know if it’s a quote but, Jim & Tammy got me a t-shirt that reads “Blues Me or Lose Me”!
Martha: “…there’s not one blue note among all these black and white keys. The real Blues, the soul of the sound,
comes from the spaces in-between.” –David Mutti Clark.
Something else you should know about these three – Lloyd has dedicated countless hours of his time recording an
unprecedented amount of video. Martha also volunteers and contributes her Graphic designs for CBS logos, Memphis Challenge t-shirts, programs, as well as the CBS Blue Notes Newsletter set-up and most CBS events. Debbie
handles our printing needs for CBS events and her employer Keener Printing is also a big CBS supporter. Any of
you local bands, musicians out there looking for PR shots, look these talented shooters up.
Lloyd, Deb and Martha are responsible for preserving and documenting Cleveland Blues history in the making
and have taken it upon themselves to continue to do
so whether called upon or not. Many stellar Kodak
music moments have been captured by these shut
ter bugs. They have done their part to keep the Blues
alive in Cleveland and The Cleveland Blues Society
thanks them for their support and next time you see
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Membership news
Is your CBS membership current? Has your membership contact info changed? Please Contact Elaine DeStephano
[email protected] to update your membership information. You can contact Elaine via email at ed@clevelandblues.
org or by cell at (216) 212-0007.
Is it time to become a CBS member? Of course it is time! It’s
easy to join. You can do this on line at the CBS website; www.
clevelandlbues.org or in person at our jam meetings (the second Monday of every month) or any CBS event.
It’s tax deductible!
Annual Memberships
business
merchandise
GET YOUR CBS GEAR! Be sure to wear it when you’re at
a jam or CBS event! Our photographers will be looking for
you! Your smiling face might just show up in a future issue
of Blue Notes.
See something you like? Not in your size? Bill Koteles will
be happy to special order it for you. We also have available
for special order zippered hooded sweat shirts and jackets.
Get in the habit of visiting our merchandise table – you
never know when Bill will be running a special!
Remember, wearing your CBS merchandise does help
promote awareness. Thank you for your support!
Individual: $20.00
Family: $30.00
Student: Under age 18 free
Corporate: $250.00
Thank you to all the volunteers that work to make our events happen. Please consider volunteering!
Financials
Bob DeVries and John Pawlicki
6th al International Blues Challenge
Annu
6th al International Blues Challenge
Annu
One of the biggest and most important events we put on each year is our Cleveland Blues Challenge. Bands and
Solo/Duo’s compete to represent CBS in Memphis for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.
Even though we have many volunteers, by the time we rent the hall, hire security, obtain a liquor license, buy insurance, bring in food and drinks, get a back line and sound equipment, bring in and put up out-of town judges, print
tickets and flyers and advertise we spend over $4,500.
This does not include the $1700 in prize money we give to the winners to partially support their costs in Memphis.
We use our general revenue from your membership dues along with ticket sales at the door (last year ~ $1500),
food and drink sales (~$1500), new memberships and merchandise sales (~$1000) and member donations ($500)
to break even. The two fund raisers following the challenge and our 50/50 raffles help raise the prize money. Last
year was a very good year for the challenge; however we don’t always break even and that is where your $20 annual
membership dues and support help provide a buffer for the bad years and front money for example to rent the hall.
The membership dues also allow us to invest in and advertise other activities such as the jams, web site, mailings,
county fair, and the blues cruise. Board members are not paid and volunteer their time and travel to plan and
manage these activities. Your support is vital to the success of the Cleveland Blues Society.
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jammmin’ jammin’
in the name of the blues
Cleveland Blues Society Holds Monthly Jams on the 2nd Monday of Every Month
These open jams have been the base for our growth and continue to offer our membership a chance to gather and hear
some of the best blues around. Our May jam at Griller’s Pub brought a great crowd to see Wayne Bell and the Superstars.
Thank you to our hosts and all the jammers and fans that came to support.
The next few months will see us at clubs around town. Thank you to all of our supporting clubs and bands. In order to
host one of our jams, you must be a member of CBS. Request to host a meeting by filling out the form on the CBS website,
www.clevelandblues.org, which will place your name on a running list. There is also a form for venues to request to be a
host. Watch for information on the jam location on:
www.clevelandblues.org or www.facebook.com/TheClevelandBluesSociety or twitter@clevblues
Upcoming CBS Jams
June 9, 2014 - The Beachland Tavern
with Patrick McLaughlin Band
15711 Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH
July 14, 2014 - Whiskey Island Sunset Grille
with Elm Street Blues Band
2800 Whiskey Island, Cleveland, OH
August 11, 2014 - The Redhawk Grille
with The Nightwalkers
7481 Auburn Rd., Concord, OH
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SHARE YOUR BLUES STORY
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As always, PorchFest will present a wide
array of music genres from PorchFest
favorites such as Fever, Fever, Steev
Inglish & many new bands!
Oldboy will open PorchFest at 1pm.
New! Woodson’s Blues Party (12113 Mt. Overlook), with
the Cleveland Blues Society, will present three bands.
HeAdlINerS
Periodically when time and space allows, we will be adding
a column in Blue Notes for a story by our readers. If you
are interested in sharing a Blues story or experience.
Please email me with your idea. 500 words or less.
[email protected]
Gato’s Gullah Gumbo (6pm)
reggae / World Music Collective
Scarlet & the Harlots (7pm)
Blues & Progressive rock & roll
A F t e r PA r t I e S
FREE Music Festival!
8-10pm will be at Jezebels Bayou,
Felice Urban Café & the Academy tavern.
saturday
June 21
1–8pm, After Parties at 8pm
LarchmerePorchFest.org
Be sure to follow us on Facebook, MySpace & Twitter too.
CBS WISH LIST
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Rally in the Alley (June 20th & August 1st) – Ken Porter
Larchmere PorchFest (June 21st) – Ro Daley
Memphis Challenge (October 12th) – Teri Pealer
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NEWSLETTER
CBS Jams are held on the second Monday of every
month. For information on hosting or volunteering
please go to our website at www.clevelandblues.org, or
email [email protected].
The Cleveland Blues Society is a 501C3 Non Profit
Organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Getting Around
by Martha Gunn Andrus
Sometimes people say to me “Wow, you sure do get
around!” and I have to laugh because while it’s true, it’s not
in the way you may think. My favorite destinations are
anywhere live music is playing, especially the Blues. Sure
I have my favorite spots and favorite bands and jams, but
unlike others that only follow one or two bands, or hang
out at the same establishment time and time again, I like
to check out, listen and take pictures at all of them.
Ultimately, this leads to a lot of time on the road, so what better way to use the time than to listen to recorded music in my
car. I love to slip in a new CD from a local artist and play
it over and over again to really take it in. I love to get into
the mind of the artist, hear their voice and every instrument and savor how each track is composed.
Most recently, I’ve been listening to Austin Walkin’ Cane’s
newest CD “One Heart Walkin’ ”, and what a joy to my ears
and imagination it has been. Each track is unique, with
a different sound and vibe, which conjures up images of
other places and times. Rarely do I like every song on a
CD, but this one is different. I truly like them all, but one
of my favorites is track 3, “One Heart Walkin’ ”, and this is
the reason:
I was driving one evening and approaching a red traffic light
in a rougher part of town. There was an elderly gentleman
walking next to me on the sidewalk and as I slowed for
the light, track 3 was playing in my car. To me, it looked
as though he was walking to the beat of the song. It was
rather cool that evening but I rolled down my passenger
window, and cranked up the volume. As the music poured
out of my window the man’s steady gait suddenly had a little
swagger and hop in it. He turned his head to look at me
and we shared a huge smile. As he proceeded to turn the
corner, I thought to myself “there’s one heart walkin’ away.”
It was a very touching and poignant moment for me, and
I hope it was for him as well, that two strangers from two
different walks of life would share a musical Blues moment.
If you haven’t heard this CD yet, I highly recommend
it. It’s sure to put a smile on your face and a hop in
your step or at the very least, it will make your drive
to the next live music venue much more enjoyable!
www.walkincane.com
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Call for Bands
Calling all Ohio area Blues Bands
and Artists to apply for the
Cleveland Blues Society’s 6th Annual
IBC Memphis Challenge
Deadlline for entry is September 12, 2014
Cash prizes for Band, and Solo Duo winners, along with
representing CBS in Memphis at the IBC Memphis
Challenge January 20-24, 2015. This event offers a full
day of music, and fellowship with fellow blues lovers. We will
again hold the event at the Historic Bohemian National Hall.
All applicants must be
Cleveland Blues Society members
For more information and to apply
go to www.clevelandblues.org
Dear Northeast Ohio Musicians,
C B S at t h e F A I R
The Cleveland Blues Society will be at Cuyahoga County Fair again this year, August 4-10, 2014. Last year was a great success
thanks to the many musicians supporting CBS and Cleveland music by performing in our booth area. The theme again this year
will be to make more people aware of local musicians, their music and history. We have a number of returning musicians and
would like to see some new faces. We are primarily looking for solo/duo musicians or a representative from your band to perform. Last year we were able to accommodate a full band and had as many as 8 musicians performing. Needless to say it was FUN!!
The Cleveland Blues Society is presenting this opportunity for you to showcase your music to a potential audience of more than
200,000 people throughout the week. In return, we are asking for musicians, music vendors, etc. to volunteer some time in our
booth to play, discuss your band and music style. Please bring any promotional materials, CD’s or merchandise when you arrive
or earlier in the week. CBS also will sell and promote merchandise you leave with us.
Our booth is at the same location on the corner of East and North Midway.
The majority of traffic flow passes by our building when entering and
leaving the fair.
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Hours of Operation:
Monday: Aug. 4th
Tue - Fri: Aug. 5th to 8th
Saturday Aug 9th
5pm - 11pm
Noon - 11pm
10am - 11pm
Sunday Aug. 10th
Noon - 10pm
For Further Information please contact Mike Kormos or Bill Koteles.
Thanks for your consideration. We look forward to seeing many of our
friends and making new ones as we all support LIVE music.
Mike Kormos
CBS CC Fair Committee Chairman
Cell: 216-310-7802 (no texts)
Email: [email protected]
Bill Koteles
CBS CC Fair Committee
Cell: 440-223-7680 (phone or text)
Email: [email protected]
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Newsletter Committee Chairperson: Ro Daley
Design and Production: Martha Gunn Andrus
Contributors: Ro Daley, Teri Pealer, Martha Gunn Andrus, Bob DeVries, John Pawlicki,
Britt Sterling and Phil Pokatello
Blue Notes Newsletter is produced by
The Cleveland Blues Society. All rights reserved.
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