Blues News

Blues News
Volume 42
April 2013 - May 2013
“To Support and Promote the American Art of
the Blues on the Treasure Coast”
The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast, Inc. is a non-profit organization comprised of musicians, vocalists, song writers, bands and folks who just love music, esOfficers
pecially the BLUES, here on the Treasure Coast of Florida. The Blues Alliance of the
Patti Gamble-President
Treasure Coast supports all types of music, however, the basis of the organization is the
Elaine Romano Souza-VP/Treasurer BLUES. The Blues Alliance of the Treasure Coast has many fine community programs:
Caren Belowch-Rec. Secretary
Bob “Cougar” Whitt- Past President/ Blues Newsletter–Interesting articles, mailed every other month to members and
Retired
distributed throughout the Treasure Coast.
Board of Directors
Richard Griffith
Sonny Owens Belowch
Sandra Griffith
Gina Belowch
Advisory Committee
Gerry Mullaney
Vern Melvin
Steve “Hawk“ Levy
Elaine Romano Souza
Richard Ludmerer
Phone Committee
Sandra Griffith
Newsletter Editor
Patti Gamble
Eric McManis
Newsletter Printer
Ocean Grafix
Website
Wes Neal
Media
Teresa Vincent
Gina Belowch-Photography
Monthly membership meetings- Come and socialize with the other Blues Alliance
members and discuss the local area blues scene.
Member– The National Blues Foundation.
Listed– The Blues Festival Guide, the “BIBLE OF THE BLUES”.
Participant– The IBC, International Blues Challenge.
Benefit Program– for local musicians.
Scholarships- Provides two worthy children with music scholarships to IRSC each
year.
Let Us Play Program- Recycle program providing instruments free of cost to children unable to buy or rent their own.
New Annual Event-Conservation Alliance of Saint Lucie County’s Party in the Park,
celebrates the environment and the Fort Pierce Inlet State Park. Rides, music, displays,
fun day for all!
Hooked on Blues - Supporting our bands each month.
Blues website- Packed with blues information, music, lessons, scheduled events,
happenings, links and more.
Hot Line: 772-467-1851
www.bluesalliance.org
www.myspace.com/bluesalliancetc
Next Blues Alliance Membership Meetings
“Hooked on Blues”
Event with
Soul Rebel
Friday, April 5, 2013
“Hooked on Blues”
Event with
The Rockin’ Jake Band
Friday, April 26, 2013
Board Meeting 6pm
Music 7pm-10pm
Music 7pm-11pm
Kona Beach Cafe
3340 NE Pineapple Ave.,
Jensen Beach, Fl. 34957
Directions: 772-934-6956
Crawdaddy’s
1949 NE Jensen Beach Blvd.,
Jensen Beach, Fl. 34957
Directions: 772-225-3444
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
7 PM Board meeting
Musice 8pm-12pm
with Captain Reese and
Josh “The Pitbull of Blues” Rowand
The Reef
4290 SE Salerno Rd.,
Stuart, Fl. 34997
Directions: 772-210-2427
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MEMBER BANDS
Support our member bands by going out to see them.
Category 5:
www.category5blues.com
www.facebook.com/Cat5blues
www.reverbnation.com/category5blues
The Mojo Band:
www.myspace.com/greggjacksonthemojoband
www.facebook.com/gjmojoband
The Nouveaux Honkies:
www.tnhband.com or www.myspace.com/
thenouveauxhonkies
Soul Rebel:
www.soulrebelband.com
Facebook: SoulRebelBand
www.youtube.com/desikane.music
www.desikane.bandcamp.com
[email protected]
Stoney and the House Rockers:
www.facebook.com/stoneyhouserkrs
Masquerade Band
www.masqueradeband.net
Ben Prestage
www.benprestagemusic.com
Hurricane Hawk and the Invaders
www.hurricanehawk.com
The Pitbull of Blues Band
www.thepitbullofblues.com
Mary Ann Stefanik
www.maryannsmusic.com
www.reverbnation.com/maryann
David Shelley and Bluestone
www.davidshelleyandbluestone.com
Stevie and the Hot Rods
www.facebook.com/albertwesleyandrews
[email protected]
Joel Zoss (Solo, Trio, Band)
www.joelzoss.com
www.bluzpik.com/joelzoss/joelzossepk.htm
www.reverbnation.com/joelzossandjoelzosstrio
facebook.com/joel.zoss
www.facebook.com/pages/Official-JoelZoss-Fan-Site/295414086537
myspace.com/joelzoss
cdbaby.com/cd/joelzoss
The Party Dogs
www.thepartydogsband.com
Sophisticats
www.s-cats.com
www.nortonmusic.com
Don Bestor/Trademark Duo/Trio
www.trademarkduo.com
www.trademarktrio.com
www.donplayspiano.com
Mark Barnes
www.markbarnesmusic.com
www.reverbnation.com/markbarnesmusic
Fat Cat and the Monsters
[email protected]
24 Steven
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/stevenwphillippejr
(772)468-2258
Jonny Mojo
[email protected]
www.jonnymojo.com
www.facebook.com/jonnymojo
The Lucky Dogs Band
theluckydogsband.com
www.facebook.com/theluckydogsband
The Rockin’ Jake Band
www.rockinjake.com
Captain Reese and Son of Man
www.captainslogbook.com
More of My Favorite Blues Quotes
by Vern Melvin
*I can hear young yuppies yellin’, “The blues just ain’t for me,”
but if you’re drivin’ a taxi and you got a Ph.D, you got the blues,
young yuppy…..sometimes you have them every day. Jeannie &
Jimmy Cheatham
*…and if blues is her sadness, then blues is her cure.
Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin
*Blues is sufferin’ music. Martin Banks
*Blues music was (and is) the lament, the comment, often
mocking or ironic, of the solitary individual, bereft of the support of tribe or close-knit society, facing alone, on personal
terms, a hostile or indifferent world. Daniel Kingman
*The blues, as a musical tradition and cultural institution, is
many things, but more than anything else, the blues is about
resilience. That the lone cries of slaves in chains survived to
bloom into what we know as the Blues is an amazing feat of individual and collective fortitude. Whether it’s Cassandra Wilson
or Koko Taylor pouring out the song on stage, the blues singer
is the embodiment of strength, one who survived the torments
of which she sings. And when BB King or Buddy Guy sings the
blues with his voice and his guitar, he’s the man who has survived the pain of living. The song is proof. Christopher Hess
*How do you become a millionaire playing the blues? Start
with two million! Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin
*I’m not doing this because my father was blues musician.
I’m doing this because I fell in love with this music as a child. I
never thought it would be my mission. Blues music is my roots
music. I love it so much that I want to see blues evolve and
grow. Whereas so many people are offended when you call them a blues singer, I want to be called a blues singer all my life. Some people see
it as a limitation on what you can do. But I don’t think that. Being called that doesn’t limit what I can do. I never limit myself. I’m a professional at bending the blues and not breaking it. Shemekia Copeland
*I’m in no mood to get myself together, I feel so bad I don’t want to feel better. Reba Russell
*The Blues come out of my life experience: the hard times, the lonely times, the poor times. “Cadillac” Jon Nolden
*As we Baby Boomers find ourselves going into the final turn on the racetrack, we realize that ultimately “What does it all mean?” often
comes down to “Yard Sale or Craig’s List?” Rev Billy C. Wirtz
*I sought my father in the world of the black musician, because it contained wisdom, experience, sadness and loneliness. I was not ever
interested in the music of boys. From my youngest years, I was interested in the music of men. I am and always will be a blues guitarist. Eric
Clapton
*I got a bad, bad feeling my baby don’t live here no more...but that’s alright I still got my guitar. Jimi Hendrix (from Red House)
*I’ve always felt that blues, rock ‘n’ roll and country are just about a beat apart. Waylon Jennings
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Mark Barnes and Casa Morningside Event
by Patti Gamble
I recently had the honor and privilege to attend my second Casa
Morningside Event at the home of Mr. Mark Barnes who is a Blues
Alliance supporter and member.
This was a fabulous, by invitation, covered dish party with some of
the best food, desserts and drinks.
The home was decorated beautifully and there were numerous
award plaques for Mark’s music displayed on the walls.
I brought a friend with me, Liesel Zaremba, my neighbor and Blues
Alliance member who loves concerts and all types of music. She
was delighted to spend a Sunday at this fabulous event.
We were serenaded if you like, by Marks lovely music on various
equipment and a huge Korg keyboard sitting in the center of his
home. Mark’s selections included, To The Edge of the World, Still
Waters, my First Snowfall, Coming Home, The Holly and the Ivy, Do
You Hear what I Hear, Magnificent Day A Rose in Barnsley, Unconditional, Through These Eyes, Gabby’s Song written for (House of
Representatives) Gabrielle Giffords, Learning to Dream, An Angels
Farewell, Prelude to angels, Siren’s Song and Aztec Calling. Mark’s
music is also background for the video, Visit Port Saint Lucie.
The music was relaxing, mesmerizing and we were spell-bound
with its beauty. The music, written by Mark was soulful and full of
heart and feeling. We loved it!
Mark’s next CD, “Timeless Journey” is set to be out for sale on
April 19th, his birthday, 2013. If you would like to purchase from
Mark you may reach him at [email protected].
The Blues Alliance wishes to welcome:
-Gina Belowch, Ronnie La Salle, Boston Harris,
Nicolette Smith, Adam Emauel and Adan’s Air
Conditioning, Inc., Clint Van Welde, Renee Delahunty, Felice Guiliani, The Reef, The Party Dogs
Band, The Rockin’ Jake Band, Marshall Brinkman, Jeffrey Phoenix and scholarship recipients,
Loren Ewert and Joseph Cianfrocco
Use the QR Code to visit
our Facebook Page
Timeless Journey by Mark Barnes
will be released 4/19/2013
Use the QR Code to
visit our website
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Bobby and the Blisters,
Jensen Blues and BBQ Event
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The Rockin’ Jake Band
The Lucky Dogs Band
Our own Pat Horton, Jensen Blues
Festival
Gregg Jackson, Jensen Blues and
BBQ Event
Board member Richard Griffith
and grand daughter Danielle at
Terra Fermata
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Blues Alliance Recital Jam will be May 11, 2013
Congratulations Tim and Rebecca
Just Married, February 22, 2013
Elaine Souza, Party in the Park 2013
This year the BATC Recital Jam will be held May 11, 2013 at Schumacher Music.
Core Band: Patti, Mike, Rich, Al and Gerry
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Membership types and dues:
Lup-Under 21, novice, 1st year, $10.00
Student: $10 (full time student)
Individual: $20
Household: $30 (2 members same address/2 votes)
Mojo member: $40 (1 vote - free T-shirt or Hat)
Band Member: $50 (1 vote)
Corporate Member: $100 (1 vote, website and newsletter recognition)
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Hot Line: (772) 467-1851
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Support our Sponsors, They Support the Blues!
Take a moment to discover our corporate members and think of them when you are doing business. They contribute much needed funds to the organization and
some even offer members discounts too. They share your love of the music and they showed their support for it where it counts, so let’s do the same for them. Corporate Sponsors, we will be featuring your businesses in our newsletter. You will remain here in the selected area of the newsletter for your business....plus, we will feature
some members each month. Another perk coming back atcha!
31 A. SW Osceola St.,
Post Office Arcade
Stuart, Fl. 34994
Open 11 AM til 12 AM daily.
THE FRIENDLY POST OF THE
TREASURE COAST
AMERICAN LEGION POST #40
772-461-1480
810 S. U S 1
Fort Pierce, Fl 34950
JAMES L. AUTIN, M.D.
Sinus –Ear- Nose- Throat Facial Plastic Surgery
Care of the Professional Voice
MUSICIAN’S SPECIAL
Includes: Consult with Dr. Autin, Video Exam of Vocal
Cords and complete Hearing Evaluation $99.00
www.jautin.com
10377 S. US #1, PSL Phone for appointment (772)337-3700
Port St. Lucie
Downtown Lion’s Club
Meeting place Bristo on the Green
2nd Tuesday of every month at
11:45AM P. O. Box 9301
Port St. Lucie, FL 34985-9301
psldowntownus.lionswap.org
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