His first hit was “Johnny’s House Party parts 1 and 2” in 1957. Marshall relocated from the Los Angeles area to Sacramento in the late 1980’s, and got involved in the local music scene while employed by the State of California. Her backup band for many years was a group from Sacramento known as The Luminators (Lew Fratis, Dave Garrity & Pat Balcom). The Blues - ΔXCV 1 Down Home . He was a mathematics professor at American River College for 41 years and a “blues professor” for nearly that long, teaching countless numbers of blues fans through his radio shows and festival productions from the mid-1970’s until his passing in 2002. Bobby Rush (born Emmett Ellis Jr. in Homer, Louisiana on November 10, 1933) is an American blues musician, composer, and singer. For information contact Elizabeth Montgomery Brown at 901-527 . Found inside – Page 307c Jo ook (1917–2001) 307 rare bass chromatic harmonica and course poster 308 ray c a ... Putting the b gie int the blues Singer, songwriter, and guitarist John Lee Hooker (1917–2001), ... Joe left the Beer Dawgs in 1995 and his blues pursuit began in earnest. Wilbur was mentored by Ray Torres (Jimmy Reed, Freddie King, Delbert McClinton), played with Timothy Grass, co-founder, ’67-’70, a band featured in the legendary gigs in William Land Park, also Slo Loris, co-founder, ’69-‘70, horn band that gigged in the Sacramento Area/San Francisco Bay Area, opening for Tower Of Power, Savoy Brown, Boz Skaggs, Linda Tillery & The Loading Zone, Sons of Champlin, and Elvin Bishop. He is a continuing member of the Sacramento Blues Society and the now-defunct Sierra Blues Society, where he once served on the Board of Directors. Met singer/songwriter and actor Bobby Troup just weeks after her divorce from Jack Webb. 10. In 1993 the Soul Prophets won a SAMMIE Best Blues Band award sharing the honor with veteran blues band Little Charlie and the Nightcats (with Rick Estrin). Gary started the jams at the Press Club, where he played for over 3 years, and at the Torch Club. Steve has released two excellent LPs. 114, April 1994), Blue Notes! In 1985, he recorded On The Corner Of Blues And Swing, backed by former members of the Mighty Flyers Band, along with William Clarke, pianist David Fraser, his brother Andrew Samuels (of Sacramento country-rock band Redwing) and special guest, Sacramento vocalist Bobby “Blues” Ray. He went on to form his own group known as Jimmy Pailer and The Bad Boys, later forming The Prophets. The creator of a singular sound that he dubbed "folk-funk," vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Bobby Rush is among the most colorful and enduring characters on the contemporary chitlin circuit, honing a unique style that brings together a cracked lyrical bent with elements of blues, soul, and funk. The Country Music Minute is presented by . Andy always credits his musical friends as the reason for inspiration and direction. Mike Balma had been producing Blues shows that Jan attended, and when he started the series of Heritage Festival concerts, she joined his staff & continued to volunteer at most of his events for several years. In the late 70’s Bruce started a successful touring group, the “Bruneau Gold Band” named after his grandfathers Nevada gold mine. Rush received recognition for his music after the release of his 22nd album, Rush, when he was awarded "Best Male Soul Blues Artist" at the Blues Music Awards. Found inside – Page 1001Song ( s ) : “ Take a Giant Step , ” music and lyrics by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans , sung by Johnny Nash . ... Joseph Sonessa ( Johnny ) , Dell Erickson ( Bobby ) , Dee Pollack ( Tony ) , William " Bill ” Walker ( Frank ) . All blues musicians and friends are invited to jam out in costumes to celebrate a special All Hallow's Eve night of Maui blues music. Found inside – Page 146... Your Big Head So Hard)”), Morrison continued to cover rhythm and blues songs; he regularly performed Willie Dixon's “I Just Wanna Make Love to You,” Ray Charles's “I Believe to my Soul,” and Bobby Bland's “Ain't Nothing You Can Do. A local jazz musician reveals information about the murder of Officer Sweet's grandfather, which reopens the 40-year-old case. Free. Looking at the display cases and pictures on the walls at the Torch, one can realize the sense of what was past. He appeared in the 2003 documentary, The Road to Memphis which is part of the series The Blues, produced by Martin Scorsese. [06/22/2020] Chris Cain is a hot-shot guitarist and a singer with the maturity of blues masters like Bobby Bland and B.B. The Sacramento Blues Revue was nominated for the SAMMIES in the Blues category in 2008, and they brought home the award. Jay lived here for large chunks of time twice in his life. Year In Review. Omar’s repertoire includes over 5000 songs and dozens of outstanding, edgy original compositions, many of which involve uncomfortable subjects and brutally honest lyrics. Dale has also played with The Jeff Watson Band and Bob Mora and the Third Degree for many years. It was definitely blues based, everything from Muddy Waters to Mose Allison. Box or hand it to a SBS board member. classic rock. During this time he was also touring Europe, Greece, Belgium and Switzerland and headlining festivals under his own name. He was well respected while he toured in Europe and Japan. “I was amazed by the energy and environment.”. is a six-time Grammy nominee set to release his third album Underground Luxury in 2013. He told her about the Sacramento Blues Festival in the fall and invited her to attend. He also backed Bobby “Blues” Ray on “Your Friends” which appears on the Sacramento Blues compilation CD. Recordings include contributions to (CDs) Bobby Murray-Waiting For Mr. Goodfingers, Sweet Claudette-Ain't Gonna Wash Your Dirty . Captivated by the music, she became deeply involved with the Delta in the mid 1970's, searching . 2. It’s real American music —it’s spiritual and I like to sing to a mixture of people. Two years later he formed a blues trio called Mixed Drinks. But, she continued to play blues and eventually recorded with Catfish & the Crawdaddies, the Midtown Creepers, and Kenny “Blue” Ray. Sell Music. بلوز من Apple Music. All past inductees are listed below. She was a founding member of the Blues Rockers and played on Smith Martin and Shaw’s hit single, “Oh, the Road.”. [7], It was here that Rush would become friends with Elmore James, the slide player Boyd Gilmore (James's cousin), and the piano player Johnny "Big Moose" Walker; eventually forming a band to support his singing and harmonica and guitar playing. Expertise in blues music is not required but enjoyment of music, history, and interacting with people is a must! At 12 years old, Andy’s teenaged babysitter listened to the local radio station. 34 the Billboard R&B chart in 1971. These country stars represent very different country music styles, from traditional and contemporary country to rock and alternative. Arbess has been singing since she was 15 years old and is still singing the blues today to inspire people from every way of life. In the month of December it's a lot of Christmas coming together with your favorite country artists. Mick shared the “Best West Coast Blues Harmonica Player” nod with Mark Hummel in 2001. The began to work regular in Pittsburgh blues venues and hit the road playing Washington D.C. , Philadelphia, Boston areas. He moved to Sacramento and got his first gig with fellow inductee Gary “Wailin” Black. He booked two ongoing blues jam house band gigs; two a week at the old Torch Club with Mr. Johnny Nugget and one a week in Nevada City with B.B. We’re considering CORONA 2020! In 1994 was signed with Rounder/Bullseye label with Pat Boyack and the Prowlers. He relocated to the Fresno area during the 1980’s and despite his distant location, Omar frequently gigged in Sacramento throughout the 80’s at Melarkeys, the Torch Club and the Palms Playhouse in Davis and was the house band for extended stays at Sam’s Hof Brau. Sometimes you can even find RW laying down the bottom with another SBS HOFer, Ray “Catfish” Copeland. He recorded 3 LPs in 1968, 1972-73 and in 1975 he was rated the 3rd best piano player in the world by Contemporary Keyboard magazine (behind Ray Charles and Mose Allison). Jan 2019 —The Washington Post Video Review Paradise - Plugged In and Turned on Jan 2019 KCAT TV 15 Jazz Tonight Featuring Chris Cain - Interview Oct 15, 2018 talkinblues Talkin' Blues podcast episode 115 - Chris Cain The rendition lost to Latroit's remix of Depeche Mode's "You Move". When he picks up a guitar and steps center stage, he is confident, creative, and focused. #sportsterzbarandgrill #bobby_raymusic #singersongwriter #livemusic. Newsletter March – April 2021. The Anthology Review. Explore releases from Bobby Blues Ray at Discogs. That led him to play drums. Rush has won twelve Blues Music Awards and in 2017, at the age of 83, he won his first Grammy Award for the album Porcupine Meat. Born in Georgia and raised in Cleveland, Al started playing guitar professionally in 1947, wearing a fake beard and mustache to disguise his age. Known as one of Sacramento’s best blues guitarists/ v o c a l i s t s , St e v e Samuels was an important contributor to Sacramento’s reputation as a blues town. ANTHONY (TONY) MONTANINO’s first band he played with was The Sunland Blues Band with Steve Samuels, Nate Shiner, and Dave Frasier, playing together about six years. True. Nate also found time to do a blues radio show for KYDS public radio, started by the founders of KVMR in Nevada City. Then he was hired by John Stedman at JSP to become A&R for the label. The addition of Mr. Smith’s once-in-a-generation talents pushed the band to a higher level of creative power, culminating in the album “From the Old School” and a Sammie Award for Best Blues Band (an honor shared with Little Charlie and the Nightcats), both in 1993. Through local musician Ray “Catfish” Copeland, Johnny met Mike Balma, local blues promoter/producer, at the Chicago Blues Fest ‘91, who soon booked studio time for a record. Omar also toured nationally and internationally. Recordings include contributions to . Their dad Ron passed away in May 2009. Marshall played most of the Sacramento Blues Festivals and many of the Sacramento Heritage Festivals. The Dirty Monkey, (844 Front St., . And right here in the KUT control room, Ray is playing the blues. Bobby Ray is an accomplished musician. Blues #2 - Ray Bryant Swing (medium slow) Blues #3 - Ray Bryant Swing (slow) Cubano Chant - Ray . He is inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame . 75 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1979. Best remembered by the public (as an actress) for her starring role as head nurse Dixie McCall on Emergency! Going Back Home (1994) was released by Blind Pig Records. Jim continues to play with Craig Horton at festivals as well as with local bands, such as Ray ‘Catfish’ Copeland (HOF inductee) and his band The Crawdaddies. Donna Proctor Smith is a lifelong musician. DALE LYBERGER has lived in Davis and played bass in and around the Sacramento area since the early 1970’s. Pat has played and recorded with a plethora of well-known blues musicians, always keeping the rhythm going. Lena performed regularly for many years with local bands before forming her own band, Lena Mosley and The Badd Shoes Blues Band,” When Mike Balma decided to record a CD entitled “The Sacramento Blues,” it featured 10 local blues bands that included Lena’s. Ray Charles is known for his innovative blend of genres — his enormously popular body of work reflects inspiration from gospel, blues, jazz, pop, R&B, soul and country. Nate has an impressive discography too numerous to mention here. Ray Charles is known for his innovative blend of genres — his enormously popular body of work reflects inspiration from gospel, blues, jazz, pop, R&B, soul and country. He quickly became a guitar wizard and left the harp licks to Rick. Leo believes it has always been his destiny to play the music he loves and his induction to the Sacramento Blues Society Hall of Fame proves that to be true. ‘Ratatat’ Pat began working with and recording albums with his mentors Arbess Williams, Johnny Heartsman, Omar Sharriff and Johnny “Guitar” Knox. In 1996, Bruce was hired by Bawb Pearce to play drums for the famous BEER DAWGS. He began sitting in with bands in Sacramento, including Sacramento Hall of Fame members Little Charlie and Rick Estrin of the Nightcats, Ray “Catfish” Copeland, and Johnny Knox, who were each important early influences on his playing and gave him practical education on playing music. He was a featured guest artist with Mick Martin & the Blues Rockers in the 1980s at the Sacramento Blues Festival. The road called again though, this time with New Orleans #1 harp man Johnny Sansone. His gospel upbringing in the churches of Arkansas prepared him for his jump into the Northern California Soul and Blues scenes during the 60's. He played assorted venues open. Stevie Ray Vaughan was an American musician. In his teen years Pat wrote and played original music with The Azari Project (w/Leo Bootz), Blind Man’s Treat (w/Paul Relvas), Landfall and The Jinx. 3. This was a very popular local band that represented the Sacramento Blues Society at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in 2000. . The St. Louis Blues will host a tailgate party for fans with various events and games prior to the 2021-22 home opener on Oct. 23. While attending UC Berkeley in the early 1970’s, he picked up some harp pointers from Rick Estrin, who was already a veteran on the Bay Area Blues scene. The two formed a friendship and Knox became Leo’s teacher and mentor. Around the same time, they became Arbess Williams’ (HOF Inductee) back-up band and recorded her first CD. Ron moved the club in1982 from its original location at 8th & L Street forsaking the last “watering hole for politicians” who took an easy stroll from dinner at Frank Fat’s to drinks at the Torch Club. As the quintessential chitlin' circuit R&B/blues star, Memphis-based singer Bobby "Blue" Bland 's career has been relatively well-documented on CD. Musicnotes features the world's largest online digital sheet music catalogue with over 400,000 arrangements available to print and play instantly. 2011. Then he went onto Dave Bonds/Dave Rees band and was asked to join fellow HOF members Jimmy Morello and Ray “Catfish” Copeland to join The Blue Flames. The creator of a singular sound that he dubbed "folk-funk," vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Bobby Rush is among the most colorful and enduring characters on the contemporary chitlin circuit, honing a unique style that brings together a cracked lyrical bent with elements of blues, soul, and funk. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. From 1997 to 2011, Mike presented over 50 shows of multiple-themed acts in various venues, primarily the Sacramento Horsemen’s Association. Joe says the Rolling Stones pointed his way to real blues. At age twelve, she began classical training on flute, then at 18, took up her father’s instrument, the bass. He has also composed some fine instrumental pieces as well. Bobby Van, Actor: Lost Horizon. . (real name: Bob Willy Jones). Nate and Cathy currently reside in Texas and perform as the Snakeboy Shiners, with Cathy on drums and percussion. This band would grow to be among some of the best blues/soul bands in Sacramento. In 2006, Rush was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. The album was produced by Dennis Walker, who had produced The Ladies and the Babies more than twenty years earlier. He moved to the South Bay area in 1968 and settled in Sacramento, California. When I saw Sonny Terry, wow, I wanted to do that.”. Found insideA SUBSIDIARY OF MERCURY RADIO AND TELEVISION CORPORATION DENNIS DAY (Victor 20-1978) The Whole World Is Singing My ... 20-1957) Blowtop Blues— FT; V. It's Bad With My Man and Me— FT; V. One of the most expressive race blues singers of ... He has done studio work with Sly and the Family Stone and Sammy Hagar, television work out of Chico, CA on Channel 12, and even crossed the line playing country at the Opry Land Hotel and the Nashville Palace in Nashville. He spent 8 years with the Gary Mendoza Band and more recently playing pickup with other groups. In 1992, Kenny’s band from Northern California Tommy Twang, was included in Sacramento’s first blues compilation CD “Sacramento Blues” produced by “Big” Mike Balma. Here he played with locally well known Joe Valentines Band until his retirement from the USAF. 131 sold. Found inside – Page 124... Fuel 2000 10 Bettye Lavette , A Woman Like Me , Blues Express 11 Sam Lay , I Get Evil , Random Chance 12 Bobby ... Blues At Midnight , Malaco 13 Buddy Guy , Buddy Guy : Blues Singer Silvertone 14 Sugar Ray & The Bluetones , Sugar ... Here is a look at her 10 best tunes. He played drums and slide trombone in high school and played the ‘bone in both the marching band and concert band in undergraduate school. The tragic event that left a pall over 1990 also cloaked 1991, the year that Seventies blues scene quietly expired. Where the album departs form Bare's earlier works are in the odd space-age bachelor pad sounds that quietly underline many of the productions. Joe Lev was the original bass player. . His musical style is deeply rooted from Delta Blues, International Blues, and Rock and Roll, but as most blues musicians feel, Jimmy says blues is always incorporated into all his music. [4], In 2017, Rush won a Blues Music Award for Album of the Year for "Porcupine Meat" and for Historical Album of the Year for Chicken Heads: A 50-Year History of Bobby Rush. Soundtrack | The Long Kiss Goodnight. Playing in school and listening to the blues on radio and at many blues gigs in his former home town sealed his blues fate. When the band Marshal Law disbanded in 2005 he formed a new band, Smoked Sugar. Lee’s final album, Standing at the Crossorads, was released in 2006 by Blues Express. At about age 3, he learned “When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano” from the radio, and sang it over and over as his mother shopped. ‘Ratatat’ is also well known in the Rock and Roll world; a life-long study of New Orleans roots music keeps this “Bluesman” playing Jazz, Cajon, Zydeco, Rock, Country and the Blues all around Northern California. Johnny played many instruments: the cello (his first instrument in high school), guitar, bass, piano and keyboards, organ, and blues flute. The slogan “known from Maine to Spain” became recognized in association with the Torch Club, which is attributed to the late Frank Texeira. Found inside – Page 190In March 2005, his sister, Jackie Neal, an accomplished blues singer in her own right, was murdered. ... those with whom Raful “Lil' Ray” Neal, Jr. (March 16, 1960-) has performed reads like an all-star blues lineup: Bobby Blue Bland, ... A big man with a big heart, he has toured North America and Europe, backing Musselwhite, Johnny Heartsman, Ron Thompson, Arbess Williams, Harvey Mandel, Little Milton, Sister Monica, Ron Hacker, Mick Martin, Leah Tysse, Alabama Mike and many more. Hank Snow. Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Jimmy played the Reno circuit between St. Louis and Reno before coming to Sacramento in 1989. Most of Donna’s career as been with blues ensembles including stints with Blues Hall-of-Famer Mick Martin, Seattle Blues WC Handy winner Duffy Bishop, Gospel great Glenn Lane as well as in over 30 assorted regional bands. Sign in Listen in app. His first blues memory is, from the age of 10 or 12, when his folk-singing parents brought home copy of a record on Folkways called “Blues with Big Bill Broonzy, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee”. The 36 Best Blues Songs Of All Time. In 1984 after a number of years of playing in Georgia bar bands, RW caught the blues bug when he took to the road with famed harmonica man Fingers Taylor from the Jimmy Buffet band. Found inside – Page 597... Zeljko Ivanek, Ray Liotta, Angus MacFadyen, Joe Mantegna, William L. Petersen, Bobby Slayton Cinematographer: Shane ... Tonya Powell, Mary Ann Tidwell Ray (2004) The life story of legendary rhythm and blues singer and pianist Ray ... Over the course of his music career, Jay worked with such notables as Chuck Berry, Otis Rush and Charlie Musselwhite and local luminaries like Johnny “Guitar” Knox and more recently, Kyle Rowland. He also learned quite a bit about playing the blues from Steve Samuels (HOF Inductee), performing in Steve’s band during the late seventies. Bill Scholer is a native Californian, born in Concord, California in 1954. She moved to Sacramento with her family in 1966. whom he knew well. In addition to playing with the Imperials he also toured with world-renowned boogie-woogie pianist Mitch Woods playing such prestigious festivals as the Montreal Jazz Festival and Umbria Jazz Festival. He has played many West Coast music festivals, also the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, and has toured from Seattle to Belgium. He was born in September 1936 in a small town called Coffeyville, Kansas. 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