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- MN Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony Committee Meeting, Sept. 19
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Blues Flute @ Lee's Liquor Lounge
Julie Johnson
Julie Johnson & the No-Accounts, September 4
When Henry Thomas made the 1928 Vocalion recording of "Bull Doze Blues" playing guitar and accompanying himself on quills (an instrument similar to a pan flute) he set a precedent for the place of the flute in the blues music genre. The song was later recorded by Canned Heat and retitled, "Goin' Up The Country". In keeping with that tradition, Julie Johnson & the No-Accounts, perform such tunes as Leadbelly's "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" and Skip James "Cypress Grove Blues". Along with Doug Otto (Doug Otto & the Getaways) on guitar and vocals and Drew Druckrey (The Jason Dixon Line) on guitar, resonator, vocals and mandolin; flutist,Julie Johnson, will be performing this Saturday, September 4 at Lee's Liquor Lounge from 9:15 pm to 10:15 pm as the opening act for Not Quite Dead, a Grateful Dead Tribute band. Additional performances by the No-Accounts are scheduled at Augsburg College on September 7 and 11 from 11 am to 1 pm. — Jake Jacobson
(08/30/10)
Alex Rossi
Root City Band @ MMC, Sept. 4
High Energy Blues, Funk, R&B and Soul Mix
Alex Rossi and Root City Band will be appearing at Minnesota Music Cafe this Saturday, September 4th. Voted 2006 City Pages Readers' Choice for "Best Blues Band", the group features Alex Rossi on guitar/vocals, Heatbox on beatbox/vocals, Patrick Nelson on drums/vocals, Cory Blanchard on keyboard/vocals and Max Felsheim on saxophone/vocals. Root City Band played an impressive set at this year's Road To Memphis Challenge and has been a regular fixture on Wednesdays at Gluek's Restaurant & Bar in Minneapolis. You can also see the three-piece unit, The Alex Rossi Trio, perform this Sunday, September 5 at Maple Tavern Restaurant & Banquet Hall (formerly Narrows North) in Maple Grove. — Jake Jacobson
(08/30/10)
Event Volunteers Wanted For HOF
MN Blues Hall of Fame Planning Meeting, Sept. 19
The October 17th date for the 2010 Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony is rapidly approaching and day-of-event volunteers are needed for specific tasks such as merchandise table, front door donation collection and help with the "Pick-a-Prize" raffle/auction. Shifts can be chosen so that everyone will still be able to enjoy the ceremony and entertainment at the event. Prior to the event help is needed in distributing posters, telephone callers to remind people of the event and help gathering items for the auction. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Melody Jacobson at: melody@gtcbms.org A meeting will be held on Monday, September 13th at La Casita Mexican Restaurant, 5058 Central Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN. Meeting time is 6 pm. — HOF Ceremony Committee
(08/30/10)
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