Check out this beautiful portrait of Dr. John! Saw him live for the first time at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on Oct. 4. He put on a young-man's show that wore us out in the best way. The lady in red is Janiva Magness. who opened for Dr. John. I don't know where I've been that I've never heard her name before that night. Introduce yourself to Janiva on myspace.
Hey! Spent last Saturday judging first round for solo and duo act to represent San Diego at the 25th Annual IBC in Memphis, Feb 4-7, 2009. Next round is this Saturday at The Harp in Ocean Beach, 1-4 p.m. Come on down and join the fun! BLUSD--Blues Lovers United of San Diego will send winner to Memphis for the largest gathering of blues bands anywhere in the world--170 acts!
Gave a big hug to Ken Boozer who organized the competition. Finally met Joannie who was busy keeping performers on time and photographing. Lots of great blues folks on the judges panel and I will tell you about them next week! Missy Andersen, San Diego blues artist extraordinaire who will be heading to Denmark next month, brought all her personality and graciousness to MC. San Diego's Nathan James and Ben Hernandez took first place duo honors in 2006. In 2007, Aunt Kizzy's Boys took second place for best blues band. This year, Sue Palmer took first place for best self-produced CD. San Diego is gettin' bigger and bigger on the blues map and we gonna keep it that way!
Our own Charles Burton and Ben Powell walked away Saturday to go get ready for finals. Mr. Burton also won raffle and gets to take his lady to Humphrey's Concerts by The Bay to see Taj Mahal on Oct. 22. Come on down to Ocean Beach Oct 18th for another afternoon of blues.
For more info, visit blusd.org.
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