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New Officers -

Hey everybody, we had a large time celebrating our 19 Birthday and the Randy Buell Band put on a great show.

We also have a new Blues board for 2012 with some being elected and some being appointed.

President – Roger Stephenson (stepping up as Karla Sasser resigned the position)

Vice President – Joan Hilner – elected

Treasurer – John Wiles – elected

Secretary – Wendy Walters – Appointed to fill vacant position)

Board at-Large
Patti Langan (re-elected)
Braxton Schell – (1 more year to serve current term)
Bob Harrison - (1 more year to serve current term)
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Membership – Sleepy Gumbo Bailey (filling vacant position)

We encourage you to become a member if have not done so or let it lapse. We also need a little help each month to keep things running smoothly. Please think about giving up a few hours a month to Keep the Blues Alive in the ‘Ham!

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Spencer Bohren comes to the ‘Ham -

Spencer Bohren is a Musician, Historian, Educator and Keeping the Blues Alive recipient. He will be rolling into town on Friday, February 3 at Moonlight on the Mountain. He performed a Blues in the Schools program at Vincent Middle School this past year on behalf of the MCBS. He also played a Blue Stages show her in the ‘Ham in 2010. He is a great storyteller and musician. I normally post a handful of “do-not-miss” shows each year and this is one of them. Moonlight on the Mountain is a GREAT venue to hear any acoustic act. I highly recommend this show.

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News You Can Use from Lefty Collins -

A hearty good evening to all!
I wanted to take a moment to update everybody on a lot of new happenings in our world.
To start with, The Lefty Collins Band is officially releasing our latest work entitled “The Lost and Found”.
The great folks at Hittin the Note will have this for sale starting this week. If you prefer a digital download, you can get that on I Tunes, CD Baby and Amazon.com; http://cdbaby.com/cd/theleftycollinsband

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Blue Stages Concert - Blue Stages

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February 18 – Blue Stages house concert Series featuring RB Stone – email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to reserve seating.

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Jazz Happenings

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Wednesday, January 26 Jose Carr’s Jazz Quartet at Ona's.  (8:30-11:00) Very nice straight up jazz.  Jose is a fine trumpet player. 
Thursday you can hear Ray Reach, playing and singing I hope.  At Ona's, also 8:30-11:00 pm.  Come on, that is early. 

Jerry Chapman Quartet will be at Marty's this Saturday, January 28, for the early show (7-10).
Chapman plays swing jazz in the style of Django, et al.  Also mixes in some standards.  Not sure who will be with him, but usually a violin, bass, sometimes a second guitar.  I think I once saw Jason Bailey in the mix.  Should be fun.

And on Friday, January 27, at Marty's, Marian McKay and the Mood Swings again for the early show (7-10).  Standards of the 30s and 40s, I think mostly. 

For the blues fans (of which there should be many), pay attention to the Sunday afternoon shows at DanielDay Gallery/Dream Mecca Studio.  They are really doing a good job there with the art and the music.  Check the website to confirm what is happening.

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Today/Tonight

Saturday January 28, 2012


Jerry Chapman Quartet - 7-10pm Marty's

Microwave Dave – Princess Theater – Decatur, AL. (Classical Blues Cabaret)

Check with the venues for start times.
 
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