Blues Ball 2007
Thanks Everybody
Hey everybody, well we ended the event calendar in style this past Saturday with Blues Ball 2007. I will have to say that we were overwhelmed by the turnout. We want to thank everybody who came out to see a great show. Also, thanks to all who helped set and breakdown along with those who brought holiday munchies. I want to apologize to anybody that showed up and could not get a seat. Again, we did not expect such a large crowd and will make sure we get a bigger venue next year.
Some pictures of the event (thanks to Roger) can be found here:
Mikey Jr. and the Stone Cold Blues Band to play Blues Ball
with supporting band
Dan Turner and the Dusters
Date: December 8th, 2007 - 8pm
Location: Quality Inn
1485 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL 35216
Tickets: $15 single, $25 couple
Mikey Jr. played at our Magic City Blues Fest held at Sloss Furnaces earlier this year: he was a huge success. People started asking, “when can we get Mikey Jr. back into town”? This young man and his band put on a great show of mainly original music. He had the audience on their feet swaying and dancing to his unique updated 60’s sound. Who could be more perfect for a “Blues Ball”? YES, the Magic City Blues Society will sponsor Mikey Jr.’s return to Birmingham for our annual Blues Ball.
Dan Turner and the Dusters was the second placed band at our intensively competitive Battle of the Blues Band’s competition. They have agreed to open for Mikey Jr.
This promises to be one great Blues party. We will have great door prizes. This will be a BYOB party and will provide the Hors d’ Oeuvres. No overpaying for a house brand you don’t like. Bring your favorite beer, wine or bottle of hooch and mixers. If you plan to imbibe more than a couple, the Quality Inn offers very reasonable room rates. Contact any board member for tickets. We are limited to 120 tickets so buy soon to avoid disappointment. SEE YOU AT THE PARTY!!!
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Posted by bluesy on 11/18 at 07:22 PM
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Canned Jam 2007
Canned Jam 2007
Our Canned Jam this year was held at Marty’s Bar
Friday November 16th at Martys @ 7pm - 10pm.
Photo’s of last nights Jam at Marty’s. Best viewed as slideshow.
Also check out:
Blues Society on MySpace
We will be honoring the memory of Scott Bernstein that night. We are thankful for all that we have and want to share our good fortune with others.
We will be also collect donations for The Old Firehouse Shelter. This is an organization that helps homeless men get back on their feet and we want to help them in their mission. Please come out and support this worthwhile cause. We will soon post information about what sorts of donations are needed.
Contact Leonard Watkins at and let him know you want to help.
DONATION SUGGESTIONS:
New underwear (men’s sizes 32-40)
New men’s white athletic socks
Toiletry items – toothbrush, toothpaste, disposable razors,
soap, deodorant, etc.
Warm clothing – coats, gloves, toboggans, etc.
Canned and nonperishable foods for the soup kitchen
(no out of date foods, please - large quantity items preferred)
Posted by bluesy on 11/19 at 01:37 PM
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Is you is or is you ain’t
One of the greatest songwriters ever, the late great Townes Van Zandt said “There are only two kinds of songs: there’s the Blues, and there’s zip-a-dee-doo-dah”.
Posted by bluesy on 11/07 at 12:18 AM
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Friday November 30, 2007
Todd Simpson & Mojo Child - The Burly Earl
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Thursday November 29, 2007
Dan Turner - Marty’s
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Friday November 16, 2007
MCBS Canned Jam - Marty’s - 7pm.
Todd Simpson & Mojo Child - The Burly Earl
Bryan Lee - Graffiti Funky Blues Shack - Destin, FL
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Saturday November 17, 2007
Microwave Dave & The Nukes - The Burly Earl
Bryan Lee - Graffiti Funky Blues Shack - Destin, FL
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Thursday November 15, 2007
Michael Burks - Darwin’s - Marietta, GA
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Saturday November 10, 2007
Keb-Mo / Microwave Dave - Alys Stephens Center
Deb Callahan - Darwin’s - Marietta, GA
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Sunday November 11, 2007
Taj Mahal / Microwave Dave- Alys Stephens Center
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Friday November 9, 2007
The Sam Pointer Blues Band - The Burly Earl
Tinsley Ellis - Nova Music & Cultural Festival - Davie, FL
Johnny Winter - Smith’s Olde Bar - Atlanta, GA
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Wednesday November 7, 2007
Dan Turner - Marty’s
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