Canned Jam
Canned Jam @ Marty’s
1813 Tenth Court South • Birmingham, Alabama 35205 • 205 939-0045
Benefit for the Old Firehouse Shelter for homeless men
The point is to pay an admission by bringing a donation for the Old Firehouse Shelter.
Donations of all kinds are needed. They include
• Financial - Individual, congregational, foundation and corporate donations
• Clothing - socks, shoes, underwear, t-shirts, pants, etc.
• Toiletries- hotel sized soap, shampoo, deodorant, shaving cream, razors
• Food- large-sized can goods, coffee, sugar, margarine, produce, etc.
• Cleaning Supplies - dishwashing liquid, bleach, laundry detergent, etc.
Old Firehouse Shelter is sponsored by the Cooperative Downtown Ministries.
Thanks for helping
Posted by bluesy on 11/14 at 07:00 PM
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Po Monkey at Gip’s
Po Monkey winners of the BOBB will be at Gip’s this Saturday, October 4, 2008 9:00PM. Come on down to see these guy’s, all eight of them give us some big band Blues. Fat Mouth Blues Band will also be featured as special guest band. Also a few surprise guests. Looks like a party. Requested donation for the band $10. See you.
Posted by bluesy on 10/04 at 09:00 PM
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Electric Open Jam September
MCBS electric open jam
September 19, 2008
Wellington’s Bistro
1500 2nd Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 324-2345
Click read more for a map . . .
Posted by bluesy on 09/19 at 07:00 PM
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Blues Link of the Week
Posted by bluesy on 08/18 at 10:59 PM
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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!!!
www.mikeyjunior.com
www.myspace.con/mikeyjunior
www.myspace.com/danturnermusic
Posted by bluesy on 11/18 at 07:22 PM
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Some Establishments that Support Blues
Are you a blues band looking for a place to play? Or are you just visiting and want to find some local clubs of interest? Below is a listing of clubs that play BLUES music (although not exclusively).
Please leave a comment to tell us of some we have missed (we hope there are more).
Posted by bluesy on 08/07 at 12:06 AM
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Membership
If you would like to join.
1. Print the Membership Application
2. Fill it out.
3. Send it to us.
OR
Join online using the paypal service which you can find just below.
OR
attend one of the many functions MCBS sponsors and bring your money to us.
DO NOT send cash through the mail.
When we receive your membership donation, we will process your application.
Posted by bluesy on 05/11 at 10:27 PM
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Saturday Dec 27, 2008
Mudcat – Northside Tavern – Atlanta, GA
Big Al & the Heavyweights – Teddy’s Juke Joint – Zachary, LA
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Blues Ball 2008
Hey everybody, thanks to all who attended Blues Ball this past weekend. We want to know what you think about the event. Please take a minute to fill out the attached survey and let us know how we did.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2bVlkWcrOLbzfZ7YHn_2bAIBw_3d_3d
We are now done with MCBS events for the year.
Posted by bluesy on 12/20 at 05:54 PM
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Friday Dec 19, 2008
Bobby Blue Bland – State Fairgrounds
Bob Walters Banned – Black Water Hatties – Huntsville, AL. -8pm.
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Blues Ball 2008
Blues Ball
Saturday, December 13 at 8pm
Mathew’s Bar & Grill
2208 Morris Ave.
John Nemeth – headliner
Erin Mitchell band opens.
$10 for MCBS members / $15 for non members
Use the links below to buy online for $15 from paypal (you don’t need a paypal account).
Online ticket sales are closed.
If you bought tickets online, they will be waiting for you at the door. Bring a receipt, or some ID.
We will see you there.
If you want the member discount, then you can purchase tickets at Ranelli’s Deli, Matthew’s Bar & Grill or see a board member.
Door prizes drawings for advanced ticket holders.
Posted by bluesy on 12/13 at 08:00 PM
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Adam Gassow
Adam Gassow of Satan and Adam has a website full of Harmonica and other blues and music related information and instruction.
If you are interested in learning blues harp, or improving, check it out.
http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com
Here’s a bit from his home page:
If you’re reading these words, then you are almost certainly a blues harmonica player looking to strengthen your command of the instrument. You’d like to deepen your tone, perhaps; learn tongue-blocking, overblowing, and other advanced techniques. You’d like to add to your repertoire, so that you’re not simply recycling the same old shuffle-blues licks. You’d like somebody to help you decode what the stylistic originators and modern masters of the blues harp are really doing.
Or perhaps you’re a stone-cold beginner and you’re confused by the multitude of instructional materials currently on the market. You don’t want somebody who talks over your head, but you don’t want somebody who condescends to you or trivializes the instrument, either. You don’t want to waste your time. You want to get started on the right foot. You’re looking for hands-on guidance from a harp-playing professional--somebody who has traveled the same road you’re just setting out on, knows how it feels to be where you are, and genuinely wants to help you take the next step, and the step after that.
Posted by bluesy on 12/13 at 10:12 AM
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Voodoo Lounge Bar and Grill
Voodoo Lounge Bar & Grill
110 South Side Square
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-539-0335
http://www.myspace.com/voodooloungehsv
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Lance Almon Smith Band
http://www.lancealmonsmith.com
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Matthew’s Bar and Grill
2208 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL
(205) 488-9191
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