October Blues News
Sunday October 4th @ 4pm Danny Garwood & Co is our first Sunday Blues performer at Elysian Gardens. In 2022, Danny competed in the Dallas International Guitar Festival's '10 under 20' competition. During the festival, Ally Venable invited him on stage, resulting in a viral YouTube video with over 5 million views. This exposure led to opportunities to open for Ally numerous times, and opened many doors. Danny has had the honor of sharing the stage with Buddy Guy and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram at The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville during Buddy's Farewell Tour. He had the honor of beginning and hosting the annual Youth Blues Jam at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, MS, and has now passed the torch to other young blues musicians. Danny is one of the new generation leading a blues revival Don't miss this show and opportunity to support Danny "Guitar" Garwood. Danny Garwood Website $10 donation for band requested.
Sunday October 11th @ 2pm Battle of the Blues Bands is at the Woodlawn Theater. Tickets are $15. MCBS members receive a $5 discount for advance purchase using Promotion code MCBS2026 BOBB Tickets . If you know any bands you think should enter please let them know about the competition. If you are a blues musician then it's not too soon to start planning how to enter and win! See below for more information and link to enter. Thank you to the Alabama State Council on the Arts for supporting this event.
Tuesday Oct 13 8-11pm. Mark Hummel Allstars featuring, Anderson Funderburg & Wes Starr are touring to promote their new Road Dog CD at The Nick. Rick Harris to open. These are top blues musicians. You wont want to miss the show. Only $10 door.
Friday October 31. Doors open 6pm, show at 7pm International touring bluesman Jontavious Willis and his all-star band will play a BlueStages concert. Mark your calendars. Downtown Birmingham location disclosed upon registration. Bluestages REGISTRATION
Sunday November 1st. Elysian Gardens, Elaine Hudson & Force of Nature
Upcoming Jam's:
3rd Thursday Jam at True Story Brewing - October 15th @ 7:30pm
1st Friday Jam at Ranelli's - October 2nd @ 7:30pm