Thursday, March 31, 2011

Tedeschi Trucks Band (@DerekAndSusan) hits the road #music #blues

Susan Tedeschi

On April 5, Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform just their second show of the year, at Charleston Music Hall in South Carolina. Each of the other April shows are sold out, but some tickets are still available for the Charleston show. Select tickets are also available for TTB’s April 7 concert at Alabama Theatre in Birmingham. Get yours before it’s too late!

Tedeschi Trucks Band is still adding shows to their Summer and Fall schedule. Several new dates were added recently, starting with a June 4 appearance at Snowmass Chili Pepper & Brew Fest in Snowmass Village, CO (next to Aspen). On July 22, Tedeschi Trucks Band will join Furthur, Levon Helm Band, Taj Mahal and others for a show at Gathering Of The Vibes. Then on July 30, TTB returns to Atlanta for a performance at Chastain Park Amphitheatre. Check out the Tour page for a complete list of concert dates so far.

For a preview of what you'll hear when Tedeschi Trucks Band hits the road in April, take advantage of the free mp3 download of “Bound For Glory,” one of the tracks from the debut album, Revelator (in stores June 7). Sign up for the TTB newsletter to get your copy, and please tell a friend or two to do the same! Problems downloading? Email info@derekandsusan.net and we’ll work with you to make sure you get to enjoy “Bound For Glory.”

If you liked “Bound For Glory,” be sure to place your pre-order for Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Revelator today. All pre-order purchasers will receive an additional three full-length mp3 downloads of album tracks, well before the album’s official release date on June 7.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Robert Ross Band in Staten Island Friday & Brooklyn Saturday #music #blues #nyc



ROBERT ROSS BAND
Website: www.RobertRossBand.com
Quote: "A blues icon. One of the great blues spirits." Bob Fass (Radio Un-nameable, WBAI-FM Pacifica Network).
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Robert Ross & The BluesManian Devil Duo @ Uncle Bourbon's
Friday, March 25, 2011
691 Bay St. (@ Dock St.), Staten Island, NY 10304
Phone: 718-816-1700
Featuring: Dave Hofstra (upright bass), & Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, & harp). We will perform from 10pm to 1am.
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Robert Ross Band @ 773 Lounge
Saturday, March 26, 2011
773 Coney Island Ave., (@ Cortelyou Rd.), Brooklyn, NY 11218
Phone: 718-462-9746
This exciting new venue is located in South Prospect Park in Brooklyn USA.
Featuring: Steve Holley (drums), Dave Hofstra (upright bass), & Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, & harp). We will perform from 8pm to 12am.
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Short Bio:
Robert Ross is a blues singer, guitarist, slide guitarist, harmonica player and songwriter who is known for a wide variety of blues, rock 'n' roll, jazz, and other roots music. He performs as a solo (acoustic or electric), as an electric duo, or with The ROBERT ROSS BAND which is a trio or a quartet. Robert worked and recorded with Big Joe Turner for Spivey Records & Doc Pomus. He also worked with Lightnin' Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, Brownie McGhee, Memphis Slim, Sunnyland Slim, Otis Rush, Dr. John, J.B. Hutto, Victoria Spivey, Louisiana Red, Eddie Kirkland, Floyd Jones, Homesick James, Bobby Lewis, Charles Ward (Ink Spots), Pinetop Perkins, Charles & Cyrille Neville,, David "Honey Boy" Edwards, Charles "Honey Boy" Otis, S.P. Leary, Washboard Doc, Bill Dicey, Curtis Steigers, Curtis Knight, Charles Walker, Linda Hopkins, Bobby Lewis, Wilbert Harrison, & Champion Jack Dupree. One of Ross' songs, "Sittin' In The Jailhouse" was recorded by Johnny Winter twice, and 2 other originals appeared on ABC's daytime drama "All My Children". Ross won a New York Music Award for Best Blues Artist and has been nominated 6 times over the years along with the likes of John Hammond, Johnny Copeland, Taj Mahal, and Roscoe Gordon. The Robert Ross Band has toured Europe and North America including performances at the Chicago Blues Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival in addition to being a perennial at the Riverhead Blues Festival on Long Island. Robert has 7 internationally released cds out in his own name.

Review Quotes:

"He's so fast, lightning would have to get on roller skates to catch him." Albert King, reported by Hank Reineke, East Coast Rocker, 1988

"HOT!!" Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, reported by Pablo Guzman, NY Daily News, 1987

"Robert Ross is a fine singer, a snappy lyricist, and an even better blues guitarist cut from the same cloth as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, or Johnny Winter ... The rain drenched pain of "White Boy Lost In The Blues" makes it a 'tour de Ross' all around and his dazzling guitar intro is one of the best I've ever heard. He saves some sizzle for the slide guitar roast "Sittin' In The Jail House". Move over George Thorogood and let Ross show you how to play that thing! Ross' guitar solos are a joy to hear, technically inventive, and packed with tortured feeling. Time after time Ross delivers the goods." Bill Carlton, NY Daily News, 1981

"The bluesman wailed, his voice rough and pliant and booming … most wonderful.” Rafael Alvarez, Baltimore Sun 1991

"It's the classic mix: the old veteran, the gunslinger, the talent everyone knows (Bo Diddley), joining the new guy (Robert Ross), the one who's still trying to get his talent out there … at the Bottom Line … the show will be particularly intriguing because Ross is one of the most impressive young blues men around-more traditional, actually, than Bo himself. In fact Ross is on the show at Diddley's invitation, because the old master liked the young guy's stuff." David Hinckley, NY Daily News, 1985

"Okay, pay attention: Robert Ross is the real thing … some of the hottest blues you're likely to hear anywhere … perpetual groove … vital and vibrant … with a mark distinctly his own ... a true showman who turns in a creative and entertaining show. He and his band throw themselves head first into their sets, taking risks, challenging each other, pushing the edge and ultimately emerging from the melee triumphant … Ross' original material is outstanding, filled with truth and humor and an individuality that shines. Imagination, speed, dexterity and flash are all words that have been used before to describe Robert's guitar playing, but … he also displays fine sensitivity, a fact that can sometimes be overlooked in the face of his more spectacular guitar work. Beautiful, ringing tones … expressive notes almost torn from his axe in his own 'White Boy Lost In The Blues' … And you can hear it in the unique, rough edged tones of his fluid voice as well." Jennifer Shields, Musicians' Exchange, 1988

"Robert Ross is an imaginative writer with files of Twilight Zone tales accumulated in his wanderings ... soulful, vigorous guitar playing ... agile cat quick licks ... bristles with originals ... Ross scores big ... Ross sings in his fluid growl ... saucy slide ... If you're looking for fresh guitar passion in white boy roots music, this is it." Rafael Alvarez, Guitar World, 1983





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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Po' Girl (@pogirl) on tour, in Madison WI tonight! #music

Hello lovely friends,

We're back from a fantastic tour of the Netherlands this February (selling out our favourite club Paradiso in Amsterdam was a big
highlight) we've had a couple weeks of hometime and now we're excited to get back on the road in North America! We'll be playing a series of shows throughout the Midwest, East, and Southeast of the USA with the incomparable Peter Mulvey this March and April. The full schedule is listed below.

We've got a new DVD live from the Blue Rock Studio in Texas, Follow Your Bliss, and some new tunes to try out on you...

Spring is in the air!

See you out there...

much love

Po'

Po'Girl

www.pogirl.net

/Wednesday,

March 16th

2011/

High Noon Saloon - Madison, WI US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$12adv/$14door

Po' Girl @ 8:00 pm

All Ages

(608) 268-1122

701 E Washington Ave

http://www.high-noon.com/

/Friday,

March 18th

2011/

The Pump House Regional Arts Center - La Crosse, WI US

$12/$15

Po' Girl @ 8:00 pm

All Ages

608-785-1434

119 King Street

http://www.thepumphouse.org

/Saturday,

March 19th

2011/

Evanston SPACE - Evanston, IL US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$12adv/$14door/$20 to reserve a table

Po' Girl @ 8:00 pm

All Ages

(847) 492-8860

1245 Chicago Ave

http://www.evanstonspace.com

/Sunday,

March 20th

2011/

Insideout Gallery - Traverse City, MI US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

15$adv/$20 door

Po' Girl @ 8:00 pm

All Ages

(231) 929-3254

229 Garland St

http://www.insideoutgallery.com

/Monday,

March 21st

2011/

One Trick Pony - Grand Rapids, MI US

Donation for Charity

Po' Girl @ 7:30 pm

All Ages

616-459-4788

136 Fulton Street SE

http://www.wyce.org

/Wednesday,

March 23rd

2011/

The Ark - Ann Arbor, MI US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$15

Doors: 7:30 pm

Po' Girl @ 8:00 pm

All Ages

734-761-1451

316 S Main St

http://www.theark.org

/Wednesday,

March 30th

2011/

Iron Horse Music Hall - Northampton, MA US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$14adv/$17door

Po' Girl @ 7:00 pm

All Ages

(413) 584-3177

20 Center St

http://www.iheg.com/iron_horse_main.asp

/Thursday,

March 31st

2011/

Club Passim - Cambridge, MA US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$20adv/$22door

Po' Girl @ 7:00 pm

All Ages

(617) 426-3184

47 Palmer Street

http://www.clubpassim.com

/Friday,

April 1st

2011/

One Longfellow Square - Portland, ME US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$15

Po' Girl @ 8:00 pm

All Ages

(207) 761-1757

131 State St Su 201

http://www.onelongfellowsquare.com


/Saturday,

April 2nd

2011/

138 Listening Lounge - Manchester, NH US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$20

Po' Girl @ 8:00 pm

All Ages

/Sunday,

April 3rd

2011/

Higher Ground - Burlington, VT US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$15

Po' Girl @ 7:00 pm

All Ages

1214 Williston Rd

http://www.highergroundmusic.com/

/Monday,

April 4th

2011/

Slates - Hallowell, ME US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$20

Po' Girl @ 7:00 pm

All Ages

(207) 622-9575

167 Water St

http://slatesrestaurant.com

/Wednesday,

April 6th

2011/

Fairfield Theatre's StageOne - Fairfield, CT US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$17members/$20student/senior/$22general public

Po' Girl @ 7:00 pm

All Ages

203-319-1404

1118 Cross Highway

http://www.fairfieldtheater.org

/Thursday,

April 7th

2011/

Rockwood Music Hall - New York, NY US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$15

Po' Girl @ 7:00 pm

All Ages

(917) 697-3362

196 Allen St

http://www.rockwoodmusichall.com/

/Friday,

April 8th

2011/

The Tin Angel - Philadelphia, PA US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$12

Po' Girl @ 7:00 pm

All Ages

215-928-0770

20 S Second St

http://www.tinangel.com

/Saturday,

April 9th

2011/

Ashland Coffee and Tea - Ashland, VA US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$15adv/$20door

Po' Girl @ 8:00 pm

All Ages

(804) 798-1702

100 N RailRd Ave

http://www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com


/Sunday,

April 10th

2011/

Jammin' Java - Vienna, VA US

*Po'Girl Follow Your Bliss Tour with Peter Mulvey*

$12

Po' Girl @ 7:00 pm

All Ages

703-255-1566

227 Maple Ave E

http://www.jamminjava.com






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"Get up Stand up" Reggae Allstars: Dennis Brown, Sly & Robbie, Aswad, Ini Kamoze & David Hinds #music #reggae #freedom





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"3 Little Birds" Tracy Chapman #music #reggae #botequimtuitajoaquim





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Monday, March 14, 2011

The Flanks performing in Brooklyn Friday night #music #roots

The Flanks will be performing in Brooklyn, Friday, March 18 at The Shop.




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Friday, March 11, 2011

Tonight: NJ: Centenary Blues Festival: Sean Chambers / Robert Ross & Big Nancy / Rick Luts

Centenary Blues Festival: Sean Chambers / Robert Ross & Big Nancy / Rick Luts
Friday, March 11, 2011
6:30pm - 10pm (Robert & Big Nancy appear at about 7:30pm)
Centenary Mini-Blues Festival
David & Carol Lackland Center (at Centenary College)
715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Phone 908-979-0900
The Schedule:
Rick Luts & The Roadhandlers a @ 6:30pm
Robert Ross & Big Nancy @ 7:45pm {Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar) & Big Nancy (harp)}
Sean Chambers @ 9pm
Blues guitar legend Hubert Sumlin the star attraction, will headline the festival on Saturday night.
The Second Annual Mini-Blues Festival, presented by PNC Bank in association with Joe Hirsh Productions and the Centenary Stage Company, features two full days of blues at Centenary College at the new David & Carol Lackland Center at Centenary College. Thank you to Uncle Pete Huff and Daniel Hirshberg.
Tickets can be purchased online: tickets.centenarystageco.org TheatreManager/1/online
By email: boxoffice@centenarystageco.org
By phone: 908-979-0900




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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Memphis High & The Band Perry at Highline Ballroom tonight #music #nyc

Memphis High


The Band Perry



March 9,2011

Concert starts @ 8PM
Doors open @ 7PM
Tickets $20.00 in advance
$25.00 day of show.



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Thursday, March 3, 2011

Robert Ross Band in Linden NJ tonight, Nyack NY tomorrow night

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This Week
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Robert Ross @ Robin's Nest
Thursday, March 3, 2011
8pm - 12am
3103 Tremley Point Road, Linden, NJ 07036 Phone: 908 275-3043
Come on out and hear me in an intimate setting at this sweet little blues room in Linden NJ that is getting a good reputation for music. Call for more info. Featuring: Robert Ross on vocals, guitar, slide guitar, and harmonica from 8pm to 12am. Free Admission.
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BluesManian Devil Duo @ O'Donahue's
Friday, March 4, 2011
9pm - 12am
66 Main St., Nyack, NY 10960
Phone: 845-358-0180
Featuring: Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, & harp) performs from 9pm to 12am. More 411 to come. Free Admission.
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Next Week:
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Centenary Blues Festival
Friday, March 11, 2011
Sean Chambers / Robert Ross & Big Nancy / Rick Luts
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Short Bio:
Robert Ross is a blues singer, guitarist, slide guitarist, harmonica player and songwriter who is known for a wide variety of blues, rock 'n' roll, jazz, and other roots music. He performs as a solo (acoustic or electric), as an electric duo, or with The ROBERT ROSS BAND which is a trio or a quartet. Robert worked and recorded with Big Joe Turner for Spivey Records & Doc Pomus. He also worked with Lightnin' Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, Brownie McGhee, Memphis Slim, Sunnyland Slim, Otis Rush, Dr. John, J.B. Hutto, Victoria Spivey, Louisiana Red, Eddie Kirkland, Floyd Jones, Homesick James, Bobby Lewis, Charles Ward (Ink Spots), Pinetop Perkins, Charles & Cyrille Neville,, David "Honey Boy" Edwards, Charles "Honey Boy" Otis, S.P. Leary, Washboard Doc, Bill Dicey, Curtis Steigers, Curtis Knight, Charles Walker, Linda Hopkins, Bobby Lewis, Wilbert Harrison, & Champion Jack Dupree. One of Ross' songs, "Sittin' In The Jailhouse" was recorded by Johnny Winter twice, and 2 other originals appeared on ABC's daytime drama "All My Children". Ross won a New York Music Award for Best Blues Artist and has been nominated 6 times over the years along with the likes of John Hammond, Johnny Copeland, Taj Mahal, and Roscoe Gordon. The Robert Ross Band has toured Europe and North America including performances at the Chicago Blues Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival in addition to being a perennial at the Riverhead Blues Festival on Long Island. Robert has 7 internationally released cds out in his own name.

Review Quotes:

"He's so fast, lightning would have to get on roller skates to catch him." Albert King, reported by Hank Reineke, East Coast Rocker, 1988

"HOT!!" Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, reported by Pablo Guzman, NY Daily News, 1987

"Robert Ross is a fine singer, a snappy lyricist, and an even better blues guitarist cut from the same cloth as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, or Johnny Winter ... The rain drenched pain of "White Boy Lost In The Blues" makes it a 'tour de Ross' all around and his dazzling guitar intro is one of the best I've ever heard. He saves some sizzle for the slide guitar roast "Sittin' In The Jail House". Move over George Thorogood and let Ross show you how to play that thing! Ross' guitar solos are a joy to hear, technically inventive, and packed with tortured feeling. Time after time Ross delivers the goods." Bill Carlton, NY Daily News, 1981

"The bluesman wailed, his voice rough and pliant and booming … most wonderful.” Rafael Alvarez, Baltimore Sun 1991

"It's the classic mix: the old veteran, the gunslinger, the talent everyone knows (Bo Diddley), joining the new guy (Robert Ross), the one who's still trying to get his talent out there … at the Bottom Line … the show will be particularly intriguing because Ross is one of the most impressive young blues men around-more traditional, actually, than Bo himself. In fact Ross is on the show at Diddley's invitation, because the old master liked the young guy's stuff." David Hinckley, NY Daily News, 1985

"Okay, pay attention: Robert Ross is the real thing … some of the hottest blues you're likely to hear anywhere … perpetual groove … vital and vibrant … with a mark distinctly his own ... a true showman who turns in a creative and entertaining show. He and his band throw themselves head first into their sets, taking risks, challenging each other, pushing the edge and ultimately emerging from the melee triumphant … Ross' original material is outstanding, filled with truth and humor and an individuality that shines. Imagination, speed, dexterity and flash are all words that have been used before to describe Robert's guitar playing, but … he also displays fine sensitivity, a fact that can sometimes be overlooked in the face of his more spectacular guitar work. Beautiful, ringing tones … expressive notes almost torn from his axe in his own 'White Boy Lost In The Blues' … And you can hear it in the unique, rough edged tones of his fluid voice as well." Jennifer Shields, Musicians' Exchange, 1988

"Robert Ross is an imaginative writer with files of Twilight Zone tales accumulated in his wanderings ... soulful, vigorous guitar playing ... agile cat quick licks ... bristles with originals ... Ross scores big ... Ross sings in his fluid growl ... saucy slide ... If you're looking for fresh guitar passion in white boy roots music, this is it." Rafael Alvarez, Guitar World, 1983






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