Blues Jams

In questi giorni alcuni nostri fortunati connazionali si stanno godendo uno degli eventi blues piu’ importanti dell’anno!!
Facciamo un appello a chi volesse inviarci photo reportages, raccontare aneddoti e impressioni sul Chicago Blues Festival edizione 2007.
Intanto per curiosare tra le news da oltreoceano visitate il sito ufficiale:
http://chicagobluesfestival.org/index.php

Se avete il coraggio di scorrere l’intero programma di quest’ anno leggete l’intero post.
M.

Programma Completo:

Petrillo Music Shell

(Schedule is subject to change)

“Boogie Woogie Stomp”
Thursday, June 7, 2007

6:00-7:10 - Willie Clayton

7:20-8:20 - Jimmy Dawkins

8:30-9:30 - Koko Taylor and the Blues Machine

“30th Anniversary-Sons of the Blues-The New Generation is the Now Generation”
Friday, June 8, 2007

6:00-7:05 - Johnnie Mae Dunson and son Jimmie “Prime Time” Smith

7:15-9:30 - Billy Branch’s Sons of the Blues 30th Anniversary Reunion

“Downtown Saturday Blues”
Saturday, June 9, 2007

5:00-6:00 - Nellie Tiger Travis

6:10-7:00 - Big Jay McNeely with Jesse Scinto

7:20-8:20 - Irma Thomas and the Professionals

8:30-9:30 - Magic Slim and the Tear Drops

“Wang Dang Doodle”
Sunday, June 10, 2007

5:00-7:05 - The Disciples Playing for Sunnyland: Sam Burkhardt leads Steve Freund, Bob Stroger, Barrelhouse Chuck, Billy Flynn, Kenny Smith, Calvin Jones, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, Kenny Barker with Big Time Sarah and Deitra Farr

7:15-8:15 - Tribute to Wolf featuring James Cotton, Hubert Sumlin, Eddie Shaw, Abb Locke, Henry Gray, Jody Williams, Smokey Smothers with Lafayette “Shorty” Gilbert, and Willie Smith

8:25-9:30 - Bobby Rush

7/11 Route 66 Road House

(schedule is subject to change)

“Boogie Woogie Stomp”
Thursday, June 7, 2007

12:00-1:30 - Boogie Woogie Stomp: The Music Explosion which gave birth to the modern era-Honoring the Ammons Family (Lila Ammons, Edsel Ammons, Sonny Leyland, Renaud Patigny, and Bob Hall)

2:00-3:30 - Soul/Blues: the lifeblood of the blues today featuring Bob Jones, Rip Daniels, Julius Lewis, and Willie Clayton moderated by Larry Hoffman

4:00-5:30 - Centennials Memorial: Jim O’Neal, Larry Hoffman, Michael Frank, and Bob Porter remembering annual honorees and the passing of the legends in 2006 such as Homesick, Henry and Robert Jr., Ruth Brown, Snooky Pryor, Chico Chism

“30th Anniversary-Sons of the Blues-The New Generation is the Now Generation”
Friday, June 8, 2007

12:00-1:30 - The Significance of the Berlin Jazz Festival as told by Jim O’Neal with some of the outstanding performers of the era.

2:00-3:30 - Blues: a family affair with Johnnie Mae and son Jimi Prime Time Smith

4:00-5:30 - Chicago Blues Today: An intimate inside discussion with authors David Whiteis and Karen Hanson

“Downtown Saturday Blues”
Saturday, June 9, 2007

11:00-1:00 - The Great Lakes Blues Society Summit, hosted by Big City Blues Magazine

1:30-3:00 - Blues on Film: John Sayles “The Honeydripper”

3:30-5:00 - Cultural Tourism: a Virtual Blues Tour on the Blues Trail (Chicago Office of Tourism, Representatives from the States of Mississippi and Louisiana moderated by Jim O’Neal)

“Wang Dang Doodle”
Sunday, June 10, 2007

11:30-1:00 - The Art of the Blues: Geraldine Nash, Gustina Atlas, Patty Crosby, George Berry, and Bessie Johnson discuss the essence of Mississippi Folk Art with Larry Morrissey

1:30-2:30 - Sunnyland Tales: Sam Burkhardt, Steve Freund, David Honeyboy Edwards, and Barrelhouse Chuck

3:00-5:00 - Howlin’ Wolf Birthday Party with family and friends.

Gibson Guitars Crossroads

(schedule is subject to change)

“Boogie Woogie Stomp”
Thursday, June 7, 2007

12:00-1:30 - Charles E. Shaw and the Chicago Blues Rebellion Band featuring Lady Sax and Lady Cat

2:00-3:30 - Osee Anderson and Da Blooze Folks

4:00-5:30 - Hoochie Coochie Boys: Muddy’s side men featuring George Mojo Buford, John Primer, Rick Kreher, Ray Killer Allison, Calvin Fuzz Jones, Barrelhouse Chuck, and introducing Larry Williams, a son of Muddy Waters.

“30th Anniversary-Sons of the Blues-The New Generation is the Now Generation”
Friday, June 8, 2007

12:00-1:30 - Carl Weathersby

2:00- 3:30 - Mighty Joe Young Jr. featuring Chontella Renee

4:00-5:30 - Carlos Johnson and the Serious Blues Band

“Downtown Saturday Blues”
Saturday, June 9, 2007

12:00-1:15 - Elmore James Jr. with Cadillac Zack

1:45-3:15 - David Dee and Family

3:45-5:00 - The Honeydripper All-Stars featuring Gary Clark Jr., Eddie Shaw, Arthur Lee Williams, Henderson Huggins, and Mabel John

“Wang Dang Doodle”
Sunday, June 10, 2007

12:00-1:15 - Lil’ Howlin’ Wolf

1:45-3:00 - Katherine Davis Blues Ensemble

3:30-5:00 - Maurice John Vaughn Blues Band

State of Louisiana Bayou Station and Social Club

(schedule is subject to change)

“Boogie Woogie Stomp”
Thursday, June 7, 2007

12:30-1:30 - Willis Prudhomme and Zydeco Express

2:00-3:00 - Bob Hall

3:30-4:30 - Boogie Woogie Stomp: Renauld Patigny

5:00-6:00 - Boogie Woogie Stomp Part 2: Carl Sonny Leyland and LilaAmmons

“30th Anniversary-Sons of the Blues-The New Generation is the Now Generation”
Friday, June 8, 2007

12:00-1:00 - Darryl Davis

1:30-2:30 - Ken Saydak

3:00-4:00 - Ariyo

4:30-5:30 - Willis Prudhomme and Zydeco Express

“Downtown Saturday Blues”
Saturday, June 9, 2007

12:30-1:30 - Dave Drazin

2:00-3:30 - Drink Small

4:00-5:00 - Willis Prudhomme and Zydeco Express

5:00-6:00 - Tony Llorens

“Wang Dang Doodle”
Sunday, June 10, 2007

12:30-1:30 - Henry Gray and the Cats

2:00-3:30 - Willis Prudhomme and Zydeco Express

4:00-5:00 - David Honeyboy Edwards

State of Mississippi Juke Joint

(schedule is subject to change)

“Boogie Woogie Stomp”
Thursday, June 7, 2007

12:30-2:00 - Chainsaw DuPont

2:30-3:30 - John Primer

4:00-5:30 - Jimmy Duck Holmes

6:00-7:30 - Chicago Jam Station with Dave Specter, Aron Burton and Kenny Smith

“30th Anniversary-Sons of the Blues-The New Generation is the Now Generation”
Friday, June 8, 2007

12:00-1:00 - Jimmy Duck Holmes

1:30-2:30 - Terry “T” Williams/Wesley Jefferson

3:00-4:00 - Clarksdale Delta Blues Museum

4:30-5:30 - Jimmy Duck Holmes

6:00-7:30 - Chicago Jam Station with Kenny Smith, Guy King and Calvin Jones

“Downtown Saturday Blues”
Saturday, June 9, 2007

12:00-1:00 - Terry “T” Williams

1:30-2:30 - Homemade Jamz Blues Band

3:00-4:00 - Alvin Youngblood Hart

4:30-5:30 - Jimmy “Duck” Holmes

6:00-7:30 - Chicago Jam Station w/ Kenny Smith, Guy King, and Calvin Jones

“Wang Dang Doodle”
Sunday, June 10, 2007

12:00-1:00 - Zac Harmon

1:30-2:30 - Homemade JamZ Blues Band

3:00-4:00 - Bobby Rush

4:30-5:30 - Jimmy Duck Holmes

6:00-7:30 - Chicago Jam Station w/ Dave Specter, Harlan Terson, and Mike Schlick

U.S. Cellular Front Porch

(schedule is subject to change)

“Boogie Woogie Stomp”
Thursday, June 7, 2007

11:30-1:00 - Blues in the Schools: Erwin Helfer, Katherine Davis and Eric Noden with the Stone Academy All Stars

1:30-2:30 - Aaron Moore

3:00-4:30 - Bobby Slim James with Joanne Graham

5:00-6:30 - Phil Guy and the Chicago Machine

“30th Anniversary-Sons of the Blues-The New Generation is the Now Generation”
Friday, June 8, 2007

11:00-12:00 - Blues in the Schools with Billy Branch and the children of Mississippi Delta Blues Museum

12:30-2:00 - J.W. Williams and the Chi Town Hustlers

2:30-3:30 - Vernon and Joe Harrington with special guest James Kinds

4:00-5:30 - Lurrie Bell Blues Band

5:45-7:00 - The No Static Blues Band featuring Mary, Lynn and Renee Lane

“Downtown Saturday Blues”
Saturday, June 9, 2007

11:30-1:00 - Fruteland Jackson’s Birthday Party

1:30-3:00 - Wanda Johnson and Shrimp City Slim

3:30-5:30 - Chicago Harmonica Project Part II featuring Little Arthur Duncan, Charlie Love, Big D, Jeffery Taylor, Mervyn “Harmonica” Hinds, Reginald Cooper supported by Rick Kreher, E. G. McDaniel, Mark Brumbach, Twist Turner, and Illinois Slim

6:00-7:30 - Khalif Wailin’ Walter

“Wang Dang Doodle”
Sunday, June 10, 2007

11:30-1:00 - Melvia Chick Rogers and her Gospel Harmonizers

1:30-3:00 - Cephas and Wiggins

3:30-5:00 - James Cotton

5:30-7:00 - Zac Harmon

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