Thursday, December 29, 2011

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all of our friends in the Lowcountry Blues Club! We had a rocking jam last night, with a special appearance from young Charlie Kendall, back from Berklee for the holidays. We also celebrated English Charlie's birthday - it was a great night for Charlies!

We've got some exciting shows coming up. On Saturday night, January 7th, at Home Team BBQ/West Ashley, we have a benefit to help send the J Edwards Band to Memphis. Performing will be Highway 17 Blues Band, Momma and Redemption, and The J Edwards Band, for sure... and possibly another band TBA... A donation of $5 or more will be appreciated. And you know it's gonna be a fun night!

There will be another benefit on Saturday the 21st, and we're expecting to have the Hibachi Heroes (w/ Rob Lowe), The J Edwards Band, and more to be confirmed...

Also, remember that we now have a Sunday jam at Smoky's in N. Charleston from 5-9...

Whatever you do for New Year's Eve, please be careful - and don't drink and drive!! We look forward to a great new year full of amazing music with all our friends...

Friday, December 23, 2011

Best Wishes to All & to All a Great Gig!

Happy Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Ashura/Festivus… Oh, Happy Day! If you’re reading this, you are probably a member, fan or follower of the Lowcountry Blues Club. In which case, there should be no need to extol the virtues of the Blues Club. Though, I will anyway… Through your interest, participation and dues, you have the honor and good fortune to be a part of something truly special. I say this not as an Officer or Board Member but as a player thrilled and blessed to have the ability to participate. What happens on Wednesday’s AND Sunday’s is something to behold.

In the spirit of The Season, I would personally like to give thanks! To Mike Davis from Ye Olde Music for suggesting that I go to a Blues Jam upon my arrival in town. To Tim Shaw, Billy Gadol and all former and current Officers and Board Members for all of their time and efforts behind the scenes to ensure that we all continue to have this amazing opportunity. To the owners and staff of first A Dough Re Mi and now Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ and Smokey’s Place for having the vision and appreciation and allowing us to do our thing. To Dan Wright and all of the “House” musicians for always ensuring that the show is world class. To Greg Levkus for not getting too upset with how hard I hit his drums! To Captain James Kirk for a list of things far too long to mention. To all of the TALENT for giving and sharing inspiration that goes far beyond anything that I can describe. Finally, to everyone who has participated in any way on stage and off. By paying attention, from the looks in your eyes and on your faces. For the words of appreciation and encouragement. For the unbelievable communal experience that is a result of this EAR CANDY FOR THE SOUL!

Once again, I’ll suggest: Give/Share the GIFT OF MUSIC! Not just over the holidays but throughout the year. All of us, regardless of any personal situation, can afford to do that.

Scott Bucholtz

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Weekend Music

Here's wishing you a great weekend!

Friday, Dec 16:
Skye Paige and The Original Recipe returns to Charleston Area! Catch them at Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ WA
The Louie D Project (w/ J.R. Getches) kicks off the weekend on the Vendue Rooftop
Highway 17 Blues Band is at Smokey’s Place
Starling (w/ Captain Kirk) is at Geno’s Place in Goose Creek

Friday & Saturday:
The Mason Dixon Band (w/ Scott Bucholtz) is at The Strike Zone in Summerville.

Saturday:
Starling (w/ Captain Kirk) is at Fat Boy’s in Monck’s Corner
Drivin’ N Cryin’ (w/ Sadler Vaden) headline at The Pour House, with a fantastic opening band, Josh Roberts and the Hinges
The Louie D Project hit The Brick downtown (pick up “Outta Control” their fantastic new CD – a great gift idea!)

Don’t Forget: The Lowcountry Blues Club now has TWO weekly jam nights. Smokey’s Place Sports Bar & Grill at 1213 Remount Road in North Charleston now hosts a weekly jam from 5 pm to 9 pm on Sunday’s. And the regular Wednesday night jam is at Home Team BBQ/West Ashley, of course.

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Reminders:

If you want to see your band's gigs in this newsletter, send all the details to lowcountrybluesclub@gmail.com, with "For the blog" as the subject line. We usually send out the newsletter on Thursday or Friday, so get the info in before Wednesday, please. Or just post to facebook directly!

December's featured artists are Big Mama Thornton, Bo Diddley, Greg Allman, and George Thorogood.

Check out some of our recordings from the Wednesday jams at http://www.reverbnation.com/lowcountrybluesclub

See you at the jams!

LMW and SB,December 14, 2011

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Buzzards and jams

Cretinous buzzards strike again! As you may recall, friends of the Blues Club, rock band LESLIE, had their equipment stolen while on tour in Delaware back in November of 2010. Here we go again… earlier this week more of our friends were hit. HOMEMADE WINE, whose travel base is here in Charleston, had their entire equipment trailer stolen while at home in Knoxville, TN. For a complete list of the hot equipment, look for Homemade Wine the Band at: facebook.com/homemadewinemusic. Meanwhile, show them some support this weekend as they will be at Wild Wing’s downtown this Saturday. Maybe you can drop a buck or two into the tip jar! Meanwhile, buy their new release: “Barstools, Broken Hearts, and Songs From The Road” at CD Baby or iTunes… Remember, it’s the Holidays. SHARE THE GIFT!

Outings:

Friday, Dec 9: A Fragile Tomorrow plays at the Village Tavern in Mt Pleasant, along with two other bands. Poppa DuPree, JoJo, and Big Daddy Dale will be at Captain Ikes's Bar and Grill,1168 Trojan Rd.(Hwy 45), 843 753 7720, Cross, SC, 9pm.

Saturday: Sarah Cole & The Hawkes along with Tidal Jive are at Loggerheads starting at 2pm for their Holiday Oyster Roast
Homemade Wine will be at The Wild Wings downtown
Starling (w/ Captain Kirk) at Smokey’s Place
The Mason Dixon Band (w/ Scott Bucholtz) at Famous Joe’s

Don’t Forget: The Lowcountry Blues Club now has TWO weekly jam nights. Smokey’s Place Sports Bar & Grill at 1213 Remount Road in North Charleston hosts a weekly jam from 5 pm to 9 pm on Sunday’s. And the regular Wednesday night jam is at Home Team BBQ/West Ashley.

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Reminders:

If you want to see your band's gigs in this newsletter, send all the details to lowcountrybluesclub@gmail.com, with "For the blog" as the subject line. We usually send out the newsletter on Thursday or Friday, so get the info in before Wednesday, please. Or just post to facebook directly!

December's featured artists are Big Mama Thornton, Bo Diddley, Greg Allman, and George Thorogood.

Check out some of our recordings from the Wednesday jams at http://www.reverbnation.com/lowcountrybluesclub

See you at the jams!

LMW and SB,December 8, 2011