A Blues Club Bio of Bill Nance.
By Scott Bucholtz.
Welcome To The Machine: Mr. Bilco, Keyboardist extraordinaire, Bill Nance. Born in Charleston far enough back to truly be a product of The British Invasion and Motown. He actually saw THE Ed Sullivan show. Seeing the Beatles on Ed Sullivan to a musician is like seeing Babe Ruth call his shot for a baseball fan! A fourth generation performer, tuned in and turned on by his older brother and sisters. His guitar playing older brother, Joe truly whet his appetite for ear candy. Bill says he was the two or three year old who would play records at 6 a. m. at full volume while changing speeds to create different sounds. I can identify with that, my Dad loves to tell how I would get up and practice the drums in the middle of the night. Where there is inspiration….
“Welcome My Son, Welcome To The Machine… What Did You Dream?”.
Self-described as straightforward and wacky, a quick perusal of the Facebook page for William Prohaska Nance reinforces that. He lists favorites such as Family Guy, The Office, South Park, The Simpsons, Star Trek, Star Wars… a favorite quote is “No offence, man, but you suck”. He’s been known to bother dogs (his “kids”) with a Tenor Saxophone. This is a guy who has also said that he would like to be Bugs Bunny and that he “brakes for doughnuts”. That, I can understand.
Bill will tell you that his proudest accomplishments are his own Bilco Amps. Probably much to Bill’s chagrin, this won’t be an ad for Bilco Amps. Although, he will tell you “my gear gets better gigs than me”. He has stories to prove it. One cool fact: Billy Preston’s final performance was on Bilco gear. I’ve heard that his stuff is great and I’m sure that it is. But, I’m a drummer. What do I know about amps? I just hit $#*+!!! Bill, on the other hand, starting with Erector sets and Lincoln Logs, has always loved to build, manipulate and fix all sorts of machines. Years later a conversation over dinner with virtuoso Eric Johnson inspired him… wait, I said I’m not going into details about amplifiers.
Now that I have had the opportunity of playing a full gig with Bill, I don’t think I would call him a keyboard player. He is a MACHINE. Not only does it sound like he knows every song, he’ll play every part, if necessary, AND some parts that come from who knows where! Bill lives by the credo: “Quest For The Tone”. If I may, I’ll suggest taking that a little further and quote ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons: “TONE. TASTE. TENACITY.” Bill has been performing since 1974. He says that he got serious about it in 1981. While he has never had any intention or desire to be a ‘star’, he’s certainly had extensive personal experience with ‘stars’. But, when asked what his goals are he simply states: “to have fun playing with good musicians, regardless of their name”. He says, “treat people like you want to be treated”. He does.
Some of his early bands were Early Morning, The Source and Duchess (with John McKelvey). Later, it was Bill Driscoll and Hot Pepper (remember “The Boucan Room”?) and Ninth Row. Then he played with Bobby Alvarez, John Ethridge, and Wayne Mitchum, which continues occasionally to this date. He wants to note that he “went country” and joined Country Junction with Marvin Lanier and Hap Robinson whom he calls ‘masters’. Not only has Bill played (and recorded) with anybody and everybody who has ever seemingly been in the Charleston area, he shared stages with many household names. As I mentioned earlier, he’s broken bread with Eric Johnson. He was on a first name basis with Michael McDonald (ask him about it). He’s opened, worked and hung with the likes of Sammy Hagar, REO Speedwagon, Johnny Winter, Eddie Money, Charlie Daniels, Ted Nugent, Blue Oyster Cult and Robin Trower. A personal favorite was the late Jeff Healey, whom Bill said was a “wonderful guy”. A highlight that Bill recalls centers around a night on tour with Eddie Bush when they opened for The Jeff Healey Band. Following Bill’s band performance, Jeff stopped by before going on stage and said, “well, we had planned on doing a good show anyway. But, now we HAVE too! You guys were awesome!!”. Then he proceeded to walk out on stage and repeat that message to HIS audience before he even played a note. You can’t buy that kind of respect.
An appearance by Bill provides instant credibility to any event or performance. Having been told about the Lowcountry Blues Club by many different people, he first came to bear witness about 2 ½ years ago. His presence at a Jam Night always elevates the evening. His list of favorite jammers starts with Wayne Mitchum, Dan Wright, Jerry Ray, Jon Hagar, Quentin Ravenal, Melissa, Billy G, Louie D, myself (thanks!) and “SO many others, some of which who’s names I don’t even know”. He uses the words “excitement” and “surprises” in the same sentence when discussing the magic that is Jam Night. Some of his favorite Jam Night songs are “Shaky Ground”, “Cissy Strut” and “Strange How I Miss You”. Better yet, he expressed a desire for more Allman Brothers!!!
A few of the artists that deeply inspired Bill are Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, The Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, The Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic and “anything with the Funk Brothers”. He particularly referenced “Red” by King Crimson and the “righteous” Steely Dan classic “Deacon Blues”.
Currently, Bill performs with The Shane Clark Experience, Michael Davis, Sgt. Submarine (Beatles tribute) and The Krays. In fact, you can catch Bill in action this weekend on Friday with The Krays at Dockside on Edisto or on Saturday at Wet Willies with The Shane Clark Experience. Obviously, he is available as a hired gun and when you’re lucky, can be found at Home Team on Wednesday nights.
“So, Welcome to The Machine.”
As always, there are a number of great shows to choose from this weekend. On Friday night, June 17, Highway 17 is at the new Moonshine Saloon, Old You will be elevating the Vendue Rooftop, while I’ll be with The Jonathan Robinson Trio at the West Ashley Outback. Heyrocco is at the Village Tavern in Mt Pleasant, and Captain Kirk is at Skynyrd’s with Starling.
On Saturday night, Johnny Mac and the BootyRanch are at Jimbo’s Rock Lounge. As always, Plane Jane will be at a Wild Wing Café near you. Finally, don’t forget about Sarah Cole at the WA Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ next Tuesday.
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Reminders:
Check your favorite local paper for more shows happening this weekend, and join the facebook site "Charleston Live Music" for highlights...
June's featured artists are Howlin' Wolf (1910), and Scott Holt (1966), both born in June.
Join us on facebook (Lowcountry Blues Club) and twitter, and check out some of our recordings from the Wednesday jams at http://www.reverbnation.com/lowcountrybluesclub
It's time to pay your dues for 2011 if you haven't already done so. Just come out to a jam, and give us $10 for an individual, $25 for a band or family, or $100 for a corporate membership. Or you can mail dues to The Lowcountry Blues Club, P.O. Box 814, Isle of Palms, SC 29451.
LMW, June 16, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Guest jam-master
This week's jam on June 15th will have a special Jam Master of James
DuPuis Wall, better known as Poppa DuPree from Momma & The Redemption
Band and Momma's Blues Palace Band. Poppa DuPree is a staple of the
lowcountry blues scene and we are excited to have him serve as our Jam
Master this week.
DC, June 13, 2011
DuPuis Wall, better known as Poppa DuPree from Momma & The Redemption
Band and Momma's Blues Palace Band. Poppa DuPree is a staple of the
lowcountry blues scene and we are excited to have him serve as our Jam
Master this week.
DC, June 13, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Blues jams keep getting better
Greetings blues club friends -
Last night's blues club jam was another winner - so many friends, so much great music! Starting off the evening were Dan Wright, jam-master, Jojo Wall on bass, Greg Levkus on drums, and Bill Nance on the Hammond, and they started the party right! Lots of our favorite regular players were there to jam, too, along with some new ones, and we thank you all for coming. We've been lucky enough to attract some good horn players lately, including the super-cool Louie D on sax. And we've got a new singer, Melissa, who fits right in. The crowd even persuaded Charlie Kendall to sing a song - a special treat.
And of course, we'll be doing it again next Wednesday too, so put it on your calendar!
Here are a few ideas for this weekend:
Friday night, you can catch The Louie D Project for soul and funk at Bambu, or Whisky 'n' Ramblin for swamp-blues at the Blind Tiger. Also, Home Team/Sl has The Damon Fowler Group featuring songs from their new cd "Sugar Shack", at 10.
Then on Saturday, Whiskey 'n' Ramblin are at The Griffon, and Johnny Mac and the BootyRanch are at Wild Wing in Mt Pleasant at 10.
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Reminders:
Check your favorite local paper for all the shows happening this weekend, and join the facebook site "Charleston Live Music" for highlights...
June's featured artists are Howlin' Wolf (1910), and Scott Holt (1966), both born in June.
Join us on facebook (Lowcountry Blues Club) and twitter, and check out some of our recordings from the Wednesday jams at http://www.reverbnation.com/lowcountrybluesclub
It's time to pay your dues for 2011 if you haven't already done so. Just come out to a jam, and give us $10 for an individual, $25 for a band or family, or $100 for a corporate membership. Or you can mail dues to The Lowcountry Blues Club, P.O. Box 814, Isle of Palms, SC 29451.
LMW, June 9, 2011
Last night's blues club jam was another winner - so many friends, so much great music! Starting off the evening were Dan Wright, jam-master, Jojo Wall on bass, Greg Levkus on drums, and Bill Nance on the Hammond, and they started the party right! Lots of our favorite regular players were there to jam, too, along with some new ones, and we thank you all for coming. We've been lucky enough to attract some good horn players lately, including the super-cool Louie D on sax. And we've got a new singer, Melissa, who fits right in. The crowd even persuaded Charlie Kendall to sing a song - a special treat.
And of course, we'll be doing it again next Wednesday too, so put it on your calendar!
Here are a few ideas for this weekend:
Friday night, you can catch The Louie D Project for soul and funk at Bambu, or Whisky 'n' Ramblin for swamp-blues at the Blind Tiger. Also, Home Team/Sl has The Damon Fowler Group featuring songs from their new cd "Sugar Shack", at 10.
Then on Saturday, Whiskey 'n' Ramblin are at The Griffon, and Johnny Mac and the BootyRanch are at Wild Wing in Mt Pleasant at 10.
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Reminders:
Check your favorite local paper for all the shows happening this weekend, and join the facebook site "Charleston Live Music" for highlights...
June's featured artists are Howlin' Wolf (1910), and Scott Holt (1966), both born in June.
Join us on facebook (Lowcountry Blues Club) and twitter, and check out some of our recordings from the Wednesday jams at http://www.reverbnation.com/lowcountrybluesclub
It's time to pay your dues for 2011 if you haven't already done so. Just come out to a jam, and give us $10 for an individual, $25 for a band or family, or $100 for a corporate membership. Or you can mail dues to The Lowcountry Blues Club, P.O. Box 814, Isle of Palms, SC 29451.
LMW, June 9, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
So much to do, so little time
Greetings blues club friends! It's a very busy time here in Charleston, so don't forget to check out the schedule of blues events at www.piccolospoleto.com, for now through June 10. There's the Early Bird Blues Series at Mad River, the Blues Cruises, and Blues on the Dock. Get out there and have a great time!
And whatever you do, don't miss the next Wednesday night jam at Home Team/West Ashley. Those of you who saw the "Horny Horns" in action with Dan Wright and friends will know why you don't want to miss a jam -- you never know who's gonna show up and what they're gonna play -- so much fun!!
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Reminders:
Check your favorite local paper for all the shows happening this weekend, and join the facebook site "Charleston Live Music" for highlights...
June's featured artists are Howlin' Wolf (1910), and Scott Holt (1966), both born in June.
Join us on facebook (Lowcountry Blues Club) and twitter, and check out some of our recordings from the Wednesday jams at http://www.reverbnation.com/lowcountrybluesclub
It's time to pay your dues for 2011 if you haven't already done so. Just come out to a jam, and give us $10 for an individual, $25 for a band or family, or $100 for a corporate membership. Or you can mail dues to The Lowcountry Blues Club, P.O. Box 814, Isle of Palms, SC 29451.
LMW, June 2, 2011
And whatever you do, don't miss the next Wednesday night jam at Home Team/West Ashley. Those of you who saw the "Horny Horns" in action with Dan Wright and friends will know why you don't want to miss a jam -- you never know who's gonna show up and what they're gonna play -- so much fun!!
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Reminders:
Check your favorite local paper for all the shows happening this weekend, and join the facebook site "Charleston Live Music" for highlights...
June's featured artists are Howlin' Wolf (1910), and Scott Holt (1966), both born in June.
Join us on facebook (Lowcountry Blues Club) and twitter, and check out some of our recordings from the Wednesday jams at http://www.reverbnation.com/lowcountrybluesclub
It's time to pay your dues for 2011 if you haven't already done so. Just come out to a jam, and give us $10 for an individual, $25 for a band or family, or $100 for a corporate membership. Or you can mail dues to The Lowcountry Blues Club, P.O. Box 814, Isle of Palms, SC 29451.
LMW, June 2, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Feature: John Scott
This Month’s Feature: John Scott
By: Scott Bucholtz -
Are You Experienced?
Members of the music community and more specifically, the Lowcountry Blues Club clearly understand the meaning of that question. We have felt it. You could call it enchantment. An extraordinary magic. John Scott is driven by this spirit as well as The Spirit.
John Scott was born in Cambridge, MA on May 29th – a few years back. As a Navy kid, he and his family moved to Charleston in 1965. Within a year, boredom drove him and his younger brother to start a band. John went to Garrett High (his brother was still in middle school), the band was called The Spectros as they all wore glasses (he says they were the school nerds) and played mostly surf, beach and some of the early British music. Today, John is married to Carolyn, his wife of 18 years and they have three children (John John, Sophie & Iris).
After the Spectros, he played bass in a jazz band, The Elegant Truetones fronted by Juin Allen Dequire from New Orleans with Carleen Butler on drums. This lasted maybe a year. He switched back to guitar and hasn’t had a desire to set it down again!
John’s musical inspirations run from Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Les Paul and Chet Atkins to Australian Guitar Wizard Tommy Emmanuel, country acoustic guitarist Doyle Dykes, Walter Carlos, E. Power Biggs and soul singer William Bell. While those first few names are on every guitar enthusiast's list whether they are 16 or 60, you would do yourself a favor by investigating the others. The sources for inspiration are truly limitless.
Harmonica player Gary Wright (who plays with Highway 17) works for one of his company's customers and happened to tell him about the Lowcountry Blues Club about a year and a half ago. Like the rest of us, John couldn’t resist, he went down to A Dough Re Mi and has barely missed a week ever since. Now at Home Team BBQ, he has taken on the responsibility of running sound and ensuring that the ear candy is sweet.
On jam nights, John loves to stick close to the Blues. His favorites are All Along The Watchtower, Black Magic Woman, Little Wing and anything by Stevie Ray Vaughan. But, John is no one trick pony. There have been countless times that John’s playing has garnered worthy attention. His catalog of knowledge is quite impressive. Just when you think we’re launching into something obscure that’s bound to be a train wreck, John will step forward and nail a lead that will bring it all together. When referring to his favorite fellow jammers, he launches into a list of first names just like we were all a big family. Dan, JP, Charlie, English Charlie, Jack, Jerry, Brooks, Al, Greg, Cindy, Skye, myself… he says “everyone who gets up to jam or just listen”. The sentiment is spot-on. It is a big musical family!
After the Spectros and the Elegant Truetones, his list of bands includes Invictas, Carleen and the Groovers, Johnny King and the Electric Icebox, Phoenix and Gunz. Gunz featured Linda Johnson and our very own Captain Kirk on drums. Captain says John “knows every song there is”. The Groovers were the road band for William Bell who co-wrote “Born Under A Bad Sign”. Carleen Butler was the drummer, her brother Clary played trumpet. Clary had played with Wilson Pickett and Etta James! Note: William Bell’s “Every Day Will Be A Holiday” is the only cover song on Warren Haynes’ incredible new solo CD (Man In Motion). The Groovers cut four records in Columbia at Music World Studios around 1969-70. "Hot Pants”, “Right On”, “The Thing”, “Can We Rap”. Not too long ago John discovered that these songs are still in circulation around the world (buy the vinyl). He had been told that the masters had been destroyed. Thanks to the Web, you can look up reviews of these hits. John’s favorite refers to him as a “Hendrix influenced guitarist who drove a hearse to gigs”. His legacy lives!
Certainly, being William Bell's band director and guitarist was a career highlight. Another was the fact that he had the opportunity to play with the original Memphis Horns. If you get a chance, ask him about that. It’s a classic tale from the road! Also, I was fascinated to find that he actually worked as the director for the Grammy Awards Orchestra back around 1980. That’s not something most of us would be able to include on a resume!
Since 1994, John has been playing in the praise and worship band at Antioch Christian Fellowship in Summerville. He hopes to continue as he says that “The Lord called me”. He also enjoys the “fellowship and experience gained from playing with other Professional and youthful musicians both secular as well as spirit filled players”. He adds, “I thoroughly enjoy and support the Lowcountry Blues Club jams and shows”. There may come a time when he’ll put some thought into getting into another band but he’ll see where the spirit leads him. That’s a journey to Enlightenment!
“Trumpets and violins I can hear in the distance
I think they're calling our names
Maybe now you can't hear them, but you will
If you just take hold of my hand”
Are YOU Experienced?
As always, this weekend looks to be a buffet of sweet treats. It opens Thursday night with J.R. Getches & Allyson Taylor @ Bambu. Friday you can see Skye Paige & The Original Recipe @ Home Team BBQ (West Ashley) or Gaslight Street @ the Brick House Kitchen. Starling (w/ Captain Kirk) will be at Skynyrd’s in St. George on Friday and Saturday @ Geno’s in Goose Creek. Once again, hit the Vendue Rooftop @ 6 to kick off your weekend downtown. Look for YoungMi and Old You Friday @ 6 and The Louie D Project on the Vendue Rooftop Saturday @ 6. Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk can be experienced Saturday & Sunday at the Pour House and the Rev. Dr. Johnny Mac & The Booty Ranch hits Home Team BBQ (Sullivan’s Island) Saturday. I am thrilled to be playing Friday night with The Jonathan Robinson Trio on the patio at Outback Steakhouse in West Ashley and then I’ll be with The Mason Dixon Band Saturday night at Mueller’s Pub in West Ashley.
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Thanks to everyone who came out to last night's jam! We missed Dan Wright, who was in Chicago, but Billy Gadol did a fabulous job filling in, and it was a stellar night with some great, great sets...
And thanks to everyone who worked so hard to put on the show at Awendaw Sound last Saturday -- those who came had a really good time. And thanks to all the volunteers, the sound guys, and the artists who played it: The Jonathan Robinson Trio (w/ special guest Austin Bucholtz), The Wyatt Garey Band, Johnny Mac & the BootyRanch, Port City Prophets, The Big Guy Blues Review, Billy G and the Lowcountry Blues Club AllStars, including Miss Skye Paige... What a show!
Don't forget that Piccolo Spoleto has LOTS of blues events (some were detailed in last week's blog), so check out all the news at www.piccolospoleto.com, for May 27-June 10. There's the Early Bird Blues Series at Mad River, the Blues Cruises, and Blues on the Dock. Get out there and have some fun!
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Reminders:
Check your favorite local paper for all the shows happening this weekend, and join the facebook site "Charleston Live Music" for highlights...
Don't miss our next jam: Wednesday night at Home Team BBQ/ West Ashley -- sooo much fun!!
June's featured artists are Howlin' Wolf (1910), and Scott Holt (1966), both born in June.
Join us on facebook (Lowcountry Blues Club) and twitter, and check out some of our recordings from the Wednesday jams at http://www.reverbnation.com/lowcountrybluesclub
It's time to pay your dues for 2011 if you haven't already done so. Just come out to a jam, and give us $10 for an individual, $25 for a band or family, or $100 for a corporate membership. Or you can mail dues to The Lowcountry Blues Club, P.O. Box 814, Isle of Palms, SC 29451.
LMW, May 26, 2011
By: Scott Bucholtz -
Are You Experienced?
Members of the music community and more specifically, the Lowcountry Blues Club clearly understand the meaning of that question. We have felt it. You could call it enchantment. An extraordinary magic. John Scott is driven by this spirit as well as The Spirit.
John Scott was born in Cambridge, MA on May 29th – a few years back. As a Navy kid, he and his family moved to Charleston in 1965. Within a year, boredom drove him and his younger brother to start a band. John went to Garrett High (his brother was still in middle school), the band was called The Spectros as they all wore glasses (he says they were the school nerds) and played mostly surf, beach and some of the early British music. Today, John is married to Carolyn, his wife of 18 years and they have three children (John John, Sophie & Iris).
After the Spectros, he played bass in a jazz band, The Elegant Truetones fronted by Juin Allen Dequire from New Orleans with Carleen Butler on drums. This lasted maybe a year. He switched back to guitar and hasn’t had a desire to set it down again!
John’s musical inspirations run from Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Les Paul and Chet Atkins to Australian Guitar Wizard Tommy Emmanuel, country acoustic guitarist Doyle Dykes, Walter Carlos, E. Power Biggs and soul singer William Bell. While those first few names are on every guitar enthusiast's list whether they are 16 or 60, you would do yourself a favor by investigating the others. The sources for inspiration are truly limitless.
Harmonica player Gary Wright (who plays with Highway 17) works for one of his company's customers and happened to tell him about the Lowcountry Blues Club about a year and a half ago. Like the rest of us, John couldn’t resist, he went down to A Dough Re Mi and has barely missed a week ever since. Now at Home Team BBQ, he has taken on the responsibility of running sound and ensuring that the ear candy is sweet.
On jam nights, John loves to stick close to the Blues. His favorites are All Along The Watchtower, Black Magic Woman, Little Wing and anything by Stevie Ray Vaughan. But, John is no one trick pony. There have been countless times that John’s playing has garnered worthy attention. His catalog of knowledge is quite impressive. Just when you think we’re launching into something obscure that’s bound to be a train wreck, John will step forward and nail a lead that will bring it all together. When referring to his favorite fellow jammers, he launches into a list of first names just like we were all a big family. Dan, JP, Charlie, English Charlie, Jack, Jerry, Brooks, Al, Greg, Cindy, Skye, myself… he says “everyone who gets up to jam or just listen”. The sentiment is spot-on. It is a big musical family!
After the Spectros and the Elegant Truetones, his list of bands includes Invictas, Carleen and the Groovers, Johnny King and the Electric Icebox, Phoenix and Gunz. Gunz featured Linda Johnson and our very own Captain Kirk on drums. Captain says John “knows every song there is”. The Groovers were the road band for William Bell who co-wrote “Born Under A Bad Sign”. Carleen Butler was the drummer, her brother Clary played trumpet. Clary had played with Wilson Pickett and Etta James! Note: William Bell’s “Every Day Will Be A Holiday” is the only cover song on Warren Haynes’ incredible new solo CD (Man In Motion). The Groovers cut four records in Columbia at Music World Studios around 1969-70. "Hot Pants”, “Right On”, “The Thing”, “Can We Rap”. Not too long ago John discovered that these songs are still in circulation around the world (buy the vinyl). He had been told that the masters had been destroyed. Thanks to the Web, you can look up reviews of these hits. John’s favorite refers to him as a “Hendrix influenced guitarist who drove a hearse to gigs”. His legacy lives!
Certainly, being William Bell's band director and guitarist was a career highlight. Another was the fact that he had the opportunity to play with the original Memphis Horns. If you get a chance, ask him about that. It’s a classic tale from the road! Also, I was fascinated to find that he actually worked as the director for the Grammy Awards Orchestra back around 1980. That’s not something most of us would be able to include on a resume!
Since 1994, John has been playing in the praise and worship band at Antioch Christian Fellowship in Summerville. He hopes to continue as he says that “The Lord called me”. He also enjoys the “fellowship and experience gained from playing with other Professional and youthful musicians both secular as well as spirit filled players”. He adds, “I thoroughly enjoy and support the Lowcountry Blues Club jams and shows”. There may come a time when he’ll put some thought into getting into another band but he’ll see where the spirit leads him. That’s a journey to Enlightenment!
“Trumpets and violins I can hear in the distance
I think they're calling our names
Maybe now you can't hear them, but you will
If you just take hold of my hand”
Are YOU Experienced?
As always, this weekend looks to be a buffet of sweet treats. It opens Thursday night with J.R. Getches & Allyson Taylor @ Bambu. Friday you can see Skye Paige & The Original Recipe @ Home Team BBQ (West Ashley) or Gaslight Street @ the Brick House Kitchen. Starling (w/ Captain Kirk) will be at Skynyrd’s in St. George on Friday and Saturday @ Geno’s in Goose Creek. Once again, hit the Vendue Rooftop @ 6 to kick off your weekend downtown. Look for YoungMi and Old You Friday @ 6 and The Louie D Project on the Vendue Rooftop Saturday @ 6. Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk can be experienced Saturday & Sunday at the Pour House and the Rev. Dr. Johnny Mac & The Booty Ranch hits Home Team BBQ (Sullivan’s Island) Saturday. I am thrilled to be playing Friday night with The Jonathan Robinson Trio on the patio at Outback Steakhouse in West Ashley and then I’ll be with The Mason Dixon Band Saturday night at Mueller’s Pub in West Ashley.
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Thanks to everyone who came out to last night's jam! We missed Dan Wright, who was in Chicago, but Billy Gadol did a fabulous job filling in, and it was a stellar night with some great, great sets...
And thanks to everyone who worked so hard to put on the show at Awendaw Sound last Saturday -- those who came had a really good time. And thanks to all the volunteers, the sound guys, and the artists who played it: The Jonathan Robinson Trio (w/ special guest Austin Bucholtz), The Wyatt Garey Band, Johnny Mac & the BootyRanch, Port City Prophets, The Big Guy Blues Review, Billy G and the Lowcountry Blues Club AllStars, including Miss Skye Paige... What a show!
Don't forget that Piccolo Spoleto has LOTS of blues events (some were detailed in last week's blog), so check out all the news at www.piccolospoleto.com, for May 27-June 10. There's the Early Bird Blues Series at Mad River, the Blues Cruises, and Blues on the Dock. Get out there and have some fun!
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Reminders:
Check your favorite local paper for all the shows happening this weekend, and join the facebook site "Charleston Live Music" for highlights...
Don't miss our next jam: Wednesday night at Home Team BBQ/ West Ashley -- sooo much fun!!
June's featured artists are Howlin' Wolf (1910), and Scott Holt (1966), both born in June.
Join us on facebook (Lowcountry Blues Club) and twitter, and check out some of our recordings from the Wednesday jams at http://www.reverbnation.com/lowcountrybluesclub
It's time to pay your dues for 2011 if you haven't already done so. Just come out to a jam, and give us $10 for an individual, $25 for a band or family, or $100 for a corporate membership. Or you can mail dues to The Lowcountry Blues Club, P.O. Box 814, Isle of Palms, SC 29451.
LMW, May 26, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Lowcountry Blues Club Board Meeting This Week
The Lowcountry Blues Club will be having a Board Meeting this Wednesday (May 25th) starting at 6:30PM at Hometeam BBQ West Ashley. In addition to the Board Members and Officers, this meeting will be open to all club members. If you are interested in the future direction of the club and upcoming leadership opportunities, you should attend this meeting.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
First Annual Lowcountry Blues Club Festival this Saturday!
This weekend don't miss the First Annual Lowcountry Blues Club Festival at Awendaw Sound: 5105 Hwy 17 North, Awendaw, SC (The Old Kick’n Horse) Saturday, May 21, 2011, 1pm until 8 or maybe later...
- Rev Dr Johnny Mac and the Booty Ranch
- Port City Prophets
- Wyatt Garey Band
- The Big Guy’s Blues Revue
- Jonathan Robinson Trio
- The Lowcountry Blues Club Allstars
With more surprises and special guests
Tickets $10 ETIX or $15 day of show
Bring a can of food for the Lowcountry Food Bank, a benefit for the Lowcountry Food Bank and the Lowcountry Blues Club
We are also in need of volunteers in the following areas:
Ticket sales, Concessions, Stage crew, Sound guy, Set up and tear down, Selling memberships
If you are interested in volunteering, please email lowcountrybluesclub@gmail.com and let us know.
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More weekend fun: The Sertoma Pig Pickin’ will be held this weekend on Daniel Island in the field adjacent to the Publix. The ‘AnyButt Contest’ will kick things off on Friday night, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and sampling beginning at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Mason Dixon Band (with our own Scott Bucholtz). Cooking teams will prepare appetizers, entrees and desserts. The public will be able to get samples of each for $1 and cast their vote for their favorite in each category. All proceeds go to charity including Camp Sertoma, Charleston Animal Society and the Charleston Miracle League.
Also on Friday night, catch Skye Paige playing some hot slide blues at the Village Tavern at 9, with Whiskey n Ramblin. Or check out Downwright Scoundrels who will play at 9pm at the Palmetto Grill of Ladson.
And coming soon: PICCOLO SPOLETO BLUES SERIES
Charleston, South Carolina
May 27-June 10
www.piccolospoleto.com (has everything on it!)
FIRST COURSE: Bodacious "Early Bird Blues" happy hour shows at Mad River Bar & Grille (an old brick church, now a bar/restaurant) featuring (day by day):
JUKE JOINT JOHNNY & DREW BALDWIN
HITMAN
JEFF BEASLEY ONE-MAN BAND
HECTOR QIRKO BLUES DUO
COTTON BLUE
ANDY COATS
THE KING BEES
MATT WALSH BLUES DUO
DRINK SMALL, THE BLUES DOCTOR
CHUCK THE CAT MORRIS & SILENT EDDIE PHILLIPS
ACOUSTICA
MY BUDDY TODD
MARSHALL BALLEW
All for the ridiculous low price of $11 each show.
Tickets now on sale on-line at www.piccolospoleto.com
or at the Piccolo box office, 180 Meeting St., 2nd floor,
corner of South Market St, 9 am -5 pm
Venue website www.madrivercharleston.com
(Check out their new menu features more more more seafood!)
(corner of N. Market and East Bay Streets, SO convenient!)
NOTE: cash only at door; credit card/check OK in advance.
and SECOND COURSE
FOUR AWESOME BLUES CRUISES ON CHARLESTON HARBOR
aboard "Carolina Belle"
Leaves from the Charleston Maritime Center.
This one WILL ROCK YOUR BOAT!
May 29: HITMAN
May 30: JEFF BEASLEY AND CHUCK THE CAT
June 5: KING BEES
June 6: MATT WALSH DUO
Tickets (same place as above) or Charleston Harbor Tours
843 722 1112
www.charlestonharbortours.com
www.piccolospoleto.com gives you all the info on blues and so much more on this citywide arts festival.
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Reminders:
Check your favorite local paper for lots more live music happening this weekend, and join the facebook site "Charleston Live Music" for highlights...
Don't miss our next jam: Wednesday night at Home Team BBQ/ West Ashley -- sooo much fun!!
May's featured artists are Blind Willie McTell (1901), Robert Johnson (1911), Little Walter (1930), and Taj Mahal (1942) - all born in May.
Join us on facebook (Lowcountry Blues Club) and twitter, and check out some of our recordings from the Wednesday jams at http://www.reverbnation.com/lowcountrybluesclub
It's time to pay your dues for 2011 if you haven't already done so. Just come out to a jam, and give us $10 for an individual, $25 for a band or family, or $100 for a corporate membership. Or you can mail dues to The Lowcountry Blues Club, P.O. Box 814, Isle of Palms, SC 29451.
LMW, May 19, 2011
- Rev Dr Johnny Mac and the Booty Ranch
- Port City Prophets
- Wyatt Garey Band
- The Big Guy’s Blues Revue
- Jonathan Robinson Trio
- The Lowcountry Blues Club Allstars
With more surprises and special guests
Tickets $10 ETIX or $15 day of show
Bring a can of food for the Lowcountry Food Bank, a benefit for the Lowcountry Food Bank and the Lowcountry Blues Club
We are also in need of volunteers in the following areas:
Ticket sales, Concessions, Stage crew, Sound guy, Set up and tear down, Selling memberships
If you are interested in volunteering, please email lowcountrybluesclub@gmail.com and let us know.
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More weekend fun: The Sertoma Pig Pickin’ will be held this weekend on Daniel Island in the field adjacent to the Publix. The ‘AnyButt Contest’ will kick things off on Friday night, with gates opening at 6 p.m. and sampling beginning at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Mason Dixon Band (with our own Scott Bucholtz). Cooking teams will prepare appetizers, entrees and desserts. The public will be able to get samples of each for $1 and cast their vote for their favorite in each category. All proceeds go to charity including Camp Sertoma, Charleston Animal Society and the Charleston Miracle League.
Also on Friday night, catch Skye Paige playing some hot slide blues at the Village Tavern at 9, with Whiskey n Ramblin. Or check out Downwright Scoundrels who will play at 9pm at the Palmetto Grill of Ladson.
And coming soon: PICCOLO SPOLETO BLUES SERIES
Charleston, South Carolina
May 27-June 10
www.piccolospoleto.com (has everything on it!)
FIRST COURSE: Bodacious "Early Bird Blues" happy hour shows at Mad River Bar & Grille (an old brick church, now a bar/restaurant) featuring (day by day):
JUKE JOINT JOHNNY & DREW BALDWIN
HITMAN
JEFF BEASLEY ONE-MAN BAND
HECTOR QIRKO BLUES DUO
COTTON BLUE
ANDY COATS
THE KING BEES
MATT WALSH BLUES DUO
DRINK SMALL, THE BLUES DOCTOR
CHUCK THE CAT MORRIS & SILENT EDDIE PHILLIPS
ACOUSTICA
MY BUDDY TODD
MARSHALL BALLEW
All for the ridiculous low price of $11 each show.
Tickets now on sale on-line at www.piccolospoleto.com
or at the Piccolo box office, 180 Meeting St., 2nd floor,
corner of South Market St, 9 am -5 pm
Venue website www.madrivercharleston.com
(Check out their new menu features more more more seafood!)
(corner of N. Market and East Bay Streets, SO convenient!)
NOTE: cash only at door; credit card/check OK in advance.
and SECOND COURSE
FOUR AWESOME BLUES CRUISES ON CHARLESTON HARBOR
aboard "Carolina Belle"
Leaves from the Charleston Maritime Center.
This one WILL ROCK YOUR BOAT!
May 29: HITMAN
May 30: JEFF BEASLEY AND CHUCK THE CAT
June 5: KING BEES
June 6: MATT WALSH DUO
Tickets (same place as above) or Charleston Harbor Tours
843 722 1112
www.charlestonharbortours.com
www.piccolospoleto.com gives you all the info on blues and so much more on this citywide arts festival.
-----------------------------------------
Reminders:
Check your favorite local paper for lots more live music happening this weekend, and join the facebook site "Charleston Live Music" for highlights...
Don't miss our next jam: Wednesday night at Home Team BBQ/ West Ashley -- sooo much fun!!
May's featured artists are Blind Willie McTell (1901), Robert Johnson (1911), Little Walter (1930), and Taj Mahal (1942) - all born in May.
Join us on facebook (Lowcountry Blues Club) and twitter, and check out some of our recordings from the Wednesday jams at http://www.reverbnation.com/lowcountrybluesclub
It's time to pay your dues for 2011 if you haven't already done so. Just come out to a jam, and give us $10 for an individual, $25 for a band or family, or $100 for a corporate membership. Or you can mail dues to The Lowcountry Blues Club, P.O. Box 814, Isle of Palms, SC 29451.
LMW, May 19, 2011
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