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A review of Jack Edery and UltraSuede`s Fried Chicken and Whiskey has been added(reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Popa Chubby`s The Fight Is On has been added(reviewed by Pete Feenstra). A review of Danny Bryant's Redeye Band` Just As I Am has been added(reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of Glenn Patrik`s Nuthin' But A Thang has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Alastair Greene Band`s Walking in Circles has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Mike Zito`s Today has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Los Blancos` Just This Once has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Superfloor`s Kharma Baby has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A gig review of Oli Brown Band at Zoom @ TheMoon has been added (reviewed by Pete Feenstra). A review of Too Slim and the Taildraggers` The Fortune Teller has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Danny Bryant’s Redeye Band`s Black and White has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of J. Sintoni`s The Red Suit has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Alice Stuart and the Formerlys` Freedom has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Kelly Auty`s Wild Women has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Nicola Costa`s Electric Roots has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Howard and the White Boys` Made In Chicago has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of The Soul Deacons` Skippin Church has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). Reviews of Marcus Malone`s Hurricane, Buddy Whittington`s Buddy Whittington and Wensday`s Torch Rock have been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). Reviews of Jay Gordon and the Penetrators` Gold Rings Silver Bullets and Back Door Slam`s Roll Away have been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). Reviews of John Hammond`s Push Comes To Shove, Eddie Martin`s Contrary Mary, Devon Allman`s Honeytribe`s Torch and Joe Bonamassa`s Sloe Gin have been added (reviewed by Pete Feenstra). Reviews of Danny Bryant`s RedEyeBand`s Live album and Sherman Robertson`s Guitar Man Live albums have been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of Brothers n' Blues has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Frank Goldwasser with The Alastair Greene Band has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Albert Cummings` Working Man has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Derrin Nauendorf`s The Rattling Wheel has been added (reviewed by Kaj Sperras). A review of Mike Mann`s Cowboy Soul has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Alice Stuart & the Formerlys` Live at the Triple has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Walter Trout & Friends` Full Circle has been added (reviewed by Pete Feenstra). A review of Michael Barclay`s Blue Eyed Blues has ben added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A live review of Carvin Jones Band at Beards Blues, Tooting, London SW17 15/2/06 has been added (reviewed by Pete Feenstra). A review of Will Landrum`s Living Digits has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Brent Magstadt self titled CD has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of The Pretty Things`s Savage Eye has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Chris Spedding`s Click Clack has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of The Edgar Winter Group`s They Only Come Out At Night has been added A review of Danny Bryant’s RedEyeBand`s Days Like This has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of Carole Fredericks` Springfield has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A live review of Skinny Mollie at Beards Blues has been added(reviewed by Pete Feenstra). Reviews of Phifer Marshall Band`s Powerhouse Blues and Arsen Shomakhov & Ragtime`s Troublemaker have been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of The Strats` Warriors Of The Night has been added (reviewed by Kaj Sperrås). Reviews of Eric Clapton`s Back Home and Les Paul & Friends` American Made World Played have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Walter Trout`s Deep Trout has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). We have added an Eric Clapton media player on the front page. A review of The Hamsters` They Live By Night has been added(reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Michael Burks` Make It Rain has been added(reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Nuno Mindelis` Blues On The Outside has been added(reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of The Soul Deacons` Uptown CD has been added(reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Fernando Noronha & Black Soul`s Live In Europe has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Niko Riippa`s Bohemian Breakfast has been added(reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). An interview with Nuno Mindelis has been added (done by Tom Branson). An interview with Albert Cummings has been added (done by Tom Branson). An interview with Tony Janflone Jr. has been added (done by Tom Branson). A review of Maria Daines` Treebone has been added (reviewed Kaj Sperrås). A review of Papa Joe Grappa`s Too White to Sing the Blues has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Johnny Neel`s Gun Metal Blue has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Zucchero`s Zucchero & Co has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A live review of The Imperial Crowns At The Borderline 1/8/05 has been added (reviewed by Pete Feenstra). A review of Tutu Jones` Live CD has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of The Trevor Finlay Band`s Show Me What U Got has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Rich Fabec`s Talking To Shadows hasn added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Steve Riddle Band`s Glorybound Soul has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of B.B. King`s The Ultimate Collection has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of the Dick Heckstall Smith: A Story Ended at The Astoria, London on Monday 6th June 2005 memorial gig has been added (reviewed by Pete Feenstra). A review of Van Morrison`s Magic Time has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A live review of Joe Bonamassa at Beard's Blues has been added (reviewed by Pete Feenstra). A review of Fremont John`s Timeline has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Sonny Moorman`s Sonny`s Blues has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of Eric Johnson`s Bloom has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Rob Tognoni`s Shakin’ the Devil’s Hand – Live in Europe has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of Michael John and The Bottom Line`s From The Roots has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of The Drews` The Sins Of Others has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Kathryn Grimm`s Grimm Again has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of The Pat Travers Band`s Boom Boom Live At The Diamond 1990 DVD has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Solomon Burke`s Make Due With What You Got has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Glen Hughes` Soul Mover has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Danny Bryant’s Redeye Band Covering Their Tracks has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of the Nimmo Brothers` Live at Cottiers Theatre has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of Ray Charles` Genius Loves Company has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Tishamingo`s Wear n’ Tear has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A (concert) review of Mountain & Rick Derringer live has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of M'Train`s Alligator, Coen Wolters Band`s Broken Glass, Boogie Stuff`s Have Mercy and The Joe Richardson Express` Non Stop have been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). Reviews of Ray Charles` More Music From Ray and Al Basile`s Blue Ink have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of the Jimi Hendrix The Last 24 Hours DVD has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). 2005`s first review has been added, Carl Hupp Project`s Hyper Statue (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Ray Charles` O-Genio-Ray Charles 1963 Live in Brazil DVD has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of The Imperial Crowns` Hymn Book has been added (reviewed by Pete Feenstra). A concert review of Walter Trout & The Radicals and Ian Parker Band live at the Mean Fiddler has been added (reviewed by Pete Feenstra). A review of Mare Edstrom`s Inside The Blues has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Ten Years After`s Now has been added (reviewed by Pete Feenstra). A review of Queen Esther`s Talkin’ Fishbowl Blues has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Jim Capaldi`s Poor Boy Blue has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Bird Mancini`s Year of Change has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). We have added a second review of Maurizio Lauroja`s Heaven Or Hell. This time reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck. A review of Maurizio Lauroja`s Heaven Or Hell and Albert Cummings` True To Yourself has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Boz Scaggs`s Greatest Hits Live DVD has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of The Dare Ya Blues Band`s Lonely Street has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of The Steve Riley Band`s Miles From Nowhere and Cory Stone`s Maybe have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Scott Farr`s Jazz Farm has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Mountain`s Eruption 2CD set has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Joe Vicino & The Smokedaddys` Shine has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A concert review called "A Night With Johnny Winter At The Regent Theater" has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck. A live gig review of Walter Trout & The Radicals has been added (reviewer Pete Feenstra). "Playing With Blues Legend Johnny Winter", an iterview with Paul Nelson was added (interview done by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck) Maurizio Lauroja has a great new CD out. Visit www.mauriziolauroja.com. Sound samples are available. Highly recommended. Reviews of Electric Prunes` California CD and Jessie Rae`s Out Of The Blue have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A new interview with James Lowe of the Electric Prunes has been added (done by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck) A live gig review of Boocigalupe & The Bad Boys at Catford Blues Club has been added (reviewer Pete Feenstra). The Winters Brothers Band just released a nev album called SouthWest Stampede. We have added a review of the album written by Jens Noerenberg and George Piesch. A review of Hoodoo Papas` Past Due has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of the Jimi Hendrix and Little Richard LP Friends From The Beginning has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). We have added links to Mike Zito`s (www.mikezito.com) and Widgeon Holland`s (www.widgeonholland.com) sites. A review of The Allman Brothers Band`s One Way Out - Live At The Beacon Theater has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). We welcome Marc Giguere as a reviewer and writer. Please have a look at the CD reviews page. We have added a link to Maurizio Lauroja (www.mauriziolauroja.com). He has a CD out called Heaven Or Hell. Sound samples are available at his site. A review of George Thorogood & the Destroyers` Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Too Slim and the Taildraggers` Tales of Sin & Redemption has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). Three new reviews have been added: Billie Holiday`s Good Morning Blues: Complete Columbia Recordings (1933-1950), Mike Marino & His Restless Soul`s Another World and Wishbone Ash`s Almighty Blues: London and Beyond (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Tinsley Ellis` The Hard Way has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Albert Castiglia has a new CD out called Burn. Sound samples are available (www.albertcastiglia.com). A review of Isaac Hayes` SHAFT Music from the Soundtrack has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Allison Thrash`s Talking Thrash has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Deep Purple`s Live on the BBC CD has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Scott Finch`s Gods And Freaks has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Omar & The Howlers` Boogie Man has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A link to Hurricane & Blue Devils has been added (www.blue-devils.nu). You may download HQ videos from the site. We have added links to the following artists in our link sections: Ronnie Baker Brooks, Nigel Mack, Brian Lupo, Frank Bang's Sectret Stash and Jimmy Burns. A review of Little Feat`s Highwire Act Live In St. Louis 2003 DVD has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Danny Bryant’s Redeye Band`s Shadows Passed has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers and Friends` 70th Birthday Concert CD/DVD has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of May Blitz` Second of May LP has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Eric Jerardi Band`s Virtual Virtue has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of Bobby Fuller Drive`s Breakin Rocks has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of Jethro Tull`s Songs From The Wood and The Jethro Tull Christmas Album have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of John Lee Hooker`s Face To Face, Lightnin’ Hopkins` Live at Newport (1965/2003) and Yardbirds` Yarbirds (1992/2003)DVD have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of Strange Brew`s Blues Cauldron and Ronnie Wood`s Far East Man DVD have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of Peter Green Splinter Group`s An Evening With Peter Green Splinter Group In Concert and Los Lonely Boys` Los Lonely Boys/Real Emotions EP have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of the Voodoo Crossing - A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix - Vol. 1 CD and Jack Bruce`s More Jack Than God have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of Eric Clapton`s Eric Clapton & Friends Live 1986 DVD, Gary Moore`s Live At Monsters of Rock DVD and Cream`s Strange Brew DVD have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of Bluebone`s Bluebone/Live @ Cape May and Electric Prunes` Lost Dreams have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Edgar Winter`s Live At The Galaxy (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan`s In Session (1999/2003), Scott Holt Band`s Chipped Front Tooth and Elmore James` Blues Kingpins have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of John Lee Hookers Blues Kingpins and the Various Got Blues CDs have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Michael John and The Bottom Line`s Good Thing has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Measured Chaos` Live has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). Mark Easton Limousine will release a new CD called Greener in February 2004. More info at www.markeastonlimousine.com. We have added a review of Ian Ellis Blues Imperials at the Torrington - 21/12/03 (a live gig review by Pete Feenstra). We have aded a review of Jesus Volt`s Electro Button Funky Co XXX (reviewed by Tom Branson). Greg Serrato will soon be releasing a new CD with the legendary drummer Bill Lordan from Robin Trower fame. A review of The Alastair Greene Band`s Live in L.A. has been aded (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Leslie West`s Blues to Die For has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). JP Stingray has released an excellent new CD called "Mister Blues Strikes Again". Sound samples available at his web site www.jpstingray.com. The CD is now available at CD Baby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jpstingray6 A review of Danny Bryant’s Redeye Band`s Watching You has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). Reviews of Cousin Jake`s Upstate Boogie, Glamour Puss` Wire and Wood and Rockin' Jimmy Crimmins` Keepin' It Real have been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Delbert McClinton`s Live has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Carl Carlton and The Songdogs` Love & Respect has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Van Wilks` Texas Jukin’ has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of The John Earl Walker Band`s I'm Leavin' You has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of Ike Turner`s Blues Kingpins has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Lady Bianca`s All By Myself has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Exile On Blues ST has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Joe Bonamassa`s Blues Deluxe has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). Bullfrog Blues Machine has released a new CD called Blue Tattoo. This is probably one of the best CDs released this year. More info at www.bullfrogbluesmachine.nl. A review of the new and excellent Walter Trout live CD Relentless has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). Al Kaplan has joined us as a full member of the Bluesrockers team. A review of Steve Gornall`s Steppin’ Out has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of BB King`s Made In Mississippi has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Little Chris and the Night Crawlers` Bone Blue has been added (reviewed by Tom Branson). A review of the compilation CD Harley-Davidson Roadhouse Blues has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of Martin Barre`s Stage Left has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). A review of and Stevie Ray Vaughan`s Live at Montreaux 1982 and 1985 has been added (reviewed by Al Kaplan). A review of Canned Heat`s Friends In The Can has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of Sandra Bazzarelli`s Kindle, Christine Martucci`s Mama Says and Robin O' Herin`s Red, White and Blues have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Three new reviews has been added: Oreo Blue`s Live by Demand, Ten Years After`s Live at the Fillmore East and Melvin Taylor`s Bang that Bell (reviewed by Al Kaplan). We have added four new reviews: Michael Burks` I Smell Smoke, Gwyn Ashton`s Fang It, Joe Richardson`s Stripped Down and Superfloor`s Check! (reviewed by Tom Branson). We welcome Al Kaplan as a reviewer! We have added his review of Oreo Blue`s The Oreo Blue Experience. A review of Bob Margolin`s All-Star Blues Jam has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). We have added a link to the excellent organ/keyboard player Mauri Sanchis (www.maurisanchis.com). Sound samples from his album "Less Is More" is available from the site and includes a guest appearance from one of our favorites, Javier Vargas. A review of Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers` True Stories has been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of Eric Johnson`s Alien Love Child/Live and Beyond (with Malford Milligan on vocals) and Jack McDuff`s The Concert McDuff (1963-64/2002) have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Two new reviews added: Dias de Blues` Self-Titled (1972/2000) and Clarence Bucaro`s Sweet Corn (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Reviews of The Pretty Things` The Rhythm & Blues Years, Maria Muldaur`s A Woman Alone With The Blues and Espresso Jazz`s The Blues Are Brewin’ have been added (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Two more reviews added: Last of the Mississippi Jukes CD Soundtrack and Robert Cray`s Time Will Tell (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Vincent Yannucci has released a great CD called "Eye of the Storm". More info and sound samples can be found at www.vincentyannucci.com. Three more reviews added: Robin Trower`s The Best of Robin Trower - Speed Of Sound, George Thorogood & The Destroyers` Ride ‘Til I Die and The Allman Brothers` Hittin’ The Note (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). One more review added: Blue Taxi`s Step Aside (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). We have added an interview with James Lowe of the Electric Prunes on the Review page (interviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). RUF Records have two new releases in June, Candye Kane with her new album "Whole Lotta Love" (Ruf 1091) and Ana Popovic with "Comfort To The Soul" (Ruf 1081). Two more reviewes added: The Jim Crouch Band`s Liberty and Mark Brine`s For Karrie (reviewed by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck). Two more of Keith`s reviews have been added: Mountain`s The Best Of (1973/2003) and John Lee Hooker`s Live At Newport (1960 & 1963/2002). We welcome Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck as a new reviewer here at Bluesrockers. You will find both Tom`s and his reviews at the review page. The first review from Keith has been added: Electric Prunes - Rewired Live In Concert (October 2002). Etta James has released a new album called Let`s Roll: "PRIVATE MUSIC TO RELEASE LET’S ROLL MAY 6 LEGENDARY SINGER ETTA JAMES TO RECEIVE NARAS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AND HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR One of the most influential and enduring artists in American popular music, Etta James will release Let’s Roll, her long awaited album of newly recorded studio tracks, May 6 on Private Music. Featuring twelve songs written by a host of established and emerging blues and rock composers, Let’s Roll is produced by James. Standouts tracks include “Wayward Saints of Memphis” and “Somebody To Love,” both co-written by Delbert McClinton; “Strongest Weakness,” co-written by Bekka Bramlett and “Stacked Deck,” a 1951 hit for proto rock ‘n’ roller Billy Wright. Among the other writers contributing to the Let’s Roll tune stack are Gary Nicholson and Kevin Bowe. Let’s Roll features the distinctive vocalist backed by members of her long time touring ensemble, The Roots Band, which includes guitarist Josh Sklair and Etta’s sons Donto and Sametto James on drums and bass respectively. All three additionally served as co-producers on the album, which was recorded last year at her Fort Athens Studios in Riverside, California. The exuberant, high energy sound of the album reflects Etta’s return to her rock ‘n’ roll roots, stretching back to her breakthrough 1954 hit, “Roll With Me Henry.” “Over the years, I’ve sung jazz and blues and pop but I’m really a rock and roller at heart,” the Grammy-winning vocalist explains. “I was comfortable producing the album because I come from rock ‘n’ roll and once you get that groove you never forget it.” Let’s Roll, with a title partly inspired by the words of Flight 93 passenger Todd Beamer on September 11th, follows the 2001 release of Etta’s acclaimed collection of jazz standards Blue Gardenia and last year’s incendiary live recording Burnin’ Down The House. The artist, who garnered a Grammy in 1994 for her album Mystery Lady, has once again been nominated for the prestigious music award, this time in the Best Contemporary Blues category for the above-mentioned Burnin’ Down The House. It is only one of several notable honors to be bestowed on the legendary singer this year. She will receive a NARAS Lifetime Achievement award from the Recording Academy’s National Trustees, in recognition of her outstanding creative contributions. Previous honorees have included such iconic artists Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, Billie Holiday and Sam Cooke. The Lifetime Achievement and Grammy Awards ceremonies take place February 22nd and 23rd respectively. Additionally, Etta James will receive a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame commemorating her extraordinary recording career in a special ceremony to be held April 18th. Capping this season of honors, Etta James has also been named as a nominee for The Blues Foundations’ 24th Annual W.C. Handy Awards, set for May 22nd in Memphis. Once again, Burnin’ Down The House has received a nomination, this time for Soul Blues Album of the Year, while the artist herself has been named in the Soul Female Artist of the Year category. An extensive U.S. tour, set for this spring and summer, will follow the release of Let’s Roll." More info with sound samples here: http://privatemusic.com/albums/album.jsp?id=01934116462 Two new reviews have been added: Rob Orlemans & Half Past Midnight`s Live in Chicago and Marcus Malone`s Rock You 2 Compilation. Janet Ryan and Straight Up have released an excellent CD called Wrapped Up In Blue. More information at www.JanetRyan.com. Two new reviews added: Johnny Dunn & The Dare Ya Blues Band` Room To Move and the Maynard Brothers` Nasty Packages. New double live Molly Hatchet CD to be released on February 24th. Two more reviews added: Kimi Hayes` Simply Live and Sam Rocket and His Blues Prisoners` Black and White. A review of Magic Red and the Voodoo Tribe`s Fire & Soul has been added. Walter Trout is about to record a new live DVD (his third) in May. Should be released in August this year. More info at www.waltertrout.com. You may win one of two copies of Rob Orlemans & Half Past Midnight`s Live In Chicago by joining our contest. More info on our front page. The year 2003 has been named Year Of The Blues in the US! For more information go to: www.yearoftheblues.com. We have added the first review of the new year. Tolo Marton and Lostiguana`s excellent Dal Vero. A review of Wolf Mail`s Solid Ground has been added. JP Stingray has released a new CD with his former band Crossroad called The Early Years. More information and sound samples can be found at his official site at www.jpstingray.com. Also from the Netherlands, Rob Orlemans & Half Past Midnight have released an excellent live album called Live In Chicago. More information at www.halfpastmidnight.nl. Three more reviews have been added: Dean Hall`s The Ghost of James Bell, Joe Bonamassa`s So It's Like That and Walter Trout Band`s Life In The Jungle. Reviews of Hadden Sayers Band`s Swingin' From The Fabulous Satellite, Mambo Sons` Play Some Rock & Roll and Peer Gynt`s Fairytale have been added. Reviews of Joe Vicino and The Smokedaddys` One Night Stand and The Boneshakers` Live "Put Some Booty On It" have been added. Cosmo St. Clair has a great good rockin` electric blues CD called Now Blues For Now People out that you might want to check out. Sound samples are available at his site www.cosmostclair.com. We have added a review of Teresa Russell & Cocobilli`s Show You What Love Can Do. Mambo Sons have released a new CD called "PLAY SOME ROCK & ROLL!". Info and sound samples at their site: www.mambosons.com A review of Clas Yngström and Sky High`s Freedom CD has been added. Blue Storm Music will release a tribute album to John Lee Hooker on September 24th called "From Clarksdale to Heaven - Remembering John Lee Hooker". This CD has contributions from o.a. Zakiya Hooker, Johnnie Johnson, Bobby Murray, Jack Bruce, Gary Moore, Jeff Beck and Peter Green. Visit www.bluestormmusic.com for more CD and ordering info. JP Stingray has released a new CD called "ROAD TO OBLIVION". Samples are available from the site. Order "Road To Oblivion" and "Can't Quit Old Habits" now, and get "Bluesstringer" for free! More info at www.jpstingray.com. Two new reviews added: The Hipshooters` Voodoo Love and Mark Cook`s The Promise Highway. Our reviews of Alastair Greene`s A Little Wiser and Greg Serrato`s Live At Modesto's State Theater have been added. A review of Larry Miller`s Live`N`Loud has been added. We have added a review of Vargas Blues Bands` really excellent live CD and DVD Last Night. Have a look at the CD reviews page. Vargas Blues Band have released an excellent live CD and DVD called Last Night. Greg Serrato will release a live CD in the near future. Reviews of Gajan, Edwards and Kammien`s Box O' Blues, The John Earl Walker Band`s Little Miss Perfect and The Maynard Brother Band`s self titled CD have been added. Reviews of Jesse Evans and the Crash`s Hunger, The Groove Hogs` Wrong Side of the Street, Darren Jack`s Don't Mess Up a Good Thing, The Electric Experience`s Up From The Ground and The Boneshakers` Pouring Gasoline have been added. We have added a review of The Joe Richardson Express` Somhelgisfel. Peer Gynt has released his new CD on RUF Records. This is a most excellent CD. Visit his site at www.peergynt.net. More reviews added and we have made a Rob Tognoni video available for download. Highly recommended! A lot of new CD reviews have been added lately. Have a look at the CD review page. Added a review of Marius Müller`s Funhouse: Maximum New CD reviews added: "Lee Roy Parnell: Tell The Truth" and "Too Slim & The Taildraggers: King Size Troublemakers" More links added (The Fat Butcher`s Dog and Jake V) New CD review added: "Paul Wood - Blues Is My Business" We have got our own domain, so please update your link or bookmark to www.bluesrockers.ws. The site has been redesigned. We hope you like it and find it easy to navigate.

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Rob Orlemans & Half Past Midnight have released a fantastic new live DVD. See info on our front page. Marcus Malone has released a new album called "Hurricane". More info and samples at www.marcusmalone.com or www.myspace.com/marcusmaloneband. Rob Orlemans & Half Past Midnight Blues-rock power trio Rob Orlemans & Half Past Midnight has inspired enthusiasm and loyalty among fans around the world through their explosive live performances and exceptional musicianship. The band is a frequent headliner at Blues festivals throughout Europe, and has earned a growing audience for their live performances in the USA, Germany, Sweden, Belgium and at home in The Netherlands. Their most recent CD release "Live In Chicago" was recorded last Fall in the Blues capital of the world, and features several renown guest performers from Chicago's Blues community.(Jacob Dawson, Tommy McCrackin) The CD has been enjoying extensive airplay on radio stations and blues programs throughout Europe and the USA. Blues magazines and web sites have been generous in their praise for "HPM: Live In Chicago". For years, the band toured with the legendary Curtis Knight, mentor of Jimi Hendrix, and they recorded several albums together. MP3s and information about these historic recordings are available online at www.halfpastmidnight.nl. Half Past Midnight’s appearances at major European blues festivals are eagerly anticipated by the group’s dedicated fans. The "face" of the band is Rob Orlemans, an innovative and entertaining southpaw guitarist, steeped in guitar lore who has a dynamic, exciting guitar style and sound. In recent years, Rob has led the band to a remarkable international breakthrough. Half Past Midnight's incredible rhythm section, comprised of Han Neijenhuis on drums and Piet Tromp on bass, delivers a powerful yet fluid foundation for Rob's guitar pyrotechnics. New studio album : LIBERTYVILLE (release june 2006) More information, as well as an up-to-date tour calendar and MP3s, can be found online at www.halfpastmidnight.nl. Line Up: Rob Orlemans - Guitar/Vocals Piet Tromp - Bass Han Neijenhuis - Drums Compo10.com together with Vantaa Jazz Heritage Association organizes a blues song writing contest based on traditional blues heritage. The first part of the contest is organized on the internet during 6 weeks from the 20th of March to the 30th of April. A local Jury consisting of music professionals will select out of the received entries 60 compositions + lyrics to be participating in 6 weekly competitions ( ten each week )! The winner of each week will be invited to participate in the live finals in Vantaa, Finland on the 10th of June, 2006. The Jury will award a grand prize of USD 3,000 to the winner of the finals in Finland. No sign up fees! More info at www.compo10.com. JP Stingray has released a new CD called All Around Man. More info and sound samples at http://www.jpstingray.com/. A radio interview with Maria Daines and Paul Killington can be found at http://fra.dmusic.com/. The Strats has a new CD out called Warriors Of The Night. More info and sound samples can be found at www.thestrats.com. Maria Daines has released a great new CD called Treebone. You may read our review of it at www.bluesrockers.ws/mariadaines.html and visit her official site is at www.mariadaines.com. An interview with her can be found at www.jamcasting.com. Use the menu on the right (Jam Radio Podcasts) and choose Jam Radio - show 15. Mambo Sons have released a new CD called "Racket of Three". "Racket of Three" is Mambo Sons' third album and the follow-up to "Play Some Rock & Roll!" which was named Best Indie Release of 2003 by NYRock magazine. Their self-titled debut "Mambo Sons" (1999) featured Rick Derringer and Kenny Aaronson. "Racket of Three" features Tom Guerra (guitars and vocals), Scott Lawson (vocals and bass), Joe Lemieux (drums and vocals) and special guest from the Dickey Betts Band, Matt Zeiner on Hammond B3 and piano. More info and sound samples at http://www.mambosons.com/Store.htm. MICHAEL McDONALD: FROM DOOBIES TO DETROIT First-Ever Career-Spanning Retrospective From Blue-Eyed Soul Singer Available From Rhino August 9 LOS ANGELES -- >From his work with the Doobie Brothers to his recent albums of Motown covers, singer Michael McDonald has put his distinctive blue-eyed soul stamp on song after song. Rhino Records collects the best from his nearly 30-year recording career for MICHAEL McDONALD: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION. Featuring 19 tracks, McDonald's first career-spanning collection is available August 9 at regular retail outlets and at www.rhino.com for a suggested list price of $18.98. THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION tracks McDonald's career as an expert musical craftsman whose trademark combination of brawny baritone and smooth mix of pop and soul earned him a string of hits on Billboard's Pop, R&B and Adult Contemporary charts. The compilation is the first to include essential tracks from his work as a solo artist, as well as Doobie Brothers hits, various duets and a soundtrack contribution. After joining the Doobie Brothers in 1976, McDonald cut four successful albums with the band -- including 1978's Minute By Minute, which sold three million copies and earned four Grammy’ Awards -- before leaving in 1982 to launch a solo career. THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION features six Doobie Brothers classics from that era including "It Keeps You Runnin'," "Takin' It To The Streets," "You Belong To Me," "Minute By Minute," "Real Love" and the #1 Billboard Pop chart hit, "What A Fool Believes." McDonald's solo career is represented by "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)," which cracked the Top 10 of Billboard's Pop, R&B and Adult Contemporary charts, "I Gotta Try" and "No Lookin' Back." Also included are "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," from McDonald's 2003 platinum release Motown, plus "Sweet Freedom," a song that appeared on the movie soundtrack for Running Scared and was a Top 10 hit on Billboard's Pop and Adult Contemporary charts. Among the many highlights on THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION are McDonald's duets. "Yah Mo B There" with James Ingram earned the duo a Grammy Award as well as spots on Billboard's R&B, Pop and Adult Contemporary charts in 1983. McDonald returned three years later with Patti LaBelle for "On My Own," a major crossover sensation that rocketed to #1 on Billboard's Pop and R&B charts and #2 on the Adult Contemporary chart. MICHAEL McDONALD: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION 1. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" 2. "What A Fool Believes" -- The Doobie Brothers 3. "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" 4. "Yah Mo B There" -- with James Ingram (single version) 5. "Takin' It To The Streets" -- The Doobie Brothers (single version) 6. "Sweet Freedom" (single version) 7. "Minute By Minute" -- The Doobie Brothers 8. "On My Own" -- with Patti LaBelle 9. "You Belong To Me" -- The Doobie Brothers 10. "Real Love" -- The Doobie Brothers 11. "I Stand For You" 12. "It Keeps You Runnin'" -- The Doobie Brothers 13. "Take It To Heart" (radio edit) 14. "No Love To Be Found" 15. "I Gotta Try" 16. "No Lookin' Back" 17. "Blink Of An Eye" 18. "Open The Door" (urban remix) 19. "Lost In The Parade" The Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall, has been honoured with having an O.B.E. bestowed upon him in the Queen's Birthday Honours List this weekend! Fremont John Releases Timeline Contact: Margaret Ashton, Artist Manager Aim High Music Group 3510 Jaffa Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239 Telephone: 941-952-5060 E-Mail: fremontjohn@fremontjohn.com Website: http://www.fremontjohn.com Sarasota, Florida--June 13, 2005--Fremont John’s music is called acoustic thunder, and for a very good reason. His new release Timeline is a powerful musical statement, featuring spine tingling melodies and lyrics that cut like a knife. With nearly 20 years of classical piano training and an equal amount of time on the trombone, John is no stranger to playing a multitude of instruments. His chosen instruments on his new release are the guitar and his incredible voice to accompany his acoustic journeys, which makes his music authoritative and convincing. Timeline features scorchers like “Jericho’s Wall,” which kicks things off creating strong imagery of battles won and lost. This man can belt out a song, when he sings “Forgive Me” you can tell he is playing for keeps, and on “No Pity On Me,” some twangy slide guitar that is blues and country from head to toe, are one of the many atmospheres set to his poignant lyrical prose. His reputation and performances in Florida are becoming legendary and this new recording will solidify his standing as an artist on the move with the crossover ability that will reach out on a worldwide level in the independent music community. John is becoming a regular attraction at Tampa Bay Devil Rays games; he will be performing on June 28 at 5:15 pm and July 31 at Noon. This is an indication of his growing popularity and the respect he commands for his many live performances. Fremont John delivers the goods on Timeline and seeing him perform it live will be an unforgettable experience. The many messages he conveys to us through his music bares his heart and soul to every walk of life. His stories are set to the music and can easily become the soundtracks of our daily lives while giving us inspiration and hope of a new day. For More Information Contact: Margaret Ashton, Artist Manager Tel: 941-952-5060 Greg Serrato has released a new live CD called Live At The Coach House. This is one must have CD for any lover of blues rock guitar. More info can be found at http://www.sonicbids.com/gregserrato. Finespun: New York, NY-March 30, 2005--The problem with the music industry is that there are not enough bands like Finespun. These four gentlemen exploit every possible opportunity that comes their way. They are beginning to see the fruits of their own efforts. Finespun is currently involved with a major commercial radio campaign. The band is taking a stab at a six-week campaign solely funded on their own dollar. Demonstrating not only faith in their own project but a true understanding of what it takes to develop their careers. The campaign is proving successful as the boys are currently being spun nationally. Their radio campaign is reaching stations from the East coast to the West coast and in between. Finespun will again capitalize on opportunities by touring in support of their radio success. They are regulars at clubs in the northeast such as Arlene's Grocery, The Alphabet Lounge, The Downtown and Acme. Along with landing themselves opening spots for Gilby Clarke (formerly of Guns 'N Roses), The London Quireboys, Hookah Brown (Black Crowe’s) and Kings X. While on tour, they have played clubs from New York to Austin and in between. In addition, they have received invitations to both SXSW and 2NMC. Because of this exposure and their continued popularity, Coca-Cola’s New Music Awards (2002) have chosen them as one of the top fifty bands in the country. This New York based quartet is comprised of members Oren Barak (vocals, guitars), Shawn Johnston (guitars), Phil Pesiri (bass), and Ed Grazi (drums) and is without a doubt a band to watch not only within the New York City circuit but also throughout the nation. Finespun generates much of its stage presence and studio creativity through a sense of respect for musical inspiration. Since their inception five years ago all original members remain. This is truly a feat for many bands in this day and age. There is no turning back for Finespun. This band has a mission and that is to play their music as a living. Oren Barak (vocals and guitar) sums it up, “we’ve all dumped our life’s blood into this band. This is all we want and there is no alternative.” When asked about the opportunities that are present for musicians Ed Grazi (drums) mentions, “independent artists get so much more assistance these days because of online services. There are so many more resources to embrace and exploit. You just have to get out there and do it.” “Every once in a while, a band that is totally different than my stream of consciousness will make its way onto my radar. Finespun is one of these bands.” -Aly Walansky Contact: Oren Barak Phone: 631-582-9049 Email: finespun@finespunmusic.com Website: http://www.finespunmusic.com/ News from Greg Serrato: The new CD "Greg Serrato - Live At The Coach House" - is near it's release date. If you want to take a sneak preview of what to expect, visit www.sonicbids.com/GregSerrato. The CD will be available soon! The Steve Fister Band will touring Europe this April as a special guest on Walter Trout and the Radicals "Deep Trout Tour 05". Joining Steve will be Barend Courbois on bass and Hans in 't Zandt on drums. European Tour April 2005 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium) 12 BE-Verviers Spirit of 66 13 DE-Oldenburg Charly´s Kneipe 14 DE-Gelsenkirchen Kaue 15 DE-Soest Sonic (maybe the venue will be changed in Soest, but the date is confirmed) 16 DE-Aschaffenburg Colos Saal 17 DE-Dresden Tante Ju 18 AT-Wien Reigen 19 Czech Republic Usti nad Labem 20 DE-Bremen Schlachthof 21 DE-Mechernich Burg Satzvey 22 DE-Erfurt Gewerkschaftshaus 23 DE-Affalter Zur Linde 24 DE-Leer Zollhaus For those who are not instantly familiar with guitarist Steve Fister, he has worked with Michael Des Barres, Lita Ford, Pat Travers, Stu Hamm, John Kay and Steppenwolf, Jack Casady and Carmine Appice to name just a few. Steve has also release 4 solo CDs of his own, Shadow King, Age of Great Dreams, 2 Ways 2 Skin a Groove, Between a Rock and a Blues Place, which contain musical contributions from Stu Hamm, Greg Bissionette, Reese Waynans, Tommy Aldridge, Tony Franklin, Jimmy Halsip, Jerry Watts. Steve has also supplied music for soundtracks "Volunteers" (John Candy and Tom Hanks) and "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures" (Fox animated series) Steve Fister is currently in the studio with Frankie Banali (drums) and Tony Franklin (Bass) recording additional material for his next solo album expected to be released late in 2005 or early 2006. For more information on Steve Fister, please visit: http://www.stevefister.com/ Al Basile Releases Blues Masterpiece February 24, 2005 - Rumford, RI - Al Basile remembers Patti Page singing "Tennessee Waltz", Les Paul and Mary Ford's "Mockingbird Hill" and the first day he heard Elvis sing “Heartbreak Hotel”. His world would never be the same. Melody and tone became an important facet of his listening experience early on. Basile is a multi-faceted talent. In addition to his musical talents writing jazz, blues and roots music, he is the author of poetry, plays and fiction. Basile takes a lifetime of the blues and musical experiences and puts it all into his latest release Blue Ink. He reaches back to those roots, his early years as a member of Duke Robillard's band Roomful of Blues and his many years with Duke as a writer and player on Duke Robillard Band CDs, to record a modern day blues classic. Robillard and his band backup Basile in typically grand fashion on all 13 tracks. Duke’s tasteful and potent guitar licks make each song weep the tears of the blues while Jerry Portnoy’s harp (whose resume includes playing with Muddy Waters and Eric Clapton) answers the calling of the guitar parts in one synchronous beat of the heart. The many styles of the blues take shape in a natural way during the progression of each song on Blue Ink. Basile’s experience as a coronet player takes a back seat on this project, as he is the featured vocalist. His sweet and warm delivery will put you front row and center in every song. Each track has a character and color that finds a home in your heart rather quickly. Al Basile will continue to record new music and perform regularly. Check his website for news and information. Contact Al Basile: Sweet Spot Records PO Box 4723 Rumford, RI 02916 Phone & Fax: 401-438 -7431 E Mail: basile@albasile.com Website: http://www.albasile.com PR Submitted by Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck - http://www.muzikreviews.com Javier Vargas has recorded a new album in Memphis. More information at www.vargasblues.com. 2005 International Blues Challenge set for February 3-5, 2005 The 2005 International Blues Challenge (IBC), the world's largest competition for unsigned blues artists, will be held February 3-5, 2005 in Memphis, Tennessee. Blues fans will converge on Memphis to see and hear over 90 of the best unsigned blues acts from across the U.S. and many foreign countries. The competition will last for three afternoons and nights in clubs throughout the historic Beale Street area. The IBC is operated by The Blues Foundation, the international non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and preserving the blues. The Blues Foundation's Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards ceremony will take place Saturday, February 5. The 21st Annual International Blues Challenge semi-finals and finals will bring to Memphis the culmination of months of regional competitions staged by Blues Foundation affiliates around the world. Artists can win $25,000 in cash and prizes and the title of "Best Unsigned Blues Band" and "Best Unsigned Solo/Duo Act." The judges will also present the Albert King Award to the most promising guitarist. In addition to the long-standing live performance competition of IBC, The Blues Foundation is, for the first time, presenting an award for the Best Self-Produced CD. Each affiliated blues society can support and encourage a deserving blues musician by submitting a CD for judging by a panel of blues authorities. The Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) awards honor the men and women who preserve, celebrate and support blues music. The KBAs, presented in 19 categories, are the awards presented by for the blues community to recognize the accomplishments of behind-the-scenes individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the blues over the previous year. Other events during the weekend include seminars and presentations dedicated to providing resources, networking and educational opportunities for blues societies and musicians. Registration for the 2005 International Blues Challenge, set for February 3-5, 2005 in Memphis, Tennessee, is now available online at www.blues.org. Early-bird registration continues through November 30, 2004. Significant changes for the 21st International Blues Challenge include two rounds of competition in the solo/duo category with the finals on Saturday afternoon, February 5, at the Center for Southern Folklore, and a Friday night jam with national blues artists including Deborah Coleman. Present plans for the day of seminars include: a blues society roundtable; a "Blues On The Radio" panel, featuring Ben Manilla, producer of the House of Blues Radio Hour and Bill Wax, program director of Bluesville on XM Satellite Radio; and several Blues in the Schools (BITS) presentations and panels. The Blues Foundation is the umbrella organization for a worldwide network of 115 affiliated blues societies and has individual memberships around the globe. In addition to the International Blues Challenge and Keeping the Blues Alive Awards, the Foundation produces the W.C. Handy Blues Awards and the Blues Hall of Fame Induction. More information is posted at www.blues.org. NEW CD: LM RECORDS "BLUES IN ITALY" Features samples from the labels artists: GIORGIO CAVALLI, Etno blues trio MELODY MAKERS, Movin' on BIG FAT MAMA, Twenty-five years old GIOVANNI BAILO, The road to Culver City MARIO DONATONE, A long, old, lonesome day blues JOE GALULLO, Melody in the blues JIMMY JOE BAND, Live at Oxis VINCE VALLICELLI, Live at Schloss Maretsch V.V.A.A., Sounds goods Vol.1 Blues ORGAN BEAT, The organ is mò FEARLESS GUMBO, The night the mojo stood still CORTEZ, Silent boogie www.crotalo.com NEW CD: VICTOR ANEIROS BAND - O BLUES DO AMENCER The Periphery is where the world is different, not where it ends. From this periphery the blues of Víctor Aneiros surprises specialists, enthusiasts and even those least predisposed to enjoy it. The sound of his guitar and the notes of his blues evokes other lands, other streets, another grammar system, another accent. From Ferrol, in the north of Galicia, the Finisterre of the Old Europe. We have been lucky enough to have followed Aneiros' evolution from the end of the seventies to the present day. At the beginning, he was little more than an adolescent, seduced by all the possibilities offered by this new discovery: the continuous flow of music, from head to foot, from heart to hand, from hand to guitar and from guitar to amplifier. Something deeply magical for a bird of prey who wanted to externalise all the expressive force he carried around inside. More information at www.victoraneirosband.com. KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD TICKETS TO BE AUCTIONED FOR SWEET RELIEF LOS ANGELES, CA, October 1, 2004 – Two tickets for Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s concert at the House of Blues in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday, October 22, 2004, are up for auction on Ebay at www.ebay.com/sweetrelief. The tickets also include passes to meet Shepherd before the show. The auction ends Monday, October 11, 2004 at 3:05 p.m. PDT. This auction was sanctioned by Kenny Wayne Shepherd and all proceeds go to the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund. Sweet Relief was founded in 1994 by Victoria Williams to provide assistance to all types of career musicians who are struggling to make ends meet while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems. It is funded by the music community and a variety of individual donors, as well as through benefit concerts, auctions and albums. For more information on the organization, please visit www.sweetrelief.org. For more information on the auction and other auctions made available through the organization, please contact Julie Klabin, Auctions Director, at 818.563.5140 or auctions@sweetrelief.org.