2008 10th Great Atlanta BMusic Fest Schedule
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6:30 JUKE JOINT WOMEN
Atlanta Ga.
JUKE JOINT WOMEN!!! JUKE JOINT WOMEN!!! JUKE JOINT !!! Juke Joint Women is an all-female Blues Revue. They hold true to the tradition of the original juke joints and deliver powerful, action packed shows. Each woman sings a different style of Blues. During the first part of the show, they perform cover tunes from some of our famous and beloved Juke Joint Women—one women covers Tina Turner, another covers Etta James, and another covers Denise LaSalle. In the second half of the show, they sing other popular Blues tunes as well as their original songs. The world-renown Sandra Hall performs as herself. She performs all over the world and regularly in Europe. She belts out powerful performances in the style of Ruth Brown. She takes control of the stage from the minute she steps foot on it and doesn’t relinquish that control until the very last note. Her performances are theatrically outstanding. The audience is part of the show when the Juke Joint Women are in the house. Their shows are upbeat, high energy, funny, and interactive. The pulsing rhythms and the funky grooves are hard to resist, so it’s hard to stay in your seat at their show. The Juke Joint Women show is guaranteed to please a wide array of audiences. They are comfortable singing at festivals, theaters, nightclubs, colleges, private parties, and corporate settings. The Juke Joint Women show has been described as a modern-day version of an old-fashioned juke joint because they provide an authentic blues experience, musically transporting you to another time and place. Where ever they go, they keep it real…’cause that’s what the people want. Their motto is “Juke Joint Women ain’t scared!” You can believe that. BOOKING INFORMATION: DEE ROBINSON, MENTALTAINMENT TALENT, 678.418.6200
8:00
Huntville Ala.
Louisiana born Terence Kimble August, aka "T.K. Soul, went from school choir to church choir to playing with local bands before getting his break with a local group called Under 21, which changed it's name to Profyle. Soul was discovered by R & B group H-Town who hired him for keyboards. Soul worked primarily on the road with the group before doing the same for fellow Southern Soul artist Willie Clayton. Soul even wrote two hits for Clayton ("Wiggle", "Party Like Back In The Day") before starting his own label, Soulful Records. After two Pop/R & B albums Soul scored a huge hit album called "Love Games" on the Chitlin' Circuit featuring the hit single "Cheating & Lying". Since then he's positioned himself as one of the stars of the genre. His latest CD, "Undisputed: The Album", is his most successful yet.
SATURDAY JULY 26,
12:00
1:00
KATE MORRISSEY
Athens Ga.
The Kate Morrissey band includes Kate
Morrissey on vocals and piano, Charles Harvey on acoustic bass and
cello, and John Norris on drums and acoustic guitar. Together,
their sound blends elements of classical, folk, jazz, and pop into a
rich sound that can sweep a crowd into its vibrant energy and soul.
Kate Morrissey is a wandering songstress. From her childhood on the
rolling hills of rural South Dakota through Wisconsin, Pennsylvania,
and now among the Southern bohemia of Athens, GA, she is perfectly
at home behind her piano. But Morrissey is best known throughout
this corridor for her dark velvet voice whose range and control
stands on its own. Beyond her uniquely clean sound, Morrissey’s
literate lyrics stand up to multiple listenings. Her sharp wit and
an off-beat sense of humor punctuate her conversational live shows
with plenty of surprise.
Charles King Harvey was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, and began his
musical career playing bluegrass music with his family. He
later attended the Blue Bear Waltz School of Rock ‘n Roll in San
Francisco, returning to Atlanta in 1974 to play acoustic bass for
the local jazz group Unit Structure. He moved to Athens and earned a
bachelors degree in music education and a master of performance in
double bass. Harvey has performed with such greats as Eddie
Harris, Dave Holland, and The Bob Hope orchestra. He has performed
in the bass sections of the Savannah, GA and Chattanooga TN,
regional symphony orchestras, and served as the musical director and
conductor of the Sun Coast Symphony Orchestra. He currently tours
out of the Atlanta area.
1:30 THE BLACK STALLION & BRAND NUFUNK
Greenville SC
The Professors of Soul is a musical super group that grew from the dreams of Monty “Professor of Jazz Guitar” Craig and Brian “The Professor” Kennedy. They deliver the classic soul sounds of the 60’s and 70’s, performed by the best musicians in the Southeast. Terry Weaver is a sensational front man backed by veteran vocalist Steve Wagner and rising star Tameka Simmons. Keyboardist Phil Olgetree brings years of experience with Curtis Mayfield, Cameo, and Gladys Knight and the Pips. What sets them apart are stunning vocal harmonies, outstanding instrumentalists, and a shared passion for that Classic Sweet Soul Music! Read More............
3:00 THE KERRY
HILL BAND
WE RELEASED OUR DEBUT CD ON MARCH 17. Copies are available at all of our performances. Be sure to get your copy!! We are available for weddings and private parties. For booking information, call Kerry at (404) 444-0806 http://www.atlantabluessociety.com/musicians.asp
a raw, song-oriented approach to the blues, reminiscent of Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Muddy Waters and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Featuring the electrifying trade-off of Ace Anderson on harmonica and Otis Thomas on lead guitar....its throwback, rough-edged sound makes it one of the more vital blues acts in the country." Chris Humpage, Savannahnow.com
"The Allman Brothers at their bluesy best, and you've got an idea of the down-and-dirty grit of a Jubal Kane show. It's all swagger and bombast, the blues as interpreted by Bo Diddley and John Lee Hooker at their meanest." Steve Wildsmith The Daily Times, Maryville, TN.
"a throwback to the days when Peter Haycock, old Fleetwood Mac, and Muddy Waters were first recording their bare and intimately raw blues." earbuzz.com about Jubal Kane's Debut Album Live Blues.
"You really don't wanna miss this blues band, from the hot harp playing to the gritty guitars. They are the shit." The Empty Glass, WV. Read More................
Oakland Park FL.
herman Hunter’s musical career began at the age
of six, when he was chosen to sing in the adult church choir.
Members of the choir were impressed with his singing voice at such
an early age. Sherman was influenced by gospel greats Rev James
Cleveland, Dixie Hummingbirds,and The Mighty Clouds of Joy.
At the age of ten, Sherman began taking guitar lessons. Sherman
continued his musical venture by joining a rhythm and blues band at
the age of eighteen. Sherman’s guitar playing is influenced by
legends Wes Montgomery, George Benson, B.B. King, Albert King and
Carlos Santana.
5:00
lOLA
Lola (just Lola) is a dynamic blues and R&B singer/keyboard player who has been igniting stages in the Atlanta area and is just beginning to break out as a national artist. Blessed with a deep soul voice, a funkified keyboard style and an intense, high energy stage presence, Lola combines traditional blues with hard-edged R&B to create her own brand of contemporary, tough music.
Lola was born in New York and grew up as a "military brat" in Oceanside, CA before her parents moved to Mobile, AL. It was there that she began sitting in with her father's funk band, playing trumpet and drums before switching to keyboards. Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Jimmy Smith and Joe Sample were her key piano influences, along with her father's favorite, bluesman Amos Milburn. She worked her way through college playing in three different Mobile churches, absorbing a huge dose of gospel influence that you can hear every time she sings. Her other vocal inspirations include Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King and Stevie Wonder. Read More
Frederick Bolton was born in Talladega, Alabama, to the Rev. A.C. and Vera Mae Woods Bolton. He grew up attending Church where his father pastored. At an early age he developed a passion for music and singing and taught himself to play and master many different instruments. He states, that he has been singing and playing music since he was nine years old.
The Bolton’s had a gospel group
called “The Boltonetts” and sang and played at Churches and concerts
around Alabama.
Later Fred sang with many Gospel groups, eventually forming his own
called
“The Anointed Ones”. Gospel music was spiritually rewarding, but
Fred found it hard to make ends meet as a mature young man with a
family to support.
So he began playing with R & B Bands to subsidize his income.
It was at an R&B performance that he came to the attention of Wilbe
Records.
After months of negotiations and meetings, he was finally signed to
Wilbe.
As Fred states “Music is my life and as long as my heart is pure God
understands my intentions!” My songs are about Love, Life and
positive living. With that attitude and frame of mind, Fred Bolton
will have a successful and blessed career singing R&B or any
music he desires.
Fred & Lola Courtesy of Wilbe Records...........
6:00
ZACH MAXWELL
Willie Hill, the consummate southern entertainer. His deep,
soulful voice and style electrifies audiences everywhere. He has
performed with artists such as B.B. King, Bobby Blue Bland, Aretha
Franklin, Al Green, and many other legendary artists. Willie's
career was influenced at an early age in Albany, GA by his father
Homer Hill, well known gospel pianist/vocalist. He was also greatly
influenced by the 1950's WLAC Memphis, TN AM radio shows who played
artists such as those he later performed with. Willie admits, too,
"As a child I listened mostly to country radio; that's all we had -
a lot of Hank Williams, Hank Snow."
Willie Hill's career began to blossom in the mid 60's when he landed
a 3-year tour through Europe with the Sounds of Soul. They backed up
and performed with Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and
many more. His first real recording began in Macon, GA at King
Studios (James Brown's first studio). He was then discovered and
began a recording career at MGM - Sounds of Memphis where he worked
with William Bell of STAKS Records.
This brought Willie into working contact with artists such as Isaac Hayes, Steve Cropper, Booker-T & MG's, and many others. From about 1973-1977, Willie also co-founded and produced K.C. and the Sunshine Band. He then joined with soul singer Anthony Fontaine and formed a Sam & Dave-like soul duet, "Willie & Anthony". Together they released three albums: "Grooving on Sunday Afternoon," "Selfish Lover," and "In a Mellow Mood." Blues and Soul Magazine gave their highest 5-star rating. Willie Hill has spent the past several years heavily touring the south with acts including Millie Jackson, B.B. King, Candy Staton, and more. Willie has established himself as one of the very best blues performers in the area performing at major blues venues, concert halls, and festivals. His ability to perform traditional blues, rhythm & blues, soul, and even country with such authenticity and power is a sight to behold.
PAT COOLEY
Atlanta Ga.
Our conversation began
with Hermon reminiscing about travelling with Major Lance and Joe
Tex back in the 70’s little knowing that songs such as Yes You Did
were being played on the Northern Soul scene during the time he was
touring!
He was born in Philadelphia on 7th June 1943, which means that we
share a birthday, which made us both laugh at the coincidence. He
moved down South firstly to Georgia then Jacksonville with his
brothers and mother after she divorced. His first opportunity to
sing came when his mother used to take him to church and she would
encourage to stand-up and sing songs such as “The Lord’s Prayer”
which he would receive dimes and quarters for from the congregation.
Hermon says from very early on he wanted to be a singer and even
made his first guitar, which was a pick-up box, which he put
together and would play around his home. However, his first real
break into music came when he got together with some school friends
at Matthew Gilbert High School in Jacksonville to start a group
called the Stereophonics. The leader of the group Lloyd Perry
thought Hermon’s rich baritone would be a perfect foil for his tenor
and asked him to join the group. Hermon paints an atmospheric
picture of him Lloyd Perry, Robert Sampson, Emmanuel Simpkins and
Marvin Johnson practising their singing techniques. He told me how
they would hang out in local parks and under streetlights until the
early hours before going to school next morning. They would continue
to practise during the school recess and after school when crowds
would follow them home singing and dancing down the street.
Al LINDSEY
7:00 RADIO RAMBLERS
Atlanta, Ga.
Born in 2005 in Atlanta Georgia, Radio Rambler is a delightful mix of Delta,
Piedmont and Chicago Blues with a roux of Shenandoah Mountain Folk music.
One Atlanta musician who recently witnessed a Radio Rambler
performance was overheard to say, "Their music just makes you want to smile.
7:30
THE TAMS
Atlanta Ga.
| The Tams Story: | |
|
In 1962 producer Bill Lowery agreed to cut one demo
of the Tams, "Untie Me". To his surprise the record gained
much regional success allowing him to negotiate a major
recording contract with ABC Records. In 1963 our first album with ABC records produced a string of hits..."What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am", which reached #6 on Billboard. "Lied To Your Daddy" and "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me" (gold in Europe in 1971) #40 USA Billboard, "Laugh It Off", "I've Been Hurt". In 1968 "Be Young, "Be Foolish, Be Happy" reached #26 in Billboard magazine and were the last hits in the USA. They in 1992 "There Ain't Nothin' Like Shaggin" reached #3 on the UK Top 30. |
| The Tams name | |
| was given to us by a former member of the group, Willie James Rutherford, now deceased, who bought the first outfits for the group, red sweaters and blue tams(o'shanters) and that became our trademark. The Tams travel with a five piece band called "Old School" and and play around 100 dates a year. |
SUNDAY JULY 27, 2008
2:00
3:00
LAURA
LOCKIE & CHARLES KING
Atlanta Ga.
Intelligent Southern Blues Rock with Jazz and R&B influences. The Band fronted by A Lady.
Lynrd Skynrd meets Alannis Morissette. Nora Jones and Johnny Winter. Not your average
cover band, but musicians who have spent a lifetime developing their own authentic voices who celebrate American music.
Creative Loafing declares Mudcat The best of Atlanta 2007!
Critics' Pick
Timeless: Best Local Blues Act: Danny 'Mudcat'
Dudeck The blues is a
universal feeling that transcends languages, social status and the
constraints of musical genre. DANNY "MUDCAT" DUDECK knows that
feeling intimately. He travels the globe spreading his version of
the blues gospel and regularly works with a number of international
blues-preservation organizations. Lucky for us, he gets back to town
most weeks to play the tiny Northside
Tavern. Whether performing solo, leading a
smokin' band or a tight, one-off jam session
with a founding father or a group of novices, his soulful and
emotive delivery evokes images of the hard times that fed the early
blues pioneers. And Mudcat's
Bayou-baked, chicken-party revues can make even the most jaded music
fan happy to be blue.
6:00 THE
BRETHEREN
Atlanta Ga
7:00 CHICK WILLIS
7:30
THE DRIFTERS
Atlanta Ga.
Here is your chance to see a world famous group, The
Drifters! That's right - THE DRIFTERS, the group who gave
you Under the Boardwalk and Up on the Roof. The
group that's been all over the world and played for Presidents
and world leaders! Let The Drifters take you back in time and
re-live all those great memories from the 50's, 60's, and 70's.
The Drifters have played with many phenomenal groups,
including The Temptations and Four Tops. The Drifters have
had a long list of singers: Clyde McPhatter, Bill Pinkney,
brothers Gearheart Thrasher and Andrew Thrasher, Ben E.
King, Johnny Moore, Rudy Lewis, and Charlie Thomas. But
of all their lead singers, Bennie Anderson is still singing
today.