Upcoming Blues Events in YOUR Area
** Here are some great shows coming to your area! All dates are subject to change, so check with the venue for all the correct information**
Thursday, October 19
Still Standing w/ Linwood Taylor Babes Boys Tavern, Waldorf
The Tony Janflone Jr. Duo Atria’s Restaurant Murrysville
Dave Falcone Twisted Tail 509 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia PA
A Cup of Blues 421 Market & Grill Kernersville, NC
Tommy Castro Eddie’s Attic Decatur, GA
The Cash Box Kings Music Box Supper Club Cleveland, OH
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Norwegian Color Line Blues Cruise Oslo, NORWAY 10/19/17-10/21/17
Guitar Shorty Callahan’s Music Hall Auburn Hills, MI
Friday, October 20
Syndicators Bryan Park Bar and Grill Richmond, VA
Daniel Champagne, Hussy Hicks, Christie Lenee
All Strung Up Tour Ashland Coffee & Tea, Ashland, VA
The Balkun Brothers Blue 5 Roanoke, VA
JJ Grey & Mofro The 9:30 Club Washington DC
Carly Harvey Pinky & Pepe's Grape Escape
Charlie Owen & Pocket Change Old Bowie Town Grille
Hard Swimmin' Fish New Deal Cafe
Patty Reese Falls Church Distillers
The Nighthawks Hank Dietle's
Vintage #18 Blackwall Hitch, Alexandria, VA
The Tony Janflone Jr. Band The Rochester Inn & Hardwood Grille Pittsburgh, PA
Nate Myers Rusty Rail Brewing Company, Mifflinburg
Philly Gumbo Jamey's House of Music 32 S Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne
Bev Conklin & the BC Combo Twisted Tail Philadelphia, PA
Anders Osborne & Jackie Greene ~ acoustic The Space at Westbury Westbury, NY
Tommy Castro with Samantha Fish Skipper's Smokehouse Tampa, FL
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Famous Dave's Uptown Minneapolis, MN
The Kentucky Headhunters Cherokee Casino Roland Roland, OK
The Cash Box Kings Moondog's Blawnox, PA
Toronzo Cannon The Zoo Bar Lincoln, NE
Guitar Shorty Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Reverend Shawn Amos @ Biscuits and Blues, San Francisco, CA
Laurie Morvan Band @ Sand Dollar Lounge, Las Vegas
Saturday, October 21
ZZ Top Altria Theater Richmond, VA
Rollin' and Tumblin' Sedona Taphouse Midlothian, VA
Built 4 Comfort New Deal Cafe
Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes Hamilton Loft
Reggie Wayne Morris Bucket's Sports Bar Lusby, MD
The Tony Janflone Jr. Duo The Arm’s Club Washington
Roger Hammer Fall Furnace Festival Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Cumberland County
Tom Trovas Group Twisted Tail Philadelphia, PA
Deb Callahan Bethany Blues Lewes, DE
Cash Box Kings Blue Earl Brewery Blues Soul Fest Smyrna, DE
South Jersey Blues Company Racks Bar & Grill Williamstown, NJ
April Mae & The June Bugs The VOODOO BALL Red Hot & Blue Cherry Hill, NJ
The Doughboys Record Collector Bordentown, NJ
The Aldermans Reidsville Festival Reidsville, NC 12:30pm
A Cup of Blues Bistro 150 Oakridge, NC
Johnny O & The Jumpout Boys Brown Truck Brewery High Point, NC
Tommy Castro Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Fort Lauderdale, FL 10/21/17-10/28/17
Elvin Bishop Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Fort Lauderdale, FL 10/21/17-10/28/17
The Kentucky Headhunters Rockers, Riders & Ribs Longview, TX
Coco Montoya Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Fort Lauderdale, FL 10/21/17-10/28/17
Selwyn Birchwood Biketoberfest Daytona Beach, FL at The Bank & Blues Club
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Silver Dome Ballroom Neillsville, WI
The Cash Box Kings Blue Soul Fest Smyrna, DE at the Blue Earl Brewing Company
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Fjordblues Sandane, NORWAY
Toronzo Cannon Chrome Lounge Omaha, NE
Curtis Salgado Mac's Place Silverton, OR
Guitar Shorty Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza Worthington, OH
Miss Freddye’s Homecookin’ Trio The Blind Pig Saloon New Kensington, PA
JOHN PRIMER w/ Louisiana Al Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats Pasadena Ballroom Dance Assoc, Pasadena, CA
Larry 'Fuzzy' Knight & Blowin' Smoke Revue @ Harvelle's, Santa Monica
Sunday, October 22
Forrest McDonald Band Hanover Vegetable Farm, Ashland, 2:00 PM
The Tony Janflone Jr. Duo @ 5 pm Guntown Beer 585 W Pike St, Canonsburg
Cash Box Kings Bucks Co. Blues Society Presents "An Afternoon of Old School Blues" Terchon VFW, 1315 Hardy St., Edgely
Eddy Clearwater The Coda Concert House Joplin, MO
The Cash Box Kings The Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ 7:45pm
The Cash Box Kings Terchon VFW Edgely, PA Bucks County Blues Society Proudly Presents "An Afternoon of Old School Blues" (2:00pm - 5:30pm)
Guitar Shorty Buffalo Iron Works Buffalo, NY
The Paul Nelson Band Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Monday, October 23
Anthony "Swamp Dog" Clark @ Westminster Church
Wolf's Blues Jam @ JVs
Tuesday, October 24
Mark Wenner & Blues Warriors @ JVs
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Fetsund Kirke Fetsund , NORWAY Gospel & Blues Konsert
Wednesday, October 25
Tony Janflone Jr. The Firepit Wood Fired Grill @ North Huntingdon Square Shopping Center North Huntingdon
Gabe Stillman ~ 7 pm The Destination Blues Listening Room 24 E Main, Bloomsburg
Mikey Jr. & Filthy Rich ~ 8-Midnight Twisted Tail Philadelphia, PA
Joe Bonamassa Connor Palace Theater Columbus OH
Peaches Stanten Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Thursday October 26
Mark Hummel’s Golden State Lone Star Revue Buz & Ned's Real Barbecue
ANDERS OSBORNE & JACKIE GREENE “Sitting Around, Singing Some Songs – Tourgether 2017” with CRIS JACOBS - Birchmere
Moonshine Society @ Hamilton Loft
Patty Reese @ Maryland Live
Tony Janflone Jr. Old Trails 669 E National Pike, Washington
The Yardbirds The Ardmore Music Hall 23 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore
A Cup of Blues & The Mojos Botanical Gardens Kernersville, NC
Selwyn Birchwood Last Concert Cafe Houston, TX
Toronzo Cannon Club BLUES in Marseille Marseille, FRANCE
Bear Williams Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Friday, October 27
Blues and Brews - Parker & Gray Camel, 5:00 PM, no cover
DCBS Halloween Happy Hour w/ Feelgood Band @ Silver Spring American Legion
Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes @ London Brewing Company
The Mojo Priests @ New Deal Café
Christopher Davis; Haunted Carnival Halloween Party with Mikey Jr. Twisted Tail Philadelphia, PA
Billy Hector Band Record Collector Bordentown, NJ
Anders Osborne & Jackie Greene ~ acoustic (two shows) City Winery New York, NY
A Cup of Blues Uptown Charlie's Greensboro, NC 8:00pm
Marcia Ball Antone's Austin, TX Clifford Antone's Birthday Celebration Benefitting HOME with Marcia Ball, Shelley King, Carolyn Wonderland, Rosie Flores and more!
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Kingston Mines Chicago, IL
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Dark Season Blues Longyearbyen, NORWAY
The Cash Box Kings Shank Hall Milwaukee, WI
Selwyn Birchwood Keys Lounge Fort Worth, TX
The Kentucky Headhunters Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally Panama City Beach, FL
Toronzo Cannon Club BLUES in Marseille Marseille, FRANCE
MIKE WHEELER w/ Win Noll Band Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Doug MacLeod @ 20th Annual Blues Masters, Crossroads, Salina, KS
Saturday, October 28
Brothers Hoodoo Midnight Brewery, Rockville, 4:30 PM
Vintage #18 @ Hamilton Loft
Wild Anacostias @ New Deal Café
Halloween Party with the Tony Janflone Jr. Band Crafthouse Stage & Grill Pittsburgh, PA
Nied's Hotel Band Moondog's Blawnox/Pittsburgh
Anders Osborne & Jackie Greene ~ acoustic The Ardmore Music Hall Ardmore
Brendan Johnson Twisted Tail Philadelphia, PA
Harper & Midwest Kind Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ
Halloween Part featuring the South Jersey Blues Cmpany Filomena Cucina Rustica West Berlin NJ
Jane Lee Hooker; Sonny Moorman Music Box Cleveland, OH
Long Tall Deb & Colin John~ CD release party! Wolf Creek Trading Company Event Barn Cleveland
Lawyers Guns & Money Walkers Greensboro, NC
BLUESTOBER FUNFEST & COSTUME PARTY Van Dyk Performance Space Greensboro, NC
Smitty & The Jumpstarters Lexington Barbeque Festival Lexington, NC 12:30pm
Tommy Castro The Funky Biscuit Boca Raton, FL
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Kingston Mines Chicago, IL
The Kentucky Headhunters Plaza Theatre Glasgow, KY Halloween Bash with Kiss Kiss Bang
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Dark Season Blues Longyearbyen, NORWAY
Selwyn Birchwood Treaty Oak Distilling Co. Dripping Springs, TX
BGL HALLOWEEN BASH: NUBLU BAND w/ Blue Coast Band Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Doug MacLeod @ 20th Annual Blues Masters, Crossroads, Salina, KS
Sunday, October 29
Blues Crab Feast @ College Park Moose Lodge
Memphis Gold All Star Show @ JVs
Tommy Castro OM Bar & Chill Lounge New Smyrna Beach, FL
Selwyn Birchwood Antone’s Austin, TX
Guy King Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Monday, October 30
Scott Ramminger & The Crawstickers @ Westminster Church
Wolf's Blues Jam @ JVs
Tuesday, October 31
Carly & Sol @ JVs
Breezy Rodio Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
COMING SOON!
Wednesday, November 1
Blues Flash Croaker's Spot Richmond, 6:00 PM, no cover
John Primer St. George's Country Store St. George, DE
Selwyn Birchwood The Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ
Shemekia Copeland with Matt Andersen The Washington Center For The Performing Arts Olympia, WA
Tommy Castro Dosey Doe The Woodlands, TX
Mz. Peaches Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Thursday, November 2
The Tony Janflone Jr. Band with special guest, and Birthday Boy, Tony Janflone Sr. Headliners Lounge @ The Meadows Racetrack and Casino Washington
Indigenous Moondog's Blawnox/Pittsburgh
Bonerama The Ardmore Music Hall 23 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore
John Primer Terra Blues New York NY
Selwyn Birchwood Boulder Station Casino Las Vegas, NV
Shemekia Copeland with Matt Andersen Edmonds Center for the Arts Edmonds, WA
The Kentucky Headhunters Courtyard Texas Music Series Plano, TX at the Courtyard Theater
Omar Coleman Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Friday, November 3
Mike Souder Band Croaker's Spot Petersburg, 7:00 PM
Delbert McClinton with Daryl Davis @ The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA
The Lawrence Olds Band Tin Pan
Slam Allen; Gabe Stillman & the Billtown Giants Rusty Rail Brewing Company, Mifflinburg
Popa Chubby Mauch Chunk Opera House Jim Thorpe
The Tasers (Bubba Klinefelter D.J. Durham, Rick Chestnutt, David Wheeler 2 Witches Winery and Brewing Co. Danville, VA
Marcia Ball Dan’s Silverleaf Denton, TX
Shemekia Copeland with Matt Andersen Mount Baker Theatre Bellingham, WA
Selwyn Birchwood No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series Bakersfield, CA at World Records
Tommy Castro Stargazers Theatre Colorado Springs, CO
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials The Zoo Bar Lincoln, NE
Toronzo Cannon Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar Nashville, TN
JOE MOSS w/ Zach Day Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Saturday, November 4
Mike Souder Band Isley Brewing Company, 6:30 PM
Forrest McDonald Band and Triple B Better Blues Band Montpelier Center for Arts & Education, Montpelier, 5:30 PM (doors 5:00), $20-25
Syndicators Marty's Grill, Mechanicsville, 8:30 PM
The English Channel The Tin Pan (Not Blues, but good friends with Henry and John)
Tony Janflone Jr. Duo American Croatian Citizens Club 329 Castner Ave, Donora ~
The Twin Sinners (IBC Memphis bound in the solo/duo category); 3rd St Blues Band (IBC Memphis bound in the youth showcase category); The Jeff Fetterman Band (IBC Memphis bound in the band category); Mystery Trayne; Vanessa Collier Fall into the Blues Concert Genetti Hotel Ballroom, Williamsport ~ All tickets sold at the door, day of show. Showtime 4-9 pm. General Admission $15, BBA Members $10. Convenient access to parking in the Genetti Hotel Parking Lot until 6 pm.
Blues, Brews, & Barbecue featuring: Tab Benoit; Gabe Stillman; Triple A Blues Band; Ramblin' Dan Stevens; and Felix & the Hurricanes The State Theatre State College
Deb Callahan ~ 4-8 pm The Cats Eye Pub 1730 Thames St. Baltimore, MD
Travis Feast Lizzie Rose Music Room 217 East Main Street ( Rt 9 ) Tuckerton, NJ ~ Exit 58 off the Garden State Pkwy
John Primer Upper Room Albany NY
Marcia Ball Odeon Theater Mason, TX
Selwyn Birchwood Arcadia Blues Club Arcadia, CA
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Blues Heaven Festival Frederikshavn, DENMARK
Tommy Castro The Oriental Theater Denver, CO
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials The Zoo Bar Lincoln, NE
Jarekus Singleton 20th Annual Blues Ball Wichita, KS at The Cotillion
Toronzo Cannon Sambuca Nashville, TN
Selwyn Birchwood Arcadia Blues Club Arcadia, CA
Marcia Ball Odeon Theater Mason, TX
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Blues Heaven Festival Frederikshavn, DENMARK
Tommy Castro The Oriental Theater Denver, CO
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials The Zoo Bar Lincoln, NE
Jarekus Singleton 20th Annual Blues Ball Wichita, KS at The Cotillion
Toronzo Cannon Sambuca Nashville, TN
BIG JAMES w/ Lawuandia Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Shari Puorto Band @ Blue Guitar, South Pasadena, CA
Sunday, November 5
Jimmy Thackery Capital Ale House Richmond, VA
The Wood Brothers Sherman Theater Stroudsburg
Professor Louie & The Crowmatix with Buffalo's finest Horn Section, the Hit Men Sportsmens' Tavern Buffalo, NY
Selwyn Birchwood Moe's Alley Santa Cruz, CA
Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio Sanibel Blues & Jazz Festival Sanibel, FL
Breezy Rodio Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Monday, November 6
Wolf's Blues Jam @ JVs
Tommy Castro The State Room Salt Lake City, UT
Tuesday, November 7
Nate Myers Grotto Pub 104 Market Street, Enola
Nicki Sbaffoni Twisted Tail Philadelphia, PA
The Wood Brothers Stone Pony Asbury Park NJ
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Lille Ole Bull Bergen, NORWAY
Wednesday, November 8
The Wood Brothers Rex Theater Pittsburgh, PA
Mikey Jr. & Filthy Rich Twisted Tail Philadelphia, PA
Selwyn Birchwood Biscuits & Blues San Francisco, CA
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Festiviteten Haugesund , NORWAY
Nigel Mack Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Thursday, November 9
The Wood Brothers Stuart's Opera House Nelsonville OH
Selwyn Birchwood Biscuits & Blues San Francisco, CA
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Onkel Aksel - Musikkbistro Kristiansand, NORWAY
Friday, November 10
Blues and Brews - Bluz Catz Camel, Richmond, VA 5:00 PM, no cover
Mike Lucci Band 7 Hills Brewing Co., Richmond, VA
An Evening with Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt Sherman Theater Stroudsburg
Deb Callahan Puck Live Printers Alley, Doylestown ~
The Wood Brothers Town Ballroom Buffalo NY
A Cup of Blues 3rd Branch Cafe Yadkinville, NC 6:00pm
Selwyn Birchwood Crystal Bay Casino Crystal Bay, NV
Coco Montoya The Reel Fish Shop & Grill Sonoma, CA
Toronzo Cannon Freedom Hall Park Forest, IL
Roomful of Blues The Black Box Franklin, MA
Curtis Salgado Tower Theatre Bend, OR
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Tivoli Sportsbar Moss, NORWAY
Saturday, November 11
Mike Lucci Band Brown Chicken Brown Cow, Hampton, 9:30 PM
Eric Gales Capital Ale House Downtown Richmond, VA
The Wood Brothers Beachland Ballroom Cleveland OH
Yngwie Malmsteen Cone Denim Entertainment Center Greensboro, NC
Shemekia Copeland Sunset Center Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Selwyn Birchwood Sutter Creek Theatre Sutter Creek, CA
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Rockefeller Music Club Oslo, NORWAY Norsk Bluesunion and Bluesnews 20 Year Celebration
Coco Montoya 2017 Fall Fest Atascadero, CA at the Pavilion on the Lake
Toronzo Cannon The Hope & Anchor Pub Loves Park, IL
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Curtis Salgado The Ballroom in the Veteran's Memorial Building Eugene, OR
Sunday, November 12
Doyle Bramhall II @ The Hamilton in Washington DC
The Cash Box Kings Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Tommy Castro Red, White & Blues Festival Oroville, CA at the Feather Falls Casino
Selwyn Birchwood Red, White & Blues Festival Oroville, CA at the Feather Falls Casino
Monday, November 13
Wolf's Blues Jam @ JVs
Tuesday, November 14
Rollin' and Tumblin' Rock Bottom Brewery,
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Biscuits & Blues San Francisco, CA
Linsey Alexander Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Wednesday, November 15
Tommy Castro Spirit of 66 Verviers, BELGIUM
Selwyn Birchwood The Jack London Revue Portland, OR
Marcia Ball Mystic Theatre Petaluma, CA
The Special 20's Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Thursday, November 16
Deb Callahan Mauch Chunk Opera House Jim Thorpe
Marcia Ball The Palms Playhouse Winters, CA
Miss Freddye’s Homecookin’ Trio The Blind Pig Saloon New Kensington, PA
Tommy Castro Gebr. de Nobel Leiden, NETHERLANDS
Roomful of Blues Pearl Street Warehouse Washington, DC
Marcia Ball The Palms Playhouse Winters, CA
Friday, November 17
Mike Lucci Band Steam Bell Beer Works, Midlothian, 7:00 PM
Forrest McDonald Band I Don't Know Sports Grille, Chester, 8:00 PM
Mike Souder Band Charley's Waterfront Cafe, Farmville, 8:00 PM
Savoy Brown feat. Kim Simmonds @ Ram’s Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD
The Nighthawks Godfrey Daniels 7 E. Fourth St., Bethlehem
Davina & the Vagabonds Chris' Jazz Cafe Philadelphia
The Blues Beatles Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club Bethesda MD
Kelly Richey Third Street Cigar Bar Waterville, OH
Marcia Ball Cabaret Jazz Las Vegas, NV at The Smith Center
Tommy Castro Mezz Breda, NETHERLANDS
Shemekia Copeland Grooves & Blues Guadalajara, MEXICO 11/17/17-11/19/17
Roomful of Blues Roy's Hall Blairstown, NJ
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials B.L.U.E.S. Chicago, IL
Selwyn Birchwood Louie G's Pizza Fife, WA
The Cash Box Kings Knuckle Down Saloon Madison, WI
GUY KING w/ Michael Charles Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Shari Puorto Band @ Lucky Stone Irish Pub, Temecula, CA
Saturday, November 18
Syndicators 7 Hills Brewing Co., 7:00 PM
Deb Callahan Jamey's House of Music 32 S Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne
Davina & the Vagabonds Chris' Jazz Cafe Philadelphia
Roomful of Blues Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ
Marcia Ball Cabaret Jazz Las Vegas, NV at The Smith Center
Tommy Castro Roepaen Ottersum, NETHERLANDS
Curtis Salgado Legends of the Blues V Arlington, WA at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center
Roomful of Blues The Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials B.L.U.E.S. Chicago, IL
Selwyn Birchwood Highway 99 Blues Club Seattle, WA
Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio Venice Blues Festival Venice, FL
Tinsley Ellis Big Orange Music Festival Punta Gorda, FL
Sunday, November 19
Bettye LaVette @ The Hamilton in Washington DC
Marcia Ball Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA
Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Selwyn Birchwood The Roadhouse Spokane Valley, WA
Marcia Ball Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA
Reverend Raven Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Monday, November 20
Wolf's Blues Jam @ JVs
Tommy Castro Kofferfabrik Fürth, GERMANY
Tuesday, November 21
Tommy Castro Old Slaughterhouse Soest, GERMANY
Wednesday, November 22
Whiskey Kreek Saucony Creek Gastropub Kutztown
Mikey Jr. & Filthy Rich Twisted Tail Philadelphia, PA
Tommy Castro Meisenfrei Blues Club Bremen, GERMANY
Thursday, November 23
Tommy Castro Musik & Frieden Berlin, GERMANY
Friday, November 24
Blues and Brews - Eli Cook Camel, 5:00 PM, no cover
Kelly Richey The Winchester Music Hall Cleveland, OH
Roomful of Blues Narrows Center for the Arts Fall River, MA
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Atlantis Basel Basel, SWITZERLAND Groove Now! @ Atlantis
Tommy Castro Yard Club Cologne, GERMANY
Curtis Salgado Trails End Saloon Oregon City, OR
The Cash Box Kings Kids in the Rotunda Madison, WI at the Overture Center for the Arts
Selwyn Birchwood Arts Garage Delray Beach, FL
BOBBY RUSH w/ TBA Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Saturday, November 25
David Bromberg Quintet @ Ram’s Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD
The Brian Setzer Orchestra @ The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA
The Nighthawks with special guest Rev. Billy C. Wertz BBS Event @ The Rosedale American Legion Baltimore, MD ~ BYOB
Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe Record Collector Bordentown, NJ
Joe Bonamassa Conner Palace Theater Cleveland OH
Roomful of Blues Iron Horse Music Hall Northampton, MA
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Atlantis Basel Basel, SWITZERLAND Groove Now! @ Atlantis
Tommy Castro Blue Notez Club Dortmund, GERMANY
Curtis Salgado Trails End Saloon Oregon City, OR
Eddy Clearwater Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Tinsley Ellis Red Clay Music Foundry Duluth, GA
Monday, November 27
Tommy Castro New Morning Paris, FRANCE
Tuesday, November 28
Tommy Castro The Beaverwood Club Chislehurst, UNITED KINGDOM
Corey Dennison Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL
Wednesday, November 29
Bret Alexander The Destination Blues Listening Room Bloomsburg
Mikey Jr. & Filthy Rich Twisted Tail Philadelphia, PA
Tommy Castro The Robin 2 Bilston, UNITED KINGDOM
Thursday, November 30
Tommy Castro Hartlepool Supporters Club Hartlepool, UNITED KINGDOM
Friday, December 1
Pokey Lafarge Black Cat Washington DC
Toronzo Cannon Lefty's Live Music Des Moines, IA
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Rio Theatre Vancouver, BC, CANADA
Selwyn Birchwood Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts Winter Park, FL
Tinsley Ellis Terra Fermata Stuart, FL Blues Is Dead (Grateful Dead tribute)
Tommy Castro Brewery Arts Centre Kendal, UNITED KINGDOM
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Blind Willie’s Atlanta, GA
Saturday, December 2
Syndicators Bryan Park Bar and Grill, 8:30 PM
Rollin' and Tumblin' Sedona Taphouse, Midlothian, 8:30 PM
Billy Price Elk Creek Cafe & Aleworks Millheim
Parker Millsap (bluesy folk); Sara Watkins Zankel Hall @ Carnegie Hall New York, NY
Curtis Salgado Bradenton Blues Festival Bradenton, FL at the Riverwalk Event Pavilion
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Highway 99 Blues Club Seattle, WA
Tinsley Ellis Terra Fermata Stuart, FL Blues Is Dead (Grateful Dead tribute)
Tommy Castro Boom Boom Club Sutton, UNITED KINGDOM
Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio Rancho Nicasio Nicasio, CA
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Blind Willie’s Atlanta, GA
Sunday, December 3
Travis Haddix; Gaetao Letizia & The Underworld Band; Colin Dussalt Band; Bluescasters; Sam Hooper Group ~ 2-8 pm Blues vs Opioids Opioid Awareness Benefit Concert, Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland OH ~ benefits to be distributed to local treatment facilities
Tommy Castro Worthing Pier's Southern Pavilion Worthing, UNITED KINGDOM
Monday, December 4
Wolf's Blues Jam @ JVs
Tommy Castro 100 Club London, UNITED KINGDOM
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Cafe Eleven St. Augustine, FL
Tuesday, December 5
Blues Flash Croaker's Spot Richmond, VA
Steve Earle & the Dukes; The Mastersons The Ardmore Music Hall Ardmore
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Blue Tuesdays Delray Beach, FL at Boston's on the Beach
Wednesday, December 6
Missy Raines & The New Hip The Tin Pan (not blues, but great Americana)
Curtis Salgado O’Connor’s Portland, OR
Thursday, December 7
Coco Montoya Boulder Station Casino Las Vegas, NV
Friday, December 8
Blues and Brews - George Taylor Group Camel, 5:00 PM, no cover
Mike Souder Band Kindred Spirit Brewing, Goochland, 6:00 PM
The Suitcase Junket Rusty Rail Brewing Company, Mifflinburg
Coco Montoya The Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Poor House Bistro San Jose, CA
Tommy Castro Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse Berkeley, CA
Toronzo Cannon FitzGerald's Berwyn, IL
Selwyn Birchwood Blue Rooster Sarasota, FL
Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio Club Fox Redwood City, CA
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials OM Bar & Chill Lounge New Smyrna Beach, FL
Saturday, December 9
Syndicators 7 Hills Brewing Co., 7:00 PM
Craig Thatcher & Friends Rockin' Christmas Mauch Chunk Opera House Jim Thorpe
Coco Montoya Ramona Mainstage Ramona, CA
Toronzo Cannon Vegetable Buddies South Bend, IN
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Ace's Live Bradenton, FL
Shemekia Copeland WXRT Holiday Concert for the Kids Chicago, IL at City Winery
Sunday, December 10
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials High Dive Gainesville, FL
Monday, December 11
Wolf's Blues Jam @ JVs
Wednesday, December 13
Rev. Horton Heat The Ardmore Music Hall 23 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Biscuits & Blues San Francisco, CA
Thursday, December 14
Abbie Gardner & We're About 9 Uptown Concert @ Baldwin Station Sykesville, MD
Shemekia Copeland The Iridium New York, NY
Marcia Ball & Johnny Nicholas Hill Top Cafe Fredericksburg, TX
Friday, December 15
Mike Lucci Band Cogan's Deli & Sports Pub, Williamsburg, 8:00 PM
Forrest McDonald Band I Don't Know Sports Grille, Chester, 9:00 PM
Mike Souder Band Iron Horse Restaurant, Ashland, 9:00 PM
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes @ Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD
Shemekia Copeland The Iridium New York, NY
Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio Biscuits & Blues San Francisco, CA
Coco Montoya The Center for the Arts Grass Valley, CA
Selwyn Birchwood Bradfordville Blues Club Tallahassee, FL
Marcia Ball with Kimmie Rhodes The Bugle Boy La Grange, TX
Saturday, December 16
Mike Lucci Band 7 Hills Brewing Co., 7:00 PM
Rev. Horton Heat @ The Broadberry in Richmond, VA
Shemekia Copeland Massry Center for the Arts Albany, NY
Curtis Salgado Cultura Event Center Tacoma, WA
The Cash Box Kings Tyranena Brewing Company Lake Mills, WI
Elvin Bishop Biscuits & Blues San Francisco, CA
Coco Montoya Powerhouse Pub Folsom, CA
Selwyn Birchwood The Loft Columbus, GA
Sunday, December 17
A Crooner's Christmas w/ The Good Shot Judy Little BIG Band
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Powerhouse Pub Folsom, CA
Coco Montoya Moe's Alley Santa Cruz, CA
Monday, December 18
Wolf's Blues Jam @ JVs
Tuesday, December 19
Samantha Fish The Ardmore Music Hall Ardmore
Shemekia Copeland City Winery Boston, MA
Wednesday, December 20
Samantha Fish at Gypsysally’s in Washington DC
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Sequence Ch!cago Chicago, IL Alligator Records Collaboration: Toronzo Cannon, Lil’ Ed, Lynne Jordan and Matthew Skoller
Toronzo Cannon Sequence Ch!cago Chicago, IL Alligator Records Collaboration: Toronzo Cannon, Lil’ Ed, Lynne Jordan and Matthew Skoller
Marcia Ball Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Austin, TX Pianorama
Thursday, December 21
Shemekia Copeland @ Blues Alley in Washington DC
Miss Freddye’s Homecookin’ Trio The Blind Pig Saloon New Kensington, PA
Friday, December 22
Blues and Brews - Jon Spear Band Camel, 5:00 PM, no cover
Shemekia Copeland Blues Alley Washington, DC
Toronzo Cannon Shank Hall Milwaukee, WI
Saturday, December 23
Shemekia Copeland Blues Alley Washington, DC
Elvin Bishop Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse Berkeley, CA
Monday, December 25
Wolf's Blues Jam @ JVs
Tuesday, December 26
Johnny Winter All-Star Band Rusty Rail Brewing Company, Mifflinburg
Thursday, December 28
The Cash Box Kings FitzGerald's Berwyn, IL
Friday, December 29
Delbert McClinton The Beacon Theatre Hopewell, VA
Anthony Hannigan The Destination Blues Listening Room Bloomsburg
Mikey Jr. & Filthy Rich Twisted Tail Philadelphia, PA
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Rosa's Lounge Chicago, IL
Roomful of Blues Infinity Hall Hartford, CT
Saturday, December 30
Mike Lucci Band Rare Olde Times Richmond, VA
Mike Souder Band Triangle, Williamsburg, VA
David Bromberg The Tin Pan Richmond, VA
New Year's Eve Eve Celebration with Deanna Bogart Band ~ 7:30 pm Weinberg Center for the Arts Frederick MD
New Year's Eve with the David Bromberg Quintet Keswick Theater Glenside
Mikey Jr. & Filthy Rich Twisted Tail Philadelphia, PA
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Rosa's Lounge Chicago, IL
Sunday, December 31
The Skip Castro Band @ The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA
Santini-Jensen Project; Somethin's Cookin' Blues Society of Western PA's New Year's Eve Bash Doubletree Hotel, 8402 University Blvd., Moon Township (Pittsburgh Airport Region)
Roomful of Blues Bull Run Restaurant Shirley, MA
Tommy Castro Mystic Theatre Petaluma, CA
The Kentucky Headhunters Historic State Theater Elizabethtown, KY
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Vegetable Buddies South Bend, IN
Larry 'Fuzzy' Knight & Blowin' Smoke Revue @ Soboba Casino, San Jacinto
PLAN AHEAD
A BRAND NEW YEAR - 2018
Monday, January 1
Chris Thomas King @ Blues Alley in Washington DC
Wolf's Blues Jam @ JVs
Tuesday, January 2
Chris Thomas King @ Blues Alley in Washington DC
Wednesday, January 3
Chris Thomas King @ Blues Alley in Washington DC
Thursday, January 4
Chris Thomas King @ Blues Alley in Washington DC
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Boulder Station Casino Las Vegas, NV
Friday, January 5
Popa Chubby @ The Hamilton in Washington DC
Jon Spear Band @ The Tin Pan, Richmond VA
A Cup of Blues 3rd Branch Cafe Yadkinville, NC 6:00pm
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats The Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ
Eddy Clearwater Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL Opening for Buddy Guy
Saturday, January 6
Marcia Ball Sandy Beaches Cruise Fort Lauderdale, FL 01/06/18-01/13/18
Roomful of Blues The Company Theatre Norwell, MA
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Big Mama's Rib Shack Pasadena, CA
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL Opening for Buddy Guy
Sunday, January 7
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA with The Paladins
Thursday, January 11
Tommy Castro The Rose Pasadena, CA
Toronzo Cannon Buddy Guy's Legends Chicago, IL Opening for Buddy Guy
Friday, January 12
Tommy Castro The Coach House San Juan Capistrano, CA
Saturday, January 13
Tommy Castro Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA
The Kentucky Headhunters Gibtown Bikefest Riverview, FL at the IISA Club Grounds
Sunday, January 14
Tommy Castro The Canyon Agoura Hills , CA
Monday, January 15
Wolf's Blues Jam @ JVs
Tuesday, January 16
Tinsley Ellis Capital Ale House Downtown Richmond, VA
Tommy Castro The Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ
International Blues Challenge – Opening 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Clayborn Temple 294 Hernando Street Memphis, TN 38126
International Blues Challenge On Beale Street - 8:00pm
Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
Wednesday, January 17
Tommy Castro The Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ
Pacific Northwest Showcase International Blues Challenge
11:00am until 4:00pm
Club 152 - First Floor 152 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
International Blues Challenge
Roots and Blues Showcase presented by Blind Raccoon 11:30am
Purple Haze Night Club
140 Lt. General W. Lee Memphis, TN
International Blues Challenge – Quarterfinals Round 1 4:30pm
Various Clubs on Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
Thursday, January 18
A Night with Janis Joplin ~ A Musical; this sensational show is a musical journey celebrating Joplin and her biggest musical influences - icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone & Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock & roll’s greatest legends. Community Arts Center Williamsport
Tommy Castro Boulder Station Casino Las Vegas, NV
Great Canadian Polar Bear Blues Showcase 11:30am
Kooky Canuck Restaurant
87 S. 2nd Street Memphis, TN 38103
Women in Blues (WiB) Showcase 11:30am until 4:00pm
Alfred’s
197 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
The Galaxie Agency Showcase 11:30am - 4:30pm
B.B. King's Blues Club
143 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
Roots and Blues Showcase presented by Blind Raccoon 11:30am
Purple Haze Night Club
140 Lt. General W. Lee Memphis, TN 38103
International Blues Challenge – Quarterfinals Round 2 4:30pm
Various Clubs on Beale Street
All Star Jam 11:30pm
Club 152 - First Floor
152 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
International Jam 11:30pm
Tin Roof
315 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
Friday, January 19
Mike Souder Band Croaker's Spot Petersburg, VA
Tommy Castro The Canyon Santa Clarita Santa Clarita , CA
Roots and Blues Showcase presented by Blind Raccoon 11:30am
Purple Haze Night Club
140 Lt. George W. Lee Memphis, TN 38103
Youth Showcases 4:20pm
Various Clubs on Beale Street
International Blues Challenge – Semifinals 5:20pm
Various Beale Street Clubs
Youth Jam 11:00pm
B.B. King's Blues Club
143 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
All Star Jam 11:00pm
Club 152 - First Floor
152 Beale Street Memphis, TN 38103
Saturday, January 20
Tommy Castro No Stinkin’ Service Charge Blues Series Bakersfield, CA at World Records
Selwyn Birchwood Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts - Black Box Fort Pierce, FL
International Blues Challenge Finals Noon
Orpheum Theatre
203 South Main Street Memphis, TN 38103
Friday, January 26
Tommy Castro Fulton 55 Fresno, CA
Saturday, January 27
Marcia Ball Florida Jazz & Blues Jam Boca Raton, FL at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Tommy Castro San Luis Obispo Vets Hall San Luis Obispo, CA
Toronzo Cannon Dennos Concert Series Traverse City, MI
Marcia Ball Florida Jazz & Blues Jam Boca Raton, FL Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Sunday, January 28
Tommy Castro Moe's Alley Santa Cruz, CA
Friday, February 2
Tinsley Ellis Winter Blues & Heritage Festival Cincinnati, OH
Saturday, February 3
Roomful of Blues Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Centre Woonsocket, RI
Sunday, February 4
Tommy Castro Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Fort Lauderdale, FL 02/04/18-02/11/18
Shemekia Copeland Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Fort Lauderdale, FL 02/04/18-02/11/18
Thursday, February 8
Marcia Ball The Tin Pan
Friday, February 9
Marcia Ball The Barns at Wolf Trap Vienna, VA
Tinsley Ellis Orpheum Theater Sioux Falls, SD
Saturday, February 10
Marcia Ball Bickford Theatre Morristown, NJ
Thursday, February 15
Marcia Ball Iron Horse Music Hall Northampton, MA
Rock Legends Cruise VI Fort Lauderdale, FL 02/15/18-02/19/18
Friday, February 16
Marcia Ball Tupelo Music Hall Derry, NH
Tommy Castro The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts Eugene, OR Jaqua Concert Hall
Saturday, February 17
Marcia Ball Center for the Arts Natick, MA
Tommy Castro Cultura Event Center Tacoma, WA
Sunday, February 18
Tommy Castro The Conway Muse Conway, WA
Monday, February 19
Tommy Castro The Triple Door Seattle, WA
Tuesday, February 20
Tommy Castro Alberta Rose Theatre Portland, OR
Friday, February 23
Toronzo Cannon Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts - Black Box Fort Pierce, FL
Saturday, February 24
Toronzo Cannon Porky’s Roadhouse Port Charlotte, FL
Monday, February 26
Toronzo Cannon Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea IV Miami, FL 02/26/18-03/02/18
Saturday, March 3
Curtis Salgado Delta Blues Festival's 7th Annual Benefit Concert Antioch, CA at the El Campanil Theatre
Friday, March 9
The Kentucky Headhunters Effingham Performance Center Effingham, IL
Roomful of Blues Sellersville Theater Sellersville, PA
Saturday, March 10
Mike Souder Band Midnight Brewery, Rockville, VA 4:30 PM
Friday, March 16
Mike Souder Band Croaker's Spot Petersburg, VA
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Blues & Ritmes Festival Badalona, SPAIN
Saturday, March 24
Brews And Blues Festival Steam Bell Beer Works, Acts TBA
Tuesday, March 27
The Kentucky Headhunters Vic Juba Community Theatre Lloydminster, AB, CANADA
Wednesday, March 28
Mike Souder Band Kreggers Tap and Table, Ashland, 7:00 PM
The Kentucky Headhunters Cargill Theatre Camrose, AB, CANADA
Thursday, March 29
The Kentucky Headhunters Esplanade Main Theatre Medicine Hat, AB, CANADA
Friday, March 30
Shemekia Copeland Great Sound Series Red Wing, MN
Saturday, March 31
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Byron Bay Bluesfest Byron Bay, AUSTRALIA
Monday, April 2
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Byron Bay Bluesfest Byron Bay, AUSTRALIA
Thursday April 5
Roomful of Blues Redwood Coast Music Festival Eureka, CA 04/05/18-04/08/18
Sunday, April 8
Roomful of Blues Yoshi's Oakland, CA
Saturday, Apr 14
Roomful of Blues Community Concert Series at St. Michael's Bristol, RI
Friday, May 11
Toronzo Cannon Arts Commons Calgary, AB, CANADA
Saturday, May 12
Toronzo Cannon Arts Commons Calgary, AB, CANADA
Friday, May 18
Mike Souder Band Croaker's Spot Petersburg, 7:00 PM
Saturday, August 4
Mike Souder Band Kreggers Tap and Table, Ashland, 7:00 PM
The Professor Sez…
I can always use your help to find new clubs, bands, and people who play the blues. Feel free to send your information to timefortheblues@gmail.com. If you have CDs you want me to consider for Time For The Blues, feel free to send them to:
WCVE-FM
23 Sesame Street
Richmond, VA 23235
Attn: John Porter / Time For The Blues
…And keep supporting live music!
**HEY PERFORMERS** If you want to get your gig listed on our weekly page – send me your info to timefortheblues@gmail.com. Be sure to include all the pertinents – who, when, where, time, and price. If there’s anything else you want folks to know, tell me, and I’ll try to pass it along. I have readers from all over, so send away, will ya?