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Upcoming Events Saturday October
21
SLO Vets Hall 801
Grand Avenue 8PM
December 2
The Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band
Other upcoming shows: March 10, April 14, May 12 |
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BLUES SHOW REVIEW.On Saturday October 21, the San Luis Obispo Blues Society welcomes the John Németh Band, featuring Junior Watson. The show begins at 8:00 pm at the SLO Vets Hall, 801 Grand Avenue in San Luis Obispo. Backstreet Blues will be opening the show. Tickets are $15 for Blues Society members and $17 for the general public. All tickets are sold at the door. 21 and over, please. For more information, call 805/541-7930.
THE
JOHN NÉMETH BAND, FEATURING JUNIOR WATSON
Singer, harmonica player,
and songwriter John Németh is a rising star in the Blues world.
His decade long career includes performances at major music festivals around
the United States and Europe. John is a traditional Blues singer
whose style resembles that of B.B. King or Ray Charles. He is a topnotch
harmonica player, whose playing has been compared to Sonny Boy Williamson
and Little Walter. His songwriting credits encompass Country Blues,
Little Walter-style laments, and Jump Blues. John has recently signed
a multi-record recording agreement with Blind Pig Records.
Junior Watson is considered by many to be one of the finest Blues guitar players around. With nearly thirty years of experience, Junior has created an original guitar style all his own, but he certainly leans toward a vintage sound. He was a founding member of the Mighty Flyers and played with Canned Heat for ten years. Watson is wildly creative; as evidenced by his 2005 festival appearances with Norwegian Guitarmageddon.
Németh's latest release, "Come And Get It", features the Junior Watson Band. The album has received rave reviews. "John Németh is a natural-born Bluesman, and he proves it with every note he sings, shaping each one with emotion, taste and inspiration. The subtle inflections and references to masterful singers bring fresh surprises with repeated listening." (Blues Review). For more information, visit John’s website (http://www.johnnemethblues.com/). While you are there, listen to a couple of tunes.
BACKSTAGE
BLUES BAND
Backstage Blues features
Tom Kwas on lead guitar and vocals; Rudy Alaniz on bass guitar and vocals;
and Don Utterback on drums and vocals. Founded in the 90s and reformed
in 2005, Backstreet Blues has played all the major blues venues in San
Luis Obispo County and to the north. Their musical influences range
from Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton and Robben Ford to the more traditional
forms such as Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson. Playing from over
80 years of combined experience, the band plays with the passion and enthusiasm
true blues lovers have come to appreciate.
VOLUNTEER
Your Blues Society is run
entirely by volunteers. Besides a sense of accomplishment, volunteers get
into the shows for free and receive a couple free drink tickets.
We could use your help, so call 541-7930 (our voice mail number) and volunteer
to work a shift at the show.
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