CITY BLUES SOCIETY Benefit for CrossCurrents and the Kansas City Blues Society Thursday, November 9, 1989, 8:00 p.m. Country Blues Jam Grand Emporium, 3832 Main Street ‘Spencer Bohren will host a benefit and blues jam at the Grand Emporium on Thursday, November 9, 8:00 p.m. Tick- ets are $4 for KCBS members and $5 for the public. Spencer is known as a hard working blues man who travels, across the country with his wife Marilyn and their four children. His style is Delta blues on a National Steel guitar or lapsteel, acoustic orelectricand plays anythingtfrom tradition- alblues to gospel, including Slim Harpo, Jimmy Reed, Elmore James, Earl King, Blind Willie McTell, and Muddy Waters’ tunes. ‘During the show there will be a down home country blues jam, so bring your instruments and be prepared to jam with Spencer Bohren. LITTLE MILTON — Back to Back Malaco MAL 7448 Kinda like ‘Little Milton versus Malaco, the Sequel’ Will the ‘demand for Eighties Soul Sounds make our heroes’ blues roots lisappear? Well, nt hardly! Of the ten cuts here, [found five and a half. blues cuts and there's plenty of good moments to please al ‘While Bobby Blue Bland i being dragged through Crossover Heaven by MCA, Milton Campbell has totally, assumed the throne he once shared ‘wit his rival. He i probably the best (BLO) SY example of a classic soul singer. REVIEW Melaco and Milton have hit « oli groove that repeatedly satisies the Singer's growing legions of fans, "You Cant Trust, “Penitentiary”, “TDon't Belew”, "I's Hard”, and (amazingly) “End ofthe Rein: bow are all examples of biue Milton at his fine, The others show his soulful skis T could almost near him doing a sou version of “Behind Closed Doors. [sid almost From his ve singles fr Sun Records (pre-PWvis) t0 “Gris Aint Groceries to this release for Malaco, Mitton has captured and held a wide audience, This album does nothing o break the momentum. (Chicago Kerry KCBS Blues Fest... The Best of the Blues KCBS’ 9th Annual Blues & Heritage Fest — Genuine Blues '89, became a reality with the support of MTSI — Metropolitan Transportation Services, Inc., KCFX-FM 101, Insty Prints Plus, KKFI-FM 90.1, KCUR-FM 89.3, and of course, all the volunteers made the 3-day fest run smoothly. ‘Thank you Marcie, Brad, Andy, Pat, Jo, Ron, J.C., Charles, Cheryl, Trashmouth, Kevin, Kate, John, Bob, Patty, Sonya, Pam, Doyle, Ann, Ruth Evelyn, Monte, Joyce, Kathy, Rosie..and many more! ‘You know who you are and KCBS greatly appreciated you being there! ‘The 9th Annual KC Blues & Heritage Fest kicked off with the 1st Annual Blues Club Crawl. From working the Eastside — Chateau Lounge, MC's, and the Inferno — I found people more interested in doing the bus stop on the dance floor at their “home” club rather than cruising on the buses. Also, 1 heard that the farthest clubs on the bus line — the Roxy and Nightmoves — reported a good size crowd at the beginning of the night, and buses took them into midtown, and many never, ‘came back. As far asthe centrally located clubs, the buses were busier. ‘One show of the 3-day event was a sure success — Johnny ‘Winter at the Lone Star. Itwas sold out and people were lining up in the alley. ‘On Friday night, the World Series and a rainy night, kept many blues people at home. However, the blues were flowing, ‘on Main Street and at either club — the Grand Emporium oF Harlings Upstairs — the music was top notch. The Pontiax were the surprise ofthe night. They opened for Lazy Lester & Loaded Dice, who were as smooth as black velvet. I doubt if the Grand Emporium has ever hosted such a legendary show with Pinetop Perkins and Hubert Sumlin (backed by Little Mike and the Tornadoes). Blues sparks were flying! Saturday night at the Missouri National Guard Armory was not as well attended as expected with K.C.'sfave, Tyrone Davis headlining. It was well worth coming out just to sce a rare appearance of ZuZu Bollin. Lonnie Brooks really ought the crowd to their feet onto the dance, and T.D. — Tyrone Davis — kept people movin’ and groovin’. ‘Again, special thanks to the volunteers who worked the doors, sold t-shirts, and showed up to help! Shirley Ovens INTHE NEXT ISSUE A Full Review of the KC Blues Fest ‘Genuine Blues 89 W.G. Handy Awards review4th Annual King Biscuit Blues Fest Helena, Ark. My reservations for the Sth Annual King Biscuit Fest in 1990 are made because it is a must. It's an ‘annual event not to be missed by any blues lover. Helena is in the heart and sou! of blues country. I've been to the Chicago Blues Fest and will never forget the San Francisco Fest but at King Biscuit, the blués heritage is all around. Driving from Clarksdale, Mississippi (25 miles) between miles of cotton fields, slowly and steadily easing across the wide River on the one lane bridge, and landing on the corner of Missouri and Cherry Street, I felt like Ihad come home. There is not enough room in this issue to report all the stories abou the King Biscuit Boys, the Sonny Boy stories, the rivor scenes, catfish tales, and cotton bales. What isimportant is that although Helena’s bygone blues heydays are long passed, every year the second weekend in October, Main ‘Street, Helena revitalizs the blues. See you in 1990! Shirley Ovens ‘The Kansas City Blues News ie published monthly by the Kansas City Blues Society, Inc. Aticies, reviews, band calendar dates, and items of interest must be submited by the 20th ofeach ‘month, and become the property of the Society. Founding Editor. Roger Naber EMMOE a ‘Shiriey Owens ‘Typesotting/Layout vam Matt Quon ‘Board of Direotore and Ofticere Shirley Owens Roger Naber ‘Suzi Colbert Batic Flemington Secretary ‘Pam Jackson Treasurer = .attiok Flemington Direct nnn sim Butord Director Grace Harts, Director : OM LOWE Debian ose «Daley Lujan Direotor ‘Carolyn Wicker Chairperson, President Vice-President Vice-President ‘The Kansas Clty Blues Socioty, @ Missour notforproft corpora- tion was formed forthe sole purpose of promoting and preserving various sfyles of Blues musio, Founded in December of 1980, the ‘Kansas Gly Bluos Soclaly presents: monthiy am sessions, various local and national groups In concert, and our main presentation — as City Blues and Heritage Festival. Members receive the nd discounts on purchases LET’S PROMOTE. KANSAS CITY BLUES MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 1 ANNUAL DUES: Single-$10.00 © Family—$15.00 1 NAME | ADDRESS I CITY/STATE/ZIP C1 New C Renewal Send Check or Money Order to: t KANSAS CITY BLUES SOCIETY = P.O, BOX 32131 ¢ KANSAS CITY # MISSOURI 64111 1 Katie Webster *. Tivo-Fisted Mama! RTL eT eR aCe OT Cr Ce TL —GUITAR WORLD UNM CMU Tinsley Elisee [-SPENCER BOHREN Ae Eva 7 wishes you and yours a aw) Buue CHRISTMAS special Houbay OFFER ‘ON ALL OF SPENCER BOHREN’S L.P.'s ‘AND CASSETTES Born In A Biscayne Foatuing Dr.John & A Rolicking N.O. Band Down In Mississippi Deep, Heartfelt Solo Blues live in New Orleans Hot Off Th Poss | $1000 each PP 1 $25.00 o1 he compete colscion | “Gift card enclosed upon reques | L____ weno gtttnatiseor on keeps on THE TRADITION CONTINUES THE ANNUAL KANSAS CITY THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST DANCE!! LITTLE MILTON REVIEW 1988 “BLUES ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR” HANDY AWARD WINNER MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY 10:00 A.M. ~ 2:00 P.M. BY.O.B 7230 W. 75th St. ¢ Overland Park, Kansas iN Ae __| New & Renewed Members... _Lonnie Ray & the All-Stars as Meee manic “November 108 11 ay iynda moore” Daniel Sherian ut Lauteon Gay Beth Moore. Si Mahagony, a Paula Gingrich © & § Morgan dane Gordon Maryann Gravino Jim Mul Daniel Helinger Greg Odom Mert Dean Hil John Fick Hunter Pat Pi Franklin James Faye Pratt Kathy Johnston Laura Robb scecmremeerecenaces| Thomas Jones Ft SS Bil Kein Blue se Hath, , Full Blast, | Fenty os Nace Brothers, Hollywood Knights_| Nba Wen hctne, Minds fos Every Sunday — Blues fam 8-12 midnight eet incema Sore teasae 8 sth Olver Riley & the Blues Toctons | sneha neta” Sty ten (913) 236-6211 ‘Jacqueline Miler Tim ShacklettKC BLUES JAMS ‘SUNDAY JAMS “= JAMS ~ Bring your Instrumente ‘Tho Roxy (soe advert), 7230 W. 75h Siroet, 296-6211, featuring Otiver Riley & the Blues Notions, 8:00 pum. - 12:00 p.m. + Jimmy's igger, 1828 West 30th Stott, 759-2444, 8:0 p.m. 1:00 ‘pam. featuring Bick Hendricks/Hit Fun Band with Milo Eawards MONDAY JAMS + Blaynoy',4l5 Westport Road, 5619747, 10 pm. + Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, 753-0864, KC Blues Band, 10 pm-2 am TUESDAY BLUES +The Point, 917 West 44, 89-9800, Lonnie Ray Blues Band, 8:00, am. 1:00, WEDNESDAY BLUES + Elophant, 199. Parker, Olathe, KS, Lonnie Ray's Bluse Band, 9 p.m, THURSDAY BLUES + Tho Tuba, 883 Southwest Blvd at Broadway, 471-8510, Mo Paul, 730 pm + Harngs, 341 Main, 831-0909, SATURDAY BLUES ‘ Nightmoves, 5110 N.E. Viton Road, 452-4359, Lite Hatch & the Housarackers, 37 pm. +Harlngs Upstairs, 394 Main, 53-0903, Diana Ray & Rich Van Sant, 2:00 pr. - 6:00 p.m, +H & M Barbocuo, 1718 N. 15th, Kansas Ciy, Ke, Abb Locke, 10 pm “MC's Lounge, 8708 Troost, 363-0976, Saturday & Sunday, King lox ‘and The Untouchables, 4:00-8:00 p.m. OTHER CLUBS + The Relger, 1922 Mal Stroot, 842.9139 + The Boulevard Boat (see advert), $20 Southwest Biv, 421-7207 + Blaland, 1600. 19th, 842-8463 * Eblon’s, 1801 E. 18th Streot, 21-6612 * Infema, 4038 Troost Avenue, 931-4000 + Kiki's Bonton Maison, 15 Westport Road, 931-9417 + Grand Emporium (see advert), 3832 Maln, 897557, Fridays—Litle Hatch’s Housoparty, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. + Blues Alley, 3900 Jackson, 924-6400 © Chateau Lounge, 5838 Prospect, 528-9833 * Info, 4098 Troost, 821-4000 Support the Blues in KC. Join the Blues Society BLUES RADIO KANU-FM 91.5 Saturday, 80 11 pam. — “Blues in tho Night wih Kyle Neuer Saturday, 8pm. t0 1 am.— “Saturday Night Fish Fry" with Chuok Haddock ‘Saturday 310 4 p.m. — “Th BB. King Show" with 8.8. King ‘Saturday 4 0 5 p.m. — “Blues with JS, Marshall” Daily 4:00 t0 6:00 p.m. — "Trafic Ja Thyssday, 7:90 to 8:00 am. — “Breakfast Club” ‘with Dave Creighton Thursday thru Sunday, 9 pm to Midnight — "The Blues Block Party" with Wnitehat Mike Sunday, 7 to 10 p.m. — “Kansas City Blues Show™ with Lindsay Shannon KPRS-FM 103.3. Monday-Friday, 120 1 pin. "Lunch at the Oldies” GRAND EMPORIUM “BEST LIVE MUSIC CLUB IN THE CITY" KCUR-FM 89.2 KCxL-AM 1140 KKFLEM 90.1 KPRT-AM 1590 KCRLEM 101 November Calendar 24 James Herman ® Bonedaddy's KCBS presents SPENCER BOHREN 10 Nighthawks Over Riley 11 Loe Oskar / Charis Musselwhite / Lite Hatch 14 aco Brothers 17 Marcia Bol 18 Anson Funderburgh | Sam Myers & the Rockots 21 Laon Redbone 23 Annual Thankogiving Bresktast Dance featuring Lite Miton ‘at tha Misurt Nat Guard Armery 2324 Bel Are 2% SDL. * Menu * BARB. ‘Sandwiches: Shale cons Tole ee errr CREOLE SIDE DISHES 3832 Main 531-1504 FREE PARKING Kansas City Blues Society PO, Box 32131, Kansas City, MO 64111 BULK RATE U.S. Postage Paid Permit #3407 Kansas City, MO