Tavo's Revolution

Tavo's Revolution is a beloved homegrown San Felipe band. This band is ever popular with a loyal following, and performs regularly in several venues in town and on the Ranch.  The talented group is composed of sophisticated musicians and a lady vocalist, who deliver great music in a friendly, funky style.  Tavo, the band's namesake and steady drummer, is a revered local pharmacist, community activist, and always the most affable of men. Come listen to Tavo's Revolution and you will understand why San Felipe loves this band so much!

Featured Artist:: Marilynn Pardee

Marilynn moved to San Felipe from San Francisco in March of 2009.  She had a clothing line PARDEE in Los Angeles in the 1980’s, which was carried in fashion-forward boutiques and prestigious stores throughout the United States. It was during that time that she began experimenting with layering colors using various spray techniques.  This had to be put on hold with the birth of her daughter.  Now 24 years later, she is picking up where she left off.  San Felipe has perfect combination of space, inspiration and supportive people to prove that you can continue to pursue your passion.  Thank you, thank you people of San Felipe! marilynn415@yahoo.com

Featured Artist:: Liane Barton

Liane Barton has been spending her winters in San Felipe for 15 years. She specializes in top of the line Navajo Jewelry and leather bags. She has sterling silver with various stones in rings, necklaces, earrings

and so much more Liane belongs to numerous Craft and Vendors Shows in the United States. Enjoy your visit in San Felipe. We hope to see you at our booth during the Blues and Arts Fiesta. sonnenschein1937@aol.com.

Featured Artist:: Andrena Joyce

Andrena Joyce is one of San Felipe's favorite artist, voted Best Local Artist in San Felipe Living in 2008 and In Mexico Living in 2009.  She is also a veteran of San Felipe's Blues Festival.  Joyce uses acrylics and mixed media and her subject matter can be almost anything. "This area lends itself to creativity. We're surrounded by beauty and the time to appreciate it.  How lucky are we!"  Joyce supports favorite causes with proceeds from her work and says painting is her therapy. 

andrenajoyce@yahoo.com

Laila Naime Handmade Jewelry Designs

Laila Naime Handmade Jewelry Designs

Born in Mexico City then moving to Ensenada Baja California to finish her Oceanography studies at UABC. Since early ages she was attracted to handcrafts and artistic expressions. So at the age of 12 began to play with some copper wire and it was the beginning of an artistic career. She had exposed and sold her jewelry in San Diego, Ensenada and San Felipe. Her designs reflect your inner beauty.
Each piece of jewelry is a piece of art just for you. Materials include sea shells, seeds, crystals, copper, aluminum, abalone shells, and semi-precious stones. You can be certain that every piece is a
unique piece of art. lailanaime@gmail.com.

Sea of Cortez Sea Salt and Tequila

All natural sea salt from the Sea of Cortez has no added drying agents instead is dried by the sun, making it pure. This is the brain child of San Felipe's own Bob MacDonald, who wondered if sea salts can come from the Dead Sea, why not the Sea of Cortez? His exploration of this idea has produced a healthy and all natural product into a wonderful souvenir to take home to friends as well as personal use. It is attractively packaged in hand blown blue glass jars with a two stage grinder removable for refilling. The sea salts also come with added dried garlic, peppercorn, chipotle, and chiltepin peppers. Also in the line is margarita salt in it's own ceramic holder and pinch salt to set beside the stove.

What good would Margarita salt be without tequila? Sea of Cortez Salt has a privately produced 100% agave tequila from Tequila in mainland Mexico under the label Nicho Real. This product is aged in Jack Daniels barrels from 9 months to 5 years and offers four flavors for the discriminating connoisseur. Come by the booth and have a sample. You will be pleased!

Featured Artist:: Armando Becerril

Armando Becerril, who signs his work as BECRIS was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico in 1955. Since the age of thirteen he became interested in drawing and enjoyed public recognition. He started reproducing the old Masters.  At the age of 17 he felt a desire to study color, he went to Mexico City, where he studied art in the National Academy of Arts San Carlos. Now after fine tuning his talent for more than 35 years he celebrates his love and dedication to the Arts by painting Mexico as it is.  Some of his paintings also have been acquired by private collectors in several countries around the world. Among these we can mention multiple-Oscar winning movie directors and producers James Cameron and Mel Gibson.

Featured Artist:: Melody Ashley Art

Melody’s favorite art has always been the creating of a beautiful yard.

After nine years in the landscape business Melody became interested in metal “garden art.”  She sold her company and began to design and have made wonderful forms that decorate homes and businesses from coast to coast in the United States.

When Melody decided to move to San Felipe in 2000, she began to teach herself how to make her own metal and tile art.  Durning this same time, she also built several homes in San Felipe, including the first tire house in town, all of which have been on the SFARP tour of home.

Over the years Melody has become better at her art and has enjoyed many happy customers.Visit Melody’s web site for information on the classes she teaches each spring here in San Felipe.

Melody’s art is also displayed in several galleries on the Oregon Coast.

web site:  www.florenceastists.com/melodyashley.html or just Google: Melody Ashley Art

Featured Artist:: Janine Fentiman and John Alward

Janine Fentiman and her Husband John Alward have been Antique and Tribal Art dealers for 38 years.  They make and design necklaces from ancient and vintage trade beads.  Their work is sold by  Ralph Lauren Vintage Boutiques in Japan,  New York and around the world.

This Week's Featured Artist:: Band It

Band It - Hats and Hat Bands

Marianne Clagett lives year round in San Felipe since moving here from Auburn, CA. She resides in El Dorado Ranch where she works on her sewing and crafting, a lifelong passion.

On the prompting of two friends in Baja, Bandits themselves, she began “Band It”, a unique approach to hat bands to adorn straw and over sized hats. This success prompted her to expand her creativity to lightweight reversible sun hats...and as they say, “the rest is history!”

 

Looking for one of a kind, hand made accessories? “Band It” products now include fully custom reversible vests, hats, reversible adjustable sun/golf visors and exciting line of sun dresses designed to complement the easy lifestyle of the Baja! “Band It” currently has five styles of hats for winter and summer. Her use of unique fabrics and colors, hand made detailing and the ability to do 'special orders' at no extra charge put these products in a category of their own!

Information provide by Band it

bajateeia@gmail.com

www.tiahatbands.com

Chet & The Committee's CD "I'll be down in San Felipe!"...

Chet Cannon of San Diego's favorite Good Time Swinging Blues and Rocking Boogie band (you may have heard them at San Felipe Blues and Arts Fiesta)  Chet & The Committee reports that their latest CD: "I'll be down in San Felipe! - The Official Bootleg" has just been nominated Best Blues Album of 2010 by the San Diego Music Awards Association. Featuring Dana Duplan, Fred Lawson, Al Schneider, Judd Austin with our Special Guests Chuck Arcilla, Conrado Himjosa, Dana Garrett, Tim Cook, Tony Agosta and John Frazer this one swings pretty good!

Visit www.myspace.com/ChetandTheCommittee to hear a few of the brand new tunes; Working For Gas, Love and Money! or Cold Folks Boogie. You'll also find the schedule, some band photos, bio info, several songs from the first CD, and even a few of our older video clips. Tell all of your friends in So Cal about us and Thanks for Supporting Live Music. . . it's just not the same without you!

Musician Spotlight ~ 2011 Band Line Up!

Spotlight on 5^th Annual San Felipe International Blues and Arts Fiesta Fiesta Music!

Mark your calendar for March 26, 2011!  The 5^th Annual San Felipe International Blues & Arts Fiesta proudly presents a stellar line up of bands guaranteed to rock the best little town in the Baja.

Agave Blues again graces the B&A stage with that down home blues & rock groove and musical ensemble magic which defines class and style. A multi-talented group  hailing from San Felipe, this band has won numerous awards and headlined the "Ensenada Blues & Rock Fiesta". Audiences always howl for more because the guitar solos soar, the beat never lets up, and the keyboard riffs kick ass. Also Agave Blues is the host band for the Blues & Arts Fiesta and the guys work hard to put out the welcome mat.

Javier Batiz, world renowned master guitarist and his hot band, hail from Tijuana, Mexico. Batiz' legion of fans know, Javier doesn't play stereotypical Latin music but rather delivers a pulsing and inclusive style which just burns up the stage. Known as the "Godfather of Mexican Rock", the legendary Carlos Santana credits Batiz as the reason he decided to play guitar!  Oozing charisma and charm, Javier Batiz marks his second appearance at Blues & Arts 2011 ~ and is back by popular demand. 

Chet Cannon & the Committee happily return for a third appearance as musical artists   Chet gets it done on stage showing a lifetime dedication to the blues scene, rich in tradition and new tunes too.  Audiences know Chet's good time blues and swing  rockin' boogie connects with appreciative audiences.  Unforgettable shows every time.  Also known for consistent humanitarian work, Chet & the Committee musical contribution is the gift that keeps on giving.

Deja Blues, newcomers to the B&A Fiesta brings a strong blues & rock style to our show. Based in Ensenada Deja Blues inspires a dedicated fan base who know this is one of the great bands in the Baja. The diversity of style and outstanding stage energy is nothing short of amazing. This fabulous band was "discovered" by our producers at the Ensenada Festival last June.  We invited them immediately to perform in San Felipe for this year's Blues & Arts Fiesta. 

Libre joins the B&A stage for the first time this year. For more than 15 years the musicians of Libre have discharged a fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms, Latin Soul with a dash of Jazz, topped off with Blues and Rock. The music mixture is a fusion of flavors which energizes audiences and  astonishes concert goers . The Libre sound and performance chemistry is a trademark of this band. Libre's haunting rhythms and sophisticated delivery  must be experienced "live" to be understood.  

Michele Lundeen, dubbed "The Queen of Steam", returns for her 5^th appearance in San Felipe. Michele  is universally recognized as gifted interpreter of blues oriented songs.  And her high energy performances tell the story of songs in a deeply emotional way, hitting listeners right in the gut.  Stirring vocals and her hot stage presence visibly moves audiences everywhere.  Humor, empathy, and that VOICE!  Michele sings from the heart with a soul-revealing intensity rarely matched today, and evokes the very best comparisons with Joplin, Midler, and Raitt.  

Mosk Trio is a power trio with a totally unique style and unparalleled stage charisma. This band hails from Mexicali and perform in every major music event in that city's vibrant music community.  Mosk Trio brought down the house last June in Ensenada with power interpretations of well known songs, but never heard like this. The Mosk Trio band is a grand trio and a can't miss new addition to this year's line up.

Ruta 69 returns by popular demand for their second appearance. Ruta 69 also hails from Ensenada.  They deliver one hit after another and this richly layered musical ensemble takes rock entertainment to another level.  A multi-layered band with strong vocals, pleasing percussion, and soaring guitars, Ruta 69 must be enjoyed in person.  The technical expertise of this band makes seasoned concert goers' heads spin with joy because these guys are that good. Come on Bros!  We love you.

Mark your calendars now for March 26! And plan to experience the best of the blues scene, Mexican / American rock and roll, Afro-Cuban rhythm, melodic power fusion, and the promise of as much dancing to the groove as the audio gods will allow. The 5th Annual International Blues & Arts Fiesta is about changing lives with music and art; this will be the 2011 party event of the year

www.BluesandArts.com
sanfelipebclionsclub@gmail.com

1-877-LUX-MEX1 Ex.4

Author MaryLou Austin works as a writer, editor, and media producer in San Felipe, B.C., Mexico.

Musician Spotlight ~ Agave Blues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Jan. 26, 2011 

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Musician Spotlight:  Agave Blues

The 5th Annual International Blues & Arts Fiesta 2011 proudly showcases our exceptional local headliners, Agave Blues. As recent reader poll winners as the Best Band 2010 for Baja California Magazine, if you ever rock with these guys you will know why Agave Blues is repeatedly the people's choice in the Baja.  Derek Wille on keyboards & vocals, Jim Moore on drums & lead vocals, and Arturo Esquivias on lead guitar & vocals are also the gentlemen hosts of the Blues & Arts Fiesta.  Agave Blues commands a wide following of loyal fans--and the shows are nothing but a good time. Most Friday nights Agave Blues performs before packed crowds at the Jolly Mon Club just north of San Felipe across from the Rockadile sign.  This tight and talented band does a little of everything, and very,very well.  A multi-genre Blues, Rock, and Jazz experience resonates with audiences because the vibe is so good and the material is strong.  The band's motto:  "Take life with a pinch of salt...and a wedge of lime...and a shot of tequila" is part whimsy yet also captures the connection of philosophy, performance excellence, and good old fashioned fun.  With Agave Blues ripping it up on stage, audiences always cut loose with happy dancing, and every performance is a party.  We love these guys!

Agave Blues plays so well because of a strong foundation of talent and exceptional personalities. Jim Moore is the executive producer of B&A 2011 and a tireless ambassador for San Felipe.  As this year's Lions Club president, Jim has personally spearheaded many local humanitarian and fundraising efforts--always with aplomb and a smile.  Jim's leadership style brings community spirit and our friends from all around the Baja together in ways that make a better place for all of us.  Thanks Jimmy!  And Derek Wille on keyboards and vocals gives every performance a panache and sophistication that is part of the Agave Blues experience.  And the incomparable Arturo Esquivias on soaring lead guitar!  Audiences are regularly mesmerized with his virtuoso guitar leads which sometimes are nearly dreamlike and take audiences up that stairway to heaven.  Tight, pulsing, great delivery. You can feel it, baby.  Agave Blues hits the stage on March 26 as part of the stellar line up of musical talent for this year's Blues & Arts Fiesta 2011.

Save this date now:  March 26, 2011. And make your plans to attend the 5th Annual San Felipe International Blues & Arts Fiesta.  San Felipe cannot wait to host all of the fabulous musicians, artists, and our visiting guests. Come to friendly San Felipe and we know you'll have the time of your life.  The roads are safe, locals are friendly, and a visit is close and affordable.  This year's event promises to be one hell of a party and we want you here on the Sea of Cortez.  And please check out our recent blogs about all the musicians and artists who come together for the premier regional event.

Stay tuned ...  the party is just about to begin.

www.BluesandArts.com  
Tickets On Sale NOW!

Musician Spotlight ~ Chet Cannon & the Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

Jan. 12, 2011 San Felipe Baja California Mexico  

Chet Cannon & the Committee Returns to San Felipe!

5th Annual International Blues Arts Fiesta is gearing up to rock the Baja on March 26, 2011. The international humanitarian concert  is set in funky & fun San Felipe ~ just 120 miles south of Mexicali. The fine newly repaired smooth roads will take you safely to Mexican blue bird skies and gin green seas, which frame the stage in San Felipe, Mexico.  And we heartily welcome Chet Cannon & the Committee back to our friendly blues venue as returning musical artists  Chet and the gang are real friends of our Baja Norte event ~ not only because of the wow energy during performance, but also because of the deep humanitarian spirit that is Chet & the Committee. Chet gets it done on stage AND quietly behind the scenes to benefit many who need a real community's help to make things better.  Can you think of a better place to be for a spring fling, than safe, affordable, and close San Felipe on the mesmerizing Sea of Cortez?  Get tickets now while they last, cuz buzz grows at press time. So mark your calendars for March 26, 2011 because the premier concert and regional fund-raising event is coming up fast. San Felipe's 5th Annual International Blues & Arts Fiesta is an all day outdoor concert and art extravaganza, and Chet & the Committee's ripping style is guaranteed to rock your socks off.  Audiences know Chet's good time blues and swing  rockin' boogie and outrageous connections with the appreciative audiences, will be unforgettable.

More FYI:  Chet Cannon is a self described terminal blues fan.  Chet once attended 26 blues shows in 29 days and has been diggin' the blues since the 1970's.  Young Chet developed his voice from a young age in church, and then singing along with Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley on the radio.  Chet & the Committee's performances all around Southern California are the stuff of legend, and the band is a mainstay favorite in the San Diego area.  Chet & the Committee have been nominated for prestigious blues awards and their latest blues record aptly is nicely titled, "I'll be down in San Felipe! ~ The Official Bootleg" was nominated for best blues album of 2010.  Chet pours his heart and soul into every live show and audiences respond with over the top good vibe, cheers, and dancin' in the aisles, or in San Felipe's case, the warm sand.

The 5th Annual International Blues & Arts Fiesta is the coolest of the west coast blues scene menu. We want you in safe, affordable San Felipe for this party.  Not only Chet & the Committee ~ we have a line up that is stellar. Jaw dropping talent!  Mexican / American blues rock and roll, Afro-Cuban rhythm, melodic power fusion, and the best and brightest.... all converge at the base of saturated pastel mountains watching the shimmering Sea of Cortez. The San Felipe Lions Club produces this annual event which raises critical funding for local humanitarian work.  Local recipients include schools, medical services, eye exam clinics, the new orphanages, and more. Funds go directly to those in need.  The energy of the musicians, visual artists, audience, and all our supporters hits a critical mass that day and we celebrate the best in all of us.  "Changing Lives Through Music and Art" is the mission of the event and it all happens at the 5th Annual International Blues & Arts Fiesta in San Felipe!

Check out our website at www.BluesandArts.com for more information about tickets and accommodations.  The 5th Annual International Blues & Arts Fiesta promises an unforgettably fine event, with headliner bands in all day performance, great variety of food and beverages, stunning visual artists, and good times.  We'll see you there!

Musician Spotlight ~ Michele Lundeen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Musician Spotlight ~ Michele Lundeen,
"The Queen of Steam" Returns to Blues & Arts Fiesta Stage

Michele Lundeen, aptly dubbed "The Queen of Steam", returns to the ocean cooled, mountain framed stage venue for the 5th Annual San Felipe International Blues & Arts Fiesta scheduled for March 26, 2011.  The premier regional fund-raising event is sponsored by the San Felipe Lions Club and promises that Michele's electrifying performance style will rock the house. The Blues & Arts Fiesta 2011 brings Michele and her incomparable style  back to the best little town in the Baja, to join returning guests, and our new musical acts who guarantee to shake things up.  Michele Lundeen is universally recognized a gifted interpreter of blues oriented songs.  And her high energy performances tell the story of songs in a deeply emotional way that hits listeners right in the gut.  Stirring vocals and her white hot stage presence visibly moves audiences everywhere.  You must experience the earthy, bluesy, robust intensity of her style and evocative voice.  Michele rivets her audiences with an artful blend of classic roadhouse rhythm & blues, jump swing, Memphis groove, sultry jazz, and rocky soul which simmers into a magical blues stew served in gigantic, satisfying portions.  Michele's signature personal connection with the live audiences is palpable too.  Humor, empathy, and that VOICE!  Michele sings from the heart with a soul-revealing intensity rarely matched today, and evokes the very best comparisons with Joplin, Midler, and Raitt.  

And Michele Lundeen's community involvement is in alignment with the reason for the Blues & Arts Fiesta productions.  Her strong belief that music can have a dynamic impact on people's lives complements the show's mission of "Changing Lives Through Music and Art".  Michele is a leader in the "Blues in Schools" workshop programs in San Diego which provide music instruction, music history presentations, and instills appreciation of the art form.  Michele's love for music impacts people all year long, and on this one very special day, March 26, 2011, the exceptional showcase of all the musical talent will be the audience's common denominator to experience the universal binding effect of music and art.  Michele sends you a personal invitation too, to come to safe, affordable, friendly San Felipe.  

Sponsored by the San Felipe Lions Club, the Blues & Arts Fiesta showcases world class musicians and the visual arts in to raise critical funding for local humanitarian work.  Local recipients include schools, medical services, eye exam clinics, the new orphanage, and more.  Funds go directly to those in need.  The energy of the musicians, artists, audience, and all our supporters hits a critical mass that day in which we celebrate the very best in all of us. You just have to experience it once and you'll be hooked.  Look for more weekly updates about the bands and artists.  Make your plans now to come to the show.    It all comes together March 26, 2011 in San Felipe, on the shimmering Sea of Cortez in the beautiful Baja.  We want YOU to be part of the party of this year. 

www.BlueandArts.com

5th Annual International Blues & Arts Fiesta Musician Spotlight ~ Libre

Musician Spotlight ~ Libre

5th Annual International Blues & Arts Fiesta is proud to announce that the spectacularly talented "Libre" joins our stage for the first time. For more than 15 years the musicians of "Libre" have been discharging a fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms, Latin Soul with a dash of Jazz, and topped off with Blues and Rock. The magical music mixture is a fusion of flavors which energizes every audience, and at the risk of overstatement, regularly astonishes concert goers . The Libre sound and performance chemistry is a trademark of this band, who must be heard to be believed. And the personalities of the band members just shines in one of the best collaborative efforts going around these days. Libre's powerful sound, haunting rhythms, and sophisticated delivery really must be experienced "live" to be understood. Watch
these postings for more information about "Libre".

Save this date: Saturday, March 26, 2011. On this weekend the 5th Annual International San Felipe Blues & Arts Fiesta will take the concert and visual arts experience to the next level. The band line up and the visual artists will make for an unforgettable experience here in safe, friendly, and affordable San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico. Located right on the Sea of Cortez, at the base of the color saturated mountains, the concert venue is near perfect. The line up of bands is guaranteed to be memorable. And the convergence of visual artists is unprecedented in the Baja. The San Felipe Blues & Arts Fiesta is sponsored by the local San Felipe Lions Club. This premier fundraising event of the season directly supports our
orphanage, vision services for children, and medical donations. And we want you at the party. Stay tuned for more...

Blues & Arts Fiesta 2011 Musician Spotlight - Javier Batiz

5th International Blues & Arts Fiesta 2011 ~ Musician Spotlight

Look right here for regular news about the show's musicians and artists.  This week Javier Batiz is our featured musical talent.  And showmen don't get any better than our returning friend, the world class Javier Batiz.

Master guitarist, Javier Batiz, and his red hot band, hail from Tijuana, B.C., Mexico where he still lives in the house where he was born.  As his legion of fans know, Javier doesn't play stereotypical Latin music but rather delivers a pulsing and inclusive style which just burns up the stage.   Widely known as the "Godfather of Mexican Rock", Javier has helped many other musicians get their start in the business ~~ all in the Batiz family house in Tijuana.   The legendary Carlos Santana gives credit to Javier, in print and on stage, that Batiz is the reason this Grammy Award Winning guitarist decided to play guitar!  Oozing charisma and charm, Javier Batiz' appearance at the San Felipe 2011 Blues & Arts Fiesta will mark his second appearance ~ and is back by popular demand. Local San Felipe music aficionados know that Javier also headlined a sold out fundraiser concert this past October for the Cruz Roja or local Red Cross.  By all accounts that show was over-the-top entertainment in addition to helping the San Felipe community.  So besides being a great musical entertainer, Javier is truly a man with a big heart to match that mega-watt smile and smokin' guitar. 

Save this date now:  March 26, 2011. And make your plans to attend the 5th Annual San Felipe International Blues & Arts Fiesta.  San Felipe cannot wait to host all of the fabulous musicians, artists, and our visiting guests. Come to friendly San Felipe and we know you'll have the time of your life.  

Watch for more information about all the bands and our visual artists too.
Stay tuned ...  the party is just beginning.

www.BluesandArts.com

2010 International Blues & Art Performance Schedule

2010 International Blues & Art Performance Schedule:

Friday - Fiesta Launch Party at JollyMon 6:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday - 2010 International Blues & Arts Fiesta - Door open at 9:00am 

Band lineup:
10:00am -  Vatos Loco's 
11:15am - 820 Band
12:30pm -  Ruta 69
1:45pm - Chet Cannon and The Committee
3:00pm - Michele Lundeen
4:15pm - Agave Blues
5:30pm - Becki Sue & her Big Rockin’ Daddies!
7:00pm - Sean Carney band with Phil Berkowitz
8:30pm - Javier Batiz

Sunday - Post party Jam at JollyMon - 2pm

Becki Sue & her Big Rockin’ Daddies! Performing at JollyMon!

Becki Sue & her Big Rockin’ Daddies!

Rockin’ Down the House in San Felipe

by T. Neal Stratman

Becki Sue & her Big Rockin’ Daddies! will be performing in San Felipe on Friday, March 26, at JollyMon at 8pm

Hailing from the South Puget Sound region of Washington state, Becki Sue & her Big Rockin' Daddies!, formed in 2003 by guitarist Tom "T-Boy Neal" Boyle, has risen to elite status among not only blues bands in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S., but among all bands in that region. 

With awards ranging from "Best Blues Band" (Washington Blues Society in 2006 and 2007), "Best Regional Band" (Oregon's Cascade Blues Association in 2008) to "#1 Best Band in Western Washington" (Seattle's King 5 TV in 2008 out of 300 bands, and second place in 2009 out of 475 bands), Becki Sue & her Big Rockin' Daddies! is one tight outfit! In addition, they have numerous individual awards including "Performer of the Year" and "Vocalist of the Year" for Becki Sue, five "Electric Blues Guitarist of the Year" awards for T-Boy, three "Best Bass" awards for Les "WildChild" White, and "Best Sax" and "Best Drummer" awards for Jim King and Jeff Hayes, respectively.

After performing in the 2007 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, one judge commented, "Out of all the bands that I saw at the 2007 International Blues Challenge, Becki Sue & her Big Rockin' Daddies! was the band that I enjoyed the most." 

Their new CD, Big Rockin’ Boogie, to be released on Underworld Records in June, will show off the group's “under the radar” songwriting skills as well as significant musical growth. 

This Week's Featured Band: 820 Band

This Southern California favorite will get ya goin'. Great Players create Great Music! With the release of their new CD, this band will definitely leave a lasting impression. They have many credits and will knock you out!

Band Website:

http://www.myspace.com/820band