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Downers Grove, IL

The Gift of Christmas at The Tivoli

Last year's show was excellent!  (Saturday Dec 12 | post #1)

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Far From "The Blackest Day" for Joanne Shaw Taylor

You can listen to her stuff on LaLa... But I hear, seeing her live is an experience.  (Friday Dec 11 | post #1)

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Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival

Let me know who was your favorite, if you go!  (Friday Dec 11 | post #1)

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Midnight Flyer

Definitely recommended listening!  (Nov 22, 2009 | post #1)

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Steve Wiggins Releases 4th CD

Steve - you have a couple more dates don't you? If you missed that one you can catch them at Gracie Rae's!  (Nov 20, 2009 | post #2)

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Blues Artists to Represent Chicago at The IBC

Eh, not sure what you mean by email.... I don't believe I sent any. As to DG specifically, no. I do Blues Nationally, Internationally and Virtually. However, if I come across something I would be happy to send it. Are you the main media contact person at Windy City?  (Nov 19, 2009 | post #4)

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Blues Artists to Represent Chicago at The IBC

Thanks again BlackJack, I did receive your message under another forum. Fortunately, when typed into google it is fixed automatically. I guess my internal editor was out of ram after that great event. If you are on myspace or facebook and we are friends, please know I have received your message twice...lol  (Nov 17, 2009 | post #2)

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Blues Artists to Represent Chicago at The IBC

Chicago could be proud in sending any of the musicians who performed tonight! Several are sure to become favorites. Most have CD's. Anyone else go?  (Nov 16, 2009 | post #1)

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Even Buddy Guy sings the blues when it comes to radio play

Interesting point, Travis. What is your opinion of Kenny Wayne Shepherd or Fiona Boyes?  (Nov 15, 2009 | post #6)

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Even Buddy Guy sings the blues when it comes to radio play

Buddy Boy, as a classic rocker who obviously has good taste in guitarists, you might enjoy this. Where did Cream, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Rolling Stones and many others got their influences from? The old cliche is... The Blues had a baby, and they named it Rock and Roll. Check out B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Vaughn on You Tube. Enjoy! http://www.youtube .com/watch?v=F4OXr mxDp44  (Nov 15, 2009 | post #4)

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Even Buddy Guy sings the blues when it comes to radio play

Isn't it wonderful how Buddy Guy encourages a whole new generation of blues fans and musicians! I have seen him do that several times, once he even admonished a Father for not bringing the boy to see him sooner! Gotta love Buddy!  (Nov 14, 2009 | post #2)

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Midnight Flyer's Two Hours of Blues

Blues Lovers, you are going to enjoy this! Anyone have others they can suggest?  (Oct 7, 2009 | post #1)

Halloween

Pumpkin Pulp and Seeds: A Treat for Recipes, Not Plumbing

Toasted pumpkin seeds are awesome. The pulp and old pumpkin make a great addition to the compost pile as well.  (Oct 6, 2009 | post #1)

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Favorite Summer Blues Fest or Event?

Yes, hard to go wrong with a blues and bbq event!  (Sep 4, 2009 | post #3)

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Eleanora's Birthday Blues

She was a fascinating person to research and write about. I was a fan from the moment I first heard her songs. :)  (Sep 4, 2009 | post #2)

Recent edits

Dec 12 - POST in Downers Grove, IL [ page ] - The Gift of Christmas at The Tivoli: The West Towns Chorus will present their annual Christmas pr... [story]
Dec 12 - UPDATE in Chicago, IL [ page ] - title summary photos - Congress Theater Hosts Bluegrass and Blues Festival - <p></p> By Renee Hyz... [story]
Dec 12 - UPDATE in Chicago, IL [ page ] - photos [story]
Dec 11 - KILL in Chicago, IL [ page ] - duplicate : Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival
Dec 11 - POST in Chicago, IL [ page ] - Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival: <p></p> By Renee Hyzy<p></p> Chicago Roots Music Fans can u... [story]
Dec 11 - POST in Chicago, IL [ page ] - Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival: <p></p> By Renee Hyzy <p></p> Chicago Roots Music Fans can ... [story]
Dec 11 - UPDATE in Blues [ page ] - summary - By Renee Hyzy<p></p> Chicago Roots Music Fans can unthaw this Saturday, at a musical ex... [story]
Dec 11 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival: By Renee Hyzy<p></p> Chicago Roots Music Fans can unthaw t... [story]
Dec 11 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Far From "The Blackest Day" for Joanne Shaw Taylor: She isn't the first guitarist from the UK to ... [story]
Dec 11 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Willis' daughter not dating Schwarzenegger's son
Dec 10 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : The Taj Mahal, a Disco Ball, and a Missa d America Pageant :: Where Else But Atlantic...
Dec 5 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - other It's not news.... it's someone's opinion in a blog : Friday Blues Blogging
Dec 5 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Gig Scene: Idle Maestro launch debut Ep
Dec 2 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Kingsley woos Bollywood star
Dec 2 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Kingsley hunts backers for film
Nov 29 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - other Poorly documented blog sources : Loving those blues podcasts
Nov 26 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : India pays homage to Mumbai attacks victims, martyrs,
Nov 25 - POST in Downers Grove, IL [ page ] - Gingerbread Houses Fill Downers Grove: Gingerbread houses will be a familiar site this weekend in... [story]
Nov 25 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Winter By A Thread Tour to Include Midwest: Gov't Mule announced today the addition of several mo... [story]
Nov 25 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Kingsley to play Mogul emperor who built Taj Mahal
Nov 25 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Terror-hit hotels limp back to normal life
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Chronology of Mumbai terror attack
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : X Factor dream ends for 'Jedward'
Nov '09 - POST in Downers Grove, IL [ page ] - Bonfield Express Registration: Online registration will close Tuesday at 5 p.m. for the local 5k ... [story]
Nov '09 - POST in Springfield, IL [ page ] - Illinois' Injured Servicemembers to Receive Support: <p>" November 21, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn t... [story]
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Mumbaia s iconic hotel, the Taj, rises from ashes after terror attack
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Mumbai is extremely vulnerable: Shobhaa De
Nov '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Code Blues to Debut at The Imperial House: Code Blues, the San Diego based Rhythm and Blues group... [story]
Nov '09 - UPDATE in Blues [ page ] - title summary - Blues Artists to Represent Chicago at The IBC (rev.) - The following article cont... [story]
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - boring : This week's hot 5 events
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Watchtowers, CCTV to keep an eye on the Taj Mahal
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Even in a Terror Attack, Seeing the Best of India
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - duplicate : Blues Artists to Represent Chicago at The IBC
Nov '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Blues Artists to Represent Chicago at The IBC: By Renee Hyzy <p></p>The Windy City Blues Society ... [story]
Nov '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Blues Artists to Represent Chicago at The IBC: <b>By Renee Hyzy</b><p></p> The Windy City Blues ... [story]
Nov '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Blues Education, St. Louis Style: The St. Louis Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society, in collabo... [story]
Nov '09 - POST in Downers Grove, IL [ page ] - Mass Vaccination Clinics To Open: The DuPage County Health Department working in collaboration wi... [story]
Nov '09 - POST in Downers Grove, IL [ page ] - Company moving headquarters, 100 jobs to Illinois: <p>A manufacturer of industrial products is mo... [story]
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Ferguson May not Splash Cash
Nov '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Steve Wiggins Releases 4th CD: The Blues CD, <i><b>Precious Cargo</b></i>, from The Steve Wiggins... [story]
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - other Past date : Celebrity birthdays on Nov. 8
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - other past advertisement date : Come out for raucus blues veterans, indie pop with a twang
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Taj Mahal security beefed up following terror threat
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Rajasthan, Kerala backwaters eclipse Taj as dream destination
Nov '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Boyes, Blessings and Blues: Fiona Boyes, is not typical in any regard. She didn't pick up the gu... [story]
Nov '09 - POST in Downers Grove, IL [ page ] - Uncle Bub's Celebrates Anniversary by Giving Back: Uncle Bub's in Westmont, IL. is celebrating th... [story]
Nov '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Laurie Morvan Band Set to Fire It Up: Laurie Morvan's new release, "Fire It Up," contains 12 orig... [story]
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Springsteen, Wonder and others celebrate Rock Hall
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - duplicate : Marsalis: Racism and greed put blues at the back of the bus
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - boring : Celebrity birthdays on Oct. 21
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Eccentric Satan is frank about wild years
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - other Racial : White guy blues, but one great party
Nov '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Dear Sarah Palin: Keep up the great writing
Oct '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Bessie's Last Drive: Leaving Memphis on Sept. 26, 1937, Richard Morgan and Bessie Smith were in ... [story]
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - duplicate : Bessie's Last Drive
Oct '09 - UPDATE in Blues [ page ] - summary - Leaving Memphis on Sept. 26, 1937, Richard Morgan and Bessie Smith were in a tragic car... [story]
Oct '09 - UPDATE in Blues [ page ] - title summary - Bessie's Last Drive - Leaving Memphis on Sept. 26, 1937, Richard Morgan and Bessi... [story]
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Cynthia Lennon and Pattie Boyd Visit Yerevan
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Taj city gets battery-run rickshaws
Oct '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Midnight Flyer's Two Hours of Blues: Norman Davis, broadcaster, producer, writer and co-founder o... [story]
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Tony Hawk: RIDE full soundtrack revealed
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Clouds rob visitors of dazzling Sharad Purnima Taj view
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Bruce Willis gets a meatballeda at the box office...his charisma is...
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Julia astounded by impressive Taj
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Willis on Belvedere board
Oct '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Second Annual Blues Blast Awards: <a href="http://www.illinoisblues.com/bbma/2009/bbma09.htm>Nom... [story]
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - other past the date : Telluride Blues & Brews | 09.18-09.20 | CO
Oct '09 - POST in Downers Grove, IL [ page ] - Dist. 58 Board Seat Vacated : Applications are being taken until October 9, to fill the seat of T... [story]
Oct '09 - POST in Downers Grove, IL [ page ] - Gardening With Global Hope: Global Hope arose from a yoga retreat, launching the non-profit whose... [story]
Oct '09 - POST in Downers Grove, IL [ page ] - The Moving Wall: <p>"The Moving Wall," the half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in ... [story]
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - duplicate : Himalayan Blues Festival
Oct '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Himalayan Blues Festival: The third annual international blues fest will be held in Nepal in Octo... [story]
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : An Australian campaigns to clean the Taj city
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : 'Meatballs' holds box office for second week
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : 'Cloudy' again leads struggling box office
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : 'Trauma' premiere brings on the carnage
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Trauma,' premiering Monday on NBC
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Taj city struggles to increase tourist flow
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Rumer Willis attends Foxtel dinner
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Bruce not to join tweetosphere
Oct '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : A whole lot of country ... and more; Topsfield Fair rolls out a musical medley
Sep '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Chicago Blues in Copenhagen: The theme of the ninth annual Copenhagen Blues Festival will take an... [story]
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : The Rock History Report for September 25th, 2009
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - summary : Death Panels and Blues Festival
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Bruce Willis Wants More Kids
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Bruce Willis on Teaching Daughter Rumer About the 'Game of Acting' - ET
Sep '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise 2010: <p>The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise just keeps on ro... [story]
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - boring : 9th Annual Blues and Burritos slated for Sept. 18
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - boring : Martin heads to Putney
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - boring : Plymouth Notch Folk & Blues Festival September 5&6
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Remembering West Virginia's First Swine Flu-Related Death
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - boring : Blues returns to Beaumont
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - boring : Blues band booked at Neenah Library
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Skype Connects Pro Trumpet Player, NSU Students
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Moore's tears over Scout's move
Sep '09 - POST in Blues [ page ] - Capturing the blues on canvas: When you think of talented blues artists, several names come to mi... [story]
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Demi Moore wants a baby with Kutcher
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Demi Moore reveals excess skin
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Actress threatens legal action against Perez Hilton
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Rumer Wants to Star Alongside Willis and Moore
Sep '09 - KILL in Blues [ page ] - offtopic : Rumer Willis Is A Great Actress, Says Rumer Willis

Editor Statement

The Blues, once encountered, settles into your very soul. It calls to you, becomes apart of you, and sooner or later, it claims you as a fan for life. I promote the Blues and Blues Education Virtually, Internationally, and in Real Life.

Q & A with 12 Bars of Fate

Headline:

Nuttin' But The Blues

Hometown:

Springfield, IL

Neighborhood:

Currently Sweet Home Chicago

Local Favorites:

Chicago Blues Fest, Legends, Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Lonnie Brooks, Magic Slim, Elmore James, Magic Slim

I Belong To:

The Blues Foundation, The Robert Johnson Blues Foundation, The Windy City Blues Society

When I'm Not on Topix:

Researching unique topics related to Blues, writing, listening to new blues artists.

Read My Forum Posts Because:

No one votes in my polls! :(

I'm Listening To:

Cafe R&B

Read This Book:

Eric Clapton's Autobiography

Favorite Things:

Lunch at Buddy Guy's Legends, Chicago Blues Fest, Writing, Trinity Irish Dancers, when people subscribe to my blog.

On My Mind:

Blues In The Schools and the upcoming IBC in Memphis.

Blog / Website / Homepage:

www.virtualbluesreality.blogspot.com

I Believe In:

Fate & The Healing Power of the Blues.