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						01 Cathy Ponton King - Rockin' Blues w/ Soul Cathy Ponton King - Rockin' Blues w/ Soul
02 The B.T. Richardson Band-Blues&Funk	03 One Nite Stand - Reggae, Funk, R&B	04 Old Man Brown - Blues and Jammin' Beats From Baltimore	05 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	06 Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Friends of Romania Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae	07 Nicole Hart & the NRG Band - Blues, Funk and R&B	08 BBQ Bob & The Spareribs - Rockabilly Blues from Brooklyn
09 Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae	10 One Nite Stand - Reggae, Funk, R&B	11 Lucky Dog- Funk, Rock, Fusion	12 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	13 Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Roots and Wings International	14 Chris Polk-Blues&R&B	15 Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae
16 Ben Andrews Featuring Hugh Feely	17 One Nite Stand - Reggae, Funk, R&B	18 Old Man Brown - Blues and Jammin' Beats From Baltimore	19 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	20 Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring RAINN - The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae	21 MALKUM GIBSON and THE MIGHTY JUKE	22 Liz Mandeville -Chicago Blues Singer
23 Straight Steel and Wire	24 One Nite Stand - Reggae, Funk, R&B	25 Brother Shamus- Funk & Rock Fusion	26 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	27 Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat	28 Catfish Hodge - Detroit Boogie Blues	29 Bobby Parker - True Blues Legend
30 The B.T. Richardson Band-Blues&Funk

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Cathy Ponton King, out of Washington D.C., has a style and grace all her own, even though she is continually compared to such artists as Bonnie Raitt. Her voice is like velvet, with a rich, sassy edge, and her delivery of each song is surely heartfelt. Her current CD, Lovin’ You Right was produced by another Washingtonian, Jimmy Thackery, and her talented husband, musician Jeff King.
Cathy performs with an all-star line-up, featuring Jim Robeson (bass and vocals), Mike Lessin (guitar and vocals), Bill Starks (piano and vocals), Bob Berberich (drums), and frequent special guest Ron Holloway (saxophone).

Cathy Ponton King and Mike Lessin play Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars. Jim Robeson plays an Alembic Europa five-string bass.

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Cathy Ponton King, out of Washington D.C., has a style and grace all her own, even though she is continually compared to such artists as Bonnie Raitt. Her voice is like velvet, with a rich, sassy edge, and her delivery of each song is surely heartfelt. Her current CD, Lovin’ You Right was produced by another Washingtonian, Jimmy Thackery, and her talented husband, musician Jeff King.
Cathy performs with an all-star line-up, featuring Jim Robeson (bass and vocals), Mike Lessin (guitar and vocals), Bill Starks (piano and vocals), Bob Berberich (drums), and frequent special guest Ron Holloway (saxophone).

Cathy Ponton King and Mike Lessin play Fender Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars. Jim Robeson plays an Alembic Europa five-string bass.

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The B.T. Richardson Band-Blues&Funk

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http://www.samhillbands.com/bands/one_nite_stand/index.shtml

Reggae, Funk, R&B One Nite Stand makes Monday nights, in D.C., sizzle- rocking their audience with a spicy mixture of smooth jazz, R& B, Motown, pop, funk, go-go and reggae rhythms.

Heating up the place with the wicked licks of his saxophone, is D.C.'s own Walter Tates, Jr, the banging bass of B.T. Richardson, the hot strings of lead guitarist Tony Harrod, the irresistible beat of "Biscuit", on the drums. Audiences are inspired to move to the tantalizing groove of One Nite Stand, with their Caribbean Dance Queen vocalist Sista Pat. A guaranteed good time is awaiting you each and every Monday night.

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http://www.oldmanbrown.com

Old Man Brown is based in the Baltimore area, playing original Rock, Blues, Soul and Funk that honors earlier traditions with respectful arrangements and the highest standards of musicianship. OMB's repertoire includes an enticing collection of original songs written by keyboardist and singer Adam Scott-Wakefield and his late brother, drummer John Scott-Wakefield.

OMB’s music is inspired by blues and rock legends such as Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Bobby Bland, The Allman Brothers and Little Feat. Surprisingly, the OMB musicians all grew up in rural New Hampshire, far from the blues traditions of the Southeast and the Midwest. The Scott-Wakefield brothers studied music, John at USC in 1996-97 and Adam at New York’s New School in 2000, and played in a series of jazz and rock bands separately and together, from Los Angeles to New York City to Atlanta. But they craved the freedom of their own band and in 2001 reunited with long-time friends and fellow musicians Marshall Chapman (guitar), Paul Lewis (bass) and Alex Rankin (guitar).

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Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band International veterans of stage, screen and television, "Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" performance highlights include a screen appearance in Chris Rock's "Head of State," a live television gig with Earl Scruggs, multiple Kennedy Center concerts and a residence at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. At the request of the U.S. Department of State, "Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has toured Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan over the past several years, thus crowning BHB as America's defacto Bluegrass Ambassadors. Their recordings have achieved widespread critical acclaim. Look for them again in the Ruth Oxenberg-Rob Schumer bluegrass documentary film "Bluegrass Journey," which is available nationwide.

"Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has been entertaining music fans for over 12 years on three continents. The ensemble boasts over 100 years of combined musical experience. An exciting blend of hard-driving bluegrass along with country, folk and original material will please even the most discriminating listeners and make easy converts of those unfamiliar with bluegrass music, one of America's unque art forms. The band can be heard in their home venue at Madam's Organ in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC every Wednesday. There are also numerous festival and dates that help complete BHB's busy schedule. Click on About Us to learn more about Big Hillbilly Bluegrass.

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Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Friends of Romania

Former Peace Corps volunteers who served in Romania committed to fundraising for and promoting development projects in Romania.

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Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae
The Johnny Artis Band is well known in the Mid Atlantic region for their fun loving brand of R&B and Rock & Roll. They have been entertaining audiences with their current lineup for years, showing the professionalism and expertise that only comes from the experience of working together to provide the best entertainment possible. Johnny brings everything together with his engaging stage presence, establishing a comfortable rapport with any audience, and keeping them entertained without exception.

Johnny Artis was born and raised in Caroline County, Virginia. It was here he was first introduced to the sounds of gospel music that rang strong in his family. At the age of 10, he moved to his present home of Alexandria, VA. Johnny worked as a chef who received rave reviews and who excelled in the restaurant business until the age of 28. It was after the death of his mother that he decided to lay down his apron and devote himself to his (and his mother's) first love, performing. He formed a band known as Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change, and it was here that Johnny honed the skills that would serve him as a performer. Over the years, Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change evolved into The Johnny Artis Band, and in the process created a name and reputation for good music and a great show. Johnny has overcome many obstacles in his life and it seems to have given him the ability to take a song and fill it with emotion, putting it in the audience's heart and making them feel it from head to toe.

With the upcoming release of his new CD "Live Versatility" coming on the heels of his successful release "3 Down Now", and more projects waiting in the wings, Johnny's talents seem to have no limits. The Johnny Artis Band continues to produce Classic Rock and Roll and High Energy Rhythm and Blues thanks in no small part to its cast of talented members, including Jeff Bean (Keyboards), Lee Dodson (Bass), Sean Camp (Guitars), Frankie Addison (Sax), Sean Peck (Drums), and, of course, Johnny himself. These professionals definitely provide a musical combination of electrifying chemistry that produces an intense ride that no one should miss.

For information on booking the Johnny Artis Band, contact Johnny Artis at
703-583-9894 Office or 703-801-9483 Cell

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http://www.thenrgband.com/

NICOLE HART & THE NRG BAND is the natural progression in the evolution of Blues, Funk, and Rhythm & Blues, aggressively combining a seductive, exciting, funky feel with the soulful nuances of The Blues.
Nicole's timeless, powerful, intoxicating voice is beautifully soul-sweet ~ silky, then gritty ~ classic yet absolutely contemporary, & she is renowned for her electrifying stage presence. Lance Ong's masterful command of the keyboards is undisputed, & he is absolutely one of the most exciting and versatile soloists on the scene today. Bringing the funky feel to the fore is virtuosic bassist, Vonnie Hudson (The Shades), whose mesmerizing grooves lock tight with hard-hitting percussionist & drummer, Joe Piteo (Gil Parris).

Under the direction of producer, arranger, and multi-keyboardist Lance Ong (David Sanborn, Grand Funk Railroad, Pointer Sisters), together with co-writer & lead vocalist Nicole Hart (Billy Joel, Harry Belafonte, Jonathan Demme), the mission of this consortium is to bring intense, provocative music & a completely satisfying show to the audience. NICOLE HART & THE NRG BAND is bringing crowds to their feet at festivals & club venues all throughout the North & Southland.

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www.BBQ-BOB.com

Let's face it: Most blues music reeks of honky revival. You know the stuff. Amiable white guys who memorize the collected licks of Robert Johnson or more likely Stevie Ray Vaughn or even more likely George Thorogood wreak havoc on the same three chords over and over. Pretty soon the refried hockey blues of Canned Heat is sounding pretty good.

Not so with this outfit. A roster of NYC-NJ blues veterans who have the chops to back up their considerable record collections, BBQ Bob & the Spareribs play it as hard and mean as those excellent Excello sides recently anthologized (and worth your time) by Hip-O / Universal. In fact, on their second CD, Pass the Biscuits, they cover Lonesome Sundown's (Cornelius Green) "My Home is a Prison" (written by J.D. Miller, who also wrote Kitty Wells' "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels"), which appeared on The Excello Story Volume Two. Here, singer Bob Pomeroy's harp traces guitarist Ira Spinrad's lead lines in glorious stereo. Those two do a lot of chasing each other. In place of a twin guitar attack, Spinrad and Pomeroy trade licks between distorted harp and guitar. True telepathy at times.

There's plenty to chew on here. "A Bullet for You" is a muted rumble that recalls the high-wire tension of the Rolling Stones' "Midnight Rambler". "One Step Closer" has the R&B sweetness of Arthur Alexander. Legendary Chicago harpist Little Walter gets a nod of the hat with a cover of "My Baby's Sweeter." "High Cotton" is that merge of raw bottomed blues and country music that some people think the Band accomplished with their first few records. That only shows how laid back hippies can be.

This ain't a nostalgia show. There are eleven originals here that in a blindfold test you wouldn't be able to correctly date. Coulda been written fifty years ago, coulda been yesterday. The rhythm section is a mother and you can hear it steamroll through "Too Bored to Live, Too Dumb to Die," "Hot Biscuit" or "Gorillacillin" if you feel the need to impulsively shake your ass.

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Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae
The Johnny Artis Band is well known in the Mid Atlantic region for their fun loving brand of R&B and Rock & Roll. They have been entertaining audiences with their current lineup for years, showing the professionalism and expertise that only comes from the experience of working together to provide the best entertainment possible. Johnny brings everything together with his engaging stage presence, establishing a comfortable rapport with any audience, and keeping them entertained without exception.

Johnny Artis was born and raised in Caroline County, Virginia. It was here he was first introduced to the sounds of gospel music that rang strong in his family. At the age of 10, he moved to his present home of Alexandria, VA. Johnny worked as a chef who received rave reviews and who excelled in the restaurant business until the age of 28. It was after the death of his mother that he decided to lay down his apron and devote himself to his (and his mother's) first love, performing. He formed a band known as Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change, and it was here that Johnny honed the skills that would serve him as a performer. Over the years, Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change evolved into The Johnny Artis Band, and in the process created a name and reputation for good music and a great show. Johnny has overcome many obstacles in his life and it seems to have given him the ability to take a song and fill it with emotion, putting it in the audience's heart and making them feel it from head to toe.

With the upcoming release of his new CD "Live Versatility" coming on the heels of his successful release "3 Down Now", and more projects waiting in the wings, Johnny's talents seem to have no limits. The Johnny Artis Band continues to produce Classic Rock and Roll and High Energy Rhythm and Blues thanks in no small part to its cast of talented members, including Jeff Bean (Keyboards), Lee Dodson (Bass), Sean Camp (Guitars), Frankie Addison (Sax), Sean Peck (Drums), and, of course, Johnny himself. These professionals definitely provide a musical combination of electrifying chemistry that produces an intense ride that no one should miss.

For information on booking the Johnny Artis Band, contact Johnny Artis at
703-583-9894 Office or 703-801-9483 Cell

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http://www.samhillbands.com/bands/one_nite_stand/index.shtml

Reggae, Funk, R&B One Nite Stand makes Monday nights, in D.C., sizzle- rocking their audience with a spicy mixture of smooth jazz, R& B, Motown, pop, funk, go-go and reggae rhythms.

Heating up the place with the wicked licks of his saxophone, is D.C.'s own Walter Tates, Jr, the banging bass of B.T. Richardson, the hot strings of lead guitarist Tony Harrod, the irresistible beat of "Biscuit", on the drums. Audiences are inspired to move to the tantalizing groove of One Nite Stand, with their Caribbean Dance Queen vocalist Sista Pat. A guaranteed good time is awaiting you each and every Monday night.

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Lucky Dog - Funk, Rock, Fusion he Lucky Dog Band has been performing together since 1979. Starting as an acoustic quartet, they added a drummer and electric instruments to their sound in the early '80s. They were the house band at the Lucky Dog Saloon (named after the group) in St. Louis through the mid-'80s where they built a large and loyal following.

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Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band International veterans of stage, screen and television, "Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" performance highlights include a screen appearance in Chris Rock's "Head of State," a live television gig with Earl Scruggs, multiple Kennedy Center concerts and a residence at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. At the request of the U.S. Department of State, "Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has toured Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan over the past several years, thus crowning BHB as America's defacto Bluegrass Ambassadors. Their recordings have achieved widespread critical acclaim. Look for them again in the Ruth Oxenberg-Rob Schumer bluegrass documentary film "Bluegrass Journey," which is available nationwide.

"Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has been entertaining music fans for over 12 years on three continents. The ensemble boasts over 100 years of combined musical experience. An exciting blend of hard-driving bluegrass along with country, folk and original material will please even the most discriminating listeners and make easy converts of those unfamiliar with bluegrass music, one of America's unque art forms. The band can be heard in their home venue at Madam's Organ in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC every Wednesday. There are also numerous festival and dates that help complete BHB's busy schedule. Click on About Us to learn more about Big Hillbilly Bluegrass.

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http://www.gabirecords.com/meetpatrick.html

Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat

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Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Roots and Wings International

http://www.rootsandwingsintl.org/

Roots & Wings creates educational opportunities to promote development as defined by local communities. Our work is rooted in recognizing the importance of culturally responsive education that empowers students to connect their cultural identity with sustainable social and economic development. Roots & Wings provides full-tuition university scholarships to indigenous youth from families that earn less than $2 per day. Our scholars come from coffee-growing communities in rural Guatemala, and they are the first in their families to study past elementary school. The scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic promise, and commitment to promote community development where the students live.

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Blues&R&B

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Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae
The Johnny Artis Band is well known in the Mid Atlantic region for their fun loving brand of R&B and Rock & Roll. They have been entertaining audiences with their current lineup for years, showing the professionalism and expertise that only comes from the experience of working together to provide the best entertainment possible. Johnny brings everything together with his engaging stage presence, establishing a comfortable rapport with any audience, and keeping them entertained without exception.

Johnny Artis was born and raised in Caroline County, Virginia. It was here he was first introduced to the sounds of gospel music that rang strong in his family. At the age of 10, he moved to his present home of Alexandria, VA. Johnny worked as a chef who received rave reviews and who excelled in the restaurant business until the age of 28. It was after the death of his mother that he decided to lay down his apron and devote himself to his (and his mother's) first love, performing. He formed a band known as Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change, and it was here that Johnny honed the skills that would serve him as a performer. Over the years, Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change evolved into The Johnny Artis Band, and in the process created a name and reputation for good music and a great show. Johnny has overcome many obstacles in his life and it seems to have given him the ability to take a song and fill it with emotion, putting it in the audience's heart and making them feel it from head to toe.

With the upcoming release of his new CD "Live Versatility" coming on the heels of his successful release "3 Down Now", and more projects waiting in the wings, Johnny's talents seem to have no limits. The Johnny Artis Band continues to produce Classic Rock and Roll and High Energy Rhythm and Blues thanks in no small part to its cast of talented members, including Jeff Bean (Keyboards), Lee Dodson (Bass), Sean Camp (Guitars), Frankie Addison (Sax), Sean Peck (Drums), and, of course, Johnny himself. These professionals definitely provide a musical combination of electrifying chemistry that produces an intense ride that no one should miss.

For information on booking the Johnny Artis Band, contact Johnny Artis at
703-583-9894 Office or 703-801-9483 Cell

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Ben Andrews

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http://www.samhillbands.com/bands/one_nite_stand/index.shtml

Reggae, Funk, R&B One Nite Stand makes Monday nights, in D.C., sizzle- rocking their audience with a spicy mixture of smooth jazz, R& B, Motown, pop, funk, go-go and reggae rhythms.

Heating up the place with the wicked licks of his saxophone, is D.C.'s own Walter Tates, Jr, the banging bass of B.T. Richardson, the hot strings of lead guitarist Tony Harrod, the irresistible beat of "Biscuit", on the drums. Audiences are inspired to move to the tantalizing groove of One Nite Stand, with their Caribbean Dance Queen vocalist Sista Pat. A guaranteed good time is awaiting you each and every Monday night.

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http://www.oldmanbrown.com

Old Man Brown is based in the Baltimore area, playing original Rock, Blues, Soul and Funk that honors earlier traditions with respectful arrangements and the highest standards of musicianship. OMB's repertoire includes an enticing collection of original songs written by keyboardist and singer Adam Scott-Wakefield and his late brother, drummer John Scott-Wakefield.

OMB’s music is inspired by blues and rock legends such as Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Bobby Bland, The Allman Brothers and Little Feat. Surprisingly, the OMB musicians all grew up in rural New Hampshire, far from the blues traditions of the Southeast and the Midwest. The Scott-Wakefield brothers studied music, John at USC in 1996-97 and Adam at New York’s New School in 2000, and played in a series of jazz and rock bands separately and together, from Los Angeles to New York City to Atlanta. But they craved the freedom of their own band and in 2001 reunited with long-time friends and fellow musicians Marshall Chapman (guitar), Paul Lewis (bass) and Alex Rankin (guitar).

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Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band International veterans of stage, screen and television, "Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" performance highlights include a screen appearance in Chris Rock's "Head of State," a live television gig with Earl Scruggs, multiple Kennedy Center concerts and a residence at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. At the request of the U.S. Department of State, "Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has toured Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan over the past several years, thus crowning BHB as America's defacto Bluegrass Ambassadors. Their recordings have achieved widespread critical acclaim. Look for them again in the Ruth Oxenberg-Rob Schumer bluegrass documentary film "Bluegrass Journey," which is available nationwide.

"Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has been entertaining music fans for over 12 years on three continents. The ensemble boasts over 100 years of combined musical experience. An exciting blend of hard-driving bluegrass along with country, folk and original material will please even the most discriminating listeners and make easy converts of those unfamiliar with bluegrass music, one of America's unque art forms. The band can be heard in their home venue at Madam's Organ in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC every Wednesday. There are also numerous festival and dates that help complete BHB's busy schedule. Click on About Us to learn more about Big Hillbilly Bluegrass.

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Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring RAINN - The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

http://www.rainn.org

The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti- sexual assault organization. RAINN operates t he National Sexual Assault Hotline (800 656 HOPE) and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline (www.rainn.org). The organization publicizes the hotlines' free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual assault; leads national efforts to prevent sexual assault; improve services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.

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Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae
The Johnny Artis Band is well known in the Mid Atlantic region for their fun loving brand of R&B and Rock & Roll. They have been entertaining audiences with their current lineup for years, showing the professionalism and expertise that only comes from the experience of working together to provide the best entertainment possible. Johnny brings everything together with his engaging stage presence, establishing a comfortable rapport with any audience, and keeping them entertained without exception.

Johnny Artis was born and raised in Caroline County, Virginia. It was here he was first introduced to the sounds of gospel music that rang strong in his family. At the age of 10, he moved to his present home of Alexandria, VA. Johnny worked as a chef who received rave reviews and who excelled in the restaurant business until the age of 28. It was after the death of his mother that he decided to lay down his apron and devote himself to his (and his mother's) first love, performing. He formed a band known as Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change, and it was here that Johnny honed the skills that would serve him as a performer. Over the years, Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change evolved into The Johnny Artis Band, and in the process created a name and reputation for good music and a great show. Johnny has overcome many obstacles in his life and it seems to have given him the ability to take a song and fill it with emotion, putting it in the audience's heart and making them feel it from head to toe.

With the upcoming release of his new CD "Live Versatility" coming on the heels of his successful release "3 Down Now", and more projects waiting in the wings, Johnny's talents seem to have no limits. The Johnny Artis Band continues to produce Classic Rock and Roll and High Energy Rhythm and Blues thanks in no small part to its cast of talented members, including Jeff Bean (Keyboards), Lee Dodson (Bass), Sean Camp (Guitars), Frankie Addison (Sax), Sean Peck (Drums), and, of course, Johnny himself. These professionals definitely provide a musical combination of electrifying chemistry that produces an intense ride that no one should miss.

For information on booking the Johnny Artis Band, contact Johnny Artis at
703-583-9894 Office or 703-801-9483 Cell

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www.handlebarproductions.com

B. B. King said of him “This guy is marvelous. He has a rare talent”. Mr. King produced and published Malkum’s songs for the album “JUST THE BLUES” on the Blues Time record label.

Malkum has played with today’s top talent from Taj Mahal and Buddy Guy to Guy Davis and the late great BooZoo Chavis. Be it acoustic or electrifying blues, one thing is for sure; the house will rock all night long!

“Harp, guitar, broken hearts and cheating lovers”, is how Texas Blues Magazine describes Malkum’s style of blues. Walla Walla Washington’s Blues News says“Malkum is one of today’s best harp players whose lyrical phrasing and unique style set him apart from the pack.” From Spain to Ireland, across the USA and Canada, from Dirty Linen to Sing Out!, one thing rings clear “music inspired by tradition” and that tradition is the BLUES!

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www.LizMandeville.com
n a recent vote, award-winning singer/songwriter, Liz Mandeville, tied for best blues singer in Chicago. Altho gifted with a big, belter voice, Liz also has a softer side, sensitive to emotion & dynamics that makes her a convincing & pleasing balladeer. Given Liz’s range, critics have struggled to find comparisons, citing influences as far flung as Koko Taylor, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Joni Mitchell & Mae West! All forty, self-penned songs on Liz’s three, critically acclaimed CD’s, (released on the Earwig Music Co. Label) showcase her amazingly rich, versatile voice & her creativity as a producer, arranger, guitarist and song-crafter.

The diminutive redhead won the 2005 USA Songwriting Contest for her comedy/novelty song, “He Left It In His Other Pants” recorded for her 2000 CD release, READY TO CHEAT. Evident in her lyrics (& in her stage patter) is her innate ability as a storyteller. She has been called a “smart, sassy songwriter.” With an ability to“…build sensitive snapshots that relate to the universality common in the human condition.” Two of Liz’s CD’s have been nominated by the Chicago Music Awards, for “Best Blues Release of the Year”.

Having delighted audiences here and abroad for many years, Liz spent 2006 as artist in residence, hosting the Blue Monday show at the world famous Kingston Mines nightclub in Chicago, the blues capital of the world and Liz’s home base for over 20 years. Liz spent 5 years in residence at Blue Chicago while she earned a degree in music from Columbia College, studying jazz improvisation & musicianship under the legendary William Russo. She has been a featured artist at major blues venues from Seattle to New York City, from Paris to Munich, Vancouver to Riga.

While working on her degree, Liz discovered a new passion: uncovering & documenting blues history. Liz spent exhaustive hours at the Center for Black Music Research & the Harold Washington Library studying the birth & development of this seminal music. She has since become a popular speaker & writer giving fun, informative, interactive workshops on American Music's Blues Roots, Women in Blues & Songwriting 101. Liz is a contributor to Big City Blues & other magazines. She is also a published fiction writer.

An electrifying entertainer, who can captivate an audience with just her voice & acoustic guitar, Liz is also an accomplished bandleader. Her latest band, The Blue Points, a smoldering soul ensemble, generates an infectious, funky groove the critics have labeled “the intersection of traditional blues & smooth jazz.” Fronting her own band, The Blue Points or performing as a guest artist with other leaders, Liz has appeared with a who’s who of Blues Luminaries, as in her 2002 European tour with Robert Cray & Honey Boy Edwards.

For a heavenly night of amazing music, not to be missed, be it country club or cafe, blues bar or festival, if Liz Mandeville & the Blue Points will be performing you should be there!

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Straight Steel and Wire

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http://www.samhillbands.com/bands/one_nite_stand/index.shtml

Reggae, Funk, R&B One Nite Stand makes Monday nights, in D.C., sizzle- rocking their audience with a spicy mixture of smooth jazz, R& B, Motown, pop, funk, go-go and reggae rhythms.

Heating up the place with the wicked licks of his saxophone, is D.C.'s own Walter Tates, Jr, the banging bass of B.T. Richardson, the hot strings of lead guitarist Tony Harrod, the irresistible beat of "Biscuit", on the drums. Audiences are inspired to move to the tantalizing groove of One Nite Stand, with their Caribbean Dance Queen vocalist Sista Pat. A guaranteed good time is awaiting you each and every Monday night.

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www.BrotherShamus.com
Michael “Todd” Miller was born January 5, 1974 and has lived in the Northern Virginia area ever since. He started playing drums and guitar at age 13. At age 18, Todd started playing professionally in clubs and bars in the DC Metropolitan area, in some cases using fake identification when necessary. Though being a drummer, Todd has always been a lyricist/songwriter for each of his projects: (Flood Thought, Bunsen Honeydew, and Lamont). Todd has also played and/or recorded with other projects such as: (Lucky Dog, Mike Holden, Steve Hagadorn, Claire Gilbride, The Pharmacy Profits, and April Park Theory). Brother Shamus is the first project that he has been the guitarist/front man for - now playing and singing the songs he has written. “It’s much more natural to sing and play songs you’ve written yourself as opposed to trying to write for someone else and/or trying to ‘feel’ what someone else has written for you. Brother Shamus allows me, for the first time, to completely be myself style-wise, the way I am. So that’s it. All you’re going to get. Hope you enjoy.” His influences include Tom Waits, Otis Redding, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Thelonius Monk, Tom Petty, and Medeski, Martin, and Wood.

James Main (percussion, vocals)
In 1995, James Main relocated to Arlington, VA from New England to join the band Bunsen Honeydew; this is when he and Todd Miller began playing music together. After a year (Bunsen Honeydew had ended), Main helped form another indie/punk bank Luka Brazzi. In 1999, Main left Luka Brazzi and joined Miller full-time in the acid/funk band Lamont, which was together for 7 years. Lamont released their record “Rooster Rickshaw” in 2000, around the same time Main joined Miller and bassist Rich de los Reyes in the funky party band Lucky Dog. In early 2001, Lucky Dog became the house band at Madam’s Organ, a popular DC music venue. In early 2004, with Lucky Dog on an extended hiatus and Lamont disbanded, Main and Miller began rehearsing several songs written by Miller. Rich De los Reyes and Eddie Hartness joined the duo 3 months later and Brother Shamus was formed. Along with playing in Brother Shamus, Main continues to play in Lucky Dog and the occasional Lamont reunion.

Richard Delos Reyes (bass, vocals)
Richard Delos Reyes (a.k.a. Ritchie) a born native of Arlington, VA (yes folks, there are some of us out there) has been playing music pretty much all his life. When asked of his mother the first time she knew that she’d have a musician on her hands she said at the age of 3 Ritchie took an affectionate relationship with the family piano. “Smackin’ the crap outta those keys entertained him to no end.” When asked of his influences Ritchie just smiles and says “There’s a lot”. If I were to list them all to this day I’d have to build my own web-page but off hand let’s see…. Mom and Dad, my big brother, and last but not least my older sister who also happens to be my arts and crafts guru as well. His childhood friends were indispensable as influences; “Sully” was always there to jam and figure out songs, Matt and Alex helped me realize that music can be explained to other musicians other than going…duh duh duh duh duh and then we go dant dant dant! Eddie has always made me realize that dreams do come true but it’s called “Show Business and not Show Fun for a reason”. The rest of my influences are on this web-site. As for musical influences, let’s just say that he’d wish that people would listen to his bass playing and figure out what he listens to; “I don’t like listing a bunch of bands or musicians that I don’t know personally….they are all great in their own respect and that’s why I listen to them”. He still loves mowing his lawn and the occasional Snickers Bar…“mmmmmmmmmm das’ some good eatin’. Peace.

Hunter Sapp (drums, percussion, vocals)
Originally from Asheville, NC the 25 year old drummer has been playing for 10+ years and has been a professionally gigging musician for over 6 years. Growing up in Asheville, NC, a very artistic community, Hunter recalls, “I had great musician role models, and when I was growing up my drum teachers told me the key to being a great drummer is don’t strive to be just a drummer, strive to be a musician.” In Asheville, Hunter played in: The Drive Home, The Jor Sutton Trio, Otherwise, The Morsels and The Royal We. He also contributed on tracks in the Vietnam documentary, In Our Fathers Eyes with The Royal We and Dave Hamilton of The Great Slide. Soon after, Hunter set his sights on Los Angeles to pursue a formal education in percussion. In 2004 he attended The Los Angeles Music Academy’s Drum Program. After graduating, Hunter moved to the DC Metro area to pursue his music career. Some of his noteworthy teachers include; Jeff Sipe of Jazz is Dead, Byron Hedgepath of The Asheville Symphony, Jor Sutton, Ralph Humphrey of Frank Zappa fame, Mike Shapiro who among many has also played with Sergio Mendes, and Gilberto Campello, of House of Musical Tradition. Now teaching Drum set several days a week and most recently assumed the throne for Brother Shamus. “Playing with Brother Shamus is a real honor everyone in this band is a great musician, which is fantastic because it makes my job easier.” Hunter’s musical influences range from Jazz, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Post Rock, New Orleans Second Line and Hip Hop.

Michael Provenzano (keyboard)
Born in March of 1963 Mike is the oldest member of Brother Shamus. Being a lifelong native of the Northern Virginia area Mike has been involved with music since the tender age of 11 when he first discovered his love for the sound of a church organ. He started learning piano in his spare time on the family Steinway. Throughout high school he played in lots of basement bands with friends from school. In college he continued playing in pick up groups until he met members of a very popular local college band called Offbeat Uninhibited Fun. He played with OUF for 3 years until graduating from Radford University in 1985. In 1986, he moved back to the DC area and left music for a while until around 1990 when former members of OUF gave him a call to join another newly formed group called Dirty Campaign. The mighty campaign had Mike Clem of Eddie From Ohio fame as the bass player who was replaced by Rich DelosReyes when EFO began to take off in the early 90's. Mike and Rich bonded. The Campaign played many gigs in the area and even did a showcase in LA as well as gigs in Ocean City and Dewey Beach. As luck would have it, the Campaign went through several formations before disbanding. Out of the ashes of D. C. another band was formed with Mike on keys and Rich on bass. This one was called Electric Larry. Again many local gigs were played in and out of the area and, as with Dirty Campaign, albums were recorded and released. Once again Lady Luck stepped in and Mike took another couple year break from music to record albums for various local artists in his extensive home studio. “ I like to keep in touch with my former band mates. In doing so I came across a new band Rich was playing in called Brother Shamus. I was taken by the singer/songwriter Todd Miller. Man, the dude writes some incredible stuff!” After seeing Brother Shamus many times, Mike stepped in to help out with running sound and eventually came to be relied upon as sound guy. Wouldn't you know it, Lady Luck reared her head again and Mike was asked to join up on his legendary keyboard playing reputation. “ I must say its an honor playing with these guys. We have a lot of fun playing Todd's music. Its just awesome.”

Matthew Rinker (guitar)
Matthew K. Rinker was born in Washington, D.C. in 1966. He has lived most of his life in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. He currently lives in Arlington County, Virginia where he teaches instrumental music at Gunston Middle School. In 2005 Rinker earned his Master’s Degree in Music Composition from George Mason University where he was awarded an Academic Achievement Award and again recognized by Pi Kappa Lambda. He studied composition with Dr. Glenn Smith. Throughout the 1990s Rinker performed as a guitarist with two well-known local bands (Graffitti, a rock quartet and Stickman, a jazz quintet). His skills as a performer took him to such well-known venues as: the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Blues Alley, the Pittsburgh Jazz Festival, and Constitution Hall. Rinker’s guitar playing can be heard on the 1995 release of Stickman’s self-titled debut CD and on the 1998 Graffitti CD entitled Brick.
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Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band International veterans of stage, screen and television, "Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" performance highlights include a screen appearance in Chris Rock's "Head of State," a live television gig with Earl Scruggs, multiple Kennedy Center concerts and a residence at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. At the request of the U.S. Department of State, "Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has toured Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan over the past several years, thus crowning BHB as America's defacto Bluegrass Ambassadors. Their recordings have achieved widespread critical acclaim. Look for them again in the Ruth Oxenberg-Rob Schumer bluegrass documentary film "Bluegrass Journey," which is available nationwide.

"Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has been entertaining music fans for over 12 years on three continents. The ensemble boasts over 100 years of combined musical experience. An exciting blend of hard-driving bluegrass along with country, folk and original material will please even the most discriminating listeners and make easy converts of those unfamiliar with bluegrass music, one of America's unque art forms. The band can be heard in their home venue at Madam's Organ in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC every Wednesday. There are also numerous festival and dates that help complete BHB's busy schedule. Click on About Us to learn more about Big Hillbilly Bluegrass.

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Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat

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Catfish Hodge - Detroit Boogie Blues

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Bobby Parker - True Blues Legend

1950's
During the 50's Bobby started out by working with the doo-wop group Otis Williams and the Charms. He played lead guitar with Bo Diddley, toured with Paul Williams, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Laverne Baker, Clyde McPhatter, and the Everly Brothers. He also toured with Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Little Richard in late '50s. In 1958 while working with Paul "Hucklebuck" Williams and playing at the Apollo in Harlem, he wrote and recorded "Blues Get Off My Shoulder" (recorded on Vee-Jay label).

1960's
In 1961, Bobby relocated to Washington DC and began appearing at all the major clubs in DC. He recorded "Watch Your tep" (V-Tone label) in 1961 which became a regional hit and was later covered by Spencer Davis Group, Dr. Feelgood and Santana. "Watch Your Step" became a hit on British and US R & B charts. In 1968, he toured England and recorded "It's Hard to be Fair" for the Blue Horizon label.

1970'S-80's
The 70s and 80s found Bobby performing heavily in the Washington DC area and he became a key figure in the city's blues scene.

1990's
In 1993, Bobby Parker headlined the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festival. He recorded his first album, "Bent Out of Shape" for the Black Top label. In 1995 it was joined by his second album "Shine Me Up" also on the Black Top label (distributed by Rounder). Bobby continues to play weekly in DC clubs and has developed a following of both old and new blues fans. His powerful guitar licks and superb songwriting make him one of the most exciting artists around today!

2000+
Bobby's show continues to rock the new century. He performs frequently in the Washington DC area and on tours around the world. His new tunes, soon to be released are dynamite!

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The B.T. Richardson Band-Blues&Funk

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