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International Blues Challenge and other happenings in Pittsburgh, PA

Posted on 5/15/2010 by Monica Yasher





So what has happened in the 'burgh?  The  Blues Society of Western Pennsylvania hosted sixteen entries of twelve bands and four solo/duo entries in the 2010 International Blues Challenge, which was this group's sixth IBC effort.  


Dotting the I's and Crossing the T's
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Master of Ceremonies
WDVE's Sean McDowell
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THE ORDER OF PERFORMANCES




Olga Watkins Band
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Katie Simone
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Billy "the Kid" Evanochko and the Regulators
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Regulators' drummer Jack Mrozowski
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JNK Blues
Karl Brandt, John Elmer
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Jill West and Blues Attack
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Weber Memorial Award Winner
Blues Attack guitarist Gregg Krupa
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Shot O' Soul's Jim Franciscus
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Shot O' Soul,
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Memphis Cradle
Bassist Showtime Gary
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Vince Brozak
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The Craig King Blues Thing
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Ian Arthurs
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Ian Arthurs Band drummer Lou Ross
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Band winners Ron Yarosz and the Vehicle
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Vehicle drummer Ron Sutton
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Vehicle guitarist Eric Brewer
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Solo winner Gary Prisby
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Pamela Bick and the Warehouse Blues Band
guitarist Denny Turocy
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Blue reality drummer Jerry Kisatsy
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Chuck Mason and Blue Reality
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Midnight Express keyboardist Johnny DeCola
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Midnight Express guitarist George Kalantzis
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So what comes after this?  Well the BSWP has a lot of upcoming events which consist of:

BLUES NIGHT OUT! AND MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Saturday, May 15 - FreePort Pizza and Bar - 1141 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238,
(412) 782-7499
Membership meeting and nomination of officers/board members 8:00 pm
Music will start at 9:30 pm - Miss Freddye and Blue Faze

BLUES NIGHT OUT! ELECTION OF OFFICERS BY MEMBERSHIP
Saturday, June 12
Bobby Hawkins and the Blues Train
The Grove...395 Jacks Run Road, Bellevue/Ross Township 412-931-1690
8:00 pm meeting and election
9:00 Music

3rd Annual Picnic-Sunday, August 29
Boston Waterfront
McKeesport, Pa.

The music will start at 1:30 pm with Mahajibbee. Ms. Freddye and Blue Faze will follow at 3:00. This is a family friendly event. The music is free. Each member will get a coupon at the Blues Society booth at the picnic to show their waitress. Each person in the member's party will receive a 25% discount on food. Each member will also get two non-alcoholic drink tickets. Drink specials will be offered through out the day. Please bring some desserts to share with your fellow members. This event will be moved indoors if the weather is uncooperative.


What else is happening in Pittsburgh? Pittsburgh is a HUGE blues town. Let's talk about what will happen this summer!

First up are the Allegheny County Free Concerts. For additional information, call the Central Park Office at 412-350-2478 or visit www.alleghenycounty.us/parks.

The schedule was announced this week and is as follows when it comes to leaning toward the blues:


Hartwood Park Amphitheater Events
June 13
Dawes
(Americana/Soul – http://www.dawestheband.com/)
7:30 p.m.
June 20
Second Annual Hometown Music Festival
A lot of great bands here including the blues of
9:00-9:45 p.m. – Glenn Pavone & the Cyclones
(http://www.cyclonesrule.com/)

July 18
Rosanne Cash
(Country, Rock, Folk, Blues – ww.rosannecash.com)
7:30 p.m.

July 23
16th Annual Blues Festival benefitting Gr. Pgh. Comm. Food Bank
Free admission with bag of non-perishable grocery items on Friday only, otherwise tickets are $25 per person. Weekend pass is $40. Family FunPack with two weekend passes, merchandise and food coupons is $95.
Anyone who purchases advanced tickets online will be entered into a drawing for backstage passes.
Tickets and information at 412-460-BLUE or www.pghblues.com
Catch our interview with Sue Foley who will be performing at the festival.

July 24
16th Annual Blues Festival benefitting Gr. Pgh. Comm. Food Bank
Admission $25 per person. Weekend pass is $40. Family FunPack with two weekend passes, merchandise and food coupons is $95.

Anyone who purchases advanced tickets online will be entered into a drawing for backstage passes.
Tickets and information at 412-460-BLUE or http://www.pghblues.com/

July 25
16th Annual Blues Festival benefitting Gr. Pgh. Comm. Food Bank
Admission $25 per person. Weekend pass is $40. Family FunPack with two weekend passes, merchandise and food coupons is $95.
Anyone who purchases advanced tickets online will be entered into a drawing for backstage passes.
Tickets and information at 412-460-BLUE or www.pghblues.com

Sept. 5
11th Annual Allegheny County Musical Festival featuring Rusted Root (per car donation to benefit Department of Human Services)
7:30 p.m.

South Park Events- Amphitheater
Aug. 13
Marcia Ball Band
(Blues/Rock – www.marciaball.com)
7:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh, Point State Park Free Concerts
Alejandro Escovedo 06/04/10 Fri Point State Park Pittsburgh, PA


Clinton Clegg and the Backstabbing Good People
Wednesday, June 9
12:00 PM
Dollar Bank Stage


Kris Kristofferson
Friday, June 11
8:00 PM
Dollar Bank Stage

Mon Gumbo
Saturday, June 12
1:00 PM

Patty Griffin
Sunday, June 13
6:00 PM
Dollar Bank Stage




Greensburg, PA Summersounds SummerSounds is a free outdoor summer concert series held every Friday evening at 7 p.m. beginning in June and continuing through August. Concerts are held in the Robertshaw Amphitheater at St. Clair Park located at the intersection of N. Maple Avenue and E. Otterman Street in the City of Greensburg

7/2/10
Chris Barron
Rock from the Spin Doctors
http://www.chrisbarron.com/

7/30/10
Laurie Morvan
http://www.lauriemorvan.com/

8/13/10
Bronze Radio Return
http://www.bronzeradioreturn.com/

8/20/10
Moonalice
http://www.moonalice.com/



A lot is happening in Pittsburgh this summer!  Why don't you enjoy the blues with us?


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