Dick drove the first shift, then I took over until I started to fade and then Dick finished off the trip.
Got here, did my show from the lobby of the Doubletree Hotel and then changed to begin the day as MC of The Tall City Blues Fest Presented by Mazda Midland/Odessa.
A little drama took place with a local DJ, (who knows NOTHING ABOUT THE BLUES)...but the great folks at The Tall City Blues Fest got it straightened out.
I should be commended, because this woman (see I am being diplomatic here) kept poking me in the chest the whole time and she walked away with her finger intact.
But the day was great... HOT, - both weather-wise and music-wise.
Rock Island Rollers from Des Moines, IA kicked it off with a great set of horn driven blues.
Then my girl, Annika Chambers with the Paul Ramirez Band backing her, blew the audience away.
Ted Drozdowski's Scissormen then took the blues in a totally different direction and the crowd followed along willingly.
Finally, the gents from The Ghost Town Blues Band took the stage and KILLED it.
Finally there was a huge jam on stage that left the crowd drained from the excitement and energy they gave to the artists.
The crew from Western Audio Works are to be commended for their efforts all day.
As well as all the volunteers of this great event, headed by Lisa Grissom (Producer and Founder) and Ronn Reeger (Talent Buyer & Founder).
WEBCAST FROM TALL CITY - FRIDAY 2PM-5PM CDT
Listen Live to Music On The Couch with Vinny Bond
each Monday at 9pm Central on Blog Talk Radio
Listen To The Archives Anytime
At Music On The Couch
Sorry For the Break-up for the first segment Of The Show
It does get better - my mic cord had to be replaced
Listen Live to Music On The Couch with Vinny Bond
each Monday at 9pm Central on Blog Talk Radio
Listen To The Archives Anytime
At Music On The Couch
Sorry For the Break-up for the first segment Of The Show
It does get better - my mic cord had to be replaced
Lisa Grissom/Ronn Reeger 3:00 Mark
Presenting Sponsor Mazda Midland/Odessa Chris Robin 24:00
Annika Chambers 47:40 Mark
Johnny Long 72:30 Mark
Ted Drodzowski's Scissormen 96:10 Mark
Blues Doctors 116:15 Mark
Ghost Town Blues Band 147:40 Mark
Presenting Sponsor Mazda Midland/Odessa Chris Robin 24:00
Annika Chambers 47:40 Mark
Johnny Long 72:30 Mark
Ted Drodzowski's Scissormen 96:10 Mark
Blues Doctors 116:15 Mark
Ghost Town Blues Band 147:40 Mark
I have to sift through the thousand plus photos I took from the stage and the grounds..but here is a taste:
Our Next Tour bus!
Our Next Tour bus!
New Energy
Old Energy
Rock Island Rollers
Jeff Banks, Heath Alan, Justin Appel, Erik Brown,
Kip Headberlin & George McCutchen
Annika Chambers With
The Paul Ramirez Band
Paul on guitar, Ralston Huber on bass
Ryan Cortez on drums & Anthony Terry on Sax
Ted Drozdowski's Scissormen
Seth Swick on Bass & Paul Pulcravek on Drums
Ghost Town Blues Band
Matt Isbell, guitars and vocals, Preston McEwan drums,
Jeremy Powell, keys, Alex Piazza bass
Suavo J Trombone, Marque Sax
A Taste of The Jam
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