2012 Blues Music Awards

The Blues Foundation did one hell of a job last Thursday presenting the Blues Music awards.

Congrats to all involved including the volunteers who work so dang hard.

Over the three days, I was involved in some great times.

Wednesday evening at Rum Boogie Cafe, The Memphis Blues Society held the Rattlebone Jones All-Star Jam to raise money in conjunction with RAISE THE ROOF! to build the Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis at the home of the Blues Foundation.

We were able to raise over $1,300.00 and all involved should be congratulated.

Vincent hayes, Dave Keller and Vince Johnson joined the band to lend a hand during the Jam.

Then Davina & the Vagabonds put on a rousing set of music as always.

Finally Nick Moss and his band took the stage to play and afterward Nick ran a jam that lasted until the wee hours.

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Leo Goff & Matt Isbell


Jeremy Powell(keys), Suavo (trumpet), Charles Campbell (sax)


Leo & Vincent Hayes


Vince Johnson, Leo, Vincent

DAVE KELLER



DAVINA & THE VAGABONDS:







NICK MOSS & BAND

Nick Moss

Michael Ledbetter

CAPTION THIS SHOT AS:
A) The Three aVgos
B) Three degrees of Vincent

Vincent Hayes, Vinny Marini, Vince Johnson

On Thursday evening the music flowed all night and well, heck-a-doodle, even though I had my camera, I hardly took any photos!

Sugar Ray Norcia & Bob Corritore

Mighty Mojo Prophets with Big Pete

Nick Black, Victor Wainwright & Stephen Dee - The Wildroots!

Chefjimi Patricola & Vincent Hayes

Brandon Santini & girlfriend Pam

Then Friday afternoon I got to see Peter Parcek play some at the Rum Boogie with Greg Gumbel playing bass guitar for him, before heading to the Tap Room for the inaugural Beale Street mess Around, which I had been asked to MC.

JT Lauritsen, Brandon Santini and Victor Wainwright led a solid band that included Jeff jensen and Greg Gumbel on guitars, Leo Goff and Dave "Groove" Parker on bass and Jumpin' James Cummingham and John Grimsby on drums.

There was also some great vocals from Redd Velvet and Shari Puorto.

Peter Parcek & Greg Gumbel

03/19/12 Peter Parcek Sat On The Couch

Peter Parcek's journey as a musician began when the Vietnam War erupted and he graduated high school. With the blessings of his mother and the help of a family friend, he relocated to London, England, and found himself in the thick of the British blues explosion.

Eventually he was back in the states and continuing to play.

We talked about this situation and the many opportunities Peter had to 'study the masters' up close and personal, thus building the stylings he now crafts into music of his own.

Check out this interview to find out how Peter reacted when he got to meet Buddy Guy, what he hopes to accomplish over the next five years and why he decided to cover Bob Dylan on his new EP, Pledging My Time.

We listened to a song from the EP and two songs from the album Mathematics Of Love.

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Peter's Segment Begins at the 52:30 Mark