Anniversary Poster!

 

 

 

Take a look at our Anniversary poster, what do you think?

Line up 2014: Heritage Blues Orchestra

“Listen to their debut album, And Still I Rise, or witness a live performance by the Heritage Blues Orchestra and you’ll recognize this group as something breathtakingly new even as they honor old African-American musical traditions.

The group is driven by the powerful rhythms of Grammy-awarding winning blues drummer Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith; buttressed by the churning, precise and percussive rhythms of harmonica virtuoso, Frenchman Vincent Bucher; and set ablaze with some of New York City’s heaviest horn players who have worked with everyone from Wynton Marsalis to Sting and Springsteen.

Heritage Blues Orchestra also boasts contributions from Bruno Wilhelm, the group’s highly esteemed tenor saxophonist and horn arranger. A native of France, Wilhelm is influenced by an extensive palette of jazz styles. Whether with ethereal musings or hard-hitting section work, his arrangements punctuate every song they touch.

This, combined with Bill, Chaney and Junior’s collective history in jazz, R&B and gospel, helps articulate and underscore the Heritage Blues Orchestra’s striking voice. At the heart of the group is a broad spectrum of the blues and the longstanding musical mingling between America and Europe that brings together African-American music, Modern Jazz and Western European harmony.

Nowhere is the breadth of Heritage Blues Orchestra’s vision and reach better evidenced than on the album’s closing piece, Hard Times. This song, in 3 movements, demonstrates it all: the traditional call-and-response between a lone voice and guitar; a bewitching horn composition peppered with Miles Davis’ A Silent Way; and a final transition to a roof-raising funk jam that leaps out and shoves you onto the dance floor.”-from http://www.heritagebluesorchestra.com/music.php

For more information on the band visit http://www.heritagebluesorchestra.com

We are very excited to have them in our Greeley Blues Jam on June 14, no doubt it will be PARTY!

Line up 2014: California Honeydrops

“With a background in West African and New Orleans drumming, Ben Malament has provided a funky rhythmic backdrop to Wierzynski’s soulful vocals and soaring trumpet playing since their subway busking days. The addition of saxophonist Johnny Bones brought to the band his influences from time working with Eddie Palmieri, Nell Carter, and Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums, to form the core of the group. Growing bigger and gathering steam, the Honeydrops have expanded from an acoustic street trio to a full band: piano and keyboards, electric bass, and additional percussion round out their sound. Beyond the band’s shared musical vision remains a greater purpose: to make people dance, sing, and enjoy themselves. The Honeydrops’ music speaks not just to the heart and soul, but also to the body; people have no choice but to dance. Drawing heavily on Southern soul and Bay Area R&B with twist of New Orleans second-line street music, the Honeydrops defy genres. Their style may not have a name, but one thing is certain: The California Honeydrops don’t just play music. They throw parties.”- From http://www.cahoneydrops.com

For more visit http://www.cahoneydrops.com

We are very excited to have The California Honeydrops at the Greeley Blues Jam this year, we are sure you’ll love them!

Line up 2014: Marcia Ball

Born in Orange, Texas, in 1949 to a family whose female members all played piano, Ball grew up in the small town of Vinton, Louisiana, right across the border from Texas. She began taking piano lessons at age five, playing old Tin Pan Alley tunes from her grandmother’s collection. From her aunt, Marcia heard more modern and popular music. But it wasn’t until she was 13 that Marcia discovered the blues, as, one day in 1962, she sat amazed while Irma Thomas delivered the most soulful and spirited performance the young teenager had ever seen.

Marcia Ball is a woman with a reputation. The Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter is famed worldwide for igniting a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls on stage. Ball’s groove-laden New Orleans boogie and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over the world. But she’s also a master at transfixing her audience with an emotionally rich, passionately sung ballad. The Boston Herald says, “Ball plays masterful, red hot tracks from the Texas-Louisiana border. Her voice can break your heart with a ballad or break your back with a rocker.” On her new CD, Roadside Attractions (her 15th solo recording), Ball’s songwriting is at the forefront, ranging from tales of wild parties to stories of twisted motel affairs to declarations of the enduring power of love and family. It is inspired by her years on the road and from insights gained from everyday life, making it her most autobiographical album. Roadside Attractions is certainly more than capable of starting a no-holds-barred bash. But more than that, it’s a tour-de-force of Marcia’s seemingly endless talent, and among the most emotionally moving recordings she has ever made. (Taken from www.facebook.com/MarciaBallBand/info )

We are very excited to have Marcia Ball back on our line up to celebrate our 10th anniversary!

For more info visit http://www.reverbnation.com/marciaballband

2014 Line up

We are VERY excited for next year! To celebrate our 10th Annual Greeley Blues Jam, the line up for 2014 is: 

• Tab Benoit
• Marcia Ball
• Royal Southern Brotherhood
• Trampled Under Foot
• California Honeydrops
• Heritage Blues Orchestra
• Lurrie Bell
• Reverend Raven and The Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys
• The Ori Naftaly Band!

Dates:

-Friday June 13th at Downtown Greeley from 3:00 p.m- 12:00 a.m

-Saturday June 14th at Island Grove Arena from 11:00 a.m- 11:00 p.m

 

Tickets:

Buy tickets online at www.ucstars.com or over the phone at 970-356-5000

 

 

Join us today for the Greeley Blues Jam kick off Party!!

Friday, June 7th events
Downtown Greeley 9th St. Plaza & Surrounding Area

The Friday performances are appropriate for the entire family until around 8 ish pm. After that  bring your dancing shoes and go bar-hopping in downtown Greeley!

We will have $25 tickets to buy for Saturday at the GBJ merchandise table on the plaza. Friday night.

Downtown Greeley Plaza Stage

5:00pm -5:30pm -Ben Pu & Crew

6:00pm – 9:00pm – Kris Lager Band

“It Ain’t Nothin But A Party”  bar-hopping from 9pm- 12am

 

1. The Rio Grande Restaurant – MojoVille

2. Penalty Box – Eric Boa & The Constrictors

3. The Jager -Randall Dubis Band

4. Doug’s Hang-up – Tony Rosario -3pm – 5pm

5. Mad Cow Saloon – Tony Rosario

6. Patrick’s Irish Pub – G’Jai”s Jook Joint

7. Roasty’s Steakhouse -Jack Hadley Band

8. Grabo’s Restaurant – Three Shots Band

9. Dutch’s Bar – Al Chesis & DeltaSonics

10. Batter up Cakes – Bad Brad & Nic Clark-Afternoon Patio Gig

11. Kress Cinema -Papa Juke

12. Chop House – Moses Walker Duo.

13. Moxi Theater – Austin Young

 

SEE YOU SOON! 

 

See you Saturday!

Blues 101 Stage times

We are getting very close!

Families can enjoy the Blues 101 Stage, learn about the blues and get a free harmonica!

12:30 – 1:00 Dan Treanor- “From Africa to America– History of the Slide Guitar”

1:30 – 2:00 Dan Treanor Harmonica lesson

2:30 – 3:15 All Star Youth Jam hosted by Bad Brad & the Fat Cats

3:45 – 4:15 Bad Brad & Nic Clark “ History of Guitar & Harmonica Duos”

4:45 – 5:30 Harper “Blues Harmonica and Digeridoo” (includes harmonica lesson)

 

See you soon!

Kris Lager Band!

Kris Lager Band “Hug You Squeeze You” HD
YouTube video from “ponderlandproduction”

Uploaded on Sep 10, 2011
Kris Lager Band performs “Hug You Squeeze You” live at Bourbon Theatre Lincoln Nebraska April 29th 2011

 

Get your ticket, before Saturday! You can buy your GBJ tickets two ways: Online or in person

Buy your tickets online here: Online ticket sales

Prices:

$25 general admission (before June 7th)

$30 at the door (June 8th)

$50 preferred seating (You get a tented area with table & chairs)

$25 Discount Tickets: Military- Must be active and have proof of I.D Day of the event June 8th

UNC Students & Staff contact the College Center for ticket discounts.

Remember, kids age 12 and under are always free!

Bargain packets:

Price: $200 for 10 general admission tickets–these are only available at the UCCC box office in person– or at the Greeley Chamber.

Phone number for UCCC is 970-356-5000.

Chamber is 970-352-3566

Tickets are available at:

*Union Colony Civic Center, 701 Tenth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
970-356-5000 Union Colony Civic Center

*Greeley Chamber of Commerce, 902 7th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
1(800) 449-3866 Greeley Chamber of Commerce

*Mariposa Plants & Flowers, 801 8th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
970-356-1684 Mariposa Plants & Flowers

*The Music Depot, 2318 17th Street, Greeley Cottonwood shopping center.
970-352-3380 Music Depot

*Westlake Wine & Spirits 2024 35th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634
970-330-VINO 970-330-8466 Westlake Wine & Spirits

* Spotlight Music 4606 South Mason Street Fort Collins, CO 80525 -only accepts cash.
(970) 377-8066 www.spotlightmusicstore.com

Are you camping?

Camping is available at Island Grove Park, both Friday and Saturday nights.

Price: $10 per night for Tent Camping

$25 per night for RV (with electric hookup)

Tickets for camping available at UCCC box office or online at Online ticket sales .

You can also purchase over the phone at 356-5000.

 

 

Bad Brad and The Fat Cats!

 

Bad Brad and The Fat Cats ‘Pay My Dues’
By chicknpatti YouTube

Published on Sep 9, 2012
Bad Brad and the Fat Cats performing at the Colorado Blues Society IBC band semifinals at the Boulder Outlook