Newzletter published June 4, 2009
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June 4, 2009
Koko has long been an inspiration to the Big House Blues Band and we feature her song "Voodoo Woman" in our show. The head of The Blues Foundation, Jay Sieleman, has been quoted as saying, "...even at her age, Taylor was still the best female blues singer in the world, just as she was when she started back in the 1950s."
Koko was hospitalized for gastrointestinal surgery on May 19. Complications arose from the surgery and she passed away yesterday afternoon. Koko's final album "Old School" was released April 2007 and has received many awards and we highly recommend it to all of our fans. Koko brings it all back home in this collection of foot-stomping barn burners to powerful slow blues. Please read more about the legendary Koko Taylor here: Wikipedia or at her official website here: Koko Taylor Website On a more positive note, we've added an August 11 show at McGraft Park in Muskegon! See below for more details... |
We are saddened to hear of yesterday's passing of Koko Taylor, 80, "Queen of the Blues".
Koko has been a solid performer right up until her final performance on May 7 singing her 
UPCOMING SHOWS...
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Saturday - June 13, 2009 Location: The Barn Underground (click on the poster for a full size version) Entry: $5 (at the door) From the Barn's management: "This is a Barn Top Band... You don't want to miss this outstanding group. Watch, Dance and Enjoy." The Barn Underground is one of the Lakeshore's premium venues for entertainment in a relaxing atmosphere. Their Saturday night blues shows are gaining a superb reputation all over the West Michigan region. The Barn Underground is located half-way between Grand Haven and Holland on the East side of US-31 at Stanton Corners. Just look for the "World's Largest Picnic Table" out front! "There ain't no place like this place!" |
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AND ANNOUNCING...
August 11, 2009 - McGraft Park Summer Concerts Tuesday - August 11, 2009 Admission: FREE (click on the poster for a full size version) Location: CLICK HERE FOR A MAP TO THE PARK The Big House Blues Band will be playing at the McGraft Park Summer Concert Series open-air amphitheater on August 11, 2009!
This is an outdoor event so bring your lawn chairs. (In case of rain the concerts are held inside the community center.)
The Park has a play apparatus, softball diamond, lighted tennis courts, and a frisbee golf course. The community building is available for reservations. It has a stage area, kitchen, table and chairs for seating of 100 persons. Restrooms are also available. The park is set within an area of rolling terrain traversed by Ruddiman Creek, approximately 45 acres have been developed for intense active recreation uses. The remaining park area has been reserved in its naturalistic setting providing passive recreation enjoyment. A wide variety of flora and fauna can be found throughout the park varying from wet lowland to dry highland species. The park fits well into the residential surroundings. |
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Saturday - September 19, 2009 - 8:00 PM ALL AGES EVENT (click on the poster for a full size version) Entry: $10 at the door Location: There will be two cash bars and LOTS of dancing! We call this now annual event "Birthday Blues"! Last year's show was an absolute blast! Please make plans to come down, and get there early! Call LeeAnn for more information (616) 997-8555, ext. 12. |
Unabashed plug for our merchandise :)
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THESE THINGS ARE AWESOME! You can choose black or white in sizes from medium to triple eXtra large. If you can't make it to the show to get your amazing looking BHBB shirt, you can order one here from our webstore: BHBB Tee-Shirts |
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In this 13 song CD collection the Big House Blues Band performs LIVE blues classics originally made famous by such greats as Muddy Waters, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Junior Wells and many more. The recording was made in front of a packed house during a February 2007 BHBB show. Click HERE for Blewzzman's review of this CD If you can't make it to the show to get your BHBB CD, you can order it on the internet here:
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Need a way to keep that beverage cool? Get one of our beautiful can coolers (currently available in blue)! Our can coolers fold flat and can be conveniently carried in your pocket. These things look fantastic and only cost $2 If you can't make it to the show to get your can cooler, you can order one here from our webstore: BHBB Can Cooler |
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Get your own Big House Blues Band bumper sticker! They are included FREE with the purchase of a CD or T-shirt, or you can get them individually for $1. |