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A Fest Lool,

Bobby Bland John Mayall Denise laSalleThe Blues & Jazz Fest had over 100,000 in attendance over the two days. Besides thetraffic jams and Saturday's sound difficulties due to an overloaded transformer, theFest set a record as the largest free event inKC history. As at any outdoor fest, especiallythe first ones, there are technical problems and anyone who was behind the scenes priorand/or during the fest know now what, how, and who to avoid in order to put it on nextyear. The big question is will those volunteers be around next year to make thoseadjustments or will it continue on the same course?As the 91 Blues &Jazz Fest volunteers scurried around until at least 3p.m, tryingto get their fest sites setup and in operating order, the blues andjazz stages began ontime and for the most part remained on schedule. A small summer squall erupted on

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We Old It!The KC Blues Society did It again.

Although It wascalled the flrst KCBlues B e Jazz Fest,It was KC BluesSociety's 11thBlues Fest. It was NOT f San overwhelmlngsuccess because of KCBS' volunteercommitment.

All those who volunteered before,during and after the Fest, are Invited tothe Volunteer Party at the Embassy onthe Park, 121.5 Wyandotte, from 8 p.m.until 11 p.m. David Basse will bring hisband and remember to wear yourdancln' shoes, party down and let thegood times rolll

The next big volunteer activity forKCBS Is at the Spirit Fest, Penn Valley

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INSIDEBlues Notes 1Mattie & Mae 4Performance Diary........ 6New Blues Releases...... 7Music Reviews 3,8Volunteer Report.......... 7Blues Clubs & Radio ... 11Performers Listing....... 11

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FEST IVA l REVIEW FROM PAGE 1Sunday but it did not dampen the crowd's enthusiasm. Everyone got down with JohnMayall, turned on, and had "Room toMove." The dark clouds blew away. KCMO policereported no incidents or injuries on either day.

Big surprises happened. On Saturday, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers lefteveryone spellbound. Jimmy Johnson spilled the blues and showed his soul. DeniseLaSalle, all dressed up, got the crowd messed up with her sexyways, LaSalle did cleanup her act for the children in the audience.

Sunday's KC Blues women review with Linda Shell, Earline Owens, and CottonCandy was a smash. Many never knew that KChad some fine women shoutin' the blues.Buddy Guy in between flights, had perfect timing as he sprung into action. Guymanaged to rush the through audience during a guitar solo with KCMO police andsecurity in tow. Arare big surprise was Albert King's appearance in his tux and sheriffbadge tojoin Bobby Bland on stage.Itwas an unpredictable Fest and hopefully w.il l happen again. Next year's Blues& Jazz Fest needs improvement in the overall geographical logistics and the entireplanning, production, and execution.

Master King Elderstatesman -Uttle Hatch

The BelAirs- Brothers -Dick and Dave Pruitt

AUGUST 1991The Kansas City BLUES NEWS is pub-lished monthly by the Kansas City BluesSociety, Inc. Articles, reviews, band cal-endar dates, and items of interest must besubmitted by the 20th of each month, andbecome the property of the Society.Founding Editor Roger NaberEditor Shirley OwensContribut ing Writer/Photographer. Larry SmithTypesetting/Layout Matt QuinnAdvertising inserts must be received by the15th of each month. For more informationon advertising in the BLUES NEWS, call737-0713. FAX: (816) 246-6065.Advertising Rates:

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Board o r Directors and Officers:President : Roger NaberVice-President Jon LoweVice-President Kenny TaylorSecretary Suzanne ColbertTreasurer Bernie PopeDirector Patrick FlemingtonDirector Larry SmithDirector....... Provine HatchDirector Monica LarsonDirector John StuerkeDirector Peter Horak

KCBS Chairperson Shirley OwensMembership Chairperson Marcie Ryan

The Kansas City Blues Society, aMissouri not-for-profit corporation wasformed for the sole purpose of promotingand preserving various styles of bluesmusic. Founded in December of 1980, theKansas City Blues Society presents:monthly jam sessions, various local andnational groups in concert, and our mainpresentation The Kansas City Blues andHeritage Festival.Members receive the newsletter, dis-counts on Society events and discounts onpurchases at certain participating busi-nesses. Annual dues are S I 0 per person orSIS per family and S 50 per CorporateMembership. Tojoin the Society send yourname, address, phone number and dues

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Lucie of the Draw-Bonnie Raitt"Tangled and Dark" is a nice bouncy songthat has a good trumpet solo by LeeThornberg. Raitt's slide work isn't somucha line as it is notes. "Come to Me" is areggae tune. "One Part Be My Lover" isabout the ambivalence one sometimes

feels in a relationship. "One part be mylover/one part go away." The closer

on the album "All at Once" is over-LUE'- produced and sounds like it wasiJ madeofseveralsongfragments_ I I < , just stuck together."Papa Come Quick" is one

of the best on the album. It has anice country feel with some good

acoustic guitar picking. "Good ManGoodWoman," the duet with McClinton,

ought to be good, but it just sort of laysthere. What's missing? Energy?

Overall this is a decent album, there'sjust nothing that really sets it apart andmakes it special. Raitt fans will like it, I'msure. For myself, I'm glad to have it on therack, but I bet I'll listen toNick of Time alot more often than Luck of the Draw .

Than ks, Vo lu n te e rs lSee you at the Vo lunteer Party, Aug. 12

BY L.M . SM ITHThis album goes under the "muchanticipated" category. After the suc-cess of the Grammy winning Nickof Time album that marked Raitt's come-back, her numerous fans have been ea-gerly awaiting the new effort. Unfortu-nately, the album is a bit disappoint-ing.

There's nothing particularlywrong with the effort. It is inmany ways, more of the same ~when compared to Nick of Time,although the songs are not quite asgood. What it does is point out howstrong an album Time really was.

There is a strong list of guests whoappear on the album, including: DelbertMcClinton, guitar whiz Richard Thomp-son, Bruce Hornsby, Ivan Neville and theTower of Power horn is section. Produc-tion ace Don Was also returns, but some-how the project just never takes off.

Raitt wrote three tunes for the albumand co-wrote one other. She has neverbeen a big songwriter, but a couple aresome of the better tunes on the album.

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Spirit Fest '91 has moved from downtown to the LibertyMemorial's south lawn. Your KC Blues Society is hostingBlues Pavilion with 101 KCFX. The Blues Pavilion is east oLiberty Memorial's drive. This year's Blues Stage will be undea large tent which will seat 1,000 people. Lindsay ShannonKCFX and Shirley Owens of KCBS will be MCs with a fulineup ofblues acts beginning onFriday, August 30,6 p.m. unti10:30p.m. Blues will begin onSaturday, August 31 and SundaySeptember 1 at noon and continue until 10:30 p.rn.

KCBS is also hosting a beverage booth all three days. 10volunteers are needed!! Please come to the Spirit BeveragBooth meeting Thursday, August 15, 5:30 p.m. at Bartle HallRoom 211. Come in on the 13th Street (north side). For morinformation, call Shirley at 737-0713 or Kenny at 452-4393.

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Performance DiaryWhat a month!AouPle of big shows, talent con-tests and a festival. Let's startwith the shows.June 29 Grand EmporiumMarcia Ball

The place was jammed and Ball hadthe joint a jumping. The six footer with astreak of grey sat behind her Yamaha,long legs crossed, left foottapping out time- ~ ~ ~ ~ while her right legT~ ~ ~ ~ .........._"..,.~.,: "..:'..: :, swung polyrhythmicGAUGHT' counterpoint, punch-~ ing out that rompingtwo-handed piano

boogie.To top it all off,Ball has a strong ex-pressive voice to go

EW with her instrumen-MUSIC REVI tal prowess.B y LM. SMITH On "My Mind's.................. Made Up" guitaristSteve Williams turned in some nice slidework. Tenor saxophonist Paul Klempererwas strong all evening long. Both men gotplenty of soloroom. Ball may be the star,but she isn't the show. She only tookabout a quarter of the solos and let theguys have the rest.

Bassist Don Bennett is a standoutwho doesn't stand out. H~ just standsback and plays, but he plays very well.He's been playing with Ball for about tenyears. Drummer Rodney Craig has beenwith the band a couple ofyears. Klempererand Williams have only been with Ballabout a year.

Marcia Ball, good rockin- Mama!

The band did three tunes off theDreams Come True album, including "GoodRockin' Daddy" done "Kansas City swingstyle." The intro and coda were tight,clipped tutti figures.

The key to Ball's piano prowess is astrong left hand. Plus she knows how tocampbehind her singing and other people'splaying. This is a tight band, and Marciais one heck of a member.July 18 Grand EmporiumDave Koz and Phil Perry

This was a good show. Koz is a finesax/flute player, kind oflike Kenny Gwitha lot more soul. Perry is a big voicedcontemporary R&B singer. I don't knowwho decided these guys should tour to-gether, but it was a good idea.

Koz opened the show. He has a fulltone, even on soprano (both curved andstraight). He's a showman to go with it;dropping to his knees, doing salutes withhis horn, things like that.

"Emily" showed off that Kenny Gsound. "Castle ofDreams, "co-written withhis brother Jeff had a funky bridge thatfeatured some nice tutti work with theguitarist. Koz doesn't do a lot of improvi-sation, but he makes the most of what hedoes do.

The influence of David Sanborn andTom Scott were especially obvious on"Yesterday's Rain." The whole band camedown off the stage and went into theaudience, Koz ending up on a chair. Goodshow piece.

Then Perry took the stage. Not onlydoes he have a big voice, he has a lot orange, great control and a sure sense ophrasing. This cat can wail. He can be verysmooth, then cut loose with a growl andend up with a shout. What more can youask of a singer?July 20 Springfield. III.The Illinois Central Bluesfest

The week before the KCB&J Fest, Idecided to hit the road. The folks of theIllinois Central Blues Clubwere extremelyfriendly hosts and had put together a verynice festival. It was at the Trade Winds inKnight's Action Park. This must havebeen what Fairyland was like when it wasa hotspot for big bands.

We arrived in time to hear about halfthe set by The Big Bad Blues Machine,featuring the ILBT horns. This was a tenpiece band with a female vocalist. Comparisons to Ten Wheel Drive are completely appropriate. Vocalist "Hurricane"


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Ruth McMaster has a bigbrassy voice thatcan ride on top of the five horn players.Good band.

Springfield Shaky

"Wildman" Eddie Snow and the Snow-flakes followed. Snowwonthis years ICBCtalent contest. Some interesting parallelsbetween Snow and Hatch. Both are sep-tuagenarian natives of Mississippi deltaarea. Both retired, were talked into com-ing back and then won their club's talentcontest. Both are baritones that sing thereal blues. It'd be great to hear themtogether.

Springfield Shaky (Dennis Lock) hasmany ofthe same roots as Stevie Ray, andthey showed up in his playing. A guitarslinger with a good earthy voice, Shakyhas that same thick tone and biting attackas SRV. He fronts a trio that featuresformer Kansas Citian Tony McKinney onbass and drummer Gary Boston. Goodplayers all and a good show band. Oneobserver commented, "he puts the grooveto it." Even did a wah-wah slide solo.

Saffire closed out the show. BassistEarlene Lewis was unable to make the gig,so Gaye Adegbalola and Ann Rabson did a

duo. They had a slight problem with thesound trying to make the piano hearable.(Has micking a real, acoustic piano be-coming a lost art?) Actually the sound outfront wasn't bad. The problem was Rabsoncouldn't hear herself in the monitors, adistinct disadvantage.

But the ladies tore the place up. Thecrowdresponded to their tongue-in -cheek,slightly raunchy songs. Rabson is a goodboogie pianist, if not exceptionally origi-nal. She's also a fine guitarist. Adegbalolahas a strong voiceand is agood showperson.

Thanks to Vicki, Joe, Tom, Bonnie,Bill and everyone who made the trip soenjoyable. 111be back. And we were gladsome of you could make it down to ourlittle event as well.

Gaye Adegbalola, Blues singer &songwriter.y~BAR-B-Q

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Festival, July 27 & 28was a huge successThe festival committee consisting of ourown KCBS board of directors and the KCJazz Festival Committee deserves a hugeround of applause for the many months owork needed to produce this event.

All the peoplewhocoordinated the different areas were volunteers, as well asover 300 volunteer workers who mannedthe festival beverage, merchandise, water,lemonade concessions and the hospitalityand stage areas. Special thanks to my sis-ter, Linda Skellenger, whoworked allweek-end coordinating the volunteers with meeven though she was packing her house tomove to Nashville, Aug. 3. Kenny Taylor,Molly Myers, Jacob, Shirley Owens, SuziColbert, Peter Horak, Pat Flemington andJohn Stuerke also have my special thanksfor doing a wonderful job under difficultconditions.

All the work of the above mentionedand the rest ofthe festival committee wouldhave been for nothing ifwe had not had thesupport of all the volunteers who gener-ously gave time towork the festival conces-sions and behind the scenes.Thanks toeachand everyone of you who worked on theblues stage:

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Notions Top KCBSTalent ContestItwas a large and raucous crowd thatfilled the Grand Emporium for thefinals of the Blues Society talentcontest, July 11th. When the applausehad died down and the amps were turnedoff, it was the Blues ....Notions that had cap- CA:UGH7 'tured the tri p toMem-phis. ( I ( ! '~"THEAC.TThe contest dem-onstrated how severallocal bands are ma-turing, the Notionsamong them. I caught MUSIC REVIEWthe Notions a li.ttle B Y lA R E B E ARover a year ago, Just ....after a rather major change in personnel.Things have changed since then.

Tom "Trashmouth" Baker has ma-tured as both a vocalist and a performer.Baker has a good voice for the blues, a bitof a growl and an approach that stressesdelivery rather than polish.The band had two other things goingfor them, besides improved playing. First,they looked the part and projected a lot ofpresence on stage. Plus they had obviouslyworked out their set in detail. They didn'twaste any time on stage.

The Blues Notions have become agood, fun band that deserved the win.

The Dan Doran Band had the dubiousdistinction ofleadingoffthe show. Playingthe first spot is the toughest one to winfrom, but that is the luck ofthe draw. Theyopened with a hot set. Saxophonist DanaSmith, in particular, was in great form.However, all four soloists showed theyhave a complete understandingof how a solo should be built.

Stevie and the Jivetonescame on stage second. They hadbrought plenty offans with them,and it was easy to see why theywere fans. Good vocalist, solidguitar players, goodbeat, easy todance to; let's party.

John Paul and theHellhounds closed out the show.JP and the band is another ex-ample of how bands are matur-ing.Even the waitress noted that"they sound somuch better thanthey did last year." They did, too.

It was the second straightappearance for the Hellhoundsin the finals. In that year, John

Paul ismuch improved, both as a vocalisand a harpist. He uses some interestinglines blowing harp. Guitarist Tony Anderson has also improved greatly and stishows a lot of potential to develop. Maybthat's a good description of the wholband. They've come a long way. If thecontinue to develop as they have, this wibe one very good band.

The contest showed there is plentytalent around town to be heard. Get ouand see some of the hometown playersyou'll be glad you did.

Tom .rashmouth- Baker, vocals and harpfor the Blues Notions, Amatuer Blues Talen

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" BLUES NOTES" FROM PAGE I

Park, over Labor Day weekend. KCSS Is hostingbeverage booth (soda and beer) next to the Blues Stageat the Spirit Fest. The Spirit Fest Is fencing off the uppelevel (south area) of Penn Valley Park where the UbertyMemorial Is. The Blues Stage will be south of theMemorial on the east side.

Anyone and KCSS hopes everyone should come andsign up at the Spirit Fest Beverage Booth meeting oAugust 15 at 5:30 p.m., Room 215. We will have aT ipsmeeting. If you cannot attend and want to volunteer,call Kenny (452-4393) or Shirley (737-0713).

The Spirit Fest begins on Friday, August 30, 5:30 timidnight and continues on Saturday, 11:30 a.m. untimidnight and Sunday 11:30 a.m. until midnight.

Enclosed In the Blues News Is a Blues & Jazz ballotfor the best of KC. Drop your ballot off at Nlghtmoves,Grand Emporium, BBs BBQ, the Roxy or H & M BBQ

KCSS and KC Jazz Ambassadors hope to host the1st Blues and Jazz Awards Show In early November. Weare forming a committee and a budget. Call Shirley(737-0713) for more Info.

The Blues Notions won the 6th Annual KCSS Amateur Blues Contest and will compete at the NationalContest In Memphis over Labor Day weekend. KCBScongratulates the Blues Notions and thanks all thebands In competing In this close contest. KCSS appreciates all the judges who came out. Special thanks toCarolyn Wicker, Unda Skellenger and Blanca Hollcombfor volunteering at the contest.

The 2nd 1991 Blues Cruise will be In September onthe Mo. River Queen. Rumor has It that this may be theflrst Zydeco Blues Cruise. Come to the Volunteer Party(Embassy on the Park, 1215 Wyandotte, 8 p.m.) onAugust 12 to find out the details.


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I(C BLUES JAMSSUNDAY JAMS JAMS - Bring your instruments Epicurean Lounge & Restaurant, 7502 Troost, 333-8383 H & M Barbecue, 1715 N. 13th, KansasCity, Ks . JC- s, Truman Rd. & Jackson, 241-9030, The Blue Thunder Band, 7:30 p.m. The Roxy, 7230 W. 75th Street, 236-6211, featuringThe Blues Notions, 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. (seeadvert.)MONDAY JAMS Blayney's, 415 Westport Road, 561-3747, 10 p.m. Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, 753-{)884, KCBlues Band, 10 pm-2 amTUESDAY JAMS Blayney's, 415 Westport Road, 561-3747, The 39th St. Blues Band The Levee, 43rd & Main, 561-2821,Sonny Kenner Blues Band, 8:30-12:30 pm The Point, 917 West 44th, 531-9800, Lonnie Ray Blues Band,9pm-l:00amWEDNESDAY JAMS The Levee, 43rd & Main, 561-2821, The 1234 Band, 8:30-12:30 pm Nightmoves, 5110 NEVivion Rd, 452-4393, The 39th St .Blues Band,8-12 pmTHURSDAY JAMS The Tuba, 333 Southwest Blvd at Broadway, 471-6510, KCBottoms Band,9:00 pmSATURDAY JAMS Chateau Lounge, 5934 Prospect, 523-9333, The Freeze, 3 - 8 p.m. Grand Emporium (see advert.), 3832 Main, 531-7557,Gilbert 's Saturday Blues Party, 4-7 pm Hanings Upstairs, 3941Main, 531-0303, Diana Ray& RichVan Sant, 2-6 pm H & M Barbecue, 171 5 N. 13th, Kansas C ity, Ks , Abb Locke, I0 pm Me's Lounge, 5709 Troost, 363-9376, Saturday & Sunday, The GouchoBand, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.OTHER CLUBSo Birdland, 1600 E. 19th, 842-8463o City Light JazzClub, 4749 Pennsylvania, Blue Monday jam 8 pm - midn.o Eblon's, 1601 E. 18th Street, 221-6612o Grand Emporium,Fridays-Little Hatch's Houseparty, 6-8p.m.o Jimmy's Jigger 1823 W. 39th St, 753-2444o Kik i's Bonton Maison, 1515 Westport Road, 931-9417o Patches, 3041 Main, 931-2711o The Phoenix, 302 W. 8th Street, 472-{)OQ1o Ouaff Buffet & Saloon, 10 10 Broadway, 47 1-1918o Roxy, 7230 W. 75th St.,Overland Park. Ks., 236-6211o Strouds Restaurant, 454-9600, 333-2132, featuring Roy Searcyo Uptown-Down & Dirty, 6508 Martway, Mission, Ks . 236-4300o Wither's Place, 1101 E. 31st Street, 942-6379o The Fabulous Inferno Show lounge, 4038 Troost Avenue, 931-4000,Sonny Kenner's Blues Band

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B L U E S PAV IL ION T E N TAUG UST 30 , 31 , SEP TEMBER 1 , 1 9 9 11

F R I D A Y I_ 6:00 pm KELLY HUNT BAND 7:15 pm BLUES NOnONS _

12Noon "ohn Paul & the Hellhound.1:15 pm Stevie & the "ivetone.2:30 pm King Alex & the Untouchable.3:45 pm Millie Edward.5:00 pm Doyl. Bramhall6:15 pm Full Blast7:30 pm Unda Shell8:45 pm KC Bottom. Band

12Noon Nightcrawler.1:15 pm Lonnie Ray & the Allstars2:30 pm Abb Locke'. Chicago Blue. Band3:45 pm 39th St. Blues Band5:00 pm lIilleag. Gilbert6:15 pm Diane Mama Ray-7:30 pm Dan Doran Band8:45 pm Little Hatch

BLUES PAVILION IS LOCATED SOUTH OF LIBERTYMEMORIAL & EAST OF THE DRIVEVolunteers are needed for the Blues Pavilion Beverage BoothCall Kenny (452-4393) Shirley (737-O713)

I(ansas City Blues SocietyP.O. Box 32131, Kansas City, MO 64111

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