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Thursday, January 29, 2015
RECENTLY SPOTLIGHTED ON NPR AND PBS NEWSHOUR, MUSIC MAKER RELIEF FOUNDATION TO BRING LONG LOST SOUL MAN & MONSTER GUITAR PLAYER TO DC MARCH 12
Clyde’s of Gallery Place will host “Capitol Blues Night” to benefit
Music Maker Relief Foundation’s programming. Music Maker partner artists
Cool John Ferguson and Ironing Board Sam will perform at the event,
which only has one hundred tickets available.
The “legendary” (Billboard) Ironing Board Sam was a house musician on the first televised African-American music revue called “Night Train” and then became one of the best-loved entertainers on the Crescent City’s music scene, before relocating to N.C. It was just announced that he will be returning to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup for 2015, and has recently been profiled in Offbeat Magazine.
Cool John Ferguson, of Beaufort, S.C., began playing the guitar at 3 years old and has been called by blues legend Taj Mahal “…among the five greatest guitarists in the world.” Cool John was recently profiled in Premier Guitar.
Listen:
Ironing Board Sam – Cherry Pie
Cool John Ferguson – The Cat Ate the Rat, the Rat Ate the Wizard
The event is co-sponsored by Puckett & Associates and Clyde’s Restaurant Group. Bill Puckett of Puckett & Associates and Bart Farrell and Tom Meyer Clyde’s Restaurant Group are members of Music Maker’s Board of Directors. Clyde’s has been hosting Capitol Blues Nights for five years to raise funds and awareness for Music Maker, which helps roots musicians in need to develop their careers and meet their day-to-day needs. The event brings together Music Maker artists who perform and mingle with the audience in an intimate setting.
“We are so grateful to Bill, Tom and Bart for their wonderful generosity to our mission, and for bringing great Music Maker artists to Washington, D.C.,” said Tim Duffy, Music Maker’s founder. “Ironing Board Sam and Cool John playing in the same night is an epic show, not to be missed. It will be an intimate night of excellent music, incredible food, and fellowship. Clyde’s recreates a true juke joint atmosphere in the heart of D.C.”
Capitol Blues Night will be March 12th from 7:30pm – 10:30pm at Clydes of Gallery Place. Tickets will include the show, beer and wine and an assortment of heavy hors d'oeuvres. Tickets can be purchased for $100 from Music Maker’s website, http://www.musicmaker.org, or directly from Clyde’s of Gallery Place at shop.clydes.com.
The “legendary” (Billboard) Ironing Board Sam was a house musician on the first televised African-American music revue called “Night Train” and then became one of the best-loved entertainers on the Crescent City’s music scene, before relocating to N.C. It was just announced that he will be returning to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup for 2015, and has recently been profiled in Offbeat Magazine.
Cool John Ferguson, of Beaufort, S.C., began playing the guitar at 3 years old and has been called by blues legend Taj Mahal “…among the five greatest guitarists in the world.” Cool John was recently profiled in Premier Guitar.
Listen:
Ironing Board Sam – Cherry Pie
Cool John Ferguson – The Cat Ate the Rat, the Rat Ate the Wizard
The event is co-sponsored by Puckett & Associates and Clyde’s Restaurant Group. Bill Puckett of Puckett & Associates and Bart Farrell and Tom Meyer Clyde’s Restaurant Group are members of Music Maker’s Board of Directors. Clyde’s has been hosting Capitol Blues Nights for five years to raise funds and awareness for Music Maker, which helps roots musicians in need to develop their careers and meet their day-to-day needs. The event brings together Music Maker artists who perform and mingle with the audience in an intimate setting.
“We are so grateful to Bill, Tom and Bart for their wonderful generosity to our mission, and for bringing great Music Maker artists to Washington, D.C.,” said Tim Duffy, Music Maker’s founder. “Ironing Board Sam and Cool John playing in the same night is an epic show, not to be missed. It will be an intimate night of excellent music, incredible food, and fellowship. Clyde’s recreates a true juke joint atmosphere in the heart of D.C.”
Capitol Blues Night will be March 12th from 7:30pm – 10:30pm at Clydes of Gallery Place. Tickets will include the show, beer and wine and an assortment of heavy hors d'oeuvres. Tickets can be purchased for $100 from Music Maker’s website, http://www.musicmaker.org, or directly from Clyde’s of Gallery Place at shop.clydes.com.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
DC Venue The Hamilton to host Blues legends at re-vamped Capitol Blues Night
DC Venue The Hamilton to host Blues legends at re-vamped Capitol Blues Night
Washington, D.C. music venue and restaurant The Hamilton will present the Music Maker Blues Revue on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:30 p.m. The Blues Revue, comprised of artists from the Music Maker Relief Foundation, will feature performances by Ironing Board Sam, Captain Luke, Cool John Ferguson, Big Ron Hunter, Ardie Dean, and Sol Roots. The Hamilton has hosted the Blues Revue previously on New Years Eve 2011.
“This classic drink-house lineup will be seen in one of DC’s finest venues. Ironing Board Sam filled the Blues Tent to capacity at Jazzfest all by himself. Add Cool John Ferguson and Captain Luke and others, and this show will be just that much more explosive,” said Tim Duffy, Music Maker Founder.
The October 24th show marks the second time Ironing Board Sam will perform at The Hamilton with the Music Maker Blues Revue. This year has been a big one for Sam – he’s released two albums (Going Up and Ninth Wonder of the World of Music), filled the Blues Tent to capacity at the 2012 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and was named Comeback Artist of the Year by Living Blues Magazine. In addition, Sam is playing the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival in mid-October, with two upcoming features in Offbeat Magazine and the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The show at the Hamilton will give DC area music fans a chance to see the artist at the center of all this buzz – and they will not be disappointed.
The Music Maker Blues Revue highlights electric blues, boogie-woogie, R&B and soul music with the performances by Music Maker Relief Foundation partner artists. Music Maker works with these artists to elevate their careers and present them to the world, while preserving Southern musical traditions for future generations.
The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and lasts until 10 p.m. with doors opening for the event at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be $25 per person. A cash bar and entrées from The Hamilton’s menu will be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased from The Hamilton’s website, http://www.thehamiltondc.com/live.
• Cool John Ferguson, of Beaufort, S.C., began playing the guitar at 3 years old and has been called by blues legend Taj Mahal “…among the five greatest guitarists in the world.”
• Luther Mayer, known as “Captain Luke,” has a deep resounding baritone voice that has entertained thousands throughout his long career; the African-American working class of the N.C. Piedmont heavily influences his music.
• Ironing Board Sam, a singer, songwriter and piano player, was a house musician on the first televised African-American music revue called “Night Train” and then became one of the best-loved entertainers on the Crescent City’s music scene, before relocating to N.C. and working with Music Maker.
• Big Ron Hunter plays both electric and acoustic guitars in dramatically different styles, varying between R&B, Rock and B.B. King Blues on electric, and his own sound on acoustic.
• Sol Roots ,while earning a degree in the Recording Industry, performed throughout the South, fronting his own blues and rock bands. He has also performed with Blues Legends from Guitar Gabriel to Taj Mahal.
• Ardie Dean has drummed for Ernie K-Doe, Bo Diddley, Jerry McCain, Greg Allman, Taj Mahal, and Henry Grey since he began playing the blues in 1969.
Listen:
Ironing Board Sam – Bye Bye Blackbird
Cool John Ferguson – Here Comes Floyd
Captain Luke – Put On Your Red Dress
Watch:
Cool John Ferguson & Captain Luke – Rainy Night in Georgia
Ironing Board Sam – “Rock Me Baby,” Live at Grace Hall – May 25, 2012
Washington, D.C. music venue and restaurant The Hamilton will present the Music Maker Blues Revue on Wednesday, October 24th at 7:30 p.m. The Blues Revue, comprised of artists from the Music Maker Relief Foundation, will feature performances by Ironing Board Sam, Captain Luke, Cool John Ferguson, Big Ron Hunter, Ardie Dean, and Sol Roots. The Hamilton has hosted the Blues Revue previously on New Years Eve 2011.
“This classic drink-house lineup will be seen in one of DC’s finest venues. Ironing Board Sam filled the Blues Tent to capacity at Jazzfest all by himself. Add Cool John Ferguson and Captain Luke and others, and this show will be just that much more explosive,” said Tim Duffy, Music Maker Founder.
The October 24th show marks the second time Ironing Board Sam will perform at The Hamilton with the Music Maker Blues Revue. This year has been a big one for Sam – he’s released two albums (Going Up and Ninth Wonder of the World of Music), filled the Blues Tent to capacity at the 2012 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and was named Comeback Artist of the Year by Living Blues Magazine. In addition, Sam is playing the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival in mid-October, with two upcoming features in Offbeat Magazine and the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The show at the Hamilton will give DC area music fans a chance to see the artist at the center of all this buzz – and they will not be disappointed.
The Music Maker Blues Revue highlights electric blues, boogie-woogie, R&B and soul music with the performances by Music Maker Relief Foundation partner artists. Music Maker works with these artists to elevate their careers and present them to the world, while preserving Southern musical traditions for future generations.
The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and lasts until 10 p.m. with doors opening for the event at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be $25 per person. A cash bar and entrées from The Hamilton’s menu will be available for purchase. Tickets can be purchased from The Hamilton’s website, http://www.thehamiltondc.com/live.
• Cool John Ferguson, of Beaufort, S.C., began playing the guitar at 3 years old and has been called by blues legend Taj Mahal “…among the five greatest guitarists in the world.”
• Luther Mayer, known as “Captain Luke,” has a deep resounding baritone voice that has entertained thousands throughout his long career; the African-American working class of the N.C. Piedmont heavily influences his music.
• Ironing Board Sam, a singer, songwriter and piano player, was a house musician on the first televised African-American music revue called “Night Train” and then became one of the best-loved entertainers on the Crescent City’s music scene, before relocating to N.C. and working with Music Maker.
• Big Ron Hunter plays both electric and acoustic guitars in dramatically different styles, varying between R&B, Rock and B.B. King Blues on electric, and his own sound on acoustic.
• Sol Roots ,while earning a degree in the Recording Industry, performed throughout the South, fronting his own blues and rock bands. He has also performed with Blues Legends from Guitar Gabriel to Taj Mahal.
• Ardie Dean has drummed for Ernie K-Doe, Bo Diddley, Jerry McCain, Greg Allman, Taj Mahal, and Henry Grey since he began playing the blues in 1969.
Listen:
Ironing Board Sam – Bye Bye Blackbird
Cool John Ferguson – Here Comes Floyd
Captain Luke – Put On Your Red Dress
Watch:
Cool John Ferguson & Captain Luke – Rainy Night in Georgia
Ironing Board Sam – “Rock Me Baby,” Live at Grace Hall – May 25, 2012
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