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MUSIC ON THE COUCH
From CLUB HANDY
200 Beale Street
Bringing The IBC To You LIVE
2018 IBC
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NEW HOME & TIMES THIS YEAR!
This year, Music On The Couch moves to a very cool new home. CLUB HANDY, 200 Beale Street is where we will be for the 7 LIVE Shows during IBC.
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No more stairs...Club Handy is a ground floor...open air venue (if it isn't tooooooo cold that is!), located at the corner of Beale Street & Rufus Thomas Blvd. Directly acroos from Jerry Lee Lewis' Cafe & Honky Tonk.
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We are going to have the opportunity to do live performances during the shows and present three great acts at 10pm; Taylor Made Blues Band on Wednesday, Norman Jackson Band on Thursday and Two Blues Divas, Niecie & Tullie Brea on Friday!
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SHOW TIMES & UNIQUE URL's TO LISTEN
January 02 Preview Show # 1 9pm CDT http://tobtr.com/10401243
January 08 Preview Show #2 9pm CDT http://tobtr.com/10401337
January 16 LIVE Show #1 Club Handy 6pm CDT http://tobtr.com/10401351
January 17 LIVE Show #2 Club Handy 1pm CDT http://tobtr.com/10401365
January 17 LIVE Show #3 Club Handy 6pm CDT http://tobtr.com/10401373
January 18 LIVE Show #4 Club Handy 1pm CDT http://tobtr.com/10401377
January 18 LIVE Show #5 Club Handy 6pm CDT http://tobtr.com/10401385
January 19 LIVE Show #6 Club Handy 1pm CDT http://tobtr.com/10401389
January 19 LIVE Show #7 Club Handy 6pm CDT http://tobtr.com/10401395
January 22 IBC Wrap-up Show 9pm CDT http://tobtr.com/10401445
2018 IBC SHOW SPONSOR PARTNERS
SHOW #402 - 01/02/18
PREVIEW SHOW #1
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2017 IBS SOLO/DUO WINNER
Al Hill opened the show. Al spoke about his attitude during the week, how he dealt with the stress. He also talked about the past year and the many doors which have been opened
THE JUDGES - Segment Begins At The 39:00 Mark
Barbara Blue, Steven Suen and Michael 'Hawkeye' Herman joined me. These three have been judges for years and we covered many topics, including the scoring, how the crowd affects them, situations they have witnessed both good and bad. They each gave their thoughts on what to do and what not to do during the week. And, you will hear a great suggestion regarding sound checks.
2017 BAND WINNER - Segment Begins At The 1:41:00 Mark
Dawn Tyler Watson joined me. Dawn and her band were the 2017IBC Band Winners. Dawn gave some great pointers on attitude, health tips and more. She also spoke about how her musical life has changed since last year.
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SHOW #403 - 01/08/18
PREVIEW SHOW #2
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DR. JANICE JOHNSTON
Dr. Janice is a member of The Blues Foundation Board of Directors with responsibilities for The H.A.R.T. Fund (Handy Artist Relief Trust). For the last six years, Dr. Janice and her incredible volunteer staff have held Health Clinic at the IBC (and the BMAs). Dr. Janice described the tests you will receive for FREE... plus we spoke about the H.A.R.T. Fund in general...it is a great thing they do.
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VENUE COORDINATOR ROUNDTABLE – Segment Begins At The 38:00 Mark
Venue Coordinators. These are the folks who run the individual venues...they are the law! I spoke with Sandy McCann, Treasurer of the Ozark Blues Society; David Hughes, President of the Spa City Blues Society and Tony Frederickson, President of The Washington Blues Society. These three have run venues for years, and they shared their experiences, their advice and more.
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Unfortunately we had a mis-connect with Joe Whitmer. But Sandy, David Tony and I discussed some of the subject matter.
LIVE SHOWS #1 & 2 WERE LOST DUE TO EQUIPMENT FAILURE
SHOW #404 - 01/17/18
LIVE SHOW #3
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On This Show We Spoke With The Following:
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00:06:58 - Airey B - Youth Showcase - Detroit Blues Society
00:15:35 - Brett Benton & Gordon Townsend - Solo/Duo - Washington Blues Society
00:27:00 - Ilana Katz Katz - Solo/Duo - Boston Blues Society
00:31:20 - Ronn Reeger - Tall City Blues Fest
00:41:30 - Angelina Hunter Trio - Band - Ottawa Blues Society
01:01:00 - Tas Cru & May Ann Casale - Musicians
01:16:30 - Jeremiah's - Band - Croatian Blues Force
01:45:00 - Steve Hilger & Dave Devos - Solo/Duo - Kalamazoo Blues Association
01:58:30 - Matthew J & Jimbo Mack - Solo/Duo - Topeka Blues Society
02:24:00 - Mick Kolassa & Seth Hill - Musicians
SHOW #405 - 01/18/18
LIVE SHOW #4
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On This Show We Spoke With The Following:
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00:05:45 – Ty Mares & The Running Dog Band – Band – Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues
00:15:25 – Spearman Brewers–Solo/Duo–Blues Society Of NW Florida
00:26:05 – Nate Lupi–Youth–NE Ohio Blues Association
00:51:25 – Marcia & Mark Adams–Villages Blues Society
01:04:17 – Cathy Grier–Solo/Duo–Paramount Music Association
01:10:00 – Likho Duo–Solo/Duo–Long Island Blues Society
01:19:45 – Stevie J Blues & The Blues Crusaders–Band-Mississippi Delta Blues Society Of Indianola
01:28:50 – Will Scott–Solo/Duo–Indy Crossroads Blues Society
01:38:00 – Joe Whitmer–COO–Blues Foundation
01:42:00 – Bobby Messano & Ed Canova–Musicians
01:52:15 – Shaw Davis & The Black Ties–Band-S. Florida Blues Society
02:16:00 – Patty Reese & Dave Chappell–Solo/Duo–DC Blues Society
02:28:40–Mark & Sheri Cameron–Musicians & Fans
02:49:50–Nancy Gaylord (Patron Queen)–South Central Indiana Blues Society
02:57:10 – Brian & Brenda Blomquist and Kevin & Pam Wellman–Fans
03:01:38 – Larry Glover–Cheap Thrills–Band–AR River Blues Society
03:09:10 – Paul Benjamin–Judge & Fan
03:14:50 – Greyhounds Washboard Band–Band–German Blues Network
03:21:30 – Blackjack Davey’s & The Rhythm Kings–Band–Indy Crossroads Blues Society
03:26:00 – Raoul & The Big Time–Band–Bruce County Blues Society
03:32:15 – Debra Power–Solo/Duo–Calgary Blues Association
03:38:30 – Six-String Andrew Band–Youth– Blues Society Of The Ozarks
SHOW #406 - 01/18/18
LIVE SHOW #5
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On This Show We Spoke With The Following:
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00:01:15 – Born IV Blues – Youth Showcase – Capital Region Blues Network
00:17:16 – Josh Rowand & Freddy Gasparinni – Pitbull of Blues Band – Musicians
00:31:30 – Sheila Saunders & Gil Anthony – Fans
00:51:15 – The Ragtime Rumours – Band – Dutch Blues Foundation
01:20:50 – The Norman Jackson Band – 2016 Third Place Band
01:36:00 – Bob Corritore – Musician & Fan
01:54:30 – Spike Stephan – Musician & Fan
02:07:00 – Souliz Featuring Sugar & Spice – Band - Daytona Blues Society
02:25:20 – Karen Lovely – Musician & Fan
02:38:00 – Mark Telesca – Musician & Fan – Bass For David Julia – South Florida Blues Society
02:50:45 – Lisa Grissom – Producer – Tall City Blues Festival
SHOW #407 - 01/19/18
LIVE SHOW #6
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On This Show We Spoke With The Following:
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00:07:16 – Barbara Blue–Musician, Judge & Fan
00:17:30 – Alfie Smith & Nicole Christian–Solo/Duo–Blues Society Of Western NY
00:26:30 – King Bee & The Stingers–Band–South Central Indiana Blues Society
00:36:35 – In Layman Terms–Band–Natchel Blues Network
00:45:40 – Susan Williams & The Wright Groove–Band–Decatur Blues Society
00:55:40: - Arley Hughes–Solo/Duo–Thunder Bay Blues Society
01:03:00 – Frank Carbiener–Daytona Blues Festival
01:15:10 – The Keesha Pratt Band–Band–Houston Blues Society
01:23:30 – Blue Eclipse–Youth Showcase–Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation
01:31:10 – The Symbols–Band–Mile High Blues Society
01:41:00 – Suki & Katie Willison and Gerry Schmanke–Topeka Blues Society
01:50:20 – Greg Stover Band–Band–Steel City Blues Society
01:59:25 – Ken Valdez–Band-Minnesota Blues Society
01:59:25 – Joyann Parker & Mark Lamoine–Minnesota Blues Society
02:13:55 – Bobby “Blackhat” Walters–Musician & Fan
02:27:15 – Louis Blackwell–Photographer & Fan
02:34:50 – Charlie Bedford–Youth Showcase–Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society
02:43:20 – Hurricane Ruth–Musician & Fan
02:51:25 – Ian Matthew Harper–Youth Showcase–Kentucky Blues Society
02:57:00 – Kathy & The Kilowatts–Solo/Duo–Austin Blues Society
03:06:00 – CD Woodbury Trio–Band–Washington Blues Society
03:15:30 – Doug Tackett–Road Dawg Touring
03:22:00 – Shaun Murphy–Musician & Fan
SHOW #408 - 01/19/18
LIVE SHOW #7
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On This Show We Spoke With The Following:
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00:05:30 – Alana Wyld – Solo/Duo – Capital Region Blues Network
00:16:30 – Keith T-Bone Colbert – Solo/Duo – Columbus Blues Alliance
00:23:40 – John “Blueshammer” Hammer – Blues DJ and Fan
00:32:15 – Billy Davis Duo – Solo/Duo – Detroit Blues Society
00:40:20 – Ruth Wyand & The Tribe Of One – Natchel Blues
00:49:45 – Larry Van Loon – Musician & Fan
00:57:10 – Davide Grandi – President – European Blues Union
01:04:30 – Pam Taylor – Musician, Band Leader Women In Blues
01:19:15 – Allie & The Kats – Youth Showcase – First Coast Blues Society
01:45:20 – Christine & Chris Alexander – Musicians & Fans
02:03:15 – The Bush League – Musicians & Fans
02:36:20 – Bridget Kelly & Tim Fik – Musicians & Fans and 2018KBA Recipient
SHOW #409 - 01/29/18
WRAP-UP SHOW
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On This Show We Spoke With The Following:
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00:17:45 - Jontavious Willis - Best Self-Produced CD - Atlanta Blues Society
00:36:00 - Kevin Burt - 1st Place Solo/Duo, Memphis Cigar Box Guitar Award, Lee Oskar Best Harmonica Player Award - Central Iowa Blues Society
01:06:00 - Charlie Boyer - Publisher Jazz & Blues Florida - Fan
01:08:30 - Angel Forrest - Band Finalist - Montreal Blues Society
01:34:30 - Artur Menezes - Third Place Band, Gibson Guitar Award
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and listened to tunes from them and other finalists.