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| Fall/Winter 2010 |
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Ken Schoppmeyer RIP. For those of us that were in the West
Coast Blues Scene from 1967 to 2000, we were shocked during
the last week of August 2010, to find out that Ken had passed
away. I knew Ken, his family and was friends with him for many
decades, besides jammin’ and giggin’ all over Southern
California together. In 1966, Ken formed the King Biscuit Blues
Band with guitarist Paul Cowie. They became a legend in the
San Diego area, where they performed every weekend at the
Mandolin Wind Café in the Hillcrest area. We called it “The
Wind” and many blues and want to be blues musicians passed
through sitting in with Ken’s band. He was always open to
sharing the stage with anyone that wanted to play some blues.
Kim Wilson prior to his Thunderbird era used to come by and sit
in with Ken to get a few live lessons.
Ken was known as the King of the Blues Harp. An accomplished
singer and a wizard on the blues harmonica, Ken was a walking
encyclopedia of Who’s Who of blues. We used to trade and
swap blues record albums like baseball cards. I was double
saddened, as Ken called me in July, and was going to come out
to Memphis and Clarksdale, and stop by to stay with me awhile to
do some jams. I thought we would have one more time sharing
the stage again, jammin’ some blues. The news of his death has
put all his family and friends into sudden shock, and grief. I
could go on and on with stories about Ken, but instead I found
some links to some blues videos of him playing live in Central
America on tour. Please take the time to watch and listen to this
exceptional blues talent live. He was my friend, and will miss
him. Mike Dollins
Coast Blues Scene from 1967 to 2000, we were shocked during
the last week of August 2010, to find out that Ken had passed
away. I knew Ken, his family and was friends with him for many
decades, besides jammin’ and giggin’ all over Southern
California together. In 1966, Ken formed the King Biscuit Blues
Band with guitarist Paul Cowie. They became a legend in the
San Diego area, where they performed every weekend at the
Mandolin Wind Café in the Hillcrest area. We called it “The
Wind” and many blues and want to be blues musicians passed
through sitting in with Ken’s band. He was always open to
sharing the stage with anyone that wanted to play some blues.
Kim Wilson prior to his Thunderbird era used to come by and sit
in with Ken to get a few live lessons.
Ken was known as the King of the Blues Harp. An accomplished
singer and a wizard on the blues harmonica, Ken was a walking
encyclopedia of Who’s Who of blues. We used to trade and
swap blues record albums like baseball cards. I was double
saddened, as Ken called me in July, and was going to come out
to Memphis and Clarksdale, and stop by to stay with me awhile to
do some jams. I thought we would have one more time sharing
the stage again, jammin’ some blues. The news of his death has
put all his family and friends into sudden shock, and grief. I
could go on and on with stories about Ken, but instead I found
some links to some blues videos of him playing live in Central
America on tour. Please take the time to watch and listen to this
exceptional blues talent live. He was my friend, and will miss
him. Mike Dollins
From the Arkansas Delta
Mike Dollins
| Ken on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-f53i74p0M |
| Full local San Diego Story of Ken Schoppmeyer at Frogger Dogger: www.froggerdogger.com/?p=3435 |
It might not be totally fair for me to do a review on Joe
Pitts, and his new CD "Ten Shades of Blues." I was
however privileged to get a journalists pre-release
listen, that I had been highly anticipating of Joe's finest
work to date. This month was good news - bad news for
me. Losing my good blues friend Ken Schoppmeyer,
who was my jammin' buddy for decades, I needed a shot
in the arm. I was in the dumps. Joe was that uplifting
voice in the dark. He called me up, and said, "Hey let's
go up to Northwest Arkansas, and do some blues jams
for the fun of it?" "Heck fire yes," was all I could say.
With a call into Ozarks Blues Society Prez, Liz Lottmann,
she not only welcomed us up to NWA, but invited us to
be the blues house band. On the three hour drive to
Rogers, Arkansas, Joe let me listen to the new CD just
off the press. Ten Shades of Blues, is an all turn key
ready for worldwide blues radio broadcasting. I do have
my favorites; the slow blues floats my boat, as Jimmy
Lynn is remarkable on bass in this cut, like he was all
through the CD. The last Acoustic Guitar and Vocal by
Joe, is the real deal Delta as you can get. For the blues
purest, this will go down smooth and easy like ice tea on
hot sultry Arkansas delta evening.
Joe was born and raised in the Arkansas Delta.
Although his blues roots are steeped deep in Arkansas
Blues History, he was musically educated at Berkley
School of Music. He is just at home picking a National
Resonator on the front porch, as he is in complex chord
and scale modes for modern fusion. His first love is
blues, and the new CD goes from searing, scorching
guitar sizzle, to mellow laid back heart felt slow blues.
You are going to find a blues tune on this CD that ignites
your imagination, as blues format is covered wide and
deep.
When I moved back home to Arkansas from the West
Coast six years ago, I bumped into Joe in the Guitar
Center acoustic room. From there on out, we've had a
few hundred miles of jammin' live on stage together. I
am so excited and proud Joe has his favorite ten styles
of blues down on disc for the world to hear, as it is very
challenging to get what is done on stage live, in the
studio and down on a recording. If you love blues
guitar, this is a must have for your collection. Check out
Joe's web site for details on obtaining your copy at
www.joepitts.com
Follow Joe on FaceBook:
www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/joepittsband?ref=mf
Pitts, and his new CD "Ten Shades of Blues." I was
however privileged to get a journalists pre-release
listen, that I had been highly anticipating of Joe's finest
work to date. This month was good news - bad news for
me. Losing my good blues friend Ken Schoppmeyer,
who was my jammin' buddy for decades, I needed a shot
in the arm. I was in the dumps. Joe was that uplifting
voice in the dark. He called me up, and said, "Hey let's
go up to Northwest Arkansas, and do some blues jams
for the fun of it?" "Heck fire yes," was all I could say.
With a call into Ozarks Blues Society Prez, Liz Lottmann,
she not only welcomed us up to NWA, but invited us to
be the blues house band. On the three hour drive to
Rogers, Arkansas, Joe let me listen to the new CD just
off the press. Ten Shades of Blues, is an all turn key
ready for worldwide blues radio broadcasting. I do have
my favorites; the slow blues floats my boat, as Jimmy
Lynn is remarkable on bass in this cut, like he was all
through the CD. The last Acoustic Guitar and Vocal by
Joe, is the real deal Delta as you can get. For the blues
purest, this will go down smooth and easy like ice tea on
hot sultry Arkansas delta evening.
Joe was born and raised in the Arkansas Delta.
Although his blues roots are steeped deep in Arkansas
Blues History, he was musically educated at Berkley
School of Music. He is just at home picking a National
Resonator on the front porch, as he is in complex chord
and scale modes for modern fusion. His first love is
blues, and the new CD goes from searing, scorching
guitar sizzle, to mellow laid back heart felt slow blues.
You are going to find a blues tune on this CD that ignites
your imagination, as blues format is covered wide and
deep.
When I moved back home to Arkansas from the West
Coast six years ago, I bumped into Joe in the Guitar
Center acoustic room. From there on out, we've had a
few hundred miles of jammin' live on stage together. I
am so excited and proud Joe has his favorite ten styles
of blues down on disc for the world to hear, as it is very
challenging to get what is done on stage live, in the
studio and down on a recording. If you love blues
guitar, this is a must have for your collection. Check out
Joe's web site for details on obtaining your copy at
www.joepitts.com
Follow Joe on FaceBook:
www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/joepittsband?ref=mf
| Blues in Northwest Arkansas |
Ozark Blues Society Jam Session,
at Wendel's Bayou BBQ
at Wendel's Bayou BBQ
Liz Lottmann and Ocie Fisher with
the Cruize Brothers.
the Cruize Brothers.
Visit Chris Dair's web
site to hear his latest songs,
and see his videos.
http://www.chrisdairmusic.net
site to hear his latest songs,
and see his videos.
http://www.chrisdairmusic.net
| Blues Friends Around The World |
The God Father of Los Angeles Blues, Bernie
Pearl is gearing up for his October 2010 tour of
the South. Check out his schedule on his links.
Also, has some open dates to fill in for any blues
society, club, association or venue that would like
to book Mr. Pearl, a living authoritarian on
American Blues History, and a highly skilled blues
guitarist. One of his first guitar lesson was from
Lightnin' Hopkins back in the fifties.
Pearl is gearing up for his October 2010 tour of
the South. Check out his schedule on his links.
Also, has some open dates to fill in for any blues
society, club, association or venue that would like
to book Mr. Pearl, a living authoritarian on
American Blues History, and a highly skilled blues
guitarist. One of his first guitar lesson was from
Lightnin' Hopkins back in the fifties.
Email: berniepearl@hotmail.com
Phone Number: 562-426-0761
Bernie Pearl Contact Info: www.berniepearl.com
Phone Number: 562-426-0761
Bernie Pearl Contact Info: www.berniepearl.com
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Welcome to the Cruize Brothers. A legendary band that started back in the 70's in San Diego, California,
and has lasted over 40 years in one form or another. I've been really blessed to have played with some
really talented, and great musicians over my half a century of playing blues guitar. The Cruize Brothers are
now based out of Arkansas. Please visit some of our many friends worldwide. Most photos and graphics are
"hot shoe" mouse over ready to click, and visit their web sites or FaceBook pages. We updated this on
August 14th, with photos and MP3's from the KABF 88.3 FM radio music fest at Parrot Beach Cafe, in North
Little Rock, Arkansas. From along the banks of the Arkansas River, check out our renderings of Arkansas
Delta style of R&B. Thank you mike@mikedollins.biz (Photos and MP3's by Rhonda Pitts)
and has lasted over 40 years in one form or another. I've been really blessed to have played with some
really talented, and great musicians over my half a century of playing blues guitar. The Cruize Brothers are
now based out of Arkansas. Please visit some of our many friends worldwide. Most photos and graphics are
"hot shoe" mouse over ready to click, and visit their web sites or FaceBook pages. We updated this on
August 14th, with photos and MP3's from the KABF 88.3 FM radio music fest at Parrot Beach Cafe, in North
Little Rock, Arkansas. From along the banks of the Arkansas River, check out our renderings of Arkansas
Delta style of R&B. Thank you mike@mikedollins.biz (Photos and MP3's by Rhonda Pitts)
KABF 88.3 FM Music Fest, August 13th.
Cruize Brothers: Joe Pitts - Guitar & Vocal, Guido Ciardetti - Bass &
Vocal, Charlie Whitney - Drums and Mike Dollins - Guitar & Vocal.
Special Guests on Stormy Monday: Charlotte Taylor & Ed Bowman.
Thank you to the KABF Team for allowing us to close out the show, as we
had one great evening of jammin' some blues. You can bring the Cruize
Brothers Blues Jam to your town, for booking info:
cruizebrother@mikedollins.biz
Cruize Brothers: Joe Pitts - Guitar & Vocal, Guido Ciardetti - Bass &
Vocal, Charlie Whitney - Drums and Mike Dollins - Guitar & Vocal.
Special Guests on Stormy Monday: Charlotte Taylor & Ed Bowman.
Thank you to the KABF Team for allowing us to close out the show, as we
had one great evening of jammin' some blues. You can bring the Cruize
Brothers Blues Jam to your town, for booking info:
cruizebrother@mikedollins.biz
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Crosscut Saw
Born Under A Bad Sign
Been Down So Long
One Way Out
Woman Down In Texas
Messin' With The Kid
Stormy Monday Blues
| Recorded "Live" at the Parrot Beach Café, North Little Rock, Arkansas August 13th, 2010 |
| Cruize Brothers Wall of Fame Some of the Cruize Brothers' gigs and festivals over the decades. |
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Best gig of 2010. Blues Festival in Fayetteville, Arkasnas for the Ozark
Blues Society.
This is my dream team of Guido Ciardetti on bass, "Chicago" Bob
Lowther on keys and Seasal Parker on drums.
Their credits who they played with should impress anyone into the
blues.
Seasal - Albert King and Michael Burks
Guido - Buddy Miles, Kenny Neal and Brian Atlas
Bob - Buddy Guy and Sons Seal
Mike - Blues legend Big Daddy Rucker and King Biscuit Blues Band.
This was one of those days I wouldn't have minded getting locked in a
Groundhog day loop, as the time went by far too fast. My head is still
buzzing from it, and we had an awesome audience digging what was
happening. I now call this team the Arkansas All Stars.
Blues Society.
This is my dream team of Guido Ciardetti on bass, "Chicago" Bob
Lowther on keys and Seasal Parker on drums.
Their credits who they played with should impress anyone into the
blues.
Seasal - Albert King and Michael Burks
Guido - Buddy Miles, Kenny Neal and Brian Atlas
Bob - Buddy Guy and Sons Seal
Mike - Blues legend Big Daddy Rucker and King Biscuit Blues Band.
This was one of those days I wouldn't have minded getting locked in a
Groundhog day loop, as the time went by far too fast. My head is still
buzzing from it, and we had an awesome audience digging what was
happening. I now call this team the Arkansas All Stars.