2005 Dates5/1/05 ~ Private Party ~ Cinco de Mayo
5/14 ~ Casa Loma Blues Club E Bridgewater
6/24~The Casa Loma Blues House~(508) 279-0900~Double Trouble Blues Night~ 9:00PM-1:00AM
7/2 Private Party Plaistow, NH 3-8PM
7/7 Coyote Ugly Saloon Boston 234 Front St. Boston (617) 854-7300 www.coyoteuglysaloon.com 9:30-1:00 AM
7/20 ~ Paula Jeans Supper Club ~ East Setauket,NY ~ guest with Sam Bluzman Taylor ~ 8 PM
7/23 ~ Benefit Show ~ "Operation Uplink" VFW Post 8 South Dupont Rd New Castle,DE ~ guest with Blues Territory 6PM -Midnight
7/24 ~ The Pike ~ Gettysburg,PA ~ 4-8PM ~ guest with The Skyla Burrell Blues Band
9/16 Ipswich Bay Bar and Grille Ipswich, MA 9-12AM
9/17 Jazzy Joes ~ Gloucester, MA 9-12AM
9/18 The Grog 7-11PM Newburyport, MA Parker Wheeler & Friends with Chicago guitarist Danny Draher,Plum Island guitarist Bill Christy, New Orleans saxophonist Amadee Castenell, Stony Plain recording artist baritone saxophonist Doug James, "Mohegan Sun All Star" bass player Wolf Ginandes, "Peter Wolf Band" keyboard player Tom West, top session drummer Steve Bankuti and surprise guest artists. A $10 donation is requested for each night of music with 100% going to the Red Cross. The Grog Restaurant will be adding a donation as well.
9/20 ~ Madison Square Garden, NY Big names such as Elton John and Rod Stewart will team up with some of New Orleans' most notable musicians, including recently rescued veterans Fats Domino and Allen Toussaint, during a September 20 benefit for victims of Hurricane Katrina at Madison Square Gardens. The concert, dubbed "From the Big Apple to the Big Easy," will also feature Jimmy Buffett, Stevie Nicks, Lenny Kravitz, Bette Midler, John Fogerty, Loggins & Messina and Earth, Wind & Fire. New Orleans will additionally be represented by the Neville Brothers, the Original Meters and the Dirty Dozen and Rebirth Brass Bands. In addition to underwriting the show, Madison Square Garden will donate $1 million to Katrina related fundraising efforts. All proceeds from the event will benefit like-minded causes.
9/23 special guest appearance with HOODOO REVELATOR www.hoodoorev.com The Chicken Bone Saloon, 358 Waverly St, Framingham,MA, 508-879-1138
9/24 Private Party 8-9PM Beach Bash, Ipswich,MA
9/24 ~ The Rhumb Line, Railroad Ave, Gloucester,MA (978)283-9732 ~ HOODOO REVELATOR BLUES PARTY @ The Rhumb Line! The Blues Audience Magazine hosted party with The HOODOO REVELATORS & special guest BILL CHRISTY ~ Don't miss this kick ass event with a raffle to win CDs and more!
10/08 ~ Ballard's ~ Saugus,MA ~ Katrina Benefit with many acts including The James Montgomery Band,Barence Whitfield, Blind Billy & The Spectacles with Bill Christy & HotWired
Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005, 1PM-1AM Shooters/ Club 58, Parkingway, Quincy. $20.00 donation, prizes, raffles, food and 25+ Bands all day!!!!!Blind Billy and the Spectacles w/Bill Christy and HotWired take the stage at 1:40 PM Tony Lynn Washington, Shor'ty Billips, Shirley Lewis, Jon Justice Band, Weepin Willie, The Boston Soul Revue, Chris Fitz, Mission of Blues, Chris Stovall Brown, Professor Harp, The HouseRockers, Cindy Daley Band, Lisa Marie & All Shook Up, The Steve Murphy Band (Yardrockers), Slo-Burn, Steve DiCecco Band, Russ Costa,Dominic Micarelli,Ted Leutz Memphis Rockabilly, Kassie Buckley Band, Basic Black, Blind Billy & The Spectacles,Bill Christy and HotWired Sponsors signed on: Purple Eggplant,Next Page Blues Café, Crossroads Music and ?? Side stage will feature solo acoustic acts all day. More acts being added every day!! All funds going to musicians in need in conjunction with The Baton Rouge Blues Society And the The New Orleans Musicians Clinic! Volunteers and sponsors wanted. Exposition room will have tables available to expose your business or venue. Info Hotline: Satch 781-258-5232 or brom@carlsonsw.com.
10/15 Jazzy Joes ~ Gloucester, MA 9-12AM
10/21 ~ Ipswich Bay Bar and Grill 9PM-12AM
10/29 ~ Dress up for the Saturday October 29, 2005 HALLOWEEN BASH at Jazzy Joes Lounge 9PM-Midnight 84 Main St. Gloucester, MA Hip shakin, boogie groove of the Chicago Blues and the Rock N Roll sound that the Blues has influenced, provided by HOODOO REVELATOR www.hoodoorev.com with special guest BILL CHRISTY
11/5 ~ INN ON THE BLUES 7 Ocean Ave,York, ME 8:30 PM www.innontheblues.com ~ "A Very Special Night of Entertainment" ~ Boston's very own Deacon of Blues Mr. Sweet Willie D and Friends,with special guest International Bluesman Bill Christy doing a FREE show.
www.sweetwillied.com
11/19 Sweet Willie D and The Continetal Walk with Special Guest International Bluesman Bill Christy
11/23 ~ Paula Jean's Supper Club ~ East Setauket, NY ~ Sam BLUZMAN Taylor and Friends special guest appearance. I'm always honored when I get to share the stage with my friend Sam and his band. Check out Paula Jeans www.paulajeans.com
12/7 ~ Paula Jeans Supper Club ~ East Setauket, NY Sam BLUZMAN Taylor and Friends guest appearance
12/14 ~ Paula Jean's Supper Club ~ East Setauket, NY ~ Sam BLUZMAN Taylor and Friends ~ guest appearance
2004 SHOWS
09/04 ~ 1st Annual Brockton Mayors Blues Festival, Brockton,MA
10/04 ~ Reel Blues Festival,Six Flags Theme Park, Springfield, MA
11/04 KD Bell Tribute Show, The Stage Door, Manchester, NH