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lionmojo

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Jan 20 11 3:50 PM

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Moderators: I realize you have an IBC thread. Oh well.

http://blues.org/#ref=ibc_schedule

I'm hoping that the new IBC plans will be an improvement. There's places I plan on being: the Tues night showcase; Wed 11:00am Robert Nighthawk Tooms at a Hammond organ workshop; Thur 11:30 Dennis Brooks brass note ceremony; etc.

I volunteered for 10 hrs total @ Handy Park 5:00 Wed, Thur, Fri. and 1 hr /applause.gif

late night drives home to hill country.

I'm hoping to know which of their programmed events I might benefit from and/or enjoy. Last year I mostly just hung out, jammed and DRANK.

Maybe I'll think of a way to poll who's, (me especially), is gonna be where, and I need to consider if I should attend the workshops being made available.

Perhaps numbering the events lettering the venues and a column of hours, would be the answer. Maybe not.

Welcome to Memphis! (and Memphissippi)

GW

All's Well That Ends Well - W. Shakespeare
Well, Well, Well - R.L. Burnsides
Hill Country Memphisssippi

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Jan 20 11 5:15 PM

QUOTE (lionmojo @ January 20, 2011 04:50 pm)

Moderators: I realize you have an IBC thread. Oh well.

No sweat, Georgie, some Hangout mod' will move it and delete my post (please ?

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Rene
Paris, France.

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lionmojo

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Jan 21 11 1:07 PM

The American Blues News is sponsoring the Hammond workshops at Club 152, which I believe will have Slim Lively judging there. Robert Nighthawk Tooms writes that ABN will be providing LIVE updates, photography, and scheldules.

The lack of Hammond and Leslies at the IBC has been problematic for some contestants, so Hammond has this equipment at Club 152 for use in the competition. Sweet.

Some of the best music from Memphis has come from the spinning speakers of a Leslie and Hammond organ. I hope some of Memphis' gospel players will demonstrate their advanced ability, and surely someone will cut loose on Green Onions and Try a Little Tenderness. Maybe Reba Russel will drop by to help her keyboard player Nighthawk in his effort to demonstrate the Hammond / Leslie.

IBC needs an Iphone app like I need an Iphone.

G(old school)W

The link below courtesy of Facebook.
http://www.ameriblues.com/2011/01/21/ameri...his-blues-news/

All's Well That Ends Well - W. Shakespeare
Well, Well, Well - R.L. Burnsides
Hill Country Memphisssippi

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Slim Lively

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Jan 22 11 4:08 AM

Nope, I am not a judge. I am the venue coordinator: making sure the acts check in, things are running on time, playing the host/emcee, working with the sound guy and making sure the crew is taking care of the judges and getting the scores to the headquarters on time.

Slim Lively

8-time Nominee Cascade Blues Association Muddy Awards
2000, 2008 & 2011 Back What You Believe Recipient
2008 Lifetime Achievement Recipient
2006 Friend of The Blues Foundation Outstanding Achievement Recipient
2-time Nominee Portland Music Awards Outstanding Achievement in Blues (2010 & 2011)
2012 Portland Music Award nominee as producer of Best Compilation Recording, Puddletown Blues, Vol. 1

Portland, OR

". . . And then in the end, it's family and friends, loving yourself, but not only yourself, it's about the good walk and the hard walk, and the young girls you made cry, it's about making a little music everyday 'til you die, it's a beautiful ride . . . " Dewey Cox

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Slim Lively

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Jan 22 11 4:13 AM

I do not want to have a repeat show from last year where one lady decided to do an exceptionally sexual activity at . . . er, to the stage while Jarekus Singleton was performing. There are some things that shouldn't take place in public and that was one of them.

You won't find anything like that listed in the program.

Slim Lively

8-time Nominee Cascade Blues Association Muddy Awards
2000, 2008 & 2011 Back What You Believe Recipient
2008 Lifetime Achievement Recipient
2006 Friend of The Blues Foundation Outstanding Achievement Recipient
2-time Nominee Portland Music Awards Outstanding Achievement in Blues (2010 & 2011)
2012 Portland Music Award nominee as producer of Best Compilation Recording, Puddletown Blues, Vol. 1

Portland, OR

". . . And then in the end, it's family and friends, loving yourself, but not only yourself, it's about the good walk and the hard walk, and the young girls you made cry, it's about making a little music everyday 'til you die, it's a beautiful ride . . . " Dewey Cox

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lionmojo

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Jan 22 11 2:52 PM

Slim, I BELIEVE I owe you a beer.

I've been searching for web sites that are tracking the details of this year's IBC, which should be a blast in Memphis. I've not found much, (except the wonderful artists coming to the IBC thread here). This thread did not show up on my Google search of 2011 Blues Foundation IBC Memphis searches, which one would think, (with the Global membership of the BBF), would be found on the first page by a Google search. I did find a plethora of posts by artists and BF affiliates concerning their competitions, fund raising shows, youtube videos, and website links. They deserve a keeping the blues alive mention. My point is like any "championship" playoff there's only a few that advance, but all the fans rightfully believe in their "team", so they watch everything up leading up to the event. This "buzz" is helping affiliates gain membership as well as increasing fan bases for artists and the blues in general. (so important to traveling blues musicians) Beale Street itself has the blues. So much for my soapbox. (I love this place).

I think that the American Blues News has plans for IBC news online: I hope they'll mention the BBF.http://www.ameriblues.com/

Thanks for reading,
GW

PS: quote read on web by Memphis musician: "Which bar is it (IBC) held in."

All's Well That Ends Well - W. Shakespeare
Well, Well, Well - R.L. Burnsides
Hill Country Memphisssippi

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parchman

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Jan 22 11 3:21 PM

QUOTE (lionmojo @ January 21, 2011 08:07 am)

The lack of Hammond and Leslies at the IBC has been problematic for some contestants, so Hammond has this equipment at Club 152 for use in the competition. Sweet.

I have to take exception to this statement.

All IBC participants are required to submit a stage plot. Since I have been associated with the IBC every act that has listed a Hammond and Leslie has been assigned to a venue with a Hammond and a Leslie on stage. Unfortunately, those who show up at the last minute asking for something different cannot always be accommodated.

Out from Cottonville, Mississippi

"There are no disasters, only opportunities. And indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters."

Boris Johnson

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lionmojo

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Jan 22 11 3:28 PM

My bad. I guess I owe you a beer also.

You can't have too many Hammonds and Leslies on hand.

I look forward to seeing the new ones.

Thank you for the correction. Videos of IBC do have many B3s.

G(learning)W

All's Well That Ends Well - W. Shakespeare
Well, Well, Well - R.L. Burnsides
Hill Country Memphisssippi

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Jan 22 11 9:02 PM

QUOTE (lionmojo @ January 22, 2011 03:52 pm)

quote read on web by Memphis musician: "Which bar is it (IBC) held in."

Rene
Paris, France.

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bbarnard

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Jan 23 11 12:06 AM

We requested a B3 last year and got it by being assigned to the New Daisy. I believe that last year only BB King's and New Daisy had a Hammond and leslie as standard equipment.

We've requested one again this year.

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lterenzi

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Jan 23 11 12:34 AM

If you do play at BB Kings make sure you check and double check the hammond there. It gave us fits! Now this was a few years back but still...

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7844473

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Jan 23 11 12:52 AM

Hey there, Lenny ! /wave.gif

Rene
Paris, France.

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parchman

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Jan 23 11 12:59 AM

QUOTE (lterenzi @ January 22, 2011 07:34 pm)

If you do play at BB Kings make sure you check and double check the hammond there. It gave us fits! Now this was a few years back but still...

They replaced the Leslie drive belts. I didn't hear any complaints the next year.

Out from Cottonville, Mississippi

"There are no disasters, only opportunities. And indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters."

Boris Johnson

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parchman

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Jan 23 11 1:00 AM

QUOTE (bbarnard @ January 22, 2011 07:06 pm)

We requested a B3 last year and got it by being assigned to the New Daisy. I believe that last year only BB King's and New Daisy had a Hammond and leslie as standard equipment.

We've requested one again this year.

Usually BB's and the Daisy are B3 venues. Both have stages large enough to accommodate a B3.

Out from Cottonville, Mississippi

"There are no disasters, only opportunities. And indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters."

Boris Johnson

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bbarnard

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Jan 23 11 3:51 AM

QUOTE (lterenzi @ January 23, 2011 12:34 am)

If you do play at BB Kings make sure you check and double check the hammond there. It gave us fits! Now this was a few years back but still...

The one at New Daisy last year had one key that stuck but otherwise was fine.

And Hey Lenny too!

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lionmojo

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Jan 23 11 1:26 PM

If you're familiar with Church of God in Christ's style of worship, you'll understand why Hammond's not abandoning the B3 / Leslie sound. It's the 11th commandment. Thou shall budget for a working B3.

G(

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All's Well That Ends Well - W. Shakespeare
Well, Well, Well - R.L. Burnsides
Hill Country Memphisssippi

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Jan 23 11 4:10 PM

Amen !

Rene
Paris, France.

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galleywench

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Jan 23 11 10:21 PM

Lenny, good to see you! (Terri, from TBS)

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galleywench

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Jan 23 11 10:51 PM

Lenny, are you going to IBC? If so, call me and I'll buy you some ribs! (Terri Robbins)

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lionmojo

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Jan 24 11 3:13 PM

Thanks for posting Galleywench!

I noticed Hahpin, (gotta love the name),started a thread to "hookup" with a friend at the Handy Park where I'll be volunteering Wed, Thur, Fri. at 5:00.

I've listed where I plan to be, but it's fun to meet up and follow the pros. (you KNOW who you are)

Any suggestions on helping folks hookup? Maybe Mad dog could loan us his flag.

G(where's my Blindman pin)W

All's Well That Ends Well - W. Shakespeare
Well, Well, Well - R.L. Burnsides
Hill Country Memphisssippi

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lionmojo

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Jan 24 11 8:11 PM

Thanks for your article about this year's IBC:

BBF member American Blues Scene
http://www.americanbluesscene.com/2011/01/...lues-challenge/

G(see ya)W

All's Well That Ends Well - W. Shakespeare
Well, Well, Well - R.L. Burnsides
Hill Country Memphisssippi

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