Blues paper March 2020

Inside this March 2020 issue –  • John Primer and the Real Deal returns to CSPS Sunday, March 1 • Scatting LeChaim by Richard Finley • 20th Annual Blues ‘n’ Buffett Chili Challenge Report • Philly Cheezes CD review of the Month: Annika Chambers “Kiss My Sass” • Peter “BLEWWSMAN” Lauro reviews Alex Dixon’s “The Read more about Blues paper March 2020[…]

Blues paper December 2019

Inside this December 2019 issue  • Henry Davision Scholarship & Blues ‘n’ Buffett Update by Steve Springer • Scatting by Richard Finley • Alicia Monee & Invisible Jazz at Opus Concert Cafe, Fri Dec. 6 • Phillip Smith reviews Biscuit Miller and the Mix “Chicken Grease” • Live Music Calendar • Peter “BLEWWSMAN” Lauro reviews Read more about Blues paper December 2019[…]

Blues paper March 2019

Inside this March 2019 issue — • Henry Davison, Founder of the LCBS. 1926-2019 • Danielle Nicole at The Famous Mockingbird • Phil Smith reviews: Jim Dan Dee • 19th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge photos • Henry Davison remembered • Mardi Gras Party artists • Local music schedules Henry Davison, founder of the Read more about Blues paper March 2019[…]

Blues paper August 2018

August 2018 Bluespaper Inside this August 2018 issue — • Czech Village Blues August 11 • Czech Village Blues announces youth artists • 2018 Iowa Rock ‘n Roll HoF Inductees • Bill Graham reviews: Mike Zito, First Class Life • North Liberty Blues & BBQ Festival • Cabala Re-unites & readies for induction • Local Read more about Blues paper August 2018[…]

Czech Village Blues Announces Auditions for 2018 Youth Stage

Cedar Rapids, Iowa – The Linn County Blues Society (LCBS) and Friends of Czech Village will be holding auditions for a chance to perform on the youth stage at this year’s Czech Village Blues show. Open to individuals 18 and under, participants must be able to perform four blues genres: Shuffle, Slow Blues, Swing and Read more about Czech Village Blues Announces Auditions for 2018 Youth Stage[…]

Blues paper February 2018

February 2018 BP Inside this February 2018 issue — • 18th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge • CIBS Winter Blues Fest. see ad • Bill Graham reviews: Tinsley Ellis, Winning Hand • CIBS announces IBHOF Class of 2018 • The Blue Band “Last Goodbye Tour” Riverside • The Rev’s Farewell Rant       Read more about Blues paper February 2018[…]

Blues paper January 2018

January 2018 BP Inside this January 2018 issue — • 16th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge • CIBS Winter Blues Fest. See ad • Phil Smith reviews: Albert Castiglia; ‘Up All Night’ • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Sister Rosetta Tharpe • Southern Avenue at CSPS. Review & photos by Phil Smith Read more about Blues paper January 2018[…]

Blues paper December 2017

December 2017 Bluespaper Inside this December 2017 issue — • Rev Rants on and on and… • 16th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge • Bill Graham reviews: Tommy Castro’s Stompin’ Ground • Former LCBS President, Chris Weinbrenner, 1927-2017 • The Blue Band wishes Iowa a Last Goodbye • Crystal Bowersox at CSPS, review by Phil Read more about Blues paper December 2017[…]

Blues paper October 2017

Inside this October 2017 issue — • Corey Dennison Band coming to Elks Lodge • 25th Bowful of Blues fest article/photos by Phil Smith • Bill Graham reviews: Groovin’ in Greaseland, Rick Estrin • Iowa Blues Challenge winners • Local LIVE music schedules • Taj Mahal & Keb Mo (TajMo) together in Des Moines