SEATTLE RHYTHM AND BLUES FESTIVAL - OCT. 5-6/07

Hey, everybody.

Come on down to the Mainstage this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5th and 6th, for a great time and a good cause. For Friday's show, the soulful vocals of Phyllis Talley have been added. She has been compared to Chaka Khan!! This is going to be a funky good time. You can pick up tickets thru ticketmaster or at the door. We hope to see ya. Peace, Love, Happiness, and have a great weekend.

John Lee

P.S. My Thanks to Mike Lynch for this version of my promo piece. Mike is a fine harp player and editor of the Jet City Blues blog. Check it out. It's fun, informative and full of useful tidbits. [See the link below.]

From: Mike Lynch
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 7:44 AM
Subject: Seattle Rhythm & Blues Festival

Blues fans,

Here's a show I think you might be interested in:

The Seattle Rhythm & Blues Festival

By John Lee

On October 5th and 6th 2007, the Mainstage Comedy and Music Club (formerly Chicago’s), located in the heart of Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood, brings together a showcase of Seattle talent rarely seen in this day and age. Josephine Howell, Paul Richardson, The Red Hotz (aka The Red Hot Blues Sisters), The John Stephan Band, and The Crossroads Band, adds up to soulful and funky good time with something for everyone.

Friday, October 5th, features Josephine Howell, Paul Richardson, and an opening act to be announced later. Josephine Howell is a renowned actress who was recently featured in Intiman Theater’s productions of “To Kill a Mocking Bird” and “Black Nativity.” She is also a singer of the highest caliber. Josephine is unrivaled in the gospel and jazz styles. This lady can really chirp. Paul Richardson has been a mainstay in Seattle soul music for many years. Mr. Richardson is one of the finest keyboard players anywhere, and always astounds with his consummate musicianship.

Saturday, October 6th, features The Red Hotz, 2006 nominee of the Washington Blues Society for Best Band. Fronted by the powerful and soulful vocals of Suze Sims and the razor sharp guitar of Teri Ann Wilson, the Red Hotz are always a crowd pleaser and keep the audience rockin’ at every stop along the way. They are a groove, no doubt. John Stephan is an excellent guitar player and a great songwriter, who spent many years with the legendary Isaac Scott’s band. John and his group of journeyman pros give it their all at every performance.

Closing out The Seattle Rhythm and Blues Festival will be The Crossroads Band, winners of the BB Award for Best Band from The Washington Blues Society in 2005. Nationally renowned artist, photographer, and writer Phil Chesnut sums up Crossroads up very well: “The members of this veteran five piece band all carry long pedigrees from other top Seattle bands of the past, finally culminating into this superb blues ensemble.”

A portion of the proceeds will go to Tipitina’s Foundation to assist New Orleans musicians cope with life after Hurricane Katrina. The proceeds will be given to Tipitina’s Music Office Co-op to help create business development and job skills training.

Come on down to the Mainstage October 5th and 6th for some great music, tasty food, top-notch libations, and to benefit a worthy cause. It will be a funky good time for sure!

When: Friday and Saturday, October 5th and 6th 8:30pm
Where: The Mainstage Comedy and Music Club - 315 1st Ave North Seattle , Wa . 98109
Phone: 206-217-3700
Cover: $12.00 each night or $20.00 both nights

Mike Lynch
206-419-7953
http://www.myspace.com/harmonicaplayboy
http://jetcityblues.blogspot.com