Blues Musicians - Want Your Gigs Listed On This Calendar?

Dallas/Ft Worth/N Texas Blues Musicians - Want to see your weekly gigs listed on this calendar and have them read live on the air on KNON's BIG TEXAS BLUES program?

Email (no texts, messages to this blog or Facebook posts accepted) your gigs for the upcoming week NO LATER THAN Sunday Evening to: bluelisablues@aol.com

Please include the following:
Your name * Band Name (if Applicable) * If it is full band gig, solo or duo * Name of Venue * City Venue is located in * Time your show starts and ends

Remember - this is a BLUES calendar posted on a BLUES blog and read on a BLUES radio show, so please only include BLUES gigs. Also, only include shows within the Dallas/Ft Worth/N Texas area.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

DALLAS / FT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 3/17/17 THRU 3/3/17


Planning our FIRST Regional Blues Challenge Aug 6, 2017!!

If you are or you know a solo/duo or band act ready for the international stage then our Blues Society wants to hear from you!!

 We are super excited about our first IBC Blues Challenge and the honor to host a band and solo/duo act to the 34th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis January 16-20, 2018!!!  This is a tremendous opportunity and we need all of you to spread the word, join your Blues Society and volunteer with your talents!

Gordon Robertson is our IBC Chair and we ask that all requests to enter be sent to him first at grobertson106@gmail.com. You may also call with any questions to 817.368.1604.

Musicians who have NOT been nominated or have not won a Handy/Blues Music Award are eligible!   This will be a regional Challenge for our North Texas Musicians first!!  Others outside our immediate location may be considered but our intention is to first draw from the pool of our very talented Regional musicians.  It will be a sanctioned Challenge and acts must enter their home Society's Challenge (the closest to them) first according to the Blues Foundation's rules.

At least one member of a band or a solo/duo act MUST be a
Trinity River Blues Society member in order to enter.  Entry fees will be $15 for a Solo or Duo Act and $25 for a band.  You can join on line at www.trinityblues.com.  Once you have submitted your request with Gordon, we will send you an application to fill out and return with the entry fee.  We also ask that you include the following with your application; a bio, hi-resolution photo and a stage plot.

We plan to hold 2 challenges, one on August 6, 2017 from 1 - 6pm, the location will be announced at a later date.  One will be in the Dallas area and the other in the Ft Worth area.  The second challenge will take place August 13, 2017 from 1-6pm also location TBA.  The finals will take place August 27 also a TBA location.

We'll follow the IBC rules set out by the Blues Foundation. You can find that information here:http://blues.org  We recommend that everyone interested in entering familiarize themselves with these rules.

Each band will perform for 25 minutes so there will be a strict time line.  Backline and sound will be provided. Regional and International judges will score on the following: Blues Content, Originality, Vocals, Instrumental Talent and Stage Presence.



Thursday, April 27
Pete Barbeck Jam - The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)
Dubber Dawgs w/Jackie Don Loe & Jr Clark – Bucky Moonshine’s – Dallas (7p-10p)
Jason Cloud (solo) – Hook, Line & Sinker – Dallas (Preston) (6p-9p)
Brent Rozell & The Soulmates – Nate’s Seafood – Addison (6:30p-10:30p)
General Falls & the N Texas All Stars Jam w/Buddy Whittington – Tavern on Main – Richardson (8p-12a)
Aaron Burton – Shady’s Buger Joint – Richardson (7p-9p)
Hash Brown Jam – Track Bar & Grill – Rowlett (7:30p-11:30p)
Blues Jam w/Tone Sommers, Danny Ross & Johnny Mack – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9p-1a)
Dylan Bishop & Cadillac Johnson – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (North) (7p-10p)

Friday, April 28
Brent Rozell Jam– The Cottage – Dallas (9p-1a)
Jr’s Road House All Stars w/Sister Rose - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)
The Boogiemen - Babb’s Bros BBQ – Dallas (7p-11p)
EJ Mathews CD Release Party – Bucky Moonshine’s – Dallas (8p-11p)
The Rhythmators – Eddie V’s – Dallas (7p-10p)
Aaron Burton – Cigar Art – Bishop Arts, Oak Cliff (8p-11p)
Joey Love (solo) – Catfish Cove – Mesquite (7p-10p)
Texas Slim & Mark Sena – Rail Yard – Frisco (6:30p-10:30)
Lemon Blues Festival w/Jerry Don Branch  – Texas Musicians Museum– Irving (8p-11p)
Denton Arts and Jazz Festival – Quakertown Park – Denton
            5:30            The Rhythmators            Roving River Stage
9:00            Texas Blues Crew            Courtyard Stage
Holland K Smith – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Currie) (8p-11p)
The Stratoblasters – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)
Jason Cloud & the Max – Coconut Island – 7 Points (8p-12a)

Saturday, April 29
BLUE LISA, BUDDY WHITTINGTON & GENTLEMAN JOHN STREET – ALLIGATOR CAFÉ – DALLAS (7P-10P)
Texas Slim - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)
Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s – All Good Café – Dallas (8p-10p)
Mike Morgan & the Crawl - Babb’s Bros BBQ – Dallas (7p-11p)
Joey Love – Rick’s Chophouse – McKinney (7p-11p)
Jason Cloud (solo) – Dempsey’s Place – McKinney (8p-12a)
Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch – Walter’s Tavern – Lake Dallas
Lemon Blues Festival w/Jackie Don Loe  – Texas Musicians Museum – Irving (3p-11p)
Denton Arts and Jazz Festival – Quakertown Park – Denton
            7:30            Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat            Courtyard Stage
Aaron Burton – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Currie) (12p-3p)

Sunday, April 30
Jackie Don Loe Blues Happening - Nate’s Seafood – Addison 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (Or whenever Jackie Don finally gets tired)
Jr Clark – Tolbert’s – Grapevine (7:30p-9:30p)
Jerry Clark Blues Jam – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (8p-12a)
Samantha Fish – Shipping & Receiving – Ft Worth (8p)

Monday, May 1
Tony DeCiccio & Perry Jones Jam - The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)
Blues Jam – Louie Louie’s Piano Bar - Deep Ellum, Dallas
Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V's – Dallas (6p-10p)
Michael Lee – Bedford Ice House – Bedford (8p-12a)

Tuesday, May 2
Aaron Burtons Delta Blues Jam w/Santos Puertas - The Goat –Dallas (10p-2p)
Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)
Dylan Bishop – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Currie) (7p-10p)

Wednesday, May 3
Nick Snyder Blues Jam – O’Rilley’s – Dallas
Pat Boyack & Those Pesky Javelina’s – Sundown at the Granda – Dallas (10p-1a)
Kerrie LePai Jones & The Shifters Jam – The Cottage – Dallas (8:30p-12a)
Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)
Chris Watson Band – Magnolia Motor Lounge – Ft Worth (7p-10p)




Wednesday, April 19, 2017

DALLAS / FT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 4/20/17 THRU 4/26/17




Please continue to keep The Texas Country Blues Preacher, KM Williams, in your thought and prayers.

If you would like to send a card or note, please send it to:

KM Williams
c/o Blue Lisa
PO Box 721384
Dallas, TX 75372

Thursday, April 20
Pete Barbeck Jam - The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)
Jason Cloud (solo) – Hook, Line & Sinker – Dallas (Preston) (6p-9p)
General Falls & the N Texas All Stars Jam w/Texas Slim – Tavern on Main – Richardson (8p-12a)
Hash Brown Jam – Track Bar & Grill – Rowlett (7:30p-11:30p)
The Silvertones – Michaels Tobacco – Euless (8:15p-11:15p)
Blues Jam w/Tone Sommers, Danny Ross & Bill Ham – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9p-1a)
Jason Elmore (solo) – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (North) (7p-10p)
Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival – Downtown Ft Worth
            8:30p – Texas Blues Crew – 1st & Main Alley Stage
            8:30p – Bette Lavette – UTA Main Stage
 
Friday, April 21
Brent Rozell Jam– The Cottage – Dallas (9p-1a)
Pat Boyack & Those Pesky Javelinas - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)
Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch - Babb’s Bros BBQ – Dallas (7p-11p)
EJ Mathews – The Roost @ 18th & Vine – Dallas (8:30p-12:30a)
Savoy Brown w/Buddy Whittington – Sundown at the Granada – Dallas (10p-1a)
Jason Cloud & The Max – Bucky Moonshine’s – Dallas (8p-11p)
Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat – Kessler Theater – Oak Cliff
Joey Love & Mark Sena – Louisiana St Grill – McKinney (8p-10p)
Dylan Bishop – El Arroyo Restaurant – Arlington
Michael Lee – Sounds of Spring – N Richland Hills Centre Plaza, NRH (7p-10p)
Santos Puertas – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Currie) (8p-11p)
James Hinkle & Big Mike Richardson – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)
The Rhythmators – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (7:30p-11:30p)
Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival – Downtown Ft Worth
            3p – The Rhythmators – UTA Main Stage

Saturday, April 22
Mike Morgan & The Crawl - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)
Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch – Bucky Moonshine’s – Dallas (4p-10p)
Jason Cloud & The Max – The Velvet Elvis – Dallas (10p-2a)
Juke Joint Night w/Joey Love & Texas Slim  - Babb’s Bros BBQ – Dallas (7p-11p)
The Rhythmators – Eddie V's – Dallas (7p-11p)
Chris Watson Band – Canal Fest – Irving (7p)
Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s – Watters Creek – Allen (7p-9p)
Steve Hill Trio – Central Market – Ft Worth (5:30p-9p)
Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat – Live Oak Music Hall – Ft Worth (9p)
Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival – Downtown Ft Worth
            2p - Dylan Bishop – Frost “Locals Only” Stage
            9p – Doyle Bramhall II – UTA Main Stage

Sunday, April 23
Jackie Don Loe Blues Happening - Nate’s Seafood – Addison 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (Or whenever Jackie Don finally gets tired)
Jerry Clark Blues Jam – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (8p-12a)
The Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6p-10p)

Monday, April 24
Tony DeCiccio & Perry Jones Jam - The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)
Blues Jam – Louie Louie’s Piano Bar - Deep Ellum, Dallas
Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V's – Dallas (6p-10p)
Michael Lee – Bedford Ice House – Bedford (8p-12a)
Ray Reed & Gator – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Currie) (7p-10p)

Tuesday, April 25
Aaron Burtons Delta Blues Jam w/James Hinkle - The Goat –Dallas (10p-2p)
Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)

Wednesday, April 26
Nick Snyder Blues Jam – O’Rilley’s – Dallas
Kerrie LePai Jones & The Shifters Jam – The Cottage – Dallas (8:30p-12a)
Jackie Don Loe – Vernon’s Gastropub – Addison (6:30p-11:30p)
Texas Flood – Tolbert’s – Grapevine (8:30p-11p)    
Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)
Buddy Whittington & Friends – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Blue Bonnet) (7p-10p)
Chris Watson (solo) – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Currie) (7p-10p)



Thursday, April 13, 2017

DALLAS / FT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 4/13/17 THRU 4/1/9/17



As you may have heard by now, my Big Brother in the Blues, Texas Country Blues Preacher KM Williams became disoriented at his gig on Friday night, and thankfully his wonderful wife Yollie was with him and recognized his unusual behavior. She immediately took him to a Dallas area hospital where he underwent emergency surgery early Saturday morning. The surgery was successful in correcting the issue

Yollie has conveyed to me that she appreciates everyone's prayers and kind words. She also appreciates your continued respect of the her & KM's privacy during this sensitive time.

I know many followers of this page and my radio show are fans and friends of KM. If you would like to send a card or a note, it would be much appreciated. Please send it to:
KM Williams
c/o Blue Lisa
PO Box 721384
Dallas, TX 75372


I will update you with information as it becomes available. As for now, please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

KM has tirelessly supported me as a person, as a vocalist and as a DJ with BIG TEXAS BLUES by playing every Thanksgiving Morning Live Show and Fort Worth Bluesfest I've ever put on. Trainreck recorded their first CD in my living room. He took me to play with him on the Main Stage of the Chicago Blues Fest. I could go on and on.

There have been so many good times Big Brother. Get well soon, More adventures await us. XOXOXO


Thursday, April 13
Pete Barbeck Jam - The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)
Jason Cloud & The Max – Bucky Moonshine’s – Dallas (8p-11p)
General Falls & the N Texas All Stars Jam – Tavern on Main – Richardson (8p-12a)
***NEW***Hash Brown Jam – Track Bar & Grill – Rowlett (7:30p-11:30a)
Aaron Burton – The Celt – McKinney (7p-10p)
Steve Hill Trio w/Cadillac Johnson – Michael’s Tobacco – Euless (8:15p-11:45p)
Blues Jam w/Tone Sommers, Danny Ross & Matt Tedder  – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9p-1a)

Friday, April 14
BLUE LISA & PAUL BYRD  – BUCKY MOONSHINE’S – DEEP ELLUM, DALLAS (8P-11P) FREE PARKING IN THE LOT NEXT TO THE RESTAURANT!!
Brent Rozell Jam– The Cottage – Dallas (9p-1a)
Tin & Tonic - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)
The Rhythmators – Eddie V’s – Dallas (7p-11p)
Jason Cloud & The Max – Chasers Lounge – Dallas (9p-1a)
Juke Joint Friday w/Joey Love - Babb’s Bros BBQ – Dallas (7p-11p)
Aaron Burton – Cigar Art – Bishop Arts, Oak Cliff (8p-11p)
Chris Watson Band – Sounds of Spring – N Richland Hills Centre Plaza, NRH (7p-10p)
Michael Lee – Button’s Restaurant – Ft Worth (7p-11p)
Gene Taylor Trio featuring Chris Ruest – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Currie) (8p-12a)
      
Saturday, April 15
Andrew Jr Boy Jones & Kerrie Lepai Jones - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)
Tutu Jones – Bucky Moonshine’s – Dallas (4p-10p)
Gregg A Smith Blues Revue - Babb’s Bros BBQ – Dallas (7p-11p)
Chris Watson Trio – Deep Ellum Brewing – Dallas (12p-4p)
Joey Love (solo) – Catfish Cove – Mesquite (5p-8p)
Paul Byrd Band – Walter’s Tavern – Lake Dallas (8p-12a)
Steve Hill Trio w/Cadillac Johnson – Hard 8 BBQ – The Colony (7p-10p)
Texas Flood – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)
Crawfish Boil w/Wayne Toups, James Hinkle opens – Lola’s Saloon – Ft Worth (1p-11p)

Sunday, April 16 - HAPPY EASTER!
**CLOSED FOR EASTER - NO JAM TONIGHT**Jackie Don Loe Blues Happening - Nate’s Seafood – Addison 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (Or whenever Jackie Don finally gets tired)
Jerry Clark Blues Jam – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (8p-12a)

Monday, April 17
Tony DeCiccio & Perry Jones Jam - The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)
Blues Jam – Louie Louie’s Piano Bar - Deep Ellum, Dallas
Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V's – Dallas (6p-10p)
Michael Lee – Bedford Ice House – Bedford (8p-12a)

Tuesday, April 18
Aaron Burtons Delta Blues Jam w/Danny Hill - The Goat –Dallas (10p-2p)
Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)

Wednesday, April 19
Nick Snyder Blues Jam – O’Rilley’s – Dallas
*** New***Kerrie LePai Jones & The Shifters Jam – The Cottage – Dallas (8:30p-12a)
Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)
Dylan Bishop Band – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Currie) (7p-10p)
Chris Watson – Magnolia Motor Lounge – Ft Worth (7p-11p)


Thursday, April 06, 2017

DALLAS / FT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 4/6/17 THRU 4/12/17


Make sure to stop by the KNON Booth at the Deep Ellum Arts Festival this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! The booth is located near the Texas Lone Star Stage at Commerce & Exposition!


Thursday, April 6
Pete Barbeck Jam - The Goat Dallas (10p-2a)
Aaron Burton (solo) Hook Line & Sinker Dallas (Preston) (6p-9p)
Chris Watson Trio – Saint Anns – Dallas (7p-10p)
General Falls & the N Texas All Stars Jam Tavern on Main Richardson (8p-12a)
***NEW***Hash Brown Jam – Track Bar & Grill – Rowlett (7:30p-11:30a)
Blues Jam w/Danny Ross, Tone Sommers & Pat Mason   Keys Lounge Ft Worth (9p-1a)
Dylan Bishop Band – Buttons Restaurant – Ft Worth (7p-10p)

Friday, April 7
Deep Ellum Arts Festival – Deep Ellum – Dallas
EJ Mathews - Walton Street Performance Area (5p-7p)
EJ Mathews – Bucky Moonshines – Deep Ellum, Dallas (8p-11p)
Brent Rozell Jam The Cottage Dallas (9p-1a)
The Stratoblasters - The Goat Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)
KM Williams – The Roost @ 18th & Vine – Dallas (8p-11p)
Master Cylinder Band - Babbs Bros BBQ Dallas (7p-11p)
Texas Slim & Mark Sena – Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney (8p-12a)
Dylan Bishop Band – Hard 8 BBQ – The Colony (7p-11p)
Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch – Stumpys Blues Bar – Arlington (9:30p-1:30a)
Wanda King All Star Revue w/Joey Love – Kirbys Steakhouse – Southlake (7p-11p)
Johnny Red & The Roosters (Johnny celebrating the 50th Anniversary of receiving his first guitar!) – Nikis – N. Richland Hills (8p-12a)
The Fender Benders Keys Lounge Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)
Michael Lee, Chris Watson – Lolas Saloon – Ft Worth (10p-2a)
           
Saturday, April 8
Deep Ellum Arts Festival – Deep Ellum, Dallas
Blues, Love & Trouble – Texas Lone Star Stage (12:45p-1:30)
Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddys – Texas Lone Star Stage (2p-2:45p)
EJ Mathews - Walton Street Performance Area (3p-5p)
Wesley Pruitt Band – Texas Lone Star Stage (7p-7:45p)
Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat – Texas Lone Star Stage (9:45p-11p)
The Boogiemen - The Goat Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)
KM Williams – Bucky Moonshines – Dallas (4p-10p)
Dick Dale, Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch open – Granada Theater – Dallas
Joey Love (solo) – Harvest – McKinney (7p-10p)
Steve Hill Trio – El Arroyo – Arlington (7:30p-10:30p)
Bedford Arts Fest – Boys Ranch Park – Bedford
            Michael Lee (11a-12p)
            Charlie Crockett (Time?)
Zac Harmon Keys Lounge Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)

Sunday, April 9
Deep Ellum Arts Festival – Deep Ellum, Dallas
            EJ Mathews - Walton Street Performance Area (3p-5p)
Jackie Don Loe Blues Happening - Nates Seafood Addison 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (Or whenever Jackie Don finally gets tired)
Michael Lee – Woodshed Smokehouse – Ft Worth (6p-10p)
Jerry Clark Blues Jam Keys Lounge Ft Worth (8p-12a)
Tone Sommers – Buttons Restaurant Brunch – Ft Worth (1p-4p)

Monday, April 10
Tony DeCiccio & Perry Jones Jam - The Goat Dallas (10p-2a)
Blues Jam Louie Louies Piano Bar - Deep Ellum, Dallas
Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders Eddie V's Dallas (6p-10p)
Michael Lee – Bedford Ice House – Bedford (8p-12a)

Tuesday, April 11
Aaron Burtons Delta Blues Jam w/Holland K Smith - The Goat Dallas (10p-2p)
Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders Eddie Vs Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)

Wednesday, April 12
Nick Snyder Blues Jam ORilleys Dallas
*** New***Kerrie LePai Jones & The Shifters Jam The Cottage Dallas (8:30p-12a)
Jackie Don Loe Vernons Gastropub Addison (6:30p-11:30p)
Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders Eddie Vs Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)
Buddy Whittington & Friends Freds Texas Café Ft Worth (Blue Bonnet) (7p-10p)
Chris Watson Band – Magnolia Motor Lounge – Ft Worth (7p-11p)