DALLAS / FT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 5/29/14 THRU 6/4/14

LOTS of really great moments in last nights screening of the new BB King documentary "The Life of Riley". One of my favorites?  As someone who was in my 20's in the 80's, a humble Bono (of U2) talking with proper reverence about the King of the Blues! It's not often we see Bono Vox take it down a peg!! All kidding aside, it's a great documentary - see my post from last week with info about how you can order the advance copy of "The Life of Riley" you NEED for your Blues library.

Thursday, May 29

Pete Barbeck Jam - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Lenno Summers – Coffee House Café – Dallas (7:30p-9:30p)

The Cliff Blues Band – El Corazon de Tejas – Oak Cliff (6:30p – 10:30p)

Blues, Bikes & Burgers Jam hosted by Lance Lopez – Hat Tricks – Lewisville (7:30p-11:30p)

North Texas All Stars - Tavern on Main Street – Richardson

Michael Lee – The Dirty Rooster – Allen (9p-1a)

Mark Sena Blues Jam w/Joey Love – Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney

Blues Jam w/Cadillac Johnson – Mambo’s Cantina – Ft Worth (8a-12a)

Blues Jam w/Buddy Whittington – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)

Friday, May 30

David Holcombe Jam– Skyline Blues Bar, Sterling Hotel - Dallas (8p-12a)

Jason Cloud – Red Hot & Blue BBQ – Dallas (7p-9p)

Jason Cloud Band – The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Lenno Summers & Rockin Robert T – Hickory House BBQ – Dallas (7p-9p)

Aaron Burton – Alligator Café – Dallas (Casa Linda) 7p-10p

Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s – Alligator Café – Dallas (Deep Ellum) 7p-10p

Texas Slim – A Step Up – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

The Rhythmators – Eddie V’s – Dallas (7p-11p)

The Silvertones – Top Golf – The Colony (9p-1a)

The Boogiemen– Stumpy’s Blues Bar – Arlington (9:30p-1:30a)

Buddy Whittington – Hot Sounds of Summer Concert Series – Burleson (7:30p)

Chris Watson Band – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)

Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch – Mambos Cantina – Ft Worth (9p-1a)

Saturday, May 31

Aaron Burton – Jack Mac’s Swill & Grill – Dallas (8p-12a)

Andrew “Jr Boy” Jones & Kerri LePai Jam – Skyline Blues Bar, Sterling Hotel – Dallas (9p-1a)

Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat – Babb’s Brothers BBQ – Dallas (7p-10p)

Jackie Don Loe – Vernon’s Pub – Addison (8p-12a)

Lenno Summers – Lone Star Wine Cellars – McKinney (8p-11p)

Erza Charles – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)

Michael Lee – Lynn’s Salon – Azle (9p-1a)

Sunday, June 1

Jackie Don Loe Blues Happening – Nate’s Seafood – Addison 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (Or whenever Jackie Don finally gets tired)

Jason Cloud ‘s Blues Jam – Free Man Café – Deep Ellum, Dallas (10p-2a)

KNON Benefit w/Bobby Rush, Gregg A Smith & RL Griffin – RL’s Blues Palace II – Dallas (6p)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-11:30p)

Monday, June 2

Tony DeCiccio & Perry Jones Jam - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V's – Dallas (6p-10p)

Acoustic Jam w/Lenno Summers – Rocky’s – Richardson (7p-11p)

Tuesday, June 3

Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s – Balcony Club – Dallas (7p-9p)

Hash Brown Jam – Red Blood Club – Deep Ellum, Dallas (8p-12a)

Aaron Burtons Delta Blues Jam – The Goat – Dallas (10p-2p)

Luce Change Blues Jam – Oak Cliff Social Club – Oak Cliff (8:30p-11:30p)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-11:30p)

Wednesday, June 4

Kenny Chavez Jam – Stroker’s Icehouse – Dallas
Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy's - Dream Cafe - Uptown, Dallas (7p-9p)

Friends and Fam Jam w/Mark Newman – Charlie’s Sports Bar & Grill – Dallas (7p-11p)

Hash Brown Jam – Track Bar & Grill – Rowlett (7p-11p)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-11:30p)

DALLAS / PLANO / ARLINGTON SCREENINGS OF BB KING DOCUMENTARY "THE LIFE OF RILEY"

BB King "The Life Of Riley" Screenings

One of the Most Inspirational Stories in the History of Music

Narrated By Morgan Freeman

5/27 and 5/28 at 7:30 PM

Studio Movie Grill Arlington

225 Merchants Row

Arlington, TX 76018

5/28 at 7:00 PM

Angelika Dallas

5321 E Mockingbird Ln #230

Dallas, TX 75206

5/28 at 7:00 PM

Angelika Plano

7205 Bishop Rd

Plano, TX 75024

On VOD June 1st, and on DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Platforms June 17th

Original Soundtrack available digitally on May 20th

"The invaluable and definitive autobiography on film of the last great bluesman, BB King." 

- The Observer

  

Cardinal Releasing Ltd., MVD Entertainment Group, and Syndctd Entertainment are pleased to announce the US release of The Life of Riley, the much-lauded feature documentary film on the extraordinary life of Blues legend B.B. King. The film will be in theaters nationwide starting on May 21st, on VOD June 1st, and on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms on June 17th. Tickets for the theatrical screenings will go on sale beginning May 1st only at www.BBKing.com

King worked closely with Director Jon Brewer for 2 years to create this powerful film. The heartfelt contributions from a plethora of music's superstars were a vast indication that this was the time for his story to be told. At 88 years old, King, his family, friends and contemporaries unveil the true-life drama that was the springboard for the future 'King of the Blues'.

Battling unrelenting racism and the humiliation of segregation whilst working in the cotton fields as an orphaned child, King lived to overcome the toughest critics in the entertainment industry and ultimately be hailed as one of the kingpins of an entire genre of music. This candid biopic of the life story of one of our living legends is highlighted by rare archive footage and beautifully shot scenes of the deep American south. Informative and visually stunning, The Life of Riley is the definitive document of a true American treasure.

"We all have idols," said King. "Play like anyone you care about, but try to be yourself while you're doing so."

The Life of Riley includes appearances and contributions from: Aaron Neville, Bill Cosby, Bill Szymczyk, Bill Wyman, Bono, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Willis, Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, Carver Randle, Derek Trucks, Dr. John, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Joe Bonamassa, Joe Walsh, John Mayer, John Mayall, Johnny Winter, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mick Taylor, Morgan Freeman, Paul Rodgers, Rev. David Matthews, Ringo Starr, Ronnie Wood, Slash,, Susan Tedeschi, Tina France, Walter Trout, and Wayne Cartledge.

The DVD and Blu-ray release features live footage from the Royal Albert Hall, some of which includes special guests Ronnie Wood, Susan Tedeshci, Derek Trucks, Mick Hucknell, and Slash. In addition, there are bonus interviews from Buddy Guy, Mick Hucknell & Ronnie Wood, Bonnie Raitt, Derek Trucks, Bobby Bland, Walter Trout, Susan Tedeschi, Carlos Santana, Joe Bonamassa, Dr John, John Mayall, Slash, and Leon Russell.

The Life of Riley Original Soundtrack, available digitally on May 20, 2014, carefully follows the specifically chosen music sequence used in the film. The soundtrack contains career spanning songs as featured in the movie from his 1951 hit "3 O'Clock Blues" to his 2000 GRAMMY© winning duet, "Riding With the King," plus two live songs never available on digital or CD "Walking Dr. Bill" and "Sweet Sixteen."

Official Website and Screening Tickets: http://www.bbking.com/ 

Photos and Assets: http://www.syndctd-entertainment.com/bbking/

Link to pre-order DVD: http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=MVD6345D

                         Blu-ray: http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=MVD6344BR

Hi Res Cover Art: http://mvdb2b.com/i/300dpi/MVD6345D.jpg

PRESS QUOTES:

"A powerful insight into BB King...Music fans will love this" - Sunday Mirror

"A meticulous record of a long and industrious life in the blues." (4 out of 5 stars) - MOJO Magazine

"King is modest, wise and charming in his reminiscence" - Sunday Times

"Morgan Freeman's wise drawl underscores this tribute to Riley "B.B." King" (4 out of 5 stars) - Total Film

"Affectionate and illuminating" (4 out of 5 stars) - Time Out

 "A seriously impressive tribute to the big B's raw talent, iron determination and irresistible charm" (8 out of 10 stars) - Classic Rock Magazine

"Excellent use of archive footage and interviews...but the real stars are King, his music and his gregarious humility" - Evening Standard

"This movie is BB's valedictory testimony, and a monument to the essence of the blues and whence he and they came - in Mississippi delta cotton country - and their impact on us all." - The Observer

About MVD Entertainment Group

MVD Entertainment Group is a full service music and movie distribution firm, exclusively representing thousands of audio and visual products for DVD, Bluray, CD, vinyl, and digital rights, worldwide. MVD also exclusively distributes a growing line of merchandise including limited edition collectibles, tee shirts, and more.

www.mvdb2b.com

About Syndctd Entertainment

Syndctd Entertainment (http://syndctd-entertainment.com) is an independent film marketing and distribution company, offering filmmakers and content owners a multi-platform distribution vehicle with their vast network of exhibitor, VOD/digital, and home entertainment partners worldwide.  The company also includes a full-service creative agency called Syndctd.

www.syndctd-entertainment.com

About Cardinal Releasing Ltd.

Cardinal Releasing Ltd. was established in order to control the Worldwide Sales of the productions of sister company, Emperor Media Ltd. such as  BB KING: The Life of Riley, The Classic Artists Series, The Loved One  (Michael Hutchence), All Apologies : Kurt Cobian, Mix of Nations ( TV Series), and most recently , Nat King Cole: Afraid of the Dark. Cardinal Releasing is based in the UK, and conducts its business with countries not only in Europe, but the world over such as Australia , America, Japan, Europe and South America, exporting their films for Television and DVD/Digital entertainment, and enjoy strong and continuing relationships with majors such as  Universal Music International, BBC, SBS, SKY, HBO and ABC.

http://cardinalreleasing.com/

  

DALLAS / FT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 5/22/14 THRU 5/28/14

I CAN FEEL SUMMER COMING ON QUICKLY......

Thursday, May 22

Pete Barbeck Jam - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Lenno Summers – Coffee House Café – Dallas (7:30p-9:30p)

The Cliff Blues Band – El Corazon de Tejas – Oak Cliff (6:30p – 10:30p)

Blues, Bikes & Burgers Jam hosted by Lance Lopez – Hat Tricks – Lewisville (7:30p-11:30p)

North Texas All Stars - Tavern on Main Street – Richardson

Michael Lee – Dirty Rooster – Allen (9p-1a)

The Tu-Tones – Delaney Vineyards & Winery – Grapevine (6p-9:30p)

Mark Sena Blues Jam – Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney

Blues Jam – Mambo’s Cantina – Ft Worth (8a-12a)

Friday, May 23

David Holcombe Jam– Skyline Blues Bar, Sterling Hotel - Dallas (8p-12a)

Danny Banda – The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Lenno Summers – Soul Fish Café – Richardson (7p-10p)

Joey Love – Taverna Rosa – Plano

Jason Cloud Band – The Oasis – Midlothian (8p-12a)

Michael Lee – Stumpy’s Blues Bar – Arlington (9:30p-1:30a)

Guy Forsyth – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)

Saturday, May 24

BLUE LISA & THE BIG D PLAYBOYS W/SPECIAL GUEST JACKIE DON LOE – CENTRAL MARKET – PLANO (5P-9P)

Aaron Burton – Jack Mac’s Swill & Grill – Dallas (8p-12a)

Jr’s Road House All Stars w/Sister Rose – The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)

Andrew “Jr Boy” Jones & Kerri LePai Jam w/Michael Lee – Skyline Blues Bar, Sterling Hotel – Dallas (9p-1a)

Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s – Twilight Lounge – Deep Ellum, Dallas (11p-1:30a)

Texas Slim – Babb’s Brothers BBQ – Dallas (7p-10p)

Texas Blues Rattlers – Lone Star Road House – Dallas (8p-12a)

Buddy Whittington – Red Barn BBQ – N. Richland Hills (7:30p-11:30p)

Jason Cloud Band – Boomer Jack’s – Murphy (9p-12a)

Sunday, May 25

Jackie Don Loe Blues Happening – Nate’s Seafood – Addison 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (Or whenever Jackie Don finally gets tired)

Jason Cloud ‘s Blues Jam – Free Man Café – Deep Ellum, Dallas (10p-2a)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-11:30p)

Monday, May 26  - HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

Tony DeCiccio & Perry Jones Jam - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V's – Dallas (6p-10p)

Acoustic Jam w/Lenno Summers – Rocky’s – Richardson (7p-11p)

Tuesday, May 27

Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s – Balcony Club – Dallas (7p-9p)

Hash Brown Jam – Red Blood Club – Deep Ellum, Dallas (8p-12a)

Aaron Burtons Delta Blues Jam w/Perry Jones – The Goat – Dallas (10p-2p)

Luce Change Blues Jam – Oak Cliff Social Club – Oak Cliff (8:30p-11:30p)

Screening of the new BB King Documentary “The Life of Riley” – Studio Movie Grill – Arlington 7:30p

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-11:30p)

Wednesday, May 28

Kenny Chavez Jam – Stroker’s Icehouse – Dallas

Friends and Fam Jam w/Mark Newsome – Charlie’s Sports Bar & Grill – Dallas (7p-11p)

Hash Brown Jam – Track Bar & Grill – Rowlett (7p-11p)

Screening of the new BB King Documentary “The Life of Riley”

Studio Movie Grill – Arlington - 7:30p

Angelika Theater – Dallas – 7:00p

Angelika Theater – Plano – 7:00p

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-11:30p)

DALLAS / FT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 5/15/14 THRU 5/21/14

Thursday, May 15

KNON PLEDGE DRIVE - PLEASE CALL BLUE LISA BETWEEN 9AM AND NOON @ 972-647-1893 AND MAKE A PLEDGE IF YOU LIKE THIS CALENDAR!!

Pete Barbeck Jam - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Burlesque, Blues & Brews Show – The Boiler Room – Deep Ellum, Dallas

The Cliff Blues Band – El Corazon de Tejas – Oak Cliff (6:30p – 10:30p)

North Texas All Stars - Tavern on Main Street – Richardson

Mark Sena Blues Jam w/Texas Slim – Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney

Blues Jam w/Larry Lampkin– Mambo’s Cantina – Ft Worth (8a-12a)

Blues Jam w/Blind Dog Cooley – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)

Friday, May 16

Trainreck Juke Joint Jam - Alligator Café – Deep Ellum, Dallas (7p-10p)

Jason Cloud Band – House of Blues Crossroads Restaurant – Dallas (9p-12a)

David Holcombe Jam– Skyline Blues Bar, Sterling Hotel - Dallas (8p-12a)

Pat Boyack & Those Pesky Javelinas – The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Aaron Burton – Soul Fish Grill – Richardson (8p-11p)

Burlesque, Blues & Brews Show – The Pour House  – Ft Worth

The Stratoblasters – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)

Saturday, May 17

Aaron Burton – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (3p-7p)

Aaron Burton – Jack Mac’s Swill & Grill – Dallas (8p-12a)

Jackie Don Loe Electric Trio – The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)

Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch - Babb’s Brother’s BBQ – Dallas (7p-11p)

Jon Griffith - Alligator Café – Dallas (Deep Ellum)

Jason Cloud Band – Big Shots – Bedford (10p-2a)

Jerry Clark – Mambo’s Cantina – Ft Worth (9p-1a)

Sunday, May 18

Jackie Don Loe Blues Happening – Nate’s Seafood – Addison 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (Or whenever Jackie Don finally gets tired)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V's – Dallas (6p-10p)

Jason Cloud ‘s Blues Jam – Free Man Café – Deep Ellum, Dallas (10p-2a)

The Silvertones – Top Golf – The Colony (9p-1a)

Monday, May 19

Tony DeCiccio & Perry Jones Jam - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V's – Dallas (6p-10p)

Acoustic Jam w/Lenno Summers – Rocky’s – Richardson (7p-11p)

Tuesday, May 20

Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s – Balcony Club – Dallas (7p-9p)

Hash Brown Jam – Red Blood Club – Deep Ellum, Dallas (8p-12a)

Aaron Burtons Delta Blues Jam w/Stompin’ Bill Johnson – The Goat – Dallas (10p-2p)

Luce Change Blues Jam – Oak Cliff Social Club – Oak Cliff (8:30p-11:30p)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-11:30p)

Wednesday, May 21

Kenny Chavez Jam w/Kenny Traylor – Stroker’s Icehouse – Dallas

Friends and Fam Jam w/Mark Newsome – Charlie’s Sports Bar & Grill – Dallas (7p-11p)

Hash Brown Jam – Track Bar & Grill – Rowlett (7p-11p)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-11:30p)

DALLAS / FT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 5/8/14 THRU 5/14/14

DISCLAIMER: NOT MY MOM, BLUE LINDA. SHE'S ONLY HAD ONE ALCOHOLIC DRINK IN HER ENTIRE LIFE (NO KIDDING) AND HAD NEVER EVEN BEEN TO A BAR UNTIL SHE WENT TO ONE TO SEE ME PLAY. I'M A VERY BAD INFLUENCE........

Thursday, May 8

Pete Barbeck Jam - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

The Cliff Blues Band – El Corazon de Tejas – Oak Cliff (6:30p – 10:30p)

North Texas All Stars w/Hash Brown - Tavern on Main Street – Richardson

Michael Lee Band – Dirty Rooster – Allen (9p-1a)

Mark Sena Blues Jam w/Texas Slim– Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney

Aaron Burton – Lone Star Wine Cellars – McKinney (7p-11p)

Tim Hood Jam – Mambo’s Cantina – Ft Worth (8a-12a)

Friday, May 9

Joel Foy - Red Hot & Blue – Dallas (7p-10p)

Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s - Alligator Café – Dallas (Casa Linda)

Jason Cloud Band – Chaser’s Lounge – Dallas (9p-1a)

Aaron Burton – Bar Belmont, Belmont Hotel – Dallas (8p-12a)

David Holcombe Jam– Skyline Blues Bar, Sterling Hotel - Dallas (8p-12a)

Texas Slim – The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Hash Brown – Soulfish Grill – Richardson (8p-11p)

Holland K Smith – Ricks’ Chophouse – McKinney (7p-11p)

Joe Silva & New Blue – Mambo’s Cantina – Ft Worth (9p-1a)

Elvis T. Busboy – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)

Saturday, May 10

KNON FREE LISTENERS APPRECIATION PARTY WITH CAROLYN WONDERLAND, SMOKIN’ JOE KUBECK & B’NOIS KING, & EKG. SPECIAL ART EXHIBITION WITH PAINTINGS BY JAMES HINKLE – UPTOWN THEATER – GRAND PRARIE. GET YOUR FREE TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT FOREVER YOUNG RECORDS IN GRAND PRAIRIE. DOORS AND DINNER AT 6, MUSIC STARTS AT 8. MORE INFO AT WWW.KNON.ORG

Aaron Burton – Martin House Brewing Company – Ft Worth (2p-6p)

Aaron Burton – Jack Mac’s Swill & Grill – Dallas (8p-12a)

Mike Moran & the Crawl - Babb’s Brother’s BBQ – Dallas (7p-11p)

Andrea Dawson - Alligator Café – Dallas (Deep Ellum)

Andrew Jr. Boy Jones & Holland K Smith - Skyline Blues Bar, Sterling Hotel - Dallas (9p-1a)

Jason Cloud Band  - Vernon’s Gastropub – Addison (7p-12a)

Mark Sena Blues & Texas Slim– Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney (9p-1a)

Sunday, May 11 - HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Jackie Don Loe Blues Happening – Nate’s Seafood – Addison 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (Or whenever Jackie Don finally gets tired)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V's – Dallas (6p-10p)

Jason Cloud ‘s Blues Jam – Free Man Café – Deep Ellum, Dallas (10p-2a)

Monday, May 12

Tony DeCiccio & Perry Jones Jam - The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V's – Dallas (6p-10p)

Acoustic Jam w/Lenno Summers – Rocky’s – Richardson (7p-11p)

Tuesday, May 13

Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s – Balcony Club – Dallas (7p-9p)

Hash Brown Jam – Red Blood Club – Deep Ellum, Dallas (8p-12a)

Aaron Burtons Delta Blues Jam w/Danny Hill – The Goat – Dallas (10p-2p)

Luce Change Blues Jam – Oak Cliff Social Club – Oak Cliff (8:30p-11:30p)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-11:30p)

Wednesday, May 14

Kenny Chavez Jam – Stroker’s Icehouse – Dallas

Friends and Fam Jam w/Mark Newsome – Charlie’s Sports Bar & Grill – Dallas (7p-11p)

Hash Brown Jam – Track Bar & Grill – Rowlett (7p-11p)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-11:30p)