DALLAS / FT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 4/30/15 THRU 5/6/15

The Blues lost one of its most ardent supporters Saturday with the passing of Chuck Nevitt. Lots of people TALK about what they are going to do, Chuck DID things. Not a wealthy man, he never the less started Dallas Blues Society Records because he believed it important to give many unrecorded and under-recorded blues artists the chance to be heard, including Zuzu Bolin, Henry Qualls, Denny Freeman, Johnny Moeller and Big Al Dupree.

He was also a long time supporter of KNON, and of my show BIG TEXAS BLUES. The last few years Chuck had been working as a driver, so he was out on the road all the time and unable to make it out to as many live blues shows as he would have liked. But every couple of pledge drives, I'd turn around from the console and there he would be, coming in to the station to say hi and make his pledge in cash before dashing back out and hitting the road.

A man passionate about his music and his opinions, he was the real deal. He let you know just what he thought and WHY. In a world where so many shoot their mouths off but can't back it up, I respected Chuck for his honesty. Like many, I got on the wrong side of him once. But it didn't last long, and I was honored to be able to call a man so knowledgeable about and committed to the music I love a friend.

There is a really good article about him here: http://www.guidelive.com/music/2015/04/27/chuck-nevitt-dallas-blues-electric-guitar-died  If you love blues music, especially Texas Blues, I strongly encourage you read it. This man deserves to be remembered for all he did for the genre.

There is a quote from Hash Brown in this article that gets (like Chuck) straight to the point: "He did it because he loved it...He didn't do it to make money.  His main aim was to put out some good records that would stand the test of time."

That you did, Chuck Nevitt, that you did.

My blue heart is broken. Godspeed my friend.

Thursday, April 30

Pete Barbeck Jam - The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)

North Texas All Stars w/Jackie Don Loe - Tavern on Main Street – Richardson (8p-12a)

Open Mic Night with Mark Sena & Joey Love  – Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney (8p-12a)

Jason Cloud & Nick Snyder – Mellow Mushroom – McKinney (8p-11p)

Blues & Brews – Bar Louie – Arlington (9p-1a)

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

Blues Jam w/Michael Lee – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9p-1a)

Blues & Brews w/Chris Watson – Bar Louie – Ft Worth (9p-1a)

Steve Hill & Cadillac Johnson – Fresco’s – Watauga (6:30p-9p)

Friday, May 1

Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s - Red Hot & Blue BBQ – Dallas (7:30p-9:30p)

Pat Boyack & Those Pesky Javelina’s – Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney (9p-12a)

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

Saturday, May 2

Wanda King Band w/Texas Slim & Joey Love – Taverna Rossa – Plano (8:30p-12:30a)

Jason Cloud & The Max – Fat Dawgs Roadside Saloon – Forney (8:30p-12:30a)

Jackie Don Loe – Hoppers BBQ – Rockwall (4p-8p)

Michael Lee – Dublin Square – Ft Worth (9p-1a)

Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)

Sunday, May 3

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

Texas Topcats Jam– Tailgator’s – Addison (8p-12a)

Ramblin Brothers Jam w/Steve Hill – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (8p-11p)

Monday, May 4

Tony DeCiccio & Perry Jones Jam - The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)

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

Tuesday, May 5

Lance Lopez Blues Jam – The Balcony Club – Dallas (8p-12)

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

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

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-10:30p)

Wednesday, May 6

Kenny Chavez, Rob Donavan & David Holcombe – Stroker’s Icehouse – Dallas (7p-10:30p)

Jackie Don Loe – Vernon’s Gastropub – Addison (6:30p-11:30p)

Michael Lee Jam – Back Porch Grill & Tavern – Grapevine (8p-12a)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)

Dave Millsap & Friends – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Blue Bonnet) (7p-11p)

Chris Watson (solo) – Woodshed Smokehouse – Ft Worth (6p-10p) 

DALLAS / FT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 4/23/15 THRU 4/29/15

On Saturday, April 18, 2015, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 
Chris, Tommy, Reese and big bro Jimmie were all on hand to accept the award and play.

Sometimes things are EXACTLY as they should be. Thank you Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Rock on, Stevie. Rock on.

Thursday, April 23

Pete Barbeck Jam - The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)

Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s – City Tavern – Dallas (9p-12a)

North Texas All Stars - Tavern on Main Street – Richardson

Open Mic Night with Buzz Andrews & Jackie Don Loe - Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney (8p-12a)

Joey Love & Bill Cornish – Mellow Mushroom – McKinney (7p-10p)

Blues & Brews w/ Michael Lee – Bar Louie – Arlington (9p-1a)

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

Blues Jam w/Tommy Katona – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9p-1a)

Blues & Brews – Bar Louie – Ft Worth (9p-1a)

Friday, April 24

KM Williams & The Trainreck Ensemble - Red Hot & Blue BBQ – Dallas (7:30p-9:30p)

Texas Slim – A Step Up – Dallas (9:45p-1:30a)

Michael Lee – Tolbert’s – Grapevine (9p-12a)

Brent Rozell – Back Porch Grill & Tavern – Grapevine

Larry Lampkin – Steve’s Garden & Grill – Mansfield (6p-10p)

Holland K Smith – Mambo’s Cantina – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)

Chris Watson (solo) – Red Goose Saloon – Ft Worth (10p-2a)

Steve Hill & Cadillac Johnson – Chef Point Restaurant – Watauga (7p-10p)

Saturday, April 25

Jake Glenn Tribe – The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s – Sue Ellen’s – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Kenny Chavez & Friends w/Texas Slim – Heritage Park – Irving (10:30a-11:30a)

Michael Lee – Shannon Brewery – Keller (4:30p - ?)

Michael Lee – Red Goose Saloon – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)

The Silvertones – Central Market – Ft Worth (5:30p-9:30p)

Dylan Bishop, Gonzy Trevino & Hash Brown – Rahr Brewery – Ft Worth (1p-3p)

Dylan Bishop – Main Street Bakery – Grapevine (7p-10p)

Sunday, April 26

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

Texas Topcats Jam– Tailgator’s – Addison (8p-12a)

Michael Lee – Bronson Rock – Keller (2p-?)

Chris Watson (solo) – Woodshed Smokehouse – Ft Worth (12p-4p)

Monday, April 27

Tony DeCiccio & Perry Jones Jam - The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)

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

Tuesday, April 28

Lance Lopez Blues Jam – The Balcony Club – Dallas (8p-12)

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

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

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-10:30p)

Wednesday, April 29

Kenny Chavez, Rob Donavan & David Holcombe – Stroker’s Icehouse – Dallas (7p-10:30p)
Jackie Don Loe - Vernon's Gastropub - Addison

Michael Lee Jam – Back Porch Grill & Tavern – Grapevine (8p-12a)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)

Dave Millsap & Friends – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Blue Bonnet) (7p-11p)

Chris Watson (solo) – Woodshed Smokehouse – Ft Worth (6p-10p) 

DALLAS / FT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 4/16/15 THRU 4/22/15

CONGRATULATIONS TO TUESDAY MORNING R&B DJ LOUISIANA RED ON 18 YEARS AT KNON 89.3 FM! AND A PRETTY DAMN COOL BENEFIT TO CELEBRATE. TICKETS AND MORE INFO AT: WWW.KNON.ORG

 

Thursday, April 16

Pete Barbeck Jam - The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)

North Texas All Stars - Tavern on Main Street – Richardson

Open Mic Night with Mark Sena – Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney (8p-12a)

Brent Rozell - Bar Louie – Arlington (9p-1a)

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

Blues & Brews – Bar Louie – Ft Worth (9p-1a)

Michael Lee – Brewsters West 7^th – Ft Worth (7p-11p)

Friday, April 17

Hash Brown – Red Hot & Blue BBQ – Dallas (7:30p-9:30p)

Juke Joint Night w/ The Reverend KM Williams & The Trainreck Ensemble – Alligator Café – Dallas (7p-10p)

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

The Silvertones – Lekka – Dallas (6p-10p)

Michael Lee – Bronco’s Sports Bar – Hurst (9:30p-1:30a)

Holland K Smith – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Currie) (8p-12a)

Saturday, April 18 – NATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY!! I DON’T HAVE TO TELL YOU RECORD STORES ARE SADLY BECOMING A THING OF THE PAST. THERE ARE STILL SOME GREAT ONES IN THE DFW AREA – RECORD TOWN IN FT WORTH, FOREVER YOUNG RECORDS IN GRAND PRAIRIE, BILL’S RECORDS IN DALLAS & TOP TEN RECORDS IN OAK CLIFF, JUST TO NAME A FEW. TRY TO GET INTO ONE OF THEM TODAY (OR AT LEAST VERY SOON) AND CELEBRATE THESE SMALL BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC & KNON!!

KNON BENEFIT – LOUISIANA RED’S 18^TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW STARRING SHIRLEY KING (DAUGHTER OF BB KING) W/TEXAS SLIM & CHRISTIAN DOZZLER, WANDA KING (DAUGHTER OF FREDDIE KING) AND KERRI LEPAI & THE SHIFTERS – POOR DAVID’S PUB – DALLAS

Jackie Don Loe Electric Trio – The Goat – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Jason Cloud & The Max – Chasers Lounge – Dallas (9p-1a)

Special Showing of “The Blues Brothers” movie with a Q&A session with Director/Screenwriter Joh nin Landis – Texas Theater – Oak Cliff (7:30p)

The Reverend KM Williams & The Trainreck Ensemble, Rocking Robert T, Jackie Don Loe & more - Jamestock Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Fraternal Order of Eagles 3108 – Mesquite (7p)

Bet ‘n Man – Manny’s – Frisco (7:30p-11:30p)

Buddy Whittington – Tolbert’s – Grapevine (8p-10p)

Dylan Bishop, Cadillac Johnson & Gonzy Trevino –Judge Beans –Keller (8p-12a)

Holland K Smith – Chief Records – Ft Worth (3p-6p)

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

Michael Lee – Brewfest on Crockett – Ft Worth (5:30p-6:30p)

Sunday, April 19

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

Texas Topcats Jam– Tailgator’s – Addison (8p-12a)

Andrea Dawson – DeSoto Corner Theater – DeSoto (3p-5p)

Chris Watson (solo) – Woodshed Smokehouse – Ft Worth (12p-4p)

Monday, April 20

Tony DeCiccio & Perry Jones Jam - The Goat – Dallas (10p-2a)

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

Tuesday, April 21

Lance Lopez Blues Jam – The Balcony Club – Dallas (8p-12)

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

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

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-10:30p)

Wednesday, April 22

Jackie Don Loe - Vernon's Gastropub - Addison (6:30-10:30)
Michael Lee – Back Porch Grill & Tavern – Grapevine (8p-12a)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)

Dave Millsap & Friends – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Blue Bonnet) (7p-11p)

Chris Watson (solo) – Woodshed Smokehouse – Ft Worth (6p-10p) 

DALLAS / FT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 4/9/15 - 4/15/15

 

SEVERAL PEOPLE RECENTLY HAVE ASKED ME WHEN I WOULD BE PLAYING. I HAVE 3 SHOWS THIS WEEK (STARTING WEDNESDAY WHEN I'M POSTING THIS): WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH - GAS MONKEY BAR & GRILL - DALLAS 9P-10P, FRIDAY, APRIL 10 - RED HOT & BLUE BBQ - DALLAS (75 CENTRAL & WALNUT HILL) 7:30P-9:30P & SATURDAY, APRIL 11 - CENTRAL MARKET - PLANO 3P-7P. BE SURE IF YOU COME OUT TO COME UP AND INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND SAY HI!

Thursday, April 9

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

North Texas All Stars - Tavern on Main Street – Richardson

Aaron Burton – Shady’s Burger Joint – Richardson (7p-9p)

Open Mic Night with Buzz Andrews – Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney (8p-12a)

Michael Lee – Bar Louie – Arlington (9p-1a)

The Silvertones – Michael’s Tobacco – Euless (8:15p-12:15a)

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

Blues Jam w/Jim Suhler – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9p-1a)

Friday, April 10

BLUE LISA & ROB DONAVAN – Red Hot & Blue BBQ – Dallas (7:30p-9:30p)

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

The Tu-Tones Trio w/Chris Ruest – Pappadeaux Seafood – Dallas (Oak Lawn) (6p-11p)

Marcia Ball – Kessler Theater – Oak Cliff

Aaron Burton – Zin Zen – McKinney (8p-11p)

Mark Sena & Friends w/Jackie Don Low – Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney

Michael Lee – Back Porch Grill & Tavern – Grapevine (9p-1a)

Wanda King Band w/Joey Love – Kirby’s Steakhouse – Southlake (7p-11p)

Little Junior One Hand & The Blasting Caps – Keys Lounge – Ft Worth (9:30p-1:30a)

Saturday, April 11

BLUE LISA , ROB DONAVAN, DB DENNEY & DREW ALLAIN – CENTRAL MARKET – PLANO (3P-7P)

Jackie Don Loe – Leukemia Benefit, Love & War in Texas – Plano (2p-5p)

Jackie Don Loe – Chasers Lounge – Dallas (9p-1a)

Pat Boyack w/Shak-A-Lak-A – Pier 247 – Oak Cliff (6p – 10p)

Summertime Blues Band – Dodie’s Live – Frisco (9p-1a)

Joey Love – Rick’s Chophouse – McKinney (7p-11p)

The Tu-Tones – Landon Winery – McKinney (8p-11p)

Jason Cloud & The Max – Mellow Mushroom – McKinney (8p-11p)

Elvis T Busboy – Stumpy’s Blues Bar – Arlington (9:30p-1:30p)

The Silvertones – Rob’s Billards – Euless (9p-1a)

Buddy Whittington – Bronco’s Sports Bar – Hurst (7p-11p)

Sunday, April 12

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

Texas Topcats Jam– Tailgator’s – Addison (8p-12a)

Chris Watson (solo) – Woodshed Smokehouse – Ft Worth (12p-4p)

Monday, April 13

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

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

Tuesday, April 14

Lance Lopez Blues Jam – The Balcony Club – Dallas (8p-12)

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

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

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-10:30p)

Wednesday, April 15

Jackie Don & Texas Slim – Gas Monkey Bar & Grill – Dallas (7p-10p)
Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy's - Vagabond - Dallas(8:30p-11:30p)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)

Dave Millsap & Friends – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Blue Bonnet) (7p-11p)

Chris Watson (solo) – Woodshed Smokehouse – Ft Worth (6p-10p)

DALLAS / FORT WORTH / N TEXAS LIVE BLUES 4/2/15 THRU 4/8/15

Umm, it would appear the Easter Bunny has changed somewhat since I was a child....

Thursday, April 2

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

North Texas All Stars - Tavern on Main Street – Richardson

Open Mic Night with Mark Sena – Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney (8p-12a)

Aaron Burton – Lone Star Wine Cellars – McKinney (7p-9p)

Jason Cloud & Reo Casey – Mellow Mushroom – McKinney (7p-9p)

Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat – Tolbert’s – Grapevine (8:30p-10:30p)

Michael Lee – Bar Louie – Hurst (9p-1a)

Chris Watson – Bar Louie – Ft Worth (10p-2a)

Mike Zito & The Wheel – Live Oak Music Hall – Ft Worth (Doors7, Show8)

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

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

Friday, April 3

Aaron Burton – Red Hot & Blue BBQ – Dallas (7:30p-9:30p)

Jason Cloud & The Max – A Step Up – Dallas (9p-1a)

Deep Ellum Arts Festival – Texas Lone Star Stage - Deep Ellum (Hall & Main)

6:50p – 7:50p            Andrew Jr Boy Jones Band featuring Kerrie Lepai

8:10p – 9:10p            Michael Lee   

9:30p – 11:00p          Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat

Jon Griffin & His Blues Band – Cadillac Pizza Pub – McKinney (9p-12a)

Steve Hill, Cadillac Johnson & Ron Thompson – El Arroyo – Arlington (8:30p-11:30p)

Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch – Stumpy’s Blues Bar – Arlington (9:30p-1:30p)

Saturday, April 4

Holland K Smith – Balcony Club – Dallas (9:30p-1:30a)

Jason Cloud - The Gingerman Pub – Dallas (8p-12a)

Andrea Dawson – Concerts By The Creek – Watters Creek, Allen

The Tu-Tones – Pappadeaux Seafood – Grapevine (5p-10p)

Sunday, April 5 – HAPPY EASTER

CLOSED FOR EASTER – Nate’s Seafood – Addison

Texas Topcats Jam– Tailgator’s – Addison (8p-12a)

Chris Watson (solo) – Woodshed Smokehouse – Ft Worth (12p-4p)

Monday, April 6

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

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

Tuesday, April 7

Lance Lopez Blues Jam – The Balcony Club – Dallas (8p-12)

Aaron Burtons Delta Blues Jam w/E-Flat Porch Band– The Goat –Dallas (10p-2p)

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

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-10:30p)

Wednesday, April 8

Blues Showcase with Dobro Danny Hill (7-8),Miss Marcy & Her Texas Sugar Daddy’s (8-9) & BLUE LISA & THE BIG D PLAYBOYS (9-10)– Gas Monkey Bar & Grill – Dallas (7-10)

Jackie Don Loe – Vernon’s Gastro Pub – Addison (6:30p-11:30p)
The Tu-Tones - Big Fish - Grapevine (6:30p-9:30p)

Michael J Dohoney & the Westsiders – Eddie V’s – Ft Worth (6:30p-10:30p)

Dave Millsap & Friends – Fred’s Texas Café – Ft Worth (Blue Bonnet) (7p-11p)

Chris Watson (solo) – Woodshed Smokehouse – Ft Worth (6p-10p)