Harpers' International Giglist Update as of 5/12/04 - Part 1 of 3

[BassHarp <bassharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Those wishing to be included in the Harpers' International Gig
Listings, or who have additions/deletions since last Wednesday's
internet post, please forward updates to me by

DEADLINE: 12 NOON PDT WEDNESDAY

for next Wednesday's internet post. Thank you.

Listings received after noon on Wednesday may or may not be
included in the weekly update to the various internet harmonica
forums at Harp-L, Harp Chat and Harp Talk.  Also, listings received
after the deadline will not be available to the American Harmonica
Newsmagazine Editor until the following Wednesday (one week
later).  So those desiring to be included in the AHN need to get
their listings to me by the deadline noted above, for a better chance
of making the AHN publishing deadline.

Email: bassharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

This list is designed for, and dedicated to, the promotion of
harmonica artists, whether soloists, band leaders, or sidemen.
With apologies to other groups, we are not able to accept
listings for groups who do not feature, or include harp players,
due to space limitations.

Due to time constraints, we are unable to access all the various
artist websites for itinerary updates, or the Pollstar listings,
and depend on each artist to submit directly to me.  Please allow
me this consideration, and thank you all very much.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Please use the following layout format:
Date (Month/Day)    City, State (or Country) - Venue (time)
i.e.:

01/05   W Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues (9pm)
12/31   Sarnia, ON, CANADA - Huey's Junkyard (10pm-1am)

All lists must be submitted in English.
Any listing submitted in all caps will not be accepted.
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NOTE: The web-based gig list is updated daily, and can be accessed at 
any time, at:
http://www.bassharp.com/bh_itin.htm
Please be sure to bookmark.

Q&A - http://www.bassharp.com/giglist.htm

Please use the "find" (Ctrl+F) function to locate an artist name or 
geographic
location of appearances.

Sponsor: SPAH Inc - http://www.spah.org
Support our Sponsor: JOIN SPAH! - http://www.spah.org/howjoin.htm

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*** SPECIAL EVENT LISTING ***
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NHL SPRING FESTIVAL
May 15, 2004
Kings Heath Cricket Club
Birmingham, UNITED KINGDOM

A full day event with a variety of workshops and an open evening concert.
Mat Walklate, Laurie Garman, Gerry Ezard,  Jim Hughes and his orchestra 
group plus
others guests and the Norman Ives shop.

Full details on the NHL web site when available.
http://harmonica.co.uk

Contact - Tony Stokes - 0121 682 6704.
anthonystokes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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HARMONICA FESTIVAL
May 20-22, 2004
St Aignan sur Cher (41), FRANCE

Thursday 05/20
Thierry Crommen Trio
Brendan Power & Michael Lempelius

Friday 05/21
Vincent Bucher & Papa Gombo
Scratch My Back (Kevin Doublé on Harmonica)

Saturday 05/22
Michel Herblin & le Bal des Pontier
JJ Milteau & Manu Galvin

Plus exhibitions of vintage harmonicas and microphones, harmonica related
photographs, movie projections, masterclasses, lessons for beginners, etc.

Contact:
christophe.minier@xxxxxxxxxxx
or
http://harmonicall.free.fr
(click on Le festival 2004)

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HARMONICA JAM CAMP WITH JON
July 9-11, 2004
Somerset, NJ

With Dennis Gruenling, Allen Radcliffe-Holmes
and Jon Gindick, guitar players & band.

Harmonica Jam Camp for Blues & Country
A Limited Enrollment Weekend Intensive
for Diatonic Harmonica Players,
with a Focus on You, and the Joys of Jamming.

Friday 5:30 pm to 9pm,
Saturday 9 am to 9 pm,
Sunday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

$445  for "new campers"   (does not include hotel or food)
$425  prior campers
http://www.gindick.com/Engine/Shopping/catalog.asp?store=6&category=256

Harmonica Jam Camp for Blues & Country is a two-day seminar with world
renown, master player/teacher Jon Gindick that focuses on YOU.
Your Mission with Jon and Jam Camp team? Identifying your next level,
and helping you achieve it and beyond in two days of intense teaching,
learning, practice and jamming.

Jon's  team of coaches:

Allen Radcliffe-Holmes, one of the county's most exciting jazz diatonic
harp players, and an inspirational,  inventive harmonica teacher.

Dennis Gruenling, one of the most respected and influential harp
players today.

When you arrive Friday night or Saturday morning, you will play for
Jon, get feedback, evaluation, and also tell us what you¹re looking for 
in the
seminar. (this can also be done by phone, prior.) Together we will discuss
your goals and problems, and identify your next level and the learning
techniques that will get you there. Then, with Jon and other musicians,
we will jam until it¹s time to go to bed, or they throw us out.

On Saturday and Sunday, we will spend focused, repetitive,
skill-developing time in exercises and practice circles. As each day 
goes on,
there will be three or four classes on different topics, each relevant 
to players
at all levels. We will study and practice tone, embouchure, articulation,
hands, tongue-blocking, I-IV-V chord progressions, chugging, jamming 
theory,
cross harp melody, cross harp riffs, position playing 1-6 plus 12, the harp
player as singer, how to learn, how to teach, how to set up a band,
amplification, learn to play songs line by line, and you will jam, jam, jam.

Want an idea of what it looks like? Go to
http://www.gindick.com/thumbBrowser.aspx
Notice how every body has a harp in their mouth.

A word of warning: Jon plays harmonica and guitar at the same time and
teaches in jam circles. In a jam circle, we go around the room, each
playing with Jon and his guitar. We play as a group. We play solos. We 
create
rhythms. We sing. We become musical. If you are closet player, this is
your time to ³come on out² in a supportive, structured environment. We have
several meeting rooms  in which we can separate and yet still be together.
To assure sanity and attention, the enrollment is limited to thirty-five
people. It will be stimulating, but structured so you can hear yourself
think and play. This inexpensive harmonica jam camp experience is about
YOU and the joy of jamming.

http://www.gindick.com/Engine/Shopping/catalog.asp?store=6&category=256

or call 800-646-9245

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YELLOW PINE HARMONICA FESTIVAL
August 6-8, 2004
Yellow Pine, ID

http://www.harmonicacontest.com

More details as they become available

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SPAH 41st ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION
August 17-21, 2004
St Louis, MO

Co-hosted by Gateway Harmonica Club
http://www.gatewayharmonicaclub.org/

Sheraton West Port Hotel
Lakeside Chalet Hotels
191 West Port Plaza
St Louis MO
USA
1-866-824-9330

SPAH room rate - $89 + tax
Mention SPAH to get the rate

The 2004 SPAH Convention will be held in St. Louis on August 17 through 
21.
Following are links to materials that provide information and 
registration forms for
various convention activities, available on the GHC website. You can 
download
the pages to your own computer in PDF format and then read and print 
them as
needed (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or similar software for this):

     Featured Performers
     What?s Happening at SPAH 2004
     A First-Timer?s Introduction to SPAH Conventions
     Special Convention Notes
     Hotel Reservations Information
     St. Louis Sightseeing Information
     Ladies? Breakfast Reservation Form
     Tour Sign-Up Form
     Convention Registration Form (2 sides)
     Volunteer/Sponsor Form (2 sides)
     Bernie Bray Award Nomination Form
     Souvenir Program Book Ads Form
     Simpson/Smith Workshop Application

If you are unable to download and read these pages and would like to 
receive
them by U.S. Mail, please send an email request including your full name 
and
mailing address to SPAH2004@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

More details as they become available

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NHL HARMONICA DAY
September 4, 2004
Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, UNITED KINGDOM

A full day event with workshops and lots of time to play.
An open evening concert.

Full details on the NHL web site when available.
http://harmonica.co.uk

Contact - Derek Yorke - 01787460230

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THE BEAN BLOSSOM BLUES FEST
September 10-12, 2004
Bean Blossom, IN

Featuring:
Blackjack Davey
Shoot The Driver
Gordon Bonham w/Tom Harold
The Nighthawks
Hubert Sumlin
Reverend Raven
Westside Heat
Gene Deer
Big Al & The Heavyweights
Jane Gillman
Joe Filisko
(Headliner yet TBA)

Bean Blossom Harmonica Contest sponsored by Hohner USA
Beginners' Harmonica Seminar by John Hall
Advanced Harmonica Seminar by Joe Filisko

For info call 1-800-783-7996
or visit
http://harpdepot.com/blues.cfm

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GARDEN STATE HARMONICA CLUB FESTIVAL
October 21-23, 2004
Paramus, NJ

Radisson Inn
Paramus, NJ

More details as they become available

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HARMONICA 2004
October 29-31, 2004
Folk House, Bristol, UNITED KINGDOM

A full weekend of workshops, concerts, competitions and shops.
The programme is being worked on, but we hope to feature Triple Harp Bypass.

Full details on the NHL web site when available.
http://harmonica.co.uk

Contact - Roger Trobridge - 01628604069
nhl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES CRUISE
January 22-29, 2005
Port Canaveral/Orlando to Tortola, St.Maarten & Nassau, Bahamas

Featuring:
Taj Mahal
Dr. John
Susan Tedeschi
Shemekia Copeland
Phantom Blues Band
Derek Trucks Band
Tommy Castro
Bernard Allison
Little Charlie & the Nightcats featuring Rick Estrin
Li'l Ed & the Blues Imperials
Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
Rev. Billy C. Wirtz
Corey Harmon
Zac Harmon
plus surprise guests, workshops, around
the clock jams and autograph parties.

Call 1-(888)Bluesin  (and feel free to mention Harp-L's David Fairweather
if you're a first-timer Blues Cruise "virgin"!)

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*** ARTIST LISTING ***
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AJ AND THE TWO TONE BLUES BAND - AJ Cascio, harp
    http://www.twotoneblues.com
05/14   Shreveport, LA - Red River District
05/15   Shreveport, LA - Juri's Cafe - acoustic (8pm)

THE ALTERNATORS - Dennis "Doc" Alters, harp & vocals
06/06   Oceanside, CA - Ho-Jung's Japanese Sushi-Korean Barbeque 
Restaurant (6:30-8:30pm)

TOM BALL & KENNY SULTAN
    http://www.tomballkennysultan.com
05/16   Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
05/23   Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
05/30   Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
06/06   Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
06/12   Culver City, CA - Boulevard Music
06/13   Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
06/20   Santa Barbara, CA - Cold Spring Tavern (afternoon)
06/27   Monterey, CA - Monterey Bay Blues Festival
07/24   Goleta, CA - El Capitan Canyon
08/11   Concord, CA - Concord City Park - noon
08/12   Winnemucca, NV - The Martin Hotel Concert Series
08/13   Carson City, NV - Capitol City Music Series
08/14   Sonora, CA - Sonora Blues & Brews Festival
09/25   Goleta, CA - El Capitan Canyon

BARBEQUE BOB & THE RHYTHM ACES - Barbeque Bob Maglinte, harp
    http://www.barbequebob.com
05/15   E Weymouth, MA - Next Page Cafe
05/28   Lynn, MA - Red's
06/04   Portsmouth, NH - The Press Room
06/18   E Boston, MA - Cafe Italia
06/26   Salem, MA - Dodge Street Bar & Grille
07/09   Methuen, MA - Word Of Mouth BBQ
08/20   Hyannis, MA - Harry's
09/10   Keene, NH - Rynborn

CHRIS BAUER & FRIENDS - Jazz Chromatic Harmonica Artist
    http://www.chrisbauermusic.com.
10/22   Paramus, NJ - Garden State Harmonica Festival
10/23   Paramus, NJ - Garden State Harmonica Festival

CAREY BELL
05/14   Evanston, IL - Bill's
05/15   Fort Madison, IA - C.F. Richards Arena
05/19   Jyvaskyla, FINLAND - Blues Live Festival
05/22   Monsteras, SWEDEN - Blues Festival
05/25   Karlskoga, SWEDEN - Woodys
05/26   Karlstad, SWEDEN - Glada Ankan
05/27   Vanersborg, SWEDEN - Roccad
05/28   Helsingborg, SWEDEN - Tivoli
05/29   Steninge, SWEDEN - Gostas Cafe
05/30   Sala, SWEDEN - Rockland
06/11   Paris, FRANCE - Meridian Hotel
06/12   Paris, FRANCE - Meridian Hotel
06/13   Paris, FRANCE - Meridian Hotel
06/14   Paris, FRANCE - Meridian Hotel
06/15   Paris, FRANCE - Meridian Hotel
06/16   Paris, FRANCE - Meridian Hotel
06/17   Paris, FRANCE - Meridian Hotel
06/18   Paris, FRANCE - Meridian Hotel
06/19   Paris, FRANCE - Meridian Hotel
06/27   Washington, DC - Safeway BBQ Battle
07/10   Bagnols-sur-Ceze, FRANCE - Blues Festival
08/14   Elkhart, IN - Island Of Blues
08/28   Meadows Of Dan, VA - Black Dog Jazz Concert
09/04   Peoria, IL - Blues Festival
09/23   Manchester, NH - Manchester City Library
09/24   Woonsocket, RI - Chan's
09/25   Boston, MA - Hatch Shell
11/12   Lucerne, SWITZERLAND - Blues Festival
11/13   Lucerne, SWITZERLAND - Blues Festival

THE BERNADETTES - Don DeStefano, harp
    http://www.thebernadettes.com
05/30   Lakeville, CT - West Main Restaurant
06/05   Georgetown, CT - Georgetown Saloon
06/26   New Milford, CT - 59 Bank
07/10   Georgetown, CT - Georgetown Saloon
07/17   East Canaan, CT - Hayloft Lounge at Lone Oak Campground
07/27   Derby, CT - Derby Green

BIG AL & THE HEAVYWEIGHTS - Harmonica Red, harp
    http://www.bigal.net
05/13   Nashville, TN - Opryland Hotel - Delta Lounge - Private Party
05/14   Huntsville, AL - Humphreys
05/15   Seymour, IN - Funky Monkey
05/19   Chicago, IL - House of Blues
05/21   Dearborn, MI - Tenny St
05/22   Ft Wright, KY - Dickmans
05/24   Nashivlle, TN - Bourbon St
05/27   Shreveport, LA - Mudbug Madness
05/28   Jackson, MS - 930 Blues Cafe
05/29   Mandeville, LA - Ruby's Roadhouse
06/02   Hanover, PA - KClingers
06/03   Hyannis, MA - Harry's
06/04   Franklin, NH - Elks Lodge
06/05   Glen Falls, NY - Glen Falls Blues Fest
09/11   Bean Blossom, IN - Bean Blossom Blues Fest

BIG-G - Doug Randall, harp
05/14   Chicago, IL - Magic Touch (9:30pm)
05/22   Willowbrook, IL - Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket (9:30pm)
06/13   Chicago, IL - Chicago Blues Fest

CLINT BLACK
06/19   Henderson, NV - Sunset Station Hotel / Casino
07/09   Santa Rosa, CA - Luther Burbank Center
07/24   St Paul, MN - Minnesota State Fair
07/28   Paso Robles, CA - California Mid-State Fair
08/08   Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
08/26   Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap Filene Center
09/18   Valdosta, GA - Wild Adventures Theme Park
10/07   Minot, ND - Norsk Hostfest
10/08   Minot, ND - Norsk Hostfest

BLACKJACK DAVEY - John Hall, harmonica
    http://blackjackdavey.com
09/10   Bean Blossom, IN - Bean Blossom Blues Fest (4pm)
09/11   Bean Blossom, IN - Bean Blossom Blues Fest (1:45pm)

BLIGGINS & GOINES PIEDMONT BLUES - Bob Liana, harmonica
05/16   Hopewell, NJ - Failte Coffee House (2-4pm)
05/28   Washington, NJ - Cocoon Coffee House (6-8pm)
06/05   New Hope, PA - Lobster Festival (2-4pm)
06/13   Scotch Plains, NH - Family Festival
06/18   Montgomery, NJ - Orpha's Coffee Shop (6-8pm)
06/19   Trenton, NJ - Joe's Mill Hill Saloon w/ Steve Guyger (8:30pm-12am)
06/25   Washington, NJ - Cocoon Coffee House (6-8pm)
07/17   Trenton, NJ - Joe's Mill Hill Saloon w/ Steve Guyger (8:30pm-12am)
07/21   Trenton, NJ - Joe's Mill Hill Saloon w/ Steve Guyger (8:30pm-12am)

BLUES-O-MATICS - Ron Antunovich, harp
05/14   Gainesville, FL - Downtown Plaza
06/11   High Springs, FL - Theater of Memory
07/17   Keystone Heights, FL - Park by the Lake
	
ROBERT BONFIGLIO
    http://www.robertbonfiglio.com
09/11   Davenport, IA - Quad Cities Symphony - "American Tribute"
10/08   Norfolk, VA - Virginia Symphony - Villa-Lobos Harmonica Concerto
10/09   Norfolk, VA - Virginia Symphony - Villa-Lobos Harmonica Concerto
10/15   Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Symphony - Villa-Lobos Harmonica 
Concerto
10/16   Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Symphony - Villa-Lobos Harmonica 
Concerto
11/19   Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS - Rotterdam Philharmonic - Vaughan 
Williams Romance
11/20   Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS - Rotterdam Philharmonic - Vaughan 
Williams Romance
11/21   Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS - Rotterdam Philharmonic - Vaughan 
Williams Romance
01/21   Jackson, TN - Jackson Symphony - Villa-Lobos Harmonica Concerto
03/05   Peoria, IL - Peoria Symphony - Villa-Lobos Harmonica Concerto 
and Foster Medley
03/11   Memphis, TN - Memphis Symphony - Villa-Lobos Harmonica Concerto
03/12   Memphis, TN - Memphis Symphony - Villa-Lobos Harmonica Concerto
03/13   Memphis, TN - Memphis Symphony - Villa-Lobos Harmonica Concerto

BREATHLESS - Rik Williger, harp
07/30   Canton, OH - Hall of Fame Stage - Hall of Fame Weekend 
(9:30-11:30pm)

NORTON BUFFALO & THE KNOCKOUTS
    http://www.norton-buffalo.com/
06/04   Berkeley, CA - Freight & Salvage
06/24   Las Vegas, NV - Boulder Station Hotel
07/25   Lake Almanor, CA - Lake Almanor Country Club
08/12   Vacaville, CA - Vacaville Opera House
10/21   Verdi, NV - Boomtown Casino

JENS BUNGE, RAL GAUCK & EDE JANSON
    http://www.jensbunge.de
08/22  Worms-Herrnsheim, GERMANY - Schloss

JENS BUNGE - GUEST SOLOIST OF CHANTAL-BEATLES INSTRUMENTAL + TONY SHERIDAN
    http://www.jensbunge.de
06/18   Hamburg, GERMANY - Beatles Festival, Liederhalle
06/19   Hamburg, GERMANY - Beatles Festival, Liederhalle
07/18   Cochem, GERMANY - Reichsburg
08/15   Neuwied, GERMANY - Schloss
09/23   Wiesbaden, GERMANY - Kurhaus
11/28   Eltville, GERMANY - Kloster Eberbach

JENS BUNGE & ULI WAGNER
    http://www.jensbunge.de
08/04   Hong Kong, CHINA - Hong Kong Cultural Center
08/05   Hong Kong, CHINA - Hong Kong Cultural Center
08/06   Hong Kong, CHINA - Hong Kong Cultural Center
08/07   Hong Kong, CHINA - Hong Kong Cultural Center
08/08   Hong Kong, CHINA - Hong Kong Cultural Center
09/18   Klingenthal, GERMANY - Rundkirche
11/10   Heidelberg, GERMANY - Jazzhaus (with Roland Doeringer, bass)
11/27   Speyer, GERMANY - Stadthalle
11/28   Speyer, GERMANY - Gedaechtniskirche

WILD CHILD BUTLER
07/31   Snowbird, UT - Snowbird Jazz & Blues Festival

CANNED HEAT - Stan ?The Baron? Behrens, harp/sax/flute/voc
    http://www.cannedheatmusic.com
06/19   Lakeshore, CA - Sierra Summit Ski Resort
06/27   Reno, NV - Eldorado Blues Fest
07/02   Portland, OR - Waterfront Festival
07/03   Evanston, WY - Biker Festival
07/04   Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest
07/05   Saint Paul, MN - Taste Of Minnesota
08/14   Sonora, CA - Fire On The Mountain
09/03   Grants Pass, OR - Rogue Theatre

THE CARPENTERS UNITED KINGDOM - John "Whiteboy" Walden, harmonica
06/04   Solihul, UNITED KINGDOM - The Arts Complex - Library Square (8pm)
06/05   Birmingham, UNITED KINGDOM - The Old Rep Theatre - Station 
Street (8pm)
06/10   Tamworth, Staffordshire, UNITED KINGDOM - Tamworth Assembely 
Rooms - Corporation Street (8pm)
06/13   Bristol, Avon, UNITED KINGDOM - Bristol Beer Keller - The Pithay 
- - All Saints Street (8pm)
06/18   Telford, Shropshire, UNITED KINGDOM - The Oaken Gates Theatre - 
Limes Walk - Oakengates (8pm)
06/19   Corby, Northamptonshire, UNITED KINGDOM - Willows Arts Centre - 
George Street (8pm)
06/25   Redditch, UNITED KINGDOM - The Palace Theatre - Civic Square - 
Alcester Street (8pm)
06/27   Lemington Spa, Warwickshire, UNITED KINGDOM - Royal Spa Centre - 
Newbold Terrace (8pm)

CEPHAS & WIGGINS
05/29   Avon, CO - Beaver Creek Resort
05/30   Avon, CO - Beaver Creek Resort
06/14   Fredericksburg, VA - Rappahonnock Library
06/26   Chesterfield, VA - Pocahontas State Park
07/08   Kalamazoo, MI - Blues Festival
07/10   Rockland, ME - North Atlantic Blues Festival
07/24   Berkeley Springs, WV - Berkeley Springs State Park
07/25   Romney, WV - Potomac Center
07/28   N Bethesda, MD - Strathmore Hall
09/04   Peoria, IL - Blues Festival
09/10   Fredonia, NY - Red, White & Blues Festival
09/11   Fredericksburg, VA - Blues In The Burg
09/17   Xenia, OH - Shawnee Park
09/19   Boston, MA - University of Massachusetts - Boston Folk Festival
09/26   Largo, MD - Blue Bird Blues Festival
10/16   Elkins, WV - Community Arts Center
10/22   Ashland, VA - Ashland Coffee & Tea
10/29   Pomeroy, OH - Fur Peace Ranch
10/30   Pomeroy, OH - Fur Peace Ranch
10/31   Pomeroy, OH - Fur Peace Ranch
11/01   Pomeroy, OH - Fur Peace Ranch
11/19   Blue Bell, PA - Science Center Theater
11/20   Blue Bell, PA - Science Center Theater

CG & THE HAMMER BLUES BAND - Dov Hammer, harp
    http://www.cgandthehammer.com
05/27   Be'er Sheva, ISRAEL - Baraka

FRANZ CHMEL - chromatic harmonica & JAMES EDINBERG, piano
    http://www.harponline.de
05/22   St Pölten, AUSTRIA - Former Synagoge - Barock, Classic and 
Modern Age Concert
    featuring compositions by Bach, Händel, Spivakovsky, Sarastate, 
Moody, Kreisler, and others

JAMES COTTON
06/18   Del Mar, CA - Del Mar Fairgrounds
06/19   Albuquerque, NM - TBA
07/06   New York, NY - Blue Note
07/07   New York, NY - Blue Note
07/17   Windsor, ON, CANADA - Windsor International Bluesfest
07/18   London, ON, CANADA - London International Blues Festival
08/20   Edmonton, AB, CANADA - Heritage Amphitheatre
11/13   Lucerne, SWITZERLAND - Blues Festival