Author: Tweed (66.0.188.---)
Date: 02-04-08 13:42
Bamboo Room
25 S. J Street
Lake Worth, Florida 33460
561.582.BLUE
Fat Tuesday with Lil' Malcolm & The House Rockers
TUE. 02.05.2008 · 09:00PM · $12
The House Rockers play nouveau zydeco with a bluesy, funky edge. Lil' Malcolm leads The House Rockers with his sensational accordion abilities and has proven himself a talented songsmith. Inspired by Zydeco legends like Rockin' Sidney, Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco and Rockin' Dopsie, the band's steady focus on tradition sets them apart from the newest wave of "pop Zydeco" bands. Celebrate Mardi Gras with New Orleans style cocktails like The Hurricane Party, Sazerac and Vieux Carre for only $5.
Sidewalk Buskin Blues from Banyan Street Jug Band
WED. 02.06.2008 · 09:00PM · FREE
Blending unique instrumentation and six-part vocal harmonies with both original material and roots-music chestnuts from the 1920s and 1930s, the Banyan Street Jug Band stands apart from the South Florida pack. The sextet's name is a play on the moniker of the legendary Memphis group the Beale Street Jug Band.
Soulful Blues-Rock from The Jon Justice Band
THU. 02.07.2008 · 09:00PM · $7
Possessing a soulfulness that belies his youth, Jon Justice is constantly exploring musical influences and expanding his repertoire of guitar skills. Building on the bedrock of traditional influences, he creates a musical juggernaut of hard rock, sensual soul and heartfelt blues The Memphis Star calls him a "Terrific live performer. One of the most talented performers I've ever seen." Buddy Guy simply says, "The kid can flat-out play!"
CD Release Party for Guitarist Albert Castiglia
FRI. 02.08.2008 · 09:30PM · $12
Guitarist Albert Castiglia celebrates the release of his latest CD, These Are The Days. Bob Porter of Music Choice Blues Channel called Castiglia's last CD "a completely impressive allaround effort" and says his new disc "is exactly what one would anticipate." In his liner notes, Porter writes "the material is varied with repertoire from Bob Dylan, Nappy Brown, Little Willie John and Fenton Robinson as well as another impressive song from Graham Wood Drout... Albert's own songs are first rate and air-playable..."
The West Carolina Bluegrass of the Steep Canyon Rangers
SAT 02.09.2008 9:30PM $15
Steep Canyon Rangers have their own distinctive approach to bluegrass that honors the music's golden era while taking a giant step in a style and direction all their own. The Rangers forge a unique synergy of new and traditional sounds drawing on influences such as Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, Larry Sparks and others. In 2006, the International Bluegrass Music Association voted them "Emerging Artist of the Year." They also saw the title track "One Dime at a Time" rise to #1 on Bluegrass Unlimited's National Bluegrass Survey.
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