BLUES N'AT

What better way to ring in the Blues Year than with 100 or so of your closest, blues-loving friends? That's exactly what Mrs. Black-N-Gold and the Big Bossman did for their anniversary on New Year's Eve. What a night it was! The evening kicked off with a set from BSWPA Blues Challenge winner Billy the Kid and the Regulators. Billy also had 2/3 of the horn section that will accompany him and the Regulators to Memphis later this month. It was non-stop dancing and revelry with Billy featuring songs off of his CD "She Got a Hold on Me". He also introduced new songs that will be on his next CD as well as some classic covers that got the earth shaking. Billy and his band warmed the crowd up on this cold winter's night for the legendary Nighthawks. The Nighthawks were joined by frequent collaborator, Billy Price. The blue-eyed soul master and the "Bad Boys of Bethesda" combined to give the crowd a rousing welcome to the New Year. They were joined by Stevee Wellons who contributed her fine vocal talents to the evening's festivities. And just when you thought the evening was over and you couldn't dance any more, Billy the Kid brought down the house by bringing the Regulators back for some more rockin' good times. Believe me when I tell you, a good time was had by all. If you left this Blues Bash unsatisfied then you don't know good blues music or how to have a good time. Congrats to the BSWPA on a job well done and a big "Thank You" to all who helped make this a very Merry Blues Year. If you missed out, make plans to attend next year. Till next time boys and girls, keep it bluesy