BLUES N'AT

Blues, blues, blues! Oh what a wonderful time it is to be a blues lover in the 'Burgh. Between now and the end of the year, there will be blues music ringing in your ears. So many national acts are coming our way. Of course, we also have a plethora of regional blues talent from which to choose, too.

Names such as Robin Trower, Boz Scaggs, Chris Duarte, and Robert Randolph & the Family Band will be gracing our stages. And they will be all over the place. They'll be at the Palace Theater, the Carnegie Music Hall, Jergel's, Moondog's and several other venues. No matter where you live, there is sure to be someone laying down the blues in your neighborhood.

And if you can't get out to see the national acts, there is always the talented blues musicians who call Pittsburgh home. The Blues Society of Western Pennsylvania is  happy to sponsor some upcoming events that are sure to get your feet moving. There is the "Blues From The 'Burgh 4" CD release party, with appearances by many of the acts featured on the compilation CD (pick yourself up a copy, now!). And don't miss the Guitar Showdown, with some of the finest guitar slingers in the area in Jimmy Adler, Vince Agwada and Craig King. Don't forget the Blues Day Out with Jeff Jensen. Rounding out the year is the never-to-be-missed event of the blues season: the New Year's Eve Blues Bash. This year's acts will be Jill West and Blues Attack and the Lionel Young Band.

All of these happenings promise more bluesy fun for everyone! Can't attend every show? Try your best to get out and go! Until next time, boys and girls. Keep It Bluesy!