FRIDAY June 21st 2013... Bill Johnson
Singer Guitarist Songwriter Superb Bluesman, Bill Johnson brings his West Coast Blues sound in an intimate solo setting. A master of the form, Bill has spent a lifetime immersing himself in the blues, starting his professional career at the age of 15.
Bill Johnson’s work has gained him much attention and many awards including 2012 Junos, Best Album of the Year nomination for “Still Blue”. Go to Bill's website for his music and his rich career history. http://billjohnsonblues.com/
Singer Guitarist Songwriter Superb Bluesman, Bill Johnson brings his West Coast Blues sound in an intimate solo setting. A master of the form, Bill has spent a lifetime immersing himself in the blues, starting his professional career at the age of 15.
Bill Johnson’s work has gained him much attention and many awards including 2012 Junos, Best Album of the Year nomination for “Still Blue”. Go to Bill's website for his music and his rich career history. http://billjohnsonblues.com/
Next Friday, June 28th 2013
BEATS WORKIN Trio features the extraordinary and versatile
David K. on guitar, dobro and 7 string slide guitar;
Mark Johnson ... a very fine upright bassist;
Bob de Wolff on guitars.
We are performing some of David's and Mark's
originals songs (which go from roots to latin),
blended with Bob’s Swing and Jump Blues.
Oh yeah ... and they sing too!
BEATS WORKIN Trio features the extraordinary and versatile
David K. on guitar, dobro and 7 string slide guitar;
Mark Johnson ... a very fine upright bassist;
Bob de Wolff on guitars.
We are performing some of David's and Mark's
originals songs (which go from roots to latin),
blended with Bob’s Swing and Jump Blues.
Oh yeah ... and they sing too!
We host Friday Night Music at James Bay Coffee and Books 143 Menzies St. Victoria BC.
This is a family friendly, zero alcohol, community event where you can feel comfortable to come
on your own or with friends.
8pm Open Stage / Open Mic until just before 9
note: sign up starts early, really early, like 7 - 7:30ish
break at 9-ish
9 to 10pm a different Feature Group every weekend night
past features include: (click on name for link) Bill Johnson the Aaron Murray Project Kristia di Gregorio Trio , Paradise Street, Reuben Weir and the Red Hot Swing Set, Renata Young and Kate Steele,
Catz in Distress( Mack Pinchbeck & Gabe Pinchbeck), Paul O'Brien and Fintan O'Brien,
Without a Net, Four on the Floor, Jim Moffatt with Mike Sampson, Jennifer Louise Taylor and Rose Birney,
Chattering Class, KC Kelly and Dan Weisenberger, Jug Bandits, Virgo Rising, Luke Blu Guthrie and Ali Romanov, Three Wide Men, Tidal Fools, RabbleBerries, Point Three,
Shortt Notice, Vuur and Wadel, Anjopa, Bowker Creek, May Brown and Jack Stevenson,
Without a Net, KousKous, Steve Lecetz, Grag Madill and NightRise Band, Scott Mcdougall,
French Bohemians, Charlie Burton and Miranda , HeartFelt Folk, the O'Brien Family, Raghu Lokanathan, Michael Mojocha, Zach Stevenson, Mike Laidlow, Lee Hamer, Flying Accusations,
Tee Jay and his Amazing, Blazing Ukelele, Calvin Cairns and Paul O'Brien, Oliver Swain,
From the Neighbourhood...
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