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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Play One More: #EugeneJohnson CD Release + Signing Concert Sun. 4/29 @BBsStLouis Jazz, Blues + Soups



On Sunday, April 29th Eugene Johnson will be celebrating his CD release and signing concert at BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. The show goes from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook.

Recently, Eugene Johnson was added to the STL Blues Talent roster and also won the title of "Best Self-Produced CD" by the St. Louis Blues Society 'Road To Memphis' Blues Challenge for his new album "Play One More". He will be performing at the International Blues Challenge. The CD is now available on the major digital platforms.

- Eugene Johnson:

Genre: Blues, R&B

https://www.facebook.com/EugeneAndCompany

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/play-one-more/1289839032

http://www.stlbluestalent.net/the-bands

Biography:

Eugene Johnson is a self taught musician who has been playing music for as long as he could remember.  Music is a natural part of his life so much that he thought that everyone should be able to do it, but he soon realized that he had a gift. He knew at a early age that he wanted to play music.

Eugene remembers his first exposure to music was when he saw Lionel Hampton play instruments drums and the xylophone. Eugene chose the bass guitar because it seemed to be a natural fit for him. He not only plays but also sings.

​Eugene has recorded with several international artist such as: Albert King, Oliver Sain, Members Of The Family and has performed with Barbara Carr, Chuck Berry, Kim Massie, and played on cruise ships. He has written and recorded two songs called “Knocking Boots” and “One Love”.

Monday, January 22, 2018

Duel CD Release Shows By Rocky + The Wranglers, Plus Joe Metzka Band Sat. 1/27 @BBsStLouis Jazz, Blues + Soups



This Saturday brings a back-to-back CD Release show by blues artists Rocky And The Wranglersplus the Joe Metzka Band. Both are happening at BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups. Rocky And The Wranglers play from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and the Joe Metzka Band perform from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Visit HERE for the event details on Facebook for the Joe Metzka show, otherwise you can find the rest of the information at the venue's website linked above. Continue on below to visit the artists online and to check out their music. Also included is a biography from each artist's website.

- Rocky & The Wranglers: (STL, MO.)

Genre: Blues, R&B, Americana

http://barbaracarrandrockyandthewranglers.weebly.com

- Joe Metzka Band: (STL, MO.)

Genre: Blues, Soul, Funk, Jazz

https://facebook.com/joemetzkaband

Google Joe Metzka: https://g.co/kgs/ZtpJhX

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About Rocky & The Wranglers:

When Barbara Carr received her Lifetime Achievement Award from the Blues Society,  Roy St. John accepted on her behalf. While Roy was playing pubs in England and recording for Virgin Records, Barbara was playing with the Oliver Sain Revue in St. Louis and recording for Chess Records in Chicago. Their paths crossed when Roy interviewed Barbara on his award-winning morning radio show and they hit it off musically – and soon became the best of friends, with Barbara joining Oliver Sain and Johnnie Johnson at Roy’s memorable Mardi Gras benefits. This year, Barbara will be honored by the National Blues Museum.

​Barbara Carr began singing with her sisters in St. Louis and eventually replaced Fontella Bass in Oliver Sain’s Revue, later building a solid and haunting backlog of soulful recordings from various labels before forming her own label and accepting annual tours of Europe. Barbara is currently recording a new album with Roy Roberts in South Carolina, where Barbara continues to entertain huge audiences at festivals. Roy St. John’s new album Rocky & the Wranglers – named for his St. Louis band – combines Blues, R&B, and Americana, garnering British reviews of enviable comparisons with Randy Newman and John Hiatt. He left England in the 80s and was soon hosting and producing a daily morning radio show in St. Louis, where he met Barbara. Recently, they agreed to extend their occasional duets to a full-scale program of individual songs and duets backed by Roy’s crack band of  seasoned musicians. Barbara Carr, Roy St. John, and Rocky & the Wranglers are a five-piece blues band.

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About the Joe Metzka Band:

Joe Metzka is not your average blues man. He moved to the sacred ground of St. Louis and assembled a world class band that delivers a full package of blues, soul, funk and jazz seamlessly. 

"The charismatic vocals, confident solos and killer grooves of this group will take you to the next level of appreciation for a live music experience you deserve." 

- John May, St. Louis Blues Society


Wednesday, November 22, 2017

16th Annual Baby #Blues Showcase Sun. 11/26 @BBsStLouis ft. #MarquiseKnox #AaronGriffin @STL_Rattlesnake @RolenTroy @SchoolOfRockSTL Plus More!

Blues fans have a real Thanksgiving treat in store at the 16th Annual Baby Blues Showcase happening this Sunday, November 26th at BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups. The idea is to feature young and upcoming St. Louis blues musicians in a premiere blues venue. The tradition continues Sunday starting at 5:00pm and the show lasts until 11:00 pm. It costs $15.00 or just $10.00 if you bring five canned goods with you to the show. Visit right HERE for the event details on Facebook. Event sponsor KDHX did a nice preview article on the show that's woth checking out. You will find the time listing below along with some additional links below on the artists.

Schedule:

5:30  School of Rock

6:30  St Louis Blues Society Youth Band

7:15  Marquise Knox with Little Dylan

8:15  Beulah Flakes

9:00  Aaron Griffin with Ian Buschmann

10:15  Matt Lesch with Troy Rolen

- Marquise Knox:

https://marquiseknoxblues.com/

https://g.co/kgs/x9PjzW

- Aaron Griffin:

https://www.reverbnation.com/aarongriffin2

https://youtu.be/ElcsAzkwSSc

- (Aaron Griffin w/ Matt Lesch):

https://youtube.com/watch?v=COK5vv1A8aI

- Matt Lesch:

https://www.facebook.com/MattTheRattlesnakeLesch/

http://www.stlbluestalent.net/matt-lesch

- Ian Buschmann:

Facebook video with Ian playing live with Brother Jefferson.

- Troy Rolen:

https://www.facebook.com/Troy-Boy-Rolen-the-Harmonica-Man-185508495862/

- St. Louis School Of Rock:

https://locations.schoolofrock.com

https://youtube.com/watch?v=dC4YAVomdBA

St. Louis Blues Society Youth Band:

http://www.stlouisbluessociety.org/