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Texas Johnny Brown is truly one of the legendary figures of the American blues
scene. Johnny began his professional musical career in Houston in the mid- 1940s
with Amos Milburn's "Aladdin Chickenshackers". Johnny played guitar on many of
Milburn's recordings on Aladdin Records, and Milburn and other members of his
band backed Johnny during his Atlantic Records recording session in 1949. Johnny
also appeared on Ruth Brown's first Atlantic Records recordings, which were cut
during those sessions. Three of Johnny's original songs from his Atlantic session,
There Goes the Blues, Bongo Boogie and Blues Rock, were included on an Atlantic
compilation of blues guitarists in 1986. Johnny recut There Goes the Blues for his
debut full-length CD, Nothin' But the Truth, which was released in 1998 by Choctaw
Creek Records. Johnny toured with Bobby "Blue" Bland and Junior Parker in the
1950s and 1960s as guitarist and bandleader and was a studio musician for Houston's
Duke/Peacock Records. He recorded a number of his own compositions for Duke
/Peacock, including Snakehips and Suspense, and his distinctive guitar style graced
the recordings of numerous other Duke/Peacock blues artists, including Bland, Parker
and Joe Hinton. Johnny also wrote the beautiful blues classic, Two Steps from
the Blues, which was one of Bland's biggest hits.
scene. Johnny began his professional musical career in Houston in the mid- 1940s
with Amos Milburn's "Aladdin Chickenshackers". Johnny played guitar on many of
Milburn's recordings on Aladdin Records, and Milburn and other members of his
band backed Johnny during his Atlantic Records recording session in 1949. Johnny
also appeared on Ruth Brown's first Atlantic Records recordings, which were cut
during those sessions. Three of Johnny's original songs from his Atlantic session,
There Goes the Blues, Bongo Boogie and Blues Rock, were included on an Atlantic
compilation of blues guitarists in 1986. Johnny recut There Goes the Blues for his
debut full-length CD, Nothin' But the Truth, which was released in 1998 by Choctaw
Creek Records. Johnny toured with Bobby "Blue" Bland and Junior Parker in the
1950s and 1960s as guitarist and bandleader and was a studio musician for Houston's
Duke/Peacock Records. He recorded a number of his own compositions for Duke
/Peacock, including Snakehips and Suspense, and his distinctive guitar style graced
the recordings of numerous other Duke/Peacock blues artists, including Bland, Parker
and Joe Hinton. Johnny also wrote the beautiful blues classic, Two Steps from
the Blues, which was one of Bland's biggest hits.
Handy Award Nominee, John Primer, is truly "The Real Deal". In his hometown of
Camden, Mississippi at the age of 8 years old, John borrowed his first guitar and
started to strum. John's success would lead him in 1974 to replace John Watkins in
the house band at the world famous Theresa's Lounge on the South Side of Chicago.
Over the course of the next 5 years, John would play with such originators as
Sammy Lawhorn, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Smokey Smothers, Lonnie Brooks, and
a host of other innovators sculpting the sound of Chicago Blues. In 1979, master
songwriter and bassist Willie Dixon persuaded him to join his band The Chicago
All-Stars. Muddy Waters recruited John not only as a guitarist, but also as an
opening act. As he did with so many other great musicians, Muddy served as a father
to John. For the next 14 years, he toured with Magic Slim & The Teardrops and
finally as a solo artist.
Camden, Mississippi at the age of 8 years old, John borrowed his first guitar and
started to strum. John's success would lead him in 1974 to replace John Watkins in
the house band at the world famous Theresa's Lounge on the South Side of Chicago.
Over the course of the next 5 years, John would play with such originators as
Sammy Lawhorn, Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Smokey Smothers, Lonnie Brooks, and
a host of other innovators sculpting the sound of Chicago Blues. In 1979, master
songwriter and bassist Willie Dixon persuaded him to join his band The Chicago
All-Stars. Muddy Waters recruited John not only as a guitarist, but also as an
opening act. As he did with so many other great musicians, Muddy served as a father
to John. For the next 14 years, he toured with Magic Slim & The Teardrops and
finally as a solo artist.
Homemade Jamz’ Blues Band consist of 3 young siblings, the youngest blues band
to sign with a major record label (NorthernBlues Music). Ryan Perry 15 yrs old/lead
guitar & vocal. Kyle Perry 13 yrs old/bass player and Taya Perry 9 yrs old/drummer.
This young band started out with Ryan at 8yrs old finding his fathers electric guitar.
By the end of the first week, he made up a short instru-mental tune that lead him to
participate in the school talent show and played along with TV commercials. Kyle
received his first bass guitar on his 9th birthday, and magically by the end of the first
week, he managed to learn most of the bass tunes to the songs his older brother was
performing. Kyle joined his brother Ryan & they performed as a dual using a drum
machine for a complete sound. Taya started out playing the tambourine at age 6. The
band was in desperate need of a drummer so at the age of 7 and after 2 months of
drum lessons, Taya joined her brothers, becoming one of the youngest blues bands
around.
to sign with a major record label (NorthernBlues Music). Ryan Perry 15 yrs old/lead
guitar & vocal. Kyle Perry 13 yrs old/bass player and Taya Perry 9 yrs old/drummer.
This young band started out with Ryan at 8yrs old finding his fathers electric guitar.
By the end of the first week, he made up a short instru-mental tune that lead him to
participate in the school talent show and played along with TV commercials. Kyle
received his first bass guitar on his 9th birthday, and magically by the end of the first
week, he managed to learn most of the bass tunes to the songs his older brother was
performing. Kyle joined his brother Ryan & they performed as a dual using a drum
machine for a complete sound. Taya started out playing the tambourine at age 6. The
band was in desperate need of a drummer so at the age of 7 and after 2 months of
drum lessons, Taya joined her brothers, becoming one of the youngest blues bands
around.
Billy "Big Daddy" Cade was born and raised on Chicago's south side and began
playing guitar at the age of 13. His early influences included Buddy Guy, Otis Rush,
John Lee Hooker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Professor Longhair and Mr.
B.B. King. By 18 he was fronting his own band and playing such legendary clubs as
Kingston Mines and Buddy Guy's Legends. Eventually he would relocate to Las
Vegas where he worked with the likes of Guitar Shorty, Junior Wells and Curtis
Salgado, to name a few. Because of his appreciation of B.B. King, Billy went to work
for Legends in Las Vegas in their world wide review as B.B. King. The Las Vegas
Sun had this to say about Billy's recreation of B.B. King, "Cade has the look, has the
voice, and his guitar style is as close to the real thing that one could ask for. When
this man takes the stage, Cade Is B.B. King!" B.B. King recently stated, "Billy
Cade's tribute is second to none. I'm proud of the job that he does." He has
been a fixture on the Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin blues scene for many years.
playing guitar at the age of 13. His early influences included Buddy Guy, Otis Rush,
John Lee Hooker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Professor Longhair and Mr.
B.B. King. By 18 he was fronting his own band and playing such legendary clubs as
Kingston Mines and Buddy Guy's Legends. Eventually he would relocate to Las
Vegas where he worked with the likes of Guitar Shorty, Junior Wells and Curtis
Salgado, to name a few. Because of his appreciation of B.B. King, Billy went to work
for Legends in Las Vegas in their world wide review as B.B. King. The Las Vegas
Sun had this to say about Billy's recreation of B.B. King, "Cade has the look, has the
voice, and his guitar style is as close to the real thing that one could ask for. When
this man takes the stage, Cade Is B.B. King!" B.B. King recently stated, "Billy
Cade's tribute is second to none. I'm proud of the job that he does." He has
been a fixture on the Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin blues scene for many years.
Bill Howl-n-Madd Perry is a Mississippi blues guitarist and vocalist born in
Abbeville, Mississippi. He has been playing soul, blues and gospel for over 35 years.
As a singer/songwriter his career stretches back to Chicago in the early 1970s. He
has written for Lil Johnny Taylor, Ted Taylor, and Cash McCall. He worked for Phil
Chess as a studio musician, and for Stan Lewis where he wrote for Jewel Paula
Records. He did a stint writing for J.J. Taylor on a Willie Dixon Label. As a musician
he has played with Clarence Carter, Freddy King, T-Bone Walker, Little Richard, and
Lee “Shot” Williams. He played on a Chuck Berry album, and recently on Buddy Guy’
s “Blues Singer” CD.
Abbeville, Mississippi. He has been playing soul, blues and gospel for over 35 years.
As a singer/songwriter his career stretches back to Chicago in the early 1970s. He
has written for Lil Johnny Taylor, Ted Taylor, and Cash McCall. He worked for Phil
Chess as a studio musician, and for Stan Lewis where he wrote for Jewel Paula
Records. He did a stint writing for J.J. Taylor on a Willie Dixon Label. As a musician
he has played with Clarence Carter, Freddy King, T-Bone Walker, Little Richard, and
Lee “Shot” Williams. He played on a Chuck Berry album, and recently on Buddy Guy’
s “Blues Singer” CD.
Terry “Big T” Williams was born in Clarksdale in 1960. He spent his early years
on a plantation in Farrell, Mississippi, ilstening to stories about Muddy Waters
attending Sunday picnics in his grandmother’s yard. These influences, as well as the
music he heard on the radio by B.B. King, had an impact on him at a very young age.
At nine, Big T’s father gave him a guitar and taught himself how to play. Eventually,
Big T came under the tutelage of legendary blues educator Johnnie Billington. He
was twelve years old when the Jelly Roll Kings consisting of Big Jack Johnson,
Frank Frost and Sam Carr took him under their wing taking him on the road touring
all over the world. Eventually Big T wanted to front his own band and began his
solo career.
on a plantation in Farrell, Mississippi, ilstening to stories about Muddy Waters
attending Sunday picnics in his grandmother’s yard. These influences, as well as the
music he heard on the radio by B.B. King, had an impact on him at a very young age.
At nine, Big T’s father gave him a guitar and taught himself how to play. Eventually,
Big T came under the tutelage of legendary blues educator Johnnie Billington. He
was twelve years old when the Jelly Roll Kings consisting of Big Jack Johnson,
Frank Frost and Sam Carr took him under their wing taking him on the road touring
all over the world. Eventually Big T wanted to front his own band and began his
solo career.
Glad Tidings Choir
THE BAY AREA BLUES SOCIETY CARAVAN OF ALL STARS is a powerhouse revue put
together to showcase some of the unsung heroes of West Coast Blues. The Caravan
has a loyal following due to their highprofile performances at Bill Graham Presents New
Orleans by the Bay, special appearance at the California Music Awards, AT&T San Jose
Jazz Festival, Portland appearance at the California Music Awards, AT&T San Jose Jazz
Festival, Portland Waterfront Blues Festival, Monterey Bay Blues Festival, command
performance for President Bill Clinton and first fundraising performances in Thailand for
tsunami survivors. The Caravan released their second CD on 50/50 Records entitled
The Music They Played on 7th Street. The band consists of Ronnie Stewart, lead guitar;
Dalhart Johnson & Henry Williams, bass guitar; Rich Forman and Rob Gordon, keys;
Donnie Kountz, drums; John Middleton, Carl Green and Sahar Miller, the “Sweet Meat
Horn Section”. Vocalists include Wylie Trass, Teddy "Blues Master" Watson, Terrible Tom,
and a host of other great bay area artists .a host of other great bay area artists .
together to showcase some of the unsung heroes of West Coast Blues. The Caravan
has a loyal following due to their highprofile performances at Bill Graham Presents New
Orleans by the Bay, special appearance at the California Music Awards, AT&T San Jose
Jazz Festival, Portland appearance at the California Music Awards, AT&T San Jose Jazz
Festival, Portland Waterfront Blues Festival, Monterey Bay Blues Festival, command
performance for President Bill Clinton and first fundraising performances in Thailand for
tsunami survivors. The Caravan released their second CD on 50/50 Records entitled
The Music They Played on 7th Street. The band consists of Ronnie Stewart, lead guitar;
Dalhart Johnson & Henry Williams, bass guitar; Rich Forman and Rob Gordon, keys;
Donnie Kountz, drums; John Middleton, Carl Green and Sahar Miller, the “Sweet Meat
Horn Section”. Vocalists include Wylie Trass, Teddy "Blues Master" Watson, Terrible Tom,
and a host of other great bay area artists .a host of other great bay area artists .
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