May 2011

Greetings Fellow Blues Lovers
Let’s start off with a report from the first Potluck Picnic & Jam. The weather was a cool 50 degrees and the wind was blowing in 25 to 30 mile an hour gusts. To say the least, it was a little chilly so we decided to move things in-doors. The Tsunami Blues Band played us some hot blues that made things a little warmer and cozier. Even though we seemed to have a small turn-out we still managed to raise some funds and have a great time listening to the jammers.

Our May Jam will be on the 15th with the Brenda Myers Band as host and we all know how this girl can sing. Also, we will have our BITS Harmonica class graduation. I have been to three sessions and we have a great bunch of boys this year. These young men, in just a short eight week period with only an hour each week, have learned to play harmonica. One young man plays guitar and another plays drums. This is going to be an amazing graduation that all BSO members should be proud of and show them and our organization some support. With guidance from three great members, Mike and Kendra Wallace along with George Hunt, they have all done an outstanding job once again. And if things work out and the funds are available, we may be doing this again next year.  How else can I show my support you ask? Well just bring a friend or two and talk them into signing up as a member and if you can talk 3 people into it you will get one year free membership for yourself. What a deal!

On May 20th and 21st “Stomp the Blues Out of Homelessness” a first time event to be held on East Trafficway . This event is to help out the homeless and needy people in our area with mainly food and clothing. The cost of a two-day ticket is $35 and can be gotten at Kaleidoscope. Stick It In Your Ear, Nathan P Murphy’s and Choice Escrow and Land Title. Single day passes are also available. If you have XM Radio and listen to Bill Wax in Bluesville, you have probably heard cuts from Cee Cee James and James Armstrong and now you’ll have the chance to hear them live along with two of our local faves, Brenda Myers Band and Steve Smith and the Sneakers.

Our General Membership meeting will be at Buckingham’s BBQ at 7:00pm on May11th. Hope to see all there!

Nothing but Good Blues to Ya’

Frank Rayman
BSO President