tag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:/blogs/the-st-louis-blues-society-bluesletter?p=2The St. Louis Blues Society BluesLetter2020-01-12T22:29:22-06:00St. Louis Blues Societyfalsetag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/62448192020-03-11T00:52:44-05:002020-03-11T00:52:44-05:00BluesLetter Number 100 March/April 2020<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-march-2020-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/1035967/bluesletter-march-2020-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/68889a66d0d6938f17b6ab9dcab9936ca898d3ee/original/bluesletter-march-2020-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Announcing Bennie's Blues Room</p>
<p>6 Questions with Marsha Evans</p>
<p>Sisters Magnolia</p>
<p>19 in 19 is here</p>
<p>Tom Hall's Resophonic Guitar Extravaganza</p>
<p>National Blues Museum News</p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/60936802020-01-12T22:29:22-06:002020-01-12T23:48:21-06:00BluesLetter Number 99 January/February 2020<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-january-2020-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/643635/bluesletter-january-2020-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/8c21b1fc0d4bbaf592d78325459c92931b1518a5/original/bluesletter-january-2020-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Our newest compilation CD, <em>19 in 19</em></p>
<p>Annual Election news</p>
<p>Bob Baugh's Blues Beat</p>
<p>Dave Beardsley with 6 questions for Little Dylan</p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/59572412019-11-11T20:36:40-06:002021-03-16T03:41:56-05:00BluesLetter Number 98 November/December 2019<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-november-2019-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/419859/bluesletter-november-2019-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/2675353a4ea384d5edeb57e82aeec93d95d4e4fd/original/bluesletter-november-2019-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Memorials to Steve Martin and Dan Butler</p>
<p>Bob Baugh's Blues Beat</p>
<p>Reed Radcliffe's photos of the Road to Memphis</p>
<p>The 18th Annual Baby Blues Showcase</p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/58647472019-08-20T22:33:50-05:002019-08-20T22:52:57-05:00BluesLetter Number 97 September/October 2019<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-sept19-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/407259/bluesletter-sept19-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/6f77f5ddd1d3fd1b8545cab43afa32f98a5c1ab1/original/bluesletter-sept19-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>The Road to Memphis - Musicians Apply!</p>
<p>The Art of Robert Jr. Whitall at the National Blues Museum</p>
<p>CD Review: Leroy Jodie Pierson's Rusty Nail re-release</p>
<p>Big Muddy Blues Festival</p>
<p>The Blues Beat by Bob Baugh</p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/57467122019-05-08T01:00:17-05:002019-05-08T23:07:15-05:00BluesLetter Number 96 May/June 2019<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-may-19-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/392302/bluesletter-may-19-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/addb397e436233866529382af71e3c679fa67905/original/bluesletter-may-19-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Uvee Hayes: a versatile performer</p>
<p>Blues Society Education Fund</p>
<p>Atomic Blues Festival</p>
<p>Q&A with Al from Al's Lounge</p>
<p>Hy-C after IBC</p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/56715112019-03-06T20:12:37-06:002019-03-06T20:16:40-06:00BluesLetter Number 95 March/April 2019<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-march19-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/382888/bluesletter-march19-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/e054ab6d47d2350a7d9428bd602b598c719d3dc6/original/bluesletter-march19-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>The St. Louis Blues Society Presents <em>18 in 18</em></p>
<p>Bob Baugh profiles Al Holliday with story and photos</p>
<p>Hound Dog Brown reviews the reissued Henry Townsend CD <em>Mule</em></p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/56329182019-02-07T21:24:24-06:002019-02-07T21:38:30-06:00BluesLetter Number 94 January/February 2019<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-january-19-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/378700/bluesletter-january-19-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/80645c70d57d62d72f22e6671fb23c2cdea8ae3b/original/bluesletter-january-19-cover.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Ms. Hy-C and Fresh Start win the 35th Annual International Blues Challenge</p>
<p>Bruce Olson and Mike Aguirre reflect on the closing of Beale on Broadway</p>
<p>17th Annual Baby Blues Showcase photos by Reed Radcliffe</p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/55028402018-11-06T23:02:37-06:002018-11-07T00:20:16-06:00BluesLetter Number 93 November/December 2018<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-november-18-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/365031/bluesletter-november-18-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/06fc703d0f4d52057d8489fc57f883df90af823d/original/bluesletter-november18-cover.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a>Here Is the Man: The Story of Gabriel by Robert Delaney, courtesy of St. Louis Media History Foundation</p>
<p>St. Louis Soul Revival, story and photos by Bob Baugh </p>
<p>St. Louis Blues Society General Membership Meeting <br>and Board Election Information by Kelly Wells </p>
<p>The 17th Annual Baby Blues Showcase Lineup <br><br>Road to Memphis/International Blues Challenge Benefit</p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/54624842018-10-09T20:58:51-05:002018-10-09T21:00:16-05:00BluesLetter Number 92 September/October 2018<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-sept-oct2018-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/359854/bluesletter-sept-oct2018-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/9f17beca8b99049b6c9d41aaec3c46ded13c7c52/original/bluesletter-september-2018-cover.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a></p>
<p>The Road to Memphis</p>
<p>Interview with Evangeline's Don Bailey</p>
<p>Article on Funk Fest </p>
<p>Big Muddy Photos from Reed Radcliffe, Bob Baugh and Reema Shah, and Carol Boss</p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/53489772018-07-16T20:32:15-05:002018-07-16T20:32:15-05:00BluesLetter Number 91 July/August 2018<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-july2018-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/344788/bluesletter-july2018-web.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/aab99e260f019bd55d5d7eecbab0c69ad25a2f1b/original/bluesletter-july2018-cover.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></span></a>The 23rd Annual Big Muddy Blues Festival</p>
<p>An all-St. Louis show</p>
<p>Piano acts at the Big Muddy</p>
<p>Atomic Blues Festival photos and thank yous</p>
<p>Jeff Hardin: New director at the National Blues Museum</p>
<p> </p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/52448422018-05-19T19:10:24-05:002021-02-20T06:01:26-06:00BluesLetter Number 90 May/June 2018<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-may-2018-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/335681/bluesletter-may-2018-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/5301d9551fb80962d493a01232dfe66c8a823b06/original/bluesletter-may-2018-cover.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Bob Baugh profiles Jimmy Hinds</p>
<p>Sweetie and the Toothaches record a live CD</p>
<p>Kirk Zimmerman talks about the weekly jam session at the NBM</p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/51250822018-03-12T21:50:05-05:002018-03-12T21:52:33-05:00BluesLetter Number 89 March/April 2018<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-mar-2018-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/327472/bluesletter-mar-2018-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/db785cb11da295a58ff7d7d00b7bc01213f3c700/small/bluesletter-mar-2018-cover.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>Recap issue of the Race and Blues In St. Louis conversations hosted by The St. Louis Blues Society and KDHX</p>
<p>Rent Party photos</p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/50532032018-01-30T23:02:06-06:002018-01-30T23:07:01-06:00BluesLetter Number 88 January/February 2018<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-jan-2018-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/320929/bluesletter-jan-2018-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/75a80440a94c60132e0e3306ee7de1459545aac4/small/bluesletter-jan-2018-cover.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>17 in 17 Compilation CD review and stories by Bob Baugh</p>
<p>Race and Blues in St. Louis Community Dialogue Series by Dr. Rosalind Norman</p>
<p>Torrey Casey and the Southside Hustle CD review by Michael Higgins</p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/49316362017-11-14T00:17:36-06:002017-12-30T17:18:54-06:00BluesLetter Number 87 November/December 2017<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-nov-2017-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/311288/bluesletter-nov-2017-web.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/9d75e97f1bf3eedd8ed9e23f8332e2657dc4bc8e/small/bluesletter-nov-2017-cover.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></span></a></p>
<p>IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARK O'SHAUGHNESSY episode two - The second era of BB's by Michael Kuelker</p>
<p>Michael Kuelker also lists Mark O'Shaughnessy's 1980's discography</p>
<p>Bob Baugh looks at this year's Baby Blue Showcase</p>
<p>Bob Baugh reviews the Big Muddy Tribute to Albert King and Tommy Bankhead show held at the National Blues Museum</p>
<p>The 2017 St. Louis Blues Society IBC Road to Memphis winners</p>
<p>Reed Radcliffe's Big Muddy photo spread</p>
<p>Alonzo Townsend talks with Dion Brown about the National Blues Museum's radio show on WSIE</p>
<p>A brief look at the soon-to-be-released St. Louis Blues Society Presents 17 in 17 compilation CD </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/47745202017-07-11T00:05:07-05:002017-07-11T00:10:28-05:00BluesLetter Number 86 July/August 2017<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-july-2017-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/296550/bluesletter-july-2017-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/d42ba1c8baff3552a171d7cf7b3185a35c87c185/small/bluesletter-july-2017-cover.jpg?1499748776" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARK O'SHAUGHNESSY</p>
<p>The Early Days of BB's (episode one) by Michael Kuelker</p>
<p>A Tribute to Stacy Johnson by Bruce Olson</p>
<p>Mark O'Shaughnessy the Poet by Michael Kuelker</p>
<p>Bob Baugh brings us a history of the Big Muddy Blues Festival - it keeps a rolling along!</p>
<p>Tribute shows at the National Blues Museum during the Big Muddy</p>
<p>A short on the St. Louis opening of the film <em>Mr. Handy's Blues</em></p>
<p>Highlights and thank yous from the Atomic Blues Festival</p>
<p>2017 IBC information for musicians</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/47250592017-05-27T21:09:50-05:002017-05-28T10:54:25-05:00BluesLetter Number 85 May/June 2017<p>Harmonica Players of St. Louis<a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-may-2017-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/291196/bluesletter-may-2017-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/c124a455d84744b8ffad0af71e8af13cabc41dcb/small/bluesletter-may-2017-cover-web.jpg?1495936570" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a><br>Bob Baugh takes an in-depth look at ten of St. Louis' top players</p>
<p>Young Harp Players of St. Louis<br>Jeremy Segel-Moss add four young players to the list</p>
<p>Third Annual Atomic Blues Festival</p>
<p>Education Fund Report for Quarter 1, 2017</p>
<p>Second Annual St. Louis Piano Festival by Ethan Leinwand</p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/46301712017-03-14T20:16:18-05:002017-03-14T20:28:33-05:00BluesLetter Number 84 March/April 2017<a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-march2017-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/281951/bluesletter-march2017-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/c43bf90f5381592e0d4dfc60d341f334ba4ebc53/small/bluesletter-march2017-cover.jpg?1489540546" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a>St. Louis Women of the Blues by Bob Baugh<br>Kim Massie<br>Renee Smith<br>Uvee Hayes<br>Marsha Evans<br>Sharon Foehner<br>Melissa Neels<br>Tecora Morgan<br>Laura Green<br><br>Victoria Spivey (from the book <em>That St. Louis Thing</em>) by Bruce Olson<br><br>Q&A with Marquise Knox on his birthday by Alonzo TownsendSt. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/45435732017-01-09T20:11:34-06:002017-01-25T15:27:36-06:00BluesLetter Number 83 January/February 2017<a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-january2017-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/272807/bluesletter-january2017-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/fd5314323b59498c52eee496e6d73e643cda8aa3/small/bluesletter-january2017-cover.jpg?1484013742" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a>Happy New Year<br><br>St. Louis Blues Society Presents 16 in 16, the third annual compilation CD<br><br>Get Involved with the Blues Society this new year<br><br>Women of the Blues Exhibit at the National Blues Museum<br><br>STLBS new office at NEBULA<br><br>Johnnie Johnson awarded the Congressional Gold Medal<br><br>Baby Blues Showcase photosSt. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/44739362016-11-18T15:12:37-06:002016-11-18T15:13:39-06:00BluesLetter Number 82 November/December 2016<a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-nov16-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/266588/bluesletter-nov16-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/a2609b5ae2f135f7266e07819d0099e8cfd50643/small/bluesletter-nov16-cover.jpg?1479502832" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br>The winners of the St. Louis Blues Society Regional Blues Challenge <em>The Road to Memphis</em><br><br>IBC Fundraiser Show<br><br>Baby Blues Showcase<br><br>Jeremy Segel-Moss interviews Marty Abdullah<br><br>Preview of <em>16 in 16</em> the new St. Louis Blues Society Compilation CD St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/43991622016-10-01T02:37:47-05:002017-02-05T13:21:31-06:00BluesLetter Number 81 October 2016<a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-oct16-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/259774/bluesletter-oct16-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/2e8d50830d6607e557d8ded2c6578ef64a6d9aa1/small/bluesletter-oct16-cover.jpg?1475307246" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a>Alonzo Townsend on his experience at the <em>Big Muddy Blues Festival</em><br><br>Big Mike remembers Preston Hubbard<br><br>Lilly's Corner: Spotlight on Frank Bauer<br><br>CD Review: Al Holliday Natural Remedies<br><br>Johnnie Johnson's wife Francis presented with "Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival Founders Award"<br><br>St. Louis Blues Society <em>Road to Memphis </em>area IBCSt. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/42727192016-07-11T00:26:05-05:002017-02-05T10:02:24-06:00BluesLetter Number 80 July/August 2016<a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-july-2016-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/248129/bluesletter-july-2016-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/16ce26b25dd21b84ae55456f7b37378502db3529/medium/bluesletter-july-2016-cover.jpg?1468234349" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a>Kenny Rice<br><br>Road to Memphis<br><br>Big Muddy 2016<br><br>St. Louis Blues Room at the NBM by Jeremy Segel-Moss<br><br>Atomic Blues Festival<br><br>Lilley's Corner with Michael Battle<br><br>Cast of Blues at the NBM photos by Peter NewcombSt. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/41186932016-04-03T14:59:15-05:002017-02-05T06:13:48-06:00BluesLetter Number 79 March/April 2016<a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-march-2016-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/236160/bluesletter-march-2016-web.pdf"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/980c7f9ca8a4b24e829703c04dd3203c0d650f95/medium/bluesletter-march-2016-cover.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a>The National Blues Museum opening April 2, 2016!<br><br>Chris Holmes gives us his thoughtful words on the NBM opening in St. Louis with photos from Steve Truesdell<br><br>Ethan Leinwand talks on the history of "The 44 Blues"<br><br>Reed Radcliffe shares photos from "Meet the Blues" salute to the KDHX Blues Programmers show<br><br>CD review from Michael Higgins<br><br>NEW column from Lilley Halloran, daughter of St. Louis guitarist Tommy Halloran. She interviews John McVey this month.<br> St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/39928472016-01-17T04:22:07-06:002017-02-05T02:39:24-06:00BluesLetter Number 78 January/February 2016<p><span class="font_regular"><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-january-2016-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/218327/bluesletter-january-2016-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/88285d3770676aa0490cda50502f7dbd19339596/medium/bluesletter-january-2016-cover-web.jpg?1453026064" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a>Meet the Blues: Salute to KDHX Blues Programmers <br><br>Looking Forward to the Grand Opening of the National Blues Museum <br><br>It's Time for Musicians and Photographers to Work Together <br>by Reed Radcliffe; photo by Crystal Rolfe/Cryrolfe Photography <br><br>Spotlight on the Center for Artistic Expression <br><br>Meet the Blues: Salute to KDHX Blues Programmers <br>by Nathaniel Farrell; with forward by Ron Edwards <br>photos courtesy of KDHX including "Papa" Ray by Bob Reuter; <br>except Art Dwyer and Ron Edwards by Peter Newcomb <br><br>The St. Louis Blues Society 15 in '15 Compilation CD <br>by Jeremy Segel-Moss and Paul Neihaus IV <br>recording sessions photographs courtesy of Paul Niehaus IV <br><br>CD Review: Boo Boo Davis Old Skool <br>by Michael Higgins </span><br> </p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/39217812015-11-09T22:19:41-06:002017-02-05T00:31:51-06:00BluesLetter number 77 November/December 2015<a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-november-2015-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/210010/bluesletter-november-2015-web.pdf"><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/116d370cbc20a44580b0426f2007abe009ac2277/medium/bluesletter-november-2015-cover.jpg?1447129441" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></span></a>Congratulations to the winners of the 2015 <em>Road to Memphis </em>Blues Challenge<br><br>15 in 15 St. Louis Blues Society Compilation CD is nearly complete<br><br>National Blues Museum announces Grand Opening date<br><br>MADCO and the Blues by David Lancaster<br><br>Play it Forward by Samantha Jane St. Raymond<br><br>Keep Your Eyes Open Commentary by Brian Curran<br><br>VIP Party for volunteers<br><br>Baby Blues Showcase<br><br>Our busy summer in pictures<br><br><br> St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/38390762015-09-01T22:57:30-05:002017-02-04T22:00:26-06:00BluesLetter number 76 September/October 2015<span style="font-size: 16.7999992370605px;">Sharon Foehner: Achieving Excellence</span><br style="font-size: 16.7999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: 16.7999992370605px;">by Joe Pastor<br>photos by Reed Radcliffe and Lori Jeffress</span><br style="font-size: 16.7999992370605px;"><span style="font-size: 16.7999992370605px;">cover photo by Reed Radcliffe</span><br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-september-2015-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/201186/bluesletter-september-2015-web.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/1951816bb14643188d653239418c807535016369/medium/bluesletter-september-2015-cover.jpg?1441165535" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></span></a><br><br><span class="font_regular">The St. Louis Blues Society's First Atomic Blues Festival<br><br>Blues Workshops at the School of Rock by Jordan Heimburger, Regional Music Director, SOR<br><br>St. Louis Pre-War Piano Blues: The Sparks Brothers<br>by Ethan Leinwand<br><br>Big Mike Aguirre discusses the recent pedestrian fatalities in the blues district of South Broadway in South Broadway: Call to Action<br><br>The 2015 Road to Memphis with photos of previous winners by photos by Reed Radcliffe and Lisa Michelle Parker<br><br>Howard Young tells us about the always fun Highway 61 Tuesday Blues Jams<br><br>CD Review: Ivas John Good Days a Comin by Michael Higgins</span>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914402015-07-26T01:04:40-05:002017-02-04T20:32:21-06:00BluesLetter number 75 July/August 2015Eugene Johnson: Nobody Told Me that was Albert King<br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-july-15-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196504/bluesletter-july-15-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/bceeecea6fb0b560bfca851060e4f8e20c987e8a/medium/bluesletter-july-15-cover.jpg?1437890200" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br>Jason David Cooper profiles Eugene Johnson<br>Ethan Leinwand's Pre-war Piano Blues: Walter Davis<br>John Higgins remembers Mike Prokopf<br>Jeremy Segel-Moss continues his conversation with Dion Brown of the National Blues MuseumSt. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914392015-07-26T00:52:54-05:002017-02-04T20:32:21-06:00BluesLetter number 74 May/June 2015Big Mike Aguirre's Thoughts on St. Louis Blues<br><br>This pdf is a page-turner!<br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-may-15-web-spread.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196500/bluesletter-may-15-web-spread.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/2d807fec835e332807763e192710e94254ed7e8a/medium/bluesletter-may-15-cover.jpg?1437889224" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br>Tom Hall's Guitar Wonders<br>Ethan Leinwand's Pre-war Piano Blues continues with James "Stump" Johnson<br>A Tribute to "Uncle" Dennis Brannaker by Hound Dog Brown<br>Killer Blues Headstone Project update on Roosevelt Sykes benefit<br>Jeremy Segel-Moss talks to Dion Brown, Executive Director of the National Blues Museum<br>STLBS Member and Volunteer Meet and Greet<br>Road to Memphis information for Musicians<br>Blues for Nepal Benefit<br>STLBS Calendar of Sponsored and Coordinated Events <br> St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914362015-07-26T00:39:21-05:002017-02-04T20:32:21-06:00BluesLetter number 73 March/April 2015Eric Slaughter<br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-march15-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196498/bluesletter-march15-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/c6f53b6e3c0b99a4fd79b03150ad1ec69781ec73/medium/bluesletter-march15-cover-web.jpg?1437888497" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br><br>Joe Pastor profiles Eric Slaughter<br>Southwestern Illinois College East St. Louis Blues Seminar<br>Remembering Dutch Schultz<br>Suzie Gilb reviews Johnny Fox's <em>Room to Move and Time to Think</em><br>Jeremy Segel-Moss interviews Rob Endicott, Chairman of the Board of the National Blues Museum<br>Killer Blues Headstone Project Benefit for Roosevelt Sykes<br>Ethan Leinwand profiles Roosevelt Sykes in his Pre-war Piano Blues Series<br><br> St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914352015-07-26T00:27:10-05:002017-02-04T20:32:21-06:00BluesLetter number 72 January/February 2015The St. Louis Blues Society<em> 14 in 14</em> Compilation CD<br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-jan15-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196497/bluesletter-jan15-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/4fff8c61e0c398a0f025cc964c4bd317a43c35c5/medium/bluesletter-jan15-cover.jpg?1437887458" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>The Artists of the 2014 St. Louis Blues Society Compilation CD <em>14 in 14</em><br>Arthur Williams<br>Big George Brock<br>Eugene Johnson and Company<br>Al Holliday<br>Soulard Blues Band<br>Rough Grooves<br>Brian Curran<br>Bob "Bumblebee" Kamoske<br>Ground Floor Band<br>Miss Molly SImms<br>Hudson and the Hoodoo Cats<br>Jeremiah Johnson<br>The Bottoms Up Blues Gang<br>Funky Butt Brass Band<br><br>Frank Bauer, Matt Davis and Corey Woodruff remember Alvin Jett<br>Henry Townsend: Reflections of Genius Event<br>Ethan Leinwand's first two profiles of pre-war piano bluesmen in St. Louis<br>Henry Brown and Peetie Wheatstraw<br>Jeremy Segel-Moss speaks further with the National Blues Museum Radio Show host Christian CudnikSt. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914332015-07-26T00:09:45-05:002017-02-04T20:32:21-06:00BluesLetter number 71 November/December 2014Congratulations to the Winners of the Road to Memphis Blues Challenge<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-nov14-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196496/bluesletter-nov14-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/8ccfefca50ab971aff35b97db69a3d8e5a59e103/medium/bluesletter-nov14-cover.jpg?1437886862" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Jeremy Segel-Moss and Reed Radcliffe report on the St. Louis Blues Challenge<br>Kimmy V remembers The Shanti<br>Jeremy Segel-Moss profiles the National Blues Museum Radio Show<br>Joe Pastor continues his drummer profiles with Kaleb Kirby<br>Frank Mastromatteo reports on Pokey LaFarge's visit to the Six String Heroes group<br>at Jefferson Barracks<br> St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914312015-07-25T23:30:21-05:002021-03-18T04:37:48-05:00BluesLetter number 70 September/October 2014Salute to Blues City Deli<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-sept14-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196495/bluesletter-sept14-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/32ca933d328650a93147724dd1b76a752f834955/medium/bluesletter-sept14-cover.jpg?1437884522" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Salute to Blues City Deli on their 10 year anniversary<br>by Bruce Olson with photos from Reed Radcliffe<br>Ethan Leinwand explains why he moved to St. Louis<br>Big Mike shares his IBC experience<br>Jon Erblich profiles the Morgan family<br>Bruce Olson reviews the new book: The Original Guitar Hero and the Power of Music: The Legendary Lonnie Johnson Music, and Civil Rights<br> St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914272015-07-25T23:20:20-05:002017-02-04T20:32:20-06:00BluesLetter number 69 July/August 2014Tom Maloney and Tom Hall<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-july2014-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196493/bluesletter-july2014-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/177e2ee216bce333ea7402b730acaf8f94e0caeb/medium/bluesletter-july14-cover.jpg?1437883745" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Brian and Sara Curran have a conversation with Tom Hall<br>Bruce Olson profiles Tom Maloney<br>Marty Spikener pays tribute four recently passed St. Louis artists<br>Lou "Fatha" Thimes<br>Jimmy Lee Kennett<br>Big Daddy<br>Tony Simmons<br>Alonzo Townsend shares wisdom he has learned<br>Bluesweek Review<br>Lee Howland reviews Tom Hall and Alice Spencer's yet untitled record<br> St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914252015-07-25T23:06:40-05:002017-02-04T20:32:19-06:00BluesLetter number 68 May/June 2014Bluesweek Edition<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-may14-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196491/bluesletter-may14-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/8196d8ed96763dfe484ad7b8c25507a11002c269/medium/bluesletter-may14-cover.jpg?1437882971" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Debut of our 30 Year Logo<br>John May reflects on 30 year anniversary<br>Mark "Sonny Boy" Mason compares St. Louis to NOLA on St. Louis' 250 year anniversary<br>2014 St. Louis Blues Music Awards<br>History of St. Louis Blues Festivals<br>Killer Blues Headstone Project Report<br>RIP Rory Johnson<br>Hound Dog reviews The Claudettes <em>Infernal Piano Plot...Hatched!</em><br> St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914222015-07-25T22:55:19-05:002021-03-19T08:51:30-05:00BluesLetter number 67 March/April 2014Marsha Evans: A Lifetime of St. Louis Music<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-march-2014-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196489/bluesletter-march-2014-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/a0eca397fc3c8c950674e3bb3ddc8a1d57834ab6/medium/bluesletter-march-2014-cover.jpg?1437882502" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Bruce Olson profiles Marsha Evans<br>Papa Ray's Top Ten<br>Michael Kuelker revisits a 1991 article he wrote about Oliver Sain<br>Board member Johnny Willis reports his experiences at the IBC in Memphis<br>Nick Pence profiles Matt Wilson and the Loot Rock Gang<br><br> St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914202015-07-25T22:47:28-05:002017-02-04T20:32:19-06:00BluesLetter number 66 January/February 2014A BluesLetter frequency change was made.<br>This is the first bi-monthly issue to be printed each time. <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-january-2014-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196505/bluesletter-january-2014-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/9177a42fc9c7b90a38e407fe3d74f9142780ef24/medium/bluesletter-january-2014-cover.jpg?1437882019" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Joe Pastor drummer profile: Kirk Grice<br>Bruce Olson looks at 100 years of St. Louis Blues: Handy and Armstrong<br>Michael Kuelker profiles Gabriel<br>RIP Eric :Guitar" Davis<br>Kelly Wells reviews The Thin Dimes self titled CD<br> St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914192015-07-25T22:37:58-05:002017-02-04T20:32:19-06:00BluesLetter number 65 November 2013 - printed edition<a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-november-2013-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196486/bluesletter-november-2013-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/134e001f385852affba61e40a84a6c35482996e9/medium/bluesletter-november-2013-cover.jpg?1437881408" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Kari Liston by Bruce Olson<br>Road to Memphis winners: Big Mike and "Bumblebee Bob"<br>Benefit for Charles Hunt<br>Killer Blues benefit reportSt. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914182015-07-25T22:28:47-05:002017-02-04T20:32:18-06:00BluesLetter number 64 October 2013 - online edition<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-october-2013-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196484/bluesletter-october-2013-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/74ede0d53b9b269e76eba3e9bd07fffecccd9f80/medium/bluesletter-october-2013-cover.jpg?1437880877" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Profiles of the artists entered in the St. Louis Road to Memphis <br>Vicki Stewart reviews Tommy Halloran and Guerrilla Swing at the Blues City Deli<br>Killer Blues Headstone Project benefit for Tommy Bankhead<br>Hound Dog CD Review - Buddy Guy's <em>Rhythm and Blues</em><br> St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914162015-07-25T22:17:27-05:002021-04-21T12:13:51-05:00BluesLetter number 63 September 2013 - online edition<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-september-2013-web.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196483/bluesletter-september-2013-web.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/f8960076b52f00c737253089499c68cd036f9c1f/medium/bluesletter-cover-september-2013.jpg?1437880211" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Joe Pastor's first drummer profile: Keith Robinson<br>Bruce Olson critiques the Big Muddy Blues Festival<br>Sharon Foehner reviews the movie <em>20 Feet from Stardom</em><br>National Blues Museum Lecture SeriesSt. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914152015-07-25T22:08:55-05:002017-02-04T20:32:18-06:00BluesLetter number 62 August 2013 - printed edition<a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-august-2013.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196482/bluesletter-august-2013.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/6395aa8ff77c0eac2473c79e488a0c98d89a8f8d/medium/bluesletter-august-2013-cover.jpg?1437879717" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Bruce Olson profiles Gus Thornton<br>Tribute to Riley Coatie Morgan by Jon Erblich<br>Sharon Foehner interviews Phillip Westmoreland<br>Bruce Olson reviews Mike Zito & the Wheel's <em>Gone to Texas</em>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914122015-07-25T22:00:38-05:002017-02-04T20:32:18-06:00BluesLetter number 61 July 2013 - online edition<a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-july2013.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196481/bluesletter-july2013.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/2189fe2f6d68c482eb30ea41d59cc3e6cb93db32/medium/bluesletter-july2013-cover.jpg?1437879268" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>The story of Frankie and Johnny by Bruce Olson<br>On the Road with Paul Niehaus IV<br>Mary Kaye Tonnies shares music business information for musicians<br>Road to Memphis information for musiciansSt. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914012015-07-25T20:16:52-05:002021-02-20T01:53:26-06:00BluesLetter Number 60 June 2013 - online edition<br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-june2013.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196479/bluesletter-june2013.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/1cf48d2e56950f7ac10fd28a4d29520750393126/medium/bluesletter-june2013-cover.jpg?1437872960" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Bluesweek in Review by Bruce Olson<br>Bluesweek photos by Madison Thorn, Reed Radcliffe, Mary Kaye Tonnies and Jeremy Segel-Moss<br>Lynn Barlar reviews the Geyer Street Sheiks Reunion Tour<br>2013 Blues Music Awards<br>Killer Blues Headstone Project by Bruce OlsonSt. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37914002015-07-25T20:07:59-05:002017-02-04T20:32:17-06:00BluesLetter Number 59 May 2013 - printed editionBluesweek 2013 Edition!<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-may-13.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196478/bluesletter-may-13.pdf"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/9333dc393bdc6d2ae472b5fed9016a57b5bf570e/medium/bluesletter-may-2013-cover.jpg?1437872526" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Bruce Olson profiles all the artist playing in a Blue Society <em>Guide to Bluesweek</em><br>Hound Dog Brown reviews Big George Brock and the New Houserockers' <em>Lay These Blues on Me</em><br>First Musicians Directory included in this issue St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37913982015-07-25T19:52:08-05:002017-02-04T20:32:17-06:00BluesLetter Number 58 April 2013 - online edition<a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-april-2013.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196474/bluesletter-april-2013.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/7cf33fe25af8216528193d433da95ab51bfc2419/medium/bluesletter-april-2013-cover.jpg?1437871258" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a>Matt and Nikki Hill by Bruce Olson<br>Hound Dog reviews John Long at BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups<br>Road to Memphis information for musicians<br><br> St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37913962015-07-25T19:38:07-05:002017-02-04T20:32:17-06:00BluesLetter Number 57 March 2013 - online edition<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bandzoogle.com/files/196471/bluesletter-march-2013.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/5135ef703b9f54524ec95f26b0daed57dd23a913/medium/bluesletter-march-2013-cover.jpg?1437870424" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a>The Funky Butt Brass Band at the Funky Dog Gumbo Ball<br>History of W.C. Handy's "St. Louis Blues" by Bruce Olson<br>Mary Kaye Tonnies discusses the music business for musicians<br>Bruce Olson reviews three CDs - Buddy Guy, <em>Live at Legend</em>; Grady Champion, <em>Tough Times Don’t Last</em>; Stevie DuPree and the Delta Flyers,<em> Dr. Dupree’s Love Shop</em>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37913932015-07-25T19:23:52-05:002017-02-04T20:32:17-06:00BluesLetter Number 56 February 2013 - printed edition<br><a contents="" data-link-label="72bluesletter-feb13.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196469/72bluesletter-feb13.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/665cc8ce6e9f801a5e66b7a9316d2de95aaae966/medium/bluesletter-feb13-cover.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a>Melissa Neels by Bruce Olson<br>Tribute to Fontella Bass by Bruce Olson<br>Lee Howland reviews Rum Drum Ramblers'<em> Mean Scene</em>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37913922015-07-25T19:11:35-05:002017-02-04T20:32:16-06:00BluesLetter Number 55 January 2013 - online edition<a contents="" data-link-label="72bluesletter-jan-2013.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196468/72bluesletter-jan-2013.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/3026cf9e020829b974b0a8f2d752b84a9ff3bfdd/medium/cover-bluesletter-jan-2013.jpg?1437869472" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Bruce Olson profiles Charles Hunt<br>National Blues Museum Update<br>Bruce Olson reviews Royal Southern Brotherhood's 2012 self-titled CDSt. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37913882015-07-25T19:03:08-05:002019-03-30T15:54:48-05:00BluesLetter Number 54 December 2012 - online edition<p><a contents="" data-link-label="72bluesletter-dec12.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196467/72bluesletter-dec12.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/9b3f71d49c809a9dab1fd196e3fe95bd2dff15a2/medium/pg1-cover-dec12.jpg?1437868928" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Bruce Olson profiles Rich McDonough<br>Mary Kaye Tonnies shares the history of the 20th Annual Noelathon<br>Beatle Bob remembers past Noelathons<br>Barbara Carr's 2012 <em>Keep the Fire Burning</em> review by Bruce Olson<br><br> </p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37913822015-07-25T18:41:57-05:002019-03-30T15:54:32-05:00BluesLetter Number 53 November 2012 - printed edition<p>First issue produced with inDesign<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-nov12.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196462/bluesletter-nov12.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/1f755a80d956e7356c6f1d3b81e021301c2de074/medium/bl-cover-nov12.jpg?1437867236" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Baby Blues Showcase Feature<br>Bruce Olson profiles Brian Casserly<br>Dwayne Hepler writes about going on the road with Big George Brock<br>Bruce Olson reviews Aaron Griffin's Mojo Rising<br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> </p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37913802015-07-25T18:24:03-05:002020-11-08T15:36:17-06:00BluesLetter Number 52 October 2012 - online edition<p>Last of the issues produced on Word<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http:///files/196460/bluesletter-october-12.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/3419fe28bf1b034bc4e4a64497c095362a4ba00f/medium/cover-oct12.jpg?1437866166" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Lee Howland reviews Lil’ Ed Williams and The Blues Imperials' Jump Start<br>Bruce Olson profiles Shawn Pittman and Nikki Hill - both playing at the Blues City Deli this month<br>Doug Foehner and his father Gale Foehner play the Sunday Blues Brunch<br>Dwayne Hepler describes the connections between Imperial Swing Dancing and Blues Music<br><br><br> </p>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37913782015-07-25T18:02:07-05:002021-03-04T18:54:07-06:00BluesLetter Number 51 September 2012 - online edition<p><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-sept-2012.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196459/bluesletter-sept-2012.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/2d43c1cda9b2df79e796f31a394d3a1d496f65fe/medium/cover-sept12.jpg?1437864871" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
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<br>Rich McDonough and Rough Grooves play the St. Louis Blues Society Voodoo Stroll <br>Lee Howland reviews Rick Estrin and The Nightcats' 2012 CD <em>One Wrong Turn</em><br>Bruce Olson provides update on the National Blues Museum<br> </div>St. Louis Blues Societytag:stlouisbluessociety.org,2005:Post/37913552015-07-25T17:33:55-05:002019-03-30T15:53:28-05:00BluesLetter Number 50 August 2012 - printed edition<p>After a long, down period, the BluesLetter is back!<br>It does look a little green - used what we had - Word for Mac 2003 on an old ibookG4!<br><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="bluesletter-aug12.pdf" data-link-type="file" href="/files/196457/bluesletter-aug12.pdf" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163323/03a1ff27fad45ca5556b477a6c11a1d1572b1318/medium/bluesletter-aug12-cover.jpg?1437863951" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a><br>Jeremiah Johnson Reflects on IBC<br>Sharon Foehner interviews Stacey Johnson<br>Bluesweek 2012 Review by Bruce Olson<br> </p>St. Louis Blues Society