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Category: JSJBF Member Spotlight
Mark Margolies and the Fabulous Rhythm Aces Visit the Chubby Pickle
Mark Margolies, accompanied by the Fabulous Rhythm Aces made their debut at the JSJBF member venue the Chubby Pickle last Friday night as part of board member Joseph Vincent Riggio’s Blue Collar Blues series.
Perkolating the Blues
Each month we like to introduce you to one of our member bands. This month Tina had a conversation with Slim and the Perkolators.
JSJBF Membership Discounts!
Are you ready for the REAL March Madness? JSJBF is announcing discounted membership rates starting March 1st for the month of March leading up to the JSJBF’s 2023 kick off fundraiser on March 26th at Salty’s Beach Bar in Lake Como. Discounts are as follows: Individuals: $30.00, Family: $50 and Bands: $60.00!
Single Review – Maybe You Will Someday
The new single by The Robert Hill Band, Maybe You Will Someday, will be released Feb. 17, as part of the Blind Raccoon and Nola Blue Records Collection, Volume 5. The collection contains 30 compositions, featuring an array of Blind Raccoon clients, including both independent and label artists.
Welcome Our Newest and Returning Community Members!
We would like to welcome our newest JSJBF Community members!
SlideWinder Blues Band Memphis Fund
The SlideWinder Blues Band is this year’s JSJBF International Blues Challenge winner band. Help them to raise money to defray expenses by contributing to their Website Tip Jar @ https://slidewinderbluesband.com/home#donate-ibc
Dave Keyes – Rhythm, Blues & Boogie
Dave Keyes played Bands by the Beach in July and we spoke prior to the gig. He told me they were working on a new CD that would be out soon. I recently received a copy of the disc and was truly impressed.
Matt O’Ree Band – Hand in Glove CD
CD review of Hand in Glove by the Matt O’Ree Band.
Harmonica Master and Blues Impresario Bill Lilley: An Appreciation
Billy Lilley, a longtime blues harmonica playing fixture on the Garden State blues club and festival scene, passed away at 70 on Memorial Day weekend at his home in New Port Richey, Fla., after a long struggle with liver cancer. He and his wife Theresa were active volunteers at the first half dozen Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festivals.