Sincerest Condolences
Sincerest condolences go out Carol Wagner and Jeff Wagner on the recent death of her daughter, Betty Frantz. Please keep Carol, Jeff and their families in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this most difficult time.
Congratulations!
Congratulations go out to Jeff Burch and CIBS member Gretchen VanderEcken as they begin their life together as husband and wife this month. May you both have many, many Happy Blues years together…and Happy Birthday to the bride as well!
Special Thanks
CIBS would like to give big corporate thanks to The Muddy Waters, a new Blues Club in Bettendorf, IA for their corporate membership. Kristi Bennett and Hal Reed are at the helm and Keeping the Blues Alive! Stop in at 1708 State Street and see some Live Blues. Be sure to say thanks for Helpin’ ... MORE >>
Blues Bands
Electro Glide Records is sponsoring a blues competition for an opportunity to get a contract with Electro Glide Records. All submissions must contain original music and will be reviewed by a panel of industry professionals. Four acts will be chosen from all the submissions and will perform Sunday November 21st at the Hard Rock Cafe ... MORE >>
Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary to Newsletter editor Lori Long and her hubby of 4 years, Mark Long. Many many more to ya!!
Congratulations
Congratulations to Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts who recently opened up for Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon on the grandstand stage at the IA State Fair. They had a great night, good crowd response and a very cool interview on KCCI with Carrie Nelson. Very, very cool guys—you did the Blues proud.
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