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BLUES ON THE NORTH SHORE FESTIVAL
ONCE IN A LIFETIME CONCERT OPPORTUNITY –
6 GENERATIONS OF MISSISSIPPI & CHICAGO BLUES GIANTS
8 pm Friday, June 12, 2009, SPACE 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston
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The Blues are coming to the North Shore. Some of the best loved Blues artists in the world will be right here in your own backyard. They appear on main stages of blues festivals all over the world. But on June 12, 2009, the blues fun begins and ends at SPACE in Evanston. Â
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Orman Music & Media Group and Listen to This! Music Chicago present the second annual Blues on the North Shore, in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Earwig Music Company.  Â
On Friday, June 12, 2009, SPACE in Evanston, will showcase the best of the Mississippi Delta Bluesmen – never before on one stage – a historic lineup of six generations of distinguished blues musicians in a unique and intimate space. The audience will be up close and personal with 93-year-old Grammy Award Winner, guitarist David “Honeyboy†Edwards, John Primer – the last lead guitarist in the Muddy Waters Blues Band, Dennis Binder – a classic keyboardist who recorded in the early 1950s, at the cusp of blues melding r&b and country, and Big Jack Johnson and the Oilers - the quintessential electric Delta Blues trio.Â
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The Blue Four is the younger group of Chicago blues players who complete the Chicago connection. The band includes the ubiquitous Kenny Smith on drums, hard driving Chris James on guitar and rock steady Patrick Rynn on bass, and Bob Corritore blowing harmonica. Special guest, the formidable keyboard player Allen Batts, will round out this dynamic combo.Â
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An added attraction will be guest appearances by Earwig artists Aron Burton and Johnny Drummer.
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Our host for the evening will be Bill Wax, Program Director and host of BB King’s Bluesville on Sirius/XM satellite radio. Dave Specter, one of the owners of SPACE, and himself an amazing blues guitarist said of last year’s event, “This was a great night. The best blues in Chicago right here in Evanston. And it was very clear that the packed house was fully enjoying themselves. It was great to see so many local, national and international blues musicians and fans came out to last year’s event.  We’re very glad Blues on the North Shore is back this year.â€Â
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Listen to This! Music Chicago will immerse you in the Blues. Blues enthusiasts who don’t want the hassle of driving downtown can ride the Blues Bus hosted by Earwig President Michael Frank and radio personality Irene Mojica. The Blues Bus Day trip & concert at SPACE is a special package.  The bus pick up is at SPACE in Evanston. From SPACE everyone travels to the first day of the Chicago Blues Festival. There will be BBQ & beverages on the Blues Bus, and some great history and entertainment on the bus to and from the festival! Blues fans will spend the day in Grant Park, listening to blues, and checking out the blues booths. At 6:30PM we leave Grant Park to head back to SPACE for the 2nd Annual Blues on the North Shore Festival.Â
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Buy Tickets Now at www.evanstonspace.com ph 847-492-8860, box office 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston Â
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For interview opportunities call, Lynn Orman at 847-452-6469.
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For a full schedule of Earwig Music performances and educational
programs please visit www.earwigmusic.comÂ
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 MEDIA SPONSORS: BB KING’S BLUESVILLE ON SIRIUS/XM SATELLITE RADIO, MHZ NETWORKS WORLDWIDE, LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE,  FRONTROWMUSIC.TV, ORMAN MUSIC & MEDIA GROUP, PING MOBILE MARKETING,  EVANSTON COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER, THE CHICAGO NORTH SHORE CONVENTION &  VISTORS BUREAUÂ
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A portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will benefit A SAFE HAVEN FOUNDATION, www.asafehaven.com providing housing, rehabilitation and other services for people in transition, including musicians, in recovery from alcohol and substance abuse.
Earwig Music 30th Anniversary Celebration Events
EARWIG MUSIC COMPANY 30TH ANNIVERSARY Events
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Chicago Cultural Center  Tuesday Blues Days
MAY 26, 2009Â Johnny Drummer & the Starliters
JUNE 2, 2009Â Â Liz Mandeville & the Blue Points
JUNE 9, 2009Â Â Honeyboy EdwardsÂ
Daley Plaza – Monday June 8Â Aron Burton with Two For The Blues
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Old Town School of Folk Music
Wednesday JUNE 10, 2009
CONCERT Johnny Drummer & the Starliters plus Liz Mandeville & the Blue PointsÂ
Thursday JUNE 11, 2009
songwriting workshop Johnny Drummer & Liz Mandeville
Friday JUNE 12, 2009
2nd Annual Blues on the North Shore Festival, presented by Listen to this Music! Chicago celebrating Earwig Music’s 30th Anniversary – Mississippi to Chicago – 6 generations of blues
At Space 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL
tickets available at www.evanstonspace.com
Honeyboy Edwards, John Primer, Dennis Binder with Chris James/Patrick Rynn/Bob Corritore Big Jack Johnson & the Oilers w/Allen Batts
Chicago Blues Festival – Earwig Records 30th Anniversary Â
Saturday JUNE 13, 2009
Piano Tribute to Sunnyland Slim with Allen Batts, Dennis Binder and Aaron Moore @ Chicago Blues Festival – Front Porch Stage
Travis Haddix Blues Band – Crossroads Stage
Sunday JUNE 14, 2009
Big Jack Johnson – Juke Joint Stage
Honeyboy Edwards w/Devil In A Woodpile – Juke Joint Stage
Johnny Drummer & The Starliters with Liz Mandeville – Petrillo Band Shell
Big Jack Johnson & the Oilers w/Allen Batts @ Chicago Blues Festival – Petrillo Band Shell
Taste of Chicago – Earwig Music day
Tuesday JUNE 30, 2009Â Â Â Â
Rob Stone & the C-Notes, Dave Weld & the Imperial Flames, Honeyboy Edwards w/Aron Burton & Two for the Blues, Johnny Drummer & the Starliters, Liz Mandeville & the Blue Points
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Additional events will be scheduled from September through November 2009
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