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Charles Atkins Blues Band JB's Z ydeco Zoo started last weekend off with a sell-out, standing room only crowd that never left the dance floor. Folks were in a big time partyin' mood (musta been fueled by the dancin' juice and full moon) and the Zoo energized the throng with one of the most fired-up throwdowns they've done at the BBC. They were sho' nuff cookin' on high! The rafters were still rattlin' when Reba Russell blew the doors and roof offa the place with one of the best BBC performances in memory!! Reba put on an incredibly stunning performance that this guy's words can't describe. Reba got ovation after ovation and one of the loudest BBC ovations I've heard after she nailed Janis's "A Piece of My Heart". Her long-time band was outstanding, shining when it needed to and in the pocket when Reba was out front. We re-booked her for a December date. That is a show that Tallahassee should not miss. Its hard to top that show but we've got some club favorites gracing the corner stage next weekend.
Hank will be broadcasting Saturday night live from the BBC on HANK FM, 99.9 and will stream the first set live to blues fans everywhere over the internet at http://www.999hank.fm We have received many emails from listeners far and wide about the shows, including folks on "virtual dates". Listen in if you can't make it out. THANKS, HANK and to Tallahassee Dodge Chrysler Jeep for sponsoring the show and keepin' the blues live!
Call the club (850/906-0766) for reservations to these shows but we suggest you get your tickets in advance for Johnnie's show on Saturday. Remember that advance ticket purchasers get table and admission priority. You get a confirmed reservation with your advance purchase and you can request your favorite table.
Bring an appetite and feast on Ms. Ernestine's world famous fried catfish nuggets and mullet filets She has sausage dogs, too, if'n that suits ya' better. Ya' might try the sweet potato fries, too. Maybe some boiled p-nuts. Yum yum! Southern summer treats for your BBC blues experience. Beth, Steve and Terry are keepin' the bonfire burnin' jus' right for a summertime evening. Not too hot. Just right for chillin' with your main squeeze or listinin' to Terry's blues from his Blues Room in between sets. HEADS UP For August: It's hot. It's steamy. And so is the weather. August will be burnin' up at the BBC:
RECENTLY ADDED SHOWS: Here are some recent additions to our Fall calendar. Look for ticket sales soon:
Check out the BBC's website at http://www.bradfordvilleblues.com for more information, links and tickets for these and other upcoming shows. You can also see newly added pictures of BBC shows at the BBC MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/bradfordvilleblues or at the BBC's FaceBook pages. Thanks for your great support this summer! We have the cure for the summertime blues and y'all have been getting' your weekend dose. We thank you! Gary, Kim, Kevin, Walter, Aslan, Beth and Steve, Casey, Terry, Ernest, Jolly Jim, Ree, Vince, Raymond, Paula, Tommy, Martha, Big Jim and the rest of the BBC irregulars.
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when he sits down at the keys. And once he takes the stage,
he doesn't stop except to give his younger band mates a rest.
Charles is backed up by the long time rhythm section of Adam
"Rooster" Gaffney on bass and Deb "Sweet Groove"
Berlinger on percussion, with the dynamic and multi-talented
Lois Hinners on guitar and vocals. Be prepared to get down and
funky starting at 9:30. Advance tickets are only $10 available
at http://www.bradfordvilleblues.com Students, members of any
blues organization, and anyone mentioning this email get in
for $10. For all others, day of show tickets are $12. More on
Charles, including music, at: 
On
Saturday, July 31, the club's favorite son and another
local guy done good, 
