Black Betty interview in The Beachcomber Check out Black Betty's interview in The Beachcomber Newspaper (Delaware/Maryland). New Black Betty inspired jewelry! I'm so pleased to announce a second jewelry collaboration with RockLove of Brooklyn, NY! The Black Betty inspired Posey necklace did so well that we'll soon be offering a Moonshine Society inspired, unisex piece. It will be for sale on moonshinesociety.com, so visit the site to check it out! Video clips, TV spots, and new recordings- oh my! I'll be posting one new video clip or audio recording each week over the next month until April 14th! After traveling to Hawaii and Japan, more clips and audio recordings will be posted in May as well. So come on back, ya hear- First posting will be this Thursday night! Returning to the Boston for a stadium show! The RJL Memorial Fund hosts an Allstar Showcase of past Battle winners, including Black Betty, at Showcase Live in Gillette Stadium! A special show for us as we return to the city that embraced our music and put Black Betty on the cover of the Boston Herald and the Boston Globe. Check out the Calendar for details! Producing the next Charlie Sayles album! That's right, kiddies. Black Betty will be producing the next Charlie Sayles album, to be released early 2010. We've got a fantastic line up of well known blues musicians from around the US and Europe who will be collaborating on this album. More news to come! Silver Spring Blues Festival We had a great time performing at the Silver Spring Blues Festival this weekend! Many thanks to Alan Bowser, President of Silver Spring Town Center, Inc., and the DC Blues Society for putting the (first of hopefully many) festival events together in Downtown. I posted a couple pics in the Live images section.
Black Betty and Joe Poppen with the hard workin' festival coordinators and volunteers who kept this event movin'.
Blues Alley images are here! If you missed the amazing evening at Blues Alley on 3/3, I've uploaded a few images. Check them out! New designs and big news! In design news, I've completed the brand new website for Memphis Gold. You can view it by clicking here. This follows in a list of new site designs I've created for Charlie Sayles, and The Joe Poppen Band.
Bigger news, however, is a blues love story. Joe Poppen proposed to me on Valentine's Day, and your's truly said yes. Expect to see wonderful things from this power music couple this year! Memphis Gold Double Albums I've been in the studio with Memphis Gold for the last couple weeks as he is finishing two brand new albums- Gator Gon' Bitchu and Pickin' in High Cotton. You'll find me on backing vocals as well as lyrics that I've written for him. Both albums will be available March 3rd on CD Baby and his official website (which I just finished designing). We'll be performing at Blues Alley in DC on March 3rd, which will be an amazing time- Official Gibson Award Ceremony, Memphis Gold Birthday Bash, and CD Release Party all in one. Come on out! Heroes Red, White & Blue Ball In celebration of our 44th President of the United States, Black Betty had the pleasure of singing with Memphis Gold at the Heroes Red, White & Blue Ball on Inauguration Day. Held at the Warner Theater in DC, artists on the bill included George Clinton and the P-Funk Allstars, Ben Vereen, Peter, Paul and Mary, and Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes.
 MTV News Story
Video Story:
Heroes Ball
Happy New Year Out with the old, and in with the new. Black Betty is officially situated in the Washington DC area now! I kicked off 2009 with a New Year's performance with Charlie Sayles and Joe Poppen at the First Night Celebration in Falls Church, VA. This year will focus on performances with Charlie Sayles, Memphis Gold and Spice of Life, and Joe Poppen. Stay tuned! New videos and moving to DC! Joe Poppen and I are making plans and pleased to announce the we'll be relocating to the Washington DC area in January. The music scene has been very good to us there and we're eager to leave the snowy Nor'easters of Boston.
I've also posted a few new videos of us from the Disc Makers party in Boston. Check out my videos page or the blog to see them!
Fantastic Special Guests! JPB had a great week performing with some very special guests- Harmonica player Charlie Sayles and the burlesque beauties Babes in Boinkland. We were invited to perform at the Discmakers Boston Opening party at the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge, MA. “I now have a new respect for the Boston music scene,” said Tony Van Veen, CEO of Disc Makers after the band brought down the house. Check out video of part of the show.
Boston Blues Challenge JPB won the semifinals on Saturday, August 2nd, at the Boston Blues Challenge! The finals will take place Saturday, August 9th, at Club 58 in Quincy and feature the Delta Generators, Rick "King" Russell, Alley Blues, The Joe Poppen Band, and Paul Speidel. The winning band will represent Boston at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis, TN at the beginning of 2009. Come on out- support JPB and the Boston blues scene! Double Take's Last Shows That's right. Double Take is officially saying, "Thank you and good night" at the end of September. The band has been together for 8+ years and played some amazing shows. I'd like to thank the D.T. fans that regularly come out to rock out with us, dancing to the 80's and Classic Rock hits all night long. Our last show will be at BBC Walpole on Saturday, 9/27. Check out the calendar dates for where you can check us out.
Columbia Pike Blues Festival It was such a treat to perform at the Columbia Pike Blues Festival in Arlington, VA. Memphis Gold invited Joe Poppen and I to play, and we had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Alabama based Lil' Jimmy Reed. Opening for us was DC's own Tom Principato, who is a heck of a guitarist and real treat to catch. Immediately following us was festival headlining act Roomful of Blues. What a blast! Check out a video clip of our performance.
Black Betty with Lil' Jimmy Reed
Black Betty and Tom Principato
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- Friday, September 17
8:00 pm
- The Harbor Shack
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20895 Bayside Avenue, Rock Hall, MD, USA
(MAP)
- The most unique waterfront bar and grill in Rock Hall, Maryland on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay.
- Free show (Buy tickets)
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- Saturday, August 14
8:30 pm
- Lady Sings The Blues Bash
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Old Bowie Town Grille:
8604 Chestnut Ave., Bowie, MD, USA
(MAP)
- Featuring three lovely, luscious blues divas- Carly Harvey, Moonshine Society (featuring Pete Ragusa of The Nighthawks), and The Stacy Brooks Band! A show so hot it's sure to set the walls sweating. Tickets are available at www.moonshinesociety.com and by calling the venue.
- $10 (Buy tickets)
- Saturday, August 7
7:00 pm
- Clare & Don's Beach Shack
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130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA
(MAP)
- Moonshine Society at Clare & Don's Beach Shack. Great outdoor venue, perfect for a summer Saturday!
- Free
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21+
- Sunday, July 25
2:00 pm
- Temporium
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Temporium:
1300 H Street, NE, Washington, DC, USA
(MAP)
- DC’s best designers show their wares in this temporary store. Moonshine Society performs as acoustic duo/trio from 2-4pm. All opening weekend musical festivities curated by The Monument Music & Arts Festival. http://temporiumdc.com/
- Free (Buy tickets)
- Sunday, July 18
5:00 pm
- Private event
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Old Town Bowie Grille:
8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD
(MAP)
- Saturday, July 17
- DC Blues Society Fish Fry 'n' Blues 'n' Bike Contest
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American Legion Post 41:
905 Silgo Ave (entrance on Fenton by free parking lot), Silver Spring, MD
(MAP)
- Performing with Moonshine Society
www.dcblues.org
- Fish Fry admission and a fish sandwich $12 (Buy tickets)
- Saturday, July 17
3:00 pm
- Artscape
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The Urbanite Stage:
140 West Mt. Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD
(MAP)
- Moonshine Society on the Urbanite Stage at Artscape! Baltimore's largest festival of 2010. Visti www.artscape.org for info and tickets.
- Friday, July 9
10:00 pm
- Joe Squared
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133 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD, USA
(MAP)
- Performing with Moonshine Society
- Free
- Saturday, June 26
10:00 pm
- Flanagan's Harp & Fiddle
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4844 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD
(MAP)
- Moonshine Society returns to the Harp & Fiddle in Bethesda! Free show, 21+
- Free
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21+
- Sunday, June 13
2:00 pm
- Columbia Festival of the Arts
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Columbia, MD
(MAP)
- Performing with Moonshine Society and Charlie Sayles.
- Saturday, June 12
- Moonshine Society
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Dogfish Head Brewing and Eats:
320 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE
(MAP)
- Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware! Home of Black Betty's favorite brews. Free to the public, all ages.
- (Buy tickets)
- Friday, May 21
10:00 pm
- Moonshine Society
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Joe Squared:
133 W. North Ave., Baltimore, MD, USA
(MAP)
- Delivering a cup of blues, a tablespoon of rock, and a dash of funk at Joe Squared, located in the Station North District. All ages. Come for the gourmet pizza, stay for the blues!
- (Buy tickets)
- Monday, May 10
7:00 pm
- 6th Annual DC Blues Society Fish Fry 'n Blues 'n Bike Contest
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American Legion Post 41:
905 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD
(MAP)
- Fish Fry admission and a fish sandwich $12, Bike Contest Registration $5, Cash Prize for the "Motorcycle Popularity Contest" Winner $200 Your Bike is voted on by the Attendees (bring your friends!)
- $12
- Saturday, May 1
- Japan Dates
- Private Event
- Friday, April 30
- Japan Dates
- Private Event
- Thursday, April 29
- Japan Dates
- Private Event
- Wednesday, April 28
- Japan Dates
- Private Event
- Tuesday, April 27
- Japan Dates
- Private Event
- Monday, April 26
- Japan Dates
- Private Event
- Sunday, April 25
- Japan Dates
- Private Event
- Saturday, April 24
- Japan Dates
- Private Event
- Friday, April 23
- Japan Dates
- Private Event
- Thursday, April 22
- Japan Dates
- Private Event
- Wednesday, April 21
- Japan Dates
- Private Event
- Tuesday, April 20
- Japan Dates
- Private Event
- Monday, April 19
- Hawaii Dates
- Private event
- Sunday, April 18
- Hawaii Dates
- Private event
- Saturday, April 17
- Hawaii Dates
- Private event
- Friday, April 16
- Hawaii Dates
- Private event
- Thursday, April 15
- Hawaii Dates
- Private event
- Wednesday, April 14
- Hawaii Dates
- Private event
- Wednesday, April 7
8:00 pm
- Smokin' Hot Blues Jam
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Old Bowie Town Grille:
8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD
(MAP)
- Come on out to the highly reviewed Smokin' Hot Blues Jame every Wednesday at Old Bowie Town Grille! Bring your axe or just your friends and enjoy a free night of DC blues. Open to all ages.
- Friday, February 26
- Moonshine Society
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Old Bowie Town Grille:
8604 Chestnut Ave., Bowie, MD
(MAP)
- Hot blues, great food, and the best staff in the DC area!
- (Buy tickets)
- Saturday, February 20
7:00 pm
- Las Vegas
- Friday, February 19
7:00 pm
- Las Vegas
- Thursday, February 18
7:00 pm
- Las Vegas
- Wednesday, February 17
7:00 pm
- Las Vegas
- Tuesday, February 16
7:00 pm
- Las Vegas
- Monday, February 15
7:00 pm
- Las Vegas
- Sunday, February 14
7:00 pm
- Las Vegas
- Saturday, February 13
7:00 pm
- Las Vegas
- Tuesday, February 9
7:00 pm
- Red Hot Blues Jam
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Old Bowie Town Grille:
8604 Chestnut Ave., Bowie, MD
(MAP)
- Saturday, February 6
9:00 pm
- Moonshine Society
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Joe Squared:
133 W. North Ave., Baltimore, MD
(MAP)
- Black Betty's favorite eclectic Baltimore restaurant and bar with daily live music and art shows in a laid-back atmosphere. Moonshine Society Baltimore debut.
- (Buy tickets)
- Saturday, January 23
8:00 pm
- Clarence Bluesman Turner and The Harmony Band
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American Legion Post #8:
224 D St, S.E., Washington, DC
(MAP)
- With Special Guests Black Betty and Charlie Sayles- A night of DC Blues Allstars! Open to the public. Doors at 8pm, show at 9pm. Tickets are $15 in advance (until 1/15) or $20 at the door. For advance tickets,request here.
- Saturday, November 21, 2009
6:00 pm
- RJL Reloaded
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Showcase Live at Gillette Stadium:
Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA
(MAP)
Black Betty returns to Boston for a very special performance featuring the Rob Benton Band, 3rd Left, Final Hour, and Prospect Hill! - (Buy tickets)
- Saturday, November 14, 2009
9:00 pm
- Old Town Bowie Grille
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8604 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD
(MAP)
- Black Betty and The Poppen Band with Charlie Sayles- An entire evening of blues and roots rock!
- (Buy tickets)
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21+ or w/ adult
- Monday, November 9, 2009
- In San Diego, CA
- Sunday, November 8, 2009
- In San Diego, CA
- Saturday, November 7, 2009
- In San Diego, CA
- Friday, November 6, 2009
- In San Diego, CA
- Thursday, November 5, 2009
- In San Diego, CA
- Thursday, October 15, 2009
10:00 pm
- Charlie Sayles and The Poppen Band
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Joe Squared:
133 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD, USA
(MAP)
- Rocking our favorite Baltimore venue once again! Come for the gourmet pizza, stay for the blues.
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21+
- Friday, October 9, 2009
10:00 pm
- The Poppen Band
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Joe Squared:
133 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD, USA
(MAP)
- My favorite gourmet pizza and beer joint in Baltimore! We'll be rockin' the house from 10pm-close.
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21+
- Saturday, October 3, 2009
4:00 pm
- Aiken and Friends Fest
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Joyner Field Stages and Smithfield Little Theater:
210 N. Church St., Smithfield, VA
(MAP)
- Join us for the fourth annual Smithfield Music's Aiken & Friends Fest - A Celebration of Songwriters as it returns to Smithfield, Virginia. This is a non-profit festival brought to you by Smithfiled Music and the Isle of Wight County. All proceeds benefit music education in Isle of Wight county.
- (Buy tickets)
- Saturday, September 19, 2009
7:00 pm
- Clare and Don's Beach Shack
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130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA
(MAP)
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21+
- Friday, August 28, 2009 – Sunday, August 30, 2009
- Northeast Private Appearances
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New York City, NY
(MAP)
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- Friday, August 14, 2009 – Sunday, August 16, 2009
- Northeast Private Appearances
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Boston, MA
(MAP)
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- Monday, August 10, 2009
7:00 pm
- Aiken and Friends Fest
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Joyner Field Stages and Smithfield Little Theater:
210 N. Church St., Smithfield, VA
(MAP)
- Celebration of Songwriters in it's 4th year!
Enjoy the beautiful Chesapeake Bay area in the most beautiful time of the year, autumn. Join us for the fourth annual Smithfield Music's Aiken & Friends Fest - A Celebration of Songwriters as it returns to Smithfield, Virginia. This is a non-profit festival brought to you by Smithfiled Music and the Isle of Wight County. All proceeds benefit music education in Isle of Wight county.
- (Buy tickets)
- Saturday, July 25, 2009
4:00 pm
- 31st Annual Bele Chere Festival
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Historic Downtown:
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
(MAP)
- The Bele Chere Festival is an annual 3-day festival on the streets of Downtown Asheville featuring live, original music all day and night for 350,000 festival-goers. Free to the public.
- Monday, June 22, 2009
7:00 pm
- Westminster Church with Charlie Sayles
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Washington, DC, USA
(MAP)
- Authentic blues every Monday night at the Westminster Church. Black Betty performing with Charlie Sayles.
- Saturday, June 20, 2009
9:00 pm
- Beale St. Grill
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9712 Traville Gateway Driv, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
(MAP)
- No cover. Black Betty performing with Memphis Gold, Hay Summerour, and Joe Poppen.
www.bealestreetgrill.com
- Saturday, June 20, 2009
6:00 pm
- Columbia Pike Blues Festival
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Columbia Pike Blues Festival:
Three blocks of S. Walter Reed Drive at Columbia Pike, Arlington County, VA, USA
(MAP)
- Free to the public! Performing with headliner Memphis Gold from 6:30pm-8:00pm.
www.columbiapike.org
- Monday, May 25, 2009
7:00 pm
- Memorial Day Music Festival for the Troops
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Guantanamo Bay:
Cuba
- Performing for the troops with Memphis Gold.
- Saturday, May 9, 2009
5:00 pm
- Silver Spring Blues Festival
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Downtown Silver Spring:
Silver Spring, MD
(MAP)
- Performing with Memphis Gold. Visit the Official Festival site for more info.
- Saturday, April 25, 2009
11:00 pm
- Station North Spring Music Festival
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Station North Arts District:
Baltimore, MD
(MAP)
- Performing with Charlie Sayles as he headlines at the Joe Squared stage. Free to the public! Sponsored by Heineken. Festival website.
- Tuesday, March 3, 2009
8:00 pm
- Blues Alley with Memphis Gold
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Birthday Bash and Gibson Endorsement Party:
1073 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC
(MAP)
Two shows- 8pm and 10pm
$25
www.bluesalley.com
- Thursday, February 26, 2009
9:00 pm
- Siren Songs
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Church:
69 Kilmarnock St, Boston, MA, USA
(MAP)
- Featuring Boston's finest female artists. 21+
- Tuesday, January 20, 2009
8:00 pm
- Heroes Red, White and Blue Ball
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Warner Theater:
Washington, DC, USA
(MAP)
- Official Inaugural Ball for the Military and Wounded Soldiers. Featured performers include Memphis Gold, Peter, Paul and Mary, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, and George Clinton and the P-Funk Allstars. Tickets range $500-$2,000. More info at heroball.org
- Saturday, October 4, 2008
9:00 pm
- The Brink
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Cabby Shack:
Plymouth, MA
(MAP)
- www.thebrinkrocks.com
- Thursday, October 2, 2008
10:00 pm
- The Brink
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RiRa:
Providence, RI
(MAP)
- www.thebrinkrocks.com
21+, $5
- Saturday, September 27, 2008
10:00 pm
- Double Take
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British Beer Company:
Walpole, MA, USA
(MAP)
21+, Free
Best Beer Selection in Walpole!
- Friday, September 26, 2008
7:00 pm
- Double Take
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British Beer Company:
Framingham, MA
(MAP)
21+, Free
Brand new venue
- Sunday, September 21, 2008
10:00 pm
- Double Take
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RiRa:
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
(MAP)
www.rira.com
21+, $5 cover
Always packed and a good time!
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