HIGHWAY 99 BLUES CLUB PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 15, 2008

CONTACT: ED OR STEVE @ Highway 99 Blues Club (206) 382-2171

EMAIL: getinfo@highwayninetynine. com

"Up jumped the devil in a brand new Cadillac. . . he was tellin' me. . . . I want you back. . . "

Seattle, WA - WOW. . . August already. . . where is the summer going. . . . ? At Highway 99 Blues Club, the summer is headed for some serious blues, BBQ and good times. We tried to get some more weekends for August, but we couldn't make the deal. So start making your plans to hit the highway for some high octane, down to the crossroads music. Don't forget about our award winning Blue Monday Jam. . . . now our BLUE SUNDAY JAM. . . begins every Sunday at 3pm. Grab your harp and sit in with the band. Special BBQ menu every Sunday and the house band is led by Scotty Harris and Justin Kausal-Hayes.

This month has to be one of the most packed months of national acts that we have ever offered. There is a lot of information as always on our web site at www. highwayninetynine.com . The month gets to kickin' with the first visit from EDDIE "DEVIL BOY" TURNER http://www.eddiedevilboy.com/ . A long time member of Otis Taylor's band, Turner mixes the voodoo blues ala Hendrix with classic blues grooves. Strong Chicago influences make this a unique blend of music.August 1 at 9pm.

Back again is one of our favorite road dogs. . . JASON RICCI AND NEW BLOOD http://www.jasonricci.com/ . Show stopping performer; leaves nothing out of his shows. . . excellent harp and vocals with a balanced attack of blues, funk and virtuosity at 9pm on August 2.

Stopping in for the first time from New York City will be the CHRIS BERGSON BAND http://www.chrisbergson.com/home/ . A Gibson guitar artist, Bergson mixes East coast R & B with a rootsy Memphis sound. Strong following on the circuit back East, he will hit Seattle on August 9.

What else can we say? How about she's back? JANIVA MAGNESS http://www.janivamagness.com/ is coming again for a special Sunday show on August 10. A two time BMA winner for contemporary female artist of the year, a recent member of a blues tour to Iraq for the troops and a recent addition to the legendary Alligator record label, Janiva's shows deliver blues, soul and jazz with show stopping skills. Showtime 7pm. Take a breath and see what else we have in store.

August 16 finds the return of the CRAIG CAFFALL BAND http://www.craigcaffall.com/ . Craig is well known as MARIA MULDUAR'S guitarist. But he is a powerful singer, songwriter and guitar player with non-stop high energy blues with rock roots.

August 17 in another of our special Sunday shows, finds the amazing band NEARLY DAN http://www.nearlydan.com/ taking the stage. A 12 piece band that brings the incredible sounds of STEELY DAN to life, this band had been praised for its musical prowess and arranging of the well known music of Steely Dan. They play to sold out rooms on their rare public performances.

August 22 finds the first visit of MINGO FISHTRAP http://www.mingofishtrap.com/ from Austin, Texas. This super funky band brings gut bucket nawlin's funk and Oakland soul music together while everyone hits the dance floor. Influenced by the horn bands of the past, Mingo brings a contemporary sound all their own. Veterans of the famous R & B cruises, this is a special treat. And as if that was not enough, Seattle's own DOCTORFUNK http://www.doctorfunk.com/ digs them so much, they are going to open the show with a full set of their own brand of soul music.

August 23 brings back THE TONY COLEMAN BAND http://www.tonycolemanmusic.com/ . Tony has been BB KING'S drummer for over 10 years and just recently went back out on the road with the King. He had a short break and wanted to party with his friends in Seattle. A super cool showman, funky drummer and soulful singer, TC brings all the juice to his shows.

Sunday, August 24 brings back SMOKIN' JOE KUBEK AND BNOIS KING http://www.smokinjoekubek.com/ . 100% Texas blues honed to a razors edge. They blew us away last May, the road brings em' back again. Longtime veterans of the road and the blues. 7 pm showtime.

Friday, August 29 brings the monthly installment of LEE OSKAR AND FRIENDS http://www.leeoskar.com/ . These shows just keep getting better and bigger. A nice mix of local musicians and some surprise guests. Legendary harp player and founder of the Low Rider Band and WAR, Oskar is a rare treat each month at the club.

And finally. . . . whew. . . . riding the rails up from Portland comes the JOE MCMURRIAN QUARTET http://www.joemcmurrian.com/ featuring drummer Jimi Bott. Bott who was with Rod Piazza and The Fabulous Thunderbirds, anchors this band that plays deep delta blues with a modern twist. August 30 at 9pm.

And of course don't forget about all the other bands that will be juking the joint this month;

DUDLEY TAFT BLUES OVERKILL

http://www.dudleytaftbluesoverkill.com/Home.html ,

BRIAN NOVA'S FELONIUS FUNK ORCHESTRA

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=114785413 ,

KIM FIELD AND THE MIGHTY TITANS OF TONE

http://mightytitansoftone.com/default.aspx ,

PURTY MOUTH

http://www.purtymouth.com/ ,

DANNY MASSURE

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=61474053 ,

JD HOBSON

http://www.jdhobson.com/home.html and

GERTRUDE'S HEARSE

http://www.gertrudeshearse.com/ .

Always more information at our website www.highwayninetynine.com and even more juicy gossip, photos and music at

http://myspace. com/hitthehighway

Music usually starts at 8:30 weeknights and 9pm weekends.

Sundays the club will be opening at 3pm. Remember that we are now taking reservations for most shows.

Call the club to arrange.

Music in August, 2008:

8/1 Fri EDDIE "DEVIL BOY" TURNER http://www.eddiedevilboy.com/ - longtime sideman w/ Otis Taylor. . . mixing voodoo blues ala Hendrix w/ classic blues grooves. . . Turner's shows take audience on a unique musical journey. . . influenced by Chicago blues, jazz and R & B. . 1st visit. . .

$13

8/2 Sat JASON RICCI & NEW BLOOD http://www.jasonricci.com/ - Highway 99 veteran. . ! show-stopping performer. . . harp-driven blues, funk and shades of rock. . . a real road warrior. . . Jason has wowed the club before. . . balanced attack of soul and virtuosity. . . $13

8/3 Sun BLUE SUNDAY - award winning jam moves to Sunday for the summer. . . your hosts Scotty Harris and Justin Kausal-Hayes. . . . get busy and jam. . . special BBQ menu. . . N/C

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays during the summer. . . . . . . .

8/6 Wed GERTRUDE'S HEARSE http://www.gertrudeshearse. com/ - certified honky-tonk, old school folk-grassin' dancing good timin' music . . . always a blast. . . . $5

8/7 Thurs SON JACK'S DELTA HOTHOUSE http://sonjackjr.com/default. aspx - new band. . . soul stirring, foot stompin' authentic delta blues. . . born in London and raised on the blues. . . . $5

8/8 Fri CHRIS BERGSON BAND http://www.chrisbergson.com/home/ - from New York. . Gibson guitar artist. . . 1st visit. . . rootsy R & B - Memphis Influenced sound. . . blues w/ jazz inspirations. . . talented singer/guitarist. . . $12

8/9 Sat DOCTORFUNK http://www.doctorfunk.com/ - get bumped to first class. . . the funky way. . . 10 piece hot soul band. . . ala tower, EWF, James and more. . . 5 horns and super tight rhythm section. . . these guys always make it funky. . . get on down to the nightclub. . . . . $15

8/10 Sun BLUE SUNDAY JAM at 3PM. . . . . . THEN. . . . JANIVA MAGNESS http://www.janivamagness.com/ . . !! - she's back. . . . 06' &'07 BMA contemporary female artist of the year. . . . superb powerhouse R & B singer. . delivering blues, soul and jazz with her show stopping skills. . . 2008 tour to Iraq for the troops. . . recent addition to Alligator records. . . . Music starts at 7pm. . . $20

8/13 Wed JD HOBSON http://www.jdhobson.com/home. html and FRIENDS. . . . our tribute to the acoustic side of the blues. . . featuring the JD HOBSON BAND. . . $5 8/14Thurs BRIAN NOVA'S FELONIUS FUNK ORCHESTRA http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=114785413 - hi-watt horn driven band getting funky, jazzy and bluesy with guitarist, singer Nova. . . . veteran who has toured with Steve Miller and played at Monterey. . . always a couple of surprises. . . $7

8/15 Fri KIM FIELD & THE MIGHTY TITANS OF TONE http://mightytitansoftone.com/default.aspx - longtime harp player. . . this band is super tight and brings the blues and R&B with authority. . . Field is widely considered a master of the harmonica. . . very good show. . . $10

8/16 Sat CRAIG CAFFALL BAND http://www.craigcaffall.com/ - from San Francisco. . . longtime guitarist for Maria Mulduar. . . tore the joint down last visit. . . singer/songwriter/guitarist. . . hi-energy show and blues mixed with some rock influences. . . . $13

8/17 Sun BLUE SUNDAY JAM - 3PM. . . . . THEN. . . . AN EVENING WITH NEARLY DAN http://www.nearlydan.com/ . . . . and THEIR TRIBUTE to THE MUSIC OF STEELY DAN. . . 12 pieces strong, this band has been selling out on their rare public performances. . . features music from the early catalog. . . 7pm showtime. . . $15

8/20 Wed PURTY MOUTH http://www.purtymouth.com/ with special guests SOUTHBOUND UNION http://www.southboundunion.com/ . . . camped up country and roots music. . . . always an entertaining evening. . . $5

8/21 Thurs DANNY MASSURE BREAKDOWN http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=61474053 - dance floor grooves. . . mixing soul and jazz. . top notch collection of musicians, singers, DJ's. . . this is really a great show. . . . $7

8/22 Fri From Austin, Texas - MINGO FISHTRAP http://www.mingofishtrap.com/ with special guests DOCTORFUNK http://www.doctorfunk.com/ . . . It's gonna get funky . . . the boys from Austin are something special. . . tight, super funky horn heavygut bucket Nawlin's funk meets Oakland soul music that stuffs the dance floor. . . influenced by the soul based horn bands of the past with a contemporary sound all their own. . . . opening the show. . local favorites DOCTORFUNK. . . showcasing their upcoming CD and playing their favorites. . . . $18

8/23 Sat TONY COLEMAN BAND http://www.tonycolemanmusic.com/ - BB KING'S current drummer. . . . was with the King for 10 years and now back with band. . . TC has a little time-off and Highway 99 snatched him. . . super cool showman, funky drummer and singer. . . always a great show and some surprise guests. . . R & B, soul and t he blues ya'll. . . . . $15

8/24 Sun BLUE SUNDAY JAM at 3PM. . . . then BACK AGAIN. . . SMOKIN' JOE KUBEK AND BNOIS KING http://www.smokinjoekubek.com/ . . . 100 Texas blues. . . honed to a razor's edge. . . longtime veterans of the blues. . . numerous awards, extensive tours. . . . liked them back in May, so we are bringing them back again. . . music starts at 7PM. . . . $14

8/27 Wed DUDLEY TAFT BLUES OVERKILL http://www.dudleytaftbluesoverkill.com/Home.html - gutsy blues rock. . . served up Texas style and more. . . seasoned veteran musicians throwing down the deep sounds of the blues. . . $5 8/28 ThursBRIAN NOVA'S FELONIUS FUNK ORCHESTRA http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=114785413 . . . led by guitarist/singer Nova and backed by a horn driven 7 piece band. . . getting funky, bluesy and jazzy. . . hi-energy showmanship and danceable music. . . $7

8/29 Fri LEE OSKAR AND FRIENDS http://www.leeoskar.com/ - legendary harp master. . . signature sound mixes Latin and soul. . . co- founder of the Low Rider band and WAR. . . monthly showcase for Lee and his band of musicians. . . . special guests and inspiring, soulful music. . . $15

8/30 Sat JOE MCMURRIAN QUARTET http://www.joemcmurrian.com/ - from Portland and creating quite a buzz. . . delta blues and contemporary roots music. . . deep blues with a modern makeover. . . featuring drummer Jimi Bott of the Fabulous T-Birds and Rod Piazza. . 1st visit. . . $12

8/31 Sun BLUE SUNDAY JAM---doors open at 3pm. . . . grab your axe and come jam with the band. . . your hosts Scotty Harris and Justin Kausal-Hayes. . . . N/C

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