HIGHWAY 99 BLUES CLUB PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2009
CONTACT: ED or STEVE @ Highway 99 Blues Club (206) 382-2171
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“ You’ve got to dig it to DIG it, you DIG ?” (t.monk)
SEATTLE, WA – We had to turn to Thelonius Monk to set the mood for the month of March. This is the month for you to dig what we are doing. We are bringing some exciting shows to the club this month and we know there is something for everyone to choose from. These are rough times for everyone and we know how much having a chance to hear good music, eat some great food and have a place to hang out with your friend’s means to us all. Highway 99 Blues Club is trying to do its part to make things just a little bit better.
We know you are going to go crazy this month….why? Because we have some shows that are really gonna be something. In fact, we don’t even know where to begin – we have eight national touring acts this month, plus some of our regular locals. You better buy a bigger calendar..!
Starting the month off will be NEARLY DAN. Friday, March 6 marks the return of this tribute to the music of STEELY DAN. 14 musicians and singers come together to pursue their passion of this great band’s music. You will not believe how good they are. One of the fastest rising stars in the blues world hits the highway on March 7. JOHN NEMETH, vocalist and harpist par excellence and a recent addition to the famous BLIND PIG LABEL returns to the club hot on the heels of his latest CD which is hanging around the top of the blues charts. A skillful blend of retro and modern blues mixed with bar walkin’ showmanship.
A special Thursday night show marks the 3rd visit from SMOKIN’ JOE KUBEK AND BNOIS KING. March 12 is the date for these touring veterans from Texas to throw down some blues. Kubek is regarded as one of the finest guitar slingers today and the smooth soulful vocals of King make for a heady mix of the blues.
Don’t be afraid of Friday, March 13th. We’ve got you covered. Who else but EDDIE “THE DEVIL BOY” TURNER should play this night? Returning again after a packed house this summer, Turner is the former band mate of OTIS TAYLOR. Influenced by Chicago blues, jazz and R & B. Turner’s shows take the audience on a unique musical journey.
Not to be outdone for ST. PATRICKS DAY, the MALONEY BROTHERS have pulled out a “triple treat” for you on March 14. Check out this line-up; fresh from the IBC contest in Memphis,
SON JACK JR and MICHAEL “EL DIABLO” WILDE will crank up the delta hothouse full of blues to open the evening. Then, HANDFUL OF LUVIN’ hits the stage. Voted one of the best live bands in Seattle, their nitro-fueled mix of blues rock, Celtic riffs and classical compositions will have the joint jumpin’. You want more? Closing out the evening will be the ROBIN MOXEY BAND. This LA transplant brings his take of roots blues and Americana to new places. Amazing showman, tons of guitar chops and the vocal skills to tilt you back in your chair.
Our special Sunday ZYDECO SHOWS continue with DIKKI DU AND THE ZYDECO KREWE on March 15. Direct from Louisiana, from the esteemed Carrier family, comes Dikki Du. Adding some funk and originality to their Zydeco gumbo, this band gets to foot stompin’ early so bring yer dancing shoes.
Still want more? For two big nights, for the first time in a club, comes TONY COLEMAN AND ALL THE KINGS MEN on March 20 and 21. COLEMAN is the current drummer for BB KING’s band and has been for over 10 years. With him will be both former and current members of BB’s band. RUSSELL JACKSON, STANLEY ABERNATHY, JAMES BOLDEN and MELVIN JACKSON. All of them have their own CD’s and these two nights will be a full blown bag of blues, funk and soul. Tony has played the club many times on his breaks from BB’s band, but this promises to be something very special.
Please no more. Are you kidding? Bringing this March madness to a close will be two more national acts returning to the club once again. First up on March 27 will be the DEBBIE DAVIES BAND. A 2008 BMA nominee, and formerly with both ALBERT COLLINS AND MAGGIE MAYALL, Davies is a seductive, soulful guitarist with all the chops to burn the blues. Steeped in the blues and touched by the Delta, Davies is an engaging performer and TELARC recording artist.
And finally….all the way from AUSTRALIA comes one of the most original acts you can see. HARPER makes his return on March 28. A truly compelling performer of world blues, Harper mixes his skills on the harp and the didgeridoo showing influences of Muddy, Sonny Boy and Little Walter. International tours, said to posses the “deep soul of Motown”, Harper is a show not to be missed.
And not wanting to forget about our local flavor; be sure and check out SATELLITE 4, JAMES HOWARD BAND, SWAMP SOUL, PURTY MOUTH’S MONTHLY VARIETY SHOW, JOHN “SCOOCH” CUGNO’S DELTA 88 REVIVIAL and THE ONCE A MONTH DANCE PARTY with the SONIC FUNK ORCHESTRA.
Highway 99 Blues Club is an award winning blues club located in the heart of Seattle, across from the main waterfront near the Seattle Aquarium. Open for almost 5 years now, Highway 99 has established itself on a national scale for its unique juke joint atmosphere, great southern style food, and music from around the country and even the world.
Be sure and check out Check out our blog - http://highway99blues.blogspot.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.
Reservations are gladly accepted for all shows and highly recommended on the weekends.
Music in March, 2009
3/1 Sun Closed
3/2 Mon Closed
3/3 Tues Closed
3/4 Wed ZOE
MUTH AND THE LOST HIGH ROLLERS – heartfelt country/jamgrass, recent
feature -“Women of NW
Country – The Next Big Thing”, with special guests -COUNTRY DAVE AND THE PICKIN’ CREW and MICHAEL SALAS…$7
3/5 Thurs SONIC
FUNK ORCHESTRA – 12 members strong…bringing you the best of the dance
music from the 70’s and
80’s…you asked for a dance party…now you got one..! – hi-energy show…horns and
multi-singers make this a great show….$7
3/6 Fri NEARLY
DAN - a tribute to the music of
STEELY DAN..14 local and national musicians come together to
pursue their passion of Steely Dan’s inventive musical sound…jazz inflected harmonies
and lyrical color that this band is
known for….amazing and talented, this band brings the
full experience to the stage…$15
3/7 Sat JOHN
NEMETH- one of the
hottest blues acts today..Blind Pig recording artist…Nemeth’s skillful blend of
retro and modern blues & soul re-creates a timeless mode of American music…”blows harp like
Little Walter.” Formerly the frontman for Junior Watson and Anson
Funderburgh. Great vocals
and musical selection…always entertaining…..$15
3/8 Sun Closed
3/9 Mon Closed
3/10 Tues Closed
3/11 Wed JOHN “SCOOCH” CUGNO’S DELTA 88 REVIVAL –– classic blues and originals
featuring the multi-talented “Scooch”…add some harp, slide guitar and a stellar line-up and you get the type of blues
from down on the Delta….$5
3/12 Thurs SPECIAL THURSDAY
NATIONAL ACT…SMOKIN’ JOE KUBEK AND BNOIS KING BAND
- road
tested Texas sized blues from these veterans….Kubek is known for his flame-throwin’ guitar work
and King’s smooth soulful vocals make for an heady mix of the blues…Blind Pig recording
artists….3rd visit to Highway 99…$13
3/13 Fri EDDIE “THE DEVIL BOY” TURNER – who better to play on Friday the 13th..?
Turner was the longtime
band mate of OTIS TAYLOR…. influenced by Chicago blues, jazz and R & B, Turner has been
turning the heads of his fans for years….his mix of voodoo blues and classic
Chicago styles takes
his audiences on an amazing, unique musical journey….2nd visit to
the club…great show last
time….$13
3/14 Sat Highway 99’s version of St. Patricks Day…A
triple treat…! Show opens with delta
bluesman SON
JACK JR. AND MICHAEL “EL DIABLO” WILDE…channeling the delta spirit of the blues…next
up will be local favorites, HANDFUL OF LUVIN’ – voted as one of the “best live bands
in Seattle” – HOL burns it up with their unique mix of blues rock, Celtic riffs and classical
compositions…their shows are contagious with energy and they’re sure to get the
joint jumpin’
- and as if that wasn’t enough…closing the night will be THE ROBIN MOXEY BAND…Robin’s an LA transplant who has
the guitar skills and vocal chops to tilt your chair back… heavy roots/Americana influences mark his way with the
blues… a compelling entertainer… Robin holds nothing back at his
shows…all this and some surprises…$13…music starts at 8pm
3/15 Sun SPECIAL
SUNDAY ZYDECO SHOW…live from Louisiana with DIKKI DU & THE ZYDECO KREWE…from the esteemed Carrier family
comes Dikki Du….this band adds lots of funk and originality to their gumbo of Zydeco
music…high energy show and foot stompin’ dance music all night….bring a towel..it’s gonna
get hot at the joint…!! $15
3/16 Mon Closed
3/17 Tues Closed
3/18 Wed PURTY
MOUTH’S MONTHLY VARIETY SHOW – this month featuring MISS MAIME
LAVANA THE EXOTIC MULATTA AND HER WHITE BOY BAND…jazzy,
campy, loungey and sometimes naughty alt. rock and fun…not to mention camped up honky tonkin’ country with your hosts
Purty Mouth….always a hoot….$7
3/19 Thur SATELLITE 4 – soulful Memphis grooves and
danceable funk…plus special guests…$7
3/20-21 Fri/Sat TWO BIG NIGHTS…NOT TO BE MISSED….Tony Coleman
Presents
ALL THE KINGS’ MEN – current
drummer for BB King, Tony has brought together former and
current members of BB’s band for these 2 nights..featuring RUSSELL JACKSON – bass; STANLEY ABERNATHY-
trumpet; JAMES BOLDEN- trumpet
and MELVIN
JACKSON on sax….plus from Portland Johnny Sanders on keys and Carl Stewart on guitar….all of the featured
performers have their own CD’s and projects…this will be an evening of the
blues, soul,
funk and R & B…Tony has played Highway 99 many times and this promises to
be a smokin’
evening of musical entertainment….$18
3/22 Sun
Closed
3/23 Mon Closed
3/24 Tues Closed
3/25 Wed SWAMP
SOUL – our monthly Zydeco shows are back…hot Louisiana dance music...mixing
the sounds of Cajun, Creole and Zydeco together
for a bubbling pot of good time dancing music..$7
3/26 Thurs JAMES HOWARD BAND –
superb guitarist…combining blues, jazz and rock influences for a unique, soulful
experience…monthly showcase…$7
3/27
Fri DEBBIE DAVIES BAND – 2008 BMA nominee for best contemporary
female artist…formerly with ALBERT
COLLINS band and MAGGIE MAYALL…she is a seductive, soulful guitarist with all the
chops..steeped in the blues and touched by the Delta…an engaging performer…. internationally
known…TELARC recording artist….$15
3/28 Sat HARPER – From Australia…compelling
performer of world blues fusion…mixes blues, rock, soul and
funk..masterful harp player and didgeridoo..!! Blind Pig recording artist..world
tours… influenced by Muddy, Sonny Boy and Little
Walter…”deep soul of Mowtown..” 2nd time to highway
99….$14
3/29 Sun
Closed
3/30 Mon Closed
3/31 Tues Closed
