HIGHWAY 99 BLUES CLUB PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2009

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

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“You turned my world upside down when you came rollin’ along…”

SEATTLE, WA - well, we did it …..JULY 4 TH WAS OUR 5 TH ANNIVERSARY…!!! We made it….Five years in the live music business is not easy to do….and while we feel thankful to have lasted this long….we still have a ways to go. A big thank you to all of you who have supported Highway 99 Blues Club…we sincerely appreciate your support and hope to keep bringing the blues to Seattle for a long time.

We have lots of great shows lined up for August and have some of our favorites hittin’ the highway again. Rockin’ Jake and Leroy Thomas from New Orleans; Larry McCray from Michigan, the Twisters from Vancouver and making his 2 nd stop with us the legendary blues guitarist, Duke Robillard.

The month gets off to a busy start with ROCKIN’ JAKE all the way from New Orleans. A 5-time winner of the best harp in Nawlins’, Jake’s original sound is a hybrid of 2 nd line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco. Check him out Friday, August 7.

The Creole Cowboy, LEROY THOMAS AND THE ZYDECO ROADRUNNERS will hit the stage on August 14. Leroy has played the club more than any New Orleans zydeco act. His mix of traditional Zydeco and R & B makes sure the dance floor is packed all night.

Former Gibson blues guitarist of the year LARRY MCCRAY makes his 2 nd visit on August 21. Influenced by the 3 Kings, and known for his blistering blues-rock guitar and warm soulful vocals, McCray is one of the rising stars of the blues.

August 22 will be barn burner for sure. One of our favorite local acts BECKI SUE AND HER BIG ROCKIN’ DADDIES will get to jumpin’ and rockin’ the blues and they have invited one of Vancouver’s best blues acts THE TWISTERS to join the party. The Twisters bring their take of modern blues with their feet planted in the roots and traditions of jump and west coast blues.

August 28 marks the return of DUKE ROBILLARD . The founder of the legendary jump blues band ROOMFUL OF BLUES, Robillard is steeped in the blues, jazz and R & B. 5-time BMA guitarist of the year and grammy nominated, he has recorded with the likes of Dylan, Ruth Brown, Pinetop Perkins and Ronnie Earl.

Other acts worth marking on your calendar; THE ROBBIE LAWS BIGGER BLUES BAND on August 1. The hall of fame guitarist and blues singer brings the big 7 piece band back for a night of vintage R & B and swingin’ blues. ALICE STUART AND THE FORMERLY’S will be still crazy with the blues on August 15 along with their special guest RAVINWOLF .

Legendary harp master LEE OSKAR and friends move their monthly show to Saturday, August 29 this month. A Founding member of WAR and THE LOW RIDER BAND, these shows are a not to miss event. A pioneer of the fusion of Latin and soul music, Lee has a trademark sound and style that sets him apart from all others.

Other notable shows; DOCTORFUNK , PURTY MOUTH’S MONTHLY VARIETY SHOW , SATELLITE 4 and BILL BROWN AND THE KINGBEES, JOHN “SCOOCH” CUGNO’S DELTA 88 REVIVAL , HOT ROD’S RHYTHM AND SOUL REVUE, SONIC FUNK ORCHESTRA and THE JAMES HOWARD BAND .

Don’t forget about our early week schedule: Mondays are STORMY MONDAY with the BLUE SKIES BAND and dance lessons with TIM HICKEY. Featuring blues swing music from the 20’s – 40’s, these nights have become the place to be for dancers. Music gets going at 8pm.

Tuesdays find the newest hottest show in town; THE SCARLET TREE ALL-STARS with your host CHOLO WILLSIN and musical director JIMMY HOLDEN. Come groove with some of Seattle’s finest R & B players every Tuesday night.

As always there is lots more information and gossip about highway 99 blues club at the following locations: http://highway99blues.blogspot.com/

www.highwayninetynine.com and

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 August, 2009

8/1 Sat ROBBIE LAWS BIGGER BLUES BAND – led by Portland Hall of Famer Laws, featuring his

blistering blues guitar and soulful vocals….vintage R & B and jumpin’ blues….7 piece band

brings hot horns and B-3 to the stage…always a crowd favorite….featured at Waterfront,

Bumbershoot and more..$15

8/2 Sun Closed

8/3 Mon STORMY MONDAY – Blues N’ Swing with THE BLUE SKIES BAND & Dance Lessons with

TIM HICKEY – 20’s – 40’s Blues….8PM…$5

8/4 Tues SCARLET TREE ALL-STARS – Hosted By CHOLO WILLSIN and JIMMY HOLDEN…the

legend continues…the past home of the best R & B in Seattle…the Scarlet Tree comes alive

again…cast of thousands….great music…some of seattle’s finest players….$5

8/5 Wed SOURMASH STEVEDORES with special guests MAD BUFFALO and KAREN SMITH…great

mix of roots, Americana and country music….$5

8/6 Thurs FELONIUS FUNK COLLECTIVE….featuring guest vocalists KIM ARCHER and STEPHANIE

PORTER plus 5 horns and snapped down tight rhythm section…latin, soul, funk and members

of many bands coming together for an evening of music, fun and blended cocktails…$7

8/7 FriROCKIN’ JAKE – from New Orleans…5 time best blues harp N.O. blues awards…original sound is a

hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco. Seasoned performer, relentless touring

with influences from Butterfield, Cotton and Big Walter Horton…glad to have him back…$13

8/8 SatDOCTORFUNK –your only prescription for soul music…East Bay funk and more…Tower, James

Brown, EWF and more….5 horns make this 10 piece outfit a force….over ten years together…

Highway 99 regular….can’t fight the funk..! $15

8/9 Sun Closed

8/10 Mon STORMY MONDAY – Blues N’ Swing with THE BLUE SKIES BAND & Dance Lessons with

TIM HICKEY – 20’s – 40’s Blues….8PM…$5

8/11 Tues SCARLET TREE ALL-STARS – with CHOLO WILLSIN and JIMMY HOLDEN…a magical ride

into the heart of Seattle’s R & B scene….$5

8/12 Wed JOHN “SCOOCH” CUGNO’S DELTA 88 REVIVAL – an authentic take on the blues….multi-

talented “Scooch” leads this group of blues veterans…classic blues and delta with harp and

slide guitar…$5

8/13 Thurs SONIC FUNK ORCHESTRA – bring yer dancin’ shoes….this party goes until they turn off the

lights…! All the hits from the 70’s and 80’s – show stoppin’ 12 piece band…with 4 singers

and horns a plenty….$7

8/14 FriLEROY THOMAS AND THE ZYDECO ROADRUNNERS….All The Way From Louisiana and

Texas …HERE COMES THE CREOLE COWBOY….nobody punches the accordion like Leroy

…he has been coming to Seattle for 5 years…his shows are non-stop dancing fun…classic

Zydeco mixed with R & B…high energy show brings the best gumbo of New Orleans to the

stage…$15

8/15 Sat ALICE STUART AND THE FORMERLY’S with Very Special Guests RAVINWOLF – veteran

blues performer...winner of many best singer/best guitar/best album awards… Alice is often

referred to as “a pioneer for women in rock and roll” a veteran of the folk festival scene of the

60’s and 70’s... Alice has earned her reputation as a crafty blues guitarist and heartfelt singer and

songwriter…she continues to perform and record…her CD “Still Crazy with the Blues” says it

all…RAVINWOLF has begun to make a name for themselves with their mix of roots and

acoustic blues…..$12

8/16 Sun Closed

8/17 Mon STORMY MONDAY – Blues N’ Swing with THE BLUE SKIES BAND & Dance Lessons with

TIM HICKEY – 20’s – 40’s Blues….8PM…$5

8/18 Tues SCARLET TREE ALL-STARS – hosted by CHOLO WILLSIN & band leader JIMMY HOLDEN

…featuring many top players from the days of the famous SCARLET TREE…$5

8/19 Wed PURTY MOUTH’S MONTHLY VARIETY SHOW…camped-up country with fine vocal stylings…

with special guests – THE SAM MARSHALL TRIO...soulful, rootsy blues …$5

8/20ThursSATELLITE 4 With Special Guests BILL BROWN AND THE KINGBEES…great night of music

- stax soul & Memphis grooves w/SATELLITE 4 & harp-fueled blues from the K INGBEES… $7

8/21 FriTHE LARRY MCCRAY BAND – from Detroit…former GIBSON BLUES GUITAR OF THE YEAR

WINNER …influenced by the 3 Kings...Albert Collins and Hendrix…known for his blistering

blues-rock guitar and his warm soulful vocals…2 nd visit to Highway 99….great show and one

of the new torch carriers for the blues….$15

8/22 SatBECKI SUE AND HER BIG ROCKIN DADDIES…With Very Special Guests from Vancouver

BC…THE TWISTERS…first Seattle show for the TWISTERS, one of Canada’s foremost

blues bands…modern blues w/a foothold into the roots/traditions of blues…jump blues, west

coast style…tight harmonies and skillful harp…PLUS as voted the best blues band in

Washington state…Becki Sue and the boys tear it up with their brand of rockin’ swingin’

blues….always a club favorite, their shows are noted for their energy, show”person”ship and of

course the music..this is gonna tear the joint apart….$15

8/23 Sun Closed

8/24 Mon STORMY MONDAY – Blues N’ Swing with THE BLUE SKIES BAND & Dance Lessons with

TIM HICKEY – 20’s – 40’s Blues….8PM…$5

8/25 Tues SCARLET TREE ALL-STARS – The Best In Seattle R & B…featuring your hosts CHOLO

WILLSIN and JIMMY HOLDEN…$5

8/26 Wed HOT ROD’S RHYTHM AND SOUL REVUE - New band featuring JOE BLUE, CD WOODBURY,

TIM LERCH, JOEY THE SAINT, PATRICK MCDANEL and others ….great cross section

of the blues, R & B and soul…tons of energy and talent ….led by the “doctor” on the B-3….$7

8/27 Thurs THE JAMES HOWARD BAND – one of the most talented guitarists to hit the highway…Howard

and his band bring the blues, jazz and latin to the stage for an evening of compelling music…$7

8/28 FriTHE DUKE ROBILLARD BAND…..founder of ROOMFUL OF BLUES, legendary masterful

guitarist steeped in the blues, jazz & R & B…five time BMA guitarist of the year..grammy

nominee who has recorded with DYLAN, RUTH BROWN, PINETOP PERKINS and RONNIE

EARL…where Tin Pan Alley meets Kansas City…2 nd visit to the club….$18

8/29 SatLEE OSKAR AND FRIENDS – legendary harmonica master holds court every month at Highway 99

…one of the originators of the latin/soul sound…a founding member of WAR and THE LOW

RIDER BAND…still tours the globe….always a surprise guest or three….these shows are a

must- see….blues, jazz, latin/soul and more….a musical journey…..$15

8/30 Sun Closed

8/31 Mon STORMY MONDAY – Blues N’ Swing with THE BLUE SKIES BAND & Dance Lessons with

TIM HICKEY - a dancers dream..! Features the swingin’ blues of the 1920’s–1940’s 8pm…$5