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The Blues Notions

Congratulations to The Blues Notions, winners of the 2004 KCBS Blues Challenge. Their rousing set at the finals showed what 16 years of "woodshedding" can do to tighten up a band! We look forward to seeing them in Memphis at Blues First!

Since 1987, The Blues Notions have been synonymous with "real deal" blues. The "Gentlemen of Jump" were KC's Blues Challenge winners in 1988 and 1991, and now again in 2003, making them the first "three decade" Kansas City Blues Challenge winners! The five piece group has been delighting their audiences around the Midwest for many years. The Blues Notions blend traditional and jump blues with their own original material, creating a well-rounded show that swings, shouts, and leaves the crowd clamoring for more.

Their lineup includes Tom "Trashmouth" Baker on vocals and harmonica, Karl "Jefferson Slim" Angerer on guitar, Mike "Shinetop" Sedovic on organ and piano, Mr. Cardy Quintero on electric bass, and Tim Osburn on drums. They have played the major blues venues and festivals in the Midwest, and have opened for many national acts, including Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Koko Taylor, Roomful of Blues, and The Nighthawks. They have also backed up Frankie Lee and the late, great Johnny Adams. Their CD "This Is It!" has received airplay on several Midwest blues radio stations, and was described by Bruce Iglauer, president of Alligator Records, as "tasteful and really bluesy. A pretty outstanding album, and the best songs were as good as anything I've heard in a long time."

You can check out The Blues Notions web site at www.bluesnotions.com! 

Levee Town

Levee Town's hard-drivin' sound is a perfect mix of Delta grit and Chicago polish that is sure to give you one 'bad' case of the dancing blues! Featuring Brandon Hudspeth on guitar, Jacque Garoutte on Bass, Jan Faircloth on drums, and Jimmie Meade on harmonica, Levee Town plays Blues venues across the Midwest. They are also regulars at Jilly's DejaVoodoo All Star Jam. 

Check out Levee Town's new CD at LeveeTown.com!

DC Bellamy and America's Most Wanted

Rooster Blues recording artist DC Bellamy turns water to wine every every Monday night at Club Paradox, where he hosts an open jam. His ever-present smile welcomes you to Kansas City's most authentic juke joint, and his rousing guitar heats up the audience with some of the best live Blues in the Midwest. DC is joined by Danielle Schnebelen on bass, Walker Tippet on guitar, Catfish on harp, and KennyBoy Williams on drums.

DC's musical influences range from Curtis Mayfield, his half-brother, to Jerry Butler and Lou Rawls. He has worked with legends like Jimmy Reed, Brook Benton, and Donnie Hathaway. You can catch DC at Club Paradox every Monday, and at other clubs and festivals across the Midwest.

Read more about DC and check out "Water to Wine" at www.roosterblues.com!