Reverend Robert Jones

A native Detroiter with roots in Alabama and Mississippi, Reverend Robert Jones is a blues performer, historian, broadcaster, educator and ordained Baptist Minister, who feels blues has a lot to offer in terms of spiritual content.

Jones, an extraordinary instrumentalist, playing guitar, harmonica, mandolin, fiddle and banjo has been recognized nationally by "Living Blues Magazine.” He created and hosted the radio program "Blues From the Lowlands" on WDET-FM and hosted "Deep River" Detroit's premier gospel show aired Sundays on WDET-FM Detroit. MORE

Big Dave McLean

A masterful guitarist, top-notch harpist, raw and a gravelly vocalist, Canadian bluesman Big Dave McLean got his blues heart directly from the Delta greats.

McLean's first guitar lesson was from John Hammond at the Mariposa folk Festival in 1969. The influence of the Mojoman himself, Muddy Waters, with whom McLean toured, can be gleaned in his 11-minute tribute aptly titled "Muddy Waters For President". Hammond and Muddy Waters became Dave's lifelong musical heroes and friends. "You know" says McLean, "Muddy Waters told me you can have the best guys in the world in your band....if they want to branch out and do their own thing, you're not gonna stop them...you might as well aid them along, help them out". MORE

UPCOMING SHOWS:

A Tribute to
Little Walter:
March 22 at Alibi's

The Canada South Blues Society has a special show this Saturday March 22 @ Alibis To honour Little Walter's recent induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame we're brining in a Tribute to Little Walter, featuring The Denis Gruenling Band from New Jersey. This is also a CD release party with Denis's new CD (a Tribute to Little Walter)Tickets $10 - show time 9 pm BUT The Canada South Blues Society has purchased 30 tickets and they are yours free of charge but there a hook - you must email Kim Kelly or Louise ASAP and they'll put your free tickets at the door - first come first served. When there gone there gone. (no phone calls please - just email)

Friday June 6 - Alberta Adams CD release party at the Aardvark (91 years old and still making records - that why