The Bernie Pearl Blues Band has been playing Monday nights 8:00-11:00 at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, which will continue indefinitely. But, for those who find it difficult to get out on Mondays (but really need to hear some blues!) we have a surprise - we will also be playing several weekend dates there in May!
Friday & Saturday, May 13 & 14 We will have as special guest, stirring vocalist, Sista Sherry Pruitt. 8:00-11:00
Friday & Saturday, May 20 & 21 Sensational saxman Bobby "Hurricane" Spencer will join us. 8:00-11:00
Saturday, May 28 Soulful guitarslinger from New Orleans, Big Terry DeRouen joins the fun. 8:00-11:00
It is not unusual for outstanding blues artists in the audience to sit in for a tune or two. Big Special Show! We will be doing the backup for the "Blues Mamas", presented by Barbara Morrison as part of her Jazz in the Park series. A spectacular line-up of 15 (yes, count 'em) blues women telling the world all about it. Don't miss it! It's bound to sell out, get your tickets now!
The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles 90008 (Leimert Park)
All shows 8:00-11:00, $10 door charge.
(323) 296-2272 (310) 462-1439
www.barbaramorrison.com
As I've announced before, Mike and I have been part of a presentation by LMU scholar Dr. Daniel Smith Christopher, titled "The Bible and the Blues". We have done it in Anaheim and in Camarillo at ticketed gatherings. We will be doing it again on Sunday, June 19, 10:00-11:30 at the Brentwood Presbyterian Church, and this time the public is welcome, and it is free. We perform several blues numbers while the knowledgeable and entertaining lecturer connects the Old Testament Book of Lamentations to African-American history, Civil Rights, and the Blues. Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 1200 San Vicente Blvd., LA Ca 90049. Please call in advance: (310) 826-5656.
And that ain't all, folks. Later that same day, Mike and I will perform a set of acoustic blues and will back up the astounding and moving vocalist Ms Bettie Fikes in a program sponsored by the Ash Grove Foundation. From Selma, Alabama, Bettie was a leading voice of the Freedom Movement. My musical reunion with her last year reminded me of her greatness. Freedom songs, Gospel, and the Blues sung by this singular voice will move you - I promise. Also on the program, the Get Lit Players. Sunday, June 19, 2:00-4:00, Tropico de Nopal Gallery, 1665 Beverly Blvd., LA Ca 90026. General admission $15, seniors and students $10. (213) 481-8112. http://www.ashgrovemusic.com/
The Bernie Pearl Blues Band will be playing the Long Beach Cajun-Creole Festival on Sunday, June 26, 12:00. Set in beautiful Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach, you can enjoy the sounds and the soul food of Louisiana all weekend. Contact Rainbow Promotions for details. 562.424.0013 www.rainbowpromotions.com
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