Conference napalm::guitar

    
    
    CoNtAgiOus....The Channel...Sunday, Decmeber 27th...all ages afternoon
    show....Also playing....Nuclear Assault...Wargasm......Ill post the
    times when I find out......
    
    Bob

                             *the db wilfred band*
    
    Hi again folks!

    December promises to be an exciting month for the band.  
    After our debut at B&L Bowling Lanes in Hillsboro last month, 
    we are continuing our world tour of "Places With Strange 
    Sport-Like Activities."

    Next stops on our tour include the following:


	| Thursday, December 10     
	| 9:30 pm
	|
	| PUB 30 SOMETHING
	|
        | 147 Frost Road (Route 3A)
	| Tyngsboro, MA
	| (508) 649-3040



    	| Friday & Saturday, December 18 & 19	   
	| 9:00 pm
	|
	| FAMILY GATHERING RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
	| (formerly La Cantina)
	|	
	| 547 Donald Street
	| Bedford, NH
	| (603) 668-2120
    	

    PUB 30 SOMETHING is a club we're very excited about.  This is a big 
    club with a fantastic dance floor, cheap and good food/drinks, games, 
    LOTS of good seating/tables, and most importantly.... a private outdoor 
    bar & patio with a swimming pool and a jacuzzi (only in the summer).  
    It's a stylish place on the inside, despite its humble location on 
    Route 3A in Tyngsboro.
    
    December 10th is our first time performing there.  If we can bring a 
    crowd and if the management likes us, then we hope to play there on a 
    regular basis.  What does this mean for you?  It means that you, our 
    loyal friends, can be twisting by the pool next summer as guests of 
    the db wilfred band.  Don't you love it!
    
    THE FAMILY GATHERING is another interesting venue.  There is a 
    restaurant and lounge, complete with dance floor, as you might expect.
    But you can also move outdoors to find a minature golf course, 
    batting cages, and golf driving range.  

    So come and dance your blues away with the db wilfred band this 
    month.  We'll be playing our usual mix of classic rock with a 
    distinctive twist of R&B as well as our own quirky oddities.  
    
    So who are we?  For those who don't know, we are:
    
                       -->  *the db wilfred band*  <--
    
              Fred Abatelli   -  guitar, bass, vocals, & black leather 
				 (if he's in the mood)
              Dave Blickstein -  keyboards, guitar, volleyball
              Heather O'Brien -  vocals, pig puppet, noisy toys
              Willy Wiegler   -  drums, vocals, cocktail-napkin origami

    We hope to see you soon.
     

    GATOR BAIT has been busy shopping for Christmas gifts for our friends
    and those folks who will admit to being in our families, and in general
    getting geared up for the holidays by learning lots of songs that have
    nothing to do with Christmas.  Instead, we adressing such hot issues as
    having to bum a ride because your car doesn't work and people who sell
    yogurt for a living.  We've also been looking into learning "Free Bird"
    because everywhere we go people ask for that song.  However we haven't
    been able to find out what Cajun artist did the song, which is odd
    since it seems to be so popular!

    The members of Gator Bait:

	-->Mickey Bones (drums, frottoir, vocals)
	Famed worldwide for his ability to yodel in five extinct languages.
	-->Joe Pete Wetherbee (guitar,vocals)
	Author of thesis on medicinal qualities of airplane glue.
	-->Brian Rost (bass, vocals)
	Currently on probation for posession of lawn darts.
	-->Dan Kellar (violin)
    	Former champion mud-wrestler and gourmet chef.
	-->Carol DeFeciani (accordion, vocals)
	Winner of Nobel Prize in music for not playing "Lady of Spain".
    
    Upcoming dates:

	Wednesday Dec. 9	Plough and Stars, Mass. Ave., Cambridge,MA

	Friday and Saturday,
    	Dec. 11 and 12		Press Room, Portsmouth, NH
	
	Wednesday Dec. 16	Plough and Stars, Mass. Ave., Cambridge,MA

	Friday Jan. 8		Ranch House, Marshfield, MA

	Saturday Jan. 9th	Portsmouth Brewery, Portsmouth, NH

	Sunday, Jan. 24		Johnny D's, Somerville, MA

	Saturday Jan. 30	Blue Plate, Holden, MA

    E-mail to TECRUS::ROST for directions, bad jokes and blissful ignorance.	

    
    
    
      Jeeeze, Brian, nice gigs!!!   
    
      So what's your stage name?
    
    
      Rick.
    
      

    The db wilfred band appearances this weekend (12/18-12/19) at The 
    Family Gathering have been cancelled due to a booking error.

Are you still looking for something to do on New Year's Eve?
Well, it's your lucky day.

*the db wilfred band* will be rocking in the new year at Esposito's 
in Bedford, NH.

We'll be playing our own mix of danceable rock and R&B, plus some 
assorted ballads and standards just to confuse you.

So who are we?  For those who don't know, we are:

                       -->  *the db wilfred band*  <--

              Fred Abatelli   -  guitar, bass, vocals
              Dave Blickstein -  keyboards, guitar, vocals
              Heather O'Brien -  vocals, puppets
              Willy Wiegler   -  drums, vocals

Esposito's is a restaurant/function hall on the "old" Route 3, in 
Bedford (south of Somerville Lumber, north of Merrimack).

Esposito's has a special New Year's Eve dinner party package.

Here are the details:

The price is $40/couple for the first 100 couples, $50/couple after that.
They are taking reservations now and are nearing 100 couples.
You can call for reservations at (603) 669-9122.

For that you get dinner and dancing.  

Dinner is table service (not buffet) and you get all-you-can-eat
slow-roasted chicken or a single serving of steak.  Also salad, pasta
with homemade sauce, and skin-on-the-potatoes, never-frozen french
fries. Dinner seatings are at 7:00 and 8:00.

There will be 2 bands playing from 9:00 to 1:00 on 2 separate levels,
each with a dance floor and a bar.  Guests can move from one band area
to another as they wish. 

Of course, YOU will want to stay with *the db wilfred band* but there 
will be another band there for variety.


NOTE:
-----
You will not be seeing any more db wilfred announcements for a while as 
the band will be taking a mini-vacation from January through March.  
We'd like to thank you all for your support over the past months (and 
years even) and we'll see you again in the Spring.

	Happy New Year!
	the db wilfred band

    Goldrush will be playing the modern country hits at Joanne's Pub this
    coming Friday and Saturday, January 8 and 9.  Joanne's is located on 
    rte. 68 about 1/2 mile north of exit 22 on rte. 2.

	Posted for the CATmeister!     
    
    
			THE KIND

		will be playing at (our new home) O'Brien's in Allston MA,
	tomorrow Friday, Jan 8, 1993 from about 9 'til about ???. Lots
	of good things are happening for the band, and its my guess that
	this our best played (if not biggest) KIND show to date. This is the
	time to see what you've been missing if you haven't checked us out
	before.	To the faithful, once again our thanks for your support, and we
	look forward to seing you there again.

		Well,. I've got a lot of code to write,. so,... I hope
	that the lack of cutesy martketting hooks (you all mailed
	you KIND chain letters now didn't you??? :-) doesn't impact
	on your desire to come and check us out,... WE NEED YOU!!!

		Peace,

		Derek, Brett, H, Jimbo, and Soko (aka "Fluffy")
    

	To get to O'Briens:

	Mass Pike East to exit 20 (Allston/Cambridge),... after the toll stay 
	left to go towards Allston. At the end of the ramp, just go right 
	(you have no choice) on to whatever (Cambridge?) street that is. 
	Go through a lite with a Merit station on your right. This road goes 
	back over the Pike so theres a small rise/hill in front of you. 
	Go up,. and on the way down there is a light. O'Briens is at this 
	light, across and to your left.

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND's schedule for Jan/Feb 1993 looks like this
so far: 
			JANUARY 
Thursday Jan 14 at:

	The Bellringer
	TYNGSBORO MA

And we'll also be appearing Saturday, Jan 16, 1993 at:

 	Tierney's Little Campus
	280 Water St (Rt 12)
	Fitchburg, MA
	(508) 342-9747
(Take Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg, Little Campus is past 3rd set of lights)

	EVERY time we're there, we get a GREAT crowd of folks, the sound and
atmosphere is just right for great LIVE blues like this, and we just have a
wonderful time! COME JOIN US!

Sat Jan 23, 1993 at:
			The Fort Club
			203 West Main St.
			Ayer MA
			(508) 772-9646
(Take Rt 2 to the Shirley exit, then head towards downtown Ayer)

Sat Jan 30, 1993 at:
			Major's Cafe, 
			149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
			Fitchburg, MA
			(508) 345-6630

			FEBRUARY
Fri/Sat Feb 5 & 6, 1993 at:

	The Days Inn/Abigail's
	625 Betty Spring Rd
	Westminster, Ma
	(508) 630-2500
	
FREE ADMISSION!!! (Also, they're running a BLUES WEEKEND GETAWAY special that
includes: overnight stay at the hotel, dinner for TWO, and a FULL BUFFET
Breakfast for only $59 per COUPLE! Take a swim in the pool, relax in the
Jaccuzzi, have TWO great meals for TWO, hear some great music...and you don't
even have to drive home at the end of the night!) 

	Go west on Rt 2, to exit 24B (Rt 140 Gardner) go straight thru the
lights to the next left turn opening (Betty Spring Rd)


	Then we're heading back to the big city for a LIVE RADIO Broadcast!!
on WBRS (100.1 FM) Live from:
			"The Joint" at
			Brandeis University
			Waltham Ma
			(617) 736-5277

We're planning on making a DAT recording of this show, along with allowing
videocamera recording...so come on down and get yourself on radio (and bring a
videocamera!)






		THE BLUES NEWSletter


	Well, it's been a long time since the last newsletter (Or maybe it just
seems that way to me!) The holidays from thanksgiving to new year was kind of a
blur for us, we worked pretty hard doing shows the day after (or in the
case of New Year's Eve...the day before) each of the holidays along with
the regular (sometimes friday and) saturday shows!
	But it was well worth it! We managed to introduce several new songs
(after a single minimal rehearsal) and they have been very well recieved!
I sing a boogie-woogie William Clarke tune called "Lollipop Mama", Charlie's
doing one from the new Johnny Winter album (the name of which escapes me
right now because I'm tired, and I don't sing it!) along with an instrumental
which Charlie and I pieced together before the New years eve show as a blues
form of "Auld Lang Syn" (Just WHAT does that MEAN anyway?) It doesn't matter,
1993 is here and we feel it's going to be our best year ever! 

	We've had some great shows in 92, but opening for Badfinger was some of
the best fun I think I've ever had! Joey Molland was so very nice to us,
putting us at ease and making us feel quite welcome! 
	They had driven in from Michagan during the night, got to Boston at
5:00am, did a show at South Station at noon, and were over at Karen's by 6:00pm
for soundcheck, ready for a show that evening! When I said what a gruelling
schedule that was, (And I thought WE were busy!) he said with a smile, "I
wouldn't have it any other way! Been doin' it so many years now, its in me
blood...I just love playing..." And the way he said it, and the way he carried
himself, I didn't have any trouble believing him! 
	During the soundcheck we were doing what we'd normally do, tuning our
guitars and such...when Badfinger finished up and before we got set up for our
sound check he came over and we all started talking about...(what else would
guitar players talk about...our guitars) It seems he'd spotted Charlie's pride
and joy's unusual case from on stage and wanted to see if it was really a
Gibson Firebird..the only "complaint" heard from Joey that night about being
on the road was not being able to take his favorite guitars with him...he told
us he'd played a Firebird on the 1st album, but it had since been stolen...so
Charlie let him play his for a while, then we went through all the guitars n
stuff...showing off our "best buys" (Joey won hands down with a $15 crate amp
he'd picked up at a yard sale (it had a blown fuse!) and now uses on the road! 

	We had a good, though small crowd that night (the weather was fairly
nasty...) but those folks who came got a real treat! We did a one hour set
which got the place warmed up, then watched as Badfinger played new songs
and old favorites... (It was quite a treat for me because "in a previous life"
I played a lot of Beatle era music, including several Badfinger tunes!) 

	Well, thanks to people who've come to the shows and helped spread the
word and some key folks on the network, you can now hear us on the radio in
several places around the world! 
	Starting in our own local area, you can (AND SHOULD!!!) call WXPL
(Fitchburg State College) (508)345-1402 and request that they play "Mississippi
Burnin'"/"Strange Kind of Feeling". (or anything else they have by The Charlie
Dee Blues Band!) 
	Don't forget Feb 17 at 8:00 pm we'll be broadcasting LIVE
from "The Joint" at Brandeis University in Waltham on WBRS (100.1 FM) 
If you can't make the show, set your recorders up and tape it! And call them
also and request "Mississippi Burnin'"/"Strange Kind of Feeling"!

	Moving up north to Orono, Maine is radio station WMEB-FM (U. of Maine)
which has our 4 song demo containing:

"Stranger Blues"/"Rain"
"If Trouble Was Money"/"Poison Ivy"
(You folks in Augusta, ME know that station, so call and request!)

	Over the midwest, there is New Concord, Ohio and
WMCO, which also has our 4 song demo.

	And in Ontario, Canada...(yes CANADA!) our friend Clint Pulley 
(sorry, I don't have the station call letters...) gave us some very good
reveiws about our 4 song demo...he particularly likes "Poison Ivy" which *I* am
very pleased to hear! (I KNEW that song would eventually be a hit with our
fans...but I never thought it would have gotten as much attention as it has so
far... 






    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee (A former DECcie!): Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals 
    Tom T. (aka "Moony"...yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
What?'s"... 
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"... 

	Charlie (with his trusty Gibson Firebird, among other axes...) pays
tribute to the likes of Johnny Winter, Albert Collins, BB King, Muddy Waters,
and Stevie Ray Vaughan... 
	I get to work out a bit during tunes by the likes of John Mayall's
Bluesbreakers, Albert King, Freddie King, John Lee Hooker, Willie Mabon,
William Clarke and Ronnie Earl...along with MANY original tunes... 

    	A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
	If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on 
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.

	I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!) 
    
    	I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

    Goldrush at the Country Lodge, Leominster, MA, Friday,   15 January
                    Circle H,      Holland,    MA  Saturday, 16 January

    Heartland (semi-acoustic alternative bluegrass) will be performing at
    McKenna's Pub in Colorado Springs this Sunday night (17 January) from
    7:00 to 10:00 PM.

	Heartland is:

	Phil Easterbrook - Banjo
	Scott Tichenor - Mandolin
	Mike Maddux - Guitar
	Rick Desko - Bass

    Sound by Puppets Go Last Productions (Mark Mosher, Esq.)

    			The TRASH RABBITS at THE PLACE
        
    
    THE TRASH RABBITZ are playing a new gig and we're trying to convince
    the management that we have lots of close friends.  Well, at least
    friends. Maybe even good acquaintances.  OK, OK, people who kind of
    like us!                                      

    So, if you come and applaud or wave your arm in a pseudo Arsenio
    Hall fashion it would be really cool!  

    THE PLACE is your a-typical dive -- it's got a med-large dance floor. 
    That puts it way above some other gigs we've played!


    Saturday, January 23rd.   Be there, or don't!

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    Goldrush at Hooligans, Athol, MA, Friday 1/29 and Saturday, 1/30.

    Goldrush at Joanne's, Friday and Saturday, February 5 and 6.

                     

       
                           ___THE SHAKERZ__
    
    
    WHERE: Tiki Lau Lounge
           Rt. 110
           Westford, Mass.

    
    WHEN:  Thursday, Feb 18th     
           Friday, Feb 19th
           Saturday, Feb 20th


    THE SHAKERZ play a regular once-a-month gig at the Tiki, so come on
    down and saw hello!!!!

    Many many thanks to all who came to our debut Pub 30 Something gig!!!!!
    The management *definitely* noticed the crowd and has booked us for 4
    more weekends.
    
    THE SHAKERZ play rock and roll with an eye towards classic hits.  And
    anything else that come to mind. 8-)
         

    Kevin

    

Tonight's benefit for the New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition has been
postponed due to bad weather.  It's snowing in NYC, and the bad weather is 
supposed to be here by early evening.

We will hold the concert on Friday, March 5 - same place and time.  If you
already bought tickets, those will be honored on the 5th.  

Please spread the word about this postponement.  Hope to see lots of you on
March 5th!

Justine

    
    
    
          Yes, but what time can I tune in on the radio?
    
    
          Rick.
    
    
    

	this is posted for Bill_the_cat.....this might be his last gig with
    the KIND.....
    
    Chris
    
    
	Hey now,..

	Dr. Billy Von Soko here with a cabin fever pop quiz:

	Had enough snow shoveling for one lifetime yet? Seen enough
	of the four walls of your living room to last you all summer?
	Ready to fire bomb that stupid gopher? What do you say we cross 
	country ski around the block,,.. naked? ( OK, OK we'll wear hats ..)

	If you answered yes to any one of these questions, you must seek
	help immediately, because you have gone completely...

			~~~ STIR CRAZY ~~~

	Don't panic,.. you're not alone. According to a recent survey,
	more than 75% of the citizens of the republic of Massachusetts
	have started believing that anything over 40 degrees is a heat
	wave. Some have even gone so far as to start getting psyched for
	another Red Sox season (!). While we may not be able to cure all,
	we are glad to announce that you can start recovering from this
	sad state by coming to our first ever cabin fever blowout. Yes,
	me and the boyz will be jamming our hearts out for you one last
	time this winter, so come see:

				THE KIND

				   AT

				O'Briens Pub
                   Corner of Harvard Ave and Cambridge St.
				Allston MA

			This Friday, Feb 19,1993
			from (about)9:30 to close


	Besides the usual dance-omatic music, counseling will be available
	for anyone who believes watching Jeopardy is a contact sport, and or
	anyone who has found themselves lusting after Bart Simpson. We are not
	licensed therapists, so we're not sure we can help you people who
	are psyched for another Red Sox season, but we do know of several
	12 step programs we can recommend for such cases.

	So come on down and lose those winter blues. This will be your last
	chance to catch THE KIND until some time in April (we're not doing
	any gigs for March). There is some truth to the rumor that this may be
	my last gig with THE KIND. Nobody can say for sure (least of all me)
	whats going to happen, so I just wanted you all to know that I may not
	still be with THE KIND by the time April rolls around... so if you've 
	been putting off coming out to see us thinking we'll be around 
	forever, you might want to make the effort to get out to OB's this 
	Friday.

	as always,.. BE KIND!

	Brett, Derek, Jimbo, H, and Soko

	PS To get on the KIND mailing list and receive KIND flyers at your
	abode,.. send mail with your address indicating that you want to get
	on THE KIND mailing list to:

	[email protected]


	To get to O'Briens:

	Mass Pike East to exit 20 (Allston/Cambridge),... after the toll stay 
	left to go towards Allston. At the end of the ramp, just go right 
	(you have no choice) on to whatever (Cambridge?) street that is. 
	Go through a lite with a Merit gas station on your right. This road 
	goes back over the Pike so theres a small rise/hill in front of you. 
	Go up,. and on the way down there is a light. O'Briens is at this 
	light, across and to your left; corner of Harvard and Cambridge.

			S E E   N O   E V I L
			---------------------

Where: Christopher's Restaurant
       Haverhill, MA

When: Friday and Saturday
      February 26th and 27th
      9:30pm - 1:30am (Friday)
      8:30pm - 12:30am (Saturday)
      NO COVER!

As seen by many of our fans the last time we played there, Christopher's is a 
beautiful restaurant/bar. The upstairs has been recently renovated so that 
the walls are knocked down (creating one big room). And the Sports Bar is now 
open downstairs! (Come down and watch the Bruins on Saturday night, then head
upstairs to hear the band! That's where I'll be!!!)

Get there early if you want a table, because the place gets PACKED!!!! 
(Believe me when I say this - some friends of mine didn't listen to me the 
last time we played there, and they ended up sitting way in the back, where 
you couldn't even see the band!)

DIRECTIONS
----------
Take your favorite way to Rt. 495. Head north on Rt. 495 to exit 49,
which is Rt. 110. Take a right off the exit heading east on Rt. 110. Follow
this road (River Street) for a couple miles into downtown Haverhill. Rt. 100 
will bear off to the left, but stay on River Street. Just after a set of 
lights at the intersection of Rt. 125 (near the bridge), Christopher's is 
on your right hand side (right on River Street). It is directly across from 
a small strip mall that houses a Stuart's and a Market Basket.

alan

    Goldrush at Joanne's Pub, Gardner, MA, Friday and Saturday, March 26
    and 27.

    Posting this for a friend.
    
        Come on down and join the RYTHM PARTY for their Jazz night every
    Thursday night from 9-12 midnight.
    
    Where: Coco Bean 266 Park Ave Worcester.
    
    
         Bring your own Axe and sit in with the band, or just come in for
    a drink and listen to the sounds.
    
         (For more info contact Mark at ext. 237-6755)

			THE SHAKERZ AT PUB 30 SOMETHING

    

    THE SHAKERZ are back at PUB 30 SOMETHING this Friday and Saturday
    night.  

    PUB 30 Something is a nice place, serves dinner, and it's got a
    large dance floor.  That puts it way above some other gigs we've
    played!   

    There is a small cover charge.
    

    PUB 30 SOMETHING --- RT 3A, Tyngsboro, Mass.  (Just down the road  
    from the infamous Blue Moon.)   It's almost in New Hampshire! 


    Kevin


    

What the heck... we have a D-18 in the band.........
================================================================================

Well, it's (allegedly) Springtime once again; when young hearts turn to
romance, long walks on the beach, and of course.........

*****  B   *   L   *   U   *   E   *   G   *   R   *   A   *   S   *   S  *****
                                   !!!!!!!!!

Yes, friends and neighbors, what better way to break out of the long winter
doldrums then to catch some hot, pickin' and singin'? We're Digital's very own

                  G  R  A  N  I  T  E     G  R  A  S  S  

and we'll be performing our first concert of the season live, at high noon in
Babbage auditorium, ZK1-3, on Monday, April 12th. We've got a whole new line-up
of toe-tappin', hard-drivin' tunes so mark those calendars and tell your
friends!

See you then! - George

PS - If you would like to be added to our mailing list so we can notify you of 
upcoming events, drop me a note at STAR::Claborn... please include your U.S. 
post address too.

 > What the heck... we have a D-18 in the band.........

    Not to mention an OM-28, plus a mandolin, fiddle, and upright bass.

    Goldrush at 
    
    Joanne's Pub, Gardner, MA, Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17.
    Circle H Ranch, Holland, MA, Sunday, April 18, 2 - 7pm

******    ATTENTION BLUES FANS, DON'T MISS THESE SHOWS!!  ******
******    	This Friday and Saturday Night            ******
******              (tonight) & (tomorrow)
****************************************************************

	Charlie played SLIDE GUITAR with a WHAT??? Who was "SHOUTING the Blues"
to the crowd? Who plays a vibrophone?

	These are just a couple of the questions you WOULD be able to answer if
you've seen us doing our "unplugged" 1st set at Abigails at the Colonial Inn
(formerly "Days Inn") when we were there last ...But...if you MISSED us, maybe
you should grab a friend and come see us tonight and/or Saturday....
And best of all admission is FREE!

	Abigail's Lounge at
	The Colonial Bed & Breakfast
	625 Betty Spring Rd
	Gardner, MA
	(508)630-2500

DIRECTIONS:
        Go west on Rt 2, to exit 24B (Rt 140 Gardner) go straight thru the
lights to the next left turn opening (Betty Spring Rd)
                                                        

    Tom T.

	******    ATTENTION BLUES FANS, DON'T MISS THIS BIG SHOW!!! ******

*******		THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be opening for Grammy Award
*******		winning BLUESman - Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown - Tuesday 
*******		May 18th at CR GOODY'S in Fitchburg, MA....
                             see details below
        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody" or "Rain" (or anything
else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues Band!) when you're listening to the
following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111
         *************************************************************


        This Saturday May 8th, THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join
them for a Grand Opening Bash at:

	O'Brian's Liberty Club
	(Formerly the Franco-American Club)
        216 Fairmont St
        Fitchburg, MA


        We did our FIRST show EVER as THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND right
there (at the Franco...) so you know it'll be a special show!
        From Rt 2, take the Rt 31 Fitchburg exit and follow till you get to the
River St Diner...take the right up the hill and O'Brian's Liberty Club will
be on your left just before the road splits.


   Then on Friday May 14th, THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join
them for an evening of Blues at:
        (The Carriage House, at) The Groton Inn 
        Rte 119 (main st)
        Groton Ma
        (508)448-5614
Last time at The Carriage House, the place was packed with blues fans! (Show
starts at 9pm, so get there early for a good seat! $2.00 cover) 
                         

******    ATTENTION BLUES FANS, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW!!!	  ******

	Grammy award winner and Blues LEGEND Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
	will be appearing LIVE for ONE SHOW ONLY with THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES
	BAND on (Tuesday May 18th) at: 

        CR Goody's
        281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
        Fitchburg, MA

       The last BIG show at CR Goody's with Luthar "Guitar Jr" Johnson
was a SOLD OUT SHOW, so get your tickets in advance!

From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 

	Tix are $12.50 in advance, $15.00 at the door. PLUS a limited amount of
SPECIALLY RESERVED tables for four are available for $55 (advance sales only). 

	Advance tickets are available NOW at:
CR Goody's, (281 Lunenburg St (Rte 2A) Fitchburg, MA)
The Music Box, (Main St, Fitchburg, MA)
Valley Wine and Spirits (River St, Fitchburg,MA)
Tom's Package Store, (Rte 12 (off Rte 2,) Leominster, MA)

	And finally, 
        Friday May 28th, "The Charlie Dee Blues Trio" (Yep, I'm out of town
for this one...) invites you to join them for an evening of "Stompin' 3-piece
Blues" at: 

        The Groton Inn
        Rte 119 (main st)
        Groton Ma
        (508)448-5614

         Hope to see you there,
Tom T



    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee (A former DECcie!): Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals 
    Tom T. (aka "Moony"...yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
What?'s"... 
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"... 

	Charlie (with his trusty Gibson Firebird, among other axes...) pays
tribute to the likes of Johnny Winter, Albert Collins, BB King, Muddy Waters,
and Stevie Ray Vaughan... 
	I get to work out a bit during tunes by the likes of John Mayall's
Bluesbreakers, Albert King, Freddie King, John Lee Hooker, Willie Mabon,
William Clarke and Ronnie Earl...along with MANY original tunes... 

    	A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
	If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on 
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.

	I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!) 
    
    	I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

    New Blues bar in Nashua N.H.  BLIND WILLEY'S
                                  14B RAIL ROAD SQUARE (CANAL ST.)
    They will have live entertainment on the weekends. They will also run
    an open jam on tuesday evenings. Bring your axe and friends and jam with
    BLIND WILLEY'S house band or create your own band. The house band will
    be glad to sit in or out.
    

    
    
    
       Which one is Blind Willie's?    Is it the old Stable? 
    Or is it the one directly across the street - attached to 
    the roast beef joint?
    
       Rick.
    
    
    

It's the one on the south side of the street.  Next to Dunkin Donuts.  I think
it is attached to the roast beef place.  Used to be the old Headliner, way 
back when.

GONZO

	******    ATTENTION BLUES FANS, DON'T MISS THIS BIG SHOW!!! ******

*******		THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be opening for Grammy Award
*******		winning BLUESman - Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown - Tuesday 
*******		May 18th at CR GOODY'S in Fitchburg, MA....
                             see details below
        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody" or "Rain" (or anything
else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues Band!) when you're listening to the
following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111
         *************************************************************


   THIS Friday May 14th, THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join
them for an evening of Blues at:
        (The Carriage House, at) The Groton Inn 
        Rte 119 (main st)
        Groton Ma
        (508)448-5614
Last time at The Carriage House, the place was packed with blues fans! (Show
starts at 9pm, so get there early for a good seat! $2.00 cover) 
                         
	and on Saturday we'll be at:
The VFW Hall
Main St
Westminster, Ma


******    ATTENTION BLUES FANS, YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW!!!	  ******

	Grammy award winner and Blues LEGEND Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
	will be appearing LIVE for ONE SHOW ONLY with THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES
	BAND on (Tuesday May 18th) at: 

        CR Goody's
        281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
        Fitchburg, MA

       The last BIG show at CR Goody's with Luthar "Guitar Jr" Johnson
was a SOLD OUT SHOW, so get your tickets in advance!

From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 

	Tix are $12.50 in advance, $15.00 at the door. PLUS a limited amount of
SPECIALLY RESERVED tables for four are available for $55 (advance sales only). 

	Advance tickets are available NOW at:
CR Goody's, (281 Lunenburg St (Rte 2A) Fitchburg, MA)
The Music Box, (Main St, Fitchburg, MA)
Valley Wine and Spirits (River St, Fitchburg,MA)
Tom's Package Store, (Rte 12 (off Rte 2,) Leominster, MA)

	And finally, 
        Friday May 28th, "The Charlie Dee Blues Trio" (Yep, I'm out of town
for this one...) invites you to join them for an evening of "Stompin' 3-piece
Blues" at: 

        The Groton Inn
        Rte 119 (main st)
        Groton Ma
        (508)448-5614

         Hope to see you there,
Tom T



    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee (A former DECcie!): Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals 
    Tom T. (aka "Moony"...yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
What?'s"... 
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"... 

	Charlie (with his trusty Gibson Firebird, among other axes...) pays
tribute to the likes of Johnny Winter, Albert Collins, BB King, Muddy Waters,
and Stevie Ray Vaughan... 
	I get to work out a bit during tunes by the likes of John Mayall's
Bluesbreakers, Albert King, Freddie King, John Lee Hooker, Willie Mabon,
William Clarke and Ronnie Earl...along with MANY original tunes... 

    	A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
	If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on 
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.

	I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!) 
    
    	I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

	******    ATTENTION BLUES FANS, DON'T MISS THIS BIG SHOW!!! ******

*******		THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be opening for Grammy Award
*******		winning BLUESman - Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown - Tuesday 
*******		May 18th at CR GOODY'S in Fitchburg, MA....

         *************************************************************


   THIS TUESDAY May 18th, THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join
them for an evening of Blues with Grammy award winner and Blues LEGEND
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown LIVE for ONE SHOW ONLY with THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES 
BAND at: 

        CR Goody's
        281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
        Fitchburg, MA
	(508)345-4477

       The last BIG show at CR Goody's with Luthar "Guitar Jr" Johnson
was a SOLD OUT SHOW, so get your tickets in advance!

From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 

	Tix are $12.50 in advance, $15.00 at the door. PLUS a limited amount of
SPECIALLY RESERVED tables for four are available for $55 (advance sales only). 

	Advance tickets are available NOW at:
CR Goody's, (281 Lunenburg St (Rte 2A) Fitchburg, MA)
The Music Box, (Main St, Fitchburg, MA)
Valley Wine and Spirits (River St, Fitchburg,MA)
Tom's Package Store, (Rte 12 (off Rte 2,) Leominster, MA)


        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy"
or "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues Band!) when
you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) ("Blues on the Ceiling" which debuted our
OFFICIAL bootleg as a 30 minute SPECIAL last thursday evening!) 


	And finally, 
        Friday May 28th, "The Charlie Dee Blues Trio" (Yep, I'm out of town
for this one...) invites you to join them for an evening of "Stompin' 3-piece
Blues" at: 

        The Groton Inn
        Rte 119 (main st)
        Groton Ma
        (508)448-5614

         Hope to see you there,
Tom T



    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee (A former DECcie!): Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals 
    Tom T. (aka "Moony"...yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
What?'s"... 
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"... 

	Charlie (with his trusty Gibson Firebird, among other axes...) pays
tribute to the likes of Johnny Winter, Albert Collins, BB King, Muddy Waters,
and Stevie Ray Vaughan... 
	I get to work out a bit during tunes by the likes of John Mayall's
Bluesbreakers, Albert King, Freddie King, John Lee Hooker, Willie Mabon,
William Clarke and Ronnie Earl...along with MANY original tunes... 

    	A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
	If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on 
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.

	I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!) 
    
    	I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

    Goldrush at the Hanscom AFB NCO Club, Bedford,Friday, May 21
    		    Country Lodge, Leominster, Saturday, May 22

	hi all!

	just when you thought it was safe to be back on the system, it 
	happens...  another collection of electronic bits shows up on the 
	screen to let you know of an impending event of such great magnitude
	that you will simply feel incomplete as a person if you don't
	check it out for yourself...  :^)  (well, ok...  so maybe "incomplete
	as a person" is a bit much, but it will be fun!)

	this saturday, May 22nd, will be the first of what we hope will be 
	many "acoustic nights" at the Blue Plate on rte 122A in Holden...

	saturday the 22nd, "Bruised Orange" plays host to this weeks special 
	guests "Chuck and Mud"...

	"Bruised Orange" is a three piece band made up of past/present members
	of Northern Lights, Slipknot and Cross the Water...  Bruce Mandaro
	plays mandolin, mandola, guitars, and vocals, Oz Barron on the bass 
	and vocals, and da ve west on guitar, harmonicas and vocals...

	Chuck and Mud Demers are long-time favorites on the Worcester area
	folk scene...

	also sitting in for a few tunes will be Dave "Hogan" Russo!

	so if you're looking for your acoustic music fix this weekend, come on 
	down to the Blue Plate and join in the fun!

					hope to c u there!!!!

For those in the Boston area....

Probably my favorite of all the LA-session guys is coming to town - Steve
Lukather (as a member of Toto) will be at the Paradise on Tuesday, June 8th.
I can't wait to finally see him live - should be awesome!

alan

    RE: See No EEvil at Cityside.....
    
    Sorry Alan, there will be no one there as the entire New England
    population of musicians and music fans will be gathered at Blind
    Williy's to see the DECjam.......
    
    daaaaawg

    Goldrush at the South Ashburnham VFW on Friday, May 28
                    Jack's Saloon, Uxbridge, Saturday, May 29

Whippersnapper's, a very fine restaurant and lounge in Londonderry, NH, is
turning Sunday night into bluegrass night! The owners are real fans of the
music, and are trying an experiment for several months to see if there is
sufficient local interest to sustain a club dedicated to bluegrass music.

Granite Grass will be appearing at Whippersnapper's on Sunday, May 30th.
We'll be on about 7:30 to 10 pm; lots of new material, plenty of upbeat,
hard-drivin' tunes. If you're looking for a great way to wind down from the
Memorial Day weekend, come on out and support us, Whippersnapper's and
bluegrass music!

Directions: Whippersnapper's is located in the Londonderry Commons shopping
center (marked with a maroon oval sign) on the north side of Route 102 just a
1/4 mile west of Exit 4 off of Rt 93. From the south: take Rt. 93 north  to Exit
4 in NH. At top of exit ramp, turn left 1/4 mi. to the shopping center on your
right. If you get to Shaw's Apple Tree Mall, you've gone too far. From Nashua:
Take Rt. 102 east to Londonderry past Shaw's Apple Tree Mall on your left. Next
shopping ctr. on your left is Londonderry Commons. If you get to Rt 93,  you've
gone too far. Phone #: 603-434-2660

Granite Grass are:

Paul Beck	 - mandolin, guitar
Tom Benson	 - fiddle, mandolin
George Claborn	 - banjo
Diane Kordas	 - upright bass
Bill Scarborough - guitar, mandolin

My band St. Amand will be doing a 5 song showcase at the Atlantic Lounge on
the beach at Revere Beach this saturday June 5th beginning about 7pm.

Come check us out if you get a chance! If things go well we may be back on a
more regular  schedule.

dbii

> My band St. Amand will be doing a 5 song showcase at the Atlantic Lounge on
> the beach at Revere Beach this saturday June 5th beginning about 7pm.

The Atlantic Lounge??? Man, I thought *we* played so dives!!! (And we do!) 8^)

alan

I suspected it was a dive but hey, this is for Don law agency and a couple 
of other club folk Al knows are coming by (the Rockpile being the most
notable)...

dbii

    Dang, Dave, it *would* be on a weekend: I'm playing that night.  Good
    luck, with that Don Law connection you might wind up opening for
    somebody famous!

    Goldrush at Joanne's Pub in Gardner, Mass, Fri/Sat June 4/5
                Club Boston, Fitchburg, Mass, Sun 8pm-1am

   TONIGHT (Friday June 4th), THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join
them for an evening of Blues at:

	The British American Club
	1 Simonds Rd (Rt 31)
	Fitchburg, MA
	(508) 343-9538

	and on Saturday we'll be at:


        Abigail's Lounge at
        The Colonial Bed & Breakfast
        625 Betty Spring Rd
        Gardner, MA
        (508)630-2500

        Charlie plays SLIDE GUITAR with a WHAT??? Who was "SHOUTING the Blues"
to the crowd? What is a vibrophone anyway? 

        These are just a couple of the questions you WOULD be able to answer if
you've seen us doing our "unplugged" 1st set at Abigails at the Colonial Inn
(formerly "Days Inn") when we were there last ...But...if you MISSED us, maybe
you should grab a friend and come see us Saturday....
And best of all admission is FREE!

        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy"
or "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues Band!) when
you're listening to the following Radio Stations:

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402    WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171   WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) ("Blues on the Ceiling" which debuted our
OFFICIAL Bootleg EP as a 30 minute SPECIAL a few weeks ago!)
                                        

    Tom T.

			J O E ' S    V A C A T I O N
			----------------------------

    
Where: Tiki Lau
       Rt. 110 - Westford, MA
    
When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday
      June 10th, 11th and 12th
      9:00pm-12:30pm 

    
Joe's Vacation is a five-piece band; myself on lead guitar and vocals, along 
with a keyboardist, bassist, drummer, and female lead vocalist.  We play what 
is considered to be "dance-oriented" rock, ala Annie Lennox, Madonna, Black
Crowes, Bonnie Raitt, Heart, Eric Johnson, etc.

                                          
Be there, or don't...
;')
    

   TONIGHT (Friday June 7th), THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join
them for an evening of Blues at:

	The British American Club
	1 Simonds Rd (Rt 31)
	Fitchburg, MA
	(508) 343-9538

and next Thursday June 17th a SPECIAL after-work show (5:00pm - 7:00pm)
right across the street from The Mill! 

	The Sit-n-Bull Pub
	163 Main St
	Maynard MA
	(508)897-7232
(5:00pm - 7:00pm)

        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy"
or "Rain" (or anything else they have by THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND!) when
you're listening to the following Radio Stations:

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402    WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171   WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) ("Blues on the Ceiling" which debuted our
OFFICIAL Bootleg EP as a 30 minute SPECIAL a few weeks ago!)
                                        

    Tom T.

St. Amand at the Atlantic Lounge Revere Beach July 17th. Come see why there's 
a growing buzz about this band!

We're supposed the be the 3rd band up of three, I have no idea what time that
would be....

dbii

	Don't forget, tomorrow (Thursday June 17th) THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND
will be doing a SPECIAL after-work blues show (5:00pm - 7:00pm) at:


	The Sit-n-Bull Pub
	163 Main St
	Maynard MA
	(508)897-7232
(5:00pm - 7:00pm)

right across the street from The Mill! 

        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy"
or "Rain" (or anything else they have by THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND!) when
you're listening to the following Radio Stations:

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402    WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171   WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) ("Blues on the Ceiling" which debuted our
OFFICIAL Bootleg EP as a 30 minute SPECIAL a few weeks ago!)
                                        

    Tom T.

    Alan,
    
    what's an ORBITRON Ride?
    
    

    >    what's an ORBITRON Ride?
    
    Last I knew, it was a kiddie rocket ship ride that goes round n round.

    re : -1
    
    somehow, I expected Buck to answer  8^)
    
    Buck,
    
    I'm headed for King's Dominion this afternoon; the wife and kids are
    there as I write.  My son is finally tall enough for the Shock Wave,
    but he's not sure his head is ready!
    
    Steve (wearing out those season passes!)

    Yo Buck, is it one of those nausea inducing things like we rode at
    Lakeside Park in Denver a couple of years ago.  You know, the one where
    the operator leaves you hangin upside down until they can clearly see
    green in your skin tone?

    Greg

    RE: Dawg re: me
    
    >somehow, I expected Buck to answer  8^)
    
    You're psychic!!  ;')
    
    >I'm headed for King's Dominion this afternoon; the wife and kids are
    >there as I write.  My son is finally tall enough for the Shock Wave,
    >but he's not sure his head is ready!
    
    Shockwave is a pussy ride!!  Get the front--best seat (stand?) on the
    thing (It's a stand-up looping roller coaster).  Be sure to ride the 
    GRIZZLY in the back seat for me, ok??
    
    
    RE: Dave Nelson
    
    >     Actually, I think an Orbitron is one of those spin n' barf
    >     rides that you get strapped into and it spins in all directions
    >     like a gyro.   
    
    Could be -- Orbitron is a very Generic name (like Shockwave, etc.).
    I know a few rides it *could* be ... hard to say without seeing it.
    
    
    RE: Glh
    
    Now, don't go making me homesick for Lakeside!!!  I love that place
    (the whirl-n-hurl capitol of the world!).
    
          -dave-
    

>    what's an ORBITRON Ride?
    
    Dawg, you were hoping it was like an Orgasmatron, right?
    
    Dave

   >> Dawg, you were hoping it was like an Orgasmatron, right?
    
    8^P

>>Be sure to ride the GRIZZLY in the back seat for me, ok?? 
    
    Done, and did I mention that they're running the Rebel Yell (old wooden
    classic roller coaster) *backwards*?  That's a new thrill!            
    
    Steev 
    
    P.S. it was quite hot Friday afternnon, so we spent most of the day in
    the Water Park..........splash, blub, slide/wedgie......     

    re : THE  CARTEL
    
    

    Goldrush at Joanne's Pub, Gardner, Mass, Friday, June 25

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND this FRIDAY, SATURDAY, *AND* SUNDAY!

	*This* Friday, Jun 25, THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites
you to join them at The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel (just off Rts 2 & 31
Fitchburg, MA) for a VERY special night of blues...this is one of our favorite
places for starting the evening out "UNPLUGGED" with Charlie doing some solo
delta style blues, building to a duet/trio jazz/blues numbers...don't worry,
we'll work up to a rolling boil before the end of the first set...

	That's THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND this Friday at 9:00PM at: 

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	Fitchburg, MA
$2.00 admission

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill. 
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Then SATURDAY, Jun 26 starting at 9:00PM The Charlie Dee Blues Band will be at:

        The Groton Inn
        Rte 119 (main st)
        Groton Ma
        (508)448-5614
$2.00 admission

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
And finally, SUNDAY, Jun 28, join us (OUTDOORS for a Blues Bar-b-que) at:

	The Squanacook Sportsman's Club,
	Rte 225 (near Blood Farm) 
	W Groton
*FREE ADMISSION*, and lots of BBQ Chicken, Dogs and Burgers from Noon - 6PM
THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will perform starting at 1:00pm


        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) ("Blues on the Ceiling" which debuted our
Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30 minute SPECIAL!)

         Hope to see you at one or more shows this week!
Tom T

    
    Can't decide what to do this Saturday night (June 26th)?

    
    Come out to the Blue Plate in Holden for some Acoustic music in a friendly
    neighborhood bar.


		Justine Sullivan at "The  Plate"
                Rte 122A, Holden (near the State police barracks)
                Saturday, June 26, 8:00 pm
                Phone is (508) 829-4566
                
    
    I'll be playing there along with the acoustic band "Bruised Orange."
    "Bruised Orange is composed of DECcie Dave West, Bruce Mandaro (also of
    "Slipknot") and Oz Barron (formerly of "Northern Lights.")  I'm really
    looking forward to hearing these guys and maybe playing a tune or two 
    with them.
    
    The show starts at 8:00, $4.00 cover.  The Blue Plate doesn't serve dinner, 
    but there's an Italian place called Vinnie's nearby, fyi.
    
    The Blue Plate is on Rte 122A in Holden across from the State police 
    barracks.  From Worcester, take 122A, pass the State police barracks,
    and the club is on your left.  From I-190, take the Holden exit.  Turn
    left (toward Holden), then left at the lights onto 122A.  The Blue Plate
    is on the left just after the State police barracks.
    
    Hope to see lots of you there.  I stopped by at this bar after work one day
    to check it out.  It's a very friendly place.   It kind of reminded me of 
    pubs I visited last summer in Ireland (except nobody wanted to buy me a 
    pint just because I was from America :-).

    Justine

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND at WHALOM PARK and Abigail's Lounge at The
Colonial Bed & Breakfast - 3 FREE shows this THURSDAY, FRIDAY, *AND* SATURDAY! 

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be appearing every THURSDAY eve
in JULY 6:30-8:45 pm at:

	Whalom Park
	Rt 13
	Lunenburg, Ma
	(508)342-3707
Admission to the park from 6:00 pm - closing is only $2.99 (You get to hear
some great blues, and you get to ride all the rides too!) 

And we'll also be appearing *This* Friday and Saturday July 9 & 10 at:


        Abigail's Lounge at
        The Colonial Bed & Breakfast
        625 Betty Spring Rd
        Gardner, MA
        (508)630-2500

for a VERY special night of blues...this is one of our favorite
places for starting the evening out "UNPLUGGED" with Charlie doing some solo
delta style blues, building to a duet/trio jazz/blues numbers...don't worry,
we'll work up to a rolling boil before the end of the first set...
and best of all...*FREE ADMISSION*


        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) (Thursday night "Blues on the Ceiling" which
debuted our Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30
minute SPECIAL!) 


	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND welcomes all the new faces we hope to see in
the coming days, as well as looking forward to meeting our old friends and
supporters. See you there! 

    Tom T.






		THE BLUES NEWSletter

	Well, we are finally back with a short NEWSletter to let everyone know
what's been happening! We've been so busy it's been hard to keep up!
	July 4th ended TRIUMPHANTLY with our winning the first round
of the COOR'S sponsored "Battle of the R & B  Bands" (going on every Sunday
night) at Worcester's FIREHOUSE CAFE. We'll be back there again for the
Semi-finals on Sunday July 25th, so come on out and cheer us into the finals!
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!!!!
	I'd like to mention that our friends "Dave Valliere and Opus 3" were in
fine form at last Sunday's battle, and are surely going to be a band to watch
in the future...we look forward to playing with them again as they are VERY
talented. 

	Well, the word is that we're going to be VERY busy this summer!
Another BIG show with Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson is in the planning stages, as
well as a LOT of other scheduled shows like THURSDAY evenings at Whalom Park
(which we enjoyed so much last year too!) along with of shows at old favorites
like Abigail's and Donnelly's Pub, as well as some new places (for us) like
William's Pub in Gardner at the end of July...
	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...
    	A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
	If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on 
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig...


    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee (A former DECcie!): Lead guitar, AWSOME slide guitar, vocals
    Tom T. (aka "Moony"...yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
What?'s"... 
    Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion thingys!) and "Say
What?'s"... 

	There are lots of surprises at our shows...like when Charlie brought
out his Maccaferri for a little solo Delta style slide at the "unplugged"
sets... to folks actually doing "The Crawl" to the old "Charlie Dee and the
Blueprints" tune... or my shoutin' the blues during "Poison Ivy"...or the
nights Charlie will play slide using everything from lighters, glasses and
bottles on up to things like a shoe, one of the cymbals, a pool cue, or even a
chair held up in the air during "Rolling and Tumblin' Blues"... 

	I have no idea what Charlie's got in store for surprises
for the next show...because every show is unique...so don't miss the next one!

	Charlie (with his trusty Gibson Firebird, among other axes...) pays
tribute to the likes of Johnny Winter, Albert Collins, BB King, Muddy Waters,
and Stevie Ray Vaughan... 
	I get to work out a bit during tunes by the likes of John Mayall's
Bluesbreakers, Albert King, Freddie King, John Lee Hooker, Willie Mabon, and
Ronnie Earl...along with MANY original tunes... 


	I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!) 
    
    	I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

			J O E ' S    V A C A T I O N
			----------------------------

Where: Williams Restaraunt -- Gardner, MA

When: Friday and Saturday
      July 9th and 10th
      9:00pm-12:30pm 
    

Joe's Vacation is a five-piece band; myself on lead guitar and vocals, along 
with a keyboardist, bassist, drummer, and female lead vocalist.  We play what 
is considered to be "dance-oriented" rock, ala Annie Lennox, Madonna, Black
Crowes, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Johnson, Clapton, etc.
           
                      
DIRECTIONS:
    
	Take Route 2 West to Exit 23.  When you come off the ramp and
	enter the rotary follow the signs leading you to Route 2A --
	it's the third "offshoot" from the rotary.  Follow that road
	about 1/4 of a mile past Grossman's.  You'll see Williams right
	there on the left.
                                                                 

    Where:  Blind Willy's  --  Nashua, NH
    
    When:  Thursday  July 15 1993
    
    Who:  E.W. Strike
    
    	Original Hard Driving, Danceable Rock'n'Roll.  It's all
    Rock'n'Roll.  This club has recently opened under new management, so
    the venue is wide open.  In other words, they will book just about
    anyone who can play decent, and will give you a return if you don't
    have an attitude.
    
    Take Route 3 north into Nashua.  Take Exit 6, go until you hit Main
    Street.  Turn Left, then Right on Canal St./Railroad Square by the
    Dunkin Donuts.  It's the next building down from D.D.
    
    E.W. Strike... 

Just a quick reminder: My band, St. Amand is playing this saturday at the
Atlantic Lounge in Revere Beach, the club is located on the beach (whatever
road that is that runs along the beach). We'll be playing 3rd or 4th of 4-5
bands (haven't heard if they got a 5th band yet). We'd really appreciate
anyone turning out as we'd like to stay in the good graces of the booking
folk at the club and continue to play there.

St. Amand is a 5 peice all original band from sunny central Maine, with a 
great singer/songwriter and all good players. We've been compared to Brian
Adams, Eagles, Boston etc. Come check it out!

dbii

    -1
    
    Hey dbII, how bout paying homage to Traver's CYCLONE while you're
    there?!

...everybody oughta go just to see how many of the Reveeeah babes with
Big Hayah jump the band... wish I could make it! 

You guys are brave! :-)

We played down there a few weeks ago for a "No Bozo's Jam", interesting...

Brave??? Is there something I should know?

dbii

>We've been compared to Brian Adams, Eagles, Boston etc. Come check it out!
    
    Don't forget the Black Crows - I think you guys sound JUST like
    the Crows!!
    
    jc
                                              

    "No Bozo's"?  Guess that'd let me out...

Well our gig is rescheduled for July 24th. So St Amand will be at the Atlantic
lounge July 24th, 3rd band up of the night...

Ranny Tames (SP?) agency shoved a band down their throat and we would have 
ended up with a set of less than 30 mins if we came down this weekend, NOT!

SO I'll CU on the 24th....

sigh...

dbii

>Ranny Tames (SP?) agency shoved a band down their throat and we would have 
>ended up with a set of less than 30 mins if we came down this weekend, NOT!
    
    When you see a body that's been hit by a car, how do you know if it
    was a booking agent?
    
    No skid marks.
    
    

    Amen to THAT brother.
    
    Just say NO to management/booking pukes...
    jc

    			BURNHAM BOILER COMPANY
    
    The Burnham Boiler Co. will be playin at the Grainery this Friday
    night.  
    
    Burnham Boiler is:
    
    Rob Woodburn (Deccie)	Lead
    Bob Dubious (ex Deccie)	Bass (see, I spelled it right this time)
    Jeff Smith	(Sanders)	Harmonica
    Ed "GONZO" Keltz		Drums
    
    Come on out and listen to some traditional R&B.
    
    GONZO

    Oopps!  The Grainery is on Otterson St. in Nashua N.H.
    
    Sorry 'bout that.
    
    GONZO

    The band that I'm not in will be playing nowhere soon.....
    
    

    re .141:
    Referring to manager/agents as "pukes" 
    is an insult to the pukes of the world.
    PG

    re: -1
    
    and a compliment to the agents.........
    
    8^}

Just a quick reminder:

St Amand at the Atlantic Lounge in Revere beach tomorrow night, July 24, we're
supposed to be 3rd band up. Deccies stop by and say hi....

Also just breaking:

We're at The Wrong Brothers Pub, 39 Forrest Ave, Portland Maine, Sunday july 25
at 1:30 pm. Short set 30-40 mins...stop by if you're northward or southward 
bound.

dbii

    The Zone will be making it's premier at ProSound this Saturday
    (August 7th) - The Hooters Girls and KILO will be there.  Should
    be lots of fun!  Come on down!
    jc

    
    Ack....the Phil Long of guitar stores. What time you going
    on?
    
    DAP
    

    Hahaha!!!!  Wouldn't surprise me if Phil Long owns that chain too...

    :-)
    
    I'm not sure of the time yet - But I'll find out tonight and letcha 
    all know.
    
    jc ("It's gonna be LOUD!")

    Okay - here's the scoop:
    
    The Zone at ProSound this Saturday from 3-4pm, Colo. Spgs.
    SHould be a good time, especially with the Hooters girls 
    there, and the gang from KILO.  BTW - There will be a 'big 
    sale' going on, but to put it in my wifes words, we're gonna
    blow the guitars right off the walls, so get there early.  :-)
    
    jc

    Granite Grass will be playing at Parker's Maple Barn.................

    ..................   TONIGHT!!

    If you're looking for  something to do tonite, we'll be a Parker's in
    Mason, NH from 6-9 pm. A great rustic venue for bluegrass; it really is
    a barn!


    Directions to Parker's:

    Take Rt 101W to Rt 13 south. Rt 13 S about 5 miles to a flashing yellow 
    light in Brookline. Turn right at light onto Mason road and follow the
    signs to Parker's (about 2 miles).

    Granite Grass are:

    Paul Beck	     - mandolin
    Tom Benson	     - fiddle
    George Claborn   - banjo
    Diane Kordas     - bass
    Bill Scarborough - guitar

			BURNHAM BOILER COMPANY

WHERE:		VOLARY'S RESTURANT AND LOUNGE
		   HUDSON, NH.

WHEN:		THIS SATURDAY, AUG. 7 FROM 9:30 TILL 1:00


Burnham Boiler Co. is:

Ed Keltz	Drums
Rob Woodburn	Guitar
Jeff Smith	Harp
Bob Dubois	Base

Doing tarditional blues and R & B.

    Don't forget to come to ProSound this afternoon from 3-4pm to 
    check out the maiden voyage of The Zone!  The Hooters girls 
    will be there with their hula-hoops!!
    :-)

Is it jazz?  hmmm, not sure.  Is it hip?   You Bet !!!

The Alternate Quartet will be performing a concert at The Worcester Artist
Group Friday August 13th at 8PM.  The Jay Tyre Group will also be performing.
The Cover charge is $5.

The Alternate Quartet is:

Rick Calcagni - bass
Ed Conley - drums, percussion
Paul Cummings - guitars
Jim Scarsdale - soprano and tenor saxophones and flute
Hope to see you there!

Directions to WAG:

From Rt 9 West in Worcester - Go thru Webster Square.  One mile past plaza
on the left, 3/10 of a mile past Leicester/Worcester line, you'll see McCarthy
Ave.  Turn left here to park in lot directly behind the WAG building, 
immediately to your right once on McCarthy, which WAG shares with Hub Leather,
ComcoGraphics, Alterations Inc,  Mary's Shape-Up Shop, Brenda Germain, 
PrimaCare, and many more.  Walk back up McCarthy ave to Main St (Rt 9) and 
through door for "Squeegee Graphics" and "WAG".  

From Rt 290, take Rt 12 North to Rt 9 West (Webster Square).  Follow Rt 9W 
directions above.

From Rt 9 East, take Rt 9 through Leicester Center.  About 3 miles later, you'll
see Joanne Giguere Dance and Gymnastics on the left. Slow down.  Your second
right after that is McCarthy Ave. Turn right on McCarthy and park in lot on the
immediate right.   Walk back up to Main St (Rt 9) and enter through the door for
WAG and "Squeegee Graphics".  

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND schedule for this month...


	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be appearing at WHALOM PARK for the
last time this year on THURSDAY Aug 12 from 6:30-8:45 pm at:

	Whalom Park
	Rt 13
	Lunenburg, Ma
	(508)342-3707

Bring the kids and don't miss it!

Admission to the park (from 6:00 pm - closing) is only $2.99 (You get to hear
some great blues, and you get to ride ALL THE RIDES too!) 

	on Friday Aug 13 The Charlie Dee Blues Band will be at: 

        The Groton Inn
        Rte 119 (main st)
        Groton Ma
        (508)448-5614

$2.00 admission


	On Saturday Aug 21, THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them
for a *TELEVISION TAPING* at The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel (just off Rts 2
& 31 Fitchburg, MA) We've planned a VERY special night of blues...this is one
of our favorite places for starting the evening out "UNPLUGGED" with Charlie
doing some solo delta style blues, building to a duet/trio of jazzy blues
numbers...don't worry, we'll work up to a rolling boil before the end of the
first set... 

	That's THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND Saturday Aug 21 at 9:00PM at: 

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	Fitchburg, MA

$2.00 admission - tell all your friends to come on down and be on TV

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill. 

and don't miss our BIG SHOW on THURSDAY Sept 9!!! We're pulling out all the
stops for this one... THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND returns - BY POPULAR DEMAND -
headlining our own show at Maynard's own "Home of the Blues" 

	The Sit-N-Bull Pub
	163 Main St
	Maynard MA
	(508)897-7232

        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) (Thursday night "Blues on the Ceiling" which
debuted our Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30
minute SPECIAL!) 


	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND welcomes all the new faces we hope to see in
the coming days, as well as looking forward to meeting our old friends and
supporters. See you there! 

    Tom T.

    RE: -2
    
    Sorry CHARLIE ... i love the whirl-n-hurl rides at Whalom Park, but
    the BLUES makes me wanna retch!!

      *******************************************************************
      *                                                                 *
      *   "the db wilfred band" at:  STORMY MONDAY CAFE                 *
      *				     Merrimack, NH			*
      *				     Friday Sept 3  			*
      *   			     8:30 - 11:30 pm			*
      *									*
      *******************************************************************

    Hi Folks,
    
    The db wilfred band is back in action in a new and improved form.
    We've added LOADS of new songs and have a new member.
    
    Our "re-debut" couldn't be at any other location than the classy 
    Stormy Monday Cafe in Merrimack, NH.  The date is Friday September 3rd.
        
    "the db wilfred band" is:

       		Fred Abatelli   -  guitar, bass, vocals
    		Dave Blickstein -  keyboards, guitar, vocals
 	     	Heather O'Brien -  vocals, percussion
    	       	Willy Wiegler   -  drums, percussion, vocals
		
    			and introducing    
    
    		John Bridge	-  bass, vocals
    
    John will be sitting in for a set or two this time, but will soon
    go to full-time.
    
    We'll be playing all sorts of new/old blues and R&B. 

     	Please be sure to say hello to the band!

    "Stormy Monday Cafe", the new *blues* club in Merrimack, N.H. is on 
    Route 3, located at the Country Gourmet restaurant.  It's a great
    place to come see us. The food is great, the drinks are reasonably priced.
    
    In short, it's perhaps our favorite place to play.

    There is NO cover charge at Stormy Monday's, but plan to get
    there early because the place always fills up fast.

 
    Directions to STORMY MONDAY CAFE (from Mass./southern N.H.):
    -------------------------------------------------------
    Take the "F.E. Turnpike" (also known as Rt.3) north to Exit 7E (Nashua), 
    
    Continue straight at the traffic light past the 99 Resturant 
    	and the Comfort Inn  (you'll see this on your left) to "old" 
    	Route 3 which happens to be at the end of this road so you can 
    	only go left or right.
    
    You'll need to make a left turn at the light and follow "old" Rt. 3
        into Merrimack. The "Country Gourmet" restaurant will be on your left
        side as you're driving north and "Stormy Monday" is in the same
        building.
    
    
    				See you there!
    	
    					db wilfred

************************BURNHAM BOILER COMPANY**********************************


WHERE:		VOLARY'S RESTURANT AND LOUNGE
		RT102, Next to NAMCO across from Market Basket		  
		HUDSON, NH.

WHEN:		FRIDAY AUG 27th AND SATURDAY AUG 28th FROM 9:30 TILL 1:00


Burnham Boiler Co. is:

Ed Keltz	Drums
Rob Woodburn	Guitar
Jeff Smith	Harp
Bob Dubois	Base

Doing traditional blues and R & B.

	  ********** JASON JAMES AND THE HOUSE ROCKERS **********

	     ********** "The U.S. 20 Roadhouse Tour" **********

       Jason James is hot young slide guitarist from Clinton, MA who
       plays rocking blues in the style of Hound Dog Taylor, J.B.
       Huttto, George Thorogood, etc. His trio, the House Rockers, puts
       on a no-frills, pedal-to-the-metal show.  I'll be handling bass
       chores at these two shows. C'mon down!

	Saturday 8/28	G. Willicker's !!!CANCELLED!!!

	Saturday 9/18	Chet's Diner, Rte. 20, Northboro, MA

    
    Guitarist Steve Kirby is bringing a group
    to Coffee Tea and Melody in Stow this Saturday 
    evening, August 28. 
    
    Dave
     

    re: -1
    
    you're quite welcome!

Sept 5:

Toe Jam: Rt 17 Augusta maine at the American Legion, outdoors in the field
we play at 11am. 7 bands benefit for Muscular Distrophy

Sept 10:

Granny Killian's, Portland Maine, warm up for the Heavy metal Horns

Oct 8-9:

Wrong Brothers Pub, Portland maine...9-12:30 pm

If you're downeast check us  out!

dbii

	Upcoming CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND schedule

This Saturday, Sept 4
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be appearing at Lake Shirley's
CAMP DAVID for a Labor Day Weekend afternoon BAR-B-QUE! Blues music and great
food all for one low price...$5.00
	Gates open at noon and music will go from 1:00pm till 5:00pm
Call (508)534-9784 for more info...

********************** Special show alert  **********************
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will also be appearing at the 
"Sit-N-Bull Pub" in Maynard, MA next Thursday (Sep 9) 
********************** Special show alert  **********************


Don't miss our BIG SHOW on THURSDAY Sept 9!!! We're pulling out all the
stops for this one... THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND returns - BY POPULAR DEMAND -
headlining our own show at Maynard's own "Home of the Blues" 

	The Sit-N-Bull Pub
	163 Main St
	Maynard MA
	(508)897-7232

MANY Nationally known BLUES acts play The Sit-n-Bull Pub on a regular
basis, and we're very glad to join in such good company...It's gonna be
a show you WONT want to miss! THURSDAY Sept 9...be there!


        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) (Thursday night "Blues on the Ceiling" which
debuted our Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30
minute SPECIAL!) 


	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND welcomes all the new faces we hope to see in
the coming days, as well as looking forward to meeting our old friends and
supporters. See you there! 



    Tom T.
    The "other" guitarist from THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND

		Additional info for the CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND
show at The Sit-n-Bull Pub in Maynard on Thursday, Sept 9...
	 The cover is ONLY $3.00 and WELL WORTH IT...There'll be plenty of
dancing tunes, and folks to dance with! (we have a very good regular
following...) We start at 8:30, so you should be there (hopefully) well before
then, because we expect to pack the place again! 
	All that, along with some of the most ENTERTAINING showmanship and all
around musicianship (along with some intense slide guitar work) that folks are
likely to ever hear and see at that price... 
	I hope to see you there...
Tom T

      *******************************************************************
      *                                                                 *
      *   "the db wilfred band" at:  STORMY MONDAY CAFE                 *
      *				     Merrimack, NH			*
      *				     Friday Sept 3  			*
      *   			     8:30 - 11:30 pm			*
      *									*
      *******************************************************************

    Hi Folks,
    
    The db wilfred band is back in action in a new and improved form.
    We've added LOADS of new songs and have a new member.
    
    Our "re-debut" couldn't be at any other location than the classy 
    Stormy Monday Cafe in Merrimack, NH.  The date is Friday September 3rd.
        
    "the db wilfred band" is:

       		Fred Abatelli   -  guitar, bass, vocals
    		Dave Blickstein -  keyboards, guitar, vocals
 	     	Heather O'Brien -  vocals, percussion
    	       	Willy Wiegler   -  drums, percussion, vocals
		
    			and introducing    
    
    		John Bridge	-  bass, vocals
    
    John will be sitting in for a set or two this time, but will soon
    go to full-time.
    
    We'll be playing all sorts of new/old blues and R&B. 

     	Please be sure to say hello to the band!

    "Stormy Monday Cafe", the new *blues* club in Merrimack, N.H. is on 
    Route 3, located at the Country Gourmet restaurant.  It's a great
    place to come see us. The food is great, the drinks are reasonably priced.
    
    In short, it's perhaps our favorite place to play.

    There is NO cover charge at Stormy Monday's, but plan to get
    there early because the place always fills up fast.

 
    Directions to STORMY MONDAY CAFE (from Mass./southern N.H.):
    -------------------------------------------------------
    Take the "F.E. Turnpike" (also known as Rt.3) north to Exit 7E (Nashua), 
    
    Continue straight at the traffic light past the 99 Resturant 
    	and the Comfort Inn  (you'll see this on your left) to "old" 
    	Route 3 which happens to be at the end of this road so you can 
    	only go left or right.
    
    You'll need to make a left turn at the light and follow "old" Rt. 3
        into Merrimack. The "Country Gourmet" restaurant will be on your left
        side as you're driving north and "Stormy Monday" is in the same
        building.
    
    
    				See you there!
    	
    					db wilfred

	Upcoming CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND schedule for this weekend

	Saturday, Sept 11 THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be appearing at 
The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel in Fitchburg, MA...

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at The Best
Western/Royal Plaza Hotel (just off Rts 2 & 31 Fitchburg, MA) for a VERY
special night of blues...this is one of our favorite places for starting the
evening out "UNPLUGGED" with Charlie doing some solo delta style blues,
building to a duet/trio jazz/blues numbers...don't worry, we'll work up to a
rolling boil before the end of the first set... 

	That's THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND this Saturday at 9:00PM at: 

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	Fitchburg, MA
$2.00 admission

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill. 



        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) (Thursday night "Blues on the Ceiling" which
debuted our Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30
minute SPECIAL!) 


	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND welcomes all the new faces we hope to see in
the coming days, as well as looking forward to meeting our old friends and
supporters. See you there! 



    Tom T.
    The "other" guitarist from THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND

St Amand tonight at Granny Killiams in Portland Maine opening for the Heavy
metal horns (those guys who played last tour with Extreme)...

if you're northbound check us out and if you do stop up, I'm the longhair
that plays headless....:-)

dbii

	Charlie played SLIDE GUITAR with a WHAT??? Who was "SHOUTING the Blues"
to the crowd? Blues vibrophone?

	These are just a couple of the questions you WOULD be able to answer if
you've seen us doing our "unplugged" opening set at Abigails at the Colonial Inn
when we were there last ...But...if you MISSED us, maybe you should grab a
friend and come see us Friday and/or Saturday.... And best of all admission is
FREE! 

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be at Abigail's Lounge (at The
Colonial Bed & Breakfast, Gardner, MA) - for 2 FREE shows this FRIDAY, *AND*
SATURDAY night! We start at 9:00pm, and go till they make us stop!

	Join us this FRIDAY *AND* SATURDAY night at: 

        Abigail's Lounge at
        The Colonial Bed & Breakfast (formerly "Days Inn")
        625 Betty Spring Rd
        Gardner, MA
        (508)630-2500
Show starts at 9:00pm, *FREE ADMISSION*


	Enjoy a VERY special night of blues...this is one of our favorite
places for starting the evening out "UNPLUGGED" with Charlie doing some solo
delta style blues, building to a duet/trio jazz/blues numbers...don't worry,
we'll work up to a rolling boil before the end of the first set...
and best of all...*FREE ADMISSION* 
	and The Colonial Bed & Breakfast runs a GREAT weekend getaway special
for just $59 *PER COUPLE* (includes overnight stay, dinner for 2, AND the
breakfast buffet for 2!!! Call for more info.) 

DIRECTIONS:
        Go west on Rt 2, to exit 24B (Rt 140 Gardner) go straight thru the
lights to the next left turn opening (Betty Spring Rd) The Colonial Bed &
Breakfast is on the left...
                                                        

        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) (Thursday night "Blues on the Ceiling" which
debuted our Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30
minute SPECIAL!) 


	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND welcomes all the new faces we hope to see in
the coming days, as well as looking forward to meeting our old friends and
supporters. See you there! 

    Tom T.




************************BURNHAM BOILER COMPANY**********************************


WHERE:		The Grainery Pub
		Oterson St. (Just past Simineau Plaza, off main st.)	  
		Nashua, NH.

WHEN:		FRIDAY SEP 24th FROM 9:30 TILL 1:00


Burnham Boiler Co. is:

Ed Keltz	Drums
Rob Woodburn	Guitar
Jeff Smith	Harp
Bob Dubois	Bass

Doing traditional blues and R & B.

    
    
      Kev, 
    
      What's the line up of the Shakerz?
    
    

    re: .200
    
    They let Kevin play 'cuz he screams on that LP.
    
    Dave

    I'll be jammin this weekend at the Royal Manderin on RT. 20 in 
    *beautiful* Marlboro.  Come down if you're so inclined...

************************BURNHAM BOILER COMPANY**********************************


WHERE:		The Grainery Pub
		Oterson St. (Just past Simineau Plaza, off main st.)	  
		Nashua, NH.

WHEN:		FRIDAY AUG 8th FROM 9:30 TILL 1:00


Burnham Boiler Co. is:

Ed Keltz	Drums
Rob Woodburn	Guitar
Jeff Smith	Harp
Bob Dubois	Bass

Doing traditional blues and R & B.

	******    ATTENTION BLUES FANS, DON'T MISS THIS BIG SHOW!!! ******

*******		THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be opening for Grammy Award
*******		winning, former BLUES BROTHER - Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson
*******		THIS SUNDAY, Oct 10, at CR GOODY'S in Fitchburg, MA....

         *************************************************************


   THIS SUNDAY, Oct 10, THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join
them for an evening of Blues with Grammy award winner, Blues LEGEND
and former "Blues Brothers" Guitarist Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson
LIVE for ONE SHOW ONLY at: 

        CR Goody's
        281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
        Fitchburg, MA
	(508)345-4477

       The last BIG show at CR Goody's with Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson
was a SOLD OUT SHOW, so get your tickets in advance!

From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 

	Tix are $8.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door. PLUS a limited amount of
SPECIALLY priced RESERVED tables for four are also available (advance sales
only). 

	Advance tickets are available NOW at:
CR Goody's, (281 Lunenburg St (Rte 2A) Fitchburg, MA)
The Music Box, (Main St, Fitchburg, MA)
Marceau's Liquor Store (River St, Fitchburg,MA)

============== Also, FREE shows this FRIDAY & SATURDAY at Abigail's ===========

	If you MISSED us doing our "unplugged" 1st set at Abigails at the
Colonial Inn, maybe you should grab a friend and come see us this Friday and/or
Saturday.... And best of all admission is FREE! 

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be at Abigail's Lounge (at The
Colonial Bed & Breakfast, Gardner, MA) - for 2 FREE shows this FRIDAY, *AND*
SATURDAY night! We start at 9:00pm, and go till they make us stop!

	Join us this FRIDAY *AND* SATURDAY night at: 

        Abigail's Lounge at
        The Colonial Bed & Breakfast (formerly "Days Inn")
        625 Betty Spring Rd
        Gardner, MA
        (508)630-2500
Show starts at 9:00pm, *FREE ADMISSION*

DIRECTIONS:
        Go west on Rt 2, to exit 24B (Rt 140 Gardner) go straight thru the
lights to the next left turn opening (Betty Spring Rd) The Colonial Bed &
Breakfast is on the left...
                                                        

        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) (Thursday night "Blues on the Ceiling" which
debuted our Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30
minute SPECIAL!) 


	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND welcomes all the new faces we hope to see in
the coming days, as well as looking forward to meeting our old friends and
supporters. See you there! 

    Tom T.






		THE BLUES NEWSletter

	Well, we are finally back with a short NEWSletter to let everyone know
what's happening...We've been so busy it's been hard to keep up! Lots of
exciting things to tell everyone about...

	Well, some of the most exciting news is that we've got a couple of
BIG shows coming up....
	THIS Sunday Oct 10 at CR Goody's in Fitchburg THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES
BAND will be appearring with Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson and the Magic Rockers"
We look forward to playing with him again...last time we played to a 
very energized, PACKED house, and this show should be just as fantastic!

	And on Nov 23, we go into Harvard Square in Cambridge to play Dan
Akroyd's "House Of Blues" (opening for The Fabulous Thunderbird's Kim Wilson)
We'll be doing a total of THREE area shows with Kim Wilson, (one local and one
in Providence RI) 
	We have a LOT of other shows scheduled at old favorites like 
Abigail's Lounge Oct 8 & 9, The Groton Inn on Oct 23 and Donnelly's Pub, as
well as some new places (for us)...and some new things...(now that Charlie and
I have both gone "wireless"...well, "the cord" is no longer the limit!)

	But the really BIG news...We'd like to introduce our newest (now
official) member, "Harmonica Bob" Snyder. 
	We are fortunate to have added such a great talent to the band.
Bob has been singing Blues and playing harp for a long time, in a
number of bands...most recently with a great band called "Brigham Street".
	We have been able to play with Bob a lot in recent months, which has
always been great fun...and when it was clear that we had an opportunity to
scoop him up...well, we didn't waste any time! We'll be spotlighting
Bob's many talents throughout our upcoming shows...

	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...
    	A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
	If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on 
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig...


    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee (A former DECcie!) - Lead guitar, AWESOME slide guitar, vocals
    Tom T. (aka "Moony"...yours truly) - Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
				What?'s"... 
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
			thingys!) and "Say What?'s"... 
And our newest member,
    "Harmonica Bob" Snyder - Vocals, Harmonica, purcussion

	There are lots of surprises at our shows...like when Charlie brings
out his Maccaferri for a little solo Delta style slide at the "unplugged"
sets... to folks actually doing "The Crawl" or "Chair Dancin'" to the old
"Charlie Dee and the Blueprints" tune... or my shoutin' the blues during
"Poison Ivy"...or the nights Charlie will play slide using everything from
lighters, glasses and bottles on up to things like a ladies shoe, one of the
cymbals, a pool cue, or even a chair held up in the air during "Rolling and
Tumblin' Blues"...

	I have no idea what Charlie's got in store for surprises
for the next show...because every show is unique...so don't miss the next one!

	Charlie (with his trusty Gibson Firebird, among other axes...) pays
tribute to the likes of Johnny Winter, Albert Collins, BB King, Muddy Waters,
and Stevie Ray Vaughan... 
	I get to work out a bit during tunes by the likes of John Mayall's
Bluesbreakers, Albert King, Freddie King, John Lee Hooker, Willie Mabon, and
Ronnie Earl...along with MANY original tunes... 


	I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!) 
    
    	I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

	This Saturday, Oct 16th, THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND (featuring Eric
	"Two-scoops" Moore, keyboardist for Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson & the
	Magic Rockers) will be appearing at The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	in Fitchburg, MA... (just off Rts 2 & 31 Fitchburg, MA) 

	This Sunday Oct 17th, you'll find THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND
	performing at an AIDS benefit show at Coolidge Park in Fitchburg, MA. 


	That's THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND featuring ("Magic Rockers"
	keyboardist) Eric "Two-scoops" Moore  this Saturday at 9:00PM at: 

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	Fitchburg, MA
$3.00 admission

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
across the highway, then take the right, up the hill. 

  Along with an AIDS benefit show Sunday Oct 17th, at Coolidge Park
in Fitchburg, MA.




	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND welcomes all the new faces we hope to see in
the coming days, as well as looking forward to meeting our old friends and
supporters. See you there! 



    Tom T.
    The "other" guitarist from THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND







		THE BLUES NEWSletter

	Well, some of the most exciting news is that with one of the
BIG shows behind us now, we've STILL got a couple of BIG shows coming up.... 
	We appeared recently with Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson and The Magic
Rockers at CR Goody's in Fitchburg. As expected it was a great show!
We played to a VERY receptive and energized, WELL crowded house...
	We opened up (Just me and the band) with an instrumental Ronnie Earl
tune called "Ronnie Johnny" and then brought Charlie Dee in from the wings
during the next tune...to the cheers and shouts of the crowd.
	For over an hour we played a subset of blues tunes from our regular
sets featuring all the band members, including our newest member "Harmonica
Bob" Snider, who alternately wailed, then cajoled the blues from out of his
harps, much to the delight of the audience. 
	Everyone seemed to have gotten pretty well warmed up...and we played
blues both firey and sweetly, spotlighting all the talents in the band for the
remainder of the set. 
	Luther liked us, his band liked us (in fact, Eric "Two-scoops" Moore
liked us SO MUCH he asked to play with us this weekend at The Best Western!)
and the crowd liked us...enough to shout us into an encore before bringing out
Luther and his band!

	Luther played a GREAT set, running the gamut of songs from his years
playing the blues...from new things on his album "It's good to me", to old
songs like "Mannish Boy" from his days with Muddy Waters, among other things
like covering a Magic Sam song along with a blues version of Ben E King's
"Stand by me"...
	Luther showcased his band, "The Magic Rockers" throughout the set.
Fine solos from his newest member on trumpet, along with smoothly mellow and
firey licks from both his guitarist and keyboardist, while Luther occasionaly
walked among the crowd of dancing patrons, playing both rhythm and lead guitar 
for their enjoyment.
	Luther finished his set and then came back on stage for an encore,
at the insistance of the blues fans. His encore consisted of just Luther on
guitar doing a delta style guitar piece from his latest release. 
	All in all it was a GREAT time. I can't wait to do it again!

	We have a LOT of other shows scheduled at old favorites like THE BEST
WESTERN in Fitchburg, MA this saturday Oct 16th, THE GROTON INN on Oct 23, THE
SIT-N-BULL PUB in Maynard, MA on Thursday Nov 18, as well as a live RADIO
BROADCAST on WBRS, LIVE FROM Brandeis University coming up mid November.
	On Nov 23, we go into Harvard Square in Cambridge to play Dan
Akroyd's "House Of Blues" (opening for The Fabulous Thunderbird's Kim Wilson)
We'll be doing a total of THREE area shows with Kim Wilson, (one local and one
in Providence RI)

	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...


    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee - Lead guitar, AWESOME slide guitar, vocals
    Tom T. (yours truly) - Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
				What?'s"... 
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, (and various other percussion
			thingys!) vibes and "Say What?'s"... 
And our newest member,
    "Harmonica Bob" Snyder - Vocals, Harmonica, percussion

	There are lots of surprises at our shows...like when Charlie brings out
his Maccaferri for a little solo Delta style slide or Steve brings out the
"vibes" for the "unplugged" sets... to folks actually doing "The Crawl" or
"Chair Dancin'" when the holler for the old "Charlie Dee and the Blueprints"
single, "Lookin' Back"... or my shoutin' the blues during "Poison Ivy"...or the
nights Charlie will play slide using everything from lighters, glasses and
bottles on up to things like a ladies shoe, one of the cymbals, a pool cue, or
even a chair held up in the air during "Rolling and Tumblin' Blues"... 

	I have no idea what Charlie's got in store for surprises
for the next show...because every show is unique...so don't miss the next one!

        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) (Thursday night "Blues on the Ceiling" which
debuted our Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30
minute SPECIAL!) 
	We have the tapes available, so ASK for it at shows!
    Tom T.

	 *** One night only - THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND featuring ***
	********* Special Guest Eric "Two-scoops" Moore,  *************
	 *******  keyboardist for Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson ********

	This Sat. Oct 23, THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND (featuring Eric
	"Two-scoops" Moore, keyboardist for Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson & the
	Magic Rockers) will be appearing at:


        The Carriage House, at
	 The Groton Inn 
        Rte 119 (main st)
        Groton Ma
        (508)448-5614

this Saturday at 9:00PM 
$3.00 admission

and don't miss our BIG SHOWS coming up!!!!

	on THURSDAY Nov 18!!! THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND returns - BY POPULAR
DEMAND - to Maynard's own "Home of the Blues": 

	The Sit-N-Bull Pub
	163 Main St
	Maynard MA
	(508)897-7232


	And on TUES Nov 23, THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be playing a
SPECIAL show, opening for "THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS" frontman KIM WILSON at: 

	(Dan Akroyd's)
	"House Of Blues" 
	96 Winthrop St
	Harvard Square 
	Cambridge Ma

	(617)491-BLUE for info...
	(617)491-2583






		THE BLUES NEWSletter

	Well, some of the most exciting news is that with one of the
BIG shows behind us now, we've STILL got a couple of BIG shows coming up.... 
	We appeared recently with Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson and The Magic
Rockers at CR Goody's in Fitchburg. As expected it was a great show!
We played to a VERY receptive and energized, WELL crowded house...
	We opened up (Just me and the band) with an instrumental Ronnie Earl
tune called "Ronnie Johnny" and then brought Charlie Dee in from the wings
during the next tune...to the cheers and shouts of the crowd!
	For over an hour we played a subset of blues tunes from our regular
sets featuring all the band members, including our newest member "Harmonica
Bob" Snider, who alternately wailed, then cajoled the blues from out of his
harps, much to the delight of the audience. 
	Everyone seemed to have gotten pretty well warmed up...and we played
the blues, both rauceous and sweetly, spotlighting all the talents in the band
for the remainder of the set. 
	Luther liked us, his band liked us (in fact, Eric "Two-scoops" Moore
liked us SO MUCH he asked to play with us this weekend!) and the crowd liked
us enough to shout us into an encore before bringing out Luther and his band!

	Luther played a GREAT set, running the gamut of songs from his years
playing the blues...from new things on his album "It's good to me", to old
songs like "Mannish Boy" from his days with Muddy Waters, among other things
(like covering a Magic Sam tune, along with a GREAT blues version of Ben E
King's "Stand by me"...)
	Luther showcased his band, "The Magic Rockers" throughout the set.
Fine solos from his newest member on trumpet, along with smoothly mellow and
firey licks from both his guitarist and keyboardist, while Luther occasionaly
walked among the crowd of dancing patrons, playing both rhythm and lead guitar 
for their enjoyment.
	Luther finished his set and then came back on stage for an encore,
at the insistance of the blues fans. His encore consisted of just Luther on
guitar doing a delta style guitar piece from his latest release. 
	All in all it was a GREAT time. I can't wait to do it again!

	We have a LOT of other shows scheduled, old favorites like 
THE SIT-N-BULL PUB in Maynard, MA on Thursday Nov 18, as well as another live
RADIO BROADCAST on WBRS, LIVE FROM Brandeis University coming up mid November. 
	On Nov 23, we go into Harvard Square in Cambridge to play Dan
Akroyd's "House Of Blues" (opening for The Fabulous Thunderbird's Kim Wilson)
We'll be doing a total of THREE area shows with Kim Wilson, (one local and one
in Providence RI)

	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...


    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee - Lead guitar, AWESOME slide guitar, vocals
    Tom T. (yours truly) - Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
				What?'s"... 
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, (and various other percussion
			thingys!) vibes and "Say What?'s"... 
And our newest member,
    "Harmonica Bob" Snyder - Vocals, Harmonica, percussion

	There are lots of surprises at our shows...like when Charlie brings out
his Maccaferri for a little solo Delta style slide or Steve brings out the
"vibes" for the "unplugged" sets... to folks actually doing "The Crawl" or
"Chair Dancin'" when the holler for the old "Charlie Dee and the Blueprints"
single, "Lookin' Back"... or my shoutin' the blues during "Poison Ivy"...or the
nights Charlie will play slide using everything from lighters, glasses and
bottles on up to things like a ladies shoe, one of the cymbals, a pool cue, or
even a chair held up in the air during "Rolling and Tumblin' Blues"... 

	I have no idea what Charlie's got in store for surprises
for the next show...because every show is unique...so don't miss the next one!

        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) (617)868-9171	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) (Thursday night "Blues on the Ceiling" which
debuted our Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30
minute SPECIAL!) 
	We have the tapes available, so ASK for it at shows!
    Tom T.

    RE: .215 See No Evil gig......
    
    No Alan, Christie will not be attending.....
    
    dawg
    
    

	This THURSDAY Nov 18!!! THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND returns - BY POPULAR
DEMAND - to Maynard's own "Home of the Blues":

	The Sit-N-Bull Pub
	163 Main St
	Maynard MA
	(508)897-7232

Show starts at 9:00pm, $3.00 admission

That's THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND, THURSDAY, Nov 18 at The Sit-N-Bull Pub!
(This will probably be our last show at the Sit-N-Bull during 1993 because
we're pretty much booked up for the rest of the year...(details later this
week!) Send me an E-MAIL MESSAGE to get on the DISTRIBUTION LIST...and you'll
be UPDATED as to when and where we'll be playing!








		THE BLUES NEWSletter

	Well, recently, we appeared with Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson and The
Magic Rockers at CR Goody's in Fitchburg. As expected it was a GREAT show! 
	Because of the success of that show, we also had the good fortune of
having Eric "Two-scoops" Moore, (keyboardist with Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson
and The Magic Rockers) join US at one of our shows at the Groton Inn for the
evening...
	After opening our first set with Eric, and getting all the technical
details worked out, we went into a "marathon" second set, pretty much working
comepletely "off the cuff" and playing "on the edge"... 
	For the next two hours we played nonstop blues tunes, both from our
regular sets and Eric "Two-scoops" Moore's incredible reportoire, going from
slow blues tunes to New Orleans Boogie Woogie... with a good share of both
originals and blues standards...It was a GREAT set. The crowd danced pretty
much the whole time, so I'm pretty sure they liked what they heard!
	It was a great time for all of us too. We're looking forward to playing
with Eric again (whenever our schedules will allow.)
	We're looking forward to playing out again after a little break to work
in our new Harmonica player, (officially christened) "Hurricane" Bob Snider.
This guy is a FANTASTIC harp player, and he's got a GREAT vocal style, which
we'll be featuring in some new tunes we've been working on. 
	In addition to a lot of shows coming up, we've also got TWO upcoming
RADIO appearances! First, we'll be back again on Brandeis University's
"Live from the Joint" on radio station, WBRS (100.1 FM) 617-736-5277, and then
onto one of the area's biggest blues shows, on Emerson College's WERS (88.9 FM)
(617)578-8890 We're very excited to be doing both of these shows... 

	If you haven't seen us yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? There are lots
of surprises at our shows...and there's something for everyone...the
"unplugged" sets... doing "The Crawl" or "Chair Dancin'" to the old "Charlie
Dee and the Blueprints" single, "Lookin' Back"... or shoutin' the blues during
"Poison Ivy"...or Charlie playin' slide guitar using everything from lighters,
glasses and bottles on up to things like a *ladies shoe*, one of the cymbals, a
pool cue, or even a *chair* held up in the air during "Rolling and Tumblin'
Blues"... 

	I have no idea what Charlie's got in store for surprises for the next
show...because every show is unique...so don't miss the show this THURSDAY at
the Sit-n-Bull, Maynard MA 
	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...


    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee - Lead guitar, AWESOME slide guitar, vocals
    Tom T. (yours truly) - Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
				What?'s"... 
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, (and various other percussion
			thingys!) vibes and "Say What?'s"... 
And our newest member,
    "Harmonica Bob" Snyder - Vocals, Harmonica, percussion



        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) 617-736-5277	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) (Thursday night "Blues on the Ceiling" which
debuted our Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30
minute SPECIAL!) 
	We have the tapes available, so ASK for it at shows!
    Tom T.

    >This THURSDAY Nov 18!!! THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND returns - BY POPULAR
    >DEMAND - to Maynard's own "Home of the Blues":
    >
    >	The Sit-N-Bull Pub
    >	163 Main St
    >	Maynard MA
    
    Er...I play at the Sit-N-Bull, and I certainly don't waste my time
    playing no blues!!!!  Therefore, I think you should note that THE
    CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND (capitolized to show overinflated egos) is
    returning to Maynard's own "Home of the Blues...except when Buck
    rocks the roof off of it".  ;')

    I'd like to thank all the folks in here who showed up at yesterday's my
    band's (db wilfred) gig at the Amherst Public Library.
    
    As someone who enjoys shredding, it's hard to imagine a better place
    to play than a library.
    
    ;-)
    
    	db

    
    Jazz Guitarist Gray Sargent's trio is at Coffee Tea and Melody in 
    Stow Ma. this Saturday night. 
         
    Dave  

    >Jazz Guitarist Gray Sargent's trio is at Coffee Tea and Melody in 
    >Stow Ma. this Saturday night. 
    
    Uh-oh ... better have Dave Clark alert the world -- sounds like more
    "progressive wanking" in the making!! 

    
    You're all welcome to come to my house and watch me do some "pegressive
    wanking" nightly.
    
    
    Hey, waitaminute... D'oh!
    
    
    Brad
    

    Wank on, Wayne!  
    Wank on, Garth!

	This Saturday Nov 27 

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be appearing at:
			Major's Cafe,
        	        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
        	        Fitchburg, MA

	Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission


Wednesday Dec 1, 1993 
	We're heading back to the big city AGAIN for our latest LIVE RADIO
Broadcast!! on WBRS (100.1 FM) LIVE from: 

                        "The Joint" (at the Winer Wing)
                        Brandeis University
                        Waltham Ma
                        (617) 736-5277
	FREE admission

Sat Dec 4
	You can find us at:

	                The South End National Club
                        13 Market St
                        Fitchburg, MA (508)343-9591


	Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission

Fri Dec 10 
		We're back at:

		        The Carriage House, at
			The Groton Inn 
       	 		Rte 119 (main st)
       			Groton Ma
       			(508)448-5614

	Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission


Saturday DEC 11, at 9:00PM 
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at: 

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	Fitchburg, MA

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill. 


	Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission

Fri Dec 17

              
			Wallace Civic Center (Planetarium)
			John Fitch Highway
			Fitchburg, MA
			

    Just in case any of you yellow-bellied Blooz mongers want to see a 
    REAL guitar player in action...
    
    Rumor has it that Harry K Cody (Shotgun Messiah) will be playing THIS
    Friday night, Nov 26th, and Club 186 (Formerly Bunratty's) in Allston.
    
    Harry K Cody is a God!  Les Paul + Marshall Stack + Chops_of_Death +
    Emotion make him so.
    
    Check it out, if you dare...

    re: 16.230
    
    > Harry K Cody is a god! Les Paul + Marshall Stack...
    
    
    Probably be retuning that Les Paul all night long too!
    
    Many  ;^)'s
    
    
    	Fred (who has an older 1970 LP Custom that wishes it'd stay in tune as
              well as his Strat)

    RE: .220
    
    The S(h)ittin' Bull - Home of the Blues ??? You gotta be kiddin'!!
    
    I used to play there a few years back on a regular basis. All I
    remember of it was that it was "The Home of the Worst Men's Room
    in Mass." Even the most obnoxious drunks shied away from the Men's 
    room (the ladies loo over by the dart boards became a co-ed head).
    I've played in some real dives over the years, but the Bull was
    one of the worst. Either this place has changed drastically in the
    past few years, or there is some creative thinking going on here...
    
    /Billy_K

    What better to give you the blues then drinking / playing /
    avoiding-the-bathroom in a real dump!

    
    Yeah, now that I think back on it, I actually had some good times in 
    the Bull because it was the kind of place where the band could
    (and did) get away with just about anything. They had a downstairs
    room where the band could hang out (outta sight, outta mind, outta
    control). I was back east in Maynard a few weeks ago and drove past
    the Bull. It actually looked like they've spiffed the place up a bit
    since I played there last ...
    
    /Billy_K

Don't forget, Wednesday Dec 1, 1993 THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will
be heading back to the big city AGAIN for our latest LIVE RADIO
Broadcast!! on WBRS (100.1 FM) LIVE from: 

                        "The Joint" (at the Winer Wing)
                        Brandeis University
                        Waltham Ma
                        (617) 736-5277
	FREE admission

Sat Dec 4
	You can find us at:

	                The South End National Club
                        13 Market St
                        Fitchburg, MA (508)343-9591


	Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission

	 *** One night only - THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND with ***
	***  BLUES Harmonica LEGEND "Earring" George Mayweather ***
	*******   Special Guest Eric "Two-scoops" Moore,    *******
	 *****  (keyboardist for Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson) ****

	Friday Dec 10th, LEGENDARY harp player "Earring" George Mayweather,
	(who resided and recorded with J.B. Hutto in Chicago in the 50's), 
	ALONG WITH Eric "Two-scoops" Moore, (keyboardist for Luther "Guitar
	Jr." Johnson & the Magic Rockers) joins THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND at:


        The Carriage House, at
	 The Groton Inn 
        Rte 119 (main st)
        Groton Ma
        (508)448-5614

Friday Dec 10th at 9:00PM 
$3.00 admission


Saturday DEC 11, at 9:00PM 
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at: 

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	Fitchburg, MA

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill. 


	Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission


Fri Dec 17

	The first annual CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND Christmas party...
              
			Wallace Civic Center (Planetarium)
			John Fitch Highway
			Fitchburg, MA
			
Cash Bar, Hor's d'ovres...and live blues music...
	Advance tickets only  $5.00

>it's conveniently located for everyone!
 
    Um...actually, it's not at all convenient for me.

     >>Um...actually, it's not at all convenient for me
    
    
    

    >>>Um...actually, it's not at all convenient for me
    
    > me neither!
    
    Come to think of it, I don't know anyone who lives "near the Boston
    Garden" except perhaps some street bums.
    
    	db

Fri Dec 17

	The first annual CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND Christmas party...
              
			Wallace Civic Center (Planetarium)
			John Fitch Highway
			Fitchburg, MA
			
Cash Bar, Hor's d'ovres...and live blues music...$5.00 
(There are only a Limited number of tickets available at the show)

Sat Dec 18 
	We'll be at:

		A & R's Double Inn
		166 Water St
		Leominster MA
		534-9847


Send me an E-MAIL MESSAGE to get on the DISTRIBUTION LIST...and you'll
be UPDATED as to when and where we'll be playing!








		THE BLUES NEWSletter

	Well, last Friday, we had the good fortune of having Eric "Two-scoops"
Moore, (keyboardist with Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson and The Magic Rockers) join
us AGAIN at one of our shows at the Groton Inn...(He was supposed to bring
along LEGENDARY Chicago harmonica bluesman "Earring" George Mayweather... but
due to unfortunate circumstances he could not come...but has promised to come
next time!) 
	Even though we were a bit disappointed that "Earring" George couldn't
make it out, it was a GREAT time...we REALLY enjoy playing with Eric... 

	After opening our first set doing CHARLIE DEE fan's favorites (like
"Poison Ivy" and "Rollin' and Tumblin")  we went into working completely "off
the cuff" doing a lot of blues tunes, both from our regular sets and Eric
"Two-scoops" Moore's incredible reportoire, going from slow blues tunes to New
Orleans Boogie Woogie... with a good share of both originals and blues
standards...It was a GREAT night! 
	Our new Harmonica player, "Hurricane" Bob Snider, did a fine job...
This guy is a FANTASTIC harp player, and he's got a GREAT vocal style, which
everyone got to witness as we showcased him in a "Detroit Junior" tune which
has already become another real crowd pleaser! 
	The crowd enjoyed it all, and so did we...We're looking forward to
playing with Eric (And also "Earring" George) again (whenever our schedules
will allow!) Make sure to get yourself on the distribution list so you wont
miss it! 

	In addition to a lot of shows coming up, we've also got another
upcoming RADIO appearance! After having recently done another LIVE broadcast at
Brandeis University's radio program "Live from the Joint" WBRS (100.1 FM)
617-736-5277, we ALSO will be playing one of the area's biggest blues shows, on
Emerson College's WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890 sometime in mid-january...
	We're very excited because the Boston area is finally catching on to
us...we have been approached by several interested parties as a result of these
broadcasts and it looks like we'll be doing a lot more shows in the Boston area
in '94... 

	If you haven't seen us yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? There are lots
of surprises at our shows...and there's something for everyone...the
"unplugged" sets... doing "The Crawl" or "Chair Dancin'" to the old "Charlie
Dee and the Blueprints" single, "Lookin' Back"... or shoutin' the blues during
"Poison Ivy"...or Charlie playin' slide guitar using everything from lighters,
glasses and bottles on up to things like a *ladies shoe*, one of the cymbals, a
pool cue, or even a *chair* held up in the air during "Rolling and Tumblin'
Blues"... 

	I have no idea what Charlie's got in store for surprises for the next
show...because every show is unique...
	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...


    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee - Lead guitar, AWESOME slide guitar, vocals
    Tom T. (yours truly) - Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
				What?'s"... 
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, (and various other percussion
			thingys!) vibes and "Say What?'s"... 
And our newest member,
    "Harmonica Bob" Snyder - Vocals, Harmonica, percussion



        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) 617-736-5277	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) (Thursday night "Blues on the Ceiling" which
debuted our Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30
minute SPECIAL!) 
	We have the tapes available, so ASK for it at shows!
    Tom T.

	What are you going to do with yourself this THURSDAY, THE_NIGHT_BEFORE
New Years Eve...the night that EVERYONE'S looking for something to do,
somewhere to go...we have the answer...

     	 	  *** THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND with ***
	*******   Special Guest Eric "Two-scoops" Moore,    *******
	 *****  (keyboardist for Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson) ****
		in a special PRE new years eve show

	Thursday Dec 30th, (THE_NIGHT_BEFORE new years eve) THE CHARLIE DEE
	BLUES BAND ALONG WITH Eric "Two-scoops" Moore, (keyboardist for Luther
	"Guitar Jr." Johnson & the Magic Rockers) will be christening the new
	room upstairs at:

		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477

Thursday Dec 30th at 9:00PM 

From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 


         *************************************************************




		THE BLUES NEWSletter

	Well, recently we again had the good fortune of having Eric "Two-scoops"
Moore, (keyboardist with Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson and The Magic Rockers) join
us at one of our shows at the Groton Inn...(He was supposed to bring
along LEGENDARY Chicago harmonica bluesman "Earring" George Mayweather... but
due to unfortunate circumstances he could not come...but has promised to come
to a future show!)
	Even though we were a bit disappointed that "Earring" George couldn't
make it out, it was a GREAT time...we REALLY enjoy playing with Eric... 

	After opening our first set doing CHARLIE DEE fan's favorites (like
"Poison Ivy" and "Rollin' and Tumblin")  we went into working completely "off
the cuff" doing a lot of blues tunes, both from our regular sets and Eric
"Two-scoops" Moore's incredible reportoire, going from slow blues tunes to New
Orleans Boogie Woogie... with a good share of both originals and blues
standards...It was a GREAT night! 
	Our new Harmonica player, "Hurricane" Bob Snider, did a fine job...
This guy is a FANTASTIC harp player, and he's got a GREAT vocal style, which
everyone got to witness as we showcased him in a "Detroit Junior" tune which
has already become another real crowd pleaser! 
	The crowd enjoyed it all, and so did we...We're looking forward to
playing with Eric (And also "Earring" George) again (whenever our schedules
will allow!) Make sure to get yourself on the distribution list so you wont
miss it! 

	In addition to a lot of shows coming up, we've also got another
upcoming RADIO appearance! After having recently done another LIVE broadcast at
Brandeis University's radio program "Live from the Joint" WBRS (100.1 FM)
617-736-5277, we ALSO will be playing one of the area's biggest blues shows, on
Emerson College's WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890 sometime in mid-january...
	We're very excited because the Boston area is finally catching on to
us...we have been approached by several interested parties as a result of these
broadcasts and it looks like we'll be doing a lot more shows in the Boston area
in '94... 

	If you haven't seen us yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? There are lots
of surprises at our shows...and there's something for everyone...the
"unplugged" sets... doing "The Crawl" or "Chair Dancin'" to the old "Charlie
Dee and the Blueprints" single, "Lookin' Back"... or shoutin' the blues during
"Poison Ivy"...or Charlie playin' slide guitar using everything from lighters,
glasses and bottles on up to things like a *ladies shoe*, one of the cymbals, a
pool cue, or even a *chair* held up in the air during "Rolling and Tumblin'
Blues"... 

	I have no idea what Charlie's got in store for surprises for the next
show...because every show is unique...
	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...


    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee - Lead guitar, AWESOME slide guitar, vocals
    Tom T. (yours truly) - Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
				What?'s"... 
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, (and various other percussion
			thingys!) vibes and "Say What?'s"... 
And our newest member,
    "Harmonica Bob" Snyder - Vocals, Harmonica, percussion



        Also, please be sure to Request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) 617-736-5277	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) (Thursday night "Blues on the Ceiling" which
debuted our Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30
minute SPECIAL!) 
	We have the tapes available, so ASK for it at shows!
    Tom T.

The Alternate Quartet will be appearing at WAG (Worcester Artist Group)
sponsered event at 100 Grove Street Gallery in Worcester from 9-10pm 
this Friday, January 7th.

AQ will be playing tunes from their just-around-the-corner CD;
"Rainforest Rhumboogie" 

The Alternate Quartet is:
=========================
Rick Calcagni - bass
Ed Conley  - drums, percussion
Paul Cummings - guitar
Jim Scarsdale - saxophones

There will be an Art display (that which is for sale).  Also happening at
the event are performance artist Rich Goulis and special guest who will
present his works of "sound sculpture".

The doors for this event open at 8pm and will continue until 11pm.  
Admission is $5.00.

Directions heading west on Rt 290;  Take Rt 70.  Take a left at the end 
of the ramp and you will be on Rt 70 or Lincoln Street.  Follow Lincoln 
for approximately 1.5 miles and you'll see Concord on your right.  Take
Concord and shortly on your right you will pass by Prescott Street.
Your next right will be Grove Street.  Take Grove Street and you'll 
see #100 down a little way on the right.  It's a big old warehouse type of
building.   You'll see a big "100" on a sign above the entrance.  Go thru
the entrance and THE Event will take place on the 3rd floor.

Hope to see you there!

    RE: -1
    
    There you go, Kids -- a gig with BOTH Classic Blues *and* Progressive
    Rock!!  8^)
    
    I highly recomend checking out my replacement player, Steve Glass.
    This guy is *Burning*, man!!!

    re: last few......
    
    So Buck, with the new guy sitting in, guess there'll be an entire
    CLAPTON set, eh?
    
    8*}

    RE: Devil Dawg
    
    
    >So Buck, with the new guy sitting in, guess there'll be an entire
    >CLAPTON set, eh?
    
    Well, he *does* play a strat...

    >>Well, he *does* play a strat...
    
    
    did you buy that pretty strat specimen you were drooling about last
    month?
    
    Inquiring Mind

    >did you buy that pretty strat specimen you were drooling about last
    >month?
    >
    >Inquiring Mind
    
    Not yet Buuuuuuudd-ddddyyyy, Ahhh-oooooooooooooohhhh
    
    I need to scope some serious fun-dage...

    RE: 16.255
    
    > So Buck, with the new guy sitting in, guess there'll be an entire
    > Clapton set, eh?
    
    
    	No way Steve-o, db is still playing in the band and db can only
        take so much Clapton. Trust me...  *I* know!     
    
    Many... MANY  ;^)'s
    
    	Rock on,
    		Fred

    I wuz gonna say that I didn't think db could stand a whole set of "the
    blues song".
    
    gh

    I'm going to be making up signs to put up in the studio.
    
    These signs would be ala "Waynes World" and would say:
    
    			  NO			NO
    		        (more)		     ERUPTION
    		       CLAPTON
    
    		 NO					NO
    	     NEIL YOUNG				   MUSTANG SALLY
    
    				NO
    			      YNGWIE
    
    ;-)
    

>    I wuz gonna say that I didn't think db could stand a whole set of "the
>    blues song".
    
    I don't mind as long as I have a good book to read with me.

    RE: db's new signs...
    
    
    Man, I don't know about that "No Yngwie" sign... Steve will be gunning
    for you for that!!  ;')

    RE: good book.....Try Jurrassic Park....I'm in the middle of it and it
    blows the movie away.....and I LOVED the movie!
      
    
    dawg

     	 	  *** THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND ***
	     will be performing at the following locations/times:



		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477

Saturday, Jan 15th and
Friday, Jan 28th at 9:00PM


From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 


Saturday, Jan 22 at:

		A & R's Double Inn
		166 Water St
		Leominster MA
		534-9847


Saturday, Jan 29th at:

	        The Carriage House, at
		The Groton Inn 
        	Rte 119 (main st)
        	Groton Ma
        	(508)448-5614




         *************************************************************




		THE BLUES NEWSletter

	Well, after a brief vacation over the holidays, we're back again!
With a new 3 song tape EP release "Back to the Joint" featuring "Spotlight
Tunes" featuring the talents of various band members.
	Charlie leads off with his slide guitar extravaganza of a Robert
Johnson tune ("Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues",(sometimes playing slide using the
STRANGEST things that people will hand to him!) While "Hurricane" Bob Snyder
shows his vocal and harmonica talents in the Detroit Jr tune ("If I Hadn't Been
High") and finally, I take a turn leading the band, the audience, and the way
as I wind up trading off licks with Charlie ("The Blues is Alright")
All the tunes are featured in our regular shows...

	New Year's eve EVE we AGAIN had the good fortune of having Eric
"Two-scoops" Moore, (keyboardist with Luther "Guitar Jr" Johnson and The Magic
Rockers) join us, this time at CR Goody's. (It's ALMOST getting to be a regular
occurance!) It was a GREAT time...we REALLY enjoy playing with Eric...and the
place was PACKED! 
��
	After opening our first set doing CHARLIE DEE fan's favorites (like
"Poison Ivy" and "Rollin' and Tumblin")  we went into working completely "off
the cuff" doing a lot of blues tunes, both from our regular sets and Eric
"Two-scoops" Moore's incredible reportoire, going from slow blues tunes to New
Orleans Boogie Woogie... with a good share of both originals and blues
standards...It was a GREAT night! 
	Our new Harmonica player, "Hurricane" Bob Snider, did a fine job...
This guy is a FANTASTIC harp player, and he's got a GREAT vocal style, which
everyone got to witness as we showcased him in a "Detroit Junior" tune which
has already become another real crowd pleaser! 
	The crowd enjoyed it all, and so did we...We're looking forward to
playing with Eric (And also "Earring" George) again (whenever our schedules
will allow!) Make sure to get yourself on the distribution list so you wont
miss it! 

	In addition to a lot of shows coming up, we've also got another
upcoming RADIO appearance! After having recently done another LIVE broadcast at
Brandeis University's radio program "Live from the Joint" WBRS (100.1 FM)
617-736-5277, we ALSO will be playing one of the area's biggest blues shows, on
Emerson College's WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890 sometime in mid-january...
	We're very excited because the Boston area is finally catching on to
us...we have been approached by several interested parties as a result of these
broadcasts and it looks like we'll be doing a lot more shows in the Boston area
in '94... 

	If you haven't seen us yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??? There are lots
of surprises at our shows...and there's something for everyone...the
"unplugged" sets... doing "The Crawl" or "Chair Dancin'" to the old "Charlie
Dee and the Blueprints" single, "Lookin' Back"... or shoutin' the blues during
"Poison Ivy"...or Charlie playin' slide guitar using everything from lighters,
glasses and bottles on up to things like a *ladies shoe*, one of the cymbals, a
pool cue, or even a *chair* held up in the air during "Rolling and Tumblin'
Blues"... 

	I have no idea what Charlie's got in store for surprises for the next
show...because every show is unique...
	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...


    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee - Lead guitar, AWESOME slide guitar, vocals
    Tom T. (yours truly) - Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
				What?'s"... 
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, (and various other percussion
			thingys!) vibes and "Say What?'s"... 
And our newest member,
    "Harmonica Bob" Snyder - Vocals, Harmonica, percussion



        Also, please be sure to request "Hey Everybody", "Poison Ivy",
"Jealous Man", "Rain" (or anything else they have by The Charlie Dee Blues
Band!) when you're listening to the following Radio Stations: 

WXPL (91.3 FM) (508)345-1402 	WERS (88.9 FM) (617)578-8890
WBRS (100.1 FM) 617-736-5277	WGBH (89.7 FM) (617)868-9171 Fri-Sat 
WBCN (104.1 FM) (617)536-8000   WBOS (92.9 FM) (617)931-1111 Sunday eve 8-10 
and especially WICN (90.5 FM) (Thursday night "Blues on the Ceiling" which
debuted our Recording "Live From the Joint - The OFFICIAL Bootleg" as a 30
minute SPECIAL!) 
	We have the tapes available, so ASK for it at shows!
    Tom T.

   Cabin Fever will be appearing at Mama Newmano's Sports Bar and Grille in
   Divide CO. this Saturday night from 7:30-12pm.  Free admission, and a good
   time will be had by all!  Come on down and join the party!

   Cabin Fever is:

   Rick Kincade - guitar, harmonica, vocals, various rhythm toys
   Sam Lambert - guitar, bass, vocals, bad jokes

   Mama Newmano's is located on highway 24 west in Divide, right at the
   intersection where one turns to go to Cripple Creek.
   
   -- Sam

   P.S.  The owner of another club (Wally from Pine Gables) will be there
   at some point during the evening to "check us out" prior to hiring us for
   his place, so we can use all the support we can get!

     	 	  *** THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND ***
	     will be performing at the following locations/times:

Friday, Jan 28th at 9:00PM

		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477



From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 



Saturday, Jan 29th at:

	        The Carriage House, at
		The Groton Inn 
        	Rte 119 (main st)
        	Groton Ma
        	(508)448-5614

    At the Festering Dog House??!?

    >>        -< The "db wilfred band" at Stormy Monday Feb.18th!!! >-
    
    
    Gee, so I guess ALL those rumors about "db Wilfred" breaking up aren't
    true after all?!?  8^)

>    Blind Melon's "No Rain"
    
    "No Brain"??!?  That's it, there's no way you'll git me in the place
    now!  I don't see even a hint of progressive on your list and then you
    go playing stuff by these unwashed heathen!

    >>Blind Melon's "No Rain"
    
    >"No Brain"??!?  That's it, there's no way you'll git me in the place
    >now!  I don't see even a hint of progressive on your list and then you
    >go playing stuff by these unwashed heathen!
    
    On the other hand, I can personally guarantee that the gig mentioned
    by Fred Abatelli in .275 is 100% guaranteed "Blind Melon Free".
    
    	db

    And I'll bet Alan Starr sings "No Rain" a heluva lot better than
    Whatshisname from Blonde Melons.
    
    Dave

    > And I'll bet Alan Starr sings "No Rain" a heluva lot better than
    > Whatshisname from Blonde Melons
    
    And Alan's guitar player probably adds back in all those "squealies"
    that really should've been there in the first place.

     	 	  *** THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND ***
	     will be performing at the following locations/times:

Friday, Feb 18th at 9:00PM

		A & R's Double Inn
		166 Water St
		Leominster MA
		534-9847



Saturday, Feb 19th at:

	        The Carriage House, at
		The Groton Inn 
        	Rte 119 (main st)
        	Groton Ma
        	(508)448-5614

****     And THE CHARLIE DEE BLUE BAND is hosting an "Open BLUES JAM"    ****
		on Sunday Feb 20th (and EVERY Sunday thru March) at: 


		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477

It goes from 7:00 - 12:00 pm so all of us who work on Monday can JAM
and still wake up in the morning!


From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 

St. Amand 

where?

The Widowmaker at Sugarloaf USA

when?

March 4-5   

three big shows

Friday march 4th 9:30-12:30
Saturday march 5th apres ski 4-6pm
Saturday march 5th 9:30-12:30

check it out!

dbii

                      Saturday, 12 March 1994, 10:20 pm
                       Sir Morgan's Cove, Worcester MA

                             M e t r o p o l i s

       Playing the best of progressive rock, both originals and covers.

                                Metropolis is:
                           Tom Benson - violin, vocals
                      Dave Blickstein - keyboards, vocals
                   William J. Buckley - guitar, vocals
                         Lance Levine - lead vocals, keyboards
                         Jon Polletta - bass
                         Rob Rothberg - drums, vocals

                  Also appearing:  Flesh  and  Bad Rationale

                                 Directions:
                  Take Rt. 290 West to Exit 13 in Worcester.
         Turn right onto Rt. 122, and go to the Kelly Square rotary.
       Take Green St., which is to the right of the Merit gas station.
               Sir Morgan's Cove is 1/3 mile ahead on the left.

                            Hope to see you there!

     	 	  *** THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND ***
	     will be performing at the following locations/times:

Friday, Mar 4th at 9:00PM

     THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be appearing at:
                        Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA

        Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission




Saturday, Mar 5th at:

	        The Carriage House, at
		The Groton Inn 
        	Rte 119 (main st)
        	Groton Ma
        	(508)448-5614

****     And THE CHARLIE DEE BLUE BAND is hosting an "Open BLUES JAM"    ****
		on Sunday Feb 20th (and EVERY Sunday thru March) at: 


		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477

It goes from 7:00 - 12:00 pm so all of us who work on Monday can JAM
and still wake up in the morning!


From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 

	   **   Wednesday Mar 16 RADIO BROADCAST  **
	  * Special Announcement for Blues fans    ***
	 **  WERS's weekly blues show "BLUESOLOGY"   ***
	*** (11pm-2am on 88.9 FM) will be featuring   ***
	*** - THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND with        ***
	***   Special Guest Eric "Two-scoops" Moore, ***
	 ***  (keyboardist w/Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson)**
	   **        Wednesday Mar 16 RADIO BROADCAST     **


Friday Mar 11, at 9:00PM 
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at: 

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	Fitchburg, MA

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill. 


	Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission




on Sunday Mar 13th,
(And on Sunday Mar 20th, W/special guest Eric "2-Scoops" Moore!)
(and EVERY Sunday thru March) 

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUE BAND is hosting their
	****     "Open BLUES JAM"    **** at: 


		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477

It goes from 7:00 - 12:00 pm so all of us who work on Monday can JAM
and still wake up in the morning!


From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 


	   	***   Wednesday Mar 16 RADIO BROADCAST      ***
		 **  WERS's weekly blues show "BLUESOLOGY"  **
		*** (11pm-2am on 88.9 FM) will be featuring ***

     	 	  *** THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND ***
	ALONG WITH ** Eric "Two-scoops" Moore ** (keyboardist for 
	Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson & the Magic Rockers) 
		in a LIVE RADIO BROADCAST from:

        The Atlantic Lounge
	Revere Beach Pkwy
	Revere, MA

The live show goes from 9pm - 1:30am, but don't just listen to it on the radio,
	COME ON OUT AND BE A PART OF IT!

St Amand at Upstairs/downstairs in Augusta, Maine

17, 18 19 March...green beer nights!

if you're downeast come check us out! and if you do grab me on break and say Hi

dbii

	  * Special Announcement for Blues fans    ***
		It's an EXCITING week for the blues

			TONIGHT
	   **   Wednesday Mar 16 RADIO BROADCAST  **

	 **  WERS's weekly blues show "BLUESOLOGY"   ***
	*** (11pm-2am on 88.9 FM) will be featuring   ***
	***    THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND with        ***
	***   Special Guest ERIC "Two-scoops" MOORE, ***
	 ***  (keyboardist w/Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson)**
	   **        Wednesday Mar 16 RADIO BROADCAST     **


			TONIGHT!
Wednesday Mar 16 
     	 	  *** THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND ***
	ALONG WITH ** Eric "Two-scoops" Moore ** (keyboardist for 
	Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson & the Magic Rockers) 
			And 
		"The Dave Valliere Trio"

		in a LIVE RADIO BROADCAST from:

        The Atlantic Lounge
	Revere Beach Pkwy
	Revere, MA

The live show goes from 9pm - 1:30am, but don't just listen to it on the radio,
	COME ON OUT AND BE A PART OF IT!



SAturday Mar 19, at 9:00PM 
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at: 

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	Fitchburg, MA

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill. 


	Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission

This Sunday Mar 20th, 

(EXTENDED to EVERY Sunday thru APRIL!)

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUE BAND is hosting their
	****     "Open BLUES JAM"    **** 
	***     W/special guest        ***
	****  Eric "2-Scoops" Moore! **** at: 

		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477

It goes from 7:00 - 12:00 pm so all of us who work on Monday can JAM
and still wake up in the morning!


From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 

	Two Alternate Quartet shows you don't want to miss !

AQ @ WAGfest - Friday, March 25th at the White Eagle Club, 112 Green 
Street Worcester at 8pm.  The WAGfest is dedicated to the one and only 
Frank Zappa.  Also on the bill are such musical and performance artists as:

	Frodus
	Those Guys, with Jay Riley
	Supergreg and Waterpark
	Dan Stearns Private World

AQ @ Coffee, Tea and Melody - Saturday April 2nd at 8pm.  Stow Shopping 
Center Rt 117, Stow.  We'll be playing 2 sets in this intimate atmosphere.

AQ is ....

	Paul Cummings - guitar
	Jim Scarsdale - saxophones, flute, clarinet
	Rick Calcagni - bass
	Ed Conley - drums, percussion
	 
Hope to see you there !

    Woah, izzat like the "Trough & Brew"???
    
    Killer!

    Yeah, it used to be called the "Heap 'n Hurl".
    
    Chef Boy Artie

			This weekend
		THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be performing with

		"John Cafferty & Beaver Brown" ("Eddie and the 
		Cruisers" movie soundtrack, and their hit single 
		"On the Dark Side")

	****  Eric "2-Scoops" Moore! **** 

		Also scheduled to appear:
		Bob Roy w/"The Hoodoo Gurus"
========================================================================

Tonite
Friday, Apr 15th at 9:00PM

     THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be appearing at:
                        Benny's Lounge
                        Lynn, MA

        Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission




Saturday,  Apr 16th at:

     THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND will be appearing at:
		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477


Sunday Apr 17th, 	For a SPECIAL Patriots day eve EXTRAVAGANZA
			(No work on monday!) at:

		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477
From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 

1st, 
DOWNSTAIRS
		THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND opens for
			
		"John Cafferty & Beaver Brown" ("Eddie and the 
		Cruisers" movie soundtrack, and their hit single 
		"On the Dark Side") 

Following our opening set, we go upstairs for:

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUE BAND, hosting their
	****     "Open BLUES JAM"    **** 
	***     W/SPECIAL guests        ***
	****  Eric "2-Scoops" Moore! **** 
		Also scheduled to appear:
		Bob Roy w/"The Hoodoo Gurus"
(EXTENDED to EVERY Sunday thru MAY!)

The Jam usually goes from 7:00 - 12:00 pm so all those folks who work on
Patriots day can JAM and still wake up in the morning, 
	HOWEVER, since we don't have to work Monday, and with "John Cafferty &
Beaver Brown" set earlier in the eve, and SPECIAL guests Eric "2-Scoops" Moore
&  Bob Roy w/"The Hoodoo Gurus"....well, just show up early and plan on staying
late! 

           
         What's Shakin, you ask?  




         Ahhh, spring is in the air and The Shakerz are on the move! 
         We're playing some new hot spots and could really use your
         support. (Hint Hint!!!)  

         Tomorrow night (Saturday), we're at RUMORS Restaurant, in
         Tyngsboro Mass.  RUMORS has a nice restaurant atmosphere,
         just the kind of place to have a good meal and then dance to
         The Shakerz!  If you want to see The Shakerz in a quieter
         setting, this is your chance!  RUMORS is on the same road as
         the Pheasant Lane Mall, about 2 miles south of the Tyngsboro
         Bridge. 


         Next Friday and Saturday, we're at Jokers Lounge in Dracut,
         Mass.  Jokers Lounge is just like your favorite neighborhood
         bar, with darts, pool tables, good dance floor, and friendly
         people!  NOT A FERN BAR!  Jokers is on Stuart Street, across
         from The Boathouse/Formerly Sandy's Lakeside.


         We're really looking forward to a Shakerz Spring Fling, so
         come on out and join us!  Stand the long underwear back in
         the corner, find those ever-so-cool spring duds, and make a
         night of it!!!!! After all, we are The Shakerz!
      

        See You There!!!!!

        Kevin

    
    

   Cabin Fever will be opening the new music season at Mama Newmano's Sports
   Bar and Pub on Saturday, April 23rd starting at 7:30pm.  We're the first
   band to play there since the first of the year and really want to make a
   good impression, so if you can come on down please do so!  Mama's is
   located in Divide, Colorado at the intersection of highway 24 and highway
   67 south (toward Cripple Creek) on the north side of the intersection.

   Hope to see you all there!

   -- Sam
   

    Hi Folks,
    
    The db wilfred band is back in action with new songs, new club dates 
    and we're looking for new fans!    

    We'll be performing at PK II's Restaurant & Pub in lovely Raymond, NH, 
    this Saturday night (April 23).  The shakin' and the rockin' in 
    Raymond goes from 8:30 to 12:30.  Yes, there is a dance floor. 
    No, there is no cover charge. (Directions are included at the end of 
    this mail.)  

    We'll be playing our usual mix of classic rock with a distinctive
    twist of R&B and a dash of the blues, as well as oddities that are 
    ours alone.  If you haven't seen us before, now's your chance. 
    And if you're an old friend, then be sure to stop in and say hello.

    So who are we?  For those who don't know, we are:

                        -->  *the db wilfred band*  <--

         		Fred Abatelli   -  guitar, bass, vocals
    	  		Dave Blickstein -  keyboards, guitar, vocals
 		     	Heather O'Brien -  vocals, puppets
    	       		Willy Wiegler   -  drums, vocals
    			


    Here are some other important future gigs we have coming up:

        May 13  	Wilton Art & Film Festival
			Downtown Wilton, NH
			We are tentatively scheduled to perform at 9:00 pm.
			For more info call (603) 654-2003 

        May 21		PK II's Restaurant -- back by popular demand  ;^)
			Business Route 101
			Raymond, NH
			8:30 - 12:30
			For more info call (603) 895-3625

	June 4	 	Rotary Club Monte Carlo Night
              		Clarion Somerset Hotel
			Nashua, NH
			8:00 - 12:00

	July 1		Stormy Monday Blues Cafe
			438 Daniel Webster Highway
			Merrimack, NH
			8:30 - 11:30
			For more info call (603) 424-2755


      *******************************************************************
	Directions to PK II's Restaurant& Pub (from Manchester, NH):

	Take Route 101 East to Exit 5.
	Drive past McDonalds and past Dunkin' Donuts.
	At the next light, turn left.
	Go 2 blocks.
	Look for the car wash on the right.  
	PK II's is a few doors down.
      *******************************************************************

     	 	  *** THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND ***
		   ***     W/SPECIAL guest      ***
	          ****  Eric "2-Scoops" Moore! **** 
	    (Keyboardist for LUTHER "Guitar Junior" JOHNSON)

	Tuesday May 17, 1994 at:

		"House of Blues" 
		96 Winthrop ST
		Harvard Sq
		Cambridge, MA
		(617)491-2583
		(617)491-5446 (FAX)



We're planning on making a "Bluesmobile" bus available for this show...call
(508)343-3225 for more info, leave your name and number



but don't miss THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND at the following places and times:

Friday May 13th, its THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND w/guest guitarist Bob Roy

		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477


From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 


Friday, May 20th at:

	        The Atlantic Lounge
	        Revere Beach Pkwy
	        Revere, MA

9pm - 1:30am


Saturday May 21 at 9:00PM

        THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at:

        The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
        Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
        Fitchburg, MA

        Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill.


        Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission
                                                
Tuseday May 24th, it's THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND with special guests TBA at:
		
		The Plantation Club
		151 Plantation St
		Worcester, Ma
		(508)752-4666



		THE BLUES NEWSletter

	This has been a busy few months for us, but GOOD THINGS have been
happening for THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND! Since opening several times for
Grammy Award winner LUTHER "Guitar Junior" JOHNSON (Former guitarist for Muddy
Waters, the Blues Brothers, etc...) we've done several LIVE Radio broadcasts,
scored a spot hosting our own Sunday night blues jam in a real "Up and coming
club" (CR Goodys in Fitchburg,MA,) we've recorded the makings of our first
official release (FINALLY!) and have been invited to play at such places as
Cambridge's "House of Blues", & Worcester's "Plantation Club" as well as a spot
at "Harper's Ferry"'s annual blues extravaganza! 
	Whew, it's been quite a journey! And we're still having a lot of fun.
The blues jam ran extended from mid Feb till now. That engagement has attracted
lots of GREAT players who we've enjoyed having play with us. Eric "Two-Scoops
Moore (Keyboardist with LUTHER "Guitar Junior" JOHNSON) has been doing
semi-regular appearances with at at our Blues Jam as well as many other special
shows... 


	Several songs featured from our recent radio broadcast on WBRS have
been getting Radio Airplay on college radio stations around the New England
area and in other areas of the country 
	We've gathered a real following by being seen and heard in some key
places, along with all our regular shows...we've been averaging 3 shows/week,
but have done some 4 & 5 show weeks too! (What a pace! But we're playing
better than ever! What doesn't kill us makes us stronger!) 
	This past week we went into the studio for a marathon recording
session and recorded 13 songs onto the tape master. The best of these
are slated for a planned release on cassette tape (and possibly CD) which
we will make available at shows.
	The release is affectionately being called "Blues from the Shoe
Factory" due to the studio location (in a turn of the century mill building
that once housed a Shoe mfg facility.) It will contain a mix of original
material from the band, along with the non-standard blues covers which are
found in our regular shows. 


We're planning on making a professional video recording of this show, along
with allowing videocamera recording...so come on down



    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee : Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals 
    Tom T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
What?'s"... 
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"... 
     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, (Say
What?'s"...and various other percussion implements of destruction)

	Charlie (with his trusty Gibson Firebird, among other axes...) pays
tribute to the likes of Johnny Winter, Albert Collins, BB King, Muddy Waters,
and Stevie Ray Vaughan... 
	I get to work out a bit during tunes by the likes of John Mayall's
Bluesbreakers, Albert King, Freddie King, John Lee Hooker, Willie Mabon,
William Clarke and Ronnie Earl...along with MANY original tunes... 

    	A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
	If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on 
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.

	I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!) 
    
    	I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

From:	ORION::EPPES "One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries. -A.A. Milne  13-May-1994 0940" 13-MAY-1994 09:46:35.67
To:	MUSIC_LOVERS,@DIST:ALLFOLKS
CC:	
Subj:	Music: Granite Grass performing in Wilton, NH tomorrow

From:	BGSDEV::SCARBOROUGH  "Bill ** IDC Custom Solutions ** @ZK1-1/EC.6 ** 381-1299" 13-MAY-1994 08:40:03.49
To:	NINA
CC:	BILL
Subj:	Granite Grass to play at Wilton Art Festival. Tomorrow.

Granite Grass will be performing at the Wilton Art and Film Festival tomorrow,
Saturday, May 14th. We'll be at the "Mill" from 1-3 and the Street Stage from
7-8.

There is a writeup in Thursday's Nashua Telegraph about the festival. Lots of
neat stuff goin' on.

Granite Grass: Tom Benson, Bill Scarborough, George Claborn, Paul Beck, and
Bernie Rozmovits.

Hope to see you there.

Directions:


You need to take either Rt 101 or 101A west.  They merge in western
Milford:

 If you're coming down 101A, you'll pass the Milford Drive-in on the RIGHT,
 then the Antiques Warehouse, and come to a traffic light. This is the
 intersection of 101 and 101A. You GO STRAIGHT.

 If you're coming down 101, you'll pass a lot of trees! You'll come to
 a traffic light, and see a police station on the left, and a fountain
 (if it's running) on the right. Go to the NEXT light, which is very close.
 This is the intersection of 101 and 101A. You GO LEFT.

About a quarter mile (complete guess) down, there is a fork, and (I think)
a flashing light.  Go RIGHT on the fork, onto Rt 31.

Almost immediately, you'll see Cafe Pierrot on the right. Go past it.
You'll also pass the Wilton Diner.  Just before you get into the Wilton
"downtown" area, you'll pass a fire house on the left. Turn LEFT just
beyond that - you'll be crossing over some railroad tracks. There should
be a sign for Riverview Mill, and probably signs for "Open Studios."
Here you'll be going downhill, toward the river, into a parking lot.
Look for a guy with a fiddle.

                        -->  *the db wilfred band*  <--

         		Fred Abatelli   -  guitar, bass, vocals
    	  		Dave Blickstein -  keyboards, guitar, vocals
 		     	Heather O'Brien -  vocals, puppets
    	       		Willy Wiegler   -  drums, vocals

		
    Raymond, NH will once again rock as the db wilfred band makes its 
    second appearance at the fabulous entertainment complex known as 
    PK II's Restaurant & Pub (whose motto is "Burgers R Us") this 
    Saturday, May 21.

    PK II's technically qualifies as an "entertainment complex" because 
    it offers not only a restaurant, bar, and dance floor; not only pool 
    tables and video game machines; but also the best darn car wash in 
    Raymond!

    We'll be on stage from 8:30 to 12:30.  Yes, there is a dance floor. 
    No, there is no cover charge. (Directions are included at the end of 
    this mail.)  

    We'll be playing our usual mix of classic rock with a distinctive
    twist of R&B and a dash of the blues, as well as oddities that are 
    ours alone.  If you haven't seen us before, now's your chance. 
    And if you're an old friend, then be sure to stop in and say hello.

    We just came off the first leg of our Spring Tour with a 
    standing-room-only performance at the First Annual Wilton Art & Film 
    Festival where we had the whole town literally dancing in the streets.  
    It was so successful that we've already been invited back for next year's 
    festival!

    Here are some other important gigs we have coming up:


        May 21		PK II's Restaurant -- back by popular demand  ;^)
			Business Route 101
			Raymond, NH
			8:30 - 12:30
			For more info call (603) 895-3625

	June 4	 	Rotary Club Monte Carlo Night
              		Clarion Somerset Hotel
			Nashua, NH
			8:00 - 12:00

	July 1		Stormy Monday Blues Cafe
			438 Daniel Webster Highway
			Merrimack, NH
			8:30 - 11:30
			For more info call (603) 424-2755


      *******************************************************************
	Directions to PK II's Restaurant& Pub (from Manchester, NH):

	Take Route 101 East to Exit 5.
	Drive past McDonalds and past Dunkin' Donuts.
	At the next light, turn left.
	Go 2 blocks.
	Look for the car wash on the right.  
	PK II's is a few doors down.
      *******************************************************************

                        Friday, 27 May 1994, 11:00 pm
                       Sir Morgan's Cove, Worcester MA

                             M e t r o p o l i s

                               in a tribute to
                                 K a n s a s

        Kansas is one of our favorite bands, and we're really looking
          forward to performing this all-Kansas set!  We'll be doing
          most of their big hits, along with some excellent tunes of
             theirs that you don't hear on the radio too often...

                                Metropolis is:
                           Tom Benson - violin
                      Dave Blickstein - keyboards
                         Don Lacourse - guitar
                         Lance Levine - vocals
                         Jon Polletta - bass
                         Rob Rothberg - drums

                               Also appearing:
                         Killer Queen (Queen tribute)

                                 Directions:
                  Take Rt. 290 West to Exit 13 in Worcester.
         Turn right onto Rt. 122, and go to the Kelly Square rotary.
       Take Green St., which is to the right of the Merit gas station.
               Sir Morgan's Cove is 1/8 mile ahead on the left.

                      Please tell the people at the door
                     that you came to hear Metropolis...

                            Hope to see you there!

    
    
    This Sunday night (May 22) I'm playing at a Candle Light AIDS vigil
    in Greeley Park in Nashua.  It starts at 8:00.  I'll be on around 8:30.
    It's supposed to be nice weather this weekend.  If you're in the area,
    come on out for this, and please stop and say hello if you do.
    
    Justine

TONITE Tuesday May 24th, it's THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND w/guest guitarist Bob
Roy at: 
		
		The Plantation Club
		151 Plantation St
		Worcester, Ma
		(508)752-4666

        Show starts at 9:00PM - 

     	 	  *** THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND ***
		   ***     W/SPECIAL guest      ***
			guitarist Bob Roy

Saturday May 28th, 9pm - 1:30am its THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND w/guest
guitarist Bob Roy 

		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477





From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 

    Anybody have any gigs scheduled for next week?  I'll be coming up
    to Mass next week for vacation, and would like to come check yall
    out.
    
    later,
    
    rj

   Well, I'm playing June 5th (Sunday) but I'm in Colorado...  :-)

   For others in the area, come check out Cabin Fever at the Pine Gables Inn
   in Green Mountain Falls, CO.  It's about 15 minutes west of Colorado
   Springs, up highway 24.  It's our first time playing this place, so we're
   trying to get a good crowd.  3-7pm on Sunday afternoon.  Hope to see you
   there!

   -- Sam
   

    Just a quick notice that I'll be playing at the House of Blues in
    Cambridge, MA tomorrow night 5/28.  It's billed as the Mickey Bones
    Sawmptone Revue, and it's a four-band bill (Sticky Chicken, Krewe de
    Roux, Hot Tamale Brass band and Bones of Contention in that order)
    celebrating out CD release "The Swamptone Sampler".  Show starts at 10,
    I go on with Bones of Contention around 1-ish.
    
    							Brian

> Anybody have any gigs scheduled for next week?  I'll be coming up
> to Mass next week for vacation, and would like to come check yall out.

See No Evil is playing up in Nashua, NH next Thursday night. Depending upon
where you are in MA, it might not be too far away...

alan

    alan,
    
    We (me and the wife) will be staying in Gardner.  I don't know if
    I'll be able to get to a terminal next week so if you could give
    directions I'll print them before I leave today, I don't mind the
    drive.
    
    Looking forward hearing yall,
    
    rj

> We (me and the wife) will be staying in Gardner.  I don't know if I'll be 
> able to get to a terminal next week so if you could give directions I'll 
> print them before I leave today, I don't mind the drive.

Gardner might be a little far, probably about 45 minutes away from Nashua.
But if you've got the time or will be in the area, it's always a pleasure
to meet noters!

Not sure of the directions, maybe someone here can help; it's our first time
at this club. It's called Martha's Exchange, it's in Nashua (NH), and the
date is Thursday, June 2nd (10:00pm-1:00am).

alan

    DROID,
    
    Do you have directions to Bowlers?  I think I could find Woosta but
    the wife says it's a perty big place.
    
    later,
    rj

    re: -1
    
    Alan, 
    
    you lose the coin toss?  >:*)
    
    
    I hate it when that happens....I lost a $1200 New Year's Eve gig back
    in 1973 on a double booking.  The club owner hired us ( a pack of 18
    to 20 year old rookies) and we did not get a contract signed.  It turns
    out he was covering his butt when his original band broke up in
    November.  They got together and showed up for the New Year's gig
    before we got there to set up....sh*t!
    
    I guess we coulda tried to physically oust 'em......
    
    8*(

    I bet Alan won't still be P.O.'d 21 years from now, though.  %^)
    
    Dave

			S E E   N O   E V I L
			---------------------

UPCOMING SHOWS:

CLUB			LOCATION	DATE			TIME
----			--------	----			----
Blue Star Lounge	Saugus, MA	Saturday, June 18th	9:00pm-1:00am
High Hopes Ballon Fest	Milford, NH	Sunday, June 19th	1:30pm
Stingers Lounge		Dracut, MA	Thursday, June 23rd	9:00pm-1:00am
Stingers Lounge		Dracut, MA	Friday, June 24th	9:00pm-1:00am
Stingers Lounge		Dracut, MA	Saturday, June 25th	9:00pm-1:00am

This is the last message you'll probably see from me regarding See No Evil,
as I've been TFSO'ed, and this is my last week here at Digital. Many thanks
to all of you who have supported the band over the past three years - we 
couldn't have surived and thrived without your help!!!

There are still two band members here at Digital, guitarist Dave Ickes 
(KELVIN::ICKES) and bassist Dave Nelson (SALEM::NELSON_D), so I imagine that
these messages will still be posted/mailed..... just not by me. 8^)

Don't forget that the High Hopes Balloon Festival is this coming weekend!
This is a wonderful event which benefits seriously and terminally ill children
in New Hampshire. And while helping others, you get to hear some great music!
Lost & Found, one of NH's best bands, starts the day at noontime. See No Evil
is on at 1:30pm. Then don't miss DEC's own Biggs Band, a *hot* 10-piece 
R&B band!

alan

    allen,
    
    Sorry to see you go.  We made it up to Martha's Exchange to see yall,
    but you weren't there.  They had a duet ( 2 guys playing) when we
    walked in.  I walked up to one of them and said I thought that See No
    Evil was playing.  He said the mgr double booked.  We walked.  I guess
    I'll have to wait awhile to meet some of yall.
    
    Later,
    RJ                 

    >>  ...Stingers, formerly OJ's...
    
    When did they change their name?
    

>    When did they change their name?
    
    I believe it was right after See No Evil played there last...

    >>   When did they change their name?
    
    >   I believe it was right after See No Evil played there last...
    
    Usually it's the band that changes their name after each appearance
    but...
    
    I've been to the old OJs (the drummer from my old band pretty much
    LIVED there) and it's a good idea for THAT place to change their
    name periodically.  ;-)

    
    				Whiskey Dix
    
    				at the Rat
    
    			     Wednesday, July 6
    
    	 We play all original, hard driving, kind of punky Rock and Roll
    
    	 It looks like we have to do the ticket thing again so they can tell
         how we drew.  If your interested, send me a note and I'll mail you
    	 as many tickets as you like.  The tickets get you in for 1/2 price.
    
	 Mark

    not a bad time to change your name if it's OJ

That's going to cause a lot of trouble in the citrus business, no?
    :^)

	After a short hiatus to work in our new bass player and a LOT of new
material, we're baaa-aaack!
				It's
     	 	  *** THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND ***

and here's the schedule for this weekend...


FRIDAY, July 1 8pm - 12:30am its THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND live at:

Slattery's Back Room            
106 Lunenburg St                
Fitchburg,MA                    
(508)342-8880                                 


Saturday July 2,

THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND performs as part of the annual Civic days
festivities 

Coolidge Park
Fitchburg, MA

We go on from 3:00 pm - 4:30
and it's all FREE..



		THE BLUES NEWSletter
	Well, the time has come for us to announce another change in lineup...
Bassist (and Founding Member) Richard "Birdman" Burdell is moving into the
wonderful world of home ownership/marital bliss and so will be quite busy with
wedding plans and "Home Improvement"... We wish him and his fiancee the best of
luck.
	Stepping in to fill out the bottom end is Don Babineau, a familiar face
to some of you who came to the Sunday Jams at CR Goody's...Don also filled in
for us for a short period while "Bird" was on vacation. We're VERY happy to
have him join the band...He's an energetic figure on the stage, and he's quite
capable of using his talents to add quite a lot to our music!

	So, many of you are probably wondering, "How'd it go?" over at "The
House of Blues"? 
	IT WAS GREAT!!
	An hour before we were supposed to be going on stage they couldn't let
any more people in because we had already SOLD OUT THE SHOW!!! Wall to wall
people at "The House of Blues" to see THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND on a Tuesday
night! We even had people who were on our guest list asking the door man to
have me come down and let them in because they could not let any more folks
in...but that was an OK problem to have...
	The management was so impressed with our music, our promotion, and our
subsequent turnout, that they've scheduled us to headline again as soon as 
both our schedules will allow...(on a BETTER night, QUITE a TRIUMPH for a local
band!)  as well as possibly opening for some of the nationally known acts! 
It looks like we'll be back some time in August...more on that as details
become available! 
	We were treated like royalty there by the staff...and the fans
were LOUDLY appreciative, dancing and grooving to the blues...cheering us on
through Charlie playing slide guitar with_everything_but_the_kitchen_sink
(from a beer bottle to "a chair"), and they were pretty much whipped into a
frenzy as Charlie, myself and special guest Bob Roy finished up the night with
a 3 guitar attack, each trading solos as we walked among the crowd!
    	A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
	If you're on the electronic list...you got this via e-mail...HOWEVER,
for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE BLUES SCENE, get
placed on our US mail mailing list, which includes a subscription to BLUES
AUDIENCE magazine (with information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and
bands! See the June COVER STORY on THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND!) 
	Send your name/address/phone to our manangement, and say you
want to be on our mailing list! 

Blues Lightning Media Releases 
c/o Bob Grant
100 Bemis Rd #203
Fitchburg, MA 01420

	Look for us to be playing at a venue near you...this summer we're on
the road going from Maine to Connecticut, as well as lots more shows closer to
home. In the works are shows such as: 

Harper's Ferry's annual "Battle of the Blues Bands", 

THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND "Blues Cruise" around Boston Harbor (for sometime in
late August, advance ticket sales ONLY, cost will be around $12) 

The North Atlantic Blues Festival

as well as a LOT of other scheduled shows like weekly evening shows at Whalom
Park (which we enjoyed so much last year too!) along with of shows at old
favorites like Abigail's, Major's, and Donnelly's Pub, in Fitchburg, MA, as
well as some new places (for us) 


    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee : Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals 

    Tom T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals

    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"... 

     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, and various other 
implements of destruction!)

And our newest member!
    Don Babineau : fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
What?'s" and "diddly squat"s... 

	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...

Tom T.

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 Tired of TFSOs?  Wondering what ever happened to all of those "old" noters
 you used to note with?? 

 Well, wonder no longer!  Former noter extrodinaire, Peter R. Cook (alias 
 /prc and The Cookster) has arranged a Former Noter Get Together at Rhythms
 in Clinton, Mass... 

 WHEN:  Friday, July 15th
 WHO:   Live music will be provided METROPOLIS and BLUE STEEL (consisting 
         of past and present DEC musicians).  
 TIME:  Doors open at 8pm and the music starts at 9pm.

 
 Directions to RHYTHMS from the East:

 Take Route 62 and head west. 
 Go through Berlin until you get into Clinton. 
 You'll pass the damn, and will go down, then up a large hill.
 Keep on route 62 (past the video place on the left) and you'll come to a 
   stop sign.  Take a left. 
 You are still on route 62.  At the next stop sign take a right. 
 You are still on route 62.  After the fire station is a row of buildings...
   Rythyms is after the video store on the right hand side of the road. 
 There is a sign out front of the club, and there is plenty of parking across
   the street.


 NOTE:  If you go under the bridge, you JUST missed it. 
                    

        I stopped in there not too long ago.  It seems the
    owners have opted for a different decorating vibe.  The
    "Shaft"-like disco ball and 70's dance floor have been
    replaced with some interesting wall art.  Check out the
    framed glossy of a giant-haired, pinhead Jon BonJovi 
    which will be adjacent to the playing area.  Mmmmm...
        All kidding aside, hopefully this event will pack
    some people into this place.  Clinton needs every shred
    of help it can get.  I'm sick of going out of town to
    have a good time.
    
    |- Come see Buck and db play Satch tribute for Mike Heiser! -|
    
    Such as??
    
    

    |- Come see Buck and db play Satch tribute for Mike Heiser! -|
    
    >>Such as??
    
    
    Well, you'll just have to stop by and find out, now won't you?!
    ];^>

         
    ... Well, you'll just have to stop by and find out, now won't you?! 
    
    
    Definitely!!  I want to hear some INTENSE guitar work!!!!!
    I haven't seen anything or anyone live in sooooo long, this
    I shall look forward to!
    
    The guitar player in BLUE STEEL lives right next door to 
    Rhythms.  He called me up a while back and wanted some lessons.
    He's a dedicated player who's trying real hard to better
    himself.  Hopefully he grasped some of the things I tried to
    show him.  Some of the noodlers in town have been saying he's
    improved so I'll be curious as to that as well.  I remember
    what it's like trying to tie theory to the fretboard in a practical
    sense:  it's a genuine pain in the butt!!  Would you agree???
    At any rate, I hope the show goes well for him and the rest of
    the players.
    
    I'll be there,
    Kev --
    

    Hey, the best theory lesson I ever got was an explanation on why 13th
    chords are so cool. You have the 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, right?  OK, the 9
    is really the 2, the 11 the 4, the 13 the 6, so you really have:
    
    1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    
    Hey, any note in the scale works over the chord, then if you allow
    half-step chromatic approaches, you can play any note and be
    "right"!?!?
    
    All my music is now entirely made up from 13th chords  8^)  8^)
    
    							Brian

      
         That's a good way of looking at things Brian.  I remember
    first getting a hold of the "Circle of 5ths."  That really
    knocked down some hurdles.  This concept is plain as day now,
    but way back in junior times, I just couldn't get it!  
         The dedication thing I really love to see.  Not just
    someone who's into it on the up and down end of things, but
    somebody who absolutely lives for the instrument and it's
    expansive (and sometimes confusing) vocabulary.
    
    Will you be there next Friday?
    Kev --
    

    RE: Rev
    
    Circle o 5ths -- eh, i can take em or leave em.  Gimme an extended
    dominant/Lydian b7 or a deceptive resolution *any* day!  ;')
    
    
    >Will you be there next Friday?
    
    I doubt it -- Brian is too kool to be seen at such things...
    ;')
    
    
    					Duck Dunn
    

         
         Gimmie a few Budweisers at Rhythms so I can slip out
    of the theoretical mindset and REALLY enjoy the show!!
    
    Kev --
    

    
    	Best theory I've heard is on piano!!  Since G7 is Mixolydian
    	in C, you can hit any white key for a soloing over G7.
    
    	Great for those elbow runs ala Jerry Lee Lewis... ;^)
    
    	It's great at a party.  Just comp that G7 down below and let
    	any non-musician bang away at the white keys.  The grins you'll
    	get are priceless!!
    
    	Tommy Orlando
    

    >I doubt it -- Brian is too kool to be seen at such things... ;')
    
    Actually, I was gonna come down, it being my last day at DEC and all,
    besides for once I don't have a gig that night 8^(
    
    							Brian

    Here's my guiding light in the theory department:
    
    "You're always at worst a half-step off"
    

    RE: Brian's last day...
    
    That's RIGHT!  We'll all have to treat Brian to a brew!

	After a short hiatus to work in our new bass player and a LOT of new
material, we're baaa-aaack!
				It's
     	 	  *** THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND ***

and here's the schedule for this weekend...

Saturday, July 16th, from 8pm - 12:30am its THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND at:

                        CR Goody's
                        281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
                        (508)345-4477





From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway.



		THE BLUES NEWSletter
	Well, the time has come for us to announce another change in lineup...
Bassist (and Founding Member) Richard "Birdman" Burdell is moving into the
wonderful world of home ownership/marital bliss and so will be quite busy with
wedding plans and "Home Improvement"... We wish him and his fiancee the best of
luck.
	Stepping in to fill out the bottom end is Don Babineau, a familiar face
to some of you who came to the Sunday Jams at CR Goody's...Don also filled in
for us for a short period while "Bird" was on vacation. We're VERY happy to
have him join the band...He's an energetic figure on the stage, and he's quite
capable of using his talents to add quite a lot to our music!

	So, many of you are probably wondering, "How'd it go?" over at "The
House of Blues"? 
	IT WAS GREAT!!
	An hour before we were supposed to be going on stage they couldn't let
any more people in because we had already SOLD OUT THE SHOW!!! Wall to wall
people at "The House of Blues" to see THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND on a Tuesday
night! We even had people who were on our guest list asking the door man to
have me come down and let them in because they could not let any more folks
in...but that was an OK problem to have...
	The management was so impressed with our music, our promotion, and our
subsequent turnout, that they've scheduled us to headline again as soon as 
both our schedules will allow...(on a BETTER night, QUITE a TRIUMPH for a local
band!)  as well as possibly opening for some of the nationally known acts! 
It looks like we'll be back some time in August...more on that as details
become available! 
	We were treated like royalty there by the staff...and the fans
were LOUDLY appreciative, dancing and grooving to the blues...cheering us on
through Charlie playing slide guitar with_everything_but_the_kitchen_sink
(from a beer bottle to "a chair"), and they were pretty much whipped into a
frenzy as Charlie, myself and special guest Bob Roy finished up the night with
a 3 guitar attack, each trading solos as we walked among the crowd!
    	A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
	If you're on the electronic list...you got this via e-mail...HOWEVER,
for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE BLUES SCENE, get
placed on our US mail mailing list, which includes a subscription to BLUES
AUDIENCE magazine (with information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and
bands! See the June COVER STORY on THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND!) 
	Send your name/address/phone to our manangement, and say you
want to be on our mailing list! 

Blues Lightning Media Releases 
c/o Bob Grant
100 Bemis Rd #203
Fitchburg, MA 01420

	Look for us to be playing at a venue near you...this summer we're on
the road going from Maine to Connecticut, as well as lots more shows closer to
home. In the works are shows such as: 

Harper's Ferry's annual "Battle of the Blues Bands", Aug 25th

THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND "Blues Cruise" around Boston Harbor (for sometime in
late August, advance ticket sales ONLY, cost will be around $12) 

as well as a LOT of other scheduled shows like weekly evening shows at Whalom
Park (which we enjoyed so much last year too!) along with of shows at old
favorites like Abigail's, Major's, and Donnelly's Pub, in Fitchburg, MA, as
well as some new places (for us) 


    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee : Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals 

    Tom T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals

    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"... 

     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, and various other 
implements of destruction!)

And our newest member!
    Don Babineau : fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
What?'s" and "diddly squat"s... 

	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...

Tom T.

here's the schedule for this weekend...

Sunday July 31, 



	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUE BAND, hosting their 
	****     "Open BLUES JAM"    ****   at:

		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477


The Jam usually goes from 7:00 - 12:00 pm so all those folks who work 
can JAM and still wake up in the morning, 


From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 


and don't miss us NEXT WEEK
Saturday Aug 6th at 9:00PM

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at: 

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	FITCHBURG, MA

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill. 


	Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission




    
    	I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.


<FF>
                THE BLUES NEWSletter
        Well, last weekend took us on the road to Brookfield MA for a private
party, and Chaplain, CT at the "Bach Dor" for their bi-weekly barbeque... we
had special guest Bob Roy joining us on guitar for part of the afternoon... 
	We're "Road Training" for some very big gigs we're working on
out of this region...including a show at New Orlean's "House of Blues"
probably sometime in October...
	We're VERY EXCITED about our future...there has been some record label
interest, so we hope we can have something happen there...
    	A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
	If you're on the electronic list...you got this via e-mail...HOWEVER,
for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE BLUES SCENE, get
placed on our US mail mailing list, which includes a subscription to BLUES
AUDIENCE magazine (with information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and
bands! See the June COVER STORY on THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND!) 
	Send your name/address/phone to our manangement, and say you
want to be on our mailing list! 

Blues Lightning Media Releases 
c/o Bob Grant
100 Bemis Rd #203
Fitchburg, MA 01420

	Look for us to be playing at a venue near you...this summer we're on
the road going from Maine to Connecticut, as well as lots more shows closer to
home. In the works are shows such as: 

Harper's Ferry's annual "Battle of the Blues Bands", Aug 25th

THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND "Blues Cruise" around Boston Harbor (for sometime in
late August, advance ticket sales ONLY, cost will be around $12) 

as well as a LOT of other scheduled shows like weekly evening shows at Whalom
Park (which we enjoyed so much last year too!) along with of shows at old
favorites like Abigail's, Major's, and Donnelly's Pub, in Fitchburg, MA, as
well as some new places (for us) 


    	For those who don't know, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee : Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals 

    Tom T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals

    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"... 

     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, and various other 
implements of destruction!)

And our newest member!
    Don Babineau : fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
What?'s" and "diddly squat"s... 

	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...

Tom T.

     SPECIAL NOTE:  A limited quantity of GUITARNOTES 6 tapes (which
        include a tune from the db wilfred band) will be 
    	available for sale at a "special" price at this gig.  To obtain
    	your very own copy, see me I'll be behind the keyboards or
    	playing the Carvin Koa wood guitar.
     
                       -->  *the db wilfred band*  <--

              Fred Abatelli   -  guitar, bass, vocals
              Dave Blickstein -  keyboards, guitar, vocals
              Heather O'Brien -  vocals
              Willy Wiegler   -  drums, vocals

Get ready for an evening of hot rock, cool blues, and a unique blend of
classic tunes as *the db wilfred band* makes their first appearance at
Nickel's Restaurant in picturesque Merrimack, NH this Friday, July 29
from 9:00 to 12:30. 

		Nickel's Restaurant
		4 Continental Blvd
		Merrimack, NH
		For more info call (603) 424-0888			

Nickels has great food and a fun atmosphere.  It's right off the 
Everett Turnpike (Route 293) at exit 11 heading west (past Burger King).

Hope to see you there!

        I'd forgotten this one...so here it is...here's the COMPLETE
schedule for this weekend...

Saturday July 30, 10 am - Sun 10am
    3 great bands, Motorcycle swap and rodeo, BBQ, free overnight camping,
raffles, etc at the: 
                    5th Annual HAWGhaulers Rodeo/swap 
			Winchendon Rod & Gun club
			Rt 202 Winchendon, MA
	for info call (508) 840-1123
			(508) 297-3317
			(603) 899-5531
	Admission is $10
Music provide by:

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUE BAND 
	No Parking Band
	Jason & the Bay State Houserockers
(I don't know what time we go on...but we're on
last...)


Sunday July 31, 



	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUE BAND, hosting their 
	****     "Open BLUES JAM"    ****   at:

		        CR Goody's
        		281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
      			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-4477


The Jam usually goes from 7:00 - 12:00 pm so all those folks who work 
can JAM and still wake up in the morning, 


From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area, follow signs
for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near the
Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 


and don't miss us NEXT WEEK
Saturday Aug 6th at 9:00PM

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at: 

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	FITCHBURG, MA

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill. 


	Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission




    
    	I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

    
    
               Come on down this Friday night Aug. 5th at 9:30 pm to 
               Sir Morgans Cove in Worcester for a chance to see 
               Alan Starr and myself. We will be performing in our
               band CULTURE SHOCK. This is a original project that
               Alan and the rest of the band have been working hard
               on, we are very up for this gig. We would really love to 
               see your faces in the crowd and give us the support.
    
               The show starts at 9:30, we will be doing one set.
               See you there!!  And come up and say hello.
    
      Directions:
                 Take rt. 290 west to Worcester, exit 13 Kelly Sq. take a 
                 right at the end of the exit ramp to the rotary, go right
                 at the gas station to Green St. The Cove is on the left
                 about 100 yards from the gas station.

	THIS Friday, Aug 5th at 9:00PM

		    THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND
	        ***     W/SPECIAL guest        ***
        	****  Eric "2-Scoops" Moore! ****   
(Keyboardist for LUTHER "Guitar Junior" JOHNSON & the Magic Rockers) 

invites you to join them at: 


	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	FITCHBURG, MA

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill. 

And on Saturday Aug 6th at 9:00PM

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at: 

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	FITCHBURG, MA

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill. 


	Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission




       For those who don't know us, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee : Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals
    Tom T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
What?'s"...
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...
     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, (Say
What?'s"...and various other percussion implements of destruction)

        Charlie (with his trusty Gibson Firebird, among other axes...) pays
tribute to the likes of Johnny Winter, Albert Collins, BB King, Muddy Waters,
and Stevie Ray Vaughan...
        I get to work out a bit during tunes by the likes of John Mayall's
Bluesbreakers, Albert King, Freddie King, John Lee Hooker, Willie Mabon,
William Clarke and Ronnie Earl...along with MANY original tunes...

        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get placed on our US Mail mailing list, which includes a
subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with information/schedules for all the
areas blues clubs and bands! See the June COVER STORY on THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES
BAND!) 
	Send your name/address/phone to our manangement, and say you
want to be on our mailing list! 

Blues Lightning Media Releases 
c/o Bob Grant
100 Bemis Rd #203
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(508)343-3225

        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.



		THE BLUES NEWSletter
	Well, working out the new material has been keeping us busy, but we
don't mind it at all! After a weekend of pretty big outdoor gigs such as the
Hawg Haulers annual bash in Winchendon, and the two huge shows we did in CT
a few weekends ago, it'll be good to get back INDOORS to an air conditioned
room and more intimate crowd up at The Best Western - Royal Plaza hotel (off Rt
2 & 31, Fitchburg, MA) 

	Be sure to say hi to our newest member, bassist Don Babineau, a
familiar face to some of you who came to the Sunday Jams at CR Goody's...We're
VERY happy to have him join the band...He's an energetic figure on the stage,
and he's quite capable of using his talents to add quite a lot to our music! 

	So, many of you have been asking "How'd it go?" over at "The House of
Blues" in Cambridge? IT WAS GREAT!!
	The management was so impressed with our music, our promotion, and our
subsequent turnout, that they've scheduled us to headline again as soon as both
our schedules will allow...(some time in Sept and we also have a confirmed Dec
20th BLUES Christmas party! We're also in contact with the House of Blues in
New Orleans and are looking to confirm some headlining dates down there as
well...(It's in the works!) as well as possibly opening for some of the
nationally known acts! 
	An hour before we were supposed to be going on stage they couldn't let
any more people in because we had already SOLD OUT THE SHOW!!! Wall to wall
people at "The House of Blues" to see THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND on a Tuesday
night! We even had people who were on our guest list asking the door man to
have me come down and let them in because they could not let any more folks
in...but that was an OK problem to have...
	We were treated like royalty there by the staff...and the fans
were LOUDLY appreciative, dancing and grooving to the blues...cheering us on
through Charlie playing slide guitar with_everything_but_the_kitchen_sink
(from a beer bottle to "a chair"), and they were pretty much whipped into a
frenzy as Charlie, myself and special guest Bob Roy finished up the night with
a 3 guitar attack, each trading solos as we walked among the crowd!

	Look for us to be playing at a venue near you...this summer we're on
the road going from Maine to Connecticut, as well as lots more shows closer to
home. In the works are shows such as: 

Harper's Ferry's annual "Battle of the Blues Bands", Aug 25th

THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND "Blues Cruise" around Boston Harbor (for sometime in
late Sept, advance ticket sales ONLY, cost will be around $12) 


as well as a LOT of other scheduled shows...at old favorites like Abigail's in
Gardner,MA,  Major's Pub's grand re-opening, and Donnelly's Pub, in Fitchburg,
MA, as well as some new places (for us) 

	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...

Tom T.

    Don't forget to come on down to Sir Morgans Cove in Worcester tonight.
    Alan Starr will be performing with my band Culture Shock.
    Hope to see some Deccies in the crowd.
    
    Mike___

                       -->  *the db wilfred band*  <--

              Fred Abatelli   -  guitar, bass, vocals
              Dave Blickstein -  keyboards, guitar, vocals
              Heather O'Brien -  vocals
              Willy Wiegler   -  drums, vocals

Get ready for an evening of hot rock, cool blues, and a unique blend of
classic tunes as *the db wilfred band* makes their first appearance at
the Queen City Motel in Manchester, NH this Saturday, August 13th.

Directions:

	Take Everett Turnpike North to Manchester.  Take Exit 4
	(Queen City Bridge exit).  At the end of the ramp, take
	a right.   Take a right at the 1st light, go across
	the Queen City Bridge.   The Queen City Motel is just
	up the hill on the right.

	Phone: (603) 622-6444

Hope to see you there!

p.s.  We'll be back at the Queen City on Saturday September 10th.

     SPECIAL NOTE:  A limited quantity of GUITARNOTES 6 tapes (which
        include a tune from the db wilfred band) will be 
    	available for sale at a "special" price at this gig.  To obtain
    	your very own copy, see me I'll be behind the keyboards or
    	playing the Carvin Koa wood guitar.
     

******** Thurs Aug 25th, at  **********
******** Harper's Ferry     ***********
*** 5 band showcase of Blues with: ****
	THE JAMES MONTGOMERY BAND
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND 
	Loaded Dice		
	"Evil Gal" Michelle Wilson
	The Hornets		
***************************************

THIS Thursday Aug 25th  "Blues Audience Magazine" hosts it's Showcase of Blues,
at:


Harper's Ferry
156 Brighton Ave
Allston, Ma
(617)254-7380 or 254-9743


Featuring legendary blues performer:

	THE JAMES MONTGOMERY BAND

with special guest showcase artists

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND 	("Rockin', DANCEable blues")
	Loaded Dice			(R.I.'s favorites for many years)
	"Evil Gal" Michelle Wilson	(a POWERHOUSE R&B vocalist)
	The Hornets			(with their "Stinging sound")

Tix are $7.00, doors open at 8:00PM, show starts at 9:00PM
                       



       For those who don't know us, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee : Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals
    Tom T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Don Babineau: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, "attitude" and "Say
What?'s"...
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...
     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, (Say
What?'s"...and various other percussion implements of destruction)


        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get placed on our US Mail mailing list, which includes a
subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with information/schedules for all the
areas blues clubs and bands! See the June COVER STORY on THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES
BAND!) 
	Send your name/address/phone to our manangement, and say you
want to be on our mailing list! 

Blues Lightning Media Releases 
c/o Bob Grant
100 Bemis Rd #203
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(508)343-3225

        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.



		THE BLUES NEWSletter
	Well, working out the new material has been keeping us busy, but we
don't mind it at all! We've got some nice surprises for the upcoming shows...
After a weekend of pretty big outdoor gigs such as the Hawg Haulers annual bash
in Winchendon, and the two huge shows we did in CT a few weekends ago, it'll be
good to get back to Harper's Ferry, to a more intimate crowd. 

	Be sure to say hi to our newest member, bassist Don Babineau, a
familiar face to some of you who came to the Sunday Jams at CR Goody's...We're
VERY happy to have him join the band...He's an energetic figure on the stage,
and he's quite capable of using his talents to add quite a lot to our music! 

	So, many of you have been asking "How'd it go?" over at "The House of
Blues" in Cambridge? IT WAS GREAT!!
	The management was so impressed with our music, our promotion, and our
subsequent turnout, that they've scheduled us to headline again as soon as both
our schedules will allow...(some time in Sept and we also have a confirmed Dec
20th BLUES Christmas party! We're also in contact with the House of Blues in
New Orleans and are looking to confirm some headlining dates down there as
well...(It's in the works!) as well as possibly opening for some of the
nationally known acts! 
	An hour before we were supposed to be going on stage they couldn't let
any more people in because we had already SOLD OUT THE SHOW!!! Wall to wall
people at "The House of Blues" to see THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND on a Tuesday
night! We even had people who were on our guest list asking the door man to
have me come down and let them in because they could not let any more folks
in...but that was an OK problem to have...
	We were treated like royalty there by the staff...and the fans
were LOUDLY appreciative, dancing and grooving to the blues...cheering us on
through Charlie playing slide guitar with_everything_but_the_kitchen_sink
(from a beer bottle to "a chair"), and they were pretty much whipped into a
frenzy as Charlie, myself and special guest Bob Roy finished up the night with
a 3 guitar attack, each trading solos as we walked among the crowd!

	Look for us to be playing at a venue near you...this summer we're on
the road going from Maine to Connecticut, as well as lots more shows closer to
home. 

	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...

Tom T.

******** Thurs Aug 25th, at  **********
******** Harper's Ferry     ***********
*** 5 band showcase of Blues with: ****
	THE JAMES MONTGOMERY BAND
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND 
	Loaded Dice		
	"Evil Gal" Michelle Wilson
	The Hornets		
***************************************

THIS Thursday Aug 25th  "Blues Audience Magazine" hosts it's Showcase of Blues,
at:


Harper's Ferry
156 Brighton Ave
Allston, Ma
(617)254-7380 or 254-9743


Featuring legendary blues performer:

	THE JAMES MONTGOMERY BAND

with special guest showcase artists

	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND 	("Rockin', DANCEable blues")
	Loaded Dice			(R.I.'s favorites for many years)
	"Evil Gal" Michelle Wilson	(a POWERHOUSE R&B vocalist)
	The Hornets			(with their "Stinging sound")

Tix are $7.00, doors open at 8:00PM, show starts at 9:00PM
                       



       For those who don't know us, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee : Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals
    Tom T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Don Babineau: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, "attitude" and "Say
What?'s"...
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...
     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, (Say
What?'s"...and various other percussion implements of destruction)


        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get placed on our US Mail mailing list, which includes a
subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with information/schedules for all the
areas blues clubs and bands! See the June COVER STORY on THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES
BAND!) 
	Send your name/address/phone to our manangement, and say you
want to be on our mailing list! 

Blues Lightning Media Releases 
c/o Bob Grant
100 Bemis Rd #203
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(508)343-3225

        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.



		THE BLUES NEWSletter
	Well, working out the new material has been keeping us busy, but we
don't mind it at all! We've got some nice surprises for the upcoming shows...
After a weekend of pretty big outdoor gigs such as the Hawg Haulers annual bash
in Winchendon, and the two huge shows we did in CT a few weekends ago, it'll be
good to get back to Harper's Ferry, to a more intimate crowd. 

	Be sure to say hi to our newest member, bassist Don Babineau, a
familiar face to some of you who came to the Sunday Jams at CR Goody's...We're
VERY happy to have him join the band...He's an energetic figure on the stage,
and he's quite capable of using his talents to add quite a lot to our music! 

	So, many of you have been asking "How'd it go?" over at "The House of
Blues" in Cambridge? IT WAS GREAT!!
	The management was so impressed with our music, our promotion, and our
subsequent turnout, that they've scheduled us to headline again as soon as both
our schedules will allow...(some time in Sept and we also have a confirmed Dec
20th BLUES Christmas party! We're also in contact with the House of Blues in
New Orleans and are looking to confirm some headlining dates down there as
well...(It's in the works!) as well as possibly opening for some of the
nationally known acts! 
	An hour before we were supposed to be going on stage they couldn't let
any more people in because we had already SOLD OUT THE SHOW!!! Wall to wall
people at "The House of Blues" to see THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND on a Tuesday
night! We even had people who were on our guest list asking the door man to
have me come down and let them in because they could not let any more folks
in...but that was an OK problem to have...
	We were treated like royalty there by the staff...and the fans
were LOUDLY appreciative, dancing and grooving to the blues...cheering us on
through Charlie playing slide guitar with_everything_but_the_kitchen_sink
(from a beer bottle to "a chair"), and they were pretty much whipped into a
frenzy as Charlie, myself and special guest Bob Roy finished up the night with
a 3 guitar attack, each trading solos as we walked among the crowd!

	Look for us to be playing at a venue near you...this summer we're on
the road going from Maine to Connecticut, as well as lots more shows closer to
home. 

	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...

Tom T.

*******************************************************************************
                                 SEE NO EVIL!                      
                          Dance Rock With An Edge!                
*******************************************************************************
When:                                      Where:
Saturday, August 27th (9:00pm-12:30am)      Sidewalk Cafe  
                                           Salisbury Beach, Salisbury, MA
********************************************************************************
 Alan Starr-Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitar  Paul MacEachran-Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals
   Dave Nelson-Bass/Vocals    Chris Beale-Drums     Dave Ickes-Guitars/Vocals
********************************************************************************

        This is a new club for us.  It's located right on the boardwalk at
        Salisbury Beach.  Walk down the rotary coming into the beach and take a
        right at the end.  The club is on the ocean side of the boardwalk.  Come
        on down!!!

Alternate Quartet will be playing at Coffee, Tea and Melody this Saturday
August 27th at 8pm.  CTM is in the Stow Shopping Center Rt 117, Stow MA
Cover is $7.

If you've never been to Coffee Tea and Melody, it's a treat.  A casual,
intimate, smoke-free atmosphere and a great selection of gourmet coffee,
pastries, and other deli style fare.

Plus the "mellow bop stylings" of AQ :-)  What more could you want?                 ^

(just kidding, we do occasionally crank it up a bit!)

Hope to see you there!

/rick
    

*******************************************************************************
                                 SEE NO EVIL!                      
                          Dance Rock With An Edge!                
*******************************************************************************
When:                                      Where:
Friday,   September 2nd (9:45pm-1:30am)        Cityside,   Boston, MA 
Saturday, September 3rd (9:45pm-1:30am)        Cityside,   Boston, MA         
Sunday,   September 4th (9:00pm-1:00am)        Nostalgia's Quincy, MA 
********************************************************************************
 Alan Starr-Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitar  Paul MacEachran-Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals
   Dave Nelson-Bass/Vocals    Chris Beale-Drums     Dave Ickes-Guitars/Vocals
********************************************************************************
Fanueil Hall and Cityside should be jammin for the holiday weekend so come on
down!

Nostalgia's is probably the biggest and most popular club south of Boston and
right on the beach! The place really gets rockin'. It should be a blast!

DIRECTIONS TO CITYSIDE
----------------------
Cityside is located  in the middle of the main building at Fanueil Hall in the
basement.  Just look for the signs.

DIRECTIONS TO NOSTALGIA'S
-------------------------
93 South to the Neponsit exit (exit 12)
Follow Neponsit bridge and bear left at fork
The club is 2 miles down on the right.

The infamous BLUE FLAMES are back together and bringing their smokin' 
mix of blues, jazz, and great rock and roll to another FREE gig!
This time it's Saturday, September 10, at the Sterling Fair in Sterling
MA. The Flames will be on from 2:30 to 4:30 or so in the entertainment 
tent. 

The Blue Flames are:

Rick Calcagni 	- guitar/bass/vocals
Craig Campbell	- drums/vocals
Dave Clark 	- guitar/vocals
Terry Reilly 	- keyboards/vocals

with special guest percussionist Jose' Ramirez 

Besides LIVE entertainment all weekend, the fair offers tons of food, rides 
for the kids, crafts for the craft-lovers, and agricultural displays for 
everyone, topping things off with a huge fireworks display saturday night. 

More info on the fair and directions after the form feed

Sterling Fair 	Sept 9-11 1994 		Sterling MA

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Saturday 9/10

12:00 	Kidsongs with John Riley
	
2:30  	Blue Flames - classic rock, blues, jazz

4:30	Rich Buffone - acoustic music

5:30	The PT Pickers - Country

Sunday 9/11

12:00	Washboard Sue - Dixieland Jazz show

1:00	Strintown - Bluegrass, acoustic, and traditional fiddle tunes

DIRECTIONS

1. From Leominster area/points north:

   Rt. 2 to 190S to Rt. 12 exit; left off ramp onto 12S. Stay on Rt. 12
   through the center of Sterling. About 1.3-1.5 miles south of the 
   center of town, you will see Muddy Pond Road on the right. A little
   further down you will see Bean Road on the right. Take this right.
   You will come to a 4-way intersection. Take a right onto Boutelle
   road. If you miss Bean Road, you can take a sharp right onto
   Boutelle a little way down and go straight through the 4-way
   intersection. If you get to the Sterling JUnction Home CENter
   store you've gone too far.

2. From Worcester/points south:

   Get onto Rt. 12 North; You can take exit ?4? off 190N (Rt. 12, West
   BOylston. ALso, from 290, take 140N and take a right onto RT. 12N
   in the center of West Boylston. Stay on 12N when 140N branches off 
   to the left at the resevoir. In a couple miles, you will enter 
   Sterling. YOu will see the Sterling Junction Home Center store on
   your left. Afther this will be Boutelle Road on the left. Take this
   left and go straight at the 4-way intersection. If you miss Boutelle,
   take a sharp left onto BEan Road a little ways up and take a right
   onto Boutelle at the 4-way intersection.

You will see a school on your left. The entertainment tent is directly
behind the school; that's where the performances are. If you get lost
go to the information booth (near the center of the fair grounds) and
somebody will help you out.

*******************************************************************************
                                 SEE NO EVIL!                      
                          Dance Rock With An Edge!                
*******************************************************************************
When:                                      Where:
Saturday, September 17th (9:00pm-12:30am)      Sidewalk Cafe  
                                               Salisbury Beach, Salisbury, MA
********************************************************************************
 Alan Starr-Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitar  Paul MacEachran-Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals
   Dave Nelson-Bass/Vocals    Chris Beale-Drums     Dave Ickes-Guitars/Vocals
********************************************************************************

        The Sidewalk Cafe is located right on the boardwalk at Salisbury Beach.
        In addition to the best entertainment in town 8^), the club has a great
        deck on the roof overlooking the ocean.   Walk down the rotary coming
        into the beach and take a right at the end.  The club is on the ocean
        side of the boardwalk.  Come on down!

                      Friday, 16 September 1994, 8:30 pm
                            Tiki Lau, Westford MA

                             M e t r o p o l i s

                           Tom Benson - violin
                      Dave Blickstein - keyboards
                       Wm. J. Buckley - guitar
                         Lance Levine - vocals
                         Jon Polletta - bass
                         Rob Rothberg - drums

             Playing progressive rock of the 70s, 80s and 90s...

                         Also appearing:  Blue Steel

       Both bands are made up of current and former Digital employees.
     Many other members of the DEC music community will be in attendance!
             Everybody's welcome, come and join the festivities!
                    	      Admission is Free!
    
    
                           Directions to Tiki Lau:

           Take Rt. 495 to Exit 31 (Groton/Littleton Common exit).
                Head east on Rt. 119 towards Littleton Common.
                   At the lights, make a left onto Rt. 110.
             2-3 miles down Rt. 110 on the left is the Tiki Lau.

                            Hope to see you there!

The db wilfred band is back at Nickels Restaurant in Merrimack, NH!

			Friday September 30
		              9:00 PM

Last time we played at Nickels, the management told us that they *never* 
saw the dance floor more full.  This time we want to break that record.  
So come and help us out!

                       -->  *the db wilfred band*  <--

              Fred Abatelli   -  guitar, bass guitar, vocals
              Dave Blickstein -  keyboards, guitar, vocals
              Heather O'Brien -  vocals
              Willy Wiegler   -  drums, vocals

	And, we'll be introducing the newest wilfred wannabee:

	      Dave Hickernell  - bass guitar

Dave H will be joining us for part of the evening, giving the band that 
big, fat, funky bottom-end kick as only he can do.  Don't miss it.

We'll be playing our unique mix of rock, blues, R&B for your dining and 
dancing pleasure.  ;^)

		Nickel's Restaurant
		4 Continental Blvd
		Merrimack, NH
		For more info call (603) 424-0888			

Nickels has great food and a fun atmosphere.  It's right off the 
Everett Turnpike (Route 293) at exit 11 heading west (past Burger King).

Also, the db wilfred band has just booked a couple of nights at a new 
venue:

		Friday November 18 and Saturday Nov 19	

        	Tiki Lau
	        Littleton Rd, Route 110
	        Westford, MA 01886
		For more info call (508) 692-2355

The Tiki Lau is just up the road from LKG so we hope to see many of our
Massachussetts friends at this one.

This appearance at the Tiki Lau is unique because we will be part of a 
double bill!  The other band, Metropolis, features none other than 
db wilfred keyboard player Dave Blickstein!  What a busy guy.  
Metropolis plays "progressive rock of the 70's, 80's and 90's."

Tentatively, the stage times at the Tiki Lau are as follows:

		Metropolis = 8:30-9:45 
		the db wilfred band = 10:15-12:30 


Mark your calendars!

Friday Sep 23

	Catch THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND at:

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	Fitchburg, MA

	From 495, go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off
ramp, and then take the right, up the hill. 


Saturday, Sep 24 
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at: 

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA

Head for Downtown Fitchburg, then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.

Sunday, Sep 25,
	Please join THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND for an AIDS benefit 
free concert at:
		
		Doyle Field
		in Leominster Ma,
		3:00 pm

	Help us to help others...Thanks.

                       



       For those who don't know us, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee : Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals
    Tom T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Don Babineau: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, "attitude" and "Say
What?'s"...
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...
     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, (Say
What?'s"...and various other percussion implements of destruction)


        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get placed on our US Mail mailing list, which includes a
subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with information/schedules for all the
areas blues clubs and bands! See the June COVER STORY on THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES
BAND!) 
	Send your name/address/phone to our manangement, and say you
want to be on our mailing list! 

Blues Lightning Media Releases 
c/o Bob Grant
100 Bemis Rd #203
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(508)343-3225

        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

*******************************************************************************
                                 SEE NO EVIL!                      
                          Dance Rock With An Edge!                
*******************************************************************************
When:                                      Where:
Friday, September 30th (9:00pm-1:00am)          Concord Shores 
Saturday, October 1st  (9:00pm-1:00am)          Billerica, MA
********************************************************************************
 Alan Starr-Lead Vocals/Acoustic Guitar  Paul MacEachran-Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals
   Dave Nelson-Bass/Vocals    Chris Beale-Drums     Dave Ickes-Guitars/Vocals
********************************************************************************

        Concord Shores is a road house type club located right on the shores of
        the Concord river.  How DO they come up with the names for these places?
        It was a real hopping place last time we were there so come on down and
        join the fun.

        Concord Shores is located approximately 2 miles north of Billerica
        center on Route 3A.  

Alternate Quartet will be playing at the 1st Parish Church 125th Fair
in Stow this Saturday, October 1st from 1 - 2PM.   We'll be playing
on the front lawn (weather permitting, otherwise it'll be in doors).
Lots of other good stuff happening there too !

Admission is free. 

1st Parish is located at the intersection of Rt 117 and 62.

AQ's CD, "Rainforest Rhumboogie" is available at all the good 8>) 
record stores in the Boston/Worcester area. 

So if you happen to be out picking apples, stop by.......
hope to see you there!

/Paul

tonite, Friday Sep 30

	Catch THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND at:


The British American Club
1 simmonds Rd,
Fitchburg, MA
(From rt 2 to Rt 31 towards Fitchburg)


Saturday, Oct 1
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at: 


ScoobyDoo's
626 Main St
Clinton, MA
(Just off Rt 70 in Clinton)
                       



       For those who don't know us, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee : Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals
    Tom T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Don Babineau: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, "attitude" and "Say
What?'s"...
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...
     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, (Say
What?'s"...and various other percussion implements of destruction)


        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get placed on our US Mail mailing list, which includes a
subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with information/schedules for all the
areas blues clubs and bands! See the June COVER STORY on THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES
BAND!) 
	Send your name/address/phone to our manangement, and say you
want to be on our mailing list! 

Blues Lightning Media Releases 
c/o Bob Grant
100 Bemis Rd #203
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(508)343-3225

        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

This weekend, join THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND on its "Whirlwind tour" of 
"places at the top of the hill on RT 2"

	Friday Oct 7

	Join THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND at:

	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
	Fitchburg, MA

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, and
then take the right, up the hill. 

AND Saturday Oct 8
        Join THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND at:

	Too Shea's
        Route 140 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 140)
        Westminster, MA

        Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 140, (near the former DEC plant) left at the
first light, its at the top of the hill.

This weekend, join THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND 

Saturday Oct 15

        Join THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND from 9pm-1am at:

	Top of The Town restaurant
        Main St
	Clinton Ma.

	(508) 365-6500

It's an upscale restarant, in the 3rd floor of an old mill bldg.
If you arrive for dinner beforehand, there will be no cover charge.

Saturday, Oct 22 
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at: 

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, then follow
RT 2A towards Lunenburg. 

See you there,
Tom T

THIS Saturday, Oct 29 
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them for a special
night...a pre-Halloween bash (costume is optional) at: 

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, then follow
RT 2A towards Lunenburg. 

This is also drummer "Cadillac" Steve Paul's farewell show with us!!! so be
sure to wish him luck! 

See you there,
Tom T

                       


		THE BLUES NEWSletter
	Well, another sad announcement...This is drummer "Cadillac" Steve
Paul's farewell show with us!!! He's had some "fiscal changes" due to his day
job situation that have really given him the blues (as anyone who hasn't been
living on the moon can well understand) but they've turned around nicely, and
things are HAPPENING for him! We're glad things are working out for him, but
it means he wont be able to play with us... we'll surely miss him! He's a good
friend and has been a driving force behind our sound...so be sure to wish him
luck! 

	We're busy again, between shows we're working out material with our new
drummer (you may have noticed we're down to only 1 show/week!) but we don't
mind it at all! We've got an opportunity to work in some more new songs, and
we've got some nice surprises for the upcoming shows... 
	After a summer full of big outdoor gigs such as the Hawg Haulers annual
bash in Winchendon, MA, and the 4 huge shows we did in CT, it's good to get back
to a more intimate crowd...like at our new home base, Major's Cafe in
Fitchburg, MA. 
	Actually, it's the *New* Major's Cafe...it's been completely redone
inside, it's bright, expanded and there's this brand new bar...an inviting,
hardwood monolith that just beckons...
        This new bar is now oval shaped, wide and sturdy, and last saturday
CROWDED with people pretzels/bar-mix and drinks, with a low ceiling and BRAND
SPANKING NEW hardwood...I just HAD to christen it!!! Something I just LOVE to
do when conditions are right..."walking the bar"! 
       So, during my extended solo during our last song of the night, while
walking through the crowd, I was finding it VERY difficult to make it around to
the other side (because of all the people)...so, up I go...walking the bar,
scrunching down to avoid the ceiling fans...(WHoosh, whoosh...)
        While I'm playing, from up top of the bar, I'm also stepping over
drinks, bowls, cigarette packs, money, keys, etc while playing to the folks
there at the bar...much to the chagrin of the bartenders, who are FRANTICALLY
trying to clear a path for me...so amusing, and with all THAT there is a
certain danger...lots of opportunity to see the guitar player come crashing to
the floor... Which would rarely (if ever) happen, (except for being tripped up
by overly helpful bartenders), I worry more about being tripped up by them
moving stuff than the stuff...but hey, I'm a professional, right? 
	Come see us Saturday at the *New* Major's Cafe...I may just take
another little "walk on the bar"...maybe we can get Steve to go for one too...
(Hey, his drums are "wireless"!)
    On to upcoming shows...
	Remember how GREAT it went over at "The House of Blues" in Cambridge
earlier this summer? Well, "They're BAAAA-AAACK!"
	The management was so impressed with our music, our promotion, and our
subsequent turnout, that they've scheduled us to HEADLINE AGAIN on Dec 20th
BLUES Christmas party! We're also in contact with the House of Blues in 
New Orleans and are looking to confirm some headlining dates down there as
well...(It's in the works!) as well as possibly opening for some of the
nationally known acts up here in Cambridge! We'll keep you posted on these
things. 
	For those who weren't there, here's how it went...
	An hour before we were supposed to be going on stage they couldn't let
any more people in because we had already SOLD OUT THE SHOW!!! Wall to wall
people at "The House of Blues" to see THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND on a Tuesday
night! We even had people who were on our guest list asking the door man to
have me come down and let them in because they could not let any more folks
in...but that was an OK problem to have...
	We were treated like royalty there by the staff...and the fans
were LOUDLY appreciative, dancing and grooving to the blues...cheering us on
through Charlie playing slide guitar with_everything_but_the_kitchen_sink
(from a beer bottle to "a chair"), and they were pretty much whipped into a
frenzy as Charlie, myself and special guest Bob Roy finished up the night with
a 3 guitar attack, each trading solos as we walked among the crowd!

	If you've NEVER seen us before, or you have and you've got some FRIENDS
who HAVEN'T...WHAT'RE YOU WAITING FOR? Come see us! 

	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...

Tom T.





       For those who don't know us, our lineup is:

     Charlie Dee : Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire", vocals
    "The Mighty" Tom T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    "Young Guns" Don Babineau: Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...
     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, (Say
What?'s"...and various other percussion implements of destruction)


        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get placed on our US Mail mailing list, which includes a
subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with information/schedules for all the
areas blues clubs and bands! See the June COVER STORY on THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES
BAND!) 
	Send your name/address/phone to our manangement, and say you
want to be on our mailing list! 

Blues Lightning Media Releases 
c/o Bob Grant
100 Bemis Rd #203
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(508)343-3225

        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

	It's our last local show for a while...so...

THIS Saturday, Nov 5th
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them for a special night
of music and LIVE TV taping (I might just be persuaded to "walk the bar"...come
on and pursuade me!) in a 1 hour feature on "An Uncommon View - With Judith" to
be aired on TV in the next few weeks...at: 

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, then follow
RT 2A towards Lunenburg. 


See you there,
Tom T

                       


		THE BLUES NEWSletter

	We're busy again, between shows we're working out material with our new
drummer (you may have noticed we're down to only 1 show/week!) but we don't
mind it at all! We've got an opportunity to work in some more new songs, and
we've got some nice surprises for the upcoming shows... 
	After a summer full of big outdoor gigs such as the Hawg Haulers annual
bash in Winchendon, MA, and the 4 huge shows we did in CT, it's good to get back
to a more intimate crowd...like at our new home base, Major's Cafe in
Fitchburg, MA. 
	Actually, it's the *New* Major's Cafe...it's been completely redone
inside, it's bright, expanded and there's this brand new bar...an inviting,
hardwood monolith that just beckons...
        This new bar is now oval shaped, wide and sturdy, and last saturday
CROWDED with people pretzels/bar-mix and drinks, with a low ceiling and BRAND
SPANKING NEW hardwood...I just HAD to christen it!!! Something I just LOVE to
do when conditions are right..."walking the bar"! 
       So, during my extended solo during our last song of the night, while
walking through the crowd, I was finding it VERY difficult to make it around to
the other side (because of all the people)...so, up I go...walking the bar,
scrunching down to avoid the ceiling fans...(WHoosh, whoosh...)
        While I'm playing, from up top of the bar, I'm also stepping over
drinks, bowls, cigarette packs, money, keys, etc while playing to the folks
there at the bar...much to the chagrin of the bartenders, who are FRANTICALLY
trying to clear a path for me...so amusing, and with all THAT there is a
certain danger...lots of opportunity to see the guitar player come crashing to
the floor... Which would rarely (if ever) happen, (except for being tripped up
by overly helpful bartenders), I worry more about being tripped up by them
moving stuff than the stuff...but hey, I'm a professional, right? 
	Come see us Saturday at the *New* Major's Cafe...I may just take
another little "walk on the bar"...
    On to upcoming shows...
	Remember how GREAT it went over at "The House of Blues" in Cambridge
earlier this summer? Well, "They're BAAAA-AAACK!"
	The management was so impressed with our music, our promotion, and our
subsequent turnout, that they've scheduled us to HEADLINE AGAIN on Dec 20th
BLUES Christmas party! We're also in contact with the House of Blues in 
New Orleans and are looking to confirm some headlining dates down there as
well...(It's in the works!) as well as possibly opening for some of the
nationally known acts up here in Cambridge! We'll keep you posted on these
things. 
	For those who weren't there, here's how it went...
	An hour before we were supposed to be going on stage they couldn't let
any more people in because we had already SOLD OUT THE SHOW!!! Wall to wall
people at "The House of Blues" to see THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND on a Tuesday
night! We even had people who were on our guest list asking the door man to
have me come down and let them in because they could not let any more folks
in...but that was an OK problem to have...
	We were treated like royalty there by the staff...and the fans
were LOUDLY appreciative, dancing and grooving to the blues...cheering us on
through Charlie playing slide guitar with_everything_but_the_kitchen_sink
(from a beer bottle to "a chair"), and they were pretty much whipped into a
frenzy as Charlie, myself and special guest Bob Roy finished up the night with
a 3 guitar attack, each trading solos as we walked among the crowd!

	If you've NEVER seen us before, or you have and you've got some FRIENDS
who HAVEN'T...WHAT'RE YOU WAITING FOR? Come see us! 

	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...

Tom T.





       For those who don't know us, our lineup is:

     Charlie Dee : Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire", vocals
    "The Mighty" Tom T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    "Young Guns" Don Babineau: Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...
    Dennis "gotta earn a nickname" - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...
     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, (Say
What?'s"...and various other percussion implements of destruction)


        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get placed on our US Mail mailing list, which includes a
subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with information/schedules for all the
areas blues clubs and bands! See the June COVER STORY on THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES
BAND!) 
	Send your name/address/phone to our manangement, and say you
want to be on our mailing list! 

Blues Lightning Media Releases 
c/o Bob Grant
100 Bemis Rd #203
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(508)343-3225

        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

    re: .-1  db wilfred/Metropolis gig
    
    Alternatively known as
    
    		    The Bloozers  VS  Progrockers
    
    				or
    
    			   Cream Theater
    
    Come and hear one set of pretentious ego-boosting, unemotional 
    speed-with-no-taste music followed by two sets of variations on the
    blues song covering all two of the popular blues lyrical topics
    and spanning all three blues keys.
    
    ;-) ;-)  ;-)  ;-)  ;-)  ;-)  ;-)  ;-)  ;-)

	     This Saturday night in Manchester, NH, it's...

                   -->  *the db wilfred band*  <--

              Fred Abatelli   -  guitar, vocals
              Dave Blickstein -  keyboards, guitar, vocals
	      Dave Hickernell  - bass guitar, vocals
              Heather O'Brien -  vocals
              Willy Wiegler   -  drums, vocals


We'll be performing at a new club in Manchester called CELEBRATIONS!

			Saturday, November 12
	        	    9:00 - 1:00

Celebrations is located on the corner of Valley & Maple Streets (look 
for the plaza with the White Hen Pantry and you've found the place).

Celebrations is a private club, but if you tell them you are a friend 
and loyal follower of the db wilfred band, you can join the fun!

the db wilfred band plays a mix of classic rock (old & new), 
blues and R&B.

Also, don't forget that *next* weekend, we'll be performing in Westford, MA.

		Friday November 18 and Saturday Nov 19	

        	Tiki Lau
	        Littleton Rd, Route 110
	        Westford, MA 01886
		For more info call (508) 692-2355

The Tiki Lau is on Route 110, just up the road from Digital's LKG 
facility, so we hope to see many of our southern friends at this one.

This appearance at the Tiki Lau is unique because we will be performing 
with special guests, Metropolis, which features none other than 
db wilfred keyboard player Dave Blickstein!  Metropolis plays 
progressive rock of the 70's, 80's and 90's.

Metropolis will take the stage from 8:30 to 9:45 and the db wilfred band 
will play from 10:15 to 12:30.

We hope to see you!

			T O N I G H T !!!
    
    
    Metropolis  and  The db wilfred band -- sharing the stage for the
    first time ever at the Tiki Lau in Westford, MA.

			Friday, November 18
		      Saturday, November 19
 	  	              8:00 PM 

-->  *Metropolis*  <--			-->  *the db wilfred band*  <--

Lance Levine	- vocals/keyboards	Heather O'Brien - vocals
Bill Buckley	- guitar/vocals		Fred Abatelli   - guitar/vocals
Dave Blickstein - keyboards/vocals	Dave Blickstein - keys/guitar/vocals
Rob Rothberg	- drums/vocals		Willy Wiegler   - drums/vocals
Jon Poletta	- bass guitar		Dave Hickernell - bass guitar
Tom Benson	- violin/vocals

Tentatively, the stage times at the Tiki Lau are as follows:

		Metropolis = 8:30-9:45 
		the db wilfred band = 10:15-12:30 
                                            
Metropolis will be premiering several new songs at this gig, so expect the 
unexpected!  Last time we played at the Tiki, the management told us that 
they *never* saw the lounge more packed.  Definitely SRO -- so come early 
and get a seat!!!

Metropolis plays progressive music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, while The
db wilfred Band will be playing their unique mix of rock, blues, R&B for 
your dining and dancing pleasure.  ;^)  Metropolis will also be featuring 
"db diva" extrodinaire, Ms. Heather O'Brien, as a surprise guest vocalist.

The Tiki Lau is just up the road from LKG so we hope to see many of our
Massachusetts friends at this one.

			Tiki Lau Restaurant
	        	Littleton Rd, Route 110
	        	Westford, MA  01886
			For more info call (508) 692-2355


Hope to see you there...
    

	The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND will be playing this 
Saturday Nov 26 at:


			"Top of The Town" Restaurant
	        	Main St
			Clinton Ma.
			(508) 365-6500




See you there,
Tom T


       For those who don't know us, we play an extraordinary mix
of "Rockin' danceable blues" and our lineup is:

     CHARLEY DEE : Lead guitar, slide guitarist "extraordinaire", vocals

    "The Mighty" TOM T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals

    "Young Guns" DON BABINEAU: Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...
And returning to be the heartbeat of the band!
    "Cadillac" STEVE PAUL: Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...

     "Hurricane" BOB SNYDER: Harmonica, vocals, (Say What?'s"...and various
other implements of destruction) 


        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get placed on our US Mail mailing list, which includes a
subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with information/schedules for all the
areas blues clubs and bands! See the June COVER STORY on THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES
BAND!) 
	Send your name/address/phone to our manangement, and say you
want to be on our mailing list! 

Blues Lightning Media Releases 
c/o Bob Grant
100 Bemis Rd #203
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(508)343-3225

        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

THIS Saturday, Dec 3,
	THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at:

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, then follow
RT 2A towards Lunenburg. 

	(And if you holler loud enough, I may be pursuaded to "walk the bar"
again!)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
	AND DON'T FORGET, Tuesday, Dec 20th at:

The "House of Blues" 
96 Winthrop St
Cambridge, MA
(617)491-2583

Tickets		"BLUES bus"   Tickets/"BLUES bus" 
 only 		  only		package
$6.00   	$10.00		$14.00
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Advance tickets/"BLUES BUS" passage may be purchased ONLY through
bandmembers or:

FM Music
Leominster Mass
(508)534-8989 
(Near the Loew's cinemas at Leominster's Searstown)



		THE BLUES NEWSletter


	In addition to our usual local gigs, one of the big shows we're playing
next is the "House of Blues" in Cambridge on Dec 20th (AGAIN! Last time there
we were SOLD OUT an hour before we went on! And on a Tuesday night, too!) 

	We have advance tickets for sale and a "BLUES BUS" leaving promptly at
7:00 pm Dec 20th and returning around 2:00 am...from:

FM Music 
Leominster Mass
(508)534-8989 
(Near the Loew's cinemas at Leominster's Searstown)
	

Tickets only are $6.00, Bus only is $10, or SAVE a couple bucks on the 
Bus/Tix package for $14. 


       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON't
play "the same old stuff"!) 
	Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it! 

	Our lineup is:

     CHARLEY DEE : Lead guitar, slide guitarist "extraordinaire", vocals

    "The Mighty" TOM T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals,
occasional "barwalking" 

    "Young Guns" DON BABINEAU: Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...

     "Hurricane" BOB SNYDER: Harmonica, vocals, (Say What?'s"...and various
other implements of destruction) 

And returning to be the heartbeat of the band!
    "Cadillac" STEVE PAUL: Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...



        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get a subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with
information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and bands! See the June
COVER STORY on THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!) 

	To subscribe, send $15 and your name/address/phone to:

THE BLUES AUDIENCE
PO Box 91
West Peterborough, NH 03468-0091

(and be sure to say you saw it on the internet via THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND)


        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

The db wilfred band is back at Nickels Restaurant in Merrimack, NH!

			Friday, December 9th
		              9:00 PM

Last time we played at Nickels, the management told us that they *never* 
saw the dance floor more full.  This time we want to break that record.  
So come and help us out!

                       -->  *the db wilfred band*  <--

              Fred Abatelli   -  guitar, bass guitar, vocals
              Dave Blickstein -  keyboards, guitar, vocals
              Heather O'Brien -  vocals
              Willy Wiegler   -  drums, vocals
	      Dave Hickenell  - bass guitar, vocals

We'll be playing our unique mix of rock, blues, R&B for your dining and 
dancing pleasure.  ;^)

		Nickel's Restaurant
		4 Continental Blvd
		Merrimack, NH
		For more info call (603) 424-0888			

Nickels has great food and a fun atmosphere.  It's right off the 
Everett Turnpike (Route 293) at exit 11 heading west (past Burger King).

THIS Saturday, Dec 10,
	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them at:

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, then follow
RT 2A towards Lunenburg. 

	(And if you holler loud enough, I may be pursuaded to "walk the bar"
again!)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
	AND DON'T FORGET, Tuesday, Dec 20th at:

The "House of Blues" 
96 Winthrop St
Cambridge, MA
(617)491-2583

Tickets		"BLUES bus"   Tickets/"BLUES bus" 
 only 		  only		package
$6.00   	$10.00		$14.00
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Advance tickets may be Charged by phone 
from "The House of Blues" ticket line (617)497-2229

"BLUES BUS" passage may be purchased ONLY through
bandmembers or:

FM Music
Leominster Mass
(508)534-8989 
(Near the Loew's cinemas at Leominster's Searstown)



		THE BLUES NEWSletter


	In addition to our usual local gigs, one of the big shows we're playing
next is the "House of Blues" in Cambridge on Dec 20th (AGAIN! Last time there
we were SOLD OUT an hour before we went on! And on a Tuesday night, too!) 

	We have advance tickets for sale and a "BLUES BUS" leaving promptly at
7:00 pm Dec 20th and returning around 2:00 am...from:

FM Music 
Leominster Mass
(508)534-8989 
(Near the Loew's cinemas at Leominster's Searstown)
	

Tickets only are $6.00, Bus only is $10, or SAVE a couple bucks on the 
Bus/Tix package for $14. 


       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON't
play "the same old stuff"!) 
	Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it! 

	Our lineup is:

     CHARLEY DEE : Lead guitar, slide guitarist "extraordinaire", vocals

    "The Mighty" TOM T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals,
occasional "barwalking" 

    "Young Guns" DON BABINEAU: Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...

     "Hurricane" BOB SNYDER: Harmonica, vocals, (Say What?'s"...and various
other implements of destruction) 

And returning to be the heartbeat of the band!
    "Cadillac" STEVE PAUL: Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...



        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get a subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with
information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and bands! See the June
COVER STORY on THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!) 

	To subscribe, send $15 and your name/address/phone to:

THE BLUES AUDIENCE
PO Box 91
West Peterborough, NH 03468-0091

(and be sure to say you saw it on the internet via THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND)


        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

    St Amand at the Widowmaker lounge at the Moutain, Sugarloaf USA.
    
    Thursday, Friday, and twice Saturday  Dec 8, 9 10
    
 dbii

    I bet lots of married guys hang out at that place...

THIS Saturday, Dec 17,

     THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them, along with
                 ***     SPECIAL guests  ***
		**** Guitarist Bobby Roy ****
                ** Vocalist Kellie Wellens **
			     &
                ****  Eric "2-Scoops" Moore! ****
(Keyboardist for LUTHER "Guitar Junior" JOHNSON & the Magic Rockers)

               for a SPECIAL Christmas party! 
	There'll even be a special Christmas buffet in between sets...
THIS Saturday, Dec 17, at:
                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, then follow
RT 2A towards Lunenburg.

(And if you holler loud enough, I may be pursuaded to "walk the bar"
again!)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
	AND DON'T FORGET, Tuesday, Dec 20th at:

The "House of Blues" 
96 Winthrop St
Cambridge, MA
(617)491-2583

Tickets		"BLUES bus"   Tickets/"BLUES bus" 
 only 		  only		package
$6.00   	$10.00		$14.00
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Advance tickets may be Charged by phone 
from "The House of Blues" ticket line (617)497-2229

"BLUES BUS" passage may be purchased ONLY through
bandmembers or:

FM Music
Leominster Mass
(508)534-8989 
(Near the Loew's cinemas at Leominster's Searstown)



		THE BLUES NEWSletter


	In addition to our usual local gigs, one of the big shows we're playing
next is the "House of Blues" in Cambridge on Dec 20th (AGAIN! Last time there
we were SOLD OUT an hour before we went on! And on a Tuesday night, too!) 

	We have advance tickets for sale and a "BLUES BUS" leaving promptly at
7:00 pm Dec 20th and returning around 2:00 am...from:

FM Music 
Leominster Mass
(508)534-8989 
(Near the Loew's cinemas at Leominster's Searstown)
	

Tickets only are $6.00, Bus only is $10, or SAVE a couple bucks on the 
Bus/Tix package for $14. 


       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON't
play "the same old stuff"!) 
	Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it! 

	Our lineup is:

     CHARLEY DEE : Lead guitar, slide guitarist "extraordinaire", vocals

    "The Mighty" TOM T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals,
occasional "barwalking" 

    "Young Guns" DON BABINEAU: Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...

     "Hurricane" BOB SNYDER: Harmonica, vocals, (Say What?'s"...and various
other implements of destruction) 

And returning to be the heartbeat of the band!
    "Cadillac" STEVE PAUL: Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...



        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get a subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with
information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and bands! See the June
COVER STORY on THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!) 

	To subscribe, send $15 and your name/address/phone to:

THE BLUES AUDIENCE
PO Box 91
West Peterborough, NH 03468-0091

(and be sure to say you saw it on the internet via THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND)


        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

THIS Tuesday, Dec 20th 
     THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them, along with
                 ***     SPECIAL guests  ***
		**** Guitarist Bobby Roy ****
                ** Vocalist Kellie Wellens **
			     &
                ****  Eric "2-Scoops" Moore! ****
(Keyboardist for LUTHER "Guitar Junior" JOHNSON & the Magic Rockers)

               for a SPECIAL Christmas party!

The "House of Blues" 
96 Winthrop St
Cambridge, MA
(617)491-2583


	There'll even be a special Christmas buffet in between sets...
compliments of "The House of Blues"

Tickets		"BLUES bus"   Tickets/"BLUES bus" 
 only 		  only		package
$6.00   	$10.00		$14.00

"BLUES BUS" passage may be purchased ONLY through
bandmembers or:

FM Music
Leominster Mass
(508)534-8989 
(Near the Loew's cinemas at Leominster's Searstown)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Advance tickets may be Charged by phone 
from "The House of Blues" ticket line (617)497-2229



       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON't
play "the same old stuff"!) 
	Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it! 

	Our lineup is:

     CHARLEY DEE : Lead guitar, slide guitarist "extraordinaire", vocals

    "The Mighty" TOM T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals,
occasional "barwalking" 

    "Young Guns" DON BABINEAU: Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...

     "Hurricane" BOB SNYDER: Harmonica, vocals, (Say What?'s"...and various
other implements of destruction) 

And returning to be the heartbeat of the band!
    "Cadillac" STEVE PAUL: Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...



        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get a subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with
information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and bands! See the June
COVER STORY on THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!) 

	To subscribe, send $15 and your name/address/phone to:

THE BLUES AUDIENCE
PO Box 91
West Peterborough, NH 03468-0091

(and be sure to say you saw it on the internet via THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND)


        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

	Three Day Break plays Coffee, Tea & Melody !

Three Day Break a Hammond organ based trio will be playing jazz standards
with that funky, bluesie B3 sound made popular back in the 60's by Jimmy Smith,
Jack McDuff, etc.

	Three Day Break is:

		Terry Reilly - Hammond B3 organ

		Paul Cummings - guitar
	
		Craig Campbell - drums

...... Saturday, January 14th @ 8pm at Coffee, Tea & Melody located
in the Stow Shopping Center on Rt 117.   CT&M is smoke free with a cozy 
atmosphere, now has a beer and wine license added to their food and drink 
menu.  Hopefully their bar will be in place by the 14th.  Last I heard, they
    were in the process of building it.  

Check it out !

THIS Saturday, Jan 14, and next Saturday Jan 21

     THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them, at:

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, then follow
RT 2A towards Lunenburg.

(And if you holler loud enough, I may be pursuaded to "walk the bar"
again!)


       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON't
play "the same old stuff"!) 
	Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it! 

	Our lineup is:

     CHARLEY DEE : Lead guitar, slide guitarist "extraordinaire", vocals

    "The Mighty" TOM T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals,
occasional "barwalking" 

    "Young Guns" DON BABINEAU: Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...

     "Hurricane" BOB SNYDER: Harmonica, vocals, (Say What?'s"...and various
other implements of destruction) 

    "Cadillac" STEVE PAUL: Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...



        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get a subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with
information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and bands! See the June
COVER STORY on THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!) 

	To subscribe, send $15 and your name/address/phone to:

THE BLUES AUDIENCE
PO Box 91
West Peterborough, NH 03468-0091

(and be sure to say you saw it on the internet via THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND)


        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

    	    Busy weekend coming up for DEALER'S CHOICE!


    Friday   Jan 20  Copperfield's (Mr. Tipps)		Billerica

    Saturday Jan 21  Crossroads (Rose City Junction)	Dover NH

    Sunday   Jan 22  Point Breeze Jamboree		Webster
    		     

    DEALER'S CHOICE is a four piece Country band specializing in
    new Country Music great for ALL kinds of dancing...and great harmonies!

    Band members are: 

    TED MARIANI - lead guitar, bass with lead and backup vocals
    		  (formerly with John Hick's and the Revolution, Marilyn
    		   and the Monroe Bros, WildKnight & Co. and the list goes on)
    		   BTW...Ted is a former Deccie, a member of one of the
    		   *very* early TFSO classes.

    JOE ZONAK - bass, lead guitar with lead and backup vocals
    		(formerly with Buckshot, High Priority, Marilyn and the
    		 Monroe Bros, WildKnight & Co.....ETC!)

        >>>>yeah...Ted and Joe switch for a set each night<<<<<<

    JOHN VELLA - Drums, with lead and backup vocals
    		 (formerly with Rich McNabb and Sunshine Junction,
    		  Alternate Route, Misbehavin' and many others)

    KAREN KNIGHT - Lead and backup vocals, rhythm guitar and keyboards
    		 (formerly with Buckshot, High Priority, WildKnight & Co)


    Come on out and party with us!!
    

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them,
THIS Saturday, Jan 21 at:

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, then follow
RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)

(And if you holler loud enough, I may be pursuaded to "walk the bar"
again!)

And the following Saturday Jan 28 at:

			"Top of The Town" Restaurant
	        	Main St (Rt 62)
			Clinton Ma.
			(508) 365-6500


       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON't
play "the same old stuff"!) 
	Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it! 

	Our lineup is:

     CHARLEY DEE : Lead guitar, slide guitarist "extraordinaire", vocals

    "The Mighty" TOM T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals,
occasional "barwalking" 

    "Young Guns" DON BABINEAU: Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...

     "Hurricane" BOB SNYDER: Harmonica, vocals, (Say What?'s"...and various
other implements of destruction) 

    "Cadillac" STEVE PAUL: Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...



        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get a subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with
information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and bands! See the June
COVER STORY on THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!) 

	To subscribe, send $15 and your name/address/phone to:

THE BLUES AUDIENCE
PO Box 91
West Peterborough, NH 03468-0091

(and be sure to say you saw it on the internet via THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND)


        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

    	    DEALER'S CHOICE DOES COUNTRY - CHINESE STYLE


    DEALER'S CHOICE will be appearing at the Tiki Lau in Westford, MA.

    	Friday and Saturday, Jan 27 & 28,  9:00 Pm - 1:00 AM

    The TIKI LAU has designated the last weekend of each month as
    "Country Weekend" and features local Country bands.
    
    Once again, DEALER'S CHOICE is a four piece Country band specializing 
    in new Country Music great for ALL kinds of dancing...with great 
    vocal harmonies!

    Band members are: 

    TED MARIANI - lead guitar, bass with lead and backup vocals
    		  (formerly with John Hick's and the Revolution, Marilyn
    		   and the Monroe Bros, WildKnight & Co. and the list goes on)
    		   BTW...Ted is a former Deccie, a member of one of the
    		   *very* early TFSO classes.

    JOE ZONAK - bass, lead guitar with lead and backup vocals
    		(formerly with Buckshot, High Priority, Marilyn and the
    		 Monroe Bros, WildKnight & Co.....ETC!)

        >>>>yeah...Ted and Joe switch for a set each night<<<<<<

    JOHN VELLA - Drums, with lead and backup vocals
    		 (formerly with Rich McNabb and Sunshine Junction,
    		  Alternate Route, Misbehavin' and many others)

    KAREN KNIGHT - Lead and backup vocals, rhythm guitar and keyboards
    		 (formerly with Buckshot, High Priority, WildKnight & Co)


    Come on out and party with us!!
    

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them, 
on the following Saturday, nights:


Saturday, Jan 28, 
 		Feb 11th, Feb 25th, 
		March 11th and March 25th at:

			"Top of The Town" Restaurant
	        	Main St (Rt 62)
			Clinton Ma.
			(508) 365-6500



And on Saturday Feb 18th and 
	Fri/sat March 17th & 18th at:

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)

(And if you holler loud enough, I may be pursuaded to "walk the 
bar" there again!) 

==================================================================

And on Saturday Feb 4th at:

        The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel
        Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31)
        Fitchburg, MA

        Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off 
ramp, and then take the right, up the hill. 
                                         
===================================================================

	THIS Saturday Feb 4th at 9:00PM

        THE CHARLIE DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them for a special night
of music and a LIVE VIDEO shoot, for our upcoming VIDEO RELEASE. 
	We want to make sure our loyal fans get featured too, so COME ON
OUT!!! (Parts of it will be aired on TV in a special 1 hour feature on "An
Uncommon View - With Judith"... on many Cable stations around the area) 


	The Best Western/Royal Plaza Hotel 
	Route 31 (just off Rts 2 & Rt 31) 
	FITCHBURG, MA 

	Go West on Rt 2, to Rt 31 Fitchburg exit. Left from the off ramp, 
cross the highway and then take the right, up the hill. 

	Show starts at 9:00PM - $3.00 admission 

 


       For those who don't know us, our lineup is:

    Charlie Dee : Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire",
 vocals
    Tom T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals
    Richard "Birdman" Burdell: fretless/fretted Bass thumping, and "Say
What?'s"...
    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...
     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, (Say
What?'s"...and various other percussion implements of destruction)

        Charlie (with his trusty Gibson Firebird, among other axes...) pays
tribute to the likes of Johnny Winter, Albert Collins, BB King, Muddy Waters,
and Stevie Ray Vaughan...
        I get to work out a bit during tunes by the likes of John Mayall's
Bluesbreakers, Albert King, Freddie King, John Lee Hooker, Willie Mabon,
William Clarke and Ronnie Earl...along with MANY original tunes...

        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.

        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

			     Valentine's Day Dance

   Has the romance gone out of your life?  Does your partner bring you 
   flowers anymore?  Do you want to fan the flames of desire in your life?

   Well, we can't help you with that.

   BUT -  we _can_ lift your mid-winter spirits with some good old-fashioned,
   no frills, live rock-n-roll.  Classic rock. The rock you grew up with.  
   Full of energy and fun (but without making your eardrums bleed).

   So if your attitude needs some adjustment, if your rock 'n' roll heart
   needs a little jump start, make your way to Temple NH (it's closer than 
   you think) on Saturday, Feb. 11th to enjoy the music of...

				CHEAP DATE

   who are:	Rick Schofield - Lead vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar
		Andre' St. Laurent - lead guitar, vocals
		Al Kerr - rhythm guitar, bass, vocals
		Dave Hickernell - bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, vocals
		Beth Modica - drums, percussion

   Here are the specifics:

	When:	Saturday, Feb 11th,  8:00PM to Midnight
	Where:	Temple Town Hall, Temple NH (see directions below)
	Cost:	$5 admission, (coolers welcome)
        Why:    proceeds benefit the Temple Church

   OK, how do I get there?

	From Nashua and points east and south:

		Take Rt. 3 to exit 7W (101A West)
		Follow 101A west to the lights at Lorden Plaza in Milford
		turn left onto Rt 101 West
           (*)	follow to lights between Granite Bank and Suburban Propane
		turn left and continue on 101 West
		stay on 101W to the junction of Rt 45 (approx. 15 minutes)
			(if you get to Temple Mountain Ski Area, you've gone
			 too far)
           (+)	turn left onto Rt 45 
		follow to the center of Temple (approx 3 miles)
		Town Hall is on left, town green is on right

	From Manchester and points north:

		Take Rt 101 West to Milford
		follow directions above from (*)  

	From Keene and points west:

		Take Rt 101 East past Temple Mountain Ski Area
		follow directions above from (+)
    

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them, 
on the following Saturday, nights:

=============================================================


Saturday, 	Feb 11th, Feb 25th, 
		March 11th and March 25th at:

			"The Top of The Town" Restaurant
	        	Main St (Rt 62)
			Clinton Ma.
			(508) 365-6500

=============================================================

And on Saturday Feb 18th and 
	Fri/sat March 17th & 18th at:

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)

(And if you holler loud enough, I will DEFINATELY "walk the 
bar" there again!) 

See you there,
Tom T

                       


		THE BLUES NEWSletter

	Well, January's gone already...	We're focusing in on doing some things
we've wanted to do for quite a while now, working in some new music, doing
some video shoots, planning some "releases" (yes, we're planning on getting
SOMETHING OFFICIALLY available for all you folks who keep asking!) 
	While we typically have a fairly light schedule this time of year,
this year we're still staying busy...doing shows and working on some new stuff
and some original material...taking this opportunity to use some of our regular
engagements to work in those new songs, and we've got some nice surprises for
the upcoming shows...at places like "The Top of the Town" and "Major's"... 

    On to upcoming shows...
	We're doing an extended engagement in Clinton, MA at "The Top Of
The Town Restaurant", a nice place with GREAT sound (In fact we may be doing
some LIVE recordings there because we've been so happy with the way things
sound there!) We'll be there every other Saturday for at least the next 4
months...so come on out and enjoy good food and good blues!

	If you've NEVER seen us before, or you have and you've got some FRIENDS
who HAVEN'T...WHAT'RE YOU WAITING FOR? Come see us! 

	Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it! 
	I'll admit most folks who've never seen us before are usually in total
AWE watching CHARLEY playing slide guitar with_everything_but_the_kitchen_sink
(I'v seen him use - a beer bottle, a *lit* Zippo lighter, *my guitar*, *a
CHAIR* and even someone's *cowboy boot*!), and they get pretty much whipped
into a frenzy as CHARLEY, and myself finish up the night with a 2 guitar
attack, each trading solos as we walk among the crowd! 


	That's all for now, more info to come so stay tuned for all the details
and be sure to bring a friend (or two) to the shows...

Tom T.





    
       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON't
play "the same old stuff"!) 


Our lineup is:

     CHARLEY Dee - Lead guitar, slide guitar "extraordinaire", vocals

     "Hurricane" Bob Snyder - Harmonica, vocals, (Say
What?'s"...and various other percussion implements of destruction)

    "The Mighty" Tom T(estagrossa) - Guitar and slide guitar, vocals

    "Young Guns" Don Babineau - Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...

    "Cadillac" Steve Paul - Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...



        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get yourself a subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with
information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and bands! See the June
COVER STORY on THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!) 

        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

Hey, you guys...just wanted to pass along that I've finally got a gig
up in the great white north where many of you reside.  I'll be
bringing a "real man's" bass, namely my weathered doghouse upright
bass "Blodwyn" ("Lucille" was already taken <grin>).  See and hear for
yourself if I'm really as bad as those GN and Commusic tapes
indicated, or (is it possible?) even worse!!!


	********  BARBECUE BOB AND THE RHYTHM ACES ********

		"The man with four pairs of lungs"

	BBQ Bob		harp and vocals
	Dan Hunt	guitar
	Brian Rost	upright bass
	Dan Bunge	drums

Saturday, 3/4	Stormy Monday Cafe, 428 Daniel Webster Highway,
		Merrimack, NH  603-424-2755
		

						Brian Rost
					    Ascom Timeplex APBU
					  [email protected]

	********************************************************

        "Sophistication and social graces I lacked. But I began to 
        see how much hookers, strippers and musicians have in common: 
	they sell something very close to themselves to the public."

					- Robert Fripp

	********************************************************

	       	  Thursday, MARCH 2 @ the UNDERGROUND
		       new original music from	

    
   --------------------------> STALKER <-----------------------------


		       
		
	The Underground is on DRUM HILL next to Lowell Ford.

	  *** All new music, first time played in public ***

	     the music starts about 8:00 p.m. (low cover)
    

	Don't forget, this Saturday Feb 18th 

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND will be at:

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)

(And if you holler loud enough, I will DEFINATELY "walk the 
bar" there again!) 

See you there,
Tom T

    

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them, 
on the following Saturday, nights:

THIS Saturday, Feb 25th, 9:00pm
		(and on March 11th and March 25th) at:

			"Top of The Town" Restaurant
	        	Main St (Rt 62)
			Clinton Ma.
			(508) 365-6500



And also on Saturday Feb 18th, Fri/sat March 17th & 18th at:

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630
(and Starting in March...an all new Sunday night "Blues JAM"
Bring an instrument & get in FREE! ALL jammers WILL get to play!) 


        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)

(And if you holler loud enough, I may be pursuaded to "walk the 
bar" there again!) 

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them, 


THIS Saturday Mar 4 and 
	Fri/sat March 17th & 18th at:

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)

(And if you holler loud enough, I will DEFINATELY "walk the 
bar" there again!) 


=============================================================
AND also on the following Saturday, nights:

Saturday, 	Feb 11th, Feb 25th, 
		March 11th and March 25th at:

			"The Top of The Town" Restaurant
	        	Main St (Rt 62)
			Clinton Ma.
			(508) 365-6500

=============================================================

See you there,
Tom T

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND invites you to join them, 


THIS Saturday Mar 4 and 
	Fri/sat March 17th & 18th at:

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)


(and Starting in March...Charley hosts an all new Sunday night "Blues JAM"
Bring an instrument & get in FREE! ALL jammers WILL get to play!)



=============================================================
AND also on the following Saturday, nights:

Saturday, 	Feb 11th, Feb 25th, 
		March 11th and March 25th at:

			"The Top of The Town" Restaurant
	        	Main St (Rt 62)
			Clinton Ma.
			(508) 365-6500

=============================================================

See you there,
Tom T

    Here's a couple of dates you can catch "Country County Line"
    and two-step the night away with your favorite dance partner.
    
    Sat...March 11,  Elks Club...Gardner, Ma...7pm - 11pm
    
    Sat...March 18,  South End National Club...Fitchburg, Ma...9pm - 1am.
    
    
    Don't forget to say "Howdy" if you can make it and maybe we can hit one
    of your favorites.
    
    
    Here's the band line up:
    
    Al Detty...Lead Vocals...Rythm Guitar
    Brian Boudreau...Bass...Vocals
    Bruce Stark...Drums...Vocals
    Rich Holland...Lead Guitar...Vocals
    CJ Bennett...Steel Guitar...Vocals
    
    
    See you there,
    CJ

    It's been a lonnnnnng time since I wrote in............!
    But here goes. 
    
    		"LAST LAUGH"
    		@ The Usual
    		Downtown Lowell
               
               Friday and Saturday
               March 10 & 11 1995
              	   at 10:00 pm
    
   		 with special quest
    		    Stalker
    	       
    Hey Buck, Gather some friends and come down.
    		The last time I wrote in ,
    						Flint was invented!!!!
    				:^)
    					Cool NESSSSSS!!!!!
    					Pierre
    	

	BIG BLUES NEWS!!! Charley Dee Blues Band at BLUES AUDIENCE Open Jam
Sunday Apr 2 at Major's and at THE HOUSE OF BLUES MAY 15th, 


		THIS Sunday Apr 2, BLUES AUDIENCE Magazine 
	kicks off THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND's "Sunday Open Blues Jam"
                            with
                 ***     SPECIAL guests  ***
                ****  Eric "2-Scoops" Moore! ****
(Keyboardist for LUTHER "Guitar Junior" JOHNSON & the Magic Rockers)
			     &
         *** Blues Legend  HENRY SPENCER on Harmonica ***
           ********************************************
 this SUNDAY Apr 2 at:  THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)

	BLUES AUDIENCE Magazine will be there giving away Tee shirts, free 3
month subscriptions to ALL patrons, & they'll be and taking photos/interviews
for a cover story! DON'T MISS IT!!!!
	

        THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND also invites you to join them at regular
shows, THIS Saturday Apr 1 and Sunday Apr 2, Sat Apr 15th, and Apr 29th at: 

                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)


	And don't forget Charley hosts an all new Sunday night "Open Blues JAM"
Bring an instrument & get in FREE! ALL jammers WILL get to play!) 



=============================================================
AND THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND also invites you
to the following Saturday, nights:

Saturday, 	Apr 8th, Apr 22 and 
		May 6th at:

			"The Top of The Town" Restaurant
	        	Main St (Rt 62)
			Clinton Ma.
			(508) 365-6500

=============================================================

	AND ALSO a big show on BLUE MONDAY during BLUES WEEK at
the world famous

	The "House of Blues" 
	96 Winthrop St
	Cambridge, MA
	(617)491-2583

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Advance tickets may be Charged by phone 
from "The House of Blues" ticket line (617)497-2229


       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON't
play "the same old stuff"!) 
	Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it! 

	Our lineup is:

     CHARLEY DEE : Lead guitar, slide guitarist "extraordinaire", vocals

    "The Mighty" TOM T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals,
occasional "barwalking" 

    "Young Guns" DON BABINEAU: Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...

     "Hurricane" BOB SNYDER: Harmonica, vocals, (Say What?'s"...and various
other implements of destruction) 

    "Cadillac" STEVE PAUL: Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...



        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get a subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with
information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and bands! See the June
COVER STORY on THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!) 

	To subscribe, send $15 and your name/address/phone to:

THE BLUES AUDIENCE
PO Box 91
West Peterborough, NH 03468-0091

(and be sure to say you saw it on the internet via THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND)


        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

    
    	Who's opening ... "SNE" or "All You Can Eat"?
    

Here's THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND calender/news for the coming weekend

		Big BLUES NEWS!!! 4 nights of great BLUES!
	The legendary LOU RAWLS will be watching THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND
perform at the HOUSE OF BLUES on Monday May 15th.
	That's right, he is in town and playing an earlier show at the HOB! His
people heard such good things about us that they decided to work around our
already scheduled appearance! (any other band would've been "bumped" out of
that BLUE MONDAY spot...We're going on right after him so he can relax and
check us out!!) So COME ON DOWN!!!!
	But you don't have to go all the way to Worcester or Boston to find
great BLUES every weekend, or to join in the area's best Sunday night Blues
Jam... 
	Check out MAJOR's CAFE in Fitchburg, MA this weekend! They've got THREE
NITES of GREAT BLUES music! And The "MIGHTY" Tom T (Charley Dee Blues
Band guitarist) will be one BUSY guitar player this weekend! 

	Friday night, May 12th, The "MIGHTY" Tom T will make a short guest
appearance with "Prilly & the Purple Hairs"/"Dead Man's Hand" (two great bands)
who will be at Major's Cafe. Many folks may have seen lead singer APRIL FINNEY
(AKA Janis Joplin) performing with THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND...she's one hot
singer! 

	On Saturday, May 12th THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND plays one of their
last regular Saturday gigs at Major's, (in preparation for Monday's show at the
House of Blues!) It's bound to be a great time! (I might even "walk the bar"
for you, one last time!) 

	On Sunday May 14th, 'The "MIGHTY" Tom T & The Treblemakers' will be
hosting the BLUES AUDIENCE Magazine "Open Blues Jam" at Major's in Fitchburg,
MA. Bring an instrument, and sign up! EVERYbody gets to play, and we all have a
GREAT time! Show starts EARLY (at 7:30pm) so folks can come out, have a good
time, and STILL get up for work!
THAT's all happening at:
			THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)

Friday/Saturday shows start at 9PM, Sunday Blues jams get an EARLY start at 
7:30pm and typically go till 12:30-1:00am because the place is always filled! 

=============================================================
AND THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND also invites you to join them as they headline
their 3rd appearance in a year at THE HOUSE OF BLUES, Cambridge MA. on Monday
MAY 15th, (during BLUES WEEK) at the world famous: 

	The "House of Blues" 
	96 Winthrop St
	Cambridge, MA
	(617)491-2583

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Advance tickets $6.00, may be Charged by phone from "The 
House of Blues" ticket line (617)497-2229 


       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON't
play "the same old stuff"!) 
	Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it! 

	Our lineup is:

     CHARLEY DEE : Lead guitar, slide guitarist "extraordinaire", vocals

    "The Mighty" TOM T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals,
occasional "barwalking" 

    "Young Guns" DON BABINEAU: Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...

     "Hurricane" BOB SNYDER: Harmonica, vocals, (Say What?'s"...and various
other implements of destruction) 

    "Cadillac" STEVE PAUL: Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...



        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get a subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with
information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and bands! See the June
COVER STORY on THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!) 

	To subscribe, send $15 and your name/address/phone to:

THE BLUES AUDIENCE
PO Box 91
West Peterborough, NH 03468-0091

(and be sure to say you saw it on the internet via THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND)


        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

         <<< COOKIE::DISK$SYSTEM_3:[NOTES$LIBRARY]FOLK_MUSIC.NOTE;1 >>>
                                -< FOLK MUSIC >-
================================================================================
Note 844.19     Who's Gigging Where---Noters In Live Performance        19 of 19
HANNAH::BECK "Paul Beck, MicroPeripherals"           30 lines  18-MAY-1995 07:29
        -< Granite Grass rereunion: Babbage Fri. noon, Wilton NH Sat. >-
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Granite Grass is reuniting for our second annual one-shot performance at
    the Wilton whatever-the-event-is-called this Saturday in Wilton NH.
    We'll be warming up with a concert (aka open rehearsal) in Babbage
    tomorrow (Friday) at noon.
    
From:	BOOKIE::EPPES "Nina Eppes  17-May-1995 0949" 17-MAY-1995 09:50:25.90
To:	Music_Lovers,@dist:AllFolks
CC:	
Subj:	Music: Granite Grass to perform at ZKO this Friday at noon

	
	 Are You Ready for Some Bluegrass?

	    Granite Grass Reunion II
        
//////////////////////////////////////////////////                             

    The world tour starts this Friday, May 19
	   Babbage Auditorium - ZK01-3

                    12 Noon!

        Join us for an informal concert of
          hard-drivin' toe-tappin' tunes. 
          

   \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\
     Paul Beck - Tom Benson - George Claborn
       Bernie Rozmovits - Bill Scarborough
   //////////////////////////////////////////

    			aNiMal aND The SoUNd
    			 Live at the NoX
    			   May 26/27th
    			 Ottawa University
    
    		Original Tunes and covers by Hendrix,
    		Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains,Offspring,and more...
    
        		HeaVyFuNKinGrOoVinMosHin
    
    			   Come on out!!!

Here's THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND calender/news for the coming weekend:

	You don't have to go all the way to Worcester or Boston to find
great BLUES every weekend, or to join in the area's best Sunday night Blues
Jam... 
	THIS Saturday, June 3rd, 
THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND plays one of their LAST regular Saturday gigs at 

                        "The Top of The Town" Restaurant
                        Main St (Rt 62)
                        Clinton Ma.
                        (508) 365-6500
                                             
	And ALSO on Sunday June 4rth, (And every SUNDAY in JUNE)

	Check out MAJOR's CAFE in Fitchburg, MA for the SUNDAY NIGHT
BLUES AUDIENCE Magazine "Open Blues Jam" Bring an instrument, and sign up! 
EVERYbody gets to play, and we all have a GREAT time! Show starts EARLY (at
7:30pm) so folks can come out, have a good time, and STILL get up for work! 
THAT's all happening at:
			THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)



	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND NEWSletter

	Well, everybody's been asking: "How'd it go at the HOUSE OF BLUES?" 
The short answer is "Fantastic! Great crowd, the band had a VERY high energy
level, and we IMPRESSED the hell out of a lot of people!" 
	Lou Rawls was fantastic, we got to watch about half of his set while
planning the logistics of getting everything set up as soon as he got
offstage...we had about 15 minutes to set up, get sound checked, tune up
and play...a hectic shcedule as we had some equipment problems just before
going on, but our road crew and the band did what we had to do, and got
it all together with seconds to spare...as the curtain opened we got our first
glimpse of the full house!
	From the moment we began to play, it was one of the BEST FEELING shows
that we've done!  From the comments I got from folks who have been faithful
fans, they said the same thing...we were in VERY good form, the music was
powerful, upbeat, and moving...we recieved great compliments from people who'd
never seen us before about how Top notch our show was...how they couldn't
believe we weren't a national act with CD's out...
	We had folks dancing and digging the music and kept the majority of
that Monday night crowd right there with us until the very last note was
played! 
	The show went so well that we're negotiating going back again
on a THURSDAY night in Sept. (not bad for a band without a recording...)
	We did well enough that we're negotiating to MAKE OUR FIRST CD!
That's right, we're in the planning stages now...So this summer we're taking
it "easy" (only one gig/week!) and putting in some time to plan and record our
first CD, something we've been wanting to do for a very long time! 
	It looks like we'll not have the release before our next HOUSE of BLUES
show, but hopefully in time for Christmas...
	That's all the BLUES NEWS for now...but we'll keep you posted!
       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON'T
play "the same old stuff"!) 
	Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it! 

	Our lineup is:

     CHARLEY DEE : Lead guitar, slide guitarist "extraordinaire", vocals

    "The Mighty" TOM T. (yours truly): Guitar and slide guitar, vocals,
occasional "barwalking" 

    "Young Guns" DON BABINEAU: Bass pumping, "attitude" and "Say What?'s"...

     "Hurricane" BOB SNYDER: Harmonica, vocals, (Say What?'s"...and various
other implements of destruction) 

    "Cadillac" STEVE PAUL: Drums, vibes (and various other purcussion
thingys!) and "Say What?'s"...



        A bunch of people have asked to be put on a mailing list so they can
find out about upcoming gigs, etc...
        If you're on the list...you got this via e-mail...if you want to be on
the list or know someone who wants to be...drop me e-mail or ask to be put on
it at our next gig.
	HOWEVER, for LOTS of UPCOMING EVENTS information about THE WHOLE NE
BLUES SCENE, get a subscription to BLUES AUDIENCE magazine (with
information/schedules for all the areas blues clubs and bands! See the June
COVER STORY on THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!) 

	To subscribe, send $15 and your name/address/phone to:

THE BLUES AUDIENCE
PO Box 91
West Peterborough, NH 03468-0091

(and be sure to say you saw it on the internet via THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND)


        I often see familiar faces from the workplace or hear later on from
folks who saw the show who DIDN'T come over to say hi, and though we can't
always get to say hi to everyone during the breaks (we're sometimes busy with
show details...but we TRY), we're always VERY glad to see you there anyway!
(Folks, PLEASE come and say "Hi" to us...DON'T BE SHY! We don't bite! Your
comments about our shows are valuable to us!!!)

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

    It just so happens I was on Nantucket last weekend for a family
    wedding. My bro-in-law has expensive taste to say the least!
    
    It is a nice place for a weekend getaway or whatever.
    
    Mark

    
    re:-1 
    
     Since I live on the seacoast, me and my friends would definately
     come to Sea Shell event. Could you kindly list the folks in
     your band, so that I can relate some faces to names in here.
     That's assuming band members are all DECies. 
    
    Thanks, 
    
    Shaw

    I just heard of an album called 'Stairways to Heaven'. There are
    10-or-so cuts of 'Stairway to Heaven' as WOULD HAVE BEEN performed
    by other artists. I did hear the version that would have been "Stairway to
    Heaven" by the Beatles. 
    
    Maybe your band can try that!
    
    Larry

    re -1
    
    	There was a comedy show on here in Oz, and at the end of each
    show they would have a different band do a version of Stairway to
    Heaven.  For English noters:they even had Rolf Harris do one, it
    was a classic.
    	It was so popular that they made it into a CD and video.
    
    	There is like a stage show musical version,
    
    	A Beatles cover band doing a beatelesque version
    
    	Elvis impersonator (to the tune of viva las vegas)
    
    You get the idea.
    
    Suprised it hasn't been shown in the US.
    
    P.K.

    re-1
    
    it has been released in the US and got some airplay as well.I saw the
    Elvis version and felt sick!
      Rolfs versionw as released in the UK a couple of years ago and did
    quite well in the charts!Pity he's a silly old tosser!
    
    
    						ian

    >	"UNCOVERED" is making it's debut at:
    >    ====================================
    >
    {snip}
    >
    >	"UNCOVERED" features:
    >
    >   	 Fred Abatelli  - Guitar, vocals
    >		Peter O'Malley  - Bass, vocals
    >	       	Willy Wiegler   - Percussion, vocals
    
    
    Gee ... no Heather O'Brien and her 'gloves' at the helm?!?  Bummer...

Three Day Break, a Hammond organ based trio that plays jazz standards and a
hint of the blues will be appearing at Coffee, Tea & Melody Saturday August
19th at 8pm.  Three Day Break is:

		Terry Reilly - Hammond B3 organ
		Paul Cummings - guitar
		Craig Campbell - drums, vocals

Check it out!

CT&M is located in the Stow Shopping Center, Rt 117 in Stow.  Call 897-3250
for more information.

Here's THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND calender/news for the upcoming weekend:

	You don't have to go all the way to Worcester or Boston to find
great BLUES, or to join in the area's best Sunday night Blues
Jam... 	Check out MAJOR's CAFE in Fitchburg, MA this weekend!

	THIS Saturday, Sep 2, and Sunday Sep 3rd
THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND starts the fall season off at:

			THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)

	If you've never seen Charley Dee, he's the area's BEST slide guitar
player and showman! (He'll sometimes play slide with audience supplied objects
and so it can get pretty bizzarre!!)
	And be sure to join us for the SUNDAY NIGHT "Open Blues Jam" 
Bring an instrument, sign up, and play! EVERYbody gets to play, and we all have
a GREAT time! Since Monday is a holiday folks can come out, have a good time,
and not worry about getting up for work! 

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

The infamous BLUE FLAMES are back together and bringing their smokin' 
mix of blues, jazz, and great rock and roll to another FREE gig!
This time it's Saturday, September 9, at the Sterling Fair in Sterling
MA. The Flames will be on from 2:30 to 4:30 or so in the entertainment 
tent. 

The Blue Flames are:

Rick Calcagni 	- guitar/bass/vocals
Craig Campbell	- drums/vocals
Dave Clark 	- guitar/vocals
Terry Reilly 	- keyboards/vocals

with special guest percussionist Jose' Ramirez 

Besides LIVE entertainment all weekend, the fair offers tons of food, rides 
for the kids, crafts for the craft-lovers, and agricultural displays for 
everyone, topping things off with a huge fireworks display saturday night. 

More info on the fair and directions after the form feed

Sterling Fair 	Sept 8-10 1994 		Sterling MA

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Saturday 9/9

12:00 	Kidsongs with John Riley
	
2:30  	Blue Flames - classic rock, blues, jazz

4:30	The Jolly Kopperschmidts - German Music

7:00	The PT Pickers - Country

Sunday 9/10

12:00	Masters of Self Defense - Karate Demonstration

12:45 	Montachusett Twirlers - Square Dancing Demonstration
	(outside entertainment tent)

12:45 	Rich Buffone - folk music (inside entertainment tent)

1:30	Spinning Heart - country/rock (also features some ex-Deccies)


DIRECTIONS

1. From Leominster area/points north:

   Rt. 2 to 190S to Rt. 12 exit; left off ramp onto 12S. Stay on Rt. 12
   through the center of Sterling. About 1.3-1.5 miles south of the 
   center of town, you will see Muddy Pond Road on the right. A little
   further down you will see Bean Road on the right. Take this right.
   You will come to a 4-way intersection. Take a right onto Boutelle
   road. If you miss Bean Road, you can take a sharp right onto
   Boutelle a little way down and go straight through the 4-way
   intersection. If you get to the Sterling JUnction Home CENter
   store you've gone too far.

2. From Worcester/points south:

   Get onto Rt. 12 North; You can take exit ?4? off 190N (Rt. 12, West
   BOylston. ALso, from 290, take 140N and take a right onto RT. 12N
   in the center of West Boylston. Stay on 12N when 140N branches off 
   to the left at the resevoir. In a couple miles, you will enter 
   Sterling. YOu will see the Sterling Junction Home Center store on
   your left. Afther this will be Boutelle Road on the left. Take this
   left and go straight at the 4-way intersection. If you miss Boutelle,
   take a sharp left onto BEan Road a little ways up and take a right
   onto Boutelle at the 4-way intersection.

You will see a school on your left. The entertainment tent is directly
behind the school; that's where the performances are. If you get lost
go to the information booth (near the center of the fair grounds) and
somebody will help you out.

Here's THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND calender/news for the upcoming weekend:

====================== SATURDAY ======================
THIS SATURDAY afternoon, you don't even have to go ANYwhere to hear great
BLUES... 

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND will play 2 sets LIVE on the RADIO
(which we are recording for a planned Cassette EP release...)

	Tune in to 91.5 FM from 3 - 6 pm THIS Saturday Sep 9th 

That's WJUL radio - (91.5 MHz, University of Lowell) WJUL's weekly blues
program features LOTS of great blues!
	Host John Gurigian has been featuring LIVE local BLUES BANDS as part of
their commitment to the local BLUES Scene!
	That's 91.5 FM, THIS Saturday Sep 9 from 3-6pm, give him a call during
the program to show your support! (508) 459-0579 

====================== SUNDAY ======================
	And, don't miss out
EVERY SUNDAY EVE -

	You don't have to go all the way to Worcester or Boston to find
great BLUES, or to join in the area's best Sunday night Blues
Jam... 


	Check out MAJOR's CAFE in Fitchburg, MA this weekend!

	THIS Saturday, Sep 2, and Sunday Sep 3rd
THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND starts the fall season off at:

			THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)

	If you've never seen Charley Dee, he's the area's BEST slide guitar
player and showman! (He'll sometimes play slide with audience supplied objects
and so it can get pretty bizzarre!!)
	And be sure to join us for the SUNDAY NIGHT "Open Blues Jam" 
Bring an instrument, sign up, and play! EVERYbody gets to play, and we all have
a GREAT time! Since Monday is a holiday folks can come out, have a good time,
and not worry about getting up for work! 

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

Here's THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND calender/news for the coming weekend:

	You don't have to go all the way to Worcester or Boston to find
great BLUES every weekend, or to join in the area's best Sunday night Blues
Jam...

====================== SATURDAY  ======================
	THIS Saturday, Sep 23
THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND plays at:

                        "The Top of The Town" Restaurant
                        Main St (Rt 62)
                        Clinton Ma.
                        (508) 365-6500
	Show starts at 9:00pm

====================== EVERY SUNDAY nite ======================
                                             
	And ALSO on Sunday Sep 24th (And every SUNDAY nite!)

	Check out MAJOR's CAFE in Fitchburg, MA for the SUNDAY NIGHT
BLUES AUDIENCE Magazine "Open Blues Jam" Bring an instrument, and sign up! 
EVERYbody gets to play, and we all have a GREAT time! 
THAT's all happening at:
			THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)


====================== ON RADIO ======================

	Tune in to WJUL's BLUES DELUXE (91.5 FM from 3 - 6 pm every Saturday 
University of Lowell) WJUL's weekly blues radio program features LOTS of great
blues! (Including THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!!!)
	Host John Gurigian has been featuring LIVE local BLUES BANDS as part of
their commitment to the local BLUES Scene! Give him a call during the program
and request THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND to show your support! 

	WJUL's BLUES DELUXE (91.5 FM from 3 - 6 pm every Saturday)  
			(508) 459-0579 
==============================================================================
	If you've never seen Charley Dee, he's the area's BEST slide guitar
player and showman! (He'll sometimes play slide with audience supplied objects
and so it can get pretty bizzarre!!)
        Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it!
       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON'T
play "the same old stuff"!)                                        

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

                                  SEE NO EVIL!
                                WEEKLY SCHEDULE!
                                ----------------
                     
  Friday,   September 22nd        Rafter's           Franklin    Mass.
  Saturday, September 23rd        The Beanpot        Boston      Mass.
         
                                               
                            *all shows start at 9:00pm

    For up-to-date band information call the "SNE" hotline at (508)263-5741
    You can also contact the band via E-mail at: "[email protected]"

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
                                 This weeks venue:
   This friday "See No Evil" will be traveling a little west of Boston for
   a show at Rafter's in Franklin. This is a new club for the band and a  
   chance for some of you who haven't seen them yet to check them out a  
   little closer to home.
   On saturday night "SNE" will be back at The Beanpot in Boston. The Beanpot 
   should be picking up with the return of college students and the opening
   of the new Fleetcenter. So come on out to one of the shows and help the
   band kick of its fall schedule.
  
Directions to Rafters:Take 495 south to Franklin. Take the King st. exit
and take a right at bottom of ramp. Rafter's is 2.8 miles down on the left.
There's a sign, and then the driveway is about 1/2 mile long. 
Directions to The Beanpot:The Beanpot is located in front of the Boston Garden. 

     Alan Starr-Vocal/Guitars               Dave Ickes-Guitars/Vocals    
                Chris Beale-Drums      Dave Nelson-Bass/Vocals
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Are their any other bands in this file then Northern Star, See No Evil,
    and the Charlie Dee Blues Band?!?

>                <<< Note 16.513 by POWDML::BUCKLEY "as if?!" >>>
>                                    -< 8^) >-
>
>    Are their any other bands in this file then Northern Star, See No Evil,
>    and the Charlie Dee Blues Band?!?

Hey, it wouldn't do me any good to advertise here, since no one else in this
file is in Baltimore. :-)

-Hal

    
    Yes, there are.  I don't announce most of The Shakerz gigs anymore.
    
    Kevin             

re: .514

Hal, if I know where you're playing, I'll come hear you.

re: .516

> Hal, if I know where you're playing, I'll come hear you.

Actually, most of our gigs are private parties and weddings, but I'll
certainly post something next time we play in public. 

-Hal

                                   SEE NO EVIL!
                                 WEEKLY SCHEDULE!
                                 ----------------
                     
    Thursday,    October 5th          Diamond's           Tewksbury  Mass. 
    Friday,      October 6th          Diamond's           Tewksbury  Mass.
    Saturday,    October 7th          Diamond's           Tewksbury  Mass.
                                                        
                            *all shows start at 9:00pm

    For up-to-date band information call the "SNE" hotline at (508)263-5741
    You can also contact the band via E-mail at: "[email protected]"

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
                                 This weeks venue:
   
  The band will be back at Diamond's this weekend for 3 shows starting on     
  thursday night and running through saturday night. The band will also  
  be introducing it's newest member, Ian, on keyboards. So we hope to see 
  there.
 
   
  Directions: 
             Diamond's is located on rt 38 in Tewksbury Mass. About 2 miles
             south of rt 495, and about 8 miles north of rt 128.




     Alan Starr-Vocal/Guitars               Dave Ickes-Guitars/Vocals    
                Chris Beale-Drums      Dave Nelson-Bass/Vocals
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    
    
    	      	 		The Shakerz *THIS WEEKEND*
                                The Dubliner, Lowell, Mass
                                Friday and Saturday
    
    Actually, three of The Shakerz (including me) play this gig as a trio, 
    doing 75% of The Shakerz material and 25% of whatever comes into the 
    singer's head.  8-)   
    
    The Dubliner is the kind of place you'd expect to hear "American Pie." 
    Which our singer has been known to play.  However, you'll also hear
    lots of straight-ahead rock, or some madman cranking a Les Paul into 
    a Marshall doing "Still Got the Blues."
    
    It's a regular, fun gig for us.  The volume level won't blow you away. 
    Stop in if you get a chance.  BTW, the Dubliner is a full restaurant, and 
    the food is good and reasonably priced.  
    
    Kevin
     

	Here's THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND calender/news for the coming weekend
	and watch for our SOON-TO-BE-RELEASED LIVE cassette release!!!

	You don't have to go all the way to Worcester or Boston to find
great BLUES every weekend, or to join in the area's best Sunday night Blues
Jam...

====================== SATURDAY  ======================
	THIS Saturday, Oct 14
THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND plays at:
			THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

	Show starts at 9:00pm

====================== And EVERY SUNDAY nite ======================
                                             
	And ALSO on Sunday Oct 15th (And every SUNDAY nite!)

	Check out MAJOR's CAFE in Fitchburg, MA for the SUNDAY NIGHT
BLUES AUDIENCE Magazine "Open Blues Jam" Bring an instrument, and sign up! 
EVERYbody gets to play, and we all have a GREAT time! 
THAT's all happening at:
			THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)


====================== ON RADIO ======================

	Tune in to WJUL's BLUES DELUXE (91.5 FM from 3 - 6 pm every Saturday 
University of Lowell) WJUL's weekly blues radio program features LOTS of great
blues! (Including THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!!!)
	Host John Gurigian has been featuring LIVE local BLUES BANDS as part of
their commitment to the local BLUES Scene! Give him a call during the program
and request THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND to show your support! 

	WJUL's BLUES DELUXE (91.5 FM from 3 - 6 pm every Saturday)  
			(508) 459-0579 
==============================================================================
	If you've never seen Charley Dee, he's the area's BEST slide guitar
player and showman! (He'll sometimes play slide with audience supplied objects
and so it can get pretty bizzarre!!)
        Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it!
       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON'T
play "the same old stuff"!)                                        

        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

    The Gary Bernath Blues Band will be performing at  the Sit-n-Bull
    Thursday night October 19, 9:00 - 12:00.
    
    Craig Campbell, ex-DECite will be playing drums, Gary Bernath plays
    Harmonica/Sax,
    Steve Chrzan plays piano, Jack Meditz plays guitar, Jim Nelson plays
    guitar, and Marc Mathew plays standup bass.
    
    The Gary Bernath Blues Band plays a combination of jump/traditional
    blues along with newer and original blues. Artists include Robert 
    Johnson, Pine Top Perkins, Little Walter,
     Sonny Boy Williamson to J Geils, Dr. John, and Kim Wilson

              	    	NORTHERN STAR on the road again...

    Friday    Oct 20	BUD'S COUNTY LOUNGE	Hyannis MA   (9 - 1)
    Saturday  Oct 21    BUD'S COUNTY LOUNGE	Hyannis MA   (9 - 1)


NORTHERN STAR is a hot, rockin' country band playing a mix of NEW COUNTRY
music plus some kickin' SOUTHERN ROCK.


    COME ON OUT AND PARTY WITH US!!    ...and *PLEASE* SAY HELLO!!!
    

Here's THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND calender/news for the coming weekend:

	You don't have to go all the way to Worcester or Boston to find
great BLUES every weekend, or to join in the area's best Sunday night Blues
Jam...

====================== SATURDAY  ======================
	THIS Saturday, Oct 21
THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND plays at:

                        "The Top of The Town" Restaurant
                        Main St (Rt 62)
                        Clinton Ma.
                        (508) 365-6500
	Show starts at 9:00pm

====================== EVERY SUNDAY nite ======================
                                             
	And ALSO on Sunday Oct 22 (And every SUNDAY nite!)

	Check out MAJOR's CAFE in Fitchburg, MA for the SUNDAY NIGHT
BLUES AUDIENCE Magazine "Open Blues Jam" Bring an instrument, and sign up! 
EVERYbody gets to play, and we all have a GREAT time! 
THAT's all happening at:
			THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)


===========COMING Nov 4, our LIVE CASSETTE-ONLY RELEASE ======================
	CHARLEY DEE - "LIVE! The Tape Was Rollin'"

Our band's 1st official release!!!!
	This Eight-song cassette-only release was culled from the LIVE RADIO
broadcast we did only a few weeks ago! Watch this space for special invitation
to a SPECIAL cassette release party! (Fan club members will get a special
discount on tapes...)
	To join our fan club via e-mail, simply send your 
name, address, and (optional) phone number...we'll do the rest!

====================== ON RADIO ======================

	Tune in to WJUL's BLUES DELUXE (91.5 FM from 3 - 6 pm every Saturday 
University of Lowell) WJUL's weekly blues radio program features LOTS of great
blues! (Including THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!!!)
	Host John Gurigian has been featuring LIVE local BLUES BANDS as part of
their commitment to the local BLUES Scene! Give him a call during the program
and request THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND to show your support! 

	WJUL's BLUES DELUXE (91.5 FM from 3 - 6 pm every Saturday)  
			(508) 459-0579 
==============================================================================
	If you've never seen Charley Dee, he's the area's BEST slide guitar
player and showman! (He'll sometimes play slide with audience supplied objects
and so it can get pretty bizzarre!!)
        Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it!
       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON'T
play "the same old stuff"!)                                        
	To join our fan club via e-mail, simply send your 
name, address, and (optional) phone number...we'll do the rest!
        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

    
    			The Plumb Tucker'd Band
    
    Friday    Nov  3 & 4  The Horseshoe Dance Hall and Saloon
    				Warner Robins, GA.
    
    The Plumb Tucker'd Band is a tired old country band playing a mix of
    NEW COUNTRY and old time r&r.
    
    Stop by if your down this way,,, I'll spring for the brew.
    
    later,
    robet

    
    
    
                           The Shakerz *THIS WEEKEND*
                           The Bierhaus, Merrimack, NH.
                                Friday and Saturday
    
    
        Actually, three of The Shakerz (including me) play this gig as
        a trio, doing 75% of The Shakerz material and 25% of whatever
        comes into the singer's head.  8-)
    
        I've never been to the Bierhaus, and don't know that much
        about it.  Ask me after Friday night. 8-)
        
        
        Kevin
    

			BIG NEWS!!! BIG NEWS!!!
====== Saturday November 18th, Official CASSETTE RELEASE Party ========

	Our 1st official CASSETTE release:
		CHARLEY DEE - "LIVE! The Tape Was Rollin'" 
   will be available as of SATURDAY Nov 18th, for ONLY $8.00!!

	This Eight-song cassette release was culled from the LIVE RADIO
broadcast we did from WJUL only a few weeks ago!

	Here's your invitation to ATTEND the CASSETTE RELEASE PARTY, "Hob-Nob"
with the "hottest band in the area", mingle with the media who'll be there 
to cover the event, celebrate WITH US & hear us perform LIVE!
	We'll have some surprises & we'll be GIVING AWAY a few things and
generally have a wonderful time! (All Fan Club members will get a SPECIAL
DISCOUNT on all copies of tapes which will be AUTOGRAPHED!) 

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND's "CASSETTE RELEASE PARTY"
	will be happening on Saturday November 18th, at:

			The Lake lodge
			356 Hollis Rd (Near Whalom Park)
			Lunenburg, MA
			(508)342-9827

	To join our fan club via e-mail, simply send your name, address,
(E_mail or US postal) and (optional) phone number...we'll do the rest! 
==============================================================================
        On Friday Dec 1, 
	You'll get a SECOND CHANCE to ATTEND the CASSETTE RELEASE PARTY,
celebrate WITH US & hear us perform live! We'll again be giving away a few
things and generally have a wonderful time! (Fan club members will get
autographed copies of tapes at a special discount!) 

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND "2nd Chance" CASSETTE RELEASE PARTY"
	will be happening on Friday Dec 1, at a favorite place of ours:

                        "The Top of The Town" Restaurant
                        Main St (Rt 62)
                        Clinton Ma.
                        (508) 365-6500
        Show starts at 9:00pm
==============================================================================
Saturday, Dec 2,       

	Here's your LAST CHANCE to ATTEND one of our CASSETTE RELEASE PARTIES!
	We'll have some surprises & we'll be GIVING AWAY a few things and
generally have a wonderful time! (All Fan Club members will get a SPECIAL
DISCOUNT on AUTOGRAPHED copies of tapes !)

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND "Last Chance" CASSETTE RELEASE PARTY"
        will be happening on Saturday, Dec 2, at a GREAT place, 
(It has my FAVORITE BAR to BAR-WALK on!!!)
                        THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
                        (508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg,
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)
==================================================================
        You don't have to go all the way to Worcester or Boston to find
great BLUES every weekend, or to join in the area's best Sunday night Blues
Jam...
====================== EVERY SUNDAY nite ======================

	Check out MAJOR's CAFE in Fitchburg, MA for the SUNDAY NIGHT
BLUES AUDIENCE Magazine "Open Blues Jam" Bring an instrument, and sign up! 
EVERYbody gets to play, and we all have a GREAT time! 
THAT's all happening at:
			THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

        (Take Rt 2 towards Fitchburg. Head for Downtown Fitchburg, 
then follow RT 2A towards Lunenburg.)


====================== ON RADIO ======================

	Tune in to WJUL's BLUES DELUXE (91.5 FM from 3 - 6 pm every Saturday 
University of Lowell) WJUL's weekly blues radio program features LOTS of great
blues! (Including THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND!!!)
	Host John Guregian has been featuring LIVE local BLUES BANDS as part of
their commitment to the local BLUES Scene! Give him a call during the program
and request THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND to show your support! 

	WJUL's BLUES DELUXE (91.5 FM from 3 - 6 pm every Saturday)  
			(508) 459-0579 
==============================================================================
	If you've never seen Charley Dee, he's the area's BEST slide guitar
player and showman! (He'll sometimes play slide with audience supplied objects
and so it can get pretty bizzarre!!)
        Charley plays slide guitar better than anyone in the area and, like
all the band members, enjoys a bit of showmanship! (For instance, I've seen
Charley use audience supplied objects to play slide including: beer bottle,
knife, a *lit* zippo lighter, a ladies' shoe, eyeglasses, pool cue, our
drummers crash cymbal, a glass serving tray, a *motorcyle helmet*, * MY
stratocaster guitar*, a *CHAIR*...) You've just got to see it to believe it!
       For those who don't know The CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND, we play an
EXTRAORDINARY mix of "Rockin' danceable blues" (everything from "the
old/obscure", to contemporary, and even many original compositions! We DON'T
play "the same old stuff"!)                                        
	To join our fan club via e-mail, simply send your 
name, address, and (optional) phone number...we'll do the rest!
        I hope to see you at our next gig, and maybe chat a while.

    Tom T.

                                   SEE NO EVIL!
                                 WEEKLY SCHEDULE!
                                 ----------------
                     
     
     Friday,   November 10th        Ye' Loft 'n' Laddle     Lawrence Mass.
     
                                                        
                            *all shows start at 9:00pm

    For up-to-date band information call the "SNE" hotline at (508)263-5741
    You can also contact the band via E-mail at: "[email protected]"

------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
                                 This weeks venue:
   

   This weekend the band will be back at "Ye' Loft 'n' Laddle" in Lawrence. 
   The L'n'L is a 2 floor club with a DJ playing dance tunes upstairs, and  
   a nice sports type bar downstairs where the bands play. They also feature
   the north shores largest beer selection (something like 300).  
    
  Directions: 
    L'n'L is located on Essex st. in Lawrence mass.        
                 ^ r |                ye lft 'n' laddle                  |
                 N t |                       XX                          |
                   2 |---------------------------------------------------|
                 S 8 |                      < Essex St. >                |
                 v   |                                                   |  
     Alan Starr-Vocal/Guitars  Ian-Keys/Vocals   Dave Ickes-Guitars/Vocals    
                Chris Beale-Drums      Dave Nelson-Bass/Vocals
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    
                                       THE SHAKERZ 
                               THE BIERHAUS, MERRIMACK, NH.
                                   
    
                   
             SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH,
             FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1+2
             (...more dates later)                          
    
    
    
             This is a VERY nice brew pub/restaurant. Seems to be a 
             LARGE after-work spot for Digits, so come on by and say hello.
    
             Kevin
        

	                  NORTHERN STAR.....*PLUS*   

	    Friday    Nov  17  Newman's  RT 3A	Billerica
	    Saturday  Nov  18  Newman's  RT 3A  Billerica

NORTHERN STAR is a hot, rockin' country band playing a mix of NEW COUNTRY
music plus some kickin' SOUTHERN ROCK.

Our *PLUS* is that Digital's own thundering DAN DADDIECO is joining us this
weekend on bass.  

    COME ON OUT AND PARTY WITH US!!    ...and *PLEASE* SAY HELLO!!!
    

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND upcoming shows:

        (Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated.)

	For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 
==================================================================
Friday Dec 8, 

			The Lake lodge
			356 Hollis Rd (Near Whalom Park)
			Lunenburg, MA
			(508)342-9827

==================================================================
	CASSETTE RELEASE PARTY, Christmas buffet & 
opening band "Ed Vadas & the Fabulous Heavyweights"

Wednesday Dec 13th     "The House Of Blues" 
			Winthrop St.
			Cambridge, MA 
==================================================================
Saturday, Dec 16,	Kevin's Cafe' Express
			Main St
			Pepperell, MA

	Show starts at 8:00 PM		
ADVANCE Tickets available at:
	"Kevin's Cafe Express", Pepperell, MA
	"FM" Music store, Leominster, MA (Near the smaller of the Sony
		Theatres at Searstown Mall) 
	CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND members...
Tickets are $7.00

Attention for those attending the Fitchburg first night festivities 1/31/95!
Three Day Break will be playing jazz and r&b there at one of the downtown
sites (store fronts) on Main Street.  Come on down and bop to the groove...

Three Day Break is:

Terry Reilly - Hammond B3 organ
Paul Cummings - guitar
Craig Campbell - drums

                               THE SHAKERZ
                          THE BIERHAUS, MERRIMACK, NH.
    
    
    
                        Tonight and Tomorrow Night
                         (...more dates later)
    
    
    
                 This is a VERY nice brew pub/restaurant. Seems to be a
                 LARGE after-work spot for Digits, so come on by and say
                 hello.
    
                 Kevin
                

Breakfast is my new band.  We play original indie/pop/punk
guitar music.

Our debut gig is at the MiddleEast upstairs in Central
Square, Cambridge MA USA at the Crazy Alice record release 
PARTY on Sat Jan 27th.  Our set time in 9pm.

Members are

 Steve Bryson, x-dec, guitar
 Paul Wisner, guitar
 Josh Boughey, x-Changa Macho, bass and vocals
 Kristen Day, x-Changa Macho, x-Twister, drums and vocals

We sent our tape out to a bunch of radio stations.
I have no way of knowing when we get 
played, but I do know the WMBR has played us at 
least two times during the Pipeline show (Tuesday
nights after Lisa's show), and we're supposed to 
start getting played on WFNX on Sunday nights after 
10pm during the Boston Rocks show.

We should have another show at the MiddleEast sometime in 
March with Sleepyhead.

Since part of my job is to learn about setting up web 
servers, I've created a Breakfast web page with sound
clips of some of our songs.  You need a web browser 
that can play wave files (such as a PC with a sound 
card).

It's only accessable internally at

  http://starNT.ogo.dec.com

    go down the page and pick "Paul Wisner", then pick "Breakfast".

Let us know what you think.

-Paul

    
	-------------------------	
	|    /\    /|     /\    |	"A-1-A" is a small band that likes to
	|   /  \    |    /  \   |	 play "Country & Tropical Rock". By
	|  /----\ = |  =/----\  |	 "Country", we mean old and new country
	| /      \  |  /      \ |	 music.  By "Tropical Rock" we mean a
	|                       |	 HEAVY dose of Jimmy Buffett music ...
	-----------\/------------	 yes, we are real Parrotheads!

	"A-1-A" is appearing at the WATERFRONT CAFE, Route 44 in West
	Glocester RI on the following days:

	Sunday, Jan.21, 1996 7:00pm-11:00pm	Regular show

			---------------------------

	Monday, Jan.22, 1996 7:30pm-11:30pm	"Music-Making Monday"

	    Open mike - all musical styles welcome!

			---------------------------

	Sunday, Feb.4, 1996  2:00pm-???		"Mid-Winter Tropical Party!"

	    Got cabin fever?  Beat those winter blues and party with us!
	    ** $5.00 admission ** 	
            ** Tropical taste treats! (LOTS of 'em!) **
	    ** Prize for best tropical outfit! **
	    ** Live music by A-1-A (of course!) **
	==================================================================

	"A-1-A" consists of a husband-and-wife team:  Eric Phillips (guitar
    	 & vocals) and Betty Phillips (bass guitar & vocals).  We also use
	 a live drummer when we can afford one ;^) and a programmed one
	 when we can't (!) but whatever the lineup, the fact remains that we
	 are fun-loving musicians who want to be a part of any local Parrot-
	 head insanity...especially if we gotta cause it ourselves!!!

	==================================================================

         
                                  THE SHAKERZ
                          THE BIERHAUS, MERRIMACK, NH.
         
         
         
                                 This Weekend!
                                 (...more dates later)
         
         
         
         This is a VERY nice brew pub/restaurant. Seems to be a LARGE
         after-work spot for Digits, so come on by and say hello.
         
         Kevin
         
         

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND will be performing at:

==============================================================================
Thursday March 14th     "Riverside House Of Brews" 
			
			Haverhill, MA 
			(508)469-0400
==================================================================
Saturday, Mar 16,
			Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
                        (508)345-6630

====================== and EVERY SUNDAY nite ======================
EVERY SUNDAY nite:

"Open Blues Jam!" Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play!

			THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

==============================================================================
Friday Mar 29,
                       CR Goody's
                        281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
                        (508)345-4477
	From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area,
follow signs for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near
the Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 
==============================================================================
Saturday Mar 30, 
                        CR Goody's
			
			Keene, NH
			(603)355-4478
==============================================================================
        Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated.
	For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 


         *************************************************************

	For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 

Breakfast is playing our second club show ever tommorow night
at 9pm.  

WMBR and Breakfast of Champions presents:

	Sleepyhead
	Edsel
	Stratotanker
	Big Heifer
	and
	Breakfast

at the Middleast upstairs, Saturday March 9th.
Since there are five bands on the bill our (Breakfast) set 
time really is at 9pm.

The Middle East is at 472 Mass Ave Cambridge (go to the back of the 
resturant).

also, check out our web site (perpetual work in progress) at 
http://www.tiac.com/users/dnj/Breakfast

    (DEC Internal site at http://starNT.ogo.dec.com/
    	select "Paul Wisner" then select "Breakfast")
    
Hope to see you at the show!

-Paul 

    
    				**THE SHAKERZ**
    
    			THE BIERHAUS, MERRIMACK, NH.
    
    
                        TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT
    			(MORE DATES LATER.....)
    
    
    This is a very nice restaurant/brew pub, and we have a great time here.
    If you stop in, be sure to say hello.
    
    Kevin
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    

		Hi folks,
	A very BRIEF NEWSLETTER
I'd like to announce a couple of EXCITING things, PRE-ORDER INFO for THE NEW
CD, "CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues" and OUR OFFICIAL Charley Dee
Blues Band WEB PAGE!!! 
	Try it out, though it's still under construction, best viewed 
with Netscape...

	http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html
	with links to:
		http://www.angelfire.com/free/ordercdtt001.html
		http://www.angelfire.com/free/bios.html

	About our web page...it's still under construction on this server, they
don't allow me to download my images (I have some cool photos, cover art for
the two releases, photos of band members, etc which are not acessable at this
time,unfortunately...) but there is text and some graphics, ORDERING INFO for
the cassette "LIVE - The Tape Was Rollin'" and PRE-ORDER INFO for THE NEW CD,
CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues"
==============================================================================
	AND NOW,  THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

============ Available ON CD or CASSETTE for PRE-RELEASE ORDERS ==============

                "CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues"

Tentative RELEASE DATE MAY 20, 1996 - (NOTE: NOT Currently available, except
for pre-release orders, expect 6-8 weeks for delivery) 

ON CASSETTE, Order # CATT002 for $8 each 
ON CD, Order # CDTT002 for $15 each 
                                       
        Our 1st official STUDIO release, is currently available for PRE_RELEASE
orders, for $15 on CD, on Cassette ONLY $8.00!! 
        This long awaited release was recorded in Boston, features our newest
member, Eugene Toale on Sax, and includes many ORIGINAL songs from our LIVE
shows, (and we kept overlap of songs already available on LIVE - The Tape Was
Rollin'" to a minimum, so you wont be getting the same material!
	

	To Order by mail, Send Check or Money order
made out to "Recycled Sounds" along with your name and address (PRINTED
CLEARLY!) and (optional) phone number...to: 

	The Charley Dee Blues Band Fan Club<BR>
	142-B Grafton St.<BR>
	Leominster, MA 01453<BR>

You'll also be added to our fan club list!

	For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 


	To be added to our fan club list, simply send your name and address
to the address above,Or by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band
INFO HOTLINE at (508)534-0890 with the info & we'll do the rest! 

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND will be performing at:


==============================================================================
Friday Mar 29,
                       CR Goody's
                        281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
                        (508)345-4477
	From 495, Go west on Rt 2 to Rt 12 Fitchburg. At the downtown area,
follow signs for Rt 2a towards Lunenburg. CR Goody's will be on the right (near
the Thunderbird Motor Lodge) after crossing John Fitch Highway. 
==============================================================================
Saturday Mar 30, 
                        CR Goody's (Formerly the Hungry Lion)
			667 Main St			
			Keene, NH
			(603)355-4478
====================== and EVERY SUNDAY nite ======================
EVERY SUNDAY nite:

"Open Blues Jam!" Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play!

			THE ALL NEW Major's Cafe,
                        149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630
==============================================================================
        Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated.

   *************************************************************

THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND

April/May SCHEDULE (Last updated - Mar 30th)


--------------------------------------------------------------
EVERY SUNDAY nite Major's Cafe "Open Blues Jam!" Bring an instrument,
EVERYbody gets to play!

Major's Cafe
149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
Fitchburg, MA
(508)345-6630
--------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday April 11th

"Riverside House Of Brews" 
Haverhill, MA 
(508)469-0400

--------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, April 13th

"The Lake Lodge"
356 Hollis Rd (Near Whalom Park)
Lunenburg, MA
(508)342-9827

--------------------------------------------------------------
Thursday, April 18th

The Sit-n-Bull Pub
163 Main St
Maynard MA
(508)897-7232

--------------------------------------------------------------
EVERY SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!" Majors- Fitchburg, MA 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Friday April 19th, 

CR Goody's
281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
Fitchburg, MA
(508)345-6630

--------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, May 11th

"Riverside House Of Brews" 
Haverhill, MA 
(508)469-0400

--------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, May 18th, 

"The Lake Lodge"
356 Hollis Rd (Near Whalom Park)
Lunenburg, MA
(508)342-9827

--------------------------------------------------------------
EVERY SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!" Majors- Fitchburg, MA 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, July 6th

"Riverside House Of Brews" 
Haverhill, MA 
(508)469-0400

--------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, Aug 3

"Riverside House Of Brews" 
Haverhill, MA 
(508)469-0400
--------------------------------------------------------------
All shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated. 

For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE at
(508)534-0890 

I'd like to announce a couple of EXCITING things, PRE-ORDER INFO for THE NEW
CD, "CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues" and OUR OFFICIAL Charley Dee
Blues Band WEB PAGE!!! 
	Try it out, though it's still under construction, best viewed 
with Netscape...

	http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html

	About our web page...it's still under construction on this server, 
best viewed with netscape...because we have some cool photos, cover art for the
two releases, photos of band members, there are hypertext links 
to other artists we admire who have a web presence, lots of text and graphics,
ORDERING INFO for the cassette "LIVE - The Tape Was Rollin'" and PRE-ORDER INFO
for THE NEW CD, CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues"...which is in the
process of being in our hot little hands as soon as they get manufactured!

============ Available ON CD or CASSETTE for PRE-RELEASE ORDERS ==============

                "CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues"

Tentative RELEASE DATE MAY 20, 1996 - (NOTE: NOT Currently available, except
for pre-release orders, expect 6-8 weeks for delivery) 

ON CASSETTE, Order # CATT002 for $8 each 
ON CD, Order # CDTT002 for $15 each 
                                       
        Our 1st official STUDIO release, is currently available for PRE_RELEASE
orders, for $15 on CD, on Cassette ONLY $8.00!! 
        This long awaited release was recorded in Boston, features our newest
member, Eugene Toale on Sax, and includes many ORIGINAL songs from our LIVE
shows, (and we kept overlap of songs already available on LIVE - The Tape Was
Rollin'" to a minimum, so you wont be getting the same material!
	

	To Order by mail, Send Check or Money order
made out to "Recycled Sounds" along with your name and address (PRINTED
CLEARLY!) and (optional) phone number...to: 

	The Charley Dee Blues Band Fan Club<BR>
	142-B Grafton St.<BR>
	Leominster, MA 01453<BR>

You'll also be added to our fan club list!

	For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 


	To be added to our fan club list, simply send your name and address
to the address above,Or by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band
INFO HOTLINE at (508)534-0890 with the info & we'll do the rest! 

    Hey RODEO CLOWNS fans...
    
  Boy are we excited! RODEO CLOWNS with be auditioning this Sunday( Apr.
  14th) at the WHITE BUFFALO SALOON in Methuen,Ma.  Sunday nights at the
  BUFFALO are normally D.J.'s music, but our  management has gotten us in
  to play live country music from  7:30-9:30PM....That's right! Two hours
  of RODEO CLOWNS foot  stompin', hand clappin', high energy dance music
  that you've come  to know and love.  There will also be dance lessons
  before and  during breaks. So if you've wantin' to see the RODEO CLOWNS
  live,  here's your chance.
    
  The WHITE BUFFALO SALOON has a LARGE dance floor and is easy to get to.
     
     Remember:
     
         SUNDAY, Apr 14th - WHITE BUFFALO SALOON - Methuen,MA. Rte 97.
    
         6:30 - 7:30PM - Line Dance Lessons
     
         7:30 - 9:30PM - RODEO CLOWNS LIVE
  
         9:30 - closing - D.J.(Nick Diamond)I think
     
     Directions:
     
        RTE 495N to RTE 93N
        cross the border into NH and take exit #2 
        Take a right off ramp and go 4 miles
        The WHITE BUFFALO SALOON is on the right. 
        Their phone number is (508)686-0400
     
            Hope to see you there!!!
    
    
                                   Rodeo Clowns are:
    
                                John May - Drums, vocals
                               Jim O'Neill - Bass, vocals
                           Nick Scarpa - Lead guitar, vocals
               Rick Schofield - rhythm/acoustic/12-string guitar, vocals
    
    

	

	THURSDAY EVE at the SIT-N-BULL

 We're taking CD pre-orders at this very special
show!!! Don't miss it!
--------------------------------------------------------------
THURSDAY, April 18th

The Sit-n-Bull Pub
163 Main St
Maynard MA
(508)897-7232

--------------------------------------------------------------
EVERY SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!" Majors- Fitchburg, MA 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Friday April 19th, 

CR Goody's
281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
Fitchburg, MA
(508)345-6630

--------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, May 11th

"Riverside House Of Brews" 
Haverhill, MA 
(508)469-0400

--------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, May 18th, 

"The Lake Lodge"
356 Hollis Rd (Near Whalom Park)
Lunenburg, MA
(508)342-9827

--------------------------------------------------------------
EVERY SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!" Majors- Fitchburg, MA 
--------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, July 6th

"Riverside House Of Brews" 
Haverhill, MA 
(508)469-0400

--------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday, Aug 3

"Riverside House Of Brews" 
Haverhill, MA 
(508)469-0400
--------------------------------------------------------------
All shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated. 

For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE at
(508)534-0890 

I'd like to announce a couple of EXCITING things, PRE-ORDER INFO for THE NEW
CD, "CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues" and OUR OFFICIAL Charley Dee
Blues Band WEB PAGE!!! 
	Try it out, though it's still under construction, best viewed 
with Netscape...

	http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html

	About our web page...it's still under construction on this server, 
best viewed with netscape...because we have some cool photos, cover art for the
two releases, photos of band members, there are hypertext links 
to other artists we admire who have a web presence, lots of text and graphics,
ORDERING INFO for the cassette "LIVE - The Tape Was Rollin'" and PRE-ORDER INFO
for THE NEW CD, CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues"...which is in the
process of being in our hot little hands as soon as they get manufactured!

============ Available ON CD or CASSETTE for PRE-RELEASE ORDERS ==============

                "CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues"

Tentative RELEASE DATE MAY 20, 1996 - (NOTE: NOT Currently available, except
for pre-release orders, expect 6-8 weeks for delivery) 

ON CASSETTE, Order # CATT002 for $8 each 
ON CD, Order # CDTT002 for $15 each 
                                       
        Our 1st official STUDIO release, is currently available for PRE_RELEASE
orders, for $15 on CD, on Cassette ONLY $8.00!! 
        This long awaited release was recorded in Boston, features our newest
member, Eugene Toale on Sax, and includes many ORIGINAL songs from our LIVE
shows, (and we kept overlap of songs already available on LIVE - The Tape Was
Rollin'" to a minimum, so you wont be getting the same material!
	

	To Order by mail, Send Check or Money order
made out to "Recycled Sounds" along with your name and address (PRINTED
CLEARLY!) and (optional) phone number...to: 

	The Charley Dee Blues Band Fan Club<BR>
	142-B Grafton St.<BR>
	Leominster, MA 01453<BR>

You'll also be added to our fan club list!

	For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 


	To be added to our fan club list, simply send your name and address
to the address above,Or by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band
INFO HOTLINE at (508)534-0890 with the info & we'll do the rest! 

		THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND

			MAY schedule

                   (Last Updated Mon Apr 29 07:38:14 1996)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EVERY SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!"

Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play! 
			Major's Cafe
			149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    MAY
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  
                             Saturday, May 4rth

                               "JJ O'Rourke's"
                                Rt 20 & Rt 9
                                Northboro, MA
                                (508)842-8420
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  
                             Saturday, May 11th

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  
                            Saturday, May 18th,

                              "The Lake Lodge"
                      356 Hollis Rd (Near Whalom Park)
                                Lunenburg, MA
                                (508)342-9827
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                  
                            Wednesday May 29th,

                            "The House Of Blues"
                               96 Winthrop St
                                Cambridge, MA
                                (617)497-2229
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              
                                    JULY
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  
                             Saturday, July 6th

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400
                                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

                               Saturday, Aug 3

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

             Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

	For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

	To be added to our fan club list, simply send your name and address
to the Fan club address seen below, or send email to [email protected]
if you like, or by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band INFO HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 with the info & we'll do the rest! 


		Have you seen OUR OFFICIAL Charley Dee Blues Band WEB PAGE!!!
	Try it out, (best viewed with Netscape...) for info on the band,
release and schedule info, hypertext links to some of our influences, and much
more! 

	http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html



============ Available ON CD or CASSETTE for PRE-RELEASE ORDERS ==============

                "CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues"

Tentative RELEASE DATE MAY 20, 1996 - (NOTE: NOT Currently available, except
for pre-release orders, expect 6-8 weeks for delivery) 

ON CASSETTE, Order # CATT002 for $8 each 
ON CD, Order # CDTT002 for $15 each 
                                       
        Our 1st official STUDIO release, is currently available for PRE_RELEASE
orders, for $15 on CD, on Cassette ONLY $8.00!! 
        This long awaited release was recorded in Boston, features our newest
member, Eugene Toale on Sax, and includes many ORIGINAL songs from our LIVE
shows, (and we kept overlap of songs already available on LIVE - The Tape Was
Rollin'" to a minimum, so you wont be getting the same material!
	

	To Order by mail, Send Check or Money order
made out to "Recycled Sounds" along with your name and address (PRINTED
CLEARLY!) and (optional) phone number...to: 

	The Charley Dee Blues Band Fan Club
	PO Box 1090
	Ashburnham, MA 01430

You'll also be added to our fan club list!

		THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND

			MAY schedule

                   (Last Updated Mon Apr 29 07:38:14 1996)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EVERY SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!"

Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play! 
			Major's Cafe
			149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    MAY
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

==============================================================================

                           Saturday, May 25th,

                        CR Goody's
                        281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
                        (508)345-4477

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  
                            Wednesday May 29th,

                            "The House Of Blues"
                               96 Winthrop St
                                Cambridge, MA
                                (617)497-2229
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              
                                    JULY
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  
                             Saturday, July 6th

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
			Other JULY dates are being added
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

				AUGUST
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

                               Saturday, Aug 3

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
			Other AUGUST dates are being added
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

             Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

	For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

	To be added to our fan club list, simply send your name and address
to the Fan club address seen below, or send email to [email protected]
if you like, or by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band INFO HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 with the info & we'll do the rest! 


		Have you seen OUR OFFICIAL Charley Dee Blues Band WEB PAGE!!!
	Try it out, (best viewed with Netscape...) for info on the band,
release and schedule info, hypertext links to some of our influences, and much
more! 

	http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html



============ Available ON CD or CASSETTE for PRE-RELEASE ORDERS ==============

                "CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues"

Tentative RELEASE DATE MAY 29, 1996 - (NOTE: NOT Currently available, except
for pre-release orders, expect 6-8 weeks for delivery) 

ON CASSETTE, Order # CATT002 for $8 each 
ON CD, Order # CDTT002 for $15 each 
                                       
        Our 1st official STUDIO release, is currently available for PRE_RELEASE
orders, for $15 on CD, on Cassette ONLY $8.00!! 
        This long awaited release was recorded in Boston, features our newest
member, Eugene Toale on Sax, and includes many ORIGINAL songs from our LIVE
shows, (and we kept overlap of songs already available on LIVE - The Tape Was
Rollin'" to a minimum, so you wont be getting the same material!
	

	To Order by mail, Send Check or Money order
made out to "Recycled Sounds" along with your name and address (PRINTED
CLEARLY!) and (optional) phone number...to: 

	The Charley Dee Blues Band Fan Club
	PO Box 1090
	Ashburnham, MA 01430

You'll also be added to our fan club list!

		THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND

			Schedule
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EVERY SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!"

Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play! 
			Major's Cafe
			149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630



----------------------------------------------------------------------------

This Saturday June 15 at:

			"Top of The Town" Restaurant
	        	Main St (Rt 62)
			Clinton Ma.
			(508) 365-6500
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              
                                    JULY
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  
                             Saturday, July 6th

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
			Other JULY dates are being added
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

				AUGUST
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

                               Saturday, Aug 3

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
			Other AUGUST dates are being added
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

             Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

	For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------

	To be added to our fan club list, simply send your name and address
to the Fan club address seen below, or send email to [email protected]
if you like, or by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band INFO HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 with the info & we'll do the rest! 


		Have you seen OUR OFFICIAL Charley Dee Blues Band WEB PAGE!!!
	Try it out, (best viewed with Netscape...) for info on the band,
release and schedule info, hypertext links to some of our influences, and much
more! 

	http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html



============ Available ON CD or CASSETTE for PRE-RELEASE ORDERS ==============

                "CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues"

Official CD RELEASE party - To Be announced SOON!

    Hey RODEO CLOWNS fans...
     
        We had a great time last weekend at the CIRCLE-9 Ranch in EPSOM,
    NH...and plan to have an even better time, this weekend, at the JIM-10
    Lounge in Ashland,MA.  RODEO CLOWNS will be appearing at JIM-10's on
    Friday and Saturday, June 14th and 15th from 8:00 PM to Midnight, and
    Sunday, June 16th, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
    
       Hope you can stop by one night to hear us, and be sure to come up to
    the stage to say hi..
     
    DIRECTIONS:
     
     RTE 495S to RTE 9 East . Go to EDGELL RD exit, Bear right off exit onto
     UNION AVE. Follow Union Ave into RTE 126. Go through 2 lights and bear
     right at fork staying on RTE 126. Go about 3 1/2 miles and JIM-10
     Lounge is on your left. Sign on RTE 126 for lounge looks like a LARGE
     MASS license plate saying "JIM-10".  Once again thanks for following
     RODEO CLOWNS and supporting your local musicians...

    
    
    			The Shakerz
    
    The Shakerz are at the Concord Shores in Billerica, Mass.
    this weekend.  The Concord Shores is a rock'n'roll bar, and 
    that's what we'll be doing!
    
    Think trucks, pool tables, no hanging plants.
    
    Can't wait!  8-)
    
    Kevin
    

                    HELP!
              at Jack's Saloon
         Rtes 16 & 122, Uxbridge, MA
           Friday, June 28, 9:30PM
    
The beginning of the summer schedule, and our final
warm-up for the really big outdoor shows!

... and while we have your attention, may we remind
you to regularly check out our world wide web site
at http://www.kersur.net/~dodo/lpus.htm.  We've 
recently (like, uh, last night) started experimenting 
with audio clips.  Check 'em out and let us know 
what you think.

                            HELP!
                     The Sea Shell Stage
                      Hampton Beach, NH
                   Saturday, July 6, 7:00PM
            
          The first of our three shows this year at 
          Hampton Beach.  The Sea Shell stage is smack
          in the middle of the beach, opposite the
          Club Casino.  If you would like to come to
          this show, you might think about leaving right
          now to avoid the holiday weekend traffic!

          ... a reminder that we're also appearing 
          tomorrow night, June 28th, at Jack's Saloon, 
          Uxbridge, MA.

          And as always, check out our web site at
          http://www.kersur.net/~dodo/lpus.htm.  We've
          recently added some sound clips of live
          performances, for your listening pleasure.

======= NOW available ON CD ($15) or CASSETTE ($8) for IMMEDIATE ORDER  ========

        Our 1st official STUDIO release, is currently available!!!!

        This long awaited release was recorded in Boston, features our newest
member, Eugene Toale on Sax, and includes many ORIGINAL songs from our LIVE
shows!!!
                "CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues"

ON CASSETTE, Order # CATT002 for $8 each 
ON CD, Order # CDTT002 for $15 each 
                                       
	To Order by mail, Send Check or Money order made out to "Recycled
Sounds" along with your name and address (PRINTED CLEARLY!) and (optional)
phone number...to: 

	The Charley Dee Blues Band Fan Club
	PO Box 1090
	Ashburnham, MA 01430

==============================================================================

		THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND

			Schedule
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
The LAST SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!" for the summer....


Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play! 
			Major's Cafe
			149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

	We will have the new CDs available for purchase at this blues Jam...


----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              
                                    JULY
Official CD RELEASE party - To Be announced SOON!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  
                             Saturday, July 6th

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
			Other JULY dates are being added
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

				AUGUST
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

                               Saturday, Aug 3

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
			Other AUGUST dates are being added
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

             Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

	To be added to our fan club list, simply send your name and address
to the Fan club address seen below, or send email to [email protected]
if you like, or by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band INFO HOTLINE
at (508)534-0890 with the info & we'll do the rest! 


		Have you seen OUR OFFICIAL Charley Dee Blues Band WEB PAGE!!!
	Try it out, (best viewed with Netscape...) for info on the band,
release and schedule info, hypertext links to some of our influences, and much
more! 

	http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html

The Berlin Jazz Guitar Duo will be opening for the rock jam band, Mocha Java
Saturday, July 13th at 9pm at The Club Above (formerly The Coco Bean) which
is located 264 Park Ave (Rt 9) Worcester above the Thai Cha Da restaurant.

BJGD plays jazz standards, originals, pop and even some english folk.

Matt Brown - fretless bass, tenor guitar
Paul Cummings - guitar

                       HELP!
                  MacGregor Park
                     Derry, NH
                 Thursday, July 11
                  7:00PM - 8:30PM

  We continue our summer outdoor schedule this Thursday 
  with our fifth annual show at MacGregor Park in 
  beautiful downtown Derry, NH.  This will be the
  fourth year in a row that we open the summer concert
  schedule at MacGregor.

  We're expecting a record crowd this year, including
  cable and print media coverage as we show off our new,
  really big show with authentic vintage sound and look.

  To get to MacGregor Park, take rte 93 to New Hampshire
  exit 4. Go East on 102 towards downtown Derry. The park 
  is on your left a block or two past the second set of 
  traffic lights.

  As always, keep an eye on our World Wide Web page at
  http://www.kersur.net/~dodo/lpus.htm for the latest
  info about the band.

  ... and check out the current issue of "Live"
  magazine in your local Blockbuster Video for an 
  article on Beatles Tribute Bands featuring HELP!
  Actually, we haven't seen the article yet, but we 
  hear rumor that the writer, who sat in on a rehearsal
  back in the cold depths of winter, wrote favorably 
  about us.

This Friday... in Manchester, NH...
It's THE SHIFTERS!!

Playing Rock, Blues, R&B, and Soul, THE SHIFTERS feature Fred Abatelli on
guitar, Peter O'Malley on bass, and Willy Wiegler on drums.

Friday, July 12 at Nina's Restaurant
7:00 - 10:00pm

Nina's is a new restaurant located at "The Inn at Amoskeag Falls," near the
Amoskeag Bridge at the north end of Manchester. We'll be playing outdoors,
at the pool-side deck, weather-permitting.

Directions:
Take the Everett Turnpike to exit 6 in Manchester (Amoskeag Bridge)...
NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS EXIT 6 IN NASHUA!...  Nina's is right on the
traffic circle, as soon as you get off the turnpike... Look for the sign
for Nina's Restaurant and The Inn at Amoskeag Falls... If the weather looks
threatening, you may want to call ahead to see if the deck will be open and
the band will be playing (603-645-0020).

It would be easy for the Shifters to just repost the same notice
that was put in last week, telling people that The Shifters
are back at Nina's in Manchester, NH this Friday, July 19th,
playing from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.  But we're not going to do 
that.  We're going to prepend this paragraph to the same notice
that was posted last week and change the date.  Why?  Because we care.

This Friday... in Manchester, NH...
It's THE SHIFTERS!!

Playing Rock, Blues, R&B, and Soul, THE SHIFTERS feature Fred Abatelli on
guitar, Peter O'Malley on bass, and Willy Wiegler on drums.

Friday, July 19 at Nina's Restaurant
7:00 - 10:00pm

Nina's is a new restaurant located at "The Inn at Amoskeag Falls," near the
Amoskeag Bridge at the north end of Manchester. We'll be playing outdoors,
at the pool-side deck, weather-permitting.

Directions:
Take the Everett Turnpike to exit 6 in Manchester (Amoskeag Bridge)...
NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS EXIT 6 IN NASHUA!...  Nina's is right on the
traffic circle, as soon as you get off the turnpike... Look for the sign
for Nina's Restaurant and The Inn at Amoskeag Falls... If the weather looks
threatening, you may want to call ahead to see if the deck will be open and
the band will be playing (603-645-0020).

See you there!

                            The Plumb Tucker'd Band
    
                        August 3    Silver Springs, Fla.   
                         opening up for Don Williams
    
        The Plumb Tucker'd Band is a tired old country band playing a mix
        of NEW COUNTRY and old time r&r.
    
        Stop by if your down this way.
    
        later,
        robert
           

		THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND

		Upcoming Show Schedule


	We've been on vacation for a few weeks, but we're easing back into
action again, starting Saturday August 3 with a show at "The Riverside House of
Brews" in Haverhill, MA. Our "Open Blues Jam!" at Major's Cafe in Fitchburg, MA
will restart on Sunday Aug 25th!!! 
	SEPTEMBER is our official CD RELEASE party month!
	We're officially releasing the NEW CD, "Rollin' & Tumblin' Blues",
at several shows in Sept. 
	To help celebrate this event there will be giveaways & other special
treats at each of our SEPTEMBER shows! Don't miss out! 
	We're also releasing the single "Cheesecake" on BOTOWN RECORD's
Aerosmith compilation "Boston Gets A Grip" at a special show with Aerosmith
at Mama Kin's, sometime in Sept...
==============================================================================
				JULY
==============================================================================
			Friday July 26

                        "Top of The Town" Restaurant
                        Main St (Rt 62)
                        Clinton Ma.
                        (508) 365-6500



----------------------------------------------------------------------------
				AUGUST                              
==============================================================================

                               Saturday, Aug 3

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              Saturday, Aug 17

			Major's Cafe
			149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630

AND Our Sunday night "Open Blues Jam!" at Major's Cafe in Fitchburg, MA
will restart on Sunday Aug 25th!!! 

	It's always lots of fun because you never know who's going to show up
or what's going to happen next! (Neither do we, but that's half the fun!)
Bring an instrument, because EVERYbody gets to play! 

	We will also have the new CDs available for purchase at the blues
Jams... 

===========================================================================
			SEPTEMBER 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CD RELEASE PARTY
                              Saturday, Sept 17

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CD RELEASE PARTY
                              Saturday, Sept 14

                        "Top of The Town" Restaurant
                        Main St (Rt 62)
                        Clinton Ma.
                        (508) 365-6500
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPECIAL media invitational CD RELEASE PARTY w/food! 

				Friday Sept 20

			The Waterworks
			1 Nashua Dr
			Nashua, NH
			(603)882-4433

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CD RELEASE PARTY
                              Saturday, Sept 21

                              "The Lake Lodge"
                      356 Hollis Rd (Near Whalom Park)
                                Lunenburg, MA
                                (508)342-9827
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CD RELEASE PARTY
                                Friday Sept 27

                        CR Goody's
                        281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
                        (508)345-4477
==============================================================================
			OCTOBER
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

                              Saturday, Oct 19

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

             Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
======= NOW available ON CD ($15) or CASSETTE ($8) for IMMEDIATE ORDER  ========

        Our 1st official STUDIO release, is currently available!!!!

        This long awaited release was recorded in Boston, features our newest
member, Eugene Toale on Sax, and includes many ORIGINAL songs from our LIVE
shows!!!
                "CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues"

ON CASSETTE, Order # CATT002 for $8 each 
ON CD, Order # CDTT002 for $15 each 
                                       
	To Order by mail, Send Check or Money order made out to "Recycled
Sounds" along with your name and address (PRINTED CLEARLY!) and (optional)
phone number...to: 

	The Charley Dee Blues Band Fan Club
	PO Box 1090
	Ashburnham, MA 01430

----------------------------------------------------------------------------


	To be added to our fan club list, simply send your name and address
to the Fan club address seen below, or send email to [email protected]
if you like, or by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band INFO HOTLINE
at (508)630-2583 with the info & we'll do the rest! 


		Have you seen OUR OFFICIAL Charley Dee Blues Band WEB PAGE!!!
	Try it out, (best viewed with Netscape...) for info on the band,
release and schedule info, hypertext links to some of our influences, and much
more! 

	http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html

    
Hey, hey, we're THE SHIFTERS...
And we're playing under the stars at Nina's Restaurant in Manchester, NH !

Catch us on the following Thursday evenings:
	August 1
	August 15
	August 22
	August 29

Nina's is a new restaurant located at "The Inn at Amoskeag Falls," near the
Amoskeag Bridge at the north end of Manchester. We'll be playing outdoors,
at the pool-side deck, weather-permitting, from 6:30 to 9:30.

Shifting through rhythm & blues & rock & soul, THE SHIFTERS feature Fred
Abatelli on guitar, Peter O'Malley on bass, and Willy Wiegler on drums.

DIRECTIONS:

Take Route 293 to exit 6 in Manchester (Amoskeag Bridge)...  Nina's is right
on the traffic circle, as soon as you get off the highway... Look for the sign 
for Nina's Restaurant and The Inn at Amoskeag Falls... 

(Note: If you are coming from the south, stay on the Everett Turnpike to
Manchester.  Also note that this exit 6 is NOT the same as exit 6 in Nashua.)


If the weather looks threatening, you may want to call ahead to see if the
deck will be open and the band will be playing (603-645-0020).

See you there!

The Berlin Jazz Guitar Duo + One will be performing jazz originals and 
standards and maybe even a pop tune or two at Coffee Tea & Melody in Stow 
(RT 117) Thursday August 29th @ 8PM.

Berlin Jazz Guitar Duo is:

	Matthew Brown - fretless bass, baritone guitar
	Paul Cummings - guitar

	and Mike Connors on drums

The Berlin Jazz Guitar Duo will be performing Saturday
August 31st at the Above Club on 264 Park Ave Worcester. Start time ~9pm

Matt Brown - fretless bass, baritone guitar
Paul Cummings - guitar

    
    
    
                     Upcoming Jazz Guitarist Gigs
                     ----------------------------
    On Tuesday night, Sept 3 at 'Backstreet Again' - 19 Essex Street in
    Andover, Mass.    Time: 7-11PM
    
    The Ralph Pepe Trio will feature as special guest, jazz guitarist,
                           JOHN WHEATLEY.
    
    
    Also, on Sept 17th, GRAY SARGENT will be returning to play with the trio.
    
    -RP-

		THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND

		Upcoming Show Schedule
===========================================================================
			SEPTEMBER 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CD RELEASE PARTY
                              Saturday, Sept 7

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400

	We've been on vacation for a few weeks, but we're back into
action again, starting Saturday Sept 7 with OUR CD RELEASE show at "The
Riverside House of Brews" in Haverhill, MA.
	Our "Open Blues Jam!" at Major's Cafe in Fitchburg, MA will restart the
following Sunday!!! 

	We're officially releasing the NEW CD, "Rollin' & Tumblin' Blues", at
several shows in Sept. so...SEPTEMBER is our official CD RELEASE party month! 
	To help celebrate this event there will be giveaways & other special
treats at each of our SEPTEMBER shows! Don't miss out! 
	We're also releasing the single "Cheesecake" on BOTOWN RECORD's
Aerosmith compilation "Boston Gets A Grip" at a special show with Aerosmith
at Mama Kin's, sometime in Sept...
==============================================================================
	Our Sunday night "Open Blues Jam!" at Major's Cafe in Fitchburg, MA has
begun again!!! Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play! 

			Major's Cafe
			149 Lunenburg St (Rt 2A)
			Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-6630


	It's always lots of fun because you never know who's going to show up
or what's going to happen next! (Neither do we, but that's half the fun!)

===========================================================================
			SEPTEMBER 
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CD RELEASE PARTY
                              Saturday, Sept 7

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CD RELEASE PARTY
                              Saturday, Sept 14

                        "Top of The Town" Restaurant
                        Main St (Rt 62)
                        Clinton Ma.
                        (508) 365-6500
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
SPECIAL media invitational CD RELEASE PARTY w/food! 

				Friday Sept 20

			The Waterworks
			1 Nashua Dr
			Nashua, NH
			(603)882-4433


----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CD RELEASE PARTY
                              Saturday, Sept 21

                              "The Lake Lodge"
                      356 Hollis Rd (Near Whalom Park)
                                Lunenburg, MA
                                (508)342-9827
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
CD RELEASE PARTY
                                Friday Sept 27

                        CR Goody's
                        281 Lunenburg St (RT 2A)
                        Fitchburg, MA
                        (508)345-4477
==============================================================================
			OCTOBER
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

                              Saturday, Oct 19

                         "Riverside House Of Brews"
                               Haverhill, MA
                                (508)469-0400
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

             Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
======= NOW available ON CD ($15) or CASSETTE ($8) for IMMEDIATE ORDER  ========

        Our long awaited STUDIO release, is currently available!!!!
        This latest release was recorded in Boston, features our newest
member, Eugene Toale on Sax, and includes many ORIGINAL songs from our LIVE
shows!!!
                "CHARLEY DEE - Rollin' and Tumblin' Blues"
ON CASSETTE, Order # CATT002 for $8 each 
ON CD, Order # CDTT002 for $15 each 
                                       
	To Order by mail, Send Check or Money order made out to "Recycled
Sounds" along with your name and address (PRINTED CLEARLY!) and (optional)
phone number...to: 

	The Charley Dee Blues Band Fan Club
	PO Box 1090
	Ashburnham, MA 01430

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
	To be added to our fan club list, simply send your name and address
to the Fan club address seen below, or send email to [email protected]
if you like, or by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band INFO HOTLINE
at (508)630-2583 with the info & we'll do the rest! 

		Have you seen OUR OFFICIAL Charley Dee Blues Band WEB PAGE!!!
Try it out, for info on the band, release and schedule info, hypertext links to
some of our influences, and much more! 

	http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html

	If you're not a music lover, press the delete key now!

If you still haven't caught, The Shifters, what are you waiting for?
Here are 2 more chances to see us perform our own special blend of rhythm &
blues & rock & soul.

 WEDNESDAY, SEPT 11 --> Waterworks Restaurant, Nashua, NH

 Waterworks is located off Canal Street near downtown Nashua
 (the actual address is 1 Nashua Drive).  We play from 8:30 to 12:30.

 THURSDAY, SEPT 19 --> Nina's Restaurant, Manchester, NH

 Nina's is a new restaurant located at "The Inn at Amoskeag Falls," near the
 Amoskeag Bridge at the north end of Manchester. We'll be playing outdoors,
 at the pool-side deck, weather-permitting, from 7 to10:00. We've been playing
 there throughout the month of August and it's a fun spot.


 The Shifters are:
	Fred Abatelli - guitar and vocals
	Peter O'Malley - bass and vocals
	Willy Wiegler - drums & vocals


DIRECTIONS TO WATERWORKS RESTAURANT:

From Main Street in downtown Nashua, turn right (coming from the south) or
left (coming from the north) onto Canal Street... There is a traffic light
at this intersection (other landmarks here include Goodale's Bike & Ski and
Dunkin' Donuts)... Waterworks will be on the right, with a parking lot in
front (Phone = 603-882-4433)... If you get to the Sanders/Lockheed
building, you have gone too far.

If you have lived in the area for a while, you may remember this restaurant
in its previous incarnations as the Chart House and Butcher Boy. It's now
Waterworks.


DIRECTIONS TO NINA'S RESTAURANT:

Take Route 293 to exit 6 in Manchester (Amoskeag Bridge)...  Nina's is
right on the traffic circle, as soon as you get off the highway... Look for
the sign for Nina's Restaurant and The Inn at Amoskeag Falls...

(Note: If you are coming from the south, stay on the Everett Turnpike to
Manchester. Also note that this exit 6 is NOT the same as exit 6 in Nashua.)

If the weather looks threatening, you may want to call ahead to see if the
deck will be open and the band will be playing (603-645-0020).
    

    
    				The Shakerz
    
    
    	At: Newman's Cafe, Billerica Mass
    
    	When: Next Friday and Saturday 
    
    	What: Rock, dancing, brews, pool tables, fun
    
    
        ....Kevin
    
    
    
    

    Shakerz... Shifters... I'm gettin dizzy
    

    
    
    Quiet, at least we're working. 8-)
    
    

        Here's the schedule:

===================================================
		February Schedule
===================================================
(Starting February 2 New sun nite Blues Jam location...Partners pub)
	Join us at our NEW SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!" location...where there
is NO COVER CHARGE, EVER! 

EVERY SUNDAY NITE
			Partners Pub
			970 South St	(1/4 mile from exit xx off Rt 2)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-5051
		Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play! It's always lots
of fun because you never know who's going to show up or what's going to happen
next! (Neither do we, but that's half the fun!) 
===================================================	
Friday Feb 7 - NOTE: LAST MONTHS SCHEDULE ERRONEOUSLY LISTED SWAPPED VENUES
FOR FEB 7 & FEB 22!!! (Sorry...)

Friday Feb 7
		Riverside House of Brews
		Rt 110 (exit 49 from Rt 495)
		Haverhill, MA
		(508)469-0400

Directions to "Riverside House of Brews"

	If you go north on RT 495 (continue long past Lowell) till you come to
exit 49 (Rt 110) Take right off the ramp...stay on Rt 110 (with river on the
right) Go under the RR bridge and you enter the downtown area...Riverside house
of Brews is on the right about 50 yards past the RR bridge! 
===================================================	
Friday Feb 21

        	 Waldo's (JC Hillary's)
      		 Boylston St
		 Boston, MA
       		 (617) 536-6300
    		Show starts at 10PM


===================================================


Saturday Feb 22 - NOTE: LAST MONTHS SCHEDULE ERRONEOUSLY LISTED SWAPPED VENUES
FOR FEB 7 & FEB 22!!! 

Saturday Feb 22			
NOTE: This show has been CANCELED by the mgmt.
	He wasn't happy with the crowd we had (even though there was an ICE
STORM last time out...duh!!!) so they have cancelled ALL our shows
there...we're asking everybody to call them and leave a message for the owner
and request that we play there on our scheduled nights...(they 'll reinstate if
we can get them enough calls!!!)(unless folks drive him crazy by calling
(508)840-0133 and requesting our show be re-instated!!!) 


		Johnny's Apple Bar And Grille
		(Formerly DiNardo's Restaurant)
		14 Monument Sq
		Leominster, Ma
		(508)840-0133
===================================================
		March Schedule
===================================================
Saturday Mar 1

		Brew House of Danvers
		65 Newbury St
		Route 1 North(at Motel 6, jct 144)
		Danvers, MA
		(508)777-6666	
===================================================
Saturday Mar 8

	        Muddy Rivers Smokehouse
		19 Congress St
		Portsmouth, NH
		(603)430-9582

===================================================
Saturday Mar 15

		    Stooges Pub
		    River St
                    Fitchburg, MA

===================================================
Saturday Mar 29		NOTE: This show has been CANCELED by the mgmt (unless
folks drive him crazy by calling (508)840-0133 and requesting our
show be re-instated!!!) 



		Johnny's Apple Bar And Grille
		(Formerly DiNardo's Restaurant)
		14 Monument Sq
		Leominster, Ma
		(508)840-0133

SCHEDULE INFORMATION by telephone call the Charley Dee Blues Band INFO HOTLINE 
at (508)630-4156




	Tom T

    Tuesday Night Jazz at 'BACKSTREET AGAIN' 19 Essex Street, Andover, MA
    
    			The RALPH PEPE TRIO
                                with
                       CARL REPPUCCI - Piano
                       RALPH PEPE    - Bass
                       RON ALLMAN    - Drums
    
     PLUS: 2 of Boston's finest guitarists as special guests on the
    following nights:
    
          Feb 4  - Guitarist: JON WHEATLEY with MIKE TURK
          Feb 18 - Guitarist: GRAY SARGENT with Vocalist: EULA LAWRENCE
                  
               Time: 7-11PM        $5 Cover

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND 

	Check out the changes to our web page, including a downloadable .wav
file sample from our latest CD release "Rollin' & Tumblin' Blues"
at http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html 


        Here's the schedule:

===================================================
	Join us at our NEW SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!" location...where there
is NO COVER CHARGE, EVER! 

EVERY SUNDAY NITE
			Partners Pub
			970 South St	(1/4 mile from exit xx off Rt 2)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-5051
		Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play! It's always lots
of fun because you never know who's going to show up or what's going to happen
next! (Neither do we, but that's half the fun!) 
===================================================	
		March Schedule
===================================================
Saturday Mar 1

	        Muddy Rivers Smokehouse
		19 Congress St
		Portsmouth, NH
		(603)430-9582

===================================================
Saturday Mar 15

		    Stooges Pub
		    River St
                    Fitchburg, MA

===================================================


SCHEDULE INFORMATION by telephone call the Charley Dee Blues Band INFO HOTLINE 
at (508)630-4156



***********************************************************************
*                                                                     *
* The "Mighty" Tom Testagrossa -                                      *
* Guitarist for THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND                            *
* Check out our latest CD release "Rollin' & Tumblin' Blues"          *
* (NOW available at STRAWBERRIES locations) and on the web at         *
* http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html                          *
*                                                                     *
*                               E-MAIL:  [email protected]     *
*                               Phone:  Work (508)486-6063 (Voicemail)*
***********************************************************************



	Tom T

    Who's BIGGS BAND????
    
    "Biggs Band" is a fun 10 piece band that includes a 3 pc. horn section and 
    3 female singers). We play rhythm & blues of all styles, pushing out at 
    all edges of the genre to include blues, soul, motown and swing.
    
    Want to know more? Come on down and hear us for yourself! 
    
    
	March
	-------------
	Sat. - 15   	Muddy Rivers Smokehouse
                	19 Congress St
                	Portsmouth, NH
                	(603)430-9582	
	
	April
	-----------
	Sat. -  5    	Stormy Monday Blues Cafe 
      			438 Daniel Webster Highway
    			Merrimack, NH
    			(603) 424-2755
        
	Sat. - 19   	Rynborn Resturant & Blues Club 
			20 Main St.
    			Antrim, NH 
			(603)588-6162 

	May
	------------
	Sat. - 3     	The Waterworks Resturant
                        1 Nashua Dr
                        Nashua, NH
                        (603)882-4433

	Sat. - 17  	Grog Restaurant 
			13 Middle St.
			Newburyport, Mass.
			(508)465-8008 

	Sat. - 31     	"The House Of Blues"
                         96 Winthrop St
                         Cambridge, MA
                         (617)497-2229
	 		(all ages matinee 2 - 4 pm
	
	
	June
	-----------
	Sat. - 14 	Muddy Rivers Smokehouse
                	19 Congress St
                	Portsmouth, NH
                	(603)430-9582

	Sun. - 15    	High Hopes (Hot Air Balloon) Festival 
    			Milford, NH

	Sat. - 21    	Stormy Monday Blues Cafe
                        438 Daniel Webster Highway
                        Merrimack, NH
                        (603) 424-2755
	
	July
	-----------
	Fri. - 18    	Monadnock Arts Festival 
			Peterboro, NH  [7:00 - 11:00pm]

	Sat. - 19     	Rynborn Resturant & Blues Club (10th Anniversary Party)
			20 Main St.
			Antrim, NH 
			(603)588-6162 	
	
	September
	-------------
	5 - 7    	Riverfest (Manchester, NH) 
    
    

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND 

	Check out the changes to our web page, including a downloadable .wav
file sample from our latest CD release "Rollin' & Tumblin' Blues"
at http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html 


        Here's the schedule:

===================================================
	Join us at our NEW SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!" location...where there
is NO COVER CHARGE, EVER! 

EVERY SUNDAY NITE
			Partners Pub
			970 South St	(1/4 mile from exit xx off Rt 2)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-5051
		Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play! It's always lots
of fun because you never know who's going to show up or what's going to happen
next! (Neither do we, but that's half the fun!) 
===================================================	
		March Schedule
===================================================
Thursday Mar 13
		LIVE TV show, 11:30 PM
		New England Cable News Network
		(Regional cable syndicate, check local listings for channel)
		"Sports Talk"
		(We've done this show before, and believe me, it's
		a pretty ZANY sports call in program...we're the "featured
		musical guests"...(Kind of like the Letterman Band)
		and this time we'll hopefully be able to have the special
		effects where we all have "invisible torsos" 
		or "see thru ties"...it's a LOT of fun, so check it out!
==============================================

Saturday Mar 15

		    Stooges Pub
		    River St
                    Fitchburg, MA

===================================================


SCHEDULE INFORMATION by telephone call the Charley Dee Blues Band INFO HOTLINE 
at (508)630-4156



***********************************************************************
*                                                                     *
* The "Mighty" Tom Testagrossa -                                      *
* Guitarist for THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND                            *
* Check out our latest CD release "Rollin' & Tumblin' Blues"          *
* (NOW available at STRAWBERRIES locations) and on the web at         *
* http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html                          *
*                                                                     *
*                               E-MAIL:  [email protected]     *
*                               Phone:  Work (508)486-6063 (Voicemail)*
***********************************************************************



	Tom T

    Who's BIGGS BAND????
    
    "Biggs Band" is a fun 10 piece band that includes a 3 pc. horn section and 
    3 female singers). We play rhythm & blues of all styles, pushing out at 
    all edges of the genre to include blues, soul, motown and swing.
    
    Want to know more? Come on down and hear us for yourself! 
    
    	
	April
	-----------
	Sat. -  5    	Stormy Monday Blues Cafe 
      			438 Daniel Webster Highway
    			Merrimack, NH
    			(603) 424-2755
       

	May
	------------
	Sat. - 17  	Grog Restaurant 
			13 Middle St.
			Newburyport, Mass.
			(508)465-8008 

	Sat. - 31     	"The House Of Blues"
                         96 Winthrop St
                         Cambridge, MA
                         (617)497-2229
	 		(all ages matinee 2 - 4 pm
	
	
	June
	-----------
	Sat. - 14 	Muddy Rivers Smokehouse
                	19 Congress St
                	Portsmouth, NH
                	(603)430-9582

	Sun. - 15    	High Hopes (Hot Air Balloon) Festival 
    			Milford, NH

	Sat. - 21    	Stormy Monday Blues Cafe
                        438 Daniel Webster Highway
                        Merrimack, NH
                        (603) 424-2755
	
	July
	-----------
	Fri. - 18    	Monadnock Arts Festival 
			Peterboro, NH  [7:00 - 11:00pm]

	Sat. - 19     	Rynborn Resturant & Blues Club (10th Anniversary Party)
			20 Main St.
			Antrim, NH 
			(603)588-6162 	
	
	September
	-------------
	5 - 7    	Riverfest (Manchester, NH) 
    

	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND has been NOMINATED for the BEST LOCAL BLUES
BAND in the Worcester Phoenix's "Best Music Poll"!
	Get a FREE Worcester Phoenix Magazine at most area music stores
and VOTE FOR US!!!! (Or stop by and get a ballot from us! We'll even send it in
for you!!) 

	Check out the changes to our web page, including a downloadable .wav
file sample from our latest CD release "Rollin' & Tumblin' Blues"
at http://www.angelfire.com/free/charlie.html 

================================================================
TONIGHT   Thursday Mar 27 "Cigar Night at Waldo's!"
================================================================


                                   Waldo's (JC Hillary's)
                                        Boylston St
                                       Boston, MA
                                       (617)536-6300

                                   Show starts at 10PM


===================================================
                                      APRIL SHOWS
===================================================

        Here's the schedule:

===================================================
	Join us at our NEW SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!" location...where there
is NO COVER CHARGE, EVER! 

EVERY SUNDAY NITE
			Partners Pub
			970 South St	(1/4 mile from exit xx off Rt 2)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-5051
		Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play! It's always lots
of fun because you never know who's going to show up or what's going to happen
next! (Neither do we, but that's half the fun!) 
===================================================	
                                       Friday Apr 11

                                 Riverside House Of Brews
                                 Rt 110 (exit 49 off Rt 495)
                                      Haverhill, MA
                                       (508)469-0400
==============================================================
                                      MAY SHOWS
==============================================================

                                       Friday May 2

                                   Stormy Monday Cafe
                               438 Daniel Webster Highway
                                      Merrimack, NH
                                      (603) 424-2755

==========================================================
                                       Friday May 9

                                 Riverside House Of Brews
                                 Rt 110 (exit 49 off Rt 495)
                                      Haverhill, MA
                                       (508)469-0400



                     Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated. 

For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE at (508)486-4156


***********************************************************************
*                                                                     *
* The "Mighty" Tom Testagrossa -                                      *
* Guitarist for THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND                            *
* Check out our latest CD release "Rollin' & Tumblin' Blues"          *
* (NOW available at STRAWBERRIES locations) and on the web at         *
* http://www.ultranet.com/~ttesta/charlie.html                          *
*                                                                     *
*                               E-MAIL:  [email protected]     *
*                               Phone:  Work (508)486-6063 (Voicemail)*
***********************************************************************



	Tom T

Last year I attended the Summer Accoustic Music week held on Thompson
Island (Boston).  It was a very pleasurable and educational experience to say
the least so I wanted to share with all you accoustic players out there that it
is again being held on August 10 thru the 16th on the banks of Lake 
Winnipesaukee.   Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, fiddle, dulcimer to name a few
will be taught.  All levels, and many styles, ie Old time, Bluegrass, Folk, Blues,
Celtic and more.  Also song writing and vocal techniques.  If you would like 
information on it, you can get it at:

	http://www.tiac.net/users/pleasant/info.html

I have no financial gain in posting this,,, just a satisfied customers who met 
many new friends and learned a LOT!!!  though last years experience.

Bruce May

	
	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND (nominated the BEST LOCAL BLUES BAND in
the Worcester Phoenix's "Best Music Poll") will be hosting the awards
ceremony on May 22, and hopefully walking away with the honors! 


	Check out the changes to our web page, including new photos and a
downloadable .wav file sample from our latest CD release "Rollin' & Tumblin'
Blues" at http://www.ultranet.com/~ttesta/charlie.htm 

================================================================
        Here's the schedule:

==============================================================
                                      MAY SHOWS
==============================================================

                                       Friday May 2

                                   Stormy Monday Cafe
                               438 Daniel Webster Highway
                                      Merrimack, NH
                                      (603) 424-2755

==========================================================
			Sat. May 3rd
					Stooges Pub
                    			River St
                    			Fitchburg, MA
					(508) 345-
==========================================================
			Sun  May 4 (Afternoon show)
		FOUR BANDS!!!! (We'll be going on from 4-6PM)

			Wachusett Brewing Co. (open house)
			175 State Rd. (Rt 2A near "Monty Tech" High School)
        		Westmininster, Ma. 01473-1208
			       508-874-9965
			
==========================================================

                                       Friday May 9

                                 Riverside House Of Brews
                                 Rt 110 (exit 49 off Rt 495)
                                      Haverhill, MA
                                       (508)469-0400


==========================================================
				Sun May 18 

			Special edition BLUES Jam - hosted by
				"The Mighty Tom T's Treblemakers"

			Partners Pub
			970 South St	(1/4 mile from exit xx off Rt 2)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-5051

==========================================================

				Fri May 23

				Quincy
				AA Benefit



==========================================================
				Sat May 24

				HOOP-LA Benefit

				K of C Hall
				19 Jersery St
				Pepperell, MA

			7pm - 11:30 PM

==============================================================
                                      JUNE SHOWS
==============================================================
		Thurs Jun 5 
                                 Riverside House Of Brews
                                 Rt 110 (exit 49 off Rt 495)
                                      Haverhill, MA
                                       (508)469-0400
==========================================================
		Fri Jun 6	
				Sidelines (Winchendon, MA)

==========================================================
			Sat. Jun 7	
			
					Stooges Pub
                    			River St
                    			Fitchburg, MA
					(508) 345-
==========================================================
	Join us at our NEW SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!" location...where there
is NO COVER CHARGE, EVER! 

EVERY SUNDAY NITE
			Partners Pub
			970 South St	(1/4 mile from exit xx off Rt 2)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-5051
		Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play! It's always lots
of fun because you never know who's going to show up or what's going to happen
next! (Neither do we, but that's half the fun!) 



                     Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated. 

For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE at (508)486-4156

    Who's BIGGS BAND????
    
    "Biggs Band" is a fun 10 piece band that includes a 3 pc. horn section and 
    3 female singers). We play rhythm & blues of all styles, pushing out at 
    all edges of the genre to include blues, soul, motown and swing.
    
    Want to know more? Come on down and hear us for yourself! 
    
    	
    	May
    	-----------

	Fri. - 16	1st Rynborn Blues Review
			========================

		   Featuring:
				- The Skip Philbrick Blues Band
                                - BiggsBand
				- BluesTime (with Magic Dick and Jay Giles)

		   Where:
				Colonial Theater
				95 Main Street
				Keene, N.H.
				(603) 352-2033

		   Time:	8pm

		   Tickets:	$18.50 ea.


	Sat. - 17  	Grog Restaurant 
			13 Middle St.
			Newburyport, Mass.
			(508)465-8008 

	Fri. - 30       Crystals (in the Center of New Hampshire)
			Manchester, N.H.

	Sat. - 31     	"The House Of Blues"
                         96 Winthrop St
                         Cambridge, MA
                         (617)497-2229
	 		(all ages matinee 2 - 4 pm
	
	
	June
	-----------
	Sat. -  7	Little Richard's
			North Andover, Ma.

	Sat. - 14 	Muddy Rivers Smokehouse
                	19 Congress St
                	Portsmouth, NH
                	(603)430-9582

	Sun. - 15    	High Hopes (Hot Air Balloon) Festival 
    			Milford, NH

	Sat. - 21    	Stormy Monday Blues Cafe
                        438 Daniel Webster Highway
                        Merrimack, NH
                        (603) 424-2755
	
	July
	-----------
	Fri. - 18    	Monadnock Arts Festival 
			Peterboro, NH  [7:00 - 11:00pm]

	Sat. - 19     	Rynborn Resturant & Blues Club (10th Anniversary Party)
			20 Main St.
			Antrim, NH 
			(603)588-6162 	
	
	August
	-----------
	Sun. - 24	Newburyport Arts Festival
			Newburyport, Ma.
			2:00 - 4:00pm

	September
	-------------
	Sat. - 6    	Riverfest (Manchester, NH)
			1:00 - 2:30 pm

	Sat. - 20	Blue Buffalo
			Framingham, Ma.
			9:30 - 12:30

	October
	------------
	Sat. - 4	Sit-n-Bull
			Main Street
			Maynard, Ma.
			9:00 - 12:30am
    

		We're filling in here, we know its
==== SHORT NOTICE ===== This weekend ===== Fort Club in Ayer, MA ===

	Fri AND Sat
	May 16 & 17



			The Fort Club
			207 W Main St
			Ayer, MA
			(508)772-9646 (or 508-772-4435)

I know it's SHORT NOTICE...
Come see us anyway...you'll be glad you did!
Hell, we'll even do some discounts on CDs and Tapes!!!
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	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND (nominated the BEST LOCAL BLUES BAND in
the Worcester Phoenix's "Best Music Poll") will be hosting the awards
ceremony on May 22, and hopefully walking away with the honors! 

	Check out the changes to our web page, including new photos and a
downloadable .wav file sample from our latest CD release "Rollin' & Tumblin'
Blues" at http://www.ultranet.com/~ttesta/charlie.htm 

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        Here's the schedule:

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                                      MAY SHOWS
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				Sun May 18 

			Special edition BLUES Jam - hosted by
				"The Mighty Tom T's Treblemakers"

			Partners Pub
			970 South St	(1/4 mile from exit xx off Rt 2)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-5051


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				Fri May 23

				Quincy
				AA Benefit



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				Sat May 24

				HOOP-LA Benefit

				K of C Hall
				19 Jersery St
				Pepperell, MA

			7pm - 11:30 PM

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                                      JUNE SHOWS
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		Thurs Jun 5 
                                 Riverside House Of Brews
                                 Rt 110 (exit 49 off Rt 495)
                                      Haverhill, MA
                                       (508)469-0400
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		Fri Jun 6	
				Sidelines (Winchendon, MA)

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			Sat. Jun 7	
			
					Stooges Pub
                    			River St
                    			Fitchburg, MA
					(508) 345-
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	Join us at our NEW SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!" location...where there
is NO COVER CHARGE, EVER! 

EVERY SUNDAY NITE
			Partners Pub
			970 South St	(1/4 mile from exit xx off Rt 2)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-5051
		Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play! It's always lots
of fun because you never know who's going to show up or what's going to happen
next! (Neither do we, but that's half the fun!) 



                     Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated. 

For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE at
(508)486-4156 

    	My band is called Slaves of Rhythm, and we play hard modern rock.
    We cover bands such as Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Stone Temple
    Pilots, and many more. All of our music is fairly new and we play
    almost every weekend in the Nashua and Boston area. We are a three
    peice band, and we have two originals. We just started playing out and
    we already are booked up to the end of July. We are going to be the
    first band to play at a new bar on Saturday, May 24,in Hudson N.H. in 
    the 102 plaza across the street from McDonalds on 102. From my
    understanding the place is going to be booming so come on down and
    check us out.
    
    
    other gigs (off memory)    July 5,  at Nick's sport bar in Nashua,N.H.
    			       July 11, at Hudson Depot in 102 plaza on 102
    					in Hudson, N.H.
    
	Sorry, I'll enter the others when I get my schedule.

	THANKS TO YOUR VOTES, we are proud to announce:
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	THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND (WINNER - BEST LOCAL BLUES BAND) 
Worcester Phoenix's "1997 Best Music Poll" 


	So check out the Phoenix web page blurb on us, before they do away with
it! (I'm going to copy it and add it into our page when I get some time!)
Here's the url:
http://www.worcesterphoenix.com/supplements/BMP_1997/features/CHARLEY_DEE_BLUES_BAND.html



	Hi Folks,
It's been a very busy week! 4 gigs last week...and one of them was the
"Worcester Phoenix 1997 Best Music poll" Awards ceremony...
	We played as a headliner at the Tammany Club in Worcester...and 
thanks to YOUR votes, WE WON the 1997 Best local Blues Act!!!! 

	June 14th we'll be making an "in-Store LIVE appearance" at THE BIG
"record store" out there..."Media play". We'll be plugging our CD... (and
hopefully selling lots of them!)

	Check out the latest changes to our web pages, we'll be in the process
of updating/changing things all next week... including new photos and a
downloadable .wav file sample from our latest CD release "Rollin' & Tumblin'
Blues" at http://www.ultranet.com/~ttesta/charlie.htm 

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        Here's the schedule:
                                      JUNE SHOWS
==============================================================
		Thurs Jun 5 
                                 Riverside House Of Brews
                                 Rt 110 (exit 49 off Rt 495)
                                      Haverhill, MA
                                       (508)469-0400
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		Fri Jun 6	
				Sidelines (Winchendon, MA)

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			Sat. Jun 7	
			
					Stooges Pub
                    			River St
                    			Fitchburg, MA
					(508) 345-
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			Friday June 13th 
THE CHARLEY DEE BLUES BAND appears
with Dave Howard and the High Rollers at:

			The Call 
			15 Elbow St.
			Providence RI (401)421-7241

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			Sat June 14th (mid afternoon??, more details ASAP!)

	LIVE "in-Store appearance" at 
			"Mediaplay" (THE BIG "record store")
			Worcester, MA

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	Join us at our NEW SUNDAY nite "Open Blues Jam!" location...where there
is NO COVER CHARGE, EVER! 

EVERY SUNDAY NITE
			Partners Pub
			970 South St	(1/4 mile from exit xx off Rt 2)
                        Fitchburg, MA
			(508)345-5051
		Bring an instrument, EVERYbody gets to play! It's always lots
of fun because you never know who's going to show up or what's going to happen
next! (Neither do we, but that's half the fun!) 



                     Shows start at 9:00pm unless otherwise indicated. 

For more info by telephone just call the Charley Dee Blues Band HOTLINE at
(508)486-4156 

			BIGGS BAND?  Who's BIGGS BAND????

    "Biggs Band" is a fun 10 piece band that includes a 3 pc. horn section and
    3 female singers). We play rhythm & blues of all styles, pushing out at
    all edges of the genre to include blues, soul, motown and swing.

    Want to know more? Come on down and hear us for yourself!

				...and thank you for your support!

						Fred

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		-< Biggsband Spring & Summer Schedule for 1997 >-
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	June
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	Sat. - 7        Little Richard's    [9:00 - 1:00]
			1120 Osgood St (off Rt. 125)
			North Andover, MA 01845-1034
			Phone: (508)685-3663

	Sat. - 14 	Muddy Rivers Smokehouse
                	19 Congress St
                	Portsmouth, NH
                	(603)430-9582

	Sun. - 15    	High Hopes (Hot Air Balloon) Festival 
			(off Rt. 13)
    			Milford, NH

	Sat. - 21    	Stormy Monday Blues Cafe
                        438 Daniel Webster Highway
                        Merrimack, NH
 
	July
	-----------
	Fri. - 18    	Monadnock Arts Festival   [7:00 - 11:00pm]
			Peterboro, NH

	Sat. - 19     	Rynborn Resturant & Blues Club (10th Anniversary Party)
			20 Main St.
			Antrim, NH 
			(603)588-6162

	August
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	Sun. - 24       Newburyport Arts Festival [2:00 - 4:00]
			Newburyport, Ma


	September
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	Sat. - 6        Riverfest 
			Manchester, NH	 [1:00 - 2:30 pm]

	Sat. - 20       Blue Buffalo     [9:30 - 12:30]
			Framingham, Ma


	October
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	Sat. - 4        Sit-n-Bull   [9:00 - 11:00]
			Maynard, MA

	Sat. - 18       Rynborn Resturant & Blues Club
                        20 Main St.
                        Antrim, NH

	Sun. - 26   	Stormy Monday Blues Cafe  [7:00 - 11pm]
                        438 Daniel Webster Highway
                        Merrimack, NH		

	November
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	Sat. - 1        Grog Restaurant
                        13 Middle St.
                        Newburyport, Mass.
                        (508)465-8008
	
	December	
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	Sat. - 13       Rynborn Resturant & Blues Club
                        20 Main St.
                        Antrim, NH
                        (603)588-6162