thurs 7/3
James Harman with the Tablerockers
Harman found the blues early in life,
both on black radio and on the street corner: "Radio" Johnson, a local blind
street singer who played slide guitar with a knife, was an early influence and
collaborator. Harman's professional career began in 1962 after moving to Panama
City, Fla. Soon after the move, he discovered like-minded friends, who invited
him to black nightclubs to see such performers as Little Junior Parker, Jimmy
Reed, Little Milton Campbell, Slim Harpo, Bobby Bland, O.V. Wright, B.B. King,
Otis Redding, Solomon Burke, Joe Tex and James Carr. He began hanging out on a
regular basis and was eventually asked to sit in by local house bands, becoming
known as "that boy who sings like a man."
The Tablerockers are influenced by
a variety of musical styles that include Delta blues, Chicago and Texas blues, R
& B, soul, rock-a-billy, jazz, funk, rock 'n' roll and even country, all
filtered through the Tablerockers' blues sensibilities. The result is a
high-powered blues attack featuring the smokin' guitar and soulful vocals of
Baby Jason Davis, and the tight grooves provided by Larry Boehmer on bass and
David Watson on drums. Guitarist and vocalist, Baby Jason, toured for 10 years
with his trio, "Baby Jason and the
Spankers".
8:30pm tickets $10
adv
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Fri 7/4
Anthony Gomes (Blues/Southern Rock)
with special
guest Jimmie Bratcher
9pm tickets 15
adv
www.jimmiebratcher.com
www.anthonygomes.com
Sat 7/5 Grayson Capps
and the Stumpknockers
I write songs which have the voice of
dead prophets masquerading as town drunks screaming 'look at us we're pretty,
too!' I've been playing guitar and singing for nearly twenty years now. I've
played theaters, festivals, radio shows, t.v. shows, whiskey-beer crusted
barrooms, living rooms, and camp fires. Some people call me a preacher others a
poet, a singer, a guitar player, a landscaper,
but I am only an actor
strutting and fretting across the stage. I still have to use a shovel. I still
have to dig in the dirt. But,
I tell you what, I have a beautiful daughter
named Sadie, a house on Music St., and my first solo record coming out in the
spring.
Bobby and Fred are dead, but my father is alive and well in Alabama
about to have a novel published. No one knows what tomorrow will bring, but
songs are still sung by those who continue to sing.
9pm tickets 10 adv $13
dos
www.graysoncapps.com
Sun 7/6
Eric Sardinas
Eric's signature brand of Delta dynamite has been a long
time in the making. At the incredible
early age of six, he already had his
fingers on the fret board. Though born a lefty, he naturally
gravitated
towards playing the guitar as a right-hander. Admittedly, this could be
considered
a difficult approach, but it never slowed Sardinas down. In fact,
it's actually been a major
contributing factor in the formation of his
unique style and specialized technique.
8:30pm tickets $15
adv
www.ericsardinas.com
Wed 7/9 Scott McKeon
(British
blues guitarist)
7:30
pm $5 at the
door
www.scottmckeon.com
Thurs 7/10 The Bluerunners
(Cajun)
“Lafayette, Louisiana’s Bluerunners
blend Cajun culture with punk energy
and country, blues, and roots-rock
sounds. … combines tough grooves,
serious playing, soulful vocals, and
incisive songwriting in a perfect balance
that offers one of the most
distinctive sounds in American music….
A superior piece of roots
music….”
The Bluerunners are.....
Mark Meaux -
Guitars, fiddle, accordian, vocals
Will Golden - Lap Steel guitar,
rubboard
Frank Kincel -
Drums, bass
with
special guest Adam Hood
8pm $10 adv
www.myspace.com/adamhood
www.myspace.com/bluerunners
Fri 7/11 Dale Watson (Country)
"...the kind of stuff country
music legends are made of..." - Austin
Chronicle
with special guest 1100 Springs
So in a land
where country music & Bob Wills will always be king,
a little country
band from the Big D, seasoned over the last ten years,
has arisen
and proven themselves as one of the most influential artists
in a state far from short
on talent.
9pm $15 adv
www.dalewatson.com
www.1100springs.com
Sat 7/12 Charlie Musselwhite (Blues)
Shot through with attitude, the songs on DELTA HARDWARE feel
rough-hewn and tough,
just as they should for a guy "born in Mississippi
[and] raised up in Tennessee."
Charlie cuts loose a good time in Clarksdale,
pipes up for the downtrodden,
and gives a lover the ol' heave-ho. This is
raw, passionate music from a howlin' blues legend
who's still invigorated by a youthful spirit
with
special guest The Hacienda Brothers doing a farwell
show for Gaff
Dave Gonzalez of the Hacienda
Brothers will be touring this summer to celebrate the life of his friend and
musical partner Chris Gaffney.
The touring will be difficult yet
cathartic for Gonzalez. There hasnt' been a tour in the past six years,
since his days in the Paladins,
that Gaffney hasn't been there right by his
side. Yet there is no better way to honor the memory of Chris then to go
out and play to the audience
that loved him so. This will be a chance
for all of Chris’ friends and fans to gather and pay tribute to one of the
greatest
American music performers in the past 20 years. Gonzalez will also
be out supporting the release of the last studio album
from the Hacienda
Brothers titled Arizona Motel. A portion of the proceeds will be
donated to helpgaff.com to aid the family of Chris Gaffney.
9pm $20
adv what a show this will be
www.haciendabrothers.com
www.charliemusselwhite.com
Sun 7/13 KCBS Cancer
Benefit Show
3pm $6 at the
door
www.kcbluessociety.com
Tues 7/15
Club Wars XV
Semi-Final
8pm
Wed 7/16 Rockabilly Hump
Day
Miss Major & Her Minor Mood Swings 7pm
The
Rumblejetts 8:15pm and The Marauders 9:30 pm
Can't wait until the weekend comes around to dance now you
don't have
3 great bands to keep your feet happy so be here or be
square
7pm $6 cover
at the door
Fri 7/18 Carolyn Wonderland (Blues/Roots)
with special guest Shannon & the
Rhythm Kings
9pm tickets $12 adv
read what they
say about Carolyn
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=618724
www.carolynwonderland.com
Sat 7/19 Smokin Joe Kubek w/ Bnois
King (Blues)
9pm $10
www.smokinjoekubek.com
Fri 7/20 Local Blues Showcase
Competition
The
showcase will take place 1 night a month for 4 months,
July, August,
September, and October, on dates 7/20/08, 8/17/08, 9/21/08, and 10/19/08.
a chance for the groups to perform and showcase thier
talent
and maybe get ready for some IBC competition?!
The winners will be judged by audience
participation. Each paid attendant gets 1 voting ballet,
so no complaining
about it being rigged, cause the more friends you bring in the better your
chance,
but all have the same opportunity to do the same. The Kansas
City Blues Society will use part of the proceeds
to award 1st place bands a
cash prize. 2nd place will receive a one of a kind
commemorate plaque
to be honored for their placement in the
competition
Please contact
Knucklehead's Saloon at bands@knuckleheadskc.com or
the KCBS at bands@kcbluessociety.com for
reservations.
3pm tickets $6
with Josh Vowell & the Rumble, the Kansas City Bluesmen, The Scott Moyer
Band
Mon 7/21 Guy Forsyth (Blues / Folk
Rock / Indie )
New Cd Release party
Guy is known
today as a musician with gripping, powerful vocals as well as a master of
numerous instruments.
He started his musical
development first with singing, and began playing harmonica at 16. Shortly
thereafter
he heard a very distinct and overwhelming sound on Kansas City
radio that changed his life; it was Robert Johnson.
After that, he borrowed
a guitar, fell in love and learned to tune it with his feet from a friend who
had lost both his arms
in an accident. In college, he lasted a single
semester at the University of Kansas, and then he found the music he had been
seeking – gritty, organic folk and blues, “from a practical hands-on, gears,
joints and joists level.”
And he struck out to learn it. Since
then, he’s been awarded an Austin Music Award for Best Male Vocalist in
2005,
as well as numerous other AMA’s
over the years in categories such as Blues and Best Miscellaneous Instrument
Player
(singing saw), among
others.
7pm $8 adv
www.myspace.com/guyforsythband
Thurs 7/24
TheLaurie Morvan Band (Blues/ Rock)
5/2/08 - Laurie Morvan Band "Blues Artist on the Rise"
overall
Winner The Blues Festival Guide chose the LMB out of 232 bands from all
over the world!
8pm $7 at the
door
www.lauriemorvan.com
Fri 7/25 Belairs and the Nace Brothers
2 of the best bands in
missouri come togeather for one night of great music and dance
here at
Knuckleheads on the big outside stage bring a extra pair of shoes
cause you
will need them after you wear out
the one's on your feet from dancing
9pm $12
adv
www.belairs.com
www.nacebros.com
Sat 7/26 Chubby Carrier (Rockin Zyedco)
Yes it
Chubby time. so come on
down and lets have a Chubby party
9pm $15
adv
www.chubbycarrier.com
Sun 7/27 Robbie Fulks (Singer/Songwriter Rock/Counrty)
Fulks
a nontraditional traditionalist -- Songwriter who built loyal following
with
old-style country tunes won't limit his sound
6pm $15
adv
www.robbiefulks.com
Sun 7/27 The Commander Cody Band
The repertoire stretched from
old time rock and roll; 20 FLIGHT ROCK, red neck country; TRUCK DRIVIN' MAN,
boogie-woogie; BEAT ME DADDY 8 TO THE BAR, Cajun; DIGGY LIGGY LO, swing/jazz;
SMOKE, SMOKE, SMOKE THAT CIGARETTE, plus their self-penned party anthems; TOO
MUCH FUN, I'M DOWN TO SEEDS AND STEMS AGAIN, and LOST IN THE OZONE. Basically,
they represented the essence of American roots music.
Eventually, they signed
to Paramount Records, and the twangy HOT ROD LINCOLN was a runaway hit, reaching
the top ten in 1972. A few more tunes breached the top 40 as they hit the
concert trail, playing the legendary Fillmore Auditorium, and finding themselves
on bills with the Grateful Dead, The Doors, The Jefferson Airplane, Alice
Cooper, Led Zeppelin and The Eagles. They also backed up legends Gene Vincent,
Link Wray and John Lennon. Later, their 1974 album "Live From Deep in the Heart
of Texas" was named as one of Rolling Stones 100 Greatest of all times!
As
always, the old Commander Cody himself is behind the piano, leading the musical
mayhem and controlled chaos, and sporting his legendary antics and ability to
spark up even the toughest crowds.
8pm $15
adv
www.commandercody.com
Wed 7/30 Hamilton Loomis (Blues/Rock)
with special guest Brother Bagman (Jam Band)
7:30pm $7 cover at the
door
www.hamiltonloomis.com
Thurs 7/31 Damon Fowler (Blues)
Born and raised in Brandon Florida just outside of Tampa,
Damon first picked up the guitar at the age of 12.
After being shown a few
chords, it was apparent that he was a natural. While his friends were
listening
to the music flavor of the month, Damon was digging into the
Blues, and was soon playing small clubs
in and around the Tampa Bay area.
Years later with thousands of shows behind him, you've got one
of the most
unique and seasoned acts on the national circuit.
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8pm $7 at
the door
Fri 8/1 Country Joe McDonald
doing a Tribute to Woody Guthrie
An event at
the end of the summer of 1969, the Woodstock Festival in upstate New York,
became a milestone that forever changed Joe's career and to a certain extent the
direction it then took.
Country Joe and Fish were scheduled to play the
festival. the rest is history.
come see Joe perform live at
Knuckleheads
9pm tickets $20 adv
www.countryjoe.com
Sun 8/3 Led Kaapana (Legendary Slack
Key Guitar & Ukulele Master)
Led Kaapana is nearing his
40th year as a professional musician. His mastery of stringed instruments,
particularly
slack key guitar, and extraordinary baritone and leo
ki`eki`e (falsetto) voice have made him a musical legend.
His
easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm have made him a favorite of
audiences from Brussels to his birthplace
on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Recognition by his peers earned Led Grammy nominations in
2006 and 2007.
featuring Mike Kaawa
Mike Kaawa is an illuminating performer who has brightened
some of Hawaii's
most popular stages and has captivated audiences with his
enchanting stage presence and vocal abilities.
With strong
instrumentation and distinct vocal expression straight from his heart, Mike
Kaawa
has created his own unique
sound only few musicians have achieved.
8:30pm tickets $15
adv
Thurs 8/7 The Bart Crow
Band
8pm $8 adv
www.bartcrowband.com
Fri 8/8
Billy Bob Thornton
with special guest the
Boxmasters
BEAUTIFUL DOOR: THE FOURTH SOLO ALBUM
FROM BILLY BOB THORNTON MUSICIAN/SONGWRITER
For Billy Bob Thornton,
writing, recording and playing live music is something
he has done his entire life.
you've
seen his fine acting
skills in movies .
now come and catch the signer/songwriter skills
of Billy Bob Thorton
10pm
tickets $18 adv
www.billybobmusic.com
Sat 8/9 Four Fried Chickens & A Coke
9pm $8 adv $10 dos
www.fourfriedchickens.com
Sun 8/10 Band of Heathens
with the
South Austin Jug Band
8pm tickets
$8

Fri 8/15 4th annual
Boxcar of Blues
featuring Trampled Under
Foot, Joe Moss & Nappy Brown
8:30pm tickets $15
adv
Sat
8/16 4th annual Boxcar of Blues
featuring Steam boat Willie & the Smoothi Kings
Mike
Zito, the Billy Gibson Band & Nappy Brown
8:30pm tickets $15 adv

Thurs 8/21 Big
Smith (Hillbilly Jam Band)
9pm
$8
www.bigsmithband.com
Fri 8/22 Seth
Walker (Blues)
with
special guest Swamp Cabbage (Swamp Blues)
these guys
sound a lot like ZZ Top
9pm tickets $10 adv
www.myspace.com/sethwalkerblues
www.swampcabbage.com
Sat 8/23 Jim Dandy of Black
Oak Arkansas (Rock)
with special guest Judge
Parker
10pm $15
adv

Fri
8/29 The Sun
Mountain Fiddler
New England
Country Bluegrass Reggae Folk Irish Cajun Original Funny Music. Got
that?
this will be his only apperance in the midwest this
year
9 pm $10 adv
www.sunmountainfiddler.com
sat 8/30 Joe
Ely w/ Joel Guzman (Singer /
Songwriter)
and The Derailers
9pm
$20 adv
www.myspace.com/derailers
www.joeely.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XZyGhg2IpQ&feature=related
Sun 8/31 Kenny Neal
8:30
pm
$12 adv
www.kennyneal.net
Sat
9/6 Wanda Jackson
(Queen of
Rockabilly)
with Off The Record
10
pm $18 adv www.wandajackson.com
Tues 9/9 Amy Rigby and Wreckless
Eric( Indie)
8 pm $12
www.amyrigby.com
Thurs
9/11 The Amazing
Rhythm Aces ( Roots)
The band who brought you Third
Rate Romance, The End is Not in Sight (The Cowboy Tune),
and Amazing Grace
(Used to Be Her Favorite Song). Featuring singer-songwriter extraordinaire
Russell Smith on electric/rhythm guitar, The "Fantastic Willie T." (Billy
Earheart) on keyboards,
Kelvin Holly on lead guitar and backup vocals, Mark
Horn on drums, and Lorne Rall on bass.
After 30
years the Grammy Award winning Aces are still sizzlin' hot!
with special guests The
Gougers
8:30 pm $15
adv
www.theacesforreal.com
Wed 12/31 New Years Eve With Dread
Zepplin
doors open at
7pm with kool videos till 10:30pm then Dread takes the stage
midnight
buffett and party favors what a night this will be it's the 20th annverisary
of Dread Zepplin live at Knuckleheads free shuttle to and from hotels
also
details coming soon about a hotel and show combination
10pm $75 per person
limited seating so hurry and get your tickets
www.dreadzepplein.com