The Code Blue Band

Last Larry B's? April 9 --9 to 1 Tumbleweed Dayton April 17 Mudflats-Galena April 24

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At this point we haven't booked future gigs at Larry B's, but we will be there April 9, 9pm to 1am. We will probably be back there in summer.
April 17th- Tumbleweed Connection- Dayton 9:30-1:30
April 24th- Mudflats in Galena 8:30-12mn

Website redone-slightly above urine--Mucho stuff coming up

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Before our website was, at best, piss poor. But now I am proud to announce that it is at or near the level of urine. www.thecodeblueband.com Our Calendar is up to date there--google calendar.
This we we break in Doolin's Pub in Pickerington. Yeah, there is something called the Final Four going on, but we will add to the Madness if you come out.
April 9--Larry B's-Westerville 9-1
April 24- Mudflats- Galena 8:30-12

Come out to see us at The Tin Duck--great Marion upscale club Sat. March 6 9pm-1am

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The Tin Duck has many followers--a chain of clubs, with two in Ohio, it is an upscale restaurant/lounge/club with a great selection of drinks and food. It is very close to Route 23 exit/Rt. 95 Marion. Come on out!

CONGRATULATIONS TO TOKOYO TRAMPS--WINNER 2010 RIVER CITY BLUES COMPETITION

2010-02-21T10:55:00.001-08:00

Many kudos to Tokoyo Tramps for coming all the way from Boston to win it all yesterday at the River City Blues Competition in Marietta. I think it is safe to say that we saw some terrific bands and acoustic acts, from all over the Eastern United States--many of which could have won it all there and in Memphis. Wow.
Thanks for your support of the River City Competition and our band.
We hope to see a bunch of you at Mudflats this Saturday night, February 27th. However, if you are into traditional blues sounds, you should make it to Tradfest as they have another terrific line up the same day and night. You can make it out to see us last set, maybe? Also, Sean Carney is at Vonn Jazz Club the same night.
The following weekend we play at The Tin Duck in Marion, Ohio. This will be our first time there, thanks to our recent blizzards.
And for our Dayton people, we play Jackass Flats on March 12th, 9 to 1.

Please Support Us! February 20- Marietta Contest- Larry B's February 19

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The River City Marietta Blues Contest is this weekend-- Friday night there are 6 to 8 competitors, and then on Saturday, beginning at 12:30 there are about 10 more. Code Blue is scheduled to play at 3:30 on Saturday, but that could be moved up an hour if something happens, so please get there early. Then, early Saturday night, the finalists from Friday night and Saturday afternoon play off for winners. There will be an acoustic solo/duo winner and a band winner, as well as some 2nd place winners.

Friday night, we could use your insight at Larry B's, 9 to 1. We'll be playing our contest sets, so come and put in your two cents. Plus, kick the webs out of cabin fever and LET'S GO CRAZY.

What a night!! Last Saturday night at Vonn Jazz!

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IT WAS A SELL OUT!
After we had the privilege of opening for Hamilton Loomis, his band put on the best show I've seen--ever. Tight vocals, licks, horn, guitar riffs, acrobatics, shirtless guy, and he played way past 1 am. Many thanks to all of you who came and partied with us all. Code Blue had a great set as well, and we owe most of that to your encouragement.
Yavonne from Vonn's said 'I WANT HIM BACK'--you can count on that.
Gary

BIG NEWS!! International Showman Hamilton Loomis--at Vonn Jazz January 30th--and we're opening-plus other Jan. gigs

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I have been working for two years to get Hamilton Loomis to Ohio, and it has finally happened. On January 30th he and his band will appear at Vonn Jazz, and our band, The Code Blue Band, will open for him. Show runs 8pm to 1am. You can buy tickets now on the Code Blue website, by Paypal or mailed payment--see the link on the first page of our website........ AND BY ALL MEANS CHECK OUT HAMILTON LOOMIS AT WWW.HAMILTONLOOMIS.COM. HE HAS A FUNKY SOUL SOUND THAT IS MESMERIZING.

JANUARY 7TH--BACK AT WILDBILLS FOR OUR 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR--FIRST THURSDAY EVERY MONTH--8:00 TO 11:30.
JANUARY 8TH--LARRY B'S IN WESTERVILLE 9 TO 1
JANUARY 16TH- ROOPS IN DELAWARE 9 TO 1
JANUARY 22ND- ARAGON LOUNGE- CLEVELAND AVE. COLUMBUS 9:30 TO 2AM

AND THE BIG JANUARY 30TH SHOW AT VONN JAZZ! SEE YA!

TONIGHT FRIDAY DEC. 11 - ELDORADOS- N. HIGH COLUMBUS

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9PM TO 1AM WILL FIND US AT ELDORADOS ON NORTH HIGH STREET ACROSS FROM GRACELAND. DON'T FORGET TO STOP IN! GARY

Fantastic, Best Time Ever- at Roops--this week we are doing a 3-way

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November 27th we played at Benny's Pizza in the 'vinyl' room. It amazes me how great the crowd is and how people come in, even without enough seating! Thank you!
November 28th--We played wall to wall people and dancers at Roops and we just love working for Al. Thanks to all!
This week is a 3-fer.
Thursday December 3rd Wild Bills in Marion 8 to 11:30
Friday December 4th Larry B's in Westerville 9 to 1
Saturday December 5th FINALLY BACK TO TUMBLWEED AFTER THEIR FIRE--DAYTON 9:30 TO 1:30

Please come out andwe can help you with your shopping!
Gary

2 Shows--Nov. 27th Benny's Nov. 28th Roops

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Busting out the cobwebs and we are back in action at Benny's Pizza in Marysville, Black Friday, November 27th--8pm to 12mn and Saturday, November 28th at Roops in Delaware, 9pm to 1am. SEE YA!

New Show-- Stingers II in Urbana November 7th

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This is a great new place in Urbana with a great band stage, big screens, and good drink and food. We play 9:30 to 1:30--come on out---we want you there!

October 10 Roops in Delaware October 16 Jackass Flats- Dayton

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We are having a great time bringing our new guy, Mike Dudley, up to speed. We will be back at Roops on October 10 and Jackass Flats on October 16th. See ya!

Schedule Change--October 2nd--we will be at Benny's Pizza 7:30

2009-09-23T08:15:00.000-07:00

We will be at Benny's Pizza on October 2nd, instead of Eldorado's. Eldorados changes to December 11th. Thanks!

Note: Dave T. leaves band-- Mike Dudley is now our guitarist-- PCP this wknd!

2009-09-21T12:03:00.000-07:00

Dave Thompson, our guitarist for the past two years is leaving to join a new project. We wish him luck, and, don't be surprised if he plays for us once and awhile!
Our new guitarist is Mike Dudley, Columbus mainstay guitarist, who is on hiatus from his own band. Mike plays with Shaun Booker, so you might have seen him.
I'd like to thank all band members for going through this change WITHOUT DRAMA!!! Very seldom do these things ever work out for the best, but this one did for all parties.
This weekend we will warm up Dudley at Plain City Pub in, where else, Plain City. 9:30 to 2am. That's September 26th.
Next week we will be at Wild Bills on October 1st, and Benny's Pizza, 7:30, on October 2nd. Come out and see us!

A 3 week vacation?? Heaven help Mudflats on August 28th!

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Six guys band/personal schedule made it possible to have a 3 week break, but i am really concerned when we return--to Mudflats no less on FRIDAY AUGUST 28TH-- with pent-up chaos and mayhem. Please bring your tazers.
First week of September--Labor Day weekend-- fins us at Wild Bills on Sept. 3rd, Larry B's on September 4th, and the best blues festival in Ohio--St. Marys in Celina on September 5th. We play at 3:30, but by all means get yourself a good spot on the hill. Heading up the two day festival is Little Ed and the Blues Imnperials and The Tommy Castro Band--wow, wow, wow. Come up and see us before, during and afterwards!! The CBA will be there.

Last Weekend--Friday--Very cool-- Saturday -a little wet

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Friday at Larry B's was amazingly outstanding. What a great crowd --we enjoyed playing past our quitting time. Thanks--we'll be back there Labor Day Friday.
Saturday we played the great Pickerington Blues Festival--unfortunately we had some sound problems early, and some water problems later. We are usually really lucky with weather and festivals, but it caught up with us Saturday. We played about 5 songs, with the sound going on an off, and when the sky unloaded. Then, when we tried to return, my amp fell off my speakers onto the blacktop, and the power was out again. The rest of the bands had cooperative Ohio weather, but we did not luck out this time. Hope to return there next year.

Last 1/2 weekend of July, 1st one of August Larry B's and Pickerington Blues Fest

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Friday night we will be back at Larry B's on Westerville Road. 9pm to 1am. Saturday afternoon we will be at the Pickerington Blues Festival--we play 3:30 to 5:30. There are really a nice cross- section of blues types on display there this year. Come out, please.

Back to Columbus--Friday July 24 Digger & Finch/Saturday July 25th Hummers in Greenville

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This Friday night we will be at Digger & Finch in Dublin, 8pm to 11-ish. If weather is bad, we will be inside.
Saturday night we play at Hummer's in Greenville, 9pm to 1am. First time there-- we would really appreciate your support!

Sunday July 19th the famous Jackass Flats in Dayton 2pm to 6pm

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We are returning to Jackass Flats this Sunday, July 19th, 2pm to 6pm. We hope to see the 1000's of people who are known to come to this great outdoor and indoor venue.

Next week We are in Columbus at Digger & Finch in Dublin, our only date this year there, 8pm to 11pm. July 25th we travel to Ohio's West Coast to Greenville to play at Hummers, 9pm to 1am.

July 11 Saturday Plain City Pub--who knows what to expect?

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PCP is one of the most unpredictable places that we play. You just never know what is going to happen- some of the things we have seen there---incredible. Come on out and be part of this if you are up to it-supposed to rain--if it does, it will be even weirder.
Right in the middle of Plain City next to 1 of 2 gas stations. See ya.

Busy 4th of July week July 2,3,& 4

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This week we are playing three gigs:
1. July 2nd- Wild Bills in Marion 8pm to 11:30pm
2. July 3rd- Benny's Pizza in Marysville 8pm to 12mn
4. July 4th -Nicki's on Cleveland Ave. behind Dream Girls 9:30 to 1:30

Come out all 3 nights!

LAST MINUTE ! TONIGHT JUNE 19TH ROUTE 66 IN POLARIS 8PM TO 12MN

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LAST MINUTE GIG HAS BEEN IN THE WORKS FOR AWHILE--TONIGHT, FRIDAY NIGHT, AT ROUTE 66 IN POLARIS--480 E. WILSON BRIDGE RD. OFF ROUTE 23 NORTH. 8PM TO 12MN INSIDE IF WEATHER BAD/OUT IF WEATHER GOOD!
NEXT WEEK VONN BLUES ON ROUTE 161--JUNE 26 FRIDAY 9;30PM TO 1AM. NICKIS GIG SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 27TH HAS TENTATIVELY BEEN MOVED TO JULY 4TH.

Rare weekend off- Back June 4,5,6

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We have a rare weekend off this last weekend of May--. We are back next weekend-
June 4 Thursday-- Wild Bills 8 to 11:30
June 5 Friday- Jackass Flats in Dayton 9-1
June 6 Saturday- Mudflats in Galena 8:30-12mn

Please come out!
Gary

This Week-- Back to Newark--FINALLY-Fridsy and Saturday

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We will be at Newark Eagles Club- open to the public--this Friday and Saturday, May 22 and May 23, 9pm to 12:45 am. Just tell them at the door you are with the band. REMEMBER THIS:
The Newark Eagles is actually in Heath AND
The Heath Eagles is actually in Newark. We will be at the Newark Eagles. Directions on our website at www.thecodeblueband.com.

Back to Columbus's North Side- Larry B's Friday May 15th -- Newark Mary 22-23

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We are continuing our Columbus sweep, and will be at Larry B's on Westerville Road, which is just South of I-270 aa the Westerville Road Exit. You turn right at the exit and it is in the shopping center on the left. We play 9pm to 1am.
Next week we are at Newark Eagles in Newark--this is open to the Public-- 9pm to 12:45. You just ring the bell and tell them you are with the band. Hope to see you there!

May 1 Benny's in Marysville May 2 Roops in Delaware

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May 1st-- Benny's in Marysville 8pm to 12mn--outside weather permitting or inside.
May 2nd--Roops in Delaware 9pm to 1am--If you haven't seen what Al has done to this place, you got to be sure to make it there.
See you out, we hope!
Gary
Code Blue bassist

Band back in action this week-Wild Bills and Mudflats

2009-03-26T07:49:00.000-07:00

The band is back in action the following week:
Wild Bills Thursday April 2nd 8 to 11:30 pm
Mudflats Saturday night April 4th 8:30 to 12mn

NEW CD JUST OUT-- 'DARK BARS & PAWNSHOPS' ORDER THRU HERE OR BUY AT SHOWS. $10

See ya--ORDER A CUSTOMIZABLE BLACK T-SHIRT---SEE PREVIOUS POST!

March Madness change- March 20th- March 21st Roops in Delaware NEW CD OUT & CUSTOMIZABLE SHIRTS!

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Because of the OSU game starting at 9:30pm tonight, we are NOT playing at Larry
B's in Westerville tonight BUT, our keyboardist, Keith Blair and his partner in crime are performing as a duo from 8 to 9:30 and from after the game until 1am or so. Don't miss this.
Saturday we play at Roops in Delaware, 9pm to 1am. We really love Al and this place. Please come out and support us.
We are playing at the St. Marys Blues Festival on Labor Day Saturday this year. This is one of Ohio's top festivals. Headliners include Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials and Tommy Castro--Wow!

NOW AVAILABLE New CD 'DARK BARS AND PAWNSHOPS,' which is a compilation of newer, most requested songs we do at gigs. Songs like 'Wall to Wall', 'Leave Your Hat On', Stevie Wonder's 'I wish' are part of it. We also have new black shirts in men's and womens sizes. The shirts are black and have logo on front, logo on back, and your CHOICE of 'If you play a blues song backwards, things get worse' or 'Are we having funk yet?.' ALSO WE WILL CUSTOMIZE THE FRONT OR BACK OF YOUR SHIRT. You can have anything you want added--some suggestions are 'ROAD CREW IN CHARGE OF BABES', OR 'ROAD CREW IN CHARGE OF STD'S' OR 'GROUPIE IN NEED OF A LIFE' OR WHATEVER YOU WANT ADDED. We still are selling Tight At Midnight, our 2008 CD. Now for the even better news. We are selling EVERYTHING for $10 each OR ANY 3 ITEMS FOR $20 INCLUDING SHIPPING! So, if you want a shirt and 2 cd's, that's $20 TOTAL. 2 SHIRTS AND CD--$20!! You get the idea. THIS INCLUDE SHIPPING. The limo needs an oil change and might need a tire rotation, so we are offering up our stuff. Actually, we just want to get our music and name out there. REMEMBER, any thing you want on your shirt will be added!!! NO EXTRA CHARGE.

New CD is OUT -DARK BARS & PAWNSHOPS-- THIS WEEK WILDBILLS & BENNYS

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OUR NEW CD IS OUT AS OF FEBRUARY 18, 2009-- DARK BARS & PAWNSHOPS--HEAR SOME OF IT AT THIS LINK:

CD CAN BE BOUGHT THROUGH PAYPAL AT CODEBLUEBAND@HOTMAIL.COM $10 WILL INCLUDE SHIPPING TO YOU!

THIS WEEK--BACK TO THE ALWAYS WILD WILD BILLS IN MARION THURSDAY MAY 5TH 8PM TO 11:30 PM. THEN WE ARE AT BENNY'S IN MARYSVILLE ON FRIDAY MAY 6TH 8PM TO 12MN. CD IS AVAILABLE AT THE SHOWS.

CONGRATS TO LONG TALL DEB- SHE WON MARIETTA CHALLENGE FEB. 21ST-NO GIG FOR US SATURDAY-TWEED BURNED DOWN -WE PLAY AT CULAN THIS SUNDAY

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We participated in Marietta's River City Blues Contest Feb. 20-21. We were lucky enough to make it into the finals. There were some great participants from Chicago, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. Long Tall Deb, who had put together a new trio behind her, won the entire contest. Congratulations to her and her group--they will be representing River City at the 2010 International Blues Contest. Paul Miles, an extraordinary soloist, came in second, and will rep the BJFM in 2010. Our friend, Gary Applegate, got 3rd place. Rumor had it we were the 2nd band, but not sure about that yet.

This Saturday, Feb. 28th, we were to play at the Tumbleweed in Dayton--but unfortunately it burned down and it will be quite a while until water damage is taken care of.
This Sunday, March 1st, we have been invited to be in the Cincinnati United Local Artists Network Ceremony and Celebration at the 20th Century Theater in Cincinnati. We play at 5pm and the whole event goes until 11 or 12pm. Here is a link to the show, the schedule, and the great lineup:
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=30279&recommended=1&recommended=1

Next week March 5th- Wild Bills in Marion & March 6th at Benny's in Marysville.

Fantastic time at Mudflats February 7- See pics We're in studio Feb. 14-15

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We have run out of adjectives to describe what a great time we have at Mudflats. February 7, 2009 was different--each time is always better than the time before! Enjoy pics below:

We are in studio February 14-15 and at the River City Blues Competition in Marietta February 21st. Please come and support us. Comfort Inn and Holiday Inn are having special 'Blues rates' for this weekend. We play at 3:30pm or earlier on Saturday, February 21st. if we make the finals, they start at 8pm that night.

Back on the Really Far North End and a little closer North End of Columbus

2009-02-03T11:56:00.000-08:00

This week we finally get to go back to Wild Bills in Marion, Ohio---it is so freakin' much fun there. We may have a surprise singer to join us for a song or two--DON'T MISS IT!
THURSDAY FEB. 5TH WILD BILLS 8 TO 11:30
Saturday, FEBRUARY 7TH, we are back to the mud at Mudflats in Galena, 8:30 to 12mn. Every time we play there it is greater fun than the time before--

Bennys--Awesome-pics--January 30 Larry B's January 31st Side Band at The Pub

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We had a great time at Benny's last Friday--we are working with management to try to get more seating for the future. Below are some pics from there

GOOD NEWS: We will have our new album, Album 7, ready for release February 21st, 2009. More to come on this as details evolve.
January 30th We were back at Larry B's in Westerville, 9pm to 1am. we had a great crowd--here are some pics:

Saturday Night, January 31st, our side project band, The Willie Allison Band, will be at the Pub in Gahanna. Most of Code Blue is there to back up this fine talent. 8pm to 12mn.

Backstretch Was Way Fun-Dayton's Tumbleweed was cool-;Now to Thirsty Ear on Sunday the 18tDayton

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We had a fantastic time at Backstretch on January 3rd.Tumbleweed in Dayton on January 10th was the best the bar has had for quite awhile, according to Mo--and it was a shitty weather night!! Thanks to the Wright State Contingent and to the Dayton Blues Society.
This week we creep back in to Columbus to host the Thirsty Ear's CBA jam on Sunday, January 18th, 4:30 to 8:30. It is SPOSED to warm up some by then, so we hope to see you. We play a set, followed by 4 or 5 jam sets, and then we play a 1/2 set at the end of the night. See ya!

A New Year's Eve Like No Other!! Thanks to the people and to The Lafayette

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150 party people came out to celebrate New Years with us at The Lafayette. We had such a sensational time--. Lots of people came out like members of Damn Right from Columbus. People came from Marion, Columbus, all over. The Lafayette is an elegant place of historical significance, but there was no 'stuffiness' there. All came to have a good time, to dance like maniacs, and they put up with our Code Blue antics all night. Hope to see you all again soon. Here are some pics:

Saturday December 27 GZ Pete's in Springfield New Year's Eve in Marietta--Cool Deal

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Our first gig at GZ Pete's will be a great time--if you know Springfield, GZ is the former Old Town Tavern 128 E. Main St. We played on the main stage, which is upstairs, and has one of the area's greatest stages and pa systems!! 10 pm to 2am
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New Year's Eve is at The historical Lafayette Hotel in Marietta, OH. Lots of prizes, fun, contests, and you can even stay there if you want for $119. That includes the festivities, plus a Midnight Buffet. Call 740.373.5522 for Details.

Coming up--January 3rd in Delaware at the Backstretch, 9pm to 1am. and January 10 we visit back to Dayton and replay Tumbleweed Connection in the Oregon District, 9:30 to 1:30.

See ya somewhere!!

Cool time last week at Wild Bills and at Mudflats-- More upcoming including New Years at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta!!

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We played Thanksgiving night, for the first time ever, and it was at Wlld Bills in Marion. This was a very well organized event with 3 bars collaborating for the night, with raffle tickets and $100 prizes as well. Congrats to them for a super event!
Mudflats was rockiin' and rollin' as we walked in--people have no qualms about letting it out, and partying. How it could ever get better everytime we play there, I don't know. It was awesome!

Next week The Code Blue Two, [Dave Thompson and Mike Newhart] hit the stage at Benny's--acoustic rock and blues with a hint of POWER. They play December 12th, 8pm to 12mn.

Next full band gigs are:
December 18th at Wild Bills
December 27th at GZ Petes in Springfield, OH
December 31st at The Lafayette Hotel in Marietta. Contact them for reservations for their outstanding party, including a Midnight Buffet. 740.373.5522.

THIS WEEK- Thanksgiving NIGHT at Wild Bills AND Saturday Nov. 29 Mudflats

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After a very cool time at Wild Bills and then at Backstretch for the first time, we consider ourselves very lucky indeed. We really enjoy having fun with you, the audience, and we really did.
This week THANKSGIVING NIGHT, we are at Wild Bills--SUPPOSED TO BE PACKED AND ONE AMAZING TIME. 8PM UNTIL?? Break free from the turkey'shalllucinagenic chemical power on you and kick back---no work on Friday!!
Saturday, November 29, we are back to MUDFLATS 8:30 to 12mn. This is ALWAYS A GREAT TIME. Hope you can come out.

Our 'acoustic' gig at Benny's turned ELECTRIC--NOV. 20 WILD BILLS NOV. 22 BACKSTRETCH + NEW YEARS!

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We had way too much fun at Benny's Friday night. We played as a 4 piece, and then were surprised to have our horn player, Matt Stuber, show up and play most of the night! People at Benny's were awesome, and we played a request for 'Johnny B Goode,' a song we have never played before. Great Fun.
Nov. 20th Thursday we are at the very wild, Wild Bills, in Marion 8pm to 11:30pm. Remember if you are wishing for the weekend on Thursday, come out to Wild Bills and see it become Saturday night right before your eyes.
Nov. 22nd Saturday--is our first gig at Backstretch in Delaware. 9pm to 1am. This may be the top music venue in Delaware We play 9pm to 1am. Come out and party with us at this great place.

Upcoming: November 27th Thanksgiving Night--Wild Bills--shake off that Turkey and get your butts out to the areas greatest Thanksgiving night venues---IT WILL BE PACKED!
November 29th Mudflats in Galena--could this place be any more cool?

DECEMBER 31ST-NEW YEARS @ THE LAFAYETTE HOTEL IN MARIETTA Phone: NEW YEARS PARTY 8:30- 1PM--
Call or email to make reservations--(740) 373-5522
Fax: (740) 373-4684
www.lafayettehotel.com
Email: info@lafayettehotel.com
You should plan to stay there too--their rooms are like staying on a cruise ship--really cool!

NOVEMBER 29 MUDFLATS IN GALENA 8:30 TO 12PM

DECEMBER 12TH CODE BLUE FOUR SEMI-ACOUSTIC BENNY’S PIZZA IN MARYSVILLE 8PM TO 12MN
DECEMBER 18TH THURSDAY WILD BILLS IN MARION, OH 8PM TO 11:30PM

DECEMBER 27TH GZ PETES IN SPRINGFIELD OHIO--GREAT, NEWLY RENOVATED VENUE!! 10PM TO 2AM

CLANCEY'S IS DELUGED! CODE BLUE FOUR ACOUSTIC -BENNY'S NOVEMBER 14 8 TO 12

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100'S OF HALLOWEEN CELEBRATERS, INCLUDING MANY OHIO WESLEYAN STUDENTS, HIT CLANCEY'S DOORWAY FRIDAY NIGHT- HOT WOMEN, AND BIZARRE AND CREATIVE DISGUISES OF ALL KINDS. DID I MENTION HOT WOMEN? PHOTOS WILL BE POSTED SHORTLY.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, WAS WILD BILL'S IN MARION--ALWAYS A GREAT TIME.

Park Street Blew Us Away October 24--Wild Bills & Clancey's Halloween blast this week!

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How it could ever get more crowded in Park St.---I just don't know. The coolest part of it all was how the crowd grew and grew all the way up to 2am. Wish we didn't have to stop then--great dancers, party animals, and 'Joe Pa' was there for most of the night!!--too bad he didn't go there Saturday night, too. Here are some photos:

This week --have Saturday on Thursday at Wild Bills in Marion October 30 8pm to 11:30-ish.
Friday October 31st--Halloween-- at Clancey's in Delaware. 10pm to 2am--we will have dance and costume contests all night! See ya there???

Wild Bills and Larry B's--last weekend--went into orbit! This week--'semi-private' party in Dublin Sunday Oct. 19th 2:30pm

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Well, it was no surpise that Wild Bills was another crazy blast. Even our guitar player got into the frenzy with his duct-tape frisbeeing which resulted in wet jeans--and not just the jeans that sprayed with a drink. We almost had a Dream Girls moment. Oh yeah, by the way, we are now playing there THANKSGIVING NIGHT, NOVEMBER 27TH. They tell me that this is a Marion tradition and that the place will be packed!!! 8pm to 12mn or so!!

Then, on Friday night, we played at Larry B's for the first time--what was really great about this place was how the crowd grew as the night went on. Some of the best dancing we've seen for awhile. If you haven't been there, slip out into the patio while it is still warm enough and you will swear you are no longer in Columbus--very, very nice!

This week we are playing a 'semi-private' party in Dublin on Sunday, October 19th, 2;30. If you want to crash this, go to our website thecodeblueband, and get directions. We play 2:30 to about 6.

Hope to see you soon -October 24th--Park St. Tavern and October 31st--Halloween--Clancey's in Delaware!

October 9 and October 10 Thursday-Friday this week

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October 9th we are back at one of our favorite new places, Wild Bills in Marion--8pm to 11:30-ish.
October 10th first time at Larry B's in Westerville 9pm to 1am. PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT US THERE--WE WANT TO MAKE IT A REGULAR PLACE FOR US IN 2009.

Thanks for the great crowd at Digger & Finch--some of you stayed from 7pm and waited until our newly created 9pm start time, inside. Our semi-acoustic show was great fun to do, and we will be doing more of it.

We currently are off the following week, October 17 and 18th. See ya!

BIG CHANGE!! OCTOBER 3RD DIGGER & FINCH IS INSIDE!!! STARTS AT 9PM

2008-10-02T13:29:00.000-07:00

PLEASE BE SURE TO TAKE NOTICE--DIGGER & FINCH OCTOBER 3RD WILL BE INSIDE, AND WE WILL START TO PLAY AT 9PM. THANKS HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! GARY

BACK TO CENTRAL OHIO SEPT. 25, 26, 27, & 28--LAST MINUTE GIG AT THIRSTY EAR SEPT. 26TH

2008-09-21T18:29:00.000-07:00

After a wild weekend of traveling through West Virginia and Southern Ohio hills, playing at the renowned Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg and The Marietta Brewery in Marietta, we come back to Central Ohio in a big way:
1. Thursday--Wild Bills in Marion--7:30 to 11:30--if you are in the mood for a Saturday night but don't want to wait, come out here- it's INSANE there--there are people actively calling in sick for Friday. Wild Bill's is a great place--come out!
2. Friday--The Thirsty Ear--okay, they had a cancellation and we were 'the first band they thought of'--we are ECSTATIC to bring our show back to the Ear--9pm to 1am
3. Saturday--Clancy's in Delaware- 10pm to 2am--our first time there--don't know what to expect!! Come on out!
4. Sunday- The Columbus Ohio Blues Challenge held at Whiskey Dick's--time announced for us is 4:30, but plan to get there early in case things get moved up--last year it got moved up over an hour and I drove 100mph to get there barely on time. So, if you get there by 2 to 3, you should be okay--but, why not take in the day?--you'll see 15 acts competing for 2 spots to represent Columbus at the International Blues Contest in Memphis, in 2009.

Wow, this is getting close to how busy I'd like us to be!

On the Road--Parkersburg and Marietta Sept. 19 & 20

2008-09-18T08:10:00.000-07:00

After an unbelievably good time at Park St.,

see pictures:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=ribnk7u.3zpovbg6&x=0&y=36fqm3&localeid=en_US
we set out on a mini road trip to the near south--Friday night we are at the historic Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg, WV. Patrick Mclaughlin will be our featured guitar player this night and on the 20th, when we are at rough and rowdy Marietta Brewing Company in Marietta. Always a fantastic time is had, here.

Friday September 19th -Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg-- 7pm to 10pm--on patio weather permitting or inside if not.

Saturday September 20th - Marietta Brewing Company in Marietta, OH 10pm to 2am

Wow!
Next week we are at Wild Bills in Marion on Thursday-7:30 to 11:30, Sept 25, Clancys in Delaware September 27th, 10pm to 2 am-- and we are participating in the Columbus Blues Alliance Blues Challenge held at Whiskey Dick's in Columbus on Sunday, September 28th-time to be announced--check Columbus Blues Alliance website after September 22nd.

Thanks for your support!
Gary
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ROLLING, ROLLING, ROLLING BACK TO PARK ST. TAVERN! SEPT. 12, FRIDAY

2008-09-08T06:54:00.001-07:00

After a phenomenal night at Park St. Tavern early in the summer, we are chomping at the bit to return there this Friday, Sept. 12th. We will be buffing out all of our top funk and R and B to 'bring it' to this top venue. We play 9:30 to 1:30. Bring your 'A-game' and a couple of designated drivers, because it will be a sweaty night of chaotic, dancing fun. See ya!

TOP TEN GIGS OF ALL TIME--AT MUDFLATS-SEPT. 6!

2008-09-08T06:46:00.000-07:00

Wow. What a fantastic night we had at Mudflats. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect because it was OSU game day, and usually if we play the same night, people have partied out by the time any band shows up. HOWEVER,that was the COMPLETE OPPOSITE at Mudflats. People kept coming out and kept staying and the band agreed that it was one of the top gigs we've played of all times! Great crowd and we, as usual, had the most fun of anyone else there--but that was saying a lot! Pockets of dancers were seen all over the restaurant/lounge, and at last call, people were still coming in. We played past our 12mn quit time, because we just didn't want the evening to end. Many, many thanks to Mudflats for the great time and for having us.

Weekend off- Come see us at Mudflats September 6th

2008-08-29T20:16:00.000-07:00

Played to a great bunch of people at Benny's last night in Marysville. We have the rest of the weekend off, but we will back back to business next Saturday at Mudflats. We play 8:30 to 12mn--get there for the great food, drink, and best of all, the people who make it so much fun to play there.

Playing Thursday August 28th at Benny's--have weekend off

2008-08-25T07:36:00.000-07:00

This week we are playing only Thursday at Benny's in Marysville, 7pm to 11pm. Benny's has built a huge, beautiful stage, and added even more seating then they had before. Besides the great pizza and drinks, I've just heard that their subs are fantastic. Benny's is huge, so if you want to be close to the band, by the outside bar, you can--or if you want to be a further away, that is available as well.

We start at 7pm and there is no cover. When you are at Benny's, it feels like a whole different world--come and enjoy the get away with us.
Gary

Marion Ohio Rocks! This week- Gahanna- Classics Anniversary party blow-out!

2008-08-18T18:31:00.000-07:00

Our first time at Wild Bill's in Marion was nothing less than 'Wild'! The only night of the week that they have bands is ?Thursday, and people DO come out to have a good time--and we did, too! Thanks Wild Bills and Marion!
Plain City Pub woke up this week! It was hot in there and we had a great time!
This week we are at Classics in Gahanna on Saturday, August 23rd, for the ANNIVERSARY BLOW-OUT. Be careful--this is one of two Classics in Gahanna--the good one, the one this week, is at 77 N. Stygler Road. Come out and party with us!

Marion Rocks!!! at Wild Bills- This week- Classic's Anniversary Party August 23rd

2008-08-18T18:26:00.000-07:00

Our first time at Wild Bill's in Marion was nothing less than wild!! What a great place--they only have bands on Thursday night, and people do come out and want to have a great time--As usual we had the best time, but Marion, you people were a close second to us!! See you September 25th

This Week-- Thursday, possibly Friday, & Saturday in Marion and Plain City

2008-08-11T20:40:00.000-07:00

We are playing at Wild Bills in Marion this Thursday, August 14, 2008, 7pm to 11pm. This will be our first time there so please come out and enjoy us at their Thursday night Blues night.
Friday---we have a possibility of opening a new club in the Continent-more on that if it happens
Saturday--August 16, 2008---we are back at wild Plain City Pub, 9:30 to 2pm. You never know what you are going to see there. Plain City is like their own state--the rules are the rules in Plain City. No cover!
See ya!

Hangin' out on Columbus's North Side!

2008-08-04T07:01:00.000-07:00

This week we are in Columbus--Friday night, August 8th, we are back at Eldorado's on North High St., across from Graceland, and Saturday night, August 9th, we are at Nikki's, which is on Cleveland avenue behind that poorly lit 'Dream Girls' place.
No cover at Eldorado's and a $3 cover at Nikki's. Nikki's is being revamped and every time we play there it has been upgraded yet again. But, sadly, the chandelier is gone.

Pickerington Blues Fest-- Another Smashing Success!!

2008-08-04T06:50:00.000-07:00

Great job at the Pickerington Blues Festival this past Saturday. You had a terrific lineup, super great food, and it was a great day.
We played in the Gazebo and it turned out to be a great blessing--it was cool there, we got to control our own sound, and our obnoxious keyboard player called in sick so we were able to hear each other!!
The CBA looks forward to working with you every year on this if you'll have us.
Thanks!
Gary

Mudflats Rocks! Pickerington Blues Festival August 2 2008 11:30 a.m.

2008-07-29T07:09:00.001-07:00

Per usual Mudflats in Galena did not disappoint. We love the people there because having a good time is numero uno. Thanks for the fun time there Saturday night, July 26th! We are back there September 6th.
This weekend we have DAYTIME gig at the Pickerington Jazz & Blues Fest. We play in the Gazebo 11:30am to 1:00pm with the full band. http://pickeringtonjazzandribfe.homestead.com/Music.html

See ya!

Back to Marysville and North Columbus July 24, 26

2008-07-21T17:02:00.000-07:00

We are back in the Columbus area, now, and will be playing THURSDAY NIGHT, 7 TO 9 PM, AT BENNY'S PIZZA, IN MARYSVILLE. THEY HAVE A HUGE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE FACILITY, NOT TO MENTION THE PIZZA!! OUTSTANDING!
SATURDAY NIGHT WE ARE AT MUDFLATS IN GALENA, 8:30PM TO 12MN. MUDFLATS is a cozy place to party with wonderful people running it, Jeff and Jane. Mudflats is starting to have occasional national acts there, so keep your eye on this place. We will be enlarging the place, this Saturday, adding a second or third story to the place!
Come out and enjoy the place, the food, the party!

Very Odd time--but Way Fun! Mudstock & Bolts-This Weekend- The Chimneys

2008-07-14T11:34:00.000-07:00

We played between cloud bursts at Mudstock on July 12th. Great crowd, high humidity, blistering sun when we saw it. Some people came out later to see us at Bolts in Englewood.
This weekend we are back at The Chimneys in Miamisburg, 67 S. Main St., July 19th, 8pm to 12mn. There are at least two bike events going on that day and night, powered and unpowered!! Should be some cool view and we'll play some new cool tunes.

'Mudstock & Bolts in Dayton this weekend

2008-07-07T21:20:00.000-07:00

We are playing the Epilepsy Fund-raiser at the Dayton Mud Volleyball fund-raiser, this Saturday, July 12th. We play 3pm to 5pm, and then we travel to Englewood and play at Bolt's to play 9:30 to 1:30. Please join us for these great events!

July 4th and 5th--we had a Sensational time in Marietta Ohio!!

2008-07-07T21:14:00.000-07:00

We spent the weekend in Marietta--one of the world's greatest cities. On the 4th we played for the first time at Marietta Brewery--what a fantastic crowd we had. Patrick McGlaughlin joined us for a few songs. Thanks for the great time there!
Then we played the next day at the Marietta Ribfest---after a rainy Friday, we had beautiful weather and a huge crowd of people enjoying the food and each other. We even played "Mustang Sally" for an attendee. Thanks for having us--enjoy these photos and thanks for buying our CD and the new Shirts!

CREEKSIDE BLUES FESTIVAL JUNE 20 2008 GAHANNA OH

2008-06-28T16:25:00.001-07:00

PHOTOS OF CREEKSIDE HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE POST, JUST BELOW!

TRAVEL WITH US TO MARIETTA FOR JULY 4TH AND JULY 5TH!!

2008-06-28T10:29:00.000-07:00

We go on the road to our favorite Ohio city, Marietta, for July 4th and July 5th. **SOME FLIERS WENT OUT FROM THE MARIETTA BLUES ORGANIZATION WHICH SAID WE ARE PLAYING AT THE JULY 4TH RED WHITE AND BOOM. TRUTH IS We are playing near that, 1/2 block away on Front St., at Marietta Brewery, 10pm to 2am, ON July 4th, Friday night.
Then, on Saturday, we are back at the Lafayette Hotel, for the Marietta Ribfest, 6pm to 10pm.

Our Luck contintues to be GREAT! Last night at Digger was more than awesome

2008-06-28T10:22:00.000-07:00

We have had luck on our side during the Ohio Monsoon season. Played last week at Creekside on the only nice weather day of the three. Then, somehow, last night, we got through the entire outdoor concert at Digger & Finch with no weather interruption!! We had a great crowd of people which grew through the night, and we were the first band in 5 weeks that the Dublin police didn't visit! Thanks for everyone who came out!

What an unusual weekend it was!!

2008-06-23T19:20:00.000-07:00

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June 20th, we opened the Creekside Blues Festival--Twice--once at 2pm for Channel 10 news, and for real at 5pm. The crowds never let up all night--every 5 minutes there were 100's more people. You could NOT move.
Then, June 21st we were in Gahanna again at Classics 77 S. Stygler Road. This is a cool little club with a huge patio, great food, and partying people. It was a nice change from playing before 1000's like we have the last few weekends, to playing for a cool, smaller group. We are back there August 9th. Be sure to say HI to Cowboy!!
9:30 . See Ya!

What we had last night was FANTASTIC!

2008-06-15T11:22:00.000-07:00

We played the Plain City Pub in Plain City last night, June 14th. We knew from owner Roger that the summer has been slow there--and, we only had the cream of the crop of people come out and see us. What we lack in quantity, we made up with in quality. Everybody was really into it last night. Dancers, singers, requests, buying cd's, we had a blast. At least 5 of the 6 of us did.
See you next weekend --both gigs in Gahanna--Creekside on Friday, June 20 5-6:30 pm, and Classics 77 Stygler Road in Gahanna, 9:30pm. Creekside is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Come out Saturday night, after Creekside, to see us at Classics. We gonna party.

DAMN!!! What a night at Park St. June 7-- in Plain City June 14th-- June 20th Creekside/Gahanna

2008-06-09T07:48:00.001-07:00

We had a phenomenal time last Saturday at The Park St. Tavern. Not only were the streets packed to see performers on the outside stage, the inside of Park Street was SOTTRO [STANDING ON TIP TOES ROOM ONLY.] We were so impressed with the quality of the party people there--people there to have some fun and let it all out--even at close it ws hard to walk around in there. Many thanks to Chris for having us, and he provided and ran the sound.

This week we are back at PCP [Plain City Pub] in Plain City on the main drag, 161, on Saturday, June 14th, 9:30pm to 2:00am. Everyone should go to the PCP at least once in their life--it is a truly unique, partying kind of place. No cover, cheap drinks, good food, and much,much more.

June 20th, Friday, we are opening the Creekside Blues Festival, 5pm. It will NOT be that crowded at that time, so be sure to come on out. This 3 days festival features national and other regional acts---terrific line-up!

Great time at the Fraze--This week we're back at Park Street Tavern- arena district downtown Columbus 9:30-1:30

2008-06-01T18:42:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the great crowd response at the Fraze last Friday. We had a great time, and you were very generous buying our CD's. Thanks.
BACK TO COLUMBUS THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH--BIG PARTY BONANZA DOWNTOWN- PARK ST. FESTIVAL, GALLERY HOP, ARTS FESTIVAL, AND MORE. WE PLAY 9:30 TO 1:30. BY ALL MEANS GET DOWNTOWN EARLY WITH ALL OF THE FESTIVITIES.

May 30th-- Opening for Roomful Blues at the Fraze in Dayton

2008-05-26T08:50:00.000-07:00

We play at the Fraze in Dayton on Friday, May 30th. Please come on out--we play 8 to 8:30--so don't blink!

Very Cool May 17th -Got to play twice! May 24th Eldorados in Columbus

2008-05-18T15:15:00.000-07:00

The Ovarian Cancer Benefit held at Sequoia Lanes in north Columbus--a special day for the Spencer Family--after a fantastic performance by Soul Satyr, they allowed us to use their equipment to play a fun-filled set for this occasion. This was a very emotional day, and the jumping off point for an annual event commemorating the Spencer family. Thanks for having us.
Then, we traveled west on I-70 and went to Bolt's in North Dayton [Englewood.] What a fantastic turnout we had there--we had at least 45 people there that we personally invited, and they came! Bolts is starting to have regular bands on Saturdays, and the word is finally starting to get out to the great area music fans. We will be back there July 12th, after we play 'Mudstock' an Epilepsy fund-raiser held in Dayton.

This week we stay homebound in Columbus at Eldorado's North High Street in Columbus, across from Graceland shopping center. Last time we played there we had to stay awhile longer after we were done to help fix the roof! No cover and great drink prices. Come out this weekend and we promise we won't make you stay and help with the shingles!

Last weekend off until mid August

2008-05-06T21:26:00.000-07:00

May 9 and 10 we are not playing out--two of the guys had other things to do in their real lives. Saturday, May 17th we have two gigs:
1. The first gig is an Ovarian cancer fund-raiser held at Sequoia Lanes in Columbus, Ohio, 4 to 7 pm. We play 6 to 7 pm.
2. That night we book to Dayton and play at Bolt's in Englewood, 9:30 to 1;30.

Please come out and see us!

MAY 2ND (SURPRISE FOR YOU) & MAY 3RD GIGS

2008-04-28T17:43:00.000-07:00

After a super great time last Saturday at Bolts in Dayton, Ohio, we roam back Columbus way to Nikki's Bar--6188 Cleveland Ave. -I-270 to Cleveland Ave. exit-turn right/ turn left behind 'Dream Girls' and you are there. Great newly remodeled venue with great food and drink. Don't know if they still have the chandelier.
NOW FOR THE SURPRISE-- FRIDAY NIGHT WE WILL BE JOINED BY PATRICK MCGLAUGHLIN ON GUITAR!! Our guy can't make it that night, but one of central Ohio's best know ripping guitarists will be joining us on stage!
Saturday night, we return to the great Tumbleweed Connection in Dayton's Oregon District. It has been a few months since we were there, and we are looking forward to getting back to one of Ohio's coolest bar scenes. We are 9:30 to 1:30-if they let us stop!

GIG THIS WEEK IN DAYTON AT BOLT'S APRIL 26TH---HAD A WEIRD WEEKEND

2008-04-20T13:15:00.000-07:00

After a weird weekend [Friday night at Tommy Keegan's was unusual and Saturday at the Earth day festival at Beulah Park was cancelled], we are ready to go out and EXPLODE this week at Bolt's. Mike Corchran will be organizing much of the mayhem about to be unleashed at Bolts on April 26. 9:30 to 1:30. Come ready to drink, eat, and party!

Busy Weekend April 18 and April 19

2008-04-13T12:17:00.000-07:00

We have a twofer this weekend--Friday night we play at Tommy Keegan's, 456 S. Front St., Columbus, Ohio, 9;30 to 1:30. There is a $3 cover charge.
Then Saturday we are playing at the Parity International fundraiser at Beulah Park in Southeast Columbus. From noon to 5 there will be 5 horse races, with 20 minute Open Stage/Jam Sets inbetween each race. Then we will play after the races are over--we will start at 6 to 7pm and go until they stop us. If the weather is bad, there is plenty of room to do all of this inside of Beulah Park. See www.parityinternational.org about the family fun events, complete with gourmet food and beer.

Next gig - Eldorados in Columbus

2008-03-30T09:04:00.000-07:00

We are debuting our act at Eldorados in Columbus on April 12th. Great party pub near Graceland shopping center 4968 North High St. We play 9:30 to 1:30 and THERE IS NO COVER CHARGE-my bad. . We have several more shows coming up there. Check us out, and pick up our latest cd, 'Tight at Midnight.' We didn't have the usual cd release party, so there weren't any extra expenses to get it out there, so it is only $10. You'll find it and sound samples at http://cdbaby.com/cd/codeblueband4
But, save money and buy it at the show.
See ya!

Next Gig-- Stingers 2 in Urbana, Ohio

2008-03-17T17:52:00.000-07:00

Our two gigs previous to the open stage yesterday got whacked by the weather, so our next gig, weather permitting, is at Stingers 2 in Urbana. We will be playing 9:30 to 1:30, and there is a $3 cover charge. You can go to our website, thecodeblueband and click on the gig for directions. Stingers 2 now serves the areas favorite pizza, from Sparky's.

Thirsty Ear Open Jam Gig Hugely Cool, Yesterday!

2008-03-17T17:49:00.000-07:00

We've hosted a few open stages at the Ear, and other places, and this was the first time we didn't need to go up and fill in for a musician spot during the four jam sets. Very energetic, enthusiastic, and talented show of musicians yesterday, both legendary in Columbus, like Long Tall Deb and Ray Fuller, and newbies.
Thanks for a great crowd and hanging on so long!
Gary The Code Blue Band

NEW CD 'TIGHT AT MIDNIGHT' NOW SELLING

2008-02-29T08:43:00.000-08:00

NOT WASTING ANY TIME, WE GRABBED UP OUR NEW 6 PIECE AND PUT TOGETHER A GREAT NEW CD, 'TIGHT AT MIDNIGHT.' YOU CAN EMAIL US AT CODEBLUEBAND@HOTMAIL.COM TO GET ONE-$10 INCLUDING SHIPPING. IT FEATURES SOME FUNKY COVERS BY ROBBEN FORD, BUDDY GUY, JAMES BROWN, TOMMY CASTRO, AND EVEN MORPHINE! WE PUT TOGETHER OUR BEST VERSION YET OF 'BLUES ME TO TEARS' AND KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD'S 'SHAME, SHAME, SHAME.' YOU CAN BUY IT SOON ON CDBABY, BUT IT WILL COST A LITTLE MORE. GO TO WEBSITE WWW.THECODEBLUEBAND.COM TO LISTEN TO SOME OF IT!

Help us Initiate Tommy Keegans March 8th--

2008-02-29T08:33:00.000-08:00

Tommy Keegans, 456 S. Front Street, is the place that we will invade next. We have no exit strategy, but our entrance there is well planned! We need as many troops as possible for a major, partying troup surge. We start at 9:30--go to about 1:30. There is a $3 cover.

If you haven't seen us in the last couple of months, we are put together differently,now. We have added Dave Thompson on guitar, and Keith 'Shoeless' Blair on keyboards and vocals. As a 6 piece we are a formidable force to reckon with. Come out and enjoy our R & B funk and rockin' blues show. Thanks!
LINEUP:
FRONTMAN AND HARP PLAYER--MIKE 'DR. MOJO' NEWHART
1 MAN HORN SECTION--MATT 'JEBUS' STUBER BARI, TENOR SAXES, FLUGEL & TRUMPET
KEYBOARDS AND VOCALS- KEITH 'SHOELESS' BLAIR
GUITAR- DAVE 'TRIPOD' THOMPSON
DRUMS- FRANK 'DA FREAK' LAPINSKI
3-7 STRING UPRIGHT AND ELECTRIC BASS- GARY 'THE ENFORCER' MACK

HOPE YOU COME OUT!

Had to cancel Stingers--next stop Tommy Keegans downtown Columbus

2008-02-25T06:15:00.000-08:00

Weather we wanted to or not, we had to cancel our gig at Stingers 2 in Urbana. The Urbana Citizen put a nice article in the paper for that day, promoting the new album and our gig at Stingers 2, but the wintry mix wouldn't let us get the guys here from Columbus. Sorry if you came out to see us, but we weren't there. IF YOU CAME OUT FRIDAY, EMAIL US AND WE'LL SEND YOU A FREE CD. Use codeblueband@hotmail.com.
March 8th, Saturday, we are at Tommy Keegan's 456 S. Front St. downtown Columbus. This Irish pub has been a mainstay in Columbus, and is a very cool place to party. We'll be there 9:30 to 1:30. Click on link on our website to get directions there.

There is a $3 cover charge. Hope to see you!

Next Gig Friday, February 22nd Stingers 2 in Urbana 9:30

2008-02-19T17:15:00.000-08:00

We will be in Urbana on Friday night, Feb. 22nd, at Stingers 2--9:30 to 1:30. You can click on Stingers on the website, www.thecodeblueband.com, to get directions. This is a nice, brand new place. If you can find Urbana, Stingers back behind the Burger King, in the shopping center just South of BK. There is a $3 cover.

February 16- 2008-Big news--we got 2nd place at the River City Ohio Blues Competition in Marietta

2008-02-19T16:52:00.000-08:00

We competed with 18 bands and acoustic acts last Friday and Saturday and we got 2nd place, after first place winner Mojo Theory, also from Columbus. While this doesn't get us to Memphis for 2009, it was another 2nd place finish for us, after finished 2nd in 2006 at the Columbus Ohio Blues Challenge. In 2005 we finished 5th at the Marietta contest.

It was cool for us that it was clear that we were the crowd favorite. Choosing between having won and being the favorite would be hard--having both will be nice some day. Thanks to all the cool people from Marietta, Columbus, West Virginia, etc. who supported us in Marietta. Jamming at the Marietta Brewery was great fun after the contest, with some of the supporters coming there. We will be playing at the brewery, soon.

2008-02-05T20:58:00.000-08:00

Lots of news today:

The Code Blue Band's new 2008 CD is in the can! We worked non stop this month and have a great CD coming out. With Keith Blair and Dave Thompson joining the band, we have a super full sound that still gives us all chills. We will keep you posted as to when this is available.

The title track to our 2007 album, 'The Hard Way', is one song on the about to be released Columbus Blues Alliance Blues Album Volume III Best of Central Ohio.

2007's The Hard Way CD is still available and is being cleared out to make way for 2008's super CDs -- new lower price here on CDbaby!

-Send $5 to Paypal-- send to codeblueband@hotmail.com --price includes shipping. CD include originals, studio cuts, and several live cuts--10 in all. It includes our crowd-pleasing version of 'Bad Case of Love' -

captioned pictures for your enjoyment

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