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

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.