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6.20.11
Chimney Rock Sundays - The Kirk James
Blues Band will be playing every other Sunday afternoon
(2-6 pm) at the Chimney Rock Restaurant & Tavern.
Dust off your motorcycle or shine up the hot rod and come
down for some fun this Summer.
June
26, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21. Music is 2-6
pm.
Chimney
Rock Restaurant & Tavern - 970-731-5237
18710 HWY 160, Chimney Rock, Colorado
6.1.11
On the night of Saturday June 4, 2026
Kirk James will be performing Solo Blues on the
"Durango Blues Train." There will be seven blues acts
performing all at once, each in their own coach, as the
train goes up to Rockwood. Look for Coach #7 with Kirk James
playing inside.
For more info click on http://durangobluestrain.com
5.31.11
On Saturday June 4, 2026 the Kirk James
Blues Band will be performing during The Women's
Resource Center "Men Who Grill." This is their
annual summertime grilling competition and "fun-raiser" held
at Buckley Park in Durango. Tickets are $15 in advance and
$20 at the gate, Children 12 and younger $10, Kids under 5
get in free. All proceeds benefit The Women's Resource
Center. Get a sampling of tasty grilled tidbits from dozens
of grilling teams (both amateur and professional chefs) who
wear costumes and decorate their booths with their own
unique theme.
For more info click on http://www.wrcdurango.org
5.23.11
The Kirk James Blues Band will be
playing this Sunday afternoon May 29th at the Chimney
Rock Restaurant & Tavern. Chimney Rock will have
live music from Memorial Day through Labor Day. So, dust off
your motorcycle or shine up the sports car and come down for
some fun this Summer.
Chimney
Rock Restaurant & Tavern
18710 HWY 160
Chimney Rock, Colorado
970-731-5237
4.11.11
The Kirk James Blues Band had a
great time opening for Los Lonely Boys at the FLC
Community Concert Hall on Aprill 5th. We played to an
awesome crowd that night. Thanks to everyone who supported
us.
2.28.11
Wednesday, March 23rd, Kirk James
will be playing Solo Blues during Soup for the Soul
-- Hospice of Mercy at the La Plata Fairgrounds Exhibit
Hall. Soup and appetizers from local restaurants and
chefs. For more information, Click
here.
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12.28.10
The Kirk James Blues Band has been
invited back to play at the Harley Raffle for the
Aztec Boys & Girls Club on March 19, 2011
- noon. $100 Raffle Tickets with the chance to win 1 of 6
Harleys. Only 3500 will be sold, making the odds of
winning... really good - you do the math. It's for a great
cause.
For more info go to: http://www.aztecbg-club.com
11.19.10
The Kirk James Blues Band has been
booked as the opening act for Los Lonely Boys on
April 5, 2026. The concert will be held at the
Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall in Durango
Colorado. This will be a fun show. Tickets go on sale
December 1st.
For more info go to: http://www.durangoconcerts.com/comingSoon.shtml
10.18.10
We've uploaded another music video on
YouTube.com
Kirk James Blues Band performing my tune "Never
Let You Go" during the 2010 Animas River Blues
Festival.
Check it out at YouTube.com
8.24.10
The Kirk James Blues Band has been
asked to play for the second event of the Gateway Blues
Festival. We had an amazing time at last year's
inaugural event in Gateway Colorado. This year will feature
seven bands including Steve Crenshaw, Hazel Miller
Band and the Williams Brothers Band. The festival
is Labor Day Weekend, Saturday September 4th.
Gates open at 9 am. First band starts at 11 am. The Kirk
James Blues Band plays from 5 until 6 pm. This is a
great festival to attend as it is still small, but the word
will get out.
For more info go to: http://www.gatewaycanyons.com
7.26.10
The Kirk James Blues Band will be
playing a Grand Opening Party for the Chimney Rock
Restaurant and Tavern. On Saturday August 7th,
the band will start playing at 4 pm and continue until 8 pm.
The restaurant will serve BBQ and Cajun menu items and drink
specials during the day's events.
Chimney
Rock Restaurant & Tavern
18710 HWY 160
Chimney Rock, Colorado
970-731-5237
7.22.10
We had the chance to perform at the
Animas River Blues Festival in Aztec this year. For
those of you that made it to the festival on Saturday July
10th, we had a great time. For those of you who didn't make
it, you missed great performances by Coco Montoya,
The Informants, John Alex Mason and of course
the KJBB.
Take the time to check out a video of our
performance of my tune "Let's Roll" on YouTube.com
6.30.10
Kirk James Blues Band performs at the
2010 Animas River Blues Festival on Saturday July
10th. Starting at 4 pm and playing until 5:30 pm. The
festival takes pllace in a great setting and with the line
up of blues acts this is one not to be missed.
For more info go to: http://www.animasriverblues.com
3.25.10
The Kirk James Blues Band will
perform at the 2010 Animas River Blues Festival in
Aztec, New Mexico. Saturday, July 10th at the Riverside
Park. We have played at the inaugural event in 2006 and
again in 2008. And we were glad to have been asked to play
again this year.
Coco Montoya will headline this year.
Our friend Brant Leeper plays keys with Coco and
it'll be great to see them perform in the Southwest.
For more info go to: http://www.animasriverblues.com
3.11.10
Thursday, March 25th, Kirk James
will be playing Solo Blues during Soup for the Soul
-- Hospice of Mercy at the La Plata Fairgrounds Exhibit
Hall. Soup and appetizers from local restaurants and
chefs. Tickets are $40 per person. For more information,
Click
here.
3.4.10
The Kirk James Blues Band will be
playing the Harley Raffle for the Aztec Boys &
Girls Club on March 20 - noon. $100 Raffle
Tickets with the chance to win 1 of 6 Harleys. And it's for
a good cause. http://www.aztecbg-club.com
1.12.10
The start time for the show at the Abbey
Theatre will be 7 pm. Kirk James will play a solo
opening set for Tim Reynolds at the Abbey
Theater on Tuesday January 19, 2010. Tim Reynolds
from Dave Mathews Band. The show starts at 8:30 pm.
Tickets can be purchased in advance for $20 or at the door
for $25. For more info go to AbbeyTheater.com
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12.30.09
Kirk James will play a solo opening
set for Tim Reynolds at the Abbey Theater on
Tuesday January 19, 2010. Tim Reynolds from Dave
Mathews Band. The show starts at 8:30 pm. Tickets can be
purchased in advance for $20 or at the door for $25. For
more info go to AbbeyTheater.com
12.28.09
The Benefit on Sunday for Dan
Zauberis was a great success. The event at the Schank
House Bar & Grill was standing room only. Dan and
members of his family attended. The Kirk James Blues
Band played to a full house. The silent auction and
drawings raised $17,000. All came to help out our friend Dan
Zauberis.
11.16.09
A Benefit for Dan Zauberis will
take place on Sunday December 27. Dan has prostate cancer
and is in need of surgery. The benefit is to raise money to
help cover Dan's medical expenses. A bank account has been
set up at the Pine River Valley Bank in Dan's name for
donations to be made directly. The event will be held from
noon until 6 pm at the Schank House Bar & Grill
at Vallecito Lake. Music will be provided by the Kirk
James Blues Band. There will be numerous door prizes and
silent auction items. For more information contact: Robin
Wicka-799-0533, Emily Spencer-799-731 or Jim
Schank-844-9150.
11.11.09
The 2009 Rhythms of Durango Hollidazzle
CD release party will be November 27th at the Henry
Strater Theater. The Kirk James Blues Band is one of
many local Durango artists to be included on the 2009
Rhythms of Durango Hollidazzle CD.
Kirk James will be performing a 20
minute set on Friday November 27th. Starting at 5:30 and
playing until 5:50 pm. For additional information click
here.
10.20.09
On Halloween Saturday The Kirk
James Blues Band will be performing at the Desperados
Bar & Grill. Located by Office Depot. The band plays
from 7 pm til 11 pm. Win a Trip to Las Vegas during
the Costume Contest. For more information call Desperados
Bar & Grill at 970-385-5533. See ya there.
10.15.09
The Kirk James Blues Band is one of
many local Durango artists to be included on the 2009
Rhythms of Durango Hollidazzle CD. We recorded Charles
Brown's "Please Come Home For Christmas." The CD release
party will be November 27th at the Henry Strater Theater.
Stay tuned.
9.2.09
For those who missed the first event of
the Gateway Canyons Resort BBQ Blues Fest... you
missed a great show. Saturday August 29, 2025 at Gateway
Colorado the Kirk James Blues Band was one of
five bands performing that day including Blue Rooster
and Flattop Reed. Our set started as the sun went
down behind the canyon ridge and continued as it grew dark.
We played an hour plus set of music with a generous response
from the 500 in attendance. The headline act, Steve
Crenshaw, played after the KJBB and then the
fireworks show closed the night. The Gateway Canyons
Resort debuted the brand new Mission Bell
Amphitheater and this was it's inaugural event. I am
positive that they will have a festival in 2010, it is not
to be missed. Keep updated for our 2009 performance photos
to come.
8.27.09
The NEW Kirk James Blues Band t-shirt
design is here! Check
out the new design.
8.20.09
Announcing the introduction of the
NEW Kirk James Blues Band t-shirt design. It
is currently being printed and will be here soon. Check back
for the unveiling of the design.
8.7.09
The 1st Annual Gateway Canyons Resort BBQ
Blues Fest will be on Saturday August 29, 2025 at
Gateway, Colorado. The Kirk James Blues Band will be
performing at 7 pm with a 90 minute set. Check out the
Gateway Resort web site for additional details. Make your
arrangements now. Click here - Gateway Resort BBQ Blues
Fest
6.19.09
Vallecito Lake is a great destination to ride
or drive on Sundays this Summer. The Kirk James Blues
Band will be playing at the Schank House at
Vallecito Lake on various Sunday afternoons in June, July
and August. The Schank House Bar and Grill is in the
process of building a covered bandstand off the back of the
restaurant.
Food and drink will be served while the
Kirk James Blues Band performs from 1 pm until 5 pm
on these Sundays - - June 28, July 26 and August 23. Also
look for the KJBB playing the Schank House on
various Fridays and Saturdays.
Click here for schedule details and
updates
6.15.09
It has just come to my attention that the
Double Tree Hotel in Durango will not have live music at the
River Rat Cafe this summer. It had been a nice place to
perform in the past seasons. Keep updated with my schedule
for other patio sightings.
6.9.09
The 2009 Women's Resource Center "Men Who
Grill" event brought in over 700 people to
Buckley Park on June 6th. Those who attended this year know
what a great time was had with the 22 grilling teams working
hard to keep the food on going. All the while the Kirk
James Blues Band played music for the crowd sampling
tasty food as the event raised over $15,000.
For more info click on
http://www.wrcdurango.org
5.26.09
On Saturday June 6, 2025 the Kirk James
Blues Band will be performing during The Women's
Resource Center "Men Who Grill." This is their annual
summertime grilling competition and "fun-raiser" held at
Buckley Park in Durango. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20
at the gate with all proceeds benefit The Women's Resource
Center. Get a sampling of tasty grilled tidbits from dozens
of grilling teams (both amateur and professional chefs) who
wear costumes and decorate their booths with their own
unique theme.
For more info click on
http://www.wrcdurango.org
3.9.09
Thursday, March 19th, Kirk James
will be playing Solo Blues during Soup for the Soul
at the Fort Lewis College Ballroom. Soup and appetizers
from local restaurants and chefs. Tickets are $40 per
person. For more information, Click here.
1.19.09
On Saturday January 31st Kirk James
will be playing a night of Solo Blues at the Dalton Ranch
Clubhouse just North of Durango. This will be a special
evening of music and food. Southern Homestyle Buffet
Night. Cocktails at 6:00pm and Dinner at 6:30pm. Fried
Chicken, Collard Greens, Cheesey Grits, Green Bean &
Corn Salad, Mashers & Gravy and Mudd Pie for Dessert.
$22.95 per person for the Music and Buffet with a cash bar.
The Dalton Ranch Clubhouse will be taking
reservations for the evening by calling Amy at 970-247-7921,
ext. 3. Advanced reservations are
required.
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12.2.08
People have been asking where can they go hear
live blues in downtown Durango. With that in mind, the
Kirk James Blues Band has combined efforts with
Jack Ellis and Larry Carver for "Blues at the
Summit." A full night of Acoustic and Electric Blues in
one venue - The Summit in Durango. Jack Ellis and
Larry Carver will play the Happy Hour from 5 to 8 pm.
Then the Kirk James Blues Band will play from 9 pm to
1 am. With no cover and drink specials all night. The
Summit, 600 Main Ave in Durango - 247-2324. For more info
Click Here.
8.19.08
The setting at Three Springs
pavilion is great. A nice grassy area to sit on while
listening to The Kirk James Blues Band. CJ's Diner
will be there with food. There will also be a few tents
for shade. Remember to bring sunscreen, a hat and maybe a
lawn chair for their Sounds of Summer music series. This is
a free event for all ages. The Kirk James Blues Band
will play from noon to 4:00 pm. Behind the new Mercy
Hospital. Take Hwy 160 to Three Springs Blvd to second
roundabout. Follow event signs.
8.14.08
The Kirk James Blues Band plays
Music on Mercado - August 23 at Three Springs
for their Sounds of Summer music series. A free event
for all ages noon to 4:00 pm. Behind the new Mercy
Hospital. Take Hwy 160 to Three Springs Blvd to second
roundabout. Follow event signs.
7.2.08
On Friday June 27th the Kirk James Blues
Band played in Cortez for the 2008 Bike Tour of
Colorado. Cortez was one of seven stops along the
bicycle tour and we played to about 1,000 people in the
park. Once the sun started casting long shadows in the green
grass, the riders started filing in. There was burgers and
beer. Then there was dancing. Everyone had a great time.
6.13.08
The Kirk James Blues Band will perform at
the 2008 Animas River Blues Festival in Aztec,
New Mexico. Saturday, July 5th at the Riverside Park in
Aztec. We had played at the inaugural event in 2006. And we
are glad to have been asked to play again this year.
John Lee Hooker Junior will headline this
year. With Bernie Pearl Blues Band, Sugarhouse and Mojambus.
A great setting for the concert with an abundance of
shade.
Get your tickets early. See ya there.
For more info go to:
www.animasriverblues.com
6.4.08
On Saturday June 7, 2025 the Kirk James Blues Band will
be performing during The Women's Resource Center "Men Who
Grill." This is their annual summertime grilling competition
and "fun-raiser" held at Buckley Park in Durango. Tickets
are $15 each and all proceeds benefit The Women's Resource
Center. Get a sampling of tasty grilled tidbits from dozens
of grilling teams (both amateur and professional chefs) who
wear costumes and decorate their booths with their own
unique theme.
For more info click on
www.wrcdurango.org
3.14.08
For those who attended last night's event of Soup for
the Soul, thank you so much for your support. The
organizers sold 350 tickets which made for a great event.
The food provided by the various restaurants was great.
Though I didn't get to sample enough of the soup. Hope to
see you there in 2009.
3.4.08
Thursday, March 13th, Kirk James will be playing Solo
Blues during Soup for the Soul at the Fort Lewis
College Ballroom. Soup and appetizers from 13 local
restaurants and chefs. Tickets are $40 per person. To see
the poster artwork, Click here.
2.11.08
On Saturday, March 15th, the Kirk James
Blues Band will be playing for the Aztec Boys and Girls
Club 2008 Harley Raffle. Starting at noon until 3:00 pm
at the Aztec Senior's Center. They will be raffling off
seven (7) 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with a ticket
cost of $100 each. Get your chance to win!
For more information check out their web site
at http://www.aztecbg-club.com
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9.10.07
Kirk James will open for Eric
Johnson. It has been in the works and is now official.
On Wednesday September 26, 2025 Kirk will play solo
as the opening act for Eric Johnson and his electric
band at the Fort Lewis Community Concert Hall. The
show starts at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at
durangoconcerts.com.
For more information about Eric Johnson
go to his site at ericjohnson.com
8.20.07
We have a few dates I'd like to highlight
during the Labor Day Weekend. We will be playing different
bike events for the Four Corners Biker Rally, motorcycle
shops and biker bars. Take a look at the Schedule
page for details of where you'll run into us. Have fun and
ride safe!
7.18.07
Guitarist Bill Perry died at age
49. Bill Perry was a powerful guitarist/vocalist/songwriter
who not only recorded with his own band, but had toured with
Richie Havens, Garth Hudson and Levon Helm. A
great friend of Popa Chubby in the New York City Blues
scene. Tuesday July 17, Bill was found in his apartment in
Sugar Loaf, NY. A heart attack victim, though no official
cause has been made public. For more information -
http://www.billperry.com
6.14.07
Book Your Holiday Party Now! Whether
you admit it or not, June is a good time to start planning
your Holiday Party. Each Holiday season I get calls from
individuals and companies wanting to book the Kirk James
Blues Band for a Christmas party. Only to find out that we
were not available for the night that they chose because
they waited too long to schedule the event.
Bands book themselves months and months in
advance. Scheduling a holiday party too late in the season
can be a gamble. Many times companies have booked us a year
in advance while we were in the middle of playing their
party. Early planning will pay off for you to get the music
and location you are satisfied with. If you need help in
lining up a place for your event, we can help with
determining the different options.
Friday and Saturday nights get booked up
quickly, so consider having your party on a Thursday or even
Sunday night. This doubles the possibilities of options for
everyone involved.
If you have any questions on our schedule for
the Holiday Season, just call or e-mail.
Kirk James - 970-259-5977
Contact Me
5.17.07
Backyard Bash - Sunday May 27, 2026
during the Memorial Day Weekend Virginia's Steakhouse will
be serving up Great Food and Live Music for an all ages
event outdoors behind the restaurant. Sit in the garden area
overlooking Vallecito Lake. If the weather is questionable
the entertainment will take place indoors. For more
information contact Virginia's Steakhouse at 884-9495.
Virginia's Steakhouse and Lounge 18044 County Road 501
Bayfield, Colorado 81122.
5.10.07
Bike Give-away - On Saturday June
2, 2007 the Kirk James Blues Band will be playing at Four
Corners Framed Art in Gem Village, just West of Bayfield.
They will be giving away a Custom 1994 Harley-Davidson.
Tickets are $100 each and only 300 will be sold. Go buy one
or two tickets to increase your chances of winning. Before
the drawing there will be food and drink. Ticket cost is
tax-deductible to benefit the Wild Turkey Federation. For
more information contact Greg at 884-2421. Four Corners
Framed Art 39722 US Hwy 160, Bayfield, Colorado
81122
4.23.07
Here's another update about the benefit
for Deb Marler in October 2006. The total amount of
money raised that day was $7,000. Lady and Joe have updated
their photos page of the event on The Word On Wheels
Global Ministries web site. Check out the photos at
http://wordonwheels.org/photos
4.17.07
People keep asking "When will you be
updating the photo page?" Well, I have finally taken the
time to format and upload 54 more photos. A few old ones
with many new ones. And I still have a few more to get to.
Click Here to go straight to the Gallery. If you have photos
of the band, send them to me... and maybe I'll post them on
the site. E-mail
3.27.07
An update about our friend Deb
Marler, who was in a serious bike accident in July of
2006, has been recovering very, very well. After numerous
surgeries Deb is getting back on her feet. She is out of the
wheelchair and walking with the occasional assistance of a
cain. Joe and Lady of The Word On Wheels Global Ministries,
graciously provided the wheelchair for Deb. The have also
uploaded some great pictures of the October 1st Benefit held
for Deb. You can view the photos at their web site at
http://www.wordonwheels.org/photos/2006-1
3.19.07
I'd like to thank everyone who came out
last Saturday night to the Junebug Catfish House. The
place was packed with friends, family and fans of my music
and the blues. In fact the place was "Smokin'!" It was such
a great time seeing those of you who made it for the
evening. Folks I hadn't seen together in awhile. And a lot
of fun was had by all. I look forward to doing it again,
soon.
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12.28.06
I just read in the local newspaper that
the Durango Transit will be running for those who don't want
to drive on New Year's Eve. Starting at 7:00 PM on Sunday
through 3:30 AM on Monday. A one-way trip will cost a $1.
The buses will leave the College Drive and Main Avenue stops
every 30 minutes. And they service the immediate Durango
area. For more information call the City Transit Line -
259-5438.
12.19.06
Here are some of the details for The New
Year's Eve Celebration at Mutu's Italian Kitchen in
Durango.
$10 Cover when the Kirk James Blues Band starts
playing at 10:00 pm.
The dinning guests pay no cover charge. (You can dine
early and then return later for the dance party.)
Full Menu and Special Entrees are Available
Reservations suggested
Located at 701 E. 2nd Ave in Durango
Call 970-375-2701 with questions
The food is great. So come early and enjoy the
restaurant as well as the dance party.
12.15.06
This New Year's Eve The Kirk James Blues
Band will be performing at Mutu's Italian Kitchen in
Durango. The restaurant will be serving dinner at the
regular times. We'll start at 10:00 pm and finish around
1:00 am. We've played a couple of parties in this room and
this will be a great time. They are located at 701 East 2nd
Avenue in Downtown Durango.
For further details contact Mutu's at
375-2701.
12.8.06
Wishing to all the best of the
Holidays!
11.1.06
The Durango Business Improvement
District is putting together a CD of local musicians
called "Rhythms of Durango." The compilation will
feature original music by as many as seventeen artists from
Durango. The release date is set for November 24th.
The last I heard, one of my songs is expected
to appear on the CD. As more information about the project
comes available, I will post it here on the Blues News Page.
10.2.06
Yesterday we held a benefit for our friend
Deb Marler. In mid-July of this year Deb was in a
serious motorcycle accident. Thankfully she survived, but
she sustained very extensive injuries. After nearly two
months in the Denver hospital she was finally released and
was able to attend the event. Seeing all of the people and
friends there really raised her spirits as well as raised
money to help cover medical expenses.
I performed as a duo with Kevin Blaum on
harmonica. We played at the Veterans of Foreign Wars
in Durango Colorado. And though Deb was temporarily in a
wheelchair she was able to come out onto the dance floor and
scoot around for a song. We had many
local and regional businesses contribute door prizes and
silent auction items as well as a One-Stop Poker Run.
I don't have an official count of the funds
raised but I hope to have more information at a later date.
Thanks to all that made the fundraiser a success.
9.13.06
I got a call from my friend Michael
McCallister, the bass player with the band SUGARHOUSE asking
if I could "Fill In" on guitar. Jason, their guitarist has
moved away from the Four Corners area and the band has some
dates that they need filled.
Michael and I discussed dates and details and
I agreed to play some with them while they look for a
permanent replacement. I will perform with them as my
schedule allows.
I can still be seen playing in my own project,
the Kirk James Blues Band.
8.23.06
Just got an update on the funds raised for
the Hurricane Relief Concert series held at Fort
Lewis College on October 22, 2005. The Kirk James Blues
Band was one of many bands in the Hurricane Relief Concert
series.
We've found out that the Rotary Club took the
$4,000 that were raised at the concert series and
administrated the funds by putting them into their matching
multiplier formula and totaled a contribution of
$70,000.
Wow! That's killer math! We were glad to have
helped as much as we could by contributing our time for the
Hurricane Relief fund.
7.30.06
The Kirk James Blues Band played a
fundraiser for Lila Swank of Farmington New Mexico.
This was a benefit to help cover Lila's medical expenses
while undergoing cancer treatments. There were three
different Motorcycle Poker Runs. Prizes, drawings and the
winning poker hand were awarded to those who attended the
event.
We had a great time playing music in between
announcements for prizes. All kinds of prizes were donated
from area businesses and establishments from around the Four
Corners region. The day's event raised over $6,000. A great
group of motorcycle riders gathering to help a friend in
need. We wish you the best Lila.
7.17.06
Sad news. Blues elder Sam Myers
passed away on this day at age 70. For the past twenty
years or so, Sam sang and played harmonica with Anson
Funderburgh and the Rockets. Back in the 1950s he played
drums with Elmore James in the original Broom Dusters
lineup. He will surely be missed.
For more information about Sam Myers and to
make contributions in Sam's name with the Southwest Blues
Heritage Foundation, click here
http://www.sweetsammyers.com
7.1.06
For those of you who made it to the Animas
River Blues Festival in Aztec, New Mexico... Wow! Wasn't
that a blast! This was a festival that you should not miss.
There were between 800 and 900 people there on Saturday
afternoon for the first event of this festival.
The Kirk James Blues Band performed as well as
the Jeff Strayhan Band, Sugarhouse and the headliner with
Guitar Mac from Sacramento California. It was a great
setting for the concert at the Riverside Park in Aztec with
abundant shade with a killer PA system.
From my point of view, while having played
numerous festivals and events, this was very well organized
for me and the band. The stage manager was very helpful and
the event went as scheduled in a very timely state. Of
course the crowd was very eager to hear as much blues as we
could kick out for them.
For those of you who missed it, put the
Animas River Blues Festival on your calendar for
2007. Hopefully we will see you there.
6.26.06
Thanks to all of those people who came out
to the Music in the Park in Cortez on Sunday June 25.
Everyone that attended Sunday's concert was very
enthusiastic and they found plenty of shade for the event.
The Parque de Vida Amphitheater is a cool setting for
an afternoon of music and we appreciate having a nice venue
like this for this concert series. We hope to play for you
again next year.
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10.22.05
I'd like to respond to those who have
wanted to hear additional details about the latest
happenings with the Kirk James Blues Band.
The Kirk James Blues Band was one of many
bands in the Hurricane Relief Concert series held at
Fort Lewis College. The Community Concert Hall was
the venue set for the series. The concerts were to benefit
the evacuees of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The attendance
on this Saturday night was sparse, but those who were there
were very enthusiastic. Thanks to all that helped the
cause.
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