Boulder Blues

Featuring Eric Sardinas with local after-party band Joey Vital Trio

Genre: Blues

Venue: The Railhead

Date: Saturday, June 2, 2012, at 9 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: Known for his unbelievable live performances, during many of which he has set his guitars on fire, Eric Sardinas has pushed the boundaries of blues and rock and become one of the music industry’s most respected guitarists. His latest album, 2011’s Sticks & Stones, was produced by Matt Gruber, whose credits include Ricky Martin and Carrie Underwood.

Must be 21 years or older

 

Boulder Blues

Featuring Sugar Blue with local after-party band The PJ Barth Band

Genre: Blues

Venue: The Railhead

Date: Saturday, June 9, 2012, at 9 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: Grammy Award-winning harmonic virtuoso Sugar Blue began playing harmonica as a child, honing his skills by wailing along with Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder songs on the radio. Blue began his career as a street musician and made his first recordings with legendary musicians Brownie McGhee and Roosevelt Sykes. Blue’s career took off, after touring with and performing on several of the Rolling Stones’ albums. With his album In Your Eyes, Blue emerged as a profound songwriter and harmonica wizard. Blue’s latest album, Threshold was released in 2010. Throughout his successful career, Blue has recorded with and performed alongside some of music’s best, including B.B. King, Muddy Waters, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan.

Must be 21 years or older

 

Boulder Blues

Featuring Bill Magee with local after-party band Dr. Harpo & 2 The Moon

Genre: Blues

Venue: The Railhead

Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 9 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: Born in the back woods of Mississippi, Magee’s love for music grew after moving to New York with his brother, following the death of his parents. After purchasing his first guitar and practicing for a year, Bill Magee joined his first band at the age of 14, along with his friend Jimmy James a.k.a. Jimi Hendrix. Throughout his unbelievable career, Magee has performed around the world with the “who’s who” of blues, including B.B. King, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Otis Redding, John Lee Hooker and Bo Diddley, among others.

Must be 21 years or older

 

Boulder Blues

Featuring Smokin’ Joe Kubek with local after-party band The Chris Bell Band

Genre: Blues

Venue: The Railhead

Date: Saturday, June 23, 2012, at 9 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: A guitar prodigy by the age of 14, Smokin’ Joe Kubek frequented the Dallas bar scene in the 1970s, performing with artists including Stevie Ray Vaughan and B.B. King. After the release of his debut album The Axe Man, Kubek joined fellow Dallas guitarist Bnois King to become one of the most potent guitar combinations in the Southwest. The duo released their debut album Steppin’ Out in 1991. After 12 albums and more than 20 years of performing together, Kubek and King returned with the release of Have Blues, Will Travel in 2010.

Must be 21 years or older

 

Boulder Blues

Featuring The Mannish Boys with local after-party band Lady J Huston & The Fireballs

Genre: Blues

Venue: The Railhead

Date: Saturday, June 30, 2012, at 9 p.m.

Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info: Led by vocalist Finis Tasby, The Mannish Boys consists of all-star performers of the West Coast blues scene. The band debuted in 2004, with the album That Represent Man. Considered to be a loose session project with constant lineup changes, The Mannish Boys’ popularity continued to rise with their constant touring and festival appearances around the world. The band’s fifth studio album and most recent release, Shake For Me, was released in 2010.

Must be 21 years or older