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Postby dcblues » Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:32 pm

I got some exciting news at rehearsal last night. We got a slot on the Emerging Artists stage at the Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival (formerly the King Biscuit Blues Festival). I don't have any details yet (like which day, how we're getting there and where we're staying), but we're commited to going. This could open a lot of doors.
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Postby bosco » Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:05 pm

Cool stuff!

keep us posted...

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Postby jeffl » Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:28 pm

Great news dcb! You'll do great!
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Postby NEONMOONY » Fri Sep 14, 2007 3:41 pm

Way cool!
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Postby 601blues » Fri Sep 14, 2007 4:14 pm

:D When in doulbt pack a tent!! GOOD LUCK
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Postby 1four5 » Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:16 am

Sounds GREAT...and bring a camera!
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Postby mike932 » Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:41 am

If you need someone to carry your bags , be your driver, watch your gear, I would be available , I have heard stories about the festival, the stories (if true) indicate if a person doesn't have a great time there, they must be dead. Congratulations and "take em home"
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Postby fat paul » Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:24 pm

Sounds like a great oppertunity. Knock em dead
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Postby houserocker » Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:45 pm

Awesome news thats a great fest!! :D

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Postby dcblues » Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:15 am

I was there in, I think 1996, (as a fan making my first Delta pilgrimage) and had a blast. It's a great festival and I can't wait to play it. From the festival website, it looks like there are only a handful of bands/artists playing the Emerging Artists stage, so it's a real privilege to be chosen.

We're also entering the local IBC contests, so hopefully we'll go back to Memphis next year.
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Postby ricochet » Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:57 pm

That's great, DCB!
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Postby dcblues » Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:18 am

We've had a change of plans. It turns out that this would be an unpaid gig, and they wouldn't cover any expenses. If it were closer to home we would go, but it's just not worth traveling that far. Maybe one of these days we'll get a gig on the main stage.
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Postby ricochet » Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:19 pm

Yeah, it bites to pay to play.
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Postby houserocker » Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:57 pm

No Worries there will be other oportunities for you!

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