Trinity River Blues Society Blog
The Trinity River Blues Society will have a booth at the Dallas Guitar Show
We are super EXCITED to tell everyone! The Trinity River Blues Society will have a booth at the Dallas Guitar Show What is the Dallas Guitar Mark your calendar and join us at the Dallas International Guitar Festival May 5th-7th at Market Hall in Dallas!Show one might...
Musician’s Corner Feature – GUITAR FRENCHIE
WHO IS GUITAR FRENCHIE? "On a Sunday morning in July 2001, a 20-year-old Kevin ``Frenchie” Sciou was sleepingon the couch in the living room of an Arizona home when he was awakened by WaylonJennings and Jessi Colter singing “Storms Never Last.” Not on record, in the...
Musician’s Corner Feature – James “KillerBug” Morris
James “KillerBug” Morris James Morris, aka KillerBug, born December 1941 is a native Texan by way of Fort Worth. This self-proclaimed Blues and R&B singer has become a legend within the music scene in the DFW area. KillerBugs signature style from his wardrobe to...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Rachel Patman
Rachel Patman Rachel is an attorney-turned-singer and hails from a small Texas town south of Fort Worth known for its cattle leases, dry counties and gossipy mothers. As soon as she could run, Rachel left for university and then, almost immediately afterwards, law...
Trinity River Blues Society services all of North Texas as a affiliate of The Blues Foundation.
Trinity River Blues Society services all of North Texas as a affiliate of The Blues Foundation. North Texas has so many phenomenal Blues Festivals coming up. So for your listening pleasure come out to the Second Annual Blues Festival in Granbury, Tx on March 18th...
Public Service Announcement! Feed the City Charity!!
Public Service Announcement! Feed the City Charity!! Trinity River Blues Society is calling all members, volunteers , anyone to please join us the second Saturday of the month at Boomerjack’s in Bedford Tx from 8:30-10:30am to prepare lunches. TRBS will meet at...
Buddy Magazine showcases Trinity River Blues Society
The Trinity River Blues Society was a sponsor of The 23rd Annual KNON Bluesfest. Here is an excerpt of the article. The 23rd Annual KNON Bluesfest was held at Poor David’s Pub, February 4-5, with a player list that would put any Memphis event to shame. The two-day...
TRBS welcomes our newest board members!
TRBS welcomes our newest board members! With the new year TRBS welcomes five additional board members! Along with the current board members this addition will take TRBS to new heights!! All the new members all desire to help support the Blues in the N. Texas area...
Musician’s Corner Feature – R. L. Griffin
R. L. GRIFFIN Musician R. L. Griffin, often called “the Right Reverend of the Blues”, is, and has been a major musical force in the South Dallas music scene since his arrival from Kilgore, Texas in 1967. He started out playing drums in his home town in the high...
Musician’s Corner Feature – McKinney Williams Jr
McKinney Williams Jr., also known as WorkHorse, is a blues artist from Jackson, Mississippi. He is the son of legendary front porch blues artist "BluesMan" McKinney Williams and owner of Monsta Entertainment (the record label his father is signed to). WorkHorse only...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Reo Casey Band
Reo Casey Band Reo Casey is a multi-instrumentalist and singer born in Dallas, TX. While being raised on Blues and Soul music, he started getting interested in Texas’ great musical traditions. He began learning how to play the drums in grade school and then branched...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Aaron Burton
“Aaron Burton is yet another of those Texan pickers who seems to creep in under the radar, lodging himself in the mind and memory. With around half a dozen albums already to his credit, with Southern Swaggerhe brings more than a touch of Down South, low-down and dirty...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Mike Morgan
MIKE MORGAN Mike Morgan is a Texas guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was born in Dallas, but grew up in Hillsboro, TX. He began playing rock guitar as a youngster, but in 1985 changed over to blues and blues rock. He relocated back to Dallas in 1986. He has...
Musician’s Corner Feature – KERRIE & ANDREW “JR. BOY” JONES
KERRIE & ANDREW “JR. BOY” JONES Kerrie Lepai Jones was born April 15, 1973, to the parents of Michael and Carol Lepai. At an early age she was always singing, and people that knew her knew she had the talent to sing. Later in life she would also sit in and sing at...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Christian Dozzler
“More than 45 years on the Blues scene have provided the multi-instrumentalist Christian Dozzler (vocals, piano, harmonica, organ, accordion), a.k.a. "Two Meters of Blues" because of his 6’7" height, with a musical background that is rarely found among Blues musicians...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Anson Funderburgh
Anson Funderburgh "Anson Funderburgh has been an unstoppable force on the national blues circuit since his debut album with his Rockets, Talk To You By Hand, launched the New Orleans-based Black Top label in 1981. Born in Plano, Texas, Anson grew up in a...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Brian “Hash Brown” Calway
Blues musician Brian “Hash Brown” Calway hails from the State of Connecticut, and moved to Texas in 1983. He has been playing blues music since 1973 and plays harmonica, guitar, and sings. He has his own band, however, he is often seen and heard sitting in with...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Bnois King
Legendary singer and guitarist Bnois King is based in Dallas, TX. He is a Texas Blues and Jazz guitar player, vocalist and composer. His partnership with Smokin’ Joe Kubek took him all over the world for over 25 years and produced 16 studio albums. Bnois was born on...
Musician’s Corner Feature – The Paul Byrd Band
The Paul Byrd Band bring their original, eclectic mix of Rock, Blues and Soul to the masses. The infectious rhythms and soothing vocals are what sets this band apart from the rest, making them an act not to be missed. When Paul is not playing live music for his many...
POOR DAVID’S PUB
Poor David’s Pub is currently the longest continuously running music venue in Dallas, Texas by a single owner. Owner and founder, David Card, opened the 1st location in 1977 on McKinney Ave. He purchased his first bar with the original name of Eaton Run, but when that...
What’s Happening
Guitarist and Harmonica player Brian Calway - aka "Hash Brown"- released his newest CD "Stop! Your Evil Ways" in 2022 (the 5th in his series) to rave international reviews. He has played on 50 CDs for other musicians throughout his long career. He is currently...
Lonesome Blues | February 2 – 11, 2023
Lonesome Blues | February 2 – 11, 2023 By Alan Govenar & Akin Babatundé Directed by Akin Babatundé About: Lonesome Blues is the celebration of the legendary local bluesman Blind Lemon Jefferson. Born blind, but ultimately able to express his deepest emotions...
Exciting news Blues news!
Exciting news Blues news! Trinity River Blues Society is sharing a perk that our paid members get to enjoy. One of many perks we offer our paid members is discount concert tickets and chances to win tickets. So we are doing a end of the year special that we are...
Breaking Trinity River Blues Society News!!!
The Trinity River Blues Society is happy to announce the addition of Jim Ashworth to our Board. Jim's title is Development Director, and we are super excited to have him. Also, Jim will add his business acumen as one the country's leading executive recruiters. He is...
Musician’s Feature – Annika Chambers/Paul Deslauries
Annika Chambers/Paul Deslauries Both on stage and in private life, these two internationally acclaimed artists share incredible chemistry! Their first introduction (lasting only a few seconds) in the crowded lobby of the historic Orpheum Theatre during the 2018...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Sue Foley
PINKY’S BLUES, is named after Sue Foley’s pink paisley Fender Telecaster electric guitar that has been such a major part of Foley’s life for all these years. Part of that is the total devotion Sue Foley has to the guitar, and in particular to the one she calls Pinky...
Sue Foley and Annika Chambers
Musician’s Corner Feature – Alastair Greene
As Alastair Greene’s prolific and acclaimed career rounds the corner into a third decade, Greene arrives at a new, yet familiar destination. Following a 2018 live album that celebrated the 20th anniversary of his noteworthy Alastair Greene Band, the...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Mz Connie
"It's Mz Connie y'all".... Not just a name but also a title that identifies a way of business and exemplifies an attitude of having a presence of Queenship in the Southern Soul /Blues music genre. The Soultress – a crazy, sassy, cool and experienced performer, which...
Musician’s Corner Feature – CT Davis “Blues Powerhouse”
In the month of January, on the 31st day of the year nineteen hundred and eighty six; the Blues, once again, manifested itself in flesh taking the form of CT Davis. The aforementioned is an up and coming artist playing venues throughout the Metroplex and surrounding...
Award winning Blues Artist Zac Harmon
Award winning Blues Artist Zac Harmon Award winning Mississippi native, Zac Harmon, is known for his triple threat talent as a songwriter, singer, and guitarist with a unique Blues style. His true American Blues style was cultivated through his melodious upbringing...
New monthly Blues Grooves series – Holland K Smith
You are invited to join us for our first new monthly Blues Grooves series in the intimate, upscale Foundation Room at the House of Blues! No cover charge! Food and drinks available. We are featuring The Holland K Smith Band! Holland K Smith is a multi award winning...
CD release party for HASH BROWN: STOP! YOUR EVIL WAYS!
Brian ‘Hash Brown’ Calway was born on September 22nd, 1955, in Connecticut. His love for the Blues started as a young man, when he was exposed to the live blues of Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon. He grew up listening to and being influenced by local blues greats...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Breezy Rodio
Breezy Rodio With a mix of old school and modern soul and blues hits in his musical catalog, the Chicago musician Breezy Rodio has had a vast array of global success. His talent on the guitar has allowed him to gain popularity with original works, but has been known...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Shake Anderson
Two-time winner of The TRBS IBC Challenge Band Category. Grammy and Dove nominated songwriter/producer/musician. Often referred to as the “Super Sideman,” Shake is a well-traveled artist who began his career as a multi-instrumental musician and singer. As a 22...
Trinity River Blues Society and it’s partner Big Thoughts are launching “Blues In Schools”!
Breaking News!! Trinity River Blues Society and it’s partner Big Thoughts are launching “Blues In Schools”! What is “Blues In Schools” ? Blues in the Schools program, BITS is designed to introduce students to the blues and educate them about the origins, styles and...
Mardi Gras revelers on March 1st at The Post for the 30th Krewe of Kowtown
Here's what's in store for you Mardi Gras revelers on March 1st at The Post for the 30th Krewe of Kowtown gig hosted by James Hinkle. Danny Cochran,Jerry Abrams,Grammer,Ginny Mac, Latin Express Horns, Guitar Frenchie. Plus our krewe of friends who might show up.
Musician’s Corner Feature – Michael “Junior” Clark
MIKE “JUNIOR” CLARK 443 – 248 – 0615 pctex58@gmail.com With over 30 years of experiences as a musician and performer, Mike “Junior” Clark has shared the stage and performed with some of The Greats, of both Blues and Rock. Considered a Guitar Play- er's, Guitar Player,...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Gregg A Smith
Musician's Corner Feature - Gregg A Smith Gregg A Smith was born July 25, 1951 in Honeygrove, Texas. He started singing and dancing at the age of 3 in his mother’s cafe, The Luckyheart Cafe, in Bucktussel, Texas. At the age of 9, his family moved to Albuquerque, New...
Jose Ramirez-Blues music Awards Nominee 2021/2nd Place IBC winner 2020
Jose Ramirez has become Latin America's #1 Blues Artist and undeniably one of the hardest working touring musicians in the US Blues circuit and this upcoming tour will support Jose’s new album on Delmark Records “ Major League Blues “ Recent accomplishments: *...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Ray Reed & Gator
Musician's Corner Feature - Ray Reed & Gator Ray "Ray Boy" Reed --- Ray Reed, from Maypearl, a small town south of Ft. Worth, TX, was born the son of sharecroppers in 1940. Granddad Willie Parramore showed Ray his first guitar, and he learned his first song from...
Musician Corner Feature – Mike Zito
Musicians Corner Feature - Mike Zito Mike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that...
Musicians Corner Feature-James Hinkle
Musicians Corner Feature-James Hinkle Artist Bio: Throughout James Hinkle’s life, art and music have enjoyed equal importance in his attention, and since decamping from Fort Worth to Austin in the early ’80s, he’s pursued parallel careers as a visual artist and...
Musicians Corner Feature – E.J. Mathews
E.J. Mathews is originally from Atlanta, Texas, a small rural community of Bivens in Cass County located near Leek Creek and the Louisiana state line. When his parents divorced years ago, he moved to Oklahoma and graduated from school before heading back to the great...