Hello Blues Lovers, this is it the week we've been waiting for. Friday, Oct. 3, The winner of the 2008 BB King Entertainer of the Year award, Tommy Castro returns to the valley for another episode of the Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Cruise Revue. This time it will be held at the Historic Hanford Fox Theater. Returning with him will be harmonica master Magic Dick ( from famed J. Geils Band), Deanna Bogart ( sax and piano virtuoso) and new to the tour, guitarist, harmonica, singer Kenny Neal. With this lineup its going to be nothing but stellar.

Come join all us CVBS blues lovers for one of the best shows of the year right here in our own back yard.

You can get your tickets at http://www.foxhanford.com/ ,

Also, check out the artist at:

www.tommycastro.com

www.kennyneal.net

www.magicdick.com

www.deannabogart.com

PS. The Central Valley Blues Society was going to produce this show in the beginning but when my wife turned ill in May I knew I wouldn't have the time to really put into it so I contacted the Hanford Fox and they took it on themselves. So please, help us pack this place so the Hanford Fox will let us keep bringing great blues shows in for your pleasure. Our ass is kind of on the line here so help pass the word.

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Another great show will be held Sunday, Oct 5 in Avila Beach at the Beach Bowl featuring none other than Bonnie Raitt. What a beautiful setting for a concert. With the ocean in site and the flow of great blues feeling the open air. I can't wait. What a weekend of music.

This is an Otter Production. www.otterproductionsinc.com

You can get your tickets at www.vallitix.com

www.bonnieraitt.com

PS. Drummin_girl59@peoplepc.com has a few tickets if your in the Fresno area an need some. I think she has 4 extra she wants to sell. She'll even bring them out to Crossroads on Thursday if need be.

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Speaking of Crossroads, Laurie Morvan returns to Crossroads this Saturday night. Laurie has proven she can layout a awesome show. She has a really tight band and they have nothing but fun. Its contagious too! If you haven't heard here yet, check her out at www.lauriemorvan.com.

Also, next Thursday at Ron Thompsons weekly Dance Party, Oct 9, Comcast TV will be videoing a new On Demand spot promoting what the Best of Fresno has to offer. Come be part of the video commercial. We really need to pack Crossroads on this night so we can show other music lovers around the valley what they are missing. You all know it a none stop battle to keep new folks coming in so we can keep out Thursday night tradition alive and well. Its been over 5 years know and we want to keep it that way. Bring some friend and lets get crazy. 6 to 9pm / FREE

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Bay Area Blues:

The Little Fox Theater in Redwood City presents another The Blues Guitar Extravaganza – Six String Showdown Saturday October 4, 7:00 PM featuring René Solis, Daniel Castro, Ron Thompson and Jeff Watson. This lineup is going to be amazing. For more info go to http://www.foxdream.com/ or http://www.renesolis.com/

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Hey Blues Lovers, been wondering where The Mofo Party Band is, well wonder no more.

Saturday, 10/04/2008 10:00 AM - Fresno State Tailgate, Table Mountain Stage
Fresno State vs Hawaii

Sunday, 10/05/2008 - The Fresno Fair Pavilion Theater

Monday, 10/06/2008 - The Fresno Fair Pavilion Theater

Not sure about the times at the fair, I checked the fair website but got nowhere.

This weeks video pick is very different. Enjoy. Thanks Jen!

http://www.lestout.com/video/arts-humanities/music-and-performance-arts/dan-dunn-painter-and-performer-rayme.html

Now check out the blues calendar as listed on www.cvblues.org

Remember to always check with the venues before traveling as things do change.

Every Thursday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (or longer) FREE, FREE, FREE	THE OFFICIAL CENTRAL VALLEY BLUES SOCIETY WEEKLY DANCE PARTY with Ron Thompson and His Resistors Dubbed the weekly "Stress Relief Party", this is the longest running blues show in Fresno - nearly 6 years. Have you been missing the fun?	Crossroads Fresno	Shields and Cedar Map 559.222.2233
Sep 30 Tue 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm	John Nemeth www.johnnemethblues.com	Poor House Bistro San Jose	91 S. Autumn Street Map 408.292.5837
Oct 1 - 2 Wed - Thu 6:00 pm	Shane Dwight Band www.shanedwight.com	Big Fresno Fair Fresno	1121 S. Chance Ave. Map 559.650.FAIR
Oct 1 - 4 Wed - Sat 6:00 pm	3 Guys Playin The Blues www.3guysplayintheblues.com	Big Fresno Fair Fresno	1121 S. Chance Ave. Map 559.650.FAIR
Oct 2 Thu 7:30 pm	Charlie Musselwhite www.charliemusselwhite.com	Montalvo Arts Center Saratoga	15400 Montalvo Road Map 408.961.5800
Oct 2 Thu 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Terry Hanck www.terryhanck.net	Pleasanton Hotel Pleasanton	855 Main Street Map 925.846.8106
Oct 2 Thu	Guitar Shorty www.guitarshorty.org	Vega's Nightclub Sacramento	910 2nd Street Map 916.448.1793
Oct 2 Thu 9:30 pm	Mercury Blues Band www.mercurybluesband.com	Sky Box Sports Bar and Grill Hanford	113 Court Street Map 559.587.0958
Oct 3 Fri 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Blues, Brews, and BBQ Brothers from Anotha' Mother	Garden Street Plaza Visalia	300 E. Main Street Map 559.732.7737
Oct 3 Fri 8:30 pm - 12:00 am	Blue Cheese Blues Band myspace.com/bluecheeseband	Bullwackers Restaurant and Pub Monterey	653 Cannery Row Map 831.373.1353
Oct 3 Fri 8:00 pm	Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue Tommy Castro Band, Kenny Neal, Magic Dick, Deanna Bogart www.tommycastro.com	Fox Theatre Hanford	326 N. Irwin Street Map 559.584.7423
Oct 3 Fri 9:30 pm	Brad Wilson www.bradwilsonlive.com	River View Three Rivers	42323 Sierra Drive Map 559.561.2211
Oct 3 Fri 9:00 pm	Chris Cain www.chriscain.cc	JJ's Blues San Jose	3439 Stevens Creek Blvd. Map 408.243.6441
Oct 3 Fri 9:00 pm - 1:00 am	Laurie Morvan Band www.lauriemorvan.com	Sly McFly's Monterey	700 A Cannery Row Map 831.372.3225
Oct 3 Fri 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm	Mighty Mike Schermer www.mighty-mike.com	Poor House Bistro San Jose	91 S. Autumn Street Map 408.292.5837
Oct 3 Fri 9:00 pm	Trey Tosh Band myspace.com/thetreytoshband	Sequoia Brewing Company Fresno	1188 E. Champlain Drive Map 559.434.2739
Oct 3 - 4 Fri - Sat 8:00 pm	Rudy Parris Band www.rudyparris.com	Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino Coarsegold	711 Lucky Lane Map 866.794.6946
Oct 3 - 4 Fri - Sat 8:00 pm	Wingnut Adams Blues Band www.wingnutblues.com	Brick House Restaurant Elk Grove	9027 Elk Grove Blvd. Map 916.714.0840
Oct 4 Sat 9:00 pm	Laurie Morvan Band www.lauriemorvan.com	Crossroads Fresno	Shields and Cedar Map 559.222.2233
Oct 4 Sat 7:30 pm	Bonnie Raitt Blind Boys of Alabama www.bonnieraitt.com	Ironstone Vinyards Murphys	1894 Six Mile Road Map 209.728.1251
Oct 4 Sat 9:00 pm	Kenny Blue Ray home.earthlink.net/~blueray	Po' Boyz Sports Bar and Grill Folsom	9580 Oak Avenue Parkway Map 916.987.2886
Oct 4 Sat 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Terry Hanck www.terryhanck.net	Big Daddy's Smokin' BBQ Sugar Pine	24181 Hwy 108 Map 209.586.2558
Oct 4 Sat 9:00 pm	Andy Santana myspace.com/andysantanawcp	Torch Club Sacramento	904 15th Street Map 916.443.2797
Oct 4 Sat 9:00 pm	Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers www.mickmartinblues.com	Constable Jack's Newcastle	515 Main Street Map 916.663.9385
Oct 4 Sat 9:00 pm	No Borders Blues Band myspace.com/nobordersbluesband	Hero's Sports Lounge Modesto	821 L Street Map 209.524.2337
Oct 4 Sat 9:00 pm	The Bonedrivers www.blueblack.com/bonedrivers	Fogbank Capitola	211 Esplanade Map 831.462.1881
Oct 4 Sat 9:00 pm	TwoTone Steiny and the Cadillacs myspace.com/twotonesteinyandthecadillacs	Folsom Hotel Folsom	703 Sutter Street Map 916.985.2530
Oct 4 Sat	John Covert and Crystal Image myspace.com/johncovert	Sutter Creek Palace Sutter Creek	76 Main Street Map 209.267.1300
Oct 5 Sun 4:00 pm	Lou DeLuca Band www.loudelucaband.com	Moss Landing Inn Moss Landing	Highway 1 and Moss Landing Road Map 831.633.3038
Oct 5 Sun	Bonnie Raitt www.bonnieraitt.com	Avila Beach Resort Avila Beach	6464 Ana Bay Drive Map 888.825.5484
Oct 5 Sun 4:00 pm	Brad Wilson www.bradwilsonlive.com	Blue Heron Lounge Coarsegold	30250 Yosemite Springs Pkwy Map 559.658.6969
Oct 5 Sun 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Glen Delpit and the Subterraneans www.glendelpit.com	Audie's Olympic (Club Fred) Fresno	1426 N. Van Ness Ave. Map 559.233.3733
Oct 5 Sun 6:00 pm	Ron Thompson and the Resistors www.rtblues.com	Torch Club Sacramento	904 15th Street Map 916.443.2797
Oct 5 - 7 Sun - Tue 6:00 pm	Terry Hanck www.terryhanck.net	Big Fresno Fair Fresno	1121 S. Chance Ave. Map 559.650.FAIR

Keep On Groovin'
Don Heflin
Central Valley Blues Society
And
Deja Blues
http://www.myspace.com/doctorbluesgroove