Blues Bash Benefit

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Sunday, August 3rd, 2014
Doors at 7:30pm Show at 8pm

A fantastic evening of music, in support of the Nanaimo Blues Society!

mini commercial clips of all acts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5vQFX-u50I&feature=youtu.be

This is a fundraiser for the Nanaimo Blues Society.
We have a SILENT AUCTION,
chilli at the venue for a small fee
and its a 19+
We have great acts lined up: ( in more detail)

Ash Grunwald � Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2jI1xlzjCo
Melbournes Ash Grunwald is an inimitable modern blues talent. His rhythmic acoustic blues guitar, soulful vocals and unique song writing has made Ash one of Australias hottest new blues players. Winning the Best Emerging Talent Award and Male Vocalist of the Year at the Australian Blues Awards (The Chain Awards) 2003, Ash Grunwald is making his mark on the Australian blues scene. Recently he has played festivals such as Blues at Bridgetown WA 2002 and The Melbourne International Music and Blues Festival 2003. A highlight of 2003, Ash ventured to Canada to play at The Salmon Arm Blues and Roots Festival with international acts such as Jeff Healy, Sue Foley and Big Jack Johnson. He blew the audiences away with his impromptu performance as support for headline act, Angelique Kidjo. His initiative made him the hit of the festival.

Bill Johnson Victoria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr27Kx754vg

Bill Johnson has been playing blues for 40 years. A master guitarist and vocalist, Bill has developed his own brand of laid-back, soul-thumping blues while living on Vancouver Island. Whether on his own, or performing with his band, his unique style and beautiful tone reveal a rare passion for the blues. A Juno nomination in 2012, and four Maple Blues award nominations have earned him a place among the countries best blues artists. From a slow burn to a blast of blues energy, his show is not to be missed. With every new town and performance comes many new amazed fans, as he works his way coast to coast. - See more at: http://billjohnsonblues.com/biography/#sthash.jmt66GaN.dpuf

Jason Buie Victoria and Jerry Doucette. With the Release of his critically acclaimed CD �Urban Blues� his profile continues to grow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVPr1t0wLFo

Vancouver based guitarist, singer and songwriter Jason Buie has been performing live since the age of sixteen. He has honed his skills over the last fourteen years playing throughout Canada, the U.S.A. and Japan. Along the way he has played and performed with such artists as blues legend Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, former Rolling Stone Mick Taylor, The Jeff Healey Band, John Mayall, The Powder Blues Band, Big Dave Mclean, Jimmy D. Lane, Wild T, Johnny Ferriera and Jerry Doucette. With the Release of his critically acclaimed CD �Urban Blues� his profile continues to grow.

HIFI Victoria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WVKRu4Jia8

A New Orleans Inspired Funk Brouhaha.
The HiFi is a band based in Victoria, BC featuring Nick La Riviere, Art Booker, Damian Graham, and Ryan Tandy.
Description
The HiFi�� A New Orleans Inspired Funk Brouhaha.Jazz, blues and funk infusion!


Jane Champagne Vancouver/ Nanaimo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijWmLKki_vM

This sultry singer will remind you of the late Amy Winehouse, in fact her voice is almost identical. In fact she likely will bless us with a few tunes she covers of Amy!


ticket link for online tickets http://www.porttheatre.com/index.php/events/aug-2014/blues-benefit-bash/
FB link https://www.facebook.com/events/565324216915687/

silent auction
19+

We also have a silent auction if you would like to donate please email us at [email protected] with FUNDRAISER on the SUBJECT LINE
If your business or group wants to buy 6 or more tickets we are willing to deliver call 250 751 4321


ASH GRUNWALD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2jI1xlzjCo
BILL JOHNSON https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuEP-Dvy1Z4
JANE CHAMPAGNE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijWmLKki_vM
HIFI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WVKRu4Jia8
JASON BUIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVPr1t0wLFo

Silent Auction
Proceeds to Nanaimo Blues Society

Tickets on sale at:
Port Theatre box office:
http://www.porttheatre.com/index.php/events/aug-2014/blues-benefit-bash/
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