So Blue!

IGetBlues.com, a project that we and some large blues supporters have been working on, has gone LIVE! This is a mini site built to introduce the blues, intrigue your listening ears and entertain in a bluesy kind of way. Visit these pages to get the biggest bang out of the blues!

Blues piano plays the Shades of the Blues

See legendary performers Without the Blues

And you can even share the blues with your friends, if you like!

xoBeau

Sesame Street Playground from Putumayo

Take a listen to Putumayo's newest release Sesame Street Playground! It is a collection of Sesame Street songs from all over the world. Oh, and videos.... This is a 2-disc set: 1 cd with songs and 1 dvd with music videos. They just came in, so Pippi has not seen or heard them yet ~ I can't wait to see her reaction. She LOVES Elmo!

Elmo on the Bonnie Hunt show plugging his new release

You can purchase from bandVillage.

TIP: Don't forget to sign up for the bandVillage newsletter. If you sign up, a gift certificate will be sent to your email address. Use it when you purchase ~ it is like a coupon for the Sesame Street Playground cd by Putumayo!

VOTE & WIN - J.C. Andersen the Next GAC Star

My friend, J.C. Andersen, is one of the top 6 contenders for the Next GAC Star ~ Very Exciting News! More Exciting News?! J.C. has provided me with 1 autographed copy of his amazing cd 'When the Tide Rolls In' to be given away to someone super lucky! It could be you! This is how you can win...1. Click here and vote for J.C. Andersen
2. Post a comment stating that you have voted for J.C Andersen as the Next GAC Star
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A winner will be randomly selected. Good luck everyone! And, of course, best of luck to J.C.!

xoBeau

Travelin' the Dirt Road - bandVillage Giveaway

Something special today, a cd giveaway, which is sponsored by bandVillage.com

bandVillage.com supports all types of independent musicians and is a major supporter of the blues. bandVillage has been honored with the 'Keeping the Blues Alive' Award and is a Charter Member of The Blues Foundation.

Below is a sampling of the web sites that bandVillage has developed, hosts and/or maintains for musicians or music organizations:
LauraMcGhee.com
RoyBookBinder.com
The Blues Foundation

The cd up for grabs is Travelin' the Dirt Road by Dave Riley and Bob Corritore.

To enter for the giveaway, just check out bandVillage.com and post your comment below. A winner will be announced Monday, August 25th.

Best of Luck!

xoBeau