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The Blues Revue with Ole Harv
Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Celebrating over 25 years of the Blues!
Back in 1983 someone did music lovers in Michiana a big favor. Harvey Stauffer was asked to sit in--for one week--on a music program on WVPE. "The next thing I knew, I was hosting it," Stauffer recalls.
Currently the producer and host for The Blues Revue, Stauffer admits he hasn't always been a blues fan. Born in Chicago, Illinois on May 15, 1952, he claims he used to be a "traditional rock-and-roller." Then one day, at the age of 15, he walked into a record store in Chicago, saw the BB King "Live at the Cook County Jail," bought it and has been "hooked on Blues ever since."
Part of Stauffer's popularity is his easy-going manner, his deep ambling voice and his willingness to share with his audience. He believes deeply in his show's motto: Testify to the Blues. "The blues are the facts of life, the blues are a feeling," Stauffer explains. "It gives me and my listeners a place to testify from the heart."
"Ole Harv," as he is better known to his blues brothers and sisters, is also the frontman in the Elwood Splinters Blues Band.
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E-mail Ole Harv - Tell him your thoughts on The Blues Revue or request your favorite song!
Blues Calendar
To all those Blues Bands out there.....if you would like your band's schedule listed on Ole Harv's Blues Calender please send them to "Ms Vicky" at mojoangel76@sbcglobal.net but don't forget to send your Blues News to OleHarv too at oleharve@comcast.net Thanks and Good Blues To Ya! Remember - Contact the venue or band to confirm dates and show times. Things do change.
June 19th......Jr. and the Igniters........R&R, Rockabilly and then some will be at the Midway Tavern 810 W. 4th St. Mishawaka, IN 574-255-0458 www.themidwaytavern.com Music starts at 9:00p.m.........Cover $6.00
June 19th......BluesTime Band will be at the 411 Club 411 N. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 269-276-9240 www.the411club.com www.myspace.com/bluestimeband Music starts at 8:30p.m...........Cover $5.00
June 19th.......The Big Idea Jazz Funk Band will be at the Livery 190 5th St. Benton Harbor, MI 269-925-8760 www.liverybrew.com Music starts at 9:00p.m.........Advanced Tickets $10.00 Day of Show $15.00
June 20th......Kelly Jay Band will be making their 1st appearance in two years at the Riverfront Cafe 219 N. Front St. Niles, MI 269-684-2233 www.nilesriverfrontcafe.com Music starts at 9:00p.m in the great beer garden.......Call venue for more information
June 20th......Barrelhouse Chuck is back by popular demand with his Boogie Woogie Blues Piano and special guests John Carpenter, Harlin, Tom Moore and Lil Frankand will be at the Midway Tavern 810 W. 4th St. Mishawaka, IN 574-255-0458 www.themidwaytavern.com Music starts at 9:00p.m........Cover $10.00
June 26th......Motown Dance Party featuring Billy "Stix" Nicks will be at the Midway Tavern 810 W. 4th St. Mishawaka, IN 574-255-0458.......Make your reservations now!! www.themidwaytavern.com Music starts at 9:00p.m.........Call venue for more information
June 27th......Cut Loose Blues Band will be at the Midway Tavern 810 W. 4th St. Mishawaka, IN 574-255-0458 www.themidwaytavern.com Music starts at 9:00p.m........Call venue for more information
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