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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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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
March 5th........JR Clark Band is back at the Midway Tavern 810 W. 4th St. Mishawaka, IN 574-255-0458 www.jrcblues.com www.themidwaytavern.com Music starts at 9:00p.m.........Reservations are suggested call Albertina 574-255-3575 or 574-255-0458........Call venue for more information
March 6th........Benefit for Juli Whiteman, a young mother with terminal cancer.....Music by Nora Jean Bruso, Cut Loose Blues Band and the South Bend Power Trio will be at the VFW Post 9423 4202 N. 400 E (also known as Byron Rd) Rolling Prairie, IN........Doors open at 5:00p.m.......Music starts at 6:00p.m......Tickets are $5.00
March 6th.......Terry and the Heart Beats - playing the greatest blues, soul, and rock music of all time! This group has great vocals and a horn section that’s performed with the likes of recording artist George Michael. Come relax, join the fun and dance the night away at the Midway Tavern 810 W. 4th St. Mishawaka, IN 574-255-0458 www.themidwaytavern.com Music starts at 9:00p.m..........Cover $8.00
March 13th.......Barrelhouse Chuck - A Piano virtuoso! During the past Three decades Chuck has played all over the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and tours Europe regularly. He has also appeared more than a dozen times at the Chicago Blues Festival. There are only a few of those great piano players left notes Barrelhouse Chuck. Even though most of his teachers have passed on, Barrelhouse Chuck has become one of the bearers of the flame, and keeps both their spirit and music alive, passing it along where ever he plays and 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
March 19th......Johnnnie Edwards & Co will be at the Livery 190 5th St Benton Harbor, MI 269-925-8760.....www.theliverybrew.com Music starts at 8:00p.m.......Cover $5.00
March 19th.......Junior and the Igniters - R&R, Rockabilly, Blues and More! Junior and the Igniters is well established in the blues community and quickly become one of Northern Indiana’s favorite blues bands and 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
March 20th........Brooks Williams w/Beaucoup Blue will be at the Livery 190 5th St. Benton Harbor, MI 269-925-8760.....www.theliverybrew.com Music starts at 8:00p.m........Cover $15.00
March 26th.......JR Clark Band will be opening for Watermelon Slim and the Workers in the Budweiser Blues Series at the State Theatre 404 S. Burdick Kalamazoo, MI 269-345-6500 www.kazoostate.com www.jrcblues.com Music starts at 8:00p.m.......Tickets $10.00 Advance with WRKR Rocker Club Card.......$12.00 Advance without Rocker Card.......$14.00 Day of Show
March 27th......JR Clark Band will be at Beerfest Lake Michigan College 2755 E. Napier Ave. Benton Harbor, MI 269-927-3571 www.jrcblues.com Music starts at 5:00p.m..........Call venue for more information
March 28th......Nick Moss and the FlipTops will be at the Livery 190 5th St. Benton Harbor, MI 269-925-8760 www.theliverybrew.com Music starts at 6:00p.m..........Cover $10.00
April 23rd........JR Clark Band will be playing the Budweiser Blues Series After Party at the 411 Club 411 N. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 269-276-9240 www.the411club.com www.jrcblues.com Call venue for more information
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