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June 29, 2008 - Sunday
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7:01 PM - Teddy’s Juke Joint: Write up in the Advocate
Category: Music
Congratuations on 30 years Teddy,
From the Baton Rouge Blues Society.
Link to article from Baton Rouge Advocate:
http://www.2theadvocate.com/entertainment/music/21811279.html
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June 27, 2008 - Friday
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1:43 PM - Baton Rouge Blues Anniversaries
This coming week (June 29 - July 6) - Teddy's Juke Joint (30 years)
Third Thursday in July - World's Greatest Blues Jam @ Phil Bradys (22 years)
Beginning of August - Payton's Place (N. Acadian, 1/2 mile south of Stewart's Rock Shop. 40 years)
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1:37 PM - Top Music Venues in Baton Rouge
From the Baton Rouge Advocate (on June 16)
http://www.2theadvocate.com/specialsections/wherewelive/19974469.html
(Venues in italics feature blues music anywhere from occasionally to regularly)
By JOHN WIRT
Music critic
Published: Jun 16, 2008 .. -->Display related print page -NGS 02/08/08-->.. -->Display time stamp -NGS 02/08/07-->- UPDATED: 12:05 a.m.
A growing downtown nightlife scene is the biggest news in Baton Rouge musical entertainment. The combination of the Shaw Center for the Arts, which includes the busy Manship Theatre, and bars and restaurants within easy walking distance of the 3-year-old arts center plus free musical events such as Live After Five! draw thousands of people to a downtown that was deserted after 5 p.m. for decades.
Although downtown isn't the only place to find nightlife in Baton Rouge, it's a good place to start.
The Varsity Theatre
The Varsity Theatre, located just outside of the LSU campus at 3353 Highland Road, is among the city's largest music clubs. The Varsity's events calendar has included national touring acts Candlebox, the Dave Matthews Tribute Band and Pat Green.
Boudreaux and Thibodeaux
Boudreaux and Thibodeaux, 214 Third St., is living up to its southwest Louisiana-inspired name. Recent weekend acts included the Lafayette-based Cajun-rock band the Bluerunners and zydeco star Rosie Ledet.
Spanish Moon
The Spanish Moon, located between the LSU campus and downtown at 1109 Highland Road, is among Baton Rouge's busiest and most adventurous music venues.The many noted acts that have played there include garage-rock legends the Fleshtones and Brighton, England's British Sea Power.
The M Bar
The M Bar, at 350 Third St., recently entered the weekend music market with blues, jazz and rhythm-and-blues bands.
Hollywood Casino
Just beyond downtown, Hollywood Casino presents music Fridays and Saturdays.
The acts include swamp-pop favorites such as Van Broussard, Don Rich and Cypress featuring Warren Storm and Willie Tee.
North Gate Tavern
A short stroll from the Varsity, the North Gate Tavern, a comparatively raw college bar and music club at 136 Chimes St., features lesser-known touring rock bands.
Phil Brady's
Phil Brady's, in Baton Rouge's midcity area at 4848 Government St., has long been known for its Thursday night blues jam.
Chelsea's Café
Like the Spanish Moon, Chelsea's Café, at 2857 Perkins Road, presents music beyond the mainstream. The busy, eclectic Chelsea's schedule covers everything from New Orleans brass bands to veteran touring rock acts.
Teddy's Juke Joint
Teddy's Juke Joint, 17001 Old Scenic Highway, Zachary, offers authentic blues at an authentic juke joint.
The Texas Club
The Texas Club, 456 N. Donmoor Ave., is a veteran establishment on the local music scene. Like the Varsity Theatre, it's a large venue that can present national touring acts.
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June 25, 2008 - Wednesday
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11:51 PM - Alex V. Cook blues fan....
...(this week at least) 
Interview with Lil' Dave Thompson (@ Teddy's Juke Joint) for the July Issue of Downbeat Magazine
http://alexvcook.blogspot.com/2008/06/downbeat-lil-dave-thompson-new-blues.html
(Downbeat Magazine's website does not show the interview, unlike the print edition  )
Alex also mentions Teddy's Anniversary party in his blog for 225 Magazine this week.
http://www.225batonrouge.com/blogs/record-crate/2008/jun/24/recordcrate62408/
Thanks Alex (even if you think youlike blues bars more than blues music).
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June 16, 2008 - Monday
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11:04 PM - Last minute addition at Teddy’s Juke Joint
Category: Music
Just to let all of you know.
Teddy is adding a special Thursday night show this week with Lil' Dave Thompson and his band.
Show starts at 7 PM. Come early and go home early and catch some blues.
That's Lil' Dave Thompson @ Teddys Juke Joint
Thursday, June 19 (this week)
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June 2, 2008 - Monday
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5:54 PM - Kenny Neal On Cover of Blues Review Magazine
Kenny Neal is on the front cover of Blues Review Magazine. Article inside also includes his brother Ray Neal. To all of us back home, we call him Lil' Ray. Check out the April/May Issue.
Our April/May 2008 issue features a cover story on the great Louisiana-weaned swamp blues artist Kenny Neal. We also interview harp player Billy Boy Arnold, multi-instrumentalist Bob Brozman, edgy new bluesman Billy Jones, and guitarist Sean Costello, who, sadly, passed away after we'd gone to press. And we pay tribute to the late Jeff Healey, whose passion for blues and jazz reached far beyond the pop stardom mainstream audiences knew him for. Plus we bring you all the news, commentary, and CD reviews you've come to expect from the world's leading blues publication. It's available now!
www.bluesreview.com
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April 28, 2008 - Monday
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12:57 PM - New music from Baton Rouge
Keep your eyes and ears open for new releases by these musicians...
Tyree Neal (nephew to Lil' Ray & Kenny) - All Grown Up (Released in February) (http://www.myspace.com/tyreenealband)
Larry Garner - Here Today, Gone Tomorrow (Dixie Frog Records)(Released on April 8) (http://www.bluesweb.com/p_disque.php3?id_article=1393&id_rubrique=2)
Kenny Neal - Let Life Flow (Blind Pig Records)(Available May 10)
Sonny Landreth - From the Reach (Landfall)(Available May 20)
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12:42 PM - Kudos for the ’08 Blues Festival Guide
Category: Friends
We here in Baton Rouge received our first shipment of the 2008 Blues Festival Guide in time for our Blues Festival this past weekend. We were pleasantly surprised to see several of our local friends among those who have articles published in this years edition...
Chubby Carrier (Lafayette musician) - What's Cookin' (Page 64)
Chris Thomas King (BR musician) - Can Blues Catch a Ride? (Page 80)
Sandor Gulyas (BRBS VP/LSU student) - Pride of Farish Street. (Page 98)
Buddy Guy (originally from Louisiana) Cover Photo
Sean Carney (Teddy's Mud-In performer) - Mojo Travelogue (Page 72)
Also, did you know that Bobby Rush was originally born near Houma, Louisiana (back in 1933)? There's an interview with Bobby in this year's Blues Festival Guide and he mention's that (starts at page 68)
So congratuations to all those tied in to our music scene who are receiving this noteriety.
The Baton Rouge Blues Society
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April 15, 2008 - Tuesday
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8:04 PM - Blues Cruise with Lil Ray Neal
Four Day Western Caribbean Baton Rouge Blues Cruise
Featuring: Lil Ray Neal & The Real Blues Band
2007 Baton Rouge Blues Society Challenge Winner
2008 International Blues Challenge Winner
2008 Baton Rouge Blues Foundation Slim Harpo Pioneer Award
2008 Nominee "Little Milton " Campbell Guitar Award in Memphis "
From $360.08 Per person double occupancy
All Ship Entertainment Included FREE daytime entertainment All food included
BLUES concert Friday Night & Saturday Night
Carnival Cruise FANTASY SHIP
to West Caribbean & Cozumel
Departs New Orleans Thursday Jan 15, 2009 Returns Monday Jan 19, 2009
Special Pricing Available Now while these tickets last.
Contact: CMAXX CRUISE & TRAVEL (225) 769-6299
Reserve your spot with $50.00 deposit
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April 14, 2008 - Monday
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8:56 PM - SLIM HARPO AWARDS
The 2008 Slim Harpo Awards will be this coming Saturday, April 19th. at the Baton Rouge Holiday Inn Select Executive Center, Cypress Room, 4728 Constitution Avenue. Award presentation to begin at 7:30 pm.
Visit: www.brbluesfoundation.org/slimharpoawards/foundationawards2008.html
2008 Recipients
LEGEND: Silas Hogan
AMBASSADOR: Dr. Nick Spitzer
PIONEER: Marcia Ball & Lil Ray Neal
Visit brbluesfoundation website to obtain your tickets.
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