Watermelon Slim & the Workers won Band of the Year and Album of the Year for The Wheel Man at the 2008 Blues Music Awards. Congratulations guys!!
R.I.P. D.C.
We wish to send our condolences to Selby Minner and the Family of DC Minner. DC passed away Tuesday evening May 6th around 9:00pm. Selby and DC ran the Dusk Til Dawn Blues Fest in Rentiesville, OK for years and have always been nice to work with. We will miss you DC. For more information, go to www.dcminnerblues.com
Ana Popovic gives birth to a healthy baby boy!!!!
On May 5th Ana Popovic gave birth to a beautiful, strong and healthy baby boy. Almost 4 kilo (0.63 stone) with long guitar fingers and dark hair. His name is Luke... (Luuk in Dutch / Luca in Serbian). Mother and child are doing very well! "Daddy" Mark is VERY PROUD!!!!
Walter Trout and Warren Haynes
Warren Haynes invites Walter Trout to sit in with him at The Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans, LA during the second weekend of Jazz Fest. Warren and Walter....pretty damn smokin'!!!
Walter Trout: The Outsider
Walter Trout's new CD The Outsider will be released June 24th 2008 in the USA. The CD is produced by legendary producer, John Porter, and features 13 brand new songs.
Intrepid Invades The Delta!!!
Eclecto Groove recording artists Mike Zito and Jason Ricci are to appear with their bands at Ground Zero in Clarksdale, MS as part of the 3rd annual Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue on Friday May 9. Of course, as most of you know, Clarksdale is just down the road from Tunica where the Blues Music Awards will be held the night before on Thursday May 8. Mike will take the stage around 11:00pm and Jason will close out the party at midnight. This event is sure to sell out quickly. Find out more about this great musical event and get your tickets at Delta Groove. We will see you there!!!
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The following evening, Saturday May 10 at the Red Rooster in Memphis, TN, Eclecto Groove recording artist Mike Zito and Blind Pig recording artist and nominee for Best New Blues Artist, John Nemeth will take the stage together with their bands starting at 8:00pm. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by phone at (901) 550-1520 or you may go to www.myspace.com/memphisrooster to find out more info about this event. We hope to see you there!
Mike Zito: Today
With the imminent release of his new CD, Today, Mike Zito has launched a completely updated web site to celebrate. Visit www.mikezito.com Today!
Sean Costello: 1979-2008
Sean Costello was found dead on the afternoon of April 15. Sean was a long-time member of the Intrepid family and he will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Sean Costello Sits in with The Last Waltz Ensemble
It is with great regret that I must inform you of the passing of Calvin "Skeeter" Brandon. Skeeter passed away around 9:00pm surrounded by friends and family on Thursday March 20th. Skeeter was one of the greatest vocalist I ever saw or had the pleasure to work with. He and his band Hwy 61 were on the "original" Intrepid Artists roster in 1994. They played my wedding reception in 1998 and I was fortunate enough to have him sing the Lord's prayer at my wedding as well. I have never seen so many people with lumps in their throats and tears in their eyes. If you were ever lucky enough to witness Skeeter do this, then I don't need to explain any further. He was simply amazing. Skeeter, The music world has lost one of it's treasure's. You were a true hidden gem. We will miss you!
Rest in Peace.
Rick
Skeeter is survived by his wife, Vanessa. She asks that all cards, flowers and donations be sent to the following:
"Memorial donations to help defray expenses would be a great help to the family. Checks/MOs denoting 'Calvin Skeeter Brandon - Acct #2677'
Hester, Whitted and Daye Funeral Home
Attn: Brandon Acct #2677
603 S. Main Street
Roxboro, NC 27573
336 599 0104"
Intrepid Signs Two Legendary Blues Bands!!
Intrepid Artists is pleased to announce the exclusive signing of two Legendary Blues Bands!!! We welcome Delta Groove Recording Artists, The Phantom Blues Band and Alligator Recording Artists, Roomful of Blues to the Intrepid Family. Please take time to click on their links and find out more about these two Heavyweight Ensembles! We are currently accepting dates for Roomful Of Blues in support of their new release, Raisin A Ruckus, for this Spring and Summer. The Phantom Blues Band will tour in August and September in support of their latest effort, Footprints.
Jeff Healey Passes Away
(Pictured is Eric Sardinas on the left and Jeff Healey on the right)
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Jeff Healey. Rest in peace. Your music will live on forever.
Intrepid Welcomes Rick Estrin & The Nightcats!
Intrepid Artists is honored to announce the signing of Harmonica Legend, Rick Estrin & his band, The Nightcats. The band will consist of longtime drummer and bass player for The Nightcats, J Hansen and Lorenzo Farrell. Rick and the Nightcats welcome former Charlie Musslewhite guitar phenom to the band, Chris "Kid" Anderson.
We are now accepting dates for the summer! Both Rick and Intrepid Artists are both extremely excited about this project! See you on the road this summer and thank you for all of your support!
Eric Sardinas' New CD is available in the US Now!
Eric Sardinas & Big Motor's new CD is available for download in the US now via iTunes and all your other favorite online stores!
Kenny Neal Signs with Blind Pig Records!
Blind Pig Records has announced the signing of multi-instrumentalist and modern swamp-blues master Kenny Neal. Recording sessions have recently been completed for Let Life Flow, Kenny's first album since 2005, and a release is planned for later this year. Visit the News Page of Blind Pig Records for more information
Booty Band Named 2007 Homegrown Band of the Year
Intrepid wishes to congratulate Yo' Mama's Big Fat Booty Band for being named 2007 Homegrown Band of the Year. Their CD, Now You Know, has been named Homegrown CD of the Year. The CD was the # 3 CD at the highly respected WNCW FM Radio. (For more information visit www.homegrownmusic.net
Jason Ricci in Blues Revue's Feb/Mar Issue
To read Autumn Long's article on Jason pick up the Feb/Mar issue of Blues Revue or click the link above.
Intrepid Artists Welcomes John Németh to the Family!
John Németh joins Intrepid Artists' family of smokin' muscians. Welcome John and congratulations on your 2008 BMA Nomination for Best New Artist Debut!
Kenny Neal is Back Ya'll!
It's official everybody. My time away from you has finally ended. I will be back out there playing for ya'll by the start of the new year. And I must say I CAN'T WAIT! In my year of recuperation I've had alot of time to count my blessings and right there at the top of the list is the great joy my fans bring to me. I've missed seeing ya'll. You know there is a wonderful give and take between the entertainer and his or her audience. Sure we appreciate it when you purchase our CD's and DVD's. That acknowledges the fact that you enjoy our work. But it is the face to face meetings at the live performances that really keep us all going.
So check my website KennyNeal.net to see the tour dates and be sure to say hello when you see me in your town. I have not only restored my health in the past year but I have secured a place for my fans in my heart forever. Your letters and emails and prayers have played a major role in my recovery. I look forward to showing you my sincere appreciation when I see you. And that will be soon. Thanks for everything.
