Monthly Archives: September 2008

Nation's Most Respected Independent Music Promotions Company Shines Spotlight on Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Michael Raspatello

On the heels of being named “Independent Music Promoter of the Year” by Radio & Records Magazine, Jeff McClusky & Associates, the nation’s only comprehensive entertainment promotion and artist exposure company, is proud to be a vital component of the … Continue reading →

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Mozarts at a Makeshift Rodeo: Majors Junction’s Classical Sensibilities Bringing Order and Good Will to a One-Horse Town Near You

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Michael Raspatello

By Josh Downs, downs.josh@gmail.com, cbbfestival.com Senior Correspondent The Chicago Blues and Bluegrass Festival would have never come about if not for Chicago’s own Majors Junction. But more about that later.  When the band precedes David Grisman on the festival’s main … Continue reading →

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An Indie Revival that Doesn't Seem Contrived? Amen

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Michael Raspatello

HA HA TONKA LEAVES THE ALTAR AND BRINGS THEIR SULTRY SERMON TO THE SECOND CITY by Mike Mering, Senior cbbfestival.com Correspondent, mikemering@gmail.com When your backyard is nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri, you are officially in the Bible Belt. … Continue reading →

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Saving Tiny Hearts Society Providing the Heartbeat Behind Inaugural Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Fest

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Michael Raspatello

Chicago, IL – September 24, 2008.  It wasn’t supposed to be like this. The holiday season Brian and Tracy Mazzei had envisioned for 2005 didn’t take place in a hospital. Yet here they were, with their infant son Trevor about … Continue reading →

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Last Banjo Standing Contest Now Accepting Entries: Contest Searches For Midwest's Best to Join Main Stage Lineup This November

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Michael Raspatello

HOMETOWN WINNER WILL PERFORM ALONGSIDE NATIONAL HEADLINERS AT THE CONGRESS THEATER’S INAUGURAL CHICAGO BLUEGRASS & BLUES FESTIVAL The Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival, a one-day music fest to be held this November at the legendary Congress Theater, is bringing the … Continue reading →

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