Blind Raccoon Showcases Roots & Blues Artists

Blind Raccoon Showcases Roots & Blues Artists Blind Raccoon is delighted to announce the line-up for its showcases happening during the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. On January 21, 22 and 23, from 11:30am to 5pm, artists from Norway, Canada, California, Ohio, Illinois, Connecticut, and New York, a smorgasbord of roots and blues talent, will grace the stage. We have two 2015 Blues Music Award nominees - Vaneese Thomas & Missy Andersen, one 2015 IBC participant – Gaetano Letizia and the Underworld Blues Band, as well as several former IBC contestants performing over the three days. Net proceeds from the showcases will benefit The Blues Foundation’s HART Fund, which provides assistance to blues musicians and their families in times of great financial need due to medical emergencies. Emcees are Peter "Blewzzman” Lauro of Mary4Music.com on Wednesday, Brett Fleming, host of Soul Stew, WEVL/Memphis, on Thursday, and Richard L’Hommedieu, producer of Live At The Midnight Circus and publisher of Making A Scene, on Friday. Blind Raccoon is a music marketing firm out of Memphis dedicated to spreading their artists’ music around the globe.

PERFORMERS Gaetano Letizia and the Underworld Blues Band 2015 IBC participant Based in OH www.underworldblues.com Vaneese Thomas 2015 BMA Nominee “Soul Blues Album” (Blues For My Father) & “Soul Blues Female Artist” Based in NY, from Memphis www.vaneesethomas.com Magnus Berg Based in Norway www.magnusbergmusic.com The Reverend Shawn Amos Based in CA www.shawnamos.com Hurricane Ruth Former IBC participant Based in IL www.hurricaneruth.com Missy Andersen 2015 BMA Nominee “Soul Blues Female Artist” Missy Andersen was due to participate in this year’s IBC, but as she was nominated for a BMA, was eliminated from the competition. Based in CA www.missyandersen.com Suit Ty Thurrsty Based in CT www.suittythurrsty.com Anthony Gomes From Canada www.anthonygomes.com Early 2015 will see the release of Electric Field Holler, a guitar driven blues infused rock ‘n’ roll album that showcases Gomes‘ blistering six string work and whiskey soaked voice.    SCHEDULE Wednesday, January 21, 2015 11:30am - Gaetano Letizia and the Underworld Blues Band – I hour set 12:45pm - Vaneese Thomas – 45 minute set 1:45pm - Magnus Berg - 45 minute set 2:45pm – The Reverend Shawn Amos - 45 minute set 3:45pm - Hurricane Ruth – I hour set Thursday, January 22, 2015 11:30am - Missy Andersen – I hour set 12:45pm - Suit Ty Thurrsty – 45 minute set 1:45pm - Vaneese Thomas - 45 minute set 2:45pm - Anthony Gomes – I hour set 4pm The Reverend Shawn Amos – 45 minute set Friday, January 23, 2015 11:30am - Suit Ty Thurrsty – I hour set 12:45pm - Hurricane Ruth – 45 minute set 1:45pm - Gaetano Letizia and the Underworld Blues Band - 45 minute set 2:45pm - Missy Andersen - 45 minute set 3:45pm - Magnus Berg – I hour set

~ REPRESENTING ~ Charlie Musselwhite ~ Juke Joint Chapel 57th Annual Grammy Award Nominee “Best Blues Album” 2015 Blues Music Award (BMA) Nominee “Harmonica” June Core ~ 2015 BMA Nominee “Drums” Gary Clark Jr. ~ Live 2015 BMA Nominee “Contemporary Blues Male Artist” Missy Andersen ~ In The Moment 2015 BMA Nominee “Soul Blues Female Artist” Otis Clay & Johnny Rawls ~ Soul Brothers 2015 BMA Nominee “Soul Blues Album” & “Soul Blues Male Artist” (Otis & Johnny) Vaneese Thomas ~ Blues For My Father 2015 BMA Nominee “Soul Blues Album” & “Soul Blues Female Artist” Altered Five Blues Band • Bobby Hurricane Spencer Chris Daniels & The Kings featuring Freddi Gowdy •D.A. Foster Grady Champion •Hurricane Ruth • Magnus Berg • Ray Goren The Reverend Shawn Amos