Benefit Show for Ralph Speas

Well, for those of you that didn't make the show, the benefit for Ralph Speas, historian for the Piedmont Blues Preservation Society as well as a dear friend, was a success! We raised some needed money for Ralph and had a great time in return.

For those of you who may not be familiar with Ralph's situation, last month he cut off half of his index finger when a piece of wood he was splitting got stuck in the splitter. Four days later he was hospitalized - not for the finger - but for pneumonia. Needless to say, the medical bills are starting to pour in; one for $13,000.00 arrived the day of the show.

We had special guest performers galore, including Tony Dunn who performed with us, the PBPS Board Band, and a super fine performance from Tommy Yow of the Misdemeanors and his lovely wife Renea Page who just tore-it-up. Thank you all for coming out and helping us!

If anyone that didn't make the show would like to donate some money to Ralph's cause, feel free to contact me at info@notdeadyetblues.com and I will pass make arrangements.

Yes Weekly was there and did a nice piece on Ralph that you can view here:
http://www.yesweekly.com/main.asp?SectionID=22&SubSectionID=49&ArticleID=3347

That's it for now,
Tom 'Valleni' Veltri

Blues Jam at the Zion Bar & Grill

Had a wonderful time jamming with some great musicians last Sunday evening at the Zion Bar & Grill In Greensboro. It got started up around 7:00. If you like Real Live Blues, you really need to come out and enjoy yourself here. Free admission, Great Food, And Great Service. Great way to finish up your week-end.

Red Lion in High Point Blues Jam is Mondays at 9:00 and The Club House in Greensboro Blues Jam is Wednesday at 8:00. All have free admission ,great specials, and Live Blues.

Help support us if you can.

Love playing the Bluueesssss.

Keep on jammin,
Mike ( Curly ) Carter