More proof - Despite MP's (just above) hysterical post if you need more proof, here's your chance: I have a festival (that yes, I booked all the talent for so yes, this is a shameless promotion) that is happening next weekend (June 17th and 18th) at the 3 County fairgrounds in Northampton, Massachusetts. It is called the Pioneer Valley Blues, Brews & BBQ's Festival and it features the following "BLUES" performers: Chris Thomas King, Tab Benoit, Carey and Lurrie Bell, John Mooney, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, Kenny & Raful Neal, Irma Thomas, Lonnie Brooks & Phillip Walker & Long John hunter together known as the Lone Star Shootout, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, Coco Montoya, Marcia Ball, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, Sherman Robertson & Toni Lynn Washington. Plus they'll be 8 regional acts from Mass., Conn., and New Jersey. If interested, call 413-584-2237 for info. Come to this and THEN tell me that white folks can't play the blues.

I am brand new in here so I have no idea where people are posting from, but if it is anywhere near here, hope to see you next weekend.

Gollum