We are working on the 2022 line up
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El Campanil Preservation Foundation
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11th annual DBF Benefit Concert March 5, 2022
Located at El Campanil Theatre Tickets go on sale October 1, 2019.
Showtimes: 7:00 - 10:00 PM Doors open at 6:30 PM VIP Pre-Party is limited to 60 guests. (always sells out) VIP Party time: 5:40 - 6:40 PM |
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1.5 hours BEFORE the Benefit Concert -
We have a special offer for 60 lovers of the blues. To feed your blues-blood we will be hosting a pre-show party with drinks, food and your personal live blues concert before the actual show for a limited number of guests. This VIP party is limited to 60 guests and on a first come, first serve basis. The Pre Party will begin at 5:40 pm and run until 6:40. It will be conveniently held just 2 doors away from El Campanil Theater. VIP Ticketed guests will be treated to complimentary:
Think of it as a light meal and cocktails with entertainment before the show - with VIP treatment of course. This party sells out quick, so do not hesitate if you are interested. If you would like to be a part of the fun, make sure that you click the VIP box upon check out See example below:
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This pre-show party is limited to 60 guests
When they are gone, no more will be sold 
Only 60 VIP tickets will be sold!
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Line up for
February 29, 2020
Eric Gales
Gales picked up the guitar at age four. His older siblings, Eugene and Manuel (Little Jimmy King), taught him songs and licks when he was young, in the style of Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, B.B. King and others. In 1985, the young Gales began to play at blues competitions with his brother Eugene backing him on bass. Although Gales plays a right-handed guitar "upside-down" (with the bass E string on the bottom), he is not naturally left-handed; he was taught by his brother, who is left-handed, and never second-guessed the untraditional technique.
In late 1990, Eric and Eugene Gales signed with Elektra Records, and together with the drummerHubert Crawford released The Eric Gales Band (1991) and Picture of a Thousand Faces (1993). Guitar World magazine's Reader's Poll named Eric the "Best New Talent", in 1991. During this time he had two rock radio hits, "Sign of the Storm" (number 9, U.S. Mainstream Rock) and "Paralyzed" (number 31, U.S. Mainstream Rock) and had spots on television programs such as The Arsenio Hall Show. In 1994, Gales performed with Carlos Santana at Woodstock '94. |
“One of the best, if not the best guitar player in the world” Joe Bonamassa
“He is absolutely incredible”
Carlos Santana |
Alvon
One of the most versatile Musicians, Singers and Entertainers on the music scene today. He travels the world singing and swinging Jazz standards with Big Bands. He also gallops the globe performing the songs that he sang while working with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group, The Coasters. When he travels to Russia he is referred to as the “King of the Blues” and the “Ambassador of the Blues”. His love and respect for the American art form is shared by large and enthusiastic audiences the world over.
His early music influences were Guitar players such as Wes Montgomery, Andre Segovia, Charlie Christian, and of course Jimi Hendrix. His vocalist influences were Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams, Johnny Hartman, and Nat King Cole. He has performed with many well known artists, including The Drifters, The Coasters, The Shirelles, Bobby Day of Rocking’ Robin fame, and Jimmie Rodgers of Country and Western fame. Alvon Johnson sought out, and learned, at the feet of many icons of the Blues, including John Lee Hooker, Pee Wee Crayton, Little Joe Blue, Harmonica Fats, Frankie Lee, Guitar Shorty, Lowell Folsom, and Buddy Ace. Known for his comedic style, Alvon Johnson worked with many comedians such as Renaldo Rey, Robin Harris, Skillet and Leroy, and Lawanda Paige (Aunt Ester), from the Redd Foxx show. Having the opportunity to work with these outstanding comedians helped him to develop his own style of comedy which served him well as a vocalist with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group “The Coasters”. |
“An extraordinary musician on the extraordinary scene American guitarist and showman Alvon Johnson musical star of this year’s “Rudder at Bydgoszcz.” On the floating stage hypnotized his music listeners gathered in the amphitheater at the Opera Nova.”
Bernard, Martyna i Walerian – Bydgoszc /Miasto “Alvon’s voice is silky and soulful with a classic “old blues man” timbre. Yet his style is all his own. Yet his style is all his own. He slips in a slight raspy growl here and there yet tails off on his phrases with a little vibrato that shows a real “class” in his style.”
Len Cat Alvon Johnson has become a highly respected international Singer, Musician, and Entertainer. Wheather he sings with Big Bands performing the great material of the American Song Book or the Low Down Blues, Alvon Johnson is an artist whose act should not be missed. He tours constantly on the international level as well as nationally in such places as Russia, Spain, Africa, Hungary, Portugal, Poland, Malaysia, China, France, Italy, Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, Europe, Canada, The Bahamas, and Australia. This is a true showman, and he gives his all in his performances. If you have not been to one of his shows, you owe yourself this one pleasurable evening with a man that can change your life in just one night. You will be glad you did.
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Tia Carroll
Over the years, Carroll has quietly accumulated one of the most impressive entertainment resumes in the Bay Area and has become one of the most sought-after female singers on the West Coast. Carroll has headlined venues and festivals all over the world with her band and has shared stages with legends Ray Charles, Jimmy McCracklin and Sugar Pie DeSanto. She’s earned a reputation for her sizzling stage show, and always generates a buzz whenever she brings her band to town.
Tia constantly is compared to legendary female singers Tina Turner, Koko Taylor and Etta James. Sure her power and sassy style of storytelling may be similar, but TIA CARROLL has her own unique star power that's evident in her stage show and recordings. Don't pass on America's hot new sweet heart Tia Carroll. Name drops not required when the sound is this hot. Tia has toured Canada, France and Italy where she left a great impression on the audiences there and was featured during the Jazzkarr festival in Tallinn Estonia. Awarded West Coast Female Blues vocalist of the year, recipient of the Jus Blues Music Foundation’s Traditional Blues Woman Of The Year and Band Leader of the Year. Her Italian tours earned great reviews and her performance in Switzerland at the Lucerne Blues Festival is highly regarded. She has toured Spain and South America and her fans there are continually asking for her to return. Tia Carroll is carving a name for herself on the blues wall of fame. Her Band is a great support team of bass, drums, guitar and keyboard along with a sprinkle of harmonica when needed.. |
“A powerful singer with brassy, full-throated delivery”
Andrew Gilbert The Mercury News “Blues Singer Tia Carroll is a local sensation
and an award-winning singer” Tanya Pinkerton |
So, who benefits?
...Our kids.
Simply put, the kids in our community. To date we have awarded over $27,000 in grants and scholarships.
When we first started, the Benefit Concert helped support and put on the fall festival. All the while, offering a musical scholarship for students. The scholarship is still in place and moving forward it will now also directly benefit musical education through local organizations.
The festival has now transitioned into the indoor show only and we have increased our community support by using money raised at the benefit concert to help kids with music in the community. The Delta Blues Festival (DBF) has always been about community and music. What better way to show our support than to give the money raised at the Benefit Concert, back to those in the community that teach our kids and help them find their way musically.
Each year, proceeds raised from the DBF Benefit Concert will be offered to the community through a Grant. The grant will be awarded to an organization or program that assists and strengthens music programs in our community that directly enrich kid's involvement with music. Each year, we will be giving $10,000 (or more) in grants to inspire and help kids get more music in their lives. Each ticket you buy, and each donation you make, help make this possible.
Along with our scholarship presentation, the grant funds will be presented to the chosen applicant during our Benefit Concert. If you have any questions, please contact us.
When we first started, the Benefit Concert helped support and put on the fall festival. All the while, offering a musical scholarship for students. The scholarship is still in place and moving forward it will now also directly benefit musical education through local organizations.
The festival has now transitioned into the indoor show only and we have increased our community support by using money raised at the benefit concert to help kids with music in the community. The Delta Blues Festival (DBF) has always been about community and music. What better way to show our support than to give the money raised at the Benefit Concert, back to those in the community that teach our kids and help them find their way musically.
Each year, proceeds raised from the DBF Benefit Concert will be offered to the community through a Grant. The grant will be awarded to an organization or program that assists and strengthens music programs in our community that directly enrich kid's involvement with music. Each year, we will be giving $10,000 (or more) in grants to inspire and help kids get more music in their lives. Each ticket you buy, and each donation you make, help make this possible.
Along with our scholarship presentation, the grant funds will be presented to the chosen applicant during our Benefit Concert. If you have any questions, please contact us.
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El Campanil Preservation Foundation
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