Blues Gone South - Performing at Old Ship British Pub & Restaurant March 25, 2010

“Blues Gone South embodies all blues traditions with a strong repertoire of original material and cover songs…(front person) Papa J has a suprisingly superb set of pipes…the band’s playing is precise and impassioned…each musician is a master of his instrument. Blues Gone South easily covers the entire blues spectrum and then some.” MUSIC CONNECTION
BLUES GONE SOUTH NOMINATED IN THE “BEST AMERICANA, BLUES OR ROOTS ARTIST” CATEGORY FOR UPCOMING 20TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES MUSIC AWARDS

Perform Locally: OLD SHIP BRITISH PUB & RESTAURANT– Thursday, March 25

(SANTA ANA) - Blues Gone South (a/k/a BGS) start off 2010 with a bang, receiving a nomination in the “Best Americana, Blues or Roots Artist” category for the 20th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards (LAMA), taking place November at Paramount Studios in Hollywood.
Speaking about the band’s recent performance at the Whisky A G-Go where they performed for a Los Angeles Music Awards showcase, LAMA Executive Producer Al Bowman raved, “fronted by the well known and respected Papa J, this band ruled the stage with a fast paced set of Blues rock unlike anything else from this event. The musicians in this band were absolutely amazing. The guitarist reminded me of Stevie Ray Vaughn, only better. The energy level put out by Blues Gone South was overwhelming.”
Blues Gone South perfom at the Old Ship British Pub & Restaurant, 1120 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, Thursday, March 25. 8 p.m. Free. Info: (714) 550-6700 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (714) 550-6700      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or www.theoldship.com.

BGS finished 2009 with a flourish, capturing a coveted “Hot 100 Artist of 2009” nod from respected trade publication, MUSIC CONNECTION, in the magazine’s year-end issue.
The band organized and headlined the first-ever “Chicago Blues Night” at House of Blues/Anaheim last May, playing to an appreciative, sizable crowd. In April they were featured on the nationally-syndicated radio show, BLUES DELUXE.
Fronted by harpist-vocalist Papa J (Jeffrey Hudson) and also featuring drummer Kofi Baker (son of legendary Cream drummer, Ginger Baker), BGS play a smokin’ hot mix of original blues songs as well as classic Blues numbers in a wailing, Southside-of-Chicago style. BGS are rooted in the tradition of early 20th century blues fueled by the energy of the new millennium. The excitement created by the front line, along with their unique originals tunes, makes this show far above that of a typical “blues” band.
“This is a serious fistful of the blues by an expert team of players. Blues Gone South is the authentic article,” writes Rob Swick of ALL ACCESS MAGAZINE. “It’s a fact that when you’ve got the blues, you’ve “Gotta Keep Movin’,” and Blues Gone South is a darned good band to help you on your way!,” the review concludes.
“Papa J” is a great showman who dazzles audiences with his howlin’ harmonica and trademark ‘gentlemanly howls’ directed at the female members of BGS’s audience. This front man is the real McCoy – dedicated to only the finest blues traditions. Baker is known throughout the country as one of the top timekeepers and makes Blues Gone South swing and really take off when they get charged up.
BGS has shared the stage with James Cotton, Taj Mahal, Bobby Bland, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds just to name a few. They have played B.B. Kings, The Coach House, House of Blues, and Doheny Blues Festival, to name a few. Their debut CD is entitled GOTTA KEEP MOVIN (Hound Dog Records).
Blues Gone South is something very special -- “90% Blues 100% Fun!” Also check out http://www.youtube.com/user/BluesGoneSouth.

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