Roots & Blues on Pine July 3, 2010

July 3rd, 5-9 PM

Pocket harp prodigy James Harman to headline the legendary line-up of Summer And Music's (SAM) first Roots & Blues concert. Also featuring Cold As Ice with King Cotton and The Dibs, the first SAM show of July-free and all-ages-brings a summer night collision of Americana roots music and soulful blues to Pine Avenue in downtown Long Beach.

Headlining this evening of Roots and Blues collision is James Harman, a self-defined full-service Bluesman since 1962. Originally from Anniston, Ala., Harman grew up with the likes of his father's Hohner harmonicas and at age 18 cut his first 45 RPM-a collection of singles that put him on the map, got the attention of the band Canned Heat, and eventually brought him to California.

Another living Blues legend, showman and wit, King Cotton will close out the night with his band Cold As Ice. Cotton-an original member of the 1980s Los Angeles Worldbeatnick band The Bonedaddy's-has a commanding stage presence and character that warrant the title of King. He has even performed with the Blues God Bo Diddley.

Opening the night, The Dibs, a Long Beach-based folk rock-roots band stacked with seven talented songwriters and instrumentalists-including Chris Hanlin, Brett Bixby, Mark Romans, Mark Jones, Chris Paul Overall, Rae Enrico and JR Rittermal-will set the vibe. With music inspired by staples like Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Credence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and Led Zeppelin, The Dibs are sure to kick off the night with some symphonic energy. The music may be Blues, but your face will be ruddy red from dancing.

Official Website: http://www.summerandmusic.com