RANDALL DUBIS

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October/November

Dear Friend, Fans & Family;  Been a little while.  First I want to thank Suki Willison at 'Uncle Bo's' in Topeka, KS for having the Randall Dubis Band at her venue at the Ramada in Topeka, Oct.5&6.  We were treated well and look forward to seeing her and the staff again( maybe in the Spring ).  The RDB also appeared at the Westwinds in Idaho Springs, Oct.12 and the Willie Houston Band appeared at the Eagle Grill on the 13th.                  New business;  Randall Dubis will be making a guest appearance at 'Dazzle' Fri. Oct.19,Denver as part of the Harmonica 'Blow Down' celebration there. This is hosted by Ronnie Shellist of the Shuffletones and events fall between 6 and 1.  The RDB will be at Ziggie's Saloon, Denver,Sat. Oct.20th, 9:15-1:15.  Randall Dubis will be performing with the Shuffletones, ( Ronnie Shellist;harp, R.D.Jones;bass and Tony Hager;drums ) Fri.,Oct.26th at the Navaho Hogan, Colorado Springs, 9-1:00.  Sat.Oct.27, the RDB will be at Jake's Roadhouse, 59th&Lamar, Arvada, 9-1:00.                               Fri.Nov.2, Willie Houston Band will be at the Waterloo IceHouse, Louisville, Co.9:15-12:15.  Sat.Nov.3, the RDB will be at the Hornet, 76 Broadway, Denver;10-1:00.  Sun.,Nov.4, Willie et al will be at Jake's Roadhouse, 2-6:00 pm.  Willie will also be at Vine's Wine Bar, Parker,Co.Fri.Nov.30th, 8-12:00.  Excluding a private party, Sat.Nov.10th, Nov. is proving to be a 'lean' month.           Sat. Dec.1, Randall Dubis will be a special guest with the Shuffletones at 'Dazzle', Lincoln Ave.,Denver, 10:30-1:00.  Tentative and not yet confirmed, Wed.Dec.5, the RDB will be at SouthSide Johnny's in Colorado Springs..........Sat.,Dec.8th, the RDB will be at Lincoln's Roadhouse, Denver; 9-1:00.  Willie Houston Band will be at Vine's, Fri.Dec.28 and Waterloo IceHouse, Sat. the 29th.     Please remember, despite the holes in the schedule, fill-ins will probably occur.  So please consult, www.RandallDubis.com and www.WillieHouston.com and check the calendars at both web-sites.  A lot of gigs and events are in the works, and I do have bookings as far down the road as April.  I'm also in process of booking my 3rd Great White North excursion to Canada for February..........Ciao! and Bon Viaggia!  Randall Dubis

September

Fans, Friends en Famiglia;  This is a last minute reminder, Tell a friend, Bring a friend.  This Fri.Aug.31, RDB will be at Ziggie's Saloon, @ blks East of Sheridan on 38th.  9:15-1:15.  This is the 2nd of 3 perf. that are being recorded for next RDB cd to be LIVE.  Your attendance would be fine.  Live recordings are like walking a tightrope.  Of course, I'd like to think it'll all come off smoother than a baby's behind.  Love to see you there.  This Mon.Sept.3, Labor Day, Willie Houston & the Blues Prowlers will be performing at New venue, Waterloo IceHouse at 809 Main St. Louisville.  Perf.4-7pm.  This is the site of the former Druid Arms, and/or, "Pasquale's".  I gigged Pasquale's a lot in the late 80's and early 90's w/ Randall Dubis's, "Over Head Jam" and prior to that the Roadmasters.  Ex-owner Steve Rowe lives and works in the St.Louis area, so some ghosts will creep out of the woodwork.  I received a phone call from Steve on a Wed. night in'97 or so....Steve said, " There's someone here you gotta meet.  Bring 'yer axe."  So later that night I met and played with Texas Blues guitar legend, Sonny Rhodes.  He was wearing his Buddy Guy 'Sunday best" bib overalls.  My life hasn't been the same since............Steve also brought in Eddie Kirkland, Eddie"The Chief" Clearwater and many other 'chitlin' circuit veterans.  So, consider comin' in for an early show on Labor Day.  Beef Brisket is supposed to be the special of the day.  This will be day 3 of their Grand Opening weekend.  Take care, Randall Dubis Band and Willie Houston & the Blues Prowlers

                                    August/September

Dear Fans, Friends & Family;  Summer is like a rocket, Grab a fin and Gooooooooo!  Starting this coming weekend; RDB @ Old Dillon Inn, Silverthorne,Fri.Aug.10. Sat., w/Willie Houston, SummerFest Blues and Brews, So. Pearl, Denver;4-5pm.  ( check this out from 1 pm on, 45 min. sets of the best in Denver Blues artists including; Delta Sonics, Rex Peoples, Willie and the Blues Prowlers, etc. and capped off w/ Erica Brown.)  That night, Sat. the 11th, Randall Dubis Band in Breckenridge,9:30-1:30 @ 'Salt Creek.'  The following week starting Thurs. the 16th, Willie Houston & the Blues Prowlers will be in Omaha, NE @ the Prestige, Fri. the 17th @ Duggan's, Lincoln, NE. and Sat. the 18th @ the 'Rollin' On the River Festival, Keokuk, IA.  We'll be the slot before Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials.  As of this writing we're still looking for a last min. Sun. slot either in KC or Lincoln, NE for a homeward date.  Pray on that one.  The following weekend, the 24-25, we'll be @ Pappadeaux's, Westminster, 6-10.  Fri. Aug.31 the Randall Dubis Band will be @ Ziggie's, 38th Ave. 2 blks East of Sheridan.  This will be phase 2 of a 3 part LIVE recorded gig.  Next cd is LIVE. Gig is 9:15-1:30.  Your support would be appreciated.  Sat. Sept. 1, Willie et al. will be in South Fork, CO. appearing @ the 'Rhythm's On Rio' Festival, 5:00pm'ish.  Mon.,Sept. 3(Labor Day), we'll be @ 'Waterloo IceHouse in Louisville, CO.  This is a new venue, that is at the site of the former Pasquale's and Druid Arms.  Newly remodeled, it is operated by a Co. of of Texas and is supposed to be a dedicated BLUES BAR!  My old band, OverHeadJam rocked that venue many times(circa1988-1990) and the now vanished and replaced stage was titled the 'Randall Dubis' Memorial stage!  Note;  I AIN'T DEAD YET. So check out the new venue, 809 Main St.  Sept.7,Fri. the RDB will be @ 'Corleones', Greeley,CO.8-12.  Sat. the 8th, the RDB will be in Canon City, CO. performing @ the Belvedere Blues Festival.  Perf. time, 2-3:30.  It has taken me several years to get a slot at this Fest.  Muy Importante!  Also appearing will be; Buddy Whittington( w/John Mayall), Ron Thompson&the Resistors, and more.  It's a 2-fer day; RDB will be in Pueblo, CO. that night @Zipper's Lounge,9-1.  The following weekend, Sat.Sept.11 Willie,et al will be @ Vine's, Parker,CO.8-12.  Sept.21 we'll be @ Boomer's, Grand Jct.,CO.9-1 and Sat. the 22 we're @ the Delta Uncompaghre Blues Festival in Delta, CO.  The following weekend; Sept.28-29 we'll be doing our last gig @ Pappadeaux's/Westm. CO.  We had a weekend there every mos. since last Mayish.  They have decided to discontinue music program through Winter months.  Maybe if y'all vote w/ feet&pocketbook, they may change their corporate mind?  I've had some last min. fillin gigs in recent weeks, which included gigs in Steamboat Springs and Idaho Springs...So keep eyes on websites; www.randalldubis.com  and www.WillieHouston.com. ,for any updates.  Also go to www.YouTube.com. to view recently discovered video; put "Sonny Rhodes" in search space.  The first gig of 2 mos. Euro Tour, 3 Guigno(June)2005 was filmed!  Randall Dubis,gtr., Sonny Rhodes, Brian Templeton (Boston) harp, Jimmy Pritchard, (Delaware) bass and David Lee Boyette (Louisiana) drums are featured in a 4-5 min. video. filmed in Camerino, Italy.  Very pleasant surprise.  Also on YouTube, see video( search; "Randall Dubis") of RDB doing," Waitin'On You" from my first cd, 'They Call Me Slim..."  Both videos can also be viewed on my website.  Remember, "The road is like a woman; she has soft shoulders and dangerous curves." Sonny Rhodes.  I love y'all, Bluesly yours, Randall Dubis

June/July Newsletter

Dear Fans and Friends;  Hope all is well in your world; Bluesly or otherwise.  I have been affiliated with Willie Houston and the Blues Prowlers for many months now.  Doing double duty has been enjoyable and a worthy challenge.  This Thurs.,June 28th we'll be at the Boulder Outlook, 7:30-10:30.  There's been a shift away from the Blues at this venue, so be there and vote with your feet and pocketbook!  Friday the 29th we'll be appearing at"Vines" in Parker, Co.8-12.  Sat. the 30th, 9:15-1:30,

The Randall Dubis Band will be at Ziggie's Saloon,( my home club ), on 38th Ave. in Denver.  This is a special show.  This performance will be recorded for my next cd project which will be a LIVE album.  This is something I've wanted to do for a long time.  I'd like to see you there.  Your applause and support will be digitally captured in the environment of my favorite club.  The band will be; Ron Wright, keyboards, Hubert Blues Lawhorn, bass and Jon Stanley, drums.  Oh yeah, that skinny ass guitar player from Milwaukee will be fronting the band...old 'what's his name. 

JULY....Willie Houston/Randall Dubis&Prowlers will be at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, Fri.July 6th, noonish(12:15-1:15).....Sat.July 7th at "Vines", Parker,Co.  Fri.July 13th at Corleone's, Greeley,Co. 8-12:00.  Get this...Sat.,July 14th, 9:00am at Longmont, Colorado's,"MultiCultural Festival", Willie etal. will be doing a 1 hr. performance at the Pancake Breakfast at afore mentioned Festival.  Next to County Fairgrounds at Roger's Rd. and Hover Rd.  ( Side note;  My church's Adult Gospel Choir, from Second Baptist will be appearing at same fest; approx. noon.) Blues and Gospel both can bless you, hint! Sat. July 21, the Randall Dubis Band will appear at Jake's Roadhouse, 59th and Lamar, Arvada, Co.,9-1:00.  Fri./Sat.,July 27&28, Willie&Randall at Pappadeaux's/Westminster,Co. 6-10pm. 

There have been changes in schedule.  For ex.Fri.July,20th at BB's On Pearl for Willie et al is a cancel.  Venue closed this past Mon. the 25th.  See; www.RandallDubis.com and www.WillieHouston.com both for updated schedules.  PS; almost forgot,  Willie Houston &the Blues Prowlers, featuring Randall Dubis will be appearing at the Niwot Farmer's Market, Thurs.July 19th, 6:30 to 8:30.  This is a fine summer early evening concert.  Bring the whole family.  Will keep you posted!  Bluesly yours, Randall Dubis

March/April Newsletter

Dear Fans and Friends;  Just a quick update.  It's been a while.  Since my last communique, in addition to my own schedule; I've aligned myself with the Willie Houston Band,( The Blues Prowlers ).  See; www.WillieHouston.com.  Willie is the "Dean" of the Denver Blues scene.  Born in Grand Cane, Louisiana, Willie since 1946 or so, has been a Denver resident.  He has a unique performance style and his shows are well worth checking out.  See his web-site for the Prowlers schedule.  I don't mind doing double duty and I'm enjoying 'opening' his shows and  performing w/ Hubert Blues Lawhorn;bass, Tony Pantelis; drums and Mark Ferris;keyboards.  Revisions are being made to the www.RandallDubis.com. web-site.  New photos w/captions, MUSIC, products page w/ PayPal for purchase of last 3 cd's. And more....thanks to Hubert Blues Lawhorn and Gary Hamor for their digital assistance, musicianship and friendship.  So check it out.  We're gettin' there. 

Got back from Canada about a month ago.  The weather was rough goin' up there, but ultimately worth the trip.  Customs was more brutal than usual, but......I was greeted by the Canadian customs man with," Are you here at the invitation of the Canadian government?"  Visions of me and the Queen and Provincial Prime Minister danced through my head.  I couldn't lie, I had to say no.  some day this story will be compared to the Arlo Guthrie,"Alice's Restaurant" epic.  8 by 10 glossie photographs with a paragraph on the back explaining.......ask me about it some time.  Ultimately, despite the presence of legitimate work permits etc. they let me and Jon into the country.  Good thing I'm athletically inclined, because the many diplomatic back flips I performed for the customs official make me a shoo-in for the next Olympics.  Thanks to Jim at Blues On Whyte in Edmonton for ( as usual) going to bat for me. 

More news;  Did a performance at the Outlook in Boulder, Jan. 25th that was filmed for an upcoming episode of 'Tuesday Blues.'  that was my second appearance with them.  Here's info. on March; W/Willie; Fri./sat.the 30/31; at;The Puttin'Pub,7785 W.Colfax,Denver, 8-12.  April;  Fri.the 6th, at the 'Blue Note', Sherman St. Denver, Sat. the 7th, Randall Dubis Band at 'The Back Room', 17 & Vine, Denver,9-1.  This is a great room.  Was there Dec.30th,'06.  With me will be; Hubert Blues Lawhorn; bass, Eddie Guion;Keys & Sax and Pete Roos;drums.  Pete is the drummer on,"Slim" and "Walk A Mile."  Fri. the 13th, W/Willie at B.B.'s On Pearl, 1475 S.Pearl, Denver,9-1.  Sat.the 14th,W/Willie at; Pappadeaux's, 9145 Sheridan Blvd.Westminster, 6-10.  Sat. the 28th w/Willie at, Five Point's Jazz Series, 4-6:00,Blair Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton St.,Denver.  Same day, Vine's, 19501 E.Main, Parker,Co.,8-12.  Sun. April 29th, w/RDB at, Jake's RoadHouse, 60th& Lamar,2-6:00.  Thurs.May 3rd,w/RDB at the Outlook,7:30-10.  Fri. the 4th,w/RDB at Corleone's,Greeley,Co.8-12. Fri. the 11th, w/Willie at Vines, Parker,Co.8-12 and sat. the 12th,w/Willie at, Ziggie's Saloon, Denver, 9:30-1:30.  I will of course fill you in further.. as schedule develops. 

Special note;  Sat. June 30th, Randall & RDB will be doing "Special" show at ZIGGIE'S SALOON, 9:15-1:30.  This show will be recorded for new cd project,"Staring Straight Into The Barrel Of The Blues."  Yes, the new record will be a LIVE disc.  Gary Flori,"Master of the Machines" from SoundStream Studio will be assisting.  Mark it down, don't wanna hear excuses later on.  Ziggie's is my home turf and wouldn't think of doing it anywhere else.  Please take care, and see 'ya there...Randall Dubis

November '06  Newsletter

Dear Fans&Friends;  Just a quick note to wrap up '06 and debut '07.  This Fri. Dec.29 we'll be appearing at Ziggie's @ 38&Sheridan in Denver; 9:30-1:30.  Sat. the 30th @'Back Room Jazz' @ 1700 Vine in Denver.  Nice new club.  It's the back half of 'Emilio's' of the same address.  Also 9:30-1:30.  Lots of shifting of dates for Jan.'07.  Right now (excluding fill-ins) we'll be at The 1st Street Pub&Grill, Jan.19,( my Birthday ); how's that for shameless self promotion?  That's in Nederland and is a 9:30-1:30 show.  Thurs.,Jan.25 we'll be at the Boulder Outlook on 28th St. in Boulder.  This is an early show.  Of note;  It will be filmed for "Tuesday Blues" the local cable access TV show.  This is my second appearance for them and extra special because it's filmed at the gig w/ audience as opposed to 'in studio'.  An audience is best.  Please come out for this gig.  It took me 7 mos. to secure a date there and I hope to (of course) be re-booked for a weekend date.  It will also be my Boulder cd release gig for the new record, "bitterSWEET", Sylvan-Adam Records.  Pass the word....Feb.6-20th I'll be in Canada doing my second annual, "Great White North Blues Slam.  Will be appearing in Red Deer and Edmonton, Alberta.  Will be giving particulars in next missive.  Please be healthy and happy in the New Year and we hope to see you 'out there and everywhere.   Bluesly Yours, Randall Dubis & Band