Sweet Claudette: Calendar

Had a fantastic time. Folk were blues lovers who loved to dance.

An over capacity, seam splitting, wall expanding crowd for all 3 segments at this one for Carrigan Arms, Burlington, Ontario Canada. James Anthony's (James-master guitarist, bassman-Uli, Gordi on drums, master keyboardist, John & the lip man - Pete on sax) showed their natural behinds and took the music to the next level. Greg got a chance to sit in for a few. It was done with such controlled volume and dyanamics that 'you could indeed hear a rat piss on cotton' at times. The audience was 'on their game' and boogied with us. AND of course, I got a chance to do one or 2 of my corny jokes before all was said and done.

If a musician wants their hearts to feel warm and fuzzy after a show, this is the place to be. We were told by several staff and many patients that our music uplifted their spirits and welcome us back. Todd, Greg and I plan to set up 2 -3 more of these. We did this one as an acoustic show set back in an alcove where the path to several patient waiting rooms came together. It's a pleasure to be a part of this program.

While Sweet Claudette & Friends did not come away with top honors, we are proud of our performance and accomplishments. The band was at it's best during the show. Thanks for all of your support.

Thanks to all of you this tribute was a huge success.

WOW!!!!!! What a wonderful reception. Great warm fuzzy place. Made a lot of lasting friends. Excellent food & great friendly staff. Great sound man Chris. We'll be back there on November 10th. Love to see you there. Abvout 7 mile straight from the bridge. Easy to find.

This one was one of our favorites for several years ... this year we got some of our younger fans to come on stage with us to step it off with Sweet Claudette & Friends. WOW!!! Did those kids have a lot of energy, but Sweet C hung right in there with them and managed to get the steps right. hahahaha

This event was a rousing success. Detroit's finest came out to help a fellow musician out.

We took some friends and relative from Detroit to Toledo on a Limo Shuttle. Music Suite owner Eddie, Miz Lucille and Cindy hooked up the food and Eric Brazier lent us an underlayment of jazz riffs. Our audience shared some easy going conversation. Folk there joined us as the bit off a couple of verses of songs with Sweet Claludette. The band was sizzling hot and brought it ... the crowd was a cross section of Sweet Claudette's established 6 year friendship / relationship with the Toledo folk in addition to some family and friends from Chicago, California, Canada, Detroit & Monroe, MI, & Atlanta. My kind of party. Can't wait for next time.

Words from some folk who were at the show at Memphis Smoke on 4/17/7

J.... told me you guys were a raging success at the 'Smoke'. She had a terrific time. signed MG
... I really enjoy your music and the way you
work the crowd--you just own the room!
I just wanted to thank you again for the great time last night and
wish you well with your CD.
I hope to see you again, soon! signed M

The party animals were there and got loose. Appreciate friends from DBS and our personal friends for stopping by and supporting us. Jason did great on the sound. Great ambience, great people. Thanks for the opportunity.

WE WON. WE WON, WE WON!!! Wow, did that ever feel great. The other bands were Top Shelf all the way. Please give your support to all of us .... Sax Maniacs, Smokin' 45's, Cherri & The Violators, Yakety-Yak & Mike, We loved all of the shows.

The Chris Canas Blues Revolution band set tone for this festival. They were awesome. My bandmates upped the ante just a smidgen with crowd pleasing jazz instrumentals, rock, funky blues and an oldie My Guy (My Girl). We performed songs that were recorded live at Margie's Max Dugans. This one is 'Live & Kickin' soon to be released under No Cover Productions label. Thanks for stopping by.

This was a year end party to remember ... all of our very special friends (new and regulars) shook the walls with music and fun. Thanks Howard Glazer and Mike Lopez for stopping by. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

If in the area of King of Kings Lutheran you need to stop for worship. Its a church of members with beautiful hearts. This church feels good inside and out. Pastor Bill and congregation sincerely welcome you with open arms.

Paul Cervenak, Greg & Mark were at the TOP of their music game here. Blues, oldies & classic rock. Those wine sippers kinda got loose dancing to the music ... know what I mean.

Thanks to all of you we're half way there with recording our LIVE CD ... and I do mean LIVE. We really appreciate all of you who were able to make it that night. Listen for your voices on the final copy.

It's been a fun summer and this was a first for us. We were on and off early, but had a great turn out and a very appreciative audience.
See you soon ... we hope!

This is Sweet Claudette's 5th year here. The fresh fish sandwiches / dinner's are delicious. 2 buildings of first-rate antiques.

OMG!! The response & attendance at this years festival was overwhelming. As always the babies and us oldsters were out on theportable dance floor cutting a rug. Sweet Claudette's, an obvious crowd favorite, has been booked back for 2007. That will be Sweet Claudette's 7th year doing this one. Check late June '07 for actual date.

Although this night is going great, we all missed seeing you there. Stop on by.

Check out the photos from 2005 featuring Hubert Sumlin and Eddie Kirkland. Yes, the Alabama Women of the Blues ... Ms. Debbie Bond, Ms. Caroline Shines, Elnora Spencer & Sweet Claudette were on hand to belt a few.
What a joy it was to meet Honeyboy Edwards. He's a very quiet spoken, gentle man. Willie King spotlighted his 'kids' from the Blues Camp. Caleb & the Old Memphis Kings represented some of the youth on stage that day. His father David Childs is a great photographer and is sharing these photos taken at the festival with you. http://www.ayep.net/freedomcreek06.html The Women of the Blues; Debbie Bonds, Caroline Shines, Elnora Spencer and Sweet Claudette. 'Shar-Baby' heard about this festival. She stopped by Friday nite and sat in. Willie King invited Shar-Baby back to sit in on Saturday with the Women of the Blues. It ws worth the wait to meet another sister of the blues. Folk come from hundreds of miles away for this festival.

The night was off the hook with music of Sweet Claudette & the Rythmatics Band. Birthday lady Lisa Blades did all the cooking. Food was delish. Many family and friends showed to support and party, of course. Spider and Toni, his beautiful bride of many years. Emtertainers who showed were: former band mates the blues legend drummer, Duke Dawson & his longtime bride Ms. Ruby, 'Guitar Gary', along with Bassist, Lucius Wilson and his bride Kim, Bassist Darryl Lee, Dr. CeeCee and his lady, Bonnie, and my longtime musical brother Chris Turner. All of my neices & nephews on the Blades side of the family were on hand to celebrate with the other 2 B'day folk, Mr. Andrew Harrell & John 'the bartender'. All the rest of you folk who were there we really appreciate you too. See you soon.
Sweet C

We did the Grand Opening last year ... You gotta get there early .... it gets a great lively crowd even before the band comes in ... Don't forget to tip the bartenders Brenda & Linda. My 'sister-heart' Margie had one hellava bash, wasn't even standing room for quite a while. Margie and I must have met in the last 3 lifetimes somewhere. The Rythmatics were at the top of their game that night. AWESOME!!! Could have made a great tape.

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