Message from Elvin Bishop: Well, we’re all kind of stuck at home in “lockdown” because of the pandemic and this crazy virus. Usually I bounce ideas off my band to see what they think. So I had an idea for a groove…with social distancing and all, I passed it along to my pal Bob Welsh…in the lo-tech way I operate 🙂 Next thing I knew Kid was in the loop and it just kept...
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BB King’s Bluesville on SiriusXM presents “The Blues at Home Series” of guest DJs! The next presentation will be ELVIN BISHOP curating a personally chosen collection of Blues tunes. Catch the debut w/ Elvin Wednesday May 6 @ 12 NOON EST on BB King’s Bluesville, Channel #74. Rebroadcasts:Thurs 5/7 @ 8 P ESTFriday 5/8 @ 3A ESTSat 5/9 @ 6P EST& Sun 5/10 @ NOON...
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Elvin Bishop Shout Out To Indie Retail!Elvin Bishop says in these difficult times, support your local indie record store! "Order up some blues and soothe your soul." #recordstoreday #RSD #indietretail #worldrecords #bluebeatmusic #CIMS #AIMS #DORS #shoponline #bluesmusicPosted by Elvin Bishop on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Elvin Bishop says in these difficult times, support your local...
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The October 2020 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise has been rescheduled for October 2021, and Elvin Bishop once again returns… this time with the Big Fun Trio! Open cabin sales launch July 15. Visit https://bluescruise.com/oct-2021-southern-caribbean for cabin availability or call (816) 753-7979 to book yours at that...
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The Elvin Bishop Band will sail on Rock Legends Cruise VIII Feb. 7-Mar. 2, 2020 (the cruise is sold out). Visit https://rocklegendscruise.com/rlc8/ for info! And, just announced (Open Cabin Sales have launched)… the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #35 Southern Caribbean Oct. 25-Nov. 1, 2020. The cruise is currently 90% sold! Visit https://bluescruise.com/35-oct-2020/ for...
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Be sure to check the Shows page here: http://elvinbishopmusic.com/event/ Elvin and Charlie Musselwhite to appear in California and a few select East Coast dates! Much more . ....
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Just announced! Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio headlines the Blues Tent on Friday, May 4th at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. They’ll perform in the Blues Tent from 5:55 – 6:55 PM. The Trio will be appearing in the slot originally scheduled for John Prine, who had to...
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Legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter Elvin Bishop and his Big Fun Trio — Bob Welsh on piano and guitar and Willy Jordan on cajón (a hand-played Peruvian drumbox) and vocals — received a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Traditional Blues Album category for their 2018 Alligator Records album, Something Smells Funky ‘Round Here. Living Blues calls it “joyously...
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Elvin and his Big Fun Trio-mates (Willy Jordan on cajon and vocals, Bob Welsh on guitar and piano) serve up a fresh new helping of their good ‘n’ greasy blues and R&B, highlighted by the title track, a comic State of the Union address as only Elvin can deliver. Album includes four additional new originals, plus the Big Fun Trio takes on Elvin’s Right Now Is The Hour, Jackie Wilson’s (Your...
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Out now on Alligator Records! Grab your copy at Alligator.com or one of these other fine...
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PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF “SOMETHING SMELLS FUNKY ‘ROUND HERE” BY JULY 13TH! THE FIRST 250 WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY Elvin and his Big Fun Trio-mates (Willy Jordan on cajon and vocals, Bob Welsh on guitar and piano) serve up a fresh new helping of their good ‘n’ greasy blues and R&B, highlighted by the title track, a comic State of the Union address as only the blues...
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Legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter Elvin Bishop and his Big Fun Trio — Bob Welsh on piano and guitar and Willy Jordan on cajón (a hand-played Peruvian drumbox) and vocals — are set to release their new Alligator Records album, Something Smells Funky ‘Round Here, on Friday, July 13. The album is a follow up to the group’s 2017 Grammy-nominated self-titled debut....
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A bunch of new Elvin Bishop Band & Big Fun Trio gigs have been added to the Shows page. Head on over there, we look forward to seeing ya out and about somewhere!
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Enter for your chance to win @ www.bluescruise.com/win Winner drawn August 15th Or… book your cabin NOW (tell ’em Elvin sent ya) at http://bluescruise.com/lrbc-29-oct-2017-southern-caribbean/ or by calling (816)...
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Bruce and team @ Tinman Merchandising have done it again! • 100% pre-shrunk cotton • Crew neck • Classic look & feel Order yours...
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The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley welcomes rocking blues legend Elvin Bishop and his 6-piece band. Band members include Elvin Bishop (guitar/vox), Bob Welsh (guitar), Willy Jordan, Jr. (cajone/vox), Ruth Davies (bass), Steve Willis (keys/accordion/vox), Robert Cochran (drums/vox) and Ed Earley (trombone/vox) for four nights and six shows. Show times Thursday and Sunday...
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Tweed Funk’s Return & Elvin Bishop Visit www.blogtalkradio.com/musiconthecouch/2017/02/21/tweed-funks-return-elvin-bishop on Monday, Feb. 20th to stream! Elvin starts at 9:30pm CENTRAL (10:30pm Eastern; 8:30pm Mountain; 7:30pm Pacific)....
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Free Download! ELVIN BISHOP’S BIG FUN TRIO – AUTOGRAPHS AVAILABLE! Alligator is proud to unleash ELVIN BISHOP’S BIG FUN TRIO, the new collaboration between Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer and blues master Elvin Bishop – along with his friends, guitarist/pianist Bob Welsh and percussionist/vocalist Willy Jordan. The release date is Friday, February 10. Some autographed copies...
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Elvin Bishop will be interviewed live in-studio by Tom Mazzolini on KPFA Radio’s Blues By The Bay on February 4th at Noon PT. This comes on the Saturday prior to release of his brand new CD, Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio, which will be available on Friday, February 10th. Tune in and listen live at https://kpfa.org/...
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Hear samples of the upcoming release Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio and pre-order from iTunes today! Available February 10, 2017. http://apple.co/2hFUG6p ELVIN BISHOP’S BIG FUN TRIO SET FOR FEBRUARY 10 RELEASE Deceptively loose but always tight…the raspy chuckle in Bishop’s singing and the sharp sting of his guitar are forceful and fresh, enduring and fun. —Fresh Air, NPR I love...
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Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite Sangamon Auditorium – University of Illinois (Springfield) Friday, October 21st at 8:00pm Tickets and Info Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite Blues Masters at the Crossroads – Stiefel Theatre (Salina, KS) Saturday, October 22nd at 8:00pm Tickets and...
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Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite to perform at the 19th annual Blues Masters At The Crossroads in Salina, KS! See website for full info on both...
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Elvin Bishop will appear at the Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center in Simsbury, CT on Sept. 17. Bishop will headline the day-long 2 Left Feet Blues Festival which features nine performers with doors opening at 10 a.m. Also performing on the bill are The Electrix featuring Buddy Guy’s former lead guitarist Scott Hold and Mark Telesca. Tickets for the event are $40 with tiered VIP...
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Elvin Bishop on guitar and Charlie Musselwhite on harmonica performing at the Ottawa Jazz Festival. Thursday June 23, 2016. Errol McGihon Jazzfest review: Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite PETER ROBB, OTTAWA CITIZEN | Published on: June 23, 2016 TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival: Mainstage Confederation Park The TD Ottawa International Jazz Festival opened with several shades of the blues...
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