June, 2009

Friday, June 26th:
Zac Harmon - $7.00

While building a career composing music for films, Zac Harmon decided to pursue his long-time dream of recording his first blues project. The result is an electrifying testimonial to the blues featuring original songs that embody the Mississippi blues. Zac has been judging International Blues Contest events for the last couple of years and we thank him for his contributions to Blues Foundations and Blues Societies everywhere.

Saturday, June 27th:
Platinum Express - $7.00

"All aboard for the Platinum Express" as the bell rings throughout Uncle Bo's... One of its favorites, with horns, three vocalist...12 pieces in all! It's entertainment at its best. The dance floor will be full. Put your dancing shoes on.

July, 2009

Our $99 Concert Package: 2 tickets, room & breakfast available for every show this month!

Friday, July 10th:

From Saint Louis, New Orleans-style harmonica, swampfunk & blues

Rockin' Jake - $5

Rockin' Jake has been hailed by many as one of the premier harmonica players in the country. His original sound is a hybrid of second line, swamp funk, blues and zydeco. Jake is a five-time winner of Off Beat Magazine's coveted Best of the Beat award for harmonica. He's a truly hard working musician with an extraordinary talent. His shows are high energy performances that bring audiences to their feet.

Saturday, July 11th:

Hometown blues from Topeka!

Back Porch Blues Band - $5

Playing the finest Chicago, Texas, jump, swing, and funk blues...everything from slow blues that will make you weep to dance tunes that won't let you sit still. Come on down and get in on the fun.

Friday, July 17th:

From Columbia, MO, blues...country...soul & rock n roll dance party!

Bel Airs - $10

Performing together as the Bel Airs for more than 20 years, the Pruitt brothers harmony vocal style sets them leading one reviewer to refer to them as the "Everly Brothers of Blues." David's big guitar sound and Dick's howling vocals over soulful, right-on rhythm playing make this trio a powerhouse. You can tell they have been together for over 20 years. They make it all look effortless.

Saturday, July 18th:

Topeka's own! Progressive and traditional blues

Josh Vowell and The Rumble - $5

This three piece band was formed by Josh Vowell in 2007 right here in Topeka. Their first Uncle Bo's show was a huge success as the house was packed to capacity and fans were waiting in the lobby. Great support Topeka! Get here early. Josh and band has a surprise coming in September for Uncle Bo's 4th Anniversary show.

Friday, July 24th:

From Scott, Louisiana…zydeco, funk & blues

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band - $15 advance & $18 door

One word to describe the swampadelic sounds of Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band? Fun. It's pure Louisiana zydeco fun with a hot sauce chaser. Anybody who has doubts about the accordion as an will be swayed by Carrier's passion and fire on the instrument. People don't stop dancing all night. It's in-your-face fun!

Saturday, July 25th:

From Oklahoma City. Only hard core down home traditional blues lovers allowed!

Miss Blues & Blue Notes - $10

Miss Blues is a living blues legend. This lady can sing! If you like your blues with attitude and spice, you'll love Miss Blues. And she can cook too!

Inducted into the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame in 2004, Miss Blues was voted the Best Blues Band in Oklahoma. She's called "the state's first lady of the blues." She's all soul and she lets you know it. When you get a chance to see a performance by one of the trailblazers of the blues, you better get right up and get on down to support her.

Friday, July 31st:

From Denver, Chicago blues, jazz, r&b and psychedelic rock featuring Afro-Cuban Rhythms

Eddie Turner - $7

If anybody ever went down to the Crossroads and let the devil tune his guitar it was probably Eddie Turner. We're always happy to have Eddie come play at Uncle Bo's when he's coming through Kansas. He's one of the best.

Saturday, Aug 1st:

Red hot blues rock from Long Beach, California

Laurie Morvan Band - $10

Ever since she first picked up a guitar, Laurie Morvan has considered the instrument "the most wonderful thing that ever existed," and built her life around playing it. Confronting the old attitude that electric guitars are men's playthings, Morvan overwhelms doubters with her unique style.