Hey gang! Be sure to get down to The Albany Railyard this coming Sunday. It’ll be the last CRBN jam until we find a new home for it. Tas Cru is hosting, so you know it’ll be a barn-burner! See you on Sunday. 1118 Central Ave. Albany. 8 PM. Bring your guitar, of course!
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Congrats to the 2015 Blues Showdown Winners 0
Hooray for the 2015 Blues Showdown Winners! We’ve got a big bluesy congratulations going out to the Amy Ryan Band and Andrew Wheeler! Amy Ryan Band took home the prize for blues band, and Andrew Wheeler is wearing the duo/solo crown. On to Memphis!
Read MoreSunday Night Blues Jam moved 0
The Sunday Night Blues Jams will now be held at The Albany Rail Yard, 1118 Central Ave., Albany. [Google Maps Link] As always, the host band starts at 8, and the jam starts about 9. No cover charge, but tips are highly encouraged and go to the host band. For full info about the Jam, […]
Read MoreBluesman, Doctor Fred Shapiro Dies 0
Fred Shapiro, an oncologist and accomplished blues harmonica player passed away last week. Fred was a frequent visitor to the Sunday night jams in the Bourbon St. era, and fronted Mojo Lightning, who competed in Colossal Contenders and performed at the Albany Blues Festival. The Times Union ran a great article detailing his many interests […]
Read MoreSecretary & Treasurer Positions Open 0
The CRBN Board of Directors is in need of both a Secretary and a Treasurer. Each of these positions require good organizational skills and some free time to dedicate to CRBN. Expect to put in a couple of hours each week, plus board meetings once a month, and plus the occasional special project that will require […]
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