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WILLIE McBLIND,
Find My Way Back Home
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Past Events and Performances |
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Willie McBlind
featuring: Jon Catler, guitars
Babe Borden, vocalsNeville L'Green, bassLorne Watson, drums |
Friday August 31, 2007 9-midnight2 SETS NO COVERCome early and enjoy dinner before Willie rocks the joint ~ |
at Mount Blue 707 Main Street Norwell, MAinfo: 781-659-0050 Willie McBlind brings it on home for a good time at Mount Blue! Click here for Mount Blue info and directions |
Willie McBlind
featuring: Jon Catler, guitars
Babe Borden, vocals Neville L'Green, bassLorne Watson, drums |
Monday July 23, 2007 8-10:30pm CD pre-release show $10 |
at The Cutting Room 19 West 24th Street, NYC info: 212-691-1900 Willie McBlind celebrates the release of their debut CD, Find My Way Back Home. Bluesman Hugh Pool opening act. Click here for Cutting Room info |
Willie McBlind
featuring: Jon Catler, guitars
Babe Borden, vocalsNeville L'Green, bassLorne Watson, drums |
Friday June 1, 2007 9-11pm show (gallery doors open at 7pm) suggested donation $3 |
at Gallery 919 150 Bay Street, Jersey City (PATH to Grove Street, walk 2 blocks east to Marin Blvd, right on Bay Street) info: (201) 779-6929 Willie McBlind is featured musical act at artist Shana Lahr's art opening part of Jersey City Fridays. Special late night appearance by 13-O'Clock Blues Band. Click here for 919 Gallery info Click here for info about Shana Lahr |
Willie McBlind
featuring: Jon Catler, guitars
Babe Borden, vocalsNeville L'Green, bassLorne Watson, drums |
Wednesday March 28, 2007 8pm show (doors open at 7:30pm) $5 cover |
at The Pussycat Lounge 96 Greenwich Street, NYC (2 blocks south of World Trade Center) (212) 349-4800 Willie McBlind welcomes Lorne "Doctor" Watson to the stage at this lively downtown hang - come have some fun with us! Check out The Pussycat |
Willie McBlind
featuring: Jon Catler, guitars
Babe Borden, vocalsNeville L'Green, bassTom Costagliola, drums |
Wednesday December 27, 2006 7:30pm $5 @ door |
at R&R 416 West 14th Street (btwn 9th Ave. and Washington St., NYC) (212) 675-1661 Willie McBlind performs songs from the upcoming debut CD "Find My Way Back Home" Check out the R&R website |
DogHouse Blues
featuring: Jon Catler, guitars
Babe Borden, vocals |
Sunday March 26, 2006 4:30pm $10 @ door |
at THEATERLAB 137 West 14th Street (6th & 7th Aves.) (212) 929-2545 Babe Borden and Jon Catler of Willie McBlind perform a unique duo blues set as part of the ONE-TWO-THREE-GO! Series |
Willie McBlind @ Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
featuring: Jon Catler, guitars
Babe Borden, vocals
Neville L'Green, bass |
Thursday January 26, 2006 sets at 9pm and 10:30pm |
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que 646 131st Street, NYC, 212-694-1777 **Take the 1 Train to B-Way and 125th Street - walk to the corner of 12th Ave and 131st Street. Come uptown to enjoy an evening of blues and barbeque with Willie McBlind - special trio version! For more info, click here for more info www.dinosaurbarbque.com |
Hoboken Blues Be-iN (Hbbi) featuring Willie McBlind!
Other musical appearances by: Floyd Lee and Clara E. ~ Mississippi Delta Blues
James Rado ~
rare gems from HAiR Charles Lallo of Eartheart® |
Saturday August 13, 2005 7pm - 9pm FREE!! No Rain Date |
Frank Sinatra Park between 4th and 5th Streets Hoboken, NJ **From NYC, take PATH train from 33rd Street or NJ Transit Bus 126 from Port Authority to Hoboken. Come to Hoboken's beautiful waterfront and celebrate Natural Blues, Natural Food, Cosmic Consciousness with Willie McBlind and friends. |
Willie McBlind
Jon Catler fretless and Just Intonation guitars
Babe Borden
vocals
Neville L'Green
of the Blues bass
Mad Mike Cullens drums
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Thursday April 18th, 2005 11pm show |
The C-Note 157 Avenue C (@ East 10th Street), NYC www.thecnote.com club contact: 212 / 677-8142 ...Willie is celebrating Spring in this special free show. If you haven't heard Willie and crew recently, here's your chance to hear some brand new stuff...... |
Willie McBlind &
the CharactersWillie McBlind Jon Catler fretless and Just Intonation guitars
Meredith "Babe" Borden
vocals
Neville L'Green
of the Blues bass
Mad Mike Cullens drums
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Monday June 14, 2004 9pm show (8:45pm pre-show) FREE SHOW!!! |
The C-Note 157 Avenue C (@ East 10th Street), NYC www.thecnote.com club contact: 212 / 677-8142 ...Come on down and hang with Willie, Babe and the other assorted Characters for a steamy evening of electric delta blues!! Joining us for this show is New Orleans musician Washboard Leo along with dynamic East Village bellydancer Bayou Bennett who are sure to spice up the night and add some steam to our TTTTrain!!! |
Willie McBlind &
the CharactersWillie McBlind Jon Catler fretless and Just Intonation guitars
Meredith "Babe" Borden
vocals
Neville L'Green
of the Blues bass
Mad Mike Cullens drums
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Sunday January 25, 2004 9pm show followed by the Blues Jam hosted by guitarist Brother Dave's trio from 10 - wee hours! $5 at the door |
The C-Note 157 Avenue C (@ East 10th Street), NYC www.thecnote.com club contact: 212 / 677-8142 ...We hope you come on down for some New Year's electric delta blues and a rollickin' good time in the East Village!! Come early for the open mike for Singer/Songwriters from 5 - 9pm hosted by Rick Johnson (sign up @ 5pm) |
Willie McBlind &
the CharactersWillie McBlind Jon Catler fretless and Just Intonation guitars
Meredith "Babe" Borden
vocals
Neville L'Green
of the Blues bass
Chris Nappi drums
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Friday November 21, 2003 special midnight show! $5 at the door |
The C-Note 157 Avenue C (@ East 10th Street), NYC www.thecnote.com club contact: 212 / 677-8142 ...Come on down for some electric delta pre-Turkey Day blues and a rollickin' good time in the East Village!! |
Willie McBlind &
The CharactersWillie McBlind Jon Catler fretless and Just Intonation guitars
Meredith "Babe" Borden
vocals
Neville L'Green
of the Blues bass
Cliff Crackerjack Hackford drums
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Wednesday September 3, 2003 11 PM showtime $10 at the door |
Le Bar Bat 311 W. 57th Street, NYC just west of 8th avenue www.lebarbat.com club contact: 212 / 307-7228 |
Catler Bros.Jon Catler
fretless and Just Intonation guiters
Brad Catler
fretless bass
Jim Mussen drums
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Wednesday August 13, 2003 11 PM showtime $10 at the door |
Le Bar Bat 311 W. 57th Street, NYC just west of 8th avenue www.lebarbat.com club contact: 212 / 307-7228 |
The Bros. are Back!The Catler Bros. perform live! |
July 18, 2003 7 PM - Special Early Show! $5 at the door |
The Cutting Room 19 W. 24th Street, NYC between 6th & b'way club contact: 212 / 691-1900 |
The WOOT Festival 2002 |
May 1-4, 2002 Los Angeles |
More info in the WOOT Festival Archives... |
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Look out for the BLUE APPLE BLUES (B.A.B.) FESTIVAL .........
featuring microtonal blues artists!
coming April 2008