Blues for the Bayou Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005

On Sunday, October 23, see amazing Colorado blues performers and support Habitat for Humanity's Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort! Blues for the Bayou: Rebuilding the Homeland features Sammy Mayfield, Delta Sonics, Erica Brown Band, Willie Houston, Acoustic Soul, and Bruce Delaplain. From 2PM-9PM at the Inn at Hudson Gardens. Concessions available for purchase on site. In partnership with the Colorado Blues Society. Suggested donation at the door is $10.

...Sammy Mayfield...

Sam Mayfield has toured the world as guitarist for the great Solomon Burke, and Sam's Blues Revue has long been one of the metro area's hottest blues / R&B acts. Come see the man perform whose voice you've heard hosting KUVO's All Blues show on Saturdays afternoons. More info at www.sammymayfield.com.

...Delta Sonics...

Specializing in the Mississippi strains their name implies, the Delta Sonics also have a knack for finding the New Orleans groove that straddles the line between blues and early rock. More info at www.deltasonics.net.

...The Erica Brown Band...

Erica Brown's unique sound is a favorite of the Denver area club circuit. Her fiery vocals have been featured in regional and national projects, including the 1996 movie The Fan with Wesley Snipes and Robert DeNiro. The Erica Brown Band—delivering the finest in high-energy blues and soul! More info at www.ericabrownband.com.

...Willie Houston...

Colorado's elder statesman of the blues! Originally from Grand Cane, Louisiana, Houston has played his delta blues in about every club, bar, event hall or juke joint in the west over the last 60 years. Treat yourself to his grand electric delta style that has a very limited number of original alumni. More info at www.williehouston.com/.

...Acoustic Soul...

Think of Acoustic Soul not as a band, but as a project. Featuring Jackie and Fred Holzhauer, Acoustic Soul brings a unique and powerful acoustic approach to the blues, jazz, light rock, swing and rhythm'n'blues. More info at www.acousticsoul.us.

...Bruce Delaplain...

Bruce Delaplain, a veteran performer of piano and organ in the Colorado region, brings his brand of blues to The Hudson Gardens & Event Center to support a great cause. More info at www.brucedelaplain.com.