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The Studio Blues Performance Program
KEYS NEEDED - Discount Offered
10 Hours of Rehearsal
Perform Friday, March 9, 2012
Coordinated by John Putnam
Available to Members & Non-Members
John Putnam has been performing blues for over 30 years fronting his own trios and quartets as singer/guitarist since 1989. Mr. Putnam is proud to be performing with a variety of acts from the area including his own Blues Party as well as The Real Stormin' Norman, The Nawlins Funk Band and others. John has also performed with many local bands including Daylight Blues Band, Sippin' Whiskey, Radio Flyer, Sly Geralds, Pamela Betti and the Bluebloods, "Diamond" Joe Siddons, Black Cat Bone. During his career, Mr. Putnam has been a studio arranger and guitarist, teacher, lounge pianist, and soundtrack composer for TV (WBZ Boston, WGBH Boston) and radio (WERS, WGBH). Recently two of John's commissioned pieces have been played at the last three graduations for Harvard and MIT. But the constant throughout his career has been playing the blues ... John has opened for such luminaries as Roy Buchanan, Bonnie Raitt, George Benson, John Lee Hooker, Duke Robilliard, John Mayall, Johnny Copeland, James Montgomery, James Cotton, Eddy Clearwater.
Charts and MP3s will be provided. In addition, John takes a hands-on approach in running the program. It's truly a learning experience. This group will stretch into the roots of the American Songbook. The group will refine & develop band skills, extending abilities to tune into each other with our 'eyes and ears' while enhancing the understanding of band dynamics.
Tunes covered at the first rehearsal:
Big Mama Thorton's version of Hound Dog,
Aretha's Don't Play That Song For Me,
Summertime,
Ray Charles Unchain My Heart,
Billie Holiday's God Bless The Child
Under Consideration: Aretha's I Never Loved a Man & Rock Steady, Dr. John's Right Place Wrong Time and Bonnie Raitt's Love Me Like A Man.
If time permits, the group will play some straight ahead blues as well & celebrate our work with a performance at The Bitter End.
Rehearsals Mondays: 2/13, 2/20, 2/27 and 3/5 6:30-8:30
Discounted Cost for members: $200.00
Discounted Cost for non-members: $275.00
Payment must be received at the time you register for the program.
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*SAVE $145.77*
Purchase Studio Club M’ship & sign on for the Blues Program at the same time. Cannot be purchased separately.
M’ship w/tax 299.40
Program @mbr rate w/tax 293.96
593.36 299.40 Membership w/tax
$75 discount -75.00 364.73 Blues program @ non-member rate w/tax
Total Cost $518.36 VS $664.13 Total Cost
Participants are required to attend all rehearsals for the designated time. If conflicts arise, arrangements must be made in advance with the coordinator & The Studio.
Cancellation Policy: Once payment is made & we've confirmed your slot, fees are non-refundable unless a replacement can be found. A pro-rated Studio credit will be issued minus a $50.00 administrative fee.
Instrumentalists are only guaranteed a slot for their particular instrument, not lead vocals as well. Guests at the Performance Night: When signing on for the program you have an obligation, as part of the band, to provide guests at the venue. Remember, we have a business obligation to our venues & this is why we're able to book shows on a Friday evening. There is no “Guest List” at this venue.
Program @mbr rate w/tax 293.96
593.36 299.40 Membership w/tax
$75 discount -75.00 364.73 Blues program @ non-member rate w/tax
Total Cost $518.36 VS $664.13 Total Cost
Participants are required to attend all rehearsals for the designated time. If conflicts arise, arrangements must be made in advance with the coordinator & The Studio.
Cancellation Policy: Once payment is made & we've confirmed your slot, fees are non-refundable unless a replacement can be found. A pro-rated Studio credit will be issued minus a $50.00 administrative fee.
Instrumentalists are only guaranteed a slot for their particular instrument, not lead vocals as well. Guests at the Performance Night: When signing on for the program you have an obligation, as part of the band, to provide guests at the venue. Remember, we have a business obligation to our venues & this is why we're able to book shows on a Friday evening. There is no “Guest List” at this venue.
Signing on for the program & paying for same means you agree to all of the above terms & conditions