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The
Every-Other-Wednesday Blues Jam at Beach Cove has been off and running
since October 2004 and has grown to become one of the premier jams in
the Washington/Baltimore/Annapolis region. The jam not only attracts a
wide range of musicians, but pulls one of the largest blues-loving
audiences of any jam around. The jam regularly draws some of the top
local blues performers, such as ACME Blues Company, Clarence "The
Bluesman" Turner, Tony Fazio, Hugh Feeley, Robert Fiester, Robert "The
Rev" Hahn, Warner Williams, and has even had national blues/rock artist
Guitar Shorty drop in when he was in town!
The jam is hosted by Steve "Wolf" Crescenze and
his house band, One Bad Jack, which is comprised of a number of top
blues artists from several different bands. On guitar and vocals is Paul
Mastradone of "The Paulverizers." On harmonica and vocals is Wave Milor
of "ACME Blues Company." Drumming duties are shared by Mike O'Donnell of
"Bad Eyed Cat" and Phil Schaffer of "Tornado Alley," and rounding out
the rhythm section is Steve "Wolf" Crescenze of "ACME Blues Company" on
bass. |
| If you
haven't been to one or are not familiar with a blues jam, it's an
amazing site to see and hear. The host band starts the night off warming
up the crowd with a set of their own brand of traditional and well-known
blues. Then Steve calls a variety of musicians up to the stage, many of
whom have not played or let alone practiced with, some may not have ever
even met. Occasionally, there are some minor train wrecks, but most of
the time, these impromptu bands produce fantastic music! Either way,
everyone always has a good time. Many first time viewers are often heard
asking the performers, "What's the name of your band?" Some are never
convinced that the performance they just saw was not rehearsed. They
just shake their head in amazement, but always come back for more. So if
you've been thinking about attending, but haven't yet, make sure you add
it to your calendar and come on out and become one of the regular
blues-loving crowd at the Every-Other-Wednesday Blues Jam at Beach Cove! Lets Jam |
![]() Host and Head Honcho of the Beach Cove Blues Jam, Steve "Wolf" Crescenze |
Related links:
DC Blues Society
www.dcblues.org
Baltimore Blues Society
www.mojoworkin.com
ACME Blues Company
www.acmebluescompany.com
Clarence "The Bluesman" Turner
www.bluesmanturner.com
Guitar Shorty
www.guitarshorty.org
Bay Weekly article
http://www.bayweekly.com/year05/issuexiii32/leadxiii32_2.html
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Beach Cove Restaurant & Lounge is located in
Chesapeake Beach in Calvert County.
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8416 Bayside Road
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
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Updated 10/17/2006