About 15 months ago, the Chittlin Circuit reported that Blues Great Kenny Neal was going the set down his guitar so he would be better able to battle an undisclosed illness. Throughout Kenny's ordeal, the Chittlin Circuit was right there with him and his family.
During the 15 or so months that Kenny was in his doctor's care he did not however, remain idle. Kenny continued to do a few concerts around town (Palo Alto, California) and he also sat in on a few jam sessions. Kenny also started writing a book that will cover his more than 30 years in the music business. The book when completed will also include a full featured DVD complete with shows, photos and interviews. Now that Kenny has been given a Clean Bill Of health, he is ready to really hit the concert trail again. Kenny talks with the Chittlin Circuit and explains his illness, recovery and what his plans are for the future.
You can listen to the complete Kenny neal interview just by clicking the Green playbutton
So all of you Kenny Neal fans out there check back with the Chittlin Circuit or visit Kenny's website at: http://www.kennyneal.net for upcoming Kenny Neal events.
November 2nd and 3rd, 2007 in Wilmington, North Carolina was the date and place for the second annual Women In The Blues Festival. The Chittlin' Circuit's district manager Deborah Hemingway was there and mingled with the founders of the event and most of the Lady blues artists.
There were artists from all over the country and one band came in all the way from France. Two Chittlin Circuit friends Patty Benson and Suzanne & The Blues Church was on stage Saturday evening and client Jomar Records CEO Scott J. Thornton was there. As usual you can visit our Photo Gallery for a complete photo overview of the event.
Over the past few week many of you have called, sent emails and sent letters expressing your concern for the Chittlin Circuit publisher Mrs. Taffany Arnold-Shipp.
We have not been blind nor deaf to your concerns, so the Chittlin Circuit magazine publisher has decided to speak to all of you via this video message.
The Chittlin Circuit was invited to B.B. King's in Hollywood, California last Saturday Setpember 8, 2008 to watch several Blues bands show off their stuff on stage. One of those bands was Suzanne & The Blues Church. Lead guitarist and bandleader Suzanne, is also a member of the disco duo band A Taste Of Honey with orginial member Janice-Marie. The band played a full set of songs with a mixture of Blues standards and orginial tunes. The Suzanne uptempo take on Shirley Brown'sSleep With One Eye Open would have made Shirley proud. The final tune, a Blues Church orginial Payday Loan helped end the set in grand style and was reason for the STANDING OVATION the band recieved upon closing. You can bet that as soon as the CD is ready we will get in added to our playlist on our Internet Radio Station..... You can view the complete photo set of our visit to the Hollywood B.B. King's Blues Club in our Photo Gallery
Chittlin Circuit representative Tia Carroll Was invited to cover the Reno Tahoe Blues Festival this past Labor Day weekend. When Blues great Ernie Johnson asked her to do some backup for him, the answer was an easy one. Since other C'C friends were also slated to attend Tia was able to get in a few good photos between sets. Besides Erine Johnson also billed were Denise LaSalle, Betty Wright and Bobby 'Blue' Bland. Tia's other pictures can be viewed in our Photo Gallery. Chittlin Circuit representative Deb Hemmingway has been covering the East Coast and we will have her photos posted in the next day or so. Even the Editor Harold Conover haas been on the road. This past Saturday he was invited to attended B.B. King's in Los Angels California. Those pictures too will be posted shortly
Executive Publisher Taffany Arnold Shipp extends her thanks and appreciation to everyone for their support following the senseless death of her husband, Barry Craig Shipp on Thursday, July 26, 2007. Mr. Shipp was laid to rest on Saturday, August 4th in Pensacola, Florida. Police officials are still investigating to find the person(s) who are responsible for this incomprehensible crime. Click HERE to hear from Taffany and view photos from Mr. Shipp’s HomeGoing Celebration
