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Date Time Event Location  
Wed May 22 7:00 pm Jackie Payne
Sponsored by The Golden Gate Blues Society more info
Wed May 29 7:00 pm Kaye Bohler
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Wed Jun 05 7:00 pm Terry Hiatt & Friends
Sponsored by The Cave Studios more info
Wed Jun 12 7:00 pm Sista Monica
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Wed Jun 19 7:00 pm Daniel Castro
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Wed Jun 26 7:00 pm Amy Lou and the Juke Junkies!
Sponsored by John Stewart and Stewart Associates more info
Wed Jul 03 7:00 pm Mark Hummel
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Wed Jul 10 7:00 pm J.C. Smith Band
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Wed Jul 17 7:00 pm Dolly Rappaport
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Wed Jul 24 7:00 pm Little Johnny and the Giants
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Wed Jul 31 7:00 pm Lara Price Blues Revue
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Wed Aug 07 7:00 pm Frank Bey
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Wed Aug 14 7:00 pm Cold Feat
Sponsored by Gelb Music more info
Wed Aug 21 7:00 pm Mike Osborn & Garth Webber
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Wed Aug 28 7:00 pm (not so lonesome) Dennis Dove
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Wed Sep 04 7:00 pm Junior Watson
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Wed Sep 11 7:00 pm Johnny Rawls
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This Wednesday

Jackie Payne
 
 

Jackie Payne's singing career began over forty years ago with his father's gospel choir in Athens , Georgia . Payne spent his formative years hanging out with his harmonica playing uncle, Georgia bluesman, Neal Pattman . "I first heard Sonny Boy Williamson and Little Walter from my uncle. He would take me around when I was about four or five and I would sit on his shoulder. He only had one arm and I would sit and hold on and he would blow his harp and let me sing." Payne began singing professionally with the Allen Swing Band out of Atlanta at age thirteen and later joined the R&B group, The Serenaders .

In 1963, at age 17, he moved to Houston where he worked with many Blues and R&B legends including: T-Bone Walker , Johnny Clyde Copeland , Clarence Hollimon , Albert Collins , Wayne Bennett , Otis Redding , Gatemouth Brown , Lowell Fulson , Buddy Ace , Freddy King , Gladys Knight , Etta James and more. Jackie had his first regional hit, “ Go Go Train ” b/w “ I'll Be Home ,” on the Jetstream label in 1965. The success of that single led to a 45 city tour with the Stax revue featuring Otis Redding , Sam & Dave and Rufus& Carla Thomas . After a stint in the Army in 1968, Payne settled in Culver City , California . A job at the Cover Girl Club found Payne paired with Pee Wee Crayton . The gig lasted four years, and during that time Payne garnered four Entertainer of the Year awards. In addition, Jackie was the lead singer for the Johnny Otis Show for 15 years, and has appeared on the Johnny Otis Saturday morning radio show broadcast live on KPFA-FM. The University of Indiana has entered 700 of these tapes into their musical library, making the pairing of Johnny Otis and Jackie Payne a part of musical history forever. "Spirit of the Black Territory Bands," recorded by The Johnny Otis Orchestra, featured Jackie on vocals and was nominated for a 1993 Grammy Award. Jackie has headlined shows in the U.S. , Sweden , Belgium , France , Thailand , and Japan. 

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It's All About The Blues!
Please check out what's going on in The Golden Gate Blues Society.

  • TGGBS supports our community of fans, artists, and venues by presenting blues shows and concerts that feature the best of Bay Area and National Blues artists.
  • Golden Gate Grooves (our newsletter) is devoted to all things blues in the Bay Area: local concert & CD reviews, upcoming events, special reports from around the Bay, and much more.
  • International Blues Challenge: In 2011, we sent a band to the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis where they placed as semi-finalists. In 2012, we sent a duo entry and band entry with the latter winning the third place slot. This is a continued goal for 2013 and beyond.
  • Seminars for fans, musicians, and folks in the business of supporting Bay Area Blues in the Schools as an important part of our Blues legacy to our children.
  • TGGBS Meetings: Participate in the direction of your blues society while rubbing elbows with your Blues Buds and, of course, enjoying the Blues and a lot more!
  • Our goal is to be a comprehensive resource for all Bay Area blues lovers: fans, musicians, club owners, media, promoters, retailers, technical professionals, educators, you!!
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We need your participation! TGGBS can use your help in any number of areas including:
  • Street Teams - to promote TGGBS events in the area
  • Membership outreach
  • Pro-bono legal advice
  • Newsletter contributors
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  • Grant proposals
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