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New Felix Slim Disc Available Now
Felix Slim announces the digital release of his album "Overseas Blues" is available now on Bandcamp.
Felix won second place in the solo/duo category at the International Blues Challenge this year, representing the Long Island Blues Society.
The new recording features 14 tunes, most of them originals, and is a mix of vintage blues, ragtime, swing and other herbs to make your confinement (and his) a little bit easier.
You can download it for a reasonable price at:
http://felixslim.bandcamp.com/album/overseas-blues.
"I hope you enjoy it and I can bring you the release tour soon," Felix said. "In the meantime: Stay healthy and safe!!!"
Blues Foundation Helping Musicians
Our Blues Society is part of the Blues Foundation, which has created the COVID-19 Blues Musician Emergency Relief Fund to assist blues musicians during these difficult times. Please considering making a donation.
LI MUSIC EXPO Postponed Until Oct. 4
AND WE WILL BE THERE
A host of instrument builders, retailers and distributors will be on hand on Sunday, Oct. 4, for the first Long Island Music Expo, being held at the Huntington Hilton, 598 Broadhollow Road, Melville.
The show was originally scheduled for March 22, but the threat of the Corona Virus says otherwise.
More details on the show, including performances and vendors will be posted when available.
Stay tuned and for gosh sakes wash your hands.
LIBS' FELIX SLIM GRABS SECOND IN IBC
Felix also wins Lee Oskar Harmonica Award
Long Island Blues Society Solo/Duo rep Felix Slim was second IN THE WORLD after the final round of the International Blues Challenge held Saturday at the Orpheum Theater in Memphis.
He also won won a complete set of Lee Oskar harmonicas after blowing away (see what I did there) the competition on the blues harp.
Inspired? We are getting ready for 2021. The Long Island competition is scheduled June 7 at the Warehouse in Amityville (see below).
For the rules and the registration forms, click here.
LIBS FINDING THE BLUES
We Went Down To The Crossroads
Blues society President Ray Hauck, and members Tony Davenport, Felix Slim and Jack Maher take a day trip to Clarksdale, Miss. You can feel the blues on these streets.
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