an update-
yes! it is Labor Day* and celebrating our workforce in our country.
Last night @ the Big Muddy, it was a great concert.
Bettye LaVette was stupendous* grooving with the blues...

I was able to record some live recordings from the concert. Sounding good...

she did a song (I do not want what I haven't got) that got goosebumps onto us all.

got to meet her after the concert and spoke with her for awhile that I have recorded and will edit and share with all "The U" listeners soon.

- She also did a groovy 'radio drop' for us and you should be hearing that soon- stay tuned to "The U" maybe on the "Shades of Blue' radio show with DJ Lisa.

more on this coming soon (in production)

groovy,
StL Steve

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Hello U

looking for something to do this holiday weekend?
well, take U to the river~

http://www.bigmuddyblues.com/

our own Ron Edwards!!! will be performing Sunday, Aug. 31
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Ron Edwards & David Krull

Bettye LaVette will be appearing as part of the Big Muddy Blues Festival which is taking place at Laclede's Landing on this Saturday (8/30) and Sunday (8/31). She is slated to go on Sunday at 10:00 PM. Highly recommended.

we are hoping to get an interview with Bettye Lavette and will share on the "The U" next week.... [stay tuned]

Lisa, hope I'm not stepping on your (Shades of Blue) toes!

here's some info on the event

Bringing you the Best in Blues!

The “Big Muddy” Blues Festival

Labor Day Weekend - August 30th - 31st, 2008 - Free!
Please remember -- no pets, no coolers, no bottles or cans are allowed.

Budweiser Main Stage

Saturday, Aug. 30
3 p.m.-4:15 p.m.Anita Rosamond Band
5 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Big George Brock & The Houserockers
8 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Kenny Neal
10 p.m.-11:15 p.m. Coco Montoya

Sunday, Aug. 31
3 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Sonny Rhodes
5 p.m.-6:15 p.m. Ruthie Foster
8 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Michael Burks
10 p.m.-11:15 p.m. Bettye LaVette

2nd & Lucas Stage

Saturday, Aug. 30
3 p.m.-4 p.m. Brian Curran
4:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Ivas John Band
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Arthur Williams & Cryin’ Shame Band
8:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Marsha Evans Coalition
10 p.m.-11 p.m. Ground Floor Band

Sunday, Aug. 31
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Tom Hall/Leroy Pierson
4:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Skeet Rodgers & Inner City Blues Band
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Soulard Blues Band
8:15 p.m-9:15 p.m. Roland Johnson & Mighty Big Band
10 p.m.-11 p.m. Los Carnales Blues Band

2nd & Morgan Stage

Saturday, Aug. 30
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.Marquise Knox
5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.Bottoms Up Blues Gang
7 p.m.-8 p.m.Uncle Albert
8:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m. Rough Grooves Band
10:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Kim Massie Band

Sunday, Aug. 31
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Ron Edwards & David Krull
5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m. David Dee & the Hot Tracks Band
7 p.m.-8 p.m. Renee Smith Band
8:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m. Alvin Jett & Phat Noiz Blues Band
10:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Boo Boo Davis Blues Band

The Big Muddy Blues Festival is produced by the Laclede's Landing Merchants Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization