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"Bobby popped every p, hissed every s, and habitually wandered off mic. Even more frustrating, he refused to learn from his mistakes.

A Tribute to the Music of the Mississippi Sheiks produced by Steve Dawson at the Capilano Performing Arts Theatre, Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14 at 8 p.m. Presented as part of the Folk and Roots Series in association with the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad.

David Gogo's after-school job saw him rub shoulders with some of the legends in the world of blues music.

By Pamela Espeland Published Fri, Feb 26 2010 6:51 am For two nights starting on Sunday, the Dakota's stage will be taken over by good-looking guys with guitars: one a bluesman born into music royalty, the other a jazz iconoclast who recorded his latest CD in "glorious mono." I first saw John Hammond at the Cedar in 2001, when he was on tour for ...

20. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Where: Harrah's Lake Tahoe South Shore Room Tickets: $27.50 or $32.50 day of the show Must be 21 or older, general admission show Inspired by The Beatles and Bob Dylan, a young Garrett Dutton wanted to express himself so he learned to play guitar and harmonica and started writing songs.

For those of you who know me a little bit, you know that I play the harmonica and have tried over the years to introduce you to some of the finest players out there.

--John Hammond Jr. - 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Thrasher Opera House, 506 Mill St., Green Lake. Blues, folk and rock. Hammond has performed with Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, The Band, Muddy Waters and other major artists. Buy tickets at (920) 294-4279 or visit www.thrasheroperahouse.com. $20. --Brass Transitions: Classical to Jazz - 7:30 p.m. March 4 at the Windhover Center, 51 Sheboygan St. Marty Robinson plays the trumpet with special guests. Artist reception begins at 7. Part of the Windhover's Searl Pickett Classical Series. Buy tickets at 921-5410 or www.windhovercenter.org/windhover_tickets.php. $13; $10 for Windhover members. --Shidara - 7:30 p.m. March 5 at the Fox Cities PAC, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton. The taiko group, originating from the wooded mountains of Japan, displays detailed, energetic drumming. Buy tickets at (800) 982-2787, (920) 730-3760 or foxcitiespac.com. Tickets start at $15. --Leahy's Luck - 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 5 at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 608 New York Ave., Sheboygan. One of Milwaukee's favorite Irish bands plays traditional and popular genre songs. Buy tickets at (920) 458-6144 or www.jmkac.org. $10; $8 for members. --"The Wiz" - March 5-28 at the Marcus Center, 929 N. Water St., Milwaukee. First Stage Children's Theater performs a different take on the classic "Wizard of Oz" story. A young Dorothy, hip Scarecrow, uptight Tin Man and mama's boy Lion seek help from the Great Man in the flashy city. The score combines rock, gospel and soul styles and includes hit songs like "Home," "If You Believe" and "Ease on Down the Road." Recommended for ages 6 and older. Buy tickets at (800) 612-3500 or www.FirstStage.org. $10.50 to $36.50. --Marcia Ball - 7:30 p.m. March 6 at the Cedarburg PAC, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. The singer-pianist plays southern boogie, roadhouse blues and ballads. Part of the center's Visiting Artist Series. Buy tickets at 262) 376-6161. $42. --Nickelodeon's Storytime Live! - 3 and 6 p.m. March 6 and 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m. March 7 at the Fox Cities PAC, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton. First live family theatrical tour starring characters from Nickelodeon's "Dora the Explorer," "The Backyardigans," "Wonder Pets!" and "Ni Hao, Kai-lan." Buy tickets at (800) 982-2787, (920) 730-3760 or foxcitiespac.com. Tickets start at $16. --Shirley Jones in "A Night at the Oscars" - 3 and 7:30 p.m. March 6 at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. The star of stage and film emcees an evening of classic songs from Oscar-winning films, including "E.T.," "Forrest Gump" and "Gone with the Wind." She also performs songs from her movie musicals, like "Music Man," "Carousel" and "Oklahoma." The Hollywood Concert Orchestra performs. Buy tickets at (262) 670-0560 ext. 3 or visit www.schauercenter.org. $33 to $39. --Ballet Folklorico - 7:30 p.m. March 10 at the Fox Cities PAC, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton. Music, dance and costumes present a history of Mexican folklore. Buy tickets at (800) 982-2787, (920) 730-3760 or foxcitiespac.com. Tickets start at $15. --"Romeo and Juliet" - 7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. Shakespeare's beloved tale of tragic love. Buy tickets at (262) 670-0560 ext. 3 or visit www.schauercenter.org. $23 to $29. --Rising Gael - 8 p.m. March 13 at the Windhover Center, 51 Sheboygan St. Modern Celtic band from Madison. The group is nominated for two Madison Area Music Awards this year. Part of the Windhover's Signature Series. Buy tickets at Buy tickets at the center or www.windhovercenter.org. $15; $12 for Windhover members. --Gaelic Storm - 7:30 p.m. March 14 at the Meyer Theatre, 117 S. Washington St., Green Bay. Celtic/world styles. Buy tickets at (800) 895-0071 or www.ticketstaronline.com. $25. --The 20 Greatest Hits of Johnny Cash-7:30 p.m. March 19 at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. Liam Ford presents the music icons beloved songs. Buy tickets at (262) 670-0560 ext. 3 or visit www.schauercenter.org. $28.50. --Jennie DeVoe - 8 p.m. March 20 at the Windhover Center, 51 Sheboygan St. Singer-songwriter and guitarist DeVoe plays folk-blues show. Part of the Windhover's Signature Series. Buy tickets at Buy tickets at the center or www.windhovercenter.org. $15; $12 for members. --Willie Nelson and Family - 8 p.m. March 20 at the Fox Cities PAC, 500 W. College Ave., Appleton. Buy tickets at (800) 982-2787, (920) 730-3760 or foxcitiespac.com. Tickets start at $49.50. --Hearthside Dinner - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 20 at Wade House, W7824 Center St., Greenbush. Help prepare and enjoy a 1860s-style meal using an old-fashioned stove and fireplaces. After the meal, everyone pitches in to clear the tables, wash dishes and sweep the hearth. Buy tickets at (920) 526-3271. $45. --"Don't Stop the Music" with the Wisconsin Singers - 2 p.m. March 21 at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. Song and dance revue starring the best singers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Buy tickets at (262) 670-0560 ext. 3 or visit www.schauercenter.org. $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. --"Little House on the Prairie: The Musical" - March 23-28 at the Fox Cities PAC, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton. Melissa Gilbert plays Ma in the stage adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's books. For times or tickets, call (800) 982-2787, (920) 730-3760 or visit foxcitiespac.com. Tickets start at $40. --Lionel Loueke Trio - 6:30 p.m. March 23 and 7:30 p.m. March 25 at the JMK Arts Center, 608 New York Ave., Sheboygan. Loueke of Benin, West Africa, performs percussive tongue clicking, singing and syncopated guitar, influenced by his roots. He will play with bassist Massimo Biolcati and drummer Ferenc Nemeth. Buy tickets at (920) 458-6144 or www.jmkac.org. March 23 show is $13, March 25 is $27. --Big Top Chautauqua - 7 p.m. March 25 at the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley, 1478 Midway Road, Menasha. Award-winning multi-media musical and visual tribute to America's natural heritage. See the nation's lands and waters and how to protect them for generations. Michael Dombeck, former chief of the US Forest Service, will speak after the show. Buy tickets at (920) 832-2646 or foxtickets.uwc.edu. $25. --Natalie Grant - 7 p.m. March 25 at the Weill Center, 826 N. Eighth St., Sheboygan. With special guests Britt Nicole and "American Idol" contestant Phil Stacey. Buy tickets at (920) 208-3243 or www.weillcenter.com. --Jump Rhythm Jazz Project - 7:30 p.m. March 26 at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. Group is based in Chicago and focuses on dances set to blues, Latin, jazz and blues-tinged funk. Buy tickets at (262) 670-0560 ext. 3 or visit www.schauercenter.org. $22 to $26 for adults, $20 to $24 for students. --Kansas - 7:30 p.m. March 27 at the Meyer Theatre, 117 S. Washington St., Green Bay. The band performs its biggest hits with the Green Bay Symphony. Buy tickets at (800) 895-0071 or www.ticketstaronline.com. $43 to $48. --"The Stinky Cheese Man & Other Fairly Stupid Tales" - 3 p.m. March 28 at the Schauer Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford. A new take on old fairy tales. Cinderella rebuffs Rumpelstiltskin, Goldilocks meets the Three Elephants and Jack keeps bumping into fairytale characters while trying to escape from the giant. Buy tickets at (262) 670-0560 ext. 3 or visit www.schauercenter.org. $15 for adults, $13 for students and $10 for children. --American Bluegrass Masters Tour - 7:30 p.m. April 10 at the Fox Cities PAC, 400 W. College Ave., Appleton. Grand Ole Opry legend Bobby Osborne plays with America's hottest bluegrass singers and pickers. Buy tickets at (800) 982-2787, (920) 730-3760 or visit foxcitiespac.com. $20. --Daughtry - 7:30 p.m. May 21 at the Resch Center, 1901 S. Oneida St., Green Bay. With special guests Lifehouse and Cavo. Buy tickets at (800) 895-0071 or www.ticketstaronline.com. $29.50 to $39.50.

As the Blind Boys of Alabama harmonize their way into their seventh decade, they pull together some of their secular counterparts for "Duets." With them are rockers like Lou Reed, countrymen like Randy Travis and bluesman Charlie Musselwhite.

Rhode Island's rooting interest at Sunday night's Grammy Awards comes from blues guitarist Duke Robillard, whose "Stomp! The Blues Tonight" disc is nominated in the Traditional Blues Album category, along with Ramblin' Jack Elliot's "A Stranger Here"; "Blue Again," by The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band featuring Rick Vito; "Rough and Tough," by John ...

He's met the Devil and had Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton in his band. Now, in all seriousness, what have YOU done? John Hammond, with Fairlight Moriah and Ken Janzen Friday, Jan.

It's hard to know what Momix is. Dance? Mime? Comedy? Acrobatics? But there's no question the troupe is fascinating and hugely entertaining.

Alex Lemon is the author of three volumes of poetry and a memoir, "Happy." He teaches at Texas Christian University.

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The iconic Cotton Club, where luminaries like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald performed for the white only audience and where George Gershwin, Al Jolson, Irving Berlin and Mae West would appear on Sunday "Celebrity Nights'. TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO HARLEM, N.Y. a ' I did a Stephen Harper.

John Hammond sermonized about the blues in the Lincoln Theatre last night armed only with two guitars and a couple of harmonicas.

A re you still looking for holiday gifts or stocking stuffers? "Gift Tix" for upcoming events at Journal Square's Landmark Loew's Jersey Theatre are available.

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This loving tribute to the music of the legendary 1930s group The Mississippi Sheiks brings their iconic rural blues to life.

While his gravelly baritone and omnipresent fedora, dark glasses and Groucho Marx moustache made him one of the more distinct and recognizable characters in popular music, little is known about the neo-vaudeville crooner Leon Redbone.

John Hammond performs as part of the "American Troubadours, Vol. 1" show at Chico State University's Laxson Auditorium on Nov.