The Diego Mongue Band Wins A Trip to The International Blues Challenge in Memphis
The Diego Mongue Band will represent The Capital Region Blues Network in The Blues Foundation’s 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2024.…
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Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (December 4, 2021)
Best bet: “Road to Memphis Fundraiser” with Mark & Jill / George Fletcher Blues Band @ VFW Post 420, Saratoga Springs.A night of blues from Mark and…
Today’s Top Tips for Live Music (October 3, 2021)
Best bet: “Capital Region Blues Network International Blues Challenge Qualifier (Solo/Duo)” @ Lost & Found, Albany.Elly Wininger, Mark & Jill, and…
Live: Blues, Brews & BBQ Tas Cru @ Putnam Place, 5/21/2021
The blues are firmly rooted in the African American tradition but the music is loved and played by many. Singer/ songwriter guitarist Tas Cru hails from North…
Caffe Lena Sending Off Mark & Jill to Blues Challenge January 18th
Caffe Lena has announced a concert send off for Mark and Jill on January 18th. The musicians are representing the Capital Region Blues Network in the…
The Capital Region Blues Network’s Big Blues Bash
Story and photographs by Wanda CallagyThe Capital Region Blues Network is holding its fourth annual fundraising bash tonight (Friday, April 11). Music,…
Winner Announced for CRBN’s Acoustic Blues Showdown
The Capital Region Blues Network hosted its annual Acoustic/Duo Blues Showdown at the Fuller Roadhouse Grille in Albany on Saturday night. Facing off in the…
Bands Sought for the Capital Region Blues Network’s Blues Band Showcase
The Capital Region Blues Network is throwing its Blues Band Showdown at The Linda in Albany on Saturday, July 14. The six bands will compete in the showdown for…
Jammin’ the Blues
If you're a fan of roots-music - especially the blues - you may want to check out a fairly new organization on the Nippertown music scene - the Capital…