FREE Blues Festival

The Muddy River Blues Society will be hosting their 6th annual FREE Blues Festival on Sunday, August 6 at the new outdoor ampitheater at General Sibley Park in Bismarck, ND.  Music starts at 3pm with local talent Jennifer Lyn, next up will be The Blue Wailers from Fargo/Moorhead. Headlining this years event at 6pm is Kirsten Thien out of New York City and she will bring us a little soul, a little Blues and some rock & roll. Born in Germany, Kirsten moved to the States at an early age and has drawn comparisons to Keb Mo and Sheryl Crow, but in reallity Kirsten has carved out her own contemporary Blues sound through extensive world-wide touring.

The event is sponsored by the Muddy River Blues Society and paid for by donations from businesses and members & friends of the Society.  We want to Thank the following businesses for donating to this great community event: Ramada Bismarck Hotel, Gangl Hospitality, Petro-Hunt, Bismarck Motor Company, Bismarck Parks & Recreation Dept., Bisman Music and Laughing Sun.  *Further assistance is needed, sponsorships run from $20-$1000. A donation of $50 gets you an event t-shirt, meal and beverages at the Festival and a Society membership. Call Steve for details: 701-391-0799

*Rain or Shine event. *No Coolers. *Food & Beverages available. *All Ages welcome.

*Bring your lawn chairs & blankets. *Camping available by calling: 701-222-1844

*Event information is available by calling: 701-391-0799

Winter Blues Party

What a great Winter Blues Party it was on Sunday, January 15 at the Ramada Bismarck Hotel.  100 Bismarck/Mandan Blues fans were witness to one of the best ever Blues shows in Bismarck/Mandan history!

The legendary Richard Torrance and Friends opened the show and performed a great hour long set of Blues standards along with Richards biggest hit - Rio De Janeiro Blue. The friends consisted of Kevin Holm on drums, Peder Gulleson on keyboard, Eric Kubischta on guitar and Rick Berge on bass. This great group of Bismarck/Mandan musicians could have "headlined" the show in their own right, they were cookin' right from the start and no doubt set the tone for the night!

Headline act The Norman Jackson Band came in highly-touted from Springfieild, Missouri after finishing in 3rd place at the 2016 International Blues Challenge held annually in Memphis, TN.  This skilled group of musicians proved to be rock-solid and not only great musicians, but were quite simply the best showmen that I have witnessed in my 12 years on bringing in Regional and National acts to BismarckMandan.  Norman Jacksons honest storytelling, his stunning vocals were spot on all night and his old school style of guitar playing made him ooze nothing but the Blues all night long.  Rick Shortt on saxaphone.....what more can be said, I have personally in all my days of going to hundreds and hundreds of all types of rock and Blues concerts, have never witnessed anyone quite like Rick, He gave 110% all night, his saxaphone skills are not only top notch, but his crowd involvement skills make him one of a kind. For those there, they saw Rick all over the building, on chairs, on tables......he did it all!  The Norman Jackson Band will return to Bismarck.....DO NOT miss them next time!

Special Thanks also go out to Correy Pearce and Crosstown Productions for the incredible sound and lighting rig......look him up if you ever need a true professional!

Thanks to all of you that attended. I was very honored and touched for the warm welcome everyone gave me during the show. 

*Take note that Steamer Promotions has a couple more shows in the works. The Rockin' Jake Blues Band on May 27th and July 15 will see the return of the Skyla Burrell Band.

Thank You to the Ramada Bismarck Hotel, Crosstown Productions and the Bismarck Tribune for helping Steamer "keep the Blues alive"!

Steamer's Blues Radio Show

After several years of hosting various shows on internet radio, Steamer's Blues is now set to take on the FM airwaves in Bismarck/Mandan. Hear the best in new and classic Blues every Thursday at 8:00pm central time on KDAK 102.5FM. Replays can be heard on Saturdays at 6:00pm, Sundays at 11:00am and Mondays at 8:00pm. For those outside of the Bismarck/Mandan area you can stream the show at: www.kdakfm.org 

For comments or music suggestions or to submit music send steamer a message at: steamerblues@yahoo.com

For underwriting or show advertising questions call Steve at: 701-391-0799

Catching up!!

My, my, my!  Just like that the time has flown!!  Been a busy year for us at Dakota Nights...some new equipment...some new venues....& of course,.....some new songs!! Some of the new Classic Country added are  "Home of the Blues" by Johnny Cash..."Stranger", by Johnny Duncan & Janie Fricke, cause we love to duet!!  Also added is  "Country sunshine", by Dottie West, "6 White horses" by Tommy Cash, plus some other great Classics!  One of the fun songs we added to our 50's is "I Can Help" by Billy Swan....I know, it was made popular in the 70's, but it is such fun, & fits perfectly in with our 50's & 60's music!!  We have also been busy with a few gigs, as well as gardening & horse training on my part....& farming for Dennis's part.  We do, however, make the time for our practices...they are very important to us!!  Check out our calendar to see where are playing, or where we have been  & have a listen to our music on our page...it was recorded a few years ago, but  it gives you an idea of our music, although, our sound recordings have improved with knowledge, & experience!!!  :)  Drop me an email if you have any questions about "Dakota Nights".  I would love to visit with you, reader!!  kswvymoo@ndsupernet.com

BISMAN MUSIC FOR ALL YOUR AUDIO NEEDS

Bisman Music is now set to take care of all your audio needs. Whether you need production for your live event or demo's recorded for that next record - WE DO IT ALL!!

With a powerfull JBL sound system fronted by an Allen & Heath QU24 digital mixer along with a vast microphone locker filled with ElectroVoice, Heil, Shure, Audix and AudioTechnica we have the right tools for any job. 

With the Allen & Heath QU24 we are able to capture live multitrack recordings of your show right to a hard drive you provide or record direct multitrack to Apple Mac Mini into Presonus Studiolive DAW.

Contact Correy Pierce (701-220-5466) or Greg Moen (701-319-0801) for availabliity and pricing today.