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Blues Hall Of Fame Night at Paramount Hudson Valley

            This
Saturday, Nov 9th the Paramount Hudson Valley hosts one of the
funkiest concerts of the year. The New York Blues Hall of Fame Night is your
chance to hear local blues legends perform live as they are honored for their
lifetime achievements and dedication to their craft. This jazzy evening celebrates
the great Blues musicians of New York including many artists that live in or
were born in Peekskill, NY.



            Past
inductees and this year’s inductees will be rocking down the house at the
Paramount. Performers and inductees include:



Ray Blue – A Peekskill resident and to-be-inducted Hall Of
Fame saxophonists, composer and performer. “It’s one thing to be a good
composer it’s another to be a great performer. Ray Blue’s got the whole
package.” – Jean Szlamowicz, Jazz Hot, said regarding the legendary Blues
artist.

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Ray Blue getting down and funky - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6pxcytwSAc



Sam Allen – A 28-year blues singer and guitarist in New
York. Most famously know as the lead guitarist and singer for The James Cotton
Blues Band, and his legendary soulful voice.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, The James Cotton Blues Band - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBeuco0PgJs



Commander Cody A.k.a. George Frayne - A 2012 Blues Hall Of
Fame inductee who is a master of the get-down-and-boogey school of live
performance. Commander Cody’s dynamic piano work and electric vibe are
guaranteed to get you out of your seat and dancing!



The Commander at work – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX_qh4sHVkc



Professor Louie & The Crowmatix –2012 Blues Hall Of Fame
and five time Grammy Nominated inductees, legends of Blues and Roots music,
will be performing live at this years concert.



Shhh, The Professor is playing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XB9z9gc4NQ



Michael Cochran – An international Blues pianist, composer,
arranger and instructor extraordinaire. Born in Peekskill, Michael continues to
perform and share his talent all over the US and the world.



Lady Peachena & The Great Divas of Gospel – One of this
year’s inductees and legendary gospel singers, will definitely bring the energy
with them. Founder, Grammy-nominated songwriter and down right fiery singer,
Lady Peachena, is sure to light up the night.



Lady Peachena on ‘The Late Show’ – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=008aGcK309g



Big Joe Fitz – A Hudson Valley and Woodstock NY Blues radio
legend will be inducted this year. Big Joe Fitz has hosted Blues Radio WDST
Woodstock, NY for 25 years now and delivering you the best and hottest Blues
tunes.



Big Joe Fitz and the Lo-Fi’s – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55cdcgzbi8w



Michael Packer Blues Band – A well-known and respected
member of the New York City Blues scene for many years. Currently, Michael Packer
serves as President of The New York Chapter of the Blues Hall Of Fame.



Everyone, Michael Packer Blues Band – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ1h_KgFbaE



            You
ready to get funky yet? Grab a date, put on a fly outfit, lace up the dancing
shoes and get down to the Paramount Hudson Valley this Saturday night for this
once-a-year Blues line-up. Let the Paramount and New York’s Blues legends give
you a night and performances you will not forget!



            The
show begins at 8pm, but doors open at 7pm this Saturday evening at the
Paramount Hudson Valley. If you are a Blues fan, then you cannot miss this
opportunity to see so many NY Blues legends at one plat at the same time!
Tickets are available on the paramounthudsonvalley.com
website or by calling the box office at the Paramount at 914-739-0088. The box
office hours of operation are from 2p-5p Wednesday-Saturday. For directions to
the theater click here, or the address is
1008 Brown Street Peekskill NY 10566.



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us on twitter, @ParamountHV, and
like us on Facebook
at Paramount Hudson Valley for up-to-date information about all upcoming
events.



            We’ll
see you this Saturday for a smooth, yet funky night with NY’s finest Blues legends
performing live!



 

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