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Learn more about George at http://www.georgethorogood.com

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Sheryl Crow treated some luck KPRI FREQs with an up close and personal performance.  Sheryl invite the KPRI winners to sit in during the band's sound check an come up on stage to meet her in person. 

Sheryl was accompanied by a 12 piece orchestra performing her hits songs along with her newest release Wildflower.

Learn more about Sheryl Crow  at http://www.sherylcrow.com/

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Ozomatli opened a double bill with Los Lonely Boys at he Bayside Concerts and the crowd went crazy.  They grooved the crowd with their Latin bop rhythms and finished off with a drum precession through the crowd into the concession area for an after show up close and personal signing session.

Learn more about the Ozomatli at http://www.ozomatli.com/

Joe Satriani - 4th & B

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Were you there?  Well, you should have been.  Joe "Satch" Satriani's guitar skills often sound like they come from another planet, its no wonder that Joe Satriani seems the ideal person to ponder Is There Love in Space? (2004 EPIC release).

"People have heard my bluesy side, my metal side and my techno side," he says. "I guess this is my ROCKIN' side."  Joe came out and rocked the house at 4th and B, one of San Diego's premier venues for up close and intimate performances.

"My ultimate goal is to continue playing forever," Satriani says. "I hope to never be tired of it and to always be searching to express the life I lead by taking those experiences and turning them into music. Hopefully, the guitar will be my ongoing instrument of expression."

Learn more about the Joe Satriani at http://www.joesatriani.com/

Kenny Wayne Shepherd - 4th and B

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Back in town after just 4 months with his new release "The Place Your In" on a stormy Tuesday night, Kenny put on a great performance for the the fortunate ones that braved the rains.

"Every time you play," says Kenny Wayne Shepherd, "it's important. It doesn't matter if it's a little club somewhere or a big arena with thousands of people – you make a connection. Blues is about real life, real feelings. You can make them feel it."

Kenny Wayne Shepherd was exposed to a variety of music at an early age, and his father's career in radio offered access to entertainers from the rock, pop and country worlds. But the spark that would become a burning passion was struck by legendary bluesman, Stevie Ray Vaughan.

"When I was about seven," Kenny recalls, "we went to hear Stevie. He lifted me up on his amp case on the side of the stage, and I sat there the whole time, watching him play. I was hooked, man. I started asking my dad for a guitar right after that, and I finally got one about six months later." 

Learn more about Kenny at http://www.kennywayneshepherd.net/

Mark Hummel's Harp Blowout - 4th and B (Featuring James Cotton, Charlie Musselwhite, Kim Wilson and Mark Hummel.

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Multi-generations of harp masters blowing the hell out of the blues for one big and special evening.  Mark Hummel has been treating blues fans around the country to this type of special event for more than 10 years up in the Bay Area.  For the first time ever he brought this special group to 4th & B.  The packed house was treated to some of the most moving harp work by these masters.   First Mark Hummel came out with the chromatic harp and boogied some great opening tunes.  The he handed the stage over to Kim Wilson, the front man for the Fabulous Thunderbirds.  Kim gave us his famous solos receiving a standing ovation.  Charlie Musselwhite came out next treating the crowd to some of his hits from the past.  Then the genius of James Cotton who has played with great blues men such as Muddy Waters.

Learn more about the Harp Blowout tradition at http://www.markhummel.com/mh_blowout.html

B.B. King - Sycuan Showcase Theatre

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Riley B. King, or better known as B.B. King, is called the “King of Blues” because he has been entertaining fans of the music Blues genre for over 50 years?  His graceful style and dignified person reaches through his instruments to his fans delight.  Many generations to come will enjoy his music.  His music is personable and tells stories from his soul that helps others to understand, heal and live.

The intimate setting of the Sycuan Showcase Theater provided for an once-in-a-lifetime up-close and personal experience with the “King of the Blues.”  B.B. personally engaged the audience as he related stories about his songs. 

Learn more about B.B. at http://www.bbking.com

Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Viejas Dream Catcher Showroom

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One of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation, Kenny Wayne Shepherd reveals  intense musical passion in his new recording, Alive which is the first to feature his soulful vocals.

Kenny treated the KPRI FREEQ contest winners to a back stage meeting and autograph session.  On stage Kenny engaged each and every fan by traversing the stage seeming to play for each individual as if they were the only one in the room.  The show was superb!

Learn more about Kenny at http://www.kennywayneshepherd.net/

ZZ Top - Viejas Concerts in the Park

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The Little 'ol Band From Texas dazzled the packed house at Viejas.  Still rockin' and rollin' with that driving southern blues groove.  Like a well oiled machine, ZZ Top came out smokin' playing all of our favorite tunes.

Billy Gibbon's unique guitar playing, once complimented by the immortal Jimi Hendrix, continues to  reach out and grab you and take you on a journey to Bluesville.

The show was spectacular!  Thank you Viejas for bringing this class act to our little corner of the world!

Learn more about Kenny at http://www.zztop.com

Crosby Stills & Nash - Viejas Concerts in the Park

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What a great show!  CSN treated the fans at Viejas to a trip back in time, a flash of their youth and a reminder of the realities of life with Suite: Judy Blues Eyes, Teach Your Children,  and Just Cut My Hair....  CSN can still sooth you with their unique harmonies and rock you at the same time.

Learn more about CSN at http://www.crosbystillsnash.com/