The Blues Revue with Ole Harv
Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Celebrating over 25 years of the Blues!
Back in 1983 someone did music lovers in Michiana a big favor. Harvey Stauffer was asked to sit in--for one week--on a music program on WVPE. "The next thing I knew, I was hosting it," Stauffer recalls.
Currently the producer and host for The Blues Revue, Stauffer admits he hasn't always been a blues fan. Born in Chicago, Illinois on May 15, 1952, he claims he used to be a "traditional rock-and-roller." Then one day, at the age of 15, he walked into a record store in Chicago, saw the BB King "Live at the Cook County Jail," bought it and has been "hooked on Blues ever since."
Part of Stauffer's popularity is his easy-going manner, his deep ambling voice and his willingness to share with his audience. He believes deeply in his show's motto: Testify to the Blues. "The blues are the facts of life, the blues are a feeling," Stauffer explains. "It gives me and my listeners a place to testify from the heart."
"Ole Harv," as he is better known to his blues brothers and sisters, is also the frontman in the Elwood Splinters Blues Band.
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Blues Calendar
To all those Blues Bands out there.....if you would like your band's schedule listed on Ole Harv's Blues Calender please send them to "Ms Vicky" at mojoangel76@sbcglobal.net but don't forget to send your Blues News to OleHarv too at oleharve@comcast.net Thanks and Good Blues To Ya! Remember - Contact the venue or band to confirm dates and show times. Things do change
February 5th.......JR Clark Band will be at Zimmy's 69608 Sunset Blvd. Union, MI 269-641-5317 wwwjrcblues.com Come on out and party with JR......Call venue for more information
February 5th........Shawn Kellerman Band is back! This guitar wizard poised to join the inner circle of musicians who define modern blues. Traditional forms are reinterpreted — a not-so-subtle union of past and present delivered with ferocious authenticity. He will be at the Midway Tavern 810 W. 4th St. Mishawaka, IN 574-255-0458 www.themidwaytavern.com www.shawnkellerman.com Music starts at 9:00p.m..........Call venue for more information
February 5th.......Mark Harrison and the Babieboys, Blues artist with an R&B twist, will be at the 411 Club 411 Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo, MI 269-276-9240 www.the411club.com Music starts at 8:30p.m........Cover $5.00
February 6th.......Larry McCray Band is back by popular demand and will be at the 411 Club 411 Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 369-276-9240 www.the411club.com Music starts at 8:30p.m.......Cover $10.00 advance and $12.00 Day of show
February 6th.......Jassy Grazz "Beginning their final run of shows" Drawing from influences in funk, reggae, bluegrass, jazz blues and progressive rock, this popular 6-piece band is definitely a favorite and will be at the Midway Tavern 810 W. 4th St. Mishawaka, IN 574-255-9458 www themidwaytavern.com Jazz trio "Sobriquet" will start at 9:30p.m. Jassy Grazz to follow..........Call venue for more information
February 12th......Kevin Q and the Night Crew with Venitia Sekema will be at Club LaSalle 115 W. Colfax Ave. South Bend, IN 574-288-1174 Music starts at 9:00p.m..........Call venue for more information
February 12th......Terry and the Heart Beats - playing the greatest blues, soul, and rock music of all time! This group has great vocals and a horn section that’s performed with the likes of recording artist George Michael. Come relax, join the fun and dance the night away at the Midway Tavern 810 W. 4th St. Mishawaka, IN 574-255-0458 www.themidwaytavern.com Music starts at 9:00p.m............Cover $8.00
February 13th.......Vyagra Falls - This is a fund raiser for the Mishawaka Police Department - The recent death of Corporal James Szuba and his canine Ricky has left a huge hole both personally and financially. The goal is to replace their police dog, but the cost is nearly $10,000, for one with similar background and training. Tonight's cover will go to the police department. Those wanting to make additional donation can make check to "City of Mishawaka", with Memo "Police K- 9" Officers Szuba and Ricky were killed when their squad car was struck while assisting with a pursuit. The fund raiser is being held at the Midway Tavern 810 W. 4th St. Mishawaka, IN 574-255-0458 www.themidwaytavern.com Music starts at 9:00p.m.........Cover $10.00
February 14th.......Kim Wilson's Blues Review with special guests Billy Flynn, Lil Frank, Randy Bermudes and Barrelhouse Chuck will be at the Midway Tavern 810 W. 4th St. Mishawaka, IN 574-255-0458 www.themidwaytavern.com Music starts at 7:00p.m........Call venue for more information Note: XERS Elkhart Internet Radio will be on site to webcast the whole show!
February 13th......9th Street Bridge is back and will be at the 411 Club 411 Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 269-276-9240 www.the411club.com Music starts at 8:30p.m.........Cover $5.00
February 13th.......Kevin Q and the Night Crew with Venitia Sekema will be at the Phoenix Bar & Grill 101 Lincolnway West Mishawaka, IN 574-257-8876 Music starts at 9:30p.m............No Cover
February 14th......KVBA February Second Sunday Series featuring FiFi and the Dogs and 6 Hands Down will be at the 411 Club 411 Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 269-276-9240 www.the411club.com Music starts at 8:30p.m........Cover $6.00
February 19th.......Biscuit Miller and the Mix, all the way from Indianapolis, will be at the 411 Club 411 Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 269-276-9240 www.the411club.com www.biscuitmiller.com Music starts at 8:30p.m........Cover $5.00
February 20th......JR Clark Band is back by popular demand with his Chicago Blues that is finger pickin' good and will be at the 411 Club 411 N. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 269-276-9240 www.jrcblues.com www.the411club.com Music starts at 8:30p.m..........Cover $5.00
February 26th......Kevin Q and the Night Crew with Venitia Sekama will be at the 411 Club 411 Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 269-276-9240 www.the411club.com Music starts at 8:30p.m...........Cover $5.00
February 27th......Kevin Q and the Night Crew with Venitia Sekema will be at Indigo on 17 56039 Parkway Ave. Elkhat, IN 574-293-1717 Music starts at 9:00p.m.........No Cover
March 5th........JR Clark Band is back at the Midway Tavern 810 W. 4th St. Mishawaka, IN 574-255-0458 www.jrcblues.com www.themidwaytavern.com Music starts at 9:00p.m.........Reservations are suggested call Albertina 574-255-3575 or 574-255-0458........Call venue for more information
March 26th.......JR Clark Band will be opening for Watermelon Slim and the Workers in the Budweiser Blues Series at the State Theatre 404 S. Burdick Kalamazoo, MI 269-345-6500 www.kazoostate.com www.jrcblues.com Music starts at 8:00p.m.......Tickets $10.00 Advance with WRKR Rocker Club Card.......$12.00 Advance without Rocker Card.......$14.00 Day of Show
March 27th......JR Clark Band will be at Beerfest Lake Michigan College 2755 E. Napier Ave. Benton Harbor, MI 269-927-3571 www.jrcblues.com Music starts at 5:00p.m..........Call venue for more information
April 23rd........JR Clark Band will be playing the Budweiser Blues Series After Party at the 411 Club 411 N. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 269-276-9240 www.the411club.com www.jrcblues.com Call venue for more information
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