The world of the blues is a world of cool people who get up and play, come and listen, or open blues venues and buy the CDs - and those who go that extra mile and keep the whole blues vibe alive just being there - or in the case of Taj Segar everywhere!

Our roving correspondent knows who’s who and where and when because he travels the region checking out the blues venues and jamming his way across Asia while squeezing in time for his job too!

We want to honour this great bass player and blues fan and cool guy for his commitment to the blues by giving him his own column - SEGAR SAYS - featuring his bulletins and news from the blues. Welcome onboard Segar!

His first column is about the very current blues scene in Hong Kong.

Enjoy!

Hi! Segar here. As a conduit for blues info I get news from all over the region. Here’s my latest incoming from harp player Henry Chung in Hong Kong sent Tuesday, October 30, 2007 11:20 pm

Subject: Henry Chung November 2007 newsletter

http://www.henrychung.net/youtube.htm

Dear friends and fans,

Happy November!

First, I’ve been cited in HKEJ. Thanks to Cherry for her kind words. Check out the article: www.henrychung.net.

Secondly, my website www.henrychung.net has been updated. Lots of new functions and new headings. Play around with it.

Now, on to the shows….

1. HIGH PROFILE SHOW ON NOV 2!! THIS FRIDAY and I’m heavily promoting this show:

something about kubrick friday live

Lineup is fantastic: VINCENT LAM on guitar and vocals, TOM NUNAN on sax, JASON CHENG on keyboards, AH HONG on double bass, and JOHNNY ABRAHAM on drums!! Me on harp!

Check out Kubrick Live website: www.kubrick.com.hk/

油麻地 kubrick-bc since 2001

a: 油麻地眾坊街3 號駿發花園 h2地舖

shop h2, prosperous garden, 3 public square st., yaumatei, kln, hksar. (next to Broadway Cinematique)

Time: 10 p.m.
t: 852-2384-8929
Cover: $150 with one standard drink

Buy tickets online now: https://payment.kubrick.com.hk/kubrick/Cart.do

Basically, get off Yaumatei MYTR station 眾坊街 exit and walk two blocks, turn right into 駿發花園, when you see McDonalds, keep going and it’s right next to Broadway Cinematique.

Like I said, I would really like support on this show! If you can’t come, please forward it to your friends. Tell them to come….

2. Future shows: Nov 8 Thursday @ Philia w/ percission

Back at Philia with Helter Skelter: Vince Lam on guitar and vocals, Koya Hisakazu on bass, Adrian Fu on keys, and Jimi S. Galvea on percussion.

This is our first full band show @ Philia.

www.philialounge.com

Shop 1, 4-8 Arbuthnot Road, Central HK

Time: 9 pm-12 am

3. Nov 17 back at Grappas with Eugene Pao.

Back to the Cellar with 3 top blues guitarists in HK: Eugene Pao, Vincent Lam, Ram Cheung (the guitar battle itself is worth the price of admission). Also with Jason Cheng on piano, Paul Candelaria on upright bass, and Melchior Sarreal on drums.

Grappa’s Cellar

Jardine House,

1 Connaught Place,

Central, Hong Kong

We start at 9 p.m. and play two full sets!!

4. Nov 24 Blues Night @ Captain’s Bar Mandarin Oriental Hotel

With Genevieve Marentette ( www.genevievesings.com) She’s back in HK and sounds better than ever!

Backing her would be her Blues Lackeys: Moi on harmonica, Dan LaVelle on guitar, Jason Cheng on piano, Ah Hong on upright bass, and Joel Haggard on drums.

Captain’s Bar

Mandarin Oriental Hotel

5 Connaught Road

Central HK

5. Many more shows: Eugene-Henry gig at Philia with Bob Morcasky and Sylvain Gagnon, NYE at Captain’s Bar, etc. Stay tuned.

Check out my websites: www.henrychung.net

www.myspace.com/henrychung

http://www.alivenotdead.com/35665

Thank you!!

Henry

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