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Performance Schedule 02/03/12: Memphis, TN - Rum Boogie, Guest appearance at Bob Margolin's after hours blues jam. 02/10/12: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with John Primer and the Rhythm Room All-Stars with special guest Barrelhouse Chuck. 02/11/12: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with John Primer and the Rhythm Room All-Stars with special guest Barrelhouse Chuck. 02/24/12: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Lucius Parr for his CD Release Party 02/25/12: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room. featured guest appearance with Rocket 88's. Johnny Rapp will also appear. 03/10/11: Phoenix, AZ - Deck Park - Blues Blast Festival. appearing as a duo with Dave Riley. 03/10/12: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room. featured guest appearance with Rocket 88's. Johnny Rapp will also appear. 03/31/12: Chicago, IL -Buddy Guy's Legends for Mud Morganfield CD Release party 04/14/12 Helsinki, Finland - Appearing at Stompin' At The Savoy At The Savoy Festival with Tail Dragger and the Tomi Leino Band. 05/10/12: Memphis, Tennessee - Blues Music Awards (In attendence) 05/24/12: Glendale, AZ - Glendale Public Library Concert Series, with Dave Riley & Bob Corritore duo in the auditorium from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Free admission 05/25/12 & 05/26/12: Simi Valley, California - Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival, appearing with the Delta Groove Harp Blast. 06/08/12: Chicago, IL - Smoke Daddy. Guest Appearance on Billy Flynn's show 06/09/12: Willowbrook, IL - Blue Rooster Lounge at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket - Appearing with Bob Riedy Blues Band featuring Sam Lay. 06/09/12: Chicago. IL - Chicago Blues Festival, Windy City Blues Society Street Stage, 1pm - Appearing with Bob Riedy Blues Band featuring Sam Lay. 06/09/12: Chicago. IL - Chicago Blues Festival, Front Porch Stage, 4:30pm - Appearing as part of a Hubert Sumlin Tribute with Eddie Shaw, Bob Margolin, Dave Spector, Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith, Bob Stroger, and Johnny Iguana. 6/10/12: Chicago, IL - Smoke Daddy. Appearing as part of Morry Sochat & The Special 20s "Half Chicken Special Show" with special guests Bob Corritore & Billy Flynn. Closing out Chicago Bluesfest. 9:30pm show. Past Performances - 2012 01/13/12: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Dave Riley/Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band 01/24/12: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room, featured guest appearance with Rocket 88's for Arizona Blues Hall Of Fame event inducting Dave Forster (Guitarist of the Rocket 88's) Past Performances - 2011 1/07/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Tail Dragger, Rhythm Room All-Stars, Kirk Fletcher 1/08//11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Tail Dragger, Rhythm Room All-Stars, Kirk Fletcher 1/14/11: Paradise Valley, AZ - Paradise Valley Country Club, Fundraiser for Childhelp, Bob will accompany the legendary Jessi Colter 1/21/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band 1/28/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Mud Morganfield (The eldest son of Muddy Waters) and the Rhythm Room All-Stars 1/29/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Mud Morganfield (The eldest son of Muddy Waters) and the Rhythm Room All-Stars 2/13/11: Phoenix, AZ - Orpheum Theatre as part of the Chico Chism induction into the Arizona Musicians & Entertainers Hall Of Fame. 2/26/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with The Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band 3/4/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with The Rhythm Room All-Stars 3/5/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with The Rhythm Room All-Stars 3/18/11: Phoenix, Arizona - Rhythm Room, live recording session with Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band. This day is Dave's Birthday also! 3/19/11: Phoenix, Arizona - Rhythm Room, live recording session with Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band. 4/02/11: Cottonwood, AZ - appearing at the Old Town Blues Festival with Dave Riley & Bob Corritore (in a duet setting) 4/09/11: Tacoma, Washington - appearing at the Gray Sky Blues Music Festival with Dave Riley & Bob Corritore 4/12/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Dave Riley for a slot in the Benefit for Japan Relief 4/29/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with The Rhythm Room All-Stars 4/30/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with The Rhythm Room All-Stars 5/05/11: Memphis, TN - Blues Music Awards at the Cook Convention Center (Bob in attendance and is nominated for 2 BMAs!) 5/07/11: Moulin, Holland - appearing at the Moulin Blues Festival with Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band 5/08/11: Gooreind, Belgium - GoorBlues - Café 't Goor with Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band 5/09/11: Ruiselede, Belgium - Banana Peel with Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band 5/10/11: Geldrop, Holland - De Kroeg with Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band 5/12/11: Hasselt, Belgium Muziekodroom Club with Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band 5/13/11: Amsterdam, Holland - appearing for the Amsterdam Harmonica Meetup group with Dave Riley & Bob Corritore duo 5/14/11 - Hunky Dory, Leiden, Holland with Dave Riley & Bob Corritore Duo 5/21/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Dave Riley for a slot on the 4th annual Chico Chism meorial birthday celebration. 5/28/11: Simi Valley, CA - Simi Valley Blues Festival - Guest appearance with the Mannish Boys! 6/03/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Louisiana Red 6/04/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Louisiana Red 6/08/11: Chicago, IL Buddy Guy's Legends, Bob will be a part of a Pinetop Perkins Tribute put on by the Chicago Chapter of the Grammy Foundation. 6/10/11: Chicago, IL - Chicago Blues Festival - Windy City Blues Society Stage 4:20 - 5:20 show. Appearing with Bob Riedy Blues Band featuring Sam Lay. 6/10/ 11: Chicago, IL - Smoke Daddy. Guest Appearance on Billy Flynn's show 6/11/11: Willowbrook, IL - Blue Rooster Lounge at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket - Appearing with Bob Riedy Blues Band featuring Sam Lay. 6/12/11: Chicago, IL - Chicago Blues Festival 3:30 Front Porch Stage with the Mud Morganfield Blues Band 6/12/11: Chicago, IL - Smoke Daddy. Appearing as part of Morry Sochat & The Special 20s "Half Chicken Special Show" with special guests Bob Corritore & Billy Flynn. Closing out Chicago Bluesfest. 9:30pm show. 6/29/11: Phoenix, AZ - Opened for Jimmie Vaughan with Valerie June 7/09/11: Pocos de Caldas, Brazil - The 4th Annual Pocos de Caldas Jazz & Blues Festival, Dave Riley & Bob Corritore with the Adrian Flores Band
7/15/11: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Patio Havanna, Dave Riley & Bob Corritore with the Adrian Flores Band 7/29/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Tail Dragger, Henry Gray, Kirk Fletcher, and The Rhythm Room All-Stars 7/30/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Tail Dragger, Henry Gray, Kirk Fletcher, and The Rhythm Room All-Stars 8/12/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with The Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band 8/13/11: Tucson, AZ - Boondocks with The Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band (8:30 show) 8/20/11: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Edmonton LaBatt Blues Festival, appearing with The Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band 8/21/11: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Edmonton LaBatt Blues Festival, appearing with The Delta Groove Blues Harp Blast Revue! 9/9/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with The Rhythm Room All-Stars 9/10/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with The Rhythm Room All-Stars 9/15/11: Tempe, AZ - Arizona State University concert by Dave Riley & Bob Corritore as part of a blues lecture by authur/folklorist Bill Ferris 9/16/11 to 09/18/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room 20th Anniversary Party! 3 crazy days of blues celebration. 9/17/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room. This is day 2 of the Rhythm Room 20 Year anniversary and will be a Bob Corritore & His Blues Friends 7pm doors 8pm show with Mud Morganfield, Bob Margolin, Diunna Greenleaf, Dave Riley, Billy Flynn, Barrelhouse Chuck, Mookie Brill, Johnny Rapp, Brian Fahey and more! 9/18/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room. An all-day blowout cekebrationg the 20th anniversary of the Rhythm Room with 11 bands. The Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band will do a set at 4:40. 9/24/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room. Bob's 55th birthday party! Dave Riley & Bob Corritore will do an opening set for Magic Slim & The Teardrops! 10/7/11: Helena, AR, Delta Cultural Center Annex with Bob Margolin, Bob Stroger, and Kenny Smith as an auxiliary event of the King Biscuit Blues Festival. Noon set 10/8/11: Helena, AR, Delta Cultural Center Annex with The Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band as an auxiliary event of the King Biscuit Blues Festival. 2:30 PM set. Special guest Kenny Smith on drums. 10/9/11: Clarksdale, MS - Hopson's Plantation, making a guest appearance with Dave Riley & Bob Corritore at Pinetop Perkins' memorial celebration! Many artists will perform at this event! 10/14/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with The Rhythm Room All-Stars 10/15/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with The Rhythm Room All-Stars 10/27/11: Chicago, IL - Buddy Guy's Legends - The Blues Blast Music Awards 10/28/11: Willowbrook, IL - Blue Rooster Lounge at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket - Appearing with Bob Riedy Blues Band featuring Sam Lay. 11/4/11: Visp, Switzerland - Blues Festival with Tail Dragger, Henry Gray, Kirk Fletcher & The Rhythm Room All-Stars 11/5/11: Lucerne, Switzerland, Hotel Schweizerhof with Tail Dragger, Henry Gray, Kirk Fletcher & The Rhythm Room All-Stars 11/8/11: Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne Blues Festival pre-show with Tail Dragger, Henry Gray, Kirk Fletcher & The Rhythm Room All-Stars 11/10/11: Lucerne, Switzerland - Grand Casino Lucerne - Bob will appear with the Delta Groove Harp Blast which also features Randy Chortkoff, Mitch Kashmar, and Big Pete! 11/11/11: Lucerne, Switzerland, Lucerne Blues Festival main stage at the Grand Casino with Tail Dragger, Henry Gray, Kirk Fletcher & The Rhythm Room All-Stars 11/18/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with The Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band 11/19/11: Phoenix, AZ - Desert Ridge Blues Festival with The Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band. Also apperaing at the 2 day event were Johnny Lang, Tedechi/Trucks Band, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, Trombons Shorty, North Mississippi All-Stars Duo, and others. 11/25/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room as a guest of the Rocket 88s 12/03/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room as a guest of the Rocket 88s 12/08/11: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room as part of the annual Blues Harmonica Showcase 12/13/11: Berwyn, IL - FitzGeralds Nightclub, The Hubert Sumlin Memorial Show, Hosted by Bob Margolin, and Bob Corritore with many amazing performances. Past Performances - 2010 Friday, January 1, 2010 - Dave Riley and Bob Corritore, with The Juke Joint Blues Band, will appear at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available. Patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Friday, January 8, and Saturday January 9, 2010 - The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Dave Riley, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey will appear at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at these events. These nights will be patio smoking only events; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Friday January 22, 2010 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore headline the Blind Racoon Showcase in Memphis as part of the IBC weekend of activities. Venue TBA. Saturday, January 30, 2010 - Dave Riley and Bob Corritore, with The Juke Joint Blues Band, will appear at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available. Patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Saturday, Febtuary 13, 2010 - The Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band, will appear at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available. Patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Monday February 15, 2010 - Nick Curran Benefit at the Rhythm Room. Lineup includes Rocket 88s, Jump Back Brothers, Mike Eldred Trio, Jim Robertson, Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band. Friday, February 26, 2010 - Blues Blast Pre-Party! Mud Morganfield (the eldest son of Muddy Waters), Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp will appear at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $10. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available. Patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Saturday, February 27, 2010 - Blues Blast After Party and Celebrity Jam with the Rhythm Room All-Stars, Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, and guest appearances by many of the artists appearing at Blues Blast 2010, at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available. Patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Friday, March 12, and Saturday, March 13, 2010 - The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey appear at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available. Patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Saturday, April 17, 2010 - The Dave Riley / Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band, will appear at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available. Patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24, 2010 - The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey appear at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available. Patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Thursday, May 6, 2010 - Memphis, TN - Blues Music Awards - appeared with Louisiana Red & Litle Victor's Juke Joint. Thursday, May 6, 2010 - Memphis, TN - Blues Music Awards Friday, May 7, 2010 - Louisiana Red with Little Victor's Juke Joint and special guest Bob Corritore appear at an afternoon show Alfred's on Beale Street, Memphis, TN. Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15, 2010 - The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey appear at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available. Patio smoking only event; no indoor smoking will be permitted .05/22/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room w/ Dave Riley for the 3rd annual Chico Chism memorial birthday Bash with many artists 05/29-30/10: Simi Valley, CA - Cajun Creole Festival / Delta Groove Music All-Star Stage 06/10/10: Evanston, IL - SPACE - Blues On The North Shore - Harp & Soul Festival (click here for more info) 06/11/10: Chicago, IL - Smokedaddy - Guest Appearance on Billy Flynn's show 06/12/10: Chicago, IL - Chicago Blues Festival w/ Bob Riedy Blues Band featuring Sam Lay 06/12/10: Willowbrook, IL - Blue Rooster Lounge at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket - DVD Filmiming with Bob Riedy Blues Band, Sam Lay 8:30 - Midnight 06/14/10: Chicago, IL - Old Town School Of Folk Music, Bob will be a guest speaker and performer for Joe Filisko's harmonica class. 06/21/10: Englewood, New Jersey, Crowne Plaza Resort, Bob Porter's 70th Birthday Party. the house band was Bernard Purdie, Melvin Sparks, Bill Easley, and Akiko Tsuruga with guest appearances by David Keyes, Bob Corritore, Guy Davis, Shemekia Copeland, Duke Robillard, Angel Rissoff and Lou Donaldson. Bob Porter sure knows how to throw a party! 06/25/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room, Rhythm Room All-Stars (Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey) 06/26/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room, Rhythm Room All-Stars (Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey) 07/02/10: St. Paul, MN - Blues Saloon w/ Dave Riley & Bob Corritore 07/04/10: Davenport, Iowa - Mississippi Valey Blues Festival w/ Dave Riley & Bob Corritore 8/14/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore Appear as part of a Saturday Night Blues Party hosted by the Rocket 88s 09/05/10: Phoenix, Arizona - Rhythm Room -Down Home Blues Festival and CD release party, with Henry Gray, Kid Ramos, Carol Fran, Dave Riley, Richard Innes, Rhythm Room All-Stars 9/8/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room, Dave Riley/Bob Corritore duo open up for Jimmie Vaughan. 09/16/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore open for Southern Culture On The Skids 09/18/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room, Bob's Birthday Celebration! Appearing will be Rhythm Room All-Stars, Kirk Fletcher, Dave Riley, George Bowman, and Long John Hunter. 09/24/10: Tucson, AZ - Rhythm & Roots Productions' Plaza Palomino Courtyard Concert Series - Rhythm Room All-Stars 09/25/10: Bisbee, AZ - Bisbee Blues Festival The Rhythm Room All-Stars. Also appearing on the festival are Tab Benoit, Shemekia Copeland and others. For more information click here. 10/01/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room, Amanda's Roller Coaster, harmonica showcase DVD filming 10/02/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room, Amanda's Roller Coaster, harmonica showcase DVD filming 10/03/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room, Amanda's Roller Coaster, harmonica showcase DVD filming 10/09/10: Helena, AR, Delta Cultural Center Annex with Bob Margolin, Bob Stroger, and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith as an auxiliary event of the Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival 12:30 pm set. Note that the recently deceased Calvin "Fuzz" Jones was scheduled to appear at this event. For more information on the festival click here. 10/10/10: Clarksdale, MS - Hopson's Plantation, making a guest appearance at Pinetop Perkins' annual homecoming celebration! Many artists will perform at this event! 10/15/10: Mesa, AZ - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore opening for Eric Bibb at Piper Repertory Theater at the Mesa Arts Center. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. 10/22/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room, Tail Dragger and The Rhythm Room All-Stars 10/23/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room, Tail Dragger and The Rhythm Room All-Stars 10/28/10: Chicago. IL - Buddy Guy's Legends - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore perform as part of the Blues Blast Music Awards ceremony. Note that for this event Dave & Bob will appear in a band setting with Dave Riley Jr. on bass, and Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith on drums. 10/29/10: Willowbrook, IL - Blue Rooster Lounge at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket - Appearing with Bob Riedy Blues Band featuring Eddy Clearwater, and Sam Lay. 11/4/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room - Bob will join country music legend Jessi Colter for an opening set before Shooter Jennings (Jessi & Waylon's son) 11/20/10: Pocos De Caldas, Brazil, Pocos & Blues, with Dave Riley & Bob Corritore as guests of the Adian Flores Blues Band 11/21/10: Porto Allegre, Brazil, Santander Cultural Hall, with Dave Riley & Bob Corritore as guests of the Adian Flores Blues Band 11/26/10: Rhythm Room with Rhythm Room All-Stars 11/27/10: Tempe. AZ - Tempe Center For The Arts - Bob Corritore & Friends with Bobby Jones, Leon Blue, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. Click here for more info and to purchase tickets 12/09/10: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room as part of a Phoenix Blues Harmonica Showcase hosted by the Rocket 88s with over 20 harmonica players! 12/10/2010: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Pinetop Perkins 12/11/2010: Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room with Rhythm Room All-Stars Past Performances - 2009 January 9, 2009 - Dave Riley and Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ performing an opening set for Zac Harmon. January 10, 2009 - Dave Riley and Bob Corritore appeared at Grinder's Coffee, Central and Dunlap in Phoenix, as guests of Tom Coulson, Ronnie Whitehead, and Kati Ingino. January 23, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. January 24, 2009 - The down-home blues of Dave Riley and Bob Corritore was part of the presentation of an event billed as the "New Arid Club Open House" The New Arid Club is a program benefiting homeless and at risk persons. Dave and Bob did a short set together around 3pm. This event was presented by Lodestar Day Resource Center. The New Arid Club is located at 1201 West Madison, Phoenix, AZ 85007. To see the event flier, click here. January 24, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. January 28, 2009 - Dave Riley and Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ. January 30, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared with Tomcat Courtney, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Kurt Kalker (of The Fremonts) at Humphrey's in San Diego for Tomcat Courtney's 80th birthday party. February 6, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared with Chris James and Patrick Rynn at Rum Boogie in Memphis, Tennessee for a Blind Raccoon Artist Showcase during the IBCs. February 7, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared with Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Chuck Cotton at Memphis Ground Zero. February 20, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ for the 25th Anniversary Party of Those Lowdown Blues on KJZZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, and many special guests including Dave Riley, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, Jerry Lawson, Johnny Rapp, and Henry Gray. February 21, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Mesa Amphitheatre for Phoenix Blues Society's Blues Blast Festival for the Arizona Blues Hall Of Fame set. Big Pete Pearson and Bob Corritore participated in a Phoenix blues retrospective set featuring many of the influential artists of the Phoenix blues scene. February 21, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ to host the Blues Blast Afterparty with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, and many special guests including Janiva Magness, Dave Riley, George Bowman, and The Mikel Lander/Meridith Moore Band. February 26, 2009 - Dave Riley and Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ. February 28, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared on sets with Dave Riley and Big Pete Pearson at the 15th Annual Music Festival and Carnival celebrating Black History Month. Also on the bill were Soul Power, Royce Murray, Tommy Dukes, Jimmy McElroy Band, and many others. This event was at the Peoria Municipal Complex, 83rd Ave and Cinnabar in Peoria. For more information, click here. March 7, 2009 - Dave Riley and Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ for Dave Riley's 60th Birthday Party. March 13-14, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. March 21, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Dave Riley and Brian Fahey as an opener for T-Model Ford. April 3-4, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. April 17, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ for a Bob Riedy Chicago Blues Reunion/Documentary filming which featured Eddy Clearwater with original members of the Bob Riedy Chicago Blues Band plus Chris James and Patrick Rynn. April 22, 2009 - Dave Riley and Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ. May 1, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Tomcat Courtney. May 7, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared with Chris James and Patrick Rynn at the Blues Music Awards in the Cook Convention Center, Memphis, TN. May 9, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared with Chris James and Patrick Rynn at the Simply The Blues Festival in Fort Madison, Iowa. May 15, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey at Blues Station in France. May 16, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Spring Blues Festival in Ecaussinnes, Belgium with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. May 17, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey at De Blauwe Wolk in Zottegem, Belgium. May 23, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared with Dave Riley at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with many other special guests as part of a Chico Chism Memorial Birthday Bash. May 28, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at The Farm at South Mountain with Paris James and Big Pete Pearson. May 29-30, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. June 11, 2009 - Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Bob Corritore performed and conducted a class "How To Create A Blues Trio" at Fat Tone Guitars, 1857 Janke Dr., Northbrook, IL (847)272-5117. This event was part of a series of events honoring Earwig Music's 30th anniversary. Click here for the Pioneer Press article. June 12, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared with Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith at the Earwig Music 30th Anniversary Showcase. Also on the bill were Honeyboy Edwards, Big Jack Johnson & The Oilers with Allen Batts, and John Primer. This event took place at S.P.A.C.E., 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, Illinois. June 13, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Chicago Blues Festival for the Earwig Music 30th Anniversary Showcase set on the Front Porch Stage with Chris James and Patrick Rynn and backing Allen Batts and Aaron Moore with Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith, Rodney Brown, plus a guest appearance by Rob Stone. Later in the day, Chris, Patrick, Bob, and Rob did an informal set at the Zone Perfect tent. June 13, 2009 - Bob appeared at the Delmark Records Revue Concert at Reggie's Music Joint, 2105 S. State Street, Chicago, IL (312)949-0120. This show was produced by Cadillac Zack's American Blues Legends Management, who put on a brilliant show in 2008. Acts included Eddie C. Campbell, Rockin' Johnny, Tail Dragger, Johnny B. Moore, Jesse Fortune, Scott Dirks, and Cadillac Zack. Bob played a few numbers behind Tail Dragger with other fine harmonica players. To see the beautiful poster for this event, click here. June 14, 2009 - Bob appeared as a guest of Dave Waldman at his jam at the Woodlawn Tap Room, along with Ardella Williams, Scott Dirks, Willie Buck, and others. July 17, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at The Cisco Ottawa Blues Festival with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. July 18, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at The Cisco Ottawa Blues Festival backing Louisiana Red with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. July 19, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at The Cisco Ottawa Blues Festival with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. July 24-25, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ backing Louisiana Red with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. August 21-22, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. September 6, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Down Home Blues Festival at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ. The festival featured Elmore James, Jr. (the son of Elmore James), Henry Gray (one of the greatest blues piano players alive), The Rhythm Room All-Stars (Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey) and the down-home duet of Dave Riley and Bob Corritore. September 12, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ, as part of the Dave Riley/Bob Corritore Juke Joint Blues Band - plus a CD release party for Lucky To Be Living On the Blue Witch record label. September 18, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at at Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court, Tucson, AZ 85701 in downtown Tucson with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. September 19, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey at the 5th Annual Bisbee Blues Festival in Bisbee, Arizona. September 25, 2009 - Bob Corritore & Friends appeared at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281. September 26, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ for Bob Corritore's Birthday Party with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, plus Special Guest Dave Riley and many other special guests. Saturday, October 10, 2009 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Delta Cultural Center with Dave Riley as part of the Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival for a 3pm slot. Sunday, October 11, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore appeared at the Pinetop Perkins Homecoming at Hopson's Commissary in Clarksdale, MS. They will open the show at 2pm with a 20 minute duet set. This annual event is the unofficial "day after" party of the Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival, and many artists will perform throughout the day. Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and Bob Margolin will headline the house band. Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, 2009 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. Doors open at 8pm, cover charge is $7. Rack Shack Barbeque will be available at these events. These nights will be patio smoking only events; no indoor smoking will be permitted. Thursday, October 29, 2009 - Bob Corritore will appear with Chris James and Patrick Rynn, for the Blues Blast Music Awards (Chris and Patrick were nominated for an award), at Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL 60605. Friday, November 6, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore will appear at the Lucerne Blues Festival, Lucerne, Switzerland. Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore will appear at the Lucerne Blues Festival, Lucerne, Switzerland. Thursday, November 12, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore will appear at the Lucerne Blues Festival, Lucerne, Switzerland. Saturday, November 14, 2009 - Tomcat Courtney & The Rhythm Room All-Stars (Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey) will appear at the Lucerne Blues Festival, Lucerne, Switzerland. Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore will appear at Poissy Prison as part of the public outreach of the Blues Sur Seine Festival, France. Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore will appear at the Blues sur Seine Festival in Mantes-la-Jolie, France. Thursday, November 19, 2009 -Dave Riley & Bob Corritore will appear at the Blues sur Seine Festival in Mantes-la-Jolie, France. Thursday,November 19, 2009 : Dave Riley & Bob Corritore have a "musical meeting" at a school near Mantes, France. Friday, November 20, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore & Tomcat Courtney will appear at the Blues sur Seine Festival in Mantes-la-Jolie, France. Friday, November 20, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore have a "musical meeting" at a school near Mantes, France. Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore & Tomcat Courtney will appear at the Nuit du Blues in Montfort-sur-Meu, France. Sunday, November 22, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore & Tomcat Courtney will appear at Blues Station in Tournon d' Agenais, France. Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore & Tomcat Courtney will appear at the Rat Pack Club, Clermont Ferrand, France Thursday, November 26, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore & Tomcat Courtney will appear at La Mamiselle in Saubrigues, France. Saturday, November 28, 2009 - Dave Riley & Bob Corritore & Tomcat Courtney will appear at the Beautiful Swamp Festival in Calais, France. Thursday December 10, 2009 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room for the Harmonica Showcase. Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19, 2009 - The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson (Friday only), Dave Riley, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey appeared at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ. Past Performances - 2008 January 18-19, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, and Very Special Guests Bob Margolin, Diunna Greenleaf, and Chuck Cotton. February 2, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of the Super Bowl Blues Pre-Party; Bob performed as part of the duo Dave Riley & Bob Corritore and shared the bill with Long John Hunter and Big Pete Pearson. February 8, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. February 13, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ with Dave Riley. February 22, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of the Blue Witch Records Showcase/Blues Blast Pre-Party with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Jim Dorholt (filling in for Brian Fahey), plus Dave Riley & Bob Corritore, and Tomcat Courtney. March 7-8, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. March 15, 2007 - Bob Corritore appeared with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey in Santa Barbara, California for the Santa Barbara Blues Society at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. March 21, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at Patrick's II in San Diego with Tomcat Courtney with Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Kurt Kalker (of The Fremonts). March 22, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared with Johnny Dyer, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Kurt Kalker (of The Fremonts) at the 9th annual Spring Harmonica Festival Benefit - Saturday March 22, 2008 at Harry Griffen Park Amphitheater - 9550 Milden St., La Mesa, California 91942-4115. - 6:00 pm. Also on the lineup were The Fremonts, Billy Watson Band, Bob Corritore, Kenny Shoppmeyer and Delta Heat, Dan Byrnes and Friends, Rachelle Danto, Chet and The Committee, The World Famous Unknown Players Jam, and Harmonica John Frazer's All Star Jam Set. March 29, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared with Dave Riley at Pranksters Too, 7919 E. Thomas Rd. Ste. 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. April 2, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared with Dave Riley at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ. April 10, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared with Dave Riley on the KTVK (Phoenix, Arizona - channel 3) show "Good Morning Arizona" to promote the 25th Annual Gibson Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival. April 11-12, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey; and another set afterwards with Dave Riley. April 13, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared with Dave Riley at the 25th Annual Gibson Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival. Also performing on that day were Roomful of Blues, Big Pete Pearson Blues Band, Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns, and the Chuck Hall Band. April 14, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Dave Riley and with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey for a benefit show for Candye Kane, who has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. Also on bill were Sistah Blue, The Rocket 88s, Mike Eldred, and many more. May 2-3, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared with Louisiana Red at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. May 8, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared with Dave Riley for a performance at the Blues Music Awards show in at the Grand Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi. May 9, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared as part Randy Chortkoff's 3rd Annual Delta Groove Showcase at Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Acts included The Mannish Boys (Kid Ramos, Finis Tasby, Randy Chortkoff, Richard Innes, Franck Goldwasser, Bobby Jones, Tom Leavey, and Kirk Fletcher), The Insomniacs, The Jackie Payne/Steve Edmondson Band, the amazing Phillip Walker, plus Mikey Junior, John Black, Lionel Young, and a Blue Witch Records showcase set with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, Dave Riley & Bob Corritore, and Tomcat Courtney. This show took place at Ground Zero Blues Club owned by Morgan Freeman and Bill Luckett. May 16-17, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. Saturday, May 24, 2008 - The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey appeared at the Silver City Blues Festival in Silver City, New Mexico; and The Rhythm Room All-Stars also appeared later that night at the post-fest jam session at the Buffalo Bar in Silver City. In addition to his set at the jam session with The Rhythm Room All-Stars, Bob also jammed on a set with Zac Harmon and Sherman Robertson. May 25, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court, Tucson, AZ 85701 in downtown Tucson with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. May 30, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ as part of the Tomcat Courtney CD Release Party for Downsville Blues on Blue Witch Records. June 5, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared with Louisiana Red at Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL 60605. Louisiana Red's backup band included Bob Corritore, Chris James, and Patrick Rynn of The Rhythm Room All-Stars. This event was held in conjunction with the Chicago Blues Festival. June 7, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at Reggie's, 2105 S. State Street, Chicago, Illinois 60616. Other acts included Elmore James, Jr. (who celebrated his new release Daddy Gave Me The Blues on JSP Records), Byther Smith, Eddie C. Campbell, Tail Dragger, The Hayes Brothers, Cadillac Zack, Rick Kreher, Scott Dirks, Bob Corritore, and Donna Oxford. Bob backed his old boss Tail Dragger on this show. To view the flier for this event, click here. June 10, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of a Memorial Tribute to Chris Gaffney. For more information, visit www.helpgaff.com. June 14, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ as part of the West Coast Harmonica Party. Other acts included The Fremonts, John "Juke" Logan, Billy Watson, Country Soul Bob, and Marco Pandolfi. June 20-21, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with the Rhythm Room All-Stars plus special guest Tomcat Courtney, with Chris James, Brian Fahey, and Patrick Rynn. July 4, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared as a member of The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey at the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival originally scheduled for LeClaire Park (now in an alternate nearby location due to floods) in Davenport, Iowa. Also on the bill were Koko Taylor, Billy Boy Arnold with Jody Williams, The Holmes Brothers, Big George Brock, Denise LaSalle, Marie Knight, Elvin Bishop, Jimmy Thackery, The Kinsey Report, Phil Guy, Steve James, Kilborn Alley Blues Band, and many others. Bob also gave a harmonica seminar. July 5, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. July 16, 2008 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Paris James with an opening set by Nina Curri. July 25-26, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared with Dave Riley at the The Cognac Blues Passions Festival in Cognac, France. August 1-2, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Chris James and Patrick Rynn with special guest Sam Lay for a CD release party for Chris and Patrick's new CD, Stop And Think About It on Chicago's Earwig Music Label. August 15, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. August 16, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Johnny Dyer backed by The Rhythm Room All-Stars. August 31, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of the 2nd Annual Labor Day Weekend Down-Home Blues Festival. Acts included Tail Dragger, Tomcat Courtney, The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, Paris James, and more. September 6, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Fiona Boyes. Also on the bill were Elmore James, Jr. and the Cadillac Zack Blues Band. September 12-13, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. September 19, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at Old Town Artisans, 201 N. Court, Tucson, AZ 85701 in downtown Tucson with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. September 20, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey at the 4th Annual Bisbee Blues Festival in Bisbee, Arizona. September 27, 2008 - The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey appeared at the Lahnstein Blues Festival in Germany. October 16, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at The Farm at South Mountain, 6106 S. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85042, with Paris James and Big Pete Pearson. October 23, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of the Harmonica Showcase hosted by Bill Tarsha & The Rocket 88s. October 24-25, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. October 30-November 1, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at The Lodge at Geneva Ridge, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin with Bob Riedy, Sam Lay, Eddy "Chief" Clearwater, Gabriel Butterfield, Chris James & Patrick Rynn, and Eddie Kobek. November 2, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared with Dave Riley for the Blues Blast Music Awards (Dave and Bob were nominated for an award), at Buddy Guy's Legends, 754 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL 60605. November 14-15, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. December 5-6, 2008 - Bob Corritore will appear at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. December 12, 2008 - Dave Riley and Bob Corritore performed a concert in Barcelona, Spain for Vicente "Harmonica" Zumel's blues concert series at a venue called Aula de Cultura de Collblanc. December 13, 2008 - Dave Riley and Bob Corritore appeared at Jazz Cava de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain. December 22, 2008 - Dave Riley and Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ, where they performed an opening set for Leon Russell. December 28, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared with Dave Riley at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which honored Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, backed by Tommy Grills And Nightshift; special appearances were also made by inducted ABHOF members: George Bowman, Chuck Hall, Rocket 88s, Tommy Dukes, Margo Reed, Bob Corritore, Matt Roe, Brian Fahey, Johnny Rapp, Jim Dorholt, Hans Olson, Mario Moreno, Nancy Dalessandro and Rochelle Raya (who debuted their new band), and more. This event was co-sponsored by Fender and the Phoenix Blues Society. December 30 2008 - Dave Riley and Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ. December 31, 2008 - Bob Corritore appeared for a New Year's Eve Party at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, plus special guest Tomcat Courtney. Past Performances - 2007 January 6, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Paris James as an opening set for the Chicago Blues Reunion concert featuring Barry Goldberg, Nick Gravenites, and Harvey Mandel. January 9, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ with Paris James and friends. January 12-13, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ for the long awaited CD Release Party of Big Pete Pearson & The Rhythm Room All-Stars/I'm Here Baby on Blue Witch Records, with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. January 19, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ for a special reunion of the Sam Lay band, with Sam Lay, Chris James, and Patrick Rynn with Very Special Guest David Maxwell. January 30, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ for Chico Chism's Memorial and Tribute with many special guests. February 17, 2007 - Appeared at Palo Verde Pass, 29150 W. Roosevelt, Palo Verde, AZ, with Big Pete Pearson for the Westside Blues BBQ. (1-10 west to exit 109 (Palo Verde/Sun Valley) and go right (north), 1 mile to Roosevelt Parkway, 29150 W. Roosevelt Parkway) February 21, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Paris James as an opening set for Alvin Youngblood Hart. February 23, 2007 - Appeared at the Blues Blast Kick-off Party & Harmonica Extravaganza, Rhythm Room, Phoenix, AZ with Mark Hummel and the Blues Survivors, Johnny Dyer, and The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. February 24, 2007 - Appeared at the Blues Blast Pre-Party at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp, plus Very Special Guest Roy Gaines. March 11, 2007 - Appeared at the West Valley Art Museum with the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band. March 23, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Tomcat Courtney. The backing band included Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. March 30-31, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Johnny Rapp, and guest drummer Gregg Shuck (filling in for Brian Fahey) from the Minneapolis-based Lamont Cranston Band. April 11, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Paris James. April 27-28, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. May 5, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as a special guest of the Bob Margolin Band with Diunna Greenleaf. The band included Mookie Brill on bass and Chuck Cotton on drums. May 11, 2007 - - Appeared with Big Pete Pearson at the Second Annual Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue "West Coast Meets Chicago". This event was associated with The Blues Foundation's 2007 Blues Music Awards, which took place the night before (May 10, 2007). The spectacular lineup included Phillip Walker, Mitch Kashmar, John Long, Hollywood Blue Flames, and The Mannish Boys, plus special guests Big Pete Pearson & Bob Corritore, The Jackie Payne/Steve Edmondson Band, Nick Moss & The Fliptops with guests Eddie Taylor Jr. & Bill Lupkin, and the Kilborn Alley Blues Band. The show was co-hosted by Bill Wax, of XM Satellite Radios Bluesville Station and Brett Fleming of WEVL 89.9 (Memphis). On this showcase, Rand Chortkoff combined highlights from his label and its friends (thank you Rand) and Nick and Kate Moss' Blue Bella label. It all took place at the Gibson Beale Street Showcase. May 12, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Tomcat Courtney. The backing band included Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. May 13, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of the Chief Schabuttie Gilliame benefit show. (Chief was hospitalized for a heart condition) May 22, 2007 - Appeared at The Farm at South Mountain, 6106 S. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85042, with Paris James and Big Pete Pearson. May 23, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of the Chico Chism Memorial Birthday Tribute. May 25-26, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, plus special guest "Little Frank" Krakowski. June 9, 2007 - Appeared on a guest set playing behind veteran blues piano great Aaron Moore with Chris James and Patrick Rynn at Liz Mandeville's Blues Fest After-party, by invitation of Michael Frank of Earwig Music and Liz Mandeville at The Taste Entertainment Center in Chicago's South Side. The event featured two music rooms: Liz Mandeville & the Blue Points with the Supernatural Horn Section appearing in one room, and Aaron Moore and Barrelhouse Chuck alternating sets in the other. This event was in conjunction with Big City Blues Magazine. June 22-23, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. July 13, 2007 - Appeared at the Community Concert Hall in Durango, Colorado with the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band. Saturday, July 14, 2007 - Appeared at the Cortez City Park in Cortez, Colorado with the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band. July 20, 2007 - Appeared with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp as an opening act for the legendary The Bobby Rush Revue at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ. July 21, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. July 28, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ, with The Fremonts, filling in for the vacationing Troy Sandow (The Fremonts' great harmonica player). August 24-25, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. September 2, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, as a part of the Down-Home Blues Festival featuring a champion lineup of four legendary masters of traditional blues: Honeyboy Edwards, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Tomcat Courtney, and The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. September 6, 2007 - Appeared at Ground Zero with Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Sam Lay in conjunction with The Paul Butterfield Fund and Society's second annual Conference & Gathering in Clarksdale, Mississippi. September 7, 2007 - Appeared at The Depot with the Sam Lay Blues Band and Marshall Drew in conjunction with The Paul Butterfield Fund and Society's second annual Conference & Gathering in Clarksdale, Mississippi. September 8, 2007 - Appeared at Hopson's Commissary in Clarksdale, MS as part of The Paul Butterfield Fund and Society's second annual Conference & Gathering in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Bob Corritore played with the Sam Lay Blues Band reunion, part of a large lineup that included Gabriel Butterfield, Rod Hicks (Former bassist with Paul Butterfield, as well as Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder), Marshall Drew, Vince Scardina, Roy Moore, Mark Hutchison, Eric Hughes, Zack Pomerleau, and more. Sam Lay was reunited with Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Bob Corritore, who all worked together in the Sam Lay Blues Band. For more information on becoming a member of the Paul Butterfield Fund and Society, click here for the general website, or here for the MySpace site. Thanks to Salli Squitieri and Gabriel Butterfield for organizing this wonderful event. September 9, 2007 - Appeared at The 1500 Club with Marquis Knox and Chris James in conjunction with The Paul Butterfield Fund and Society's second annual Conference & Gathering in Clarksdale, Mississippi. September 15, 2007 - Appeared at Chief Schabuttie Gilliame's 82nd Birthday Party at the Rhythm Room, as a special guest with Big Pete Pearson backing Chief. September 21-22, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. September 23, 2007 - Appeared at the Scottsdale Music Festival, which took place September 22-23, 2007 with the first day dedicated to jazz, and the second to blues. The September 23, 2007 blues lineup included The Robert Cray Band, Blues Traveler, Taj Mahal, Koko Taylor, Eric Johnson, Candye Kane, and The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. September 28, 2007 - Appeared at Patrick's II in San Diego with The Fremonts, filling in for the vacationing Troy Sandow (The Fremonts' great harmonica player). September 29, 2007 - Appeared at his own "Birthday Bash" at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as a special guest with Phillip Walker. October 4, 2007 - Appeared with Dave Riley for a live performance on KFFA hosted by Sonny Payne and Terry Buckalew. October 6, 2007 - To celebrate their new release on Blue Witch Records, Travelin' The Dirt Road, Dave Riley and Bob Corritore hosted a CD release party in conjunction with the Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival at the Delta Cultural Center Annex, 223 Cherry Street, Helena, AR, 72342. October 6, 2007 - Appeared as a special guest on Mannish Boys set at Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival. Bob played harmonica behind Johnny Dyer on a Jimmy Rogers number. Thanks to Randy Chortkoff for including Bob. Rand and all The Mannish Boys have always treated Bob as one of their family. October 7, 2007 - Appeared with Cedric Burnside and Lightnin Malcolm at the Shack Up Inn, adjacent to Hopson's Commissary, in Clarksdale, Mississippi as part of a celebration honoring Pinetop Perkins. October 12-13, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. October 20, 2007 - Appeared as a guest of Diunna Greenleaf on three songs with her at the Blues For The City benefit show in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, put on by the Phoenix Blues Society November 2-3, 2007 - Bon Voyage party for The Rhythm Room All-Stars' Swiss appearance! Bob Corritore appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey. November 6-8, 2007 - The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey appeared in Paris at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Club at the Le Meridien Hotel on November 6, 7, and 8, 2007. This was right before their appearances at the Lucerne Blues Festival in Switzerland on November 9 and 10, 2007. November 9-10, 2007 - The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey appeared at the highly acclaimed Lucerne Blues Festival in Lucerne, Switzerland. November 14, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as a special guest of Paris James. November 17, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey backing the legendary Pinetop Perkins. December 7-8, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, as part of the Rhythm Room Christmas Blues Party Weekend, with Henry Gray, Billy Flynn, & Eddie Kobek. December 18, 2007 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of the Harmonica Showcase, which also included Bill Tarsha, Bob Corritore, Jimmy Johnson, Larry Dee, Big Nick, Walkin' Cane Mark, Robert Jackson, Blind Ronnie, Larry Polk, Lee Poole, John Cally, Dee, Barry Logan, Dwight Miles, Doc, Steve Passanelli, Paul Klapper, Hans Olson, Sugar Bear, Lenny Blues, Jerry Swartz, and others. Past Performances - 2006 January 6, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, AZ with Dave Riley. January 13, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp. January 14, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp. January 15, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Dave Riley in the Phoenix Blues Society's benefit and potluck for IBC Winners Tom Walbank & The Ambassadors and Danny Rhodes. Many other bands appeared, including Tom Walbank & The Ambassadors, Danny Rhodes, The Jim Glass Band, Mikel Lander, and the Chuck Zeigler Band. February 25, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp, with The Rhythm Room All-Stars then playing another set with Billy Boy Arnold. March 24-25, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp. April 22, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp. April 29, 2006 - Appeared at the Bay-Car Blues Festival in France with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp. May 20, 2006 - Appeared as part of an all-star lineup for the Chico Chism birthday and CD release party with Big Pete Pearson. May 26-27, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp. June 10, 2006 - Appeared at Smoke Daddy in Chicago as part of Scott Dirks' harmonica players showcase, followed by Billy Flynn, later that same night appeared with Louisiana Red at the Hothouse as part of Honeyboy Edwards' birthday party. June 11, 2006 - Chicago Blues Festival. Appeared with Louisiana Red and Chris James doing a duet set on the Louisiana Bayou Station and Social Club Stage. June 30-July 1, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp. July 13, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Paris James. July 21, 2006 - Appeared as a special guest on Jimmy Morello's set at the Marco Fiume Rossano Blues Passions Festival in Rossano, Italy. July 22, 2006 - Appeared as a special guest on Sweet Betty's and Miss Sophie Kay's sets at the Marco Fiume Rossano Blues Passions Festival in Rossano, Italy. July 23, 2006 - Appeared with Louisiana Red and Little Victor at the Marco Fiume Rossano Blues Passions Festival in Rossano, Italy. July 28-29, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, Clay Swafford, and Johnny Rapp. July 31, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of the Bernard Williams Memorial Benefit, along with Soul Power, Big Pete Pearson, George Bowman, Roger White & Sariah Soul, Lucius Parr & Street Life, Alvin Battle (Bassist for Dyke & The Blazers), Lawrence Carroll (Formerly of Motown Records), Fire In The Sky, Dr. Fish, The Whitehead Brothers, and many others. August 10, 2006 - Appeared at the West Valley Art Museum with the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band. August 18, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Louisiana Red. August 19, 2006 - Appeared at Club Congress in Tucson, AZ with Louisiana Red. August 25 and 26, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. September 2, 2006 - Appeared at the Thirsty Ear Festival in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with Louisiana Red. Also at this festival was Honeyboy Edwards, Dave Alvin, Richard Johnston, Eddie Turner, Greg Brown, The Be Good Tanyas. Po' Girl and other roots, blues, folk, and bluegrass bands. September 3, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of a huge lineup including Tail Dragger, Dave Riley, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame with Tom Grills, and Paris James (who released his new CD at the event) for the Rhythm Room 15 year anniversary celebration with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, Clay Swafford, and Johnny Rapp. September 9, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Dave Riley. September 13, 2006 - Appeared on Bill Wax's "Bluesville" on XM Satellite Radio. The show was broadcast worldwide. September 15, 2006 - Appeared with Henry Gray at the Strathmore, North Bethesda, Maryland for the NEA National Heritage Fellowship Awards Celebration. Also appearing were Mavis Staples, Tremé Brass Band, Doyle Lawson, Esther Martinez, and other award recipients. September 16, 2006 - Appeared with Henry Gray at the Open House Arts Festival featuring Arts Along the Gulf Coast Highway in Washington D.C. This event also featured Nancy Griffith, Marcia Ball, Geno Delafose, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, The Wild Magnolias, Tremé Brass Band, Super Chikan, The Blind Boys Of Alabama, and many more. September 18, 2006 - Appeared with Henry Gray at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. for a set on the Millenium Stage. See the Kennedy Center schedule for more details. You may view the archived event by clicking here. September 19, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Paris James. September 22-23, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. An opening set and performances by Little Victor were also featured both nights. September 30, 2006 - The birthday boy himself made a guest appearance at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of Bob Corritore's 50th Birthday Gala. Headliners included Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Henry Gray, and Hubert Sumlin. October 6, 2006 - Appeared at the Arkansas Blues & Heritage Festival with Dave Riley at the Robert Lockwood Jr. Heritage Stage. October 7, 2006 - Appeared in a duet setting with Dave Riley at the Delta Cultural Center Annex. October 8, 2006 Appeared at Hopson's Commissary in Clarksdale, Mississippi as part of a celebration honoring Pinetop Perkins. Bob performed on a set backing Calvin "Fuzz" Jones (vocals) with Bob Margolin, "Little" Frank Krakowski, Mookie Brill, and Clay Swafford. Many other performers appeared, including host Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Paul DeLay Band, Michael Burks, and Pinetop Perkins (of course). October 13, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Very Special Guest David Maxwell plus The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. October 14, 2006 - Appeared at a free Tucson Blues Heritage Festival Kickoff Party at Hotel Arizona with Very Special Guest David Maxwell plus The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. October 15, 2006 - Appeared at the Tucson Blues Heritage Festival with Very Special Guest David Maxwell plus The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. Other festival acts included Marcia Ball, Leon Kittrell & the Statesboro Blues Band and more! Plus a special bonus appearance at the after-party at the Boondocks! October 27, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with Pinetop Perkins, plus The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. November 3-4, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp. November 9, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of the Harmonica Showcase hosted by the Rocket 88s featuring many local talents. December 2, 2006 - Appeared at the Robert Lockwood, Jr. post-funeral repast at The Agora in Cleveland, Ohio along with Robert "Red Top" Young, Wallace Coleman, Billy Branch, and "Crazy" Marvin. December 8-9, 2006 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey, with Very Special Guest Bob Margolin. December 16, 2006 - Appeared at the West Valley Art Museum with the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band for the West Valley Art Museum Christmas Show. December 22, 2206 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Phoenix, AZ as part of Chico Chism's Christmas party with many other special guests. Past Performances - 2005 January 28-29, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room playing in a Blues Showcase with Finis Tasby, The Chief, Big Pete Pearson, Leon Blue, Richard Innes, Paul Thomas, Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, and more. February 19, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room backing Pinetop Perkins in an all-star lineup that includes Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Calvin Jones, Billy Flynn, and Johnny Rapp. February 26, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with The Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, Bob Corritore, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, and Johnny Rapp backing Roy Gaines. March 16, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of a benefit for Chico Chism, hosted by One Class Act Blues Band. March 24, 2005 - Appeared at the Coffeehouse at the Glendale Public Library with Paris James, The Chief, and Johnny Rapp. April 1, 2005 - Performed at the Rhythm Room with Dave Riley. April 2, 2005 - Performed at the newly reopened Monroe's with Paris James, Chief, Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, and Tom Coulson. April 8-9, 2005 - Performed at the Rhythm Room with Lil' Ed as part of the Rhythm Room All-Stars. May 27, 2005 - Appeared as part of the Rhythm Room All-Stars with Chief, Big Pete Pearson, Chris James, Paul Thomas, Brian Fahey, and more! June 11, 2005 - Bob was one of the featured harmonica players on Scott Dirks Harmonica Showcase at Smoke Daddy in Chicago. Other harmonica players included Steve Guyger, Al Blake, Dave Waldman, Martin Lange, Randy Chortkoff, Big D, and of course, Scott Dirks. June 16, 2005 - Bob was one of the featured harmonica players at the Harmonica Showcase at the Rhythm Room. The showcase featured over 20 harmonica players and was hosted by Bill Tarsha and the Rocket 88s. June 18, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of the Rhythm Room All-Stars with Chief, Big Pete Pearson, Chris James, Paul Thomas, Brian Fahey, and more! July 15-16, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of the Rhythm Room All-Stars with Big Pete Pearson, Chris James, Paul Thomas, Brian Fahey, and more in a Bon Voyage Party prior to departing for Italy! July 22-24, 2005 - Appeared in Rossano, Italy at the Rossano Blues Passions Festival in Bob Corritore's All-Star Phoenix Blues Showcase with Big Pete Pearson, Chris James, Paul Thomas, and Brian Fahey. The band did a revue style show on both nights of the festival and participated in a jam session on the third day. Also appearing were the Mannish Boys (with Kid Ramos, Finis Tasby, Richard Innes, Randy Chortkoff, Tom Leavey, and Leon Blue), Lisa Otey and Kathleen Williamson (Lisa also was a guest with the Phoenix showcase), and a number of Italian Blues Bands. July 28, 2005 - Appeared with Louisiana Red at the Golden West in Albuquerque, New Mexico. July 29, 2005 - Appeared with Louisiana Red at the Main Street Concert Series at Overlook Park in White Rock, New Mexico (by Los Alamos). July 30, 2005 - Appeared with Louisiana Red in Santa Fe, New Mexico at the Gerald Peters Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico for an intimate duet concert benefiting the Thirsty Ear Concert Series. August 6, 2005 - Appeared at theRhythm Room with the Rhythm Room All-Stars, featuring Big Pete Pearson, Chris James, Johnny Rapp, Lisa Otey, Brian Fahey, and Paul Thomas. August 12, 2005 - Appeared at Monroe's with Paris James. August 19-20, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Louisiana Red in a band that also includes Paul Thomas, Buddy Reed, and Brian Fahey. This weekend will be a CD release party for Red's new release "No Turn On Red" and both nights will be recorded by the award winning Clarke Rigsby for a Louisiana Red "Live" CD. August 21, 2005 - Appeared at the Boondocks in Tucson with Louisiana Red in a duo setting. August 28, 2005 - Appeared with Paris James at the Phoenix Blues Society's Back Porch Blues Festival at the Rhythm Room. Also appearing were Hans Olson, Tom Walbank and the Ambassadors, and headliner Robert Belfour. September 10, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with the Rhythm Room All-Stars (Big Pete Pearson, Chris James, Brian Fahey, Paul Thomas, and Bob), plus special guests Johnny Dyer and Dave Riley. September 14, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with the Chief on his 81st birthday. September 15, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Dave Riley. October 2, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Jessi Colter for a performance of "Jambalaya" at the All-Day Katrina Red Cross Benefit. October 7, 2005 - Appeared at the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arkansas, with a guest appearance on Dave Riley's set with a number of other harmonica players in a tribute to the late John Weston. October 8, 2005 Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival (formerly the King Biscuit Festival) Main Stage Guest Appearance on Mark Hummel's Harmonica Show for the harmonica finale with James Harman, Little Sonny, Mark Hummel, Rick Estrin, John Nameth and Bob all on stage blowin' rounds of solos! Thanks Mark for including me in this. October 9, 2005 Appeared at Hopson's in Hopson, Mississippi as part of a celebration honoring Pinetop Perkins. October 21, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with the Rhythm Room All-Stars (Big Pete Pearson, Chris James, Brian Fahey, Paul Thomas, and more!). November 5, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with the Rhythm Room All-Stars (Big Pete Pearson, Chris James, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp). November 6, 2005 - Appeared at Casino del Sol opening for B.B. King with the Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, with Chris James, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp. November 11, 2005 at 11pm KAET / Channel 8 in Phoenix - The award winning Valley Blues was re-aired. This show featured Bob appearing with Louisiana Red, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, and Paris James. Also included in the show were performances by Sistah Blue and the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band. November 22, 2005 Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Paris James, Johnny Rapp, and Tom Coulson. December 2, 2005 Appeared with Paris James, Big Pete Pearson, Johnny Rapp, Chico Chism, and Tom Coulson at Monroe's. December 6, 2005 National Broadcast on Beale Street Caravan of Bob's Appearance backing Dave Riley and Carla Robinson at the Arkansas Blues And Heritage Festival. December 22, 2005 Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of a huge lineup of guests making appearances at the Chico Chism Christmas Party hosted by the Rocket 88s. December 28, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with the Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, with Chris James, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp. December 29, 2005 - Appeared at the Dodge Theatre, opened for B.B. King with the Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, with Chris James, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp. December 30, 2005 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with the Rhythm Room All-Stars featuring Big Pete Pearson, with Chris James, Brian Fahey, Patrick Rynn, Matt Bishop, and Johnny Rapp. Past Performances - 2004 January 17, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room backing Texas Red for his CD release party. January 30-31, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room for the 20th Anniversary of Bob's radio show, with Henry Gray, Johnny Dyer, Cedell Davis, King Karl, Kid Ramos, Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas, Steve Cushing, Paris James, The Chief, Chico Chism, and Big Pete Pearson. The evening was recorded for broadcast on KJZZ (91.5 FM) on Sunday, February 29th. February 11, 2004 - Beale Street Caravan Radio Broadcast. Hear Louisiana Red and Bob's killer set from last October's King Biscuit Blues Festival broadcast on this great nationally syndicated program. Check your local public radio for broadcast times or go to www.bealestreetcaravan.com. February 16, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of a benefit for Bill Tarsha. Other acts include Johnny Rapp, Big Pete Pearson, Paul Thomas, Steve Passenelli, Walkin' Cane Mark, Chico Chism, and many more. February 20, 2004 - Appeared with Paris James at an in-store appearance, promoting Blues Blast 2004, at the Virgin Megastore in the Arizona Mills Mall in Tempe. February 25, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of the Chico Chism benefit with a huge lineup of special guests. March 27, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Chief Schabuttie Gilliame for the CD Release Party of his national debut release "Snakes Crawls At Night." May 22, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of a huge lineup gathered to celebrate Chico Chism's birthday (How old is Chico?) with host band the Rocket 88s. June 12, 2004 - Smoke Daddy in Chicago. Guest appearance with Billy Flynn's Smoke Daddy Band that reunited Bob with his old bandleader Willie Buck and good friend Illinois Slim. Also appearing that night were Silas McClatcher, Dave Waldman, and Scott Dirks. July 30-31, 2004 - Appearing at the Rhythm Room backing the great Louisiana Red. Others in the band were Brian Fahey (of the Paladins), Buddy Reed, and Mario Moreno. August 19, 2004 - Appeared at the West Valley Art Museum with Paris James, the Chief, and Chico Chism. August 19, 2004 - Appeared as one of over a dozen guest harmonica at the Harmonica Showcase at the Rhythm Room, with host band the Rocket 88s. August 20, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room backing Roy Gaines with the Rhythm Room All-Stars (Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas, Matt Bishop, Jim Dorholt, and Bob). August 27, 2004 - Appeared at the 5th Avenue Cafe with Blues Caravan Showcase featuring Paris James, the Chief, Johnny Rapp, Ronnie Whitehead, and Bob. September 18, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room for its 13th Anniversary Party. Bob will performed with Henry Gray, Chief, The Rhythm Room All-Stars, Paris James, and Chico Chism. Also appearing were the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band. September 28, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with the great Jessi Colter as an opening act for Leon Russell. October 1, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room opening for the Holmes Brothers with The Chief and the Rhythm Room All-Stars. October 10, 2004 - Appeared at Hopson's in Hopson, Mississippi as part of a celebration honoring Pinetop Perkins. October 22-23, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with the Rhythm Room All-Stars as the backing band for Lil' Ed (from Chicago). November 20, 2004 - Appeared at producer, harmonica player, label owner Randy Chortkoff's 55th birthday party at his house in Hollywood, California with an all-star cast of musicians including Finis Tasby, Junior Watson, Paul Oscher, Kid Ramos, Janiva Magness, Andy Santana, Frank "Paris Slim" Goldwasser, Al Blake, James Intveld, Richard Innes, Tom Leavy, Scott Dirks, Leon Blue, Arthur Adams, and the birthday boy himself. November 27, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room backing the great Roy Gaines with the Rhythm Room All-Stars as the backing band with Johnny Rapp, Matt Bishop, Paul Thomas, Brian Fahey, and Bob. December 3, 2004 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as the Rhythm Room All-Stars shared a bill with the Fremonts (Excello-influenced blues from San Diego). December 18, 2004 - Appeared with Jessi Colter at the Dodge Theatre for Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding Show. Also on the bill were Glen Campbell, Ted Nugent, Damn Yankees, Rick Nelson and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick, Sinbad, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Alice Cooper, and more! Jessi and Bob did two songs as a duet on this show. December 31, 2004 - The TV special "Valley Blues" was re-aired at 8:00 pm and 11:00 pm. On this show Bob performed with Louisiana Red, Paris James, and the Chief. Also on the show were Sistah Blue and the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band. This special won two local Emmy awards earlier that year. Past Performances - 2003 January 8, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of the Chico Chism benefit. January 17, 2003 - Appeared at Monroe's with Paris James, The Chief, Chico Chism and other special guests. January 23, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Paris James as part of the Acoustic Blues showcase. Also on the bill are Hans Olson, Scotty Spenner, Morgan City General, and Uvon & Mike Simpson. February 1, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band. Other guests that night included George Bowman and Johnny Rapp. February 6, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Lisa Otey and Chico Chism as part of the Long John Hunter benefit. Also appearing were Long John Hunter, Bad News Blues Band, and more. February 7-8, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as a guest with Junior Watson. February 23, 2003 - Appeared at noon at the Mesa Amphitheater for Blues Blast 2003. Bob backed Roy Gaines as part of the Rhythm Room All-Stars with special guest Mr. Boogie Woogie. Roy requested a Chicago Blues pickup band and performed in a more down home style than he is usually known for. Also appearing at the festival were The Holmes Brothers, Tommy Castro, Trudy Lynn, Bad News Blues, Paris James, and Midnite Blues. March 13, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of the tribute to Henry "Mojo" Thompson. March 15, 2003 - Appeared at Monroe's with Paris James, Chief Gilliame and Chico Chism. April 12, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room Saturday Night Blues Festival with 8pm opening set by Paris James and Bob Corritore followed by The Rocket 88s, Chief Gilliame, Johnny Dyer, and Long John Hunter. May 7, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room in a Down Home Blues Showcase with Paris James, The Chief ,and more. May 22, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of the Chico Chism Birthday Celebration. July 17, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of the Harmonica Showcase hosted by the Rocket 88s and featuring over 20 harmonica players. July 24, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Paris James as an opener for the Robert Jr. Lockwood Live Recording Session. Robert Jr. performed solo electric 12 string guitar. The entire evening was recorded by the award winning Clarke Rigsby and became a Robert Jr. Lockwood album, "The Legend Live" on MC Records. Paris and Bob hope that some of the material from the opening set will serve as a start to their album project. August 8-9, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Henry Gray. Also appearing in the band were Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas and (from Chicago) Steve Cushing. August 31, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room on the Back Porch Blues festival put on by the Phoenix Blues Society. Bob played twice at the festival, once early in the evening with Paris James and The Chief, and at 10pm with the Rhythm Room All-Stars, who were the host band backing Big Pete Pearson and other singers. Also on the bill were Hans Olson, Uvon & the Amazing Blues Wizards, and headliners Cephas & Wiggins. September 3, 2003 - Appeared at Biscuits & Blues in San Francisco, California with Louisiana Red. September 6, 2003 - Appeared at Cafe Boogaloo in Hermosa Beach, California with Louisiana Red. September 7, 2003 - Appeared at San Diego Street Scene Festival in California with Louisiana Red. Also on the same stage earlier that day were Little George Sueref and Lazy Lester. September 13, 2003 - Appeared at the Spirit Room in Jerome, Arizona with Louisiana Red. September 19-20, 2003 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Louisiana Red. October 4, 2003 - Appeared on the Public Television station (KAET) on the TV special Valley Blues, with Louisiana Red, Paris James, and the Chief. Also on the show were Big Pete Pearson Blues Band and Sistah Blue. October 11, 2003 - Appeared at the King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arkansas with Louisiana Red. November 30, 2003 - Appeared at Phoenix Symphony Hall for the Fiesta of Light Holiday Concert "Deck the Halls With Blues and Jazz" with Paris James. Also on the bill were Big Pete Pearson, Patte Williams, City Jazz Big Band, the Phoenix Children's Chorus, Jan Sandwich, Monty Procopio, and more. Paris and Bob performed two original Christmas blues songs written by Paris for this show. December 24, 2003 - Appearing on the nationally syndicated radio show Beale Street Caravan, performing one song with the Smokin' Joe Kubek Band featuring B'Nois King, taped at the King Biscuit Blues Festival in October of that year. December 27, 2003 - Appeared at Monroe's with Paris James, The Chief, and others. Past Performances - 2002 January 9, 2002 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Chico Chism and friends. January 10, 2002 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of the benefit for Pops McFarlane. January 25-26, 2002 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of the Howlin' Wolf Fest, with Tail Dragger, Henry Gray, Rockin' Johnny and Chico Chism. February 13, 2002 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Chico Chism, Teddy Morgan, the Chief, Big Pete Pearson, Johnny Rapp, and Mario Moreno. February 24, 2002 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room at the Blues Blast Afterparty with Chico Chism, Kid Ramos, Henry Gray, Johnny Rapp, Mario Moreno, and many special guests. March 6, 2002 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Chico Chism, Big Pete Pearson, Johnny Rapp, Mario Moreno, and more. April 5-6, 2002 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Louisiana Red. Also in the band were Buddy Reed, Chico Chism, Paul Fasulo, Matt Bishop, and Mario Moreno. April 10, 2002 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room at a Chico Chism benefit. May 9, 2002 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room at the Chico Chism Birthday Bash. May 24, 2002 - Appeared at King's Palace Cafe, Memphis, Tennessee, with Louisiana Red (part of the 2002 W.C. Handy Awards Festival). May 31, 2002 - Appeared at Crow's Nest Records, Chicago, with Louisiana Red. June 1, 2002 - Appeared at Smoke Daddy, Chicago, making a guest appearance with Billy Flynn and the Flynntones (featuring Illinois Slim and Dave Waldman). Note that Paul Oscher and Dusty Brown also made guest appearances that night. June 2, 2002 - Appeared at Rosa's, Chicago, with Louisiana Red and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith. September 1, 2002 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room 11 Year Anniversary Blues Fest, backing Big Pete Pearson. Pete was one of 11 bands appearing that day. September 19, 2002 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of the Blues Harmonica Showcase hosted by the Rocket 88s. Over 20 harmonica players performed that night. October 23, 2002 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Paris James doing an opening set at the John Hammond concert. November 22, 2002 - Appeared at Monroe's in a Down Home Blues Showcase with Paris James, Chico Chism, The Chief, and Ronnie Whitehead. Past Performances - 2001 January 11, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with the Rhythm Room All-Stars, including Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas and special guests Teddy Morgan, Big Pete Pearson, and Dave Andrews. February 18, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room at the Blues Blast Afterparty with Chico Chism and the Rhythm Room All-Stars, and many special guests including Kim Wilson, Carol Fran, Jimmy Morello, Johnny Tanner, and Tom Mahon. February 21, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Big Bill Morganfield. March 8, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of the benefit for Vito (Big Pete Pearson's drummer). March 28, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Chico Chism and the Rhythm Room All Stars and guests Teddy Morgan, Big Pete Pearson, and the Chief. March 30-31, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with the Sam Lay Blues Band (Live Recording Session engineered by Clarke Rigsby of Tempest Recording). April 4, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Scotty Spenner as the opening act for Alvin Youngblood Hart. April 13-14, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with the Big Pete Pearson Blues Band for the CD Release Party celebrating Pete's new CD One More Drink. Bob plays on three tracks on the CD and played the middle of three sets each night. April 19, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Chico Chism and the Rhythm Room All Stars (Chico, Bob, Johnny Rapp and Paul Thomas), plus guests Teddy Morgan, Big Pete Pearson, Maxine Johnson, and Dave Andrews. May 11-12, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Henry Gray for his CD release party, including Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas and very special guest Bob Margolin. May 17, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room at the Dave Trippy Tribute/Benefit. The line up also included: The Hoodoo Kings, Chuck Hall, The Ramblers, The Blue Turks, Big Pete Pearson, Bill Tarsha, Elgin MacMillan, Hans Olson, Small Paul, Ted Kowal, Chico Chism, Big Nick, George Bowman, Scotty Spenner, Johnny Tanner, and special guest Kid Ramos. May 27, 2001 - Played at the Rhythm Room's No More Landlord Party with a huge lineup that included Big Pete Pearson, Patte Williams, Stan Devereaux, Chief, Dr. Fish, The Whitehead Brothers, George Bowman, Pat Jackson, and more. May 31, 2001 - Hosted Chico Chism's Birthday Bash at the Rhythm Room with Chico, Mike Howard, Matt Roe, Paul Miles, Ronnie Whitehead, Big Pete Pearson, Walkin' Cane Mark, and more. June 8-9, 2001 - Appeared at Smoke Daddy, Chicago, guest appearance with Billy Flynn and the Flynntones. June 27, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Chico Chism, Teddy Morgan, The Whitehead Brothers, Big Pete Pearson, King Karl, Johnny Rapp, and Pops McFarlane. July 27-28, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room backing Louisiana Red with Chico Chism, Mario Moreno, and Buddy Reed. September 2, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room 10 Year Anniversary / All Day Blues Festival. Bob performed with Chico Chism and the Rhythm Room All-Stars in the 4pm slot. Many other acts shared the bill, including Big Pete Pearson, Whitehead Brothers, Sistah Blue, Chill Factor featuring Al Williams, Cold Shott And The Hurricane Horns featuring Small Paul, Hans Olson, George Bowman, Dave Andrews, Scotty Spenner, and headliners The Holmes Brothers. September 13, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of Chico Chism's Traditional Blues Showcase with The Whitehead Brothers, Big Pete Pearson, and The Chief. September 21-22, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of the Dave Trippy Memorial with Chico Chism and the Rhythm Room All Stars, plus special guests The Chief, the Whitehead Brothers, Chris James, and Patrick Rynn. September 27, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as one of many special guests with the Whitehead Brothers as this soulful family celebrated 30 years of performing music in Phoenix. Also, this was Bob's birthday party! October 19-20, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Lil' Ed and Chico Chism and the Rhythm Room All Stars. October 25, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of Phoenix's Blues Harmonica Showcase with host band the Rocket 88s featuring Bill Tarsha, plus Rochelle Raya, Hans Olson, Walking Cane Mark, Harmonica Mark, Gypsy, Larry Dee, and more. November 15, 2001 - Appeared at Chico Chism's Blues Party at the Rhythm Room with Big Pete Pearson, Dave Andrews, The Chief, Johnny Rapp, Mario Moreno, Matt Bishop, and more. December 13, 2001 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Chico Chism, Teddy Morgan, Big Pete Pearson, the Chief, Mario Moreno, Steve Guyger, and Sheik Daddy. Past Performances - 2000 February 18-19, 2000 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Henry Gray, Chico Chism, and The Rhythm Room All-Stars. February 20, 2000 - Appeared at Blues Blast 2000 at the Mesa Amphitheatre, with Henry Gray, Kid Ramos, Lil' Ed, King Karl, Chico Chism, and other special guests. February 20, 2000 - Appeared at Blues Blast 2000 afterparty at the Rhythm Room, hosted by Big Pete Pearson Blues Band and many celebrity guests. March 10-11, 2000 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Chicago blues legend Sam Lay. May 27, 2000 - Appeared at the Silver City Blues Fest, Silver City, NM, with the Sam Lay Band. Also appearing - Eddie Kirkland, Chris Thomas King, Geoff Muldaur, The Memphis P-Tails, Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, David Go Go, and more. June 10, 2000, 2:10 pm slot - Appeared at the Chicago Blues Festival in Grant Park backing Henry Gray in his part of the Sunnyland Slim Tribute. June 10, 2000 - Appeared at Smoke Daddy, Chicago. Guest appearance backing Rusty Zinn (with Illinois Slim and Steve Cushing). Also appearing that night were Dennis Gruenling and the great Dave Waldman. June 11, 2000 - Appeared at Delmark Record's Blues Brunch at the Jazz Record Mart (Chicago), backing Tail Dragger in his part of a Delmark Revue, which also included James Wheeler, Aaron Moore, Bonnie Lee, Jimmy Burns, Rockin' Johnny, Lurrie Bell, Aron Burton, Little Arthur, James Wheeler, the Big DooWopper, Dave Specter, and more. July 3, 2000 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Chico Chism and the Rhythm Room All Stars in a benefit for Jim Wells. August 3, 2000 - Guest appearance at the benefit for Willie Walker at the Rhythm Room. September 22-23, 2000 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room with Louisiana Red. October 27-28, 2000 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room backing Lil' Ed with the Rhythm Room All-Stars (Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas, and Bob). November 24-25, 2000 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room in the Sam Lay Blues Band. December 21, 2000 - Appeared at the Rhythm Room as part of Chico Chism's Blues Christmas Celebration, with Chico Chism, Teddy Morgan, Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas, plus special guest performances by Big Pete Pearson, Texas Red, Dr. Fish, Hans Olson, and Johnny Tanner. |
