The Curly "No Shoes" Jr. Band!: News

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This Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Rentiesville, Oklahoma, Curly “No Shoes” Jr. (a/k/a Mark Muehlberg) will be officially inducted into the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame. The ceremony starts at 7:00 p.m., if you happen to be in the area. Rumor has it that the guitar picker Saturday night will be none other than Tony Mathews (former guitarist for Ray Charles)!

Curly also announced that he and his family have relocated to Chicago. He still plans to tour through Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas so check out his website often so that you can attend his shows when he’s in the area.

Curly passed along special thanks to his family; many, many friends and fans; to Sammy Mayfield (his song writing partner, producer and friend; to the club owners, promoters, and booking agents (in particular David McIntyre and Oscar Blues in Lyons, CO); and to Carmen Allgood – creator and CEO of the “Colorado Wave” Network of radio stations for her undying support and encouragement. Carmen has been playing Curly’s music on the radio all across the USA for years and suggested that we all give her the “LOVE WAVE”!!! Curly took the time and effort to write a really considerate note of thanks to all who have helped him along the way.

Check out http://www.curlynoshoesjr.com for more information.

Rentiesville, OK—The state of Oklahoma is known for the many famous musicians it has produced over the years and the contributions they have made to the music world. From Gene Autry and Patti Page to Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood, the list is long and spans many years and genres.

But perhaps less known is Oklahoma’s contribution to Blues music.

In the small town of Rentiesville, 15 miles south of Muskogee, Blues is alive and well, says Selby Minner, widow of Blues great D.C. Minner.

To honor Blues music and its major contributors, the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame will hold its Induction Gala on May 29 and induct seven Oklahoma Blues musicians into the organization.

“The induction celebration, along with music and dinner, honors the state’s contribution to the Blues,” Minner said.

Inductees are Tiny Davis, Joe Liggins, Roy Milton, D.C. Minner, Curly ‘No Shoes’ Jr., Rudy Scott and Bucky Young. Ray Tubbs will receive the first annual Ray Tubbs Keeping the Blues Alive Award.

"The party begins at 7 p.m. with a bar-b-que dinner, and then some of the finest Blues performers will play,” Minner said. “This celebration is a wonderful lead-in event to our 20th Annual Rentiesville Blues Festival scheduled for September 3, 4, and 5. We will present Johnny Rawls, Curly "No Shoes" Jr. and many, many more Blues greats. By the way, Johnny Rawls recently won the Blues Foundation Soul Album of the Year Award.”

In addition to these events, every Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. there’s a jam session, complete with corn bread, beans and munchies.

All activities are held at the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame, Down Home Blues Club in Rentiesville. For more information, call 918.855.0978.

The Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame is a member of Green Country Marketing Assn., one of 11 multi-county organizations working with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department, the Oklahoma Travel Industry Assn. and the other 10 multi-county associations to promote the state tourism industry.

Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame to induct 7 on May 29

By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer
Published: 5/14/2010 11:37 AM
Last Modified: 5/14/2010 3:48 PM

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Just 15 miles south of Muskogee in Rentiesville is the home of the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame.

This year, its May 29 induction gala will include Tiny Davis, Joe Liggins, Roy Milton, D.C. Minner, Curly ‘No Shoes’ Jr., Rudy Scott and Bucky Young. Ray Tubbs will receive the first annual Ray Tubbs Keeping the Blues Alive Award.

The public is welcome to join in on the ceremony, dinner and a night of great blues music, said event coordinator Selby Minner, widow of Blues great D.C. Minner, in a recent press release. “The party begins at 7 p.m. with a barbecue dinner, and then some of the finest Blues performers will play,” Minner said.

In addition to these events, every Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. there’s a jam session, complete with corn bread, beans and munchies, she said.

All activities are held at the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame, Down Home Blues Club in Rentiesville. For more information, call (918) 855-0978.

By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer

Read more from this Tulsa World article at: www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20100514_371_0_hrbrFo332642

Come join us for our Live performance on this great independent television station. The Date - March 15. The Time - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Check the Calender page for more information!!

Curly has just finished shooting "The Ruined", a story of Redemption, Healing and Forgiveness with Denver based Stillwater Productions!!

Since 1999, Curly "No Shoes" Jr. has been burning up the stages of Colorado's clubs with his unmistakable form of Blues. His first solo album "Make Your Dreams Come True" is a collaboration with Sammy Mayfield: Curly wrote all the lyrics, co-writing and co-producing the music with Sammy. Except keyboards on "It's Gonna Be Hell To Pay" and "Wanna Be A Better Man," Sammy played all the instruments, his lead guitar the perfect foil for Curly's singing. A protege of the late Sam Myers (Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets), Curly has learned his vocal lessons well, preaching his songs with a passionate growl. Highlights include "Live, Learn and Love" - a topical view of life, "Finally Found My Baby" - a shuffle about his personal journey to true love, the excellent jam "You Ain't The One For Me," and the acoustic album closer, "The Path". As a bonus, Curly includes his first single from 2004 as the second track, a fine writing/performing collaboration with Gabe Masry entitled "Nuthin' But A Tear," recently featured in the movie "The Surfer King". A singer with as much heart in his soul as in his voice, Curly donates a portion of his CD sales to the Colorado coalition For The Homeless, giving back to the community and helping those whose lives are blue in addition to creating an excellent Blues Album!

The Curly "No Shoes" Jr. Band is named "The #4 Top Local Show" in The Colorado Music Buzz magazine's "Top Ten Local Shows"!!

Curly has been selected to play the part of Dr. Wentworth in a surprise role in The Denver Repertory Theatre Company's forthcoming production, “DENVER”, a world premier by Jonson Kuhn!!

Legendary Oklahoma Blues Singer and Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame member, Miss Blues (a.k.a. Dorothy Ellis) is in Denver and will be sitting in with Curly and the band all weekend long!! (see calendar page for details)

Soon to be announced!

Curly has just been selected to play the part of "Brinkman" (a hard-nosed Chairman of the Board of a venture capital group) in the upcoming Macho Grande Productions film "The Proposal" by Director Thomas Chavez. On set filming for this production begins next week! Stay tuned for more details!!

Curly appeared (as a priest of all things) in the short comedy film titled "Comets and Other Disasters"

Check it out at: http://www.whatsdoingtonight.com/OnTown.cfm

Check out the latest review of Curly's CD at:

www.whatsdoingtonight.com/cdReviews.cfm

Check out the latest review of Curly's new CD by Northeast In-Tune Magazine!!

(http://www.northeastintune.com/jan06/reviews/curly.html)

Check out the music page where the recording of this new song commissioned by the "Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration Commission" and the "2006 Martin Luther King 'Marade' Commission will soon be posted!!

Check out the review at www.musictogousa.com!!

Also, THE GOLDEN WAVE AWARD goes to CURLY "NO SHOES" JR. for his tireless efforts on behalf of the COLORADO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS. Curly and Mayor Hickenlooper will join hands on Wednesday Dec. 21 @ 5:30PM on the steps of the Denver City Hall Building singing "THE PATH" in remembrance of the homeless who have died on the streets of Denver. A not-so-gentle reminder that there are plenty of people who don't have it as good as most of us. Pitch in....thanks Curly...And proof positive that MUSIC IS LOVE.

Carmen Allgood of the Colorado Wave Radio (www.thecoloradowave.com) show will be airing Curly's songs on the following stations across Colorado!
KFTM 1400 AM Ft. Morgan Wed 6pm
KWUF 106.3 FM Pagosa Springs Fri 7pm
KEZZ 1470 AM Estes Park Sat 9am
KZYR 97.7 FM Avon/Vail Valley Sun 7pm
KZYR 97.7 FM Leadville Sun 7pm
KSNO 103.9 FM Aspen Sun 7pm
KSNO 93.5 FM Glenwood Spr ings Sun 7pm
KSNO 94.9 FM Carbondale Sun 7pm
KSNO 103.5 FM Basalt & El Jebel Sun 7pm
KEJJ 98.3 FM Gunnison Sun 8am
KEJJ 98.9 FM Crested Butte Sun 8am
KPMX 105.7 FM Sterling Sun 6pm
KHEN 106.9 FM Salida Tues 11am
KILA 104.7 FM Los Angeles, CA Fri 6-8pm
New Artist Radio Salt Lake City, UT Mon 4-5pm
New Artist Radio Salt Lake City, UT Tues 10-11am
Thanks Carmen!!

90.3, 104.7 and 88.5 FM iRADIO Los Angeles, CA, LA's premiere independent music radio is now playing Curly's tunes in regular rotation!(http://www.iradiola.com)

Paul Parello's Blues Power is an award winning television and Radio show (broadcasting live every Sunday Night from 10:00 pm to midnite on WRMN 1410 AM) dedicated to promoting local, national and international Blues music. (http://www.chicagobluesman.com)

Curly's song "Hide Me From Myself" receives a rave review from Bert Gagnon at The Songwriter's Network, Kickback Radio and MusicXtreme (http://www.musictogousa.com/newsletter.html)

Curly's CD is now in play on the Jazz and Blues Tour - Alphen Stad FM - The Netherlands!!

Tecka's Tracks - HOTFM 106.7 FM in Mildura Australia is now playing Curly's CD!!

Curly's CD is now in regular rotation on 3 WAY FM, Community Radio - Warrnambool, Australia!!

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