Grab that new guitar you got for Christmas and come on out to Coconut Louie’s for a night of sharing, jamming, and trying out new stuff.
 
No talent needed, just a desire to make music and have a good time.  We’ll provide the PA, mics, and a place to meet;  you just bring along your songbook and jamming buddies!
 
We’ve met a number of new friends at our open mic, some of whom we will be featuring soon
 
Open Mic Every Wednesday 8-Close
Upcoming events:  Eric Hughes Saturday, April 26 9:00 The real thing from Memphis, Tennessee!. Winner of the 2007 Memphis Blues Society blues band of the year award, Eric brings Beale Street to Bloomington. This is a special show you will not want to miss! www.erichughesband.com AKA Saturday, May 10 9:00 Hard rock from the Heartland. Get ready to get down! Bryan Lee and the Blues Power Band Wednesday, May 21 9:00 Bryan played at the Old Absinthe Bar, (on Bourbon Street NOLA) for 15 years during the 80’ and 90’s . This was a gig that went a long way to establish New Orleans as a blues town as well as the granddaddy of jazz. Guitarist and leader of the Jump Street Five Band at the time, Bryan Lee was faithful to his loyal fans and the music. Today Bryan Lee is still going strong, touring across the US, Canada and Europe playing the blues with the Blues Power Band. 

He recently had the honor of performing with Kenny Wayne Shepherd on his newest CD/DVD release Ten Days Out. Along with Kenny, Bryan had the distinct honor and pleasure of being on stage with Pine Top Perkins Hubert Sumlin, Buddy Flett , and Willie Big Eyes Smith. Bryan, Kenny and his band were also guests on NBC's Tonight show with Jay Leno on Feb. 14, of 2007. Bryan also had the honor of performing for BB King in 2005 for his birthday. 

"People used to ask me why are you working so hard at all these stupid little bars, who cares?" "But hey," Bryan said, "there are people who care. I have to be sincere about it. In all walks of life you search for sincerity and there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot of it." www.bluesbrailledaddy.com Open Mic Night Every Wednesday 8:00 PM - Close Coconut Louie's 2303 East Washington, Bloomington, IL 61704 (Veterans Parkway and Washington) We will be booking live acts at Coconut Louie's several Saturday nights a month.  We will also be hosting an open mic every Wednesday night from 8-close.  We are developing a companion web site which will allow musicians to interact with each other and their supporters.  Please contact me if you have any questions or for further information. kevin@kcollinsdesign.comhttp://www.erichughesband.com/http://www.braillebluesdaddy.com/home.htmlhttp://www.braillebluesdaddy.com/home.htmlmailto:kevin@kcollinsdesign.comshapeimage_3_link_0shapeimage_3_link_1shapeimage_3_link_2shapeimage_3_link_3
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