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Julie Black - Angel for Blues

Creative! Passionate! Powerful!

About Me

“Call Me Angel for Blues… announces a major singing and songwriting talent in Florida's Julie Black…. The players and arrangements are excellent, and Black is a confident, expressive singer. Angel is beautiful.”
-Blues Revue Magazine Julie Black a.k.a. "Angel for Blues" is one of the most exciting new singer/ songwriters today! Her original music reflects a passion for Blues while incorporating flavors of other genres. She's an artist who finds inspiration everywhere. A captivating vocalist, her rich, soulful voice conjures up raw emotions. Julie commands your attention with deep & powerful tones one minute, then seduces you with velvety steam-soaked sounds the next. Her distinctive sound has the world by the ear!Julie performs with a collection of talented musicians, each of them artists in their own right. Her original music, dynamic vocals & diverse band of musicians equal live performances that are creative, passionate & powerful! They have amazed audiences at events ranging from major music festivals to art shows, juke joints to performance halls. Julie’s music has ignited a growing legion of loyal fans. This is music you can feel!Julie Black's debut album Call Me Angel for Blues (BOJA 2007) contains all original music and artwork. The CD was produced, mixed & engineered by Bob Langford and mastered by Rodney Mills, both music veterans who have worked with a multitude of legendary artists (Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, James Brown & The Atlanta Rhythm Section...).Since the 2007 release of Call Me Angel for Blues, there has been a whirlwind surrounding Julie Black. The album garnered rave reviews, and earned features in several major publications. Julie's music can now be heard around the world via airplay on national, international & satellite radio. Her album has been released by BSMF Records in Japan. Julie Black is on the the Top Contemporary Blues Albums of 2007 at Blues Critic Radio. She has also landed on several music charts including those by Roots Music Report & XM Satellite Radio! You can purchase music by Julie Black at concert events, through select retailers & on line at www.angelforblues.com. Julie's original music can also be downloaded at www.digstation.comHere are some of the stations where you can find Julie Black's music:Bluesville - XM Satellite Radio Channel 74
Beyond Jazz- XM Satellite Radio Channel 72
Sirius Blues -Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 74
Youngstown, Ohio - WNCD- The Wolf 93.3 FM
Hamilton City, New Zealand - 106.7 FM
Walkato Region, New Zealand - AM 1206
Fairfield, IA - KRUU FM 100.1 FM
Dublin, Ireland - N.E.A.R. 90.3 FM
Concord, CA - KEGR 97.7FM
Taos, NM - KKIT 95.9FM
Eau Claire, WI - WMEQ 92.1 FM
Normal, IL - WGLT 89.1 FM/ 103.5 FM
St.Paul, MN - KFAI 90.3 FM
Vilafant, Spain - Radio Vilafant 107.3 FM
Melbourne, Australia - PBS 106.7
Pittsburgh, PA - WYEP 91.3 FM
Kodiak, AK - KMXT 100.1 FM
San Diego, CA -KSDS JAZZ 88.3 FM
Pensacola, FL - WUWF 88.1 FM
Santa Barbara, CA - KCSB 91.9 FM
Limoges, France - BEAUB 89.0 FM
Correze, France - KAOLIN 88.4 FM
Châteauponsac, France - RMJ 90.1 FM
Royère-de-Vassivière, France - RADIO VASSIVIERE 88.6 FM
Tulle, France - BRAM'FM 98.3 FM
Portland, Oregon - KMHD 89.1 FM
Bridgeport, CT - WPKN 89.5 FM
Montauk & Long Island NY - WPKM 88.7 FM
Western Colorado - KVNF 90.9 FM
Melbourne, FL -WFIT 89.5 FM
Washington, D.C - WPFW 89.3 FM
Melbourne, Australia – Radio Port Douglas 107.1 FM
Karloops, BC Canada - CFBX 92.5 The X
NYC Metro area - WFDU 89.1 FM
Umbertide, Italy - Rockin' Blues Radio RCC 96.9 FM
Billings, MT - KEMC 91.7 FM
Atlanta, GA - WRFG 89.3 FM
Ypsilanti, MI - WEMU 89.1 FM
Keene, NH -WKNH 91.3 FM
Houston, TX - KPFT 90.1 FM
Belgium -ZRO 106.2 FM
Paris, France - Midnight Special Blues
Sunrise, FL - WKPX 88.5 FM
Reno, NV -KUNR 88.7 FM
Eugene, OR - KRVM 91.9 FM
Huntsville, AL - WJAB 90.9 FM
Atlanta, GA - WREK 91.1 FM
Denver, CO - KGNU 88.5 FM
Gainesville, GA -WBCX 89.1 FM
Hernando, FL - WRZN 720 AM
New Orleans, LA - WWOZ 90.7 FM
Tampa, FL - WMNF 88.5 FM
Colchester, VT - WWPV 88.7 FM
Check out: www.AngelforBlues.com“…The confidence she has in her own vocal ability, the emotions with which those vocals are delivered and the talent she has for songwriting, are incomparable...”
-Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro /Blues Editor @ www.Mary4Music.com“... she has strong natural talents (both as a singer and a writer)…I’m an unabashed fan of Angel for Blues…”
-George Willett-/Twelve Bar Rag“…On a dime, Julie goes from purring kitty to roaring lioness. Emotion drips like candle wax, leaving searing heat and vision blurring scorned and scalded eyes full of tears. The band is smooth and supple, moving with sinuous power…” -Long Island Blues Society Check out: www.AngelforBlues.com

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Member Since: 9/17/2006
Band Website: http://www.angelforblues.com"angelforblues.com
Band Members: Julie "Angel for Blues" Black - Singer/ Songwriter & Blues Woman Dave Eichenberger- Guitar/ Back Up Vocals Michael Johnn - Keyboards/ Organ & Piano "Jungle Denny"McCarthy - Drums/ Hand Percussion & Back Up Vocals "Father" Bill Spicuglia - BassAdditional friends that you may find at our gigs: Jennifer Sladky - bass James Hanford -bass Isaac Reidt -bass Mike "MT Pockets" Thomas - drums Thomas "T- Bone" Hamilton - bass/ back up vocals
Influences: Etta James, Nina Simone, Big Joe Turner, George Winston, Tina Turner, Howlin' Wolf, Solomon Burke, Ella Fitzgerald, Tom Waits, B.B. King, Koko Taylor, Vera Hall, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Otis Redding
Sounds Like:“…a singer who has the smoky voice of a blues/jazz starlet on certain songs yet has the power of a down home soul singer as well…Black sings with conviction…” -New Times/ Broward-Palm Beach
Record Label: BOJA Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Re: The Next Big Things....Thank you Line 6!

Line 6 Says "Stop the Madness!"In the United States alone, a new band is born every 48 seconds. At this rapid, unyielding rate, countless bands making incredible music may grow up without ever having ...
Posted by Julie Black - Angel for Blues on Sat, 10 May 2008 12:16:00 PST

Hot Blues Bands that call Tampa Bay Home! WMNF’s Blues Blast March 30

 The First Annual WMNF Blues Blast&.Is happening on Sun. Mar. 30th at Skipper’s Smokehouse (910 Skipper Rd, [cor. Nebraska] Tampa - 813-971-0666). This is the newest event following ’...
Posted by Julie Black - Angel for Blues on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:42:00 PST

Peep Show Renegades

A few of Sleepy Girls Peeps made it out alive  after saturday night’s show! Myspace.com Blogs - Mission Im-Peeps-Able - George MySpace Bhttp://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.......
Posted by Julie Black - Angel for Blues on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:01:00 PST

TBTs Ultimate Music Guide 2008 includes Julie Black!

Julie Black is featured in Tampa Bay Times Ultimate Music Guide for 2008! Thank you to Julie G! Thank you TBT for supporting original music! http://tampabaytimes.fl.newsmemory.com/special.p...
Posted by Julie Black - Angel for Blues on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:54:00 PST

3 on XM Charts - Bluesville’s Picks to Click! Thank YOU!

Thank you XM! Thank you Bill Wax! Thank you to all our fans!   We appreciate your support!!     XM Bluesville Picks To Click: ..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:off...
Posted by Julie Black - Angel for Blues on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:28:00 PST

ANOTHER SINFUL SUNDAY TO BENEFIT SPCA SUNCOAST

ANOTHER SINFUL SUNDAY TO BENEFIT SPCA SUNCOAST..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Non-profit Animal Shelter Hosts Concert To Support Emergency Medical Fund  ...
Posted by Julie Black - Angel for Blues on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:20:00 PST

Request Julie Black on XM & Sirius!

Hey Julie Black fans, email your satellite radio station of choice and tell them&We want to hear Julie Black's "Love This Mama" from the new Blues Revue compilation CD!XM Radio - Friday Jook JointFrid...
Posted by Julie Black - Angel for Blues on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:28:00 PST

Bright thoughts from Sleepygirl

A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor...:NAMESPACE PREFIX = O /> Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work a...
Posted by Julie Black - Angel for Blues on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:33:00 PST

Sterling"Mr Satan" McGee, Rebeka Pulley, Jimmy Griswold & Ed Wright

Life is full of fascinating people.. Here are this weeks picks of folks you might like to know... Sterling"Mr Satan" McGee, Rebeka Pulley, Jimmy Griswold & Ed Wright Each week I feature 4 differen...
Posted by Julie Black - Angel for Blues on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:28:00 PST

Brandi Carlile, Telopa, Valerie June & Alice Stuart

Life is full of fascinating people.. Here are this weeks picks of folks you might like to know... Brandi Carlile, Telopa, Valerie June & Alice Stuart Each week I feature 4 different interesting p...
Posted by Julie Black - Angel for Blues on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:06:00 PST