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Blakes on Telegraph

@ BLAKES w/ 3flrs, 2 Djs & Thursday Student night

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Create Your OwnBlakes on Telegraph, the East Bay's premiere destination for food, drinks and music. A Telegraph Ave. landmark for over 50 years, Blakes has seen it all, from John Lee Hooker to Cake. Blakes on Telegraph is more than a restaurant, bar and nightclub - it is an East Bay entertainment mecca. The club was initially called Larry Blake's and was founded in 1940 by Larry Blake himself, who manned the helm for the better part of three decades. Having earned a reputation for providing good food in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, Larry sold the business to a group of employees who envisioned expanding the occasional music venue into a full-fledged nightclub. Blakes initially booked talented local jazz acts such as Ed Kelly, Pete and Sheila Escovedo and Kitty Margolis alongside national acts like the great Cal Tjader, Mose Allison, and Joaquin Lievano. Eventually blues was incorporated into the mix, and within a short period of time, Blakes became the premiere blues club in the entire Bay Area. The list of blues luminaries who have enjoyed a run at Blakes includes some of the most talented artists in blues history: John Lee Hooker,Etta James, Lowell Fulson, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Otis Rush, Johnny Heartsman, Brownie McGee, Irma Thomas, and Johnny Adams. We've seen some impressive shoes walk through these doors. World-famous blues guitarist Robert Cray, immediately recognized by then booking agent Tim Kaihatsu as a tremendous talent, was fostered throughout the years by Blakes. When the great Charles Brown decided to step back into the music world, his first comeback performance was at Blakes. Charlie Musselwhite, Lady Bianca, Tracy Nelson, Joe Louis Walker, Roy Rogers, Buckwheat Zydeco, Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Norton Buffalo, Rory Block, John Hammond, Boz Skaggs, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Amos Garrett, Maria Muldaur, Roomful of Blues, Elvin Bishop, and Greg Allman have all graced our stage and entertained our customers. For nearly four decades, Blakes was THE blues hotspot in the East Bay. In 1993, Blakes recognized the need to become more contemporary. They gave the club a facelift, officially changed the name to "Blakes on Telegraph," and started booking modern rock, punk, ska, jazz, funk and hip-hop. Since that time, Blakes has had the good fortune to discover Cake, Third Eye Blind, Box Set, Train, Stroke 9 to KRS One , Tech N9ne and Andre Nickatinabefore much of the rest of the world. Who's next?BLAKES booking company is KGE that has been established in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1994. They have been booking for 7 years and have booked Independently at Blakes previously from 2000-2005.KGE has a well known street team. In 2005 alone, they distributed over 200,000 leafets of sort, ie: flyers & psosters, promoting many Bay Area events including their KGE shows. They provide a professional production on show nights. And members of KGE have worked on tours with The Rolling Stones, U2, Buckethead and many more. They have also been involved in Radio & TV production. And have booked multiple venues in the past.Their affiliation with The California Music Awards, Another Planet Entertainment & other media outlets provide extra exposure for the bands they book.For booking consideration, you can send them a myspace messgae vie www.Myspace.com/KGErules & e-mail them via [email protected]

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Member Since: 4/19/2006
Band Website: blakesontelegraph.com
Band Members: "If you haven't been to Blakes, you haven't been to Berkeley."

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Influences: Blakes on Telegraph is a full service restaurant offering a variety of California cuisine, including vegetarian options. Our restaurant hours are from 11:30 am - midnight, 7 days a week. But never fear, late night revelers - we continue serving food from our extensive bar menu until closing. House favorites include burgers, fish 'n chips, wings and our simply gigantic salads. Larry Blake's top secret house dressing is available for purchase. In a hurry? Get BLAKES TO GO!BLAKES is booked exclusively through KGE ( Kid Glove Entertainment ). KGE has been established since May 7 1994.KGE has been booking for 7 years and have booked Independently at Blakes previously from 2000-2005. KGE has a well known street team. In 2005 alone, they distributed over 200,000 leafets of sort, ie: flyers & posters, promoting many Bay Area events including their KGE shows. They provide a professional production on show nights. And members of KGE have worked on tours with The Rolling Stones, U2, Tim Mc Graw & Faith Hill, Buckethead and many more. They have also been involved in Radio & TV Production, and have booked multiple venues in the past. Their affiliation with The California Music Awards, Another Planet Entertainment & other media outlets provide extra exposure for the bands they book. For booking consideration, you can send them a myspace message via www.Myspace.com/KGErules & e-mail them at [email protected]
Sounds Like: Blakes on Telegraph has three full bars, one on each floor, stocked to the gills with a huge assortment of beer (bottled and draught), excellent wines, and a full complement of well and top-shelf liquor."Now that's music" Whether you're in the mood for a cocktail, a glass of red or just a good old-fashioned pint, you'll be sure to find the perfect drink to suit your mood. There's a reason they call it "happy," y'know. Stop by on your way home from work, school, or unemployed meanderings for cheap eats and drinks!REMEMBER HOW FUN 'CLUBBING' WAS? YO....STILL IS!!!
Record Label: PHAT DRINKS, STREAMIN' SUDS-FOOD THAT ROCKS
Type of Label: Indie

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Why Blakes?

Looking to grab a bite, have a few drinks and see the best bands from the Bay Area and beyond? Then make it a night at Blakes on Telegraph, the East Bay's premiere destination for food, drinks and mus...
Posted by Blakes on Telegraph on Thu, 18 May 2006 03:19:00 PST