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2010 Program

2010 Blues & Arts Welcome

HistoryThe original concept of the International Blues & Arts Fiesta started in 2005 by the San Felipe Blues and Arts Society, consisting of Diane Grubb, Rick Rudd and Heather Penrod; and although it’s not the same event today, the foundation created by these three was solid.

Diane had organized art shows and festivals in the States, Rick was an artist as well as musician, and Heather promoted music in Reno at a roadhouse bar and was on the board of the Reno Blues Society.

In 2005 they produced their first art show at the San Felipe Storage Facility owned by the Grubbs. Rick thought a little music would be nice while people were looking at the art. No problem—he had friends that could play.

For the next two years this group would produce their art show. In 2007, they decided to do a two-day event, and billed it as the First Annual Blues and Arts Festival. It was held at the Beachcomber Courtyard. The artists had exhibits on the street along the malecon, and inside the bar the bands would play. The bands featured were 3rd Generation, Vatos Locos, Michele Lundeen and Blues Streak, and Full Moon Blues Band.

The day of the show, the sound man failed to show up. Arturo and Tavo of 3rd Generation came to their rescue. Of course, there were others who helped—things pulled together and the event raised money for Shriners and the local community.

In 2008, The Lions Club of San Felipe took over the reigns of the event and asked John and Rachel Pack of Mexico Living to help. John

and Rachel had a long history of promoting and marketing large events, and after seeing the great accomplishments of Gary Dilley and the young Lions Club—at the time, less than a year old—John and Rachel joined the Lions Club themselves; and together, they began producing what is now called the the International Blues & Arts Fiesta.

2008 was an incredible year for the Blues, it went from a bar to the baseball field, reached out across all of Baja, Sonora, and both Southern California and Arizona to attract international artists, and featured world-class bands from the same regions. The event raised enough money to provide eye care, surgeries, and various other medical services and equipment for the San Felipe Community.

In 2009, under new Lions President, Hal “Paco” Clark, the Lions Club, Mexico Living and an army of professionals, volunteers and supporters, the Fiesta was the best year to date. They raised enough money to not only provide the medical support to the community but also help to build an orphanage for displaced and abused children.

In 2010, Gary Dilley has once again taken the reigns of the Lions Club and now—along with new Lion’s vice president Jim Moore of Agave Blues, John and Rachel Pack of Mexico Living, and nearly 200 other professionals, volunteers and supporters—presents the Fiesta you see today. The 2010 International Blues & Arts Fiesta is a showcase for some of the finest artists and best blues bands in this part of the world.

Thank you for being part of the event, and for “Changing Lives Through Music and Art.”

9:50 Open Ceremony Pat Butler Ambassador to the Blues

10:00 – 11:00 Vatos Locos

11:15 – 12:15 820 Band

12:30 – 1:30 Ruta 69

1:45 – 2:45 Chet & the Committee

3:00 – 4:00 Michele Lundeen

4:15 – 5:15 Agave Blues

5:30 –6:45 Becki Sue & Her Big Rockin’ Daddies!

7:00 – 8:15 Sean Carney Band w/ Phil Berkowitz

8:30 – 9:30 Javier Batiz

Performance Schedule

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As president of the San Felipe B.C. Lions Club, I

would like to thank all of you for attending the 4th

Annual Blues and Arts Fiesta. The event today

involved the efforts of over 200 people. Thanks to

all of our San Felipe Lions, the Mexicali Lions and all

of our friends of Lions.

The proceeds from the Blues and Arts Fiesta will

be donated to Sonshine Hacienda, D.I.F. and the

Red Cross., so enjoy the bands, the arts and our

beautiful village on the Sea of Cortez.

Sincerely,

Gary Dilley Gary Dilley

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AgAve Blues This talented group of players creates a mix, of originals and favorites, delivered with polish and style. They have won nu-

merous awards and headlined the 2009 “Ensenada Blues & Rock Fiesta” to standing ovations and encores. Always “In the Pocket” their appearance promises to be another great show!

Becki sue & Her Big rockin’ DADDies!

Winners of “Best Band” Western Washington State. This high energy blues band will get you up and dancing.

They bring a great show with great music. We hope to have their new CD available at the event. Enjoy!

cHet cAnnon AnD tHe committee

San Diego’s Premier “Down and Dirty” Blues Band. These guys knocked us out last year and we are delighted to

have them back again. They always bring their “A” game and will “groove on” with their smooth “roots blues” style. Look for their new CD at the Fiesta!

JAvier BAtiz Legendary Guitar Player! He is the “Godfather of Mexican Rock.” This remarkable tal-ent has been creat-

ing great music for many years with more than 30 albums to his credit, and he promises to rock the house. Rumor has it that Javier taught Carlos Santana to play rock (not just a rumor).

micHele lunDeen

”The Queen of Steam” herself! Michele has been nominated for “Best Blues” 2009 by the “San Diego Music

Awards” and was a nominee in 2006. This will be her fourth appearance at the “Fiesta.” High energy with a great voice. A blues trea-sure for sure!

AGAVe BLueS

new CD is

Available Now

at Band Booth

The Bands (cont.)

El Dorado Home Builders

Sandollar

Los Arcos

Bullseye Amusement

Valley Auto Liquidators

Gold

Zapp

rutA 69 “Ensenada’s Best Musicians.” An All-Star cast, promises to be a great show. These guys reflect the popularity of

Rock and Blues in Mexico. “West Coast Style,” West Coast Baja that is!

seAn cArney BAnD witH PHil Berkowitz

”2007 International Blues Challenge winner and Albert King Award winner as Most Promising Guitar Player.” What

an honor to have this great band in our “Fiesta.” Sean teams up with the legendary Phil Berkowitz, the “Master of the Blues Harmonica.” Hold on to your seats, this prom-ises to be a show to remember.

vAtos locos This local San Felipe band brings a surf music flavor to our event. They play “Surfabilly” blues with a style of their

own. This power trio promises to keep you in motion. This will be their fourth appearance.

820 BAnD This Southern California favorite will get ya goin’. Great Players create Great Music! With the release of their

new CD, this band will definitely leave a last-ing impression. They have many credits and will knock you out!

The artists

Baja Diamante / S.F. Marina

Baja Home Improvements

Midway Nissan

El Dorado RanchAnDrenA Joyce – Acrylic PAinter

Andrena Joyce says her style varies but she definitely enjoys whimsy in her art. She consid-ers painting her form of therapy,

and says, “Having a purpose to paint makes it just more meaningful to me.”

Arturo gomez – PAintings, tiles, custom murAls

Arturo Gomez’ reflects the fla-vor of Baja in a variety of medi-ums but his true love is paint-ing. His work can be found at

the Cachinilla Swap Meet, and in many of the shops downtown; and he paints custom de-signed murals in homes.

BAJA nuevA – luxury contemPorAry Home Décor

Baja Nueva specializes in luxury contemporary home décor, ac-cessories and furniture, and takes enormous pride in de-

signing a unique setting for the discriminating buyer. Many of their items are custom made and one of a kind.

BAJA treAsures Vickie Rama has been design-ing and carving for 25 years in a variety of mediums from por-celain to bone. Vickie Silva has

been designing unique clothing and accesso-ries for 20 years and sells her jean bags and purses in numerous U.S. boutiques.

Desert motHers Desert Mothers is an organiza-tion building bridges between Mexican Women and foreign communities.

DigitAl Designs By roBin

When Robin found a media that could transcend traditional painting, she became a digital artist. Her new technique uses

photography and digital painting—creating a timeless heirloom from your photograph.

elizABetH kAPA Each of Elizabeth Kapa’s paint-ings is an adventure, exploring each subject and how the light affects the form, whether it’s

fleeting, spilling over, striking or glowing. Her brush creates an environment that draws you in, passionately kisses your eyes and inspires delight.

HuicHol ArtHuichol Shaman, Jose Hernandez Sanchez brings the art made in his village of Tepic, Nayarit: string and wax paintings, hand-bead-ed jewelry and textiles.

San Felipe Disposal

Fotografia Alvarez

Tecys Security

The artists (cont.)

Maquineria de Elevacion

S e c u r i t y I n s i d e

San Felipe STORAGE CompanyHousehold goods moving and impor ting

San Felipe Storage

Red Wagon Property Services

El Cortez Hotel

mArilyn PArDee Marilyn is returning to the textile arts after a 20-year hiatus to raise her daughter. She de-signed and manufactured under

the label “PARDEE” and her line was carried in boutiques and prestigious stores through-out the U.S.

mArPivisionsMarie-Pierre creates fanciful designs in sewing creations using color and textures of different fabrics. Each piece is an original creation.

mAry moBley – cerAmic Potter

Mary Mobley found the art me-dium of clay in 1992 . . . or rather it found her. Her clay ideas are pressed, pulled,

scored, rolled, dug out and attached with at-tention to the forms of nature as her inspiration.

PAi-PAi Potters – DAriA mAriscAl

Daria Mariscal makes tradi-tional pit-fired pottery and

quarries her own clay. She also weaves baskets with juncus, palm and pinon pine needles.

PeoPles gAllery Peoples Gallery offers an assort-ment of handcrafted items by Mexican and American artists. Unique paintings, jewelery, stone

and wood sculptures, wood carvings, funiture, wall hangings, cards and crafts are available. B-Dazzled by Debbie jewlery will be featured.

rutH olivAr millAn Internationally acclaimed, Ruth is a Chicana multimedia artist that expresses herself in acrylics, watercolors, wood block prints and ceramic sculpture. She calls her work “Chicana Espressionism.”

sAm BroDersen Sam Brodersen is a massage therapist, and utilizes both Eastern and Western modalities and incorporates different techniques to offer a unique full body or targeted area massage.

scott o. kenneDyWorldwide acclaimed marine artist, Scott has now turned his attention to the colors and rhythm of Baja. His paintings always seek to capture the essence of the scene he is painting.

vAlentinA rAgsDAleValentina was born and raised in Russia. She has produced work ranging from paintings to interior design. Her works are

located in private collections in Mexico, Russia, America, Germany, Israel and other countries.

Thank yougovernment & locAl officiAls

Delegado of San Felipe: CP. Hazael Sierra Castillo

Presidente of Mexicali: Lic. Rodolfo Valdez Gutierrez

Cotuco San Felipe:Lic. Ruben de la Pena

Cotuco Mexicali:Lic. Cesar S. Ruiz

San Felipe Fire Department Capitan: Francisco Javier Sepulveda

San Felipe Police Department Commandante: Oscar Martinez

San Felipe Red Cross Presidente del Consejo: C. Ernesto Coronel

tHe mexicAli lions cluBs They were a HUGE help this year. Mexical Palaco Lions Club

Especially, C.L Salvador Sanchez Rosas and Antonio Beltran Salas

committee HeADs 2010 Blues & ArtsGary Dilley, Committee Chairman

Elayne Caldwell, Secretary

Jimmy Moore Co-Chairman, Talent

John & Rachel Pack, Art Design

Bob Lux, Food Booth

Vanice French, Artist Sales

Gary Dilley, Sponsor Sales

John & Rachel Pack, Marketing

Penny Nask, Press Writer

Bill Maine, Stage

Ron & Susie Stephens, Merchandise Purchase

Pam Pastore, Housing

Jeannie Pepler, Hospitality

Gary Lewis, Security

Shirley Moore, Advance Ticketing

Paul Preppernau, Site Map

Ian Thompso, Lighting

Mike & Dawni Miller, Bar

Robin Kissee, Volunteer Coordinator

Gene Jensen & Derek Hamlin, Set up / Tear Down

San Felipe Home Builders

Parra Electric

Versoleil Landscaping

Pure & clear S.A.de C.V.

VIP Earth Events

Casey’s Place

Materials La Competencia

G. Stonjik & K. Ferrell

Belen Siababa

C. & M. Gonzolez

C.& P. Bubenhiem

silver

Jollymon Bar

Oxxo

Baja Bound Insurance

Sun runner

Kiki’s Hotel

The Peoples’ Gallery

Agave Blues Band

Del Desierto Communications

Georges Hotel

Maderas San Felipe

Petes Camp

Mercado Hipon

Paul Gerber

H. & M. Louvigny

Mimi Johnson

Jay & Sue Dyer

Cliff Tsay

Dan & Audrey Coffman

Belen Siababa

C. & M. Gonzalez

Hotel Don Jesus

Bronze

Alanis Insurance

Dee & Kristi Sucher

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