Brooklyn Blues & Fractured Atlas Join Forces
BBO is proud to announce it is now a fully fiscally sponsored organization under the Fractured Atlas Umbrella. This is a big deal for BBO and will help bring some of our programs to fruition for the New Year. A major advantage is that it allows us many of the benefits of a 501c3 without being an actual 501c3.
For example as of Jan 15, 2012 all donations made to Brooklyn Blues Organization are now tax deductable for our donors! This is a huge win win for BBO and our donors during these rough economic times. We'd like to thank Fractured Atlas for welcoming us into the family and we're looking forward to wonderful progressive new year!
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BBO "Guitar Tuner Giveaway"
Congratulations to the recipients of our "Guitar Tuner Giveaway." BBO loves it when someone discovers music and instruments, especially the guitar. As a result when BBO founder became aware of two individuals who had just purchased their first guitar he wanted to help. "A tuned guitar is crucial to having the learning experience be enjoyable." We wish these beginners good luck and as they progress we hope to have them showcase their talent.
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Brooklyn Blues News
Don Cornelious Dead
Found shot to death from an apparent self inflicted gun shot wound. It is said that Don had been having marital problems and was suffering from illness, Mr. Cornelious was a music television pioneer giving voice and rise to many musical artists. "The creator of Sooooul Train"
like his show will never be forgotten. "Watching Soul Train was an event, it was like dance school on TV, it was fun and exciting."
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Blues Legend Etta James Passes at 73
Born Jamesetta Hawkins Ms. Etta James was a powerful and soulful singer that has influenced and inspired scores of singers, musicians and entertainers. Her amazing career began at the age of five in the church and has lasted several decades.
Six Grammy awards, 17 Blues Music Awards later plus a Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, Blues Hall of Fame and Grammy Hall of Fame induction, her legacy of music will live forever. God Bless and rest in peace. :(
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Candy Kane Cancer
Fellow blues soldier and 2012 BMA Nominee Candy Kane has been diagnosed with Cancer once again. Back in 08' she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer an extremly deadly form of cancer. With successful surgery however, she was able to defy the odds. Unfortunately, the cancer has returned and has initiated another fight for her life. Please keep this nominated Blues Music Award 2012 Entertainer of the Year and 2012
Contemporary Blues Female Vocalist in our prayers. Also lets support and celebrate Candy Kane's incredible blues music artistry.
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