More on Delbert in the rain; a blues poll

 Here's another note on the recent Delbert McClinton concert in Kittanning that was stopped by the rain. An earlier poster had complained about the quick pulling of the plug. This one comes from Mark Passaro:

Hi Jim, me again...the Delbert show that the rain halted in Kittanning was at the direction of the local PD and the promoters. We spoke to a police lieutenant, who said there were two more lines of severe storms approaching (after the initial downpour). Delbert apologized prior to leaving the stage, as did several band members, and finally the Arts on The Allegheny comittee head announced they (the band) wouldn't be back. Delbert did announce the Aug 18 release of a new disc, and was the perfect gentleman while holding my wife's hand...good while it lasted, and free.

Blues Blast blues poll

The online blues mag Blues Blast is ready for voting in its annual Blues Blast Music Awards.  Anyone can vote for their favorite Blues artist and your vote gets you a free subscription to Blues Blast Magazine. Here's a list of nominees.  Go here to vote. Or go to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 to listen to samples of the nominees.  You can vote until Aug. 31.

And by the way...

Thanks to Bluzer for adding that great info about the Charley Patton boxed set.