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Detroit Blues From No Cover Productions
: Heatstock 2007 thru 2003
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No Cover Productions
P.O. Box 187
Clawson, MI 48017
heatstocker@aol.com
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HEATSTOCK 2003 thru 2007 Pictures
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Heatstock 2007 was the 12th consecutive Heatstock Blues Festival. Another huge success and a good time was had by all! Here are some pictures taken on Friday & Saturday, July 27th & 28th 2007, with some more from 2006, 2005, 2004, and 2003 (Click on the picture title for a larger view)
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HEATSTOCK 06 pig
There she is, another great roaster! With Captian Al, Jen, Bo, Paul and Gator looking on proudly.
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HEATSTOCK 06 drinkin' Brandy
That's Barb Hicks, from the Detroit Blues Society board, Drinkin' Mike's homemade brandy - looks like she's thirsty! Brandy maker Mike Boulan is looking on.
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Kitchen Crew
The Kitchen crew has the toughest job at heatstock, they must feed us all! That's Antony & his friend with "Cousin" Jim and Rich Zuback
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Cookin' Turkeys
John Burkhart steppin' in to run the Turkey grill, as Tim Baldwin (who usualy cooks them) could not make it to Heatstock this year.
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Erich Goebel Band at Heatstock…
One of the newer No Cover acts the Erich Goebel Band plays some great music. Erich has a new CD out called "East Side Soul" which is a must have disc for sure!
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Cornshuckin' 06
The next generation of Heatstockers - workin' hard shuckin' corn!
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Chicken grill (Future Pig Gril…
The new chicken grill rocked the house! That's Paul on the left, and Jeff on the right, between them they cooked most of the food we ate that weekend! (With help from the kitchen staff of course!)
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Campground 06
Things were very organized this year - mostly due to Neighbor Bob letting us use a few acres of his property, and Artie "The Corn Guy" laying out some nice wide roads. (notice that you can park at your campsite)
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The Canadians were back again
The "Canadians" as they are called were back again this year, but they were missing a very important member of the group. R.I.P. Marty
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The view from the stage
The crowd was large and the view from the stage was great! We had a record turnout again this year and we overflowed the camping area. Luckily the new neighbors were gracious enough to allow us to spill over onto their property! Thanks guys!
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Travelin' Blues performing
Here are the new guys in action! (LtoR Tony, Buck & Steve) The trashcan bass sounds as good as it looks! We are happy to let you know this band has a CD out on No Cover
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Travelin' Blues
Travelin' Blues played Heatstock for the first time and did a great job! We will be having them back in the future.
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Motor City Josh & Chuck Lyon
Motor City Josh & Chuck Lyon performing the "Heatstock Song". Josh sat in with many people before taking the stage with his own band The Big Three late Saturday night. Josh has many Cd's out on the No Cover label, and Chuck is featured on several compilations which are all available now in our No Cover cd's you can buy Section of this website
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The Billy Davis Rhythm Machine
Billy Davis was back for his second Heatstock visit. (Bassist Bob Pilawski is in the background) We are proud to have him as a No Cover recording artist and he is a prolific writer at that. 2004 saw the release of Billy's first No Cover Cd "Blue Teardrops" (available now in our No Cover cd's you can buy Section of this website). Look for Billy to release his second full-length Cd on the Label in the next month or two. We are also planning for the third cd already!
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Little Jr. Cannaday Live
The Band is back for their second visit and they are having as much fun as the first time! (L to R) Clarence on second guitar, Little Jr. Cannaday Guitar & Vocals, Mark Barringer Drums, Ben Moore Bass & Vocals, and Sam Kent Keys. Look for Little Jr's Cd "I Been Misused" (available now in our No Cover cd's you can buy Section of this website)
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Larry McCray
Another first timer at heatstock, Larry McCray, rocked the house! His band tore it up and to top it off Larry brought up No Cover's main man, Motor City Josh, to sit in for a few tunes! Too much fun!
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Wall Of Denial
Arron Played with fire and chops beyond his years as Wall of Denial took the stage over for a great set. The Band members are all in their teens but they play with great intensity and ability. They are featured on the Bobzai Bob's Blues Bash Cd and also The Best Of Heatstock '04 cd, both of which are on the No Cover Label. (available now in our No Cover cd's you can buy Section of this website)
The girls in the background are waiting - with a slight show of impaitence - for their chance to go on stage to sing and dance!
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"Lonesome" Dave gets Award
"Lonesome" Dave Paul is the only artist to perform at every Heatstock since we began 10 years ago. He is shown here receiving an award for doing just that! Dave also released his long awaited Cd, "Sit Down Bluesman" at the festival this year. (Get your copy in the No Cover CD's you can buy section of this website)
Pictured L to R No Cover President Mike Boulan, Heatstock Co-Founder Tim "The Heat" Baldwin, "Lonesome" Dave, and Beth "The Yardbitch" Groh
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Rick Stel Band
No Cover artists. The Rick Stel Band, played at Heatstock for the first time and they had a ball. (Bassist Marvin Conrad is in the background) Look for their cd in the No Cover cd's you can buy section of this website
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Alley Katz James Cloyd
This was the first time out to Heatstock for the Alley Katz band though some members have been there in the past. No Cover has done the first-ever recording of The Alley Katz. It is Titled Goin' Alley On Your Mind (NCP058). Bassist James Cloyd has appeared on four No Cover compilations Live at Lou's (NCP017), Blues From The Heart Vol. #1 (NCP018), Blues From The Heart Vol. #3 (NCP020) and The Coldstock 2005 Sampler (NCP059). James is well known aroud Detroit as an interesting and unpredictable frontman. See what he has done on his first full-length No Cover release! Guitarist Christopher Leigh has also reissued his 2003 Boogie Chillens release I Dont Know (NCPR67) Christopher has also previously recorded with No Cover on the Blues at Midnight compilation cd (NCP011), and The Coldstock 2005 Sampler (NCP059).
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Alley Katz Chris Leigh
Christopher Leigh
This was the first time out to Heatstock for the Alley Katz band though some members have been there in the past. Guitarist Christopher Leigh has reissued his 2003 Boogie Chillens release I Dont Know (NCPR67) Christopher has also previously recorded with No Cover on the Blues at Midnight compilation cd (NCP011), and The Coldstock 2005 Sampler (NCP059). No Cover has also released the first-ever recording of The Alley Katz. It is titled Goin' Alley On Your Mind (NCP058). Alley Katz Bassist James Cloyd has appeared on four No Cover compilations Live at Lou's (NCP017), Blues From The Heart Vol. #1 (NCP018), Blues From The Heart Vol. #3 (NCP020) and The Coldstock 2005 Sampler (NCP059). (Look for them all in the no cover CDs you can buy section of this website)
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Cathy Davis
Cathy Davis & The Soulsearchers gave a splendid performance as expected. Cathy has been at almost every Heatstock in one lineup or another. She gets there early on Friday and stays till late Sunday evening every year. She is featured on The Curtis Sumter Project Cd and many No Cover Compilations including "The Blues At Midnight" and several Volumes of the "Best of Heatstock" series. all of which are available now in the No Cover cd's you can buy section of this website
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Curtis Sumter
No Cover artist Curtis Sumter has been at almost every show. He met his wife Dorinda at Heatstock a few years back and they both come every year. (I think they had to miss the year they got married)
Curtis has a full length Cd out titled "Trials And Tribulations" and he is featured on several of the "Best of Heatstock" Compilations - all of which are available now in the No Cover cd's you can buy section of this website
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Billy Davis Immortalized
Billy Davis put his hands in cement at the Hastings Street Reunion '05 another No Cover Artist Little Jr. Cannaday was also there - to recieve a lifetime achivement award from the Detroit Blues Society (He put his hands in the cement last year)
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Detroit Blues Society '04
Back For the fifth year, and holding down one of the few shady spots that day, the DBS is a welcome fixture at Heatstock. Jim Zimmerman is there on the left - well back into the shade.
photo by: Tim Richards
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Whoodoo Band '04
The Whoodoo Band Played Heatstock for the first time this year. I am sure we will have them back in the future as they are recent No Cover Recording Artists with the release of the cd "Bringin' Home The Blues" in January of 2004. (available now in our no cover cd's you can buy Section of this website) They went to Memphis for the Blues Challenge in 2004 and they are going back to Memphis in 2005 to represent the Capitol Area Blues Society in the 2005 competition. Congratulations Guys (and Gal)
Photo by: Tim Richards
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West Mi Blues Society
Here is the West Mi Blues Society table - out for their first visit. From what Felix tells me they will be back next year for the Heatstock 10 year show.
photo by: Felix Ybarra
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Billy Davis Band '04.jpg
The Billy Davis Band had a great time on their first visit. Jonathan Lane (L) is the newest member playing with the band for the first time at this years heatstock.
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The Heatstock Song
Chuck Lyon wrote this song about Heatstock. Hopefully he will sing it at next year's show.
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Odell "Blues Boy "D"
Odell filled in for No Cover Recording Artist Tony Valentino after Tony's unexpected passing and did a fine job. Odell has a song on the No Cover release "Blues at Midnight"
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Jen and Beth '04
Jen needed a shirt to let everyone know she is NOT the Yardbitch!
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Life Jackets not needed this y…
It was raining friday morning, and early saturday too, but it stopped well before the bands started playing both days and the weather was great.
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Billy Davis at Heatstock '04
Billy Davis is both a living legend and a great guy. He came out to Heatstock for the first time this year with The Rhythm Machine and put on a wonderful show. people will be happy to hear that we have just finished Billy's new No Cover cd titled "Blue Teardrops" (Available now in our release section)
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Little Jr. Cannady
Little Jr. Cannady doing what he does best, playing the blues, and singing 'em too. (Great outfit too Jr.)
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Ben Moore's Blues Express and …
L. to R. Little Jr. Cannady, Mark Barringer, Mike Boulan, Will, and Ben Moore, all hanging out backstage at Heatstock '04 Ben Has Reissued two cd's on No Cover and is getting ready to start a third one. the Band is also backing up Little Jr. on his new cd "I Been Misused" recorded at No Cover's own Straight Ahead Studio's available now in our no cover cd's you can buy Section of this website
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James Glass '04
James Glass wailed on his guitar as expected. Miss Cathy Davis watches from the stage. go to our release section to get a copy of one or both of the James Glass cd's we offer.
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The Lucas Band '04
The Lucas Band put on a great show again this year. You can see Light Show Bob hard at work on the right.
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Light Show Bob and Lucas
Light Show Bob has been doing the lights at Heatstock ever since he walked up to me at Heatstock '98 and said "Hi I am Light Show Bob and you need some lights out here". Bob is shown here dueling his creation the Lightar with guitarist Brett Lucas
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"Lonesome" Dave Paul at Heatst…
Dave is the only musician to play at Every Heatstock. In 2004 he brought a new sound with distortion and other effects which enhanced his one-man show very well. "Lonesome" Dave is featured on Volumes 1 and 2 of the Heatstock compilation cds
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The Alligators
This was the first time out for Detroit favorites The Alligators. They had a great time and can't wait to be back next year with their tents.
check out their website to get copies of their 3 cd's www.thealligators.com
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Detroit Videoman
Tom has been coming out to Heatstock and Video-Recording for the last three years. He has videos available from 2002, 2003, and 2004 as well as the first annual Coldstock (march 2004)
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The Kooler Kings
The Kooler Kings played a great set! I must apologize for not giving them the time they deserved (a scheduling mix-up cut their time short), But look for them to be back, and check out their song "Voodoo Woman" on The Best Of Heatstock Vol. 3
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Heatstock is a 2 day event!
As we can see, Young Gun has had a little too much fun. It is not his first year, but he still has a thing or two to learn about going the distance! (Chuck Lyon wants to know why the victims seem to end up sleeping next to his tent every year)
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T-Shirt Booth
Here are our beautiful "TShirt Bitches". (That's what the back of their shirts say!)
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The Tie Dye Tent
Can you believe it! That tie dye tent was constantly busy for two days!
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Canada Friends
This is our great group of friends that come from London, Ontario every year!!
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BETH
Here is the ever-present, hard-working, "Yard Bitch" She don't take no sh*t from anybody!!!
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Yard Bitch & Friend
Hey! Look! The Yard Bitch has a friend! (That's Cathy Davis in the other Tshirt.)
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Mike & Bobby
That's the Bossman, Mike Boulan, along with surprise guest No Cover Recording Artist, Bobby Murray. He put on a great show!! Bobby is playing on "The Best Of Heatstock Vol.3" as well as his own full-length No Cover release "Waiting for Mr. Goodfingers"
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