Kim Reteguiz & the Black Cat Bones

Playlist: Blues Horizon

June 13, 2011


Blues Horizon
SUMMER LOCAL CONCERT SERIES 1
Mile Train Segment
Interview
Mile Train- “Black Water Blues”
Interview
Mile Train -“Sing Out Loud” (Live)
Interview

Eva Cassidy – “Stormy Monday” (Live)
The Black Keys – “Keep Your Hands Off Her”

Rocco Blu Segment
Interview
Rocco Blu – “Swamp Blues”
Interview

Aretha Franklin – “The Thrill Is Gone”
Etta James – “Baby What You Want Me to do” (Live)

Set 2
Santana – “Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Woman” (Live)
Eva Cassidy – “Blues in the Night”
Haley Reinhart – “The House of the Rising Sun” (Live)
Etta James – “St. Louis Blues”
- WJCT 89.9 FM Radio

Playlist: Blues Horizon

September 19, 2011


Amelia Island Blues Festival Performers:
Hurricane Blues – Albert Castiglia
Small Town Talk – Beth Mckee
Last Train to Memphis – Beth Mckee

Local to Jacksonville
You Know Blues – Toots Lorrain and the Traffic
Broken Down – Toots Lorrain and the Traffic
Swamp Blues – Rocco Blu

Outro
I’d Rather Feel Bad – Mile Train

Set 2
Interview Jeff Malone and Jack Sullivan
Black Water Blues – Mile Train
- WJCT 89.9 FM Radio

Playlist: Blues Horizon

April 13, 2012


Blues Horizon- Springing the Blues Special

Set 1b
Bonnie Raitte – Coming Home (Live)
Etta James – Baby What You Want Me to Do (Live)
Janis Joplin – Try
Bonnie Raitte – Walkin Blues (Live)
Sara Barellies – Sitting on the Dock of The Bay
Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa – I’d Rather Go Blind
Kim Reteguiz and The Black Cat Bones – It’ll Be Alright
Kim Reteguiz Interview
Kim Reteguiz and The Black Cat Bones – Without You
Big Mama Thornton & the Muddy Waters Blues Band – Gimme A Penny Take 6

Set 2b

Alexis P. Suter Interview
Alexis P. Suter Band – Pretty Good Love
Alexis P. Suter Band – Knockin’ on Heavens Door
Big Mama Thornton & the Muddy Waters Blues Band – I’ll Be Alright

Part 2a

Eric Clapton – “Blues Before Sunrise”
John Lee Hooker –“Boom Boom Boom”
Joe Bonamassa – “A New Day Yesterday”
Robert Johnson “Love In Vain”
Howlng Wolf -“Smokestack Lightning”
Johnny Winter – Tribute to Muddy
B.B. King – “The Thrill Is Gone” (Live at the Apollo)
Albert King – “Born Under A Bad Sign”
Jeff Beck – “JB’s Blues”
Freddie King – Palace of The King

Set 2b

Sam Veal Interview
Eli Cook – Catfish Blues
Eli Cook – Firefly
Victor Wainwright & The Wildroots – Tin Tan Bang
Johnny Winter – Highway 61 Revisited
- WJCT 89.9 FM Radio

While expanding the Amelia Island Blues Festival into a 3 day event, the idea was born to also organize a regional Battle of the Blues Competition. There is so much magnificent talent hidden here in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia that it would only be just to have this year’s festival open with the winner of the Battle of the Blues.

And so on a cold and windy but sunny Saturday afternoon in early March Kim Reteguiz and the Black Cat Bones from Jacksonville and Mojo Chillen from Daytona Beach took the stage during the annual Last Leg Rally, organized in the run up for the Daytona Bike Week (hence Last Leg).

Frankly we were a bit blown away by both acts as they could easily be opening acts for any top talent during the Blues Festival.
- Amelia Island Blues Festival

The Recorder

Beaches native Kim Reteguiz will be bringing soul and sass to the main stage with her band the Black Cat Bones.

"I think when people hear the word ‘blues’ they think of something that’s sad, mellow or old timey—but that’s definitely not the case," said Reteguiz.

Kim Reteguiz and the Black Cat Bones (the bones of a black cat are used in a HooDoo Gris Gris Bag to bring good luck and money and keep evil away, Reteguiz explained) incorporate jazz, soul, rock and even Latin music, creating their own updated take on the blues scene.

Reteguiz, who grew up attending the festival, is bubbly about the opportunity to perform on the main stage this year as a headlining act. Last year, Reteguiz and the band were George’s Music’s featured artists, meaning that they competed for and won the chance to perform at the

2011 Springing the Blues Festival.

Reteguiz describes the festival as being full of up-and-coming blues stars with past performers going on to win Grammys and tour the country.

Kim Reteguiz and the Black Cat Bones are sure to please the crowd this weekend with their unique sound. It’s a good place to see new acts as well as some of the most well-loved names from the diverse genre.

"One song doesn’t sound like the next," Reteguiz said of her music. "One minute we play funk, the next it’s swampy blues and then a New Orleans sound--our lineup is very diverse."

Reteguiz writes most of the lyrics and says that her songwriting is all about telling stories.

"I have a song called ‘No More Lettuce’ about an ex-boyfriend who was always trying to make me skinny," Reteguiz said. "I told him ‘I’m not eating any more lettuce for you!’" The lyrics are funny and upbeat with a rhythm to match.

"’Cause I’m hungry for so much more," she sings. "And if you don’t like it, then you can watch these curves walk out that door!"
- The Ponte Vedra Recorder

The Recorder

Beaches native Kim Reteguiz will be bringing soul and sass to the main stage with her band the Black Cat Bones.

"I think when people hear the word ‘blues’ they think of something that’s sad, mellow or old timey—but that’s definitely not the case," said Reteguiz.

Kim Reteguiz and the Black Cat Bones (the bones of a black cat are used in a HooDoo Gris Gris Bag to bring good luck and money and keep evil away, Reteguiz explained) incorporate jazz, soul, rock and even Latin music, creating their own updated take on the blues scene.

Reteguiz, who grew up attending the festival, is bubbly about the opportunity to perform on the main stage this year as a headlining act. Last year, Reteguiz and the band were George’s Music’s featured artists, meaning that they competed for and won the chance to perform at the

2011 Springing the Blues Festival.

Reteguiz describes the festival as being full of up-and-coming blues stars with past performers going on to win Grammys and tour the country.

Kim Reteguiz and the Black Cat Bones are sure to please the crowd this weekend with their unique sound. It’s a good place to see new acts as well as some of the most well-loved names from the diverse genre.

"One song doesn’t sound like the next," Reteguiz said of her music. "One minute we play funk, the next it’s swampy blues and then a New Orleans sound--our lineup is very diverse."

Reteguiz writes most of the lyrics and says that her songwriting is all about telling stories.

"I have a song called ‘No More Lettuce’ about an ex-boyfriend who was always trying to make me skinny," Reteguiz said. "I told him ‘I’m not eating any more lettuce for you!’" The lyrics are funny and upbeat with a rhythm to match.

"’Cause I’m hungry for so much more," she sings. "And if you don’t like it, then you can watch these curves walk out that door!"
- The Ponte Vedra Recorder

It started out in 2010 as a lead in event to the famous Daytona Bike Week when thousands of motorcyclists descend upon the city 100 miles to the south of us for a week of fun. Well the Last Leg Rally was organized to attract a lot of these motorcycle enthusiasts who come from across the United States, to visit Amelia Island, for an exciting two days of fun, food, games and music. The event, which was initiated by Steve And Wanda Hair of the Anchors Aweigh organization, includes charity rides, benefit runs, a Pub Crawl and lots of great food and rocking blues music. Proceeds all go to disabled veteran and permanent disability programs.

While some details for the Friday evening and Saturday part of the event are still being worked out, Sunday is a rock solid “MUST ATTEND EVENT” when three regional bands introduce the Battle of the Blues for this year’s Amelia Island Blues Festival in September.

The program for Sunday, March 3rd, features Jacksonville-St. Augustine Band MOJO CHILLEN with a 90 minute set, followed by KIM RETEGUIZ & the BLACK CAT BONES with a 90 minute set and Fernandina’s own BEECH STREET BLUES BAND to close the show and the event between 4:45 and 6:00pm.

Until several months ago Kim Reteguiz fronted the band Rocco Blue, but found her talent advancing so fast that she needed to surround herself with some top shelf seasoned musicians that could match her considerable vocal prowess. In a way she was facing a similar dilemma as her blues influence Janis Joplin when she had to ditch the limited technical capabilities of her band Big Brother and the Holding Company in 1968. In the Black Cat Bones she found that combination and together they are awing the audiences around the southeast in the short time they have been playing together. One gig that will definitely interest the motorcycle enthusiasts is that Kim and the Black Cat Bones were chosen Headline artist for the Orlando Harley Davidson event.

- Amelia Island Blues Festival

It started out in 2010 as a lead in event to the famous Daytona Bike Week when thousands of motorcyclists descend upon the city 100 miles to the south of us for a week of fun. Well the Last Leg Rally was organized to attract a lot of these motorcycle enthusiasts who come from across the United States, to visit Amelia Island, for an exciting two days of fun, food, games and music. The event, which was initiated by Steve And Wanda Hair of the Anchors Aweigh organization, includes charity rides, benefit runs, a Pub Crawl and lots of great food and rocking blues music. Proceeds all go to disabled veteran and permanent disability programs.

While some details for the Friday evening and Saturday part of the event are still being worked out, Sunday is a rock solid “MUST ATTEND EVENT” when three regional bands introduce the Battle of the Blues for this year’s Amelia Island Blues Festival in September.

The program for Sunday, March 3rd, features Jacksonville-St. Augustine Band MOJO CHILLEN with a 90 minute set, followed by KIM RETEGUIZ & the BLACK CAT BONES with a 90 minute set and Fernandina’s own BEECH STREET BLUES BAND to close the show and the event between 4:45 and 6:00pm.

Until several months ago Kim Reteguiz fronted the band Rocco Blue, but found her talent advancing so fast that she needed to surround herself with some top shelf seasoned musicians that could match her considerable vocal prowess. In a way she was facing a similar dilemma as her blues influence Janis Joplin when she had to ditch the limited technical capabilities of her band Big Brother and the Holding Company in 1968. In the Black Cat Bones she found that combination and together they are awing the audiences around the southeast in the short time they have been playing together. One gig that will definitely interest the motorcycle enthusiasts is that Kim and the Black Cat Bones were chosen Headline artist for the Orlando Harley Davidson event.

- Amelia Island Blues Festival

By Larry Peterson

They came in droves to run for hours. And half of Savannah watched, or at least it seemed like it.

So it went Saturday for the long-awaited Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, which drew about 19,500 runners and an estimated 49,000 spectators.

Click here to view Spotted® photos from the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon

Runners hailed from all 50 states and 20-plus countries, and 88 percent came from outside Chatham County.

Last-place support

The last runner, a walker by that point, rounded the corner of Daffin Park about noon. A sag wagon followed closely behind.

“You go,” lead singer Kim Reteguiz shouted from the nearby stage. “You’re at the 15-mile mark. I’m so proud of you.”

Band re-formed

Only half of the band originally scheduled to play at Bee Road and Washington Avenue was on hand Saturday. The band, Rocco Blu, actually broke up last week, said lead singer Kim Reteguiz.

“I feel like I broke up with three men,” she said.

Not wanting to miss out on the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, the Jacksonville-based singer brought her old drummer, Cody Walker, Jr. and two new bandmates to Savannah. Here they happily jammed the whole morning with Savannah-based Big Money, playing blues rock and country all morning.

“I can relate to marathon runners,” Reteguiz said. “They’re running; I’m dancing three hours on stage. We’re trying to keep it high energy.”


- Savannah Morning News

ROCCO BLU AND MILE TRAIN AT MOJO'S KITCHEN
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MOJO'S KITCHEN in Beaches

ROCCO BLU and MILE TRAIN, both 2011 SPRINGING IN THE BLUES ARTISTS and two of the best BLUES AND ROCK bands around, will perform at Mojo’s at the Beach, on June 18, 2011, at 10pm. Rocco Blu will be performing new music from their upcoming CD to be released in August.

Both bands, comprised of very talented musicians, tour throughout the Southeast with Rocco Blu based in Jacksonville and Mile Train based in Georgia with strong Jacksonville ties.

Following in the footsteps of Blues greats from Etta James and Koko Taylor to the Allman Brothers, it's Classic blues with a modern twist. ROCCO BLU rocks the Blues! Legendary Blues Artist Willie Green proclaimed Lead Vocalist Kim Reteguiz as "The Future of the Blues".

Mile Train's sound cannot be easily described. Based on Delta blues, jazz and Southern rock, the band has forged a recognizably eclectic musical phenomenon.

Rocco Blu and Mile Train on June 18th at Mojo’s Kitchen equals one fantastic musical night
- First Coast News Ch 12

Rocco at the OM Bar
By Clyde Mack, Jr.
Special to the the Observer

NEW SMYRNA BEACH – While the party’s rocking Thursday night at the Shrimp & Seafood Festival on Flagler, from 8 p.m. until Midnight – “Rocco Blu,” will be jamming at the OM Bar and Chill Lounge.
If you’ve ever wished you could be taken back to a time when real music lived and existed - only to make you feel something, then this will be your bag, baby. Following in the footsteps of Blues greats from Etta James and Koko Taylor to the Allman Brothers, it's Classic blues with a modern twist. Rocco Blu rocks the Blues!
Covers of Etta James hits, classic Jimi Hendrix and the queen of soul - Aretha Franklin are but a few of the styling’s this fantastic group is known for. When you spend the night with Rocco Blu you will experience a journey through the Blues with powerful but sensual vocals, guitar riffs that sing and a solid rhythm section that brings it all together.
Legendary Blues Artist Willie Green proclaimed Lead Vocalist Kim Reteguiz as "The Future of the Blues". She can easily be placed among the vocal stylings of Janis Joplin but with the soul and vocal power of Aretha Franklin and the rockers edge of Joan Jett. Although these comparisons can be made, Rocco Blu fans will tell you that her voice is her own and like no others.
To find out more about Thursday night’s happening check out – www.theombar.com.
- The Observer New Smyrna Beach, FL

Northeast Florida music lovers feeling a little overheated this summer can cool down to the bluesy sound of Rocco blu on Saturday September 3rd at 10pm at Mojo No. 4 Urban Whiskey Bar, Jacksonville. This firey four are local music festival faves and have shown their true-blue colors with original tunes and their personal take on blues and rock greats like Etta James, KoKo Taylor and The Allman Brothers Band. - Folio Weekly

Classic Blues with a Twist
Deep in the OM Bar & Chill Lounge
By Clyde Mack, Jr.
Special to the Observer

NEW SMYRNA BEACH – The lights go down. The amps hum. You’re in the Om Bar & Chill Lounge at 392 Flagler Ave, NSB, Friday Night, July 15. You’ve been transported to a time when blues and rock were intertwined; neither style dominating; one form complementing the other. You’re transported to an era of greatness, Etta James and Koko Taylor, through the Allman Brothers and Big Brother & the Holding Company.
You’re jamming to the classic, yet contemporary sounds of ‘Rocco blu.’
Critics and blues aficionados have placed lead singer Kim Reteguiz – in a class of her own.
Janice, Aretha, and only a handful of other female blues singers have achieved the lasting style, with which Kim communicates; classic blues styling with a contemporary sensibility.
Rockin’ the Blues.
“Rocco blu” takes you to a new place with its sensual vocals, rocking guitar riffs and a solid rhythm section bringing it all together. Rocco blu is a small but powerful group; tugging heart strings one minute – driving you out onto the dance floor the next.
A Jacksonville-based band, ‘Rocco blu’ has jammed at countless Music and Blues Festivals all over North Florida; the 26th Annual Great Atlantic Music and Seafood Festival, The St. John‘s River Blues Fest and Blues fests all the way up into the Carolinas. The band’s next goal is to jam at the B.B. King Club in NY, NY.
This blues quartet is solid.
Powerful and soulful, that’s how critics describe Kim’s vocals. Jeff Palmer’s guitar is on fire, Duane keeps the funk happenin’ and Cody Walker, Jr. has it goin’-on, on the skins. Watch out pit – these blues practitioners will be out in the crowd by the second verse.
That all happens Saturday, July 15; then Sunday, July 16, the party at the OM Bar & Chill Lounge just starts right back up.
Local Talent Happening.
Sunday Jason Miller of The Pickin' Kind and Halifax Contraband will be killing the crowd. Jason’s described as a young, local musician – who has an ‘old soul.’ Jason plays mandolin and is great. The OM Bar is also cranking-up the ‘special atmosphere’ with a touch of the exotic - featuring ‘Sushi Sunday’ Manzano’s Julie Howe practices her “kaiju sushi” magic – featuring ‘made to order sushi & rice balls.’
Get it while it’s fresh – both the blues – and the blue fin.
For more info on this weekend’s OM Bar & Chill Lounge ‘excursion’ call (386) 423-2727 or check out www.theombar.com.

- The Observer New Smyrna Beach, FL

“We couldn’t think of a better way to jump out of winter hibernation than throwing a gigantic beach party! Get ready for a full day of music, dancing, and chowing down on fresh, mouth-watering seafood! Mark your calendars for March 19 2011.

The free festival offers live music, fresh seafood cooked in every possible way, a festival market place, surf contest, and rides and games for the entire family.

National recording artists and regional touring bands form this year’s lineup. Music begins at noon with local bluegrass pioneers, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, followed by blues-rock bands, Rocco Blu and Chroma, and Simplified. Louisiana natives, Honey Island Swamp Band, will play songs from the bayou and kLob will close the festival with their concoction of jazz, blues, and soul. The music will end at the Seawalk Pavilion and it will continue at local bars and restaurants for the after parties.

First Coast, Florida Keys and Louisiana inspired seafood cuisine will be prepared any way you like it- grilled, boiled, fried, or steamed.

Hundreds of unique and interesting original arts, crafts, homemade goods and professional services make up the Festival Market Place including rides, games, and kid’s activities.

The Great Atlantic Surf Festival will take place In conjunction with the Florida State Surfing Festival March 19 and 20. This event brings local and national surf champions together to compete in over 16 divisions. For more information, visit www.floridasurfing.org”

Noon-12:45 pm- Grandpa’s Cough Medicine
1:00-1:45 pm-Rocco blu
2:00-3:00 pm-Chroma
3:15-4:30 pm- Simplified
5:00-6:00 pm-Honey Island Swamp Band
6:30-7:30 pm-Klob



- Florida Music Blog