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by Pete
[04/06/10]

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[12/03/09]

by Pete
[11/28/09]
Directions to John's Carpet House
For the summer of 2007, the schedule will be every Sunday from 4pm til dark until the end of September. Here is a link to Google Maps and the address: 2133 Frederick St Detroit, MI 48211 The festival actually occurs in a field across the street from where John used to live, so this is actually the address of a field. If you can get to the Detroit Institute of Arts, then you will find it pretty easy to follow Warren to St Aubin to Frederick and the Carpet House.  If you have any questions, call Pete Barrow at (313) 948-5911
by Pete on 11/11/11
THIS YEAR WE HAD PEOPLES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD COME OUT AND VISITED US AT THE FIELD,  PEOPLE FROM DENMARK,  JAPAN, GERMANY, AND EVEN CHINA AND CANADA.. WE HAD THE BIGGEST TURNOUT  EVER, AND SOME OF THE BEST SHOWS  WE EVER HAD, THE HAND WRITTING IS ON THE WALL, THAT HERE IN  DETROIT THE BLUES IS ALIVE AND WELL. WE HAD A NUMBER OF GROUPS LIKE THE PROLIFICS, THE DYNAMICS, ENFLYTE, AND OTHER WHO JOINED WITH THE OLD TIMERS  IN THE FEASTIVITIES. WE LOOK FORWARD TO 2012 AS BEING BIGGER AND BETTER, PROVIDING THE CITY DOES NOT PUT UP ANY ROAD BLOCKS..REMEMBER YOU THE PEOPLES MAKE THIS POSSIBLE BY PUTTING A FEW DUCATS IN THE BUCKET TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS AND WE DO HAVE COSTS  LIKE  MAINTAINING THE GROUNDS, GARBAGE PICK UP, THE GENERATOR, GRASS CUTTING, PORTA JOHNS, THE BAND  ETC.   THE OCT. ISSUE OF BIG CITY RHYTHM AND BLUES WROTE  A NICE ARTICLE ABOUT US, ALONG WITH MOST OTHER  BLUES MAGAZINES, AND TALKED ABOUT US ON  LOCAL NEWS AND TV. AND RADIO STATIONS .  IT WOULD HELP IF WE HAD  SPONSERS  TO HELP WITH THE COST OF US BEING OUT THERE SINCE IT IS FREE TO THE PUBLIC, PLUS IT IS GOOD P.R   THANK YOU AGAIN BIG PETE   REMEMBER YOU CAN FIND US ON  YOU TUBE AT johns carpethouse and petes place..WHERE WE HAVE OVER 50 VIDEOS. AND IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A SPONSER CALL ME AT 313-995-8715
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by Pete on 03/23/11

We were not able due to rain to start up on the 15th, but the following week we were on jam.  For our opening jam session, we had a hell of a crowd, and artists  from all over came out,  it seems that they been waiting all winter long  for opening day.  I cannot say enough about how we appreciate the people in the city for there love of the blues, and for the way they conduct  themselves,it make me proud. Remember when you put a few duckets in the bucket, this is what makes this event happens. A lot of you dont realize that we have to pay for grass cutting, gas for the generator, cleaning of the porta johns, garbage pick up,and for the cleaning up of the area after every show .  plus we try to give the house band a few dollars, so when the bucket comes around please donate, this is how we are able to come out every week....BIG PETE

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by Pete on 12/20/10

THE BAND IS FOR HIRE, WE DO CABARETS, BLOCK CLUB PARTIES, YARD PARTIES, BIRTHDAYS, AND CONCERTS, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, YOU CAN CALL ME AT 313-995-8715, GIVE ME A 3WKS. NOTICE IF INTERESTED , AND YOU WILL NOT BEAT OUR RATES, PLUS YOU WILL BE GETTING THE TOP OF THE LINE IN ENTERTAINMENT, AND MEMORIES YOU WILL TREASURE FOR A LIFETIME. BIG PETE,  PLUS WE WILL BRING ALONG OUR REGULARS BLUES SINGERS... WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A SPONSER, WHO WOULD HELP US PUT ON A A THREE DAY EVENT LIKE THEY HAVE AT SOME OF THE BLUES FESTIVAL ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, EVERY YEAR...BIG PETE

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by Pete on 06/22/10
 WHERE IN THE DEVIL ARE ALL THESE ARTIST AND MUSICIAN COMING FROM?  THIS YEAR WE ARE PICKING UP NEW ARTIST FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, WHO HAD HEARD ABOUT OUR OUTDOORS JAM,  SUCH AS LUTHER BAD MAN KEITH, ROBERT PENN, DIAMOND OF THE DETROIT EMERALDS, TOMMIE LEE OF THE DRAMATICS, SIR Mc  WRIGHT, JACKIE WILSON DAUGHTER  AND A LOT OF MOTOWN  MUSICIANS.. OUR CROWDS ARE BIGGER THAN EVER, AS A MATTER OF FACT WE HAVE CLEARED MORE ROOM THAN EVER FOR PARKING...SO COME ON OUT AND ENJOY THE SHOW, AND DO LEAVE THE CHILDREN AT HOME........BIG PETE  ALSO I WANT TO THANK SMOKEY ROBINSONS FAMILY FOR COMING OUT, AND ENJOYING OUR SHOW.
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by Pete on 05/17/10

May 2, it rained off and on all day, so when that happens we shut down and restart after the rain pass, which we did 3 times, although it was bitterly cold, The second week May 10, we had a really nice crowd although it was extremely cold, but we had plenty of artists, and musicians. but by week number 3 May 16, we had a over flow of people and entertainment, it really went off well, since the weather finally co operated. I look forward to seeing   everyone, who enjoys good blues, and mardi gras in the hood  to par-take in our out doors blues, and jam session....BIG PETE.

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Big Time Pete Barrow
Pete organizes the jam and DJ's songs between sets.  He has a vast collection of music from A{Buddy Ace} to Z {Z.Z Hill}  Read his Blues Biography.  Call (313) 948-5911 to have him DJ your event.
Harmonica Shah
Harmonica Shah is probably the most active and successful blues musician in Detroit.  He has represented Detroit all over the world. Blue Suit records has a nice biography of him.

A lot of his CDs can be found
at MusicStack
CDUniverse has his Deep Detroit CD.
Kenny Miller
Kenny Miller learned harmonica at his mother's knee.  She played the blues at fish-frys and picnics in Mississippi. And though he plays a mean guitar, that harp is still there.  Read his Blues Biography.  Check out his CDs available on CDBaby.com:

Kenny Blues
Midnight Groove

To book his band, call (313) 521-4391 or (313) 505-2644.
Stix and Blues Plus
Stix can really lead a band behind the drum set, singing and laying down the beat. Read his Blues Biography . To book his band, call (313) 574-6971
Odell and the Delta Five Blues Band
Odell can really throw out the blues and  get a crowd going.   Read his Blues Biography or browse pictures.  To book his band, call (586) 588-1920 or (586) 777-6774
Guitar Bernie
Guitar Bernie likes to make things happen.  The former marine is guarding the front lines of the blues.  Read his Blues Biography.  He can be reached at (313) 865-9763.
Ray the Musical Handy Man
Ray's Dad was a Delta bluesman on Hasting's Street.  For Ray though, the guitar is only half an instrument.   See his Blues Biography  For engagements, call (313) 841-4122.
Dr. CC & The Funky Six
Let Dr. CC  put you on that blues HiLo and lift you higher than you have ever been!  Catch him and Lady T any Friday at the Olympia Lounge.  Read his Blues Biography and book this band!  (313) 204-1341
Mr Bear
A sharp suit, a  clean guitar solo as dazzling as summer lighting, and you know it's Mr Bear and 2 Klean. Catch him any Friday at the Raven Lounge.  See his Blues Biography.  For engagements call (313) 839-5471 or (313) 378-5567.
Reginald Morrissette
Reginald plays Soul, Gospel, R&B, Blues, Jazz ... and has toured with The Contours.   See his Blues Biography. For engagements, call (313) 459-1461.
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