Okay, so Yugoslavia may not be the first place you think of when it
comes to blues music. Rock-blues is black, American and male. Always
was, always will be. Well, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.
Ana Popovic plays an aggressive style that dukes it out big-time with
any of her male counterparts. To quote a title from her latest release,
Sexy guitar slinger Popovic is now ready to 'Steal the Show' in the
land of the blues. Ana is on her 6th American tour, to promote her
CD/DVD 'Ana!' Live in Amsterdam'. Europe's biggest blues act.
Don't worry, the only Balkan thing about Ana Popovic is her passport.
You won't get pop or traditional Balkan music from this gal. Forget
the way she looks (if you can!). Just close your eyes and listen.
What you'll hear is searing blues guitar, smooth jazzy licks, sizzling
electric slide and tight blues grooves. Ana Popovic grew up with the
sound of American roots music at her family home in Belgrade. Weened
on her fathers’ blues collection, she couldn't help but fall
in love with the music. She formed her first band 'Hush' as a teenager
with their record making number three in her home Country. Today,
two studio albums and a live CD/DVD later, she’s without a doubt
Europe's biggest blues act. Playing sold out jazz, pop and blues festivals
everywhere. She won one of France’s oldest and most prestigious
awards a 'Jazz A Juan
Revelations'
at Juan Les Pines in 2003. Ana was also nominated for 'The Best Blues
Album' at the Jammie Awards, New York, (2003). She is a three time
nominee in France for 'Best Singer', 'Best Guitar Player'
and
'Best New Album' at the French BluesAwards. (2002). WC Handy Award.
Ana Popovic is also making a name for herself in the US. She is the
only continental European Artist ever to be nominated for a prestigious
WC Handy Award. In 2006 she was proud to be the first European artist
ever called upon to play on the legendary 'Blues Cruise' with their
original band. Most recently she was a nominee by the worlds largest
blues subscription publication 'BluesWax Magazine' readers for 'Blues
Artist of the Year'.Fresh breeze to blues.
With her winning mixture of traditional blues, elements of R&B,
jazz and soul, Ana Popovic is heading for the top rank of blues musicians
in America too. She's got the necessary 'chops', charisma, enthusiasm
and energy. Her live program brings a fresh breeze to blues rock in
the 21st century - guaranteed to thrill any live music audience.
For
more information check www.anapopovic.com
USA
MAY TOUR ANA POPOVIC (2006) 5/3/2006
- GOVERNOR'S GRILL - FORT PIERCE, FL
5/4/2006 - THE BAMBOO ROOM - LAKE WORTH, FL
5/5/2006 - TAMPA BAY BLUES FESTIVAL - ST. PETERSBURG, FL
5/6/2006 - BRADFORDVILLE BLUES CLUB - TALLAHASSEE, FL
5/7/2006 - SPARE TIME - JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL
5/18/2006 - CHICK HALL'S SURF CLUB - BLADENSBURG, MD
5/19/2006 - 123 PLEASANT STREET - MORGANTOWN, WV
5/20/2006 - SWEET CAROLINES - WINCHESTER, VA
5/21/2006 - OLM HALL - WHIPPANY, NJ
5/23/2006 - BRACKINS BLUES CLUB - MARYVILLE, TN`
5/24/2006 - JIM PORTERS - LOUISVILLE, KY
5/25/2006 - BBS JAZZ BLUES AND SOUP - ST LOUIS, MO
5/26/2006 - KNUCKLEHEAD SALOON - KANSAS CITY, MO
5/27/2006 - ROADHOUSE BLUES - WICHITA, KS
5/28/2006 - CHAUTAUQUA HILL BLUES FESTIVAL - SEDAN, KS
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