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Firstly, welcome to our first eNewsletter. You have been sent this either because you personally subscribed or you gave us your email address when becoming a member.

Because we adhere to the Australian SPAM Act (yes, there really is one), we provide you with the opportunity to unsubscribe at any time, by clicking on your personal subscription link at the end of the newsletter.

Now we've got that out of the way, here's some news for you.

Don’t forget we have a Website (www.perthbluesclub.com), where you can get updates and subscribe to RSS feeds of all the up and coming attractions coming your way at the PBC. If you’re a Jazz fan, the Perth Jazz Society has now joined us at the Charles with a regular Monday night show, and if Comedy is your gig, the Comedy Lounge now meets there every Thursday.

On other fronts, there seems to be no sign of slowing down as we close in on Christmas. We've enjoyed a great evening with the legendary Jody Williams and CD Launches from a couple of local acts, showing you that the Perth music scene - original, that is, not your poppy cover stuff - is growing from strength-to-strength. And it all comes through your Club.

As a patron said a few weeks ago, at an exceptional Lloyd Spiegel gig - “This is the best value for $10 to be had in Perth." - Enough said!!

It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas

The annual Perth Blues Club Christmas Party will soon be upon us and is destined to be memorable night that showcases some of the best local talent and one or two surprises.

Keyboard virtuoso Bob Patient will don the Santa hat to head up the Santa Band, featuring a cavalcade of local talent - Dave Brewer, Gary Campbell, Kat Kinley, Gerard Maunick, Wayne Freer, Rick Steele, Billy Blissett, Billy Rogers, Matt Taylor and special international guests...

So make a date in your diaries to keep Tuesday 18 December free, and if you are a member of the PBC, this night is FREE entry - just our way of thanking you for your continued support through the year. See you there.

Christmas Day - Closed. We wish you and yours a very happy and peaceful Christmas

Shake off the New Year Blues with some great blues

After a quick break over Christmas, the Perth Blues Club is back to help you shake off those New Year Blues with a great line-up of local and international talent and to get 2008 off to a good start.

Andrea Marr Band, Deja Blu & Dr Watson

On January 8th, we're please to be able to present the Andrea Marr Band from Melbourne. This five-piece, high energy band, headed up by Andrea on vocals, comprises Greg Dodd on guitar, Ken Maling on sax, Clint Healy on bass and Dean Matters on drums, and promises to deliver a set of gutsy blues. Check out the detailed profile in our Gig Guide.

Breaking News: New Rick Steele CD

The countdown is on until Perth Blues Club President Rick Steele launches his new album Through My Eyes. Recorded and produced by son Luke Steele @ No 9 Studios, the album will be officially launced in February 2008. Visit Rick's mySpace site for more details.

Hans Theessink - exclusive gig @ the PBC

When Dutchman Hans Theessink takes the stage at the Perth Blues Club on Tuesday 4 March 2008, it will be his only gig in Western Australia, and it should not be missed by any self-respecting blues fan.

Probably Europe's No.1 blues export and one of the top blues and roots musicians worldwide, Hans is embarking on a 30-date solo tour of Australia and New Zealand in the new year to promote his latest CD, Slow Train.

Say hello to our newest volunteers

The Perth Blues Club is delighted to welcome Katy Scott and Jason Culverwell to our busy and growing team of volunteers. The PBC relies on its volunteers and committee, who in themselves are volunteers, for its very existence. Over the next few months, we'll be featuring those volunteers on the website.

Want to know who else is coming to the the Club?

The new website has a fully integrated gig-guide that not only tells you who's coming to the Club, but also provides an in-depth profile of each artist/band. Some profiles even have video or audio clips so you can get a good idea of how they sound.

Check out the gig-guide here.

Well we hope you've enjoyed this first Perth Blues Club eNewsletter and that you'll continue to subscribe. If you feel that any of your friends or relatives would also enjoy reading about the Club, please forward this email to them.

Thanks for your continued support.

The Perth Blues Club Team