This Just In from Billy Block ….

Silver Stars Shine!

Silver Stars- Talent Search for Seniors
HealthSpring is inviting musicians, singers and dancers age 60 and up to compete for the top prize of $5,000 in a new talent contest called Silver Stars. Auditions will be held Sat., Aug. 23, 2008 from noon to 6 p.m. CDT at Cadillac Ranch, located at 305 Broadway in downtown Nashville. Participants should arrive by 10 a.m. for pre-registration.

The first 100 audition registrants will perform for a panel of local celebrity judges, including Sirius Satellite Radio personality and “Unofficial Mayor of Music Row” Charlie Monk, 103WKDF air personality Sweet Becca, Tennessean music journalist Nicole Keiper, hit songwriter and Jon Bon Jovi collaborator Billy Falcon and USA Today music journalist Brian Mansfield.

Seniors interested in participating in Silver Stars can register online at www.hssilverstars.com. On-site registration will also be available on the day of auditions.

The ten finalists will record a professionally-produced compilation CD and go on to compete for the top prize of $5,000 dollars in cash at the Ryman Auditorium on Sat., Oct. 4, 2008. The finalists will perform in front of fans, family and friends and will receive a DVD of their performances. A total of $7,500 in prize money will be award to first-, second- and third-place winners. The panel of finalist celebrity judges includes News Channel 4 anchor Demetria Kalodimos, 103WKDF morning personality Rick Marino, Bluebird Café founder Amy Kurland and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Brenda Lee.

The Block Family Band played the Williamson County Fair played for the kids at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital on July 29th. Rocky, Grady and Jill help Dad celebrate his Birthday on 8.12. Thanks to all our friends for the enormous support!

7 Hills Wins Again!
Proud Dad time. Our boys Rocky and Grady have had the privilege of swimming at 7 Hills Swim Club here in Nashville with Coach Amy Caulkins. Last week 7 Hills won their 7th consecutive City Meet. Both Rocky and Grady contributed outstanding efforts individually and on team relays. Jill and I are very proud parents.

GrandVista Music Club returns to The Limelight
Please join Perry Danos, Shelaen Newman and the GrandVista Recording Orchestra for the next GrandVista Music Club on Friday, August 29 back at The Limelight Club. For details visit www.myspace.com/grandvistamusicclub. Also, special thanks to Terry Bulger and the Channel 4 News Team for a great feature on GrandVista.

The Billy Block Show & Locals Only on
103WKDF Move to Tootsie’s
We have moved the 103WKDF Sunday night Billy Block Show broadcast and Locals Only show to the backroom at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge. The 103WKDF broadcast of The Billy Block Show starts at 6pm followed by Locals Only at 7pm, the first and only local music show for unsigned country talent and then it’s Locals Only LIVE at 8 pm where 5 of your favorite Locals Only Stars perform at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge.

Sweet Tooth Tuesday at FYE West End!
FYE West End, Mrs Sullivan’s Pies & 103 WKDF’s Billy Block Show team up for Sweet Tooth Tuesday’s FREE in store concert series every Tuesday evening at 6:00. FYE is located where Tower Records was. FREE Mrs. Sullivan’s Pecan Pies and brownies & a 30 minute acoustic concert: August 5 • Nightbird August 12 • The Two Timers • August 19 Shalacy Griffin • August 26 Stephanie Chapman • Fresh Shipment of Mrs. Sullivan’s Brownies !!!!

We are excited to announce the debut of The Chattahippie Music Festival, featuring the best talent in Americana, Rock, Blues, Jam, Country, Folk and Bluegrass from around the nation! It all takes place in Chattanooga TN, Sept. 18-21. Visit www.chattahippie.com for details. Tickets are available at all Billy Block Shows and events! I will be hosting on Saturday, Sept. 20!

“You’re On The Guest List!” every Tuesday night at
The Billy Block Show!
No cover charge at Cadillac Ranch. Bring your friends. Check out our new myspace site at www.myspace.com/thebillyblockshow &
www.youtube.com/user/thebillyblockshow for new videos from our Tuesday night shows at Cadillac Ranch.

Love to all,
Billy, Jill, Rocky, Grady & Lucky Block


 
 

Take Me To The River

Billy Block joined The Buddy Miller on drums to perform on A&E’s 4th of July Spectacular featuring Al Green, Lee Ann Womack, Brian Wilson and the Nashville Symphony. Pictured are Billy, Byron House, The Rev. Al Green, Buddy Miller and Phil Madeira. “I thank Buddy Miller for affording me one of the greatest musical experiences of my life. To play with this great band behind the legendary Al Green is Heaven on Earth,” Block exudes.
 
ASCAP, BMI and SESAC join in support of The Billy Block Concert Series

ASCAP BMI SESAC

The Billy Block Show has the unique distinction of being the only showcase in America co-sponsored by all three major Performing Rights Organizations. The support of these organizations allows us to showcase up and coming talent with the most prominent artists in Americana music. We are very proud of our association with these three outstanding organizations.