label. After seeing them at the Heritage Bluesfest '08, we have been digging "Tear Chicago Down" as well as their first release "Put it in the Alley." Check out the 
Blues News
International Blues Challenge
We can't make it to the event this year, but we will be there in spirit. But sure to attend the youth's showcase and support all of the great artists competing. There are no losers in Memphis, everyone that competes is at the top of their game.
SUPERKATS
SUPERKATS will be representing Atlanta, Georgia. We wish them the best of luck in Memphis.
The SUPERKATS can be seen on the Stolibluesdog Youtube Channel.
Stoli Blues Channel
Jesse Barry is off to Hollywood
Jesse Barry, lead singer of Skinny Legs and All, is an American Idol winner, and will be off to Hollywood. Barkingdogblues wishes Jesse the best!
We had the opportunity to film Jesse with her band "Skinny Legs and All" at the International Blues Festival in 2009. Here is a clip from that performance at BB Kings in Memphis, TN.
Wheeling Feeling
A short film capturing the "feel" of the Heritage Blues Festival'09 in Wheeling, WV. We are looking forward to the 10th anniversity of the festival in August 2010.
Blues in Alabama
We don’t always think of the blues when Alabama is mentioned, but the blues is “alive and well” in Alabama. We had the opportunity to spend an evening at Gip’s Place in outskirts of Birmingham. Located in back of Henry Gipson’s house, Gip’s juke joint is a hidden treasure rich in the history of the blues.
Mr. Gip, along with Lenny Madden and Hank Moore, were gracious hosts introducing us to all in attendance and making sure we had a great time!
With blueplanet.tv, we filmed Little G Weevil and Billy Gibson, and some other great regional blues men. Three words describe the evening: love, friendship, and community. We hope to be back soon. Here is a video from that evening: Little G Weevil and Billy Gibson.
Sean Costello Memorial Retrospective
The Sean Costello Memorial Retrospective was held at the Northside Tavern on October 24, 2009. Sean's latest CD, Sean's Blues, was released by Landslide Records Release. The celebration featured Sean's bandmates:Paul Linden, Terrence Prather, Matt Wauchope and Melvin Zachary; and special guests:Dave Gross, Rod Hamdallah, Art Holliday, Jon Justice, Jon Liebman, Joe McGuinness, Bill Sheffield, and Stephen Talkovich. Here are photos of the event.
We encourage your contribution to the Sean Costello Memorial fund for bipolar research.
Atlanta Blues Society BluesFest '09
Held at the Strand in Marietta, Georgia Oct 17th, we had the opportunity take pictures of event featuring Curtis Salgado, Bobby Rush, Lola Gulley, and the Soul Shakers.
Second Wind BlueFest Benefit
THe Second Wind BlueFest was held at Zuffy's in Atlanta on Sunday October 4th. Atlanta's finest gathered to raise money for the Second Wind cancer retreat.
We filmed the SuperJam ( PART I and PART II ) featuring Diane Durrett, Barry Richman, Yonrico Scott, Ike Stubblefield, Peter Stroud, Stephen Hendrix, and Rocky Buldo. Here are our photos from the event.
"Boxerstock"
It was a little rainy in Atlanta, but BoxerStock went on. Stoli says, "it was cool to hang with my boxer friends."
Mike Zito at Smith's Olde Bar
Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 Zito gigged at Smith's Olde Bar. It was great show. Here are some photos and a clip from his performance.
"All Last Night" from Zito's new CD "Pearl River."
Heritage BluesFest'09
We just returned from the Heritage BlueFest'09 in Wheeling, West Virginia. As always, the festival was fantastic - great people, great music, and old friends.
Barkingdogblues captured plenty of footage of the action and a wealth of photos. 
We have a dedicated Heritage 2009 barkingdogblues page with cool content, so keep on checking this page. A bunch of video and a whole lot of photos are ready for viewing. Don't forget to check out the Heritage Blues Fans gallery.
Kids for Carlos
We completed a draft of the production of a DVD called ‘Kids for Carlos’ in support of Chicago Joe’s efforts to raise funds for Carlos Capote.
Carlos is a talented and personable Atlanta bluesman. Carlos’ heartfelt story can be read and contributions can be made at the Georgia Transplant Foundation.
A clip from this wonderful event can be viewed on the Stolibluesdog channel.
Atlanta "Chicken Raid" Tribute to Sean Costello and Frank Edwards
Another musical feast took place in Atlanta March 21st and 22nd, it was the annual blues extravaganza - “the Chicken Raid” - hosted by Mudcat at the Northside Tavern.
Sean Costello and Frank Edwards were remembered and honored. The Atlanta Blues community stepped up to pay tribute to two legendary musicians who are no longer with us.
Video of Sammy Blue, Maddy Moneypenny, and Fatback Deluxe
1st Annual Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bipolar Research Concert Held March 1 in Atlanta
The 1st Annual Sean Costello Memorial Fund For Bipolar Research Benefit Concert took place on March 1, a snowy Sunday afternoon in Atlanta, GA.
The event was held at Sean's alma mater, the North Atlanta High Center for the Performing Arts.
Blues lovers were treated to performances by Lurrrie Bell, The Wood Brothers, King Johnson, Felix and the Cats with Jon Liebman, and the Soul Shakers. Musical guests included Scott Cable, Paul Campanella, Ray Hangen and Eddie Tigner.
The concert was organized by Sean's parents, Debbie and Glenn Smith, as benefit for the Sean Costello Memorial Fund For Bipolar Research. Many volunteers and musicians contributed their time and talents to this event. For more information on the purpose of this worthy organization and how you can help, go to the Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bipolar Research.
Photo Gallery: Performers and Attendees
Video: the Soul Shakers, King Johnson and Others
The International Blues Challenge 2009 - A Fantastic Event
