Chet and The Committee Good Time Blues, Swing and Rockin' Boogie! I wanted to start by Thanking members of my band. . . some of the hardest working cats in town. Dana, Al, Fred, Judd, Stan, Ric, Tony, Tater, Jim, Mike, Phil, Chuck, Ray, Preacher, Mercedes and all you other mugs. Thanks for a Swingin' 2009! Let's hang on and see what happens next.   *Remember The Committee Rocks for Socks! We'll be accepting your donations for our Ongoing Sock Drive at all upcoming gigs and blues jams until we collect 500 pair of New Stockings for Staint Vincent De Paul Village and Alpha Project. We have 200 pair so far. . . Thanks for helping!     Chet Cannon is a self described Terminal Blues Fan who once attended 26 blues shows in just 29 days. Diggin' blues since the early 1970's. Developing his singing voice from a young age in church with the family, and later singing along to Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley on the radio. Over the years having attempted to play drums, trumpet, guitar, and most recently the harmonica which you'll hear every now and then.    The Committee was formed in 2001 to perform at a Rock Christmas 4 Kids event at Etta's Place and we just kept on laying it down since. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of this project. Special Thanks to my pal Tony Agosta; who has been a member of The Committee and helped me keep the dang thang alive and moving on more than one occasion since 2002.     We have worked all around Southern California for eight years now and I feel quite blessed to had an opportunity to share a stage with some very talented musicians. Opening act for Candye Kane Band, James Harman, John Hammond, Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers, Chris Cain, Little Charlie & The Nightcats, Magic Slim, Maria Muldaur, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and others. We pour our heart and soul into every show, so come out and have some fun with your new favorite swingin' blues band sometime soon.   I've sure had a good time. . . Warner Springs Resort, Humphrey's Lounge, O.B. Chili CookOff, Julian Bailey's BBQ, Patrick's II in San Diego, The Long Beach Blue Cafe, Adams Ave. Street Fair, San Felipe Mexico Blues Fiesta, The Harp Pub in Ocean Beach, Downtown Cafe of El Cajon, Maxson Roadhouse Festival in South El Monte, December Nights on The Prado, The ECORP Holiday Ball and many points in between.     Our debut Don't Get Me Started! CD was Nominated best blues record of 2006, we were also been Nominated best blues band 2008 and 2009 by San Diego Music Awards. Thanks for your Support over the last several years. . . Let's keep it rolling through 2010! We have several new tunes ready for our second album with plans of recording it live over at Tango Del Rey (by Mission Bay) on January 28 with a possible spring release date. We'll keep you posted as this plan continues to develop.   Looking for a real good time while you will be visiting in the San Diego area? Be sure to check our schedule shown below. Remember that you can still order our Live Party debut CD "Don't Get Me Started!" online 7/24 (six left) at www.CDBaby.com/cd/ChetCannonatc Make sure you stop by and visit us sometime when you have some time at www.myspace.com/ChetandTheCommittee  for assorted new  band photos, old videos etc. . .. Also online at www.reverbnation.com/ChetandTheCommittee Hey, I got to play drums with several friends New Year's eve Check out this video with Billy Watson, Dana Duplan, Thomas Yearsley and Steelbone. What fun! www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bsh6aiVF8g We might be available for your House Party, Street Fair, Blues Festival, Birthday Parties, Company Picnic and/or any other Special Events! Send dates to BluShouter@aol.com we'll work out the details.     ~ Chet and The Committee February 2010 ~   -2/1, Patrick's II - 428 "F" St. San Diego. Dancin' Drinkin' an Carryin' On All Night Long! With our Special Guest Johnny Vernazza! Party 9:00 pm - 1:00 am. www.patricksii.com -2/2, The Harp Irish Pub - 4935 Newport, O. B. Pro Jam 7-11 p.m. Dancing, No Cover, 21 and Up, Good Food, Cocktails. Jammers; The PA, Drums and Bass Amp are Provided. Bring anything else you need to get up and play! -2/7, Sunday Open Jam Downtown Cafe - 182 E. Main Street, El Cajon. Fun in the Sun, No Cover, All Ages, Food, Dancing Allowed, Cocktails, Yeah, Patio Party 2:30 - 6:00 pm.  Jammers. . . Bring Gear Have Fun Here! -2/8, Blue Monday Pro Jam/Blues Party Humphrey's - 2241 Shelter Island  7 - 11 pm. No Cover, Dancing, Good Food, Cocktails, Friendly Service, Always Fun! www.humphreysbythebay.com -2/9, The Harp Irish Pub - 4935 Newport, O. B. Pro Jam 7-11 p.m. Dancing, No Cover, 21 and Up, Good Food, Cocktails. Jammers; The PA, Drums and Bass Amp are Provided. Bring anything else you need to get up and play! -2/14, Sunday Open Jam Downtown Cafe 182 E. Main Street, El Cajon. Fun in the Sun, No Cover, All Ages, Food, Dancing Allowed, Cocktails, Yeah, Patio Party 2:30 - 6:00 pm.  Jammers. . . Bring Gear Have Fun Here! -2/15, Benefit for Steve White/Documentary on San Diego Blues. Humphrey's Lounge Featuring Nathan James Trio, The Fremonts, Chet and The Committee, Sue Palmer with Candye Kane, Taryn Donath, Blue Largo, Mr. Tomcat Courtney with Brad Karrow and Tom Mahon, Chris James and Patrick Rynn with Nena Andersen, and The Mississippi Mudsharks with Billy Watson, Nathan and Robin Henkel. . . Whew! -2/16, The Harp Irish Pub - 4935 Newport, O. B. Pro Jam 7-11 p.m. Dancing, No Cover, 21 and Up, Good Food, Cocktails. Jammers; The PA, Drums and Bass Amp are Provided. Bring anything else you need to get up and play! -2/21, Sunday Open Jam Downtown Cafe 182 E. Main Street, El Cajon. Fun in the Sun, No Cover, All Ages, Food, Dancing Allowed, Cocktails, Yeah, Patio Party 2:30 - 6:00 pm.  Jammers. . . Bring Gear Have Fun Here! -2/22, Patrick's II - 428 "F" St. San Diego. Dancin' Drinkin' an Carryin' On All Night Long! No Cover Party 9:00 pm - 1:00 am. www.patricksii.com -2/23, The Harp Irish Pub - 4935 Newport, O. B. Pro Jam 7-11 p.m. Dancing, No Cover, 21 and Up, Good Food, Cocktails. Jammers; The PA, Drums and Bass Amp are Provided. Bring anything else you need to get up and play -2/27, Humphrey's Lounge - Shelter Island Dr. 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Happy Hour/Open Band for The Zac Harmon Band who will take the stage at around 9:00 pm. Come early for the 1/2 price Happy Hour Specials 5-7 pm! www.humphreysbythebay.com  -2/28, Sunday Open Jam Downtown Cafe - 182 E. Main Street, El Cajon. Fun in the Sun, No Cover, All Ages, Food, Dancing Allowed, Cocktails, Yeah, Patio Party 2:30 - 6:00 pm.  Jammers. . . Bring Gear Have Fun Here! Get our CD live from the band or online now at www.cdbaby.com/cd/chetcannonatc *We might be available for your House Party, Festival, Corporate Picnic, Club, Street Fair or other Events. Mail BluShouter@aol.com Visit www.chetcannonblues.com for schedule and other info.