Covenant Community Concert Benefit - A Concert and Dinner

6720 Schirra Ct,,Bakersfield CA 93313

21 May, 2022

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Covenant Community Concert Benefit A Blues Concert and Dinner at Salty’s Event Center Covenant Community Services, Inc. (Covenant) is proud Covenant Community Concert BenefitA Blues Concert and Dinner at Salty’s Event Center Covenant Community Services, Inc. (Covenant) is proud to announce a benefit concert and dinner featuring Touring Blues Artist Deb Ryder, National Touring Blues Artist Orphan Jon, and The Abandoned and Bakersfield Blues Band Chronic Blue.  ● BBQ Dinner is provided by Salty’s BBQ. Tri-tip, chicken, chili beans, salad, roll, and sauce. ● Doors open at 5:30 pm. The show starts at 6:00 pm. ● Opening (6:15 to 7:00 pm) -  National Touring Roots & Blues Band from Bakersfield, Ca. Orphan Jon and The Abandoned.  ● Headliner (7:15 to 8:30 pm) - International Touring Blues Artist Deb Ryder. ● Closing (8:45 - 10:00 pm) - Local Blues Band Chronic Blue. Tickets are $75.00 for a great BBQ Meal, three incredible Blues Bands and a night of memories made while helping the Foster Youth of Kern County.  The seating capacity is 160 people. This show will sell out!  Sponsorship opportunities are available as are VIP reserved seats with Special Gifts from the bands.  ABOUT DEB RYDER ROCK AND BLUES MUSE “Deb Ryder is a top-shelf purveyor of blues and roots music who has the talent and presence needed to create her own legend. Highly recommended.” KEYS AND CHORDS “The release Memphis Moonlight, goosebumps from start to finish! Strong!” Accolades 2016, 2017, and 2018 Grammy Ballot for Best Contemporary Blues Album 2016 Blues Blast Music Award Nominee - Sean Costello Rising Star Award 2017 Blues Blast Music Award Nominee Female Blues Artist of the Year 2019 Living Blues Top Top 50 Blues Album Chart for the year 2018 2019 City of Los Angeles, State of California Blues Living Legend Award BIO Deb Ryder is a Contemporary blues singer and songwriter with the Vizztone Label Group. Born in Chicago Illinois, She is known for her powerful vocals, captivating stage presence, and songwriting. Vocalist Deb Ryder matches her unquestionable blues-mama bona fides with some of the smartest lyric sets dropped in the genre this year! DUANE VERH - ROOTS MUSIC REPORT She began singing at the age of five joining her Dad, crooner Al Swanson on stage at several popular venues and churches in the Chicago area. Deb's musical career began in her early teens when her mother moved the family to California and along with her stepfather, opened the renowned Rock and Blues club the Topanga Corral. There she opened for and performed with such legends as Etta James, Big Joe Turner, Taj Mahal. and Canned Heat, all regulars at the club. These artists mentored Ryder, and it was then that her vision of herself as a singer, songwriter and performer began to take shape. Neighbor Bob Hite of Canned Heat took Deb under his wing and carefully selected records from his vast collection to school her in blues music. Miss Etta James who regularly stayed at the house, took time working with Ryder on her vocals and songwriting telling her one day You got it, now you're singing and writing the blues! These affirmations from her mentors set Deb firmly on her musical path. Ryder enjoyed a professional career performing on numerous national television commercials, motion pictures, and Las Vegas musicals, and had a very successful run as a session artist in L.A. Her first record Might Just Get Lucky, recorded and produced by Deb and husband, bassist Ric Ryder was released in 2014 on BEJEB MUSIC and put her on the blues radar! She then teamed up with Grammy award winning producer / drummer Tony Braunagel, and released three critically acclaimed, chart topping records, Let It Rain, Grit Grease & Tears, and Enjoy The Ride from 2015 - 2018. With her signature arrangements and impeccable songwriting, you can expect her to continue to imprint her indelible mark on the blues world, now and in the future. "Her vocal ability puts her among those great female blues singers that preceded her. There is no reason why she shouldn't ascend to the higher ranks of the blues elite!" GREG " BLUESDOG" SZALONY - BLUES BLAST MAGAZINE This is an artist that deftly combines polished musicianship with a deep respect for blues tradition. Deb Ryder deserves a spot on every blues fan's radar. JON KLIENMAN LIVING BLUES MAGAZINE Glorious vocals from Deb Ryder, her performance an amazing treat from start to finish, and well worthy of your attention GRAHAM RHODES BLUES IN THE NORTHWEST Turn her all the way up and have some oxygen or an ambulance at the ready. Whew! MIDWEST RECORD Deb Ryder Music Video - https://youtu.be/T4Me1GOPtWg Orphan Jon and The Abandoned is an American Roots & Blues band from Bakersfield, California. Signed to SoCal’s highly respected and well-established blues label Rip Cat Records; a label that has such legendary and iconic blues artists as The Blasters, Kid Ramos, Lynwood Slim, Barry Levenson, White Boy James, KK Martin, Blue Lunch, as well as contemporary artists as John Clifton, Black Market III, Alastair Greene, Johnny Mastro, and Mamas Boys, Jade Bennett and Gino Matteo. OJATA is quickly becoming a go-to band because of the high energy and passion they display while performing. Roots and Blues are their lifeblood, and it shows in their ever-popular originals; and the few selective covers, they bring to every show. It is the band's goal to captivate the audience from the first note struck until the last chord is played while entertaining them both musically and visually. OJATA simply put, is a very unique band. Unique in that they express themselves in such a way; that’s so different, that many have said after seeing them perform live, they’ve never seen nor heard anyone like them before. And not only do they capture the traditional fans of the blues; which they so love and cherish, but also have been gaining more and more of a younger audience due to the Roots style of music they showcase everywhere they’ve been honored to play. When you see and hear OJATA you will be taken on a journey through the ups and downs, the twists and turns, peaks and valleys of the vibrancy of love and everyday living through their music. They are a rare breed full of spirit and charisma, and they put on a show that is both energetic and captivating with a tight sound like no other. Frontman Jon English can be moving, emotional, heartfelt and intense at one point, and then soothing, soulful, lustful and desiring at another point in both his body language, lyrics, and vocals.Add to Jon’s performance the journeymen experiences of Bruce Krupnik and newcomer Brett Cox; with their flowing, rhythmic, harmonious blend of guitar string manipulations that invites your soul on a cosmic colorful expedition to places you might’ve never been before, the rhythm section of Ray Sadolsky; with his steady uplifting, driving, both subtle and powerful, bass playing that takes your heartbeat on a vast rousing journey, and Jason Blakely; with his energetic, captivating, influential dynamics of the drums and you have The Abandoned. Orphan Jon and The Abandoned is a band that totally captures the essence of what Americana Music is all about; hard work, rough life, grinding days, moving souls, touching hearts and heartfelt love, day-to-day, and all the time. Additional Background about Covenant Community Services Covenant Community Services, Inc. is a California nonprofit 501(c)3 serving foster youth and former foster youth to restore their lives and transform generations. Covenant operates transitional housing programs, mentoring, educational and vocational services, life skills classes, case management, and mental health and wellness services in Kern County.  FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? The show is all ages but every person needs a ticket. There will be a full bar at the venue. What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? There is plenty of parking at the venue. Drive responsibly and use rideshare if needed.  What can I bring into the event? No outside food or beverages allowed in the event. No guns or weapons. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? [email protected] What's the refund policy? All sales final. No refunds. Covenant Community Services, Inc. is a California nonprofit 501(c)3 serving foster youth and former foster youth to restore their lives and transform generations. Covenant operates transitional housing programs, mentoring, educational and vocational services, life skills classes, case management, and mental health and wellness services in Kern County.