MBB PRESS RELEASES

Come on out and see us and a great line-up of music at the Northeast Blues Society's (NEBS)  "Home Town Heroes" show Sunday, September 15, 2002. The gig is at the Polish American Citizens Club in Albany, the same place as the Colossal Contenders jam.

When: Sunday, September 15, 2002 (1PM - 7 PM)
Where: Polish American Center - 110 Commerce Ave, Albany, NY
Tickets: $10 

The line-up is as follows:

1:00 - 1:20 Janelle Donovan & Joe Mele
1:30 - 1:45 Matt Mirabile
2:00 - 2:30 Ben Murray & Siobhan Quinn
2:40 - 3:10 New Foy Brothers
3:30 - 4:00 George Boone
4:15 - 4:45 Mark Emanatian & Folding Sky
5:00 - 5:30 Tom Healey Band
5:45 - 6:15 The Maynard Brothers Band
6:30 - 7:00 Albert Cummings

Directions:

Polish American Citizens Club in Albany
I 90 to Everett - head towards Central Ave - left onto Watervliet Ave straight ahead to Commerce and down the hill (347-1751)

Albany, NY June 17, 2002  -  The roadhouse blues quartet, The Maynard Brothers Band, was voted by Albany's blues fans to represent the New York Capital District at the renowned International Blues Challenge scheduled for early February, 2003. Hosted by the Northeast Blues Society, the MBB won the hearts and ears of over 5000 blues lovers attending the Colossal Contenders finals preceding the official opening of Albany's Fleet Bluesfest.

The MBB competed with seven other regional standouts at the preliminary Colossal Contender Barbeque in May and was voted in as one of three finalists to compete in the area finals this past Friday. The band had the second spot in Friday's line-up where they ignited the crowd as they launched a tight set of invigorating originals from their first self-titled CD along with fresh, new cuts from their upcoming release. Their all original set Friday night set the stage for voting and the nod to open the Fleet Blues Fest Saturday morning along with their trip to Memphis.

The band's line-up features guitarist and songwriter Erv Maynard, who composes most all of the MBB songs. Brother Jeff Maynard provides the incredible range of vocals while he thumps the rhythm line on his Fender fretless bass. Harold "Clutch" Reiser, "the brother from another mother", anchors the diverse compositions on drums and percussion. Completing the line-up is old friend and guitarist Gary "Zeke" Bracjewski, who adds his signature blistering leads to Erv's creative music.

Be sure to mark January 30 - February 2, 2003 on your calendar to see The MBB at The 18th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis Tennessee. In the meantime, the band is currently working on new material and arrangements for their next CD release and will be showcasing it at selected events. Stay tuned.

About The Blues Challenge

The 2003 International Blues Challenge is sponsored by the renowned Blues Foundation and enters its 18th year of competition. Hosted in historic Memphis, Tennessee, blues artists and solo performers worldwide compete for prizes and the distinction of being voted as the Blues Challenge winner. Originality, talent, content and stage presence will be what the judges look for to select winners at this years event from January 30 thru February 2, 2003. For more information, contact the Blues Foundation by clicking here: Blues Challenge

Johnsonville, NY June 6, 2002  -  It's Official..."Zeke" is a Maynard Brother. Longtime friend and guitar player, Gary "Zeke"  Brajczewski will be part of the Maynard Brothers Band line-up and their upcoming CD. Over the past year or so, Zeke has joined the MBB's live gigs accompanying Erv on guitar and adding some of his signature blistering leads. Most recently, Zeke has been with the band in the studio where they are working out new material for their upcoming CD release. At last month's Colossal Contender Barbeque, Zeke joined the band as they previewed some of the new material to a roaring Maynard crowd.

Catch the Zeke and Maynard Brothers Band Friday July 12 at the Fleet Concert where they continue their Colossal Contender jam.

We will join six other regional acts at the Albany Colossal Contenders jam in Albany, NY Saturday, May 18, 2002. The top 3 bands open the Albany Fleet Blues Fest Friday 7/12 on the main stage with the winners going on to the national competition in Memphis in February 2003. We need your votes! Come support us and give us a chance to get to Memphis and use the toilet in Graceland!

When: Saturday, May 18 (noon - 7 PM)
Where: Polish American Center - 110 Commerce Ave, Albany, NY
Tickets: $10 (at door or contact a band)

Bands:
Blues Incorporated
Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers
Mark Emmanation and Folding Sky
Peter and the Wolf Band
Wild Bill and the Rhythm Kings featuring Gary Brooks
Rick Welter and the Broadsiders

and......US.

Directions:
I 90 to Everett - head towards Central Ave - left onto Watervliet Ave straight ahead to Commerce and down the hill (347-1751)

Johnsonville, NY —April 11, 2002 — Blues-rock quartet, The Maynard Brothers Band, will host a local fundraiser for the fight to cure Breast Cancer on Sunday, April 28, 2002. Catch The MBB headline the benefit that begins at 2:00 PM, at Artie's Lansingburgh Station, 606 Second Ave,  Troy, NY.

Proceeds will be used to fund two participants in The Avon Breast Cancer series of three-day, 60-mile fundraising walks. Created in 1998, the Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day is the largest event of its kind in the fight against breast cancer. The 3-Day is part of the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade that focuses on medically underserved women and raises funds for access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer. This year, there will be 13 Avon Breast Cancer 3-Days from April to October, and nearly 40,000 walkers are expected to participate in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Colorado, Dallas, Florida, Los Angeles, Michigan, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, DC.

A great day of fun and music is on tap from the Maynard Brothers Band while proceeds and contributions fund such a worthwhile cause. Also on the bill are Troy's own The Lawn Sausages and selected acts to be determined. A modest cover charge will be required at the door. For more information, call Artie's Lansinburgh Station, 606 Second Ave, Troy, NY 518/238-2788.