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February 23, 2011

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:47:53 +0100

Hey Everybody,

Just lettin' you know where Franco and The Stingers will be Bluesin' this weekend....Friday night, the 25th, we'll be bringing our show to the Eugene/Springfield are for the first time when we play Mac's Supper Club and Lounge(formerly Mac's at The Vet's)....Saturday, the 26th, we'll be kickin' it at The Silver Star Sports Bar in Longview, WA. There's a party goin' on.....!

Sunday we'll be hosting a Benefit for The Mt Hood Little League at Bushwacker's in Tualatin, 8200 SW Tonka Rd. We're trying to raise money to rebuild a ball field, and sponsor kid's who really can't afford what it takes to play. Come on out to support this worthy cause......As always, THANKS FOR SUPPORTING LIVE BLUES MUSIC!

Franco Paletta/Franco and The Stingers

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Wednesday February 2, 2011

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:58:59 +0100

Hey Everybody, just a note to let you know where Franco and The Stingers will be Bluesin' this weekend.

Friday night, 2/4/11, finds us in Lincoln City, at Roadhouse 101...Always fun at this great venue! Great food and drinks, a fun staff, big dance floor, pool, Lottery games, and Da Blues!...Saturday, 2/5/11, we'll be at The Cascade Bar & Grill, Vancouver's premier Blues club. Pick a show, and come party with us this weekend...

Franco Paletta/Franco and The Stingers

Wednesday January 12, 2011

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:46:46 +0100

Hey Everybody,

   A quick update on this weeks gigs for Franco and The Stingers....Friday night we'll be kickin' it at Tigardville Station, on Main, in downtown Tigard. Always fun at the station.

   Saturday takes us to Walla Walla, WA for a show at Sapolil Cellars...8pm- Midnight. So if you're in the area, stop on by...

   Don't forget Lisa Mann's Journey to Memphis Fundraiser at The Refectory at 6pm on Sunday...$10 donation
   See ya's in the clubs...

Franco Paletta/Franco and The Stingers

Catch a Blues Buzz!!!

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January 5, 2011

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:47:40 +0100

Hey Everybody,

2011 is under way, and Franco and The Stingers is jumpin' right in.

This Saturday, Jan. 8th,finds us at Roadhouse 101, in Lincoln City,

for a Rockin' Blues night featuring the one and only

Doug Rowell on guitar. We always have a blast at the 101.

Hope you can come down and join us!

Check out our new animated video,"Baby Won't Let Me Ride",

from the "Can't Kick Love" cd, at our band website:

francopalettaandthestingers.com....

See youse in the clubs...

Franco/Franco and The Stingers

Nov 16, 2010

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:16:25 +0100

Hey Everybody,

Just a quick note to keep you up on where we are this week....On Wednesday, 11/17/10(tomorrow), beginning at 7pm, I'll be co-hosting the jam at Jack's Place, 3165 River Rd. N, Keizer, OR 97303, with John Pounds. Great Blues guys in the Salem area that we don't get to hear very often. Come on down!

Friday, 11/19/10, from 8-11pm, Franco and The Stingers will be appearing at The Double Mountain Brewery, in Hood River. Big club with great food and drinks! Come on out and catch the Gorge before winter sets in.

Thanks for supporting Live Blues Music!

Franco Paletta/Franco and The Stingers

Catch a Blues Buzz!!!

Nov 12, 2010

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:43:22 +0100

Hey Everybody,

Just a quick note to let you know I'll be at Roadhouse 101, in Lincoln City, Friday at 9pm.....Doug Rowell will be designated Guitar-slinger for the evening, so we'll all be in for a Rockin'/Bluesin' Good Time!

Hope to see you there....

Franco Paletta

September 29, 2010

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:08:56 +0100

Hey Everybody,

Just wanted to let you know that Franco and The Stingers will be kickin' off the Halloween weekend with a "Blue Buzz" Party at Vancouver's Best Blues Venue, The Cascade Bar & Grill, this Friday night, 10/29/10. Show starts at 9pm. Come on out and shake it with us.....

Also, a reminder that the CBA "Muddy Awards" banquet is next Thurday, November 4th, at The Melody Ballroom, 7th and SE Alder. Come out and support your favorite "Muddy" nominees.

Get out and help Keep the Blues Alive.....See you in the clubs!

Franco Paletta/Franco and The Stingers

francopalettaandthestingers.com........myspace.com/francoandthestingers

Bookings: 503-661-5311, 503-746-5813

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September 20, 2010

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 02:50:05 +0100

Hey Everybody, Just a note to let you know where Franco and The Stingers will be this weekend~~~~~~Saturday, 10/23/10, we'll be "Buzzin" at The Trail's End in Oregon City.

Downbeat is 9pm...Come and get yer BLUES!!!~~~~~Sunday, we'll be opening the Journey to Memphis Fund-Raiser for Lisa Mann and Her Very Good Band at The Cascade Bar & Grill in Vancouver. We'll be doing the 5-6pm slot. Greasin' the skids for the All-Star line-up. $10 @ the door to help Lisa and the guys get to Memphis.~~~~~~~Franco and The Stingers will be performing material from the new CD, "Can't Kick Love", at both these shows. See Ya this weekend!

Franco Paletta/Franco and The Stingers

francopalettaandthestingers.com

myspace.com/francoandthestingers

cdbaby.com/cd/francopaletta

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October 14, 2010

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:37:57 +0100

Hey Everybody,

Here's what's goin on this weekend for Franco and The Stingers~~~~~~~~

Friday, Oct 15th...Naked Winery in Hood River, 7-10pm.

Saturday, Oct 16th....Tigardville Station, 9p-1a...This will be our first "Hen-Fest" Party; a girls night out where the guys are also welcome. This will be a Fun event, so get there early.

Our new CD, "Can't Kick Love" has been nominated for "Best Northwest CD Release for 2010" for this year's Cascade Blues Association "Muddy Awards"!

I'm fortunate enough to have been nominated in the Harmonica category. The Muddy Awards Banquet is November 4th, at The Melody Ballroom. Hope to see you there!!!
francopalettaandthestingres.com is where you can check out the band, and our music, if you haven't been there yet. There's a link to cdbaby if you'd like to purchase the cd. Or, you could just come out this weekend and get a copy at one of the shows.....As always, thanks for your support...See you in the clubs!

Franco Paletta/Franco and The Stingers

Bookings: 503-661-5311h, 503-522-2693c, 503-746-5813(Denise)

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Upcoming Events

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:40:21 +0100

Hey Everybody,

Franco and The Stingers will be shakin' it down at The Spare Room, 4830 NE 42nd Ave, 97218, this Friday, Oct. 8th. Please join us for a "Stingin' Good Time."

Plan to join us November 4th at the Melody Ballroom for the Cascade Blues Association "Muddy Award" banquet. Our new CD, "Can't Kick Love" has been nominated for "2010 Best Northwest Recording", and I have been nominated in the "Harmonica" category. It's an honor for us to be nominated, and we hope you can join us that night.

The CD seems to be doing well; getting a lot of airplay locally, as well as in countries around the world. It's available at Music Millenium, and also on cdbaby. Check our website: francopalettaandthestingers.com for a link to cdbaby.
Thanks for your support, folks. Hope to see youat a gig soon....

Franco Paletta/Franco and The Stingers

for bookings, check the website for contact info

Catch a Blues Buzz!!!