Blues legend Bill Grisolia loved attending the music products convention, NAMM which is held annually at the Anaheim Convention Center in
Anaheim, CA. "While technically a tradeshow, NAMM is the quintessential  gathering of the music tribe in southern California with national and  international participation, said Grisolia. "Growing from merchandise to  virtually every aspect of music, creation, merchandising and marketing,  it encompasses all walks of the life in the... Read the rest here.

Whether he’s in battle of the band competitions, performing at  nightclubs, casinos and music conferences, or helping charities, one  thing is clear: Bill Grisolia loves playing the blues. Read the rest here.

Los Angeles, CA (The Hollywood Times) 10/7/23 – Bill Grisolia, founder of the Long Beach Blues Society is thrilled to have an array of musicians performing at tonight’s Museum of Latin American Art (MoLAA).

“I have always dreamed of playing on the Museum stage in the sculpture garden, which has been host to such great groups as my buddies, Los Lobos. Just before the pandemic, we opened for them on New Year’s Eve at the Montclair Canyon Club.” (Article remainder unavailable for technical reasons.)

Whether he's in battle of the band competitions, performing at nightclubs, casinos and  music conferences, or helping charities, one thing is clear: Bill Grisolia loves playing the blues.   

The veteran bluesman, who has received  numerous "living legend" awards, has had an incredibly busy week,  playing at the Anaheim Hilton, House of Blues Anaheim, the Houghton Park  Community Center, and Veterans Hospital. He also  recently won the "Entertainer of the Year" award with the Read the rest here.

Fresh off his latest  gig at Southern California’s Yaamava Resort & Casino, veteran blues  and rock performer Bill Grisolia loves performing during the holiday  season.  “It is truly a pleasure to play for people during this special time of  year. I love seeing audiences engage with the music and the experience  becomes even more wonderful,” he told Programming Insider.   “Whether they dance or sway or just listen, I always get so excited!” Read the rest here. 

Caption under image: Bill Grisolia (left) was surprised by the mood of Cantina West. On Tuesday at eleven, the first dancer fell on the stage!

Latest, Magazine, Music NewsDecember 29, 2022by Music Connection  

Yes, it’s back once again! After  skipping last year due to the pandemic, Music Connection’s annual list  of unsigned live performers has returned, placing the spotlight on  individuals and bands who delivered unique excitement, expert  musicianship and intriguing songcraft to stages all over the U.S. during  the past year. 

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Feature Articles, MagazineNovember 26, 2020by Eric Harabadian  

“This is an unprecedented time.”

“We’re all in this together.” 

“Welcome to the new normal.”

These are all talking points that have consumed our  collective consciousness since the global pandemic hit in early March  2020. Here in the United States, no matter your politics, the pandemic  has affected every walk of life and all aspects of business. One of the  hardest hit has been the music industry. 

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The blues is a cathartic musical genre — and, in this case, an uplifting one as well.

Since  its inception in 2014, the Long Beach Blues Society has provided  inspirational learning opportunities, concerts and engagements for  youth, seniors, veterans and underserved communities with the help of  award-winning blues artists, writers, broadcasters and educators. Click the image to read the article. 

Espiritu Latino Entertainment presents
2nd Annual 
Key West Blues Festival

Bill Grisolia's
NEW BLUES REVOLUTION
and
Ericson Holt
Randy Morrow
Francis Gehin
Original Lady A Blues Band. Click the image to read the article. 

Bill Grisolia - Long Beach New Blues Festival - We had breakfast at the El Dorado Golf Course in Long Beach with Bill Grisolia, Bob Barr, Steve Proctor and Jon and Pete. Bill along with Bob create the Long Beach Blues Society. Why? Because if someone doesn't do it, nobody will, and pretty much everyone loves the blues. Click the image to read the article. 

10:15am | Local businessman and political activist  Bill Grisolia will be a host, performer and nominee at the 20th annual  Los Angeles Music Awards on Thursday.

Grisolia, who has served as a public relations representative in  various capacities for several Long Beach organizations, will serve as  Master of Ceremonies of the Red Carpet and Red Carpet Stage at the event  at Paramount Studios inside the Paramount Theater. Click the image to read the article.

IndiePulse Music Magazine Issue 3 Volume 1 September 2021. Click the image then flip to page 17 to read the article. 

Los Angeles-based blues rock band Canned Heat, known  for hits like 1968’s “On the Road Again” and “Going Up the Country,”  likes to improvise with its now 50-year-old sound when the band takes  the stage. Click the image to read the article. 

Bill Grisolia Band bringing the blues to Palm Springs!   

Bill Grisolia is a blues artist who is at the forefront of the new  blues movement in the United States. With influences ranging from the  Black Keys, White Stripes, Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer, Bill is leading  the charge of the modern blues scene. Click the image to read the article.