Joe Filipovich and The Blues Cities to Appear on Range

Joe Filipovich (Joey Flip) is a  door to door vacuum salesman turned full time musician. Owner of JF Music, lead guitarist, singer, songwriter, Joey Flip stays active in the community with music education, helping the MN Blues Society, (non profit) and performing music. He has performed at many fairs, festivals, clubs, weddings, and private parties around MN, WI, IA, and even in Nashville. His music has influences from blues, soul, r&b, and roots. He believes music should touch the listener, be inspiring, and tell a story. 

His new album, "Release" was made available  for sale in May of this year.
It's being played on the radio in USA, Canada, France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, UK. It is being played on radio stations around the US and Europe. His guitar style and sound has been compared to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bon Jovi, with the soul of James Brown.

Album Reviews include  Rift Magazine "Joe Filipovich's mastery of the guitar is tributed all throughout the work, from funky electric slides to soft acoustic strumming. Whether live on stage or in the studio, "The Blue Cities" is a team to pay attention to." - By Clara Tsac. Skope Magazine "Release" gives a glimpse of what the future of the blues might be. It is a wonderful engrossing album." Bman's Blues Report- "Flip pushes the envelope for me and that's good." 

Now available for sale on these sites:
iTunes
CD Baby
Amazon

Tour dates on the Range:

Solo Acoustic
Artist- Joey Flip
Fri Oct 16 2015
7:00 - 10:00 pm 
The 218
Virginia, MN

Full Band:

Artist- Joey Flip with the The Blue Cities

Sat Oct 17 2015
9pm- 1am
Pauly G's
Virginia, MN
21+

www.thebluecities.com
Facebook.com/thebluecities

Joe started "Blues Studio in School" It's a 6 week workshop, working with 2 jazz bands from East Ridge High School in Woodbury, MN once a week. He'll be teaching blues improv, scales, theory, and history. He will have professional blues musicians join as special guests to share their knowledge.  The workshop is from Jan to April 2016 followed by a live performance open to the public in May. He will be hosting a fundraiser to help fund this project, Nov 15, Sunday, 12-5pm, with silent auctions, bake sale, and live music from his band, The blue Cities, Armadillo Jump, Squishy Mud, and Sweet Tea. 100% of the proceeds will go to this project. 

There is also a kickstarter campaign to pledge support:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1932846301/blues-for-kids
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1617987871785246/




Group Music Lessons at Community Education this fall and winter: Hudson, Cottage Grove, Woodbury, Stillwater, Hastings, Roseville. (twin cities) Dates available at JFMusicLessons.com and on Facebook.com/JFmusicLessons