J Ervin Bates Photography

J Ervin Bates Photography Professional photography service, more than 40 yrs exp. Specializing in concert and event photography
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You asked for it and you got it! You can now order prints (no watermark) from J Ervin Bates Photography. I have several...
09/01/2026

You asked for it and you got it! You can now order prints (no watermark) from J Ervin Bates Photography. I have several musicians shown here, and we are offering 12 x 18 at $45 each (shipping is covered to CONUS), and 16 x 20 prints at $75 each. If you are local or care to come to the Greater Lansing area (I am near Mason, MI), I will give these at the same price but framed! Great value for the dollar. If you want them signed, I can do that as well.

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Please be sure to add your shipping address if you want these shipped. They will be shipped, insured in shipping tubes, and if buy several, please reach out to me for a break in shipping, too! Got questions? you can email me at [email protected] or DM me here.

This whirlwind Saturday of incredible Blues and talented musicians concluded with son of the late Legendary Muddy Waters...
08/31/2026

This whirlwind Saturday of incredible Blues and talented musicians concluded with son of the late Legendary Muddy Waters, Mud Morganfield. Mud's band also included one whale of talented lineup, including Muddy's last guitar player, Rick Kreher, Studebaker John on harp, Chris Alexander on drums, Dave Forte on bass, and I believe the keyboard player's name is Mike? If anyone knows, please share and please forgive my memory.

I have to admit, I was a bit gobsmacked, getting to meet not only Mud, but also Studebaker John and Rick....I told Garrett that this was super special, meeting the son of such a huge Chicago Blues legend. Dave is like family, I have seen him playin with Toronzo Cannon, John Primer, and others. It sure was good to see him! I hope you all have enjoyed the photos!!!!

Special thanks again to David Olpere and the Tawas Blues By the Bay Fam. It was an incredible honor to work with you all....and I hope to join you again. And a special note....we had to leave early this morning, so Garrett could work, or we would have stayed for the duration. Next year, for sure!

Things were warmin up fast as Greg Nagy took the stage with a legendary lineup to back him. Longtime guitarist for Mitc...
08/31/2026

Things were warmin up fast as Greg Nagy took the stage with a legendary lineup to back him. Longtime guitarist for Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels, Ray Goodman...drummer Todd Glass, bassist Rocco Popielarski, and the young man of the lot, Clif Metcalf on key joined Nagy for a fast-paced 90 minute set. Greg found his way into the audience 3 separate times, something he really seems to enjoy. Great set, indeed!

Saturday afternoon rolled along with Sunny Bleau & The Moons next. LOTS of SE Michigan bands, and they just had a shot a...
08/31/2026

Saturday afternoon rolled along with Sunny Bleau & The Moons next. LOTS of SE Michigan bands, and they just had a shot at the IBC in January of this year, along with Brendon Linsley. You can catch this band all over the place. They have been quite busy the past year plus, so keep an eye open for Sunny Bleau as the year winds down! And you guessed it....more pics to enjoy!

Time for me to get "Two Glasses of Whiskey On Ice!"

Following Kathleen Murray, it was another Detroit Artist, Ms. Tosha Owens. Tosha was asked to cover this time slot, ori...
08/31/2026

Following Kathleen Murray, it was another Detroit Artist, Ms. Tosha Owens. Tosha was asked to cover this time slot, originally for Bobby Murray, and she paid homage to Murray at the opening of her set. The crowd responded and loved the music. Big kudos to Tosha, because that was a tough spot to fill, for sure....and we know her history with Bobby, along with others who have also played with the Detroit legend. We sure do miss him!!! Fun pics follow....

I have to be honest...I am not sure if I have ever had the pleasure of seeing Kathleen Murray perform, but she is a fun,...
08/30/2026

I have to be honest...I am not sure if I have ever had the pleasure of seeing Kathleen Murray perform, but she is a fun, dynamic singer and she certainly seized the moment. The crowd was engaged, and she delivered her set with a lot of passion. It surely got Saturday off to a running start! Enjoy the pics!!!

This is the THIRD time we have seen Mississippi Heat this year. Pierre LaCocque and the band have never failed to captu...
08/30/2026

This is the THIRD time we have seen Mississippi Heat this year. Pierre LaCocque and the band have never failed to capture my attention, and the first two times, Inetta Visor was with them. Friday, it was Sheryl Youngblood. Man, what a powerhouse! It was a pleasure to meet Sheryl, but we had spoken via Time Signatures, during the Red Hot & Blue Women of Chicago interview. Yeah, she is a future interview for sure.

The band was firing on all cylinder Friday evening, and the crowd was into it 100%. It was clear from the start at 5pm that this group of Blues fans was here to have a Bluesin' weekend, and so far, both bands have delivered. Enjoy!!!

Ok, here we go......the 2026 Tawas Blues By the Bay is in the books. I was pleased to be asked to come up and shoot for...
08/30/2026

Ok, here we go......the 2026 Tawas Blues By the Bay is in the books. I was pleased to be asked to come up and shoot for the event, and was there Friday and Saturday. Many thanks to Dave Olpere, and the Tawas Blues By the Bay group. You guys killed it this weekend, and a record crowd from what I am hearing! Got LOTS of great pics, so enjoy.

The First band was the Brendon Linsley Band outta Detroit. Brendon won the 2025 and also the 2026 Blues competition, so he and the band will represent the Detroit Blues Society (again) in Memphis. On a personal level, I have watched this young man mature as a Blues musician, and he is really taking things to the next level. I look for great things in this guy's future!

I am posting ONE BAND AT A TIME, so I will get them posted ASAP. Great to see Jane Cassisi and the DBS gang up there, too. That Blues group travels a lot, and they have a solid following.

I had been looking forward to this evening all summer long. Ever since I happened upon the post about Caledonia's Concer...
08/26/2026

I had been looking forward to this evening all summer long. Ever since I happened upon the post about Caledonia's Concert Series, and the fact that they had THREE National touring acts playing ta boot! The biggie for me, though, was Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, and last evening was it!

The night kicked off with local favorites, Roosevelt Diggs and they delivered a fun set to whet the appetites of the incredible crowd that turned out. Then, at 7pm the nattily dressed Rick Estrin and his band, the Nightcats took the stage and delivered well over 90 minutes of soulful Blues.

Each member of that band was a showman in their own right, but Derrick "D'Mar" Martin stole the show for a bit, hopping over his drum kit, and playin his drumsticks on everthing to attendees water bottles, to speaker stands, handrails, and trash cans......and yes, even the brim of my husband Garrett Bates' baseball cap! He had the little ones and a few bigger folk dancin as he entertained all of us for a bit. There is a REASON this man played and toured 17 years with Little Richard, lemme tell you!

Following their set, they stuck around to sign autographs and take pics with those who wanted them. What an incredible bunch of musicians....they make the Blues fun for ALL ages, my friends. And BIG kudos to my new friend, Adam Stauffer for the bangup job he did putting this season of GREAT music and entertainment together for all of us. WE. WILL. BE. BACK. (and you should make plans to join us!)

Last evening I had the distinct pleasure of attending Devon Allman's 20 Years Strong visit to The Ark in Ann Arbor. GA-2...
08/19/2026

Last evening I had the distinct pleasure of attending Devon Allman's 20 Years Strong visit to The Ark in Ann Arbor. GA-20 opened for Devon, and it was an incredible honor to meet and chat with Matt, Josh and Cody. These guys did a 30 minute slam-dance opening for Allman, and they left everyone finely tuned for the main act. I heard numerous comments from those in attendance that were blown away by Matt and the boys, but this is no shock to me....they are every bit as good seeing them live as they are on their recordings. It was a pleasant surprise. Enjoy some photos, everyone and THANK YOU once again, GA-20 for your hospitality!!!

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