May 2, 2016

The third annual Haverford Springfest took in a big crowd even when the weather didn't cooperate. Click on link below to see more pictures of the band and event.

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August 24, 2012

Dear Friends of Byard Lancaster,

It is our sad duty to inform Byard Lancaster's many friends, colleagues, fans, and fellow musicians that a great man, who changed the world with his music, Byard Lancaster, multi instrumentalist, Philly sax, jazz, blues, funk, folk, African world beat saxophone, flute, percussionist, vocalist and ambassador of Philly jazz and blues sound to the world, the internationally known internationalist, Byard Lancaster, has passed away on the morning of Thursday August 23, 2012, at his home in Philadelphia with his loving family close by, of complications due to pancreatic cancer. His influence on the music of the world is immense and incalculable. Byard's family will be organizing a celebration of his life and music at a date to be announced in October at La Rose Jazz Club in Philadelphia. Please say a prayer for Byard, and lets remember all the great things he did out of the kindness of his heart for so many people around the world through his love of music, and his avant gaarde instrumental genius, imagination, and spirituality. Byard picture above is from the February 2012 "Black History Month Salute to Byard Lancaster Jazz and Blues Giant of Love Peace and Unity" event where the City of Philadelphia honored him for his contributions to Philly jazz and blues music, which is known worldwide, thanks to Byard Lancaster. More photos from the Salute to Byard Lancaster can be seen on our website in the Photo Gallery. We are eternally grateful to Byard for all that he has done for us, because it was, after all, Byard Lancaster who founded the "Lisa Chavous and the Philadelphia Blues Messengers Band." Thank you Byard, for everything.

Lisa Chavous and the Philadelphia Blues Messengers



Hello Blues Friends--

We would like to thank Jonny Meister at WXPN radio in Philadelphia and Baltimore for making the songs "One People, One World, One Blues" and "Wang Dang Doodle" from our CD Blues Addiction two of the biggest hits on his show from July through December and for playing them almost every week.  We are honored that Jonny Meister listed our original song of "One People, One World, One Blues", as one of Jonny's top new blues songs of 2010.  We encourage our fans to keep requesting that he continues to play cuts from our CDs.

Thanks again to Jonny Meister and our fans! 

In case you don't yet own a copy of Blues Addiction, it is available at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lisachavous    You can listen, download, and buy a physical CD as well on Digstation.

We were excited and thrilled to be featured on Jonny Meister’s “The Blues Show” on WXPN 88.5.  The Blues Show on Saturday nights is one of the premiere blues show in the country and Mr. Meister is extremely knowledgeable about the music.

Here is a link to his page:  http://xpn.org/xpn-programs/blues-show

You can listen to the July 24, 2010 and July 31, 2010 Jonny Meister’s Podcasts featuring the two cuts from the Blues Addiction CD.  This is a streaming broadcast and is part of the “Best of the Blues Old and New”  that is well worth listening to.

Also featured on Jonny’s website is a calendar listing of the latest regional Blues Festivals.  

If you would like to request one of our songs, you can go to the Contact the Show email link and ask Mr. Meister to play your favorite cut from Lisa Chavous and the Blues Messengers: Blues Addiction or go directly to the following  XPN request link: http://xpn.org/requests and request one of our songs from Lisa Chavous and Blues Messengers:  Blues Addiction

1.  Blues Addiction

2. I'd Rather Go Blind

3. One People, One World, One Blues

4. Hound Dog

5. Knocking on Heaven's Door

6. Shake, Rattle and Roll

7. I Just Want to Make Love To You

8. Red House

9. Bring it On Home

10. Let The Good Times Roll

Thanks for your support.  The Philadelphia Blues Messengers.