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I got through two rounds of the quarterfinals in Memphis at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) and moved on to the semifinals. It was pretty cool. Met a lot of people who weren't wearing masks, and even though I usually was wearing a mask, I contracted CoVid19 whileI was there.
I was in Memphis from May 5 to May 10. I had just gotten my second booster (4th shot overall) a week before arriving on Beale Street on April 28. Unfortunately you need at least 3 weeks for the booster to kick in. These shots take time to stimulate the antibodies needed to fight off the virus. And of course the protection they afford you does not last more than about 6 months. Then you need a booster. I happened to need that booster and got it a week before arriving on Beale St.
I developed a sore throat on Thursday May 12. Then 2 volunteers with the IBC that we met in Memphis told us they tested positive. The sore throat got worse on Friday and I used a home test kit but it showed negative.
Even so, that booster might have helped a little along with the vitamin and mineral regiment I always take including vitamin B complex, C & D3, zinc, and magnesium. Still my fever peaked at 102 orally which is actually closer to 103. I had a sore throat, headache, body aches, fatigue, runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and coughing along with the fever.
Sunday we went to urgent care. They gave me an anti-viral called paxlovid. You take 3 pills twice a day for 5 days. Twelve hours later my fever was down to 99.5 and stayed down for the duration. My symptoms abated too. The sore throat vanished as did the headache. Day after day I got better and stronger. Tomorrow at noon I will take the last pills and I'm done.
The Department of Health called me Wednesday to say that I can stop the quarantine as long as I have no fever for 24 hours even if the other symptoms linger. My fever is long gone. I am no longer infectious.
My first gig since Memphis! I am playing on Saturday in Boynton Beach. Harvey Rosenfield will be sitting in with me using all his numerous percussion toys. He will also be bringing a gaggle of his friends to party hardy along with us. Don't miss the fun.
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LATE MAY 2022 SCHEDULE
Robert Ross @ Hurricane Dockside Grill
When: Saturday, May 21, 2022
Time: 7pm to 10:15pm
Address: 1500 Gateway Blvd. (#110), Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Phone: (561) 877-4562
Venue Website: https://locations.hurricanewings.com/ll/US/FL/Boynton-Beach/1500-Gateway-Blvd
Robert's Website: https://www.RobertRossBand.com
Hurricane Dockside Grill is an outdoor cafe with a roof but no windows. If it’s cold outside they have propane heaters, and if it’s warm they have ceiling fans. The food is good and the music is even better. Featuring two time NY Music Award winner & International Blues Challenge Semi-Finalist Robert Ross (vocals, guitar, slide guitar, harmonica, & percussion); and my friend Harvey Rosenfield will be sitting in on several different percussion instruments from 7pm to about 10pm. Audience participation is expected and appreciated when Harvey is around. Thank you Donald.
Robert Ross @ Mondo’s Bar
When: Sunday, May 29, 2022
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Address: 950 SE Indian St, Stuart, FL 34997
Phone: (772) 291-2767
Venue Website: https://www.mondospizza.com
Robert's Website: https://www.RobertRossBand.com
I like playing at Mondo so come on out, dig into their scrumptious pizza and other dishes, and dig into some rocking blues & hipster jazz. Featuring: two time NY Music Award winner & IBC Semi-finalist Robert Ross on vocals, guitar, slide guitar, harmonica, and percussion from 6pm to 9pm. Thank you Ron.
Robert Ross @ Stringers Tavern
When: Monday, May 30, 2022
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Address: 3754 SE Ocean Blvd., Sewall's Point, FL 34996
Phone: 772-210-2876
Venue Website: https://stringerstavern.com/
Robert's Website: https://www.RobertRossBand.com
Featuring: two time NY Music Award winner & IBC Semi-finalist Robert Ross on vocals, guitar, slide guitar, harmonica, and percussion from 4pm to 7pm. Thank you Ron.
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PLEASE NOTE
It is always a good idea to call a venue to confirm that we will in fact be appearing, to check on admission or cover charges, and to find out whether it is necessary to make a reservation. Thank you.
HAVING A PRIVATE PARTY OR WEDDING? HIRE THE ROBERT ROSS BAND!
Having a birthday or anniversary bash? Maybe a small dinner party? A large corporate party? Whatever event you are planning consider The Robert Ross Band, Robert Ross & The Jazz-Manian Devils. Or maybe you want something a little more “showbizzy” like Jiggles Giggles & Blues. We can put a package together to suit your entertainment needs. Let's talk. Send us an email reply with “PARTY” in the subject line. We'll get back to you.
GUITAR / BASS / HARMONICA LESSONS
From award winning recording artist & seasoned educator Robert Ross
EMAIL: Bluesman@PROTECTED
I will be taking on a limited number of dedicated guitar, bass, and harmonica students regardless of age or current level of expertise.
Robert is a two time New York Music Award winner and a New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Robert is known for a wide variety of blues, jazz, soul, country, rock ‘n’ roll, folk, and other roots music. Robert worked and recorded with Big Joe Turner and also worked with Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Otis Rush, Big Mama Thornton, Brownie McGhee, Memphis Slim, and other legends. One of Robert’s songs was recorded by Johnny Winter, and two other songs appeared on the soap opera “All My Children”. The Robert Ross Band has released 7 internationally distributed CDs and toured two continents. Robert has been teaching guitar for more then 25 years privately, and 13 years in NYC public schools. Robert’s work in the schools has been cited by the NY State Council of the Arts (NYSCA) for “best practices in arts in education programming”.
Lessons are $40 per half hour, and $60 per hour.
http://www.robertrossband.com/guitar-lessons
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