For the past several years, the local blues/jazz/soul outfit Blue Lunch has played a special Christmas concert. This year is no different. The group has just announced that the 7th Annual Blue Lunch Holiday Latke Party will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25, at the Beachland Ballroom. This year, the group is turning the concert into a benefit for Max Bangwell (Bob Ebersole), who was the drummer for local blues icon Robert Lockwood Jr. for many years. Bangwell is fighting lung cancer and his insurance doesn’t cover the additional treatments and therapies he needs. Bangwell has also performed with the Schwarz Brothers and other local acts. He’ll be at the concert and might even perform. Blues singer-guitarist Sean Carney is on the bill as well. As the event’s title suggests, patrons will also be able to nosh on Latkes, Jewish potato pancakes, which will be available. Tickets are $12 ADV, $15 DOS. 

This article appears in Nov 19-25, 2014.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.

One reply on “Blue Lunch to Play 7th Annual Holiday Latke Party”

  1. I worked with Max in the 1996 Cleveland Play House production of It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues. He’s not only extremely talented, but also one of the kindest souls I’ve ever encountered. Please show your support for one of Cleveland’s own.

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