SODA BAY — The venue formerly known as the Konocti Blues Caf? is scheduled to reopen at 6 p.m. July 1 under the name Ty”s Blues & Food. The entertainment starts July 1 with Bettie Mae Fikes and the BMF Band.
Ty”s Blues & Food is located at 6445 Soda Bay Road. The new owner is bassist/guitarist Robert Watson, who was the music director at the Konocti Blues Caf? when it was a showcase for Fikes.
Watson held the music director post in the Soul Generals, James Brown”s touring band before he died According to T. Watts, media relations and club DJ for Ty”s Blues and Food, Watson always presented a rotating cast of world class blues, jazz fushion and funk players at the Konocti Blues Caf?.
Watts said Watson promises to deliver from an even richer roster of players including Fikes, Rodney Franklin, Elvin Bishop, Billy Johnson, Robert Reason, Lynn Bryant, Zakiya Hooker, Sugar Pie DeSanto, Chris Duarte, Alvon Johnson, Rusty Allen, Robert Gaviola, Ron Carson, Levi Lloyd and Twice As Good.
Executive Chef Seanny B, culled from the Bay Area, is on tap to serve an array of entrees from the newly remodeled kitchen. Soul food chef Papa Soul will also be on hand to augment the menu with his soul food expertise. Vegetarian and vegan master Fred Parker will present healthful entrees as well. Dessert specialist Carlotta Brandon”s sweet-tooth wares will top it all off. A full bar will be chaperoned by mixolist LaVonne Hipkiss who will be working a full bar to satisfy thirst requirements.
Ty”s Blues & Foods will be open seven days a week. The venue opens at 6 a.m. each day and remains open until 2 a.m. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dining reservations can be made by calling 278-7286.
