Mon. July 19

Yep, the countdown to the Aerosmith-J. Geils Band show at Fenway Park Aug. 14 is in full swing. Heck, it has been since it was announced, the idea that these two iconic Boston bands - one still going despite all the odds (Aerosmith) and the other re-uniting for special occasions and nice paydays (Geils) - are playing together for the first time, well, it's got this parochial town's knickers in a twist. On the downside, it's Fenway Park, not a spot designed for an intimate concert. On the other hand, the House of Blues is a little more concert-friendly and it's where guitarist Jay Geils and palls Duke Robillard and Gerry Beaudoin are playing Monday July 19. (This gig takes place in the Foundation Room private club on the second floor.)
   It's kicking off The House of Blues and Powerhouse Breakout Artist Series present New Guitar Summit to benefit The International House of Blues Foundation. Geils you know. Blues guitarist Duke Robbilard has been one of New England's top blues guitarists for many years. And there's award winning jazz guitarist Beaudoin, who founded this thing back in 1997. What is it? New Guitar Summit is a revolving door of jazz guitar talent and has featured alongside Gerry, Jay and Duke jazz guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli and his son John Pizzarelli, Concord Records recording artist Howard Alden, and Canadian guitar legend Randy Bachman from the Guess Who and Bachman, Turner Overdrive. They have toured the USA and Canada and released four recordings and a classic DVD of their blues tinged swing era classics. This is their first official Boston appearance together in years IHOBF, a foundation dedicated to bringing the arts to schools and communities through programs that increase public awareness of African American contributions to American culture.    
    The evening will begin with a VIP reception which not only serves as a meet and greet with the headlining artists from 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM, and the announcement and introduction of the July Powerhouse Breakout Artist Series. At 9, these guys play live and at 9"45 they're joined by the "Powerhouse Breakout Artist" (nope, dunno who) to sit in.
  Tix: $35,

15 Landsdowne St. 617-693-2583 Reserve by contacting Nikki DiGuilio at