A brainchild of Marcy Brown of Sweaty Betty Blues Band, No Steelers Sunday Blues is a musical addition to the fight against hunger, partially in appreciation of the Food Bank's contribution to Pittsburgh's vibrant blues scene. So it's fitting that the event will take place at Moondog's Pub in Blawnox, owned by Ron "Moondog" Esser, chairman of the Pittsburgh Blues Festival Committee.

Sweaty Betty Blues Band will of course be in the line-up, as well as Jill Simmons, The Phat Cats, Blue Faze, Bubs McKeg, The Eldorado Kings, The Pawnbrokers and Wil E. Tri.

Bubs McKeg is a blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. He started out in the '60s with "The Igniters", and is also known for his collaboration with James Lawson, "McKeg Lawson." But most recently Bubs has been gigging under his own name and recording some of his best work.

Jake Robinson, Rick Leopardi and Scott "Scooter" White made up the original "Big Jake & the Phat Cats." With other players that have come and gone over the years, the Phat Cats brought class and joy to the area blues scene. Big Jake passed away last September, and the remaining Phat Cats decided to keep the Phat Cat name to honor Jake.

Jill Simmons is as comfortable singing a prayerful Ave Maria in church as she is belting out a blues tune in a smoky bar, and she has done plenty of both.

Blue Faze is a Pittsburgh based blues band that has been together for 5 years, featuring Cheswick's own Ms. Fredi on vocals. Harmonica-player Johnny Rooster is the front man for The Eldorado Kings, who play an exciting blend of Texas Boogie, West Coast Jump and Old Time Chicago Blues.

The Pawnbrokers were formed in 1991 by Ric Proudfoot and John Pergal, and cross many stylistic borders within the blues genre. They were chosen as the winners of the 1999 Pittsburgh Blues Challenge. Their new CD is entitled Guilty Conscience and it displays their versatility on 17 original songs.

Wil E. Tri generally blows his harp with his band the Bluescasters, who started out playing every Saturday night at Brother Olive's in Pittsburgh's Strip District, and still play regular gigs all over the Pittsburgh area.

Sweaty Betty Blues Band gives a distinct flavor to "jump blues" and a new twist to slow blues jams. Lead singer Marcy Brown regularly sings the national anthem for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Patrons are also asked to bring non-perishable items for a food drive. For more info, call Moondog's at 412-828-2040, or visit www.pittsburghfoodbank.org.