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10.13.2009
10.05.2009
Top 10 Blues Tracks - Week of September 04, 2009
Blues City Radio's Top Ten Tracks of the Week
2.Howlin' Wolf - Killing Floor - Howlin' Wolf: His Best (Chess 50th Anniversary Collection)
3. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
4. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band - Walking Blues - East-West
5.Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
6. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
7. Storyville - Good day for the blues - Piece of Your Soul
8. John Lee Hooker - Travellin' Blues - Don't Look Back
9. Joe Bonamassa - If Heartaches Were Nickels - A New Day Yesterday
10. JJ Cale/Eric Clapton - Call Me The Breeze - Crossroads Guitar Fest
9.26.2009
Texas Blues
A lot of great Blues Musicians have
come from Texas.
This book features Little Ray Ybarra
who lives right here in my home town.
I'm fortunate to see him play several
times a month.
Check out this book!
come from Texas.
This book features Little Ray Ybarra
who lives right here in my home town.
I'm fortunate to see him play several
times a month.
Check out this book!
9.20.2009
Is Facebook doing crazy things?
Seems like every time I post this blog to
Facebook, it show an old post or one
that doesn't exist anymore.
Top 10 Blues Tracks - Week of September 20, 2009
Top 10 Tracks on Blues City Radio
1. Zach Prather - All Your Lovin' - Freak
2. Paul Johnson - On My Own - Demo
3. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
4. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
5. Buddy Guy - Mr. Downchild - Sweet Tea
6. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
7. The Snake Charmers - Can't Trust a Heart - Been Gone Too Long
8. Rusty Zinn - The Chill - The Chill
9. Robert Nighthawk & Houston Stackhouse - Maxwell Street Medley - Masters Of Modern Blues
10. Johnny Winters - Stranger Blues - The Winter of '88
1. Zach Prather - All Your Lovin' - Freak
2. Paul Johnson - On My Own - Demo
3. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
4. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
5. Buddy Guy - Mr. Downchild - Sweet Tea
6. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
7. The Snake Charmers - Can't Trust a Heart - Been Gone Too Long
8. Rusty Zinn - The Chill - The Chill
9. Robert Nighthawk & Houston Stackhouse - Maxwell Street Medley - Masters Of Modern Blues
10. Johnny Winters - Stranger Blues - The Winter of '88
9.13.2009
Top 10 Blues Tracks - Week of September 13, 2009
Top 10 Tracks on Blues City Radio
1. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
2. EG Kight - It's Hot in Here - It's Hot in Here
3. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
4. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
5. John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers - Tears Came Rollin' Down - Silver Tones: The Best Of John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers
6. Joe Bonamassa - Blues Deluxe - Blues Deluxe
7. Bonnie Raitt w/Little Feat - Louisiana Blues - Sofa Blues
8. Rusty Zinn - Drinking My Last Dime - The Chill
9. John Earl Walker - I'm Leavin' You - Live in Germany
10. Elmore James - It Hurts Me Too - Red Hot Blues
1. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
2. EG Kight - It's Hot in Here - It's Hot in Here
3. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
4. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
5. John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers - Tears Came Rollin' Down - Silver Tones: The Best Of John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers
6. Joe Bonamassa - Blues Deluxe - Blues Deluxe
7. Bonnie Raitt w/Little Feat - Louisiana Blues - Sofa Blues
8. Rusty Zinn - Drinking My Last Dime - The Chill
9. John Earl Walker - I'm Leavin' You - Live in Germany
10. Elmore James - It Hurts Me Too - Red Hot Blues
9.08.2009
Top Ten Tracks Week of September 6, 2009
This week's Top 10 Tracks on Blues City Radio
1. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - 100 Days - 100 Days, 100 Nights
2. Eric Clapton & BB King - 3 O'Clock Blues - Riding With the King
3. The Snake Charmers - Can't Trust a Heart - Been Gone Too Long
4. Eric Clapton - Malted Milk - Unplugged
5. Elmore James Jr. - Blues Before Sunrise - Daddy Gave Me the Blues
6. Buddy Miles - Them Changes - Them Changes
7. Johnny Lang - If This Is Love - Been a Long Time
8. Joe Bonamassa - Reconsider Baby - Had To Cry Today
9. The Snake Charmers - Move On Blues - Been Gone Too Long
10. Liz Melendez Band - Do My Thing - Sweet Southern Soul
1. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - 100 Days - 100 Days, 100 Nights
2. Eric Clapton & BB King - 3 O'Clock Blues - Riding With the King
3. The Snake Charmers - Can't Trust a Heart - Been Gone Too Long
4. Eric Clapton - Malted Milk - Unplugged
5. Elmore James Jr. - Blues Before Sunrise - Daddy Gave Me the Blues
6. Buddy Miles - Them Changes - Them Changes
7. Johnny Lang - If This Is Love - Been a Long Time
8. Joe Bonamassa - Reconsider Baby - Had To Cry Today
9. The Snake Charmers - Move On Blues - Been Gone Too Long
10. Liz Melendez Band - Do My Thing - Sweet Southern Soul
9.03.2009
Blues City Radio - Two Year Anniversary
Hi folks!
Well, today, September 3, 2009
marks the 2 year anniversary of
Blues City Radio.
I originally started a small station
that played only local artists from
the SE Texas and SW Louisiana area
in an effort to promote local live
music. It had quite a few listeners
at first, but the local people lost
interest.
While that station was still up and
running, I though I would do another
station with my favorite genre of music,
and Blues City Radio was born late one
night.
Don't know how people initially found
it, but the next morning it was already
moving up the charts and I had a few
regular listeners.
Today we are listened to in 98 countries,
#8 in the Blues Genre and making friends
with cool people from all corners of the
globe.
New Indie tracks were uploaded today with
more coming tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone who listens in!
Have a Blues Kind of Day!
Well, today, September 3, 2009
marks the 2 year anniversary of
Blues City Radio.
I originally started a small station
that played only local artists from
the SE Texas and SW Louisiana area
in an effort to promote local live
music. It had quite a few listeners
at first, but the local people lost
interest.
While that station was still up and
running, I though I would do another
station with my favorite genre of music,
and Blues City Radio was born late one
night.
Don't know how people initially found
it, but the next morning it was already
moving up the charts and I had a few
regular listeners.
Today we are listened to in 98 countries,
#8 in the Blues Genre and making friends
with cool people from all corners of the
globe.
New Indie tracks were uploaded today with
more coming tomorrow.
Thanks to everyone who listens in!
Have a Blues Kind of Day!
8.31.2009
8.30.2009
Top 10 Tracks on Blues City Radio Week of August 30, 2009
Top 10 Tracks this Week
1. Joe Bonamassa - Reconsider Baby - Had To Cry Today
2. Buddy Miles - Them Changes - Them Changes
3. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
4. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
5. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
6. Rusty Zinn - The Chill - The Chill
7. James Cotton - Hit Man - Harp Attack!
8. Freddie King - Big Legged Woman - Ultimate Collection
9. Stevie Ray Vaughan & Doyle Bramhall - Too Sorry - Bird Nest on the Ground
10. Sonny Boy Williamson II - Mississippi Delta Blues - The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson
1. Joe Bonamassa - Reconsider Baby - Had To Cry Today
2. Buddy Miles - Them Changes - Them Changes
3. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
4. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
5. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
6. Rusty Zinn - The Chill - The Chill
7. James Cotton - Hit Man - Harp Attack!
8. Freddie King - Big Legged Woman - Ultimate Collection
9. Stevie Ray Vaughan & Doyle Bramhall - Too Sorry - Bird Nest on the Ground
10. Sonny Boy Williamson II - Mississippi Delta Blues - The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson
8.28.2009
Anniversary of SRV's Death
I'm a little blown away that it's
been 19 years since the death of
Stevie Ray Vaughn.
It's one of those moments that you
just never forget.
I had just moved to Colorado and
was doing some temp work until I
could find a real job.
I was working for a company that
made those ankle bracelets for people
who were on home arrest. Yeah, it
was an assembly line job! UGH!
Just to get through the tedious day,
we all had headphones on listening
to music. I had a portable radio
and was listening to an awesome station
there in Boulder, CO when the news flash
came on.
I sat and listened and could hardly
believe what I was hearing! After
the announcement, I slowly pulled off
my headphones and looked up. It was
as if everyone in the factory had been
cued to do the same thing at the same
time.
Headphones were coming off people and
that blank, hurt, pained stare was on
everyone's face. It was as if we had
all just heard a really bad joke and
were waiting for someone, anyone to
say that it was a mistake.
There weren't many dry eyes in that
room. I guess the supervisors were
cool and had heard it, too. Normally
there would have been some kind of
announcement or something telling
everyone to get back to work. But
it was silent except for some faint
crying.
At break, nobody could talk about
anything else. I realized that
although I didn't really know these
people, we had a connection. A love
of Stevie Ray connection.
I will never forget that day.
I will never forget Stevie Ray.
He lives on in the hearts of so
many people and still has some
of the most popular blues tracks
still today.
We love you Stevie, always will.
been 19 years since the death of
Stevie Ray Vaughn.
It's one of those moments that you
just never forget.
I had just moved to Colorado and
was doing some temp work until I
could find a real job.
I was working for a company that
made those ankle bracelets for people
who were on home arrest. Yeah, it
was an assembly line job! UGH!
Just to get through the tedious day,
we all had headphones on listening
to music. I had a portable radio
and was listening to an awesome station
there in Boulder, CO when the news flash
came on.
I sat and listened and could hardly
believe what I was hearing! After
the announcement, I slowly pulled off
my headphones and looked up. It was
as if everyone in the factory had been
cued to do the same thing at the same
time.
Headphones were coming off people and
that blank, hurt, pained stare was on
everyone's face. It was as if we had
all just heard a really bad joke and
were waiting for someone, anyone to
say that it was a mistake.
There weren't many dry eyes in that
room. I guess the supervisors were
cool and had heard it, too. Normally
there would have been some kind of
announcement or something telling
everyone to get back to work. But
it was silent except for some faint
crying.
At break, nobody could talk about
anything else. I realized that
although I didn't really know these
people, we had a connection. A love
of Stevie Ray connection.
I will never forget that day.
I will never forget Stevie Ray.
He lives on in the hearts of so
many people and still has some
of the most popular blues tracks
still today.
We love you Stevie, always will.
8.24.2009
Top Ten Tracks Week of August 23, 2009
Top 10 Tracks on Blues City Radio
1. Buddy Miles - Them Changes - Them Changes
2. The Atlanta Cafe band - Bluesman - Voodoo Brotherhood
3. Buddy Guy, John Mayall - I Could Just Lay Down And Die - Duets
4. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
5. Bonnie Raitt w/ B.B. King - Baby I Love You - Dueces Wild
6. Seasick Steve - Cut My Wings - Dog House Music
7. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
8. Buddy Guy - Feels Like Rain - Feels Like Rain
9. Harpdog Brown &/The Bloodhounds - Foul Weather Blues - Home is Where the Harp Is
10. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
1. Buddy Miles - Them Changes - Them Changes
2. The Atlanta Cafe band - Bluesman - Voodoo Brotherhood
3. Buddy Guy, John Mayall - I Could Just Lay Down And Die - Duets
4. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
5. Bonnie Raitt w/ B.B. King - Baby I Love You - Dueces Wild
6. Seasick Steve - Cut My Wings - Dog House Music
7. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
8. Buddy Guy - Feels Like Rain - Feels Like Rain
9. Harpdog Brown &/The Bloodhounds - Foul Weather Blues - Home is Where the Harp Is
10. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
8.16.2009
Top 10 Blues Tracks - Week of August 16, 2009
Top 10 Tracks on Blues City Radio
1. Henry Correy - That Can't Be - SELF MADE MAN *INDIE
2. Eric Clapton & BB King - 3 O'Clock Blues - Riding With the King
3. Derek Trucks Band - D Minor Blues - Derek Trucks
4. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
5. Buddy Guy, John Mayall - I Could Just Lay Down And Die - Duets
6. Alvin Lee & Ten Years After - Slow Blues In 'C' - Pure Blues
7. The Snake Charmers - Can't Trust a Heart - Been Gone Too Long *INDIE
8. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
9. Derek Trucks with Susan Tedeschi - Feel So Bad - Alligator Alley
10. John Earl Walker Band - Welcome Back Mr. Blues - People Are Talkin *INDIE
1. Henry Correy - That Can't Be - SELF MADE MAN *INDIE
2. Eric Clapton & BB King - 3 O'Clock Blues - Riding With the King
3. Derek Trucks Band - D Minor Blues - Derek Trucks
4. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
5. Buddy Guy, John Mayall - I Could Just Lay Down And Die - Duets
6. Alvin Lee & Ten Years After - Slow Blues In 'C' - Pure Blues
7. The Snake Charmers - Can't Trust a Heart - Been Gone Too Long *INDIE
8. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
9. Derek Trucks with Susan Tedeschi - Feel So Bad - Alligator Alley
10. John Earl Walker Band - Welcome Back Mr. Blues - People Are Talkin *INDIE
8.11.2009
Top 10 Blues Tracks - Week of August 9, 2009
Top 10 Tracks on Blues City Radio
1. Henry Correy & The Correydors - That Can't Be - SELF MADE MAN *INDIE
2. Johnny Winter - Mojo Boogie - Slide Guitar Blues
3. Bonnie Raitt w/Little Feat - Louisiana Blues - Sofa Blues
4. Guitar Mikey And The Real Thing - Let Me Love You Baby - Jam Zero I *INDIE
5. Storyville - Good day for the blues - Piece of Your Soul
6. Rocky Jackson - What Was She Thinkin? - Squeeze Here *INDIE
7. Guitar Mikey and the Real Thing - Lonely Man - Jam Zero I *INDIE
8. Paul Johnson - On My Own - Demo *INDIE
9. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
10. Koko Taylor - Blues Hotel - Deluxe Edition
1. Henry Correy & The Correydors - That Can't Be - SELF MADE MAN *INDIE
2. Johnny Winter - Mojo Boogie - Slide Guitar Blues
3. Bonnie Raitt w/Little Feat - Louisiana Blues - Sofa Blues
4. Guitar Mikey And The Real Thing - Let Me Love You Baby - Jam Zero I *INDIE
5. Storyville - Good day for the blues - Piece of Your Soul
6. Rocky Jackson - What Was She Thinkin? - Squeeze Here *INDIE
7. Guitar Mikey and the Real Thing - Lonely Man - Jam Zero I *INDIE
8. Paul Johnson - On My Own - Demo *INDIE
9. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
10. Koko Taylor - Blues Hotel - Deluxe Edition
8.03.2009
Top 10 Blues Tracks - Week of August 2, 2009
TOP 10 TRACKS on Blues City Radio
1. Henry Correy & The Correydors - That Can't Be - SELF MADE MAN INDIE
2. Bo Diddley - Going Down Slow - Two Great Guitars/The Super Super Blues Band
3. Zach Prather - All Your Lovin' - Freak INDIE
4. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
5. Eric Clapton & BB King - 3 O'Clock Blues - Riding With the King
6. Johnny Winter - Mojo Boogie - Slide Guitar Blues J
7. Jeremy Hutchison - Sober Blues - New Single INDIE
8. Buddy Guy - Feels Like Rain - Feels Like Rain
9. Sonny Boy Williamson II - Mississippi Delta Blues - The Essential
Sonny Boy Williamson II
10. Skip James - Worried Blues - Devil Got My Woman INDIE
1. Henry Correy & The Correydors - That Can't Be - SELF MADE MAN INDIE
2. Bo Diddley - Going Down Slow - Two Great Guitars/The Super Super Blues Band
3. Zach Prather - All Your Lovin' - Freak INDIE
4. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
5. Eric Clapton & BB King - 3 O'Clock Blues - Riding With the King
6. Johnny Winter - Mojo Boogie - Slide Guitar Blues J
7. Jeremy Hutchison - Sober Blues - New Single INDIE
8. Buddy Guy - Feels Like Rain - Feels Like Rain
9. Sonny Boy Williamson II - Mississippi Delta Blues - The Essential
Sonny Boy Williamson II
10. Skip James - Worried Blues - Devil Got My Woman INDIE
7.27.2009
Top 10 Blues Tracks - Week of July 26, 2009
The Top 10 Blues Music Tracks on
Blues City Radio
For the Past 7 Days
1. Henry Correy & The Correydors - That Can't Be - SELF MADE MAN
2. EG Kight - It's Hot in Here - It's Hot in Here
3. Solomon Burke/The Blind Boys of Alabama - None of Us Are Free - Don't Give Up on Me
4. Bo Diddley - Going Down Slow - Two Great Guitars/The Super Super Blues Band
5. Rex P. Clem - The Weed Is What I Need - Whatever It Is, I Did It
6. Buddy Guy - Feels Like Rain - Feels Like Rain
7. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
8. Bootsy Collins Feat. Buddy Miles - Purple Haze - In from the Storm
9. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
10. Derek Trucks with Susan Tedeschi - Feel So Bad - Alligator Alley
For The Past 30 Days
1. Susan Tedeschi - Blues On A Holiday - Wait For Me
2. Henry Correy & The Correydors - The Silence Says It All - Heat Of The Moment
3. Steve Earle - Rex's Blues / Ft. Worth Blues - Just an American Boy
4. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
5. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry
6. Jimmy Warren - Only The Blues Last - Live At Last
7. Davis Coen - Country Girl Blues - Magnolia Land
8. Bootsy Collins Feat. Buddy Miles - Purple Haze - In from the Storm
9. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
10. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
Blues City Radio
For the Past 7 Days
1. Henry Correy & The Correydors - That Can't Be - SELF MADE MAN
2. EG Kight - It's Hot in Here - It's Hot in Here
3. Solomon Burke/The Blind Boys of Alabama - None of Us Are Free - Don't Give Up on Me
4. Bo Diddley - Going Down Slow - Two Great Guitars/The Super Super Blues Band
5. Rex P. Clem - The Weed Is What I Need - Whatever It Is, I Did It
6. Buddy Guy - Feels Like Rain - Feels Like Rain
7. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
8. Bootsy Collins Feat. Buddy Miles - Purple Haze - In from the Storm
9. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
10. Derek Trucks with Susan Tedeschi - Feel So Bad - Alligator Alley
For The Past 30 Days
1. Susan Tedeschi - Blues On A Holiday - Wait For Me
2. Henry Correy & The Correydors - The Silence Says It All - Heat Of The Moment
3. Steve Earle - Rex's Blues / Ft. Worth Blues - Just an American Boy
4. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
5. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry
6. Jimmy Warren - Only The Blues Last - Live At Last
7. Davis Coen - Country Girl Blues - Magnolia Land
8. Bootsy Collins Feat. Buddy Miles - Purple Haze - In from the Storm
9. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
10. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
7.21.2009
Top 10 Blues Tracks - Week of July 19, 2009
Top 10 Past 7 Days
1. Henry Correy & The Correydors - That Can't Be - SELF MADE MAN
2. Sonny Boy Williamson II - Mississippi Delta Blues - The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson
3. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry
4. Davis Coen - Country Girl Blues - Magnolia Land
5. Paul Johnson - On My Own - Demo
6. VE Paul - Runnin' - Susquehanna Stomp
7. Ry Cooder - Feelin' Bad Blues - Crossroads: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
8. Rex P. Clem - The Weed Is What I Need - Whatever It Is, I Did It
9. The Black Keys - Hurt Like Mine - thickfreakness
Past 30 Days
1. Susan Tedeschi - Blues On A Holiday - Wait For Me
2. Henry Correy & The Correydors - The Silence Says It All - Heat Of The Moment
3. Steve Earle - Rex's Blues / Ft. Worth Blues - Just an American Boy
4. Jimmy Warren - Only The Blues Last - Live At Last
5. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
6. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry
7. Davis Coen - Country Girl Blues - Magnolia Land
8. Bootsy Collins Feat. Buddy Miles - Purple Haze - In from the Storm
9. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
10. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
1. Henry Correy & The Correydors - That Can't Be - SELF MADE MAN
2. Sonny Boy Williamson II - Mississippi Delta Blues - The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson
3. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry
4. Davis Coen - Country Girl Blues - Magnolia Land
5. Paul Johnson - On My Own - Demo
6. VE Paul - Runnin' - Susquehanna Stomp
7. Ry Cooder - Feelin' Bad Blues - Crossroads: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
8. Rex P. Clem - The Weed Is What I Need - Whatever It Is, I Did It
9. The Black Keys - Hurt Like Mine - thickfreakness
Past 30 Days
1. Susan Tedeschi - Blues On A Holiday - Wait For Me
2. Henry Correy & The Correydors - The Silence Says It All - Heat Of The Moment
3. Steve Earle - Rex's Blues / Ft. Worth Blues - Just an American Boy
4. Jimmy Warren - Only The Blues Last - Live At Last
5. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
6. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry
7. Davis Coen - Country Girl Blues - Magnolia Land
8. Bootsy Collins Feat. Buddy Miles - Purple Haze - In from the Storm
9. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
10. Little Walter - Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
7.04.2009
Happy 4th of July
Greeting to all my U.S. friends!
Blues City Radio would like
to extend to you a very warm
Happy 4th of July
And to all my many other great
friends in so many wonderful countries...
May you have a glorious weekend!
Blues City Radio would like
to extend to you a very warm
Happy 4th of July
And to all my many other great
friends in so many wonderful countries...
May you have a glorious weekend!
6.30.2009
Top 10 Blues Tracks - Week of June 21, 2009
Hi Folks!
Still experiencing some problems with
the actual Blues City Site, so here again
are the Top Tracks.
Last 7 Days
1. Henry Correy - That Can't Be - SELF MADE MAN (Indie)
2. Joe Bonamassa - If Heartaches Were Nickels - A New Day Yesterday
3. Rocky Jackson - What Was She Thinkin? - Squeeze Here (Indie)
4. Rocky Jackson - Blues for Texas - Squeeze Here (Indie)
5. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
6. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
7. Rising Sons - Statesboro Blues - Rising Sons
Featuring Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder
8. Derek Trucks with Susan Tedeschi - Feel So Bad - Alligator Alley
9. Ellen Whyte - The Blues Walked Through My Door - Four Way Stop (Indie)
10. B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone - Soul Patrol Volume 1
Last 30 Days
1. Susan Tedeschi - Blues On A Holiday - Wait For Me
2. Henry Correy - The Silence Says It All - Heat Of The Moment (Indie)
3. Steve Earle - Rex's Blues / Ft. Worth Blues - Just an American Boy
4. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
5. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry (Indie)
6. Joe Bonamassa - Reconsider Baby - Had To Cry Today
7. Ry Cooder - Feelin' Bad Blues - Crossroads:
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
8. Guitar Mikey and the Real Thing - Lonely Man - Jam Zero I (Indie)
9. Buddy Guy, John Mayall - I Could Just Lay Down And Die - Duets
10. Zach Prather - All Your Lovin' - Freak (Indie)
Please Visit Blues City to listen in
And now you can hook up with us on Facebook!
Still experiencing some problems with
the actual Blues City Site, so here again
are the Top Tracks.
Last 7 Days
1. Henry Correy - That Can't Be - SELF MADE MAN (Indie)
2. Joe Bonamassa - If Heartaches Were Nickels - A New Day Yesterday
3. Rocky Jackson - What Was She Thinkin? - Squeeze Here (Indie)
4. Rocky Jackson - Blues for Texas - Squeeze Here (Indie)
5. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
6. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
7. Rising Sons - Statesboro Blues - Rising Sons
Featuring Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder
8. Derek Trucks with Susan Tedeschi - Feel So Bad - Alligator Alley
9. Ellen Whyte - The Blues Walked Through My Door - Four Way Stop (Indie)
10. B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone - Soul Patrol Volume 1
Last 30 Days
1. Susan Tedeschi - Blues On A Holiday - Wait For Me
2. Henry Correy - The Silence Says It All - Heat Of The Moment (Indie)
3. Steve Earle - Rex's Blues / Ft. Worth Blues - Just an American Boy
4. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
5. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry (Indie)
6. Joe Bonamassa - Reconsider Baby - Had To Cry Today
7. Ry Cooder - Feelin' Bad Blues - Crossroads:
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
8. Guitar Mikey and the Real Thing - Lonely Man - Jam Zero I (Indie)
9. Buddy Guy, John Mayall - I Could Just Lay Down And Die - Duets
10. Zach Prather - All Your Lovin' - Freak (Indie)
Please Visit Blues City to listen in
And now you can hook up with us on Facebook!
6.15.2009
Blues City Radio - Top Ten Tracks Week of June 15, 2009
Top 10 Tracks for Past 7 Days
1. Derek Trucks Band - D Minor Blues - Derek Trucks
2. Buddy Guy, John Mayall - I Could Just Lay Down And Die - Duets
3. Joe Bonamassa - Reconsider Baby - Had To Cry Today
4. Ry Cooder - Feelin' Bad Blues - Crossroads: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
5. JJ Cale/Eric Clapton - Call Me The Breeze - Crossroads Guitar Fest
6. Guitar Mikey and the Real Thing - Lonely Man - Jam Zero I
7. Elmore James - It Hurts Me Too - Red Hot Blues
8. Big Mama Thornton - Sometimes I Have a Heartache - Ball N' Chain
9. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band - Work Song - East-West
10. B.B. King - Got My Mojo Working - The Ultimate Collection
Top 10 Tracks for the last 30 Days
1. Susan Tedeschi - Blues On A Holiday - Wait For Me
2. Henry Correy - The Silence Says It All - Heat Of The Moment
3. Steve Earle - Rex's Blues / Ft. Worth Blues - Just an American Boy
4. Elmore James - It Hurts Me Too - Red Hot Blues
5. Big Mama Thornton - Sometimes I Have a Heartache - Ball N' Chain
6. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
7. Ry Cooder - Feelin' Bad Blues - Crossroads: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
8. Zach Prather - All Your Lovin' - Freak
9. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry
10. Eric Clapton & BB King - 3 O'Clock Blues - Riding With the King
1. Derek Trucks Band - D Minor Blues - Derek Trucks
2. Buddy Guy, John Mayall - I Could Just Lay Down And Die - Duets
3. Joe Bonamassa - Reconsider Baby - Had To Cry Today
4. Ry Cooder - Feelin' Bad Blues - Crossroads: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
5. JJ Cale/Eric Clapton - Call Me The Breeze - Crossroads Guitar Fest
6. Guitar Mikey and the Real Thing - Lonely Man - Jam Zero I
7. Elmore James - It Hurts Me Too - Red Hot Blues
8. Big Mama Thornton - Sometimes I Have a Heartache - Ball N' Chain
9. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band - Work Song - East-West
10. B.B. King - Got My Mojo Working - The Ultimate Collection
Top 10 Tracks for the last 30 Days
1. Susan Tedeschi - Blues On A Holiday - Wait For Me
2. Henry Correy - The Silence Says It All - Heat Of The Moment
3. Steve Earle - Rex's Blues / Ft. Worth Blues - Just an American Boy
4. Elmore James - It Hurts Me Too - Red Hot Blues
5. Big Mama Thornton - Sometimes I Have a Heartache - Ball N' Chain
6. David Allan Coe - Cell 33 - Penitentiary Blues
7. Ry Cooder - Feelin' Bad Blues - Crossroads: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
8. Zach Prather - All Your Lovin' - Freak
9. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry
10. Eric Clapton & BB King - 3 O'Clock Blues - Riding With the King
6.13.2009
6.06.2009
New Tracks Added Today
Well, it's a sad week in the Blues World.
The Grammy Award Winner, Koko Taylor
passed away June 3, 2009. Known on
Alligator Records as “QUEEN OF THE BLUES”,
we will miss her greatly.
Probably one of her best known songs was
Wang Dang Doodle and I've added that to
the play list today.
Koko, we will miss you, but Heaven has
another Blues Angel!
Here's a complete list of new tracks
added today:
Big Joe Turner - Shake it Baby
Big Mama Thornton - Sometimes I Have a Heartache
Elmore James - It Hurts Me Too
Freddie King - Going Down
Freddie King - Big Legged Woman
Howling Wolf - Highway 49
with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman
Johnny Winter and Edgar Winter - Mojo Boogie
Johnny Winter - Stranger Blues
Koko Taylor - Wang Dang Doodle
Skip James - Worried Blues
Whiteboy Slim - Krispy Kreme Woman
The Grammy Award Winner, Koko Taylor
passed away June 3, 2009. Known on
Alligator Records as “QUEEN OF THE BLUES”,
we will miss her greatly.
Probably one of her best known songs was
Wang Dang Doodle and I've added that to
the play list today.
Koko, we will miss you, but Heaven has
another Blues Angel!
Here's a complete list of new tracks
added today:
Big Joe Turner - Shake it Baby
Big Mama Thornton - Sometimes I Have a Heartache
Elmore James - It Hurts Me Too
Freddie King - Going Down
Freddie King - Big Legged Woman
Howling Wolf - Highway 49
with Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman
Johnny Winter and Edgar Winter - Mojo Boogie
Johnny Winter - Stranger Blues
Koko Taylor - Wang Dang Doodle
Skip James - Worried Blues
Whiteboy Slim - Krispy Kreme Woman
5.09.2009
New T-Shirts for the Ladies
Ok, Check out the new Blues Chick
T-Shirts from Blues City Radio
That's the Blues Chick Logo,
Just pick out a style and a
color and...
Getcha One!
50 Great Blues Backing Tracks
5.04.2009
Getting Up and Running
Well, I've lost about 2 weeks
with hackers and trojans.
Thought getting the Blues City site
back up would cure my own case of the
blues, but I got a little ahead on
that only to have a vicious trojan
on my PC.
It's been lost hours, lost money and
loss of patience in getting the damn
thing off of my computer.
Had to finally just reformat the hard
drive and start over. What a MESS!
So, I'm only partially crippled at this
point but still kickin'.
Stay tuned for more blues from the world
of Blues City Radio.
with hackers and trojans.
Thought getting the Blues City site
back up would cure my own case of the
blues, but I got a little ahead on
that only to have a vicious trojan
on my PC.
It's been lost hours, lost money and
loss of patience in getting the damn
thing off of my computer.
Had to finally just reformat the hard
drive and start over. What a MESS!
So, I'm only partially crippled at this
point but still kickin'.
Stay tuned for more blues from the world
of Blues City Radio.
4.25.2009
4.20.2009
Hacked Off
Well, it would seem that the Blues City
web site has been hacked.
I looked all through the code but was
unable to determine what was in there
that shouldn't be. The site was putting
out pop up ads and trying (sometime
accomplishing) to put malicious files
on people's computers. Mostly ad ware
and browser hijackers.
I have no idea who did this or why. The
whole "hacker mindset" eludes me completely.
I am working on getting the site up and
running again. Hopefully with a nicer
design, but we will see. An artistic
eye is something that I just don't have.
And that's ok, too. My talents seem to
lie elsewhere.
I'm thinking of putting a video on the
site and changing it each week. Would
embed some blues videos from other
sites. You can just drop by and take
a look at the past and present of blues
music. It'll cut down on your You Tube
time!
Any input on that would be greatly
appreciated.
Blues City is totally NON profit. I
don't make a dime from it. In fact,
it costs me to run it each month.
Anyone knowing of any web designers
out there that are willing to do
some "pity" work, as in freebie,
to help support the preservation of
blues music. Please have them contact
me.
blues city radio at gmail dot com
I wrote it that way to keep down
on those nasty spam robots.
More coming up on the trip we took
to Clarksdale, MS and Memphis, TN.
very soon.
web site has been hacked.
I looked all through the code but was
unable to determine what was in there
that shouldn't be. The site was putting
out pop up ads and trying (sometime
accomplishing) to put malicious files
on people's computers. Mostly ad ware
and browser hijackers.
I have no idea who did this or why. The
whole "hacker mindset" eludes me completely.
I am working on getting the site up and
running again. Hopefully with a nicer
design, but we will see. An artistic
eye is something that I just don't have.
And that's ok, too. My talents seem to
lie elsewhere.
I'm thinking of putting a video on the
site and changing it each week. Would
embed some blues videos from other
sites. You can just drop by and take
a look at the past and present of blues
music. It'll cut down on your You Tube
time!
Any input on that would be greatly
appreciated.
Blues City is totally NON profit. I
don't make a dime from it. In fact,
it costs me to run it each month.
Anyone knowing of any web designers
out there that are willing to do
some "pity" work, as in freebie,
to help support the preservation of
blues music. Please have them contact
me.
blues city radio at gmail dot com
I wrote it that way to keep down
on those nasty spam robots.
More coming up on the trip we took
to Clarksdale, MS and Memphis, TN.
very soon.
4.12.2009
The Road Goes On Forever and The Party Never Ends
So after a warm rest in The Bin, we
awoke to some cold drizzle. The high
that day was 39!
Undaunted by weather, we went sight
seeing in Clarksdale.
So much to see in such a small town.
Just about everything there has to
do with the preservation of Blues
Music. It's like Blues Heaven in
Clarksdale!
We hit the Delta Blues Museum.
WOW!
I could have spent half the day in
this place. So much blues history
right in one museum.
They even have a portion of the cabin
where Muddy Waters lived on Stovall
Farms. And in that little cabin is
a pretty lifelike wax statue of Muddy
sitting there playing a Les Paul.
If you ever find yourself in Clarksdale,
this is one place you definitely want
to have on your itinerary.
Next stop was Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk
Art. This place is packed to the rafters
with Blues "Stuff". You can get Blues
CD's, Blues Videos, T-shirts, mojo bags,
records, you name it, they have a little
bit of everything Blues in here. Be
sure and check out some of the local folk
art in here. It's pretty amazing. I
kept wishing I had an extra grand to
spend.
awoke to some cold drizzle. The high
that day was 39!
Undaunted by weather, we went sight
seeing in Clarksdale.
So much to see in such a small town.
Just about everything there has to
do with the preservation of Blues
Music. It's like Blues Heaven in
Clarksdale!
We hit the Delta Blues Museum.
WOW!
I could have spent half the day in
this place. So much blues history
right in one museum.
They even have a portion of the cabin
where Muddy Waters lived on Stovall
Farms. And in that little cabin is
a pretty lifelike wax statue of Muddy
sitting there playing a Les Paul.
If you ever find yourself in Clarksdale,
this is one place you definitely want
to have on your itinerary.
Next stop was Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk
Art. This place is packed to the rafters
with Blues "Stuff". You can get Blues
CD's, Blues Videos, T-shirts, mojo bags,
records, you name it, they have a little
bit of everything Blues in here. Be
sure and check out some of the local folk
art in here. It's pretty amazing. I
kept wishing I had an extra grand to
spend.
4.06.2009
Just For Laughs
I found this on another blog and even though
it has nothing to do with Blues Music per se,
it is way too funny so I thought I would
share it.
He's pretty good for a nerdy white guy.
Have fun!
it has nothing to do with Blues Music per se,
it is way too funny so I thought I would
share it.
He's pretty good for a nerdy white guy.
Have fun!
The Great Club, Ground Zero
After grabbing a quick shower, we headed
out to Ground Zero.
Guitar Mikey was playing that night and
it was great.
I had a chance to meet with his manager
and we sat and talked for a great while.
The conversation was so good combined
with the great music coming from the
stage that the whole evening was just
as close to perfect as I could have
wanted.
We got to the club a little later than
we had expected but where able to order
some dinner before the kitchen closed.
Danny got a fried catfish Po Boy and
I opted for the Shrimp Po Boy. There
wasn't a lot on the menu that would
work with the diet I'm on, but hey,
how often do I get to take a trip to
The Mississippi Delta? It was a
special occasion, so I went ahead and
ate it...the food is really good at
Ground Zero.
Guitar Mikey had the crowd wailin' and
up on their feet. I'm not a big drinker
so after having a Guinness Stout, I switched
over to water. Fear of being jailed so
far from home was weighing pretty
heavily on my mind. Besides, this was so
much fun, who needed a buzz anyway?
I got the opportunity to talk with Mr.
Guitar Mikey and what a great guy. It
was easy to decide that he would be the
next Featured Artist on Blues City Radio.
It was one of those nights where you just
didn't want the music to stop, but all
good things do come to an end.
We headed back over to the bin where we
were staying and it was toasty warm
inside. The room looked so inviting
and I was a tired camper. Sleep came
quickly, but not as quickly as the
morning sun.
We had a whole new day to spend in
Clarksdale!
out to Ground Zero.
Guitar Mikey was playing that night and
it was great.
I had a chance to meet with his manager
and we sat and talked for a great while.
The conversation was so good combined
with the great music coming from the
stage that the whole evening was just
as close to perfect as I could have
wanted.
We got to the club a little later than
we had expected but where able to order
some dinner before the kitchen closed.
Danny got a fried catfish Po Boy and
I opted for the Shrimp Po Boy. There
wasn't a lot on the menu that would
work with the diet I'm on, but hey,
how often do I get to take a trip to
The Mississippi Delta? It was a
special occasion, so I went ahead and
ate it...the food is really good at
Ground Zero.
Guitar Mikey had the crowd wailin' and
up on their feet. I'm not a big drinker
so after having a Guinness Stout, I switched
over to water. Fear of being jailed so
far from home was weighing pretty
heavily on my mind. Besides, this was so
much fun, who needed a buzz anyway?
I got the opportunity to talk with Mr.
Guitar Mikey and what a great guy. It
was easy to decide that he would be the
next Featured Artist on Blues City Radio.
It was one of those nights where you just
didn't want the music to stop, but all
good things do come to an end.
We headed back over to the bin where we
were staying and it was toasty warm
inside. The room looked so inviting
and I was a tired camper. Sleep came
quickly, but not as quickly as the
morning sun.
We had a whole new day to spend in
Clarksdale!
4.01.2009
At The Crossroads...
The weather was cold and damp as we pulled
into the Shack Up Inn's parking lot. But
we could feel the history of this place
warming us as we walked into the lobby.
We were greeted as if we were old friends
stopping by to chat. My eyes were trying
to take in everything, but there is so
much at the Hopson Plantation that it takes
a while to see all or it.
We had the choice of a smaller shack or one
of the bins that are describe in the video
on the last post. If you haven't seen that
video, please grab a beverage of your choice
and take a look at it. It's pretty great.
Not dressed for this weather, we went and
looked at the shack first. It was cool.
They have cleaned out these old shack,
updated them with indoor plumbing and a
small kitchen with everything you need.
I felt like I was soaking up the history
that was permeating this old shack.
While we thought the shacks were totally
great, we had concerns about the weather
and our ability to stay really warm. When
we left Texas, it was 83 degrees and I
was in cargo shorts.
So we went and took a look at the bins.
While not as rustic as the shacks, these
bins still had a charm and feeling of
history that was hard to beat. And it was
so warm in there!!
Ok, we opted for the bins. It was a wise
choice.
A quick unload of the car filled with guitar
gear and our personal belongings and an ice
chest full of food to cook out on the grill,
and we were off to see Clarksdale.
We drove around getting a feel for the layout
of the town while it was still light out. We
knew for sure that we wanted to see the
intersection of Highways 61 and 49, The
Crossroads. And we wanted to make sure that
we would be able to find Ground Zero Blues
Club in the dark.
I snapped this shot in the famous Ground Zero
Blues Club. There is very little in here that
has not been written on.
We drove around and took in everything
before heading back to the bins to get
ready for the evening...
into the Shack Up Inn's parking lot. But
we could feel the history of this place
warming us as we walked into the lobby.
We were greeted as if we were old friends
stopping by to chat. My eyes were trying
to take in everything, but there is so
much at the Hopson Plantation that it takes
a while to see all or it.
We had the choice of a smaller shack or one
of the bins that are describe in the video
on the last post. If you haven't seen that
video, please grab a beverage of your choice
and take a look at it. It's pretty great.
Not dressed for this weather, we went and
looked at the shack first. It was cool.
They have cleaned out these old shack,
updated them with indoor plumbing and a
small kitchen with everything you need.
I felt like I was soaking up the history
that was permeating this old shack.
While we thought the shacks were totally
great, we had concerns about the weather
and our ability to stay really warm. When
we left Texas, it was 83 degrees and I
was in cargo shorts.
So we went and took a look at the bins.
While not as rustic as the shacks, these
bins still had a charm and feeling of
history that was hard to beat. And it was
so warm in there!!
Ok, we opted for the bins. It was a wise
choice.
A quick unload of the car filled with guitar
gear and our personal belongings and an ice
chest full of food to cook out on the grill,
and we were off to see Clarksdale.
We drove around getting a feel for the layout
of the town while it was still light out. We
knew for sure that we wanted to see the
intersection of Highways 61 and 49, The
Crossroads. And we wanted to make sure that
we would be able to find Ground Zero Blues
Club in the dark.
I snapped this shot in the famous Ground Zero
Blues Club. There is very little in here that
has not been written on.
We drove around and took in everything
before heading back to the bins to get
ready for the evening...
3.25.2009
Life got Better In Clarksdale, MS
After getting back to the hotel from the awful
restaurant experience, I decided that moving
on was our best bet.
I sent out a quick email to the awesome guys
at The Shack Up Inn in Clarksdale to see if I
could get another night there. Two nights in
Clarksdale would be a great boon for us.
Like rapid fire, I got an email back saying
that the Shack I had reserved would not
be available, but there was another one
that I could get or I could stay in one of
"the bins". BONUS! We could get out
of Jackson and be on our way to the
Crossroads!
First thing Wednesday morning, we got
packed up and I hit the front desk hoping
that I would not have to pay for a second
night that I wasn't going to be able to use.
The woman at the desk was quite nice and
asked how was my stay. I said it was fine
except for that gang of cockroaches in the
bathroom that partied all night. She was
horrified and promptly said that my stay
was free and apologized profusely! Yeah,
that was the highlight of my stay in that
town!
We hit the road for Clarksdale.
The weather had turned cold and wet.
I'm an avid fan of the Weather Channel
and had been keeping vigilant watch on
what we could expect on the trip. This
was not in the forecast! EGAD!
No problem, I had a couple of long sleeve
shirts but no Winter shoes to speak of.
It would all work out just fine.
We got to Clarksdale and found our way
to The Shack Up Inn. Check out this
great video!
restaurant experience, I decided that moving
on was our best bet.
I sent out a quick email to the awesome guys
at The Shack Up Inn in Clarksdale to see if I
could get another night there. Two nights in
Clarksdale would be a great boon for us.
Like rapid fire, I got an email back saying
that the Shack I had reserved would not
be available, but there was another one
that I could get or I could stay in one of
"the bins". BONUS! We could get out
of Jackson and be on our way to the
Crossroads!
First thing Wednesday morning, we got
packed up and I hit the front desk hoping
that I would not have to pay for a second
night that I wasn't going to be able to use.
The woman at the desk was quite nice and
asked how was my stay. I said it was fine
except for that gang of cockroaches in the
bathroom that partied all night. She was
horrified and promptly said that my stay
was free and apologized profusely! Yeah,
that was the highlight of my stay in that
town!
We hit the road for Clarksdale.
The weather had turned cold and wet.
I'm an avid fan of the Weather Channel
and had been keeping vigilant watch on
what we could expect on the trip. This
was not in the forecast! EGAD!
No problem, I had a couple of long sleeve
shirts but no Winter shoes to speak of.
It would all work out just fine.
We got to Clarksdale and found our way
to The Shack Up Inn. Check out this
great video!
3.19.2009
The Road Trip That Rocked
We left Southeast Texas on March 10 to
head out through Mississippi and into
Memphis, TN.
I was traveling with Danny Hill, the
Featured Artist this month on Blues
City Radio. It was a great opportunity
for Blues City to Sponsor his trip and
looks for Sponsors for the station at
the same time.
Our first stop was Jackson, MS. I hope
to never go to Jackson again! We stayed
at a hotel that had a bad ass gang of
roaches in the bathroom. We were going
to spend two nights in Jackson and hit
a couple of Blues Jams. Sudden change
of plans.
We went to the jam at Shucker's in
Jackson/Ridgeland. First of all, the
service was about the worst I have gotten
anywhere, ever! The food was even worse.
Our waitress spent most of her time crouched
down hiding out in the smoking section. It
took nearly an hour to get our food order.
I ordered a cooked oyster dish, and raw
oysters on the half shell. I think the
dishes were prepare right away, but sat
there for a very long time before the
waitress bothered to go them.
The cooked oyster dish had gotten cold and
the melted cheese topping had hardened.
And the raw oysters had gotten way too
warm and had a film starting to coat their
little oyster bodies. I feel certain that
food poisoning would have been in my near
future had I eaten that crap.
The house band...can't remember their name
but then they WERE pretty unforgettable.
The patrons seemed to like the band and the
food which showed that they had no taste
whatsoever, not even in their mouths.
When it was Danny's turn to play, people
sat up and took notice. It was the first
real blues music of the night. The band
took notice as well and decided that he
played too loudly. Then they decided that
while he was playing it would be a good
time to announce their upcoming Crawfish
Festival. Hell, we live in the land of
crawfish, the festival goes on for months
here!
Well, I got angry and got the check. $53
for food that I wouldn't feed to a stray
dog, and no they had no real apology for
the lousy food, music or service.
STAY CLEAR OF THIS PLACE!
Like I said, I hope to never be in Jackson,
MS EVER again except to pass through on
my way to some place better.
Come back tomorrow when we battle the roaches
and move on to Clarksdale, MS! Now that's
a GREAT town.
head out through Mississippi and into
Memphis, TN.
I was traveling with Danny Hill, the
Featured Artist this month on Blues
City Radio. It was a great opportunity
for Blues City to Sponsor his trip and
looks for Sponsors for the station at
the same time.
Our first stop was Jackson, MS. I hope
to never go to Jackson again! We stayed
at a hotel that had a bad ass gang of
roaches in the bathroom. We were going
to spend two nights in Jackson and hit
a couple of Blues Jams. Sudden change
of plans.
We went to the jam at Shucker's in
Jackson/Ridgeland. First of all, the
service was about the worst I have gotten
anywhere, ever! The food was even worse.
Our waitress spent most of her time crouched
down hiding out in the smoking section. It
took nearly an hour to get our food order.
I ordered a cooked oyster dish, and raw
oysters on the half shell. I think the
dishes were prepare right away, but sat
there for a very long time before the
waitress bothered to go them.
The cooked oyster dish had gotten cold and
the melted cheese topping had hardened.
And the raw oysters had gotten way too
warm and had a film starting to coat their
little oyster bodies. I feel certain that
food poisoning would have been in my near
future had I eaten that crap.
The house band...can't remember their name
but then they WERE pretty unforgettable.
The patrons seemed to like the band and the
food which showed that they had no taste
whatsoever, not even in their mouths.
When it was Danny's turn to play, people
sat up and took notice. It was the first
real blues music of the night. The band
took notice as well and decided that he
played too loudly. Then they decided that
while he was playing it would be a good
time to announce their upcoming Crawfish
Festival. Hell, we live in the land of
crawfish, the festival goes on for months
here!
Well, I got angry and got the check. $53
for food that I wouldn't feed to a stray
dog, and no they had no real apology for
the lousy food, music or service.
STAY CLEAR OF THIS PLACE!
Like I said, I hope to never be in Jackson,
MS EVER again except to pass through on
my way to some place better.
Come back tomorrow when we battle the roaches
and move on to Clarksdale, MS! Now that's
a GREAT town.
3.07.2009
You meet the coolest people on the Internet
When I find something cool, I'm just gonna start putting it
here in the ole bloggeroo.
I love meeting Blues Hounds like myself on the Internet.
I was on Twitter and came across WORLD OF BLUES!
They have a totally cool web site and an equally cool
Blog! Whether you're a fan, musician or club owner,
I highly recommend you check out this site. They have
something for everyone.
So click on WORLD OF BLUES, check 'em out and tell
em' Blues City sent you!
I give World of Blues 2 picks up!
Hook up with us on Twitter today.
BluesCity
World of Blues
here in the ole bloggeroo.
I love meeting Blues Hounds like myself on the Internet.
I was on Twitter and came across WORLD OF BLUES!
They have a totally cool web site and an equally cool
Blog! Whether you're a fan, musician or club owner,
I highly recommend you check out this site. They have
something for everyone.
So click on WORLD OF BLUES, check 'em out and tell
em' Blues City sent you!
I give World of Blues 2 picks up!
Hook up with us on Twitter today.
BluesCity
World of Blues
2.15.2009
Top Ten Week of February 15, 2009
Ok folks, just want it to be known that I have
nothing to do with how songs are ranked on the
station. It's all done by popular vote by the
listeners themselves as they are listening.
I say this because this week's Top 10 is a little
more unusual than some. Not a bad thing, just
an observance on my part.
1. John Lee Hooker - Rainy Day - Don't Look Back
2. Ry Cooder- David Lindley - Alimony - The Ry Cooder Anthology: The UFO Has Landed
3. Rising Sons - If the River Was Whiskey (Divin' Duck Blues) - Rising Sons Featuring Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder
4. Rocky Jackson - What Was She Thinkin? - Squeeze Here
5. Rocky Jackson - Blues for Texas - Squeeze Here
6. Rocky Jackson - Treats Me Like A Dog - Squeeze Here
7. Ry Cooder - Feelin' Bad Blues - Crossroads: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
8. Buddy Guy, John Mayall - I Could Just Lay Down And Die - Duets
9. Charley Drumm - Big Boss Man - DEMOS, FULL LENGTH
10. James Cotton - Fatuation - 35th Anniversary Jam
nothing to do with how songs are ranked on the
station. It's all done by popular vote by the
listeners themselves as they are listening.
I say this because this week's Top 10 is a little
more unusual than some. Not a bad thing, just
an observance on my part.
1. John Lee Hooker - Rainy Day - Don't Look Back
2. Ry Cooder- David Lindley - Alimony - The Ry Cooder Anthology: The UFO Has Landed
3. Rising Sons - If the River Was Whiskey (Divin' Duck Blues) - Rising Sons Featuring Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder
4. Rocky Jackson - What Was She Thinkin? - Squeeze Here
5. Rocky Jackson - Blues for Texas - Squeeze Here
6. Rocky Jackson - Treats Me Like A Dog - Squeeze Here
7. Ry Cooder - Feelin' Bad Blues - Crossroads: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
8. Buddy Guy, John Mayall - I Could Just Lay Down And Die - Duets
9. Charley Drumm - Big Boss Man - DEMOS, FULL LENGTH
10. James Cotton - Fatuation - 35th Anniversary Jam
2.10.2009
Top Ten Week of February 8, 2009
1. Ry Cooder- David Lindley - Alimony - The Ry Cooder Anthology: The UFO Has Landed
2. John Lee Hooker - Rainy Day - Don't Look Back
3. Rocky Jackson - Treats Me Like A Dog - Squeeze Here
4. Hound Dog Taylor - Crossroads - Genuine Houserocking Music
5. Bonnie Raitt w/Little Feat - Louisiana Blues - Sofa Blues
6. Rocky Jackson - What Was She Thinkin? - Squeeze Here
7. Little Walter -Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
8. Buddy Guy, John Mayall - I Could Just Lay Down And Die - Duets
9. The Black Keys - Hurt Like Mine - thickfreakness
10. Buddy Guy - Catfish Blues - Alone & Acoustic
2. John Lee Hooker - Rainy Day - Don't Look Back
3. Rocky Jackson - Treats Me Like A Dog - Squeeze Here
4. Hound Dog Taylor - Crossroads - Genuine Houserocking Music
5. Bonnie Raitt w/Little Feat - Louisiana Blues - Sofa Blues
6. Rocky Jackson - What Was She Thinkin? - Squeeze Here
7. Little Walter -Kansas City (Harmonica Blues) - Blues Masters Volume 4
8. Buddy Guy, John Mayall - I Could Just Lay Down And Die - Duets
9. The Black Keys - Hurt Like Mine - thickfreakness
10. Buddy Guy - Catfish Blues - Alone & Acoustic
2.03.2009
The Day The Music Died - 50 Years Ago Today
February 3, 1959
Immortalized by Don McLean in 1971 as
The Day The Music Died
It's almost hard to believe that it's been 50 years
since the plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa took
the lives of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie
Valens.
I was 5 at the time.
I grew up with Chantilly Lace by The Big Bopper
( JP Richardson from my hometown here in
Beaumont, TX), La Bamba by Ritchie Valens and
the dozens of songs by Buddy Holly.
And we remember that there were
actually 4 men on that plane as we include
the pilot, Roger Peterson.
Frustrated with the Tour Bus that was usually
the mode of transportation and needing to get
laundry done before the next gig after The Surf
Ballroom in Clear Lake, Buddy Holly told his
fellow band mates that they should charter
a plane for the next performance.
50 years later, their music has certainly passed
the test of time. Many modern day rockers
attribute their success and inspiration to these
early pioneers of Rock and Roll.
It just seemed fitting that I took a moment to
reflect on this 50th Anniversary, please enjoy
the following video...
Immortalized by Don McLean in 1971 as
The Day The Music Died
It's almost hard to believe that it's been 50 years
since the plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa took
the lives of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie
Valens.
I was 5 at the time.
I grew up with Chantilly Lace by The Big Bopper
( JP Richardson from my hometown here in
Beaumont, TX), La Bamba by Ritchie Valens and
the dozens of songs by Buddy Holly.
And we remember that there were
actually 4 men on that plane as we include
the pilot, Roger Peterson.
Frustrated with the Tour Bus that was usually
the mode of transportation and needing to get
laundry done before the next gig after The Surf
Ballroom in Clear Lake, Buddy Holly told his
fellow band mates that they should charter
a plane for the next performance.
50 years later, their music has certainly passed
the test of time. Many modern day rockers
attribute their success and inspiration to these
early pioneers of Rock and Roll.
It just seemed fitting that I took a moment to
reflect on this 50th Anniversary, please enjoy
the following video...
1.21.2009
Top Ten Week of January 18, 2009
1. Susan Tedeschi - Blues On A Holiday - Wait For Me
2. Henry Correy - The Silence Says It All - none
3. Joe Bonamassa - Reconsider Baby - Had To Cry Today
4. Steve Earle - Rex's Blues / Ft. Worth Blues - Just an American Boy
5. Joe Bonamassa - If Heartaches Were Nickels - A New Day Yesterday
6. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry
7. David Allan Coe - Monkey David Wine - Penitentiary Blues
8. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
9. John Lee Hooker - Hoodoo - The Complete 50's Chess Recordings
10. Ry Cooder- David Lindley - Alimony - The Ry Cooder Anthology: The UFO Has Landed
2. Henry Correy - The Silence Says It All - none
3. Joe Bonamassa - Reconsider Baby - Had To Cry Today
4. Steve Earle - Rex's Blues / Ft. Worth Blues - Just an American Boy
5. Joe Bonamassa - If Heartaches Were Nickels - A New Day Yesterday
6. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry
7. David Allan Coe - Monkey David Wine - Penitentiary Blues
8. Susan Tedeschi - I Fell In Love - Wait For Me
9. John Lee Hooker - Hoodoo - The Complete 50's Chess Recordings
10. Ry Cooder- David Lindley - Alimony - The Ry Cooder Anthology: The UFO Has Landed
1.19.2009
On The Eve of History Being Made
We have to go back in American History to
fully appreciate the History that is being
made in this country today.
And so much of it started with the Blues...
Heartbreak, bad luck, hard times and dealing
with the Devil was the song of American roots
that worked it's way into the hearts and souls
of many.
Almost an anthem for the downtrodden race
that cried out for their God given right to
freedom!
For me, I always think of the beginning of the
blues as that fateful night (as it is told) when
Robert Johnson met with and sold his soul
to Satan in exchange for his incredible ability
to play the Blues.
It was said that if one stood at the crossroads
in the moonless darkness of that small delta
town, Clarksdale, MS that Satan himself might
come by and tune your guitar. It was Robert
Johnson who let his guitar be tuned on a dark
and most likely frightening night and there
was no turning back.
No one would have believed that Satan was
there anymore than they would have believed
that about 80 years later a prominent Black
Senator would become President of the United
States!
My real aim here is to pray that President Obama
will have some of the answers to the problems
that are plaguing our great nation. I wish him
wisdom in the choices that he will have to make.
President Obama is stepping into a virtual snake
pit that is to be Post Bush Washington. I wish
him Godspeed in his new position as our Leader
here in The United States of America!
Truly a momentous occasion in American History
is this. My hat is off to you Mr. President. May
you Make a Change that is greatly needed.
fully appreciate the History that is being
made in this country today.
And so much of it started with the Blues...
Heartbreak, bad luck, hard times and dealing
with the Devil was the song of American roots
that worked it's way into the hearts and souls
of many.
Almost an anthem for the downtrodden race
that cried out for their God given right to
freedom!
For me, I always think of the beginning of the
blues as that fateful night (as it is told) when
Robert Johnson met with and sold his soul
to Satan in exchange for his incredible ability
to play the Blues.
It was said that if one stood at the crossroads
in the moonless darkness of that small delta
town, Clarksdale, MS that Satan himself might
come by and tune your guitar. It was Robert
Johnson who let his guitar be tuned on a dark
and most likely frightening night and there
was no turning back.
No one would have believed that Satan was
there anymore than they would have believed
that about 80 years later a prominent Black
Senator would become President of the United
States!
My real aim here is to pray that President Obama
will have some of the answers to the problems
that are plaguing our great nation. I wish him
wisdom in the choices that he will have to make.
President Obama is stepping into a virtual snake
pit that is to be Post Bush Washington. I wish
him Godspeed in his new position as our Leader
here in The United States of America!
Truly a momentous occasion in American History
is this. My hat is off to you Mr. President. May
you Make a Change that is greatly needed.
1.16.2009
This Week's Top Ten
Top Ten Tracks Week of January 11, 2009
1. Susan Tedeschi - Blues On A Holiday - Wait For Me
2. Henry Correy - The Silence Says It All - none
3. Joe Bonamassa - Reconsider Baby - Had To Cry Today
4. Steve Earle - Rex's Blues / Ft. Worth Blues - Just an American Boy
5. Joe Bonamassa - If Heartaches Were Nickels - A New Day Yesterday
6. Alvin Lee & Ten Years After - Slow Blues In 'C' - Pure Blues
7. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry
8. John Lee Hooker - Rainy Day - Don't Look Back
9. David Allan Coe - Monkey David Wine - Penitentiary Blues
10. E.G. Kight - It's Hot in Here - It's Hot in Here
1. Susan Tedeschi - Blues On A Holiday - Wait For Me
2. Henry Correy - The Silence Says It All - none
3. Joe Bonamassa - Reconsider Baby - Had To Cry Today
4. Steve Earle - Rex's Blues / Ft. Worth Blues - Just an American Boy
5. Joe Bonamassa - If Heartaches Were Nickels - A New Day Yesterday
6. Alvin Lee & Ten Years After - Slow Blues In 'C' - Pure Blues
7. Larry Tillery Band - Next To You - They Call Me Lil' Larry
8. John Lee Hooker - Rainy Day - Don't Look Back
9. David Allan Coe - Monkey David Wine - Penitentiary Blues
10. E.G. Kight - It's Hot in Here - It's Hot in Here
1.03.2009
Blue and Then Some
Everything I need to do is Late, Late, Late!
I took a week off when I realized I haven't had a "REAL" vacation
since 1986.
Didn't do much but did come down with a wretched
cold!
Hack hack, sneeze, snort, sniff.
So I've been in bed sick for the past 4 days or so with
my Thera-Flu, two cats who just want to play and a guitar
sitting within reaching distance just in case I get the urge
to sing the Head Cold Blues.
So the blog is behind as well as updating the playlist and
adding the new Featured Artist. He is great, so keep your
eyes peeled for the day I can sit up for more than a couple
of minutes at a time.
I would love to come by your site and wish each and every
one of you a personal Happy New Year, but that just ain't
happening.
Hope to be back up soon and running at full speed.
In the meantime, Keep Listening to Blues City Radio!
http://bluescityradio. com
Keepin' the Blues Alive,
Sheila
I took a week off when I realized I haven't had a "REAL" vacation
since 1986.
Didn't do much but did come down with a wretched
cold!
Hack hack, sneeze, snort, sniff.
So I've been in bed sick for the past 4 days or so with
my Thera-Flu, two cats who just want to play and a guitar
sitting within reaching distance just in case I get the urge
to sing the Head Cold Blues.
So the blog is behind as well as updating the playlist and
adding the new Featured Artist. He is great, so keep your
eyes peeled for the day I can sit up for more than a couple
of minutes at a time.
I would love to come by your site and wish each and every
one of you a personal Happy New Year, but that just ain't
happening.
Hope to be back up soon and running at full speed.
In the meantime, Keep Listening to Blues City Radio!
http://bluescityradio. com
Keepin' the Blues Alive,
Sheila
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