This is basically for readers in Des Moines. Most of you know this by now, and some of you knew this was coming but KFMG, the little radio station that refused to die, has gone off the air once again. From what I can tell from emails, and press releases that the low power station's license could be bought or transferred from the community group that has it now. I would hope that whoever ends up with the signal uses it to continue to support not only the blues, but jazz, folk, and alt rock that doesn't make it on commercial radio.
for more click HERE for the Des Moines Register article.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Soul Searchers Update
the soul searchers
click here for our website
click here for our myspace page
click here to buy the CD
click here for our website
click here for our myspace page
click here to buy the CD
wednesday, january 20, 8pm
greenwood lounge
(hessen haus on friday, january 22 is canceled)
saturday, january 23, 9pm
star bar
greenwood lounge
3707 ingersoll ave, des moines
(hessen haus on friday, january 22 is canceled)
saturday, january 23, 9pm
star bar
2811 ingersoll ave, des moines
"the soul searchers lay down authentic west coast blues from their des moines, iowa surroundings" -BLUES REVUE magazine "the soul searchers are a veteran group of players who roll along slickly and confidently" -BLUESWAX "this band puts down energetic jump-blues with a vintage vibe that harks back to early fabulous thunderbirds" -OMAHA READER
Bobby Charles RIP
From Bob Corritore
RIP Bobby Charles, February 21, 1938 – January 14, 2010. Louisiana Singer and Songwriter Bobby Charles Guidry, AKA Bobby Charles, is best know for being the writer of Fats Domino’s “Walking to New Orleans,” Bill Haley and the Comets’ “See You Later, Alligator,” and Clarence Frogman Henry’s “But I Do,” Charles died Thursday at his home in Abbeville, Louisiana at age 71, after a struggle with diabetes and cancer. He had recently completed an album called Timeless, which was co-produced by Dr. John and dedicated to Fats Domino. His beautiful songs helped to define the music of Louisiana, and will live on forever. For the complete story via the New York Times click here .
Arnie Caplin RIP
From Bob Corritore
RIP Arnie Caplin, May 8, 1929 - December 25th, 2009. Arnie Caplin, the founder of Biograph Records, died on Dec 25th, at a nursing home in Massachusetts. He was 80. Arnie was a jazz drummer and artist before starting his Biograph Records in 1967. The Biograph label would release over 250 titles in the genres of blues, jazz, ragtime and folk music. Blues releases included Bukka White, Skip James, Reverend Gary Davis, Furry Lewis, Robert Wilkins, Son House, Leadbelly, and more. In addition to his blues work, Arnie had a major influence in bringing forth the ragtime music of the now famous Scott Joplin. Though a behind the scenes force in the blues, the importance of Arnie Caplin can not be overemphasized. To read more about Arnie's life, click here, and to see the Biograph discography click here . Thank you Arnie for your great work.
RIP Arnie Caplin, May 8, 1929 - December 25th, 2009. Arnie Caplin, the founder of Biograph Records, died on Dec 25th, at a nursing home in Massachusetts. He was 80. Arnie was a jazz drummer and artist before starting his Biograph Records in 1967. The Biograph label would release over 250 titles in the genres of blues, jazz, ragtime and folk music. Blues releases included Bukka White, Skip James, Reverend Gary Davis, Furry Lewis, Robert Wilkins, Son House, Leadbelly, and more. In addition to his blues work, Arnie had a major influence in bringing forth the ragtime music of the now famous Scott Joplin. Though a behind the scenes force in the blues, the importance of Arnie Caplin can not be overemphasized. To read more about Arnie's life, click here, and to see the Biograph discography click here . Thank you Arnie for your great work.
Murali Coryell Update
Murali Coryell CD "Sugar Lips" moves up to # 5 on the Living Blues Radio Chart.
Buy "Sugar Lips" @ CDbaby http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/murali7
Buy "Sugar Lips" @ Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Sugar-Lips-Murali-Coryell/dp/B002UOKXUQ/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_lnk
Billboard Discoveries review of "Sugar Lips"-Murali Coryell
"Sugar Lips", the latest effort from blues veteran Murali Coryell, is one sweet triptych across the musical map. As the son of jazz guitarist Larry Coryell, gigs with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Levon Helm, George Clinton and George Thorogood Player and CNN imperial echelon. The title track exemplifies all that defines classic blues: saucy lyrics, masterful guitar licks, cool macho vocals and one helluva good-time party. Self-congratulatory "Blame It On Me" adds horns and raucous keyboards to the mix, as singer/guitarist/songwriter Coryell¹s wired strings share lead with his chops; while "What You Gonna Do?" about a woman
gone astray, slows the tempo to a sensual crawl. But perhaps the most
affecting track is "Mother¹s Day," a crawling heartbreaker about ultimate
loss: "Mom gave me a call the night before it all/I love you and your
brother, couldn¹t be prouder as a mother/Life¹s too short, thank you for
giving me the best Mother's Day' " Throughout the disc, helmed by
Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter Tom Hambridge, Coryell displays
laudable versatility, consummate vocal and instrumental savvy (with his dad
and Joe Louis Walker offering accompaniment), and arrangements that shine
with a dazzling blues hue. Indeed, this "Sugar" is mighty sweet.
Cortney Harding - Billboard (Jan 7, 2010)
Performing Live:
Friday, January 22nd, 2010Murali Coryell-solo acoustic - 7:00pm
Torches on the Hudson
90 Front Street
Newburgh, NY 12550-5622
(845) 568-0100Price: free
Party to promote efusjon-acai berry energy drink
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Murali Coryell-solo acoustic - 3:00pm
Barnes and Noble
1177 Ulster Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 336-0590Price: Free!
Promoting the CD release of "Sugar Lips" by Murali Coryell
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Murali Coryell Band w/Dorian Randolph-drums & Steve Aldi-bass - 9:00pm
Theodores Booze Blues & BBQ
201 Worthington St
Springfield, MA 01103-2304
(413) 736-6000Price: Free!
Sunday, January 24th, 2010
Murali Coryell Band w/Dorian Randolph-drums & Steve Aldi-bass - 6:00pm
The Grog
13 Middle Street
Newburyport, MA 01950
978 465-8008Price: $7
w/Parker Wheeler & Friends
Friday, January 29th, 2010
solo acoustic - 8:00pm
Caffe Lena
47 Phila St.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-583-0022Price: $16
named Best Small Venue in North America by the International Folk Alliance!
Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Murali Coryell Band w/Dorian Randolph-drums & Steve Aldi-bass - 9:00pm
The Keltic House
1004 Main Street
Fishkill, NY 12524-3510
(845) 896-1110Price: TBA
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Murali Coryell Band w/Dorian Randolph-drums & Steve Aldi-bass - 6:00pm
The Hideout
596 Court Street
Binghamton, NY 13904-2700
(607) 217-7185Price: $6
Music, Dinner & Dancing
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
TBA
Night Town
12383 Cedar Road
Cleveland, OH 44106-3153
(216) 795-0550Price: TBA
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
Murali Coryell Band - 9:00pm
The Slippery Noodle Inn
372 S. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225
317-631-6974Price: $5
national blues night
Friday, February 5th, 2010
9:00pm
Big Cities Lounge
905 E State St
Rockford, IL 61104
815 965-6026Price: $5
Saturday, February 6th, 2010
9:00pm
The Blue Shop
320 N 4th St
Burlington, IA 52601-5314
(319) 758-9553Price: TBA
Sunday, February 7th, 2010
Murali Coryell Band - 8:00pm
BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups
700 S Broadway
St Louis, MO 63102-1602
(314) 436-5222Price: $10
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
9:30pm
Buddy Guys Legends
754 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605-2111
(312) 427-1190Price: $10
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
8:00pm
Blues On Grand
1501 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309-3044
(515) 244-3092Price: TBA
Friday, February 12th, 2010
9:00pm
Nathan P. Murphy's
218 S Campbell Ave
Springfield, MO 65806-2048
(417) 863-1909Price: TBA
Saturday, February 13th, 2010
9:00pm
Memphis On Main
55 E Main St
Champaign, IL 61820-3602
(217) 398-1097Price: TBA
Sunday, February 14th, 2010
8:00pm
Huey's Downtown
77 S. Second St.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-527-2700Price: Free!
Happy Valentines Day!
Enjoy some romantic blues & soul
Monday, February 15th, 2010
TBA
3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill
818 3rd Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210-2016
(615) 259-9891Price: TBA
Friday, February 26th, 2010
Murali Coryell Band w/Dorian Randolph-drums & Steve Aldi-bass - 9:00pm
Tin Pan Alley
7909 Old Post Rd. (Route 9)
Red Hook, NY 12571-2148
(845) 758-4545Price: free
Saturday, July 17th, 2010
4:00pm
Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival
Methow River Blues Ranch Hwy. 20
Winthrop, WA