Saturday Night Fish Fry: Shades Of Blue Internet Radio

The Saturday Night special Internet radio station is Shades Of Blues. I don't have much information about the station or who runs it, but I believe it has some connection with the Zero Hour Network. Click Here and then click on the yellow button on the webpage to access the music.

The Isley Brothers: Shout!

The Isley Brothers doing probably their best known song Shout!

Watermelon Slim Interview

The Prince George Free Press, has an interview with Watermelon Slim. Slim was up for six BMA's, but was shut out, but I don't think that will stop Slim. He has been playing since the 70s, and it was over 30 years between releases so I am sure he can handle adversity:-) I just hope he releases a new CD before 2037:-)

Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music and Arts Festival

The Second Annual Honesdale Roots and Rhythm Music and Arts Festival takes place on June 23rd in Eastern Pennsylvania. I have to admit that the title of the fest is a mouthful:-D It looks like it is mostly local and regional bands, but Little Ed and the Imperials are headlining the gig, and they are worth the trip. Little Ed is a throwback to old time Chicago blues, and he puts on quite the show. I was lucky to have seen him in Kansas City just after he had released his LP (yup it was vinyl back then:-) Chicken And Biscuits. It was a heck of a show, and he actually played for another hour, because the crowd wouldn't go home! Here is the lineup for the Honesdale fest from their website. For more info CLICK HERE.

2007 Schedule:

Friday Night Kick-off
Fireside Restaurant - 9:00 pm - 1:00 am
The Slippery Chickens

Saturday Downtown Music
10:00 AM - Noon

Roy Bookbinder - Honesdale Antique Emporium
Bob Bijesse - City Hall Parking Lot
Janet Burgan - Elegante's
The Cellar Birds - The Fred Miller Pavilion
The Douglas Smith Jazz Trio - Quality Printing & Copying

11:30 - 2:30
The Slippery Chickens - Meagher Professional Building


Acoustic Stage:
The Barley Boys Duo - 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 5:30 pm


Main Stage:

1 - 2 pm Red Molly

2:30 - 3:45 pm The Sean Carney Band

4:15 - 5:30 pm Bill Kirchen

6 - 7:30 pm Wayne "The Train" Hancock

7:30 pm - Raffle Drawing

8 - 9 pm Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials


Post-Concert Entertainment

7:00 - 9:00 pm - St. John's Block Party - Root Bound

9:00 pm - Midnight - J.J. Macks - The Slippery Chickens

10:00 - Midnight - Bean's Roasting House Cafe - Roy Bookbinder

10:30 - close - The Hotel Wayne - The Sean Carney Band

10:30 - close - The Limerick - Bob Bijesse

The 15th Annual Chenago Blues Fest

15th Annual Chenago Blues Fest takes place in Norwich, New York, on August 17th. Here is the lineup from the website.

Bands for - Friday Night, August 17, 2007
7:15 - 8:15 pm	Sidetrack Blues Band
8:30 - 10:00 pm	Eric Lindell
Saturday - Main Stage Artists
12:00 - 1:00 pm	Geoff Achison and the Souldiggers
1:20 - 2:30 pm	Big Sams Funky Nation
3:40 - 5:00 pm	Janiva Magness
6:10 - 7:30	Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers
8:15 - 9:45	Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm
Saturday - Acoustic Stage Artists Sponsored by Nelson & Flanagan, Grouse Ridge
2:30 - 3:40 pm	The Wiyos
5:00 - 6:10 pm	Roy Book Binder
7:30 - 8:15	Geoff Achison

Babel Fish Added

Since I have readers from all over the world I have added a nice tool from Alta Vista. It is called Babel Fish. Look for the Babel Fish tool on the side and click on the flag of your choice. I believe they are China, Germany, Japan, Korea, France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. (I may have turned Portugal and Spain around, please correct me if I goofed:-) Once you click on the language you read represented by the flag, then this webpage will pop up in that language. Of course, the translations are not the best in the world, but they are doable. I have used babel fish on the Blues Masters blog which is in Portuguese. It works fairly good so give it a try!

Janis Joplin: Piece Of My Heart

This is unbelievable. First it was shot with one camera,(and the quality is outstanding) Janis is add libbing most of the way. The band follows her closely (which is hard to do, because you have to listen to the singer to know when to make the changes) Janis invites the audience up on stage to dance. By the end of the song she is surrounded by a lot of male dancers. Where did all the girls go? Btw, the film is shot in Germany in 1969.

Keb Mo and Corey Harris: Sweet Home Chicago

Keb Mo and Corey Harris, doing Robert Johnson's version of Sweet Home Chicago. Including the reference to Des Moines Iowa!!!!!!!!!! I can just imagine Robert down on the corner of 12th and Center playing and singing the blues, and trying to stay one step ahead of the Des Moines police who disliked busking. Of course today there is nothing there but a street sign:-(

Keb Mo: Dangerous Mood

Keb Mo can do more than just acoustic delta blues. Here he is playing a classic slow blues called Dangerous Mood.

Dave Gross

I found an interesting short article about Dave Gross. He is another young guitarist who is breaking away from the conventional screaming blues guitar, and plays a variety of styles. The Montclair Times, from northern New Jersey almost seems sad to see him take off, since his CD, Take The Gamble, was nominated for best new artist debut category. Which means that he won't be playing as much in north Jersey as he used to. (Slick Ballinger won that award) For more of the article click here.

Bowlful Of Blues Newton Iowa UPDATE JULY 24 2010!!!!!!!!

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BOWLFUL OF BLUES IN NEWTON IOWA FOR 2010 IS JULY 24!!!!  FOR MORE INFORMATION CHECK OUT THE SOUTH SKUNK WEBSITE
One of my favorite small blues fests takes place in Newton Iowa. On July 28th Maytag park will rock out with some of the best local, regional, and national acts around. This fest is on a much smaller scale than Mississippi Valley. the bowl, looks like a miniature Hollywood Bowl, with a natural grass amphitheater. There are a few benches to sit on, but most people prefer to bring picnic blankets. This is a very family friendly event put on by the South Skunk Blues Society. They always put on a great show, and if you get hot, there is an exceptional swimming pool just west of the bowl. Here is the particulars from the South Skunk website. You can also click here for more information.

2007 Bowlful of Blues Lineup Set

The lineup for this years Bowlful of Blues has been set. It will take place on July 28, 2007 at Maytag Park. Wounded Judie will open the show, followed by Joe and Vicki Price. Then comes Trampled Underfoot and Levee Town. This year we finish the show with double headliners Bryan Lee and Bernard Allison. Ben Green will perform between sets. The show begins at 1:00 PM. Check the Bowlful of Blues page for more details about the performers. The after fest party will take place at the Newton VFW and will feature more music from Levee Town. Tickets for the Bowlful of Blues are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Advance tickets will be available at Hy-Vee stores and Mattingly Music in Newton, ZZZ Records in Des Moines, The Music Shop in Grinnell and Hy-Vee in Marshalltown.

Mississippi Valley Blues Fest

Iowa/Illinois's most prestigious blues festival the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest is coming up. A three day blow out of biblical proportions, of the best blues players around from local, regional, and national acts. Here is the lineup courtesy of the great illinoisblues.com website.

2007 IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival
Complete Schedule

Friday, June 29th, 2007

Bandshell
5:00 P.M.	Damon Fowler Group
7:00 P.M.	Albert Cummings
8:45 P.M.	The Doris Pierre Memorial Outstanding Volunteer Awards
9:00 P.M.	Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
11:00 P.M.	Robert Randolph & the Family Band

Tent stage
5:00 P.M.	Robert Belfour
6:30 P.M.	Paul Oscher
8:30 P.M.	Big Bill Morganfield
10:15 P.M.	RiverRoad Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Nappy Brown
10:30 P.M.	Nappy Brown with Bob Margolin, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and Mookie Brill

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Saturday, June 30th, 2007

Bandshell
2:00 P.M.	Blues Challenge Winner
3:30 P.M.	Kelly Richey
5:00 P.M.	Jason Ricci and New Blood
7:00 P.M.	Big James & the Chicago Playboys
9:00 P.M.	The Jackie Payne and Steve Edmonson Band
11:00 P.M.	Blues harp blowout featuring Mark Hummel, James Harman and Paul Oscher

Tent stage
1:30 P.M.	Bad Luck City featuring Matt Woods and Michael Swanger
3:00 P.M.	Jimmy “Duck” Holmes
4:30 P.M.	Alberta Adams & RJ’s Rhythm Rockers with CeeCee Collins
6:15 P.M.	RiverRoad Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Jimmie Jones
6:30 P.M.	Ari Brown Quartet
8:30 P.M.	Watermelon Slim
10:30 P.M.	Trudy Lynn with The Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings

BlueSKool
2:30 P.M.	Hal Reed
3:45 P.M.	Catfish Keith
5:00 P.M.	David Berntson (free harmonicas and lessons for all the kids)

Free Workshops
1:00 P.M.	David Horwitz, Blues Photography
2:30 P.M.	Jason Ricci, Harmonica
4:00 P.M.	Robert Belfour, Guitar, Hill Country Blues
5:30 P.M.	Catfish Keith

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Sunday, July 1st, 2007

Bandshell
2:00 P.M.	Dona Oxford
4:00 P.M.	Tom Principato
6:00 P.M.	Ruby Wilson
8:00 P.M.	Little Charlie & the Nightcats

Tent stage
1:30 P.M.	Drink Small “The Blues Doctor”
3:30 P.M.	Dave MacKenzie
5:30 P.M.	Bruce Katz
7:30 P.M.	Henry Gray & the Cats

BlueSKool
2:30 P.M.	Catfish Keith
3:45 P.M.	Hal Reed
5:00 P.M.	David Berntson (free harmonicas and lessons for all the kids)

Free Workshops
1:00 P.M.	Tom Principato, Guitar
2:30 P.M.	Bruce Katz, Hammond B3 Organ
4:00 P.M.	Paul Oscher, Harmonica
5:30 P.M.	Dave MacKenzie, Guitar

Solomon Burke

Here is one of the classic soul and bluesman, from the 50s, and 60s, now doing contemporary type R&B. It is an interesting video, and song. It is also good to see Solomon Burke still out there working.

Luther Ingram: If Lovin You Is Wrong I Dont Want To Be Right

Another classic soul tune from Luther Ingram. Looks like it was filmed at a stadium show from the early 70s.

Chicago Blues Fest Review

The Chicago Tribune has a review of the Chicago Blues Fest. I really wish I could have stayed around for the show. It sounds like it was a good time. I take it from the review that the reviewer didn't like Bobby Rush's dancers. I would think that anyone who know and loves the blues, and is not aware of Bobby Rush, and his sideshow really doesn't know the blues:-) I mean come on Bobby Rush, and Clarence Carter are a riot. OK, there shows are, ah, hmm, adult theme, but pretty tame compared to Rap, or some of the newer R&B singers. Anyway, to read the review click here.

Blog Critic Review: Eli Cook, Miss Blues'es Child

New review from Blogcritic. Eli Cook is a 20 year old blues phenom from Virginia, who unlike most of the young blues guys who aped Stevie Ray actually plays an assortment of blues. It is almost as if Blogcritic read this post here. Without a doubt there has been a plague of Stevie clones out there, but I don't think it is all the kids fault. I also think it is the record companies that put out blues releases. If you sound like Stevie they will probably be more likely to release your stuff.

Eli's new CD is called Miss Blues'es Child. If you go to the bottom of the review you can get a free download of the title song.

Blouboss

Check out some French Blues. From my friend the Great blouboss.

Bonjour !

Merci pour visiter mon emplacement. J'espère que vous appréciez la musique, et des mercis de maintenir les bleus vivants.

Tom

Picoseconde. J'ai employé la traduction de poissons de Babel de Alta Vista. Désolé si ceci venait hors de déformé !

Fats Waller: Ain't Misbehaving

This is a short clip from the movie Stormy Weather, which is a fantasy recreation of the life of the original Bo Jangles, Bill Robinson. In this scene we see Fats playing his great stride piano style on Ain't Misbehaving, also in the clip is a young, and beautiful Lena Horne, and Bill Robinson as the waiter. Nice clip, and some great piano playing by the master of Stride, Fats Waller.

Fats Waller-Ain't Misbehaving-1943
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