“Blues & the Beat”

Next Show (5/17/12)

  • 1:00 – 1968 part 1
  • 2:00 - 1968 part 2
  • 3:00 – New Releases

• 1968

The year that brought us Mattel’s “Hot Wheels”, legendary film 2001: A Space Odyssey and television’s 60 Minutes, also brought us plenty of  great blues and R&B…this 2-hour program will feature musical selections from Albert King, Slim Harpo, Buddy Guy, George “Harmonica” Smith, Percy Mayfield, and many more.

• Some New Releases In Rotation:

  • Rod Piazza “Almighty Dollar”
  • Enzo & The Bakers “Live at The Loew’s”
  • Brad Hatfield “Uphill From Anywhere”
  • Taildragger & Bob Corritore “Longtime Friends In The Blues”
  • William Clarke “Can’t You Hear Me Calling” (re-issue)
  • Ryan Hartt “Call My Name”

• Playlists for 5/17/12 (click to open)

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4/1/10: “What”

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Another one of my question-themed programs. Asking the question “what…” with music by Sam Myers, Jimmy Rogers, The 5 Royales, Wynona Carr and plenty others.
If you like this show, here are some CD suggestions:
  • The 5 Royales – “28 Big Ones” (King)
  • Wynona Carr – “Jump Jack Jump” (Specialty)
  • Paul deLay – “Nice & Strong” (Evidence)
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5/7/09: “Shuffle”

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This hour features all blues with a “shuffle” theme, whether it be a shuffle, swing, boogie, or something else. Music from Albert Collins, Joe Thomas, Jimmy Liggins, Muddy Waters, and more.
If you like this show, here are some CD suggestions:
  • Albert Collins – “The Cool Sound Of” (Blue City)
  • Joe Thomas – “1945-1950″ (Blue Moon)
  • Rick Holmstrom – “Lookout!” (Black Top)
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