#500 :: Ten Years Of The Blues Room

The Blues Room, 26 August 2015

Episode #500

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Well here it is Bluesville! Episode 500! Its only taken about 10 years to get here but here we are and what a great time we've had along the way. Joining me in The Blues Room for the 500th episode were The Swamp Dogz featuring John Maydon (gtr, vocs), Mark Kneebone (bass, bk-vocs), Paul Alderton (drums, bk-vocs), & Clara Lange (viol in, vocs) were our backing band. We had special guests Darcy Perry and Max Mac Donald join us too, and Kev from the Eastside was my right hand man on the DJ duties. We played classic blues vinyl courtesy of Ivan of Nivara Lounge and extended our one hour show to two hours. 

We set up the band in the foyer of the station and broadcast the show live to air, you'll see this in some of the video clips included here. We had Derek Jacombs and Graham Clark call in congratulations and others sent in prerecorded congratulations from around the globe.  

I'd just like to take this opportunity to thank Free FM's manager, Phil Grey, for all hes done to support The Blues Room over the years, hes been so generous and accommodating and we couldn't have gotten here without him. All the staff at Free FM for all their support and hard work. To all the guests who have come into the studio or on air from around the globe, thank you! To all our sponsors, especially, The Hamilton Blues Society, all those artists, bands, record companies, music distributors, music promoters, friends, and my family (especially my wife), I thank you all. To the fans of 'The Blues' who tune in each week or who get the podcast, thank you so much for your support and encouragement. And last, but not least, my co-presenter on The Blues Room, Darcy Perry, who has been like a mentor and inspiration from the beginning. Thanks bro! 

Heres to another 500 episodes. Enjoy!

1. John Lee Hooker - Boogie Chillun

2. Yank Rachell - Diving Duck

3. Howling Wolf - Chocolate Drop

4. The Swamp Dogs with Darcy Perry and Max MacDonald - Tore Down

5. The Swamp Dogs with Darcy Perry and Max MacDonald - Love Me Two Times

6. The Swamp Dogs with Darcy Perry and Max MacDonald - Lazy Blues

7. The Swamp Dogs with Darcy Perry and Max MacDonald - Proud and Humble

8. Jimmy Reed - I Love You Baby

9. Koko Taylor - Wang Dang Doodle

10. The Swamp Dogs with Darcy Perry - Wait On Time

11. The Swamp Dogs with Nate Taiapa - Scratch My Back

12. The Swamp Dogs with Darcy Perry and Max MacDonald - Bullfrog Blues

13. Buddy Guy - Come Back Muddy (Dedicated To Muddy Waters)

14. Kokomo - Home Of The Blues

15. Lloyd Spiegel - This Is Hip

16. B.B. King - Sweet Little Angel

17. North Mississippi Allstars - Jumper On The Line

18. Etta James - I Just wanna Make Love To You

19. Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog

20. Willie Dixon & Memphis Slim - 4 O'Clock Boogie

21. John Lee Hooker & Bonnie Raitt - I'm In The Mood

22. Memphis Gold - How You Gonna Play The Blues

23. Jimmy Rogers - Walking By Myself

Satan and Adam :: A Documentary That Needs Your Help

Award-winning director V. Scott Balcerek has been filming Sterling Magee and Adam Gussow since 1995. His documentary, "Satan and Adam," is due for release in 2015. Please help them reach their goal. For more information, go to:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/satan-and-adam-a-documentary#/story

http://www.satanandadam.com

For Adam's website, which has much more about Satan and Adam, including concert footage, go to:

http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com

#499 Laura Collins Interview

The Blues Room, 19 August 2015

Episode #499

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Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band play Hamilton's Nivara Lounge tonight (20th August), they'll be delivering their back porch blend of acoustic blues.

You can expect to hear a little BB, a little Koko, some Muddy Waters and many more with soulful vocals, sweet guitar solos, honky tonk style piano, warm upright bass and percussive drums.

The Back Porch Boys are all journeymen who have played many juke joints in their time. One of those talents is Wayne Mason, a well-known Kiwi songwriter in his other life, also one hell of a stonkin’ boogie blues piano player. So look out for 'Mad Professor' style wild solos with a wonderful sense of abandon. John O'Connor on guitar has worked with many of New Zealand’s well-known musicians and is considered one of New Zealand’s guitar legends. He has played and recorded with many well known artists including the NZSO, Kiri Te Kanawa, Mark Williams, Ron Goodwin, BB King, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley. In the engine room George Barris (long time NZ player, of early fame in the band 'Highway') on mellow upright bass and Pete Cogswell on Back Porch Drums.

In this episode we interview Laura and spin a few of her awesome tracks plus some tracks from Ann Cole, Bonnie Raitt, Lloyd Spiegel, King Leo, Luke Burnsright, C.W. Stoneking and more!! Enjoy!

1. Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band - Crazy Love 

2. Ann Cole - Got My Mojo Working

3. Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band - Wade In The Water 

4. Bonnie Raitt & Habib Koite - Back Around

5. Lloyd Spiegel - Mississippi Sun

6. Big Joe Turner - Lipstick, Powder and Paint

7. Ligthnin' Hopkins - Got To Move Your Baby

8. King Leo - Prisoner 

9. Luke Burnsright - Pallet On Your Floor

10. C.W. Stoneking - She's A Bread Baker

Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band at Nivara Lounge

Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band, 

Thursday 20th August, Nivara Lounge, Hamilton, 

show starts 8.00pm, $20 on the door.

Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band are heading to the Nivara Lounge in Hamilton on Thursday 20th August ready to 'rock the joint'. Laura Collins, known for her soulful vocal delivery, on-stage energy and emphasis on entertainment says “I’m all about putting on a show. I’m lucky enough to be playing with some men who are huge talents, they've all played many a juke joint in their time".

One of those talents is Wayne Mason, a well-known Kiwi songwriter in his other life, also one hell of a stonkin’ boogie blues piano player. So look out for 'Mad Professor' style wild solos with a wonderful sense of abandon. John O'Connor on guitar has worked with many of New Zealand’s well-known musicians and is considered one of New Zealand’s guitar legends. He has played and recorded with many well known artists including the NZSO, Kiri Te Kanawa, Mark Williams, Ron Goodwin, BB King, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley.

In the engine room George Barris (long time NZ player, of early fame in the band 'Highway') on mellow upright bass and Pete Cogswell on Back Porch Drums.

Laura says having a more acoustic rhythm section allows the band to stay at an easy volume “It doesn’t need to be loud to groove, this is a vocals led band and I’m all about finding the heart of the song. We’re about keeping it mellow, easy on the ears, but we’ll still make you want to dance. I'm ready to celebrate Summer and I'm bringing my favourite bluesmen and I know they will make the house jump."

You can expect a little Etta James, some Bonnie Raitt, some Muddy Waters and many more favourites, a whole lot of cheek, some fine playing and a good old southern time on the back porch.

Quote from Review from Manawatu Standard June 2nd, 2014

"The Back Porch Band had a great feel about it ranging from solidly funky to gloriously gospel, their backing vocals superbly supporting this sassy songstress. With each number given a highly original blues sound, this band fairly rocked the joint..."

#498

The Blues Room, 12 August 2015

Episode #498

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Sonny Boy Williamson 2 stays in my top five all time harmonica players list. Heres a tribute to him from many seasoned players/musicians, the list could be a hell of a lot longer but this is a good start ... part 2 & 3 in the making now. Enjoy!

1. Lloyd Spiegel - Stateboro Blues

2. Big Daddy Wilson - Baby Don't Like

3. Laura Collin and the Back Porch Blues Band - Hound Dog

4. Paul Orta & The Kingpins - Checkin' Up On My Baby

5. Red Devils - Cross My Heart

6. James Cotton - Dealin' With The Devil

7. The Allman Brothers Band - One Way Out

8. Sugar Ray & The Bluetones - Ninety Nine

9. Little Charlie & The Night Cats - Too Close Together

10. New York Dolls - Don't Start Me Talkin'

11. Jonny Lang - Good Morning Little School Girl

12. Muddy Waters - Nine Below Zero

13. Buddy Guy & Junior Wells - My Younger Days

14. John Hammond - Your Funeral and My Trial

15. B.B. King - Eyesight To The Blind

16. Howlin' Wolf - Decoration Day

17. Sonny Boy Williamson II - Fattening Frogs For Snakes

Brian Glamuzina & Stingray Perform Christo Redemptor

Brian Glamuzina & Stingray perform Christo Redemptor on International Blues Music Day 2015, August 1st, The Thirsty Dog, Auckland, NZ.

#497

The Blues Room, 5 August 2015

Episode #497

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Darcy Perry returns for another hour of blues power. 

1. Elvin Bishop - Can’t Even Do Wrong Right

2. Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - Sitting On Top Of The World 

3. The Staple Singers - Sit Down Servant

4. Double Shot Blues Band - Red House 

5. Rick Estrin & The Nightcats - New Old Lady 

6. Mississippi John Hurt - Stack O’Lee 

7. Jarekus Singleton - I Refuse To Lose

8. Lonnie Johnson - Another Night To Cry 

9. Uber Station - Rock Candy Funk Party (feat. Joe Bonamassa) 

10. Selwyn Birchwood - Don’t Call No Ambulance 

11. The Kentucky Head Hunters - Superman Blues

12. Pink Floyd - Bike