O is for Orchestras [#402]

Episode 402, 2 October 2013

This episode is brought to you by the letter O ... O is for Orchestra, blues orchestras! Its another episode in my 'ABCs of the Blues' series. I worked out that I could get the whole alphabet/ABCs series in this side of Christmas so heres goes! OK, so the first track isn't an orchestra, far from it, but the band does start with O and I heard the song this week and loved it so thats why you're getting a taste of it here. The orchestra I focus in on is a Grammy nominated Heritage Blues Orchestra. I think they'd be perfect for any blues festival (like Bluesfest in Byron Bay) or even the most intimate hall. 

Next week its music brought to you by the letter P ... P is for PIANO blues!

1. The Oblivions - Do The Milkshake

2. BB King and His Orchestra - I Gotta Move Outta This Neighborhood

3. Duke Jenkins And His Orchestra - Shake It!

4. Lowell Fulson & His Orchestra - Chuck With The Boys

5. Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown His Guitar & Orchestra - Atomic Energy

6. King Perry Orchestra - Let 'Em Roll Blues

7. Heritage Blues Orchestra - Clarkesdale Moan

8. Heritage Blues Orchestra - Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down

9. Heritage Blues Orchestra - Chilly Jordan

10. Heritage Blues Orchestra - Catfish Blues

11. Brian Setzer Orchestra - Fishnet Stockings

Download link for this episode: 402

The Blues Room # 346 Heritage Blues Orchestra

 

The Blues Room 346, 5 Sept 2012

I can't remember how I discovered the heritage Blues orchestra but I'm so glad I did. This band is authentic sounding and has so many accomplished musicians in it that its well worth your interest. I start this episode with a new track sent to me featuring the late Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith (an ex-Muddy Waters Band drummer) with Roger 'Hurricane' Wilson. As it turns out, Willie's son, Kenny 'Beedy Eyes' smith is the drummer for Heritage Blues Orchestra!

Download this episode: 346

 

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1. Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith - and Roger 'Hurricane' Wilson - Born In Arkansas
2. Paul Rishell - Big Road Blues

3. Robert Lockwood Jr and Carey Bell - I'm A Steady Rollin' Man

4. Heritage Blues Orchestra (HBO) - Clarkesdale Moan

5. HBO - C-Line Woman

6. HBO - Big Legged Woman

7. HBO - Catfish Blues

8. HBO - Go Down Hannah

9. HBO - Get Right Church

10. HBO - Hard Times