The Blues Room 274

The Blues Room present ...
I'M JUST LUCKY
Episode 274, 20 April 2011

I wish I was at BluesFest Byron Bay ... nuff said. Might have to save hard and go in 2012. Anyone else interested?

I drop a nice new tune from Grana Louise thanksto Kevin at Delmark Records in Chicago, thanks Kevin!!

1. Little Charlie and the Nightcats - I'm Just Lucky
2. Muddy Waters - Trouble No More
3. Derek Trucks - These Days
4. Lightning Hopkins - Shake That Thing
5. Norton Buffalo and the Knockouts - Sweet Little Thing
6. Memphis Slim - Whats the Matter
7. Sunnyland Slim - Soft and Mellow Stella
8. Red Devils - I'm Ready
9. Champion Jack Dupree - Hometown New Orleans
10. Harpdog Brown - Pink Champagne
11. Grana Louise - Left Foot Mama

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The Blues Room 273

The Blues Room presents ...

REAL GOOD BLUES

Epiosde 273, 13 April 2011

Its been awhile since I got on air and just played real good blues that I am really fond of.

This episode kinda marks the place where I spin blues that I really REALLY enjoy.

Thats not to say I haven't REALLY enjoyed what I've played up to this point, it just means

I'm going to be true to myself and actually do myself a favour and enjoy the show that I host.

So what would you expect in such a show other than some good ole harmonica blues. I first heard the band Blues Etilicos (Brazil) on a Putamayo compilation and totally dug the harmonica solo. I went looking for some more blues by them and found a few tasty cuts so have spun them on this epsiode for you. Hope you enjoy them as much asI do!

Blues Etilicos website link

1. Blues Etilicos - The Hook's Boogie

2. John Lee Hooker - Run On

3. William Clarke - The Complainers Boogie Woogie

4. Blues Etilicos - Maracujina

5. Joe Bonamassa - Blues Deluxe

6. Blues Etilicos - Caneriano Sem Lar (Clinica Tobias Blues)

7. Harpdog Brown and Graham Guest - You Don't Have To Go

8. The Matthew Skoller Blues Band - These Kind Of Blues

9. Blues Etilicos - Crossroads

10. Buddy Guy - Everybodys Got To Go

11. Darcy Perry Band - Club A Go Go [NZ]

12. Dr. John - Say Whut?

13. Blues Etilicos - Real Good Woman

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The Blues Room #272 Peter's Blues

The Blues Room presents ...

Peter Returns to The Blues Room

Episode 272, 6 April 2011

Peter represents the Hamilton Blues Society again and this time brings another fresh batch of tunes to play for yall. Please check http://www.hbs.org.nz/ for details on whats coming up in and around Hamilton city, and be sure to go check out ZZ Top while they're in town for the V8 Super Car Races.

1. Charlie Musselwhite - Diggin the Pain

2. Bob Corritore with Pinetop Perkins - Big Fat Mama

3. Pat Ramsey and the Blues Disciples - Dog House Blues

4. Los Lobos - 27 Spanishes

5. BBM (Bruce, Baker, Moore) - Can't Fool the Blues

6. Seether - Country song 7. Layla Zoe - Someday

8. Paul Garner - Unknown Track

9. Zakiya Hooker - Cold Cold Feeling

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The Blues Room #271

The Blues Room presents ...

Any Which Way The Blues Wind Blows

Episode271, 30 March 2011

I just want to thank you all again for supporting The Blues Room. Thanks for downloading the shows, and for leaving comments on the blog, it means lot to me.

To know that you're out there appreciating what I'm doing makes it worthwhile carrying on. What about this track by Little Sonny, Wade In the Water! Wow, I'm lovin' his harp work.

And Doug MacLeod with John Juke Logan, massive stuff - Doug comes to Rotorua, NZ for a one off show, don't miss it! Enjoy!

1. Mississippi Heat feat. Laurie Bell - Chicago Is My Home

2.Doug MacLeod and John Juke Logan - Cold Rain

3.James Cotton Band feat Kenny Neal - Don't Start Me Talking

4. Muddy Waters - You Can't Lose What You Ain't Never Had

5. Van Morrison w/ Jimmy Witherspoon - Stormy Monday/Have You Ever Loved A Woman/No Rollin Blues

6. Little Sonny - Wade In The Water

7. Kim Wilson - Low Down

8. Paul Oscher and Steve Guyger - I'll Go Out Walking

9. Louisiana Red and Little Victor's Juke Joint - Roaming Stranger

10. Elvin Bishop - Can't Lie To Me Get The Blues

11. Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women - Wild Women Never Get The Blues

12. Dave Spector - Cee Cee Rider

13. Etta James - At Last

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The Blues Room #270

The Blues Room presents ...

Tiger Man

Episode 270, 23 March 2011

UPDATE!! I managed to get a recording of this show and have now made it available below.

RIP Pinetop Perkins, you'll be missed greatly.

Thank you for your music and smile!!

1. Rob Paparozzi - Drowning On Dry Ground

2. Dennis Gruenling - Teenage Beat

3. J. Geils Band w/ Magic Dick on harp - Whammer Jammer

4. Motor City Josh - Sittin On Top Of The World

5. Mark Ford - Summertime

6. Joe Hill Louis - Tiger Man

7. Kim Wilson - Tiger Man

8. Steve Baker - Session Shuffle

9. Pinetop Perkins w/ Jerry Portnoy on harp - Blues After Hours

10. Charlie Musselwhite - Take Me Back Baby

11. Satan and Adam - I'm a Girl Watcher

12. Mike Morgan and the Crawl feat. Lee McBee - I Don't Want You Hanging Around

13. Dave Welhausen - Mojo Man

14. Mitch Kashmar - Nickels and Dimes

15. Mississippi Heat - Tiger Man

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The Blues Room 269 WHY GRASSROOTS 2011 WAS REALLY CANCELLED

The Blues Room presents ...

Manolo Echave explains why GrassRoots was cancelled

Episode 269, 16 March 2011

I'm afraid the episode heading says it all for this one. Despite what all the armchair critics said after the media release was put out about GrassRoots being cancelled I supported their decision to cancel. I don't know what all the fuss was really about. I'm just remaining positive and looking forward to GrassRoots 2012!!!!

In the meantime, enjoy some great harmonica tracks!

1. Rick Estrin and the Night Cats - Earthquake!

2. Harpdog Brown - Relaxed

3. Paul deLay - Don't Drink

4. Harmonica Hinds - Kill That Mouse

5. William Clarke - Blowing the Family Jewels

6. Gary Smith - Minor Mambo

7. Gary Primich - Jailbird

8. Mark Hummel - Bombshell Baby

9. The Hipshooters - Bombshelter Blues

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The Blues Room 268 Ruthie Foster Interview

The Blues Room presents ...

Ruthie Foster Interview

Episode 268, 9 March 2011

Ruthie talks to Nate from her home in Texas. Unfortuantely since interviewing Ruthie the GrassRoots festival has been cancelled : (

1. William Clarke - Saturday Night Blues

2. Fiona Boyes - Women ain't a Mule

3. Aretha Franklin - Muddy Water

4. Ana Popovic - Instrumental

5. Ruthie Foster - Phenomenal Woman

6. Ruthie Foster - I Really Love You

7. Ruthie Foster - Love In the Middle

8. Ruthie Foster - Truth

9. Ruthie foster - When It Don't Come Easy

10. Mitch Kashmar - Nickels and Dimes

11. Bob Corritore feat. Nappy Brown - Baby Don't Tear My Clothes

12. Eric Bibb with Guy Davis - 99 and a half won't do

13. Ben Harper

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The Blues Room 267 Peter Van Vroonhoven (HBS) Joins Nate On Air

The Blues Room presents ...

Interview with Peter Van Vroonhoven

Episode 267, 2 March 2011

Special guest, Peter van Vroonhoven, from the Hamilton Blues Society (thats him between Phil-L and myself-R, above) joins me on air tonight to talk all about the upcoming Rotunda Blues gig we have organized. He spins some mighty fine blues so download the show and enjoy.

1. Eric Bibb with Ruthie Foster - For You
2. Ruthie Foster - Stone Love
3. Ali Penney and the Money Makers - Temptation
4. Cyndi Lauper with BB King - Early in the Morning
5. Boz Scaggs - It All Went Down the Drain
6. Boz Scaggs - Early in the Morning
7. Rob Paparozzi - Monkey Around
8. The Thomas Oliver Band - Goin Home [NZ]
9. Chris Rea - Gospel Train
10. Chris Rea - Catfish Girl

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GrassRoots Festival 2011 Cancelled

GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL CANCELLED

Chugg Entertainment today announces with great disappointment, that the inaugural GrassRoots Festival scheduled for two days over the Easter weekend; Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th April, will regrettably be cancelled.

Since the devastating earthquakes in Christchurch, and the consequential standstill with which the entire country has come to, the very difficult decision has been made to cancel the event. We do not feel right seeking real media coverage for the festival while the country is so affected by this terrible disaster..

In its first year, promoters felt it vital to preserve the brand for future opportunities and do not wish to see the high calibre of acts playing to a crowd any smaller than they deserve, due to unfortunate timing and circumstance.

At a time when several other major tours are cancelling around New Zealand, we feel it important to try and give people space to deal with the most urgent issues at hand and recover.

Patrons are asked to return to their point of purchase to receive a full refund.

GrassRoots upholds a firm belief in environment and appreciates the power but also the futility of music in the face of true adversity. We endeavour to return in 2012 at a time when recovery and revival are in full swing and the country is back on its feet.

In the meantime, our hearts go out to all of those affected by this fateful disaster.

For more info go to www.grassrootsfestival.co.nz

Ticket refund info available at:
www.grassrootsfestival.co.nz and
www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 09 377 8899

For media enquiries please contact Nancy Blackler – blackoutis@xtra.co.nz ph 0272 425 318

The Blues Room# 266 Darcy Perry Talks GrassRoots

The Blues Room presents ...
DARCY PERRY TALKS GRASSROOTS
Episode 266, 23 Feb 2011

Good friend Darcy Perry takes a few minutes out from band rehearsal to chat about what it means to be on the GrassRoots line up for 2011. PLUS I drop a new tune from Jan outta Black and Tan Records (Denmark). He's blending modern beats and blasts from the future into existing tracks for a fresh sound that makes the rhythmic heart of the blues beat stronger than ever! Enjoy.

1. Buddy Guy - A Man and His Blues
2. Eric Bibb - No More Cane On the Brazos
Interview with Darcy Perry
3. Darcy Perry and Nate Taiapa - Blues Man [NZ]
4. Blue Family - Jumpin All Night
5. Mix & Dorp - Keep On Lovin Me Baby
6. Mavis Staples - Waiting For My Child
7. Ruthie Foster - Heal Yourself
8. Susan Tedeschi - Gonna Move
9. Charlie Musselwhite - Blues for Yesterday

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