The Blues Room #340 This Ain't No Blues Headache!

Listening to blues, thats what we like to do on The Blues Room, right? Can I get an AMEN?!

Stay tuned for an interview with Ronnie Shellist in about two weeks! A great harmonica player/teacher from Denver. Oh, and remember to change your radio dial to 89.0FM if you're in the mighty Waikato, we make the switch over on 1 August. I'll reveal our new station name then!! Exciting stuff!

Episode 340, 25 July 2012

1. The Mannish Boys - Born Under A Bad Sign

2. Ronnie Shellist - Eyesight To The Blind

3. Darcy Perry Band - Night And Day [NZ]

4. Walter Trout - The Sky Is Fallin' Down

5. Larry Miller - Road Runner

6. Tail Dragger & Bob Corritore - So Ezee

7. Gary Primich - Comments / Been Around The World / My Back Scratcher

8. Joe Louis Walker - I Won't Do That

9. Pinetop Perkins - 4 O'Clock In The Morning

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Community Radio Hamilton is changing its name and frequency. What will this mean for fans of The Blues Room?

In April 2011 the 89FM (Hamilton, NZ) licence expired, and sat unused while the Ministry for Culture and Heritage developed new allocation criteria. In October 2011 the Ministry announced that Community Radio Hamilton was the successful applicant [see Waikato Times coverage].

Background
The frequency has had a number of users in its 25 year history. Initially it hosted University of Waikato student station Radio Contact, who renamed themselves Contact 89FM and started broadcasting on FM in 1986. In 1997, for reasons relating to student politics, the frequency licence was leased to other operators, and over the last several years has been on sold to a number of other operators - including The Generator, Backbeat FM and Rush FM. None of these stations have really delivered on the conditions of the licence, which described simply were to provide a radio station primarily for the use, development and entertainment of tertiary students.

The Waikato Students Union [WSU] attempted to get the frequency back from recent operator Backbeat FM, but this was unsuccessful and most recently the “ownership” changed again, passing to the operators of Rush FM.

What will this change from FM106.7 and AM1206 over to 89.0FM mean for listeners of the LIVE broadcast of The Blues Room on Wednesday nights? Nothing except a better reception and wider coverage. Listeners just need to change to 89.0FM to get the show from 1st August 2012. Thats all. Simple and sweet!

I can't tell you what the new name will be yet, but I will on The Blues Room come 1 August!!!

The Blues Room # 339 Lynwood Slim and The Igor Prado Band

When Brazilian blues masters mix with a West Coast blues master the results are fantastic! This album by Lynwood Slim and the Igor Prado Band is a great buy. Head over the Delta Groove Productions and check out more about this and many other great bands. In the mean time enjoy a sampling of great tunes from the aforementioned plus fine covers of 'Walk Right In' and 'Easy Baby' in this episode.

Episode 339, 18 July 2012

1. Billy Boy Arnold - Just A Dream

2. Charlie Musselwhite - Azul Para Amparo

3. Taj Mahal - Good Morning Miss Brown

4. Otis Taylor - Walk Right In

5. Joe Louis Walker - I'm On To You

6. Fiona Boyes, Mookie Brill & Rich Delgrosso - Easy Baby

7. Shoeshine Johnny - So Glad I Found You

8. Lynwood Slim and The Igor Prado Band - Shake It Baby

9. Lynwood Slim and The Igor Prado Band - My Hat's On The Side Of My Head

10. Lynwood Slim and The Igor Prado Band - Little Girl

11. Lynwood Slim and the Igor Prado Band - Show Me The Way

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http://www.deltagrooveproductions.com/music/releases/braziliankicks/ecard/

Two continents collide as California native Lynwood Slim teams up with the premier jump blues outfit from Brazil, the Igor Prado Band, for a surprisingly tasteful and swingin' set of music featuring the smoldering guitar acrobatics of left-handed, upside-down guitarist Igor Prado. The result is a tantalizing cocktail blend of American roots music hand-shaken and served straight up that's guaranteed to go down smooth!

LYNWOOD SLIM: Armed with an impressive catalog of iconic recordings, Slim's own uniquely cool blues meets jazz approach has landed him international acclaim and endeared him to an audience around the globe with a devout affection for California Blues. His mastery of blues harmonica - both the "little harp" and the more difficult chromatic - is second to none. He is also one of the finest blues vocalists of his generation. His first hand experience and apprenticeship under veteran blues masters such as multi-instrumentalist Leonard "Baby Doo" Caston and harmonica giant Big Walter Horton has served him well as he has mastered the subtleties of tone and phrasing, and developed his own distinctive voice in the blues.

IGOR PRADO BAND: The Igor Prado Band has been quietly but steadily gaining their reputation as the foremost authority and leading practitioners of 1940-50s style Chicago/Jump Blues. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the band (all of whom are still in their twenties) is comprised of two brothers; Igor Prado on guitar and Yuri Prado on drums, bassist Rodrigo Mantovani and saxophonist Denilson Martins. The Igor Prado Band has become an increasingly popular and in demand unit for supporting many of today's blues elite while touring South America. They have backed such highly esteemed artists as Eddie C. Campbell, Steve Guyger, James Wheeler, Phil Guy, Mud Morganfield (eldest son of Muddy Waters), R.J. Mischo, Gary Smith, Mark Hummel, Mitch Kashmar and Rick Estrin.

The Blues Room # 338 New From Oli Brown

I had the pleasure of interviewing Oli Brown last year when Simon Vare of Yellow Eye Music Ltd brought him through Hamilton, NZ. What a pleasant young man and an extremely talented musician. I received a few new tunes from Simon to play for you on this episode of The Blues Room, hope you like them. Let me know what you think!!

http://www.oliselectricblues.co.uk/
http://www.yelloweye.co.nz/

Episode 338, 11 July 2012

1. Buddy Guy - Living Proof

2. Darren Watson - A Desperate Man [NZ]

3. Joe Louis Walker - Ride All Night

4. Anders Osborne - When Will I See You Again

5. Pete Fountain featuring Jeremy - Save Me

6. Oli Brown - All We Had To Give

7. Oli Brown - Solid Ground

8. Oli Brown - Like A Feather

9. Shakura S'aida - Mr Right

10. Louisiana Red and Little Victor's Juke Joint - Alabama Train

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The Blues Room # 337 Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials

Slide guitar master and Alligator Records band are featured on this episode, including some interveiw material of Lil' Ed talking about himself, his band and their music. This Chicago blues band have been together well over 20 years!!! WOW! That beats many Hollywood marriages!

For more about Lil' Ed and Alligator Records (and for some FREE downloads) visit: http://www.alligator.com/

Episode 337, 4 July 2012

1. Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - Jump Right In

2. Hound Dog Taylor and The Houserockers - Give Me Back My Wig

3. Ana Popovic - Slideshow

4. Joe Bonamassa - So, Its Like That

5. Michelle Simpson - Bad Luck Happens In Threes

6. Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - Life Is A Journey

7. Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - If You Change Your Mind

8. Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - No Fast Food

9. Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - Weatherman

10. Muddy Waters - Long Distance Call

 

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The Blues Room # 336 New Blues From Albert Castiglia

New tunes from Albert Castiglia (pronounced "ka-STEEL-ya") in this epsiode for you blues guitar lovers. Albert's new album, out now on Blues Leaf Records, is called 'Living The Dream' and it stands up to both Albert's and Blues Leaf's high standard of quality blues. A wizard on guitar and equally magical on vocals, Albert doesn't hold back on this rockin' blues album. He can really rock it out when he wants and yet bring it all down and beautiful too. A brilliant album! Enjoy. 

http://www.albertcastiglia.com/

Episode 336, 27 June 2012

1. Albert Castiglia - Freddie's Boogie (Instrumental)

2. Albert Castiglia - Hoo Doo Man Blues

3. Albert Castiglia and Graham Wood Drout - Ghosts of Mississippi

4. Albert Castiglia - Catfish

5. Albert Castiglia - Fat Cat (Instrumental)

6. Albert Castiglia - Livin' The Dream

7. Albert Castiglia - Public Enemy #9

8. Albert Castiglia - Lovin' Cup

9. Albert Castiglia - Walk The Back Streets

10. Joe Louis Walker and Bonnie Raitt - Low Down Dirty Blues

 

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Albert 'Springing the Blues 2003', Jacksonville Beach, Florida

The Blues Room # 335 Gary Primich: Just A Little Bit More

The first time I heard Gary Primich CDs I knew this guy was gonna teach me alot about blues harmonica, and I was right! He never ceases to amaze me with his control, tone and creativity of blues harmonica playing. Although Gary has passed on already to that great jam in the sky, his legacy lives and his music is well worth seeking out, I kid you not, he was a modern master! I spotlight his playing and a new release from him on this episode. The new album is called 'Just A Little Bit More' and it features great accompaniment by Omar Kent Dykes (another great blues man!). All details about Gary and this new album can be found at http://www.garyprimich.com/. Enjoy!

Episode 335, 20 June 2012

1. Gary Primich - Dallas Texas

2. Norton Buffalo and the Knockouts - Hoodoo Roux

3. Carlos del Junco - Junko Partner

4. Little Charlie and the Nightcats - Too Close Together

5. Johnny Wright and Steve Rusin - I Was In St. Louis

6. Billy Boy Arnold - I Wish You Would

7. James Cotton - Thats All Right

8. Gary Primich - Caravan

9. Gary Primich - Indiana

10. Gary Primich - Satelite Rock

11. Gary Primich - House Rockin' Party

12. Gary Primich - One Room Country Shack

13. Gary Primich - Down In Mississippi

14. Bacon Fat - Juicy Harmonica

 

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The Blues Room # 334

Nate is joined by president of Hamilton Blues Society, Tony Kaye, once again for another Blues mix. Enjoy! 

Episode 334, 13 June 2012

1. Magic Sam - All Of Your Love

2. Mike Garner - When I Was A Boy

3. Fenton Robinson - Texas Flood

4. The Jimmy Rogers All-Stars - Don't Start Me Talking

5. Freddie King - You've Got To Love Her With A Feeling

6. Howling Wolf - Leave Here Walking

7. Chris Isaak - My Baby Left Me

8.The Jimmy Rogers All-Stars - Worried Life Blues

9. Walter Trout - Money Rules The World

10. Blues Etilicos - Texas Frogs

11. Li'l Ronnie And The Grand Dukes - Rockin'

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The Blues Room # 333 Little Wolf

Every now and again I get sent to me a real fine CD from somewhere in this big world of ours. A few weeks ago that didn't happen, oh no, I didn't get one fine CD I got TWO!!! Thought you should hear what I've just discovered. Firstly, LittleWolf featuring Kristi Bess Clanton and Steve Lott. A great blend of sophistication and raw blues energy. And secondly, the best of The Steve Lott Band - rockin' good blues thats sure to hit the spot! The opening acts are great on this episode too!!! Your moneys here people or you do have a hole in your soul!! : )

"Kristi Bess Clanton, announces her arrival—and impressively—on this sampler. A singing star since childhood in Texas, she has blossomed into a great slide-steel guitarist and songwriter for LittleWolf. Her voice is simply spectacular. She can handle anything from a traditional blues shout to a heartbreaking ballad with the ease of a true artist. Tough as overdue rent or smooth as 20 year old bourbon…she can kill you with one note.


"…Steve Lott is the other principal singer/writer/guitarist in LittleWolf. Having toured the world extensively and released two award winning albums in Australia in 1999 and 2001, he came home to Texas to work with Kay Kay Greenwade (Kay Kay and The Rays) and Johnny Rawls in 2004. In 2009, after returning home from yet another two year road trip to New Zealand and Australia, a chance meeting between Clanton and Lott sparked off what is now LittleWolf. A new band. "

Episode 333, 6 June 2012

1. Johnny Winter Mojo Boogie

2. Lonnie Mack with Stevie Ray Vaughn - Double Whammy

3. George Thorogood and the Destroyers - Willie Dixon's Gone

4. Carlos Del Junco and the Blues Mongrels - Mojo

5. The Reverendos - Route 66

6. Memphis Gold - Picking In High Cotton

7. Little Wolf - Gone By Morning

8. Little Wolf - The Low Water Crossing

9. Little Wolf - Twenty Lies Ago

10. The Steve Lotts Band - Money Don't Care

11. The Steve Lotts Band - Bad Information

12. The Steve Lotts Band - Tamborine Walk (HOT!)

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The Blues Room # 332 Guest Interview with Brent Strathdee

I can't think of a better way to end New Zealand Music Month 2012 than to interview a new and upcoming blues hotshot homegrown in New Zealand!!! Introducing 'Mr S' aka Brent Strathdee. Brent shares all about his musical journey to date and about some of his projects. You can check out more of his music here: http://soundcloud.com/bridgemode_records. I also drop some great new tunes from Delta Groove Productions label by Nathan James and The Rhythm Scratchers!

Episode 332, 30 May 2012 

1. Bob Dylan - Its All Good

2. Eddie Tigner - Please Send Me Someone To Love

3. Mr S - Can't Be Satisfied [NZ] !HOT!

4. Interview with Brent Strathdee

5. Steve Earle - South Nashville Blues

6. Justin Townes Earle - One More Night In Brooklyn

7. Nathan James and The Rhythm Scratchers - Chosen Kind

8. Nathan James and The Rhythm Scratchers - Black Snakin' Jiver

9. Nathan James and The Rhythm Scratchers - Pretty Baby Don't Be Late

10. Nathan James and The Rhythm Scratchers - Blues Headache

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