The celebratory fireworks have not begun (as of this writing and from my earshot perspective) yet, but we are prepping for two big celebrations in Blues Moon Radio world...
Our loyal mascots, RockyDawg, Blues Defender, and Claudette, Blues Doggess (RIP = miss you baby grrrrrl), were both born on or near the Fourth of July, so we will celebrate this triad of fabulousness on tonight's Blues Moon Radio show.
Our first set has gone to the dogs and we'll start with a nod from our pal, Lucky, because I love German Police/Shepherd Dogs!
Laurence "Luckyman" Beall - Wanted by the Police
Birmingham Jug Band - German Blues
Blind Blake - Police Dog Blues
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Etta Baker - Police Dog Blues (read my chapter on Baker in Making Notes: Music of the Carolinas)
Archie Edwards - The Road is Rough and Rocky
Mr. Google Eyes/Billy Ford - Rough and Rocky Road
The Nightengale Jubilaires - Rough and Rocky Road
Biscuit Miller - Sleepin' in the Dog House
Bob Corritore - No More Doggin'
Bull City Red - I Won't Be Dogged Around
Coco Montoya - Same Dog
J Edwards - Ain't Gonna Be Your Dog
Little Jimmy Reed - My Little Dog
Lula Reed - Watch Dog
Rory Block - Low Down Dirty Dog Blues
St. Louis Jimmy - Dog House Blues
Brownie McGhee - Don't Dog Your Woman
Buddy Boy Hawkins - Shaggy Dog Blues
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And now Rocky has to go lie down, eat a treatie and take a little nap before the Independence Day tribute.
Chris Duarte - Free 4 Me
(levels) Eddie Turner - Cost of Freedom
Robert Pete Williams - Free Again
Mildred Anderson - I'm Free
The Titans - Free and Easy
Drink Small - I'm Gonna Run On
Jerry "Boogie" McCain - I'll Come Running
Omar and the Howlers - Leave Here Running
Robin Rogers *- Don't Walk Away, Run
Charley Patton - Running Wild Blues
Ken Cook - Don't Be Running Wild (Problem Child)
Hound Dog Taylor - Wild About You, Baby
Papa Lightfoot - Wild Fire
Steve Freund - Wild Woman
Willie "61" Blackwell - She's Young and Wild
Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women * - Wild Women Don't Have the Blues
Lonnie Brooks - Accident
We didn't have time for these cuts... will play them (and the Abner Jay request) next week - promise!
Ruth Brown - Wild Wild Young Men
Tarheel Slim - Wildcat Tamer
Joe Williams/Sonny Boy Williamson - Wild Cow Moan
Bessie Smith - I'm Wild About that Thing
* These sites are not up-to-date, but CDs are still available for sale from these amazing female artists. Robin Rogers, who died last year, just after learning of her nomination for a Blues Foundation award, indeed received it.
Saffire is no longer actively touring, but they have left a legacy of powerhouse, yet whimsical, Blues from a mature female perspective. Enjoy!
Thanks for tuning in to the Blues Moon with Clair DeLune radio show... Rocky and I thank you!
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"Making Notes: Music of the Carolinas" book launch
Clair DeLune has two submissions in the new anthology from Novello Press which features music of the Carolinas.In case you are interested in attending the book launch:
Writers, musicians and book lovers will gather on Wed., May 14, as NFP’s newest book is unveiled during a festive evening of readings, live music and book signings.
The event will be held from 7:30 – 11 p.m. at the Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204. (704) 358-9200. Doors open at 7. FREE!
Full news release:
Celebration Will Launch New Book from NFP: Making Notes: Music of the Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Writers, musicians and book lovers will gather on Wed., May 14, as NFP’s newest book is unveiled during a festive evening of readings, live music and book signings.
Making Notes: Music of the Carolinas was edited by Ann Wicker and showcases more than 50 contributors (note: including Clair DeLune writing on Etta Baker and Shrimp City Slim).
It’s a lively, readable sampler of essays, articles and reminiscences about the region that’s famous for being home to musicians as diverse as James Taylor, James Brown, John Coltrane, Hootie and the Blowfish, and Nina Simone. They are just a few of the icons profiled in this collection.
Here are some other highlights:
• Rockabilly piano-player Rev. Billy C. Wirtz reports on the enduring popularity of Carolina Beach Music.
• Novelist Sharyn McCrumb explores the murder mystery behind the popular folk song, “Tom Dooley.”
• Journalist Frye Gaillard profiles old-time musician Arthur Smith, who fought Hollywood moviemakers for ownership of his song, “Duelin’ Banjos” – and won.
“Making Notes is a rollicking road trip through the music of the Carolinas, an amazing collection of memories from people who lived the music life and still remember it like it was only yesterday. It’s a compilation of memories about music – but universal in its appeal,” praises former Rolling Stone publisher Terry Hummel.
These musicians are scheduled to appear:
Steve Stoeckel, a writer, musician, electronics technician, and amateur tango instructor who’s best known for his work with N.C. band The Spongetones.
Rev. Billy C. Wirtz, a humorist, musician, columnist, and host of a syndicated radio show, “The Reverend Billy's Rhythm Revival.”
The Local Tomatoes, a group of Charlotte Folk Society members who meet every Saturday morning to play “old-time” music at the Mecklenburg County Market.
These readers are scheduled to appear:
John Grooms, an award-winning journalist, freelance editor, and writer who saw James Brown perform in Charlotte in the early 1960s.
Sheila Saints, an award-winning broadcast journalist who has worked in the Carolina newsrooms of NBC News Nightside, WBTV, WFAE and FOX Charlotte.
Tommy Tomlinson, a Charlotte Observer columnist and a 2005 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in commentary.
Books will be available for purchase. Doors open at 7; the event will be held from 7:30 – 11 p.m. at the Visulite Theatre, 1615 Elizabeth Ave,, Charlotte, NC 28204. (704) 358-9200. FREE!
Find out more about Making Notes: Music of the Carolinas, the latest release from Novello Festival Press
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