Blues Moon Radio Playlist and Artist of the Month, Mac Arnold, July 1, 2014

Blues Moon Radio Playlist
and
Artist of the Month
for July, 2014

This Tuesday Blues Moon Radio will celebrate three things:

1) Mac Arnold's 72nd birthday (June 30). Mac is from the Upstate of South Carolina but has played all ovr the country and has shared a stage with many a Blues legend on his way to becoming one himself. Hear him talk about his early years in the same band with James Brown; being a part of the formation and production of Soul Train; playing in Chicago with Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf, among many others; and probably most importantly to Mac, playing with Plate Full O'Blues, living in the country, fishing, growing his own food and opening his new restaurant, Mac Arnold's Blues Restaurant at 1237 Pendleton in Greenville,S.C.

2) RockyDawg, Blues Defender's birthday is July 1st, so - as co-host - he has selected quite a few of his favorite dog songs, including Drink Small, the Blues Doctor's Coon Dog Blues. A-Roo-Roo-Roo to all of Yoo Yoo Yoo from our beloved mascot, co-host and source of inspiration and happiness.

3) The actual (and correct this time... a little oopsie on the math last year) start of our Silver Anniversary Celebration. We will celebrate all year long and play the very best in Blues and make efforts to have a wonderful array of artists represented through their music and interviews.

Stay tuned!

Tonight's playlist:

Blues Moon hiatus ends Jan. 5 at 6

I appreciate the understanding of listeners and fans about the absence of the Blues Moon radio airwaves these past two Tuesdays -- although it is not abnormal for me to take a hiatus during the winter holidays, this set of absences was caused by the unexpected illness and death of two dear friends' parents.

My heart goes out to my friends during this time of mourning.

The Blues Moon will resume on Jan. 5, 2010. I wish all of you a great new year - prosperous (because that is a good thing, despite what some think - if you don't believe me, just make more than you need, give away the excess to a good cause* and see how much better the world is); healthful and happy.

And although I see 2010 as being better than 2008 or 2009, I think I'll see things more clearly in 20/20!

All good things to you and yours!
Best,
clair delune and RawkyDawg, Blues Defender

*Rocky's favorite charity (and by that same token, mine too) is SQ Rescue, the German Shepherd (and other breed) foundation that brought my formerly starved and beaten sweetheart of a pup home to live with me. SQ Rescue tells me they are unable to take in any more dogs until they can raise more funds because so many dogs they had adopted out have been returned because of the economy... it's truly sad. I'm donating and hope you will, too. But you choose one you like if you have one near you... or another type of charity altogether.

SQ Rescue
http://www.petfinder.com/

7521 Yorkhouse Rd
Columbia, SC 29223-1831
(803) 788-1889 (note from Clair: please do not call them after 8 p.m. ET/USA - they get up EARLY to take care of the dogs)

Alright, Blues lovers, tonight is the show we have waited all year for - the Clair DeLune Blues Moon Radio Christmas and Holiday special. Christmas Blues is one of my favorite niche categories and tonight I will be extending the normal showtime by an hour to fit in an amazing mix of Blues, Swing and Jazzy tunes to make your holiday bright.


WUSC-FM is an educational station sponsored by the University of South Carolina, where I taught music history and have done a Blues radio show for twenty years. Tune in from 6-9 p.m. (U.S./ET; which is -5 GMT for you Cool Yule International cats and kittens).

We Webstream at http://wusc.sc.edu/, so click that link, then follow the listening links. It's a good idea to test the signal in advance just in case you might have to download some software to listen because you don't want to miss a minute of the music - only one song has been played before on the show - the rest are new to me (and possibly to you!). Yes, kids, "Christmas in Jail," by the Youngsters, is the perennial fave that MUST be a part of every holiday show. I wouldn't dream of depriving you of the quintessential Blues Christmas song - the most requested song each year.


Blues Concert Calendar
I enjoyed the Jam Room's Christmas Party at Hunter Gatherer last night (love the Capitol City Playboys and Drink Small) and got to see so many friends I had not seen in ages - especially Portland's newest Cola-Town expatriates, Amy and Carl Singmaster, who are sorely missed here.

I also recommend that those of you who are in S.C. head out to see some great acts:
Friday - Toni Spearman doing a rare stateside concert to raise money for homeless children - Greenwood, SC
Friday - Flat Out Strangers and Hick'ry Hawkins pairing up to dazzle at the White Mule (Main St. Columbia)
Saturday - The amazing Drink Small - a S.C. legend - appears at Utopia, which is catty-corner behind the Rite Aid on Rosewood Drive in Columbia.

e-mail me at bluesgoddess@gmail.com if I'm missing something!

Sad Blues News
Sending special prayers of love and strength to our dear friend, Nicole Hart, who lost her beloved husband, Lance Ong, a week ago. There is a memorial to raise money to offset their huge medical bills tonight in New Jersey. Please go if you can, but you can donate regardless if you wish: Lance Ong Benefit http://www.prlog.org/10430770-lance-ong-benefit-december-15th-2009-at-mexicali-blues-1409-queen-anne-road-teaneck-nj.html.

Her CD, Treasure, is a treasure, so if you'd like to help her and get a great CD, I highly recommend it (I'm not affiliated in any way - totally independent recommendation).

I was unable to do my show, or provide any warning about its cancellation last week, because of the sudden death of my Aunt Patsy, who was as beautiful a soul as any I have known, much like my own Mother. I apologize to those who tried to tune in or check for updates. I was "off the Wi-Fi grid" during my trip with no access to modern contrivances.

I'll be hoping you are tuned in tonight. That's my Christmas wish... that and for you and yours to have a safe, happy and prosperous holiday and 2010!

Clair DeLune, Blues Moon Radio and RockyDawg, Blues Defender!

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Blues Moon radio show Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Tonight's show theme is a little personal, so I hope you all won't mind this little indulgence.



My "new" dog, Rocky, is having a birthday tomorrow and I thought I'd play some songs that have Rock in the title, or dog... then I remembered I had done a tribute to him last year (for the first birthday we'd had - I got him on Presidents' Day 2/22/08) so I'm going to take a page from TV scheduling playbook and do a little "Summer Rerun."


I try not to repeat, but c'mon people... it's mah daaaaawg! :)


Anyway, for those of you who want to see why he is such a delight, here are some pics and links.

No, Rocky... not sausage links. Calm down, honey.





















Speaking of snicky-snackers, here's a shot of him taken with his Happy Meal (which are treaties I make into a happy face on a plate when I leave him alone - see picture where Rocky is merely "whelmed" - not over- or under- just whelmed.) He is none-too-thrilled when I leave him and was not food-oriented, having been starved.


Well, I determined the problem immediately. The happy meal has no hair. Honestly. What had I been thinking?


Rock is also featured prominently on Charlotte Varlet's Charlotte, N.C. foodie blog. The "Rock Star" looks clearly more interested in his "New Improved Happy Meal," which is featured here and boasts a lovely updo of cheese hair that would make The Donald envious.


Here's the link, but y'all come back now... ya-heah? I'm saving the best for last.
http://charlottevarlet.blogspot.com/search/label/rocky


As promised, here is a snap of where he ends up the second I get out of bed to make his food.




















They say German Shepherds are smart. They are correct, sir.
That is his Easter Lamb snoozing with him. Rocky wuvs his Wammy.

Oh, hey... don't forget to tune in the show - tonight from 6-9 p.m. on http://wusc.sc.edu/ (streaming Internet raydeeoh) or for you Columbia S.C. USA kids, 90.5 FM or HD1 Columbia.

Thanks for putting up with my pet pics. But he is something special.

"Rock" on,
clair delune
"And how long HAVE you had 'Stinkerbell'?"