Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast

An Unpleasant Surprise ...

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:24:00 GMT

As I sat down at my computer Friday morning to start work on the next episode of Murphy's Saloon, I found that not even the external "power ready" light was visible.

I called Apple tech support, fed a sizable number of dollar bills into the slot, was advised by the tech helper to push the internal "reset" button - and got nothing.

Flash forward four hours (leaving out a number of not-entirely-relevant details of my day):

After a little poking and prodding of my G5's guts at the Genius Bar of the nearest Apple Store, I was informed that the internal power supply unit had to be replaced, which would take 3-7 days.

Soooooo ... if you've subscribed to this show notes blog through RSS, you now have a preliminary written report (from a borrowed notebook computer) about why the episode I'm assembling today is going to be short and, very likely, not up to my usual audio production standards.

Please stay tuned!

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #144 - Paul Reddick

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:35:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

â I Got No Reason (Live) by Mitch Kashmar, from Live At Labatt (2008), available from Delta Groove Productions.com. Visit this page at Delta Groove Productions.com for more information.

â Pontiac Blues (Live) by Magic Dick, from Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowouts (2008), available from Electro-Fi.com. Visit MagicDick.com and MarkHummel.com for more information.

â Wouldn't Know Where to Start by Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons, from Ricochet (2008), available from HeadRecords.com and CDUniverse.com. Visit HeadRecords.com for more information.

â I Will Vanish, Every Temptation and Block Of Wood, all by Paul Reddick, and all from SugarBird (2008), available from NorthernBlues.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit PaulReddick.ca for more information.

â Follow That Sound by Sharon Little, from Perfect Time For A Breakdown (2008); available from Amazon.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit SharonLittle.com for more information.

â Deep in the Night by Lil' Dave Thompson, from Deep in the Night (2008), available from ElectroFi.com and the iTMS. Visit LilDaveThompson.com for more information.

â Cruisin' by Tommy Dardar, from Blues Fool (2008), available from TommyDardar.com. Visit TommyDardar.com for more information.

â Brown Angel by Nerak Roth Patterson, from the forthcoming album Brown Angel on the Blues Leaf Records label. Visit Nerak's MySpace page for more information.

Mentioned during this episode: Studs Terkel and his book Division Street: America; Roger Ebert's remembrance of Studs, To Studs: With love and memories and two other columns - Happy 95th, Studs! and How Studs helps me lead my life; and James T. Farrell and the Studs Lonigan Trilogy.

Excellent resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues; BluesRevue.com, the online home of Blues Revue magazine; BigCityBluesMag.com, the online home of Big City Blues magazine; BluesCritic.com.

Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

For up-to-the-minute news about things to do in Chicago: TheLocalTourist.com.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #144 courtesy of the artists and IODA PROMONET, the Podsafe Music Network, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #143 - The Super Economy-Sized Third Anniversary Edition

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:00:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Rain, Rain by The Detonators. Their site is here and their MySpace page is here.

• The Moon Is Full by Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland and Robert Cray, from Showdown! (1985) available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Collins' page, Copeland's page and Cray's page at the Alligator site for more information.

• Ain't Good Lookin' by Billy Jones, from tha' Blues, available from Black and Tan Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit Billy-Jones.com for more information.

• Tell Me A Story by Chris Juergensen, from Big Bad Sun (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChrisJuergensen.com to buy Big Bad Sun and for more information.

• Amtrak by the Big George Jackson Blues Band, from Southern In My Soul, available from Black & Tan Records and the iTMS. Visit BigGeorgeJackson.com for more information.

• Foul Weather Blues by Harpdog Brown. To buy Harpdog's most recent CD, Once in a Howlin' Moon, visit HarpdogBrown.com. Visit Harpdog's Garageband page or his MySpace page for more information and to hear more killer tracks.

• Fool For You by The Mescal Sheiks, from This World Is Not My Home (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit MescalSheiks.com or their MySpace page for more information.

• Listen To The Wind by The Hitman Blues Band, from Angel in the Shadow (2003), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit HitmanBluesBand.com and their MySpace page for more information.

• See Me In the Evening by Hound Dog Taylor, from Deluxe Edition (1999), available from Alligator Records and from the iTMS. Visit Hound Dog's bio page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Uh Uh Baby by EB Davis & The Superband, from Live at the A-Trane, Berlin (2005). EB sells his own CDs through his online store. Visit EB Davis.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• Angeline by George Fletcher's Bourbon Renewal, from Ain't The Worst That You Could Find (2000), available from CD Baby. Visit GeorgeFletcher.com for more information.

• In The Windy City by The Chicago Thieves, from In The Windy City (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information.

• Heartless by Michael Burks, from Make It Rain (2001), available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit MichaelBurks.com for more information.

• Beehive Baby by Reverend Raven, featuring Madison Slim, from Live At Blues On Grand (2004); available from their site, CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit ReverendRaven.com for more information.

• Housecat Blues by Magic Slim & The Teardrops, from Midnight Blues (2008); available from Blind Pig Records and the iTMS. Visit this page at the Blind Pig Records site for more information.

Mentioned during this show: BarackObama.com/issues.

Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

For up-to-the-minute news about things to do in Chicago: TheLocalTourist.com.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #143 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, IODA PROMONET, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #142 - Kate Hart

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:30:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Follow That Sound by Sharon Little, from Perfect Time For A Breakdown (2008); available from Amazon.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit SharonLittle.com for more information.

• You're Not The Only One by Todd Wolfe, from Borrowed Time (2008); available from the store at his site and Blues Leaf Records. Visit ToddWolfe.com for more information.

• Brown Angel Blues by Nerak Roth Patterson, from the forthcoming album Brown Angel on the Blues Leaf Records label. Visit Nerak's MySpace page for more information.

• Backup Man, Bowin' to the Main Man and You Can't Go Up 'til You're Done Going Down, all by Kate Hart, and all from Alone Again With Friends (2008); currently available as individual tracks from Kate's MySpace page. Visit KateHart.com for more information.

• Suffer To Be Simple by Trevor Menear, from Introducing Trevor Menear (2008); available from the iTMS. Visit TrevorM.com for more information.

• Moan by Robin Rogers, from Treat Me Right (2008); available from the store at Robin's site, Blind Pig Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit RobinRogers.com for more information.

• Don't Lose My Number by Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King, from Blood Brothers (2008); available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit SmokinJoeKubek.com and this page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Tell It Like It Is by Albert Cummings, from Feel So Good (2008); available from the store at his site, BlindPigRecords.comand the iTMS. Visit AlbertCummings.com for more information.

Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

For up-to-the-minute news about things to do in Chicago: TheLocalTourist.com.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #142 courtesy of the artists and their labels, as well as the Podsafe Music Network, IODA PROMONET, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #141 - Magic Slim & The Teardrops

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:30:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Color-Blind Angel by Robin Rogers, from Treat Me Right (2008); available from the store at Robin's site, Blind Pig Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit RobinRogers.com for more information.

• One Rock by The Rev. Jimmie Bratcher, from The Electric Rev (2008); available from the store at Jimmie's site. Visit JimmieBratcher.com for more information.

• Hard Luck Woman by Sean Costello, from We Can Get Together (2008); available from Delta Groove Music and the iTMS. Visit SeanCostello.com and this page at the Delta Groove Productions site for more information.

• Can't Get No Loving On The Telephone by Lucky Peterson, from Lucky Strikes (1989); available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit this page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Spider In My Stew, Let Me Love You and Crosseyed Cat, all by Magic Slim & The Teardrops, and all from Midnight Blues (2008); available from Blind Pig Records and the iTMS. Visit this page at the Blind Pig Records site for more information.

• You Were A Long Time Coming and Bye Bye Baby by Nappy Brown, both from Long Time Coming (2007); available from Blind Pig Records and the iTMS. Visit this page at the Blind Pig Records site, and the Nappy Brown article at Wikipedia for more information.

• Last Night Baby And The Night Before by Papa Don McMinn, from Home Blues (2008); available from LocoBop.com. Visit DonMcMinn.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: to find me in Facebook, go here; in MySpace, go here; and to find me in Twitter, go here.

Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

For up-to-the-minute news about things to do in Chicago: TheLocalTourist.com.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #141 courtesy of the artists, their labels, and one of the following: the Podsafe Music Network, IODA PROMONET, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #140 - Robin Rogers

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Dr. Tom's Farm Part II by Adam Morley, from Good Times (2007); available from several online music services (all linked at NaughtyJack.com) and the iTunes Music Store. Visit NaughtyJack.com for more information.

• A Fool Named Me by the Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band, from Master Of The Game (2006); available from CD Baby, Delta Groove Productions and the iTMS. Visit the band's official Website for more information.

• Low On Cash by Eric Lindell, from Low On Cash, Rich On Love (2008); available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit EricLindellBand.com for more information.

• Outside Looking In by Kenny Neal, from Kenny Neal Deluxe Edition (1997); available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit KennyNeal.net for more information.

• Drunkard's Alley, Don't Leave Poor Me and Color-Blind Angel, all by Robin Rogers and all from Treat Me Right (2008); available from the store at Robin's site, Blind Pig Records and iTMS. Visit RobinRogers.com for more information.

• I've Changed My Ways by Patrick Harris, from Long Time Coming (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTMS.

• Till The Sun Comes Up by James Dunn, from The Long Ride Home (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit JamesDunnMusic.com for more information.

• Suffer To Be Simple by Trevor Menear, from Introducing Trevor Menear (2008); available from the iTMS. Visit TrevorM.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: write to Peter Robinson of Blind Pig Records at radio(at)blindpigrecords(dot)com to thank him for allowing Blind Pig artists' music to be played at Murphy's Saloon; ShangriLaMusic.com.

Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

For up-to-the-minute news about things to do in Chicago: TheLocalTourist.com.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #140 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #139 - Grab-Bag-O-Blues

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:00:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

â Struttin' My Stuff by Elvin Bishop, from The Blues Rolls On (2008); due for release Sept. 23, 2008 by Delta Groove Productions.com. Visit ElvinBishopMusic.com for more information.

â A Little Kissing by Erna Ferry, from Harmonica Masters of New Zealand (2008); available from HarmonicaMasters.co.nz, Amplifier.co.nz and the iTMS. Visit HarmonicaMasters.co.nz for more information.

â Addicted To You by Don Nix, from Southern Roots Rockers Vol. 1 (2008); available from available from LocoBop.com. Visit this page at Wikipedia.org for more information.

â Mr. Blues by Eddie Turner, from the compilation The Future of the Blues, Vol. 3 (2008); the track is from Miracles & Demons, due for release fall, 2008. Both the compilation and Miracles & Demons are distributed by NorthernBlues.com. Visit EddieDevilBoy.com for more information.

â Hattie Mae by Zac Harmon, from from the compilation The Future of the Blues, Vol. 3 (2008); the track is from Juke Joint Blues, due for release winter, 2009. Both the compilation and Juke Joint Blues are distributed by NorthernBlues.com. Visit ZacHarmon.com for more information.

â African Mask by Gary Bergeron, from Post Hip (2003); available from the iTMS.

â Dirty Dog by Boo Boo Davis, from Name Of The Game (2008); available from Black-And-Tan.com and the iTMS. Visit BooBooDavis.com for more information.

â There She Goes by Brother Love, from Album of the Year (2005); available from and the iTMS. Visit BrotherLoveRocks.com for more information.

â Party On The Levee by Mean Gene Kelton, from Mean Guitar (2004), available from Mean Gene's online store and the iTMS. Visit GeneKelton.com for more information.

â Sleep Walkin' by Terry Wall, from Southern Roots Rockers Vol. 1 (2008); available from LocoBop.com. Visit TerryWallMusic.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: to make a donation to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief, go here.

Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

For up-to-the-minute news about things to do in Chicago: TheLocalTourist.com.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #139 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #138 - Papa Don McMinn

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Sun, 7 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Flashback by Bobby Rush, from Blues Man's Ball Vol. 1 (2008); available from LocoBop.com. Visit BobbyRush.net and LocoBop.com for more information.

• Trouble In Mind by Rufus Thomas, from Blues Man's Ball Vol. 1 (2008); available from LocoBop.com. Visit this page in Wikipedia for more information.

• I'm the Creeper by Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, from Blues from the Heart (2008); available from ElectroFi.com. Visit WillieBigEyesSmith.com and ElectroFi.com for more information.

• Bad Year Blues by Albert Castiglia, from These Are The Days (2008); available from Blues Leaf Records and the iTMS. Visit Blues Leaf Records and AlbertCastiglia.com for more information.

• Key In The Lock, Last Night Baby And The Night Before and Junior's Place, all by Papa Don McMinn, and all from Home Blues (2008); available from LocoBop.com. Visit DonMcMinn.com for more information.

• Trouble In Our Home by Eddie Floyd, from Blues Man's Ball Vol. 1 (2008); available from LocoBop.com and . Visit EddieFloyd.com for more information.

• Hold That Train by Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, from Full Tilt (2008); available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit for more information.

• On My Way Home by The Chicago Thieves, from In The Windy City (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information.

Mentioned during this show: TheLocalTourist.com; to donate to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief, go here.

Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

For up-to-the-minute news about things to do in Chicago: TheLocalTourist.com.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon # courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #137 - Carlos del Junco

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Tue, 2 Sep 2008 01:00:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Deadman Walking by The Max Bent Band. Visit MaxBent.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• Running To New Orleans by Byther Smith, from his album Throw Away The Book, available from Black & Tan Records. Visit Byther's page at TheBlueHighway.com for more information.

• Cut You Loose by Big George Brock, from Live at Seventy Five (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Big George's MySpace page for more information.

• Diddle It, Doodle It and Mash Potatoes Canada, all by Carlos Del Junco and all from Steady Movin', due for release in September, 2008; available from NorthernBlues.com. Visit CarlosDelJunco.com for more information.

• Steal Away by Edwin Holt, from Second Time Around (2005), available from TopCat Records and the iTMS. Visit EdwinHolt.com for more information.

• Pay Me No Mind by The Homemade Jamz Blues Band, from Pay Me No Mind (2008); available for pre-release orders at NorthernBlues.com. Visit HomemadeJamzBand.com and their MySpace page for more information.

• Money Tree by Joe Galea Band, a track available free from Download.com. Visit JoeGaleaBand.com for more information.

• Boot Hill by Johnny Winter, from Guitar Slinger (1984), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit JohnnyWinter.net for more information.

Mentioned during this show: to read my response to the revised (formerly five-star, now one-star) review of Murphy's Saloon in iTunes, go here; to donate to the American Red Cross, go here.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon # courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #136 - Bill Sims, Jr. & Mark LaVoie

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:30:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Overnight Sensation by the Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band, from Overnight Sensation (2008); available from CD Baby, Delta Groove Productions and the iTMS. Visit the band's official Website for more information.

• Tell Me Why by Moreland & Arbuckle, from the compilation The Future of the Blues, Vol. 3 (2008); the track is from 1861 (2008). Both the compilation and 1861 are available from NorthernBlues.com, and 1861 is available from the iTMS. Visit KingsnakesBlues.com for more information.

• Ragtop Cadillac by George Fletcher's Bourbon Renewal, from Ain't The Worst That You Could Find (2000), available from CD Baby. A live version of Ragtop Cadillac is on the album Dangerous Things - Live (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit GeorgeFletcher.com for more information.

• Three Chords by Jimmie Bratcher, from Red (2005), available from his online store and the iTMS. Visit JimmieBratcher.com for more information.

• Going Down That Road Feeling Bad, Gotta Go Down and Big Leg Woman, all by by Bill Sims Jr. and Mark LaVoie, and all from American Blues Roots Duo (2008); available from the iTMS. Visit BillSimsJr.com, Middlebury.net/LaVoie and this page at the Delta Groove Productions site for more information.

• Raining Again by Blues Divine, from That's What It Takes (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BluesDivine.com for more information.

• Chesterfield County Jail by Mason Casey, from the compilation The Future of the Blues, Vol. 3 (2008); the track is from Sofa King Badass (2007). Both the compilation and Sofa King Badass are available from NorthernBlues.com, and Sof King Badass is available from the iTMS. Visit for more information.

• I'm Single by The Billy Gibson Band, from Southern Livin' (2006), available from CD Baby, InsideSounds.com and the iTMS. Visit BillyGibson.com and the band's MySpace page for more information.

Excellent sites to visit for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues; BluesRevue.com, the online home of Blues Revue magazine; BigCityBluesMag.com, the online home of Big City Blues magazine; BluesCritic.com. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #136 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon #1 Fan

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:53:00 GMT

Cheryl in Gunter, Texas, has laid claim to the title of "Murphy's Saloon's Biggest Fan." I think she makes a good case for her claim. (Comment below)

" ... I want to nominate myself as one of your biggest fans, or your least scary stalker - whichever pleases you most. As of today - before today's podcast posting - I have downloaded each and every episode and transferred them onto CDs. Yes - all 128 episodes. Even episodes 1 through 5, which we won't talk about.

"Whatever am I doing with all those CDs?

"I take them to my car a 6-pack at a time. I play them on my 45-minute to 1 hour commute when there is absolutely NOTHING on the radio (which is every day right after the weather and traffic on the 8's usually.) Anyone riding with me who hears it and likes it gets to take it home with them, with instructions to go to the website, subscribe, and pass the CD on. That has happened much more than a few times by now, let me assure you.

"Once I've given them all away, I'm intending to do it all over again. I feel kind of like I'm like the 'Johnny Appleseed' for Murphy's Saloon in North Texas.

"My next goal is to listen to all the podcasts. According to my i-Tunes, there are 98 I haven't listened to yet - at work. That doesn't count the ones I've already listened to in the car - I would estimate that as another 20. And you are making it difficult because I'm going to listen to that Albert Collins one again today instead of another new one. But I'm using the i-tunes list as my official 'listening log'.

"So to re-iterate my qualifications for biggest fan I have -

- subscribed via i-tunes
- put a pin in the frapper map (I'm Gunter, Texas)
- won a Murphy's Saloon T-shirt Contest
- submitted a joke which was read as joke of the week
- got my son's photograph on a podcast episode download file
- filled out the listener survey ...
- downloaded all podcasts
- transferred all podcasts to CDs
- recruited at least 3 new Murphy's Saloon fans (that I know of)

"Ha! Beat that you blues-loving Murphy-ites!

"But I'm not done, I know. I have a few more goals before I will be absolutely unbeatable. I WILL very soon talk you into letting me do one of your announcements, or read one of my own jokes myself. (I was a disc jockey in college - I've got some decent radio voice cred.) After that I have goals to put money in the tip jar, and buy cds from artists you've played that I've not already got in my collection. ... "

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #135 - Jackie Payne/Steve Edmonson

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:00:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Thinkin About You by the Red Mercury Blues Band, from nothing purdy boutda blues (2004); available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit the Red Mercury Blues Band page at Download.com for more information and free downloads.

• Cool Your Engine by Janet Ryan and Straight Up! from Wrapped Up In Blue (2001); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit JanetRyan.com for nore information.

• Nothin' But The Blues by Deacon Jones, from Jonesen For Money (2007), available from CD Baby. Visit this page for more information.

• Take A Chance On Me by the Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band, from Overnight Sensation (2008); available from CD Baby, Delta Groove Productions and the iTMS. Visit the band's official Website for more information.

• Just The One and Mean Evil Woman by the Jackie Payne Steve Edmonson Band, both from Master Of The Game (2006); available from CD Baby, Delta Groove Productions and the iTMS. Visit the band's official Website for more information.

• You Ain't All That by the Big George Jackson Blues Band, from Southern In My Soul; available from Black & Tan Records and the iTMS. Visit BigGeorgeJackson.com for more information.

• Blackjack by Phillip Walker, from Going Back Home (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit PhillipWalker.com for more information.

• Big Easy (Ain't Easy No More) by Mark Hummel, from Ain't Easy No More (2006), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit MarkHummel.com for more information.

• Leaving Blues (All Around The World) by Mike Gerner, from Harmonica Masters of New Zealand (2008); available from HarmonicaMasters.co.nz, Amplifier.co.nz and the iTMS. Visit HarmonicaMasters.co.nz for more information.

Mentioned during this show: my friend Nate Taiapa hosts The Blues Room on Community Radio Hamilton, New Zealand.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #135 courtesy of the artists and one of the following: Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #134 - New Zealand Harps

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:00:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Fool For The Ladies by EB Davis & The Superband, from Live at the A-Trane, Berlin (2005). EB sells his own CDs through his online store. Visit EB Davis.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• West Texas Rain by Mississippi Mud, from Mississippi Mud (2007); available from DoubleBarrelRecords.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit DoubleBarrelRecords.com for more information.

• Dad In The Distance by Watermelon Slim and the Workers, from No Paid Holidays (2008); available from the store at Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

• Eye on You by Jerome Godboo, from Humdinger (2007); available from the store ay his site, ElectroFi.com/ and the iTMS. Visit JeromeGodboo.com for more information.

• Too Many Hard Miles by Darcy Perry & Craig Bracken, from Too Many Hard Miles (2008); available from Amplifier.co.nz. Visit DarcyPerry.co.nz for more information.

• Want My Money Back by Craig Bracken, from Harmonica Masters of New Zealand (2008); available from HarmonicaMasters.co.nz, Amplifier.co.nz and the iTMS. Visit HarmonicaMasters.co.nz for more information.

• Blues Man by Darcy Perry & Nate Taiapa, from Harmonica Masters of New Zealand (2008); available from HarmonicaMasters.co.nz, Amplifier.co.nz and the iTMS. Visit HarmonicaMasters.co.nz for more information.

• Wrong Doing Woman by Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, from Alone and Acoustic (1991); available from and the iTMS. Visit for more information.

• Give Me My Coat And Shoes by Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, from Alone and Acoustic (1991); available from and the iTMS. Visit for more information.

• Boogie Woogie Mama by Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, from Can't Stop Now (2008), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit KennyBluesBoss.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: The Blues Room on Community Radio Hamilton, New Zealand.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues; BluesRevue.com, the online home of Blues Revue magazine; Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #134 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, IODA PROMONET, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #133 - Albert Collins

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 14:15:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Jump For Joy by Koko Taylor, from Jump For Joy (1990); available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit KokoTaylor.com or Koko's page at Alligator.com for more information.

• Shotgun House by Chainsaw Dupont, from Lake Street Lullaby (2003); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChainsawDupont.com for more information.

• Money Tree by Joe Galea Band, a track available free from Download.com. Visit JoeGaleaBand.com for more information.

• Master Charge, Lights Are On But Nobody's Home and Brick, all by Albert Collins. Master Charge is from Deluxe Edition: Albert Collins (1997); Lights Are On But Nobody's Home is from Cold Snap (1986); and Brick is from Frostbite (1980). All three albums are available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Wikipedia's entry about Albert and Albert's page at Alligator.com for more information.

• Who Stole The Booty by Boo Boo Davis, from Drew, Mississippi (2006); available from from Black & Tan Records and the iTMS. Visit BooBooDavis.com for more information.

• Are You Losing Your Mind? by Buddy Guy, from Stone Crazy (1981); available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit BuddyGuys.com and Buddy's page at Alligator.com for more information.

• Remember by Bob Kirkpatrick and Short Fuse, from Drive Across Texas (2001); available from TopCat Records, CD Baby and the iTMS.

• You're The One I Need by Watermelon Slim and the Workers, from No Paid Holidays (2008); available from the store at Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #133 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #132 - Koko Taylor

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:45:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Checking On My Woman by Fenton Robinson, from Somebody Loan Me A Dime (1974); available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit Fenton's page at Alligator.com and this page at the Cascade Blues Association site for more information.

• Running From My Baby's Gun, Whilst Previously Watching Butterflies From My Front Porch by Samuel James, from Songs Famed For Sorrow and Joy (2008); available from NorthernBlues Music and the iTMS. Visit Samuel's bio pages at NorthernBlues.com and PiedmontTalent.com, or his MySpace page, for more information.

• Have Mercy by Big Walter Horton, from Big Walter Horton With Carey Bell (1972); available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Walter's page at Alligator.com and this page at bluesharp.ca for more information.

• Don't Lie To Me by Chicago Thieves, from In the Windy City (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information.

• Voodoo Woman, 63 Year Old Mama and Jump For Joy, all by Koko Taylor. Voodoo Woman is from Deluxe Edition (2002); 63 Year Old Mama is from Force of Nature (1993); and Jump For Joy is from Jump For Joy (1990). All three albums are available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit KokoTaylor.com or Koko's page at Alligator.com for more information.

• Please Please Mammy by Moreland & Arbuckle, from 1861 (2008); available from NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS.Visit KingsnakesBlues.com for more information.

• Tight Dress Woman by Mikey Jr. and Stone Cold Blues, from Mikey Likes It (2007); available from CD Baby. Visit MikeyJunior.com and Mikey's MySpace page for more information.

• Take Five by Hound Dog Taylor and The Houserockers, from Deluxe Edition (1999); available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Hound Dog's page at Alligator.com and this page at keno.org for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Koko Taylor's online photo album.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #132 courtesy of the artists, their labels, and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #131 - No More Whining!

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:30:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• A Woman Knows by Janiva Magness, from Bury Him At The Crossroads (2004), available from the store at Janiva's site, NorthernBlues Music and the iTunes Music Store. Visit JanivaMagness.com for more information.

• Why Do Girls Do That by B.C. Read, from Bowl of Sugar (2006); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BCRead.com for more information.

• Why Do You Punish Me by Mean Gene Kelton & The Die Hards, from Mean Guitar (2003), available from the store at Mean Gene's site, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit GeneKelton.com for more information.

• Don't Bother Me, Cotton Picking Blues and Funky Bitch (Live), all by Son Seals. Don't Bother Me is from Midnight Son (1976); Cotton Picking Blues is from The Son Seals Blues Band (1973); and Funky Bitch (Live) is from Son Seals - Deluxe Edition (2002). All three albums are available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit this page at Wikipedia and this Alligator Records page for more information.

• Big City Woman by Doug MacLeod, from A Little Sin (2002), available from Black & Tan Records and the iTMS. Visit doug-macleod.com for more information.

• 99 mph (Interstate Version) by Chainsaw Dupont, from Lake Street Lullaby (2003); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChainsawDupont.com for more information.

• Can't Play A Playboy by JW-Jones, from Bluelisted (2008); available autographed (if you ask) from the store at JW-Jones.com; also from NorthernBlues Music and the iTMS. Visit both JW-Jones.com and this bio page at NorthernBlues Music for more information.

• Hard Boiled by Marco Pandolfi & the Jacknives, from Too Many Ways (2006); available from CD Baby. Visit Marco's MySpace page for more information.

Mentioned during this show: two YouTube videos of Son Seals playing live can be found here and here; the documentary Journey Through The Blues: The Son Seals Story can be purchased through SonSeals.com.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum. Be sure to subscribe to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #131 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #130 - Win An iPod Touch!

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:30:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• That's The Way To Do It (B.B. King) by Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, from Nothin' But The Blues Y'All (1999), available from EMusic.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit WillieBigEyesSmith.com for more information.

• Don't Go No Further by Kirk Fletcher, from Shades of Blue (2003); available from Delta Groove Productions, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit this page at the Delta Groove Productions site for more information.

• Poor Country Boy by Harold Cagler, from Poor Country Boy (2008); available from the Bogalusa Music Group. Visit this page at the IODA PROMONET site for more information about Poor Country Boy.

• I'm A New Man by Jason Ricci & New Blood, from Rocket Number 9 (2007); available from Delta Groove Productions. Visit this page at the Delta Groove Productions site for more information.

• Honey Bee, Hoodoo Man Blues and Get Wise, all by Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers Blues Quartet, and all from ThrillVille (2007); available from the store at their site, Delta Groove Productions and the iTMS. Visit TheMightyFlyers.com and this page at the Delta Groove site for more information.

• Reference Tone by Jaimi Faulkner, from BAR, Volume 5 (2008); available from BluesAndRootsPromotions.com. Jaimi's latest release, Back To You (EP), is available from LastRecordStore.com Visit JaimiFaulkner.com for more information.

• Another Bloody Day by Albert Castiglia, from These Are The Days (2008); available from Blues Leaf Records. Visit Blues Leaf Records and AlbertCastiglia.com for more information.

• Stronghearted Woman by Little Johnny Moore; a free, download-only single obtained from his Download.com page. Visit LittleJohnnyLive.com for more information, and booking.

Mentioned during this show: my friend Nate Taiapa's blog:The Blues Room.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #130 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #129 - Mean Gene Kelton

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Postcard From Mexico by Kieran Kane, Kevin Welch and Fats Kaplin from Lost John Dean (2006); available through the store at their site and the iTunes Music Store. Full albums and individual tracks can be downloaded here. Visit DeadReckoners.com for more information.

• That's What Love Will Make You Do by Janiva Magness, from What Love Will Do (2008), available from the store at Janiva's site, Alligator Records, and the iTMS. Visit JanivaMagness.com for more information.

• Bubba's Blues by Watermelon Slim and the Workers, from No Paid Holidays (2008); available from the store at Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. The announced release date is for No Paid Holidays is June 24th, 2008. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

• These Blues Are Kicking My Ass, Ghost in My House and My Baby Don't Wear No Panties, all by Mean Gene Kelton & The Die Hards; These Blues Are Kicking My Ass andGhost in My House are from Mean Guitar (2003), while My Baby Don't Wear No Panties is from Most Requested (1999). Both albums are available from the store at Mean Gene's site, CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit GeneKelton.com for more information.

• Prodigal Son by Billy Goodman, from Blues From The Gospel (2006), available from ItsAboutMusic.com and the iTMS. Visit BillyGoodman.com for more information.

• I'm Looking For A Miracle by the Phantom Blues Band, from Out of Shadows (2006), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit the Phantom Blues Band page at the Delta Groove site for more information.

• Sloppy Drunk by Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women, from Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women: Deluxe Edition (1994); available from Alligator Records or the iTunes Music Store. Visit UppityBluesWomen.com for more information.

• Miss Maebelle by Richard Johnston, from Foot Hill Stomp (2002); available from the store at Richard's Web site. Visit RichardJohnston.com and Richard's MySpace page for more information.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon # courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #128 - Janiva Magness

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:00:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• You Cured My Blues by Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, from Can't Stop Now (2008), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit KennyBluesBoss.com for more information.

• Mornin's Breakin by Tom Malafarina, from Less Is More (2008), available from the store at Tom's site and CD Baby. Visit TomMalafarina.com/BMT.html for more information.

• Down In The Neighborhood by Marcia Ball, from Peace, Love & BBQ (2008); available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit MarciaBall.com for more information.

• Hypnotized, by Eddy Clearwater and Ronnie Baker Brooks, from West Side Strut (2008), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit this page at the Alligator Records site and this page at the Blind Pig Records site for more information.

• Less And Less Of You, Wasn't That Enough and That's What Love Will Make You Do by Janiva Magness. Less And Less Of You and Wasn't That Enough are from Bury Him At The Crossroads (2004), available from the store at Janiva's site, NorthernBlues Music, and the iTMS. That's What Love Will Make You Do is from What Love Will Do (2008), available from the store at Janiva's site, Alligator Records, and the iTMS. Visit JanivaMagness.com for more information.

• Kokomo Blues by David Jacobs-Strain, from Ocean Or A Teardrop (2004), available through the discography page at David's site, and from NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit DavidJacobs-Strain.com for more information.

• Godfather Of The Blues by Albert Castiglia, from These Are The Days (2008); available from Blues Leaf Records. Visit Blues Leaf Records and AlbertCastiglia.com for more information.

• Bogart Bounces Again by JW-Jones, from Bluelisted (2008); Available by mail (and autographed, if you ask) from the store at JW-Jones.com; also from NorthernBlues Music and the iTMS. Visit both JW-Jones.com and this bio page at NorthernBlues Music for more information.

Mentioned during this show: I neglected to mention two groups for which Janiva Magness is a tireless advocate: Casey Family Programs and Foster Care Month; also - a Youtube video of Alejandro Escovedo and Bruce Springsteen performing Alejandro's new single "Wasn't I Always A Friend" live in Houston.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #128 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #127 - Samuel James

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• The Blues Has Got To Come Home by Tommy Z, from Universal Love (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit Tommy's MySpace page for more information.

• Busted by The Hitman Blues Band, from Blooztown (2000), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit HitmanBluesBand.com for more information.

• Meet Me in the Middle by Stingray, from Ghosts in the Attic (2002). Visit StingrayOnline.com or their MySpace page for more information.

• Love & Mumbly-Peg, The Sad Ballad of Ol' Willie Chan and Sleepy Girl Blues by Samuel James, all from Songs Famed for Sorrow And Joy (2008); available from the iTMSand NorthernBlues Music. Visit Samuel's MySpace page and this page at PiedmontTalent.com for more information.

• Get Out Of Memphis by The Chicago Kingsnakes, from Blues Island (1998); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChicagoKingsnakes.com for more information.

• I Feel It Too by The Hipnotics, from Plannin' An Accident (2003).

• Undercover by Delilah Why, from Steps On It (2008); available from CDBaby and the iTMS. Visit DelilahWhy.com and the band's MySpace page for more information.

• A Good Fool Is Hard To Find by Tommy Castro, from Painkiller (2007); available from the store at Tommy's site and the iTMS. Visit TCBand.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Twitter.com, Samuel James reviews.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #127 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #126 - More Watermelon

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• Keep Your Car Locked by Boo Boo Davis, from The Snake (2004), available from Black & Tan Records. Visit BooBooDavis.com for more information.

• No No Baby by Big George Brock, from Live at Seventy Five (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Big George's MySpace page for more information.

• Everythings Gonna Be Alright by Mikey Jr. and Stone Cold Blues, from Mikey Likes It (2007); available from CD Baby. Visit MikeyJunior.com and Mikey's MySpace page for more information.

• Pretty Lil Thing by Marco Pandolfi & the Jacknives, from Too Many Ways (2006); available from CD Baby. Visit Marco's MySpace page for more information.

• Everybody's Down On Me, The Bloody Burmese Blues and Gearzy's Boogie, all by Watermelon Slim and the Workers, and all from No Paid Holidays (2008); available for pre-release orders at NorthernBlues.com. The announced release date is for No Paid Holidays is June 24th, 2008. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

• Make My Getaway by Richard Ray Farrell & Marco Pandolfi, from Stuck On The Blues (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit RichardRayFarrell.com for more information.

• Jealous by The Homemade Jamz Blues Band, from Pay Me No Mind (2008); available for pre-release orders at NorthernBlues.com. Visit HomemadeJamzBand.com and their MySpace page for more information. Visit CBS News to see a great video feature story.

• Worried Life Blues by Dr. Charlie, from their DVD Three Good Reasons. Visit Dr-Charlie.com for more information and to order the DVD by email.

Mentioned during this show: Sweet Brenda; Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art, Inc..

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon # courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #125 - NorthernBlues Music

murphyssaloon@gmail.com — Mon, 9 Jun 2008 14:30:00 GMT

This week's playlist:

• In My Time Of Dying by Ben Godwin, from Lighter Than The Atom / =shinyshiny= (2006) available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit Ben's site PeaceMango.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• Get It Back From You by The Sterlinglane Project, from Here We Go Again (2006); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit The Sterlinglane Project page at the Podsafe Music Network for more information,.

• Love Bones by Root Doctor and The Sofa King Horns, from Been A Long Time Coming (2006), available from CD Baby and CD Universe. Visit RootDoctorBand.com for more information.

• Gonna Send Ya Back To Georgia by Moreland & Arbuckle, from 1861 (2008); available from NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS.Visit KingsnakesBlues.com for more information.

• Sunrise Blues by Samuel James, from Songs Famed For Sorrow and Joy (2008); available from NorthernBlues Music and the iTMS. Visit Samuel's bio pages at NorthernBlues.com and PiedmontTalent.com, or his MySpace page, for more information.

• Golden Fish by Little Pigeons ForHill Blues, from Mr. B (2007); available from CD Baby. Visit Goluban.com for more information.

• Deadman Walking by The Max Bent Band. Visit MaxBent.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• Call My Job by Watermelon Slim and the Workers, from No Paid Holidays (2008); available for pre-release orders at NorthernBlues.com. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: NorthernBlues Music, BluesFestivalGuide.com and Living Blues magazine.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #125 courtesy of the artists, NorthernBlues Music, the Podsafe Music Network, IODA PROMONET, Download.com or Garageband.com)