00:17 Welcome to episode #002 of Confessing the Blues!

01:02 Thanks to Mallory Grigg!

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01:30 Feedback

Jeri Lloi has some comments on the show, wondering if we might shift to a weekly format.  For those of you looking for more music more rapidly, Nothing But the Blues is strictly music and updated weekly.

03:54 Event Recap

Keith and Jonathan break down East Meets West, go over some of the material discussed in the DJ track, and offer congratulations to Julie Brown, who won the headline DJ spot at Emerald City Blues Festival!

11:02 News & Upcoming Events

• Knoxville Lindy Exchange, where Jonathan will be DJing with Heather and others, is Sep. 18-20.
• Blues Blaze features Keith along with other DJs and bands in New York City Oct. 2-4.
• BamBLOOZled is also Oct. 2-4 in Washington D.C.
• Gypsy House Party is happening in Dallas, TX Oct. 23-25.  Make sure to check out the promo videos here.
• North Star Blues Exchange is set for Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Minneapolis.
• BluesSHOUT is coming up April 16-18 2010!

14:01 New Music To Check Out

First, Keith gives a shout to Colin Wise and his show, The Shotgun Shack.  It ranges from blues to soul and all over; go check it out!

• “No Ice In My Bourbon” by Cephas and Wiggins off of Cool Down, courtesy of Colin.  Available through Amazon.
• “Guide Me Home” by Big Mama Thornton with the Muddy Waters Band off of With the Muddy Waters Blues Band, 1966, on eMusic and through Arhoolie.
• “Hoochie Coochie Man” by Muddy Waters off Blues Legend, available via download on Amazon.
• “Buddy Bolden’s Blues” by San Francisco’s Buena Vista Jazz Band, available at WorldsRecords.com.
• “Suitcase Blues” by Sippie Wallace from Women Be Wise, available on eMusic or iTunes.

24:34 Feature: 1920′s Female Blues Vocalists

Discussing and describing the artists that rose in popularity at that time and their relevance to blues and jazz music, as well as their impact on entertainment and reflection on the changing position of women in entertainment and society.

• “Crazy Blues” by Mamie Smith, available on eMusic.  This is considered one of the first recorded vocal blues performances by an African-American blues singer.
• “Coffee Grindin’ Blues” by Lucille Bogan, from Reckless Woman (1927-1935) which is an import and appears to be out of print – you can see the album detail on Amazon here although we’d recommend looking for this track from other sources before dropping $90 for it.
• “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” performed by Ma Rainey, available on eMusic.  You can see an old film clip of people doing the Black Bottom on Youtube.

33:47 Interview with DJ Heather Adams

48:18 Feature: Blues in Jazz, or Vice Versa?

Keith and Jonathan discuss how blues structure is pervasive through what is perceived as jazz, and how dancers should be open to music from some surprising avenues.

• “My Baby Upsets Me” by Count Basie with Joe Williams, off of Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings. Available on Amazon.
• “Doggin’ Man Blues” by Andy Kirk and his Clouds of Joy from Jukebox Hits 1936-1949, available on eMusic or Amazon.
• “River Bed Blues” by Woody Herman’s Woodchoppers on Chronological Classics 1937-1938, online on eMusic.
• “East St. Louis Toodle-oo”  by The Solomon Douglas Swingtet on Live at the Legion.  Can be found at CD Baby.  This is originally a Duke Ellington tune, and we encourage all of you to go back and relisten to all of your Ellington albums if you aren’t aware of his contributions to blues music.

67:20 News: Upcoming Event

Solomon Douglas will be performing with Kim Massie at Emerald City Blues Festival!  This is one of the biggest events of the year, be sure to sign up and attend!

68:02 Feedback

• Matt Stratton sheds a little light on how Steven Watkins ended up alone in St. Louis
• Jerry Warwick points out Southwest Blues and their review of (mostly Texas) blues albums.  They also have tons of links to bands and blues radio stations around the region.
• Matt Kelsey talks about the show, fills us in on blues down around Orlando, and pointed us towards Teddy Lee Hooker’s “You Looked Good Last Night” off of Electrik Rain, which is available on CD Baby.
• Miguel Weissman, a musician up around New York, directs us towards Tin Pan Blues Band.  “Gambler’s Blues” positively rocked our socks off.  While this track is not available yet, you can find their other album on CD Baby or iTunes and listen to more on their website.

73:47 Thanks!

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74:33 Outtakes

 

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