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Michael Burks - "You Left Me For Someone New"

RobinMudge — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 11:26:08 -0400

This soulful Blues tells the true story. Did you know that Michael Burks learned to play the Hammond organ as a teenager? Hear about this and other stories straight from Mike in his indepth interview.

Margaret Bianchetta - "The Only Thing Between You And Me"

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:18:49 -0400

This extraordinary songwriter and musician teams up with Tom Hall to deliver this heartfelt performance on April 21, 2007. Margaret has been on the St. Louis music scene since the early 90's and brings a fresh and imaginative approach towards Blues and Jazz to the BB's stage. http://www.myspace.com/margaretbianchetta

Alvin Jett - "Angel Sings The Blues"

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:36:05 -0400

This soulful performance of Alvin Jett's Blues Music Award winning song features Alvin on vocals with his Phat Noize band. http://www.phatnoiz.com/

Jim Byrnes - "I Need A Love"

RobinMudge — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:46:34 -0400

The veteran singer and songwriter demonstrates a rough edged but commanding understanding of the roots of gospel. Recognized by many as the award winning actor, Jim is equally recognized as a staple of the St. Louis blues scene. See the interview where Jim shares his experience and tells stories about growing up around the great performers in St. Louis and East St. Louis.

Bugs Henderson - "Look What Love Can Do"

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:57:03 -0400

This trademark song by Bugs is performed live at BBs Jazz, Blues and Soups of St Louis in the spring of 2006. Henderson went from small clubs to playing on stage, opening for artists such as the Allman Brothers, B.B King, and Leon Russell. Bugs and his love for blues got tired of the wide-open riff-oriented rock. Bugs has played with guitar icons such as B.B. King, Freddie King, Eric Clapton, Ted Nugent, Roy Buchanan, and James Burton. To this day, Bugs' guitar hangs in Hard Rock Cafe in Dallas.

The Big Bamou - "I Want To Be Your Trust Fund Baby"

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:05:51 -0400

Singer/ trumpeter Brian Casserly delivers the tongue in cheek original version of "Trust Fund Baby" with attitude. Brian is the clown prince of the St. Louis blues scene, never leaving the fans wanting for a memorable performance. Live at BBs, spring of 2006.

Bugs Henderson Talks

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:09:32 -0400

Bugs has played with guitar icons such as B.B. King, Freddie King, Eric Clapton, Ted Nugent, Roy Buchanan, and James Burton. To this day, Bugs guitar hangs in Hard Rock Cafe in Dallas along side instruments donated by Lee Ritenouer and Chet Atkins. Listen to Bugs talking about his life and music in this extended interview with Scott Shuman at BBs Jazz,Blues & Soups of St. Louis. www.bugshenderson.com

David "Honeyboy" Edwards Interview

Scott Shuman — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:42:18 -0400

In this rare discussion with Michael Frank and the Jared James Nichols Band, this first Generation Bluesman, passes his story on to the 6th generation of musicians at the Paramount Blues Festival in Grafton Wisconsin.. Honeyboy relates incredible stories fom West Memphis with BB King, to dodging bullets on the 4th of July in Mississippi. www.earwigmusic.com/Honeyboy

Soul Gravity - Guilty of Innocence

RobinMudge — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 14:35:10 -0400

Soul Gravity delivers another outstanding performance from their extensive repertoire live at the Little Schoolhouse. Guilty of Innocence was inspired by a fellow songwriter's feelings about pouring themselves out routinely to perfect strangers. The is a beautiful song about opening your heart up to everyone.

John Primer,Rob Stone, Aron Burton : "She's So Fine".

Scott Shuman — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:15:50 -0400

This trio lays down an exciting groove in this classic Little Walter track. Rob's harmonica stays in the pocket allowing for the space and room for John Primer to workout on the guitar. Aron Burton holds down the bottom for beautiful solos by Stone and Primer. Their performance was filmed in HD at the Blues at the North Shore Concert in June 2009.

Michael Burks - Collection 1

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:54:08 -0400

This amazing live performance recorded at BB's Jazz,Blues and Soups, St. Louis's premier blues and jazz club, during the spring of 2007. http://www.michaelburks.com/

A special offer to celebrate 2nd year of the broadcast series, Live at BB's. This download is big, the time it takes to be delivered to your computer depends on the speed of your connection to the Internet.

Soul Gravity - "I'll Be Here"

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:30:13 -0400

Soul Gravity delivers another outstanding performance from
their extensive repertoire live at the Little School House. "I'll Be Here" tells
of a deep yearning to find the one you run to when you are alone. The one
that's always with you, will never leave you and stands by you. A real best
friend. http://www.soulgravity.com/

Soul Gravity - "Weed"

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:53:47 -0400

Soul Gravity delivers another outstanding performance from their extensive repertoire live at the Little School House. This song is inspired by one of the singer's children. "Weed" is an elegantly simple song with a sweet melody and a catchy infectious groove. You can't just hum this one once. Careful, this song may get stuck in your head for the rest of the day. http://www.soulgravity.com/

Soul Gravity - "Chaos Butterfly"

RobinMudge — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:22:25 -0400

Soul Gravity delivers another outstanding performance from their extensive repertoire live at the Little School House. "Chaos Butterfly" was inspired by a cartoon called "Tom the Dancing Bug." The idea is that by the simple flap of a butterfly's wing the outcome of lives on the other side of the world can be turned upside down. You may by powerless to stop the destiny of chaos.

Soul Gravity - "Be"

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:07:35 -0400

Soul Gravity delivers another outstanding performance from their extensive repertoire live at the Little School House. In this song, the singer shares how he will be free in mind and spirit and to not be a slave to any learned dogma. You live from moment to moment so why not live in the moment? http://www.soulgravity.com/

Soul Gravity - "Here Comes The Rain"

RobinMudge — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:26:16 -0400

Soul Gravity delivers a passionate performance from their extensive repertoire live at the Little School House. "Here Comes the Rain" was inspired by a show at a nudist festival. As the hipsters rocked the drum circle and danced around the fire to the primal beat, it started to rain. Right before the sun came up the lyrics started to flow.

Soul Gravity - "Strawberry Blonde"

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:33:14 -0400

Soul Gravity delivers another outstanding performance from their extensive repertoire live at the Little School House. "Strawberry Blonde" is a song about a person who is filming a pornographic movie and is in love with the sexy star. He can tell her what to do when the film is rolling, but off camera is another story. http://www.soulgravity.com/

Soul Gravity - "If You Believe"

RobinMudge — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 14:26:52 -0400

Their signature groove is on display in this fine performance from Soul Gravity live at the Little School House. "If You Believe" is a call to a heartbroken friend to lift themselves up from despair and realize there is always something bigger than what can be imagined. Believing in something amazing can change the world.

Michael Burks Blues Band - "Talk Don't Bother Me"

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:21:37 -0400

Another smoking performance by Michael Buks and company, performed at BBs in December of 2007. "Talk Don't Bother Me" shows a side of MB's songwriting that tells of his roots in traditional R&B as well as blues. As always ,the foundations of Michaels songs are the true stories and experiences from his roots in rural Arkansas.

http://www.michaelburks.com/

"BBs Presents :The Best of The Blues"-TV show #123-The Bottle Rockets

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:38:59 -0400

This band rocks in the great tradition of guitar crunching legends and has earned them their reputation as the "workingman's rock band". The band is Brian Henneman - guitar/ vocals, Mark Ortmann - drums, John Horton - guitar, and newest and final member, Keith Voegele - bass/vocals.

http://www.bottlerocketsmusic.com/

Checkout the review of The Bottle Rockets performance at BBs Jazz Blues and Soups in St. Louis. http://www.ivorytowerz.com/2008/08/music-bottle-rockets-late-introductio...

Dave Black/Paul Demarinis Group - Live at BBs - Song 2

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:03:00 -0400

Dave Black's glowing, wide-neck acoustic can transform a pop standard or a broadway into melodic fireworks. His ear prefers understatement to surging power, lightness of touch to pure velocity. His music is dense and often scary difficult, flavored with sources from Django Reinhardt to Latin American. www.daveblackguitar.com

Dave Black/Paul Demarinis Group - Live at BBs - Song 1

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:50:21 -0400

This is Jazz at it's best, featuring guitarist / composer / virtuoso Dave Black. One of the most sought after guitarists in the Midwest, he has performed and recorded with Richard "Groove" Holmes, Bucky Pizzerelli, David Liebman, Fareed Haque and The Drifters to name a few. www.daveblackguitar.com

The Jim Byrnes Band - "Can't Keep From Cryin"

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:45:05 -0400

Performed Live at BBs in the spring of 2006, " Can't Keep From Crying" exempifies songwriter Jim Byrnes' grasp of the roots of the Blues as well as a rough edged but commanding understanding of the roots of gospel. Recognized by many as the award-winning actor, Jim is equally known as a staple of the St Louis Blues scene. See the interviews where Jim shares his experience and tells stories about growing up around the great performers in St Louis and East St Louis.

Mary Ann Redmond - The State Theatre - Santa Jam 2007

Mon, 19 May 2008 15:48:06 -0400

Mary Ann Redmond's dynamic and impressive vocal talents have been compared to the likes of Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner. This well know Washington, DC musician brings the The State Theatre alive during the 2007 Santa Jam. http://www.marb.com/index.html

The Santa Jam is an annual charity event to raise money for Northern Virginia shelters for homeless women & children and victims of domestic violence.
and Doorways for Women & Families. http://www.doorwaysva.org/

Common Strings - " Songbird of the Mountain "

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:38:21 -0400

This is one of Common String's best and describes the simple life that Vanessa and Darron Nichols both grew up with in the Kentucky Hills of Tennessee. This song follows the story telling tradition of the Appalchian Mountains.

http://www.commonstrings.com/

The Bottle Rockets - "Get Down River"

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:40:32 -0400

The performance of "Get Down River" showcases the huge songwriting chops of the band. Henneman's vocal transcend the their hometown of Festus Missouri by conjuring up images from the local Mississippi river to the Gulf of Mexico. This "working man's rock band" delivers the chorus, "Once again you've messed up this old town, so get down river, get down". They tell the all too familiar story of those who work and live along the banks of the river.

http://www.bottlerocketsmusic.com/

RadioMosaic - "Weed" - Santa Jam 2007

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:08:34 -0400

From the "jam band" tradition of bands like the Grateful Dead and Phish, Radio Mosaic combines a mix of infectious grooves, rocking guitar solos and lyrical folk imagery Radio Mosaic keep the fans on their on feet during this December 2007 performance at the State Theatre. "Weed" is one of the bands trademark songs.

http://www.radiomosaic.com/

FrontRowMusic - News BUZZ !

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:17:57 -0400

http://www.bottlerocketsmusic.com/

Checkout the review of The Bottle Rockets performance at BBs Jazz Blues and Soups in St. Louis.

http://www.ivorytowerz.com/2008/08/music-bottle-rockets-late-introductio...

Chris James and Patrick Rynn: "Mr.Coffee" -Featuring Bob Corritore

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:25:36 -0400

Blues fans know vocalist and lead guitarist Chris James and bassist Patrick Rynn for their stellar work with a dazzling array of blues legends. Their rollicking energy level permeates this recent performance of "Mr Coffee". Featuring Chris James • Patrick Rynn with guests Bob Corritore and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith. http://www.thebluefour.com/

Johnny Drummer - "I'm Going to Sell My Cadillac"

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:28:41 -0400

Consumate performer, Bluesman and Songwriter Johnny Drummer, electrifies the audience with this performance of "I'm Going to Sell My Cadillac". One of the cleverest writers on the Chicago scene, Drummer penned the song during a huge snowstorm in the Windy City. While snowed in and explaining on the phone to a friend that the snow was too deep to drive in, Johnny remembers saying that "I'm going to sell my Caddilac and buy myself a mule". Thus the origins of this classic Drummer track. Featuring Tom Privellone and Dave Specter on guitars, Allen Batts on Keys, Kenny Smith on drums and Tenry Johns On Bass.

http://www.johnnydrummermusic.com/

Six Generations of the Blues TV Series PT 1- "Mississippi Roots"

Scott Shuman — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:05:49 -0500

This first part of the six part "Six Generations of the Blues" series focuses on the Mississippi background and experiences of the Chicago Bluesmen ,and features performances by Big Jack Johnson, Johnny Drummer, David "Honeyboy" Edwards and Muddy Waters guitarist, John Primer. 28:30
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"Six Generations of the Blues" TV Series PT 2- "Urban Blues"

Scott Shuman — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:14:34 -0500

Part 2 of the series concentrates on the urban side of the blues and focuses on the migration of Mississippi musicians to the City of Chicago. It looks at the songwriting and storytelling traditions and traces these roots to rural Mississippi. TT= 28:30

Six Generations of the Blues PT 3- "The New Generations"

Scott Shuman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:02:08 -0500

This 3rd part of the series, follows the Generational change in song writing ,and styles ,as well as the changes in the American landscape regarding race and opportunity. David "Honeyboy" Edwards talks candidly about his mentors as a young musicians in Mississippi and Chicago,and performs at the Paramount Blues Festival in Grafton Wisconsin. TT= 28:30

Six Generations of the Blues PT 4- "The Blues Trail"

Scott Shuman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:59:16 -0500

The fouth part of the six part series focuses on the "Mississippi Blues Trail Markers" and traces the blues trail from Mississippi to Chicago. .This segment brings the story of the blues trail full circle and features breathtaking film of rural Mississippi provided to by film maker Gary Vincent TT= 31:00
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