Archived :: March 16, 2004
Everybody!
How will we ever get through the St. Patrick's Day holiday, without Martha Stewart? Who will guide us through the fine art of making green beerŠin three shades of green, no less? Who will instruct us on how to painstakingly make an authentic corned beef and cabbage dinner, then serve it oh-so-attractively, on a thick bed of shamrocks, perfectly arranged on an ironstone platter? And the cookies, those darling little, Itty-bitty , teeny, tiny, leprechaun cookies. So adorable! Last year, with Martha by my side -- well actually, she was on TV, and I was in my kitchen. I did my best to mimic her. Looking through the lens of a magnifying glass held in my left hand, and careful movement of the toothpick held in my right, I decorated my little, dwarfish morsels. With the exception of one too many granules of colored sugar on my first little guy, they were perfect....just like Martha's............... Martha I miss you!
One more thing. I find it ironic that it was Martha's incredible bouillabaisse stock that first thrust her into the spotlight, and today it's also stock that has her in the spotlight and something still smells fishy. Jeezus! did I just say that?!
Now, for the important stuff:
The Pauline Machine
People keep asking me when Pauline York is coming out with a new CD. Well, folks the time is almost here. MUDDY WATER Pauline's follow-up to BLACKBERRY WINE is set for a late spring release. But the real thrill comes from experiencing one of her shows......give it a whirl 3/26/04 at Nighthawk's Tap, LaCrosse, WI http://www.paulineyorkband.com
Mo' Woman Power!
Go to the Spotlight column in the current issue of Blues Revue Magazine, and you will find the very favorable revue Hal Horowitz gave to Susan Angeletti's current release BITTERSWEET. Ms Angeletti's attracting a lot of attention....and she deserves it. Buy her CD or go to one of her shows and find out for yourself. Susan and her acoustic duo partner Mark Nomad are currently preparing for an April 2, 2004 show at a The Iron Horse Music Hall, North Hampton, MA. The will be the support act for John Hammond. http://www.susanangeletti.com
Mo' Than 12 Bars
Hadden Sayers' brand new CD 12 BARS AND THE NAKED TRUTH is out and causing quite a stir. This roots-rockin', guitar playin', singin', songwritin' guy from Houston, Texas is keeping me, and himself busyŠ out on tour promoting 12 BARS AND THE NAKED TRUTH. Hadden is nothing short of fantastic! Go out to one of his shows, then get back to me and tell me I'm right (I love that part). Catch Hadden Sayers Wed 3/17, at Dinosaur BBQ, Rochester, NY; Thu 3/18, Black Eyed Sally's, Hartford, CT; Fri 3/19, Bleacher's Watkins Glen, NY; Sat 3/20, Goodfellas, Hampton, VA. http://www.haddensayers.com
Mo' Music From Texas
I received a call from Ruben V, a few weeks ago. Jim Gaines had just produced Ruben's new CD I AM, and suggested he give me a call. Thank you Jim! Ruben V, is from San Antoinio, Texas, and , his music is the epitome of Americana/Roots Music. I hear influences from all genres of American music, in Ruben's music. Ruben V is fresh, and if his music doesn't get you moving emotionally, or get you moving physically..hang it up, cuz you're dead. I AM , fifth CD for Ruben V is set for a late spring 2004 release, so brace yourself. If you're in the San Antonio are, check Ruben out at Gus & Woodrow's, 3/19, and Casbeers, 3/20. http://www.rubenv.com
Mo' Pack! I mean Go Pack!
The Groove Hogs are playing a private party for the Green Bay Packers, tonight, 3/16, at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI. These guys have just finished recording their follow-up to WRONG SIDE OF THE STREET. The Groove Hogs are still undecided on a name for the CD, but it was produced by Jim Gaines, all songs are original, and it's an excellent recording! The Groove Hogs ... you got it ... a big, 10 piece horn band (yes Virginia, size does count), with a powerhouse sound. This year brings a bit of a change in The Groove Hogs' line up. That change comes in the form of 22 year old Adam E. Not only does Adam have a voice to die for, he has butt slappin' good looks, to bootŠ The Groove Hogs finally have "it". 3/17/04, The Groove Hogs will be at Skip's Lounge in Angola, IN http://www.groovehogs.com
Give the Drummers Some, Please!
COME GET SUMMA THIS is the latest recording by Clyde Stubblefield and Jabo' Starks.Joining Clyde and Jabo' on this fine and funky masterpiece are, Fred Wesley-trombone and Waldo Weathers -saxophones... they were all with James Brown at one time or the another; plus Motown musicians Bob Babbitt on bass and Jack Ashford on percussion; Tommy McKnight - keyboard ( originally with Three Dog Night); and Robert Orr on guitar. COME GET SUMMA THIS is set for a late spring release..stay tuned. http://www.funkmasters.com
Anthony Paule (rhymes with hall)
One of my favorite guitarists, Anthony Paule is the special guest, Blues artist at Ken Harris' Jazz Festival, Boise, Idaho on 4/1, and that's no foolin'. April 17 , Anthony will be at the Rogue Theater in Grant's Pass, OR, and on the 18th at The Alladin Theater in Portland, both dates are with with Norton Buffalo.
Anthony Gomes (rhymes with homes)
Read about Anthony in the current issue of Blues Revue Magazine! Finally, the story you've all been waiting for.....get the real scoop from Anthony, himself! The week of March 21, listen to Anthony's interview with Mike Sanders, on syndicated radio program,Blues Quest. Wanna see him "live"? Catch Anthony 3/19 & 20 at Kingston Mines, Chicago; 3/30 at Dinasaur BBQ, Syracuse, NY; and 3/31 at Dinosaur BBQ, Rochester, NY. for more info go to Anthony's website: http://www.anthonygomes.com
Tommy C & MP3
Wanna download songs from Tommy Castro's live shows? For free??? Of course you do. Go to Tommy's home-page at http://www.tommycastro.com , click on MP3s, and help yourself to Tommy's live recording of Mamma Jamma, from his February 2, 2004 show at BB King's, Nashville. Joining Tommy is special guest Jimmy Hall. Tommy will be appearing Wed. 3/24 at Biscuits and Blues, San Francisco; and Fri & Sat, #/26 & 27 at Moe's Alley Santa Cruz. For a complete schedule: http://www.tommycastro.com
Who You Callin' A Bimbo?
San Francisco- Bimbo's 365 Club is proud to present the third in a series of Rockabilly/Roots Country and Western Swing shows featuring Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys plus special guests Ray Condo and Cari Lee and The Saddle-ites on Saturday, March 20th. I went to one of these show a couple months ago, with Wanda Jackson; The Paladins; and the original Comets from Bill Haley and the... It was an excellent show. My pal Harry Duncan, sure can put them together! http://www.bimbos365club.com
Ride Sally, Ride!
Sally Stevens, doesn't just talk the talk, she walks the walk, and she's making a difference. Working with a number of community groups in New Orleans, Sally has organized The Blues Project, which is focused on developing New Orleans music and culture, so that it may be of economic benefit to the city, especially to the neighborhoods that produce the music and culture the city trades upon. " The Blues Project is developing the BLUES HIGHWAY Millennium Trail into a unified market branding strategy, and an entertainment sponsorship property toward generating investment to support a series of touring events in 2005.This will employ the Millennium Trails theme to "Honor the Past ~ Imagine the Future", in this case-of America's blues, roots, and contemporary independent music. The Blues Project is also currently working with the (new) Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians...they're teaming up with Cyril Neville and we hope to have them on the road as soon as this summer." Keep up the good work, Sally http://www.bluesproject.com
Oh, You Texas Boys
Richard Chalk of Dallas,Texas indie, Top Cat Records, sent me his latestŠBUST OUT by Robin Sylar.Sylar plays damn near every instrument on damn near every song, and does it sooooo well! This CD has it goin' on. I put the CD in my player, and the CD put a smile on my face." It grabs you from the get-go, and doesn't let go". BUST OUT is one of the must fun CDs I've heard in a long timeŠthat's right, bust out and have some fun!!!!! Thanks Richard! http://www.topcatrecords.com/
CHIT-n-CHAT
My homeboy, Paul Filipowitz is threatening to release a new CD ... From across the Pacific ... Aussie, Harper returns in June to begin his 5 month US tour From across the Atlantic, Norway's top Blues band, Woodleg Odd's, returns late this summer, for their second US tourŠ Šsyndicated radio program, Blues Quest will be airing interviews: with Anthony Gomes the week of Mar 21; David "Honeyboy Edwards" the week of Mar 28; The Holmes Brothers the week of April 11th .Blues Quest is available free to non-commercial stations. Contact mikesanders@kcweb.net. Happy 25th Anniversary to The Santa Barbara Blues Society
Does anybody know if the Queer Eye For A straight Guy guys aka The Fab Five, do band make-overs? I've got a couple in mind. Stay happy and believe in yourselfŠeach and every one of you.
Ciao For Now,
The Cranky Yankee