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Rhythm Highways
May 26, 2022 5:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Music
With East Side Slim
East Side Slim takes you cruising on many musical roads, with all leading back to the crossroad - the blues. Come on along for the ride on Rhythm Highways. You'll hear American music - music that swings, rolls and comes from the soul. Tune in to hear blues, R&B, gospel, swing, soul, rock 'n' roll, jazz and roadhouse, even the occasional honky tonk or western swing song. Rhythm Highways - it's an East Side groove.
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| Big Bill Broonzy Texas Tornado Black Brown And White Evidence 1995 Originally released in the early and mid- 1950s on the French label Disques Black & Blue, with the sessions being conducted in Belgium.
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| 5:06 AM |
| J.B. Lenoir Mississippi Road Vietnam Blues The Complete L+R Recordings Evidence 1995 JB was one of the deepest of bluesmen, especially his work in the mid-1960s. This CD collects 2 albums in full from that period - both essential listening.
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| 5:10 AM |
| Cephas & Wiggins Right of Way Blues Cool Down Alligator Records 1996 This album is my personal favorite from the catalog of CandW. This song is a Blind Lemon Jefferson composition.
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| 5:15 AM |
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| 5:18 AM |
| Johnny Ray Daniels Thank You God N Whatever You Need Bible & Tire Recording Co 2022 This entire album is a winner, a sheer delight. Johnny Ray Daniels with a full album of his own, father and grandfather of 2 members of the DMOZ - Anthony Daniels and Antwan Daniels. Yes, Gospel singing is a family activity for the Daniels clan.
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| 5:22 AM |
| Dedicated Men of Zion Up Above My Head N The Devil Don't Like It Bible & Tire Recording Co. 2022 This album has been getting more and more play across the lineup of KDHX's fine programs, and it makes me more than a little bit happy to be hearing that. Thanks to all my KDHX brothers and sisters for showing it some love.
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| 5:24 AM |
| The Gospel Hummingbirds Pray On Taking Flight BLIND PIG RECORDS 1995 My favorite gospel band - I just love these cats. Oakland gospel with more than a touch of bluesy earthiness - makes my spine tingle just hearing those harmonies!
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| 5:31 AM |
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| 5:33 AM |
| Pepe Ahlqvist Sweet, Sweet Love One Day Less, One Day More Anniversary Collection Bluelight Records 2016 While a new artist to me, Pepe is considered a distinguished member of Europe's blues elite (from Finland) with a career spanning 40 years. Songwriter, singer, guitarist and harmonica player - his music spans blues to rock to pop and even Finnish folk tunes. This is one talented cat.
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| 5:38 AM |
| Tomi Leino Trio Pouring Rain N Play That Thing! Homework 2022 One of my favorite blues artists, Tomi and band just happen to be from Finland. This brand new album is amazing; miss it at your own peril.
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| 5:41 AM |
| Peter Nande Ol' Sleepyhead Big Boy Boogie California Sessions Vol. 1 Straight Shooter Records 2006 Composed by Peter in tandem with James Harman. Folks, we just passed the 1 year anniversary of James Harman's death - thankfully he left us a phenomenal body of music to remember him by.
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| Lowell Fulson Everyday I Have The Blues Live 1983 with Billy Vera & The Beaters RockBeat 2013 There are now 2 live album recordings of Lowell Fulson from 1983 available us. One featuring Jeff Dale's band out this past year (probably better fidelity on that one) and this one with Billy Vera. Lowell was in great form on both recordings, so both are worth your time and money to acquire, esp for Lowell Fulson fanatics such as me.
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| 5:51 AM |
| Eugene Johnson When You Love Somebody L Play One More Electric Man Records 2017 Eugene is a St. Louis cat more people outside St. Louis need to know about. Terrific vocalist and bass player, and a songwriter with a very nice touch.
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| 6:00 AM |
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| 6:02 AM |
Interview:
Kurt Crandall Zoomaview - May 2022
Kurt and his band will be performing in St. Louis on May 29 at BBs Jazz Blues and Soup, afternoon show, 3pm schedule start time. | |
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| 6:18 AM |
| Kurt Crandall Devil Got a Hold on You N Starts on the Stops Yesteryear Records 2022 You just hear my interview with Kurt Crandall. You can hear him in person at BB JBandS's on May 29 right here in St. Louis, MO.
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| 6:23 AM |
| HowellDevine Nila N Strange Time Blues DynaPhonic Records 2022 This one sounds like a true story to me. Josh Howell on vocals, guitars and harp. Pete Devine on all things percussion. Joe Kyle, Jr. on bass and bow. Great stuff from the San Fran bay area; be sure to check this band out.
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| 6:26 AM |
| William Clarke Saint Or Sinner Groove Time Alligator Records 1994 One of the all time greats of blues harmonica - as well as a stunning vocalist - William Clarke!
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| 6:31 AM |
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| 6:33 AM |
| Justin Golden Pulling Weight N Hard Times and a Woman Justin Golden Music 2022 There are 12 songs on Mr. Golden's new album, all self composed. This young man is a deep soul and outstanding artist. Folks, there's just so much to enjoy on this brand new album.
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| 6:36 AM |
| Diunna Greenleaf I Don't Care N I Ain't Playin' Little Village 2022 One of my top album of the year; this one ain't goin' anywhere but on the top shelf. Diunna ain't playin', all the better for us, babies.
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| 6:40 AM |
| Corey Harris Mr. Turner Mississippi To Mali Rounder 2003 This is a Corey Harris album I haven't visited in quite some time. Special guests on this song and at least 1 other are BobbyRush on harp, and Sam Carr on drums. Harris explores the definite connection between the blues of the deep south (Mississippi of the title) and West Africa (the country of Mali, in the title).
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| 6:46 AM |
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| The Rock House All Stars What Not to Do (feat. Bekka Bramlett) N What Not to Do (feat. Bekka Bramlett) - Single Qualified Records 2022 A new song by noted vocalist Rebekka Ruth Lazone Bramlett - daughter of Delaney and Bonnie, and a treasure in her own right. All instruments by the ridiculously talented Kevin McKendree, who also composed the tune.
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| 6:50 AM |
| The Bo-Keys Cauley Flower Got To Get Back! Electrophonic 2011 Song named in honor of trumpet man Ben Cauley.
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| 6:53 AM |
| Al Green Take Me to the River Hi and Mighty - The Story of Al Green (1969-78) Demon 1998 From Al Green's 1974 album 'Al Green Explores Your Mind'. I still remember an appearance of his on Soul Train, with a broken arm cradling dozens of roses he handed to the ladies while performing a song. He slayed them. Ha!
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