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BluePower.com - The Voice of the Blues Podcasts

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BluePower has spent eleven years on the net. We have always endeavored to produce the best and most comprehensive music shows possible. Our premise is to make a small contribution in making the world a better place in which all people and nationalities can live in peace and harmony.

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Ace Is The Place!

Recently, I had the golden opportunity to browse a catalog from Ace Records in England. I was amazed at the thousands of titles available in that beautifully prepared catalog. I was whisked through time as though I were in a time machine.I marked down the CDs I would have liked never thinking that I would receive them all. To my surprise, they sent everything I had checked off. It was like having all my birthday wishes come true.The show today is a thanks to Ace for their generosity and to ...

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A Sample Of The Best Music You Never Heard!

BluePower has been playing the Blues for fifteen years now and to be honest, we're just not finding the caliber material we would like to play in order to remain consistently strong. Sure....we could keep playing the old artists, the great artists who created the Blues in the first place and we will from time to time but there are now dozens of sites playing that music. When we started on the air in 1995 we were among three web sites with the intention of keeping the Blues alive.Recently, a ...

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Good Morning Blues........'Crazy 'Bout An Automobile'!

By 1953 and 1954, I was 12 and 13 respectively. Like so many kids in the United States, I waited impatiently for September to roll around; thus releasing all the new model cars at once into my impatient life. I read all the magazines, scrutinized all the ads and dreamed of owning most of the cars.And then there were the songs.The number of songs written for the illustrious automobile is far too long to elucidate here. There were songwriters whipping out cartunes from the very beginning of t ...

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Stand By Me....A Beautiful Video For An Amazing Lady!

Recently....a dear friend of many has fallen upon hard times. She has been completely renounced by her family and now....has only the support of her friends.Let me tell you a bit about her.Her name isBenedetta Balistrieriand I first met her while loading in for a gig with a band I was producing at that time.Benny(as her friends call her), was one of the most beautiful women I had seen in my life. This little lady ran one of the most prominent venues for developing music in the United States ...

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Harry Balk....A Producer's Producer!

From theater owner to manager to record company owner, HARRY BALK has done it all. Tune in as John and Jeanie discuss the evolution of the music business with a man who helped create the business itself. On this show find out about LITTLE WILLIE JOHN, DEL SHANNON and THE SHADES OF BLUE. Plus some inside information regarding MARVIN GAYE's LP "What's Goin' On". A truly informative interview. (Picture, left to right, Harry Balk, Del Shannon)Listen here....Harry Balk....A Producer's Producer!_ ...

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Walter Trout....Live In The Studio!

One of the most influential guitarists in the world today, Walter Trout presents to BluePower listeners an exciting show which was performed live in the studio in 2002.These performances have never been podcast before.Watch a live video of one of the songs recorded on this session. A must for all guitar players!Listen: Walter Trout Live In The Studio!View: Walter Trout...."Ride Til I'm Satisfied"!__________________________________________________________________If you are an aspiring guitar ...

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Barney Ales....The Master Of Motown!

During my career in the music industry, I have had the opportunity of meeting some great people; both men and women. However; it was not until I metBarney Ales, that I really had the chance to see one of the most powerful men in the music industry in action. Since I was promoting product forMotown Recordsat the time (1964), I had an excellent insider's view.He sat in a humble office located upstairs atHitsvilleon West Grand Boulevard in the Motor City....Detroit, Michigan. From there Barney ...

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A Blatant Pitch For NPR!

I am an avid listener of National Public Radio. I listen to hear an accurate presentation of a given subject from relevant points of view, not a skewed version designed to bolster a bias. Unbiased and unvarnished programming...."What a concept!" NPR can operate this way because they are beholden to their listener supported membership not advertisers.NPR was founded in 1970 and has become a dominant intellectual force in American life, evolving into a primary source of news and commentary f ...

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BluePower's Top Ten Shows Of 2008!

We have just run software which gives us an accurate count of how many times each show is played within a certain time frame. It gives us listening duration and other fine information. (It does not give any personal info at all).We have done much better this year than ever before. We realize we program to a tiny niche market and will never receive the hits of other sites. Undeterred, we continue because we have a truly wonderful audience. If we could, we would like to thank you all personal ...

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Music Has Lost Another Great Man....Earl Palmer Is Gone!

I first heard Earl Palmer play in a Cosimo Matassa's studio in New Orleans in 1961. I was astounded by his ability and style. He was simplicity at it's best until the turn-arounds and then he did magical things such as press rolls, staggered eighth notes and, at times, nothing at all. Amazingly, everything he played (or didn't), worked.The last time we worked together in the studio was at Wally Heider's Studio 3 in Hollywood in 1974. During that period, there were a group of Hollywood mus ...

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Music Has Lost Another Great Man....Earl Palmer Is Gone!

I first heard Earl Palmer play in a Cosimo Matassa's studio in New Orleans in 1961. I was astounded by his ability and style. He was simplicity at it's best until the turn-arounds and then he did magical things such as press rolls, staggered eighth notes and, at times, nothing at all. Amazingly, everything he played (or didn't), worked.The last time we worked together in the studio was at Wally Heider's Studio 3 in Hollywood in 1974. During that period, there were a group of Hollywood mus ...

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In The Beginning....The Vaudeville Years!

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In The Beginning....Skip James!

After several months of deliberation, BluePower has come to the conclusion that it would be beneficial to develop a series which exposed the many fine artists who added so much to the rich heritage of the American folk tradition called The Blues.In order to accomplish our goals in this regard, we needed the product necessary to assemble these pieces of business. Coming to our aid in the form of early Blues product was Mr. Alec Palao and his great company, Ace Records of London, England whom ...

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Bo Diddley Passes on at 79!

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive ''shave and a haircut, two bits'' rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions of other musicians, died Monday after months of ill health. He was 79.Diddley died of heart failure at his home in Archer, Fla., spokeswoman Susan Clary said. He had suffered a heart attack in August, three months after suffering a stroke while touring in Iowa. Doctors said the stroke affected his ability to speak ...

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America's Got The Blues....4/29/08!

The show tonight kicks off with a piece of Dr. Ray Griffin's....The Creature From Jekyll Island. A provocative look at how and why the Federal Reserve was created. This is a "must" listen if you are at all concerned with how money works throughout the world. The implications are astounding.A private security firm hired "former" secret service agents and CIA agents to spy on various environmental organizations for years. Guess who the shadow employers were? No less than the Monsanto Corporat ...

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America's Got The Blues!

If you don't think our country is in trouble, you'd better think again. From spiraling gas prices to corruption in all levels of the government, America is being hijacked by the very people it voted into office.Just the fact that the war in Iraq has cost the American taxpayer 2 trillion dollars should be evidence enough. The average American must ask himself, "What the hell is going on?" Do you really think we have stopped Al Qaeda? No! We've just created more terrorists.Yesterday, the Pent ...

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BluePower CD Review....Sean Costello....We Can Get Together!

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BP CD Review....Thelonius James Presents The Sunland Chronicles!

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An Audio Interview With Carl Verheyen....Player!

Due to the anonymous nature of studio work, not a day goes by when you don't hear Carl Verheyen on one piece of music or another in movie theaters, on TV , or over the radio.Carl has too many accolades to present on this page. However; if you would like to see them all, check out Carl's homepage listed below.Yesterday I went to Carl's home high atop Topanga Canyon with my partner, Steve Altman to video one of the most knowledgeable and likable musicians I have had the privilege to encounter ...

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We All Need Change....Think Green!

BluePower was just sent this wonderful video performed by Skyler Jett with the film directed/ produced and engineered by our old friend Phillip Cacayorin.We should all feel this way about our beautiful planet. The Earth is methodically being destroyed every day in the name of profit and greed.Imagine....if we each did one small thing in consideration of the Earth; we could guarantee a brighter tomorrow to our children and their grand-children. It's up to us.Thank you Phillip and Skyler!Jo ...

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To Be The Best Songwriter You Can Be....Ask Janet Fisher!

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BluePower CD Review....Widespread Panic....Free Somehow!

Free Somehow speaks of love, tradition, politics and freedom. Finely produced by Terry Manning and Widespread Panic, it demonstrates a new musical plateau for one of the hardest working and long lived traveling bands in the USA.This record is guaranteed to become a favorite of all WSP fans. Were terrestrial radio today what it used to be ten years ago, I would say this record is a smash; combining all the best features of a band who has traditionally delivered the goods. The band's seemin ...

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BluePower CD Review....Sean Costello....We Can Get Together!

Last week-end we found ourselves traveling throughout Southern California. During long drives I like to listen to new material and get a fix on what's happening on the blues scene through new CD releases.I told Lori to pick one of the CDs and pop it in the player. She chose Sean Costello's new release on Delta Groove Productions, We Can Get Together.Let's put it this way....the man is unique. Costello's guitar playing is dirty and clean with a choice of notes which accent the feel of the so ...

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BluePower CD Review....Sean Costello....We Can Get Together!

Last week-end we found ourselves traveling throughout Southern California. During long drives I like to listen to new material and get a fix on what's happening on the blues scene through new CD releases.I told Lori to pick one of the CDs and pop it in the player. She chose Sean Costello's new release on Delta Groove Productions, We Can Get Together.Let's put it this way....the man is unique. Costello's guitar playing is dirty and clean with a choice of notes which accent the feel of the so ...

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The Creator Of "Susie Q"....Dale Hawkins!

In 1957 I heard a record on WLAC Radio one night that literally changed my life. At that time, I was desperately working on becoming a drummer. I was a fair player but not great and many was the time when I was packing up at the end of an evening (after everyone else in the band had gone home) that I wished I was playing another instrument instead of the drums.Then I heard "Susie Q." I loved the drum pattern utilizing the bell of the cymbal and the toms but it was the guitar part by James B ...

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A Professional History....Part One!

Many people have asked...."John, how is it that you know so much about the history of American music?" The reason is that I was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time. I was always lucky that way.I began my professional music career in 1959 when I was eighteen years old. Actually all I was trying to do was survive, pay the rent and feed myself occasionally.This show begins with my first jobs in the record business in Atlanta, Georgia. The songs you will hear are those ...

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Whatever Happened To Vernon Burch?

In 1973 I became part owner of a small studio in Hollywood named Hollywood Central Recorders. After an immense amount of work, my partner and I opened our doors in early 1974.The first, full-up album session we did was for an astounding young man named Vernon Burch. He came in the first week and recorded basic tracks. The second week he came in with a full string section and various other players to sweeten the tracks he recorded the week before. Then, on Saturday, Vernon booked the whole d ...

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We're Baaaack!

Greetings Blues lovers! Welcome to our first show of 2008. It's been awhile since our last show and I must say I am extremely happy to get behind the microphone one more time.You all know how much I love the Blues and R&B. I believe that, once exposed, you will find the real heart-beat and feel the joy emanating from the souls of the fine performers we play. The music says it all.As BluePower begins it's 13th season on the World Wide Web, we look forward to another year of ...

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A Tremendous Send-Off For Ike Turner!

Ike Turner was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi on November 5th, 1931. Ike left this Earth on December 12th, 2007.BluePower was privledged to attend Ike's funeral today at the City Of Refuge Church in Gardena, California.The artists and music industry greats who attended were amongst those who have played major roles through their contributions which shaped the music of the USA and the world today.This writer was touched as this was a beautifull tribute to Ike Turner. Ike's love for his fam ...

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Guitar Basics With Brian Rhys!

For months BluePower has threatened to come up with basic guitar lessons that are affordable and really work.BluePower and Guitar Speak are both linked to the company store (so to speak) and the store now has available, our first video guitar lesson. The first lesson is the study of the Key of A; which includes the basic A triad; the chords A/D/E. These changes are good for just about any non-complex song; great for Blues, Country and Folk. My son, Brian, is teaching the lessons. I'm sure y ...

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Chuck Rainey....Bassman Extraordinaire!

BluePower takes great pride in it's collection of interviews with musicians who have contributed to the "hit-making" process. We have worked hard to bring our listeners the best players and artists available in our genre in the hope that we can influence a new crop of remarkable players.Today....BluePower presents Parts One & Two of an interview with one of the finest bass players in the world. A man who has played on over 1000 sessions during his brilliant career. This gentleman is Chu ...

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BluePower Presents....Influential Guitarists!

Freddie KingAll this week BluePower will feature highly influential guitarists. Players a novice must listen to and emulate in order to learn. Today we are featuring Freddie King. Freddie wrote "Hide Away" and "The Stumble". Two of the most copied guitar instrumentals of all time.Freddie King was born in Gilmer, Texas on September 3rd, 1934. Taught to play guitar by his mother and his uncle, Freddie originally studied Lightnin' Hopkins and his style of country blues.When Freddie became a te ...

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Bobby Barth....Slidemaster Of Blackfoot!

I've known Bobby Barth since he was nineteen years old. We met in 1974. That seems like a mighty long time ago. I've witnessed a lot of talented guitarists since then and Bobby rates as one of the best players I've ever heard.Bobby is an ornery, cantankerous man. Not prone to offering compliments to many people. I don't like to brag but Bobby gave me a compliment about a year ago.Bobby stayed with Lori and I for a bit during the early eighties. During that time, we would sit and play guitar ...

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BluePower Re-Run....Tribute To A Record Man....Jerry Wexler!

I had never heard of Jerry Wexler when I first listened to one of his productions. I didn't know what went into the making of a phonograph record. At the time, all I did was enjoy what I heard.There are records today that I can play and receive the same enjoyment that I did when I was young. I can close my eyes and literally go back in time. Back to an America that was coming back to life after a terrible war.Although America looked and felt as though she were basking in the shade; relaxing ...

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Half Dead In Hollywood....With Guest....Bobby "Boris" Pickett!

This time in 2006 was the last time I saw Bobby Pickett alive.When he came to the BluePower studio he told us he wasn't well and jokingly said, "We'd better make this a good show as it may be my last.I don't think it was quite Bobby's last show but very close. On the 25th of April, 2007, the world lost a wonderful human being and a gifted entertainer.I can't think of a better show for Halloween than this show featuring our dear departed friend. So be it.___ ...

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Southern Legends Association Inducts Fats Domino!

Matt Lucas Inducts Fats Domino Into The Southern Legends Association Hall Of Fame!Domino was born on February 26 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He first attracted national attention with "The Fat Man" in 1949 on Imperial Records. This song has been credited by some as being the first rock and roll record, featuring a rolling piano and Domino doing "wah-wah" vocalizing over a fat back beat. The record, a re-working of "Junker's Blues" by Champion Jack Dupree, was a massive hit, selling over a mi ...

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A BluePower Re-Run....An Evening With John Mayall!

If there could be anything to describe John Mayall, he would be the CEO of the early sixties British blues scene. An accomplished musician, Mayall is also excellent at surrounding himself with nothing but the best players.Listen as the eloquent Mr. Mayall speaks candidly to John and Jeanie of his life before the music business...his trials and his accomplishments. His family and his life to date.This is a re-run of a show we did originally on 3/3/ 2001. I was working at the studio of my dea ...

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Download Free....The New Widespread Panic Single!

In the old days it was an event when you released your new single record. Hopefully it meant there was an LP forthcoming. Which in this case, is true.It's a whole lot different today as most artists are learning that their music drives their audience. No audience in the seats....no payday. Plain and simple.Widespread Panic has become one of America's most loved entertainment acts. On this tour, they are selling out everywhere they perform. Panic has seen the future and the future is now.WSP ...

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BluePower Presents....Southern Guitar Masters!

Southern Guitar MastersMississippi Fred McDowell Charley Patton Robert JohnsonSkip James Bukka White Rose Hemphill Sunnyland SlimFrom southern England:CreamThe blues is about many things. About how your woman done you wrong. The Boss Man being mean to you. Things humorous. Things sad. Death. Dying and all manner of worldly matters concern the blues.The blues was created long before the turn of the 19th century. The blues was built on slavery and the fact that a man was taken from his family ...

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BluePower Presents....Influential Guitarists!

Stevie Ray VaughanBorn in Dallas, Texas on October 3rd, 1954, Stevie Ray Vaughan grew up to become one of America's finest gifts to the blues world.After playing with several garage bands, Vaughan dropped out of high school to concentrate full time on playing music. When his original band, The Cobras broke up, Stevie formed Triple Threat in 1975. Triple Threat featured bassist Jackie Newhouse, drummer Chris Layton and vocalist Lou Ann Barton.When Barton left the band in 1978, Stevie decided ...

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BluePower Presents....Influential Guitarists!

T-Bone WalkerBorn: May 28, 1910 in Linden, TexasDied: March 16, 1975 in Los Angeles, Ca.Aaron Thibeaux Walker was a product of the early Dallas, Texas blues scene. Marco Washington, T-Bone's step-father, was a bass fiddle player with a group called The Dallas String Band. Almost all of T-bone's family played instruments of one kind or another and the young man followed his step-dad's example by learning every stringed instrument his talented hands co ...

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BluePower Presents....Influential Guitarists!

All this week BluePower will feature highly influential guitarists. Players a novice must listen to and emulate in order to learn. Today we are featuring Freddie King. Freddie wrote "Hide Away" and "The Stumble". Two of the most copied guitar instrumentals of all time.Freddie King was born in Gilmer, Texas on September 3rd, 1934. Taught to play guitar by his mother and his uncle, Freddie originally studied Lightnin' Hopkins and his style of country blues.When Freddie became a teen, he fell ...

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Young Guitar Wizards "Live" At The Knitting Factory!

Can you realize that having played guitar for over fifty years, I do not take it lightly that today, I was shredded by a twelve and thirteen year old pair of young gentlemen? These kids can't even drive or drink, much less get into the joints in which honed my skills. You know....smoke filled bars.Here's the news.....!On August 9th. at 8 PM, Heart Of Gold Entertainment is presenting a marvelous Charity event at the Knitting Factory on Hollywood Boulevard, featuring young guitar monsters ...

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New Releases....July 2007 Show!

I know it's been a while since I last did a show. I apologize for that as I do enjoy putting up some good music. However, the last two months were set for traveling. First we went to New Orleans and then to Canada. We gathered good material from both places as you soon shall see.This show is a compilation of great new product from both the Majors and Indies. We have product from Capitol Records, Vanguard Records and Volcano/Legacy Records on this show as well as nine independent labels. It ...

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The Great Music Challenge From Harvey Cooper!

The Great Music Challenge!Several weeks ago I had the great priviledge of sitting with an old friend and music compatriot, Harvey Cooper. We found ourselves discussing the pros and cons of the music industry today.In case you did not know Mr. Cooper's background....Harvey has been in the business since 1965 when he was Vice President of Promotion for RCA Records. In 1973 Harvey was named "Executive Of The Year" by Billboard Magazine. In 1974, Harvey became co-founder of Cooper/Florez Produc ...

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The Blues In Schools....Parts Two And Three!

We now move forward in David's life. His less than serious attempt at college and his constant drawing toward the music in which he would eventually become totally involved. And....the beginnings of one of America's finest musical accomplishments, Widespread Panic.As David mentioned last night during WSP's appearance at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, he didn't realize the true influence the Blues had on his musical career overall. He also felt he had disclosed more about his personal l ...

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BluePower Presents....The Blues In Schools! (Part One)

It's not often I have the privilege of having my son in Los Angeles for a visit. When he comes, usually we just hang out, have dinner and play Scrabble. (Last time we played Scrabble, he won by using the word "yurt".) How frustrating! I had actually stayed in a yurt many years ago and had quite forgotten the term.On this visit we were talking about the Blues and Dave mentioned that he was influenced heavily by some early and contemporary Blues artists. It was then we decided to document Dav ...

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Jay Gordon....Gold Rings, Silver Bullets!

The last time I saw Jay Gordon was ten years ago. I was impressed then with his knowledge of the guitar and in particular, the way he played the Blues.The Blues is not something one just picks up a guitar and starts to play. The Blues comes from deep down in your soul and unless you have lived the Blues, it's impossible to play with the necessary feeling. Jay Gordon can play the Blues because he has felt the Blues.It was easy to see that Mr. Gordon has had the Blues a great deal since I las ...

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Getting Back To Love....!

With Special Guest....Lori Rhys.In the world today, where fear and derision seem to rule; the question we're asking is: Where has love gone?Polorization has become the byword in America. People no longer speak to their friends due to differences in religion and politics and, bit by bit, we have become separated. What has happened to communication?This show exhibits what can happen to a married couple when communication on a personal level ceases to exist. When the couple stops talking to e ...

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The Man Can Blow....Mark Hummel! (Pt. 2)

The past decade has seen the emergence of young harmonica-led Blues bands. In California, groups that draw their inspiration from the Chicago school but add elements of jump Blues and rock 'n' roll into the mix have come up with an exciting new style of West Coast Blues. In Oakland, the northern capital of California Blues, resides the incredibly powerful harmonica player and vocalist Mark Hummel, leader of The Blues Survivors, who has been a major force in shaping and defining this musical ...

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Good Morning Blues Podcast (Part Two)!

OK!....So I didn't know that I had to put up another post for you'all to know there was a Part Two. I don't mind though. It's all for fun anyway.The Program for Part Two:1)...."Hand Clappin"Red Prysock/Mercury2)...."How Much Do You Want"Walter Trout/Ruf3)...."Marie's Mood"Walter Trout/Ruf4)...."Ain't That Love"Ray Charles/Atlantic5)...."Lonely Avenue"Ray Charles/Atlantic6)...."How I Wish Someone Would Care"Irma Thomas/Imperial7)...."I Need Your Love So Bad"Irma Thomas/Imperial8)...."Rockin ...

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Good Morning Blues Podcast!

I have always wanted to do a "Good Morning" show on the air. The closest I ever came was doing the hog report at a station in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.Undaunted....I keep going for it.The unexpected is what you can expect from Good Morning Blues. BluePower has in it's vaults, many unreleased gems begging to be heard.This show prepared for September 19, 2005.Here is the program for Part One:1)...."Hand Clappin'"Red Prysock/Mercury2)...."Tempted"Barry McCabe and The BMC Band/lable unknown3)... ...

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My Dear Bobby Jo....May Your Soul Fly Free!

He had been ill for such a long time. He would call and tell me how badly he felt. I could hear the pain in his voice. That beautiful voice which had the ability to convey such happiness and sorrow at the same time.Bobby Jo Ott never reached the plateau for which he was destined. A series of incidences kept him from attaining his goal. Through all that, he never lost his sense of humour or his will to live. This morning at 1 AM, the world lost a truly gifted and gentle human being.Were it n ...

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Terry Evans Has A 'Fire In The Feeling'!

I first met Terry Evans during the late seventies at my studio in Hollywood. I was doing a session at Hollywood Central Recorders when I received a phone call from an engineer friend who was working a date at Hollywood Sound Studios just up the street. My friend was having trouble making an edit and asked if I would help. I told him to come over with the tape and I would see what I could do.When he arrived, he was in tow with two black gentlemen; Bobby King and Terry Evans. They were workin ...

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The Christmas Show....Part One!

BluePower was very happy when Mr. Eric Johnson said "Yes" to joining John on the Christmas Special. It was a long night as wires became crossed and we didn't get started until quite late. By the time we finished, it was 4 AM in the morning and both of us were exhausted.Mr. Johnson (Mouse, as he will be known from this point on), and I decided to play Christmas music that most folks don't play or even know exists. I must admit, we chose some rather "off-the-wall" selections.This show is dedi ...

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BluePower Presents....The Stax Story!

There's an old sayingThat goes like soKeep tryingAnd you'll get where you want to goWhen things get roughBuckle downDon't give upYou can conquer the world with your original sound.They knocked at the front doorAnd couldn't get inThey heard a sound and went to the back door And the sound let them in.(This is an unattributed poem from an early Stax Records publicity release.)__________________________________________________________________I ...

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The Stax Story....Part Two!

Stax Records was founded basically by two white folks who loved black music and decided to market black oriented product. They had no idea as to just how big the company would become.They started with broken equipment and very little operating capital and took their tiny company into the mega-rich world of the international music business.In the beginning, their tiny company was named Satellite Records. After a couple of successful records, Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton were sued by a compa ...

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Want To Be A Hit Songwriter....Listen To Eddie Schwartz!

I have had the pleasure of meeting many great writers in my time on this Earth. I have even dabbled at songwriting myself. Until I met Eddie Schwartz, I didn't realize the trials many great songwriters suffer at the hands of the music industry.Listen as I speak with hit songwriter Eddie Schwartz about his problems getting his songs released and the aftermath of finally hitting the big time.A MUST for all budding songwriters.Also, since this is about songwriting: John Braheny, co-creator of ...

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A Master Hitmaker And Pure Gentleman....Eddie Schwartz (Pt.2)!

We pick up Part Two with Eddie saying how thrilled he was at having three songs recorded by Joe Cocker for his Unchain My Heart recording.Also in Part Two, Eddie speaks of his difficulties producing the Doobie Brothers; his venture into the country music realm producing Brenn Hill and his regard for Paul Carrack, who sang Eddie's song "Don't Shed A Tear" to the number one spot on the charts.The last few songs on the show are performed by Eddie himself from his CD, Tour de Schwartz and....as ...

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BluePower Presents....An Evening With Barry McCabe!

The strength of the Blues can be determined by the sheer amount of ground the music has covered in the last 80 years. In that time, this purely American art-form has managed to blossom in nearly every country in the world. The Blues has been transformed into nearly every language and is understood by every man and woman ever born. No one can honestly say they "have not" had the Blues at one time or another.In this presentation, BluePower honors a man for his contributions to the Blues and R ...

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Happy 30th Anniversary To Blind Pig Records!

From very humble beginnings in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Blind Pig Records has been delivering the best of Blues and R&B for thirty years.From their new release, the Thirtieth Anniversary Collection, BluePower has culled it's favorites for this special show.Blind Pig has been great in sending BluePower all their marvelous product throughout the years and BluePower wishes all the wonderful folks who operate Blind Pig another thirty years of success.This show includes the efforts of many of Blind ...

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From Valentino To Superstar.....Bobby Womack!

Bio from: AMGWritten by: Steve HueyA veteran who paid his dues for over a decade before getting his shot at solo stardom, Bobby Womack persevered through tragedy and addiction to emerge as one of soul music's great survivors. Able to shine in the spotlight as a singer or behind the scenes as an instrumentalist and songwriter, Womack never got his due from pop audiences, but during the late '60s and much of the '70s, he was a consistent hitmaker on the R&B charts, with a high standard of qua ...

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A Laid Back Christmas Eve, 2006!

Can you believe it? Another year has passed quickly away. Where did the time go? I'll have to check my diary.I know we lost a lot of good folks somewhere along the way this year and I surely hope they have passed this mortal coil in a positive direction.Myself....Well I consider it lucky now if I just wake up every day and feel pretty good. I am not unique in that regard.I did want to put a little something together for Christmas just in case a few folks would like to hear a few tunes which ...

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BluePower Presents....Eddie Ponder....Musician, Father And Teacher!

I first met Eddie Ponder in 1973. He became the prime drummer for a group of excellent musicians known as The Hollywood Central Allstars. The Allstars were assembled during a time when I was endeavoring to develop business in the studio of which I was part owner; Hollywood Central Recorders.Eddie was born in Florida and raised in Mississippi. He played Jazz along the East Coast until he received a call to join the popular West Coast duo, Zimmerman and Greenberg for an album produced by Al S ...

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Before The Separation....A Tribute To Truth And Beauty! (Part Two)

Every once in a while, when the stars are set just right and the moon shines in exactly the proper way, someone will create a work so honest and beautiful it takes our breath away.It takes someone who has a wonderful and sincere nature to create a set of music this magical. Someone who feels for the world; who wonders why things have gone so wrong and someone who feels the hurt and can honestly express the pain and suffering plus the joy of living. The ability to be able to combine this int ...

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A BluePower RePlay....Blues On The Feminine Side....Teresa Russell!

A raging Southern California guitar phenomenon .....Described as "the most awesome Female rock guitarist...ever!" this is simply an understatement - Teresa Russell is one of the best guitarists out there: male or female.Teresa, is the only female to ever qualify" in the top eight" for the national finals in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's lead guitar competition, Guitarmageddon. Competing with over 2000 guitarists across the country, she accomplished this by winning the West regional in Los ...

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BluePower CD Review....The Soul Deacons....Skippin' Church!

A week or so ago, my wife and I were on our way to Temecula to see her father. It's a tedious drive to Temecula so I always take a fresh supply of new CDs to listen to on the way.Lori popped in a couple that weren't exactly what we needed to hear at that particular time. Then she popped in a disc that completely rocked us out. I asked, "Who is that?" To which she replied, "It's a group called The Soul Deacons." We drove the rest of the way listening to one of the best bands we'd heard in a ...

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BluePower Presents....Watermelon Slim And The Workers....The Wheel Man!

Since BluePower has been forced into taking the independent route, we have received so many great pieces of product that it's hard to believe. They come from all over the world as far as Italy and Spain. We just sit and look at each other in amazement at the shear reach of the Blues and the various shapes the art form has taken.Today, we've chosen a CD produced by an organization from Canada....Northern Blues and they are producing some very talented artists. Today's Blues treasure is a CD ...

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BluePower Presents....The Blues From Catalonia!

Since we have been involved with BluePower, we have been sent the Blues from some strange places. The country of origin for tonight's music is certainly not a place known for the Blues. Until now, that is. The music and artists for tonight's show come from the relatively little known country of Catalonia. To be quite honest, I have been to Barcelona, Spain before and never knew it was the capitol of Catalonia. I always thought Barcelona was part of Spain. Well....that's a long story and one ...

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BluePower Presents....What Ever Happened To Big Hugh Baby?

I have had the pleasure of meeting some remarkable people in my time but rarely has there been anyone quite like Hugh Jarrett.Born in Nashville, Hugh started his career in the music business singing with several local gospel groups prior to joining the world famous Jordanaires.While with the Jordanaires, in early 1954, Hugh and the group were approached by Colonel Tom Parker to sing back-up for the up and coming star, Elvis Presley. The first records on which the Jordanaires sang back-up vo ...

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BluePower Presents....New releases For The Month Of May!

I do love it when we receive a fresh batch of new releases. They always make for a great show.Today we have a marvelous selection of artists from all over the USA, Canada and Australia.From now on all you have to do to find out more about the artists we play is to click on the title of the song and the miracle of the internet will take you directly to the artist's web site.Thanks for all the great email regarding the passing of our friend Bobby "Boris" Pickett. I know Bobby is loving you al ...

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BluePower Presents....Watermelon Slim And The Workers....The Wheel Man!

Since BluePower has been forced into taking the independent route, we have received so many great pieces of product that it's hard to believe. They come from all over the world as far as Italy and Spain. We just sit and look at each other in amazement at the shear reach of the Blues and the various shapes the art form has taken.Today, we've chosen a CD produced by an organization from Canada....Northern Blues and they are producing some very talented artists. Today's Blues treasure is a CD ...

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Webcasters Unite Signs 322 Independent Sites!

Last March, an independent broadcaster named Paul Philbeck decided to create a central location to gather all the other independent broadcasters together in order to create a broad front to help combat the egregious demands of the RIAA.Webcasters Unite is succeeding in it's mission by signing 322 independent stations so far. Certainly enough to muster a nice class action suit against the over-bearing record companies. It may only slow them down but at least that will give the independents t ...

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BluePower CD Review....The Soul Deacons....Skippin' Church!

A week or so ago, my wife and I were on our way to Temecula to see her father. It's a tedious drive to Temecula so I always take a fresh supply of new CDs to listen to on the way.Lori popped in a couple that weren't exactly what we needed to hear at that particular time. Then she popped in a disc that completely rocked us out. I asked, "Who is that?" To which she replied, "It's a group calledThe Soul Deacons." We drove the rest of the way listening to one of the best bands we'd heard in a l ...

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A BluePower CD Profile....Kemp Harris', Edenton!

In a world where most people pander their wares to buyers, there occasionally comes someone who just doesn't care about convention and delivers a product so startlingly real, the markets shy away in fear.Kemp Harrishas combined traditional blues and gospel and come up with a most chilling description of the world today.Edentonshines as a true and authentic blues work. No pretty gloss here, just the raw, cryingof a man with a desperate need to be heard. And these songs should be heard. Ever ...

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BluePower Presents....The Very First Show!

BluePower actually had it's first web site set up byMr. Ted Randallin Nashville, Tennessee in 1994. It was set up via the main web site for the great,Cash Box Magazine. We didn't have much much but a few news items in the way of content back then.One day Ted Randall called me at Cash Box Magazine where I was working as Blues Editor and told me about a new miracle called "streaming audio". He said he could add audio to the then new,BluePowerweb site. Little did I know what would happen as ...

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BluePower Presents....Long Distance Love!

With hosts: John and Lori Rhys.This show deals with a married couple who re-discovered their love for each other after long distance love threatened to tear them apartTwo of the world'slargestportals provide web sites which deliberately influence the cheating and flirting of married couples. The essence of the broken home. The number of extra-marital relationships and divorces caused by these sites is stunning. And....these portals are making money from these sites.Love is the greatest gift ...

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BluePower Presents....Banned In Boston!

During the late 1940s and the 1950s, there were a lot of records made that were a bit past the "blue" side....in fact, these records were downright "gray". So much so, that these records were banned in Boston.Now banned in Boston is just a term borrowed from the late twenties when there was an organization (which was housed in Boston) that literally banned books from entering public libraries and stopped these books from being sold in America.In the instance of these recordings however, it ...

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Rastus....The Best Music You Never Heard! (Pt. 3)

In Part Three ofRastus....The Best Music You Never Heard, Jim and I discuss the demise of the band and the reasons therefore. The death ofSmokey Smelko, one of the finest drummers I ever had the opportunity with which to work and why such a great band just coudn't get the break they needed to survive.Everything thatMr. Cantaleand I speak of is the absolute truth and any band in it's formative stages should pay heed to all the parts. There are huge landmines in the entertainment business. Th ...

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Rastus....The Best Music You Never Heard! (Pt. 2)

As I mentioned earlier....Rastuswas one helluva band. No one wanted to open for them because they performed so well that they made the opening act look bad and vice versa.After theIke and Tina Turner Reviewdebacle, the band sat with very few gigs for almost two months. Try feeding thirteen people with no money. Times were decidedly tough for this great band.In Part Two of this interview betweenJim Cantaleand myself, we discuss those times when tempers were starting to flare and the band was ...

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Rastus....The Best Music You Never Heard! (Pt. 1)

In 1968 a group of gentlemen came to see me in Detroit to ask if I might be interested in producing a band consisting of six men. After listening to the tape of the band, I decided to go to Cleveland to listen to the band live.The band at that time was calledThe Fifth Amendment. Later to be changed toThe Sixth Amendmentwhen they added another man. The band would later be calledRastusand would become the terror horn band of all time.This band, when it was on....was scary to behold. No one wa ...

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The Stax Story....Part Three!

From: THE STAX STORYBy: Robert PalmerStax Records, a name which is synonymous with Southern soul music, began as Satellite Records in Memphis in 1959. Founded by Jim Stewart, a former country fiddler, and Estelle Axton, whose son Charles "Packy" Axton was a saxophonist with the original Mar-Keys, the company had its first Top Ten hit in 1961 with "Gee Whiz" by Carla Thomas. During the next few years Stax developed a brand of music which was to have worldwide repercussions. With its house r ...

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The Stax Story....Part Two!

Stax Records was founded basically by two white folks who loved black music and decided to market black oriented product. They had no idea as to just how big the company would become.They started with broken equipment and very little operating capital and took their tiny company into the mega-rich world of the international music business.In the beginning, their tiny company was named Satellite Records. After a couple of successful records, Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton were sued by a compa ...

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The Stax Story....Part One!

In 1961, I had the good fortune of working for a great gentleman and famous record promotion man, Joe Galkin.We were traveling through the deep south, promoting along the way when we came to Memphis, Tennessee. Joe said the first stop we were going make was at some friends of his who had just started a small record label named Satellite.We pulled into the black section of Memphis and turned onto McLemore Street and stopped in front of an old theatre; The Capitol. Inside The Capitol was a s ...

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Happy New Year 2007!

Alright! So it takes me a few days to recover from the actual New Year's celebration. With all I have to do, it's a wonder it didn't take six months.We have a good show this time so I hope you enjoy it.Happy New Year to all our friends. May you all have a healthy and prosperous time. I know I didn't have time to mention everyone and for that I apologize. Please know you're in my heart.John Rhys-Eddins/BluePower.comHere's the playlist:1)...."Hand Clappin' "....Red Prysock....Mercury2)...."Th ...

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A Laid Back Christmas Eve, 2006!

Can you believe it? Another year has passed quickly away. Where did the time go? I'll have to check my diary. I know we lost a lot of good folks somewhere along the way this year and I surely hope they have passed this mortal coil in a positive direction. Myself....Well I consider it lucky now if I just wake up every day and feel pretty good. I am not unique in that regard. I did want to put a little something together for Christmas just in case a few folks would like to hear a few ...

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BluePower Presents....An Evening With Barry McCabe!

The strength of the Blues can be determined by the sheer amount of ground the music has covered in the last 80 years. In that time, this purely American art-form has managed to blossom in nearly every country in the world. The Blues has been transformed into nearly every language and is understood by every man and woman ever born. No one can honestly say they "have not" had the Blues at one time or another. In this presentation, BluePower honors a man for his contributions to the Blu ...

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Half Dead In Hollywood....With Guest....Bobby "Boris" Pickett!

Ever since I've known Bob, I have marveled at his elegance of manner, his ultra-quick wit and his well focused insight to character. We have recorded dozens of commercials and a whole lot of bits together. (He as talent and I as engineer) Through hours of being on the other side of the glass, I gained a great deal of respect for this talented man's work.Forty-five years ago, a tiny record lable called GARPAX released a single (45 rpm record) to the world. The A side, written by Bob and Len ...

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Happy 30th Anniversary To Blind Pig Records!

From very humble beginnings in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Blind Pig Records has been delivering the best of Blues and R&B for thirty years.From their new release, the Thirtieth Anniversary Collection, BluePower has culled it's favorites for this special show.Blind Pig has been great in sending BluePower all their marvelous product throughout the years and BluePower wishes all the wonderful folks who operate Blind Pig another thirty years of success.This show includes the efforts of many of Blind ...

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Getting Back To Love!

With Special Guest: Lori Rhys Eddins In the world today, where fear and derision seem to rule; the question we're asking is: Where has love gone? Polorization has become the byword in America. People no longer speak to their friends due to differences in religion and politics and, bit by bit, we have become separated. What has happened to communication? This show exhibits what can happen to a married couple when communication on a personal level ceases to exist. When the cou ...

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BluePower's Top Ten For The Month!

BluePower wishes to thank all the good people who have chosen to listen to our programming. Every time you listen, the program to which you listen counts your hit.BluePower has sorted all the numbers and come up with this new list of shows. Most of which were originally broadcast within the last six months. In case you missed any of these shows, now's your chance to hear them. The Top Ten In Order... 1)....Good Morning Blues....New Releases! 2)....Walter Trout Comes Full ...

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Brian Roberts And Humble Harve....The Day Radio Died!

The history of American Radio as told by two of the most famous voices in broadcasting. No punches pulled here. True stories told by the men who lived them. Check out what they describe as the decline of American Radio and the reasons leading to that demise.This show was posted on BluePower in the year 2000. Since that time, things have become much worse.Clear Channelalone has been allowed to purchase over 1500 radio stations in the USA. Thismuch power in the hands of one conglomerate c ...

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Walter Trout Comes Full Circle!

When the term 'full circle" is mentioned, generally it means that the person or object has come back to the beginning. Such is the case with Walter Trout. Walter began playing out many years ago and as he made his way, he managed to play with many wonderfully talented folks. On his new CD, Full Circle, Walter has invited some of his old friends to join him on various cuts. Among Walter's circle of friends are John Mayall, Guitar Shorty, Jeff Healey, Bernard Allison and many other ...

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Good Morning Blues....New Releases!

The new CD releases, which have been arriving for the last month, are very exciting. The show today consists of selections from various new CDs. At least, they're new to me.The show today stars....(in no particular order)Detroit Women....Rattle Your Cage....Silk CityMarkus James....Calabash Blues....Firenzer RecordsAndy Cowan....Sweet Release....Warner MusicSteve Fister....Dodgin Bullets....2nd Degree RecordsWalter Trout....Full Circle....RUFVarious....Blues Guitar Women....RUFAndy Cowan... ...

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Oh My Sweet Lordie, An Old Rastus Fan!

Yep, I have been scouring the net for years for anything Rastus, oh,ever since I've been wired. Which has been since about 1992. But bethat as it may, I apparently ain't that good a researcher as I missedyour site until this day. But being the rabid credit-monger I am, IDO recognize the Rhys moniker from the rear jacket of my gatefoldeponymous "Rastus" LP. Also note that you were a co-writer on "Warm"& "the "I-75 Riff" both which were the two cuts off that disc thatgot the best rotation her ...

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The World Series Of The Blues....Australia!

As we slowly assemble our "World Series Of The Blues", we are beginning to find what we suspected all along. That no country or nation owns the Blues. The Blues was given to us by a people suffering from prejudice and privation, so that all would know, via this form of expression; freedom, joy, love and hate....and the truth. The Blues is actually a composite of many types of music from all around the globe. It took African Americans, (slaves), to embody them all and create....The Blu ...

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Guitar Speak....With Tom Sullivan!

The guitar has been a predominant instrument for hundreds of years. Every conceivable type of music is transcribed and played on guitar.The guitar is an instrument which nearly anyone can play if they're serious. Not even major handicaps have stopped someone who sincerely wanted to play the instrument. Such was the case with Django Reinhardt; a gypsy musician who lost the use of three fingers on his left hand yet became a legendary player of his time.Guitar Speak is dedicated to those guita ...

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Before The Separation....A Tribute To Truth And Beauty! (Part One)

Every once in a while, when the stars are set just right and the moon shines in exactly the proper way, someone will create a work so honest and beautiful it takes our breath away. It takes someone who has a wonderful and sincere nature to create a set of music this magical. Someone who feels for the world; who wonders why things have gone so wrong and someone who feels the hurt and can honestly express the pain and suffering plus the joy of living. The ability to be able to combine ...

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A Master Hitmaker And Pure Gentleman....Eddie Schwartz (Pt.2)!

We pick up Part Two with Eddie saying how thrilled he was at having three songs recorded by Joe Cocker for his Unchain My Heart recording. Also in Part Two, Eddie speaks of his difficulties producing the Doobie Brothers; his venture into the country music realm producing Brenn Hill and his regard for Paul Carrack, who sang Eddie's song "Don't Shed A Tear" to the number one spot on the charts. The last few songs on the show are performed by Eddie himself from his CD, Tour de Schwar ...

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A Master Hitmaker And Pure Gentleman....Eddie Schwartz!

I met Eddie Schwartz the first time in Hollywood in 1978. He had been signed by ATV Music who, at that time, was a major client of mine at Hollywood Central Recorders. ATV had flown Eddie into Hollywood to record a series of demos of songs he had written. For some odd reason Eddie had one song that the powers that be at ATV absolutely "did not" want Eddie to record. That song was "Hit Me With Your Best Shot". This interview tells the long road traveled by that tremendous hit and the resul ...

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Guns And God....Part One!

Mr. Thomas Paine once wrote; These are the times that try mens souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every th ...

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Give The Drummer Some....Chicago's Own....Jon Hiller!

Jon Hiller is one of the few folks in the music business who has never "tooted" his own horn. This Chicago native has played behind literally every real Blues icon still alive. You say you've never heard his name? Well....you have now. Mr. Hiller was one of the main producers for last year's Muddy Waters Tribute that tore up the town of Westmont, Illinois. They even named a major thoroughfare after Muddy. More than 3000 folks showed up for the tribute to a man who always gave his ...

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A Gift From Whom I'd Like To Know!

In 1967, I made a deal as a producer forCapitol Recordsin Hollywood. I was actually the first producer hired "outside" the Tower (as Capitol was called then).The first band I produced for Capitol was a band calledThe Pack. Capitol's first release of aJohn RhysProduction. The "A" side of the Pack single was aJimi Hendrixtune ("Next To Your Fire") Jimi had given me personally in London in 1966 on a three inch reel of quarter inch tape. Wish I still had it as on it was a nice note from Jimi. ...

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Blues From The Purple Grotto!

The Purple Grotto is the name of our new studio. It was originally my daughter Robin's bedroom. It's a bit tight but working quite well. My son Brian has come on board to help with the engineering responsibilities which were becoming overwhelming for me. Plus....Brian has a great voice. Tonight, we have selected a lot of brand new releases from some folks who are quite unique. Enjoy the show! Here is tonight's playlist: 1)....Intro Theme...."Backstroke"....David Gogo 2 ...

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Great Things Come....All In Good Time!

Very few folks know that during the day, I manage the Internet Department at Big Valley Dodge and Subaru in Van Nuys, California. I do this in order to help defray the costs of BluePower.com and also to keep the wolves away from the door. One of my favorite sayings is something my grandmother used to tell me when I was a kid. "God doesn't make any mistakes", she would say with the wry smile that would cross her face. Now many folks don't agree with that saying. Maybe they're right.. ...

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Ode To Bobby Jo!

As you walk through life, you're fortunate to find a handful people who will go to the wall for you. Who have faith in you and just plain believe in you. Not to mention "help you move" and "bail you out of jail". This is but a slight testimonial to a man who believed in me and gave me the faith to go on when I was disheartened. Who introduced me to people who gave me jobs and allowed me to gain a foothold in the tough city of Hollywood. Who makes me laugh when I feel like hell. He i ...

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Matt Lucas Returns To BluePower!

After several months of globe trekking, Matt Lucas and his beautiful wife Barbara have returned to the USA. It was a wonderful surprise to see Matt and Barbara standing outside our door in Van Nuys Sunday morning. Matt brought news of this year's Ponderosa Stomp and reports from various parts of the world he has traveled in the last year. He has literally, covered the globe, taking his brand of Blues and Rockabilly to thousands of fans around the world. I managed to get Matt into t ...

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The Christmas Show....Part Two!

BluePower was very happy when Mr. Eric Johnson said "Yes" to joining John on the Christmas Special. It was a long night as wires became crossed and we didn't get started until quite late. By the time we finished, it was 4 AM in the morning and both of us were exhausted. Mr. Johnson (Mouse, as he will be known from this point on), and I decided to play Christmas music that most folks don't play or even know exists. I must admit, we chose some rather "off-the-wall" selections. This sh ...

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The Christmas Show....Part One!

BluePower was very happy when Mr. Eric Johnson said "Yes" to joining John on the Christmas Special. It was a long night as wires became crossed and we didn't get started until quite late. By the time we finished, it was 4 AM in the morning and both of us were exhausted. Mr. Johnson (Mouse, as he will be known from this point on), and I decided to play Christmas music that most folks don't play or even know exists. I must admit, we chose some rather "off-the-wall" selections. This ...

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The Man Can Blow....Mark Hummel! (Pt. 2)

The past decade has seen the emergence of young harmonica-led Blues bands. In California, groups that draw their inspiration from the Chicago school but add elements of jump Blues and rock 'n' roll into the mix have come up with an exciting new style of West Coast Blues. In Oakland, the northern capital of California Blues, resides the incredibly powerful harmonica player and vocalistMark Hummel, leader ofThe Blues Survivors, who has been a major force in shaping and defining this musical g ...

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The Man Can Blow....Mark Hummel! (Pt.1)

The past decade has seen the emergence of young harmonica-led Blues bands. In California, groups that draw their inspiration from the Chicago school but add elements of jump Blues and rock 'n' roll into the mix have come up with an exciting new style of West Coast Blues. In Oakland, the northern capital of California Blues, resides the incredibly powerful harmonica player and vocalistMark Hummel, leader ofThe Blues Survivors, who has been a major force in shaping and defining this musical g ...

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BluePower Presents....Eddie Ponder....Musician, Father And Teacher!

I first metEddie Ponderin 1973. He became the prime drummer for a group of excellent musicians known asThe Hollywood Central Allstars. The Allstars were assembled during a time when I was endeavoring to develop business in the studio of which I was part owner;Hollywood Central Recorders.Eddie was born in Floridaand raised in Mississippi. He played Jazz along the East Coast until he received a call to join the popular West Coast duo,Zimmerman and Greenbergfor an album produced byAl Schmidt.E ...

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Ike Turner....The Bad Boy Of The Blues! (Part Four)

This time IKE pulls no punches. He speaks about the record companies of the fifties and sixties and their ways of doing business.He talks about JERRY WEXLER and AHMET ERTEGUN at ATLANTIC. PHIL and LEONARD CHESS of CHESS RECORDS. The BIHARI BROTHERS at MODERN and SID NATHAN from KING RECORDS. (Ike's first contract at King Records paid him 1/4 of a cent per record sold. Outrageous by today's standards.)On the other side of the coin however;Ike reminds us that these companies were the standard ...

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Ike Turner....The Bad Boy Of The Blues! (Part Three)

This time IKE pulls no punches. He speaks about the record companies of the fifties and sixties and their ways of doing business.He talks about JERRY WEXLER and AHMET ERTEGUN at ATLANTIC. PHIL and LEONARD CHESS of CHESS RECORDS. The BIHARI BROTHERS at MODERN and SID NATHAN from KING RECORDS. (Ike's first contract at King Records paid him 1/4 of a cent per record sold. Outrageous by today's standards.)On the other side of the coin however; Ike reminds us that these companies were the standar ...

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Ike Turner....The Bad Boy Of The Blues! (Part Two)

BluePower is proud to present Part Two of an exclusive interview with the inimitableIKE TURNER.Hailed as theFATHER OF ROCK AND ROLL, Turner talks of the early days on the road, his influences and of the racial parameters black musicians had to mind in the South.In this second of a four part series,John RhysandJeanie Cunninghamattempt to uncover Ike's feelings regarding many topics.We think you will be surprised to find this man is "not" the ogre of which he has been made by the media. You w ...

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Ike Turner....The Bad Boy Of The Blues!

BluePower is proud to present Part One of an exclusive interview with the inimitableIKE TURNER.Hailed as theFATHER OF ROCK AND ROLL, Turner talks of the early days on the road, his influences and of the racial parameters black musicians had to mind in the South.In this first of a four part series,John RhysandJeanie Cunninghamattempt to uncover Ike's feelings regarding many topics.We think you will be surprised to find this man is "not" the ogre of which he has been made by the media. You wi ...

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Good Morning Blues........'Crazy 'Bout An Automobile'!

By 1953 and 1954, I was 12 and 13 respectively. Like so many people in the United States, I waited impatiently for September to roll around; thus releasing all the new model cars at once into my impatient life. I read all the magazines, scrutinized all the ads and dreamt of owning most of the cars.And then there were the songs.The number of songs written for the illustrious automobile is far too long to elucidate here. There were songwriters whipping out cartunes from the very beginning of ...

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Original Warren Zevon Masters For Sale!

It was a rainy day in the fall of 1974 when I received a phone call fromBones Howe. Bones said he wanted to send someone over to my studio in Hollywood. He thought we would make a terrific match. I asked Bones the name of the artist. Bones said, "Warren Zevon."I asked Bones why he did not want to work with Warren if he (Bones) thought he was such a greatwriter. Bones said, (and I quote), "Both of you are crazy. I think it will be a perfect match."The day Warren and his wifeCrystalcame to th ...

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Terry Evans Has A 'Fire In The Feeling'!

I first metTerry Evansduring the late seventies at my studio in Hollywood. I was doing a session atHollywood Central Recorderswhen I received a phone call from an engineer friend who was working a date atHollywood Sound Studiosjust up the street. My friend was having trouble making an edit and asked if I would help. I told him tocome over with the tape and I would see what I could do.When he arrived, he was in tow with two black gentlemen;Bobby Kingand Terry Evans. They were working on an a ...

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Good Morning Blues!.....Tribute To A Record Man....Jerry Wexler!

I had never heard ofJerry Wexlerwhen I first listened to one of his productions. I didn't know what went into the making of a phonograph record. At the time, all I did was enjoy what I heard.There are records today that I can play and receive the same enjoyment that I did when I was young. I can close my eyes and literally go back in time. Back to an America that was just comingback to life after a terrible war.Although America looked and felt as though she were basking in the shade; relaxi ...

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Good Morning Blues....A Musical Tribute To The Artists Of New Orleans!

Hurricane Katrina has washed away more than just property from the streets of New Orleans. The hurricane virtually 'wiped out' an entire culture the city could ill-afford to lose.From this culture came the people perfoming today; mostly Black folks. Because they were poor and lived paycheck to paycheck, they could not afford to run for safety.The statement, "They should have left when they were ordered to evacuate.", is possibly one of the most callous remarks I have had the misfortune hear ...

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Good Morning Blues Podcast (Part Two)!

OK!....So I didn't know that I had to put up another post for you'all to know there was a Part Two. I don't mind though. It's all for fun anyway.The Program for Part Two:1)...."Hand Clappin"Red Prysock/Mercury2)...."How Much Do You Want"Walter Trout/Ruf3)...."Marie's Mood"Walter Trout/Ruf4)...."Ain't That Love"Ray Charles/Atlantic5)...."Lonely Avenue"Ray Charles/Atlantic6)...."How I Wish Someone Would Care"Irma Thomas/Imperial7)...."I Need Your Love So Bad"Irma Thomas/Imperial8)...."Rockin ...

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Good Morning Blues Podcast!

I have always wanted to do a "Good Morning" show on the air. The closest I ever came was doing the hog report at a station in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.Undaunted....I keep going for it.The unexpected is what you can expect fromGood Morning Blues. BluePower has in it's vaults, many unreleased gems begging to be heard.This show prepared for September 19, 2005.Here is the program forPart One:1)...."Hand Clappin'"Red Prysock/Mercury2)...."Tempted"Barry McCabe and The BMC Band/lable unknown3)...." ...

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Matt Lucas....World Traveler!

Hi John,We just got back home from a great trip. Flew to Munichfrom Charlotte then on to London ( Two Nights) in thewest end and hadNickSandsshow us all the music sitesin Soho, etc. Nick was a PR man back in the early daysand we had a ball with him.From London it was to the Alabaster Coast of France, Normandie, Etc, thenPlymouth, Dartmoor ( And the Prison) The Moors , all the little townsaround there and Cork Ireland was next.Of course Barb had to Kiss the Blarney stone but I told her, "H ...

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Barney Ales....The Master Of Motown!

During my career in the music industry, I have had the opportunity of meeting some great people; both men and women. However; it was not until I metBarney Ales, that I really had the chance to see one of the most powerful men in the music industry in action. Because I was promoting product for Motown Records at the time (1964), I had an excellent insider's view.He sat in a humble office located upstairs atHitsvilleon West Grand Boulevard in the Motor City....Detroit, Michigan. From there Ba ...

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It's Time To Make Stand!

I'm having fun now!I'm bitchin' and whining and totally carrying on.I have the help of some sterling folks to help me through the show however. Their music is the true saving grace. BluePower is taking no prisoners from now on!Here's the list of tonight's artists and their contributions:1)....Theme.....Cliffdweller...."WhenThe World Is Runnin' Down, Make The Best Of what's Still Around" (Sting-Police)2)....Teresa Russell....."Bustin' Loose"....(Teresa Russell)3)....Walter Trout and The Rad ...

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From Valentino To Superstar.....Bobby Womack!

Bio from:AMGWritten by:Steve HueyA veteran who paid his dues for over a decade before getting his shot at solo stardom, Bobby Womack persevered through tragedy and addiction to emerge as one of soul music's great survivors. Able to shine in the spotlight as a singer or behind the scenes as an instrumentalist and songwriter, Womack never got his due from pop audiences, but during the late '60s and much of the '70s, he was a consistent hitmaker on the R&B charts, with a high standard of quali ...

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Walter Trout...."Ride Til I'm Satisfied"....The DVD!

From: BluePower.comBy: John RhysA couple of years ago,BluePowerfinally managed to wrestWalter Troutand the band away from their busy schedule to come intoRotund Rascal Studiosin North Hollywood to record half a dozensongs live to two track.While they were doing this,Steve Altmanshot the session with one camera so that we could preserve the moment for posterity.Later, Steve took it upon himself to put together one song with the video. It took a great deal of finagling to get the DVD to come ...

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BluePower Presents....An Evening With Teresa Russell!

A raging Southern California guitar phenomenon.....Described as "the most awesome Female rock guitarist...ever!" this is simply an understatement -Teresa Russellis one of the best guitarists out there: male or female.Teresa, is the only female to ever qualify" in the top eight" for the national finals in theRock&Roll Hall of Fame's lead guitar competition,Guitarmageddon. Competing with over 2000 guitarists across the country, she accomplished this by winning the West regional in Los Angeles ...

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Walter Trout Live In The Studio!

One of the most influential guitarists in the world today,Walter Troutpresents to BluePower listeners an exciting show which was performed live in the studio in 2002.These performances haveneverbeen podcast before.Watch in the next few days for alive videoof one of the songs recorded on this session.A must for all guitar players!Listen:Walter Trout Live In The Studio!

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America's Ambassador Of Music....Mr. B. B. King! - Part 2

B.B. KING is an American icon. He has won more awards than his home in Las Vegas will hold. He has been named "America's Ambassador Of Music" by the President of the United States. With all these achievements, the man remains the utmost in humility.In this most articulate interview, Mr. King speaks of the South in the 50's, Race music, and lists his major influences. Recorded after a tremendous performance at The Mirage Hotel, a remarkable man tells the truth about his life as an original b ...

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America's Ambassador Of Music....Mr. B. B. King! - Part 1

B.B. KING is an American icon. He has won more awards than his home in Las Vegas will hold. He has been named"America's Ambassador Of Music" by the President of the United States. With all these achievements, the man remains the utmost in humility.In this most articulate interview, Mr. King speaks of the South in the 50's, Race music, and lists his major influences. Recorded after a tremendous performance at The Mirage Hotel, a remarkable man tells the truth about his life ...

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Porretta Soul Festival

Just received this promo from thePorretta Soul Festival.It's in Italian but you'll get the gist of what's happening.Listen:Porretta Soul Festival PromoFor more info on the Poretta Soul Festival, visit....http://www.porrettasoul.it/

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Show #XX: A Brief History of the Blues: Part 2

Listen:A Brief History Of The Blues: Part 2SHOW NOTESPART TWO: The Independents; The 40's through the 90's."Flip, Flop And Fly"....Big Joe Turner/Atlantic"I Got A Woman"....Ray Charles/Atlantic"Smokestack Lightnin'"....Howlin' Wolf/Chess"Got My Mo Jo Workin'"....Muddy Waters/Chess"Bo Diddley"....Bo Diddley/Checker"Brown Eyed Handsome Man"....Chuck Berry/Chess"Get Your Lies Straight"....Terry Evans/The First Five Years/Virgin"The House Carpenter"....Kelly Jo Phelps/Shine Eyed Mister Zen/Ryko ...

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Show #XX: A Brief History of the Blues: Part 1

The Blues - A Brief HistoryWe thought we would start the new year off with a Brief History Of The Blues.We tried to let folks know where the Blues came from and how it was transmitted throughout the world. Mind you; it is brief.I've written the tightest show yet and still it covers a lot of territory.We hope you enjoy it!Listen:A Brief History Of The Blues: Part 1SHOW NOTESPART ONE: In The BeginningFife and Drum....circa 1930'sField Holler....Parchman Farm....circa 1940'sField Holler....Par ...

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