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Tonight on Inspired Unreality our opening topic will be really old school. RPGs predating D&D. Whether you played back in the day or just have some knowledge about it we will be glad to hear your input.
Inspired Unreality open game chat is held every Monday night at 9:00 Central in the gamerplus chatrooms at Tenkar’s Tavern on Discord. Bring your own topic. All gaming is on topic. If you are new to Tenkar’s Tavern we have an invitation for you here.
Thanks Marty, this week on From The Archives we’re featuring some blues recorded at Blues Fest.
The Mudcats were the Blues Fest House Band. We had a band call in sick so I gathered some musicians from the audience and told everyone we were The Mudcats. After hosting the jam set and filling in again people started asking when The Mudcats were going to play. So we ended up on the schedule.
The core group was George Hinds, bass; Randy Gambill, drums, and I was on guitar. We always had guests and on September 2, 2007, we had Scott Mathis on lead guitar. Which was appropriate because the song we’re going to hear is “Guitar Blues”.
Now here are The Mudcats playing a song I wrote called “Guitar Blues”.
Thanks Marty, this week on From The Archives we’re featuring more jazz recorded right here in Jonesboro.
Caprice was a student band at ASU and I had been recording their recitals. When they decided to record an album they asked me and I was very excited to record these great songwriters and musicians. After all the work they had put into developing their band sound it was important to me to get their songs down before Tim Moore and Brandon Moore left ASU to continue their jazz education at North Texas State.
Playing in Caprice were Tim Moore, piano; Brandon Moore, sax; Alex Ditto, guitar; Matt Bounds, bass; and Addison Boling, drums.
Here they are now playing a Brandon Moore composition, “Papa Samba”.
Tonight! Inspired Unreality! Open game chat at 9:00 Central in the gamerplus chatrooms at Tenkar’s Tavern on Discord. Our opening topic will be magic systems. ZDL mentioned the Native American influences in Gunnerkrigg and it got me to thinking about how a magic system based on Native American folklore would work. Spirituality, talking to animals, sweat lodges, drugs, transmutation. Magic systems are a fascinating part of RPGs and fantasy literature. Join us tonight for an interesting discussion.
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The Swamp Poets are a Northern Arizona based American blues based roots music band. Their primary influence is the diverse styles of music from the Mississippi Delta region - they like to call it “American roadhouse swamp music”. Led by west coast music veteran Christian Michael Berry, the nucleus of the band includes several Northern Arizona Blues Alliance IBC winners. They are: Christian on lead and backing vocals, lead/rhythm/slide guitar, bass and mandolin; Jim Kelley on bass; Greg Funk on drums; Paul Epoch on harmonica; and Dr. Tim Whitcanack on keyboards, bass and accordion. For this project, additional Swamp Poets include: Sir Harrison Begay on lead guitar; Mick Townley on lead/slide guitar; Steve Tansey on bass, drums and backing vocals; Gary Van Slyke on bass and backing vocals; Chad Watson on trombone; Chris Elliot on trumpet; and Bill Basset on pedal steel.
“Hoodoo Du Voodoo” is the bands debut release and it contains twelve of Christian’s originals and three covers. Let’s go listen to some…..
On the opening track - “Dispense The Remedy” - you just might realize you’ve got some things in common with Christian. As he made statements like: “I don’t need no television, telling me what I should believe”: “I don’t trust no politician, trying to convince me that they should lead me”; “I don’t make no deals with the devil, because I can get in trouble all by myself”; and “I don’t need no doctors, I just need a remedy”; I realized I did. With the fierce rhythm being pounded out by Greg, Jim, and Tim on the drums, bass, and organ; the scorching guitar licks being laid down - first by Mick, then by Christian - on the lead guitar; and the piercing harmonica leads by Paul; it’s a musical powerhouse.
Be it from Chicago, Memphis, Mississippi or New Orleans, Christian’s “Waiting For The Call”. That said, the call won’t be from a person and it won’t come by way of a phone. According to Christian, “there’s nothing like a blues guitar to soothe my love gone wrong. I’m down in the bottom waiting for the call”. That call, by the way, came from the lead guitar of Sir Harrison Begey and it even cheered me up.
So, as a result of various types of storms, it’s not uncommon for cities pretty much anywhere to have occasional flooding. That said, not a lot of those floods will have you finding catfish and gators in your front yard or worrying about getting pulled down by big ol’ snapping turtles. Those things only happen during a “Delta Flood” - or as the lyrics detail it, six foot of Mississippi river in the middle of town. At barely over two minutes, there’s a lot going on here. With the handful of different but excellent bassists and drummers, the rhythm smokes regardless of the pairing (in this case it’s Steve on drums and Jim on bass); and with support from Gary and Steve, Christian’s enthusiastic lead vocals nearly had me wondering if I might need to put some sandbags down.
This song needs to be uploaded to everyone’s cell phone and listened to as often as necessary…..maybe even daily. It’s called “Every Bad Day” and the full verse goes “Every bad day, puts us closer to a good day.” Inspirational and uplifting indeed.
The next three songs all deal with vehicles - three very different vehicles. The first one is a big truck and it’s called “18 Wheels”. As if it’s not scary enough driving near these things in the first place, Christian’s got this one barreling down the mountain with it’s breaks on fire, and although he still has a thousand miles to go he’s not stopping for nobody till he get to see his baby again. YIKES! Fun and thankfully exaggerated lyrics. Musically, between the usual hard driving rhythm, Paul’s wicked harp leads, Tim’s frolicking accordion leads, Bill’s pedal steel and Christian’s mandolin, the hoedown country vibe actually brings that truck to life.
The next one is about one, and titled, “Caddilac” (sic). Although it’s not on fire and out of control, the band sure is. With it’s most aggressive rhythm yet and some crazy good guitar work highlighted by a monster slide guitar performance by Mick, this one is a three alarmer. As far as the car goes, it’s giving Christian a heart attack because his momma stole his Cadillac and she ain’t never coming back.
On the last of the three, the way Christian explains what’s wrong with this “Broke Down Car” sounds like me trying to tell my mechanic what’s wrong. Ya see, “the generator don’t gen, the carburetor won’t carb and the pistons don’t……….work either”. It’s the only one of the three that’s not about a runaway vehicle or band on fire, but with the groove the guys are in here, it will surely fill the dance floor.
Although he didn’t write it, the way he puts his heart and soul into this country ballad, it sure sounds like he owned it. Hearing him emotionally tell his lady your are the “Joy Of My Life” (J. Fogerty), leaves no doubt about Christian’s sincerity. Besides the stellar vocal presentation the track is highlighted by outstanding mandolin (Christian) and pedal steel (Bill) performances as well. Great track!
Other tracks on this excellent debut release include: “Red Porch Light”; “Styrofoam” (D. De Vore); “This Old Guitar”; “Hard Going Up” (B. Crutcher); “Liar, Liar”: “I’m Drunk”, and “Jesus Drank Wine”.
“Hoodoo Do Voodoo” is available on all music platforms including Airplay Direct. Should you need the links, or prefer a hard copy for airplay, the best way to contact Christian is by sending an email to christian.nazba@gmail.com. As usual, when you do so, please say the Blewzzman sent you.
Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro Blues Editor @ www.Mary4Music.com 2011 Keeping the Blues Alive Recipient
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From The Archive March 21, 2021 – Delta Legends – “These Blues” | Something Blue Thanks Marty, this week on From The Archives we’re featuring some blues guitar from Delta Legends.
On June 10, 2018, I took a drive down to John Shepherd’s studio to record with Delta Legends. John Shepherd and Jeremy Burnett are both from Wynne and I live outside of Brookland. We recorded several songs and three of them are featured on our CD, “Two Woman Blues”. At the session John played guitar, Jeremy was on harp, and I’m on the bass. We all sing.
John is a virtuoso electric blues guitarist who plays especially well on slow blues standards like “Red House” and “Last Night”. One of the songs we recorded that day is a John Shepherd original called “These Blues”. John wrote it, John sings it, and John’s on guitar. Here’s Delta Legends now playing “These Blues”.
This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Drivin n Cryin, Kyle Tims, and Montoj. For more about the show visit the Something Blue website at sbblues.com.
Don’t miss Something Blue, Saturday night at 10:00 PM CST, at kasu.org.
Welcome to Something Blue. I’m Hairy Larry and I’ve got the blues, for you.
Kyle Tims, Instrumental Blues Medley
Kyle Tims, Commit A Crime
Now that’s what I’m talking about. Kyle Tims recorded in September of 1997, at Blues Fest right here in Jonesboro. Fantastic blues guitar work on an “Instrumental Blues Medley” and “Commit a Crime”. Kicking us off tonight we heard Drivin n Cryin sing “Broken Hearts and Auto Parts” recorded live at Charleston Music Hall in Charleston, South Carolina, on February 20, 2021.
Something Blue is broadcast on KASU, 91.9 FM and streaming on the internet at kasu.org.
I’m Hairy Larry, host of Something Blue. Visit the Something Blue website at sbblues.com to listen anytime.
Montoj was recorded live at the Bridgeport Ribhouse in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, on February 27, 2021. Here they are now with “Blue Sky” and “Right Place, Wrong Time”.
Montoj, Blue Sky
Montoj, Right Place, Wrong Time
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Drivin n Cryin, Honeysuckle Blue
Kyle Tims, Texas Flood
Oh yeah, that’s Kyle Tims doing the Larry Davis song, “Texas Flood” recorded at Blues Fest 97. Before that we heard Drivin n Cryin play “Honeysuckle Blue”.
Something Blue is broadcast on KASU, 91.9 FM and streaming on the internet at kasu.org.
I’m Hairy Larry, host of Something Blue. Thanks to the Live Music Archive for hosting the concerts we’re playing tonight except for the Kyle Tims songs which came From The Archives Of Something Blue.
Closing the show here’s Montoj singing “Cumberland Blues” and Drivin n Cryin doing “A Good Country Mile”.
Montoj, Cumberland Blues
Drivin n Cryin, A Good Country Mile
Thanks Marty, this week on From The Archives we’re featuring some blues recorded at Blues Fest. The Mudcats were the Blues Fest House Band. We had a band call in sick so I gathered some musicians from the audience and … Continue reading →
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Tonight on Inspired Unreality our opening topic will be really old school. RPGs predating D&D. Whether you played back in the day or just have some knowledge about it we will be glad to hear your input.
Inspired Unreality open game chat is held every Monday night at 9:00 Central in the gamerplus chatrooms at Tenkar’s Tavern on Discord. Bring your own topic. All gaming is on topic. If you are new to Tenkar’s Tavern we have an invitation for you here.
via Hairy Larry Rocks From The Archive April 11, 2021 – The Mudcats – “Guitar Blues” | Something Blue Thanks Marty, this week on From The Archives we’re featuring some blues recorded at Blues Fest.
The Mudcats were the Blues Fest House Band. We had a band call in sick so I gathered some musicians from the audience and told everyone we were The Mudcats. After hosting the jam set and filling in again people started asking when The Mudcats were going to play. So we ended up on the schedule.
The core group was George Hinds, bass; Randy Gambill, drums, and I was on guitar. We always had guests and on September 2, 2007, we had Scott Mathis on lead guitar. Which was appropriate because the song we’re going to hear is “Guitar Blues”.
Now here are The Mudcats playing a song I wrote called “Guitar Blues”.
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From The Archive April 11, 2021 – The Mudcats – “Guitar Blues” | Something Blue Thanks Marty, this week on From The Archives we’re featuring some blues recorded at Blues Fest.
The Mudcats were the Blues Fest House Band. We had a band call in sick so I gathered some musicians from the audience and told everyone we were The Mudcats. After hosting the jam set and filling in again people started asking when The Mudcats were going to play. So we ended up on the schedule.
The core group was George Hinds, bass; Randy Gambill, drums, and I was on guitar. We always had guests and on September 2, 2007, we had Scott Mathis on lead guitar. Which was appropriate because the song we’re going to hear is “Guitar Blues”.
Now here are The Mudcats playing a song I wrote called “Guitar Blues”.
