BIG BOSS BLUES

Episode 192 - Boo Boo Davis (Black & Tan Records) - 16 September 2009 Boo Boo Davis is a survivor and belongs to the last generation of musicians that write and play the blues based on first hand experience of a hard life in the Mississippi Delta. He was born and raised in Drew, Mississippi in the heart of Delta. It was the richest cotton land in the South and the large amounts of field workers attracted the best musicians from the surrounding areas. The entire Delta region was rich with blues, but the town of Drew was a particularly fertile one. Charley Patton stayed near Drew for many years and several legendary performers spent time there. Sharecroppers sang loudly to help pass the grueling hours of work and without a doubt Boo Boo developed his loud, bellowing voice based on the singing he heard in the fields as a young boy. In fact, that voice, through the years has demolished many amps and speaker cabinets. In the summer of 2009 a trio, consisting of Boo Boo (vocals and harmonica), Jan Mittendorp (guitar) and John Gerritse (drums), played a string of big blues & jazz festivals all over Europe. During those long travels they got a lot of ideas for new songs. So in the middle of the tour they went into the studio for two days and recorded a new record (AIN'T GOTTA DIME). All songs were played live in the studio without any overdubs and for most songs the first take turned out to be the best one. This is exactly how they sound live. Unlike many modern blues bands, Boo Boo and his band focus on the groove, the feel, and the basic truths found in the blues. Blues doesn't come any 'realer' than this. Out now on Black & Tan Records. http://www.booboodavis.com/ http://www.myspace.com/booboodavis http://www.crossroads.nl/blacktan/releases/bb_davis_btcd.html 1. Boo Boo Davis - Ain't Gotta Dime 2. The Hexmen - Gloria 3. Albert Collins - Get To Gettin 4. Jimmy Warren - I Just Landed In Your Town 5. Bobby Radcliff - Animators Convention (Tribute To Albert Collins) 6. Boo Boo Davis - Boo Boo Blues 7. Boo Boo Davis - Silvermine 8. Hound Dog Taylor - Hawaiian Boogie 9. Boo Boo Davis - Cryin Blues 10. Christina Crofts - Midnight Train 11. Robin Trower - 20th Century Blues 12. Omar Kent Dykes - No More Doggin' 13. Boo Boo Davis - Let Me Ride With You -- The Blues Room on Community Radio Hamilton, New Zealand http://www.communityradio.co.nz/index.asp?PageID=2145835508

The Blues Room Community Radio Hamilton, NZ Wednesday 9pm to 10pm AM1206 & FM106.7 And LIVE online www.communityradio.co.nz NZ Music Month 2009 - Part One - 6 May 2009 A mixture of blues favorites for many New Zealanders. Stay tuned to The Blues Room for more NZ Blues for all of May. 1. Midge Marsden : Travellin On [NZ] 2. Paul Garner : Tequila Amnesia [NZ] 3. The Alibis : It's A Great Pleasure [NZ] 4. Los Diablos Blues Band : It Ain't Right [NZ] 5. Darren Watson : All Going Wrong [NZ] 6. Midge Marsden and Bullfrog Rata : Key To The Highway [NZ] 7. John Maydon and Chubb Renata and friends : Please Don't Ask ]NZ] 8. Billy TK Jnr : Bring It On [NZ] 9. George Paul feat. Viona Berryman-Conrad : Playback Blues [NZ] 10. Davey G : Blues Grooves [NZ] 11. Peri Kohu : Queen Street Shuffle [NZ] 12. Peri Kohu : T Bone Shuffle [NZ] -- Hear a podcast of tonight's show for up to 8 weeks!! http://huffa_puffa.podomatic.com/ -- Regards, Nate Look, listen and learn about The Blues Room http://www.communityradio.co.nz/index.asp?PageID=2145835508

The Blues Room Community Radio Hamilton, NZ Wednesday 9pm to 10pm AM1206 & FM106.7 And LIVE online www.communityradio.co.nz 1 April 2009 Byron Bay BluesFest 2009 Countdown Session In this episode you'll hear music and interviews from featured artists at this years BluesFest in Byron Bay. Only so much can be put into an hour show so Nate selects some of his favorites to spin. To hear the rest of whats on offer at BluesFest 2009 get your ticket at www.bluesfest.com.au and get along to the 20th BluesFest in Byron Bay. Big Ups to Gaynor and Peter for supporting the Blues Room on Community Radio Hamilton (NZ). And to all the BluesFest crew and those of you going to BluesFest 2009 have fun and make good memories. 1. The Original Five Blind Boys of Alabama : Oh Lord, Stand By Me 2. Ben Harper with the Blind Boys of Alabama : Take My Hand 3. Interview with Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite (Thanks NPR radio!) 4. Seasick Steve Steve : Started Out With Nothing 5. Sonny Landreth : Taylors Rock 6. Lucinda Williams : Come To Me Baby 7. Ruthie Foster : Cuz I'm Here 8. Angeline Kidjo : Voo Doo Child 9. Jason Mraz : I'm Yours 10. Alpha Blondy : Cocody Rock 11. James Hunter : She's Got A Way 12. Blues Traveller : Maybe I'm Wrong 13. Watermelon Slim interview (thank you mystery interviewer!) -- To listen to a podcast of tonight's show please visit: http://huffa_puffa.podomatic.com/ -- For more info about the East Coast Blues and Roots Music Festival aka Byron Bay BluesFest visit: http://www.bluesfest.com.au -- Look, listen and learn about The Blues Room http://www.communityradio.co.nz/index.asp?PageID=2145835508

The Blues Room Community Radio Hamilton, NZ Wednesday 9pm to 10pm AM1206 & FM106.7 And LIVE online www.communityradio.co.nz 25 Feb 2009 In this episode we get to hear an interview with Eric Bibb, a fine guitar player, song writer and ambassador of the Blues. Fraser of the Hamilton Blues Society interviews Eric in my place and does a mighty fine job of it too. The episode is full of Eric's music and incidentally, I got to go see Eric at Vilagrad Winery the night after this show went to air and can honestly say he sings like and angel, and plays like one too. It was well worth it. Eric blends Blues with Gospel and Soul perfectly! "Eric is one of the new, young singers that has appeared on the scene that, much to my delight, has a great voice, is an excellent performer and has a great knowledge about the roots of this music" Taj Mahal 1. *Eric Bibb and Guy Davis : 99 and a Half Won't Do 2. Eric Bibb : Shingle by Shingle 3. Eric Bibb and Wilson Picket : Don't Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit's Down 4. Eric Bibb : Healing Time 5. Eric Bibb : Got To Do Better 6. Eric Bibb : Shine On 7. Eric Bibb : Lonesome Valley 8. Eric Bibb and Taj Mahal : Kulanjan/Sebastian's Tune 9. Eric Bibb and Odetta : T'aint Such a Much 10. Eric Bibb and Taj Mahal : Going Down Slow 11. Eric Bibb : Needed Time -- Big Ups to Vilagrad Winery for providing free entry to Eric Bibb as giveaways -- Thanks to Nancy and Manolo of Blackout Music Management Ltd -- *BluesFest Byron Bay - More than just a BLUESFEST - http://www.bluesfest.com.au -- Community Radio Hamilton Attn: Nate Taiapa PO Box 110 Hamilton New Zealand -- Look, listen and learn about The Blues Room http://www.communityradio.co.nz/index.asp?PageID=2145835508