Brown Shoes Blues

Send a textSubscribe monthly to this podcast and be enrolled in opportunities to win free merchandise in supporter drawings to be announced in episodes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/support EPISODE 15 B. B. KING  Early YearsEpisode 15 is about the life and musical career of the legendary and iconic Blues Master B. B. King. The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include Big Leg Beat,  I Told You So, and Courts of Lu Lu.A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure.The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Barry “Frosty” Smith, Bill Averbach, Bruce Jones, Gene Brandon, Gerry “Phareaux” Felton, Hugh Garraway, Omar Dykes, Reese Wynans, Richie Price, Spencer Starres, Wes StarrOmar's picks for the early years of B.B. King's career are the record My Kind of Blues released on Crown Records. I really like the songs on it, especially "Walking Dr. Bill," the album Live at The Regal on ABC Records, a classic release where everything went right and includes another impeccable song list, and finally, The Jungle on Kent Records. Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.comThank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast.Support the show

Send a textEpisode 14  Happy Birthday ROBERT CRAY and LUTHER  ALLISON Aug 25   Show monthly support for the podcast here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/supportWelcome to a new feature addition to Brown Shoes Blues that will recognize two blues artists who have birthdays each month. The shows will be shorter than the regular episodes that discuss one artist in depth. This episode is a Happy Birthday shout out to Robert Cray and Luther Allison. The titles of my releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include Southern Style and Classic Live Performances Volume 3 featuring Greg “Fingers” Taylor on harmonica. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Bruce Jones, Gene Brandon, Fingers Taylor, Nick Connolly, Mark Hallman, Paul Junior, Stephen Bruton, and Steve Kilmer.  I am on vocals and guitar. Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.com Thank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast.Support the show

Send a textSPOTLIGHT EPISODE  Two J. B.s:  J. B. Hutto and J. B. Lenoir   Have a chance to win merchandise by giving monthly monetary support for the podcast here:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/support Welcome to a new feature addition to Brown Shoes Blues. I am going to begin a blues artist Spotlight show that will recognize two blues artists in a shorter version of my show. The episodes will be shorter than the regular episodes that discuss one artist in depth. This episode is about J. B. Hutto and J. B. Lenoir. The titles of my releases the songs are taken from in this episode include Blues Bag and Downtown Boogie on my label Big Guitar Music. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode with me on vocals and guitar include “Alabama” Amos Jensen, Bruce Jones, Gene Brandon, and Greg “Fingers” Taylor.Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.com Thank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast.Support the show

Send a textHAPPY BIRTHDAY Willie Dixon and Buddy Guy Episode A July 25    Show monthly support for the podcast here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/support Welcome to a new feature addition to Brown Shoes Blues. I am going to begin a blues artist Happy Birthday show that will recognize two blues artists who have birthdays each month. The shows will be shorter than the regular episodes that discuss one artist in depth. This episode is a Happy Birthday Shout Out to Willie Dixon and Buddy Guy. The titles of my releases the songs are taken from in this episode include Running with the Wolf, Essential Collection, and Swing Land on my label Big Guitar Music. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Derek O’Brien, Gary Primich, Nick Connolly, Paul Jr., Ronnie James, Steve Kilmer, and Wes Starr.  I am on vocals and guitar. Thank you to Ed and Simone Van Zijl from Provogue Records for the use of “Spoonful” in this broadcast.  Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.com Thank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast.Support the show

Send a textSubscribe monthly to this podcast and be enrolled in opportunities to win free merchandise in supporter drawings to be announced in episodes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/support EPISODE 11 SCREAMIN’ JAY HAWKINS Episode 11 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Screamin’ Jay Hawkins.  The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include Swing Land, Zoltar’s Walk, and What’s Buggin’ You. A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Derek O’Brien, Eve Monsees, George Rains, Jason Crisp, Kevin Hall, Mark ‘Kaz’ Kazanoff, Max Crace, Mike Buck, Nick Connolly, Nico Leophonte, and Paul, Jr. Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted material not used in Episode 11 are Black Music for White People, released by Bizarre Planet Records, At Home with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, originally released on Okeh Records, and the book I Put a Spell on You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins by Steve Bergsman. Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.com Thank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast.Support the show

Send a textSubscribe monthly to this podcast and be enrolled in opportunities to win free merchandise in supporter drawings to be announced in episodes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/support EPISODE 10 EDDIE TAYLOR Episode 10 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Eddie Taylor.  The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music of songs used in this episode include Big Town Playboy and Classic Live Performances vol 3. “Bad Boy” is from On the Jimmy Reed Highway released on Ruf Records (used with permission). A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Derek O’Brien, James Cotton, Jimmie Vaughan, Paul Jr., Rich Chilleri, Ronnie James, and Wes Starr. Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 10 are the song “Blue Monday at Kansas City Red’s” from the album Carey Bell’s Blues Harp, “Knockin’ at Your Door” from the album Still Not Ready for Eddie on Antones Records, and “Bad Boy” by Eddie Taylor on Vee Jay Records. Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.com Thank you to Thomas Ruf and Ruf Records for permission to use “Bad Boy” from On the Jimmy Reed Highway. Thank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast.Support the show

Send a textSubscribe monthly to this podcast and be enrolled in opportunities to win free merchandise in supporter drawings to be announced in episodes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/support EPISODE 9 ROY BUCHANAN Episode 9 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Roy Buchanan.  The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include Aggressive Country and Classic Live Performances vol 2. A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Barry Bihm, Bobby “Crow” Field, Danny Dozier, Hugh Garraway, Jimmy Barnett, Paul Jr, Rich Chilleri, and Tommy Conner. Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 9 are "Sweet Dreams" from Roy Buchanan on Polydor Records, "I Won't Tell You No Lies" from his Second Album on Polydor, and "When a Guitar Plays the Blues" from the Deluxe Edition on Alligator Records. Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.com Thank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast. Support the show

Send a textSubscribe monthly to this podcast and be enrolled in opportunities to win free merchandise in supporter drawings to be announced in episodes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/support Give Send Go donations to keep the podcast going:  https://www.givesendgo.com/brownshoesblues EPISODE 8  LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS Episode 8 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Lightnin' Hopkins.  The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include I’m Gone and World Wide Open. “Mean Ole Texas Twister” is from Eve Monsees and Mike Buck’s new release called Eve Monsees/Mike Buck and Their Groovy Orbit. A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Barry Bihm, Bruce Jones, Eve Monsees, Jason Crisp, Mike Buck, Nick Connolly, Paul Jr, Rich Chilleri, and Steve Kilmer. Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 8 are “Black Cadillac” on Walking This Road by Myself, “Lightnin’ Sky Hop” from the Herald Recordings, and “Mojo Hand” from The Complete Fire Sessions. Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.com Thank you to Eve and Mike for permission to use “Mean Ole Texas Twister” from their new release Eve Monsees/Mike Buck and Their Groovy Orbit. Thank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast. Support the show

Send a textSubscribe monthly to this podcast and be enrolled in opportunities to win free merchandise in supporter drawings to be announced in episodes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/support EPISODE 7 ELMORE JAMES Episode 7 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Elmore James.  The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include Blues Bag and Swing Land. A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Bruce Jones, Cindy Cashdollar, David “Fathead” Newman, Derek O’Brien, Gary Primich, Gary Slechta, Gene Brandon, George Rains, Greg “Fingers” Taylor, Mark “Kaz” Kazanoff, Nick Connolly, and Paul Jr. Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 7 are “Done Somebody  Wrong,” “The Sky is Crying,” and “Standing at the Crossroads.”  These songs can be found on         digital music sites and on numerous compilation albums.Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.comThank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast. Support the show

Send a textSubscribe monthly to this podcast and be enrolled in opportunities to win free merchandise in supporter drawings to be announced in episodes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/supportor https://www.givesendgo.com/brownshoesblues 6  MUDDY WATERS Later Career Episode 6 is a continuation of the previous episode about the life and musical career of Blues Master Muddy Waters. This episode is about the later years of his career.  Muddy was born in Mississippi and is known as the ‘King of Chicago Blues’.  The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include Rhythm and Western by the Howlers, Big Town Playboy, World Wide Open, and The Screamin' Cat.  A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are B E “Frosty” Smith, Bobby “Crow” Field, Chris Searles, Danny Dozier, Gary Clark Jr, Hugh Garraway, Jimmy Barnett, Malcolm “Papa Mali” Welbourne, Mark Hallman, Nick Connolly, Paul Jr, Robert McEntee, Ronnie James, Steve Kilmer, Tommy Conner, and Wes Starr. Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 6 are Can’t Get No Gridin’, Chess Records, Muddy Mississippi Waters Live, Blue Sky Records, and One More Mile, MCA/Chess Records.Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.comThank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast.Support the show

Send a textSubscribe monthly to this podcast and be enrolled in opportunities to win free merchandise in supporter drawings to be announced in episodes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/support 5  MUDDY WATERS Early Career Episode 5 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Muddy Waters and his earlier years.  Muddy was born in Mississippi and is known as the ‘King of Chicago Blues’.  The titles of my releases the songs are taken from in this episode include Rhythm and Western by the Howlers and Courts of Lu Lu.   A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Bobby “Crow” Field, Bruce Jones, Danny Dozier, Gene Brandon, Gerry “Phareaux” Felton, Hugh Garraway, Jimmy Barnett, and Tommy Conner. Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 5 are Muddy Waters: His       Best from 1947 to 1955 on MCA Records, formerly Chess Records, Muddy Waters: His Best from     1956 to 1964, also released by MCA Records, and King of the Electric Blues on Sony Records.Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.comThank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast.Support the show

Send a textSubscribe monthly to this podcast and be enrolled in opportunities to win free merchandise in supporter drawings announced in episodes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/support Episode 4 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master John Lee Hooker.  A native of Mississippi, Hooker is known as ‘King of the Boogie’.  He has been the major influence on my love for boogie-style music. The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include Boogie Man, Classic Live Performances of the 1990s vol.1, What’s Buggin’ You?, Muddy Springs Road, and Big Town Playboy. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Chris Duarte, Derek O’Brien, Eve Monsees, Gary Primich, George Rains, George Reiff, Gerry “Phareaux” Felton, James Cotton, Jason Crisp, Malcolm “Papa Mali” Welbourne, Mike Buck, Nico Leophonte, Paul Junior, Rich Chilleri, Ronnie James, and Wes Starr.  I am on vocals and guitar (except on “Lone Star Boogie” and “Boogie Man”). Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 4 the Legendary Modern Recordings from 1945 to 1954, The Ultimate Collection, 1948 to 1990, and Alone on Rhino Records, the first concert and the second concert. Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.com Thank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast.Support the show

Send a textSubscribe monthly to this podcast and be enrolled in opportunities to win free merchandise in supporter drawings to be announced in episodes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/supportEpisode 3 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Jimmy Reed.  A native of the Mississippi Delta, Reed has had a huge impact on my career. The titles of my releases the songs are taken from in this episode include Too Much is Not Enough and Too Raw for Radio on my label Big Guitar Music.  The tracks from On the Jimmy Reed Highway were recorded on Ruf Records and used with permission. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Barry Bihm, Bruce Jones, Derek O’Brien, Gary Clark, Jr., Gary Primich, Jake Dykes, Jay Moeller, Jimmie Vaughan, Jon Hahn, Kim Wilson, Lou Ann Barton, Richie Price, Ronnie James, and Wes Starr.  I am on vocals and guitar (except for On the Jimmy Reed Highway). Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 3 are More of the Best of Jimmy Reed on Vee Jay Records and Jimmy Rocks on Bear Family Records. Special thanks to Thomas Ruf from Ruf Records for granting permission to use tracks from On the Jimmy Reed Highway.Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.com Thank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast.Support the show

Send a textSubscribe monthly to this podcast and be enrolled in opportunities to win free merchandise in supporter drawings to be announced in episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/supportEpisode 2 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Chester Burnett, also known as Howlin’ Wolf.  A Mississippi native, Howlin’ Wolf has been a tremendous influence on my career. The titles of my releases the songs are taken from in this episode include Courts of Lu Lu  and What’s Buggin’ You?  on my label Big Guitar Music. The tracks used from Runnin’ with the Wolf are from Provogue Records and used with permission. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Bruce Jones, Casper Rawls, Derek O’Brien, Eve Monsees, Gene Brandon, Jason Crisp, Mark “Kaz” Kazanoff, Mike Buck, Nick Connolly, Nico Leophonte, Ronnie James, Ted Roddy, and Wes Starr. I am on vocals, guitar, and harmonica. Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 2 are Moaning in the Moonlight on Hallmark Records, tracks “Smokestack Lightnin’” and “I Asked for Water, She Gave Me Gasoline.” Howlin’ Wolf on Hallmark Records track “Howlin’ for My Baby/Howlin’ for My Darlin’.”  The London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions on Chess Records, track “The Red Rooster.” Special thanks to Ed and Simone Van Zijl at Provogue Records for granting permission to use tracks from Runnin’ with the Wolf.Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.com Thank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast. Support the show

Send a textSubscribe monthly to this podcast and be enrolled in opportunities to win free merchandise in supporter drawings to be announced in episodes:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405236/supportEpisode 1 of Brown Shoes Blues describes my background of growing up in McComb, Mississippi.  I discuss many events and people who were instrumental in laying the foundation of my 60+ years of writing, playing, recording, touring, and performing the blues.The titles of my releases the songs are taken from in this episode include Too Raw for Radio, Muddy Springs Road, and Big Delta on my label Big Guitar Music. The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Bruce Jones, Gary Primich, Gerry “Phareaux” Felton, Grady “Fats” Jackson, George Rains, Mark Hallman, Nico Leophonte, Richie Price, Roscoe Beck, Terry Bozzio, and Wes Starr.  I am on vocals and guitar. Omar’s Picks for Episode One: read my book The Life and Times of a Poor and Almost Famous Blues Man,available on Amazon and at Antones Record Shop in Austin, Texas.Visit my website for more info  www.omarandthehowlers.com  Thank you to Matthew Garza (Upwork.com) for his work mastering this podcast. Support the show