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Day two of the International Blues Challenge

Fri, 01/22/10

Authored by:  Big D

It is the morning of the second full day of the IBC here in Memphis and what a ride. Wed night the International showcase was fantastic, a concert with all of the acts from outside of the US. 12 countries are represented from 5 continents. I was most impressed with the duo ... Read more

The Return of Michael Ray

Danny Barker Radio Series

Mon, 01/11/10

Authored by:  David Kunian

In honor of the 101st anniversary of the birth of one Mr. Danny Barker - musician, author, teacher, writer, griot, and just general MAN of New Orleans music, the five part Danny Barker Radio Series will air on 90.7 FM New Orleans, WWOZ, www.wwoz.org. This will happen on th... Read more

Of Poets and Haggis

Mon, 01/11/10

Authored by:  Sean O'Meara

Story by Sharon Armstrong. Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face?…Yeah, you right! New Orleans has always been a melting pot of people and cultures, not to mention customs and cuisine. And just as Cajuns are reputed to eat anything that doesn’t manage to crawl off their plates... Read more

RISING FROM THE ASSHES! The Krewe du Vieux and His Honorairety Mac “Dr. John” Rebennack are “All Fired Up” !

Sun, 01/10/10

Authored by:  A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

The satirical Krewe du Vieux Carre parade will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2010, rolling through the Marigny and French Quarter. The King of KdV for 2010 will be hisself the music legend Dr. John, with Priestess Miriam Chamani reigning as Queen. In typical KdV fash... Read more

Bob's favorite shirt

Tue, 01/05/10

Authored by:  Tom Morgan

A listener has asked me to post a picture of Bob French in his new shirt. Here it is: Read more

Your Cousin Dimitri's Annual Children's Music Show

Sat, 01/02/10

Authored by:  Your Cousin Dimitri

Tune in on the first Sunday of 2010 for Your Cousin Dimitri's annual show of blues, folk and country music suitable for kids. Leadbelly, Woody Guthrie, Elvis, Dylan... all singing for children, or music that could fool you into thinking it's good for the young uns. Turn o... Read more

Hawaiians and the Sugar Bowl

Sat, 01/02/10

Authored by:  Jamie Dell'Apa

As a French Quarter resident, tourists stopped making an impression years ago.  However, as I walked through today's Sugar Bowl crowd, I got surprisingly nostalgic about the University of Hawaii fans from the 2007 Sugar Bowl.  Sentimental even.  Like missing an old friend. ... Read more

Sun Ra on the Kitchen Sink

Top CDs of the Decade Show