The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout #024 - Around the World in Blues with Dennis Hays

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The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout theme music is courtesy of Paul Killington. Visit the Maria Daines and Paul Killington web site at: http://www.mariadaines.com

We start in Bordeaux, France and travel the world, finishing in Australia listening to the Blues. These are some amazing people showing their passion for music and shows—where the Blues started in the deep south of the USA, it’s now world-wide.

Artist: AjT - PJ Style Blues
This a a 37 year old man, living in Bordeaux, France.

Artist: Alex Cebe - Sal Osso e Suor and Expresso 363
Outdoor Solo Instrumental - Acoustic Guitar Player . SAO PAULO-SP BRAZIL - “The mission of the musicians is promote the PEACE”
http://www.myspace.com/alexcebe

Artist: Barry McCabe - Rollin
Barry Mc Cabe comes from Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland but has travelled all over the world to bring his music to the people. He has been working extensively on the European mainland over the past ten years, he has toured in the US and also in such far away lands as Egypt! Some say the bagpipes originated in Egypt and while we’re waiting for that fact to be confirmed we can confirm that they all loved Barry’s mixture of blues and Irish music over there.
http://www.barrymccabe.com/bio/

Artist: Doug Macleod - The Sun Shine Down My Way
MacLeod is one of the last remaining Bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life, and now continues to carry forward that valuable tradition. Within the blues world, MacLeod is known for his quality recordings which feature superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit, and unforgettable live performances.

From St. Louis MO, the man overcame abuse and a crippling stutter to emerge as one of the most highly respected Bluesmen on the scene today. Like the old masters he learned from, Doug’s music expresses life and times on a level that makes the listener feel as if he knows each person inside out. Doug says it himself; “Makes ya’ think I been reading your mail, huh?”
http://www.doug-macleod.com/

Artist: Edwin Holt - Red Clay Back Road Mama
After an illustrious career primarily on the regional blues circuit, this Texas crooner throws his hat into the international blues ring with the effortless virtuosity of a seasoned artist. Holt first shook hands with the music at the tender age of six, thanks to an uncle who just happened to be a prison guard at the state penitentiary in Huntsville. Holt sat on the front row, surrounded by cigarette smoke and prisoners chained together at the arms and legs, while Jerry Lee Lewis essentially destroyed the piano and brought the house down. Twelve years later, after attending the Mississippi Delta Blues Festival, the spark was rekindled.

Holt played the bars and juke joints in Memphis and learned at the feet of Delta blues legends James “Son” Thomas and Willie Foster. Al “T-N-T” Braggs dubbed Holt -”The original Blue Eyed Soul“ Holt describes his debut CD as “blues with funk on the side. Down and clean more than down and dirty.” But don’t mistake that to mean that there is not nastiness. Edwin is hugely influenced by both Johnny Taylor and Ray Charles. Second Time Around certainly exhibits the same attitude and kinds of arrangements. Several tunes have a “big band” sound with horns and even a choir at one point, but are also seasoned in a Texas fashion with touches of nasty harmonica and resonator slide guitar.
http://topcatrecords.com/read-press-release/Edwin-Holt-Second-Time-Around.htm

Artist: GypsyCrazymoon - You Only Want Me When You Want Me
Started this in 99,OCT. Was a full moon, hence the name GypsyCrazymoon!!! Payed over 600+shows - Pittsburgh’s hottest Blues band.
http://www.myspace.com/gypsyampcrazymoon

Artist: Man Bites Dog - Looks Like Water
Ernie Van Veen (acoustic and electic guitars, bass, keyboards, programming, backing vocals), Mark Van Veen (vocals), Ross Goddard (acoustic guitar) - Australia
http://cdbaby.com/cd/manbitesdog

The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout #023 - From Jazz to Blues with Dennis Hays

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The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout theme music is courtesy of Paul Killington. Visit the Maria Daines and Paul Killington web site at: http://www.mariadaines.com

I start of with some easy Jazz and progress to a rockin’ blues number at the end. A fun episode with some real artists.

Artist: GILES - Fallen Angel
GILES are a guitar-led trio based in the North West of England. They have just released their 4th album and regularly tour the whole of Europe. Their first gigs in the States are scheduled for this year too.
http://www.gilesmusic.com/

Artist: Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps - Wind Cries the Blues
From the opening notes of the bottleneck slide to the first entrance of her gutsy, soulful voice, it’s clear that Teresa James knows where she’s going.. ‘Oh Yeah’ is another fine workout from this LA stage and studio veteran. Funky and greasy, where New Orleans meets Texas Blues and everyone has a good time. These two quotes say it all: “Teresa James is a true original. When she sings you can feel it in your bones.” (Levon Helm) / “I’ve been a fan of Teresa’s singing for a long time” (Bonnie Raitt)
http://www.teresajames.com

Artist: LeSel - British Invasion
Self tought, lead guitar player, total improvisation. This is the first time I recorded and it has the british precep on lead guitar on the amp thats why I called it BI..

Artist: Urbanhood - Summer Heat
Lil’ Let us introduce you to “Urbanhood” a new and creative sound originating from the Central Westcoast of Florida. Although the giants of the music industry (Los Angeles, New York,Atlanta, Miami,Nashville,Memphis) have their own place in music, the little known corner of West Central Florida will soon be making a buzz in the music world. The group “Urbanhood” is one of those groups pioneering an effort to introduce the world to this fresh new sound. Their music is sexy, sultry, funky and smooth. The first single release Summer Heat (Parts I and II from the CD titled “Streetminded”) will have you hitting the replay button over and over again to experience that musical love affair you developed from hearing it for the very first time. Along with this single “Urbanhood” has added a bonus single for your listening enjoyment an instrumental entitled “You Ride.” It’s a Jazzy instrumental that smoothly takes you on a ride that encompasses one the many facets that the Urbanhood sound possess. So if you are ready to experience something fresh and new, music that will make you feel good rather than feeling mad, heartbroken and vindictive. Try a prescription of Urbanhood I am sure you will feel much better.
http://www.isound.com/urbanhood

Artist: Mariott Jazz Quintet - On the First Day
Expressing Jazz in all its forms, the Marriott Jazz Quintet is a hard-swinging, high energy band, drawing audience acclaim and awardsacross the country. Also included are tracks from David Marriott’s expanded version of the quintet, Septology.
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/musician.php?id=15139

Artist: Bob Hughes - Weekend Blues
Indie musician from New York. Bob writes, records, and produces all of his original music.
http://www.bobhughesmusic.com/

Artist: Freightrain Jones - If You Feel Froggy
I play all instruments and record myself using the Line 6 Toneport and recording and mixing onto pc with Acid 6.0 and Sound Forge. I’ve been playing guitar for about 27 years.
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=467690

The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout #022 - Sit Back Blues with Dennis Hays

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The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout theme music is courtesy of Paul Killington. Visit the Maria Daines and Paul Killington web site at: http://www.mariadaines.com

What a collection I’ve found this week… eclectic, sensual, and gut grabbing. All that and more as we trip through some independent artists who really know their stuff.

Michele Mele - I can’t sing the blues
Michele Mele - Why Choose
A native of Toronto, Michele Mele has been writing for 20 years. “feel” is her 3rd cd of original material in the past 6 years.”feel” follows her previous cds “Like This” and “Laugh”. A prolific writer and enthusiastic and dynamic performer Michele offers her band and audience a wonderful musical experience all round. www.michelemele.com

Artist: Trouble & Strife - Keep on Drinking
Trouble & Strife are a band who make no excuses for playing only the blues. Bruce & Larry have been playing their brand of soulful low down, take your time blues together for over nine years. Bruce’s son Michael Ley is an exciting young guitarist who really gets what the blues are all about. Add in one of Canada’s best Blues drummers, Maureen Br own, and the highly talented Greg Smith on Bass and you have a poupouri of blues talent! Bruce & Larry both make their homes in the beautifull hills surrounding Orangeville Ontario. http://www.troubleandstrife.ca/

Saturday Night Fish Fry - Pachuko Hop
Very rarely does a band come along that can basically rewrite classic R&B songs and make them sound fresh, or write modern songs that could easily have been pulled from a 50’s era juke box. An astonishing feat indeed and it seems so easy for Bill King and his band, ‘Saturday Nite Fish Fry’. Their new release “Rhythm & Soul” (7 Arts) has a timeless quality and a very eclectic mix of great music.
http://www.emusic.com/album/10995/10995036.html?fref=2011281

Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials - Tired of Crying
Lil’ Ed Williams, although small in stature, is a true giant of the blues, and among the very last authentic West Side Chicago bluesmen. From smoking slide guitar boogies to raw-boned Chicago shuffles to the deepest slow blues, Lil’ Ed Williams is a master bluesman.
http://www.intrepidartists.com/liled.html

Albert Collins - Hooked On You
There has never been and may never be again a bluesman quite like Albert Collins. “The Master Of The Telecaster” was born on October 1, 1932, in Leona, Texas. A cousin of the legendary Lightnin’ Hopkins, Collins emerged with a blues sound and style all his own, featuring a combination of icy echo, shattering, ringing, sustained high notes, an ultra-percussive right-hand attack, and an unheard-of minor key guitar tuning (taught to him by his cousin Willow Young). Deeply influenced by T-Bone Walker, John Lee Hooker and Gatemouth Brown, Collins absorbed the sounds of Mississippi, Chicago, and especially Texas. He formed his own band in 1952, packing clubs around Houston. In the early 1960s, Collins’ “cool sound” instrumentals like the million-seller Frosty (recorded with a young Johnny Winter and Janis Joplin in attendance at the studio) and follow-ups Sno Cone and Thaw Out were all over R&B radio. Soon he was sharing stages with his idols Gatemouth Brown and T-Bone Walker.
http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/card/0,,416440,00.html

Jen Elliott and Bluestruck - Curse on You
She was raised on traditional gospel in Jacksonville, Florida but now Jen Elliott calls New York City her home. In 2003, she had the incredible opportunity to sign with up-and-coming indie record label City Canyons Records. A few short months later, they released her debut album, THE SECRET’S OUT.
http://www.jenelliott.com/index.html

The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout #021 - Even More Blues with Dennis Hays

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The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout theme music is courtesy of Paul Killington. Visit the Maria Daines and Paul Killington web site at: http://www.mariadaines.com

After a rather long hiatus, I’m back. I’ve made a lot of changes to my life, losing over 45 pounds and underwent back surgery. All that is behind me now (maybe a slight pun intended) and back doing my blues show, which I missed greatly.

So, here are a few tracks I’ve found to start off the new Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout:

Helium Soul

Root Doctor

Olga

The Williams Brothers Band

Shari

Robin Banks

Women’s Work

David Kampann

The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout #020 - More Blues with Dennis Hays

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The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout theme music is courtesy of Paul Killington. Visit the Maria Daines and Paul Killington web site at: http://www.mariadaines.com

More of an eclectic mix on this show. I start with Va-Rog Va-Rog, written by Carol Douglas and sung by Maria Daines. This is a track that Carol wrote to attract attention to the plight of Romanian orphans. From there, we travel all over the world to listen to some strong pieces by some very accomplished musicians and artists. Enjoy!

Carol Douglas - Bolton Song Bank

Maria Daines and Paul Killington

Sabaka

The Road Village Band - RVB

Robert Farrell

Olga

Mean Gene Kelton and The Die Hards

LeSel

Just Plain Darin

Jenny Beck

The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout #019 - Blues Rock with Dennis Hays
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The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout theme music is courtesy of Paul Killington. Visit the Maria Daines and Paul Killington web site at: http://www.mariadaines.com

On this edition, I decide to look at the blues-rock genre. We start with some hard stuff and segue into softer blues rock as the show progresses. This is a show good for driving a car… it keeps a good beat and rolls on into the night.

The Michael E. Thomas Band -http://www.hulablues.com

Wes Jeans - Wes Jeans MySpace Page

The John Conahan Group - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/conahan

the Detonators - http://www.thedetonators.org/

Sharp Tooth Benny - Sharp Tooth Benny MySpace Page

Jim Taft - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jimtaft

Jen Elliott and Bluestruck - http://www.jenelliott.com/

Slau - http://www.slau.net/

Sophia Ramos - http://www.sophiaramos.com/

I have fixed the bad link for the Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout for this past week. The link pointed to another show and not the current show with Michael Barretto.

Here’s the correct link:

http://bluesandjazz.thepodcastnetwork.com/audio/tpn_bluesandjazz_20060605_018.mp3

The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout #018 - Michael Barretto
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The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout theme music is courtesy of Paul Killington. Visit the Maria Daines and Paul Killington web site at: http://www.mariadaines.com

So, here I am sitting in 60 degrees (F) and rain in Albany, New York and speaking with Michael Barretto in 85 degree Hawaii. I really need to do some person-to-person interviews…

Michael is a one-of-a-kind gentleman, easy to know, quite open and a minute after the interview was over, I wanted to call him back and just chat. He’s that kind of person and he’s a magnificent story teller, both in words and song. When I listen to his music I can see him sitting on the front porch of his home, one leg up supporting the guitar, and a cold drink within reach.

Sit back and let the man take over for a while.

http://www.hulablues.com
http://www.mp3.com.au/artist.asp?id=3127
https://www.cafepress.com/michaelbarre

The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout #017 - Clint Anglin

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The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout theme music is courtesy of Paul Killington. Visit the Maria Daines and Paul Killington web site at: http://www.mariadaines.com

Clint Anglin has been playing since he was 16 and, although he has written some music then, it was a couple of guitars and 30 years later that he picked up the pen and started writing again. I spent some time with Clint on the telephone and we covered how and why he writes and what blues and folk music means to him. He admits that he cannot be shoved into a definite genre, but he does give it a name: “Blues Grass”. So, sit back, pour yourself a cool drink and listen to a real gentleman, Dr. Clint Anglin.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=473345
http://www.artfromtheheartgallery.net/photos.html

The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout #016 - Goofer Dust (Paul Foss)

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The Late-Night Blues and Jazz Hangout theme music is courtesy of Paul Killington. Visit the Maria Daines and Paul Killington web site at: http://www.mariadaines.com

Formed in late 2001, Goofer Dust are a four-piece acoustic band from Brighton, England. The four members come from very different, though complementary, musical backgrounds. Eclectism is very much the watch word when talking about their approach to music-making, but let’s call it “Acoustic country blues meets jazz and country”. Summing up the influences, there is a mixture of country blues (a la Kelly Joe Phelps, Mance Lipcomb & Eric Bibb), Tom Waits, as well as the country stylings of Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings. Goofer Dust released a 3 track ep “Trading Faces” in August 2002 that was well received. “Blood’s Turning Black” is their first album.

http://www.gooferdust.co.uk/
Goofer Dust on Soundclick
Goofer Dust on Garageband