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Playlist for October 11, 2007 from 7:00PM - 10:00PM

Current New Orleans Time: Sun, 9:15am
Show Host(s): Mark Janes

Playlist Date & Time: 10/11/2007 7:00PM - 10:00PM

Program: Archived Playlist for Mark Janes

BLUES/R&B (sitting in for Missy Bowen who recently moved into this time slot). Tried to make this show chock full of great music during our 2007 Fall Fund Drive. Thanks to all who pledged support during my show!

Playlist Tracks
Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio
"The Traveler (under Live Wire)"
Picks & Sticks (The Instrumental Album)
Sweetfinger
1997
Duke is a lesser-known entity in New Orleans, but very familiar to me having lived in the Midwest most of my life (until my 1998 move to the Crescent City). Have seen him perform countless times and at one time owned one of Duke's signature guitars (with a lighted "DUKE" cutout in the body).
Etta James
"Somebody To Love"
Let's Roll
Private Music
2003
Hard to believe this melodic growl came from the same chords that gave us "At Last".
Lucky Peterson
"Double Dealin'"
Double Dealin'
Verve
2001
Double wonderful! This is my favorite of Lucky's albums. The "double" must be for vocals AND organ!
Marva Wright
"Bluesiana Mama"
Bluesiana Mama
AIM
1997
Our very own "Marvalous" Marva!
Chris Thomas King
"Come On In My Kitchen"
The Roots
21st Century Blues
2003
This talented son of Tabby Thomas has a style all his own!
Aaron Neville
"Use Me"
The Tattooed Heart
A&M
1995
Funkier than you usually hear on an Aaron-only album (but it's a different story if you hear him as part of the Neville Brothers). Crank up this great take on the Bill Withers hit tune.
Marcia Ball
"The Right Tool For The Job"
Let Me Play With Your Poodle
Rounder
1997
"Long, tall..." Marcia Ball. She may not be from New Orleans, but she always makes us feel like she is. A local favorite as well as a world-renowned gem!
Jon Cleary
"All Right Now"
Do Not Disturb
FHQ
2007
From a little 4-track "tide-me-over" album until the next one. He calls these "hotel room ruffs" because they are rough cuts laid down on-the-fly. Pretty smooooth rough cuts, as far as I'm concerned.
Andre Williams
"You Got It And I Want It"
Rib Tips and Pig Snoots: Rare And Unreleased Au-Go-Go Soul 1965-71
Soul-Tay-Shus
2000
Think girl in cage in go-go boots. Raw R&B at its best.
Burnside Exploration
"Let Me Love You Baby"
Don't Touch That Dial
WWOZ Fall Fund Drive CD Compilation #27
2007
One of 10 great tracks on our CD premium only to be had during this Fall 2007 fund drive!
Shemekia Copeland
"Who Stole My Radio"
The Soul Truth
Alligator
2005
A lyrical reminder that OZ is NOT corporate conglomerate radio! No one in a "C-suite" telling me what I must play! But, I do respond to your requests.
Big Daddy O
"Oreo Cookie Blues"
That's How Strong My Love Is
Rabadash
2001
A two-fer from a great performer and a great guy!
Big Daddy O
"I Don't Drink Much"
That's How Strong My Love Is
Rabadash
2001
Second of two songs that are both bluesy and yet lyrically playful.
Ike Turner
"Gimme Back My Wig"
Risin' With The Blues
Zoho
2006
Give it back or he'll beat you up! (Just kidding, Ike.)
Tab Benoit
"Plareen Man"
The Sea Saint Sessions
Telarc
2003
Cyril Neville wrote this and duets with Tab. In my top 10 favorites.
John Lisi & Delta Funk
"Can Ya' Dig It?"
Can Ya' Dig It?
Blue Goat
2004
Louisiana funk at its best! And these guys are huge supporters of "Voice of the Wetlands" (see www.voiceofthewetlands.com/vowfest)
Jimmy Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Cray, BB King, Buddy Guy, Art Neville, Dr. John
"Six Strings Down"
Tribute To Stevie Ray Vaughn
Epic
1996
So much talent gathered to pay homage to SRV! Every track is great, but this one sums it up.
Carl Weathersby and Larry McCray
"Get Drunk And Pop The Trunk"
Triple Fret
JSP (GB)
2005
Weathersby, McCray, and Bernard Allison (who gets top billing) all mix it up with the guitars and vocal stylings (hence the "triple"), while Lucky Peterson guests on organ.
Taj Mahal
"Mercedes Benz"
Blues Down Deep: Song Of Janis Joplin
HOB
1997
Rockin' Jake
"Blues For NYC (starts under Live Wire)"
Full Time Work
Zuluzu
2002
Tinsley Ellis
"Double Eyed Whammy"
Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Collection
Alligator
1991
This great Tommy Ridgley tune is a great preview of we can expect from Tinsley at 2007 Crescent City Blues Festival!
Thornetta Davis
"I Just Wanna Make Love To You"
Covered Live At The Music Menu
Sweet Mama
2001
Introduced to this fine vocalist at 2006 Chicago Blues Festival. She hails from the Detroit area and this was recorded at a place then called "Music Menu" in Greektown (now the Buzz Bar).
Sam Myers (with Mel Brown)
"Money Is My Downfall"
Coming From The Old School
Electro-fi
2004
Glad I saw him at King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, AR three years ago (Oct 2004) because here's another great who has since left us (passed July 2006). Sam on vocals and harp. Mel guesting on guitar.
Keb Mo
"Soon As I Get Paid"
Slow Down
Sony
1998
I don't think Mr. Moore has yet to top this album.
Susan Tedeschi
"Voodoo Woman"
Live From Austin TX
New West
2004
It's "ta-DES-key" people. Or, Mrs. Derek Trucks, if you prefer.
Drink Small
"Ugly Woman Blues"
Drink Small
Southland Records
2002
Southland Records (still here in New Orleans in 2002) released these tunes recorded back in 1972.
Jim Belushi & The Sacred Hearts
"If The House Is Rockin'"
36-22-36
HOB/Polygram
1998
Big Joe Turner & Memphis Blues Caravan
"Time To Go"
Jackson On My Mind
Mystic
1997
Not to be confused with the "boss of the blues" vocalist who had his heydey in the 50s with "Shake, Rattle and Roll" and "Flip, Flop, and Fly" and died in 1985, this BJT was a bassist with BB King before fronting his own Memphis Blues Caravan (and he doesn't sing). Clarence "Tex" Walker does the vocals for him on these tracks.