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Boozoo Chavis, "Johnny Billy Goat"

Wed, 05/13/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Wilson Anthony "Boozoo" Chavis (1930-2001) of Lake Charles, LA with a live version of "Johnny Billy Goat" (or "Johnny Ma Cabrille"). Chavis, nicknamed the "Creole Cowboy" for his signature C&W attire, was a force in zydeco from the mid-1950s until his death in 2001.  Read more

Trumpet Black Fest by the Hill and Andrews Families

Mon, 05/11/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Where: Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar, 1931 Orleans Ave When: Today, Monday May 11 starting at 5pAt Trumpet Black Fest by the Hill and Andrews Families, more than 20 bands will be on hand to celebrate the life and talent of Travis "Trumpet Black" Hill. They include New Breed Brass Ban... Read more

Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Roadshow, "Foot Of Canal Street"

Mon, 05/11/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Roadshow do "Foot Of Canal Street" during a Threadheads benefit concert at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington DC, June 3, 2010. With Big Sam, Alex McMurray, Debbie Davis, and a number of other familiar faces.  Read more

The Soul Ride playlist, May 8th, 2015

Mother's Day with Irma Thomas

Sat, 05/09/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Audubon Zoo is hosting a special fete for mothers, and Irma Thomas is headlining! Mother to four children herself, Thomas will take the stage at the Zoo at 2:30pm on Sunday for a special 90-minute set that's geared towards mothers and full of personal anecdotes. Entry is fr... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 05/08/15

Albert Collins, "If Trouble Was Money" 1990

Fri, 05/08/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Can you say "Blues masterpiece"? Check out the Master of the Telecaster, the late great Albert Collins (d. 1993), in a 1990 performance of "If Trouble Was Money." From Leona, Texas, Collins was introduced to the guitar by his older cousin: Lightnin' Hopkins.  Read more

Trumpet Black: In His Own Words

Thu, 05/07/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Before his sad, untimely death last week, Travis "Trumpet Black" Hill was collaborating with film maker James Demaria on a documentary. The videos below consist of clips recorded for that project. They are little tough to watch in places, but definitely worth 15 minutes of ... Read more

WWOZ Presents "Marley" 5/10 at Indywood

Wed, 05/06/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

WWOZ has partnered with Indywood Cinema for a series of music documentaries on the second Sunday of each month this spring. This month's feature is "Marley," showing on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at 7:00pm. "Marley" is, of course, all about music innovator Bob Marley. First relea... Read more

Feufollet, "Tired of Your Tears"

Wed, 05/06/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Feufollet, the Cajun/Americana quintet from Lafayette, does "Tired of Your Tears" from the 2015 album Two Universes (now available on vinyl).  According to band member Kelli Jones-Savoy this video is "a comical view of a day in the life of a photographer who is simply fed u... Read more