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"Rock a Bye Birdie"

Mon, 01/25/10

Authored by: George Ingmire

The blues finds its way to your ears via the fingerpicking of New Orleans guitarist John Rankin, followed by pianist Bob Andrews tickling the ivories. The Crescent City has a rhythm both in the clubs and on the stove, as we explore the cycle of cuisine that surrounds daily ... Read more

Puentes New Orleans

Mon, 01/25/10

Authored by: Julia Botero

Sat, 01/23/10

Authored by: Valerie "The Problem Child" Kacprzak

Check it out Y'all! Jeremy Lyons will be in the studio, on the Blues Breakdown with members of the band Morphine, Feb. 5th! Baritone Sax man Dana Culley and drummer Jerome Duepree will join Jeremy on Guitar. We're talking unrehearsed and unplugged, live on the air! Just l... Read more

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

'OZone Email Newsletter for January, 2010

Wed, 01/20/10

Dear Listener, Our hearts are heavy as the Haitian situation unfolds in all its horror. When we in New Orleans see certain scenes from that island, we can't help but think of our own city since we share so much culture and heritage. And of course, all of us who lived thro... Read more

"Change in the Weather"

Tue, 01/19/10

Authored by: George Ingmire

Host George Ingmire takes in the sweet, soul-stirring sounds of Matt Lemmler, followed by the vocal magic and wit of the Pfister Sisters. Along the way, we meet up with Mr. Mardi Gras, Blaine Kern, for a look back on half a century of float building. This week’s Culinary Cr... Read more

Jazz Fest Magic Moment from Ron Benham

Mon, 01/18/10

The Return of Michael Ray

Mon, 01/18/10

Authored by: David Kunian

This Tuesday on the Kitchen Sink, the special guest will be my old running buddy, Sun Ra and Kool and the Gang trumpeter, head honcho of the Cosmic Krewe, and Tone Scientist Extraordinaire MICHAEL RAY!!!!!!! He'll be talking about his new Cosmic Krewe record, the latest ne... Read more