Jazz Fest Jump 'n Jive

Kudos to the Jazz Festival folks for putting on another amazing show- #49 to be exact. Being a blues fan, the high lights for me were Keb' Mo' and Bonnie Raitt's fantastic performances in the arena. I also enjoyed Duke Robillard and Hubert Sumlin on the Garden stage (although I wish they hadn't been at the same time as Bonnie). I've heard these artists many times in the past so the big surprise for me was the McCollough Sons of Thunder -Harlem's gospel brass band that had everyone dancing ,rocking and clapping with unabashed joy! What a treat. Can't imagine how they'll top it for next year- the BIG 50, but you know they will!
Cheers!
Robin

Hello Again!

"Summertime and the livin' is easy..." Not! Seems I've been busier that ever lately. Okay- I'm making excuses for not keeping up to date here.
Last blog I mentioned creating a list of "must haves" for your blues collection. Here are just a few to start:
Bessie Smith "Empty Bed Blues"
Lonnie Johnson "Steppin' on the Blues"
Robert Johnson "The Complete Recordings" (2 disc box set)
Memphis Minnie "Hot Stuff"(1930-41)
Joe Turner "Tell Me Pretty Baby"
Champion Jack Dupree "New Orleans Barrelhouse Boogie" and "Blues From the Gutter"
Sonny Boy Williamson "King Biscuit Time"
Big Maceo "The Bluebird Recordings 1941-1942"
T-Bone Walker "The Complete Imperial Recordings, 1950-1954"
Big Mama Thornton "Ball and Chain"
Freddy King "Texas Sensation"
Big Maybelle "The Complete OKeh Sessions 1952-55"
Magic Sam "1957-1966 West Side Guitar"
Junior Wells "1957-1963 Messin' With the Kid"
Elmore James "The Sky is Crying"
Otis Rush "1956-1958 Cobra Recordings"
Irma Thomas "Something Good/ The Muscle Shoals Sessions" and "Time is on My Side"
Snooks Eaglin "Country Boy in New Orleans"
Albert King "The Complete King and Bobbin Recordings"
Johnny Guitar Watson "3 Hours Past Midnight"
Lightning Hopkins "The Gold Star Sessions Volumes 1 & 2"
Brownie McGhee "The Folkway Years, 1945-1959"
Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee "Hometown Blues"

So there you have it! A short list of some of my all time favorites. Obviously there are some major holes, but as I said it's just a start. These are all available on CD. I have some wonderful records that I would love to get in CD form- Lula Reed, Bobby Bland, Howlin' Wolf, B.B. King, Buddy Guy... later.
That's it for now! Rock on!
Robin

Blog Debut!

Greetings from The Hideaway Lounge!

My main reason for hosting a blues show is my love of the music- the lyrics and stories they hold, the melodies and beautiful instrumentals, the incredibly rich history of a truly American art form.
I would like to give a BIG thanks to the folks who run the Monterey Bay Blues Festival! A wonderful 3 days of blues in all forms, great food, and, for an avid "people watcher"- some wild and creative sightings. Of the shows I was able to check out-Terry Hanck was my top pick.
I would like to share a few of my favorite new releases with you-
"Doug James and Sax Gordon"...... a must! fine, funky grooving sax
Angela Strehli's "Blue Highway".......a beautiful stretch of cool tunes with great guests
James Hunter's "people gonna talk"....check it out (especially if you love Sam Cooke)
The Mighty Mike Schermer Band's "Next Set"....I LOVE this one
Susan Tedeschi's "Hope and Desire"....one of her best
Next blog I'll give a list of my "all time favorites", (of course too many to name), but an attempt to share the "musts" for one's collection.
My condolences to the family and friends of the Great Sam Myers who passed away on July 17th from cancer. I was fortunate to catch Sam many times with Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets, always a fabulous show.
Don't forget to tune in on Thursday afternoons from 1:00- 3:00 P.M. for blues from the 1920's to the present.
Cheers!
Robin Winfield

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