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Comment on Shirley Griffith: Saturday Blues/Mississippi Blues by Bertrand Laurence

Bertrand Laurence — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:35:41 +0000

Hello everyone. I heard The Instrumental “Delta Haze” on WMBR fall of 1979 and that’s when I decide to stay in the country.I love the relaxed but forward feel of the groove, pure magic, this tune gets me everytime.. My love for earthy american music is what brought me to the US in the First place. I owe this discovery to Blues DJ David Herwaldt who, unpaid, spun LP’s for 20 years. That fall of 79 I proceeded to jump on the stereo to tape the tune and learned it,(and teach it too!) then played it back on the air from the studio! David became a friend. (Where are you?)
I just did my first serie of Concerts in my Homeland of France, in a great blues and Jazz festival @Toulouse, and “Delta HAze” was the first tune I plaid. I often play it first onstage because it relaxes me, because of its personal significance while always acknowledging the author. I recorded a humble cassette in 96 with the tune (100 copies, mainly for friends and reviews) but another DJ wanted it so I printed a few CD. Now I do want to properly license the tune, if you can help me out with the publisher’s name. I cant find anything online. Maybe we can agree on something with the estate or familly. I have never heard anything else from MR Griffith and I am sure excited to exit this letter and listen to the MP3″s. Any chance I can get CD’s? In any case, I am deeply moved by discovering this site and everyone’s sharing, A true labor of love,
Gratefully, Bertrand Laurence
bertrandlaurence13@hotmail.com
PS: I am rerecording “delta haze” on an old Gibson 12 with more of a straight ahead feel.

Comment on Big Road Blues Show 5/11/08: No Mo’ Freedom: Prison Blues by Mike Hotz

Mike Hotz — Mon, 12 May 2008 04:58:19 +0000

How can I hear this brilliant show via podcast or purchase Mp3. I am an Australian Blues Presenter and this is unbelievable. I need a email address for Jeff as the one on this site won’t work for me.

Comment on A Look At The George Mitchell Collection - Part 1 by Gary Lucas

Gary Lucas — Sun, 11 May 2008 21:22:38 +0000

I wish to inform you that one of the great
Georgia Blues artist John Lee Ziegler recently passed(May 2008)in Kathleen,Georgia after declining health issues. I performed his Eulogy among
family and friends. Tuly he was unique with his God given
musical talents.

Rev.Gary Lucas

Comment on Baby Face Leroy Foster: The Blues Is Killin’ Me by Sweet Home Nashville » About a great blues song“Rollin’ and Tumblin’” (aka “Meet Me in the Bottom,” aka “Down in the Bottom,” etc.)

Sat, 10 May 2008 20:18:51 +0000

[…] had recorded a version for the rival Parkway label, featuring his band mates Little Walter and Baby Face Leroy. Ellmore James recorded the song as Rollin and Tumblin’ in 1960 and has been also credited as […]

Comment on Joe Callicott: Laughing To Keep From Crying by Cheapfeet

Cheapfeet — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:14:17 +0000

Another great post Jeff. I love Callicott’s style.

Comment on A Look At The George Mitchell Collection - Part 1 by Cathy Mitchell

Cathy Mitchell — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:54:33 +0000

Dear Jeff,

I’m George Mitchell’s wife and contacting you on his behalf, as he’s tied up tonight himself. We saw on this web site that you have a “George Mitchell” program scheduled for this coming Sunday. When you talked to him last week, he was just getting ready to leave for New Orleans. While you talked about interviewing him, he did not understand you to get down to any specifics, and you haven’t yet called him back as he requested. He still expects you to call and discuss the interview idea - timing, content, whether it’s a go. This Sunday we do have some plans in place for part of the day.

Please call soon if you still want to set something up. He teaches, but is usually home by 5:30. 404-874-0139

Thank you.

Cathy Mitchell

Comment on Chris Barber Presents… The Blues Legacy Series: Lost & Found by daniel j harris

daniel j harris — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:56:17 +0000

Wow! This was sent in today and it’s brilliant! Thanks So Much!

Stay Cool,
djh
The SoupyGato Show
soupygato@gmail.com
(#1 weekly music pod cast for all styles of music from all over the worls)

Comment on A Walk Up King Solomon Hill by Big Road Blues Show 5/4/08: Mix Show » Big Road Blues

Big Road Blues Show 5/4/08: Mix Show » Big Road Blues — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:08:51 +0000

[…] more country blues including a cut by King Solomon Hill and his occasional partner Sam Collins. Collins cut some dozen-and-a-half issued sides between […]

Comment on A Look At The George Mitchell Collection - Part 1 by Peter B. Lowry

Peter B. Lowry — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:10:12 +0000

The recordings of Peg Leg Howell done by George Mitchell were released on LP by Testament Records back in the day. They show that musically he had sadly passed his use-by date; of historical interest only.

Comment on Gatemouth Moore: Great Rhythm & Blues Oldies Vol. 7 by Chas Lewis

Chas Lewis — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 05:58:34 +0000

I’ve read lots of accounts that cite Gatemouth Moore as one of just a few survivors of the Walter Barnes Orchestra in the 1940 Rhythm Club fire in Natchez, including quotes from Gatemouth himself. A couple sources — one being a Down Beat article — contradict this, stating that he was in Memphis that evening. Interesting trivia…great show.