Doc’s Juke Joint

Doc’s Juke Joint 7-10pm 8/2/09

Little Walter – Juke

Elvis Presley – One Night of Sin – Rockin’ Bones compilation -4 CD set of early Rockabily* Smiley Lewis tune.

Tommy Brown – House Near The Railroad Track – Rockin’ Away My Blues (Bonedog Records) * great set at the Pocono Blues Festival this past weekend, part of the Bonedog Records Review.

Barrence Whitfield – I Want Love and Affection Not Thte House of Correction – Raw, Raw, Rough! (Blood Red Records) * just played in Rochester at the Bop Fest backed by the Hi-Risers – catch the Hi-Risers this Thursday at Garden Vibes at the George Eastman House.

John Nemeth – Love Me Tonight – Love Me Tonight (www.blindpigrecords.com) * At the Dino BBQ on August 12th.

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Candye Kane – Hey Toughen Up! – Superhero www.deltagroovemusic.com

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Omar Kent Dykes – Man Down There – Big Town Playboy www.rufrecords.de

Eric Lindell continues to find his groove.  Alligator Records has found a real talented artist that bridges the gap between the young jam band fans and the good old fans of New Orleans funk grooves.  Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist  Eric Lindell’s latest offering Gulf Coast Highway (Alligator Records) is just hitting the stores nationwide.  The new CD builds and grows throughout each track concluding with a fantastic New Orleans funky instrumental called “Raw Doggin’” featuring Chris Dejohn on drums and Marc Adams on the B3.   Other favorite tracks on Eric’s latest include: “It’s A Drag” featuring Sean Carey on harmonica.  “The Look” captures the old R&B days of NOLA that reminded me of the late Tommy Ridgley.   The Waylon Jennings/Willie Nelson penned “I Can Get Off On You” has some great rolling piano licks provided by Marc Adams and solid New Orleans shuffling drum rolls by Chris Dejohn.  This song is about not needing drugs or alcohol to get high, just his woman’s love.  “Country Livin’” is another favorite, featuring New Orleans drummer Stanton Moore and a great solo on the baritone sax by Jimmy Carpenter.

“I’ll be Around” rounds out my favorite Lindell compostions on the new CD.  When you listen to this track just close your eyes and your there, where else – New Orleans.  Some other great covers also help make this new Eric Lindell CD really shine.  Eric does a great job with a funky version of the Buck Owens country classic “Cryin’ Time” and a real nice version of Delbert McClinton’s “Here Come the Blues Again.”  Here comes another great CD by Eric Lindell.  Eric’s third on Alligator Records isn’t my favorite yet but I’m guessing after one more listen and it will be.

If you like screaming slide guitar that invokes the spirit of the late Elmore James, then you probably already know all about Lil’ Ed Williams. Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter Lil’ Ed Williams is back with a new release on his long time label Alligator Records. Full Tilt is the latest offering from Lil’ Ed And The Blues Imperials. Like its title this one cooks from its opening tune “Hold That Train” to its conclusion with the Hound Dog Taylor penned “Take Five.” Born in Chicago in 1955, Lil’ Ed came up through the blues with some help from his late uncle and blues legend, J.B. Hutto. Some blues bands are tighter than others. The Blues Imperials are both veterans of the road and the studio and have been playing with Lil’ Ed for twenty years. The Imperials can rock out the blues and also slow it down. Bass player, James “Pookie” Young penned “Every Man Needs A Good Woman” and Lil’ Ed himself added the playful “Check My Baby’s Oil.” “Don’t Call Me” is a great new song with lyrics about being flooded by too much communication – no email, no faxes or phones. Sounds pretty good come to think about it and so does this new release. For a great interview with Lil’ Ed check out this (link). If you want to see Lil’ Ed And The Blues Imperials in person, head over to Buffalo on November 8th, when they will be performing at the Tralf.

Alligator Records have been busy with two great new releases from the ladies of the blues. Marcia Ball has returned with her first studio release in four years entitled, “Peace Love & BBQ.” Marcia rattles the keys and lays down some great Gulf Coast blues that will keep you entertained, but also make you think. Highlights include: Watermelon Time, Married Life & My Heart and Soul. Dr. John, Wayne Toups & Terrance Simien all stop by to make Marcia’s latest a great return. Marcia, please don’t stay away so long next time.

With 30 years of performing and seven solo recordings under her belt, vocalist Janiva Magness is back with her first Alligator records release entitled “What Love Will Do.” I caught Janiva last year at the Chenango Blues Festival and she torn the place apart. Janiva really brings it on her new disc, which contains covers of tracks from Al Green, Ike Turner and Annie Lennox. Janiva Magness has been the winner of the 2007 & 2006 Blues Music Award for Contemporary Female Artist Of the Year. I think 2008’s award is also on the way to Ms. Magness. Run don’t walk is my recommendation on your trip to the local record store to find this one.

Are you ready for the return of Satan And Adam? I wish I was going to tell you that they have a new studio release out, but I’m not. The good news is they have a new release of a NYC street performance entitled, “Word on the Street: Harlem Recordings, 1989.” Sterling Magee and Adam Gussow, otherwise known at Satan And Adam have been out of the blues scene as a team for almost a decade. Magee (guitar, vocalist) and Gussow(harmonica) first met in Harlem in 1987. “Word On the Street” is the first live album and first new release for Satan And Adam in twelve years. The release is for download only and contains over two hours of music and interviews. The sound quality is not great, but the realness of a Maxwell Street feel and raw power of two fine blues musicians out weighs the crowd noises and muddy mix. Adam describes the new CD as, “A real look into the true sound that the duo had acquired before even stepping into a recording studio.” The release is available through ModernBluesHarmonica.com. Look for a few select reunion dates as Satan and Adam are going to be on the road promoting this release this summer. Look for a documentary out on these two soon, click here for a sample.

As I’ve mentioned on the air, my mail man has been busy. The new releases have been pouring in. When I see a new disc full of the same old Blues standards I am tempted to slip the disc to the bottom of my listening stack. I’m glad that I kept and open mind and tossed M.T. Leon’s self titled debut album into my discman. Back Door Man, Farther On Up the Road, I Smell Trouble, I’m A King Bee, I’ll Play The Blues For You, Love Her With a Feelin’, they are all here, but in a fresh style that is all Mr. Leon’s own. I really enjoyed this disc. An interesting cover on this CD was M.T.’s take on the Johnny Cash classic, “Folsom Prison Blues.” What’s wrong with the same old blues covers, nothing, when M. T. Leon is on top of them. M.T. Leon “M.T. Leon” on Armed & Dangerous Records features a great supporting cast, my favorite is Robert “Night-Hawk” Tooms on the B3 with some help from former Muddy Water’s bassist Mac Arnold. This is a great debut disc and I look forward to what the future holds for Mr. M.T. Leon.

Greg “Doc” Lefebre

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Just two shows in February down with lots of new releases. I hope you enjoyed the new offerings by Alligator Records: Eric Lindell “Low On Cash, Rich in Love” – Roomful of Blues “Rasin’ A Ruckas” – Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater “West Side Strut” & Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King “Blood Brothers.” Info: alligator.com

Brooklyn’s Floyd Lee Band returns with “Doctors, Devils & Drugs” (Amogla). Look for Floyd’s new movie “Full Moon Lightinin’” www.fullmoonlightnin.com

Sean Costello has returned with a Delta Groove Music release (www.DeltaGrooveMusic.com). Sean’s new CD is called “We Can Get Together.”

Thanks for listening!!!!!!! Doc