Back on a Regular Schedule!

Hello & Good Tidings to All Loyal WWPV Midnight Blues Listeners!

The college is back in session. The campus is alive with learned discourse and civil debate. More importantly, WWPV is back on a regular schedule with old & new shows alike which means new and old DJs (i.e. yours truly) are back.

"Those Midnight Blues" will be back in its old time slot of Wednesday, Midnight-2am EST for the Spring of 2006.

We have the Grammys and Blues Awards coming up as well as new releases from Lee Rocker, Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women, and newcomer John Long's debut CD.

With the various awards upcoming, I will highlighting the various songs and artists that have been nominated. Please do not worry, I will still be playing the old, off-the-wall, around-the-corner, down-the-alley Blues or whatever the Blues Spirits inspire us to play.

Cheers,

OneChord

Burlington Vermont Local Blues Music Scene

Since Christmas night, I have been making a small effort to enjoy and celebrate the local Blues music scene here in the Burlington, Vermont area.

If you listen to my show, you know how strongly I support local live music. I just don't "talk the talk", I "walk the walk" the best I can, when I can.

We are fortunately to have some really great local live music which requires only that you show up. yes, it's free. No cover charges and no drink minimums. It just doesn't get better than that.

Nectar's has been hosting a number of local & regional Blues acts for years. Currently, on Tuesday nights, Nectar's hosts Bluesday featuring the Nerbak brothers. Ladies and Gentlement, this is a great regular Blues jam with many great local musicians sitting in and getting down. I can't wait to go to more Bluesday jams. Of course, check Nectar's schedule for other Blues acts.

Parima's has providing a venue for local jazz and related genres. It is a wonderful "Jazz Bar". The musicians say it's like playing in a living room. The space is warm and inviting. The music is top shelf. I have heard Madera, Matt Wright Group and attended James O'Halloran's "The Nashville Session" CD release party there. Some wonderful pictures were taken by Bob Grego and posted on the web which gives you a sense of the atmosphere. While it is not Blues, it is still great music. Oh...the Thai food is excellent.

Our venerable Lincoln Inn in Essex Junction is also supporting the local music scene with lots of live music. The newly redone bar and music room provide plenty of sitting and an intimate atmosphere for up-close and personal Blues. So far, I have seen Jenni Johnson and The Eames Brothers. Both perfect acts for the venue. Unfortunately, my in-laws were in town and I couldn't make it down the street to hear The Nobby Reed Project, a regular on my playlist. Fortunately, I have seen Nobby live and he and his crew put on a great show. All three acts, Jenni Johnson & Friends (she is great, oh yeah...smooth) , The Eames Brothers (excellent solid Blues roots), and The Nobby Reed Project are perfect acts for Lincoln Inn's regular Thursday evening Blues Night. In addition, the Lincoln Inn has been hosting a Folk Music night (Tuesday) and some excellent cover bands, like Dark Horse, on Friday and Saturday.

Oh...did I forget to mention? All of these shows are free. All we have to do to support local live Blues music is show up. What could be simpler? Buy a couple of beverages, sit down and enjoy the show.

Cheers,

OneChord

Special January 2006 Schedule

Before the College starting classes on Jan. 16, there will be a few special showings of "Those Midnight Blues".

Wednesday, Jan 4, 10pm-Midnight EST

Friday, Jan 6, 5pm-8pm EST
(w/ Special Guest & Co-Host, Blues musician Greg Izor)

Wednesday, Jan 11, 10pm-Midnight EST
Friday, Jan 13, 2006, 5pm-8pm EST

Wednesday, Jan 18, 10pm-Midnight EST