Hello TMBers -
Here is an interesting blog, Recording Industry vs The People.
It is really heavy on the "legal stuff" but I even find that interesting. I especially like the RIAA given a high school student 24 hour notice for a deposition requiring him to miss class.
Oh, by the way, the RIAA dropped the case "without prejudice". Interesting. I just find it very disturbing and offensive that RIAA bring the full weight of their legal teams against average citizens who do not have the resources to defend themselves. Thankfully, some have been able to successfully defend themselves against RIAA legal juggernaut.
Scary stuff...RIAA doesn't even have to win, just drain all of your money from you in legal fees defending yourself.
Imagine if they just took all of that money they are spending on legal fees and used to reduce CD prices.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
New Release : Koko Taylor's "Old School"
Hi Ho TMBers -
You all know by now that I am a big Koko Taylor fan. Instead of writing a CD review, I will just point you in the direction of an excellent review by Milo Miles originally broadcasted on NPR's "Fresh Air" hosted by Terry Gross.
Of course, I will do my part and continue playing Koko Taylor's "Old School" as well as her older classics. It's hard to stop once you start.
You all know by now that I am a big Koko Taylor fan. Instead of writing a CD review, I will just point you in the direction of an excellent review by Milo Miles originally broadcasted on NPR's "Fresh Air" hosted by Terry Gross.
Of course, I will do my part and continue playing Koko Taylor's "Old School" as well as her older classics. It's hard to stop once you start.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
New Music...and Lots of It!
Hi Ho Loyal Fans ---
Wow...there has been so much new music, I honestly do not know how to start. The best way would be just to list out all of the new music, I have received and played since January.
This is a partial list of artists and their respective releases. (no particular order)
Coco Montoya, "Dirty Deal"
Tommy Castro, "Painkiller"
JJ Grey & Mofro, "Country Ghetto"
Koko Taylor, "Old School"
Doug Cox, "Slide to Freedom"
Watermelon Slim & The Workers, "The Wheel Man"
Shawn Kellerman, "Land of a 1000 Dreams"
Detroit Women, "Sassitude"
Cheryl Lescom, "High Heeled Blues"
Kemp Harris, "Edenton"
Julie Black, "Call Me Angel for Blues"
Frank Goldwasser, "Bluju"
Philip Walker, "Going Back Home"
The Mannish Boys, "Big Plans"
Joan Armatrading, "Into The Blues"
The Rounders, "Wish I Had You"
John Nemeth, "Magic Touch"
Someday Baby, "Backbone Move"
Ruthie Foster, "The Phenonenal Ruthie Foster"
The Holmes Brothers, "State of Grace"
As usual, I keep the "New Stuff" close at hand, so if you make a request, there is a 99% certainty I can get it on the air before your cell phone battery goes dead. ;-) You can even send an instant message (IM). I love listener requests.
Request line : 802-654-2287
AOL/AIM : WWPV887
Cheers,
John "OneChord" Connors
Wow...there has been so much new music, I honestly do not know how to start. The best way would be just to list out all of the new music, I have received and played since January.
This is a partial list of artists and their respective releases. (no particular order)
Coco Montoya, "Dirty Deal"
Tommy Castro, "Painkiller"
JJ Grey & Mofro, "Country Ghetto"
Koko Taylor, "Old School"
Doug Cox, "Slide to Freedom"
Watermelon Slim & The Workers, "The Wheel Man"
Shawn Kellerman, "Land of a 1000 Dreams"
Detroit Women, "Sassitude"
Cheryl Lescom, "High Heeled Blues"
Kemp Harris, "Edenton"
Julie Black, "Call Me Angel for Blues"
Frank Goldwasser, "Bluju"
Philip Walker, "Going Back Home"
The Mannish Boys, "Big Plans"
Joan Armatrading, "Into The Blues"
The Rounders, "Wish I Had You"
John Nemeth, "Magic Touch"
Someday Baby, "Backbone Move"
Ruthie Foster, "The Phenonenal Ruthie Foster"
The Holmes Brothers, "State of Grace"
As usual, I keep the "New Stuff" close at hand, so if you make a request, there is a 99% certainty I can get it on the air before your cell phone battery goes dead. ;-) You can even send an instant message (IM). I love listener requests.
Request line : 802-654-2287
AOL/AIM : WWPV887
Cheers,
John "OneChord" Connors
Thursday, April 12, 2007
In The News : Vermont Blues Proto-Legend, Greg Izor
Yo Yo TMB Fans -
Greg Izor, Vermont's very own Blues Proto-Legend, gets some great "ink" down in Austin, TX. Let me tell you, article's author knows what he is talking about because we all have heard Greg around town when he comes home. It takes great effort and care to pull together small groups of great musicians to play tight, smokey, gut-bucket, from-the-heart Blues where each band member plays a part. There are no small parts in Blues trios and quartets and your ego don't feed the bulldog. Along with his vocal and harmonica talents, Greg has seemed to assemble great little groups that have a great time making great Blues music. Win-Win...and we get to watch.
So...Greg...when you are coming back to the place where you started it all? ;-)
Cheers,
OC.
Greg Izor, Vermont's very own Blues Proto-Legend, gets some great "ink" down in Austin, TX. Let me tell you, article's author knows what he is talking about because we all have heard Greg around town when he comes home. It takes great effort and care to pull together small groups of great musicians to play tight, smokey, gut-bucket, from-the-heart Blues where each band member plays a part. There are no small parts in Blues trios and quartets and your ego don't feed the bulldog. Along with his vocal and harmonica talents, Greg has seemed to assemble great little groups that have a great time making great Blues music. Win-Win...and we get to watch.
So...Greg...when you are coming back to the place where you started it all? ;-)
Cheers,
OC.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Another Live Performance on TMB : Thank you, Dawna Hammers!
Just wanted to extend a huge "thank you" to Dawna Hammers for being a great sport and her saintly patience as I attempted to deal with the technical setup for a live performance in the "middle studio" of WWPV. Something we don't do as often as we would like but hopefully we will more often in the future.
Dawna brought her keyboard and shared her original music, two unreleased songs performed live in-studio (Vermont radio debut) along three tracks from her two previous releases, Melody & Deep Inside. We started her in-studio visit with a recording of her "Streets Full of Blues" which another local Vermont Blues artist, Greg Izor who contribute his blues harp talents to this great song.
Another extra bonus, Allison Morse, the Host of one of the premier WWPV world music show "Global Groove" , played another track from Dawna's 2003 release, Melody titled "One Spirit" featuring the vocals and drumming of world-famous Master Drummer Babatunde Olatunji. Allison's show is a perfect compliment and follow-on to my show. Thank you! Allison not only does a great show but it is the first show that comes to mind when you say the phrase "WWPV, Radio That Makes You Smart"
I hope your tune into the show tomorrow (April 8). We have some great new music (but of course.. ;-) ) , funky-Blues-R&B from Greyboy Allstars, new Blues from a well-know British recording star, Joan Armatrading and some new tunes from Ruthie Foster including a great version of "People Grinning in your Face". (Big Thanks to KRVM's "Breakfast With The Blues" Sunday host, BoogieKing Steve for keeping me up to speed on Ruthie's new CD...he knows that I love Ruthie Foster)
See Ya In The Funny Papers!
UnoChordo
Note: Dawna Hammers will be performing live at various venues in the Burlington area, Parima's Sunday April 15th, Lincoln Inn on Monday April 16th, and a performance at Burlington's Unitarian-Universalist Church on May 5th.
Dawna brought her keyboard and shared her original music, two unreleased songs performed live in-studio (Vermont radio debut) along three tracks from her two previous releases, Melody & Deep Inside. We started her in-studio visit with a recording of her "Streets Full of Blues" which another local Vermont Blues artist, Greg Izor who contribute his blues harp talents to this great song.
Another extra bonus, Allison Morse, the Host of one of the premier WWPV world music show "Global Groove" , played another track from Dawna's 2003 release, Melody titled "One Spirit" featuring the vocals and drumming of world-famous Master Drummer Babatunde Olatunji. Allison's show is a perfect compliment and follow-on to my show. Thank you! Allison not only does a great show but it is the first show that comes to mind when you say the phrase "WWPV, Radio That Makes You Smart"
I hope your tune into the show tomorrow (April 8). We have some great new music (but of course.. ;-) ) , funky-Blues-R&B from Greyboy Allstars, new Blues from a well-know British recording star, Joan Armatrading and some new tunes from Ruthie Foster including a great version of "People Grinning in your Face". (Big Thanks to KRVM's "Breakfast With The Blues" Sunday host, BoogieKing Steve for keeping me up to speed on Ruthie's new CD...he knows that I love Ruthie Foster)
See Ya In The Funny Papers!
UnoChordo
Note: Dawna Hammers will be performing live at various venues in the Burlington area, Parima's Sunday April 15th, Lincoln Inn on Monday April 16th, and a performance at Burlington's Unitarian-Universalist Church on May 5th.
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