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What intensity!  A blues performer like no other:

The term 'otherworldly' doesn't do this justice. Profoundly mournful:

Mississippi John Hurt is a personal favorite of mine. Love the intricate syncopated guitar work on this classic:

I hope so, they deserve it.  This band entranced all of us at the Arden Gild Hall a couple of months back.  I love booking shows where the audience experiences…

We're doing classic blues this week. Meaning real blues.  Thanks for your suggestions. We've got some extraordinary songs. Starting with this one:

OK, I admit it. Verdict on this week: Good theme, poorly executed. Shoulda asked Waterpirate to program it.  Hope he likes this one:

Let's get back on track. No more appeasing the youngsters. What she's asking for is not unreasonable in the least:

In a blatant and desperate attempt to expand my demographic appeal, I present a 'women with attitude' song for you youngsters out there:

One of the earliest feminist anthems, written by two guys from Philly.  Produced by some guy named Quincy Jones.  Lesley Gore became a legitimate heroine to the LGBT community: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/feb/17/lesley-gore…

Attitude from Sweet Home Chicago:

Defines this week's theme. I love it!  BTW, their full name is Saffire, the Uppity Blues Women:

You say you want women with attitude? Howzabout Beyonce and the Dixie Chicks showing the big-hat Country Music Association how it's done? In a song about a gun-lovin' drunk of…

A great John Hiatt song. And his version is the best. Yes, better than Joe Cocker's version.  BTW, anybody got a theme for next week? Give me a theme, and…