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2013 Blues Hall of Fame

Posted: March 1, 2013 in News
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BluesHallOfFame-791198The 2013 class of the Blues Foundation’s Blues Hall of Fame features individuals, albums, singles, and literature from a wide array of Blues types. The induction ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 8, 2013 (the night before the 34th Blues Music Awards) at the Memphis Marriott Downtown.
Listen to Full-Time Blues Radio Episode 1309 to hear music by every artist, album and single on the list below.
To read bios on this and every year’s Hall of Fame inductees:
Click Here to Visit the Blues Foundation Website.

Here is the Hall of Fame Class of 2013!

Performer
Earl Hooker
Jimmie Rodgers
Jody Williams
Joe Louis Walker
Little Brother Montgomery
Otis Clay

Individuals
Cosimo Matassa
Dave Clark
Henry Glover

Classic of Blues Literature

Soulsville, U.S.A.: The Story of Stax Records, Rob Bowman (Schirmer, 2003)

Classic of Blues Recording: Singles/Album Tracks

“Canned Heat Blues” Tommy Johnson (Victor, 1928)

“How Many More Years” Howlin’ Wolf (Chess, 1951)

“Let the Good Times Roll” Louis Jordan (Decca, 1946)

“Me and My Chauffeur Blues” Memphis Minnie (OKeh, 1941)

“Mystery Train” Little Junior’s Blue Flames (Junior Parker) (Sun, 1953)

Classic of Blues Recording: Albums

Complete Recorded Works/Texas Worried Blues Henry “Ragtime Texas” Thomas (Herwin,1975 and Yazoo, 1989)

Louis Jordan’s Greatest Hits (Decca, 1969)

More Real Folk Blues Howlin’ Wolf (Chess, 1967)

Playlist for the Week of July 16, 2012

Posted: July 18, 2012 in Playlist
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This week, we listen to the spiritual side of the Blues. The featured selection from Johnny’s Mailbox is “There’s A Light” from the self-titled album by Milton Hopkins & Jewel Brown. The CD is available now on DialTone Records.

July 16, 2012

Playlist Format

Artist – Song Title – Album

1. Paul Thorn – Shelter Me Lord – What The Hell Is Goin On?
2. Tommy Lee Cook – God’s Little Acre – Outside Looking In
3. Sista Monica Parker – Glory Hallalujah! – Living In The Danger Zone
4. Fiona Boyes – Jesus Took Possession – Blues For Hard Times
5. Eric Bibb – Sinner Man – Deeper In The Well
6. Rory Block – Lord, I Feel Just Like Goin’ On – I Belong To The Band: A Tribute To Rev. Gary Davis
7. Stacy Mitchhart Band – Amazing Grace – Grown Ass Man
8. The Cold Stares – Ngs4u (Nobody’s Gonna Stand for You) – A Cold Wet Night And A Howling Wind
9. Brad Hatfield – John the Revalator – Uphill From Anywhere
10. Joe Louis Walker – Soldier For Jesus – Hellfire
11. Davina and the Vagabonds – Carry Him With You – Black Cloud
12. Scott Ramminger – I Dreamed I Met Jesus – Crawstickers
13. Mary Flower – Goin’ to Sit Down On the River ft. LaRhonda Steele – Misery Loves Company
14. Milton Hopkins & Jewel Brown – There’s a Light – Milton Hopkins & Jewel Brown