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Mission accomplished!
Season 1 is officially in the bag. I hope you enjoyed the new level of absurdity at the end of the finale episode were I'm actually voicing 5 characters at once. If you love this podcast, you'll probably also love the finale. It's got a lot of bits and also some of the best music selections of the season as well. If you hate this podcast the finale will fuel your hateful black heart for weeks to come. So there is something for everyone here in the Finale. What's next? The short answer is I have no idea. But here's what I do know. I will be back with a second season asap. Although producing these podcasts can be very time consuming, it is definitely some of the most fun I've had in my adult life so I will be back soon. I know I want to podcast from the road as soon as my 50 state American Tour kicks off in Jan 2015. So it remains to be seen if that will be the 2nd season or if I'll do a season (ten episodes) in between. For now I have to take a bit of time to promote the 2nd annual International Blues Music Day (to take place all over the world on 8.2.14) and then immediately following that, I must begin booking the 50 stater. Once that's all on track I can begin working on season 2 so please stay tuned for a more definitive timeline. In the meantime please enjoy the full first season available for free streaming or download on the podcast page here on my website. As always, thank you all for listening, your feedback, comments and support. See you in season two. |
Dude! I envy you. Playing wise, you are kinda like the Ornette Coleman of the blues. Great speaker/comic genius/thinker. Yah. That said, I gotta go with Poppa Chubby. Why? I just think he's more famous..that means he's better than you. 2nd he's louder than you=better. So what if his (stage) name means "get an erection" meaning he's really a dick. Sorry my friend, dont hate me. (Ps one of my former students tours with him...so I got all the dirt first hand)
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QUESTION OF THE DAY
Subject
TOUR MANAGING ADVENTURES
GUEST: SAUL MILLER
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Howdy? I hope you enjoyed today's podcast...
I gotta get ready for my tour with Brushy but just wanted to say thanks for listening. Season one is coming to a close after the next episode. I really would prefer to keep these podcasts coming every week but I need to dedicate some time to booking my upcoming 50 state tour so I'll have to take at least a few weeks off to make it happen. I can't wait to come back for the finale and then again in a few weeks to begin season 2. I'll keep you updated on the facebook page for the podcast. In the meantime I hope you enjoyed the first (9) episodes of season one. The complete season one will remain posted, so you can go back and here them anytime. Thanks again for your indulgence, encouragement and support. See you next Sunday! |
"That one was a classic"
"Can't get enough Saul, keep him coming please" "great tip of the day, your best one yet i think" "train by day johnny childs podcast by night" "Enjoyed show#9 . Looking forward to #10 and shows from the road with brushy one string..." "Stop messing with Saul's Chi man lol, lovin the podcast, went back and heard ALL of them bro. Please don't take a break, I need to laugh, please!!!!" "Original, Edgy & Entertaining Blues Radio. Johnny says the stuff the rest of us only think with a delivery that leaves you wanting more! Enjoyed episode 9 especially the Blues Tip of the Day!" "Season one is great, Johnny. Can't wait for season 2" "I'm a 4th Dan Yogi lol" "Was listening to your podcast on a plane and cracking up so hard the person sitting next to me thought I was crazy. Great job man!" |
DESERTED ISLAND
ROASTING PHILOSOPHY/FIGHT- STOPPAGE
BRUSHY ONE STRING TOUR
Johnny to tour with Brushy as his tour manager. March 7-23 in CO, UT, WA, OR, NV, CA. 
SAUL MILLER
Saul calls in to complain about his interrupted workout. 
BLUES HEADLINES
-One Killed, seven injured during filming of new Greg Allman Movie
Greg Allman 
RIP Sarah Jones
- New US Postage Stamps to feature iconic American musicians including Willie Dixon & Jimi Hendrix.
Willie Dixon 
Jimi Hendrix
-Blues musician plays best guitar solo right after hot girl leaves club.
TIP OF THE DAY
Being Original 
JOHNNY PLAYS US OUT
Fairwell My Love - Groove CD TRACKS:
Jimmie Vaughan - Tilt a Whirl
Albert King - The Hunter Taj Mahal - Corinna Johnny Childs - Fairwell My Love |
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Dear friends and listeners, I hope you enjoyed this week's podcast. As I said in Podcast #1, this isn't going to be for everyone but I do think this week's podcast was the first good one in terms of the overall essence and getting closer than ever to the format I'm kind of going for. As long as I'm doing these, I promise to never stop pushing the envelope or be afraid to get a little experimental.
This format of podcasting has never been attempted before by a blues musician or in the blues genre. So in exchange for your indulgence, the least I can do is 'try' to make it somewhat entertaining. o.k. we'll see you guys next week and thanks again for your support. Please send in your comments and feedback, good or bad, and please give our new podcast a quick like on Facebook here to show your support. Thanks for your time see you next Sunday for JCP #9. |
"Hey man, that was a good show today. The sara palin bit was a lil off color but hey man, ya gotta do your thaing to see if its gonna work so by all means do not hold back any craziness you wanna do"
"the palin bit is over the top ahaahhahaahhaahahahahahahaha" "Saul kills me every time, can't stop after ten I forbid you lol" "Love the JLH track, funny show man can totally relate" "a sea otthers asshole" "haaha and the bit about checking out the rural blues jams" "revenge for the holocaust lol" "saw you at Mexicali LOVED your style and passion man. Very unique, very passionate some deep shit man. Mucho Respecto brother." "yo the palin bit was great" "nice job" "def think it was one of ur best podcast" "call me collect if you have to lol" "when u talked about the jams that was cool" "i really liked the palin bit" |
WFDU BLUES FUNDRAISER
Crowd shot at WFDU concert - Mexicali Live
JC tearin' it up at WFDU concert - Mexicali
SEXY JAMS vs NON-SEXY JAMS
Actual shot of JC at the sexy jam moments before bass player (center) got the hook. 
A few days later while digesting pot cookies handed to me at the non-sexy jam. I go on right before 'Jack'.
SAUL MILLER
Saul advises Johnny on future of Podcast. 
BLUES HEADLINES
-Head of Blues Record Label Indicted on Fraud Charges (A possible defense strategy)
- Alaska’s Premier Blues Club, Shutting Down (Sarah Palin refuses to get involved)
Sarah Palin
Mykelti Williamson to Portray B.B. King in “The Thrill Is On” Movie
BB King
TIP OF THE DAY
Facebook for Dummies 
JOHNNY PLAYS US OUT
Going to Brownsville - (rare solo acoustic slide) TRACKS:
Jimmie Vaughan - Tilt a Whirl
John lee Hooker - Funky Mable Sugar Ray Rayford - Preachin' Blues Johnny Childs - Going to Brownsville (acoust) |
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Wow, am I still holding on to this dream called the Johnny Childs Podcast? I always said it would take me about ten episodes to begin to understand basically what I'm doing and hopefully by then, for my actual personality to emerge. Now I have just 3 more episodes to get it so wish me luck.
In this week's episode I explore some of the parallels between my 14 year old self discovering the Blues and the Robert Johnson mythology and my current music publishing contract and state of affairs. |
Superb Podcast/ I was totally entertained throughout the show. The format was tight but allowed you some leeway to keep it hip and flowing.
no saul this time eh nice number at the end man.....its like u meets robert johnson at Hell & Highwater, over lol Love the podcast, humor and your taste in music. I support ya all the way. Congrats on Justified, love that show we watch every week. Will look for you. gonna Tevo Justified just cause of you. congrats Johnny, well deserved. Crossroads is great man. Thanks for the story. u turned me on to taj mahal bbq bob lol are these podcasts still dull? haven't tuned in since the first one. this is gonna be big man you gotta hang in there with it, they will come. f**k that publisher, you want us to pay him a visit? |
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
CROSSROADS MOVIE
JUSTIFIED on FX
TV show 'Justified' licenses 4 Johnny Childs songs 
PUBLISHING DEAL
Dealing with the Devil in 2014 
Music Publisher vs karma
WORST BLUES BAND NAMES
(a random sampling of contenders) Two Blues Shoes... Bacon Fat Blues Plate Special Buried in Blue Blues Pills Blues Supply Blues Cargo Blues You Can Use Blues Companion, Blues Extract Blues Solution Blues Injectors Blues & Fries Cream of the Crop Blues Band The deteriorators Blues Band Bent on Blues Black and Blues Band Red White & Blues BLUES HEADLINES
-The Blues Foundation announces Blues Hall of Fame Inductees for 2014
-Actor/Musician Hugh Laurie set for Australian tour
TIP OF THE DAY
Naming your Blues Band 
JOHNNY PLAYS US OUT
Going to Brownsville - (rare solo electric slide) TRACKS:
Jimmie Vaughan - Tilt a Whirl
Steve Vai - Bad Horsy Ry Cooder - Feelin' Bad Blues Taj Mahal - Changed my way of Living Boo Boo Davis/MIXendorp - I'm So Tired Johnny Childs - Going to Brownsville |
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Welcome to Podcast #6. Hope you enjoyed it! Sorry for the delay in posting it today, you can thank our guest Saul Miller for that. Thanks for listening and please send in your comments, suggestions, good, bad or indifferent. Thanks again and see you next Sunday.
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"Yo, why so late this week? Love the podcast, great music and laughs. What more can you ask for? Go Saul Miller!"
"Welcome to podcast #6 lol" "Love it Johnny, keep it up and don't listen to the haters" "good stuff...the saul miller part on blues labels" "Hey, just listened this morn. Saul Miller bit was a friggin riot." "Great podcast, very funny stuff. Plus u got some well deserved venting/jabs off your mind which is always therapeutic" "Keep up the good work bro" Show is very funny...totally can relate to you.... |
New podcast flyer
HBC Certificate
UK REACTIONS
Matt Taylor & The Motives - UK 
Blues Blogger from the UK
"Hottest blues chicks? Sexism in the blues has not gone away" Read Full article.
MCJC: NEW TRACK
"Roll up to the Gig" 
TWO TO TANGO
GUEST: SAUL MILLER - AUTHOR
New Best Seller
Nick Moss
RIP Tommy
BLUES HEADLINES
-BB King's Trail Marker recovered
-Walter Trout hospitalized -Lost SRV concert to air on PBS in March 
TIP OF THE DAY
Artists bio name dropping 
JOHNNY PLAYS US OUT
Thumbs Boogie - Groove CD TRACKS:
Jimmie Vaughan - Tilt a Whirl
MCJC - Roll up to the Gig Jake La Botz - I'm a Crow Ray Charles & Aretha Franklin - Two to Tango Dana Fuchs - Bliss Avenue Johnny Childs - Thumbs Boogie |
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Wow, five episodes in the Can! This week's podcast would have been longer but the podcast was actually erased during uploading ( a very strange occurance) and I had to actually quickly re-do the whole thing and get it posted in time. So I left a had to leave a bunch of stuff out on the second run. But next week we'll be back with a vengeance.
I hope to keep bringing you these weekly podcasts as long as I can. If you enjoy them please show your support in some way. Encouragement is nice, donations are even nicer (I haven't actually experienced a donation yet but I'm guessing I'll be happy if I get one) and also please remember to like our facebook page and/or send in your comments/questions/suggestions. I would love to know what YOU think and what segments you enjoy so we can continue to evolve the podcast and grow the audience. Thanks again for your support. See you next Sunday at 2pm. |
"Damn bro...way too short!...Bass player thing=FUNNYYYY!!'
'Nice podcast today!" "When I grow up I wanna be just like you! You pretty f**king funny..." "I believe that your audience will eventually get MUCH bigger than a college radio show because its totally different and fresh" "You drove a cab? Nice story with Tom Waits keep em coming. I'm hooked!" "I'm gonna watch your movie tonight. Just got the $5 download. Loving the podcasts, you can't quit after ten, I forbid you!" "Return to sender" THIS IS A GREAT SHOW MAN, FUNNY AS HELL, listen every Sunday! "Sleeps with the fishes" 'Love the music and podcast, keep it up" "You're a natural entertainer Johnny, they just keep getting better and better. You got at least one loyal listener right here" Great Show....Listen every week...funnyyyy! |
50 STATE TOUR
Wheretour art thou? 
TOM WAITS
SIGN HERE PLEASE
BLUES HEADLINES
-Allman Brothers calling it quits end of 2014
-Alligator Records new signing -IBC Band Winner -Music Publisher dies slow painful death TIP OF THE DAY
Overabundance of Bass 
JOHNNY PLAYS US OUT
LEAVING IN THE MORNING (rare solo acoustic) TRACKS:
Jimmie Vaughan - Tilt a Whirl
RL Burnside - Stole my Check Jake La Botz - Everybody Gotta Fall Down Johnny Childs - Leaving in the Morning (rare solo acoustic) |
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Finally! Now we know the answer to the age old question: Who is the Hottest Blues Chick? And I couldn't be happier about the results!
Thank you all for voting and helping us answer the question once and for all. Our blues beauty pageant created a crazy amount of traffic to this site with over 8,000 page hits to the contest page, 3,000 facebook shares and 2,000 individual votes in just ten days! Pretty impressive and I'm thrilled to count it as yet another notch in my belt of theoretical successes. If you've been listening since our debut I really want to thank you for hanging in there with me as I continue to explore some of the many "creative" directions this thing can take before I settle in to a more predictable format. We'll get there soon and when we do, look out! Peace and love peace and love peace and love. Question of the Day? Should blues musicians play Paul Reed Smith guitars? |
"Keep me laughin bro. I need it..."
"Don't stop man, keep upping the anti with this thing" "DO NOT STOP THE PODCAST" "Best fucking show on the air man! Dont stop" "When does Gill get his? LOL"2 "I hate to admit it but I've been enjoying the podcasts" "Love the Dana Fuchs interview" "Just listened to Podcast 4, had to go back and hear the first 3! You gotta keep these coming dude" "Dana Fuchs, Definitely the hottest" I love how honest you are about you life and in a funny way. Love it, you're on to something here for sure, keep up the great work" "I liked the Taj Majal track" "Cool bro, Keep irking these SOB's who need to stay in the box. Remember, you're the Pres baby, you got powah!" "You're doing a great Job Johnny. Can't wait to see were this goes, been tuning in since #1 and enjoying the evolution so to speak." "Love your music, and your taste in music. You're very talented. Keep up all you do in the blues and it will definitely pay off" |
THE PROCESS
JCP ON FACEBOOK
BLUES HEADLINES
-American Blues Scene hits reaches 100k likes.
-Earnest (Rockin) Tabby Thomas dies -Alligator releases new Tommy Castro CD -2014 IBC winner announced HOTTEST BLUES CHICK - 2014
The runner ups:
Dana Fuchs, NYC Pat Hunter, Miami Florida Pam Taylor, S. Carolina Ana Popovik, Yugoslavia Dani Wilde Winner: Hottest Blues Chick!
Dana Fuchs 
35 contestants received votes.
Dana Fuchs wins by landslide with 15% 
TIP OF THE DAY
Playing original song with his pedal board & Paul Reed Smith at blues jam.
MCJC
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Hi there, Finally! It's starting to happen.
I think JCP #3 is the beginning of me finding my voice and starting to open up in a natural way. So if you enjoyed this weeks podcast then here's the good news. There's another episode next Sunday at 2pm. Thanks and congrats to all the Nominees for Hottest Blues Chick. The winner will be announced on next weeks podcast. Don't miss it! Question of the Day! Who is the Hottest Blues Chick? VOTE HERE! |
"missed the first two podcast but will catch up...didn't think i was going to enjoy it but liked very much..it's real and that's what i enjoyed!"
"nice one, i liked it overall may be the best" "nice story about dentist" "Great job, very entertaining" "Sorry about your tooth but enjoyed the story!" "Love the music, congrats on the good news" "I just listened to the new cast. What a fuckin riot, keep pushin them buttons bro! The more a-holes you offend, the better lolol. Btw, I love that new phrase "blow-back" during the hot chick segment. The emergency room bit was pretty funny too. "Keep up the good work and never end this show, it's gonna make you big. Oh yeah and best of luck with the TV show thing, please let us know when it airs" "sweet albert king track as well" "ha margaret gray" "ha hand reached for a napkin, classic line" "cool podcast! i liked it." "I love the fact that u r president of ny blues soc yet not afraid to politically be honest/ yourself. You got my total respect man. If u stay w this it will snowball huge." "good tip on the tank top" "i would of liked to hear a blues rant every time, like last time u did the one about being sick of child prodigies" "how much hate messages did you get from feminists in the blues fanbase, or politically correct assholes?" "awesome" "its obvious that youre Margaret grey..." "nice shuffle at the end, damn some sick soloing lets hear some more rants" "hey... if its not too much trouble, can you put a hyperlink on ea of the "other" broads' names? ...a link t a mug shot so inquiring minds know what they look like" "dana Fuchs is pronounced Fyooks, not fooks. it's a long U sound" "Black Bag Blues is sweet, ur tone is great" |
CHRIST HOSPITAL
KENNEDY DENTIST 
KENNEDY DENTIST
BLUES HEADLINES
Story #1
IBC - This week in Memphis
Story #2
Rosebud Agency
GUEST: MARGARET GREY
TIP OF THE DAY
Shane Dwight w/ signature tank
JOHNNY PLAYS US OUT
Black Bag Blues - Groove CD TRACKS
Jimmie Vaughan - Tilt a Whirl
Zucchero & John Lee Hooker - Ali Doro Albert King - Pretty Woman Johnny Childs - Black Bag Blues |
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Hello. If you're returning after listening to JCP #1 you're even braver than I thought. Thanks again for your time and see you for another episode next Sunday at 2pm. Thanks and congrats to Earl Thomas Jr and Michael Malvestuto.
Question of the week: Who is the Hottest Blues Chick? VOTE HERE! |
"Liked the podcast...very funny stuff!"
"my fav was ur rant about the child prodigies" "I thought the first one was funnier but the second one was good too" "I've seen the Vizztone family posts too haha, don't hate" "You're a natural ball buster, keep em coming. "Are you ever gonna have real guests on the podcast? Enjoy your honest down to earth vibe and your music. Your solo on Walk the Floor is amazing! Multi talented, respect!" "I won't waste another minute on this self indulgent drivel-good luck to you." "audio?" "Earl Thomas is real?" |
HAPPY B-DAY JOHNNY!
BRUSHY ONE STRING
Brushy and Johnny. Notice my panic sweat from changing his string.
POSITIVE THINKING MUSIC
BLUES HEADLINES
JCP Exclusive!
Earl Thomas Jr gets married today. Earl Thomas & Michael Malvestuto wedding 
HOTTEST BLUES CHICK
Dana Fuchs
Dana Fuchs
Sena Ehrhardt
Sena Ehrhardt
TRACKS
Jimmie Vaughan - Tilt a Whirl
Taj Mahal - Cakewalk in to Town John Lee Hooker - Dimples Village People - YMCA Johnny Childs - Walk the Floor |
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Thanks again for tuning in to my debut podcast! It was a lot of fun doing it and I'm confident I'll find the right balance & flow for this thing after doing it a few more times.
I hope you'll come back and join me on this journey to try something new in the blues, and establish a listening audience for the first ever, solo-talk (don't try this at home) Blues Podcast. My biggest self critique of show #1 is the Saul Miller bit which clearly went on way too long. I think it would have been perfect at like 7 minutes. In case you're wondering why our guest Saul Miller took a 25 minute sh#t on Kid Anderson it's really very simple. First & foremost, we were just having some fun. Second, Kid and I have had an ongoing friendly rivalry since The Summer of 2012. That's the short version. As far as Earl Thomas and Jason Ricci, they are both really cool guys (both talented & accomplished blues artists) and incidentally are cool with the bit. As for Blues musicians who play Cigar Box Guitars, you're on your own. The real question here is: Did I voice all 3 characters in the bit including the angry female caller? I'm afraid I cannot confirm or deny that. But if I had ever done a bit where I voiced all 3 characters, the venue I would choose to air that bit, would most likely be this podcast. If I lost any listeners as a result of the bit, that's a shame but definitely worth it if it also annoyed the crap out of Kid Anderson. Whom I actually like and vaguely admire for his talent and sense of humor. That's about it, thanks again for the support everyone, keep your comments and suggestions coming and hope to see you next Sunday, for attempt #2. I'll be podcasting remotely from Boston Massachusetts - where I'll be on a road trip with a real life, Jamaican folk musician named Brushy One-String. (youtube him) It's not a bit, I was hired to take him from NYC to Boston for his appearance at the Mass Moca and then bring him back to NYC where he'll be appearing at Global Fest at Webster Hall on Sunday. I will likely be podcasting from an empty car on the Amtrak train back to NYC. So please tune in next Sunday at 2pm. Thank you very much for your indulgence and support. Johnny Childs |
"Listened and found it dire, misogynistic, homophobic and boring, won't bother again!"
"I am 14 minutes in and not only is the podcast laugh out loud funny, it does indeed give some insight in to the mind of Johnny Childs." "OMG! You're doing a great job! What a first guest! WTG!" "ur funny man" "This is hysterical!! And it is impossible for Kid Andersen to be gay! Impossible!! PS. I love the bit!! PPS. It takes a real man to be a true bottom..." "i like saul miller! hes the man" "Crazy shit, you're gonna get killed lol" "lol....this shit is priceless" "400 gay working blues musicians ahahaah" "Saul Miller! great bit, doesn't beat 9 rejections comment" "I'm still listening. And laughing my head off" "I thought you handled yourself great with a pleasant voice. The first podcast will be a classic. Lots of laughs. Great!" "Bravo!! Very good! Good luck with this!" "You certainly got the whale part right! lol!" "You did the voices very well. If I didn't know you had made it up I'd have bought it. Very good. You really are amazing." "LMAO I listened and I liked it I didn't quite understand the rainbow guy (audio was hard to understand) but you were great! Never apologize on air for being nervous or whatever! You didn't sound nervous ...you're a natural showman so fake it 'till you make it!" "Congratulations on the maiden voyage of your Blues podcast . I'm sure it will only get better with time and you at the helm. Will look forward to who you interview. Great theme song, too." "I love the idea of a 'real' blues news segment! All I ever heard DJs do (regardless of station/podcast) is list birthdays (of mostly dead people) and of course read off concert dates of artists touring." "Pray the gay away lol" "Wait YOU did the voices???!!! Wow now I'm blown away! I honestly thought it was the rainbow guy and a woman blues dancer. And I thought it was real. No way was that all you. If it was you got me good! LOL" "Congratulations on the maiden voyage of your Blues podcast . I'm sure it will only get better with time and you at the helm. Will look forward to who you interview. Great theme song, too" " very interesting!!! You are making that splash Johnny Childs....." "I honestly thought you were interviewing a crazy person who had a bad phone connection. But, at the same time I couldn't figure out exactly why you were interviewing a crazy person with a bad phone connection. At one point I thought you were probably interviewing him because he is crazy and then wondered if there really was some gay blues society in NYC. I'm so happy I never got around to googling gay blues societies. Yes I did think about doing that for a minute and no, I'm not normally this gullible You are good Johnny, you're real good!" "i gotta say, i loved the first podcast, highly entertaining...great job Johnny Childs..i will def be tuning in for round 2" "Still like to flip the tables... huh!" "Laughed my ass off. See ya next week. BTW, I was trying to figure out wether the rainbow guest was you or not. It kind of reminded me of the Phil Hendri show." "Imho the funniest part was the hateful audience. I was dyin man, literally in stitches, laffin out loud. Just be yourself and NEVER hold back. Dig your style man, musically and attitude." "I can't remember the last time I laughed that hard. Felt great." "Enjoyed it, Johnny Childs! You're off to a good start." |
FREE TICKETS for NYCB Members!
TOMMY CASTRO/Marcia Ball at BB King's, NYC Feb 4 (free tickets at www.nyblues.org)
JOHNNY WINTER/JW Jones at BB King's
Jan 21 (free tickets at www.nyblues.org) 
BLUES HEADLINES
Advertorials and CD releases are not news! Check back next week and we'll try to find actual news. 
RAINBOW BLUES COALITION
Saul Miller, President RBC
Saul's home office
Saul's Car
Congrats to RBA Winner Earl Thomas Jr!
Congrats to RBA Winner Jason Ricci!
Congrats to Kid Anderson!
Kid's Vero Amplifier
facegoo
Lubin by Kid Anderson
JP Soars with Cigar Box Guitar
TRACKS
Jimmie Vaughan - Tilt a Whirl
John Lee Hooker - Blues Before Sunrise |