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  • This episode's playlist:

    • 28 Degrees (3:29) by Damon Fowler, from Devil Got His Way (2011); available from Blind Pig Records and iTunes. Visit this page at the Blind Pig Records site for the most up-to-date information.

    • Back In Style (3:27) by Joss Stone, a digital single released by Stoned-Records.com and available from iTunes. Visit JossStone.com and Stoned-Records.com for more information. Many thanks to AirplayDirect.

    • Rough And Ready (5:18) and Walking Blues (5:17) by The Geoff Everett Band, from Adult Show (2010); available from the products page at the band's website. Visit TheGeoffEverettBand.co.uk for more information.

    • My Love Is Your Love (4:14) by Gregg Allman, from Low Country Blues (2011); available from the store at his site, Rounder Records and iTunes. Visit GreggAllman.com for more information. Many thanks to AirplayDirect

    • Living With The Pain (3:31) by Mojo Collins & Triple Threat, from Get Around 2 It (2010); available from the store at Mojo's site and iTunes. Visit MojoCollins.com for more information.

    • The Trip's The Thing (4:28) by Neil Harnett, from Somewhere (2009); available from Indiepool.com, Amazon and iTunes. Visit NeilHarnett.com for more information.

    • Leavin' Town Blues (3:02) by Chris Dair, from Crossroads to Freedom (2010); available from the store at his site and iTunes. Visit ChrisDairMusic.net for more information.

    • Walking To Chicago (5:11) by Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin' Altar Boys, from Shake Your Boogie (2010); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit ReverendRaven.com for more information.

    • Cat Squirrel (4:52) by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, from Fabulous Thunderbirds (2009); available from the store at their site. Visit FabulousThunderbirds.com for more information.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or Music Alley.

  • This episode's playlist:

    • A Shout-Out (4:15) by Al "Coffee" McDaniel, from Blues In My Shoes (2007); available from CDBaby and iTunes. Visit ALMcDaniel.com and AirplayDirect.com/AL for more information.

    • Slow Burn (2:55) by The Nancy McKeen Bluz Machine, from their EP Three Jacks and a Jill (2010; available from CD Baby. Visit the band's Facebook page for more information.

    • Salt in the Wounds (3:34) by Luke Morgan, a digital single first released in 2010, and available from LuciusMusic.com. Visit Luke's Facebook page for additional information.

    • Respect Me And The Blues (4:21) by Teeny Tucker, from Keep The Blues Alive (2010); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit Teeny's MySpace page and this page for more information.

    • Stay Here In Your Arms (3:17) by Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm, from 2 Man Wrecking Crew (2008); available from Delta Groove Productions and iTunes. Visit LightninMalcolm.com and their MySpace page for more information.

    • I'll Be Around (3:22) by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, from Fabulous Thunderbirds (2009); available from the store at their site. Visit FabulousThunderbirds.com for more information.

    • Big Fine Woman (4:47) by Joe Louis Walker, from Between a Rock and the Blues (2009); available from the store at his site, Stony Plain Records.com and iTunes. Visit JoeLouisWalker.com for more information.

    • Where Hwy 61 Runs (4:25) by Charlie Musselwhite, from The Well (2010); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit CharlieMusselwhite.com for more information. Special thanks to AirplayDirect.com.

    • Gonna Move To Kansas City (3:40) by Magic Slim & The Teardrops, from Raising The Bar (2010); available from Blind Pig Records and iTunes. Visit MagicSlimBlues.com and this page at the Blind Pig site for more information.

    • Blues Train (4:37) by The Homemade Jamz Blues Band, from The Game (2010); available from the store at their site and iTunes. Visit HMJamzBluesBand.com for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: 2011 Blues Music Awards Nominees; American Red Cross Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Donations.

    Something I didn't mention on this episode: this and future episodes are encoded at 192 kbps, giving you a cleaner, fuller sound - enjoy!!

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or Music Alley.

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  • This week's playlist:

    • Educated Ways (4:01) by The Mannish Boys, from Shake For Me (2010); available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and iTunes. Visit TheMannishBoys.com for more information.

    • SuperHero (4:48) by Candye Kane, from SuperHero (2009); available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and iTunes. Visit CandyeKane.com for more information.

    • The Devil Is An Angel (3:09) by Janiva Magness, from The Devil Is An Angel Too (2010); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit JanivaMagness.com for more information. Special thanks to AirPlay Direct.

    • Got You Out Of My Blood (3:57) by Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King, from Have Blues, Will Travel (2010); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit SmokinJoeKubek.com for more information. Special thanks to AirPlay Direct.

    • Stay Here In Your Arms (3:17) by Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm, from 2 Man Wrecking Crew (2008); available from Delta Groove Productions and iTunes. Visit LightninMalcolm.com and their MySpace page for more information.

    • In Bluesville (4:41) by The Kilborn Alley Blues Band, from Better Off Now (2010); available from iTunes. Visit KilbornAlley.com for more information.

    • Louise (5:57) by Nick Moss, from Privileged (2010); available from the store at NickMoss.com and iTunes. Visit NickMoss.com for more information.

    • Can't Stand To See You Go (4:19) by Brad Vickers And His Vestapolitans, from Stuck With The Blues (2010); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit their MySpace page for more information.

    • Mean Old Chicago (3:59) by Bob Margolin, from Hold Me To It (1999); available from Blind Pig Records and iTunes. Visit BobMargolin.com for more information. Special thanks to AirPlay Direct.

    • Like the Buddha Do (4:19) by Popa Chubby, from The Essential Popa Chubby (2011); available from Blind Pig Records and iTunes. Visit PopaChubby.com for more information.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or Music Alley.

  • This episode's playlist:

    • Little by Little (2:46) and I Can't Be Satisfied (3:32) by Gregg Allman, from Low Country Blues (2011); available from the store at his site, Rounder Records and iTunes. Visit GreggAllman.com for more information.

    • Hesitation Blues (3:54) and Baby, Please Don't Go (2:24) by Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans, from Le Blues Hot (2008); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit this MySpace page and this page at CD Baby for more information.

    • Last Fall (3:27) and Please Don't Let Me Go (3:47) by Chris Dair, from Crossroads to Freedom (2010); available from the store at his site and iTunes. Visit ChrisDairMusic.net for more information.

    • Burned Down The House (4:21) and Nothing's Changed For The Po (4:30) by The Homemade Jamz Band, from The Game (2010); available from the store at their site and iTunes. Visit HMJamzBluesBand.com for more information.

    • Payback Time (3:29) and Got To Bring It With You (5:16) by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, from Fabulous Thunderbirds (2009); available from the store at their site. Visit FabulousThunderbirds.com for more information.

    • Cypress In The Pines (3:37) and Devil Got His Way (2:49) by Damon Fowler, from Devil Got His Way (2011); available from Blind Pig Records and iTunes. Visit this page at the Blind Pig Records site for the most up-to-date information.

    • Prisoner of Misery (4:09) and If There's a Heaven (6:41) by Joe Louis Walker, from Between a Rock and the Blues (2009); available from the sore at his site, Stony Plain Records.com and iTunes. Visit JoeLouisWalker.com for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: T-Bone Burnett; go here to join the Blues Foundation (and be eligible to vote for this year's Blue Music Award nominees); read the New York Times review of the 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival here; and buy the 2-DVD set from the 2010 Crossroads Guitar Festival from Amazon here.

    The Gas For Less photo attachment to this episode's mp3 file is courtesy of Theresa Carter, publisher of TheLocalTourist.com, and a very good friend to Murphy's Saloon.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or Music Alley.

  • This episode's playlist:

    • Free Ride Blues (3:10) by Andre & The J Tones, from Rhythm & Blues Christmas (2010); available from CDBaby and iTunes. Visit AndreBisson.ca for more information.

    • Raunchy (5:33) by The Mannish Boys, from Shake For Me (2010); available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and iTunes. Visit TheMannishBoys.com for more information.

    • Treat Me Right (4:45) by Peter Karp & Sue Foley, from He Said She Said (2010); available from BlindPigRecords.com and iTunes. Visit BlindPigRecords.com for more information.

    • Get Around 2 It (4:04) by Mojo Collins & Triple Threat, from Get Around 2 It (2010); available from the store at his site and iTunes. Visit MojoCollins.com for more information.

    • Don't Go Makin' Plans (4:58) by Coco Montoya, from I Want It All Back (2010); available from Amazon and iTunes. Visit CocoMontoya.com for more information.

    • Sweet Home Chicago (5:15) by Neil Harnett, from Somewhere (2009); available from Indiepool.com, Amazon and iTunes. Visit NeilHarnett.com for more information.

    • Slow, Hot & Sweaty (4:37) by JJ Grey & Mofro, from Georgia Warhorse (2010); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit JJGrey.com for more information. Special thanks to AirplayDirect.com.

    • Like Wolf (3:34) by Reverend Raven & The Chain Smoking Altar Boys, from Shake Your Boogie (2010); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit ReverendRaven.com for more information.

    • At A Cost (2:48) by the JP Blues Band, from I Will Not Go Quietly (2010); available from the band's site and iTunes. Visit JPBlues.com for more information.

    • If I Live Through This (4:31) by Gary U.S. Bonds, from Let Them Talk (2009); available from the store at his site and iTunes. Visit GaryUSBonds.com for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: The Mean Gene Kelton Memorial Fund at BeaconFed.org.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or Music Alley.

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    Yes, this episode includes a musical Easter egg. You can expect more in the future ... :-)

  • This episode's playlist:

    • Maybe Sometime Later (4:38) by The Insomniacs, from At Least I'm Not With You (2009); available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and iTunes. Visit this page at the Delta Groove site and The Insomniacs' MySpace page for more information.

    • God of Abraham (3:25) by Guthrie Kennard, from Matchbox (2009); available from CDUniverse and iTunes. Visit GuthrieKennard.com for more information.

    • Nut Shuffle (4:42) by the Latvian Blues Band, from Unreal (2009); available from Amazon and iTunes. Visit LatvianBluesBand.com for more information.

    • The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (3:51) by Ray Wylie Hubbard, from A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is no C) (2010); available from the store at RayWylie.com and iTunes. Visit RayWylie.com for more information.

    • I Came Here To Play (5:24) by Deep Water Reunion, from Bake Sale, Volume Five (2010); available from the Great Northern Blues Society. Visit the DWR page at Reverbnation more information.

    • Stronghearted Woman (3:46) by Little Johnny Moore. Visit his MySpace page and LittleJohnnyLive.com for more information, and booking.

    • Georgia Warhorse (5:44) by JJ Grey & Mofro, from Georgia Warhorse (2010); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit JJGrey.com for more information. Special thanks to AirplayDirect.com.

    • Soul Train Ride (6:07) by Neil Harnett, from Somewhere (2009); available from Indiepool.com, Amazon and iTunes. Visit NeilHarnett.com for more information.

    • The Well (3:18) by Charlie Musselwhite, from The Well (2010); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit CharlieMusselwhite.com for more information. Special thanks to AirplayDirect.com.

    • Freak (3:43) Zach Prather & Slight Return, from Freak (2008); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit Zach-Prather.com/ for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: Robin Rogers on National Public Radio.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or Music Alley.

  • This week's playlist:

    • Pittsburgh In The Morning, Philadelphia At Night (4:43), by Moreland & Arbuckle, from 1861 (2008); available from the store at their site, NorthernBlues.com and iTunes. Visit KingSnakesBlues.com and their MySpace page for more information.

    • Miss Maebelle (4:53) by Richard Johnston, from Official Bootleg #1 (2003); available from the store at Richard's Web site. Visit RichardJohnston.com and Richard's MySpace page for more information.

    • St. Paul Wintertime Blues (4:46) by the Cash Box Kings, from I-94 Blues (2010); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit both CashBoxKings.com, their Facebook page and MySpace page for more information.

    • Forecast Calls For Change (3:06) by Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess, from If I Had A Dime (2010); available from the store at Chrissie's site. Have Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess play your town - visit Eventful.com. Visit ChrissieOdell.com for more information.

    • Tough Times (3:19) by The Kilborn Alley Blues Band, from Better Off Now (2010); available from CDUniverse and iTunes. Visit KilbornAlley.com for more information.

    • My Babe She Loves Me All the Time (3:21) by Bluesboy Jag, from A Bump and A Beer (2009); available from this page at Jag's site and iTunes. Visit JagsHouse.com for more information.

    • Cadillac Assembly Line (5:01) by Albert Castiglia, from Keepin On (2010); available from the Blues Leaf Records page at CD Universe and iTunes. Visit AlbertCastiglia.com for more information.

    • Live Till Tomorrow (4:20) by Stringbean, from Layin Low (2010); available from Blues Leaf Records' page at CD Universe and iTunes. Visit StringbeanAndTheStalkers.art.officelive.com for more information.

    • That's Right (4:09), by Steve Guyger, from Last Train To Dover (1997); available from Blues Leaf Records' page at CD Universe and iTunes. Visit SteveGuyger.com for more information.

    • Cubano Jump (2:58) by Dave Gross, from Crawling the Walls (2009); available from the store at Dave's site, from the VizzTone Label Group store and iTunes. Visit DaveGross.net for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: Old Gray Mule :: Reviews of Fair Game in The New Yorker and The New York Times :: ROBINPALOOZA Benefit Concert to Support Robin Rogers (Facebook link); Skinnyz Bar & Grille (the venue); Robin Rogers Benefit Central (in Facebook).

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or Music Alley.

  • This week's playlist:

    • Issaquena Stomp (4:15) by Old Gray Mule, from a forthcoming album entitled 40 Nickels For A Bag of Chips. Buy their album Sound Like Somethin Fell Off the House (2010) from CDBaby or iTunes. Visit OldGrayMule.wordpress.com for more information. Special thanks to C.R. Humphrey.

    • Ain't It Time (3:08) by Charlie Musselwhite, from In My Time (1994); available from the store at Charlie's site and iTunes. Visit CharlieMusselwhite.com for more information. Special thanks to AirplayDirect.com.

    • Perfume and Grime (8:04) by Luther Allison, from Pay It Forward (2002); available from Ruf Records and iTunes. Visit Luther-Allison.com for more information.

    • Monkey See, Monkey Do (2:56) by Eddie Turner, from Miracle & Demons (2010); available from Amazon and iTunes. Visit EddieDevilBoy.com for more information.

    • Fine Lady (4:24) by Charles 'Big Daddy' Stallings, from Blues Party (2010); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit BigDaddyStallings.com for more information.

    • Funkified Blues (4:31) by Mahajibee, from Mahajibee Blues (2007); available from CDBaby and iTunes. Visit MahajibeeBlues.com for more information.

    • Central Two-O-Nine (2:49) by Robert Plant, from Band of Joy (2010); available from Rounder Records and iTunes. Visit RobertPlant.com for more information.

    • If You Don't Love Me (4:44) by Stevie Paige, from Welcome The The Big Time (2010); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit SteviePaige.com for more information.

    • Shake Your Boogie (4:41) by Reverend Raven & The Chain Smoking Altar Boys, from Shake Your Boogie (2010); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit ReverendRaven.com for more information.

    • Nuthin To Lose (2:37) by Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess, from If I Had A Dime (2010); available from the store at Chrissie's site. If you'd like to have Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess play your town, make your feelings known at Eventful.com. Visit ChrissieOdell.com for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: The Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bipolar Research; the Wikipedia entry about Sean Costello; B. B. King's Bluesville at Sirius Satellite Radio.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or Music Alley.

  • This week's playlist:

    • Love's Lost and Found (4:47) by Mia Vermillion, from Alone Together With the Blues (2009); available from HipChickMusic.com, Rhapsody.com, Amazon and iTunes. Visit MiaVermillion.com for more information.

    • You're Not The Only One (3:45) by Todd Wolfe, from Borrowed Time (2008); available from the store at his site, the Blues Leaf Records page at CD Universe and iTunes. Visit ToddWolfe.com for more information.

    • Pinegum (3:36) by Paul Reddick & The Sidemen, from Rattlebag (2001); available from NorthernBlues.com and iTunes. Visit PaulReddick.ca for more information.

    • If Walls Could Talk (3:44) by Kenny Neal, from Hooked On Your Love (2010); available from BlindPigRecords.com and iTunes. Visit KennyNeal.net for more information.

    • Another Funeral for A Friend (4:49) by the Darcy Perry Band, from Phoenix (2008); available from Amplifier.co.nz and iTunes. Visit DarcyPerry.co.nz for more information.

    • So Many Miles (4:15) by Chris Cain, from So Many Miles (2010); available soon from BlueRockIt.com. Visit ChrisCain.cc for more information.

    • Just Like That (4:42) by Nick Moss & The Flip Tops, from Live At Chan's (2006), available from CD Baby, Amazon and iTunes. Visit NickMoss.com for more information.

    • Hittin' On Nothin' (4:05) by Robin Rogers, from Back In The Fire (2010), available from Blind Pig Records, the store at Robin's site and iTunes. Visit RobinRogers.com for more information.

    • James (4:51) by Charles "Big Daddy" Stallings, from Blues Party (2010); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit BigDaddyStallings.com for more information.

    • Party Till the Cows Come Home (3:53) by Albert Castiglia, from A Stone's Throw (2006); available from Blues Leaf Records' page at CD Universe and iTunes. Visit AlbertCastiglia.com for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: Vivid Seats; Life, Keith Richards' autobiography; the Americana Music Awards Sampler.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon, Podcast Home of the Blues comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or Music Alley.

  • This week's playlist:

    • You Can Have The Tail (3:01) by The Kilborn Alley Blues Band, from Better Off Now (2010); available from CDUniverse and iTunes. Visit KilbornAlley.com for more information.

    • I Don't Understand (3:57) by Jennifer Marriott & Odd Sheep Out, from Baa Baa Blue Sheep (2008); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit JenniferMarriott.com for more information.

    • Blues Party (5:04) by Charles "Big Daddy" Stallings, from Blues Party (2010); available from and iTunes. Visit for more information.

    • Leaving Your Town (3:15) by Charlie Musselwhite, from Ace of Harps (1990); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit CharlieMusselwhite.com for more information.

    • Country Boy (4:11) by the Cash Box Kings, from I-94 Blues (2010); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit CashBoxKings.com, their Facebook page and their MySpace page for more information.

    • Mm Hmm (3:23) by Peter Karp & Sue Foley, from He Said She Said (2010); available from Blind Pig Records and iTunes. Visit Blind Pig Records for more information.

    • Big Big Love (4:45) by The Snake Charmers, from Been Gone Too Long (2008), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit TheSnakeCharmers.net and The Snake Charmers' MySpace page for more information.

    • Medford & Main (2:41) by Matthew Stubbs, from Medford & Main (2009); available from the store at his site and iTunes. Visit MatthewStubbs.net for more information.

    • Ride a Painted Pony (3:06) by Eddie Turner, from Miracle & Demons (2010); available from Amazon and iTunes. Visit EddieDevilBoy.com for more information.

    • Midlife Crisis Midnight Flight (3:05) by Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King, from Have Blues, Will Travel (2010); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit SmokinJoeKubek.com and this page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: Contributions for Robin Rogers can be sent to Robin Rogers c/o Piedmont Talent, PO Box 680006, Charlotte NC 28216; the Lincolnton (NC) Benefit for Robin Rogers.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or Music Alley.

  • This episode's playlist:

    • Put The Foot To Him (3:00) by Old Gray Mule, from a forthcoming album entitled 40 Nickels For A Bag of Chips. Buy their album Sound Like Somethin Fell Off the House (2010) from CDBaby or iTunes. Visit OldGrayMule.wordpress.com for more information. Special thanks go to C.R. Humphrey for sending me this advance track.

    • Nobody But You (3:43) by Luther Allison, from Pay It Forward (2002); available from Ruf Records and iTunes. Visit Luther-Allison.com for more information.

    • Down In The Swamp (3:36) by Kenny Neal; from Hooked On Your Love (2010); available from BlindPigRecords.com and iTunes. Visit KennyNeal.net for more information.

    • Down At Dino's (3:51) by Chris Cain, from So Many Miles (2010); available soon from BlueRockIt.com. Visit ChrisCain.cc for more information.

    • Miracles & Demons, Part 2 (3:24) by Eddie Turner, from Miracle & Demons (2010); available from Amazon.com and iTunes. Visit EddieDevilBoy.com for more information.

    • Just You, Just Blues (4:00) by Charlie Musselwhite, from The Well (2010); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit CharlieMusselwhite.com for more information. Special thanks to AirplayDirect.com.

    • Blues Guitar (6:37) by Mahajibee, from Mahajibee Blues (2007); available from CDBaby and iTunes. Visit MahajibeeBlues.com for more information.

    • If I Had A Dime (4:34) by Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess, from If I Had A Dime (2010); now available from the store at Chrissie's site. If you'd like to have Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess play your town, make your feelings known on this page at Eventful.com. Visit ChrissieOdell.com for more information.

    • Have Blues, Will Travel (4:07) by Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King, from Have Blues, Will Travel (2010); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit SmokinJoeKubek.com and this page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

    • Live Till Tomorrow (4:20) by Stringbean, from Layin Low (2010); available from Blues Leaf Records' page at CD Universe and iTunes. Visit StringbeanAndTheStalkers.art.officelive.com for more information.

    • Slipped, Tripped And Fell In Love (4:15) by Janiva Magness, from The Devil Is An Angel Too (2010); available from the store at JanivaMagness.com and iTunes. Visit this page at Alligator.com for more information. Special thanks to AirPlay Direct.

    • The Hottest Spot In Hell (4:03) by JJ Grey & Mofro, from Georgia Warhorse (2010); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit JJGrey.com for more information. Special thanks to AirplayDirect.com.

    • Wrapped Around Your Finger (feat. Guitar Shorty) (5:02) by Walter Trout, from Full Circle (2006); available from the store at Walter's Website and iTunes. Visit WalterTrout.com for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: ChrissieOdell.com and an eight-minute promotional documentary about JJ Grey.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or Music Alley.

  • This week's playlist:

    • Down Home Blues (5:15) by Lisa Mann, from Lisa Mann (2010); available from CDBaby and MusicMillennium.com (it's not easy to find - search the site for Lisa Mann). Visit LisaMannmusic.com for more information.

    • Weeds Like Us (3:23) by Janiva Magness, from The Devil Is An Angel Too (2010); available from the store at JanivaMagness.com and iTunes. Visit this page at Alligator.com for more information. Special thanks to AirPlay Direct.

    • Keep The Blues Alive (3:56) by Teeny Tucker, from Keep The Blues Alive (2010); available from CD Baby and Amazon. Visit Teeny Tucker's MySpace page and this page for more information.

    • Nothing I'd Take (3:50) by Stevie Paige, from Welcome The The Big Time (2010); available from CD Baby. Visit SteviePaige.com for more information.

    • Shake Hands And Tell Me Goodbye (3:08) by Maria Muldaur & Her Garden of Joy, from Good Time Music for Hard Times (2009); available from StonyPlainRecords.com and iTunes. Visit MariaMuldaur.com for more information.

    • If You Be My Baby (5:09) by Anni Piper, from Chasin Tail (2010); available from the Blues Leaf Records page at CD Universe and iTunes. Visit AnniPiper.com for more information.

    • Crossdresser's Blues (3:37) by Queenie & The Blue Cats, from Bake Sale, Volume Five (2010); available from the Great Northern Blues Society. Crossdresser's Blues also appears on the band's album Another Blue Day (2008), which is available from iTunes. Visit QueenieandtheBlueCats.com for more information.

    • Hey! Toughen Up! (2:54) by Candye Kane, from Superhero (2009); available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and iTunes. Visit CandyeKane.com for more information.

    • Get Back Home to You (3:34) by Ana Popovic, from Blind for Love (2009); available from EclectoGroove Records and iTunes. Visit AnaPopovic.com and this page at the EclectoGroove Records site for more information.

    • Cut You Loose (4:35) by Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess, from If I Had A Dime (2010); available from the store at BiLLFoOLeRY.com. Visit this page at ReverbNation.com for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: Facebook page for the Oct. 24th Guitar Raffle in Charlotte, NC, Charlotte Blues Society (look for the PayPal "Donate" button), Robin Rogers Benefit Central (in Facebook) and RobinRogers.com. To buy $5 tickets for the guitar raffle, send checks or money orders YESTERDAY to: Mike Dew, 135 Ferguson Ridge Road, Union Mills NC 28167 - make them payable to Tony Rogers.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. In addition, one of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit or the Podsafe Music Network.

  • This episode's playlist:

    • Color-Blind Angel (5:16) by Robin Rogers, from Treat Me Right (2008); available from the store at Robin's site, Blind Pig Records and iTunes. Visit RobinRogers.com for more information.

    • Ain't Nothin' But The Blues (5:35) by The Snake Charmers, from Been Gone Too Long (2008); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit TheSnakeCharmers.net, their ReverbNation page and their MySpace page for more information.

    • Diamond Ring (6:08) by Moreland & Arbuckle, from 1861 (2008); available from the store at their site,

  • This episode's playlist:

    • Little Man (4:09) by Mahajibee, from Mahajibee Blues (2007); available from CDBaby and iTunes. Visit MahajibeeBlues.com for more information.

    • What We Are Worth (3:36), Second Time Around (3:23) and Baby Bye-Bye (5:03), all by Robin Rogers and all from Back In The Fire (2010), which is available from Blind Pig Records and the store at Robin's site. Visit RobinRogers.com for more information.

    • Angel Dance (3:52) by Robert Plant, from Band of Joy (2010), which is scheduled for release Sept. 14th by Rounder Records. The album can be ordered in advance from Rounder Records and iTunes. Visit RobertPlant.com for more information.

    • Clarksdale Getaway (4:14) by Charlie Musselwhite, from The Well (2010); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit CharlieMusselwhite.com for more information. Thanks to AirplayDirect.com for helping make Charlie Musselwhite's music available to me.

    • All (4:27) by JJ Grey & Mofro, from Georgia Warhorse (2010); available from Alligator Records and iTunes. Visit JJGrey.com for more information. Thanks to AirplayDirect.com for helping make JJ Grey & Mofro's music available to me.

    • That's Soul (4:38) by Stevie Paige, from Welcome To The Big Time (2010); available from CD Baby. Visit SteviePaige.com for more information.

    • You Lied To Me (3:41) by Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess, from If I Had A Dime (2010); available from the store at BiLLFoOLeRY.com. Visit this page at ReverbNation.com for more information.

    • If The Sea Was Whiskey (3:37) by Tin Pan; from Hound's Tooth (2008); available from iTunes. Visit TinPanBand.com/wordpress for more information.

    • Do You Love Me (4:40) by Albert Castiglia, from Keepin On (2010); available from the Blues Leaf Records page at CD Universe and iTunes. Visit AlbertCastiglia.com for more information.

    • Highway Song (featuring John Mayall) (2:55) by Walter Trout, from Full Circle (2006); available from the store at Walter's Website and iTunes. Visit WalterTrout.com for more information.

    • In My Arms (4:41) by the Ken DeRouchie Band, from Live at Jimmy Mak's (2007); available from CD Baby and iTunes. Visit KDBand.net or their MySpace page for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: For information or to make donations to help Robin Rogers in her time of need, visit Charlotte Blues Society (look for the PayPal "Donate" button), Robin Rogers Benefit Central (in Facebook) and RobinRogers.com.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. One of the following may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit.com, the Podsafe Music Network or Download.com.

  • This episode's playlist:

    • Natural Man (3:12) by Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, from Heads Up! (2002); available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit LilEdandtheBluesImperials.com for more information.

    • No Better Than This (3:12) and Each Day Of Sorrow (2:36) by John Mellencamp, from the album No Better Than This (2010), available from Rounder.com and the iTMS. Visit Mellencamp.com for more information. The album is reviewed here by Chicago Tribune critic Greg Kot.

    • Cummins Prison Farm (4:55) and Breaking Up Somebody's Home (4:33) by Magic Slim & The Teardrops, from Raising The Bar (2010); available from Blind Pig Records and the iTMS. Visit MagicSlimBlues.com and this page at the Blind Pig site for more information.

    • Hot Potata (4:19) and Found Me A Man (3:22) by Chrissie O'Dell & One Hot Mess, from If I Had A Dime (2010); available from the store at BiLLFoOLeRY.com. Visit this page at ReverbNation.com for more information.

    • Ice Or Fire (3:47) and Hard Feelings (3:41) by Bob Margolin, from Hold Me To It (1999); available from CDUniverse and the iTMS. CDUniverse also has many of Bob's other CDs for sale. Visit BobMargolin.com for more information.

    • Please Let Me Explain (5:32) by Reverend Raven & The Chainsmoking Altar Boys (feat. Madison Slim), from Live At Blues On Grand (2004); available from CDBaby and the iTMS. Visit ReverendRaven.com for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers' guitarist Mike Campbell treats a young fan with admirable kindness.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon always comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. One of the following fine organizations also may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit.com, the Podsafe Music Network or Download.com.

  • This week's playlist:

    • Cold Blooded Man (4:27) by Sugar Blue, from Code Blue (2007); available from CD Baby, the store at his site and the iTunes Music Store. Visit Sugar-Blue.com for more information.

    • Please Don't Let Me Go (3:16 ) and My Life Will Be Sweeter (4:53) by Tin Pan, from Hound's Tooth (2008); available from the iTMS. Visit TinPanBand.com/wordpress for more information.

    • Long Way From Home (3:05) and Hurricane (4:25) by Stephen Luke, from No Man's Land (2008); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit StephenLukeMusic.com for more information.

    • Gettin By (5:06) and Keep On Keeping On (5:49) by Albert Castiglia; from Keepin On (2010); available from the Blues Leaf Records page at CD Universe and the iTMS. Visit AlbertCastiglia.com for more information.

    • Just Tryin' To Be Me (4:12) and 2-Headed Monstah (4:34) by Al "Coffee" McDaniel, from Blues In My Shoes (2007); available from CDBaby.com and the iTMS. Visit ALMcDaniel.com and AirplayDirect.com/ALfor more information.

    • Anchor (3:30) by Alejandro Escovedo, from Street Songs of Love (2010); available from TheConnextion.com and the iTMS. You should also read this review from Rolling Stone of Alejandro's July 21st appearance at The Bowery in New York. Visit AlejandroEscovedo.com for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: GoDaddy discount codes.

    The music on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. One of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit.com, the Podsafe Music Network or Download.com.

  • This episode's playlist:

    • Still Called the Blues (5:33) by Luther Allison, from Pay It Forward (2002); available from Ruf Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit Luther-Allison.com for more information.

    • Tried So Hard (5:38) and Default Boogie (3:37) by the Cash Box Kings, from I-94 Blues (2010); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit CashBoxKings.com, their Facebook page or their MySpace page for more information.

    • When I Get Drunk (4:26) and Hit And Run (2:48) by Arsen Shomakhov, from On The Move (2010); available from the Blues Leaf Records page at CD Universe and the iTMS. Visit ArsenShomakhov.com for more information.

    • Little Sister (You Ain't Suffered) (4:31) and Real Life Woman (3:08) by Lisa Mann, from Lisa Mann (2010); available from CDBaby and MusicMillennium.com (it's not easy to find - search the site for Lisa Mann). Visit LisaMannmusic.com for more information.

    • Too Little Too Late (3:35) and Why You Keep Me Hangin (6:16) by The Kilborn Alley Blues Band, from Better Off Now (2010); available from CDUniverse and the iTMS. Visit KilbornAlley.com for more information.

    • Bluesman (4:38) by Sugar Blue, from Code Blue (2007); available from CD Baby, the store at his site and the iTMS. Visit Sugar-Blue.com for more information.

    Mentioned during this episode: ArielPublicity.com.

    The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists, and their labels. One of the following fine organizations may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit.com, the Podsafe Music Network or Download.com.

  • This episode's playlist:

    • Know What I Like (4:18) by Jimmy Voegeli from Bake Sale, Volume 5 (2010); available from the Great Northern Blues Society. Visit JimmyVoegeli.com for more information.

    • Detroit "Motor City" Blues (3:57) and Going Down The Road Feeling Bad (2:41) by Marshall Lawrence, from Blues Intervention (2010); available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit DoctorBlues.com for more information.

    • Chill Out (3:42) and Damn Shame (3:38) by Harper, from Stand Together (2010); available from BlindPigRecords.com and the iTMS. Visit Harper.biz for more information.

    • I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down (4:07) and The Devil Is An Angel (3:09) by Janiva Magness, from The Devil Is An Angel Too (2010); available from the store at JanivaMagness.com and the iTMS. Visit this page at Alligator.com for more information. Special thanks to AirPlay Direct.

    • New Orleans Cooking (4:07) and Tipitina (5:12) by Cyril Neville, from The Essential Cyril Neville 1994-2007 (2010); available from MC-Records.com and the iTMS. Visit Nevilles.com and Cyril's MySpace page for more information.

    • Mississippi Hoo Doo Man (5:16) from Bamboozled - Live in Germany (2006); available from RufRecords.de and the iTMS. OmarAndTheHowlers.com and their MySpace page for more information.

    Mentioned during this show: My friend Brian's two podcasts: The Frank Truth and The Comedic Genius Of Martin And Lewis; Music Maker Relief Foundation; Murphy's Saloon Blues Fans; Ray Wylie Hubbard Should Appear On Austin City Limits.

    (The music you hear on Murphy's Saloon comes to you courtesy of the artists and their labels. One of the following may have provided assistance as an intermediary: IODA PROMONET, AirplayDirect, RadioSubmit.com, the Podsafe Music Network, Download.com or Garageband.com, )