This week's playlist:

• (Get Yourself A) Garbage Man by B.C. Read, from Bowl of Sugar (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BCRead.com for more information.

• Let Me Down Easy by Bettye LaVette, obtained as a single for podcast play from the Podsafe Music Network; also available as a digital download on a 2006 album entitled Bettye LaVette Selected Hits, available from the iTMS. Visit BettyeLaVette.com to buy other CDs, read reviews and for much more information.

• I Wonder Why by the Rene Trossman Band, from Postmarked Illinois (2007). Visit ReneTrossman.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• Please Don't Waste My Time by Louisiana Bob Kirkpatrick & Short Fuse, from Drive Across Texas (2001), available from TopCat Records, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Bob's TopCat Records bio page for more information.

• Woolly Mammoth by The Robert Farrell Band, from Sun House Fury - Part 1 (2003). To buy the CD, and for more information, visit Robert's site: Doubleslide.com.

Mentioned during this show: Chicago Bluesfest, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and SXSW (aka South By South West).

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #107 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Barnyard Blues by the Phantom Blues Band, from Footprints (2007); available from PhantomBluesBand.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit PhantomBluesBand.com for more information.

• It Ain't Christmas Without You by Tequila Mockingbirds, from Christmas Time of Year (2007); available from GeorgeFletcher.com. Visit GeorgeFletcher.com and the Tequila Mockingbird's MySpace page for more information.

• Keep On Pleasin' You by Nappy Brown, from Long Time Coming (2007); available from Blind Pig Records and the iTMS. Visit the Nappy Brown article at Wikipedia for more information.

• We're Gonna Have A Party Tonight by The Hollywood Combo, from The Hollywood Combo (2005); available from Swingin Records and CD Baby. Visit the Hollywood Combo page at Swingin' Records and their MySpace page for more information.

• If Every Day Was Christmas by Podsafe for Peace, the collaborative effort of 32 singers from nine countries. All proceeds from sales of this single are donated to UNICEF. Visit PodsafeForPeace.org for more information, and to buy the single.

Mentioned during this episode: Nate and The Blues Room, his weekly blues show on Community Radio Hamilton (N.Z.) at 9 p.m. (local time) on Wednesdays.

Last week's hidden track was:
• Podsafe Christmas by Jonathan Coulton, from Thing-a-Week One (2006); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit JonathanCoulton.com for more information.

For more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #106 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Soul Check by Chainsaw Dupont, from Lake St. Lullaby (2003); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChainsawDupont.com for more information.

• Let Me Call You by Harrison Kennedy, from High Country Blues (2007); available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit HarrisonKennedy.ca for more information.

• Don't Lie To Me by Chicago Thieves, from In the Windy City (2007); available from CD Baby. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information.

• Louisiana Dream by B.C. Read, from Bowl of Sugar (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BCRead.com for more information.

• Ready to Fight, Life in the Sun and Dimples, by Michael Holt and the Trophy 500's, from Boogalu (2007); the CD will soon be available from the shop at Michael's site, CD Baby and Amazon.com. Visit MichaelHolt.info and the band's MySpace page for more information.

• Take, Take and Take by the Rene Trossman Band, from Postmarked Illinois (2007). Visit ReneTrossman.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• Come Back Baby by Red Mercury Blues Band, from nothing purdy boutda blues (2004); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit the Red Mercury Blues Band page at Download.com for more information and free downloads.

• Take Me Down Easy by Marc Benno and The Nightcrawlers, from Crawlin (1974); available through this page at Marc's site, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit MarcBenno.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: if you want to let Adam Curry know you think his support for Ron Paul is the dumbest idea since the Ford Edsel, write to Adam at adam@curry.com or adam@podshow.com, or leave Adam voice mail at 1-201-625-6357 (U.S.) or 44-20-7681-3753 (U.K.); 2008 Blues Music Award nominees; visit ShelaghWatkins.co.uk.

Last week's hidden track was:
• Just Stockings On by [munk], a single available from the Podsafe Music Network. Visit WaxBoy.com for more information.

For more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #105 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Kilowatts by Ray Wylie Hubbard, from Snake Farm (2006). Visit RayWylie.com and send email to judy@raywylie.com for more information.

• Easy Baby by the Rene Trossman Band, from Postmarked Illinois (2007). Visit ReneTrossman.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• Miss Maebelle 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.

• A Blues Man Has Got To Wear A Hat, Once and Awhile, and Bowl of Sugar by B.C. Read, from Bowl of Sugar (2006); available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BCRead.com for more information.

• 2nd Street by Paul Reddick, from Revue: The Best of Paul Reddick (2007); available from NorthernBlues Music and the iTMS. Visit Paul's site for more information.

• Wig City by Gary Primich, from Ridin' The Darkhorse (2006); available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit GaryPrimich.com for more information.

• Beggin' Ain't For Me by Big George Jackson, from Beggin' Ain't For Me (1998); available from Black & Tan Records. Visit BigGeorgeJackson.com for more information.

• Why We Play the Blues by Michael Hill, from Bloodlines (1994); available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit MichaelHillsBluesMob.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: if you want to let Adam Curry know you think his support for Ron Paul is wrong-headed at best, write to Adam at adam@curry.com or adam@podshow.com, or leave Adam voice mail at 1-201-625-6357 (U.S.) or 44-20-7681-3753 (U.K.); Richard Johnston, live on Beale Street.

Last week's hidden track was:
• Give Me A Second Chance For Christmas by Mike Viola and the Candy Butchers, from Let's Get Christmas (1999); available from the store at Mike's site and the iTMS. Visit MikeViola.com for more information.

Special note: Diane Minter, podcaster Karmyn Tyler's sister, recently lost everything in a house fire in Texarkana, TX. For more information, go here. To make a donation, go here.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #104 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Shotgun House by Chainsaw Dupont, from Lake Street Lullaby (2003); available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit ChainsawDupont.com for more information.

• Don't Call Me by The Paul Wood Band, from Blues Is My Business (2001); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Paul-Wood.com for more information.

• Highway 61 by Watermelon Slim, from Up Close And Personal (2004); available from NorthernBlues.com, the merchandise page of his Web site and the iTMS. Visit WatermelonSlim.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• Postmarked Illinois, My Endless Blue Mood and Ain't Gonna Hurt Me No More, all by the Rene Trossman Band, from Postmarked Illinois (2007). Visit ReneTrossman.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• Boom Boom by Loren Schulte, from No Frills (2006); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Loren's Garageband and MySpace pages for more information.

• Texas Shuffle by The Curbfinders; available as a free download from their iLike page. Visit their Garageband page for more information.

• Why Don't You Tell Me by the Red Mercury Blues Band from nothing purdy boutda blues (2004); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit the Red Mercury Blues Band page at Download.com for more information and free downloads.

• Superhot Lady Cop by Beau Hall, from UNH! (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BeauRocks.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Ron Paul, Adam Curry, Stormfront.org, Michael Medved's open letter to Ron Paul, Stormfront Radio's video endorsement of Ron Paul and a Southern Poverty Law Center intelligence report about Stormfront. Also - MOJO magazine and U Maleho Glena, Prague's leading blues and jazz club.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #103 courtesy of the artists and some one of the following: the Podsafe Music Network, IODA PROMONET, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• In The Windy City by The Chicago Thieves, from In The Windy City (2007); soon to be available from an online store at their site. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information and/or send email to cgiles29@aol.com.

• I'm Your Honeyboy by Reverend Raven, featuring Madison Slim, from Live At Blues On Grand (2004); available from their site, CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit ReverendRaven.com for more information.

• You Ain't All That by the Big George Jackson Blues Band, from Southern In My Soul; available from Black & Tan Records and the iTMS. Visit BigGeorgeJackson.com for more information.

• Rooster Blues by Davis Coen, from Ill Disposition (2007); available from CD Universe and the iTMS. Visit DavisCoen.com for more information.

• N.O. by Chainsaw Dupont, from Bourbon Street Breakdown (2005); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChainsawDupont.com for more information.

• 99 mph (Interstate Version) by Chainsaw Dupont, from Lake Street Lullaby (2003); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChainsawDupont.com for more information.

• King Of My Heart by Chainsaw Dupont, from Ghost Kings of Beale Street (2007); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChainsawDupont.com for more information.

• Around My Thoughts by Owen Roberts, from Bay to Maples (2007); available from the Music page on his site and the iTMS. Visit OwenRobertsMusic.com for more information.

• What It Takes To Be Your Man by Rex Rambler, from Pieces Of Time (2007); available from SoundClick.com. Visit RexRambler.com for more information.

• Coffee Man by Calvin Owens, from The House if Burnin' (2002); available from the Order Page at his site and the iTMS. Visit CalvinOwens.com for more information.

• Thick Side by Mark Kerr, from One Drink Away From The Blues (2005); available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit MarkKerrLtd.com for more information.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #102 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Rabbit by Ray Wylie Hubbard, from Snake Farm (2006). Visit RayWylie.com and send email to judy@raywylie.com for more information.

• That's No Way To Get Along by Richard Johnston (with Jessie Mae Hemphill), from Foothill Stomp (2002), available from the store at Richard's Web site. Visit RichardJohnston.com and Richard's MySpace page for more information.

• High Country Blues by Harrison Kennedy, from High Country Blues (2007), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit HarrisonKennedy.ca for more information.

• Sweet Home New Orleans by Phillip Walker, from Going Back Home (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit PhillipWalker.com for more information.

• In The Windy City, Red Shoe Shuffle and On My Way Home by The Chicago Thieves, from In The Windy City (2007), soon to be available from an online store at their site. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information and/or send email to cgiles29@aol.com.

• Big Easy (Ain't Easy No More) by Mark Hummel, from Ain't Easy No More (2006), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit MarkHummel.com for more information.

• Sweet Melissa by Chris Juergensen, from Big Bad Sun (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChrisJuergensen.com to buy Big Bad Sun directly, and for more information.

• Mr. Bowman by Paul Yates, by Paul Yates, included on the compilation Blues And Roots, Vol, 4 (2007), available from BluesandRootsPromotions.com. Mr. Bowman is is the title track of Paul's debut CD (release date unknown). Also available: But Of Course (2004) from Guitar 9 Records.

• Bring On The Night by The Jerry Henry Band, from Bake Sale, Volume Four (2007), available by mail from the Great Northern Blues Society in Wausau, WI. Also available from CD Baby: Rockin' The Blues (2003). Visit JerryHenryBand.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Rich Palmer and Audio Gumshoe; Paul, the music lover, and Indie Music Sampler; The Eel Pie Club.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. Also, look me up at MySpace, Facebook, and/or Twitter

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #101 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• The Daddy by Big George Jackson, from Big Shot (2001), available from Black & Tan Records. Visit BigGeorgeJackson.com for more information.

• Sweet Talk and Wine by Blue Voodoo, from The Storm (2005), available from CDBaby. Visit BlueVoodooBlues.com for more information.

• Listen To The Wind by The Hitman Blues Band, from Angel in the Shadow (2003), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit HitmanBluesBand.com and their MySpace page for more information.

• Natural Man by Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, from Head's Up! (2002), available from Alligator Records or the iTMS. Visit Lil' Ed's page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Uh Uh Baby by EB Davis & The Superband, from Live at the A-Trane, Berlin (2005). EB sells his own CDs through his online store. Visit EB Davis.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• Angeline by George Fletcher's Bourbon Renewal, from Ain't The Worst That You Could Find (2000), available from CD Baby. Visit GeorgeFletcher.com for more information.

• I Believe by Detroit Women, from Rattle Your Cage (2004), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit DetroitWomen.org and their MySpace page for more information.

• You Belong To Me by The Ken DeRouchie Band, from Y2KDB (2005). For more information, visit KDBand.net, their Garageband page, their page at American Idol Underground, or their MySpace page.

• How Long by The Mescal Sheiks, from This World Is Not My Home (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. For more information, visit their site or the Sheiks' MySpace page.

• Long Cold Train by Kevin Welch and the Danes, from Millionaire (2001), available from Echotunes.com. Visit KevinWelch.com for more information.

• She's Leavin' by The Phantom Freeway Rhythm & Blues Revue, from Callin' In Rich. The band's page at the Podsafe Music network is here (where you can hear several more tracks).

• Hard Enuff by Blue Plate Special, from Can You Dig It (2006), available from CD Baby. Visit BluePlateSpecialBand.com for more information.

• They Call Me Watermelon Slim by Watermelon Slim, from Big Shoes to Fill (2003), available from the store at Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com, and the iTMS. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

For more information about the blues: Sweet Home, The Illinois Entertainer's monthly blues column; The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. Also, look me up at MySpace, Facebook, and/or Twitter.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #100 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Ain't Good Lookin' by Billy Jones, from tha' Blues, available from Black and Tan Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit Billy-Jones.com for more information.

• I Won't Go Back by Joe White, from Trials Along The Trail (2005), available as a download from IndependentArtistsCompany.com. Visit JoeWhiteMusic.com and Joe's page at Garageband.com for more information.

• Meet Me In The City 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.

• Let Me Stir in Your Pot by Carey Bell, from Deep Down (1995), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Carey's page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Gemini by David R. Merry, a single first released in 2000, and currently available from the Podsafe Music Network. Visit David's page at UKScreen.com and David's MySpace page for more information.

• On The Run by Katie Webster, from Katie Webster - Deluxe Edition (1999), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Katie's bio page at the Alligator site for more information.

• Heartless by Michael Burks, from Make It Rain (2001), available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit MichaelBurks.com for more information.

• Red Clay Back Road Mama by Edwin Holt, from Second Time Around (2005), available from TopCat Records, CDuniverse and the iTMS. Visit EdwinHolt.com for more information.

• Boot Hill by Johnny Winter, from Guitar Slinger (1984), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit JohnnyWinter.net for more information.

• Red Room Romp by Pat mAcdonald, from his 2004 CD In the Red Room, available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Pat's MySpace page for more information.

Mentioned during this show: The Illinois Entertainer's monthly blues column, Sweet Home, and look me up at MySpace, Facebook, and/or Twitter. You'll find Murphy's Saloon here in the iTunes Music Store.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #99 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Rag Doll Blues by Brother Malcolm, from Resume (2004), a five-track EP available from CD Baby. Visit Brother Malcolm's Download.com page for more free tracks and more information.

• Is This Everything There Is by Ana Popovic, from Still Making History (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit AnaPopovic.com and Ana's MySpace page for more information.

• Come Out Baby by Chris Juergensen, from Big Bad Sun (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChrisJuergensen.com and Chris' MySpace pagefor more information.

• Meet Me In The City 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.

• Miss Maebelle by Richard Johnston, from Foot Hill Stomp (2002).

• Do The Romp by Richard Johnston, from Official Bootleg #1 (2003).

• The Moon Is Full by Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland and Robert Cray, from Showdown! (1985) available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Collins' page, Copeland's page and Cray's page at the Alligator site for more information.

• Walkabout by Scott Albert Johnson, from Umbrella Man (2007), available from the store at his site and the iTMS. Visit ScottAlbertJohnson.com for more information.

• Tell Me Baby by EB Davis & the Superband, from I Wanna Talk About You (1999). EB sells his own CDs through his online store. Visit EB Davis.com and EB's MySpace page for more information.

• Lafayette Cajun Fest and Fais Do Do by Blue Stew, from Headed South (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BlueStew.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: the documentary film Richard Johnston: Hill Country Troubador, directed by Max Shores; The Illinois Entertainer's monthly blues column, Sweet Home/, and look me up at MySpace, Facebook, and/or Twitter. You'll find Murphy's Saloon here in the iTunes Music Store.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #98 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• I Did Her Wrong by Louisiana Bob Kirkpatrick & Short Fuse, from Drive Across Texas (2005), available from TopCat Records, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Bob's TopCat Records bio page for more information.

• Big Mary's by The Hipnotics. Visit TheHipnotics.net for more information.

• No Right Or Wrong Way by Blue Voodoo, from Hot Wire (My Heart) (2007), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BlueVoodooBlues.com or their MySpace page for more information.

• Snake Eye by John Mayall &The Bluesbreakers, from the 2005 CD, Road Dogs, available from Eagle Rock Entertainment and the iTMS. The official John Mayall web site is here.

• I Like It Like That by Blue Plate Special, from Can You Dig It (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BluePlateSpecialBand.com for more information.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #97 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Live and Die Rock and Roll by Ray Wylie Hubbard, from Snake Farm (2006), available from LoneStar Music.com, CD Universe and the iTunes Music Store. Visit RayWylie.com for more information.

• This World is Blue by Brother Malcolm, from Resume (2004), a five-track EP available from CD Baby. Visit Brother Malcolm's Download.com page for more free tracks and more information.

• Ragtop Cadillac by George Fletcher's Bourbon Renewal, from Ain't The Worst That You Could Find (2000), available from CD Baby (but currently out of stock); a live version of RC is available on Dangerous Things - Live (2005). Visit GeorgeFletcher.com for more information.

• I'm Here to Stay by Sharrie Williams, from I'm Here to Stay (2007), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit SharrieWilliams.com for more information.

• Church Bell Blues by Billy Goodman, from Blues (2002), available from ItsAboutMusic.com and the iTMS. Visit BillyGoodman.com for more information.

• Big Easy (Ain't Easy No More) by Mark Hummel, from Ain't Easy No More (2006), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit MarkHummel.com for more information.

• I'm Still Leaving You by Katie Webster, from Katie Webster - Deluxe Edition (1999), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Katie's bio page at the Alligator site for more information.

• Ride on Me by Blues Divine, from That's What It Takes (2007), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BluesDivine.com for more information.

• Something Goin' On by Brad Wilson, from Rockin' The Blues (2007), available for sale at Brad's gigs. Brad is selling eight other albums through CD Baby and the iTMS. He also numerous individual tracks for sale at Napster. Visit BradWilsonLive.com for more information.

• Goin' to Mississippi by Magic Slim, from The Essential Magic Slim (2007), available from Blind Pig Records and the iTMS. Visit Slim's bio page at the Blind Pig site for more information.

Mentioned during this show: live performance videos of Mark Hummel, Kim Wilson, Rusty Zinn and Charlie Musselwhite.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #96 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Sexual Chocolate by The Ken DeRouchie Band, from Unglued (2005). For free downloads of this and other tracks, go to this page. Visit KDBand.net and their MySpace page for more information. Recently, Ken also added discussion boards to the band's site.

• Millionaire by Kevin Welch and the Danes, from Millionaire (2001), available from DeadReckoners.com. Visit KevinWelch.com for more information.

• Talkin' In Your Sleep by the Kelly Bell Band, from ... ain't like it used to be (2001), available from their store. Visit PhatBlues.com and the band's MySpace page for more information.

• Mother Hubbard's Blues by Ray Wylie Hubbard, from Snake Farm (2006), available from LoneStarMusic.com, CD Universe and the iTunes Music Store. Visit RayWylie.com for more information.

• Wild Gods of Mexico by Ray Wylie Hubbard, also from Snake Farm (2006).

• Snake Farm by Ray Wylie Hubbard, title track of Snake Farm (2006).

• Blackheart Blues by Melissa Forbes, from No More Mondays (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit MelissaForbes.com for more information.

• Rollin' by Maria Daines, a single obtained from the Podsafe Music Network. Two albums of Maria's music are available from the iTMS: Treebone and Brother of the Road (both 2005). Visit Maria-Daines.com for more information about Maria and her partner (and guitarist) Paul Killington.

• Rain, Rain by The Detonators. Their site is here and their MySpace page is here.

• The Peace Within by Barry McCabe, from The Peace Within (2001), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BarryMcCabe.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: the Snake Farm in New Braunfels, TX; the NPR interview with RWH about Snake Farm; the audio of RWH telling the "Up Against The Wall" story was obtained from TakeCountryBack.Wordpress.com; Jerry Jeff Walker, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Flannery O'Connor, Rainer Maria Rilke, Joseph Campbell; and many, many thanks to Jimmy Perkins, president and CEO of Sustain Records.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #95 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• God Don't Like It by Bishop Perry Tillis, from Too Close (2006), available from BirdmanRecords.com and the iTunes Music Store.

• Me and My Wife by Root Doctor, from Been A Long Time Coming (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit RootDoctorBand.com for more information.

• Coffee Cup by Marc Benno and The Nightcrawlers, from Crawlin (2006), available through this page at Marc's site, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit MarcBenno.com for more information.

• Ain't Gonna Do It by Kane Welch Kaplin from Kane Welch Kaplin (2007); CDs are available through the store at their site and the iTMS. Full albums and individual tracks can be downloaded here. Visit DeadReckoners.com for more information.

• Somebody On Your Bond by Da Bluez Preacher, from Lay It Down (2007), available from his page at ReverbNation.com. Visit DaBluezPreacher.com for more information.

• No Black, No White - Just Blues by Da Blues Preacher, also from Lay It Down (2007).

• Bad Blood by Janiva Magness from Do I Move You (2006), available from NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit JanivaMagness.com for more information.

• Dancin' Is Not My Thing by Johnny Ferreira, from Rock & Roll Saxophonist (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit JohnnyFerreira.com for more information.

• Praying For A Cloudy Day by Gary Primich, from Ridin' The Darkhorse (2006), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit GaryPrimich.com for more information.

• I Like It Like That by Blue Plate Special, from Can You Dig It (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BluePlateSpecialBand.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Ray Wylie Hubbard; Second Life.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #94 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• The Daddy by Big George Jackson, from Big Shot (2001), available from Black & Tan Records. Visit BigGeorgeJackson.com for more information.

• Honey The Night Is Young by The Mescal Sheiks, from their album The World Is Not My Home (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. For more information, visit their site or their MySpace page.

• We're Gonna Have A Party Tonight by The Hollywood Combo, from The Hollywood Combo (2005), available from CD Baby. Visit SwinginRecords.com and their MySpace page for more information.

• Highwayman by Tinsley Ellis from Live - Highwayman (2005) available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit TinsleyEllis.com for more information.

• Ain't Gonna Do It by Kane Welch Kaplin from Kane Welch Kaplin (2007); CDs are available through the store at their site and the iTMS. Full albums and individual tracks can be downloaded here. Visit DeadReckoners.com for more information.

• That's What I've Got by Kane Welch Kaplin from Kane Welch Kaplin (2007).

• 12 Chimes by Kane Welch Kaplin from Kane Welch Kaplin (2007).

• Mr. Bad Luck by Oscar Jordan & The Mighty Sons Of Hercules from album Mr. Bad Luck (2001), available from CD Baby and Amazon.com. Visit OscarJordan.com and/or his MySpace page for more information.

• Little Black Dress by Mean Gene Kelton and The Die Hards, from Most Requested (1999), available from Gene's online store, the iTMS. Visit JamboneRecords.com and GeneKelton.com for more information.

• Don't Touch My Guitar by Pat Coast, from Don't Touch My Guitar (2003), available from CD Baby. Visit PatCoastBand.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: the Wikipedia entries for Sialkot, Pakistan; and Oulu, Finland, host of the annual Air Guitar World Championships.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon # courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Blues Over Baghdad by Fruteland Jackson, from Tell Me What You Say (2007), available direct from the store at his site, his label Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit Fruteland.com for more information.

• 2nd Street by Paul Reddick, from Revue: The Best of Paul Reddick (2007), available from NorthernBlues Music and the iTMS. Visit Paul's bio page at the NorthernBlues site for more information.

• Hungry by Ana Popovic, from Still Making History (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit AnaPopovic.com and her MySpace page for more information.

• Side To Side by Detroit Women from Sassitude (2007). Visit DetroitWomen.org and their MySpace page for information about the Women, and how you can buy a copy of Sassitude. For more information about the individual Women, visit this page and use the The Women pull-down menu.

• Long Ride Home by Marc Benno and The Nightcrawlers, from Crawlin (2006), available through this page at Marc's site, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit MarcBenno.com for more information.

• Love Is Turnin Green by Marc Benno and The Nightcrawlers, also from Crawlin.

• Walkabout by Scott Albert Johnson, from Umbrella Man (2007), available from the store at his site and the iTMS. Visit ScottAlbertJohnson.com for more information.

• Don't Leave Me by The Chicago Thieves, a demo track for an impending album. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information and to hear other tracks.

• I've Got News by Watermelon Slim and the Workers, from The Wheel Man (2007), available from Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

• Vintage Wine by Dave Hole, from Rough Diamond (2007), available direct from the store at Dave's site and the iTunes Music Store. Visit DaveHole.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Facebook.com; Stevie Ray Vaughan : Caught in the Crossfire by Joe Nick Patoski; Kane Welch Kaplin.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon # courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• I Got To Leave You Alone by The Mitchell Blues Band. Visit the band's GarageBand page, their MySpace page and their iLike page for more information and free mp3s of their songs.

• Mountain Top by Boo Boo Davis, from The Snake (2004), available from Black & Tan Records and CD Universe.

• I Did Her Wrong by Louisiana Bob Kirkpatrick & Short Fuse, from Drive Across Texas (2005), available from TopCat Records, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Bob's TopCat Records bio page for more information.

• Wig City by Gary Primich, from Ridin' The Darkhorse (2006), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit GaryPrimich.com for more information.

• Spaceship by Scott Albert Johnson, from Umbrella Man (2007), available from the store at his site and the iTMS. Visit ScottAlbertJohnson.com for more information.

• Umbrella Man by by Scott Albert Johnson, also from Umbrella Man (2007).

• Is This Everything There Is by Ana Popovic, from Still Making History (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit AnaPopovic.com and her MySpace page for more information.

• Dark Horses by Billy Goodman, from Dark Horses (2005), available from ItsAboutMusic.com and the iTMS. Visit BillyGoodman.com for more information.

• Amtrak by the Big George Jackson Blues Band, from Southern In My Soul, available from Black & Tan Records and the iTMS. Visit BigGeorgeJackson.com for more information.

• Big Shot by Marcia Ball, from Live! Down the Road, available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit MarciaBall.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: I won't dignify Quechup.com with a link, and once again, I urge you to stay away from them and their questionable business practices; if you want a cool t-shirt, visit ElectroFi.com, although when I visited on 9/8/07, the site was down temporarily.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #91 courtesy of the artists, and/or one of the following: the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Howling At The Moon by Kenny Neal, from Bayou Blood (1992), available from the store at Kenny's site, Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store.Visit KennyNeal.net for more information.

• Take Your Time by The Hollywood Combo, from The Hollywood Combo (2005), available from CD Baby. Visit both SwinginRecords.com and their MySpace page for more information.

• That's How Strong My Love Is by Doyle Bramhall, from Fitchburg Street (2003), available from Yep Roc Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit DoyleBramhall.com for more information.

• Tired Of Crying by Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, from their brand new album Rattleshake (2006), available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store.

• Praying For A Cloudy Day by Gary Primich, from Ridin' The Darkhorse (2006), available from Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit GaryPrimich.com for more information.

• Daddy, Let Me Hitch A Ride by Gary Primich, also from Ridin' The Darkhorse (2006).

• Stop Watching Your Enemies by Koko Taylor, from Jump for Joy (1990), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit KokoTaylor.com for more information.

• Another Day by Robert Wuagneux, from his brand new self-produced CD, Always (2007). Visit Robert's site, 1-uproductions.com for more information.

• Hungry by Ana Popovic, from Still Making History (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit AnaPopovic.com and her MySpace page for more information.

• Superharp by James Cotton, from High Compression (1984), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit JamesCottonSuperharp.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: the sneaky bums at Quechup.com. Do NOT join this social networking site!

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #90 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Loretta by the Quarter Draw Band, from For Sale By Owner (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit the Quarter Draw Band's MySpace page for more information.

• Swing Tiger Swing by Mem Shannon, from I'm From Phunkville (2005), available from NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit MemShannon.com and Mem's MySpace page for more information.

• Side To Side by Detroit Women from Sassitude (2007), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit DetroitWomen.org and their MySpace page for more information.

• All For Business by Byther Smith, from his album Throw Away The Book (2004), available from Black & Tan Records. Visit Byther's page at TheBlueHighway.com for more information.

• Break This Time by Alejandro Escovedo, from The Boxing Mirror (2006), available from the store connected to Alejandro's site and the iTMS. Visit AlejandroEscovedo.com for more information.

• Velvet Guitar by Alejandro Escovedo, from Room of Songs (2006), available from the store connected to Alejandro's site and the iTMS. Visit AlejandroEscovedo.com for more information.

• Break This Time by Alejandro Escovedo, from The Boxing Mirror (2006), available from the store connected to Alejandro's site and the iTMS. Visit AlejandroEscovedo.com for more information.

• You'll Never Change by Bettye LaVette, made available as a single at the Podsafe Music Network by her label, Anti.com. You can buy Bettye's albums from the store at her site. Visit BettyeLavette.com and her page at the Anti- Records site for more information.

• I Wanna Talk About You by EB Davis & the Superband, from I Wanna Talk About You (1999). EB sells his own CDs through his online store. Visit EB Davis.com and at his MySpace page for more information.

• Black Water by Watermelon Slim and the Workers, from The Wheel Man (2007), available from Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

• Rocket In Your Pocket by Blue Plate Special, from Can You Dig It (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BluePlateSpecialBand.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Drive-By Truckers; Tulare, CA; Jamestown, NY.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #89 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

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This week's playlist:

• That's How Strong My Love Is by Doyle Bramhall, from Fitchburg Street (2003), available from Yep Roc Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit DoyleBramhall.com for more information.

• Everybody Who Meets My Baby by Adam Morley, from his album Good Times (2007), available from TuneTribe.com. Visit AdamMorley.co.uk and Adam's MySpace page for more information. He's also got a page at last.fm.

• She What? by Bad Influence, from Tastes Like Chicken (2001), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. For more information, visit BadInfluenceBand.com or their MySpace page.

• Hooked On You by Albert Collins, from Cold Snap (1986), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Albert's bio page at the Alligator site for more information.

• Payin' My Dues by Mem Shannon, from Live: A Night at Tipitina's (2007), available from NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit MemShannon.com and Mem's MySpace page for more information.

• Smell Something by Mem Shannon, also from Live: A Night at Tipitina's (2007).

• I Like It Like That by Chick Willis, from I Did It All (2005), available from ChickWillis.com and the iTMS. Visit ChickWillis.com for more information.

• Tell Me What To Do by Boo Boo Davis, from Drew, Mississippi (2006), available from from Black & Tan Records. Visit BooBooDavis.com for more information.

• Turn Around and Say Goodbye by C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, from Step It Up! (2001), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit C.J.'s bio page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Hail Hail Rock'n'Roll by Garland Jeffreys, from Don't Call Me Buckwheat (1993), available direct from GarlandJeffreys.com.

Mentioned during this show: the recent Entertainment Weekly story about the ongoing relief and restoration of New Orleans' music scene; the legendary New Orleans music venue Tipitina's; support the good work of the Tipitina's Foundation; and at YouTube - an old friend surprises Garland Jeffreys on stage.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #88 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Talkin' To My Baby by Mississippi Shakedown, included on the compilation BAR, Vol, 4 (2007), available from BluesandRootsPromotions.com. Their CD, Mississippi Shakedown (2006), is available from MississippiShakedown.com.au and the iTunes Music Store. Visit MississippiShakedown.com.au for more information.

• Low Dress Blues by Slapback Jack and BadVoodoo, from The Gruff Side of the Blues (2005), available from CD Baby, Payplay.cd and the iTMS. Visit HoundawgMusic.com for more information.

• Lay Down This Love by Pat Coast, from Don't Touch My Guitar (2003), available from CD Baby. Visit PatCoastBand.com for more information.

• 1, 2, Gone by Poppa Dawg & Dogskin Suit, from Same Dog, New Suit (2005), available from DogskinSuit.com and PacificBlues.com. For more information, check Poppa Dawg's pages at MySpace.com, Garageband.com and SoundClick.com.

• It Wouldn't Do by The Hollywood Combo, from The Hollywood Combo (2005), available from CD Baby. Visit both SwinginRecords.com and their MySpace page for more information.

• When My Baby Goes Rockin', also by The Hollywood Combo, and also from The Hollywood Combo (2005).

• I Like Knowing You Miss Me by Circe Link, from More Songs! (2003), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit CirceLink.com and her MySpace page for information.

• You Belong To Me by The Ken DeRouchie Band, from Y2KDB (2005). For more information, visit KDBand.net, their Garageband page, their page at American Idol Underground, or their MySpace page.

• Take Your Shoes Off by Janet Ryan and Straight Up!, from Wrapped Up In Blue (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit JanetRyan.com for more information.

• Get Some Fun Out Of Life by Blue Plate Special, from The Blues Ain't Pretty (2000), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BluePlateSpecialBand.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Comedy Central Jokes Index, the documentary film Antones: Home of the Blues.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation, ElectricBlues.com and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #87 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Man Size Job by Detroit Women, from Sassitude (2007), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit DetroitWomen.org for more information.

• Sweet Home New Orleans by Phillip Walker, from Going Back Home (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit PhillipWalker.com for more information.

• Mean Streets by Watermelon Slim, from Up Close and Personal (2004), available from Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

• Thinkin and a Drinkin by Mark Kerr from One Drink Away From The Blues (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. For more information, visit MarkKerrLtd.com.

• Green Thing by The Hitman Blues Band from Blooztown (2000), available at their online store, CD Baby and the iTMS. For more information about the band, visit HitmanBluesBand.com or their MySpace page.

• Hammer Down by The Hitman Blues Band, from Angel in the Shadow (2003), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit HitmanBluesBand.com and their MySpace page for more information.

• Prodigal Son by Billy Goodman, from Blues From The Gospel (2006), available from ItsAboutMusic.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BillyGoodman.com for more information.

• Badlands by Ross Neilsen, from Where I'm From (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit RossNeilsen.com for more information and other tracks.

• Wound Up Tight by Hal Newman and The Mystics Of Time, from an album called America's Party Band. Contact Hal's son Cody, whose power pop trio has their own Web site at Codaphonic.com and a MySpace page, for more information.

• Go Fast by Humdinger, from Humdinger (2007), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit HumdingerLive.com and their MySpace page for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Rick Kaempfer and his satirical novel $everance; and the Cara's Basement podcast Web site and in the iTunes Music Store.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #86 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the IODA PROMONET, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• I'm Single by The Billy Gibson Band, from Southern Livin' (2006), available from CD Baby, InsideSounds.com and the iTMS. Visit BillyGibson.com and the band's MySpace page for more information.

• Gotta Make Some Changes by Sweet Alice Hoskins and the Unfinished Business Blues Band, from Eyes Full Of Tears (2007), reportedly available from Leg Up Live Records, a division of L'lezra Entertainment Group. Visit Alice's pages at IODA/PROMONET and SummitArtists.com for more information about Alice and her band.

• Gotta Move by The Mannish Boys, from Big Plans (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit TheMannishBoys.com for more information.

• Going Up (To Get Down) by Steve Marriner, from Going Up (2007), available from DogMyCatRecords.ca and the iTMS. Visit SteveMarriner.com for more information.

• Wild In The Streets by Garland Jeffreys, from Wild In The Streets (Best Of 1977-1983) (2002), available from RavenRecords.com.au, a great Australian reissue label. Visit GarlandJeffreys.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• Hail Hail Rock'n'Roll by Garland Jeffreys, from Don't Call Me Buckwheat (1993), available direct from the man himself at GarlandJeffreys.com. Also available: Wildlife Dictionary (1992).

• If The Blues Was Money by Deacon Jones from Jone$en For Money (2007), available from CD Baby. Visit the CD Baby page for Deacon's CD Makin' Blues History (2000) and this page for more information.

• Jack About Nothin' by Edwin Holt, from Second Time Around (2005), available from TopCat Records and the iTMS. Visit EdwinHolt.com for more information.

• Beggin' Ain't For Me by Big George Jackson, from Beggin' Ain't For Me (1998), available from Black & Tan Records. Visit BigGeorgeJackson.com for more information.

• All For Business by Byther Smith, from his album Throw Away The Book, available from Black & Tan Records. Visit Byther's page at TheBlueHighway.com for more information.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #85 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• The Lonely Traveller by Fruteland Jackson, from Blues 2.0 (2005), available direct from the store at his site, Electro-Fi Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit Fruteland.com for more information.

• 5-0 Blues by Corey Harris, from Fish Ain't Bitin' (1997), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Corey's Alligator Records bio page for more information.

• Wrapped Up In Love by Carey & Lurrie Bell, from Second Nature (2004), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Carey's Alligator Records bio page for more information.

• Hoochie Coochie Man by Muddy Water, from The Lost Tapes (1999), available from BlindPigRecords.com and the iTMS. Visit this page at the Blind Pig site, which provides excellent background information about The Lost Tapes and the players who appear on the album.

• I Called My Baby Long Distance by Archie Edwards, from The Toronto Sessions (2001), available from NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit the biographies page at AcousticBlues.com for more information.

• One Thin Dime Blues by Archie Edwards, also from The Toronto Sessions (2001).

• Doncha Know I Love You by Harpdog Brown, from Once In A Howlin' Moon (1999), available from HarpdogBrown.com. Visit Harpdog's Garageband page or his MySpace page to hear some other tracks.

• Two Plays For A Quarter by Detroit Women, from Rattle Your Cage (2005), available from the store at their site, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit DetroitWomen.org for more information.

• The Player by The Chicago Thieves, from The Player (2001), available by emailing Craig Giles at info@chichagothieves.co.uk. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information.

• Gonna Send You Back to Georgia by Hound Dog Taylor, from Release The Hound (2004), available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store.

Mentioned during this show: Get Your Blues Name Here (courtesy of Fruteland Jackson), The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation and Chicago's Venetian Night.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #84 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Fairfax Station Rag by John Jackson, from Front Porch Blues (2006), available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store.Visit John's bio page at the Alligator Records site and this page at BluesWorld.com for more information.

• 2nd Street by Paul Reddick, from Revue: The Best of Paul Reddick (2007), available from NorthernBlues Music and the iTMS. Visit Paul's bio page at the NorthernBlues site for more information

• Satisfaction by Toby, included on the compilation Blues And Roots, Vol. 4 (2007), available from BluesandRootsPromotions.com in Australia. Toby's latest album, Renaissance (2007), is available from MusicPlug.net/. Visit TobyMusic.com.au for more information.

• Straighten Up And Fly Right by Mary-Ann Brandon, from Stone Blues (2007), available from SnailWorx Records and the iTMS. Visit Mary-Ann's IODA PromoNet page for a little more information.

• Whiskey and Luck by Slapback Jack and BadVoodoo, from The Gruff Side of the Blues (2005), available from CD Baby, Payplay.cd and the iTMS. Visit HoundawgMusic.com for more information.

• Low Dress Blues by Slapback Jack and BadVoodoo, also from The Gruff Side of the Blues (2005).

• Day of Reckoning by Amy Martin, from Deliverance (2004), available from The store at her site, CD Baby and the iTMS. Download and read this article (.pdf format), and visit AmyMartin.org for more information.

• Come Back Baby by Alex Wilson, from Bake Sale, Volume Four (2007), available from the Great Northern Blues Society. Come Back Baby is also a track on the Alex Wilson Band's album Tell Me Why (2007), available from the merchandise page at the band's site. Visit AlexWilsonBand.com for more information.

• Never Miss Your Water by Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials, from Head's Up! (2002), available from Alligator Records or the iTMS. Visit Lil Ed's page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Noose Around Your Neck by Blue Voodoo, from Hot Wire (My Heart) (2007), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BlueVoodooBlues.com or their MySpace page for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Rick Kaempfer and his satirical novel $everance; and the Cara's Basement podcast Web site and in the iTunes Music Store.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #83 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Funky Driveway by The Steve Cohen Blues Band w/Greg Koch, from Bake Sale, Volume Four (2007), available from the Great Northern Blues Society. Funky Driveway is also a track on Steve's own CD Mixed Feelings (2005), which is available from the store at his site, CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit Steve's site for more information.

• Let Me Down Easy by Bettye LaVette, obtained as a single for podcast play from the Podsafe Music Network; also available as a digital download on a 2006 album entitled Bettye LaVette Selected Hits, compiled by Charly Records and available from the iTMS. Visit BettyeLaVette.com to buy other CDs, read reviews and for much more information.

• Too Much To Do by Blue Voodoo, from Hot Wire (My Heart) (2007), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BlueVoodooBlues.com or their MySpace page for more information.

• Didn't Know She Was Married by Chumslick Nick and the Sharks. Visit ChumslickNickandtheSharks.com or their page at GarageBand.com for more information.

• The Lonely Traveller by Fruteland Jackson, from Blues 2.0 (2005), available direct from the store at his site, Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit Fruteland.com for more information.

• Blues Over Baghdad by Fruteland Jackson, from Tell Me What You Say (2007), available direct from the store at his site, Electro-Fi Records and the iTMS. Visit Fruteland.com for more information.

• Uh Uh Baby by EB Davis & The Superband, from Live at the A-Trane, Berlin (2005). EB sells his own CDs through his online store. Visit EB Davis.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• Steal Away by Edwin Holt, from Second Time Around (2005), available from TopCat Records and the iTMS. Visit EdwinHolt.com for more information.

• Run Home To Mama by Danny Burton, included on the compilation Blues And Roots, Vol. 4 (2007), available from BluesandRootsPromotions.com in Australia. Run Home To Mama is from Danny's 2005 CD Take a Step Back. Visit Danny's MySpace page for more information and to hear several other tracks.

• Love Dog by Chris Juergensen, from Big Bad Sun (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChrisJuergensen.com to buy Big Bad Sun directly, and for more information.

Mentioned during this show: the Blues in the Schools program; The Infinite Guitar by Chris Juergensen; the Murphy's Saloon tip jar.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #82 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Vintage Wine by Dave Hole, from Rough Diamond (2007), available direct from the store at Dave's site and the iTunes Music Store. Visit DaveHole.com for more information.

• Trust by Joe White, from Trials Along The Trail (2005), available as a download from IndependentArtistsCompany.com. Visit JoeWhiteMusic.com and Joe's page at Garageband.com for more information.

• Straighten Up And Fly Right by Mary-Ann Brandon, from Stone Blues (2007), available from SnailWorx Records and the iTMS. Visit Mary-Ann's IODA PromoNet page for a little more information.

• Po' Boy by Paul Yates, included on the compilation Blues And Roots, Vol, 4 (2007), available from BluesandRootsPromotions.com. Po' Boy is from Paul's debut CD Mr. Bowman (release date unknown). Also available: But Of Course (2004) from Guitar 9 Records.

• Blues As Blues Can Get by Blue Voodoo, from Hot Wire (My Heart) (2007), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BlueVoodooBlues.com or their MySpace page for more information.

• Hot Wire (My Heart) by Blue Voodoo, also from Hot Wire (My Heart) (2007).

• Hoochie Coochie Man by Muddy Waters, from The Lost Tapes (1999), available from BlindPigRecords.com and the iTMS. Visit this page at the Blind Pig site, which provides excellent background information about The Lost Tapes and the players who appear on the album.

• Big Bee by Reverend Raven, from Bake Sale, Volume Four (2007), available from the Great Northern Blues Society. Big Bee is also the title track of the Rev.'s brand new CD, which is available from BlueslandRecords.com, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ReverendRaven.com for more information.

• Ballad of John Lee by Brad Wilson, from Rockin' The Blues (2007), available for sale at Brad's gigs. Brad has eight other albums for sale from CD Baby and the iTMS. He also has a long list of individual tracks for sale through Napster. Visit BradWilsonLive.com for more information.

• Don't Touch My Guitar by Pat Coast, from Don't Touch My Guitar (2003), available from CD Baby. Visit PatCoastBand.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Fat Freddy's Cat.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #81 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Prodigal Son by Billy Goodman, from Blues From The Gospel (2006), available from ItsAboutMusic.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BillyGoodman.com for more information.

• Mr. Blues by The Chicago Thieves, from The Player (2001), available by emailing Craig Giles at info@chichagothieves.co.uk. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information.

• Got To Have Me Two by The Mescal Sheiks from This World Is Not My Home (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit MescalSheiks.com or the Sheiks' MySpace page for more information.

• Done With You by The Shane Dwight Band, from Done With You (2005), available from CD Baby. For more information, visit ShaneDwight.com, SchooloftheBlues.com and Shane's MySpace page.

• Never Look Back by Andy Cowan, included on the compilation BAR, Vol, 4 (2007), available from BluesandRootsPromotions.com. This version of Never Look Back is from a forthcoming ABC/Warner Music Australia DVD entitled Sweet Release. Visit AndyCowan.com.au for more information.

• Talkin' To My Baby by Mississippi Shakedown, included on the compilation BAR, Vol, 4 (2007), available from BluesandRootsPromotions.com. Visit MississippiShakedown.com.au for more information and to buy their CD, Mississippi Shakedown.

• She's Leavin' by The Phantom Freeway Rhythm & Blues Revue, from Callin' In Rich. The band's page at the Podsafe Music network is here (where you can hear several more tracks). Poke Chop, their lead guitarist, moved to Portland, ME last year. Visit Poke-Chop.com to learn more about Poke Chop's current band, Poke Chop and the Other White Meats, and see pictures of the Phantom Freeway reunion held May 5, 2006, at Ziggie's in Denver.

• I'm Gonna Leave This Town by Howard "Guitar" Luedtke, from Bake Sale, Volume Four (2007), available by mail from the Great Northern Blues Society. Howard's album Face to Face with the Blues (1996), which also includes I'm Gonna Leave This Town, is available from CD Baby.com. Visit the GNBS site and HowardLuedtke.com for more information.

• Let It Be In Memphis by Watermelon Slim, from Big Shoes to Fill (2003), available from the store at Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com, and the iTMS. Special thanks to Chris "Wick" Hardwick of Southern Artist Management.

• Right Now by Blue Plate Special, from Can You Dig It (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BluePlateSpecialBand.com for more information.

• Road House by Ed Stallman, one of three free downloads from Download.com. Visit Ed's SoundClick.com page for more information, or to listen and download (for $$) some of the dozens of tracks Ed has available there.

Mentioned during this episode: Poke-Chop.com and BlueVoodooBlues.com.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #79 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Mark My Words by Gregg Martinez, from Big Bad Daddy (2006), available from Gregg's site or CD Baby. Visit GreggMartinez.com for more information.

• Angeline by George Fletcher's Bourbon Renewal, from Ain't The Worst That You Could Find (2000), available from CD Baby; also available: Dangerous Things - Live (2005). Visit GeorgeFletcher.com for more information and to see George's extensive photo gallery.

• You're Scarin' Me by Pat Coast, from Don't Touch My Guitar (2003), available from CD Baby. Visit PatCoastBand.com for more information.

• My Baby Don't Wear No Panties by Mean Gene Kelton, from Most Requested (1999), available from Gene's online store and the iTunes Music Store. Visit JamboneRecords.com and GeneKelton.com for more information.

• Sometimes by Dave Steffen, from Bake Sale, Volume Four (2007), available by mail for $15 from the Great Northern Blues Society. Visit the GNBS site and DaveSteffenBand.com for more information. The Dave Steffen Band's album Eve of Autumn (2004) is available from CD Baby and the iTMS.

• Just Boogie by Little Cisco, from Bake Sale, Volume Four (2007), available by mail for $15 from the Great Northern Blues Society. Visit the GNBS site and LittleCisco.com for more information. Little Cisco's own album Riffs in Time (2007) is available from CD Baby.

• She's Trouble by Reggie Miles, a single found on Reggie's MySpace page. Reggie has three albums currently available through CD Baby: Stray Dog Blues (1995), 51 Highway Blues (2006) and Fresh Picked (2006). Fresh Picked is also available from the iTMS. Visit Reggie's Geocities site for more information.

• Got To Find My Baby by Johnny Heartsman, from The Touch (1991), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Johnny's bio page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Let Me Love You by Boo Boo Davis, from Drew, Mississippi (2006), available from Black & Tan Records. Visit BooBooDavis.com for more information.

• Kool Iron Bed by Lance Lopez, from Higher Ground (2007). Lance's albums, Higher Ground, Simplify Your Vision (2006) and Wall of Soul (2004), are all available from CD Baby. Visit LanceLopez.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Blues & Roots Productions; okay, I forgot to mention this, but you might be interested - copies of the blues compilations Bake Sale, Volume Two and Bake Sale, Volume Three are still available by mail from the Great Northern Blues Society. I also forgot to mention that Saturday, June 16th, was the 103rd observance of Bloomsday, which is why, in case you wondered, there's a portrait of James Joyce attached to the mp3 file of this week's show.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum. Download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent contemporary guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #79 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Ride, Ride by Alexis P. Suter, from Shuga Fix (2005), available from CD Universe, EMusic.com, and the iTunes Music Store. Visit AlexisSuter.com for more information.

• Sexual Chocolate by The Ken DeRouchie Band, from Unglued (2006). For more information, visit KDBand.net, their Garageband page, their page at American Idol Underground, or their MySpace page.

• Sloppy Drunk by Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women, from Deluxe Edition (1994), available from Alligator Records or the iTMS. Visit UppityBluesWomen.com for more information.

• Lay Down This Love by Pat Coast, from Don't Touch My Guitar (2003), available from CD Baby.com. Visit PatCoastBand.comfor more information.

• Don't Leave Me by The Chicago Thieves, a demo track from an album due to be recorded Summer 2007. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information.

• The Player by The Chicago Thieves, from The Player (2001), available by emailing Craig Giles at info@chichagothieves.co.uk. Visit ChicagoThieves.co.uk for more information.

• Honey Bee by Papa Mali from Do Your Thing (2007), available from FogCityRecords.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit this page, sponsored by Fog City Records, and read this article at JamBands.com for more information about Papa Mali.

• Not One Soul Told Me by Dale Jackson, which was downloaded from Dale's page at Garageband.com.

• Border Town Blues by The Mannish Boys, from Big Plans (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit TheMannishBoys.com for more information.

• Low Down Dirty Shame by Mark Kerr from One Drink Away From The Blues (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. For more information, visit MarkKerrLtd.com.

Mentioned during this show: LevonHelm.com, ComedyCentral.com, the EelPieClub.com, AWorldofBlues.com, Mark Kerr's Blues Nation and KC OnlineRadio.com.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. An essential read: Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #78 courtesy of the artists and either the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Everybody Who Meets My Baby by Adam Morley, from his forthcoming album Good Times (2007). Visit AdamMorley.co.uk and Adam's MySpace page for more information.

• Croc Talkin by Poppa Dawg, from Same Dog, New Suit (2005), available from DogskinSuit.com and PacificBlues.com. Visit DogskinSuit.com and Poppa Dawg's MySpace page for more information.

• Classic Case Of The Blues by Robbie King. Visit Garageband.com and RobbieKing.com for more information.

• Has Anybody Seen My Money? by Dale Jackson, which was downloaded from Dale's page at Garageband.com.

• California Blues by The Mannish Boys, from Big Plans (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit TheMannishBoys.com for more information.

• Gotta Move by The Mannish Boys, from Big Plans (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit TheMannishBoys.com for more information.

• Miss Blues'es Child by Eli Cook, from Miss Blues'es Child (2005, re-released 2007), available from the iTunes Music Store and CD Baby. Visit EliCook.com for more information.

• Soul of a Man by Doug Cox and Salil Bhatt, from Slide To Freedom (2007), available from DougCox.org, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit DougCox.org for more information.

• Get It Back From You by The Sterlinglane Project. To hear three other tracks, visit The Sterlinglane Project page at the Podsafe Music Network.

• Strongest Weakness by Detroit Women, from Rattle Your Cage (2004), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit DetroitWomen.org for more information.

Mentioned during this show: ChicagoBluesFestival.org and the downloadable tour of Chicago blues sites narrated by Buddy Guy, available from DownloadChicagoTours.com; the music of Blind Arvella Grey, a long-standing personal passion of Cary Baker, who is the man at Conqueroo.com.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #77 courtesy of the artists and either the Podsafe Music Network or the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance)

This week's playlist:

• The Wheel Man by Watermelon Slim and the Workers, from The Wheel Man (2007), available from Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

• Bad Man by Haze The King. Visit the band's MySpace page for more information.

• Busker's Blues Blues by Davis Coen, from Ill Disposition (2007), available from his site and the iTMS.Visit DavisCoen.com for more information..

• Please Don't Waste My Time by Louisiana Bob Kirkpatrick & Short Fuse, from Drive Across Texas (2001), available from TopCat Records, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Bob's TopCat Records bio page for more information.

• Put It Back On Me by the Quarter Draw Band, from For Sale By Owner (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit the Quarter Draw Band's MySpace page for more information.

• Loretta by the Quarter Draw Band, from For Sale By Owner (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit the Quarter Draw Band's MySpace page for more information.

• Beware of the Man (Who Calls You Bro) by Doug Cox and Salil Bhatt, from Slide To Freedom (2007), available from DougCox.org, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit DougCox.org for more information.

• I'm Looking For A Miracle by the Phantom Blues Band, from Out of Shadows (2006), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit the Phantom Blues Band page at the Delta Groove site for more information.

• Somebody's Gettin' It by Edwin Holt, from Second Time Around (2005), available from TopCat Records and the iTMS. Visit EdwinHolt.com for more information.

• At Da' Crossroads by Billy Jones, from tha' Bluez (2005), available from Black and Tan Records. Visit Billy-Jones.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: in Chicago - ChicagoBluesFestival.org and a very cool downloadable tour of Chicago blues sites narrated by Buddy Guy, available from DownloadChicagoTours.com in both enhanced (with photos) and audio-only versions. In Washington, D.C. - the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; in alphabetical order: Aditi Indian Cuisine, Bangkok Joe's for Thai food, Jaleo for tapas, The Melting Pot for fondue, Red, Hot & Blue for barbecue and Tony and Joe's Seafood Restaurant.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Also, be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in Chicago.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #76 courtesy of the artists and either the Podsafe Music Network or the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance)

This week's playlist:

• Miss Blues'es Child (remix) by Eli Cook, from Miss Blues'es Child (2005, re-released 2007), available from the iTunes Music Store and CD Baby. Visit EliCook.com for more information.

• Texas Honey by Mean Gene Kelton, from Most Requested (1999), available from Gene's online store and the iTMS. Visit GeneKelton.com and JamboneRecords.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Georgetown University and Smokin' Roy Madison's Traveling Juke Joint podcast.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #75 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance or Download.com)

This week's playlist:

• Silent Treatment by P.W. Fenton & The Second Ward, obtained from the Podsafe Music Network, where it's for sale as a single for just 99 cents.

• Fishing Blues by William Clarke, from William Clarke: Deluxe Edition (1999), available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store.

• Devil In My Shoes by the Rose City Kings, from Holler Out For More: Rose City Kings Live (2005), available from CD Baby. Visit RoseCityKings.com and their Garageband.com page for more information. Also, visit the Rose City Kings' online store for band-related merchandise.

• Mississippi Grace by Matthew D and Random Tuesday, from Notes From The Edge (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit MattDWard.com or their Garageband page for more information.

• All Kinds Of A Fool by Brad Wilson, from Rockin' The Blues (2007), available for sale at Brad's gigs. Brad has eight other albums for sale from CD Baby and the iTMS. He also has a long list of individual tracks for sale through Napster. Visit BradWilsonLive.com for a gig schedule and other information.

• The Last Blues by Watermelon Slim, from UpClose And Personal (2007), available from Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

• Pocket Change Blues by Da Bottomfeeders, also available as a free dowload from Download.com.

• Ice Cold by Long John Hunter, from Border Town Legend (1996), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS.

• Deep Elem Blues by The Williams Brothers Band, a single obtained from the Podsafe Music Network. Visit their MySpace page for more information and to hear more tracks.

• Breakin' Out by Shemekia Copeland, from The Soul Truth (2005), available from Alligator Records or the iTMS. Visit ShemekiaCopeland.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Studs Terkel, P.W. Fenton's Digital Flotsam and Smokin' Roy Madison's Traveling Juke Joint.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #74 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance or Download.com)

This week's playlist:

• Honey Bee by Papa Mali from Do Your Thing (2007), available from FogCityRecords.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit this page, sponsored by Fog City Records, and read this article at JamBands.com for more information about Papa Mali.

• Travelin' Daddy by Circe Link, from More Songs! (2003), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit CirceLink.com or her MySpace pagefor more information.

• Ask Myself Why by Eddie Turner, from Rise (2005), available from NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit EddieDevilBoy.com and Eddie's MySpace page for more information.

• I'm So Lonely by Robert Wuagneux, from a new CD entitled Always! that's due to be released June 1st. The individual track may be purchased now through Dr. Bob's page at Broadjam.com. Visit Dr. Bob's site, 1-Uproductions.com for more information.

• Blackjack by Phillip Walker, from Going Back Home (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit PhillipWalker.com for more information.

• A Master Of Time by Pete "Stratmaster" Mitchell, from Cutting The Mustard (2006) available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Stratmaster.co.uk for more information.

• Play My Guitar by Pete "Stratmaster" Mitchell, also from Cutting The Mustard (2006).

• Shoot Him Down by Jenny Beck, from On The Outside (2005), available from the store at her site and the iTMS. Visit Jenny's site and her MySpace page for more information.

• Shack Bully by EB Davis & The Superband, from Live at the A-Trane, Berlin (2005). EB sells his own CDs through his online store. You can also learn more at EB Davis.com and at his MySpace page.

• Devil In My Shoes by the Rose City Kings, from Holler Out For More: Rose City Kings Live (2005), available from CD Baby. A studio version of Devil In My Shoes appears on the RCK's first album Delta Hop (2003). Visit RoseCityKings.com and their Garageband.com page for more information. Also, visit the Rose City Kings' online store for some cool band-related merchandise.

Mentioned during this show: Mark Kerr's Blues Nation podcast and The Traveling Juke Joint podcast.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #73 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance or Download.com)

This week's playlist:

• Black Water by Watermelon Slim and the Workers, from The Wheel Man (2007), available from Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

• My Hometown by Deacon Jones, from Jonesen For Money (2007), available from CD Baby. Visit the CD Baby page for Deacon's CD Makin' Blues History (2000) and this page for more information.

• Second Hand Man by Carey Bell and Junior Wells, from Harp Attack! (1990), which also includes James Cotton and/or Billy Branch on some tracks. Harp Attack! is available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit this page at the Alligator Records site for more information (and be sure to scroll down).

• Don't Let Me Catch You with Your Drawers Down by Koko Taylor, from Royal Blue (2000), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Koko's Alligator Records bio page for more information.

• Last Call by Brad Wilson, from Rockin' The Blues (2007), available for sale at Brad's gigs. Brad has eight other albums for sale from CD Baby and the iTMS. He also has a long list of individual tracks for sale through Napster. Visit BradWilsonLive.com for a gig schedule and other information.

• I'm Tore Down by Brad Wilson, also from Rockin' The Blues (2007).

• Eat Up With The Blues by Delta Chuck. Visit Chuck's page at Garageband.com for more tracks and information.

• Tell Me A Story by Chris Juergensen, from Big Bad Sun (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChrisJuergensen.com to buy Big Bad Sun and for more information.

• Red Room Romp by Pat mAcdonald, from his 2004 CD In the Red Room, available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Pat's MySpace page for more information.

• Workin' On Love by Blue Plate Special, from Can You Dig It (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BluePlateSpecialBand.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: the Cara's Basement podcast in iTunes and the Web page; and the Black Cat Jazz Bar in Northampton, England.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #72 courtesy of the artists, and Garageband.com, Download.com, Podsafe Music Network or the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance)

This week's playlist:

• Bad Blood by Janiva Magness from Do I Move You (2006), available from NorthernBlues.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit JanivaMagness.com for more information.

• Foul Weather Blues by Harpdog Brown. To buy Harpdog's most recent CD, Once in a Howlin' Moon, visit HarpdogBrown.com. Visit Harpdog's Garageband page or his MySpace page for more information and to hear more killer tracks.

• Gemini by David R. Merry, a single first released in 2000, and currently available from the Podsafe Music Network. Visit David's page at UKScreen.com and David's MySpace page for more information.

• Ain't Nobody by George Fletcher and the Handsome Men (now known as George Fletcher's Bourbon Renewal), from Ain't The Worst That You Could Find (2000), available from CD Baby; also available: Dangerous Things - Live (2005). Visit GeorgeFletcher.com for more information and to see George's photo gallery.

• The Wheel Man by Watermelon Slim and the Workers, from The Wheel Man (2007), available from Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

• I've Got News by Watermelon Slim and the Workers, from The Wheel Man (2007), available from Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

• Strange Voodoo by Robert Wuagneux, from 1-U w/U (2002), available from his site. The individual track may be purchased through his page at Broadjam.com. Visit Robert's site, 1-Uproductions.com for more information.

• Running To New Orleans by Byther Smith, from his album Throw Away The Book, available from Black & Tan Records. Visit Byther's page at TheBlueHighway.com for more information.

• Let Me Stir in Your Pot by Carey Bell, from Deep Down (1995), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Carey's page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Some Sympathy by Chris Juergensen, from Big Black Sun (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ChrisJuergensen.com to buy Big Black Sun and for more information.

Mentioned during this show: two guitarists whose work will be featured on Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast in the near future: Pete Mitchell, aka Stratmaster; and Brad Wilson; The Untouchables, directed by Brian DePalma; the Cara's Basement podcast, in iTunes, and the Web page.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #71 courtesy of the artists, and either the Podsafe Music Network or the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance)

This week's playlist:

• Ice Storm by Boo Boo Davis, from East St. Louis (2007), available from Black & Tan Records. Visit BooBooDavis.com and Boo Boo's page at the IODA site for more information.

• Sweet Home New Orleans by Phillip Walker, from Going Back Home (2007), available from Delta Groove Productions.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit PhillipWalker.com for more information.

• Insecurity by Doc Bates, from Hard Headed Heart (2006). Visit Doc's page at Podshow.com for more information.

• Wine, Women & Song by Johnny Ferreira, from Rock & Roll Saxophonist (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit JohnnyFerreira.com for more information.

• One Thing's For Certain by Robert Wuagneux, from It's a 1-Uful World (2003), available from his site. The individual track may be purchased through his page at Broadjam.com. Visit Robert's site, 1-uproductions.com for more information.

• Workin' So Hard by Robert Wuagneux, from Love Is Easy (2004), available for purchase through his site. A variety of tracks are also for sale as individual downloads from Robert's download page at Broadjam.com. Visit Robert's site, 1-uproductions.com, for more information.

• Poor Man's Train by Gerry Wall, from Winter Grass (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit GerryWall.com for more information.

• Guaranteed Recipe by The Raunch Tones, from Standing Room Only: Songs from the Last Roadhouse (2005), available from Silk City Records and the iTMS. Visit RaunchTones.com for more information.

• Hooked On You by Albert Collins, from Cold Snap (1986), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Albert's bio page at the Alligator site for more information.

• Ya Better Treat Me Right by The Mitchell Blues Band. For more information, visit the band's GarageBand page.

Mentioned during this show: Mary4Music.com, one of the very best online blues directories I've ever seen; MarkKerrLtd.com, the home page of Mark Kerr, a smokin' blues guitarist, a great friend to Murphy's Saloon and the host of the Mark Kerr's Blues Nation podcast; James Carlyle's podcast Hambone's Blues Rumshack, which originates in the Shetland Islands; and Chicago radio demigoddess Cara Carriveau's podcast, Cara's Basement.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #70 courtesy of the artists and the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance, the Podsafe Music Network or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist:

• Nothin' But The Blues by Deacon Jones, from Jonesen For Money (2007), available from CD Baby. Visit the CD Baby page for Deacon's CD Makin' Blues History (2000) and this page for more information.

• On The Rebound by Russell Alexander & The Hitman Blues Band, from Angel in the Shadow (2003), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit HitmanBluesBand.com for more information.

• Rise by Eddie Turner, from Rise (2005), available from NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit EddieDevilBoy.com and Eddie's MySpace page for more information.

• Will The Circle Be Unbroken by Ben Bowen King, from Sidewalk Saints - Roots Gospel Guitar (2006), available from TalkingTaco.com and the iTMS. Visit Ben's MySpace page for more information.

• Gotta Make Some Changes by Sweet Alice Hoskins and the Unfinished Business Blues Band, from Eyes Full Of Tears (2007), reportedly available from Leg Up Live Records, a division of L'lezra Entertainment Group. Purchasing music on line is supposed to be easy. However, after upwards of 30 minutes spent clicking links in every direction, I was unable to find a link where Eyes Full Of Tears can be purchased. I like to do far better than this by the artists I play, and somebody somewhere needs a good hard kick in the pants. Visit Alice's pages at IODA/PROMONET and SummitArtists.com for more information about Alice and her band.

• Going Up (To Get Down) by Steve Marriner, from Going Up (2007), available from DogMyCatRecords.ca and the iTMS. Visit SteveMarriner.com for more information.

• Rollin' by Barry McCabe, From Beyond The Tears (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BarryMcCabe.com for more information and a list of other online music distributors that sell Barry's music.

• I'm Looking For A Miracle by the Phantom Blues Band, from Out of Shadows (2006), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit the Phantom Blues Band page at the Delta Groove site for more information.

• Sweet As Sin by Ruby James; this and other tracks can be purchased as individual downloads from Ruby's MySpace page. Also, visit the Ruby James Fans page at MySpace for more information.

• Superhot Lady Cop by Beau Hall, from UNH! (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Beau's MySpace page for more information.

Also mentioned during this episode: Escaping the Delta: Robert Johnson and the Invention of the Blues by Elijah Wald; this week's Murphy's Saloon Joke of the Week was courtesy of Bluesman Tom Malafarina.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #69 courtesy of the artists and either the Podsafe Music Network or the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance)

This week's playlist:

• Me and My Wife by Root Doctor, from Been A Long Time Coming (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit RootDoctorBand.com for more information.

• Blackheart Blues by Melissa Forbes, from No More Mondays (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit MelissaForbes.com for more information.

• Joelee by Robert Farrell, from Autoloader (2002), available from MyMusic.com. Visit DoubleSlide.com for more information; Robert also has a guitar technique instructional podcast available.

• Dancin' Is Not My Thing by Johnny Ferreira, from Rock & Roll Saxophonist (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS.Visit JohnnyFerreira.com for more information.

• Blackjack by Phillip Walker, from Going Back Home (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit PhillipWalker.com for more information.

• Barnyard Blues by Billy Jones, from tha' Bluez, available from Black and Tan Records and the iTMS. Visit Billy-Jones.com for more information.

• Snake by Son Lewis, from Snake (2005), available from Silk City Records and the iTMS. Visit SonLewis.com for more information.

• Fine Line by Maria Daines, obtained from the Podsafe Music Network. Maria and her partner, Paul Killington, have an album entitled Treebone (2005) available from CD Baby. Visit Maria-Daines.com or Maria's MySpace page for more information.

• Keep Your Motor Running by Dave Hole, from Short Fuse Blues (1992), available direct from the store at Dave's site, Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit DaveHole.com for more information.

• Plannin' An Accident by The Hipnotics, from Plannin' An Accident (2004), available direct from their online store. Visit their site for more information.

Mentioned during this episode: Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson; and Faking It: The Quest for Authenticity in Popular Music by Hugh Barker and Yuval Taylor. Both are Amazon.com links.

Excellent online resources for information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's outstanding (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #68 courtesy of the artists, and either the Podsafe Music Network or the PROMONET program of the Independent Online Distribution Alliance)

This week's playlist:

• Feel So Good by Blue Plate Special from Can You Dig It (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BluePlateSpecialBand.com for more information.

• Sweet Lovin' Man by Calvin Owens from The House Is Burnin' (2002), available from TopCat Records, CD Baby or the iTMS. Visit CalvinOwens.com for more information.

• It Doesn't Really Matter by The Mescal Sheiks from This World Is Not My Home (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit MescalSheiks.com or the Sheiks' MySpace page for more information.

• Got The Blues In My Heart by Boo Boo Davis, from Drew, Mississippi (2006), available from Black & Tan Records and the iTMS. Visit BooBooDavis.com for more information.

• Bad Blood by Janiva Magness, from Do I Move You (2006), available from NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit JanivaMagness.com for more information.

• If The Blues Was Money by Deacon Jones, from Jone$en For Money (2007), available from CD Baby. Visit the CD Baby page for Deacon's CD Makin' Blues History (2000) and this page for more information.

• H.O.T. (Happy On Top) by Ruth Greenwood, from I Won't Apologize (2006), available from RuthGreenwood.com and the iTMS. Visit RuthGreenwood.com for more information.

• Caffeine & Nicotine by Jeremy Rowe, from Jeremy Rowe (2005), available as downloads from iTMS, but permanently out of stock on CD at CD Baby. However, Jeremy's second album, Where The Truth Lies (2006), is in stock at CD Baby. Visit Jeremy's MySpace page for more information.

• Fat's Jump by Big George Jackson, from Beggin' Ain't For Me (1998), available from Black & Tan Records. Visit BigGeorgeJackson.com for more information.

• Dangerous by Eddie Turner, from The Turner Diaries (2006), available from NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit EddieDevilBoy.com and Eddie's MySpace page for more information.

Mentioned during this show: SXSW, Alejandro Escovedo, Terry Reid, Garland Jeffreys, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Charlie Sexton, The Tragically Hip, Antone's and The Continental Club.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #67 courtesy of the artists, and either IODA PROMONET or the Podsafe Music Network)

Show notes will be forthcoming when I return from Austin. Cheers!

This week's playlist:

• Castanets by Alejandro Escovedo, from A Man Under the Influence (2001), available from the store connected to Alejandro's site and the iTunes Music Store. Visit Alejandro Escovedo.com for more information, and for upcoming show dates and locations.

• Sweet Home New Orleans by Phillip Walker, from Going Back Home (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit PhillipWalker.com for more information.

• See Me In the Evening by Hound Dog Taylor, from Deluxe Edition (1999), available from Alligator Records and from the iTMS. Visit Hound Dog's bio page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Baby Whatcha Do by The Mescal Sheiks, from This World Is Not My Home (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit MescalSheiks.com or the Sheiks' MySpace page for more information.

• I'm Single by The Billy Gibson Band, from Southern Livin' (2006), available from CD Baby, InsideSounds.com and the iTMS. Visit BillyGibson.com and the band's MySpace page for more information.

• Mercy On My Soul by Earl Gaines, from Don't Take My Kindness As A Weakness (2006), available from SnailWorx.com and the iTMS. Visit Earl's page at IODA PROMONET for more information.

• Big City by Luther Allison, from Blue Streak (1995), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Luther-Allison.com for more information.

• Cool Your Engine by Janet Ryan and Straight Up!, from Wrapped Up In Blue, available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit JanetRyan.com for more information.

• The Back Scratcher by Reverend Raven, featuring Madison Slim, from Live At Blues On Grand (2004), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit ReverendRaven.com for more information.

• Break This Time by Alejandro Escovedo, from The Boxing Mirror (2006), available from the store connected to Alejandro's site and the iTMS. Visit AlejandroEscovedo.com for more information, and for upcoming show dates and locations.

Mentioned during this show: Bum Rush The Charts and the SXSW Music Conference and Festival.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #65 courtesy of the artists, IODA PROMONET and the Podsafe Music Network)

This week's playlist:

• Wine, Women & Song by Johnny Ferreira, from Rock & Roll Saxophonist (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store.Visit JohnnyFerreira.com for more information.

• D.E.A. Blues by Davis Coen, from Blues from the Get Go (2000), available from CD Baby, CDUniverse.com and the iTMS.Visit DavisCoen.com for more information.

• Caffeine & Nicotine by Jeremy Rowe, from Jeremy Rowe (2005), available as downloads from iTMS, but permanently out of stock on CD at CD Baby. However, Jeremy's second album, Where The Truth Lies (2006), is in stock at CD Baby. Visit Jeremy's MySpace page for more information.

• Insecurity by Doc Bates, from Hard Headed Heart (2006). Visit Doc's page at Podshow.com for more information.

• God Don't Like It by Bishop Perry Tillis, from Too Close (2006), available from BirdmanRecords.com and the iTMS.

• H.O.T. (Happy on Top) by Ruth Greenwood, from I Won't Apologize (2006), available from RuthGreenwood.com and the iTMS.Visit RuthGreenwood.com/ for more information.

• Walking With Frankie by Phillip Walker, from Going Back Home (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit PhillipWalker.com for more information.

• Don't Take Away My Love by Frank "Paris Slim" Goldwasser, from Bluju (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com. Visit FranckGoldwasser.com.

• Royal Shades Of Blues by The Daddy Mack Blues Band, from Bluestones (2006), available from CD Baby, InsideSounds.com and the iTMS. Visit the band's page at Inside Sounds for more information.

• Fender Bender by Mississippi Mud, from Mississippi Mud (2007), available from DoubleBarrelRecords.com and the iTMS. Visit the band's page at DoubleBarrelRecords.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Bum Rush The Charts, the new voice of Murphy's Saloon, Cara Carriveau and her podcast, Cara's Basement, which also has a MySpace Page.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #64 courtesy of the artists, IODA PROMONET and the Podsafe Music Network)

This week's playlist:

• Just A Fool by Big Hammer. For more information, visit their Garageband page.

• Lafayette Cajun Fest and Fais Do Do by Blue Stew, from Headed South (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BlueStew.com for more information.

• Slow Start To Nowhere by Circus Mind, from Circus Mind (2002), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Circus Mind's second album, Silver Flower (2006), is also available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit FunknGroove.com for more information.

• Rain, Rain by The Detonators. Visit TheDetonators.org for more information and other free downloadable songs.

• Part Time Love by the Phantom Blues Band, from Out of Shadows (2006), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit PhantomBluesBand.com for more information. The music of Phantom Blues Band is made available to podcasters through the Independent Online Distribution Alliance.

• I'm Looking For A Miracle by the Phantom Blues Band, from Out of Shadows (2006), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit PhantomBluesBand.com for more information. The music of Phantom Blues Band is made available to podcasters through the Independent Online Distribution Alliance.

• Talkin' In Your Sleep by the Kelly Bell Band, from ... ain't like it used to be (2001), available from their store. Visit PhatBlues.com and the band's MySpace page for more information.

• Got To Have A Job by Little Charlie & The Nightcats, from Nine Lives (2005), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit the Little Charlie & The Nightcats page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Dumpster Blues by Watermelon Slim & The Workers, from Watermelon Slim & The Workers (2006), available from WatermelonSlim.com, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information.

• Long Cold Train by Kevin Welch and the Danes, from Millionaire (2001), available from Echotunes.com. Visit KevinWelch.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: Bum Rush The Charts.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #63 courtesy of the artists, IODA PROMONET and/or the Podsafe Music Network, where I obtained many of these tracks)

This week's playlist:

• Mississippi Grace by Matthew D and Random Tuesday, from Notes From The Edge (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit MattDWard.com or their Garageband page for more information.

• The Moon Is Full by Albert Collins, Johnny Copeland and Robert Cray, from Showdown! (1985) available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Collins' page, Copeland's page and Cray's page at the Alligator site for more information.

• Young and Evil by Billy Boy Arnold, from Back Where I Belong (1993), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Arnold's page at the Alligator site for more information.

• 1,000 Feet Ahead by The Hitman Blues Band from Blooztown (2000), available at their online store, CD Baby and the iTMS. For more information about the band, visit HitmanBluesBand.com or their MySpace page.

• There's A River by Phil Circle, from Searching For Scorpio (2007). Visit Phil's MySpace page for more information and to buy the CD.

• Millionaire by Kevin Welch and the Danes, from Millionaire (2001), available from Echotunes.com. Visit KevinWelch.com for more information.

• Dust Me Off by Billy Marquis, from the Blues and Beyond, available for sale through Garageband.com. Visit Billy's Garageband page for more information.

• Red Clay Back Road Mama by Edwin Holt, from Second Time Around (2005), available from TopCat Records, CDuniverse and the iTMS. Visit EdwinHolt.com for more information.

• Amtrak by the Big George Jackson Blues Band, from Southern In My Soul, available from Black & Tan Records and the iTMS. Visit BigGeorgeJackson.com for more information.

• Bad Religion by Jimmie Bratcher, from Red (2005), available from his online store and the iTMS. Visit JimmieBratcher.com for more information.

Also: the senders of the first three emails I receive with Detroit Women Rule! in the subject line will receive a copy of Detroit Women's new CD, Sassitude, and a Murphy's Saloon logo t-shirt; I'm going to the SXSW conference in March; and don't forget to send in your favorite jokes.

For more information about the blues, visit: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #62 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I obtained many of these tracks)

This week's playlist:

• Has Anybody Seen My Money? by Dale Jackson, which was downloaded from Dale's page at Garageband.com.

• In My Time Of Dying by Ben Godwin, from Lighter Than The Atom / =shinyshiny= (2006) available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit Ben's site PeaceMango.com and his MySpace page for more information.

• A Little More Time from the album Lone Star Shootout (1999) by Lonnie Brooks, Long John Hunter and Phillip Walker; this track features Hunter. Lone Star Shootout is available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. If you follow the Alligator Records link, you'll find considerable information about the album as well as about Brooks, Hunter and Walker.

• Married to the Blues by Chumslick Nick and the Sharks. Visit ChumslickNickandtheSharks.com or their page at GarageBand.com for more information.

• Sweet Talk and Wine by Blue Voodoo, from their CD The Storm (2005), available from CDBaby. Also available from CDBaby is Red Hot Blues (2004). Visit BlueVoodooBlues.com for more information.

• Long Cold Train by Kevin Welch and the Danes, from Millionaire (2001), available from Echotunes.com. Visit KevinWelch.com for more information.

• Ain't Good Lookin' by Billy Jones, from tha'Blues, available from Black and Tan Records and the iTMS. Visit Billy-Jones.com for more information.

• Turn Around and Say Goodbye by C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, from Step It Up! (2001), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit C.J.'s bio page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Big Shot by Marcia Ball, from Live! Down the Road, available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit MarciaBall.com for more information.

• Some Sympathy by Chris Juergensen, from Big Black Sun (2005) available from Magnatune.com and the iTMS. Chris' earlier CD Prospects (2003) is also available from Magnatunes.

For more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #61 courtesy of the artists, Garageband.com and the Podsafe Music Network, where I obtained many of these tracks)

This week's playlist:

• I Was Stealin' by Rui Azul, available at Podsafe Music Network. Visit Rui's Blogspot page (which is in Portuguese) for more information.

• Good Life by Reid Holmes, from The RH Factor (2004), available from CD Baby.Visit Reid's page at Podshow.comand ReidH.com for more information.

• Heartless by Michael Burks, from Make It Rain (2001), available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit MichaelBurks.com for more information.

• Last Night by Stingray, from Ghosts in the Attic (2002), available for download from MartianMusic.com. Visit StingrayOnline.com for more information.

• How Long Blues by Davis Coen, from Cryin' the Blues (1995), available from the iTMS and through the BurnLounge store connected to Davis' Links page. Visit DavisCoen.com for more information.

• Deep Elem Blues by The Williams Brothers Band, a single obtained from the Podsafe Music Network. Visit their MySpace page for more information and to hear more tracks.

• Jerking My Chains by Stefanie Seskin, from The Edge of Reason (2005), available direct from her online store and the iTMS. Visit StefanieSeskin.com and her MySpace page for more information.

• Copperhead Road by Steve Earle, from Live at Montreux 2005 (2006), available from the iTunes Music Store and Amazon.com. For more information and all things Earle, visit The Original Unofficial Steve Earle Site, which is filling in while SteveEarle.com is under construction.

• Lolly Pop Mamma by Son Lewis, from Snake (2005), available from Silk City Records and the iTMS. Visit SonLewis.com for more information.

• Down and Out Blues by the Ricky Lewis Band, from Songs For The New Depression (2003), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visir RickyLewisBand.com for more information.

Mentioned during this show: if you'd like to listen to podcasts without the little white box, visit NoiPodRequired.com to learn about other methods for podcast listening.

Also: A listener asked me recently to edit out portions of episodes in which I mention the listener, and suggested I then re-post the shows - something that's virtually impossible to accomplish without making a total hash of the feed. I'd like your thoughts - should I leave the shows as they are, or take those shows down completely? Use the email button on the right side of this page to send me your thoughts, send an audio file, or call the Murphy's Saloon comment line: 312-239-0678. Remember, if you write or call, your comments may be read or played as part of a future Murphy's Saloon episode.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #60 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I obtained many of these tracks)

This week's playlist:

• Poor Man's Train by Gerry Wall, from Winter Grass (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit GerryWall.com for more information.

• Wrapped Up In Love by Carey & Lurrie Bell, from Second Nature (2004), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Carey's Alligator Records bio page for more information.

• Ride, Ride by Alexis P. Suter, from Shuga Fix (2005), available from CD Universe, EMusic.com, and the iTunes Music Store. Visit AlexisSuter.com for more information.

• She's Got My Number by Blue Plate Special, from Can You Dig It (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Also available from CD Baby: The Blues Ain't Pretty (2000) and No Place To Fade (1998). The Blues Ain't Pretty and No Place To Fade are also now available from the iTMS. Visit BluePlateSpecialBand.com for more information.

• Fat's Jump by Big George Jackson, from Beggin' Ain't for Me (1999), available from Black and Tan Records and the iTMS. Visit BigGeorgeJackson.com for more information.

• 5-0 Blues by Corey Harris, from Fish Ain't Bitin' (1997), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Corey's Alligator Records bio page for more information.

• No Time for Singing the Blues by Detroit Women from their brand new album Sassitude (2007), due in stores January 31st. Visit DetroitWomen.org and their MySpace page for information about the Women, and how you can buy a copy of Sassitude. For more information about the individual Women, visit this page and use the The Women pull-down menu.

• Too Much Time by Louisiana Bob Kirkpatrick & Short Fuse, from Drive Across Texas (2001), available from TopCat Records, CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Bob's TopCat Records bio page for more information

• Fool For The Ladies by EB Davis & The Superband, from Live at the A-Trane, Berlin (2005). EB sells his own CDs through his online store. You can also learn more at EB Davis.com and at his MySpace page.

• Side To Side by Detroit Women from their brand new album Sassitude (2007). Visit DetroitWomen.org and their MySpace page for information about the Women, and how you can buy a copy of Sassitude. For more information about the individual Women, visit this page and use the The Women pull-down menu.

Mentioned during this show: Detroit Women's backing band, Motor City, which consists of Dennis Burr - guitar, Susie Woodman - keyboards, Rick Zeldes - bass and Steve Kohn - drums. Also, write to the Superhot Lady Cop, aka The Sexpert, at yoursexpert@gmail.com with questions about sex, or your sex-related dlilemmas. Your questions and The Sexpert's replies will be included in future episodes of Murphy's Saloon.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon Blues Podcast #59 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I obtained many of these tracks)

This week's playlist:

• I Need Someone by EB Davis & the Superband, from I Wanna Talk About You (1999). EB sells his own CDs through his online store. Visit EB Davis.com and at his MySpace page for more information.

• Froggy Bottom by Johnny Nicholas, from Livin' With The Blues (2005), available from CD Baby, TopCat Records and the iTunes Music Store. Also available from the same three outlets: Thrill on the Hill (1994) and Rockin' My Blues To Sleep (2001). Johnny's bio is here, and check out the Hilltop Cafe.

• Don't Let Me Catch You with Your Drawers Down by Koko Taylor, from Royal Blue (2000), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS. Visit Koko's Alligator Records bio page for more information.

• Made Me Cry by Boo Boo Davis, from Drew, Mississippi (2006), available from Black & Tan Records and the iTMS. Visit BooBooDavis.com For more information.

• If You Feel Froggy by Freightrain Jones, one of 11 songs available free at Soundclick.com. I first found Freightrain at the PMN. Visit Freightrain's MySpace page for more information.

• Strongest Weakness by Detroit Women, from Rattle Your Cage (2004), available from CD Baby, Silk City Records and the iTMS. Visit DetroitWomen.org and their MySpace page for more information.

• The Peace Within by Barry McCabe, from The Peace Within (2001), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit BarryMcCabe.com for more information.

• Party On The Levee by Mean Gene Kelton, from Mean Guitar (2004), available from Mean Gene's online store and the iTMS. Visit GeneKelton.com for more information.

• Kool Iron Bed (with intro) by Lance Lopez, a track from his not-yet-released fourth CD, Higher Ground. The track was obtained from the Podsafe Music Network. Visit LanceLopez.com for more information and other releases.

• I Believe by Detroit Women, from Rattle Your Cage (2004), available from CD Baby, Silk City Records and the iTunes Music Store. Visit DetroitWomen.org and their MySpace page for more information.

Mentioned during this show: send email or audio clips with questions about sex, or sex-related dlilemmas to yoursexpert@gmail.com.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #58 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I obtained many of these tracks)

This week's playlist:

• Gonna Send You Back to Georgia by Hound Dog Taylor, from Release The Hound (2004), available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store.

• How Many Times by Eric Coslop, from a single first released in 2001. Eric has a page at Garageband.com, as does his current band The Curbfinders. In the early '90s, Eric also contributed to a series of CDs by the Home At Last Band.

• I Need You by Ernie Van Veen, from Drive (2005), available from CD Baby. A solo CD, One Tiny Life (2004) is also available from CD Baby. Visit VanVeen.net for more information.

• No Time for Singing the Blues by Detroit Women, a pre-release podcasting exclusive to Murphy's Saloon from their forthcoming album Sassitude. Their CD Rattle Your Cage (2005) is available from CD Baby, Silk City Records, and the iTunes Music Store. Be sure to check out their site at DetroitWomen.org.

• Give It Time by Eric Lindell, from Change In The Weather (2006), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS.

• Fishing Blues by William Clarke, from William Clarke: Deluxe Edition (1999), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS.

• Ain't Seen My Baby by Cephas & Wiggins, from Shoulder To Shoulder (2006, available from Alligator Records and the iTMS.

• Comin' Home To New Orleans by The Dare Ya Blues Band, from Lonely Street (2004), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Also available: : Food For Song (2006) from CD Baby, and Head For Cover from DareYa.com.

• Never Miss Your Water by Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials, from Head's Up! (2002), available from Alligator Records or the iTMS. Visit Lil Ed's page at the Alligator Records site for more information.

• Strongest Weakness by Detroit Women, from Rattle Your Cage (2004), available from CD Baby, Silk City Records and the iTMS.

Mentioned during this show: My friend, the Superhot Lady Cop aka The Sexpert, would like to hear from you, so send email or audio clips with your questions about sex, or your sex-related dlilemmas to yoursexpert@gmail.com.

For more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #57 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I obtained most of these tracks)

This week's playlist:

• New Stagger Lee Blues by Ross Neilsen, from Where I'm From (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit RossNeilsen.com for more information and other tracks.

• Classic Case Of The Blues by Robbie King. Visit Garageband.com and RobbieKing.com for more information.

• Cruisin' Texas Avenue by Mean Gene Kelton, from Most Requested (1999), available from Gene's online store and the iTunes Music Store. Visit JamboneRecords.com and GeneKelton.com for more information.

• Doncha Know I Love You by Harpdog Brown, from Once In A Howlin' Moon (1999), available from HarpdogBrown.com. Visit Harpdog's Garageband page or his MySpace page to hear some other tracks.

• Leavin' The City by G. Love, from Oh Yeah (1992), available from G's online store and the iTMS. Visit Philadelphonic.com for more information.

• Frankenstein's In The Mood by Beau Hall, a single obtained from the Podsafe Music Network. Beau's album UNH! (2005), is available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Beau's MySpace page for more information.

• Rockin' Harder by Lee Rocker, from Racin' The Devil (2006), available from the iTMS and Alligator Records. Visit LeeRocker.com and Alligator.com for more information.

• So Broke Blues by Steve Gardner, from Rambling with the Blues (2002), available from his online store. Another album, Big Delta Crossing (2005), is available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit SteveGardner.info for more information.

• Boilin' Mad by Maria Daines, a new single obtained from the Podsafe Music Network. Two albums of Maria's music are available from the iTMS: Treebone and Brother of the Road (both 2005). Visit Maria-Daines.com for more information about Maria, and her partner (and guitarist) Paul Killington.

• Good Day 4 Bad Whiskey by The Paul Wood Band, from Pirate Radio (2003), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Paul's Garageband page for more information.

Mentioned during this show: my friend, the Superhot Lady Cop, would like the Murphy's Saloon's audience (male and female) to help her gauge interest in a new, no-holds-barred sex advice/discussion podcast, so write or send audio clips with your questions about sex, or your sex-related dlilemmas to yoursexpert@gmail.com.

Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #56 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I obtained most of these tracks)