10/2/2013 Freewheelin'
Tribute to Joel Johnson, the most popular blues program host in KFAI's history ("The Lazy Bill Lucas Show). Doug Otto and Albert Perez stopped by and performed a few songs live in the studio. New music by Martin Devaney, Jimmy Vivino & The Black Italians, Paul Allen & The Underthinkers with Doyle Bramhall and Anders Osborne. Also heard Malcolm Holcombe, Blue Rodeo, Picketts, Flo & Eddie, Watermelon Slim, Todd Snider, Blue Hawaiians, and more. If you want to listen to the archive, select your browser and away you go. Remember, Freewheelin' always sounds better if you crank up the volume.
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The photo to the right is of Joel Johnson, the most popular blues program host in KFAI's history. Joel passed away 10 years ago today at the station, getting ready to host his program "The Lazy Bill Lucas Show". -
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THEME SONG: Dave Alvin - Walk Right In
Album: Public Domain; Label: Hightone
Album: Public Domain; Label: Hightone
Malcolm Holcombe (2009) - Bigtime Blues
Album: For The Mission Baby; Label: Echo Mountain
Album: For The Mission Baby; Label: Echo Mountain
Matin Devaney (2013) - You Can't Win
Album: House of Rust; Label: Pigs Eye
Album: House of Rust; Label: Pigs Eye
Jimmy Vivino & the Black Italians (2013) - Heaven in a Pontiac
Album: 13 Live; Label: Blind Pig
Album: 13 Live; Label: Blind Pig
The Picketts (1996) - Ba Ba O'Riley
Album: Euphonium; Label: Rounder
Album: Euphonium; Label: Rounder
Paul Allen & The Undertakers (with Doyle Bramhall)(2013) - Cherries Fall
Album: Everywhere at Once; Label: Sony
Album: Everywhere at Once; Label: Sony
Blue Rodeo (1988) - Diamond Mine
Album: Diamond Mine; Label: Risque Disque
Album: Diamond Mine; Label: Risque Disque
We HOPE YOU'RE READY FOR FLO & EDDIE weekly feature -
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Flo & Eddie (1972) - Flo & Eddie Theme
Album: Mark Volman & Howard Kaylen: The Phlorescent Leech & Eddie; Label: Reprise
Album: Mark Volman & Howard Kaylen: The Phlorescent Leech & Eddie; Label: Reprise
Flo & Eddie (1977) - Getaway (Back to L.A.)(from the soundtrack of the movie "Texas Detour")
Album: The History of Flo & Eddie and The Turtles; Label: Rhino
Album: The History of Flo & Eddie and The Turtles; Label: Rhino
Flo & Eddie (1976) - Elenore
Album: Moving Targets; Label: Sony
Album: Moving Targets; Label: Sony
Anders Osborne (2013) - Sarah Anne
Album: Peace ; Label: Alligator
Album: Peace ; Label: Alligator
Watermelon Slim (2008) - Skinny Women & Fat Cigars
Album: Escape From The Chicken Coop; Label: Northern Blues
Album: Escape From The Chicken Coop; Label: Northern Blues
Watermelon Slim (2008) - You See Me Like I See You
Album: Escape From The Chicken Coop; Label: Northern Blues
Album: Escape From The Chicken Coop; Label: Northern Blues
Doug Otto & Albert Perez stopped by the show. They're playing Freewheelin' 1st Friday this month. -
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Doug Otto & The Getaways (2009) - Broken Thoughts
Album: Out Back Here On The Streets; Label: Doug Otto dot com
Album: Out Back Here On The Streets; Label: Doug Otto dot com
Doug Otto & Albert Perez performed 3-4 songs live in the studio -
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Todd Snider (2004) - Nashville
Album: East Nashville Skyline; Label: Oh Boy
Album: East Nashville Skyline; Label: Oh Boy
The Blue Hawaiians (1999( - Sway
Album: Savage Nights; Label: Interscope
Album: Savage Nights; Label: Interscope
Joel Johnson Band (1994) - Harp Attack
Album: City Music; Label: Blue Moon Records
Album: City Music; Label: Blue Moon Records
Lazy Bill Lucas (1953) - I Had A Dream
Album: 45; Label: Chance
Album: 45; Label: Chance
Joel Johnson Band (1994) - Paint My Mailbox Blue
Album: City Music; Label: Blue Moon Records
Album: City Music; Label: Blue Moon Records
Joel Johnson Band (1994) - Politicians
Album: City Music; Label: Blue Moon Records
Album: City Music; Label: Blue Moon Records
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Air Date:
October 2, 2013
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Freewheelin' Archives
- July 2013 (5)
- June 2013 (4)
- May 2013 (5)
- April 2013 (4)
- March 2013 (4)
- February 2013 (4)
- January 2013 (5)
- December 2012 (4)
- November 2012 (4)
- October 2012 (5)
- September 2012 (4)
- August 2012 (5)
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