Cool Live Show January 22!

Friends in the Boston area: Mark your calendars for a terrific show that's guaranteed to chase away any January blues that might settle in after you've vacuumed up that last strand of tinsel: WMFO’s DJ Easy Ed presents a night of Rockabilly and Hillbilly bop, starring the sensational Pinball Millionaires. These guys play rockabilly and hillbilly bop the right way and are a big hit with the dancers! As a special bonus, Frankie Blandino (Spurs/Fathoms/Cranktones) will sit in on steel.

The Barleyhoppers, featuring Stan “The Man” Kozlowski (Spurs, Cranktones), will open the night. This is their debut Boston show, and the whole town's buzzing about it. Expect some Sun sides, some Hank, and a few Everly Brothers duets when special guest Cheryle Crane (Crybabies) joins Stan at the mic for some harmonizing.

Throughout the night, Easy Ed’s Record Hop will keep your toes a tappin', and kicking off the event we'll be offering a complimentary dance lesson with Miss Beck!

Come on out and have some fun!

January 22, 2011 at 9:00 PM

Arrive early (8:30 PM) for a free dance lesson (50s Jiving) with Miss Beck. No experience needed. No partner needed. Everyone welcome!

Midway Cafe
3496 Washington St.
Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)
(617) 524-9038

www.facebook.com/PinballMillionaires
http://www.easy-ed.net/
http://www.midwaycafe.com/
http://www.narragansettbeer.com/

Cover: $10.00
Sponsored by Narragansett Brewing

Hi, everyone.

Here's a list of what I played on last night's edition of "Easy Ed's Variety Hour" on WMFO. If you missed the show or would like to listen to it again (God love you) the archive MP3 will be available for download from http://www.easy-ed.net/ soon. I will not do another official show until January 7, but may sub for a vactioning DJ the week before Christmas. I'll keep you posted on that. As another year of the show draws to a close, I find myself, once again, pleasantly surprised that it still exists! A huge thanks to everyone who listens to and supports the program!

I wish you all very happy holidays. May 2011 bring good things your way.

Easy Ed

PS: Perhaps I'll see you at the Raging Teens' holiday spectacular on 12/17 at TT the Bear's in Cambridge. Bring your worn bop shoes!

Playlist link (looks nicer than anything I could do):

http://spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=wmfo&month=Dec&year=2010&playlist=19890

Or you can just read on from here.



Jim McDonald “Let’s Have a Ball” from Various: Rockabilly Wildcats on Rock-A-Billy Records / The Orchard — KCM Records 1958
Don Cavalli & The Two Timers “Two-Timer” from Claustrobobia Blues on Lenox Records — Lenox Records EP 1997
Tooter Boatman “Thunder and Lightning” from Various: High-Speed Bop on Ree Bop Records
Elvis Presley “I Don't Care if the Sun Don't Shine” from The Sun Sessions CD: Elvis Presley on RCA Records — Sun Records 1954
Eddie Clendening “Hot Shot” from Eddie Clendening Is Knockin' at Your Heart on Ventrella Records — www.myspace.com/eddieclendening
The Fireballs “Mr. Reed” from Torquay/Campusology on Ace Records — Background/ambient
Slim Willet “Sneaky Pete” from Various: Boppin' Hillbilly Series on Various: Boppin' Hillbilly Series — Background/ambient
Carl Perkins “Dixie Bop/Perkins Wiggle” from The Classic Carl Perkins on Bear Family Records — Sun Records 1956 (originally unreleased)
Sonny Fisher “Pink and Black” from Various: The Starday Story, Vol. 2 on Texas Gold Records — Starday Records 1956
Ray Doggett and The Counts “No Doubt about It” from Various: Rockin' & Boppin' on Collector Records — Pearl Records 1958
Don Hosea “Everlasting Love” from Everlasting Love — Crystal Records 1958
Evan Kemp’s Trail Riders “Midnight Rider” from Various: Early Canadian Rockers, Vol. 3 on Collector Records — Background/ambient
Bud Isaacs “Bud's Boogie” from Bud's Bounce on Bear Family Records — Background/ambient
The Delmore Brothers “Shame on Me” from Fifty Miles to Travel on Ace Records — King Records 1949
Hawkshaw Hawkins “Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)” from Hawk: 1953-1961 on Bear Family Records — RCA Records 1955
Dave Stuckey and The Rhythm Gang “They Did The Boogie” from Get a Load of This on Hightone Records
Ella Mae Morse “Oakie Boogie (Alternate Take)” from Razzle Dazzle: Ella Mae Morse in The '50s on Rev-Ola — Capitol Records 1951
Marti Brom “In Care of the Blues” from Not for Nothin’ on Ripsaw Records — www.myspace.com/martirockabilly
Lester Peabody “Struttin’ Down Main Street” from Lester Peabody Visits the Johnny Bonanza Show on Goofin' Records — Background/ambient
Johnny Gore & The Jesters “Fi Fi” from Various: The Rockin' Reed Recordings on Collector Records — Background/ambient
Brehon Herlihy and the Ramblers “Reform School Baby” from Various: Rare Fifties Boston Rockabilly, Vol. 3 on Eagle Records — 1961 (originally unissued)
Joe Therrien Jr. and The Sully Trio “I Ain't Gonna Be Around” from Various: The Raging Teens, Vol. 2 on Norton Records — JAT Records 1957
The Raging Teens “That's How I Like It” from The Raging Teens on Annabelle Records — www.myspace.com/theragingteens See the Raging Teens 12/17 at TT the Bears in Cambridge, with The Roy Sludge Trio, The Throttles (members of the Amazing Royal Crowns), The Egos, and DJ Easy Ed.
Eddie Skelton “Rebels Retreat” from Various: Dixie Rock And Roll on Collector Records — Background/ambient
Larry Donn “Surf Twist” from That's What I Call a Ball on Collector Records — Background/ambient
Jim Alley and The Alley Cats “The Great Pretender” from Various: Rock and Roll Dance Party, Vol. 2 on RRDP — Pearl Records 1961
Phil Trigwell & the Deputies “My Beady Eye” from It Wasn't The Moonlight on Tessy Records — www.myspace.com/philtrigwell
Deke Dickerson and The Modern Sounds “Mexicali Rose” from Live at Duff's on Major Label Records — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5pQO34SfvM&feature=related
Eddie Angel “Lynxtail” from Eddie Angel Plays Link Wray on Spinout Records — http://www.eddieangel.com/
The Hi-Winders “Rockin' with the Rhythm” from The Hi-Winders Story on Lenox Records — www.hi-winders.com/
The U.S. Rockers “Bodacious” from Various: Automatic Bop, Vol. 2 on Collector Records — Background/ambient
Bill Doggett “Squashy” from Monster Party on Setco Records — Background/ambient
Sarah Vaughn “Broken Hearted Melody” from The Platinum Collection on Red Cab Records — Mercury Records 1959
The Searchers “Ooo-Wee” from Various: Rock and Roll Dance Party, Vol. 2 on RRDP — Class Records 1958
The Royals “Are You Forgetting” from Various: Jiving Jamboree 3 on Ace Records — Federal Records 1952
The Wheels “Let’s Have a Ball” from Various: The Golden Era of Doo Wops—Premium Records on Relic Records — Premium Records 1956
Harvey “Da Da Goo Goo” from Various: Most Wild & Frantic, Vol. 3 on Official Records — Chess Records 1959
The Lovers “Security” from Various: Red Hot Rhythm on Cheesecake Records — Checker Records 1965
The Allan Freed Rock ‘n’ Roll Band “Right Now, Right Now” from Allan Freed’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance Party on Master Classics Records — Background/ambient
Joe Houston “Cha Cha All Night Long” from Rockin' at The Drive In on Ace Records — Background/ambient
Van Robinson “Basis of Rock ‘n’ Roll” from Various: Long Gone Daddies on Ace Records
Nick Curran and the Lowlifes “Flyin’ Blind” from Reform School Girl on Eclecto Groove Records — www.myspace.com/curranrock
The Swinedells “Miss Dee” from Unreleased single from their forthcoming album on N/A
Teddy "Mr. Bear" McRae “Hi Fi Baby” from Various: Rock N' Roll '50s Blues Essentials on Master Classics Records — Amp 3 Records 1958
The Hollywood Persuaders “Forget It” from Drums A-Go-Go on Crossfire Publications — Background/ambient
Ritchi & the Squires “Beat Party” from Various: The Champs--Tequila & Other Rockin' Bands on Goldenlane Records — Background/ambient
Gene Vincent “I Got a Baby” from Gene Vincent: The Road Is Rocky on Bear Family — Capitol Records 1958
Robert A. Irvine “Fastest Short in Town” from Various: Hot Rod Hop on Bear Family Records — Presto Records 1964
The Bobby Fuller Four “Our Favorite Martian” from Various: Guitar Player Presents: The Legends of Guitar, Sampler #2 on Rhino Records
The Go Getters “Hip Shakin' Baby” from Various: Rock & Roll Is Everywhere! on Goofin' Records — www.myspace.com/thegogetters
Los Straitjackets “I Deck the Halls” from Yuletide Beat on Yep Roc Records — Background/ambient
The Singer Orchestra “Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town” from Favorite Christmas Recordings from Singer on Singer Sewing Machine Co. LP — Background/ambient
The Sonics “Don’t Believe in Christmas” from Various: Bummed Out Christmas on Rhino Records — Etiquette Records 1965
B. Bumble and the Stingers “Nut Rocker” from Various: Rock Instrumental Classics, Vol. 2 on Rhino Records — Rendezvous Records 1962

Easy Ed’s Variety Hour: October 29 + Live Shows

Hi, everyone.

“Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” returns tomorrow night at 6:00 PM Eastern (US). Please tune in!

Can’t listen live? Archived shows are available here

http://www.easy-ed.net/

And as an iTunes podcast:

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=324476418

Also:

A first! I’ll be spinning live at River Gods two weeks in a row—tonight (10/27) and next Wednesday (11/3). Thanks to Jason Beek, P.J. Eastman, and the folks at River Gods for having me back. Stop by for a guaranteed fun time! The music starts at 9:00 PM.

River Gods
125 River Street

Cambridge, MA 02139-3806
www.rivergodsonline.com/

11/24 (Thanksgiving Eve): DJ Easy Ed presents Boston’s legendary western swing and honky tonk combo the Spurs, along with Lenny Lashley’s Gang of One and yours truly spinning the dance numbers! Speaking of dancing, come early for a free lesson with Miss Beck.

Midway Cafe

3496 Washington St.

Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)

(617) 524-9038

www.myspace.com/spursofboston
www.myspace.com/lennylashley
http://www.easy-ed.net/http://www.midwaycafe.com/

Yours truly,

--Easy Ed

October 22: WMFO’s DJ Easy Ed Presents: Rockin’ Hillbilly Night at the Midway

WMFO’s DJ Easy Ed Presents: Rockin’ Hillbilly Night at the Midway

Starring Roy Sludge and Memphis Rockabilly

Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co.

Three Hillbillies from New York City―Ultra-Rare Boston Show

+ Easy Ed’s Record Hop
Come on Down and Bop Around!

October 22, 2010

9:00 PM

Midway Cafe

3496 Washington St.Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)

(617) 524-9038

http://www.memphisrockabillyband.com/
http://www.sitanddieco.com/

http://www.easy-ed.net/

http://www.midwaycafe.com/

New Show 9/17 + Upcoming Live Shows

Hey, folks.

Comin’ your way: Another episode of “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour”—two hours of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and Rock and Roll! I’ve got tons of great stuff lined up to play for you, but send along your requests and I’ll do my best to play them too!

**When: September 17 at 6:00 PM Eastern

**Where: 91.5 FM (WMFO), or http://www.wmfo.org/, or iTunes (Radio/College/WMFO)

**Can’t listen live? Visit http://www.easy-ed.net/ for information about archived shows.

Big thanks to DJ Beck for spinning a cool bonus hour of tunes at the end of my last show. See below for a list of what she played.

On September 22 I’ll be the guest DJ at River Gods in Cambridge for Primitive Sounds night, alternating sets with Jason Beek and/or fellow ‘MFO DJ P.J. Eastman. The music (rock ‘n’ roll, blues, old country, rockabilly, and more) starts at 9:00 PM. Hope to see you there!

River Gods
125 River StreetCambridge, MA 02139-3806
www.rivergodsonline.com/

September 29: The Dusty 45s (all the way from Seattle) and the Throttles (Providence) will play at the Midway Café. Ariane and Beck, the ladies who give the dance lessons at many of my events, are putting this one on. Be sure to check it out! DJ D-Bag (Portland, ME) will be spinnin’ the platters that matter.

http://www.dusty45s.com/
www.myspace.com/thethrottles

Midway Cafe

3496 Washington St.

Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)

October 2: Don’t miss DJ Easy Ed’s Fall Rockin’ Riot, starring:

--Johnny Carlevale and His Band of All-Stars—Killer Jump Blues and R&B
--Nate Gibson and the Gashouse Gang—Exclusive Boston Show and CD Release Party
--Gunsmoke—Rockabilly from Ontario, Canada

+ DJ Easy Ed’s Record Hop and dance lesson with Miss Ariane and Miss Beck!www.myspace.com/brokenrhythmboys
www.myspace.com/nategibsonandthegashouseg
www.myspace.com/thegunsmoke
http://www.midwaycafe.com/

Midway Cafe3496 Washington St.Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)(617) 524-9038


October 22 : DJ Easy Ed Presents Rockin’ Hillbilly Night at the Midway, starring

Memphis Rockabilly, featuring Roy Sludge
Susquehanna Industrial Tool & Die Co. (ultrarare New England appearance by these three hillbillies from New York City)
+ DJ Easy Ed’s Record Hop

Midway Cafe
3496 Washington St.
Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)

http://www.memphisrockabillyband.com/
www.sitanddieco.com

--Easy Ed

P.S. Below is a list of what I played on the last show. If you missed the show you can listen to the archive version anytime. Visit http://www.easy-ed.net/ for details.

Eddie Cash “Doin’ Alright” from Various: The Last Great Rockabilly Saturday Night (Stomper Time Records) – Peak Records 1958
Ronnie Brent “My Sweet Verlene” from Various: Get Your Kicks: 25 Vintage Rockers CD COMP (Big Mike's) – United Artists 1958
Bobby Darin “Mighty Mighty Man” from Twist with Bobby Darin (Rhino Records)
The Everly Brothers “Cathy's Clown” from It's Everly Time/A Date with The Everly Brothers (Warner Brothers) – Warner Brothers 1959
Eddie Clendening “Long Tall Lou (from Louisville)” from Eddie Clendening Is Knockin' at Your Heart (Ventrella Records) – www.myspace.com/eddieclendening
Merl Lindsay “Rockin' Water Baby” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 19 (Bear Family Records) – Background/ambient
The Rock Kings “Runaway” from Various: Strictly Instrumental, Vol. 6 (Buffalo Bop Records) – Background/ambient
Charlie Feathers “Nobody’s Woman” from Wild Wild Party (Southern Records) – King Records 1957
Al Epp and The Pharoahs “Breaking My Heart” from Various: Texas Rockabilly and Hillbilly Boogie, Vol. 2 CD ALBUM (Esoldun Music) – Wildcat Records 1959/For the Pinball Millionaires
Bob Luman “Make Up Your Mind (Wild Version)” from Bob Rocks (Bear Family Records) – 1958 (originally unissued version)
Deke Dickerson and The Modern Sounds “Mexicali Rose” from Live at Duff’s (Major Label Records) – For Tony!
Charlie Rich “Mohair Sam” from Feel Like Going Home: The Essential Charlie Rich (Epic/Legacy) – Smash Records 1965
The Fireballs “Campusology” from Torquay/Campusology (Ace Records) – Background/ambient
Duane Eddy “Guitar’d and Feathered” from Deep in the Heart of Twangsville (Bear Family Records) – Background/ambient
The Two-Timin' Three “Your New Flame (Is Burning Me)” from Where Did You Sleep Last Night? CD (Vinylux Records)
The Two-Timin' Three “Twilight Calling” from Payin' The Price CD ALBUM (Take Off Records)
The Joel Patterson Trio “Slidin’ the Scales” from Steel Is Real (Ventrella Records) – Background/ambient
Wanda Jackson “I'd Rather Have a Broken Heart” from Right or Wrong CD COMP (Bear Family Records) – Capitol Records 1960/Coming to Johnny D’s in Somerville 10/7.
Porter Wagoner “I’ll Go Down Swinging” from The Essential Porter Wagoner (RCA Records) – RCA Records 1964
Merle Haggard “Please Mr. DJ” from Various: One More Record Please (Bear Family Records) – Tally Records 1964
Buck Owens and His Buckaroos “Act Naturally” (Bear Family Records) – Capitol Records 1963
The Dixons “Please Baby Don't Go” from Still Your Fool (Cow Island Music) – www.myspace.com/thedixonshonkytonk
The Lucky Stars “Stay Out Late” from Stay Out Late with The Lucky Stars CD ALBUM (Fate Records)
Leon McAuliffe “Honky Tonk” from Take Off & More CD ALBUM (Bear Family Records) – Background/ambient
Buster Smith and His Heatwaves “Til Broad Daylight” from Various: Rhythm and Blues Lost Gems (Cleopatra Records) – Big Town Records 1956
The Five Keys “It’s a Cryin’ Shame” from Rocking and Crying (Jasmine Records) – Capitol Records 1957
Jack McVea “Wine-O” from Various: Jiving Jamboree 2 (Ace Records) – Combo Records 1954
Tiny Topsy “Miss You So” from Various: King Records Rhythm and Blues (King Records) – Federal Records 1957
Billy Lamont “Country Boy” from 100 African American R&B '50s Masters (Goldenlane Records) – Okeh Records 1959
Sherman Williams “Teenage Bounce” from Various: Flip Misses! (Ace Records) – Background/ambient Ask Sherman Williams
Duke Jenkins “The Duke Walks” from Various: Treasures From The Vaults (Fuel 2000 Records, Inc.) – Background/ambient
The Sureshots “Tell Me” from Sure Hot 10-INCH EP (Tail Records) – www.myspace.com/gazshot
Charlie Gracie “Crazy Girl” from Fabulous CD ALBUM (Park Records) – Cameo Records 1958
The Devilles “Tell Me So” from Various: R&B Humdingers, Vol. 3 (Yama Records) – Orbit Records 1959
Marvin and Johnny “Ain't That Right” from Various: Ace Records 30th Anniversary (Ace Records) – Modern Records 1956
Freddy Cannon “Buzz Buzz A-Diddle-It” from The Best of Freddy Cannon (Collectables 1962) – Swan Records 1961
Kenny and The Sultans “The Wipe Out” from Various: Garpax Surf 'n' Drag (Ace Records) – Background/ambient
The Bomboras “Monsoon” from Savage Island (Dionysus Records) – Background/ambient
Link Wray “Jack the Ripper” from The Original Rumble (Ace Records) – Swan Records 1963
The Hi-Winders “Indian Runner” from The Hi-Winders Story CD ALBUM (Lennox Records) – www.hi-winders.com
The Silvertones “High Hat Rock” from Various: Strictly Instrumental, Vol. 4 CD COMP (Buffalo Bop Records) – Background/ambient
Crazy Joe “Marianne” from Various: Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend #9 (VLV) – See Crazy Joe at the Red Hot and Blue Festival in Montreal this weekend, along with Deke Dickerson, Little Rachel, Barrence Whitfield and the Monkey Hips, and many more!
Jerry Lee Lewis “Friday Nights” from Classic Jerry Lee Lewis (Bear Family Records)
Eldon Rice “Don't Let Love Break Your Heart” from Various: Fernwood Rockabillies (Stomper Time) – El-Rio Records 1961
Sleepy LaBeef “Litttle Bit More” from Various: Rarest Rockabilly and Hillbilly Boogie (Ace Records)
Curtis Gordon “Sittin' on Top of the World” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 11 (Bear Family Records) – Mercury Records 1957
The Go-Getters “You Don't Love Me” from Real Gone (Part Records) – www.myspace.com/thegogetters
Cherry Casino and The Gamblers “Crazy Baby” from Fat Mama's Daughter (Rhythm Bomb Records) – www.cherry-casino.de/
Jeff Potter “Golden Roll” from Great Big Beat (El Toro Records) – www.myspace.com/jeffpottermusic
The Chessmen “Wild Little Willie” from Various: Speed Crazy (Speed Records)
Del Raney's Umbrellas “Can Your Hossie Do the Dog” from Various: The Roots of the Cramps (Garage Masters Records)
Bowleggs “Hunky Twist” from Various: The 60's Hipster Lounge (Garage Masters Records) – Background/ambient
Jackie Wilson “Baby Workout” from The Jackie Wilson Story (Epic) – Brunswick Records 1963

--Bonus Hour with DJ Beck

Wynonie Harris “All She Wants To Do Is Rick” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Piney Brown “You Bring Out The Wolf In Me” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Billy Lee Riley “Your Cash Ain't Nothin' But Trash” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Jimmy and Johnny “I can't Find the Door Knob” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Justin Tubb “Rock It On Down To My House” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Milton Allen “Don't Bug Me Baby” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
The Cadets “I Want You” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Charlie Thompson “I Like That Kind” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Imelda May “Y'Hoo” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ BeckCharlie Feathers “One Hand Loose” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
The Flatfoot Shakers “You've Got a Hold On Me” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Mel Robbins “Save It” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Jack Rabbit Slim “Trailer Queen” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
The Wailers “Dirty Robber” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
The Sonics “The Witch” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Riley McOwen and the Sleazy Rustic Boys “Mary Mary” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Chuy and The Bobcats “Kiss Me Quick” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Little Richard “Rice, Red Beans and Turnip Greens” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Simon Crum “Stand Up, Sit Down, Shut Your Mouth” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Eddie Hill “Knock It Off” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck
Gordon Terry “Wild Honey” – 9/3 bonus hour spun by DJ Beck

Last Night's Edition of Easy Ed's Variety Hour (August 6)

Hey folks!

Last night's show started early--I warmed up instro-only style before the show officially started at 6:00. Here's the list. The archive MP3 will be up at http://www.easy-ed.net/ later this weekend.

http://www.spinitron.com/radio/playlist.php?station=wmfo&month=Aug&year=2010&playlist=17174

I love everything I played of course, but this one is my song of the week. These guys are absolutely amazing. Check 'em out!

Hipbone Slim and the Knee-Tremblers “One Way Street” from Have Knees, Will Tremble (Voodoo Rhythm Records) – www.myspace.com/hipboneslim

Boston-area folks: Be sure to catch the Deke Dickerson at the Midway on 8/25. It'll be a Huge Rockin' Show fer sure!I appreciate your continued interest.

--Easy Ed

Deke Dickerson and The Ecco-Fonics: Boston Show! (Midway Cafe 8/25/2010)

DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Come on down to the Midway on 8/25 for a fantastic night of entertainment with Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics, along with Easy Ed's Record Hop. Deke hasn't played in Boston in several years and who knows when he'll be back this way again. Grab your chance to see the king of the double-neck guitar in action.

Deke will perform three sets, the first starting at 10:00. I'll be spinning beforehand, and we'll have an informal (fun!) dance class starting at 8:00 with Miss Ariane and Miss Beck. So come early and cut a rug (or just drink 'n' natter 'til Deke hits the stage).

See ya there!

--Easy Ed

Poster design by Beck Rustic.

Sponsored by Narragansett Brewing.

http://www.dekedickerson.com/

http://www.easy-ed.net/

http://www.midwaycafe.com/

Back from Vacation! (New Show 7/23)

Well, the suitcase is back at the pawn shop, the souvenir swizzle sticks are cluttering up the dashboard, and a heap of newly acquired records and CDs are hollerin’ “Play Me!” In other words, “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” is back from vacation and ready to rip this Friday with two wham-bam hours of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and 50s, early 60s Rock ‘n’ Roll! Please tune in, and don’t be bashful about those requests (dj_easy_ed@yahoo.com).

**When: July 23 at 6:00 PM Eastern

**Where: 91.5 FM (WMFO), or www.wmfo.org, or iTunes (Radio/College/WMFO)

**Archived shows are available at www.easy-ed.net and also through iTunes (as a podcast):http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=324476418

In other news:

On August 11 I will be the guest DJ at River Gods in Cambridge for Primitive Sounds night. Thanks to Jason Beek, P.J. Eastman, and the fine folks at River Gods for the invitation. Please stop by! The music starts at 9:00 PM.

River Gods
125 River Street
Cambridge, MA 02139-3806
www.rivergodsonline.com/

August 25: Don’t miss Easy Ed’s Midweek Midway Blowout, starring Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics! www.dekedickerson.com

Midway Cafe
3496 Washington St.
Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)
www.midwaycafe.com

--Easy Ed

P.S. Below is a list of what I played on the last show. An archived MP3 is available for free download at www.easy-ed.net. Also, if you'd like to be removed from my mailing list just let me know.

Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys “It's Time!” from It's Time CD ALBUM (Yep Roc Records 2003) – www.bigsandy.net
Roy Hall “Diggin’ the Boogie” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 2 (Bear Family Records) – Decca Records 1956
Carl Perkins “Put Your Cat Clothes On” from Greatest Hits CD ALBUM (Rhino Records) – Sun Records 1957 (originally unissued)
Jack Earls “Hey Jim” from Various: Let's Bop: Sun Rockabilly, Vol. 1 CD COMP (AVI) – Sun Records 1956 (originally unissued)
Dick Bills “Rockin' And A Rollin'” from Various: The Best of Crest Records (Yellow Label/SPV) – Crest Records 1961
Johnny and The Hurricanes “Joy Ride” from Red River Rock (Black Tulip) – Background/ambient
The Moods “Easy Going” from Various: Sarg Rockers, Volume 1 (Collector Records) – Background/ambient
The Raging Teens “Hot Rod Boogie, #2” from The Raging Teens CD ALBUM (Annabelle Records 1998) – See The Raging Teens at Church in Boston on July 14, with Sonny Burgess, the Pinball Millionaires, the Raging Teens, and DJ Easy Ed!
Shaun Horton “Have Myself a Time” from Nothin' But Right (Raucous Records) – www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CbXy9LbDNI
The Flea Bops “Gotta Bop” (Vinylux Records) – www.vinylux.com
Sandy Lee “Ballin’ Keen” from Various: Teen Beat: Hip Chicks and Hot Mamas (Teen Beat) – Santa Fe Records 1959
Sonny Burgess “Red Headed Woman” from The Sun Days: The Best of Sonny Burgess and The Pacers (Self-Released www.wendyrule.com) – Sun Records 1956/See Sonny Burgess at Church in Boston on July 14, with the Pinball Millionaires, the Raging Teens, and DJ Easy Ed!
Bill Justis “Flip, Flop, and Bop” from The Complete Sun Recordings (Sun Records) – Background/ambient
Milton Brown and His Musical Brownies “Joe Turner Blues” from Daddy of Western Swing CD COMP (Proper Records) – Background/ambient
Hank Penny “Two-Timin’ Mama” from Hank Penny: King of Hillbilly Bebop CD ALBUM (Proper Records) – King Records 1946 (?)
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys “Lonesome Hearted Blues” from The Tiffany Transcriptions (Collector’s Choice Music)
Lee Emerson “I Cried Like a Baby” from Various: Ultra Rare Rockabillies, Vol. 12 (Chief Records) – Columbia Records 1956
Merrill Moore “Down The Road a Piece” from Various: Swing West!, Vol. 3 CD COMP (Razor & Tie) – Capitol Records 1955
Carl Sonny Leyland “Hindustan” from A Chicago Session (Ventrella Records) – Background/ambient
Girl Howdy “Half as Much” from It's Honky Tonk Time (Self-Released www.wendyrule.com) – Note: See them tonight (6/25) at Johnny D's in Somerville, along with The Roy Sludge Trio! www.myspace.com/girlhowdyband
Loretta Lynn “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl” from Country Music Hall of Fame Series CD ALBUM (MCA Records) – MCA Records 1968
Little Roy Wiggins “Wiggins Wiggle” from Various: Nashville Steel Guitar (Starday Records) – Background/ambient
Santo & Johnny “Bulls-Eye” from Santo & Johnny LP ALBUM (Black Tulip Records) – Background/ambient
Jittery Jack “Tell Your Story Walkin’” from Preview track from forthcoming CD (Annabelle Records) – www.myspace.com/jitteryjack CD Release Party June 30 at TT the Bear’s. If you go, come on over to River Gods afterward. I’ll be spinning fer ya!
Gene Casey and The Lone Sharks “What Cheaters Do” from What Happened (Lone Shark Records) – www.myspace.com/lonesharks
Waylon Jennings (Gerald Gropp Vocal) “Money” from The Early Years: From Clovis to Phoenix (Zu-Zazz)
The Ventures “The Swingin' Creeper” from The Ventures a Go-Go LP ALBUM (Dolton Records) – Background/ambient
The Ventures “The Intruder” from Going to The Ventures Dance Party! (Dolton Records) – Background/ambient
The Swinedells “Miss Dee” from Unreleased single from their forthcoming album (N/A) – www.myspace.com/swinedells July 2: Don’t miss Easy Ed’s Summer Rockin’ Riot, starring Nick Curran and the Lowlifes (from Austin, TX) and Boston’s own Swinedells. Plus Easy Ed’s record hop and a bop/jive/stroll lesson with Miss Ariane and Miss Beck. This
Nick Curran and the Lowlifes “Baby You Crazy” from Reform School Girl (Eclecto Groove Records) – http://www.myspace.com/curranrock
Danny Bell and the Bell Hops “Chili with Honey” from Various: Burlesque a Go Go (Goldenlane Records) – Background/ambient
Danny Bell and the Bell Hops “Chili with Honey” from Various: Burlesque a Go Go (Goldenlane Records) – Background/ambient
Big Joe Turner “Boogie Woogie Country Girl” from Big Joe Turner's Greatest Hits (Atlantic Records) – Atlantic Records 1957
Champion Jack Dupree “Old Time Rock and Roll” from Various: Cheesecake Blues 'n' Rockin' CD COMP (Cheesecake Records) – Vik Records 1957
Joe Liggins and His Honedrippers “Wee Wee Hours” from Various: Heart Attack! (Panic Records)
Gizzelle “Pretty Good Love” from Various: The Young Breed, Vol. 2 (Wild Records) – www.myspace.com/lilgizzelle
Jimmy Breedlove “Killer Diller” from Various: Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock and Roll, Vol 1 (Past Perfect) – Camden Records 1954
Screamin' Jay Hawkins “What That Is” from Screamin' Jay Rocks (Bear Family Records) – For the crew down at the Angry Scotsman
Hen Gates and His Orchestra “Flash” from Various: Rhythm and Blues Lost Gems (Cleopatra Records) – Background/ambient
Johnny Jones with the Jimmy Beck Orchestra “Nightmare” from Johnny Jones: The Session Years, 1956-1966 (Super Bird Records) – Background/ambient
Ric Cartey “Scratchin on My Screen” from Various: Speed Crazy SINGLE (Speed Records) – NRC Records 1958
Alan Riddle “The Moon Is Crying” from Various: Greasy Rock 'n' Roll, Vols. 9 and 11 (Blakey Holdings) – Plaid Records 1960
Gene Summers “School Of Rock And Roll” (Collector Records) – Jan Records 1958
The Sureshots “Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie” from Rock 'n' Roll Ball (Empire Records) – www.myspace.com/themsureshots
Vince Everett “I Ain't Gonna Be Your Lowdown Dog No More” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 14 (Bear Family Records) – ABC Paramount 1962
Jackie Gotroe “Lobo Jones” from Various: Bay Area Rockers (Ace Records) – Vortex Records 1958
Jeff Potter “Golden Roll” from Great Big Beat SINGLE (El Toro Records) – www.myspace.com/jeffpottermusic
Bob and Lucille “Eeny-Meeny-Miney-Moe” from Various: King Rockabilly ALBUM (Ace Records) – King Records 1962
The Modern Sounds “Where the Rio De Rosa Flows” from Hold it Fellas…It’s the Modern Sounds! ALBUM (Ventrella Records) – www.myspace.com/joelpaterson
The Garnet Hearts “Carry On Rene” from Cupid ALBUM (Another Mile Records) – www.myspace.com/thegarnethearts