Thursday, June 24, 2010

New Show 6/25 + Huge Rockin’ Show 7/2


“Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” returns this Friday with two large, charged hours of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and 50s, early 60s Rock ‘n’ Roll! Please tune in, and request ‘em if ya got ‘em (dj_easy_ed@yahoo.com). I’ll do my best to play ‘em (if thems the kinda ‘ems that’s gems).

**When: June 25 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

Also:

June 30: I will be the guest DJ at River Gods in Cambridge for Primitive Sounds night. Thanks to Jason Beek, P.J. Eastman, and the folks at River Gods for the invitation. Please stop by! The music starts at 9:00 PM, but come early for good eatin’.

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

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 will be a huge rockin’ show! (See the cool poster, attached, designed by Mrs. Sludge.) Sadly, I’m told it will be the final Swinedells appearance. Please come out and bid this fantastic band a fine farewell—and have a great rockin’ time!

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

www.myspace.com/curranrock
www.myspace.com/swinedells
www.easy-ed.net
www.midwaycafe.com

--Easy Ed

P.S. Below is a list of what I played on the 6/4/2010 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.

The Paris Brothers “This Is It” from Various: Rockin' Boppin' Duos (Cheesecake Records) — Brunswick Records 1959
Rusty and Doug Kershaw “Hey Sheriff” from Louisiana Men (Ace Records) — Hickory Records 1958
Pat Kelly with the Shamrocks “Hey Doll Baby” from Various: Ultra Rare Rockin' & Boppin', Vol. 3 (Chief Records) — Jubilee Records 1958
Bob Luman “Whenever You're Ready” from Bob Rocks (Bear Family Records) — Imperial Records 1957
Bill Garland “Guitar Blues” from Various: Shake it Up (Buffalo Bop Records) — Palm Records 1959
Bill Justis “Scroungieville” from The Complete Sun Recordings (Sun Records) — Background/ambient
Boots Randolph “Walk Right In” from Yakety Sax (Monument LP) — Background/ambient
Jim Oertling “Old Mossback” from Chain of Freedom (Prime Masters) — Hammond Records 1965
Hank Davis “One Way Track” from Various: Rockabilly Boys (Shimmy Records) — Stacy Records 1960
Hal Smith “Makin’ a Livin’ with My Guitar” from Various: Men in Black (Goldenlane Records) — Yucca Records 1959
The Coachmen “Truck Drivin' Joe” from The Turner Sessions CD ALBUM (unreleased) — The Coachmen aren’t active at the moment, but you’ll have several chances to see The Roy Sludge trio in June. Check out their site www.myspace.com/roysludgeandfriends
Buzz Busby “Mandolin Tango” from Country Express (Starday LP) — Background/ambient
The Joel Patterson Trio “Slidin’ the Scales” from Steel Is Real (Ventrella Records) — Background/ambient
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys “Intro/Home in San Antone” from The Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol. 4 (Kaleidoscope Records) — 1946 radio transcription
Tex Williams and His Western Caravan “Talking Boogie” from Various: Kings of Western Swing (Fuel 2000) — Capitol Records 1948
Pee Wee King and His Golden West Playboys “Ten Gallon Boogie” from Pee Wee King and His Golden West Playboys (Bear Family Records) — RCA Records 1947
Billy Jack Wills “Tuxedo Junction” from Billy Jack Wills & His Western Swing Band (Joaquin Records) — Background/ambient
Graham Tichy “Tomahawk Stomp” from Tomahawk Stomp 45 7-INCH SINGLE (Wild Boar Records) — www.grahamtichy.com
Ernest Tubb “Kansas City Blues” from Various: Texas Music, Vol. 2 CD COMP (Rhino Records) — Decca Records 1955
George Jones “The Honky Tonk Downstairs” from Don't Stop the Music (Ace Records) — Mercury Records 1961
Jimmy Strickland “Gonna Buy Me a Record That Cries” from Various: One More Record Please CD COMP (Bear Family Records) — Arlingwood Records 1964
Studio Group “Pack Up and Go” from Various: Country Instrumental Featuring Steel Guitar & Piano (Crown Records) — Background/ambient
Jody Reynolds “Shot Down” from Various: Surf Music (Tru-Gems Records) — Background/ambient
Ronnie Hawkins “Ruby Baby” from The Best of Ronnie Hawkins and The Hawks CD COMP (Rhino Records) — Roulette Records 1960
Elvis Presley “Follow That Dream” from Elvis at the Movies (RCA Records) — RCA Records 1962/From the soundtrack to “Follow That Dream.” He also sang “On Top of Old Smokey” in that film. I spared you that.
The Vice-Roys “Don’t Let Go” from Various: Desperate Rock and Roll, Vol. 4 (Flame Records) — E'den 1962
Chuck Johnston and The Jaycees “Sweet Baby” from Various: Greasy Rock 'n' Roll, Vol. 13 (Blakey Holdings) — Brunswick Records 1959
Deke Dickerson “Hot Rodder's Lament” from My Name is Deke CD (Hightone Records) — www.dekedickerson.com/Coming to the Red Hot and Blue Festival in Montreal on 9/3.
The Honeybees “BEEline 2319” from In the Key of Bee! (El Toro Records) — Background/ambient
The Wadadli Riders “Kawaramachi” from Made in Antigua (Surfer Joe Music) — Background/ambient
Dick Dale and His Del-tones “The Wedge” from The Best of Dick Dale and His Del-Tones (Rhino Records) — Capitol Records 1963
Satan’s Pilgrims “The Godfather” from Plymouth Rock: The Best of Satan’s Pilgrims (Musick Recordings) — www.myspace.com/satanspilgrims
Jackie and The Cedrics “Scalpin' Party” from Various: Bikini World! CD COMP (Relativity Records) — www.myspace.com/jackieandthecedricsv
Jackie and The Cedrics “Cedrics Theme” from Various: Japanese Groupsound (Spinout Records) — Background/ambient
Nick Curran and the Lowlifes “Reform School Girl” (Eclecto Groove Records) — 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 will be a huge rockin’ show!
Barrence Whitfield and the Savages “Hi-Fi Baby” from Live Emulsified (Rounder Records) — You can see Barrence Whitfield and the Monkey Hips tonight (6/4) at the Plough and Stars in Cambridge. www.barrencewhitfield.com
The Swinedells “Greasy Kid Stuff” from Unreleased single from their forthcoming album. (Well, it better be forthcoming, dammit.) (N/A) — www.myspace.com/swinedells See them 6/11 at the Tavern at the End of the World in Charlestown and on 7/2 at the Midway Café.
Roy Gaines “Gainesville” from Various: Honky Tonk! The King & Federal R&B Instrumentals (Ace Records) — Background/ambient
Walkin’ Willie “Blow Little Willie” from Various: Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock and Roll, Vol 2 (Past Perfect) — Jaguar Records 1955
Dinah Washington “I Just Couldn’t Stand it No More” from Mercury Records (Various: Mercury R&B 46-62) — Mercury Records 1955
Charles “Hungry” Williams “So Glad You’re Mine” from Various: The Cosimo Matassa Story (Proper Records)
Paul Gayten “Music Goes Round and Round” from Various: Jiving Jamboree CD COMP (Ace Records) — 1956
Charles Sheffield “Rock and Roll Train” from Various: Granpa’s Gully Rock, Vol. 2 (Floridita Records) — Excello Records 1961
Al Casey “Chicken Feathers” from Cookin’ (Sundazed Records) — Background/ambient
Little Richard “The Girl Can't Help It” from 18 Greatest Hits CD ALBUM (Rhino Records) — Request
Roy Orbison “Mean Woman Blues” from The Ultimate Collection (Columbia Records) — Request
Conway Twitty “Just Because” from The Rock 'N' Roll Years CD ALBUM (Bear Family Records) — MGM Records 1960
Duane Eddy “Twistin' 'n' Twangin'” LP ALBUM (RCA LP) — Background/ambient
Bobby Comstock “Let’s Stomp” from Can it Be True (Rollercoaster Records) — Lawn Records 1963

Saturday, June 5, 2010






Here's what I played on last night's show. The archive mp3 will be available at http://www.easy-ed.net/ (and iTunes) in a few days. Thanks for listening!

The Paris Brothers “This Is It” from Various: Rockin' Boppin' Duos on Cheesecake Records — Brunswick Records 1959


Rusty and Doug Kershaw “Hey Sheriff” from Louisiana Men on Ace Records — Hickory Records 1958


Pat Kelly with the Shamrocks “Hey Doll Baby” from Various: Ultra Rare Rockin' & Boppin', Vol. 3 on Chief Records — Jubilee Records 1958


Bob Luman “Whenever You're Ready” from Bob Rocks on Bear Family Records — Imperial Records 1957


Bill Garland “Guitar Blues” from Various: Shake it Up on Buffalo Bop Records — Palm Records 1959


Bill Justis “Scroungieville” from The Complete Sun Recordings on Sun Records — Background/ambient


Boots Randolph “Walk Right In” from Yakety Sax on Monument LP — Background/ambient


Jim Oertling “Old Mossback” from Chain of Freedom on Prime Masters — Hammond Records 1965


Hank Davis “One Way Track” from Various: Rockabilly Boys on Shimmy Records — Stacy Records 1960


Hal Smith “Makin’ a Livin’ with My Guitar” from Various: Men in Black on Goldenlane Records — Yucca Records 1959


The Coachmen “Truck Drivin' Joe” from The Turner Sessions on unreleased — The Coachmen aren’t active at the moment, but you’ll have several chances to see The Roy Sludge trio in June. Check out their site www.myspace.com/roysludgeandfriends


Buzz Busby “Mandolin Tango” from Country Express on Starday LP — Background/ambient


The Joel Patterson Trio “Slidin’ the Scales” from Steel Is Real on Ventrella Records — Background/ambient


Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys “Intro/Home in San Antone” from The Tiffany Transcriptions, Vol. 4 on Kaleidoscope Records — 1946 radio transcription


Tex Williams and His Western Caravan “Talking Boogie” from Various: Kings of Western Swing on Fuel 2000 — Capitol Records 1948


Pee Wee King and His Golden West Playboys “Ten Gallon Boogie” from Pee Wee King and His Golden West Playboys on Bear Family Records — RCA Records 1947


Billy Jack Wills “Tuxedo Junction” from Billy Jack Wills & His Western Swing Band on Joaquin Records — Background/ambient


Graham Tichy “Tomahawk Stomp” from Tomahawk Stomp 45 on Wild Boar Records — www.grahamtichy.com


Ernest Tubb “Kansas City Blues” from Various: Texas Music, Vol. 2 on Rhino Records — Decca Records 1955


George Jones “The Honky Tonk Downstairs” from Don't Stop the Music on Ace Records — Mercury Records 1961


Jimmy Strickland “Gonna Buy Me a Record That Cries” from Various: One More Record Please on Bear Family Records — Arlingwood Records 1964


Studio Group “Pack Up and Go” from Various: Country Instrumental Featuring Steel Guitar & Piano on Crown Records — Background/ambient


Jody Reynolds “Shot Down” from Various: Surf Music on Tru-Gems Records — Background/ambient


Ronnie Hawkins “Ruby Baby” from The Best of Ronnie Hawkins and The Hawks on Rhino Records — Roulette Records 1960


Elvis Presley “Follow That Dream” from Elvis at the Movies on RCA Records — RCA Records 1962/From the soundtrack to “Follow That Dream.” He also sang “On Top of Old Smokey” in that film. I spared you that.


The Vice-Roys “Don’t Let Go” from Various: Desperate Rock and Roll, Vol. 4 on Flame Records — E'den 1962


Chuck Johnston and The Jaycees “Sweet Baby” from Various: Greasy Rock 'n' Roll, Vol. 13 on Blakey Holdings — Brunswick Records 1959


Deke Dickerson “Hot Rodder's Lament” from My Name is Deke on Hightone Records — www.dekedickerson.com/Coming to the Red Hot and Blue Festival in Montreal on 9/3.


The Honeybees “BEEline 2319” from In the Key of Bee! on El Toro Records — Background/ambient


The Wadadli Riders “Kawaramachi” from Made in Antigua on Surfer Joe Music — Background/ambient


Dick Dale and His Del-tones “The Wedge” from The Best of Dick Dale and His Del-Tones on Rhino Records — Capitol Records 1963


Satan’s Pilgrims “The Godfather” from Plymouth Rock: The Best of Satan’s Pilgrims on Musick Recordings — www.myspace.com/satanspilgrims


Jackie and The Cedrics “Scalpin' Party” from Various: Bikini World! on Relativity Records — www.myspace.com/jackieandthecedricsv


Jackie and The Cedrics “Cedrics Theme” from Various: Japanese Groupsound on Spinout Records — Background/ambient


Nick Curran and the Lowlifes “Reform School Girl” from Reform School Girl on Eclecto Groove Records — 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 will be a huge rockin’ show!


Barrence Whitfield and the Savages “Hi-Fi Baby” from Live Emulsified on Rounder Records — You can see Barrence Whitfield and the Monkey Hips tonight (6/4) at the Plough and Stars in Cambridge. www.barrencewhitfield.com


The Swinedells “Greasy Kid Stuff” from Unreleased single from their forthcoming album. (Well, it better be forthcoming, dammit.) on N/A — www.myspace.com/swinedells See them 6/11 at the Tavern at the End of the World in Charlestown and on 7/2 at the Midway Café.


Roy Gaines “Gainesville” from Various: Honky Tonk! The King & Federal R&B Instrumentals on Ace Records — Background/ambient


Walkin’ Willie “Blow Little Willie” from Various: Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock and Roll, Vol 2 on Past Perfect — Jaguar Records 1955


Dinah Washington “I Just Couldn’t Stand it No More” from Mercury Records on Various: Mercury R&B 46-62 — Mercury Records 1955


Charles “Hungry” Williams “So Glad You’re Mine” from Various: The Cosimo Matassa Story on Proper Records


Paul Gayten “Music Goes Round and Round” from Various: Jiving Jamboree on Ace Records — 1956


Charles Sheffield “Rock and Roll Train” from Various: Granpa’s Gully Rock, Vol. 2 on Floridita Records — Excello Records 1961


Al Casey “Chicken Feathers” from Cookin’ on Sundazed Records — Background/ambient


Little Richard “The Girl Can't Help It” from 18 Greatest Hits on Rhino Records — Request


Roy Orbison “Mean Woman Blues” from The Ultimate Collection on Columbia Records — Request


Conway Twitty “Just Because” from The Rock 'N' Roll Years on Bear Family Records — MGM Records 1960


Duane Eddy “Twistin' 'n' Twangin'” from Twistin' 'n' Twangin' on RCA LP — Background/ambient


Bobby Comstock “Let’s Stomp” from Can it Be True on Rollercoaster Records — Lawn Records 1963

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Easy Ed's Variety Hour Tomorrow Night (June 4)


Hi, everyone.

A new episode of “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” hits the airwaves (and ‘netwaves) this Friday evening. Tune in for two big hours of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and Rock and Roll! (And don’t forget to email me your requests!)

**When: June 4 at 6:00 PM Eastern

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

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

Also:

June 30: I will be the guest DJ at River Gods in Cambridge for Primitive Sounds night. Thanks to Jason Beek, P.J. Eastman, and the folks at River Gods for the invitation. Please stop by! The music starts at 9:00 PM.

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

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 will be a huge rockin’ show!
Midway Cafe3496 Washington St.Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)(617) 524-9038

www.myspace.com/curranrock
www.myspace.com/swinedells
http://www.easy-ed.net/
http://www.midwaycafe.com/



July 14: Sonny Burgess, The Raging Teens, The Pinball Millionaires, and DJ Easy Ed at Church in Boston. Don’t miss this one! Advance tickets available:


http://www.venuevents.net/event/1095



--Easy Ed