DJ Easy Ed's Blog

January 20, 2012: Live on WMFO: The Juke Joint Rhythm Rockers

2012-01-20T15:47:00.004-05:00

Tune in to Easy Ed's Variety Hour this Friday and catch an on-air set from Johnny Carlevale and the Juke Joint Rhythm Rockers. The broadcast runs from 6:00 to 8:00 PM; the band will be on around 7:00.

Here's the Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/219129171508756/

And don't forget their upcoming Boston club performance on January 28 with The Fathoms and Sean Coleman: https://www.facebook.com/events/215174018562871/

Huge Rockin' Show at the Midway 1/28/2012

2012-01-14T10:31:00.005-05:00

This will most definitely be a Huge Rockin’ Show! Starring Johnny Carlevale’s Juke Joint Rhythm Rockers; Frankie Blandino’s Fathoms; and, from NYC, Sean Coleman (Swinedells, Bourbonaires). Plus Easy Ed’s Record Hop.

Saturday, January 28 2012
9:00 PM

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

Sponsored by Narragansett Brewing.

See the Facebook event page for more details:

https://www.facebook.com/events/215174018562871/

Easy Ed's Rockin' DJ Night at the Midway (12/27/2011)

2011-12-10T10:53:00.003-05:00

Vinally, a record hop you can sink your feet into! Join three top rockin’ record jocks and dig the sounds that must be dug—killer rockabilly, hillbilly bop, gyracious R&B, exotic instrumentals, and wild rock ’n’ roll that’ll flip your wiggle. Check your holiday blues at the door and have some fun, fun, fun.

With

Platter master extraordinaire John Funke, host of WMBR’s “Backwoods” and dean of the decks at all the top nightspots.

WMFO’s DJ Easy Ed, host of “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” and regular guest DJ at River Gods.

Derek Malone (DJ DBAG): The bass-slappin’ man from Providence, RI. He’ll be hittin’ the decks and hittin’ ’em hard.

Low cover!
Cheap drinks!
That friendly Midway feeling!

Poster design by Beck Rustic. (Thanks, Beck!)

https://www.facebook.com/events/322425487769135/

Rockin' DJ Night at the Midway (12/27/2011)

2011-12-10T10:53:00.002-05:00

https://www.facebook.com/events/322425487769135/

Deke Dickerson--Boston Show, September 25 2011

2011-08-18T10:36:00.002-04:00

Folks!

Here's a big event for your September concert calendar. Don’t miss the triumphant return of Deke Dickerson to the Midway Café in J.P. on September 25. (Very cool poster by Beck Rustic below.)

More details are available on the Facebook event page. Thanks!

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=262600400418200

July Shows, Live and Otherwise

2011-07-30T10:37:00.003-04:00

Things were jumping in July for Easy Ed's Variety Hour: Three radio shows (which you can download for free from www.easy-ed.net or you can subscribe through iTunes) and live spinning gigs at Primitive Sounds night at River Gods in Cambridge and at the Kim Lenz/Raging Teens/Roy Sludge Trio show at TT the Bear's early in the month. I was also lucky enough to get down to NYC to see the Ray Collins Hot Club from Germany and a bonus nightclub show by Eddie Clendening and the Blue Ribbon Boys.

Tonight (7/30) I'll be heading to Brighton for the Imelda May/Jittery Jack show, and Tuesday we've got J.D. McPherson, The Raging Teens, and more at TT the Bear's. (I'll be spinning at that show too.)

Whew! Anyway, that's the story in a nutshell. If you listen to the show, bless you! You can get more news about it on the Easy Ed Facebook page.

Things are happening and life is good over here. I hope it's good wherever you are.

Easy Ed

New Show March 25 + Upcoming Live Shows

2011-03-24T12:09:00.007-04:00

Tune in to “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” this Friday evening for two hours of hillbilly, rockabilly, and 50s/early 60s r ‘n’ b and rock ‘n’ roll! (Send your requests to djeasyed@gmail.com.)
When: March 25, 6:00 to 8:00 PM Eastern

Where: 91.5 FM (WMFO), streaming at http://www.wmfo.org/

Why?: Best not to ask.

Can’t listen live? Visit www.easy-ed.net for information about archived episodes. You can also follow (and send requests to) “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” on Facebook.

Also:

April 10: WMFO’s DJ Easy Ed Presents: Stretch Dawrson--Scotland’s King of Western Swing! With Rich Dubois of the Spurs on fiddle. Special early evening, all-ages show.Western Swing from Scotland? You got that right, and Bob Wills, Merle Travis, and Hank Penny would be proud. Don’t miss your chance to see one of U.K.’s foremost traditional Western Swing multi-instrumentalists in his only Boston appearance this tour. Calling all lovers of traditional country music, dancers, honky-tonk hillbillies, Scots, the mildly curious, and anyone else who wants to have a blast on a Sunday afternoon and still make it to work on time the next day. All welcome! Easy Ed’s Record Hop will be on hand to spin country tunes for the dancers.

Sunday, April 10

Note the very early start time: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Midway Cafe
3496 Washington St.

Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)

(617) 524-9038
http://www.midwaycafe.com/

The Facebook page for this event: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=157973174258991

Poster design by Beck Rustic

April 29: It’s the triumphant return of Boston’s legendary Cranktones! Don’t miss this super-rare event. They haven’t played in a long time, and no other shows are currently scheduled. Opening the show, those cool country boppers, the Barleyhoppers.

+ Easy Ed’s Record Hop

Friday, April 29, 2011
9:00 PM

Arrive early (8:00 PM) for a free dance lesson (50s Jiving) with Miss Beck. No experience needed. No partner needed. Everyone welcome!

This show will also take place at the Midway Café.

Poster design by Kathy Wade.

Thanks!

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 www.easy-ed.net for details.

Curtis Gordon “Draggin'” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 11 (Bear Family Records) – Mercury Records 1954
Ronnie Smith “Long Time No Love” from Various: Red Hot Rockabilly, Part 2 (Disky Records) – Imperial Records 1960
The Trend-els “Don’t You Hear Me Calling Baby” from Various: East Coast Teen Party, Vol. 9 (East Coast Music) – Tilt Records 1961
Marlon “Madman” Mitchell “Ice Cold” from Various: Ice Cold (Buffalo Bop) – Vena Records 1957
Darrell Rhodes “Lou Lou” from Various: Shakin’ Time (Buffalo Bop) – Winston Records 1959
The Go-Getters “You Don't Love Me” from Real Gone CD ALBUM (Part Records) – www.myspace.com/thegogetters
Jules Blattner “The Thing” from Teen Town (Hydra Records) – Background/ambient
Bobby Brown & The Curios “Raunchy Twist” from Rock Along Time (Collector Records) – Background/ambient
Eddie Bond “Patchako Hop” from Various: Chicken Rock (Eagle Records) – Unissued acetate
Tennessee Jim “Hold Me Tight” from Various: Shakin’ Time (Buffalo Bop) – Choice Records 1957
Eddie Marvin “I’ll Just Pretend” from Various: Calling All Rock ‘n’ Roll Collectors, Vol. 4 (Cat Records) – Empire Records 1960
Lloyd Green “Pedal Pattle” from Master of the Steel Strings (Koch Records) – Background/ambient
Lloyd Green “Little Darlin'” from Master of the Steel Strings (Koch Records) – Background/ambient
Stretch Dawrson “I Laugh When I Think How I Cried Over You” from n/a – Live recording made in Edinburgh www.myspace.com/stretchdawrsonandthemendingheartsswingband See him at the Midway Café in Jamaica Plain on April 10 (late afternoon all-ages show).
Johnny Tyler and His Riders of The Rio Grande “Oakie Boogie” from Various: Doughboys, Playboys, and Cowboys (Proper Records)
Billy Walker “Whirlpool” SINGLE – Columbia Records 1956
Lloyd Green “The Lovin’ Machine” from Master of the Steel Strings (Koch Records) – Little Darlin’ Records 1967
Billy Walker “Whirlpool” SINGLE – Columbia Records 1956
Bill Moss “Rockabilly Hop” from Various: Rockaphilly! Philadelphia Rock 'n' Roll (Roller Coaster Records)
The Hawks “Fussy” from Various: Hot Rockin’ Instrumentals, Vol. 2 (Collector Records) – Background/ambient
Del Ritmo “Pedro Pistolas” from Various: Hot Rockin’ Instrumentals, Vol. 2 (Collector Records) – Background/ambient
Mario Bradley “Hey Baby” from Rhythm Junction (Pink & Black Records) – www.mariobradley.co.uk
The Excellos “Suzy-Q” from The Excellos (Self-Released) – www.myspace.com/theexcellos
Hipbone Slim and the Knee-Tremblers “One Way Street” from Have Knees, Will Tremble (Voodoo Rhythm Records) – www.myspace.com/hipboneslim
Richie and the Squires “Beat Party (Part 2)” from Various: Hot Rockin’ Instrumentals (Collector Records) – Background/ambient
Boots Brown and His Blockbusters “Cerveza” from Various: Burlesque a Go Go (Goldenlane Records) – Background/ambient
Louis Jordan “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” from Rock ‘n’ Roll (Mercury http://www.mergerecords.com/) – Mercury Records 1956
Jimmy Preston “Oh Babe” from Various: The R&B Years 1950 (Boulevard Vintage) – Derby Records 1950
Wynona Carr “‘Til the Well Runs Dry” from Various: Wie Die Wilden (DMP) – Specialty Records 1956
Wynonie Harris “Lovin' Machine” from Various: The R&B Years 1952 (Boulevard Vintage) – King Records 1951
Louis Jordan “The Jamp” from Rock ‘n’ Roll (Mercury http://www.mergerecords.com/) – Background/ambient
The Adventurers “Do It” from Various: Desperate Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, Vol. 11 (Big Max Blues)
Chick Willis “Twistin’ in the Hospital Ward” from Various: Soul Gems (Essential Media Group) – Alto Records 1962
Pretty Boy “Bip Bop Bip” from Various: Calling All Rock ‘n’ Roll Collectors, Vol. 3 (Cat Records) – Atlantic Records 1957
Barrence Whitfield and The Savages “Stop Twistin’ My Arm” from Ow! Ow! Ow! (Rounder Records) – www.barrencewhitfield.com See Barrence Whitfield and the Monkey Hips 3/19 at the Midway, with Artie and the Amoebas and DJ Easy Ed’s Record Hop! Midway Madness in March. www.myspace.com/barrencewhitfield
Buster Brown “Candied Yams” from Various: Harlem Rock ‘n’ Blues, Vol. 1 (Collectables Records) – Background/ambient
Bill Black’s Combo “Little Queenie” from Various: Double Cookin' (Ace Records) – Background/ambient
Marti Brom “Voodoo Voodoo” from Wise to You! CD ALBUM (Goofin' Records) – www.myspace.com/martirockabilly
Jimmy Dell “I've Got a Dollar” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 1 (Bear Family Records) – RCA Victor 1958
Ricky Nelson “I Believe What You Say” from Ricky Rocks (Bear Family Records) – Imperial Records 1958
The Rhythm Shakers “The Rockaround” from Flipsville! (Wild Records) – www.myspace.com/wildrhythmshakers
Jerry Lee Lewis “Lewis Workout” from Various: 706 Union Instrumentals (Charly Records) – Background/ambient
Charlie Gracie “Just Lookin’” from Charlie Gracie: Fabulous (Park Records) – Cameo Records 1957
Dick Lory “Wild-Blooded Woman” SINGLE – Columbia Records 1958
Shirley Caddell “The Big Bounce” from Buffalo Bop – Lesley Records 1962
Al Casey “Monte Carlo” from Cookin’ (Sundazed) – Background/ambient
High Noon “Don't Have a Heart Left to Break” from Glory Bound CD ALBUM (Goofin' Records) – www.myspace.com/highnoontrio See them at appearing at the Lone Star Round Up www.lonestarroundup.com on Friday, April 1, in Austin, Texas.
The Garnet Hearts “Thistle in Your Garden” from Cupid (Another Mile Records) – www.myspace.com/thegarnethearts
The Sureshots “I Want to Be with You” from Sure Hot 10-INCH EP (Tail Records) – http://www.rockabillyhall.com/SureShots.html
Joe D. Johnson “Rattlesnake Daddy” from Various: Shake it Up (Buffalo Bop) – Acame Records 1963
Jimmy Patton “Yah! I'm Movin'” from Various: Bad Boy CD COMP (Buffalo Bop) – Sage Records 1958
The Del Ricos “Voodoo” from Various: Bloodshot! The Gaity Records Story, Vol. 1 (Norton Records) – Background/ambient
Janis Martin “Ooby Dooby” from Janis Martin: The Female Elvis CD ALBUM (Bear Family Records) – RCA Victor 1956
The Duals “Duel” from Stick Shift (Collectables) – Background/ambient
Aces Wild “Get Gone” from Aces Wild (Self-Released) – www.myspace.com/aceswild59

Rock 'n Roll Madness with Barrence Whitfield: Midway Cafe, March 19 2011

2011-03-01T15:12:00.008-05:00

March 19 2011: Don’t miss Barrence Whitfield and the Monkey Hips at the Midway Cafe in Boston! International stars of stage and screen, these guys are ready to rock the roof off as only they know how. Artie and the Amoebas will serve up a set of Frat Rock Twistin’ to get the night started right and DJ Easy Ed will man the decks early on and between bands. Come on down and move it around.

Barrence Whitfield and the Monkey Hips, with Artie and the Amoebas + DJ Easy Ed’s Record Hop

March 19, 20119:00 PM

Midway Cafe

3496 Washington St.

Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)

(617) 524-9038

http://www.barrencewhitfield.com/

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

http://www.midwaycafe.com/

http://www.narragansettbeer.com/

Poster Design by Mrs. Sludge

New Year, New Radio Show (+ Live Events)

2011-01-06T11:07:00.007-05:00

Happy New Year, All!

The first 2011 episode of “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” will air this Friday (January 7). Tune in for TWO hours of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and Rock ‘n’ Roll. In keeping with the new year, all songs on this week’s show will be “new,” in that I’ve never played any of them on previous episodes. I’ll also be giving away a pair of tickets to a very cool event coming up on January 22.

When: January 7, 6:00 to 8:00 PM Eastern

Where: 91.5 FM (WMFO), streaming at www.wmfo.org

Can’t listen live? Visit www.easy-ed.net for archived episodes.

You can also follow the show on Facebook now if you like:

http://www.facebook.com/jesse.ahern#!/pages/Easy-Eds-Variety-Hour/177813815586257

Next Wednesday (January 12) I’ll be the guest DJ at River Gods in Cambridge for Primitive Sounds night, alternating sets with hosts 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 Street
Cambridge, MA 02139-3806
http://www.rivergodsonline.com/

January 22: Mark your calendars for a terrific event that's guaranteed to rock away your January blues: 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'.

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

Cool Live Show January 22!

2010-12-22T18:17:00.003-05:00

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

2010-12-11T18:33:00.006-05:00

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

2010-10-28T11:34:00.001-04:00

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

2010-10-06T10:41:00.002-04:00

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

2010-09-16T12:47:00.002-04:00

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)

2010-08-07T11:52:00.005-04:00

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)

2010-07-30T16:24:00.002-04:00

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.

Back from Vacation! (New Show 7/23)

2010-07-22T08:00:00.001-04:00

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

New Show 6/25 + Huge Rockin’ Show 7/2

2010-06-24T09:12:00.000-04:00

“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

2010-06-05T09:45:00.003-04:00

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

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

2010-06-03T08:09:00.001-04:00

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

Easy Ed’s Variety Hour This Friday (New Time)

2010-05-20T14:38:00.002-04:00

This part’s the same: two hours of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and Rock ‘n’ Roll. (Commercial free.)

This part’s new: We’re back to our old time slot, 6:00 to 8:00 PM. So the old part’s the new part, and I’ll have plenty of new-old and old-sounding new music (for my own part). But send your requests and I’ll do my best.

When: May 21 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:

May 26: 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 Street
Cambridge, 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 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

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

P.S. Below is a list of what I played on the 5/7/2010 show. An archived MP3 is available for free download at www.easy-ed.net.

Hoyt Johnson “Enie Meanie Minie Mo” from Various: Memphis Rockabillies, Hillbillies & Honky Tonkers, Vol. 2 (Stomper Time Records) — Mercury Records 1956

Don Johnston “Born to Love One Woman” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 11 (Bear Family Records) — Mercury Records 1956

The Flea Bops “You Can Do No Wrong” from I'm Ready CD ALBUM (Vinylux Records) — www.vinylux.com/fleabops.htm

Jerry Lee Lewis “Break Up” from Classic Jerry Lee Lewis CD ALBUM (Bear Family Records) — Sun Records 1958

Gene Dunlap “Made In The Shade” from Various: Red Hot Rockabilly, Part 1 (Magnum Records) — Hit Records 1958

Buddy Holly “Tell Me How” from Buddy Holly and the Crickets: The Ultimate EP Collection CD ALBUM (See For Miles LTD) — Coral Records 1959

The Flying Eagles “Skyline” from Various: Guitar & Beat, Vol. 5 (Triola Records) — Background/ambient

The Shadows “Shindig” from The Original Chart Hits 1960-1980 CD COMP (EMI) — Background/ambient

Betsy-Dawn Williams “Wrong Again” from Rocket Girl (El Toro Records) — http://betsydawnwilliams.homestead.com/ Betsy-Dawn Williams and her band, Lil’ Bee Dee and the Do-Rights (featuring members of Girl Howdy, as well as Jeff Potter and Frankie Blandino) will play an early show at Johnny D’s on May 15. The Stumbleweeds will headline.

Bobby Jay “Sweet Little Stranger” from Various: Imperial Rock & Roll Party (Lesley Records) — Imperial Records 1959

Tommy Blake “You Better Believe It” from Koolit (Bear Family Records) — Sun Records 1958 (Originally unissued)

The Dazzlers “Something Baby” from Various: Rockabilly Rarities, Vol. 1 (Yeaah!) — Lee Records 1958

Red Garrison “Moonshine” from Various: Strictly Instrumental, Vol. 5 (Buffalo Bop) — Background/ambient

Duane Eddy “Sugar Foot Rag” from Deep in the Heart of Twangsville (Bear Family Records) — Background/ambient

Duane Eddy “Fireball Mail” from Deep in the Heart of Twangsville (Bear Family Records) — Background/ambient

Austin Wood “So Let’s Rock” from Various: Party Date (Buffalo Bop) — Sure Records 1959
Johnny Horton “One Woman Man” from Johnny Horton Live at the Louisiana Hayride CD ALBUM (EFR Records)

Eddie Hill “Smack Dab In The Middle” from Gonna Shake This Shack Tonight (Bear Family Records) — RCA 1955

Roy Lanham and The Whippoorwills “Section Eight” from Hard Life Blues CD COMP (Soundies)
The Top-Hands “I.O.U.” from Once In A While CD ALBUM (Star Tone Records) — www.myspace.com/thetophands

Chet Atkins “Dizzy Strings” from Guitar Legend: The RCA Years (Buddha Records) — Background/ambient

Marti Brom “You Put it There” from Snake Ranch CD ALBUM (Goofin' Records) — www.myspace.com/martirockabilly

Hawkshaw Hawkins “Big Ole Heartache” from Hawk: 1953-1961 CD ALBUM (Bear Family Records) — Bear Family Records

The Dixons “Lonesome Side of Me” from Still Your Fool (Cow Island Music) — www.myspace.com/thedixonshonkytonk

Leon McAuliffe “Summit Ridge Drive” from Take Off & More CD ALBUM (Bear Family Records) — Background/ambient

The Expressos “Teenage Express” from Hot Rockin’ Instrumentals (Collector Records) — Background/ambient

The Fathoms “Dune Buggy” from Fathomless CD ALBUM (AVI) — www.myspace.com/thefathoms

See Them 5/8 at the Midway Cafe!

The Ventures “Perfidia” from Walk Don't Run: The Best of the Ventures CD ALBUM (EMI) — Dolton Records 1960

The Gliders “Wild Jam” from Various: That's Swift (Ace Records) — Background/ambient

Jack Kitchen with The Rockabillies “Hot Rod Boogie” from Various: Rockabilly Rarities, Vol. 1 (Yeaah!)

Don Agee and the Digits “My Car’s Faster Than Your Car” from Various: Speed Crazy (Speed Records) — Trophy International Records 1964

James Gallagher “Ford and Shaker” from Various: Hot Rod Gang CD (Buffalo Bop) — B&G Records 1959

Charile Ryan “Hot Rod Lincoln” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 26 (Bear Family Records) — 4 Star Records 1959

Satan’s Pilgrims “The Hondell” from Plymouth Rock: The Best of Satan’s Pilgrims (Musick Recordings) — Background/ambient

The Angelos “Bad Motorcycle” from Various: Inferno Party (Inferno) — Tollie Records 1964

Ritchie Valens “Ooh! My Head” from Best Of Ritchie Valens (Rhino Records) — Del-Fi Records 1959 (?)

Gene Summers “Gotta Lotta That” from School of Rock and Roll CD ALBUM (Collector Records) — Jan Records 1958/See Gene Summers and many other great acts this summer at the ABC Rebel Night Weekender in NYC, July 16-18 http://www.rebelnightnyc.com/index.html

Floyd Dakill “Dance Franny Dance” from Various: Desperate Rock 'n' Roll, Vol. 11 (Flame Records) — Jetstar Records 1964

Luther Lee and the Caravels “Lunch Break” from Various: Heart Attack! (Panic Records) — Background/ambient

Joe Houston “Ho Dads” from Surf Rockin' (Crown Records) — Background/ambient

The Jackson Brothers “We’re Gonna Rock This Joint Tonight” from Various: The R&B Years 1952 (Boulevard Vintage) — RCA Records 1952

The Lucky Millinder Orchestra “Chew Tobacco Rag” from Various: The R&B Years 1951 (Boulevard Vintage)

Varetta Dillard “Them There Eyes” from Various: The R&B Years 1952 (Boulevard Vintage) — Savoy Records 1952

Little Rachel “I’m What You Need” from 'Cause I Feel Good CD ALBUM (Self-Released) — www.littlerachel.net/ /www.myspace.com/screaminweekender

Buddy Johnson and His Orchestra “Shufflin’ and Rollin’” from Walk 'Em (Ace Records) — Background/ambient

Sonny Burgess “My Bucket's Got a Hole in It” from Hittin' the Jug! The Best of Sonny Burgess (Self-Released) — See Sonny Burgess in Boston (at Church) on July 14, with the Raging Teens, Pinball Millionaires, and DJ Easy Ed

High Noon “Mona Lisa” from Glory Bound CD ALBUM (Goofin' Records) — www.myspace.com/highnoontrio

O' Henry “Wanna Jean” from Various: Fernwood Rock 'n' Roll (Stomper Time Records)

Phil Trigwell and the Deputies “Zim Zam” from Various: Jump Cats It's Wild, Vol. 2 (Tail Records) — www.myspace.com/philtrigwell

Bullmoose Jackson “Bootsie” from We Ain't Got Nothin' (But the Blues) (Acrobat Music) — Background/ambient

Bunker Hill “The Girl Can’t Dance” from Various: Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock and Roll, Vol 2 (Past Perfect) — Mala Records 1963

The Savoys “Slappin’ Rods and Leaky Oil” from Various: Mad Mike Monsters, Vol. 2 (Norton Records)

2-Nite: Easy Ed’s Variety Hour

2010-05-07T12:15:00.005-04:00

I ain't the Wolfman, but it's time to howl!

“Easy Ed’s Variety Hour”--TWO hours of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and Rock ‘n’ Roll. (Commercial free.) Please tune in, and send along your requests!

**When: May 7 at 7:00 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

To everyone who came out for the Nick Curran cancer benefit at the Midway Café on April 24, thank you for your generous contributions and support. We raised a great sum of money to help Nick cover his medical expenses. Many thanks!
--Easy Ed

Last Night's Show (April 23, 2010)

2010-04-24T09:05:00.004-04:00

Good morning, folks.

Here's what I played on last night's show. (Ouch, that was a lot of typing, but we gotta log everything in during the show.)

The DJ who goes on before me was a no-show, so I started the night early with several selections from the classic surf LP "Overboard" by the Fathoms. (I played more than what's listed below. The whole album is great.)

The archive MP3 of this show will magically appear at http://www.easy-ed.net/ in a few days. (It will be on iTunes too.)

Thanks, as always, for your interest in this show. If you live in Boston I hope to see you either tonight (4/24) at the Nick Curran benefit show (Midway Cafe in JP) or next Wednesday (4/28) for Primitive Sounds night at River Gods in Cambridge.

Bop!

Easy Ed

The Fathoms “El Toro” from Overboard on Musick Records
The Fathoms “Hippo Hump” from Overboard on Musick Records
The Fathoms “The Hearse” from Overboard on Musick Records
The Fathoms “Turquoise Blue (And Primer Grey)” from Overboard on Musick Records
Jerry Lee Lewis “Let the Good Times Roll” from Classic Jerry Lee Lewis on Bear Family Records — Sun Records 1958 (originally unissued)
Roy Moss “Yes Juanita's Mine” from Various: Ultra Rare Rockabillies, Vol. 11 on Chief Records — Fascination Records 1958
Gene Summers “Almost 12 O’Clock” from School of Rock and Roll on Collector Records — Lafayette Records 1962
Jackie Dee “Buddy” from Various: Cat Talk: The Best of Imperial Rockabilly on EMI — Liberty Records 1958
Johnny Carlevale and The Rollin' Pins “Just One Kiss” from That's Life on Ropin' Records — www.myspace.com/johnnycarlevaletherollin39pins /See them 4/24 with the Pinball Millionaires, Amy Rose and Her Troublemakers, DJ Easy Ed, and special guests at the Midway Cafe http://www.midwaycafe.com/. This event is a cancer benefit for rockabilly musician Nick C
Jeff Potter “The Romp” from Great Big Beat on El Toro Records — Background/ambient/Jeff will be coming to Johnny D’s (w/ Li’l Bee Dee & The Doo-Rites & The Stumbleweeds) on May 15.
The Honeybees “It’s Not Me” from In the Key of Bee! on El Toro Records — www.rockabilly.net/honeybees
The Garnet Hearts “This Lonely Bed” from Cupid on Another Mile Records — Single from their forthcoming album on www.myspace.com/thegarnethearts
The Modern Sounds “Goin’ Down the Line” from Hold it Fellas…It’s the Modern Sounds! on Ventrella Records — www.myspace.com/joelpatterson
Eddie Clendening “Respectfully Miss Brooks” from Eddie Clendening Is Knockin' at Your Heart on Ventrella Records — For my buddy Duke, Orkney’s lone rockabilly--keep the faith, brother!/ www.myspace.com/eddieclendening
The Joel Patterson Trio “Walkin’ Ten Strings” from Steel Is Real on Ventrella Records — Background/ambient
The Joel Patterson Trio “Panhandle Rag” from Steel Is Real on Ventrella Records — Background/ambient
Webb Pierce “In the Jailhouse” from The Groovie Boogie Woogie Boy on Proper Records — Recorded 1951 at the Tulane Hotel in Nashville, with Grady Martin and Hank Garland both playing guitar on that one. Shot Jackson on steel.
Billy Ray “I Couldn’t Sleep Last Night” from Various: Okeh 18000 Series on Cactus Records — Okeh Records 1953 (?)
Leon McAuliffe “Blue Guitar Stomp” from Tulsa Straight Ahead on Bear Family Records — Columbia Records 1951
The Starline Rhythm Boys “Heartbreak, Tennessee” from Live at Charlie-O's World Famous on Cow Island Music — www.starlinerhythmboys.com/ For Hillbilly Wes and Cousin Sheila!
Buck Owens and His Buckaroos “Save The Last Dance for Me” from Act Naturally on Bear Family Records — Capitol Records 1963
The Three Notes “I've Been Thinking It Over” from Various: Baby Doll on Buffalo Bop Records — Information please!: dj_easy_ed@yahoo.com
Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith “Rubber Doll Rag” from Mister Guitar on Starday Records — Background/ambient
Cecil Campbell and the Tennessee Ramblers “Steel Guitar Swing” from Steel Guitar Swing on Jasmine Records — Background/ambient
Wildfire Willie and The Ramblers “I Ain't Got Time” from Vintjarn Records 45 on Vintjarn Records — www.myspace.com/wildfirewillie
Bobby Roberts with the Bad Habits “Cravin’” from Various: Record Hop Madness, Vol. 1 on RHM — Hut Records 1958
Rocky Bill Ford “Mad Dog in Town” from Various: The Starday Story, Vol. 1 on Starday Records 1956 — Texas Gold
Bobby Mitchell “I’m Gonna Be a Wheel Someday” from Various: Imperial Rock & Roll Party on Lesley Records — Imperial Records 1957
The Ernie Fields Orchestra “Ernie’s Tune” from In the Mood on Collectables — Background/ambient
Wynonie Harris “Oh Babe!” from Bloodshot Eyes: The Best of Wynonie Harris on Rhino Records — King Records 1950
The Du-Droppers “Boot 'em Up” from Boot 'Em Up on Acrobat Music — Groove Records 1954
The El Dorados “Trouble Trouble” from The Very Best of the El Dorados on Vee-Jay Records / The Orchard — Vee-Jay Records 1957
Annie Laurie “It Hurts to Be in Love” from Various: Rhythm & Blues 1952-1959 on King Records/Gusto — King Records 1957
Bill Doggett “Slow Walk” from Various: Honky Tonk! The King & Federal R&B Instrumentals on Ace Records — Background/ambient
Buster Brown “Sugar Babe” from The Very Best of Buster Brown on Collectables — Fire Records 1962
Elliot Shavers “Thin Possum” from Various: Granpa’s Gully Rock, Vol. 2 on Floridita Records — Raja Records 1960
The Hot Tamales “No Help Wanted” from Various: Inferno Party on Inferno Records — Records 1965
The Flares “The Huckle-Buck” from The Flares: Foot Stompin’ on Ace Records — Press Records 1961
Hank Ballard and The Midnighters “Daddy Rollin’ Stone” from Various: King Rock ‘n’ Roll, Vol. 2 on Ace Records — King Records 1964
Bill Doggett “Honky Tonk #3” from Various: King Rock ‘n’ Roll, Vol. 2 on Ace Records — Background/ambient
Johnny Carroll “Rockin’ Maybelle” from Various: Rock Baby Rock it! on Stomper Time — For Karl!
Benny Joy “I'm Gonna Move” from Crash the Rockabilly Party on Ace Records — 1958 (originally unissued)
Gene Vincent “I Got a Baby” from Gene Vincent: The Road Is Rocky on Bear Family Records — Capitol Records 1958
The Bourbonaires “Rockin' Angel” from A Shot of Bourbonaires on Howlin' Records — www.myspace.com/thebourbonaires
Mel Smith and the Night Riders “Pretty Plaid Skirt (and Long Black Socks)” from Various: Desperate Rock 'n' Roll, Vol. 1 on Flame Records — Sue Records 1959
Sandy Nelson “Bouncy” from Let There Be Drums/Drums Are My Beat on Collectables — Background/ambient
Eddie Cochran “Nervous Breakdown” from The Eddie Cochran Box Set on EMI — For Barry in Vermont
Johnny Redd “Take a Ride with Me” from Various: Hot Rod Hop on Buffalo Bop — For Tony and Julie
Roy Orbison “Ooby Dooby” from The Sun Years on Rhino Records — Happy birthday, Roy Orbison. Gone but never forgotten.
The Tornadoes “The Inebriated Surfer” from Bustin' Surfboards on Sundazed Music — Background/ambient
Nick Curran and the Lowlifes “Psycho” from Reform School Girl on Eclecto Groove Records — www.myspace.com/curranrock/ Don’t miss the exciting Boston Nick Curran benefit, with The Rollin’ Pines, the Pinball Millionaires, Miss Amy Rose and Her Troublemakers, DJ Easy Ed, and special guests at the Midway Cafe http://www.midwaycafe.com/. This event is a can't miss.
The Wailers “Shanghied” from Tall Cool One on Ace Records

Easy Ed’s Variety Hour/A Huge Rockin’ Show!

2010-04-22T09:05:00.000-04:00

“Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” will be back on the air Friday night with TWO hours of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and Rock ‘n’ Roll. (Commercial free.) Please tune in!

**When: April 23 at 7:00 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:

April 24: Don’t miss Easy Ed’s Spring Rockin’ Riot! This event will be a fundraiser for Nick Curran, an Austin-based rockabilly/rock ‘n’ roll musician (originally from Portland, Maine) who is battling cancer.

Performing will be Johnny Carlevale and the Rollin’ Pins.
(www.myspace.com/johnnycarlevaletherollin39pins), The Pinball Millionaires (www.myspace.com/thepinballmillionaires), Amy Rose and Her Troublemakers (www.myspace.com/amyrosetroublemakers), special guests Sean Coleman (Swinedells) and Kevin Patey (Raging Teens), and more. DJ Derek and I will be spinning rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll throughout the night as well, and the evening will kick off with a free dance lesson taught by Miss Ariane and Miss Beck.
Midway Cafe3496 Washington St.Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)(617) 524-9038
www.midwaycafe.com

April 28: 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/

Congratulations to Primitive Sounds for being nominated for “Best Club Night: Rock” in the 2010 Boston Phoenix Music Poll. Well deserved—these guys do a fantastic job. Please vote for them! The ballot can be found here:

http://thephoenix.com/BMP/Boston/Vote/ClubNight[Rock]/

Thanks!

--DJ Easy Ed

Nick Curran Benefit in Boston: April 24

2010-04-20T12:16:00.002-04:00

New England friends will be throwing a cancer benefit for Austin-based musician Nick Curran at the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain on Saturday, April 24, 2010.

Originally from Maine, Nick Curran turned professional at the age of 19, touring in 1996 as a guitarist with rockabilly legend Ronnie Dawson. Since relocating to Austin, he has played with Wayne Hancock, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Kim Lenz and Her Jaguars, among others, as well as launching a successful solo career playing a raw mix of jump blues, R & B, rock 'n' roll, and punk. In 2004, Curran won the W.C. Handy Award for "Best New Artist Debut," and in 2008 he performed four songs on the HBO show "True Blood." Now, at just 32, he is being treated for cancer of the mouth.

On April 24, many of Nick's NE friends will gather to raise money for his medical bills and celebrate the music he loves. Featured are Johnny Carlevale and the Rollin' Pins, the Pinball Millionaires, and Amy Rose and her Troublemakers. Special guests Sean Coleman (the Swinedells) and Kevin Patey (the Ragin' Teens) will be performing as well.

Two of New England's top roots-music DJs, Easy Ed and DJ Derek, will be spinning before and after the bands, with a free dance lesson beginning at 8 p.m.

Raffle prizes (including CDs, a massage gift certificate, and more) will add to the fun. This is a big night for a great cause!

Not Spam: Easy Ed’s Variety Hour This Friday (4/9)

2010-04-08T08:20:00.000-04:00

Hi, everyone.

“Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” rolls your way once again this week. Tune in Friday to catch TWO HOURS of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and Rock and Roll. (Commercial free.) Don’t forget to send along your requests!

**When: April 9 at 7:00 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:

April 24: Don’t miss Easy Ed’s Spring Rockin’ Riot! This event will be a fundraiser for Nick Curran, an Austin-based rockabilly/rock ‘n’ roll musician (originally from Portland, Maine) who is battling cancer.

Performing will be Johnny Carlevale and the Rollin’ Pins.
(www.myspace.com/johnnycarlevaletherollin39pins), The Pinball Millionaires (www.myspace.com/thepinballmillionaires), Amy Rose and Her Troublemakers (www.myspace.com/amyrosetroublemakers), special guests Sean Coleman (Swinedells) and Kevin Patey (Raging Teens), and more. DJ Derek and I will be spinning rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll throughout the night as well, and the evening will kick off with a free dance lesson taught by Miss Ariane and Miss Beck.

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

April 28: 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 Street
Cambridge, MA 02139-3806
www.rivergodsonline.com/

Thanks!

--DJ Easy Ed

P.S. Below is a list of what I played on the 3/26/2010 show. An archived MP3 is available for free download at www.easy-ed.net.

Eddie Cochran “Twenty-Flight Rock” from Eddie Cochran Box Set (EMI bluenote.com) — Liberty Records 1958

Phil Gray & the Go Boys “Bluest Boy in Town” from Various: Virginia Rocks! The History of Rockabilly in the Commonwealth (JSP Records) — Rhythm Records 1956

Elvis Presley “My Baby Left Me” from The King of Rock and Roll: The Complete 50s Masters CD ALBUM (RCA) — RCA Victor 1956

Eddie Clendening “My Baby’s Gone Away” from Eddie Clendening Is Knockin' at Your Heart (Ventrella Records) — www.myspace.com/eddieclendening

Crazy Joe & His Mad River Combo “Marianne” from Various: Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend #9 CD COMP (VLV) — www.crazyjoe.org/ Appearing at Viva Las Vegas 2010 (April 1-4)

The Vi-Kings “Dessert Boots” from Various: Strictly Instrumental, Vol. 2 (Buffalo Bop Records) — Background/ambient

Ford Hopkins “Ya Fine Fine Fine” from Various: Greasy Rock 'n' Roll, Vols. 5 and 6 (Blakey Holdings)

Galen Denny “What Ya Gonna Do about It” from Various: Liberty Rock ‘n’ Roll (Liberty Records) — Liberty Records 1958

The Garnet Hearts “Carry On Renee” from Cupid (Another Mile Records) — Single from their forthcoming album on Another Mile Records www.myspace.com/thegarnethearts

Clyde Stacy “You’re Satisfied” from Pleasant Jamboree with Clyde Stacy (Eagle Records) — Len Records 1961

Huelyn Duvall “Teen Queen” from Various: Wild Men Ride Wild Guitars (Sundazed) — Challenge Records 1957/Appearing at Viva Las Vegas 2010 (April 1-4)

Darrell Higham & the Barnshakers “Time to Stomp” from High Class Baby (Goofin' Records) — www.myspace.com/darrelhighamtheenforcers1

King Rock and the Knights “Send-Di” from Various: Mad Mike Monsters, Vol. 1 (Norton Records) — Background/ambient

Deke Dickerson “Diggin’ It” from Various: This Is Ecco-Fonic! (Ecco-Fonic Records) — Background/ambient

The Wink Westerners “Hey Miss Fannie” from Various: Country Hicks, Vol. 4 and 5 (Barklog Recording Company)

T. Texas Tyler “I’m Gonna Get Mad and Leave You” from T. Texas Tyler CD ALBUM (Collector Records) — 4-Star Records (date?)

Rusti Steel “Sundown Blues” from Rusti Steel: The Embassy Sessions (Foot Tapping Records) — For Duke www.myspace.com/rustisteelandthestartones

The Western Aces “Seeing Double” from Introducing The Western Aces (El Toro Records) — www.myspace.com/thewesternaces

Tennessee Ernie Ford “Blackberry Boogie” from Capitol Collectors Series: Tennessee Ernie Ford CD COMP (Capitol Records www.capitolrecords.com/) — Capitol Records 1952

Al Petty “Steel Guitar Special” from Various: Nashville Steel Guitar LP ALBUM (Starday Records) — Background/ambient

Lee Mitchell “The Frog” from Various: Essential Sun Rockabillies, Vol. 3 (Charly Records) — Background/ambient

Patsy Cline “Turn the Cards Slowly” from 50 Golden Greats: The Complete Early Years CD ALBUM (Empire Records) — 4-Star Records 1955

Rudy Grayzell “There’s Gonna Be a Ball” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 3 (Bear Family Records) — Capitol Records 1954

Jerry Reed “Jerry ^Reed” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 3 (Bear Family Records) — Capitol Records 1956 (originally unissued)

Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys “Draggen-It Boogie” from On the Go (No Hit Records) — www.bigsandy.net/ Appearing at Viva Las Vegas 2010 (April 1-4)

Wanda Jackson “Tongue Tied” from Right or Wrong CD COMP (Bear Family Records) — Capitol Records 1961/ Appearing at Viva Las Vegas 2010 (April 1-4)

The Fireballs “Wicked” from The Fireballs CD ALBUM (Ace Records) — Background/ambient

The Crickets “I Fought the Law” from Various: Rock Around The Clock: Decca Rock 'N' Roll (Decca Records) — Coral Records 1960

Slick Slavin “Speed Crazy” from Various: Red Hot Rockabilly, Part 3 (Disky) — Imperial Records 1958

Jimmy Apostle & The Willows “I Love Ya Honey” from Various: Record Hop Madness, Vol. 1 (RHM) — Power Records 1961

Al Casey “Hot Foot” from Cookin’ (Sundazed Records) — Background/ambient

Annisteen Allen “I’ve Got Troubles” from Fujiyama Mama CD COMP (Rev-Ola) — Capitol Records 1955

Hank Ballard and The Midnighters “Work with Me Annie” from Nothing But Good (Bear Family Records) — King Records 1954

Joe Houston “Joe’s Rock” from Rock and Roll with Joe Houston LP ALBUM (Tops)

Roy Montrell “Mellow Saxaphone” from Various: The Cosimo Matassa Story (Proper Records) — Specialty Records 1956

Lee Allen “Rockin' at Cosimo's” from Various: The Cosimo Matassa Story (Proper Records) — Background/ambient

James Brown “Chonnie-On-Chon” SINGLE — For Jorge!

Screamin' Jay Hawkins “Take Me Back” from Screamin' Jay Rocks (Bear Family Records) — For Kate and Jason/Grand Records 1956

Lloyd Price “Oh Oh Oh” from Lloyd Price Restless Heart (Jasmine) — ABC-Paramount 1957

Gizzelle “For You” from Devil or Angel (Wild Records) — www.myspace.com/lilgizzelle/ Appearing at Viva Las Vegas 2010 (April 1-4)

Derek Martin “Don't Put Me Down Like This” from Various: The Sue Records Story CD COMP (EMI bluenote.com) — Sue Records 1963

Jessie Mae “Don't Freeze On Me” from Various: Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock & Roll, Vol. 1 — DRA Records 1962

The Mar-Keys “Sassy” from Booker T. & the MGs/The Mar-Keys Stax Instrumentals (Stax www.concordmusicgroup.com) — Background/ambient

Chuck Berry “Nadine” from Johnny Be Goode (River Records) — Chess Records 1964

Ray Sharpe “Oh My Baby’s Gone” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 5 (Bear Family Records) — Dot Records 1958

Jack Hammer “Girl Girl Girl” from The Best of Jack Hammer (Marginal Records) — Ronnex Records 1962

Phil Flowers “Twistin' Beat” from All The Hits (Encore Records) — Domino Records 1962

Bill Haley and His Comets “Caravan Twist” from Twistin’ Knights (Soundies) — Background/ambient

Nick Curran and the Lowlifes “Tough Lover” from Reform School Girl (Eclecto Groove Records) — www.myspace.com/curranrock

The Deuce Coupes “Candy Apple Blue/Satan’s Chariot” from Various: Del-Fi Hotrodders CD COMP (Collector's Choice Music) — Background/ambient

Easy Ed’s Variety Hour This Friday (3/26)/Nick Curran Benefit

2010-03-25T10:28:00.001-04:00

Hi, everyone.

“Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” will be back again this Friday with two hours of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and Rock and Roll. Please tune in, and send along your requests!

**When: March 26 at 7:00 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:

WMFO and I would like to thank everyone who contributed during our 40th anniversary fundraiser. We brought in some much-needed operating income. Long live freeform radio!

April 24: Don’t miss Easy Ed’s Spring Rockin’ Riot! This event will be a fundraiser for Nick Curran, an Austin-based rockabilly/rock ‘n’ roll musician (originally from Portland, Maine) who is battling cancer. (See the attached poster, designed by the talented Miss Beck!)

Performing will be Johnny Carlevale and the Rollin’ Pins (www.myspace.com/johnnycarlevaletherollin39pins), The Pinball Millionaires (www.myspace.com/thepinballmillionaires), Amy Rose and Her Troublemakers (www.myspace.com/amyrosetroublemakers), special guests Sean Coleman (Swinedells) and Kevin Patey (Raging Teens), and more. DJ Derek and I will be spinning rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll throughout the night as well, and the evening will kick off with a free dance lesson taught by Miss Ariane and Miss Beck.

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

More news about Nick Curran is available here:

www.antimusic.com/news/10/feb/26Nick_Curran_Offering_Free_Reform_School_Girl.shtml

April 28: 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 Street
Cambridge, MA 02139-3806
www.rivergodsonline.com/

Thanks!

--DJ Easy Ed

Easy Ed’s Variety Hour/WMFO’s 40th Anniversary

2010-03-11T12:20:00.000-05:00

Hi, everyone.

“Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” will air again tomorrow night (3/12). If you’re interested in tuning in to our worldwide broadcast, please see the details below.

Also, we’re in the middle of a fundraiser aimed at covering some of the basic expenses incurred by an all-volunteer radio station. Any and all pledges would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks.

Easy Ed

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Not Spam: Easy Ed’s Variety Hour/WMFO’s 40th Anniversary

Hi, folks.

“Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” will be back again this Friday with two hours of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and Rock and Roll. Please tune in! Requests? Hit me!

**When: March 12 at 7:00 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: WMFO is pleased to announce the start of our 40th Anniversary Donations Drive. This fundraising event is currently in full swing and will wind up on March 20th. Our goal is to raise at least $5000 to continue the station upgrade we started last year and to ensure more great freeform programming.

More information on the drive can be found here: http://www.wmfo.org/modules/ views/pages/Donate

Donations in any amount would be greatly appreciated. If you want to pledge support for a particular show, please be sure to mention the show’s name when you donate. Online donations may be placed here: http://support.wmfo.org/

You can also mail a check, made out to "Trustees of Tufts College," to:

WMFO
Attn: Donations
PO Box 65
Medford, MA 02155

Thanks!

--DJ Easy Ed

PS. Below, in painstaking detail, is a summary of the 2/26/2010 show’s doin’s. An archived MP3 is available for free download at www.easy-ed.net.

Jerry Lee Lewis “Lovin’ Up a Storm” from Classic Jerry Lee Lewis CD ALBUM (Bear Family Records) — Sun Records 1959

Charlie Rich “Yes Ma’am” from Various: Sun Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 2 (Charly) — Phillips International 1962 (originally unissued)

Teddy Riedel “Judy” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 21 (Bear Family Records) — Vaden Records 1960

Virgile Baker “Dissatisfied” from Various: Fernwood Rockabillies (Stomper Time Records) — Smitty Records (probably early 60s)

The Flea Bops “Gotta Bop” (Vinylux Records) — www.vinylux.com

Crazy Cavan and the Rhythm Rockers “Bop Little Lady” from Various: When Rockabilly Ruled, OK? (Cherry Pie) — www.crazycavan.com

The Garnet Hearts “Four Shades of Red” from Life Behind Bars CD ALBUM (Wild Hare Records) — www.myspace.com/thegarnethearts

The Barnshakers “I’m Movin’” from Twenty-One CD ALBUM (Goofin' Records) — www.myspace.com/barnshakers

Bobby Mizzell “Knockout” from Various: Strictly Instrumental, Vol. 6 (Buffalo Bop) — Background/ambient

Joe Maphis “Moonshot” from Flying Fingers CD COMP (Bear Family Records) — Background/ambient

Dale Hawkins “La-Do-Dada” from Rock 'n' Roll Tornado CD ALBUM (Ace Records) — Checker Records 1958

Dale Hawkins “Susie-Q” from Rock 'n' Roll Tornado CD ALBUM (Ace Records) — Checker Records 1957

Dale Hawkins “My Babe” from Rock 'n' Roll Tornado CD ALBUM (Ace Records) — Checker Records 1958

Dale Hawkins “Cross-Ties” from Rock 'n' Roll Tornado CD ALBUM (Ace Records) — Background/ambient

Eddie Noack “A Thinking Man’s Woman” from The Starday and D Sessions, Vol. 1 (Cactus Records) — D Records 1959

George Jones “I Just Don’t Like This Kind of Livin’” from My Favorites of Hank Williams (Liberty Records) — Liberty Records 1973

The Delmore Brothers “I Let the Freight Train Carry Me On” from Fifty Miles to Travel CD COMP (Ace Records) — King Records 1951

Rosie Flores “This Little Girl’s Gone Rockin’” from Girl of the Century (Bloodshot Records) — www.rosieflores.com

Rusty and Doug Kershaw “Love Me to Pieces” from Louisiana Men (Ace Records) — Hickory Records 1957

Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys “Hi-Billy Music” from Jumpin' from 6 to 6 (Hightone Records) — www.bigsandy.net

Hank Thompson “A Six Pack to Go” from Hank Thompson at the Golden Nugget (Capitol Records) — Capitol Records 1961

The Texas Troubadours “Nashville Shuffle” from The Texas Troubadours: Almost to Tulsa (Bear Family Records) — Background/ambient

Johnny Cash “Straight A's in Love” — For Rob

Alvis Wayne “Swing Bop Boogie” from Various: Texas Rockabilly And Hillbilly Boogie, Vol. 1 (Esoldun Music) — Westport Records 1956

The Hi-Qs “All the Time” from Hop and Bop CD ALBUM (Self-Released) — www.myspace.com/thehiqs

Buddy Holly “Blue Days, Black Nights” from Buddy Holly and the Crickets: The Ultimate EP Collection CD ALBUM (See For Miles LTD) — Decca Records 1956

The Cranktones “Snake Bit” from Vibrate with The Cranktones CD ALBUM (Rhubarb Records 1998) — www.myspace.com/cranktones

Santo & Johnny “Save the Last Dance for Me” from Santo & Johnny LP ALBUM (Black Tulip Records) — Background/ambient

Bloodshot Bill “Leave Me Alone” from Get High Tonite! (Transistor 66 Records) — www.bloodshotbill.com

Hipbone Slim and the Knee-Tremblers “If Only” from Have Knees, Will Tremble (Voodoo Rhythm Records) — www.myspace.com/hipboneslim

Bob Moore and The Temps “Braggin’” from Various: Dancehall Stringbusters! Vol. 2 (Sundazed Records) — Daisy Records 1963

Nick Curran and the Lowlifes “Tough Lover” from Reform School Girl (Eclecto Groove Records) — www.myspace.com/curranrock For Bob!

Mexican Chili Taco Fiesta “Woundup” from Mexican Chili Taco Fiesta (Primitiv Discos) — Background/ambient

The Fathoms “Leap Froggin'” from Fathom This! CD ALBUM (Musick Records) — Background/ambient/www.musickrecords.com

Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers “Oo Papa Do” from One Hour Mama (Fat Note Records) — www.lavaysmith.com/ At Scullers’ 2/26 and 2/27

Ella Mae Morse “Have Mercy Baby” from Razzle Dazzle: Ella Mae Morse in The '50s (Rev-Ola) — Capitol Records 1953

Mamie Bradley “I Feel Like a Million” from Various: The Sue Records Story SINGLE (EMI) — Sue Records 1958

Ray Charles “Mary Ann” from Ray Charles: The Birth of Soul (Atlantic Records) — Atlantic Records 1957

The Midnighters “Don't Change Your Pretty Ways” from Various: Snatch and Grab It! (Bear Family Records) — Federal Records 1955

Jimmy McCracklin “The Georgia Slop” from The Walk: Jimmy McCracklin at His Best CD ALBUM (Razor & Tie) — Mercury Records 1958/For Beth

Jimmy Beck and his Orchestra “Pipe Dreams” from Various: Night Train to Nashville (lost highway) — Background/ambient

Roy Head “Apple of My Eye” from Treat Her Right SINGLE (Dynamite Records) — Back Beat Records 1966

The Saucers “Cha Wailey Routa” from Various: Mad Mike Monsters, Vol. 1 SINGLE (Norton Records) — Felco Records 1959

Bracey Everett “The Lover's Curse” from Various: That'll Flat Git It, Vol. 21 SINGLE (Bear Family Records) — Atlantic Records 1958

Mickey Hawkes “Bip, Bop, Boom” from Various: The Best of Profile Records SINGLE (Profile Records) — Profile Records 1958

Bob and The Bearcats “Justine” from Hold on Tight SINGLE (Pollytone Records)

Freddy Countryman “Back Up and Push” from Various: Strictly Instrumental, Vol. 7 (Buffalo Bop Records) — Background/ambient

Los Straitjackets “King of the Surf” from Play Favorites (Yep Roc Records) — www.straitjackets.com

The Catalinas “Banzai Washout” from Various: Lost Legends of Surf Guitar 2: Point Panic (Sundazed Records)

Easy Ed’s Variety Hour This Friday (2/26)

2010-02-24T17:35:00.002-05:00

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 lots of great stuff lined up to play for you, but do send in your requests and I’ll do my best to play them!

What: “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” (two hours)

When: February 26 at 7:00 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).

Also:

March 3: 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 Street
Cambridge, MA 02139-3806
www.rivergodsonline.com/

Thanks!

DJ Easy Ed

Tonight's Episode of Easy Ed's Variety Hour

2010-02-12T21:53:00.004-05:00

Hi, folks.

Here's what I played tonight. If you tuned in, thanks for listening. If you missed the show and would like to hear it, the archive MP3 will be available for download from http://www.easy-ed.net/ later this weekend.

Thanks!

Jack Baymoore and the Bandits “Rock 'n' Roll Mister Moon” from Diggin' Out on Tail Records — Tail Records 1993/www.myspace.com/jackbaymoore

Phil Trigwell & the Deputies “Baby Love Me” from It Wasn't The Moonlight on Tessy Records — www.myspace.com/philtrigwell

The Caravans “Lonesome Me” from Various: The James Deans of The Dole Queue on ABCD — www.myspace.com/thecaravans

The Sparkletones “Penny Loafers and Bobby Socks” from Joe Bennett and the Sparkletones: Black Slacks on Globe Records — ABC Paramount 1957

Curley Money “Chain Gang Charlie” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 14 on Bear Family Records

John Lewis Trio “Don't Blame it On Me” from Various: Rockabilly Heaven Downunder on Press-Tone Music — www.myspace.com/johnlewisrock39n39rolltrio

The Pharos “Rhythm Surfer” from Various: Wild Surf on Del-Fi — Background/ambient

Buddy Dughi “Head Hunter” from Buddy Dughi Plays Hot Rod Surf on Golly Gee Records — Background/ambient

The Everly Brothers “Lucille” from It's Everly Time/A Date with The Everly Brothers on Warner Brothers — Warner Brothers 1960

Jackie Cannon “Chill Bumps” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 10 on Bear Family Records — Chess Records 1961

Warren Smith “I Like Your Kind of Love” from Uranium Rock on Bear Family Records — Sun Records 1959 (originally unissued)

Jerry Reed “When I Found You” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 3 on Bear Family Records — Capitol Records 1956

Lester Peabody “Border Serenade” from Focus on Guitars on Goofin' Records — Background/ambient

Jim Wheeler “Hughes Ramble” from Hot Rockin' Instrumentals, Vol. 2 on Collector Records — Background/ambient

Lanie Walker “Why Baby Why” from Various: Rockin' Hillbilly, Vol. 3 on Cactus Records

The York Brothers “Lookin' for Somebody New” from The York Brothers' Best, Vol. 1 on Collector Records

Wynn Stewart “Take it or Leave It” from The Songs of Wynn Stewart on Capitol Records — Capitol 1965

Jean Shepard “Many Happy Hangovers” from Many Happy Hangovers on Capitol Records — Capitol 1966

Big Sandy and The Fly-Rite Boys “Have You Ever Had the Feelin'” from Feelin' Kinda Lucky on Hightone Records — Hightone Records 1997/www.bigsandy.net/

Tex Williams and His Western Caravan “On the Double” from Tex Williams and His Western Caravan on Capitol Records — Capitol Records 1949

The Spurs “Alcohol of Fame” from Go Boy Go on Spinout Records — See them 2/14 at the Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain (with DJ Easy Ed). www.midwaycafe.com

Joe Maphis “Big Rig Guitar” from Various: Dave Duddley Greatest Hits on Starday Records — Background/ambient

The York Brothers “Lakewood and John Marshall Blues” from The York Brothers' Best, Vol. 1 on Collector Records — Background/ambient

Chuck Willis “What ‘cha Gonna Do” from The King of the Stroll on Rhino Atlantic — For Jorge (Great request, Jorge!)

Eddie Clearwater “Hey Bernadine” from Various: Badass Rockers on Blues Town Records — Federal Records 1962

Joe Liggins and The Honeydrippers “In The Wee Wee Hours” from Various: Heart Attack! on Panic Records

Annisteen Allen “Bongo Boogie” from Various: The R&B Years 1953 on Boulevard Vintage — King Records 1951

B.B. King “Bad Case of Love” from Various: A Rock 'n' Roll Dance Party on Ace Records — Crown Records 1961

Joe Houston “Dig It” from Joe Houston Blows Crazy on Ace Records — Background/ambient

Bo Diddley “Sixteen Tons” from Bo Diddley Is a Gun Slinger on Chess Records — Chess Records 1961

Titus Turner “Hold Your Lovin'” from Various: R&B Humdingers, Vol. 1 on Yama Records — King Records 1957

Esquerita “Dew Drop Inn” from Vintage Voola on Norton Records — Crosstone Records 1967

Eddy Bell “Knock Knock Knock” from Various: Record Hop Madness, Vol. 2 on RHM — Mercury Records 1961

Les Cooper “Rockin' with The Shimming” from Wiggle Wobble on Collectables — Background/ambient

Les Cooper “Jungle Pony” from Wiggle Wobble on Collectables — Background/ambient

Nick Curran and the Lowlifes “Psycho” from Reform School Girl on Eclecto Groove Records — www.myspace.com/curranrock

Hipbone Slim and the Knee-Tremblers “Diddley Squat” from The Sheik Said Shake on Voodoo Rhythm — www.myspace.com/hipboneslim

Harmonica Sam With the Domestic Bumblebees “Rocker No. 1” from Rocker No. 1 on Enviken Records — www.myspace.com/samuelandersson

The Wild Wax Combo “Hot Rod Racer” from Rumble in The Jungle on Enviken Records — www.myspace.com/wildwaxcombo

Sandy Nelson “Drum Dance/Land of A Thousand Dances” from Drum Discotheque on Imperial Records — Background/ambient

Jack Huddle “Starlight” from Various: West Texas Bop on Ace Records — Kapp Records 1958

High Noon “Ain't It Wrong” from Glory Bound on Goofin' Records — www.myspace.com/highnoontrio

Curtis Gordon “Draggin'” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 11 on Bear Family Records — Mercury Records 1956

Jack Holt “Moonshine Still” from Various: Rhythm & Booze on Buffalo Bop

Dave Phillips “I’m Gonna Die” from The Best of Dave Phillips on Rockhouse Records — www.myspace.com/155037955

Eddie and The Backfires “Let’s Rock Tonight” from Cat Killer on Rhythm Bomb Records — www.myspace.com/backfires

Eddie Clendening “I Love a Woman” from Eddie Clendening Is the Rage of the Teenage! on Wormtone Records — www.myspace.com/eddieclendening

The Darts “Shop Talk” from Various: Del-Fi Hotrodders on Collector's Choice Music — Background/ambient

The Racketeers “What You Do to Me” from Another Round with The Racketeers on Scollay Square Music — www.myspace.com/theracketeersboston

The Reveliers “Patch” from Various: Hot Rockin' Instrumentals on Collector Records — Background/ambient

Gene Vincent “Right Now” from Various: Rock and Roll Dance Party, Vol. 4 on RRDP — Capitol Records 1959

New Show Time + Happy Valenspurs Day

2010-02-11T19:29:00.007-05:00

Easy Ed’s Variety Hour will take to the airwaves and ‘netwaves once again this Friday with two commercial-free hours of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, and 50s/early 60s R&B and Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Please note our new show time on the WMFO calendar: 7:00 to 9:00 PM.

What: “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” (two hours)

When: February 12 at 7:00 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:

February 14 (the Sunday before Presidents’ Day): Bring your valentine out to the Midway Café in Jamaica Plain for an eye-poppingly rare performance by Boston’s kings of Western Swing and Honky Tonk, The Spurs! I will be spinning dance-friendly country and rockabilly throughout the night. (See the above cool flier, designed by the amazing Mrs. Sludge!)

This is an early-start show: I’ll start spinning at 8:45 and The Spurs will take the stage shortly thereafter.

www.myspace.com/spursofboston
http://www.midwaycafe.com/

Thanks!

DJ Easy Ed

New Show Tomorrow Night (January 29)/Upcoming Live Shows

2010-01-28T08:42:00.001-05:00

Howdy friends:

Easy Ed’s Variety Hour returns this Friday with two hours of commercial-free Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and Rock and Roll. I hope you can join us!

**What: “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” (two hours)

**When: January 29 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

Keep those requests coming!

Also:

February 3: 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/

February 14 (the Sunday before Presidents’ Day): Bring your valentine out to the Midway Café in Jamaica Plain for an ultra-rare performance by Boston’s kings of Western Swing and Honky Tonk, The Spurs! I will be spinning dance-friendly country and rockabilly throughout the night.

www.myspace.com/spursofboston
www.midwaycafe.com

Thanks.
--DJ Easy Ed

PS. Below is a list of what I played on the 1/15/2010 show. Once again I want to thank the Jinx Brothers for stopping by to play on the air! An archive MP3 of their performance can be found at www.easy-ed.net.

The Go Getters “Hip Shakin' Baby” from Various: Rock & Roll Is Everywhere! (Goofin' Records) — www.myspace.com/thegogetters

The Vargas Brothers “Wiggle Walkin' Baby” from Rockin' Blues (Wild Records) — www.myspace.com/thevargasbros

Mike McAlister “I Don't Dig It” from Various: Rock 'n' Roll Orgy, Vol. 9 (Flesh Den) — Hob Nob Records 1958

Jimmy Evans “The Joint's Really Jumpin'” from Various: The Erwin Records Story (Stomper Time Records) — Clearmont Records 1962

The Blasters “Red Rose” from The Collection CD ALBUM (slash records) — Warner Brothers 1983/www.myspace.com/theblasters

Red West “Ain't Nobody Gonna Take My Place” from Various: Shiver and Shake (Buffalo Bop Records) — Sonnet Records 1960

Santo & Johnny “Hop Scotch” from Santo & Johnny LP ALBUM (Black Tulip Records) — Background/ambient

Ray Hudson & the Western Rhythmaires “Jackhammer” from Various: Dixie Rock and Roll (Collector Records) — Background/ambient

The Bop Kings “A Fool with the Blues” from Rock It to the Moon (El Toro Records) — From San Antonio

Patti Fay with Slim Mims and His Dream Ranch Boys & Girls “Memory Mountain” from Various: Savage Rockin' Girls (Collector Records) — Roni Records 1963

Omar and The Stringpoppers “I Won't Be So Nice” from Various: Shake The Shack Rockabilly Ball, Vol. 4 (STS Records) — www.myspace.com/omarstringpoppers

Bradd Suggs With the Swingsters “Bop, Baby, Bop” from Various: The Complete Meteor Rockabilly & Hillbilly Recordings CD COMP (Ace Records) — Meteor Records 1956

The Racketeers “Bebop Boppin'-a-Bon Bon” from Another Round with The Racketeers CD ALBUM (Scollay Square Music) — www.myspace.com/theracketeersboston

Warren Smith “Dear John” from Uranium Rock CD ALBUM (Bear Family Records) — Sun Records 1957 (originally unissued)

The Stratocasters “Three Guitar Theme” from Various: Rockin' Hoodlums, Hicks, and Stuff, Vol. 7 (Collector Records) — Background/ambient

The Bumblebees “Echo Boogie” from Various: Rockin' Hoodlums, Hicks, and Stuff, Vol. 7 (Collector Records) — Background/ambient

The Flat Git It Gang “Walkin' the Floor Over You” from Various: Midsummer Rock 'n' Roll Jamboree (Vintjarn Records) — www.vintjarnrecords.se/

The Delmore Brothers “Mobile Boogie” from Freight Train Boogie CD ALBUM (Ace Records)

The Dave and Deke Combo “Half Shot Boogie” from Hollywood Barn Dance CD ALBUM (Hey Day Records) — www.dekedickerson.com

Lefty Frizzell “Just Can't Live That Fast (Anymore)” (Bear Family Records)

The Starline Rhythm Boys “Drunk Tank” from Red's Place CD ALBUM (Cow Island Music) — http://www.starlinerhythmboys.com

Lattie Moore “If The Good Lord's Willing (1959 Version)” from I'm Not Broke But I'm Badly Bent CD COMP (West Side)

The Texas Troubadours “Leon's Guitar Boogie” from The Texas Troubadours: Almost to Tulsa (Bear Family Records) — Background/ambient

The Jinx Brothers “Live on WMFO”— Live on WMFO! www.myspace.com/jinxbrothers

Bullmoose Jackson “If You Ain't Lovin', You Ain't Livin'” from We Ain't Got Nothin' (But the Blues) (Acrobat Music) — King Records 1955

The Clovers “Little Mama” from The Clovers: Rock 'n' Roll Legends (Atlantic Records) — Atlantic Records 1954

Louis Jordan “Reet Petite and Gone” from Louis Jordan: Let the Good Times Roll (1938-1954) CD ALBUM (Bear Family Records) — Decca Records 1948

Jackie Wilson “Reet Petite” from Various: Rock Around The Clock:/M Decca Rock 'N' Roll (Decca/MCA) — Brunswick Records 1957

Joe Turner “Rocket 88 Boogie” from Various: Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock and Roll, Vol 2 (Past Perfect) — Background/ambient

Harold Burrage “You Eat Too Much” from Messed Up: Complete Cobra Recordings (Westside Records) — Cobra Records 1956

Big Maybelle “My Country Man” from Big Maybelle: The Complete Okeh Sessions 1952-'55 SINGLE (Epic/Legacy) — Okeh Records 1953/Hot stuff for '53!

Jay Nelson “Raise Some San” from Various: Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock and Roll, Vol 2 (Past Perfect)

Baby Jean “If You Wanna” from Various: Jump and Shout (Crypt Records) — Stacy Records 1966 (?)

Freddy King “San-Ho-Zay” from Blues Guitar Hero, Vol. 1 (Ace Records) — Background/ambient

Elvis Presley “Mean Woman Blues” from The King of Rock and Roll: The Complete 50s Masters CD ALBUM (RCA) — RCA Records 1957

Elvis Presley “Anyplace Is Paradise” from The King of Rock and Roll: The Complete 50s Masters CD ALBUM (RCA) — RCA Records 1956

Elvis Presley “I'm Comin' Home” from From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential 60s Masters CD ALBUM (RCA) — RCA Records 1966

Elvis Presley “A Big Hunk O' Love” from The King of Rock and Roll: The Complete 50s Masters CD ALBUM (RCA) — RCA Records 1959

The Canadian Nomads “The Las Vegas Scene” from Various: That's Swift (Ace Records) — Background/ambient

The Rollin' Pins “Love Me” from That's Life (Ropin' Records) — See them 1/16 at the Midway Café with The Pinball Millionaires and DJ Easy Ed! Boys!/www.myspace.com/johnnycarlevaletherollin39pins

The Frantics “The Whip” from Various: The Las Vegas Grind, Part 1 (Crypt Records)

Huge Rockin' Show: January 16 at the Midway Cafe

2010-01-13T12:36:00.002-05:00

Howdy, folks.

January 16: Don’t miss Easy Ed’s Winter Rockin’ Riot (see attached), with Johnny Carlevale and the Rollin’ Pins (rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll mayhem!) and The Pinball Millionaires (red hot rockabilly and hillbilly!), along with Easy Ed’s Record Hop. Arrive early (8:00 PM) for a free 50s dance lesson with instructors Miss Ariane and Miss Franny. Learn to Jive and Bop to cool tunes--and have some fun! No experience needed. No partner needed. Everyone welcome! Sponsored by Narragansett Brewing.

www.myspace.com/johnnycarlevaletherollin39pins
www.myspace.com/thepinballmillionaires

Midway Cafe

3496 Washington St.

Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)

(617) 524-9038
http://www.midwaycafe.com/

New Show Friday (with the Coachmen) + River Gods Tonight!

2009-12-16T13:21:00.000-05:00

Season’s greetings, listeners!

Tune in to “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” (hillbilly, rockabilly, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll) this Friday for a very special year-end episode, which will include a live, in-studio performance by Boston’s legendary rockabilly/hillbilly/truckin’ trio The Coachmen!

www.myspace.com/coachmenofboston

**What: “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” (two hours)

**When: December 18 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

Got a request? Please send it along.

Also:

12/16 (tonight!): I will be the guest DJ at River Gods in Cambridge as part of their Primitive Sounds series. 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/

1/16: Don’t miss Easy Ed’s Winter Rockin’ Riot, with Johnny Carlevale and the Rollin’ Pins (rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll mayhem!) and The Pinball Millionaires (red hot rockabilly and hillbilly!), along with Easy Ed’s Record Hop. Arrive early (8:00 PM) for a free 50s dance lesson with instructors Miss Ariane and Miss Franny. Learn to Jive and Bop to cool tunes--and have some fun! No experience needed. No partner needed. Everyone welcome!

www.myspace.com/johnnycarlevaletherollin39pins
www.myspace.com/thepinballmillionaires
Midway Cafe3496 Washington St.Boston, MA (Jamaica Plain)(617) 524-9038
www.midwaycafe.com

Thanks.
--DJ Easy Ed

PS. Below is a list of what I played on the 12/4/2009 show. To download the archive MP3 (free!) or to just listen to the show, go to www.easy-ed.net.

Jerry Lee Lewis “Friday Nights” from Classic Jerry Lee Lewis CD ALBUM (Bear Family Records) — Sun Records 1958 (possibly not originally released—DJ Lazy Ed didn’t have time to look it up).

Harmonica Sam With the Domestic Bumblebees “Big Door” from Rocker No. 1 (Enviken Records) — www.myspace.com/samuelandersson

Don Woody “Bird Dog” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 2 (Bear Family Records) — Decca Records 1957

Rusty & the Dragstrip Trio “Boppin' Around” from I Ain't Ready (Wild Records) — www.myspace.com/rustyandthedragstriptrio

Eddie Cochran “C'mon Everybody” from The Eddie Cochran Box Set CD OTHER (EMI) — Live on "Boy Meets Girl" TV show (U.K.) 1960, introduced by Marty Wilde

Benny Joy “Miss Bobby Sox” from Crash the Rockabilly Party CD ALBUM (Ace Records) — originally unissued 1957

The Chapparals “Leapin' Guitar” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 24 (Bear Family Records) — Background/ambient

The Side-Wynders “California Boogie” from Rompin' and Stompin' with The Side-Wynders (Bomp 'n' Stomp Records) — www.myspace.com/thesidewynders

The Starline Rhythm Boys “A Mess of Blues” from Masquerade for Heartache (Cow Island Music) — www.myspace.com/starlinerhythmboys

Charlie Thompson “Just Keep on Goin'” from The Rockin' Side Of Charlie Thompson (Tail Records) — www.charlie-thompson.com/music4_main.html

Kenny Parchman “Treat Me Right” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 14 (Bear Family Records) — Sun Records 1957 (originally unissued)

Ray Condo and the Hardrock Goners “She's My Baby” from Various: Lordy Hoody (Fury Records) — http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Condo

The Boss Guitars “Big Guitar” from The Big Guitar Sound (Camden LP) — Background/ambient

Duane Eddy “Big Liza” from Have Twangy Guitar Will Travel/$1,000,000 Worth of Twang (Motown Records) — Background/ambient

Hank Penny “No Muss, No Fuss, and No Bother” from Hank Penny: King of Hillbilly Bebop CD ALBUM (Proper Records) — 1943/For Hillbilly Wes and Cousin Sheila in Quakerstown, PA.

The Sons of The Pioneers “I Hang My Head and Cry” from My Saddle Pals and I CD ALBUM (Proper Records) — 1941

Speedy West and Jimmy Bryant “Arkansas Traveler” from Stratosphere Boogie CD COMP (Razor & Tie) — Capital Records 1953/I'm enjoying the book "Southwest Shuffle" for a second time. www.amazon.com/Southwest-Shuffle-Rich-Kienzle/dp/0415941032

Jim Gatlin “The Way You're Treating Me” from Various: Get With The Beat: The Marvel Masters (Rykodisc)

The Sons of The West “Panhandle Shuffle” from Various: Western Swing: Hot Hilbilly Jazz and Blues, 1935-1947 (Living Era) — Background/ambient

Faron Young “Goin' Steady” from Live Fast, Love Hard CD COMP (Country Music Foundation Records) — Capitol Records 1953

Billy Wayne “Lonely Wind” from Various: Hot Rockin' Music from Memphis (Stomper Time Records)

Leroy Van Dyke “Just Walk on By” from Various: Country USA, 1961 CD COMP (Time Life) — Mercury Records 1961

The Dixons “Lonesome Side of Me” from Still Your Fool (Cow Island Music) — www.myspace.com/thedixonshonkytonk

Ray Price “Home in San Antone” from San Antonio Rose: A Tribute to the Great Bob Wills (Koch) — Columbia Records 1961

Carl Smith “Snowdeer” from Satisfaction Guaranteed CD COMP (Satisfaction Guaranteed Bear Family Records) — Background/ambient

Ward Darby “Kentucky Blue Grass” from Various: Strictly Instrumental, Vol. 4 (Buffalo Bop Records) — Background/ambient

The Sureshots “Servant of Love” from Various: Rockabilly Heaven Downunder (Press-Tone Music) — www.myspace.com/themsureshots

Charlie Feathers “Wild Wild Party” from Various: The Last Great Rockabilly Saturday Night (Stomper Time Records) — Memphis Records 1961/For Sue in Watertown.

Bing Day “I Can't Help It” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 11 (Bear Family Records) — Mercury Records 1959

The Chessmen “Bop-A-Lena” from Various: Desperate Rock 'n' Roll, Vol. 4 (Flame Records) — 1966 (label unknown)

Johnny Bach and The Moonshine Boozers “Boppin' the Blues” from Baching Mad!! (Foot Tapping Records) — www.myspace.com/johnnybachthemoonshineboozers

Sandy Nelson “Boss Beat” from Sandy Nelson's Big Sixties Beat Party! CD ALBUM (Ace Records) — Background/ambient

Mike Adams and The Red Jackets “Twistin' On The Tailspiin” from Twist Contest (Crown Records) — Background/ambient

Arthur Alexander “You're the Reason” from Arthur Alexander: The Greatest CD ALBUM (Ace Records) — Dot Records 1962

Billie Poole with the Junior Mance Trio “Them Blues” from Various: The Return of Mod Jazz (Ace Records) — Riverside Records 1963

Tiny Topsy and the Charms “Come On, Come On, Come On” from Various: Jiving Jamboree, Vol. 3 (Ace Records) — King Records 1957

Jimmy McCracklin “The Wobble” from The Walk: Jimmy McCracklin at His Best CD ALBUM (Razor & Tie) — Mercury Records 1959

Screamin' Jay Hawkins “Mountain Jive” from Screamin' Jay Rocks (Bear Family Records) — Decca Records 1966 (originally unissued)/For Kate and Jason

Red Prysock “Happy Feet” from The Best of Red Prysock CD ALBUM (AVI) — Background/ambient

Milt Buckner “Rockin' with Milt” from The Rockin' Hammond of Milt Buckner (Jasmine Records) — Background/ambient

Jeff Potter “All Right with Me” from Great Big Beat CD ALBUM (El Toro Records) — www.jeffpotter.net

Eddie Angel “No Money” from Eddie Angel's Guitar Party CD ALBUM (Musick Records) — See Eddie (with Los Straitjackets) along with Barrence Whitfield and the Monkey Hips and El Vez and at the Paradise on 12/6.

Bobby Vee “Flyin' High” from Various: Greasy Rock 'n' Roll, Vol. 12 (Blakey Holdings) — For Karl

Preston Epps “Bongo In The Congo” from Bongo Rock: The Best of Preston Epps (Collectables Records) — Background/ambient

The Swinedells “Greasy Kid's Stuff” from n/a SINGLE (N/A) — www.myspace.com/swinedells

The Racketeers “Spaceship to Mars” from Various: I Sure Miss Gene Vincent SINGLE (Rock Therapy Records) — www.myspace.com/theracketeersboston

Gene Vincent “Hold Me, Hug Me, Rock Me” from The Road Is Rocky SINGLE (Bear Family Records) — Capitol Records 1957

Ben Hewitt “I Want a New Girl Now” from Various: Record Hop Madness, Vol. 1 SINGLE (RHP) — Mercury Records 1960

Barrence Whitfield “The Geronimo Stomp” from Raw, Raw, Rough SINGLE (Blood Red Vinyl) — www.barrencewhitfield.com/

Billy Lee Riley “Flying Saucer Rock 'n' Roll” from Red Hot: The Best of Billy Lee Riley SINGLE (AVI) — Sun Records 1957

The Gigalos “Night Creature” from Various: Amazing Hits of the Transistor Era, Vol. 1 (Fervor Records) — Background/ambient

The Raging Teens “Snowbound” from Rock 'N' Roll Party CD ALBUM (Rubric Records 2001) — See them on 12/5 at TT the Bear’s in Cambridge, along with Preacher Jack, Wicked Whiskey, the Swinedells, and DJ Easy Ed

Floyd Cramer “On The Rebound” from Cramer at The Console (RCA Victor) — Background/ambient

September 18 at TT the Bear's!

2009-08-24T13:56:00.002-04:00

Swinedells + Fathoms + DJ Easy Ed 8/21/2009--Don't Miss It!

2009-08-03T12:10:00.000-04:00

The Lucky Stars + The Stumbleweeds /"Easy Ed's Variety Hour" Is Now Available as an iTunes Podcast

2009-07-24T10:23:00.004-04:00

Hi, folks. Well, the poster says it all I guess, except it doesn't mention that the Lucky Stars are the best thing this ol' DJ has seen. "Amazingly talented" doesn't half cover it. You just have to see for yourself.

Don’t miss this one! (But if you do, you can also catch the Lucky Stars this weekend at the Lowell Folk Festival: www.lowellfolkfestival.org/)

Completely unrelated to that, “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” is now available as an iTunes podcast. Click the link below to subscribe. Never miss an episode (unless you want to).

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

--Easy Ed

Tune in Friday! (6/12)

2009-06-11T09:02:00.001-04:00

You've heard it all before (how do you think I feel?) and here it is again!

“Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” will hit the airwaves (and ‘net waves) once again this week. Tune in Friday evening and catch two large hours of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and Rock and Roll!

**Where: WMFO in Medford, MA (91.5 FM). Listen live through iTunes (Radio/Public/WMFO) or the station's Web site (www.wmfo.org)

**When: Friday (6/12) at 6:00 PM Eastern.

Can't listen while the show is airing? Just go to www.easy-ed.net and download archived MP3s of past episodes whenever you like. Send your requests to dj_easy_ed@yahoo.com.

In other news: On June 26 I’ll be hosting a Rockabilly and Hillbilly Night at The Midway, with

The Stumbleweeds (www.myspace.com/thestumbleweeds)
Nate Gibson and the Gashouse Gang—Farewell Performance! (www.myspace.com/nategibsonandthegashouseg)
DJ Easy Ed’s Record Hop (www.easy-ed.net)www.midwaycafe.com

Hope to see you there, and thanks for supporting obscure rockin' music.

--DJ Easy Ed

June 26 at The Midway

2009-06-04T10:27:00.002-04:00

What a cool poster! Designer Mrs. Sludge has once again delivered a work of art. I hope to see you at the show!

Briefly,

DJ Easy Ed

2009-05-13T17:31:00.002-04:00

Lazy Ed here, ambling in all shame-faced like to dust the cobwebs off my woefully neglected blog. (Not sure if anyone ever really looks at this, but if you do I apologize for any fruitless visits to Tombstone.)

Here's some info about this coming Friday's show. More soon. I hope.

Easy Ed’s Variety Hour This Friday (May 15)

A new episode of Easy Ed’s Variety Hour (two hours) will air this Friday night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Eastern (US). WMFO broadcasts worldwide on the Internet, so if you’re interested in catching some rockin’ radio please tune in! (Details below.)

WMFO just published their summer schedule, and I’m happy to report that “Easy Ed’s Variety Hour” will still be sizzlin’ on the griddle alternating Friday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This week I’ll be servin’ you up an extra mean plateful of Rockabilly, Hillbilly, R&B, and Rock ‘n’ Roll nuggets. (Deep fried, salty, and delicious—--nutrition-free but also calorie-free.)

**Where: WMFO in Medford, MA (91.5 FM). Listen live through iTunes (Radio/Public/WMFO) or the station's Web site (www.wmfo.org)

**When: Friday (5/15) at 6:00 PM Eastern.

Can't listen while the show is airing? Just go to www.easy-ed.net and download archived MP3s of past episodes whenever you like. Send your requests to dj_easy_ed@yahoo.com and I’ll do my best to play ‘em.

On May 20 I will be DJing live at River Gods in Cambridge as part of their Primitive Sounds series, hosted by Jason Beek and P.J. Eastman. The music starts at 9:00 PM. Hope to see you there!http://www.rivergodsonline.com/

Below is a list of what I played on the 5/1/2009 edition of Easy Ed’s Variety Hour. To download the archive MP3 (free!) or listen to the show, just go to www.easy-ed.net. I want to thank Bill Hunt of Cow Island Music for stopping by.

Elvis Presley “Shake, Rattle and Roll” from The Complete 50's Masters CD COMP (RCA) — RCA Victor 1956
Warren Scott and the Memphis Playboys “Mean Mistreater” from From their forthcoming CD — www.myspace.com/warrenscottthememphisplayboys
Johnnie Strickland “She's Mine” from Various: That'll Flat Git It!, Vol. 24 (Bear Family Records) — Roulette Records 1958
Ray Pennington and The Cincinnati Gang “Billy Jo” from Various: Great Rockers from Cincinnati CD COMP (Collector Records) — Lee Records 1960
Lonesome Lee “Cry Over Me” from Various: Hang Loose CD COMP (Buffalo Bop) — Bandera Records
Harmonica Sam With the Domestic Bumblebees “Barefoot Rock” from Rocker No. 1 (Enviken Records) — www.myspace.com/samuelandersson
The Go-Getters “You Don't Love Me” from Real Gone CD ALBUM (Part Records) — www.myspace.com/thegogetters
The Sadies “The Pyramid” from Tales of the Rat Fink Original Soundtrack CD ALBUM (Yep Roc Records) — Background/ambient
The Sadies “The Horeshoe” from Tales of the Rat Fink Original Soundtrack CD ALBUM (Yep Roc Records) — Background/ambient
The Sadies “The Matador” from Tales of the Rat Fink Original Soundtrack CD ALBUM (Yep Roc Records) — Background/ambient
The Sadies “The Matador” from Tales of the Rat Fink Original Soundtrack CD ALBUM (Yep Roc Records) — Background/ambient
The Sadies “The Bug Jar” from Tales of the Rat Fink Original Soundtrack CD ALBUM (Yep Roc Records) — Background/ambient
Curtis Gordon “Draggin'” from Various: That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 11 (Bear Family Records) — Mercury Records 1956
The Vargas Brothers “Done Gone” from Rockin' Blues (Wild Records) — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y1jnEXD4kI
The Collins Kids “Sweet Talk” from Various: The Rockin'est (Bear Family Records) — Columbia Records 1958
Conway Twitty “My Baby Left Me” from The Rock 'N' Roll Years CD ALBUM (Bear Family Records) — MGM Records 1959
The Bourbonaires “All Your Fault” from A Shot of Bourbonaires CD ALBUM (Howlin' Records) — www.myspace.com/thebourbonaires
Big Sandy and The Fly-Rite Trio “Moonshine Rhythm” from Fly Right with Big Sandy and The Fly-Rite Trio (Dionysus Records) — http://www.bigsandy.net/tour.htm
Rusty and The Dragstrip Trio “I Ain't Ready” (Wild Records) — www.rustyandthedragstriptrio.com
The Sureshots “Teenage Ball” from Rock N Roll Ball (Empire Records) — www.myspace.com/themsureshots
Buddy Holly “Think it Over” from The Complete EP Collection (See For Miles) — Coral Records 1959
The Fireballs “Wicked” from The Fireballs CD ALBUM (Sundazed) — Background/ambient
The Coachmen “Two Glasses Joe” from The Turner Sessions CD ALBUM (unreleased) — www.myspace.com/coachmenofboston
Sonny Burns “Bottom of The Bottle” from The Starday Recordings (Cactus Records) — Starday Records (early 50s)
Little Roy Wiggins “Wiggins Wiggle” from Various: Nashville Steel Guitar (Starday)
The Side-Wynders “Thinking About You” from Rompin' and Stompin' with The Side-Wynders (Bop 'n' Stomp Records) — www.myspace.com/thesidewynders
Slim Rhodes “Sixty Days” from Various: Hillbilly Hot Rod & Automobile Songs (Jasmine Records)
The Dave and Deke Combo “Moonshine” from There's Nothing Like an Old Hillbilly CD ALBUM (Bucket-Lid Records) — www.myspace.com/daveanddekecombo
Donny Young (Johnny Paycheck) “It's Been a Long, Long Time” from Shakin' The Blues (Bear Family Records)
Leon McAuliffe and His Cimarron Boys “Cimarron” from Cimarron Rag Take Off & More (Bear Family Records) — Background/ambient
Bill Hunt of Cow Island Music “Interview” SINGLE — www.cowislandmusic.com/
Lil' Mo and the Monicats “Rockin' Chair on the Moon” from On the Moon (Cow Island Music) — www.myspace.com/themonicats
Lil' Mo and the Monicats “He's a Handful” from On the Moon (Cow Island Music) — www.myspace.com/themonicats
Bill Hunt of Cow Island Music “Interview” SINGLE — www.cowislandmusic.com/
Arty Hill “I'm a Long Gone Daddy” from Forthcoming Hank EP (Cow Island Music) — www.myspace.com/artyhill
Arty Hill “Living on the Road Again” from Back on the Rail (Cow Island Music) — www.myspace.com/artyhill
Bill Hunt of Cow Island Music “Interview” SINGLE
The Starline Rhythm Boys “Masquerade for Heartache” from Masquerade for Heartache (Forthcoming CD) (Cow Island Music) — www.myspace.com/starlinerhythmboys
Bill Hunt of Cow Island Music “Interview” SINGLE — www.cowislandmusic.com/
The Dixons “Pease Baby Don't Go” from Still Your Fool (Cow Island Music) — www.myspace.com/thedixonshonkytonk
Cliff Nash “Tell Me Baby” from Various: Running Wild (Buffalo Bop) — Nash Records 1963
The Night Raiders (Featuring Mickey Hawks) “Hidi Hidi Hidi” from Various: The Best of Profile Records (PRCD) — Profile Records 1959
The Spinners “Heebie Jeebie's” from Various: Dance Floor Winners (Golden Beaver Records) — Note: Tri-Phi Records 1961
Randy Thomas and The Twisters “Twistin' All Night Long” from Various: Heart Attack! (Panic Records)
Freddy King “Remington Ride” from Blues Guitar Hero, Vol. 2 (Ace Records) — Background/ambient
Phil Trigwell & the Deputies “Zim Zam” from Zim Zam Various: Jump Cats, It's Wild, Vol. 2 (Tail Records) — www.myspace.com/philtrigwell
The Ramblers “Just for Chicks” from Various: Vampires, Cowboys, Spacemen, and Spooks: The Very Best of the Joe Meek Instrumentals (Castle Music)