New Show 6/25 + Huge Rockin’ Show 7/2

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

**When: June 25 at 6:00 PM Eastern

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

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

Also:

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

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

July 2: Don’t miss Easy Ed’s Summer Rockin’ Riot, starring Nick Curran and the Lowlifes (from Austin, TX) and Boston’s own Swinedells. Plus Easy Ed’s record hop and a bop/jive/stroll lesson with Miss Ariane and Miss Beck. This will be a huge rockin’ show! (See the cool poster, attached, designed by Mrs. Sludge.) Sadly, I’m told it will be the final Swinedells appearance. Please come out and bid this fantastic band a fine farewell—and have a great rockin’ time!

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

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

--Easy Ed

P.S. Below is a list of what I played on the 6/4/2010 show. An archived MP3 is available for free download at www.easy-ed.net. Also, if you'd like to be removed from my mailing list just let me know.

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

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)

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)

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

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

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