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Mr Edyoulis commented on Mando Lines's blog post 'Telluride's December Surprise: A Conversation with Brian Eyster of Planet Bluegrass'

T-ride has had the reputation as top of the heap for many years and their repeat customers grow in number and devotion every year. I think despite the continuing tough economy, a lot of baby boomers are retiring with time and money…

Jan 25

Jack Wallingford commented on Mr Edyoulis's blog post 'Johnny Otis Rolls in Peace'

I started to collect Johnny Otis Show records back in college and by then he was pretty much done. but then Shuggie came along with his album and it blew people away. great blues and pop stuff. what ever happened to Shuggie? I am sorry to hear about…

Jan 24

Joan commented on Mr Edyoulis's blog post 'Johnny Otis Rolls in Peace'

A lively, versatile artist. I liked him, and he's left an interesting legacy!

Jan 24

Samm Bennett commented on Mr Edyoulis's blog post 'Johnny Otis Rolls in Peace'

cbud - from Shuggie's Wikipedia page, there's only this: "Since moving back to Southern California in 2006, Otis has made but a handful of sporadic public appearances."

Jan 20

cbud commented on Mr Edyoulis's blog post 'Johnny Otis Rolls in Peace'

It may already be mentioned, he was quite a visual artist. I have a book of his paintings of robust characters in music settings. Way out Willie, RIP. What ever happened to Shuggie? Has he released anything in recent years?

Jan 20

Samm Bennett commented on Mr Edyoulis's blog post 'Johnny Otis Rolls in Peace'

I think he also played drums on Big Mama Thornton's "Hound Dog", as well as producing it. And have you heard his ribald stuff, recorded under the name "Snatch and the Poontangs"? Fun! I included plenty of Johnny Otis…

Jan 20

Johnny Otis Rolls in Peace

Johnny Otis 1921 - 2012R&B musician and bandleader Johnny Otis joined the heavenly band today after 90 years on earth. Otis was a unique character in the history of roots music. He was born to Greek immigrants in Vallejo, California and consciously chose to be black in a time when this was risky and dangerous. Nevertheless, Johnny went on to immense success with a big band, a smaller review, production and songwriting credits and an absolutely dead on eye for new talent. Etta James,…See More

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Johnny Otis Rolls in Peace

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Maureen commented on Mr Edyoulis's blog post 'Bluegrass for the Greenbelt w/ Crooked Still and the Tuttle Family 6/5/10'

The Tuttles & AJ Lee are playing at the Freight & Salvage this Sunday evening (1/15) in Berkeley. It will be a great show -- their last for a while since Molly moves off to college the next morning.

Jan 12

Mr Edyoulis commented on Terry Roland's blog post 'Warren Hellman - Wrongler, Philanthropist, Founder of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival - Passes Away in San Francisco'

At his memorial yesterday, Ron Thomason spoke and was hilarious as usual. Emmylou spoke and played "Green Rolling Hills" with fiddler Heidi Clare from the Wronglers. Finally all of Warren's grandkids raised the roof with…

Dec 23, 2011

Mr Edyoulis commented on Diana Price's blog post 'Confessions of a Tragically Un-Hip Music Lover'

Sorry to burst your bubble but Tom Jones is really hip right now. If you'd said Engelbert Humperdink or Liberace, you'd still be safe. But Tom Jones could sanp his fingers and Jay Z, Gaga, and Katy Perry would be right there.

Dec 19, 2011

Warren Hellman 1934 - 2011

Founder and benefactor of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass passed away today due to complications from leukemia. Immense loss for the roots music community. God bless you Warren for your unparalleled generosity.See More

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Mr Edyoulis commented on Chris Mateer's blog post 'Interview: Aoife O' Donovan of Crooked Still Shares Memories While Looking Ahead'

Congrats to Aoife and the rest of CS for creating the most exciting string band of the last decade. I'm very excited to see them in Seattle and Berkeley int he next few weeks.

Oct 25, 2011

Mr Edyoulis commented on Craig Havighurst's blog post 'the tao of del'

Del's recent collaboration with Preservation Hall Jazz Band is more proof that Del can't be pigeon holed in the least. His sons ahve taken that example and run with it. The Travelling McCoury's and the Lee Boys…

Oct 4, 2011

Mr Edyoulis commented on Rick J Bowen's blog post 'CD review -Imelda May -Mayhem'

Riveting performer with a crack band. Can't wait to hear this new record.

Oct 4, 2011

Mr Edyoulis commented on No Depression's blog post 'Crooked Still listening party and contest'

Crooked Still having been touring like maniacs for the last several years so I'm not at all surprised they are taking a break. Aoife O'Donovan is an excellent songwriter and her "Lay My Burden Down" was picked up by Alison…

Oct 4, 2011

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Johnny Otis Rolls in Peace

Johnny Otis 1921 - 2012

R&B musician and bandleader Johnny Otis joined the heavenly band today after 90 years on earth. Otis was a unique character in the history of roots music. He was born to Greek immigrants in Vallejo, California and consciously chose to be black in a time when this was risky and dangerous. Nevertheless, Johnny went on to immense success with a big band, a smaller review, production and songwriting credits and an absolutely dead…

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Posted on January 19, 2012 at 9:30pm — 5 Comments

Warren Hellman 1934 - 2011

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Hardly Strictly XI sneaky Peak medley #2

HSB 2011 Sneak-Peak Medley Round 2 by Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

This weeks teaser: Gillian and David, Ryan Bingham, Robert Plant and the Band of Joy, Bill Kirchen, Del McCoury Band with Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Cass McCombs, Fitz and the Tantrums,…

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Posted on July 15, 2011 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments

Hardly Strictly XI Teaser

The saintly folks who put on Hardly Strictly Bluegrass have released a medley of bands to be announced for this year's festival. In addition to the dependable stalwarts, this year's fest will include Blind Boys of Alabama, Chris Isaak, Irma Thomas (AKA the best R&B/ soul singer America has ever produced), Earl Scruggs, Patty Griffin, Old Crow.

Have a listen yourselves and see who you recognize.…

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Posted on July 8, 2011 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

New Ry Cooder disc coming plus live dates

Ry Cooder will release "Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down" on Nonesuch/Perro Verde Records on 8/30. Ry continues to probe the difficult topics of class politics, race relations, and big business' assault on American society. With a fine and righteous anger, Ry aims his guitar squarely at injustice, malfeasance and the kleptocracy that currently dominates our political landscape.

The lead off single "No Banker Left Behind", savagely skewers Wall St fat cats who board a luxury…

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Posted on June 19, 2011 at 1:54pm — 9 Comments

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