Rick Estrin & The Nightcats
EarthquakeTwisted 2009 via Alligator Records
Chet is under the humble impression there are only two kinds of music: music that is real, which moves you and that you can feel; and music that doesn't. He prefers to spin the former.
From Jamaica NY (USA)In the rich tradition of African-American string bands, likened to the Carolina Chocolate Drops.
Johnny Rivers (trio), Sept 11, Little River Casino showroom (Manistee MI). Chet Dog X Best Show of 2010. Seriously.
Mato Nanji appears with the Experience Hendrix tour at the Fox Theater, Detroit, tonight. Also on the bill are Billy Cox(Band of Gypsys), Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robert Randolph, Hidalgo/Rosas, Living Colour, Ernie Isely, and Jonny Lang among others.
Background vocals by Ulali: Jennifer Kreisberg and Pura Fe. Ulali appear in Grand Rapids on Nov 30.
Lee McBee and the Confessors (Lawrence KS, KC MO) reportedly recording new album right now.
Tab Benoit explains the legend of the stackolina, akin to Bigfoot and the Chupacabra. He says his grandfather would use the lore to get all the grandkids to go to bed on time.
Ben Wilson composition and b-day Nov 17.