Podcast appearances and mentions of ross neilsen

Ross Neilsen is back in New Brunswick this week...For a visit anyway. The rock, roots and blues artist left for Saskatchewan a few years ago to start a family. He's returned with a show tonight back home in Fredericton...and this weekend he'll be at Paddlefest in St. Andrews. He spoke with Vanessa Vander Valk

artists on show #1 of Blues Harbour Garrett Mason , Buck Tingley , The Hupman Brothers Band , Dean Shot , Alabama Mike , "Big" Jon Atkinson , James Harman , Darrell Nulisch , Shrimp Daddy , Joe Murphy , Dutch Mason , Carter Chaplin , Keith Hallett , Ross Neilsen , Lil' Barry Cooke

An interview with with blues, roots and rock musician, Ross Neilsen -  www.rossneilsen.com.  (Music:  "Elemental" by Ross Neilsen  Special thanks to Gary Vaughan.)

Sean Burns is an old friend. Originally from Oshawa but transplanted to Winnipeg. Burnsy is a Country/Canadiana, Singer/Songwriter musician. While visiting Saskatoon Ross and Burnsy catch up over beers and weed cookies. They go deep on music and life and their lives in music. Burnsy was born into it. For real. Listen to two journeymen musicians who have spent nearly two decades between them, slugging it out in the trenches. Real talk about the real music industry. Not the Record industry. The MUSIC industry.

Sean Burns is an old friend. Originally from Oshawa but transplanted to Winnipeg. Burnsy is a Country/Canadiana, Singer/Songwriter musician. While visiting Saskatoon Ross and Burnsy catch up over beers and weed cookies. They go deep on music and life and their lives in music. Burnsy was born into it. For real. Listen to two journeymen musicians who have spent nearly two decades between them, slugging it out in the trenches. Real talk about the real music industry. Not the Record industry. The MUSIC industry.

Last September during Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton NB, 95.7 The Wolf held an in studio series where they interviewed performing artists. One artist scheduled was JJ Grey. I asked the station manager if they would allow me to interview him. They agreed and I had a rare opportunity to sit with one of my favourite singer/songwriters and front men and discuss music and life. We dug deep and found a fantastic conversation that touches on live performance, songwriting and what it means to connect. Enjoy.

Last September during Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton NB, 95.7 The Wolf held an in studio series where they interviewed performing artists. One artist scheduled was JJ Grey. I asked the station manager if they would allow me to interview him. They agreed and I had a rare opportunity to sit with one of my favourite singer/songwriters and front men and discuss music and life. We dug deep and found a fantastic conversation that touches on live performance, songwriting and what it means to connect. Enjoy.

Last fall I had the opportunity to sit down with Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar/Grady fame. We chatted about the Toronto scene he came up in, Songwriting, studio work and more. Always elusive, Gordie was generous with his time. I really enjoyed our chat and only wished I had more time to get through all my questions. This week's episode features the songs, "Universal Vampire" from Calling All The Youth as well as "Wild Ox Moan" from 500 lbs.

Last fall I had the opportunity to sit down with Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar/Grady fame. We chatted about the Toronto scene he came up in, Songwriting, studio work and more. Always elusive, Gordie was generous with his time. I really enjoyed our chat and only wished I had more time to get through all my questions. This week's episode features the songs, "Universal Vampire" from Calling All The Youth as well as "Wild Ox Moan" from 500 lbs.

While in Toronto last fall I caught a couple shows form one of my fav bands...Mephis Tennessee's own, Lucero. Before the second show I had the opportunity to catch up with Bassist, John C. Stubblefield. We chatted about american music, Jim Dickinson, Memphis and more. Enjoy.

While in Toronto last fall I caught a couple shows form one of my fav bands...Mephis Tennessee's own, Lucero. Before the second show I had the opportunity to catch up with Bassist, John C. Stubblefield. We chatted about american music, Jim Dickinson, Memphis and more. Enjoy.

While in Saskatoon last fall I performed as the feature guest, one evening, in the theatre production "Life, Death and The Blues". The play was and is, excellent and I was moved to have a conversation with the star and author, Raoul Bhaneja. We had a long enjoyable chat that discussed a variety of topics. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope you do as well.

While in Saskatoon last fall I performed as the feature guest, one evening, in the theatre production "Life, Death and The Blues". The play was and is, excellent and I was moved to have a conversation with the star and author, Raoul Bhaneja. We had a long enjoyable chat that discussed a variety of topics. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I hope you do as well.

This week's playlist: • Man Size Job by Detroit Women, from Sassitude (2007), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit DetroitWomen.org for more information. • Sweet Home New Orleans by Phillip Walker, from Going Back Home (2007), available from DeltaGrooveProductions.com and the iTMS. Visit PhillipWalker.com for more information. • Mean Streets by Watermelon Slim, from Up Close and Personal (2004), available from Slim's site, NorthernBlues.com and the iTMS. Visit WatermelonSlim.com for more information. • Thinkin and a Drinkin by Mark Kerr from One Drink Away From The Blues (2005), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. For more information, visit MarkKerrLtd.com. • Green Thing by The Hitman Blues Band from Blooztown (2000), available at their online store, CD Baby and the iTMS. For more information about the band, visit HitmanBluesBand.com or their MySpace page. • Hammer Down by The Hitman Blues Band, from Angel in the Shadow (2003), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit HitmanBluesBand.com and their MySpace page for more information. • Prodigal Son by Billy Goodman, from Blues From The Gospel (2006), available from ItsAboutMusic.com and the iTunes Music Store. Visit BillyGoodman.com for more information. • Badlands by Ross Neilsen, from Where I'm From (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit RossNeilsen.com for more information and other tracks. • Wound Up Tight by Hal Newman and The Mystics Of Time, from an album called America's Party Band. Contact Hal's son Cody, whose power pop trio has their own Web site at Codaphonic.com and a MySpace page, for more information. • Go Fast by Humdinger, from Humdinger (2007), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit HumdingerLive.com and their MySpace page for more information. Mentioned during this show: Rick Kaempfer and his satirical novel $everance; and the Cara's Basement podcast Web site and in the iTunes Music Store. Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. Be sure to read Today's Chicago Blues by Karen Hanson, an excellent guide to all things blues in present-day Chicago. (Music on Murphy's Saloon #86 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, the IODA PROMONET, Download.com or Garageband.com)

This week's playlist: • New Stagger Lee Blues by Ross Neilsen, from Where I'm From (2006), available from CD Baby and the iTunes Music Store. Visit RossNeilsen.com for more information and other tracks. • Classic Case Of The Blues by Robbie King. Visit Garageband.com and RobbieKing.com for more information. • Cruisin' Texas Avenue by Mean Gene Kelton, from Most Requested (1999), available from Gene's online store and the iTunes Music Store. Visit JamboneRecords.com and GeneKelton.com for more information. • Doncha Know I Love You by Harpdog Brown, from Once In A Howlin' Moon (1999), available from HarpdogBrown.com. Visit Harpdog's Garageband page or his MySpace page to hear some other tracks. • Leavin' The City by G. Love, from Oh Yeah (1992), available from G's online store and the iTMS. Visit Philadelphonic.com for more information. • Frankenstein's In The Mood by Beau Hall, a single obtained from the Podsafe Music Network. Beau's album UNH! (2005), is available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Beau's MySpace page for more information. • Rockin' Harder by Lee Rocker, from Racin' The Devil (2006), available from the iTMS and Alligator Records. Visit LeeRocker.com and Alligator.com for more information. • So Broke Blues by Steve Gardner, from Rambling with the Blues (2002), available from his online store. Another album, Big Delta Crossing (2005), is available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit SteveGardner.info for more information. • Boilin' Mad by Maria Daines, a new single obtained from the Podsafe Music Network. Two albums of Maria's music are available from the iTMS: Treebone and Brother of the Road (both 2005). Visit Maria-Daines.com for more information about Maria, and her partner (and guitarist) Paul Killington. • Good Day 4 Bad Whiskey by The Paul Wood Band, from Pirate Radio (2003), available from CD Baby and the iTMS. Visit Paul's Garageband page for more information. Mentioned during this show: my friend, the Superhot Lady Cop, would like the Murphy's Saloon's audience (male and female) to help her gauge interest in a new, no-holds-barred sex advice/discussion podcast, so write or send audio clips with your questions about sex, or your sex-related dlilemmas to yoursexpert@gmail.com. Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. (Music on Murphy's Saloon #56 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I obtained most of these tracks)

This week's playlist: • Show Me The Way by Johnny Rawls and the Rays, from No Boundaries (2005), available from TopCat Records, CD Baby, the iTunes Music Store and Amazon.com. You can also buy Johnny's CDs through JohnnyRawls.net. • Badlands by Ross Neilsen, from his CD Where I'm From (2005), available from SkyNetMusic.com or Landwash Distribution. For more information and other tracks, visit Ross' page at the PodSafe Music Network and RossNeilsen.com. • My Baby Don't Wear No Panties by Mean Gene Kelton and The Die Hards, from Most Requested (1999), available from Gene's online store, the iTMS and Amazon.com. For more information, visit JamboneRecords.com and GeneKelton.com. • Little Black Dress by Mean Gene Kelton and The Die Hards, also from Most Requested. • Woman With No Shame by Mark Kerr, from One Drink Away From The Blues (2005), available from CD Baby, the iTMS and Amazon.com. For more information, visit MarkKerrLtd.com. • Low Down Dirty Shame by Mark Kerr, also from One Drink Away From The Blues. • Baby's Been On My Mind by Blue Plate Special, from Can You Dig It (2006), available from CD Baby and Amazon.com. Also available from CD Baby: The Blues Ain't Pretty (2000) and No Place To Fade (1998). No Place To Fade is also available from the iTMS. For more information, visit BluePlateSpecialBand.com. • Yer' Bad Behind by Blue Plate Special, also from Can You Dig It. Excellent online resources for more information about the blues: The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum; and be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, the Uncensored History of the Blues. (Music on Murphy's Saloon #42 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I obtained many of these tracks)

This week's playlist: • New Stagger Lee Blues by Ross Neilsen, from his CD Where I'm From (2005), available exclusively from Landwash Distribution. For more information and other tracks, visit Ross' site and his page at the PodSafe Music Network. • Give It Time by Eric Lindell, from his 2006 album Change in the Weather, available from Alligator Records, the iTMS and Amazon.com. Eric's fall tour schedule is here. • Got To Have A Job by Little Charlie & The Nightcats, from their album Nine Lives (2005), available from Alligator Records, the iTMS and Amazon.com. You can learn about their upcoming gigs here. • Dance Away The Blues by The Vargas Blues Band, with guest vocalist Devon Allman, from Love, Union, Peace (2005). To purchase Love, Union, Peace or any of Jose Vargas' 14 other albums, visit VargasBlues.com. A schedule of upcoming shows by the VBB is here. • Something Wonderful by Jon Dee Graham & The Fighting Cocks, from a July 2, 2006 live set at FitzGerald's, one of the very best live music clubs in the Chicago area. The studio version of Something Wonderful is on the album Full (2006), available from LoneStarMusic.com or the iTMS. For more information about Jon Dee and his music, visit JonDeeGraham.com. • Got To Find My Baby by Johnny Heartsman, from The Touch (1991), available from Alligator Records, the iTMS and Amazon.com. • They Call Me Watermelon Slim by Watermelon Slim, from Big Shoes to Fill (2003), available from the store at Slim's site and NorthernBlues.com, as well as the iTMS and Amazon.com. Thanks also to Chris "Wick" Hardwick of Southern Artist Management. Mentioned on tonight's Murphy's Saloon: the Trinidaddio Blues Fest VIII in Trinidad, CO, the FitzGerald's American Music Festival held in early July each year at FitzGerald's Nightclub in Berwyn, IL. The Blues Foundation and the Delta Blues Museum are excellent online resources for more information about the blues. Be sure to download and listen to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, Uncensored History of the Blues. Please note: If this is your first visit, please feel free to skip the first 10-12 episodes of Murphy's Saloon, which you may find are of sub-par quality, sound-wise. If you decide to listen, just know that while the music is great, my voice may seem muffled in many of those shows. (Music on Murphy's Saloon #39 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I downloaded some of these tracks)

The 44th edition of The Roadhouse Podcast shovels a wide swath through the landscape, a picture-perfect Christmas postcard of the best the blues has to offer. Rita Chiarelli, Junior Wells, Guitar Shorty, The Curbfinders, and Ross Neilsen are the bulbs on The Roadhouse Christmas tree. And the power source to light those bulbs? It's definitely alternative power. No, it's not bio-diesel, or solar, or wind, or methanol. It's one of the strongest power sources on the planet, guaranteed to make you move: the power of an hour of the finest blues you've never heard. The Roadhouse 044: no need to shake the package. It's delivered and opened especially for you.

The 44th edition of The Roadhouse Podcast shovels a wide swath through the landscape, a picture-perfect Christmas postcard of the best the blues has to offer. Rita Chiarelli, Junior Wells, Guitar Shorty, The Curbfinders, and Ross Neilsen are the bulbs on The Roadhouse Christmas tree. And the power source to light those bulbs? It's definitely alternative power. No, it's not bio-diesel, or solar, or wind, or methanol. It's one of the strongest power sources on the planet, guaranteed to make you move: the power of an hour of the finest blues you've never heard. The Roadhouse 044: no need to shake the package. It's delivered and opened especially for you.