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Every Saturday night from 6pm-8pm you can enjoy the best in classic & latest Blues "ON THE ROADSIDE" with Chris Maley.

Now in its 15th year, "ON THE ROADSIDE" has proven to be a popular show among Public Radio 88FM listeners.

Tune in and "Get Bit" by the Blues!

* Make your music requests via email-
  publicradio@kmbh.org
studio 800-839-6771
If I have it, I'll play it. If I don't, I'll find it.


This week "On the Roadside"
- February 4th, 2012-


* Fresh blues from Otis Taylor's Contraband.

* Houston's own the Mark May Band are back on the program with music from the latest cd "Release My Soul".

* Classic blues from Sonny Boy Williamson.

* On this week's "LIVE TRAX" Tinsley Ellis recorded live at Chord on Blues-St Charles, IL 2005.

* The Ghost Town Blues Band is on the program with music from the latest cd "Dark Horse".

and so much more!!!

I'll see you "On the Roadside" 


 BLUES QUOTES

"Big boss man, can't you hear me when I call? You ain't so big. You just tall, that's all."
Jimmy Reed "Big Boss Man"

"Be careful with a fool. You know one day he may get smart."
Johnny Winter "Be Careful With A Fool."

"Mama told papa, "Let that child boogie. It's in him, and it's gotta come out"
John Lee Hooker "Boogie Chillin"

"You know I once was a gambler, boys, but I bet my money wrong. Now I ain't got no money and all I got is gone."
Lightnin' Hopkins "Gambler Blues"

"What makes a man go crazy when a woman wears her dress so tight? Same old thing make a tomcat fight all night."
Willie Dixon "Same Old Thing"

"The copper brought her in, she didn't need no bail.
She shook it for the judge and they put the cop in jail."

Tampa Red "No Matter How She Done It"

"I'd walk through a blaze of fire if I knew you were on the other side, just to put my arms around you to keep my love alive."
Otis Spann "Burning Fire"

"I got off my pallet and I laid down across my bed. And when I went to eat my breakfast, the blues were all in my bread."
Skip James "Special Rider"


Contact Us
Public Radio 88FM
PO Box 2147
Harlingen, TX 78551
Office - (956) 421-4111 
Studio - (800) 839-6771
FAX - (956) 421-4150
EMAIL - publicradio@kmbh.org
Blues Trivia of the Week

Who first recorded the lyrics....

 "My Baby don't stand no cheating.
She don't like none of that midnight creeping.
"...?

(a) Sonny Boy Williamson
(b) Big Joe Williams
(c) Little Walter
(d) Albert Collins

The 1st correct email answer will receive a Blues CD from the "On the Roadside" grab bag!


 "ON THE ROADSIDE"
HOT BLUES PICKS
 

#1 Joe Louis Walker

    "Hellfire"
     Alligator


#2 Big James & The Chicago Playboys

"The Big Payback"
Delta Groove


#3 Ruthie Foster

"Let It Burn"
Blue Corn


#4 Otis Taylor's

"Contraband"
Telarc


#5 Bobby Rush

"Show You a Good Time"
Deep Rush