On the Roadside with Chris Maley on Classic 88FM

The Rio Grande Valley's Blues Radio Show
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" 07/31/09
Fresh blues from Georgia's own harpist, vocalist James Day-his latest release is called "Firecracker". The blues rockin' guitar sounds of Walter Trout-the latest release is called "Common Ground". Classic blues from Jimmie Rogers, Little Walter, Magic Sam and more! On this week's "LIVE TRAX" John Lee Hooker live in Instanbul, Turkey '2009. *West Texas blues man Mike Zito back on the program with music off the award winning release "Paerl River"....and so much more! I'll See Ya "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
What is Guitar Shorty's real name? (a) Steve Johnson (b) David Kearney (c) Ray Bradley (d) Dave Davies The 1st correct email answer will receive a Blues CD from the "On the Roadside" grab bag!
"ON THE ROADSIDE" HOT BLUES PICKS
1. Guitar Shorty "Bare Knuckle" Alligator 2 Janiva Magness "The Devil Is An Angel Too" Alligator 3 Jimmie Vaughan "Plays Blues, Ballads & Favorites" Shout Factory 4 Magic Slim & The Teardrops "Raising The Bar" Blind Pig 5 Mark Hummel "Retro-Active" Electro-Fi 6 Karen Lovely "Still The Rain" Pretty Pear 7 Otis Taylor "Clovis People" Telarc 8 Rob Stone "Back Around Here" Earwig 9 Jonny Lang "Live At The Ryman" Concord 10 Walter Trout "Common Ground" Provogue ...TO BE CONTINUED