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WPR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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At The Edge, The Blue Side, 52nd Street Jazz, and Kalihwiyo'se
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WHAT YOU'LL FIND BELOW:
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* AT THE EDGE – Craig Padilla
* THE BLUE SIDE – Paramount Blues Festival
* 52ND STREET JAZZ – Artist interviews and Jazz Festivals
* KALIHWIYO'SE – Indian Summer Festival
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AT THE EDGE with Michael Brown
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* Recently heard on “At the Edge” with Michael Brown was music by internationally celebrated electronic music (EM) artist Craig Padilla. His style reflects that of classic EM artists, while finding a new sound and music styles that are unique. Padilla performs regularly throughout Northern California and his most recent release is entitled “The Light in the Shadow” and is available for purchase on his website; www.craigpadilla.com
At The Edge with Michael Brown can be heard every
Monday night from 10 p.m. to midnight
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THE BLUE SIDE with Mary Flynn
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* Saturday, September 22, 2007 marked the 2nd annual Paramount Blues Festival in Grafton, WI. This event is sponsored by the non-profit Grafton Blues Society, an organization working to raise awareness of the special role that the city played in early 1900 blues recordings at the Wisconsin Chair Factory, the birthplace of Paramount Records. Blues greats Blind Lemon Jefferson, Skip James, Charly Patton, Ma Rainey and Son House all recorded there. Other artists were recorded there as well during an era of "race" records that received limited distribution. Downtown Grafton has transformed it's downtown center to pay tribute to this unique feature of American culture. An 88 key "piano keyboard" was laid as a walking memorial in the middle of the homage mall. The names of historically significant musicians will be commemorated each year during the blues fest in recognition of their contributions to blues music. This year's engravings added tributes to Louis Armstrong and Son House. A special event this year also included the unveiling of a casting of a trio of musicians standing in the square's fountain area. Blue lighting accents the fountain structure and twinkling white lights adorn the trees nearby. The nearby Paramount Hotel hosts blues music each weekend and was the meeting place for the after-festival crowd as well as the performers from the fest. Great weather complemented the entire weekend and the music was world-class. A great festival that is sure to be a priority stop for many regional and national blues fans in the coming years.
* The Fabulous Thunderbirds and John Hammond are coming to Green Bay! Two events that are "don't miss" destinations for area blues fans. Check out The Blues Side Essential List at www.wpr.org/wpne and The Blue Side web site for more information and links to the artists. This is your chance to see these great artists in intimate venues with opportunities to meet and greet the musicians after each show. Support live blues, mark your calendars now and make plans to attend.
* The Blue Side playlist is updated each week and is available the day after each week's show. Log onto www.wpr.org/wpne, scroll to 'blues' and catch up on the featured artists, songs, CD titles (vinyl, too!), and record label information.
* For those able to travel abroad in November, the Lucerne Blues Festival in Lucerne, Switzerland, continues to burn brightly as one of the top three blues festivals in the world. Along with Notodden, Norway, and the Chicago Blues Festival, Lucerne makes special efforts to present those less known along with the finest in the genre.
The Blue Side with Mary Flynn can be heard every
Tuesday night from 10 p.m. to midnight
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52ND STREET JAZZ with Chris Kuborn
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* Chris has been conducting numerous interviews with different Jazz artists in the area. He was at the 4th Annual Cheese Capital Jazz Crawl for the Arts in Plymouth and interviewed four different groups including the Jill Jensen Quartet, Jazz n’ More, the Stellanovas, and the Kal Bergendahl project. Chris is planning on publishing his interviews either in a blog or on his website. In addition, Chris will be at Fox Valley Jazz Fest in Menasha conducting interviews that will hopefully be recorded to be played on the air, however nothing has been confirmed as of yet.
* Other upcoming Jazz festivals in the area include Riverwalk Festival in Stevens Point and Chive Fest 2007 in Swamico, which will feature 4 Jazz bands and food and wine tasting all day.
* Chris’ Caribbean and Jazz band “Island Magic” performs on Wednesday nights at the Ground Round in Neenah. They would love to see you there!
52nd Street Jazz with Chris Kuborn can be heard every
Wednesday night from 10 p.m. to midnight
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KALIHWIYO'SE with Chris Powless and Richie Plass
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* Starting on Friday, September 7, 2007 through Sunday, September 9, 2007 is the largest Native American festival in the United States. “Indian Summer Festival” will take place at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee and will include Pow-Wow competitions, dancing, drum jam, Indian Summer music awards, and a torch lit canoe procession preceding fireworks. Also, Richie and his band, the Flying Feather Band, will be performing at the festival. Be sure to keep an eye out for Chris too. Call 414-774-7119 for more information!
Kalihwiyo'se with Chris Powless and Richie Plass can be heard every Thursday night from 10 p.m. to midnight
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