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WPR December 2009 NEWSLETTER
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At The Edge, The Blue Side, Jazz Odyssey, and Kalihwiyo'se
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WHAT YOU'LL FIND BELOW:
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* AT THE EDGE – Juozas Milasius
* THE BLUE SIDE - Christmas Special Tomorrow
* JAZZ ODYSSEY – The Renegades
* KALIHWIYO'SE – Dedicational Walk
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At The Edge with Michael Brown
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*Recently heard on At the Edge with Michael Brown was Lithuanian guitarist, Juozas Milasius. This controversial guitarist, composer and author of various performances has earned the reputation of the most uncompromising Lithuanian jazzman, entering the areas of total free, uncontrollable noise and bizarre sounds.
Slow is Juozas Milasius’ new album release. This album presents a contemplative set of minimalist solo pieces, characterized by a small dose of twang reminiscent of Marc Ribot and Bill Frisell. The bulk of the disc's nine tracks live up to its descriptively simple title, Slow. Slow is a meditative work, full of inventive, sonic landscapes. Milasius' approach is uncompromising and unconventional; a perspective both unique and intriguing. As a bonus, you can stream the entire disc with video enhancement on the artist’s website: Juozas Milasius.
Check out what At the Edge has to offer on WPNE 89.3 FM and
WHND 89.7 FM from 10p-12mid every Monday. At the show’s website you will find weekly playlists and additional information At the Edge.
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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*In this newsletter:
-Blue Side Christmas Special December 22, 2009
-Three Kings Special January 5, 2010
-Bryan Lee update and new release!
-Grammy nominations
-Honeyboy Edwards Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
-Blues Events
*The Blue Side annual holiday show is scheduled for December 22, 2009. This year’s show showcases new music to this annual audience favorite. “New” music in this case refers to music previously not heard on the show. A wonderful holiday CD, Blues Christmas, is now available that includes 52 selections of Christmas music from 1925-1955 and is featured throughout this edition of The Blue Side.
*The annual Three Kings Special, paying tribute to the gifts and wisdom of Freddy, Albert, and B. B. King is scheduled for January 5, 2010. These three men gave the blues world a triplet of awesome guitar, vocals, and songwriting. This annual special focuses on the deep reservoir of recordings from the royalty of blues guitar.
*Bryan Lee’s website still lists him as fighting an infection, but he has reportedly been feeling a bit better. Bryan Lee appeared in Green Bay in May 2008 fresh off a European tour which ended with him in a German hospital. He gave The Blue Side a live phone interview on his way from the airport to a hospital, where he was treated and released home. He hit the road just a few days later and appeared in Green Bay. His new release on Justin Time records has already set a strong pace of sales. My Lady Don’t Love My Lady will be featured on future shows.
*Music nominated for Grammys and featured on The Blue Side includes the soundtrack to Cadillac Records, including separate nomination for Beyonce’s rendition of Etta James’ At Last, and the historical tribute Chicago Blues A Living History. The Grammy nominations and the blues categories can be viewed at the following link:
Grammys.
*Honeyboy Edwards, the 96 year old blues phenom, will be honored at this year’s Grammys with a Lifetime Achievement Award. On December 13, 2009, he was featured on NBC’s Nightly News with Lester Holt in performances at the Grafton Blues Fest, Grafton, WI, and SPACE, Evanston, IL. For fascinating and in-depth background on Honeyboy, please visit Honeyboy Edwards.
*Upcoming Blues Events:
- Lil’ Dave Thompson, Saturday, January 23, 2010, at Blues In The Burg, Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedarburg, WI. Ticket and artist information is available at Cedarburg Cultural Center.
-University of Chicago Folk Fest, February 12-14, 2010. Free daytime dance lessons, musician workshops, artist presentations, and evening concerts featuring deep variety encompassing the folk genre. This year’s blues artist is Kim Wilson and His Blues Revue. Full information and schedule at University of Chicago Folk Fest.
-John Hammond will be making a series of appearances in Wisconsin during February including:
1) February 21-23, 2010: Oneida Bingo and Casino Main Lounge, Green Bay. Showtime 7:30-9p. No tickets required. Oneida Bingo Casino.
2) February 25, 2010: The Terrace Bay Inn, Gladstone, Michigan Terrace Bay.
3) February 26, 2010: Thrasher Opera House, Green Lake, WI Thrasher Opera House.
4) February 27, 2010: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, WI Folklore Village.
*If you have events to announce or blues news, please contact The Blue Side by sending an e-mail to host, Mary Flynn, at blues@wpr.org 2-3 weeks in advance. You can also request music for The Blue Side or comment on blues programming.
Each Tuesday, you can hear the best in contemporary and traditional blues on The Blue Side on WPNE 89.3 FM and WHND 89.7 FM. Check out The Blue Side website for the playlist each week. Visit The Blue Side Essential List for updates on sources to find music, articles, and music at The Blue Side.
The Blue Side with Mary Flynn can be heard every
Tuesday night from 10 p.m. to midnight
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Jazz Odyssey with Chris Kuborn
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*Recently featured on Jazz Odyssey with Chris Kuborn was the Chicago based Fusion band, The Renegades. The Renegades is made up of Paul Mutzabaugh (keyboards), Matt Ross (guitars), Frank Alongi (drums), and Jon Wegge (basses). All of the members are very active in the Chicago music scene. They have performed and recorded in many genres including: jazz, pop, country, blues/rock, gospel, etc. This wide range of proficiency allows for The Renegades to tackle their fairly complicated and musically demanding repertoire of original music. Formerly a more "straight ahead" jazz group, The Renegades' 2004 release, "Doppler Olympics", is the first record that represents their current progressive fusion sound. You can pick up this self published and self released band’s music at The Renegades.
Tune in to Jazz Odyssey each Wednesday on WPNE 89.3 FM and
WHND 89.7 FM from 10p-12mid. Check out The Jazz Odyssey website for the weekly
playlist at Jazz Odyssey.
Jazz Odyssey 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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*Kaliweyo’se host, Richie Plass would like to share some information about a historical story and walk event happening this summer:
In the mid 1800's, the Menominee of Wisconsin were removed from the Paygrounds located near Lake Poygan in central Wisconsin. The story of this process and walk is one of both Menominee and Wisconsin history. It also tells of the approach and attitude the United States government had towards all Indian people at that time. The Menominee Nation of Wisconsin signed a treaty with the United States of America ceding their lands. In November of 1838 the Menominee were then removed from this site to the site of their present reservation.
Richie Plass’ Menominee name is "Powekonnay", which translates to "One who changes his feathers" or as his research has shown, "Feather changer." This walk was first led Chief Waukechoen. Unfortunately after only a few days out, he was assonated which led to Chief Powekonnay taking over.
Because Richie carries the name of one of the leaders of this walk, he has decided to create this dedicational walk next summer. The walk will begin with an opening ceremony on June 1, 2010 and the actual walk will begin on June 2, 2010. Richie will be initiated at the site of the historical marker on the Paygrounds on the south end of Lake Poygan. The official name of the walk will be "Ateqnohkew Pemohneaw" which translates to "a walk that tells a sacred story."
More information about the story and the walk can be found on Richie’s website: Richie Plass or by emailing Richie at richieplass@yahoo.com.
In store for you each Thursday is Kalihwiyo’se heard on WPNE 89.3 FM and WHND 89.7 FM from 10p-12mid. Check out their website for weekly playlists and events in the northeastern Wisconsin region at Kalihwiyo'se.
Kalihwiyo'se with Chris Powless and Richie Plass can be heard every
Thursday night from 10 p.m. to midnight
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