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WPR May 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 – Ben Neill
* THE BLUE SIDE - Janiva Magness
* JAZZ ODYSSEY – Helge Lien Trio
* KALIHWIYO'SE – Native Music Rock Tour
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At The Edge with Michael Brown
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*Featured last week on the show with Michael Brown was music by artist, Ben Neill. He is a composer, performer, producer, and inventor of the mutantrumpet, a hybrid electro-acoustic instrument. He has been called "the mad scientist of dancefloor jazz" (CMJ). "a creative composer and genius performer" (Time Out NY), and "a musical powerhouse, a serious and individual talent" (Time Out London). Neill's music blends electronica, jazz and ambient, blurring the lines between DJ culture and acoustic instrument performance.
Neill has recorded seven albums and has been featured on numerous compilations including Wired Magazine's "Music Futurists". He has performed his music extensively in a wide variety of international settings including the Cite de la Musique France, Berlin Love Parade Germany, Spoleto Festival Italy, Umbria Jazz Italy, NIME Conference 2005 Vancouver, Bang On A Can Festival New York, ICA London, Istanbul Jazz Festival Turkey and the Edinburgh Festival UK to name a few.
In 2002, Ben Neill "made music industry history" (MSNBC News) by releasing Automotive, an album entirely comprised of extended versions of music he originally wrote for Volkswagen TV and Internet commercials.
More information about Ben can be found at Ben Neill Myspace.
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:
-Chuck Berry May 31!
-Janiva Magness at Blues In The ‘Burg
-Chicago Blues Fest June 12-14, 2009
-2009 Blues Music Award winners
*Chuck Berry’s appearance will be a sold out concert event at Oneida Bingo and Casino’s The Three Clans Room on Sunday, May 31, 2009. Mr. Berry and his music laid the foundation for the cultural tsunami known as rock ‘n roll, but his strong blues and R&B influences can be found everywhere to this day. His musical ascent was featured in the movie Cadillac Records. The Blue Side will present a special Chuck Berry special May 26, featuring some of his fascinating songs that made him the musical legend he is. Be sure to watch for the June 2009 newsletter for a review and Blue Side look at this exciting music event.
*Singer Janiva Magness will be appearing at Blues In The ‘Burg, May 23, 2009, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, as part of their seasonal series celebrating blues. Ms. Magness was voted 2009’s B B King Entertainer of the Year and Contemporary Female Blues Artist of the Year by the Blues Foundation in their awards ceremony on May 7. Janiva’s stage presence and performances are described as “possessing a rich, soulful voice and absolute command over her material, Magness is an incredibly gifted performer who can lead her audience through a range of emotions, from the deepest sorrow to overwhelming joy.” Janiva is an Alligator recording artist and a Blues Music Foundation winner and perennial nominee. The Blue Side show on Tuesday, May 19, will feature a Magness feature as well as a ticket giveaway to some lucky listeners. Be sure to tune in from 10pm-12mid on May 23 for your chance to win tickets to witness this force in modern blues at the ‘Burg. Check The Blue Side website for more information and link to the Cedarburg Cultural Center.
*The world’s largest free blues festival is coming in June--the venerable Chicago Blues Fest presents its 26th annual event Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14. Trimming just one day from its previous 4 day run, Chicago continues to present the premier blues event, featuring the best blues talent. Performances will include two of Muddy Waters’ sons, performing on stage together--Mud Morganfield and Big Bill Morganfield. Other performances of special interest include Eddie C. Campbell’s 70th birthday party, Charlie Musselwhite, Mary Lane, Sam Lay, Grana Louise, and many many more. Check the Blue Side website for a link to this year’s great line-up!
*The Blues Foundation presented it’s 29th annual Blues Music Awards (formerly known as the Handy) on May 7, 2009. Winners included:
-Acoustic Album of the Year: Mississippi Number One - Eden Brent
-Acoustic Artist of the Year: Eden Brent
-Album of the Year: Skin Deep - Buddy Guy
-Band of the Year: Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials
-B.B. King Entertainer of the Year: Janiva Magness
-Best New Artist Debut: 2 Man Wrecking Crew - Cedric Burnside & Lightnin' Malcolm
-Contemporary Blues Album of the Year: Skin Deep - Buddy Guy
-Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year: Buddy Guy
-Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year Janiva Magness
-DVD: M For Mississippi: A Road Trip Through the Birthplace of the Blues - Broke & Hungry Records, Cathead Blues & Mudpuppy Recordings
-Historical Album of the Year: Albert Collins Live at Montreux 1992 - Eagle Records
-Instrumentalist-Bass: Mookie Brill
-Instrumentalist-Drums: Willie “Big Eyes” Smith
-Instrumentalist-Guitar: Sonny Landreth
-Instrumentalist-Harmonica: Billy Gibson
-Instrumentalist-Horn: Deanna Bogart
-Instrumentalist-Banjo: Otis Taylor
-Pinetop Perkins Piano Player: Marcia Ball
-Rock Blues Album of the Year: Mess of Blues - Jeff Healey
-Song of the Year: “Let Life Flow” - Kenny Neal
-Soul Blues Album of the Year: Simply Grand - Irma Thomas
-Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year: Etta James
-Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year: Bobby Rush
-Traditional Blues Album of the Year: One Kind Favor - B.B. King
-Traditional Blues Male Artist of the Year: B.B. King
-Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year Koko Taylor
*Watch The Blue Side website for updates in music events and festivals. Scroll through the Playlists for recent and past shows to find your favorites! You can request music on The Blue Side by writing to host, Mary Flynn, at blues@wpr.org.
Each Tuesday, you can hear something old, something new, but always something blue music on The Blue Side on WPNE 89.3 FM and WHND 89.7 FM from 10p-12mid. 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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*Chris Kuborn kept the spotlight on rising star Norwegian jazz group, The Helge Lien Trio this past week. They won a 2008 Norwegian Grammy for their recording “Hello Troll” and are compared to Brad Mehldau and The Esbjorn Svensson Trio. Their website describes that 2008 release perfectly as “an album that paints lyrical- impressionistic moodscapes, and whose appeal is practically irresistible.
The trio consists of Helge Lien (piano), Frode Berg (bass), and Knut Aalefjaer (drums). The Helge Lien Trio, who have already won a large circle of fans in Scandinavia and Japan with their five albums and inspiring live concerts, are especially significant. They maintain the balance between jazz traditions and the avantgardist art of improvisation like hardly any other classic piano trio, par excellence.
Also featured on the Jazz Odyssey show was another trio that pianist Helge Lien played with Tri O’Trang. A saxophone, tuba, and piano group that is a little bit more outside than his namesake trio.
More information on the Helge Lien Trio can be found at Helge Lien Trio.
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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*Save the Date: June 5th
The 17th Annual Oneida Family Carnival is June 5th and 6th at the Norbert Hill Center in Oneida, WI. Parking, admission, and live entertainment are free and open to the public! The evening line-up for Friday, June 5th from 5-10pm features Seminole Heritage Events –“Native Music Rock” Tour on the Main Stage.
“Native Music Rocks” tour, a conglomerate of some of the most accomplished Native American musicians featuring Grammy Award Winner Micki Free. Free who was discovered and managed by Gene Simmons of the legendary super group KISS has worked or performed with many superstars such as Prince, Aerosmith and Eric Clapton. Mickie Free will headline an all star roster on Friday night from 5:00 to 10:00pm. Mickie’s guests include artists Martha Redbone, Shea, John Brant of “Cheap Trick”, Keith Secola, Cindy Blackman of “Lenny Kravitz, David Santos of “Billy Joel & Joe Cocker”, Paula Bowers Sanchez, levi & the Plateros, Derek Miller, Hawk, David Billy and comedian Charlie Hill.
You don’t want to miss this and it is free! More information can be found at Oneida Family Carnival.
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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