Cafe Vaquera: November 3, 2009

1. The Play-Rite Boys, "Calamity Jane Theme," by Teddy Deane, written especially for CAFE VAQUERA~

2. Jeffrey Frederick and the Clamtones, "Singing to the Dentist," by Jeffrey Frederick, "The Resurrection of Spiders in the Moonlight, Frederick Productions 2007.)

3. Freak Mountain Ramblers, "Pink Cadillac," by Bruce Springsteen, (Church, FMR2003.)

4. Lucinda Williams, "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road," by Lucinda Williams, (Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, Mercury 1998.)

5. Fred Eaglesmith, "Mighty Big Car," by Fred Eaglesmith, (50-Odd Dollars, Razor & Tie 1999.)

6. The Waifs, "Lies," by J. Cunningham, (Sink or Swim, TheWaifs2000.)

7. The Countrypolitians, "I Took the Blame," by Elisabeth Ames, (Tired of Drowning, Ultrapolitian1999.)

8. Los Straightjackets with Big Sandy, "You'll Lose a Good Thing," by Huey Meaux, (Rock En Espanole Vol. 1, YepRoc2007.)

9. Wanda Jackson, "Tears will be the Chaser for your Wine," by David/ Coats, (Rockin' in the Country, Rhino1990.)

10. Chris Gaffney with Lucinda Williams, "Cowboys to Girls," Intruders hit from 1968, (Loser's Paradise, Hightone1995.)

11. Ray Benson, "If I Needed You," by Townes Van Zandt, (Poet, Free Falls Records.)

12. Claire Lynch, "Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring," by Henry Hipkens, (Silver & Gold, Rounder1997.)

13. Guy Davis, "Sweetheart Like You," by Bob Dylan, (A Nod to Bob, RedHouse2001.)

14. Gram Parsons, "She," by Gram Parsons, (GP, Reprise1974/1990.)

15. Old Crow Medicine Show, "Wagon Wheel," by Bob Dylan, (OCMS.)

16. James Kasner with Julz Kasner, "Riding the Bad String," by James Kasner, (Riding the Bad String.)

17. Rosie Flores, "Somewhere Down the Line," by Marshall Crenshaw, (Speed of Sound, EminentRecords2001.)

18. Holy Modal Rounders, "Pink Underwear," by Robin Remaily, (Last Round, Adelphi2000.)

19. Holy Modal Rounders, "God, What am I doing Here?" by Antonia, (Last Round, Adelphi2000.)

20. The Little Willies, "It's Not You It's Me," by Richard Julian/ Ashley Monroe, (The Little Willies, Milking Bull.)

21. Little Country Giants, "Can't Stand the Heartache," by Russell Cook/ Cameron Federal Cook, (Sing Pretty for the People.)

22. Maureen Andrews, "Crocodile Tears," by Maureen Andrews, (Back to Love, SkywaysProductions.)

23. Squirrel Nut Zippers, "Low Down Man," by Mathus, (Perennial Favorites, MammothRecords1998.)

24. Asylum Street Spankers, "Got my Mojo Workin'," by Preston Foster, (Mercurial, Spanks-A-LotRecords2004.)

25. Ranch Romance, "Arizona Moon," by Jo Miller, (Blue Blazes, SugarHill1991.)

26. The Amazing Rhythm Aces, "Third Rate Romance," by R. Smith, (Ride Again, BreakerProductions1994.)

27. Gillian Welch, "Wrecking Ball," by Welch/Rawlings, (Soul Journey, AconyRecords2003.)

28. Freak Mountain Ramblers, "Pink Underwear," by Robin Remaily, (Church, FMR2003.)

29. Denise Drake, "See You when I See You," by Denise Drake, (Read my Lips, Smokin'Mamma.)

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September 13th, 2009

Welcome to the Cafe Vaquera. Sit down and rest a spell...

1. The Play-Rite Boys, "Calamity Jane Theme," by Teddy Deane.

2. Eddie from Ohio, "Quick," by Schaefer, (Quick, Virginia Soul Records 2001.)

3. David Lindley, "Quarter of a Man," by Robert Fuller, (El-Rayo-X LIVE!)

4. Jake Ray, with Dave Reisch and Jim Boyer, "Rosebud," by Jeffrey Frederick, (St. Jeffrey's Day: The songs of Jeffrey Frederick, Frederick Productions.)

5. Holy Modal Rounders and Friends, "Random Canyon," by Peter Stampfel, (I Make a Wish for a Potato.)

6. Del Rey, "A Bungalow in Bangalow," by Del Rey, X-Rey Guitar.

7. Michael Hurley, "Dying Crapshooter Blues," (The Ancestral Swamp.)

8. Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead, "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," by Bob Dylan, (Dylan and the Dead, 1989 Grateful Dead.)

9. The Rolling Stones, "Dead Flowers," by M. Jagger/ K. Richards, (Stripped LIVE!, Virgin Records America, 1995.)

10. Holy Modal Rounders, "Dreadful Snake," (Too Much Fun, Rounder 1999.)

11. Shelia Wilcoxson and The Back Porch Blues, "Baby Please Don't Go," by Joe Williams, (Back to Basics.)

12. Charlie Musselwhite, "One Time One Night," by David Hidalgo/ Louie Perez, (One Night in America, Telarc, 2002.)

13. Ranch Romance, "Trouble," by Jo Miller, (Blue Blazes, Sugar Hill 1991.)

14. Steve Earle, "What's a Simple Man to Do?" by Steve Earle, (Jerusalem, Artemis Records.)

15. Michelle Shocked, "Too Little Too Late," by Michelle Shocked, (Mercury Poise: 1988-1995, Mercury 1996.)

16. Ellis Paul, "Did Galileo Pray?" by Ellis Paul, (LIVE!, Rounder, Philo Records 2000.)

17. Holly Cole, "Good Old World," by Tom Waits, (Temptations, Metro Blue 1995.)

18. Tom Waits, "Shiver Me Timbers," by Tom Waits, (The Heart of Saturday Night, Elektra/ Asylum Records 1974.)

19. The Crooked Jades, "Sandy Boys," Traditional, (World's on Fire, Jade Note Music 2006.)

20. The Dolly Ranchers, "Truck Driver," by Sarah-Jane Moody/ Marisa Anderson, (Ten O'Clock Bird, Chaos Kitchen Music 2000.)

21. The Juanita Family, "You Look Like Trouble," by the Juanita Family, (The Juanita Family and Friends.)

22. Avett Brothers, "Will You Return," by the Avett Brothers, (Emotionalism, Ramseur Records.)

23. The Byrds, "You're Still on my Mind," by L. McDaniel, (Sweethearts of the Rodeo.)

24. Little Sue, "Sweetie," by Susannah Weaver, (Crow, Bathtub Lily Music 1998.)

25. Freak Mountain Ramblers, "Long Lost Mind," by Jeffrey Caine, (Freak Mountain Ramblers, 1999.)

26. Jeffrey Frederick and the Clamtones, "Let Me Down," (Spiders in the Moonlight.)

27. Michael Hurley, "Juanita," by Jeffrey Frederick, (St. Jeffrey's Day, Frederick Productions 2009.)

28. The Byrds, "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere," (Sweethearts of the Rodeo.)

29. David Lindley, "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," by Barret Strong/ Norman Whitfield, (El-Rayo-X LIVE!)

30. Denise Drake, "See You When I See You," by Denise Drake, (Read My Lips, Smokin' Mamma.)

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Fisherpoet Dave Densmore tells it like it is!

Cafe Vaquera...

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009...

1. Teddy Deane and the Play-Rite Boys from Friday Harbor, WA, "Calamity Jane Theme," by Teddy Deane.

2. John Prine, "My Darling Hometown," by John Prine, (Fair & Square.)

3. Blind Pilot, "Two Towns from Me," by Israel Nebeker, Promo.

4. Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Thereafter, "Weary Blues from Waiting," by H. Williams, (Hard-Headed Woman.)

5. Lee Blake, "Into the Mystic," by Van Morrison, (Acoustic Lee.)

6. Dave Densmore, "Fishing Fever," by Dave Densmore, (It's Not Just the Fish, Boy!)

7. Martin Sexton, "With a Little Help from My Friends," the Joe Cocker hit... (Solo, "Live.")

8. John Prine, "Flashback Blues," by John Prine, (John Prine.)

9. Victoria Williams, "Tarbelly & Featherfoot," by Victoria Williams, (Promo Sampler.)

10. Michael Hurley, "Hog of the Forsaken," by Michael Hurley, (Ida con Snock.)

11. Michael Hurley, Unholy Modal Rounders, and Jeffrey Frederick and the Clamtones, "Jack Knife/ Red Newt," by Jeffrey Frederick, (Have Moicy!)

12. Sheila Wilcoxson, "Honey Let Me lay It on You," (Backwater Blues.)

13. Bingo Band, "Singing to the Dentist," by Jeffrey Frederick, (St. Jeffrey's Day, The Songs of Jeffrey Frederick.)

14. Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead, "Queen Jane Approximately," by Bob Dylan, (Dylan & Dead.)

15. Dave Alvin, "Ol'55," by Tom Waits, (Step Right Up.)

16. Lucinda Williams, "Drunken Angel," by Lucinda Williams, (Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.)

17. Gram Parsons, "We'll Sweet Out the Ashes in the Morning," by Gram Parsons, (GP.)

18. K.D. Lang, "Full Moon Full of Love," by Jeannie Smith/ Leroy Preston, (Absolute Torch & Twang.)

19. Hayseed Dixie, "Feel Like Making Love," hit by Bad Company, (A Hillbilly Tribute to Love.)

20. Hayseed Dixie, "Perfect Woman," by Hayseed Dixie, (A Hillbilly Tribute to Love.)

21. Susan Tedeschi, "Angel from Montgomery," by John Prine, (Just Won't Burn.)

22. Velvida Underground, "Alcohol."

23. Handsome Family, "Flapping your Broken Wings," by Rennie Sparks/ Brett Sparks, (Last Days of Winter.)

24. Jolie Holland, "Mexican Blue," by Jolie Holland, (Springtime Can Kill You.)

25. The Waifs, "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright," by Bob Dylan, (A Brief History.)

26. The Hacienda Brothers, "Cry Like a Baby," (Music for Ranch and Town.)

27. Little Feat & Friends with Bela Fleck, "The Weight," by J.R. Robertson, (Join the Band.)

28. David Lindley, "Do You Wanna Dance?" by Bobby Freeman, " (ElRayo-X LIVE!)

29. Denise Drake, "See You When I See You," by Denise Drake, (Read My Lips.)

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane... 3-HOUR Special!

Three hours in the Cafe Vaquera alone with Calamity Jane. Hey, it's an opportunity to draw ideas for my new yard-scape!

1. Teddy Deane and the Play-Rite Boys, "Calamity Jane Theme," by Teddy Deane.

2. Jeffrey Frederick and the Clamtones, "Honolulu," by Jeffrey Frederick, (Clamtones BC.)

3. Christine Lavin, "Cold Pizza," by Christine Lavin, (Cold Pizza for Breakfast.)

4. Sam Bush, "Howlin' at the Moon," by James L. Ratis/ John McEuen, (Howlin' at the Moon.)

5. Infamous Stringdusters, "Get it While You Can," by Edward D. Barnes, (Infamous Stringdusters.)

6. Iris DeMent, "Hobo Bill's Last Ride," by Jimmie Rodgers, (The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers: A Tribute.)

7. Lex Browning, "This Too Shall Pass," by Lex Browning, (Good Rain.)

8. Martin Simpson, "Forgotten the Blues," unknown, (LIVE at the Holywell Music Room, Oxford.)

9. The Greencards, "The Ghost of Who We Were," by Carol Young/ Jedd Hughes," (Weather and Water.)

10. Doc Watson and David Grisman, "Sweet Georgia Brown," by Pinckard, Casey, Bernie, (Doc & Dawg.)

11. Junior Brown, "Coconut Island," by J. Brown, (12 Shades of Brown.)

12. R. Crumb and the Cheap Suit Serenaders, "Hano Hano Hawaii," by Kealoha, (Singing in the Bathtub.)

13. Swingline Cubs, "Green Door," by Bob Davie/ Marvin Moore, (In Full Swing.)

14. Asylum Street Spankers, "Since I've Met You Baby," by Ivory Joe Hunter, (Mercurial.)

15. Holly Cole, "The Heart of Saturday Night," by Tom Waits, (Temptation.)

16. C.W. Stoneking, "Jungle Blues," by C.W. Stoneking, (Jungle Blues.)

17. Sheila Wilcoxson, "Bad Sport Blues," by Alan Hager, (Backwater Blues.)

18. Hot Tuna, "Candy Man," by Rev. Gary Davis, (First Pull Up--Then Pull Down.)

19. Dolly Ranchers, "Too Drunk to go Home," by Sarah-Jane Moody/ Marisa Anderson, (Ten O'Clock Bird.)

20. David Lindley, "She Took Off my Romeos," by Bob "Frizz" Fuller, (El-Rayo-X.)

21. Grateful Dead, "Mama Tried," by Merle Haggard, (Grateful Dead.)

22. Bob Dylan, "If You See Her Say Hello," by Bob Dylan, (Blood on the Tracks.)

23. Bonnie Raitt, "Love Has No Pride," by Eric Kaz/ Libby Titus, (Collection.)

24. Railroad Earth, "Colorado," by Todd Sheaffer/ Andy Goessing, (The Black Bear Sessions.)

25. The Waifs, "Lies," by J. Cunningham, (Sink or Swim.)

26. Trampled by Turtles, "Like An Empty House," by Dave Simonett, (Trouble.)

27. Bob Dylan, "My Wife's Hometown," by Bob Dylan, (Together Through Life.)

28. The Du-Tels, "VooDoo Queen Marie," by (?) Peter Stampfel, (No Knowledge of Music Required.)

29. Michael Hurley, UNHoly Modal Rounders, Jeffrey Frederick and the Clamtones, "HooDoo Bash," by Antonia, (Have Moicy!)

30. Ry Cooder, "Smack Dab in the Middle," by Charles E. Calhoun, (River Rescue.)

31. Marva Wright, "Nothing Takes the Place of You," by Toussaint McCall/ Patrick Robinson, (Heartbreakin' Woman.)

32. Tom Waits, "Drunk on the Moon," by Tom Waits, (The Heart of Saturday Night.)

33. Dr. John (Featuring Randy Newman), "I Ate Up the Apple Tree," by Dave Williams, (N'Awlinz--Dis Dat orD'Udda.)

34. Maria Muldaur, "Louisiana Love Call," by M. Grebb, (Louisiana Love Call.)

35. Van Morrison, "There Stands the Glass," by Alice Gresham/ Russ Hull/ Mary Jane Shurtz, (Pay the Devil.)

36. Langhorn Slim, "By theTime the Suns Gone Down," by Langhorn Slim, (The Suns Gone Down.)

37. Charliei Musselwhite, "Rank Strangers to Me," by Albert E. Brumley, (One Night in America.)

38. Les Paul and Mary Ford, "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams," by T. Koehler, (The Fabulous Les Paul and Mary Ford.)

39. Leon Redbone, "The One Rose," by Del Lyon/ Lani McIntire, (Champagne Charlie.)

40. Queen Ida, "I Can See Clearly Now," by Johnny Nash, (Mardi Gras!)

41. Professor Longhair, "It's My Fault Darling," by (?) Professor Longhair, (Crawfish Fiesta.)

42. Coco Robicheaux, "Juanita," by Coco Robicheaux, (Louisiana Medicine Man.)

43. Denise Drake, "See Ya When I See Ya," by Denise Drake, (Read My Lips.)

I am donating this painting to the River Keeper's auction taking place on October 3rd.

Friday Folk with Calamity Jane

I sat in for Albert on Friday Folk on Sept. 11, 2009. That show is 10AM-Noon, and covers a wide range of loosely categorized "Folk." Music of the folks? All kinds of folk. Folkin' A!

1. Kristin Andreassen, "Crayola Doesn't Make a Color for your Eyes," by Kristin Andreassen, (Kiss Me Hello.)

2. Michael Hurley, "I Paint A Design," by Michael Hurley, (Wolfways.)

3. Austin Lounge Lizards, "The dogs, They Really Miss You," by Hank Card/ Kristen Nelso Card, (Employee of the Month.)

4. The Amazing Rhuthm Aces, "Third Rate Romance," by R. Smith, (Ride Again.)

5. Tish Hinojosa, "El Vaquero," by Tish Hinojosa, (Culture Swing.)

6. Simon Lynge, "London Town," by Simon Lynge, (A Beautiful Way To Drown.)

7. Salamander Crossing, "Passion Train," by Jeff Kelliher, (Passion Train.)

8. Martin Sexton, "Freedom of the Road," by Martin Sexton, (Black Sheep.)

9. Emmylou Harris, "Queen of the Silver Dollar," by Shel Silverman, (Pieces of the Sky.)

10. Pine Valley Cosmonauts, "Across the Alley from the Alamo," by J. Greene, (The Majesty of Bob Wills.)

11. Justin Townes Earle, "Black Eyed Suzy," by J.T. Earle, (Midnight at the Movies.)

12. Iris DeMent, "Easy's Gettin' Harder Every Day," by Iris DeMent, (My Life.)

13. Darrell Scott, "Nobody Eats at Linebaugh's Anymore," by John Hartford, (Modern Hymns.)

14. John Doe and The Sadies, "A Fool Such as I," by Carl Belew, (Country Club.)

15. Erin McKeown, "La Petite Mort," by Erin McKeown, (Distillation.)

16. Leo Kottke, "Louise," by Paul Siebel, (Greenhouse.)

James Faretheewell visited me live on Friday Folk. He is a singer/songwriter from Portland, Oregon, and was playing in the area that night. We had a nice on-air chat and he played two songs on his lovely Martin guitar.

17. Trashcan Joe, "Rehabilitation," by Capt. James Cook, (Real Life.)

18. The Waifs, "Bridal Train," by The Waifs, (A Brief History.)

19. Brian Joseph, "We're Gonna Laugh," by Brian Joseph, "We're Gonna Laugh."

20. Kasey Chambers, "A Little Bit Lonesome," by Kasey Chambers, (Barricades and Brickwalls.)

21. Fred Eaglesmith, "Spookin' the Horses," by Fred Eaglesmith, (Lipstick Lies and Gasoline.)

22. Cynthia Gayneau, "The Way You Call Me Baby," by Cynthia Gayneau, (Blue Highway.)

23. Sam Bush, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," by Albert VonTilzer/ Jack Norworth, (Howlin' at the Moon.)

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Today I'm recording Fisherpoet Geno Leech doing Fisherpoet Jon Campbell's poem, "Quonset Hut." I'll play it for you on Cafe Vaquera. I have always wanted a Quonset Hut in which to live and work! This one is in Portland, OR.

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Gee, September 1, already. I do love FALL, however. The tourists go home. The kiddies go back to school. We can get in and out of Astoria without sitting in a dude-string. And KMUN sings on!

1. Teddy Deane and the Play-Rite Boys, "Calamity Jane Theme," by Teddy Deane.

2. Erica Wheeler, "Autumn," by Erica Wheeler, (The Harvest.)

3. Delbert McClinton, "When Rita Leaves," by Delbert McClinton, (Nothing Personal.)

4. Cowboy Junkies, "Sad to See the Season Go," by Michael Timmins, (Rarities, B-Sides and Slow, Sad Waltzes.)

5. Colorblind James Experience, "Call of the Wild," by Colorblind James, (Call of the Wild.)

6. Michael Hurley, UnHoly Modal Rounders, Jeffrey Frederick and the Clamtones, "Midnight in Paris," by Con Conrad and Herb Magidson, (HAVE MOICY!)

7. The Countrypolitians, "Instant Love," by Elisabeth Ames, Geoff Clarkson, and Roger Conley, (Tired of Drowning.)

8. Fred Eaglesmith, "Crazier," by Fred Eaglesmith, (50-Odd Dollars.)

9. Anne Weiss, "Fall," by Anne Weiss, (Concrete World and the Lover's Dream.)

10. Jim Lauderdale with Donna the Buffalo, "Sapphire," by Jim Lauderdale, (Wait 'Til Spring.)

11. Mary Gauthier, "Between the Daylight and the Dark," by Mary Gauthier, (Between Daylight and Dark.)

12. Cowboy Junkies, "If You Gotta Go Go Now," by Bob Dylan, (Rarities, B-Sides and Slow, Sad Waltzes.)

13. The Byrds, "Turn Turn Turn!" by Pete Seeger and Book of Ecclesiastes, (The Essential Byrds.)

14. Tom Waits, "New Coat of Paint," by Tom Waits, (The Heart of Saturday Night.)

15. Ray Charles with Nora Jones, "Here We Go Again," by Russell Steagall, Don Lanier, (Genius Loves Company.)

16. Eva Cassidy, "Autumn Leaves," by Johnny Mercer, Joseph Kozma, Jacques Prevert, (Songbird.)

17. Vetiver, "At Forest Edge," by Andy Cabic, (Tight Knit.)

18. Neil Young, "Harvest," by Neil Young, (Harvest.)

19. The Flatlanders, "Down in the Light of the Melon Moon," by Butch Hancock, Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, (Now Again.)

20. Willie Nelson, "Peach Pickin' Time in Georgia," by Jimmie Rodgers, (The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers: A Tribute.)

21. Little Feat with Emmylou Harris, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, "Sailin' Shoes," by Lowell George, (Join the Band.)

22. Bob Dylan, "The Times They Are A-Changin'," by Bob Dylan, (Unplugged- MTV.)

23. Carole King, "Smackwater Jack," by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, (Tapestry.)

24. Van Morrison, "'Til I Gain Control Again," by Rodney Crowell, (Pay the Devil.)

25. Paul Black, "Down on Me," by J. Joplin, (House of Blues: Songs of Janis Joplin.)

26. The Wood Brothers, "Time to Stand Still," by Oliver Wood, (Ways Not to Lose.)

27. Fleetwood Mac, "Bare Trees," by D. Kirwan, (Bare Trees.)

28. Tom Waits, "San Diego Serenade," by Tom Waits, (The Heart of Saturday Night.)

29. Denise Drake, "See You When I See You," by Denise Drake, (Read My Lips.)

"Dark River" by Jane E. Herrold

Pledge Jam!

Thank you to everyone who helped with this season's pledge drive. You guys are amazing the way you support Coast Community Radio! I didn't post my play list for last week because Denise Drake, Michael Hurley and Dallas Williams all played live. We had a fun jam with Cowboy Jack and Too Tall Tom on the mics, and me engineering and keeping all the balls in the air. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you...

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Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane...

Welcome to a three-hour Cafe Vaquera! 9-Midnight tonight, as I fill in for part of the Juke Joint. Check out my new theme song by Teddy Deane and the Play-Rite Boys...

1. Lisa and Her Kin, "Jane's Place," by Lisa Miller, (Two Weeks in Texas.)

2. The Play-Rite Boys, "Calamity Jane Theme," by Teddy Deane.

3. Asylum Street Spankers, "Got My Mojo Workin'," by Preston Foster, (Mercurial.)

4. Sassparilla, "She Drinks Alone," by D. Franz, K. Blackwell, (Rumpus.)

5. Kasey Chambers, "We're All Gonna Die Someday," by Kasey Chambers, (The Captain.)

6. The Wiyos, "Green Bottle #6," by Teddy Weber, (Broken Land Bell.)

7. John Doe and the Sadies, "Help Me Make it Through the Night," by Kris Kristoferson, (Country Club.)

8. Daniel VanDyk, "Red Light Lover," by Daniel VanDyk, (Demo...)

9. Po'Girl, "9 Hours to Go," by Klein, Russell, Avery, (Home to You.)

10. Justin Townes Earle, "SomeDay I'll be Forgiven for This," by J.T. Earle, (Midnight at the Movies.)

11. Vetiver, "Another Reason to Go," by Andy Cabic, (Tight Knit.)

12. The Play-Rite Boys, "That Yellow Dog of Mine," by Teddy Deane, (So Far So Good.)

13. John Prine (and Emmylou Harris,) "I Know One," by Jack Clement, (In Spite of Ourselves.)

14. Jon Strider, "Best of Both Worlds," by Jon Strider, (White Wings.)

15. Crooked Still, "Undone in Sorrow," by Ola Belle Reed, (Still Crooked.)

16. Floating Glass Balls, "The Bramble and the Rose."

17. Eagle Ridin' Papas with Johnnie Ward, "Don't Put that Thing on Me," (Juke.Jug.Jass.Blues.Hokum.)

18. Lost Bayou Ramblers, "Freight Train Blues, " by Octa Clark, (Vermillionaire.)

19. The Avett Brothers, "Will You Return?" by Avett Brothers, (Emotionalism.)

20. Heather Christie, "Avenue," by Heather Christie, (Are You Willing??)

21. David Brombergy, "Levee Camp Moan," Traditional, (Try Me One More Time.)

22. Cancye Kane, "These Boots are Made for Walkin'," (Diva La Grande.)

23. Dan HIcks and the Hot Licks, "That''s the Smoke They're Blowin'," by Dan Hicks, (Selected Shorts.)

24. Michael Hurley, "O My Stars," by Michael Hurley, (Sweetkorn.)

25. Jolie Holland, "Mehitable's Blues," by Jolie Holland, (Springtime Can Kill You.)

26. Michael Hurley, "El Dorado," by Michael Hurley, (Live in Edinburgh.)

27. C.W. Stoneking, "The Love Me or Die," by C.W. Stoneking, (Jungle Blues.)

28. Rickie Lee Jones, "Coolsville," by Rickie Lee Jones, (Naked Songs.)

29. Sloan Wainwright, "Stand," (Sloan Wainwright.)

30. Tom Waits, "Please Call Me Baby," by Tom Waits, (The Heart of Saturday Night.)

31. The Play-Rite Boys with Teddy Deane, "Calamity Jane Theme," by Teddy Deane. (I couldn't resist playing it AGAIN!)

32. Ray Charles (and Bonnie Raitt,) "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?" by Billy Burnette and Michael Smotherman, (Genius Loves Company.)

33. Asylum Street Spankers, "Sugar in my Bowl," by Clarence Williams and Daily Small, Tim Brymn, (Mercural.)

34. J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton, "Sporting LIfe Blues," by Brownie McGhee, (Escondido.)

35. Fiona Boyes, "Drink to Your Health," by Fiona Boyes, (Sweet Jelly Roll.)

36. The Commitments, "I Can't Stand the Rain," by Donald Bryant, Ann Peebles, and Bernard Miller, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.)

37. The Commitments, "Try a Little Tenderness," by Harry Woods, Jimmy Campbell, and Reg Connelly, (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.)

38. Tom Waits, "The Heart of Saturday Night," by Tom Waits, (The Heart of Saturday Night.)

39. Billie Holiday, "God Bless the Child," by Holiday and Herzog, (Billie's Blues.)

40. Billie Holiday, "All of Me," by Simons and Marks, (All of Me.)

41. Zakiya Hooker, "New Orleans Rain," by Doug Duffey, (Flavors of the Blues.)

42. Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, "You're Gonna Get It," by Bosco Mann, (Naturally.)

43. Etta James, "Stop the Wedding," by Pearl Woods, Leroy Kirkland, and Freddy Johnson, (Her Best.)

44. Candye Kane, "Gifted in the Ways of Love," by Candye Kane and Jack Tehrchin, (Diva La Grande.)

45. Charlie Musselwhite, "Rank Strangers to Me," by Albert E. Brumley, (One Night in America.)

46. Denise Drake, "See Ya When I See Ya," by Denise Drake, (Read My Lips.)

Cafe Vaquera Post-Pickathon Celebration!

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Howdy Folks! I'm fresh off the trail of the 2009 Pickathon. I heard some great new "Indie" music, with a focus, this year on more orchestration and more complex stuff. Nice!

1. Kid Siegel, "Sweet Home on the Coast," by David "Kid" Siegel, (Sweet Home on the Coast.)

2. Wiyos, "Promenade," by Teddy Weber, (Broken Land Bell.)

3. C.W. Stoneking, "Jungle Blues," by C.W. Stoneking, (Jungle Blues.)

4. Justin Townes Earle, "Walk Out," by Justin Townes Earle, (Midnight at the Movies.)

5. Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, "Bag of Hammers," by Thao Nguyen, (We Brave Bee Stings and All.)

6. Lost Bayou Ramblers, "Main Street Special," by Andre Michot, (Vermillionaire.)

7. Lost Bayou Ramblers, "La Belle du Cemetiere," by David Michot, (Vermillionaire.)

8. John Doe and the Sadies, "Stop the World and Let Me Off," by Carl Belew & W.S. Stevenson, (Country Club.)

9. Vetiver, "Rolling Sea," by Andy Cabic, (Tight Knit.)

10. The Wiyos, "Dontchaletmecatchya," by Parrish Ellis, (Broken Land Bell.)

11. C.W. Stoneking, "Talkin' Lion Blues," by C.W. Stoneking, (Jungle Blues.)

12. Justin Townes Earle, "What I Meant to You," by Justin Townes Earle, (Midnight at the Movies.)

13. Thao with the Get Down Stay Down, "Geography," by Thao Nguyen, (We Brave Bee Stings and All.)

14. Lost Bayou Ramblers, "Boston Stomp," Traditonal, (Vermillionaire.)

15. John Doe and the Sadies, "A Fool Such as I," by William Martin Trader, (Country Club.)

16. John Doe and the Sadies, "Night Life," by Paul F. Busark, (Country Club.)

17. Vetiver, "On the Other Side," by Andy Cabic, (Tight Knit.)

18. The Wiyos, "Roll On Down the Road," by Parrish Ellis, (Broken Land Bell.)

19. Justin Townes Earle, "Poor Fool," by Justin Townes Earle, (Midnight at the Movies.)

20. Alela Diane, "Fat Mama," by Michael Hurley, (Take Us Back- EP.)

21. Dale Watson, "Cheatin' Heart Attack," (Cheatin' Heart Attack.)

22. Dale Watson, "South of Round Rock, TX," by Dale Watson, (Cheatin' Heart Attack.)

23. The Handsome Family, "Bowling Alley Bar," (Last Days of Wonder.)

24. Tarbox Ramblers, "Columbus Stockade," The Memphis Jug Band, (Tarbox Ramblers.)

25. Po'Girl, "Go on and Pass Me By," (Home to You.)

26. Sassparilla, "Polly and Steve," (Rumpus.)

27. The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, "Plainfield Blues," (Big Damnation.)

28. The Stairwell Sisters, "The Longest Night," (Feet All Over the Floor.)

29. The Hacienda Brothers, "I'll Come Running," (Arizona Motel.)

30. The Hacienda Brothers, "Uncle Sam's Jail," by Chris Gaffney, (Arizona Motel.)

31. Vetiver, "Sister," by Andy Cabic, (Tight Knit.)

32. Thao with Get Down Stay Down, "Big Kid Table," by Thao Nguyen, (We Brave Bee Stings and All.)

33. C.W. Stoneking, "Jailhouse Blues," by C.W. Stoneking, (Jungle Blues.)

34. Denise Drake, "See You When I See You," by Denise Drake, (Read My Lips.)

Stuck in the Big Haahr 60s! with Calamity Jane

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Stuck in the Big Haahr 60s! with Calamity Jane

Nothing screams "I'm stuck in the 60s," like BIG HAAAHR.

1. Wanda Jackson, 1960, "Let's Have A Party," by Robinson, (Rockin' in the Country.)

2. The Louvin Brothers, 1960, "Freight Train Boogie," by Scott/Nabor, (Rockabilly Party Part 3.)

3. Kitty Wells, 1967, "Wasting My Time," by Jim Angelin, (Queen of Honky Tonk Street.)

4. The Ventures, 1963, "I Walk the Line," by Johnny Cash, (Country Classics.)

5. Cecil Moore with Ray's Trio, 1961, "My Money's Gone," (Texas Rockabilly.)

6. Etta James, 1961, "Something's Got a Hold on Me," by Woods/ Kirkland/ James, (Her Way.)

7. Charlie Musselwhite, 1967, "Strange Land," by C. Musselwhite, (Stand Back!)

8. Commonwealth Jones, 1961, "Who's Been Here," by T. Marvin/ C. Jones, (Ain't I'm a Dog.)

9. Lynn Anderson, 1968, "I've Been Everywhere," (Promises, Promises.)

10. Boots Randolph, 1964, "Teach Me Tonight," (The Yakin' Sax Man.)

11. Teresa Brewer, "Let Me Go, Lover."

12. Ronnie Tyler, "It's a Heartache."

13. Buck Wheat, 1960, "Twitterpated," (Bayou Rockabilly Cats.)

14. Jimmy Farmer with the Notes, "Long Black Train," (Texas Rockabilly.)

15. Cecil Moore and the Notes, "Diamond Back," (Texas Rockabilly.)

16. Eddie Dugosh and the Ah-Ha Playboys, "Strange Kinda Feeling."

17. Wanda Jackson, 1965, "Worried Mind," "Just for You," (Blues in My Heart.)

18. Dotty West, 1967, "Heartaches by the Number," "City Lights," (Brings you a Memorable Song Bag.)

19. The Louvin Brothers, 1961, "Cash on the Barrelhead," by I. Louvin/ C. Louvin, (Rockabilly Party Part 1.)

20. Simon Crum, 1962, "Bob Cat Bob," by K. Rogers, (Rockabilly Party Part 2.)

21. The Moods, 1960, "Let Me Have Your Love," (Texas Rockabilly.)

22. Tommy Collins, 1960, "Black Cat," by T. Collins.

23. Chester McINtyre, 1960, "I'm Gonna Rock with my Baby Tonight."

24. Etta James, "Trust in Me," (Her Way.)

25. Dick Dale, 1963, "Deltone Rock."

26. Cecil Moore and the Diamond Backs, "Stormy."

27. Kaleidoscope, 1969, "Let the Good Love Flow," "Tempe, Arizona."

28. Jim Kweskin and the Jug Band, 1965, "I'm a Woman," by Lieber/ Stroller, "Vamp of New Orleans," (Jim Kweskin: Jug Band Music.)

29. Fugs, 1967, "Knock Knock," by Sanders, "The Garden is Open," by Kupferberg, (The Fugs.)

30. Cyril Davies, "Ella Speed," "Good Morning," (The Legendary Cyril Davies.)

31. Panama Limited Jug Band, 1969, "Rich Girl."

32. True Endeavor Jug Band, 1963, "You'd Better Leave Me Alone, Sweet Papa," (The Art of the Jug Band.)

33. Holy Modal Rounders, "Flop-Eared Mule," (I & II.)

Calamity Jane

Stuck in the 60s with Calamity Jane...

Brace yourselves. Calamity Jane is STUCK IN THE 60s, and nothing screams 1960s like BIG HAAAHR! Tune in on Thursday, July 23, from 1-3 on www.coastradio.org! Get yer haaahr done!

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane

Cafe Vaquera:

Check out the Cafe's menu at http://cafevaquera.blogspot.com

1. Lisa and Her Kin, "Jane's Place," by Lisa Miller, (Two Weeks in Texas.)

2. Chris Gaffney and Dale Watson, "Loser's Paradise," (Loser's Paradise.)

3. Jessica Stiles, "You Pays Yer Money," by Jessica Stiles.

The following six songs are done by performers for this year's PICKATHON, which is July 31-August2 near Portland, OR. (www.pickathon.com)

4. Samantha Crain and the Midnight Shivers, "Devils in Boston," by Samantha Crain, (The Confiscation.)

5. Alela Diane, "Fat Mama," by Alela Diane, (Take Us Back.)

6. Lost Bayou Ramblers, "Cote Gelee Two-Step," (Vermillionaire.)

7. Dehlia Low, "Buffalo to Washington," by Dehlia Low, (Tellico.)

8. Breathe Own Breathe, "Black Bear," (Canadian Shield.)

9. Vetiver, "Sister," (Tight Knit.)

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10. Wanda Jackson, "Night Life," from 1965 LP called Blues in my Heart.

11. Kitty Wells, "Queen of Honky Tonk Street," from 1967 LP of the same name.

12. The Countrypolitians, "Instant Love," (Tired of Drowning.)

13. Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris, "We'll Sweep Out the Ashes in the Morning," by Gram Parsons, (GP.)

14. Van Morrison, "There Stands the Glass," by Alice Gresham, Russ Hull, & Mary Jane Shurtz, (Pay the Devil.)

15. Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys, "Love that Man," (Turntable Matinee.)

16. Justin Townes Earle, "The Good Life," J.T. Earle, (The Good Life.)

17. Dale Watson, "That's What I Like About Texas," by Dale Watson, (Blessed or Damned.)

18. The Little Willies, "Best of All Possible Worlds."

19. Little Feat and Friends with Bela Fleck, "The Weight," (Join the Band.)

20. The Waifs, "Up All Night," (Up All Night.)

21. Tom Waits, "God's Away on Business," by Tom Waits, (Blood Money.)

22. Billy Hults and Richard Cranium and the Phoreheads, "Ruthie's Moan," (Billy Hults: The Anthology.) www.frederickproductions.com

23. Jeffrey Frederick and the Clamtones, "Lazy Bones," J. Frederick, (Spiders in the Moonlight.)

24. Holy Modal Rounders, "Happy Rolling Cowboy," (I Make a Wish for a Potato.)

25. The John Butler Trio, "Zebra," by John Butler, (Sunrise Over Sea.)

26. Bruce Cockburn, "Fast Fall on the Road," by Bruce Cockburn, (Sunwheel Dance.)

27. Cowboy Junkies, "Crescent Moon," (Pale Sun/ Crescent Moon.)

28. Be Goood Tanyas with Old Crow Medicine Show, "Crow Waltz," (Hello Love.)

29. Langhorn Slim, "By the Time the Sun's Gone Down," by Langhorn Slim, (When the Sun's Gone Down.)

30. Wanda Jackson, "The Box It Came In," (Rockin' in the Country.)

31. Dale Watxon, "Truck Stop in LaGrande," by Dale Watson, (Best of the Hightone Years.)

32. Wanda Jackson, "A Girl Doesn't Have to Drink to Have Fun," (Rockin' in the Country.)

33. Denise Drake, "See You When I See You," by Denise Drake, (Read My Lips.)

See y'all on Thursday, July 23rd from 1-3 on Coast Community Radio for STUCK IN THE 60s. Nothing says "I'm stuck in the 60s" like BIG HAAAHR!

Cafe Vaquera with BIVALVE

Cafe Vaquera is proud to host BIVALVE live tonight on Coast Community Radio!

1. Lisa and Her Kin, "Ladies Night," by Lisa Miller, (Two Weeks in Texas.)

2. Hoyt Axton, "Evangelina," by Hoyt Axton, (Fearless.)

3. Marty Robbins, "El Paso," by Marty Robbins, (Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs.)

4. BIVALVE LIVE... Jim Stewart and Craig Abrahamson sneak right in with Town Van Zandt's "Poncho and Lefty." Then they did "STUFF" from their album "Middle Ground." Bless their hearts...

5. Lucinda Williams, "Sweet Side," by Lucinda Williams, (Worlds Without Tears.)

6. Freak Mountain Ramblers, "Rotten Lettuce Sue," by Jeffrey Frederick, (Calling All Freaks.)

7. The Play-Rite Boys, "Oh the Good Times We Had," by Teddy Deane, (So Far So Good.)

8. Freestyle, "No More Oil," by Teddy Deane, 1980 live recording.

9. BIVALVE LIVE... "Jackknife," "New Deli Freight Train," and "Roxanne."

10. Brewer and Shipley, "Seems Like A Long Time," (Tarkio Road.)

11. Linda Rohstadt, "Everybody Loves A Winner," (Don't Cry Now.)

12. Michael Hurley and Friends, "Sweet Lucy," by Michael Hurley, (Have Moicy!)

13. BIVALVE LIVE...

14. Gram Parsons, "Streets of Baltimore," by Gram Parsons, (GP.)

15. Emmylou Harris, "She," by Gram Parsons and Chris Ethridge, (Luxury Liner.)

16. BIVALVE LIVE... "Hugging the Shore," "Amarillo Highway."

17. Hoyt Axton, "Lay Lady Lay," by Hoyt Axton, (Fearless.)

18. Jerry Jeff Walker, "Navajo Rug," by Jerry Jeff Walker, (Navajo Rug.)

19. BIVALVE LIVE...

20. Denise Drake, "See You When I See You," by Denise Drake, (Read My Lips.)

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane and Michael Hurley

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane and Michael Hurley

Michael Hurley stopped by the Ol' Cafe Vaquera to play a few GREAT live tunes and tell us all about his BIG upcoming show at the AVA Gallery in Astoria, July 16th, Thursday night at 8PM. (with "Drakkar Sauna" and "Unreliable Narriator")

1. Lisa and Her Kin, "Jane's Place," by Lisa Miller, (Two Weeks in Texas.)

2. Freak Mountain Ramblers, "Another Night," by J.Boyer, (FMR III.)

3. Unreliable Narrator, "Squirrel Jim."

4. Michael Hurley LIVE in the KMUN studio.

5. Drakkar Sauna, "Decoy Schmecoy."

6. Michael Hurley, "I Don't Know Why," LIVE in the KMUN studio.

7. Unreliable Narrator, "UFO Story."

8. Michael Hurley LIVE in the KMUN studio doing a "cowgirl song" possibly named "Movin' On."

7. Drakkar Sauna, "Teach Me Your Legs."

8. Michael Hurley LIVE with "Since I Met You Baby."

9. Michael Hurley LIVE with "Troubled Waters."

10. Michael Hurley LIVE with "Change Blues."

11. Lex Browning, "Blackberry Wine," by Lex Browning, (Good Rain.)

12. The Dolly Ranchers, "Too Drunk To Go Home," by Sarah-Jane Moody, Marisa Anderson, (Ten O'Clock Bird.)

13. Jessica Stiles, "I Never Had the One I Wanted."

14. Jo Stafford and Red Ingle, "Temptation."

15. Red Ingle and the Natural Seven, "Cigarettes andWhiskey."

16. Freak Mountain Ramblers, "Dancehall Girls," by Frasier, (FMR III.)

17. Willie Nelson/ Asleep at the Wheel, "Sittin' on Top of the World," (Willie & The Wheel.)

18. Jolie Holland, "Mexican Blue," by Jolie Holland, (Springtime Can Kill You.)

19. Martin Sexton, "Freedom of the Road," by Martin Sexton,(Black Sheep.)

20. Back Porch Blues with Sheila Wilcoxson, "Ain't I Lucky,"(Back to Basics.)

21. Clay Cotton, "Sea Cruise," by Huey P. Smith, (Rough Stuff.)

22. Freak Mountain Ramblers, "They All Asked for You," by The Meters, (Flexible.)

23. Michael Hurley, "You Got to Find Me," by Michael Hurley, (Long Journey.)

24. Denise Drake, "See You When I See You," by Denise Drake, (Read My Lips.)