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taLkiN'bLues Video Podcasts
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About a year ago, I did a search on the iTunes store for Blues videos and noticed that there were very few available. It got me thinking about producing a few videos that I could publish for people to view on their iPods as video podcasts. So, over the past little while, I've been gathering material for a Talkin'blues video podcast pilot project. In addition to the new material, there are some footage I have already shot that I would love to get out there for people to see. Some of these are available through my YouTube videos but there are others that I am hoping to include in this new podcast project. These videos will be available through your iTunes stores - which you can view online or download to your video iPod. I hope to publish a new podcast every month or so, which you can subscribe to from the iTunes store. To access the Talkin'Blues video podcast page on iTunes, click here. Please note, that you will need to have the iTunes software loaded on your machine to access this location - and of course, you will require an iPod if you want to download the podcast to an iPod but that goes without say, I guess. Once there, you will have the option of getting a single episode or subscribing to the podcast series. These podcasts will be available for free to anyone interested in viewing them. You can also view the video online (if you have the latest version of Quicktime) at my podcast site. The podcast site is located at: talkinblues.podbean.com or you can click on the podcast player in the left hand column and select the episode you wish to view. You will need to have the latest version of quicktime to view these episodes. Please note that the "talkin'blues" theme song was written and performed by Jack de Keyzer. The song is called "Deal Me In" and is available on his "Six String Lover" CD. For more information, go to www.jackdekeyzer.com. He's amazing. Please check it out and let me know what you think of them. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode or if you'd like to just let us know what you think of these podcasts, let us know by clicking here.
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Episode 24: Monkey Junk Episode 24 features Monkey Junk performing "Small Time Evil" at the Silver Dollar Room n Toronto, Canada. For more information on Monkey Junk, go to: www.monkeyjunkband.com
Video credits Camera: Mako Funasaka & Bruce Greenaway Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka audio : Tom Funasaka
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Episode 23: Jack de Keyzer Episode 23 features Jack de Keyzer performing "I want to love you" at the Phoenix Theatre in Toronto, Canada. This performance also features Danny Marks, Paul James, Prakash John, Jordan John and Al Cross. For more information on Jack, go to: www.jackdekeyzer.com
Video credits Camera: Mako Funasaka & Bruce Greenaway Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka audio : Tom Funasaka
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Episode 22: Curtis Salgado Episode 22 features Curtis Salgado performing "20 Years of B.B. King" (written by Curtis Salgado & Dave Duncan) at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis back in May 2009. The band features Curtis on vocals, Josh Fulero on guitar, Tracy Arrington on bass, Dave Fleschner on keyboards and Russ Kleiner on drums. For more information on Curtis Salgado, go to: www.CurtisSalgado.com The Blues Music Awards recognizes excellence in Blues Music. A full DVD of the 30th Blues Music Awards will be made available from the Blues Foundation in the fall of 2009. (This video podcast is not part of the BMA DVD project.) The 2010 Blues Music Awards will be held in Memphis on May 13, 2010. For more information on the Blues Music Awards and the Blues Foundations, go to www.blues.org.
Video credits Camera: Mako Funasaka & Patti Sikorski Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka audio : provided by the Blues Foundation Special thanks to Curtis Salgado and his band, Shane Tappendorf, Jay Sieleman, Willy Bearden and Rafe Murray.
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Episode 21: Harry Manx Episode 21 features Harry Manx performing his song "True to yourself" at a sound check before his performance at Hugh's Room in Toronto. This song is from his brand new CD, "Bread & Buddha" released September 15, 2009. For more information on Harry Manx, go to: www.harrymanx.com
Video credits Camera: Mako Funasaka Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka post-audio: Tom Funasaka Special thanks to Harry Manx, Laura Morrison, Richard Carson and everyone at Hugh's Room
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Episode 20: Bryan Lee and the Bllues Power Band Episode 20 features Bryan Lee and the Blues Power Band performing his song "Blues Singer" at the Silver Dollar Room in Toronto. This performance features Bryan Lee (guitar/vocals), Brent Johnson (guitar), Bill Blok (bass) and John Perkins (drums). For more information on Bryan Lee and his band, go to: www.braillebluesdaddy.com
Video credits Camera: Bruce Greenaway & Mako Funasaka Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka audio : J.P. Uriel (the Silver Dollar Room) post-audio: Tom Funasaka Special thanks to Bryan Lee and his band, Jim West and Gary Kendall |
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Episode 19: Johnny Rawls Episode 19 features Johnny Rawls performing his song "Hey Baby" at the 2009 Bllues Music Awards in Memphis. This performance includes Bruce Katz on keyboards and John McGee on guitar. For more information on Johnny Rawls, go to: www.johnnyrawlsblues.com The Blues Music Awards recognizes excellence in Blues Music. A full DVD of the 30th Blues Music Awards will be made available from the Blues Foundation in the fall of 2009. (This video podcast is not part of the BMA DVD project.) The 2010 Blues Music Awards will be held in Memphis on May 13, 2010. For more information on the Blues Music Awards and the Blues Foundations, go to www.blues.org.
Video credits Camera: Mako Funasaka & Patti Sikorski Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka audio : provided by the Blues Foundation Special thanks to Johnny Rawls and his band, Jay Sieleman, Willy Bearden and Rafe Murray.
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Episode 18: Harmonica Shah Episode 18 features Harmonica Shah with Jack de Keyzer, Julian Fauth, Alec Fraser and Al Cross recording "Cryin' won't help me now" at Studio 92 in Toronto. This song is featured on Harmonica Shah's latest CD, "If all you have is a hammer, Everything looks like a nail" from Electro-Fi Records. For more information on Harmonica Shah, go to: www.electrofi.com
Video credits Camera: Mako Funasaka & Andrew Galloway Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka audio : Alec Fraser
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Episode 17: Paul Reddick & Colin Linden Episode 17 features Paul Reddick with Colin Linden, Dennis Keldie, John Dymond and Gary Craig performing "John Lennon in New Orleans" at Hugh's Room in Toronto. This song was written by Colin Linden and is featured on both Paul and Colin's latest CDs. Video credits Camera: Patti Sikorski, Bruce Greenaway & Mako Funasaka Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka audio : Tom Funasaka & Colin Pfuffer
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Episode 16: Carlos del Junco Episode 16 features Carlos del Junco with Kevin Breit, Henry Heillig and Jorn Andersen performing "Heaven's where you'll dwell" at Hugh's Room in Toronto. "Heaven's where you'll dwell" is a song about Robert Johnson written by Canadian musician, Kevin Cook.
Video credits Camera: Bruce Greenaway & Mako Funasaka Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka audio : Carlos del Junco
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Episode 15: Julian Fauth This segment featuring Julian Fauth was shot during the making of his "Ramblin' Son" CD. This CD won the 2009 Juno Award for the "Best Blues Album" Award. Joining Julian in the studio on that day were Jay Danley (guitar) and Sam Petite (bass) and the song featured on this podcast is called "Roll On In".
Video credits Camera: Mako Funasaka Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka audio : Alec Fraser
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Episode 14: Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience Terrance Simien won the Grammy Award for "Best Zydeco/Cajun Music Album" in 2008. If you haven't heard his "Live! Worldwide" album, you should definitely check it out. He is a brilliant musician with a wonderful voice. I had the opportunity to see him on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise and chat with him about his life and his career. In this segment, Terrance provides a brief history of Zydeco music and performs his song, "Dance Everyday". For more information on Terrance Simien and his band, The Zydeco Experience, please check out his website.
Video credits Camera: Mako Funasaka & Patti Sikorski Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka audio : Tom Funasaka
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Episode 13: Bill Bourne I first saw Bill Bourne at the Canmore Folk Festival a couple of years ago. He was absolutely mesmerizing up on stage. A few months later, I got the chance to shoot some footage of him at Hugh's Room in Toronto which I hoped to use for a future "Rhythm, Roots and Soul" episode but unfortunately, that was not to be. However, I always knew that I'd find a home for some of the stuff I shot and here it is, as episode 13 of my podcast. Bill Bourne works with a lot of different people but I think amazing on his own. In this piece, he is joined on stage with Michele Josef on drums. Special thanks to my brother, Tom, for introducing me to Bill Bourne's music and for his help with the post audio...yet again.
Video credits Camera: Mako Funasaka & Patti Sikorski Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka audio : Tom Funasaka
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Episode 12: Mel Brown This episode features one of the greatest musician I have ever had the privilege of meeting, the one and only Mel Brown. I'm devastated by his loss but feel very lucky to have had the chance to get to know him personally. He will be missed greatly. This video was shot at Liquid in Toronto for the Mel Brown DVD during the recording of his "Blues - A Beautiful Thing" CD. This episode is dedicated to Mel - someone who I feel very privleged to have known in my life.
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Episode 11: Fathead This episode features two time Juno winner, Fathead. In this segment, Al Lerman discusses how the band was formed - and it features them performing "Shame on Ya" recorded live at Hugh's Room in Toronto, Canada. For more information about Fathead, go to www.fathead.biz. Video credits Camera: Bruce Greenaway & Mako Funasaka Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka audio : Tom Jardin & Al Lerman
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Episode 10: Treasa Levasseur I met Treasa Levasseur a few years ago when I was developing a project on the "Indie" music scene. Although, my "indie" project never happened, Treasa continued playing music and decided to shift her musical directions towards the Blues, R&B and Soul over the past few years. In this episode, Treasa talks about why she decided to move in this musical direction and her thoughts about the blues community at large. This episode also features her performance of "Stuck in Soulsville" at the 2009 Maple Blues Awards in Toronto with The Sojourners and the Maple Blues Revue Band. Special thanks to all the musicians who participated in this show as well as Gary Kendal, Kathy Campbell, Derek Andrews, Tim Des Islet and the Toronto Blues Society for allowing us to document this performance for the podcast. For more information about Treasa Levasseur, go to www.treasalevasseur.com. Video credits Recording Equipment Supplier: Long & McQuade Camera: Bruce Greenaway & Mako Funasaka Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka post audio : Tom Funasaka
This episode is dedicated to the wonderful memory of Al Kirkcaldy.
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Episode 9: Guitar Shorty Alligator Recording artist, Texas Bluesman Guitar Shorty is featured in episode 9. Guitar Shorty talks about his life in music and performs "Hard Life Blues". This video was shot at the Silver Dollar Room in Toronto, Canada. For more information about Guitar Shorty go to www.guitarshorty.com. Video credits Recording Equipment Supplier: Long & McQuade Camera: Bruce Greenaway & Mako Funasaka Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka post audio : Tom Funasaka Special thanks to Gary Kendall, Lezlea Ross and Matt LaFollette.
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Episode 8: Gary Clark Jr (Part 2) Episode 8 features Gary Clark Jr. talking about one of his mentors and performs his song, "I Don't Owe You a Thing". This performance was shot at the Limestone Blues Festival in Kingston, Ontario. This is the first part of a two part segment on Gary Clark Jr. For more information about Sharrie Williams go to www.garyclarkjr.com. Video credits Camera: Bruce Greenaway, Susan Pearce & Mako Funasaka Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka post audio : Tom Funasaka Special thanks to everyone at the Limestone Blues Festival.
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Episode 7: Gary Clark Jr (Part 1) Episode 7 features Gary Clark Jr. from Austin, Texas. Gary talks about his experiences on the set of "The Honeydrippers" and performs his song, "When My Train Pulls in". This performance was shot at the Limestone Blues Festival in Kingston, Ontario. This is the first part of a two part segment on Gary Clark Jr. For more information about Sharrie Williams go to www.garyclarkjr.com. Video credits Camera: Bruce Greenaway, Susan Pearce & Mako Funasaka Interview and edit: Mako Funasaka post audio : Tom Funasaka Special thanks to everyone at the Limestone Blues Festival.
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Episode 6: Sharrie Williams Episode Six features Sharrie Williams and her band performing her song, "Big Fall" at the Waterfront Blues Festival in Toronto, Canada. Sharrie also discussed her faith and what it means to her personally for this segment. Sharrie was recently nominated for the Blues Music Awards "Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year" Award. You must be a member of the Blues Foundation to cast a vote - however, it's easy to join. If you would like to find out more information about the Blues Music Awards or wish to join the foundation, go to www.blues.org. For more information about Sharrie Williams go to www.sharriewilliams.com. Video credits Camera: Bruce Greenaway Interview, camera and edit: Mako Funasaka post audio : Tom Funasaka
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Episode 5: Cam Penner Episode Five features Cam Penner talking about and singing his Christmas song, "Balsam Fir". This song was introduced to me by my brother Tom, who is also the one who put together this segment. You can download an mp3 version of this song from Cam's website or from talkinblues.podbean.com. For more information about Cam Penner, go to www.campenner.com. Video credits Interview, cameras, edit and post: Tom Funasaka
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Episode 4: Harry Manx Episode Four features Harry Manx performing a new song entitled "Nine Summers Lost" from his upcoming CD, "Bread and Buddha". The new CD is scheduled to be released some time in 2009. This song was filmed at Hugh's Room in Toronto. For more information on Harry Manx, go to www.harrymanx.com. Video credits Interview, cameras and edit: Mako Funasaka Post audio: Tom Funasaka
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Episode 3: Ruthie Foster The third episode was shot in two locations. The interview was shot in Canmore, Alberta at the Canmore Folk Festival and the performance was shot somewhere in the Caribbean on the Legendary Rhythm and Bues Cruise. This episode features Ruthie Foster and her band performing her song "Home". The band includes Ruthie Foster (guitar and vocals) Tanya Richardson (bass), Samantha Banks (drums) and Pat Boyack (guitar). For more information on Ruthie Foster, go to www.ruthiefoster.com. Video credits Interview, camera and edit: Mako Funasaka camera: Patti Sikorski Post audio: Tom Funasaka
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Episode 2: Watermelon Slim The second episode was shot in June of 2008 at the Waterfront Blues Festival in Toronto. This episode features Watermelon Slim and the Workers performing "Dad in the Distant" from his "No Paid Holiday" CD. The band includes Watermelon Slim (guitar/harmonica/vocals), Ronnie "Mack" McMullen (guitar), Cliff Belcher (bass), and Michael Newberry (drums). For more information on Watermelon Slim, go to www.watermelonslim.com or www.northernblues.com. Video credits Interview, camera and edit: Mako Funasaka camera: Bruce Greenaway Post audio: Tom Funasaka
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Episode 1: Billy Boy Arnold The first episode was shot in November of 2008 at Vyner Road Studios in Toronto. This episode features Billy Boy Arnold performing "Squeeze Me Tight" from his "Billy Boy Sings Sonny Boy" recording sessions. The session included Billy Boy Arnold (guitar/harmonica/vocals), Mel Brown (guitar/piano), Bob Stroger (bass), Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (drums) and Billy Flynn (guitar/mandolin). The album was produced by Andrew Galloway and Alec Fraser. If you wish to purchase this album, please go to the Electro-Fi record site or purchase from the song from iTunes. Video credits -Interview, camera and edit: Mako Funasaka
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