Pacific Street Blues

08/06/2025

In 22 months CCR recorded five albums: four went into the Top Ten.
They were the biggest band in the world and headlined Woodstock.
89.7 FM, Sunday 9 - Noon
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08/03/2025

One of my favorite Springsteen songs, 1978
Roy Brittan's intro is tasty.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Live at Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ, USA on September 19th 1978:7. Prove it all NightNo Copyright Infringement Intende...

08/02/2025

Vaya con Dios, Maestro.

We're all grieving today at Los Lobos HQ as we react to the sad news of Flaco Jiménez's passing.

Cesar shared these words with the San Antonio Express: “Not only was Flaco my musical mentor, but he was also a dear friend to all of us Los Lobos. He was such a musical influence on me that he made me run out and buy a bajo sexto and start using it in my band. He will forever be in my heart. What a tremendous loss.”

RIP, Flaco.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/flaco-jimenez-accordion-dead-obit-1235398333/

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08/02/2025

This is Glenn Bauer and I'm filling in for Rick for Sunday's show. During the second and third hours we'll be featuring some of the 35+ artists that will be playing in Omaha's blues fest In The Market For Blues on Saturday August 9. Artists will be playing in 10 venues during the pub crawl in downtown Omaha's Old Market and Capitol District areas. Come join the fun and thanks Rick for allowing me to do this spotlight show.
PS Blues Playlist for 2025-08-03:
1 – Buddy Guy & Junior Wells / A Man Of Many Words
2 – Buddy Guy & Junior Wells / Messin’ With The Kid
3 – Albert Collins, Robert Cray, and Johnny Copeland / Black Cat Bone
4 – Albert Collins, Robert Cray, and Johnny Copeland / The Dream
5 – Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones / Bella’s Boogie
6 – Dennis Gruenling / You Can Do No Wrong
7 – Clarence Tilton / Saccharine Whisper
8 – Lash LaRue & The Hired Guns / Walkin’ Through The Fire
9 – The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band / Some Of These Days I’ll Be Gone
10 – The Claudettes / Touch You Back
11 – Alison Krauss & Union Station / Granite Mills
12 – Billy Strings / Leaning On A Travelin’ Song
13 – The Band / Stuff You Gotta Watch
14 – Trampled Under Foot / Have A Real Good Time
15 – Nick Schnebelen / What Key Is Trouble In
16 – Coyote Bill / Gutbucket Moan
17 – Levee Town / I Got A Hole In My Pocket
18 – Big Al & The Heavyweights / Late Night Gumbo Party
19 – Johnny Rawls / Memphis Still Got Soul
20 – Mississippi Heat / At The Lucky Star
21 – Ben Levin / Take Your Time
22 – John Nemeth / Come On In This House
23 – Polly O’Keary & The Rhythm Method / Fool’s Gold
24 – Shannon Curfman / True Friends
25 – Denise LaGrassa / Sundown Rising
26 – Tas Cru / Tired Of Bluesmen Crying
27 – Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations / Get Away
28 – Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal / Evolution
29 – Hector Anchondo / Vested Angels
30 – Joe McCarthy / Find Another Fool
31 – Steve Lovett / Can’t Be My Woman
32 – Kris Lager / I’ll Play The Blues For You
33 – Big Daddy Caleb & The Chargers / When It Comes To Lovin’
34 – Leilani Kilgore / Better Come Running
35 – Kent Burnside / On My Way
36 – Yates McKendree / Need To Know You Better
37 – Piper & The Hard Times / Trouble Man

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08/01/2025

... and a Happy Birthday to Robert Cray 🎸

08/01/2025

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the Ol' Doo-Dah Man himself, the great Jerry Garcia.

07/30/2025

Leo Kottke
📍 The Englert @ Iowa City.
📅 Wednesday, September 10

Few guitarists command a stage quite like Leo Kottke. With his unmistakable blend of technical brilliance and eccentric charm, Kottke has been bending genres and dazzling audiences for over five decades. From the raucous energy of twelve-string acoustic to the delicate lyricism of slide guitar, his playing defies easy categorization — rooted in country blues, influenced by classical composers, and filtered through a wildly original musical mind.

A true American original, Kottke’s journey has taken him from small-town coffeehouses to international acclaim, sharing the stage with legends and creating groundbreaking collaborations — including two albums with Phish bassist Mike Gordon. Along the way, he's collected Grammy nominations, cult-classic albums, and a loyal global following.

Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to his music, an evening with Leo Kottke is a rare chance to experience one of the great acoustic guitar storytellers of our time. Expect dazzling musicianship, a few oddball tales, and moments of musical magic you won’t soon forget.

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07/30/2025

Wishing a happy birthday to the blazing blues guitarist and legend, the one and only, Buddy Guy.