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I started my radio career in 1977 here in Charlotte and have remained in this market primarily, except for a couple of Summers in Myrtle Beach. In the Fall of 1997, Jeff Kent, Mr. Bill and me were talking about a new show that I had been researching that was Blues based but fit nicely with the Classic Rock format. In search of a name, Mr. Bill said "Smokin' Bluz," and we debuted on Christmas night 1997. The show airs on Sunday nights from 7-10 and on Christmas night, we're on from 7-midnight. We highlight acoustic Blues with our Back Porch segment at 8:40. I have had the opportunity to meet musicians, and I have a great collection of pictures, just go to www.smokinbluz.com and check out our galleries. In 2002, Smokin' Bluz won The Keeping The Blues Alive award from The National Blues Foundation for Best Commercial Radio Blues Program.
I was born in Greenwood SC and my family moved to Charlotte when I was five. I graduated from Olympic High School and recieved my Third Class Operators License from the FCC in 1977. I live in Charlotte with my wife and two step-daughters.
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Smokin' Bluz Playlist For Sunday January 29, 2012
8:00
Kubek & King - Healthy Mama
George Thorogood & The Destroyers - Willie Dixon's Gone
Jimi Hendrix - Red House
Joe Louis Walker - Hellfire
Paul Rishell & Annie Raines - Moving To The Country
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Dirty Pool
Albert Castiglia - Till I Fell In Love With You
Buddy Guy - Let The Door Knob Hit Ya'
Lynryd Skynrd - Comin' Home
Popa Chubby - My Last Cigarette
Gregg Allman - I Can't Be Satisfied
9:00
Eric Sardinas - Burning Love
Gary Moore - Eyesight To The Blind
Led Zeppelin - Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You
W S N B - Maxine's
Tommy Castro - Can't Keep A Good Man Down
Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed
Walter Trout - Kill The Monkey
Steve Miller Band - Tramp
Z Z Top - Blue Jean Blues
Hadden Sayers - Ain't Comin' 'round No More
Lonnie Mack w/Stevie Ray Vaughan - Oreo Cookie Blues
10:00
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band - Strut
Trampled Under Foot - She's Long, Tall & Gone
Allman Brothers - Trouble No More
Robert Cray - 24/7 Man
Roy Buchanan w/Delbert McClinton - You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover
Derek & The Dominoes - Bell Bottom Blues
Jeff Healey Band - Ain't That Just Like A Woman
Commander Cody - Roll Yer Own
Joe Bonamassa w/John Hiatt - Tennessee Plates
Jimi Hendrix - Hey Joe
Tommy Lee Cook - Take It Up With Her Mama
Robin Rogers - The Plan
Animals - House of The Rising Sun
11:00
Bob Seger - Hey Hey, Going Back To Birmingham
John Mellencamp - John, The Revelator
Eric Clapton - Blues Power
Johnny Winter w/Sonny Landreth - T-Bone Shuffle
Coco Montoya - Women Have A Way With A Fool
Little Feat - Dixie Chicken
Bill Perry - Leavin' Home
Deanna Bogart - Beat Me Daddy (Eight To The Bar)
Tab Benoit - Midnight and Lonesome
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band - King's Highway
Albert Cummings - Blues Makes Me Feel So Good
Fabulous Thunderbirds - Wrap It Up
Steve Miller Band - Love The Life I Live
Albert Collins - I Ain't Drunk
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Get Paid To Listen To Smokin' Bluz!
Getting paid to listen to the radio...it's about time! You can listen to Smokin' Bluz at home or work on your computer and earn Loyal Listener points that can be converted to a cash card. Nothing to buy, NO subscription necessary. Get all of the info at www.smokinbluz.com.
