Cafe Vaquera, August 9, 2011

I just returned from four days at the Pickathon, at beautiful Pendarvis Farm near Portland, Oregon. I bought some new CDs from the artists to share with you on Cafe Vaquera. If you hear great music on Community Radio, or get turned on to a new favorite artist from Cafe Vaquera, or you are a musician, yourself, be sure you tell festival organizers. You can twitter and tweet like a freakin' canary and it ain't gonna get you air time. Show the love for the stations that play the independent artists and let festival organizers know that we count! OK? Thanks...

This is a quick line drawing I did of Michael Hurley at this year's Pickathon.

CAFE VAQUERA

Playlist from post-Pickathon Show

August 9, 2011...

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

2. The Fruit Bats, "Tony the Tripper," by Eric D. Johnson, from Tripper, Sub Pop 2011.

3. Pokey LaFarge aNd the South City Three, "Mississippi Girl," by Pokey LaFarge, Trade Root 2011.

4. Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter, "Your Own Kind," from itunes.

5. Nick Vigarino, "Tulips," by Nick Vigarino, from Temptation Road.

6. Jerry Joseph, "Daddy Bruce," by Jerry Joseph, from itunes.

7. Michael Hurley, "Light Green Fellow," by Michael Hurley, from the Ancestral Swamp, Snocko 2007.

8. Jim Boyer, "Trestle," by Jim Boyer, from Trestle, Red Newt Records, 2011.

9. Laura Veirs, "I Can See Your Tracks," by Laura Veirs, from itunes.

10. Agesandages, "Alright You Restless," from Alright You Restless, Knitting Factory 2011.

11. Eilene Jewell, "I Remember You," from itunes.

12. The Fruit Bats, "Heart Like an Orange," from Tripper, Sub Pop 2011.

13. Pokey LaFarge and the South County Three, "River Rock Bottom," Trade Root 2011.

14. Milton Brown, "You're Bound to Look Like a Monkey," from itunes.

15. Adolph Hofner, "Dirty Dog," from itunes.

16. Spade Cooley, "Stay Away from my Heart," from itunes.

17. Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three, "So Long Honeybee, Goodbye," by Pokey LaFarge, Trade Root 2011.

18. Agesandages, "Navy Parade," from Alright You Restless, Knitting Factory 2011.

19. Eilen Jewell, "Queen of the Minor Key," by Eilen Jewell, from itunes.

20. Indigo Girls, "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright," by Bob Dylan, from itunes.

21. The Fruit Bats, "Shivering Fawn," from Tripper, Sub Pop 2011.

22. Ben Sollee, "Panning for Gold."

23. Crooked Still, "Wind and Rain."

24. Darol Anger and Mike Marshall, "Gator Strut."

25. Blind Pilot, "Get it Out," from the "iTunes Session."

26. Laura Veirs, "Cool Water."

27. Mavis Staples, "We're Gonna Make It."

28. Mavis Staples, "You Are Not Alone."

29. Denise Drake, "See You When I See You," by Denise Drake, Read My Lips, Smokin' Mamma 2000.

18. Agesandages,

Cafe Vaquera, August 2, 2011...

I have not been keeping up on my blogging and playlists. It is my hope to buck up and get these playlists up each week just after the show. I'll be adding more personal comments and info about festivals and artists, too.

CAFE VAQUERA

August 2, 2011...

Today would have been my Dad's 99th birthday. He made it until nearly 91 years of age.

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

2. Sarah Jarosz, "Gypsy."

3. Michael Hurley, "You're a Dog, Don't Talk to Me," by Michael Hurley, Snocko Music.

4. Bonnie Prince Billy, "Easy Does It."

5. Carolina Chocolate Drops, "Hit 'em Up Style."

6. Cowboy Junkies, "Sweet Jane," by Lou Reed, from The Trinity Sessions, 1988 BMG.

7. John Doe and The Sadies, "'Til I Get it Right," by Laney Henley, from Country Club, 2009 YepRoc.

8. The Crooked Jades, "Ring the Moon," from World's on Fire, 2006 Jade Note.

9. Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter, "Weary Blues from Waiting," from Hard-Headed Woman, a Tribute to Wanda Jackson, 2004 Bloodshot.

10. Michael Hurley, "Mona Lisa," from Sweetkorn, Snocko Music.

11. Be Good Tanyas, "Up Against the Wall," from Blue Horse, 2001 Nettwerks.

12. Vetiver, "Sister," from itunes.

13. Breathe Owl Breathe, "Black Bear," from itunes.

14. Dehlia Low, "Buffalo to Washington," from itunes.

15. Wood Brothers, "Spirit," AND "Angel Band," from Ways Not to Lose, Blue Note 2006.

16. Michael Hurley, "Vanessa," by Michael Hurley, from Weatherhole, Snocko Music.

17. Trashcan Joe, "For the Moon," by Mike Danner, from Real Life, Trashcan Joe 2007.

18. Tarbox Ramblers, "Jug Band Music," Rounder 2000.

19. Woody Pines, "Chew Tobacco Rag," from Counting Alligators, WoodyPines 2009.

20. Lost Bayou Ramblers, "Cote Gelee Two Step," from itunes.

21. Alela Diane, "Fat Mama," by Alela Diane, from itunes.

22. Samantha Crain, "Devils in Boston," by Samantha Crain, from itunes.

23. Michael Hurley, "El Dorado," by Michael Hurley, from the Ancestral Swamp, Snocko Music 2007.

24. Vetiver, "Another Reason To Go," by Andy Cabic, from Tight Knit, Sub Pop 2009.

25. Sassparilla, "Whiskers," by Frantz/Blackwell/Sassparilla, from Rumpus, Sassparilla 2008.

26. The Little Willies, "I'll Never Get Out of this World Alive," from Milking Bull Records.

27. Langhorn Slim, "Checking Out," and "I Love to Dance," by Langhorn Slim, from When the Sun's Gone Down, Narnack 2005.

28. David Lindley & Wally Ingram, "King of the Bed," by David Lindley, from TwangoBangoII!

29. C.W. Stoneking, "Talking Lion Blues," by C.W. Stoneking, from Jungle Blues, 2008.

30. Denise Drake, "See You When I See You," by Denise Drake, from Read My Lips.

Cafe Vaquera Post-Pickathon Celebration!

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane...

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.)