Cafe Vaquera, February 16th, 2010...

Here's the Cold Stream outta water.

She is Dave Densmore's 54' west coast combo commercial fishing boat.

We are all gearing up for Fisher Poets Gathering here in Astoria from February 25-28.

The Cold Stream is getting some new wood on the bow and some new paint. Lucky her, huh?

I might just get a haircut and reprint my essays in larger type.

I perform at the Wet Dog at 7PM on Saturday evening.

Cafe Vaquera playlist from Fat Tuesday, February 16th, 2010.

My special guest was first time fisherpoet, long time commercial fisherman, Rob Sietz from Chinook, WA.

PLAYLIST for Cafe Vaquera (9-11PM Tuesdays on www.coastradio.org.)

1. The Play-Rite Boys, "Calamity Jane Theme," by Teddy Deane, 2009.

2. Steven "Pearly" Hettum, "The Fishermen's Ball," by Steven Hettum, (Fishermen's Ball--Locals Only 1998.)

3. Rob Seitz LIVE interview.

4. Jon Campbell, "Suzy on the Rose," by Jon Campbell, (East Coast Tug Boat Songs Project.)

5. Chuck Pyle, "Keepin' Time by the River," by Chuck Pyle, (River of Song-- River of Song Project 2000.)

6. Rob Seitz LIVE interview. (poem about rocking and rolling around on the toilet while out at sea.)

7. Kid Siegel, "Rolling Sea," by Joseph Spence, (Sweet Home on the Coast-- Sleepy Owl Productions.)

8. Jon VanAmerongen, "Last Troller's Waltz," by John VanAmerongen, (Alaska Fishin' Tunes.)

9. Butch Leman, "In Alaska," by Butch Leman, (North Country Fare.)

10. Rob Seitz LIVE interview. (poem about his wife being the boss at home while he's the boss out at sea. The whole family is involved in the harvesting of your food!)

11. Carl Thornton, "Keep on Fishin'," by Jon Campbell, (Yup, I Said That-- a compilation of other folks doing the poems and songs of Jon Campbell.)

12. Jimmie and Julz Kasner, "Distant Waters," by James Kasner, (Bare Bones II.)

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

14. Jon Broderick and Jay Speakman, "Girl with Dark Eyes at the Cannery," by Jon Broderick, (Heading Home.)

15. Porfessor Longhair, "Crawfish Fiesta," by Professor Longhair, (Crawfish Fiesta.)

On that note, let's celebrate FAT TUESDAY!

16. Coco Robicheaux, "Juanita," by Coco Robichaeux, (Louisiana Medicine Man--Orleans 1998.)

17. Queen Ida, "Home on the Bayou," by Jim Wilson, (Mardi Gras, GNDCrescendo 1994.)

18. BooZoo Chavis, "Rock Me Mama," by Arthur Crudup, (Down Home on Dog Hill--Rounder2000.)

19. Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, "Bayou Schwarz," (La Toussaint-- Rounder 1995.)

20. Rosie Ledet, "Bayou Blues," by Rosie Ledet, (Zydeco Sensation-- Maison de Soul1997.)

21. Marva Wright, "Bluesiana Mama," by Marva Wright, (Heartbreakin' Woman-- MardiGras1998.)

22. Kermit Ruffins, "Things are Getting Better," by Cannon Ball Adderley and Eddy Jefferson, (Swing This-- BasinStreet1999.)

23. Maria Muldaur, "Louisiana Love Call," by M. Grebb, (Louisiana Love Call-- BlackTop1992.)

24. Dr. John with Eddie Bo and Dave Bartholomew, "The Monkey," by Dave Bartholomew, (N'Awlinz, Dis Dat or D'Udda--EMI2004.)

25. Irma Thomas, "Walk Around Heaven All Day," by Cassietta George, (Walk Around Heaven-- Rounder1994.)

26. Balfa Toujours, "La Canard A Bois Sec," by Dirk Powell and Christine Balfa, (Deux Voyages-- Rounder1996.)

27. Zakiya Hooker, "New Orleans Rain," by Doug Duffey, (Flavors of the Blues-- Pointblank1996.)

28. Marcia Ball, "Louella," by Marcia Ball, (Presumed Innocent.)

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

Tune in next week when I, Calamity Jane, get to spend some on-air time with Fisher Poet legends, Dave Densmore and Geno Leech.

Cafe Vaquera,

February 9th, 2010

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

2. The Duhks, "Camtown Races," by Stephen Foster, (Beautiful Dreamer-- AmericanRootsPublishing2004.)

3. Railroad Earth, "Drag Him Down," by Todd Sheaffer, (Bird in a House-- SugarHill2002.)

4. Doc Watson and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, "Tennessee Stud," by Jimmie Driftwood, (Will the Circle be Unbroken.)

5. Hoyt Axton, "Beyond these Walls," "Penny Whistle Song," "The Devil," by Hoyt Axton, (Fearless-- ABCBlueThumb1976.) RIP David Fuller...

6. Jeffrey Frederick and the Clamtones, "Rising in the Morning," by Jeffrey Frederick, (The Resurrection of Spiders in the Moonlight-- FrederickProductions2007.)

7. Mollie O'Brien, "Alaska," by Molly O'Brien, (Roots and Rhythms, KSUT Radio LIVE.)

8. John Prine, "My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight," by Stephen Foster, (Beautiful Dreamer.)

9. Erica Wheeler, "Sober Harley Guys," by Erica Wheeler, (The Harvest-- Signature1996.)

10. Kid Siegel, "Sweet Home on the Coast," by David "Kid" Siegel, (Sweet Home on the Coast-- Sleepy Owl2000.)

11. Freak Mountain Ramblers, "Belly Song," by Antonia, (Freak Mountain Ramblers-- FMR1999.)

12. Emmylou Harris, "Queen of the Silver Dollar," by Shel Silverstein, (Pieces of the Sky-- WarnerBrothers1975.)

13. Fred Eaglesmith, "Spookin' the Horses," by Fred Eaglesmith, (Lipstick, Lies, and Gasoline-- Razor&Tie1997.)

14. Esther Phillips, "You've Been a Good Ole Wagon," by John Henry, (You've Come a Long Way, Baby-- Phonogram/Polygram1977.)

15. Professor Longhair, "You're Driving Me Crazy," by Professor Longhair, (Crawfish Fiesta-- Alligator1980.)

16. Del Reeves, "My Baby Loves to Rock," by D. Reeves, (A Capitol Rockabilly Party-Part 1-- Disky1999.)

17. Faron Young, "Honey Stop," unknown, (A Capitol Rockabilly Party-Part 1--Disky1999.)

18. K.D.Lang, "Big Boned Gal," by K.D.Lang/ Ben Mink, (Absolute Torch and Twang-- Sire1989.)

19. Jerry Lee Lewis, "Who's Gonna Play this Old Piano?" by R. Griff, (Who's Gonna Play this Old Piano?--Mercury1972.)

20. Dan Hicks and The Hot Licks with Willie Nelson, "One More Cowboy," by Allan Jacobs, (Selected Shorts--Surfdog2004.)

21. Juanita Family and Friends, "Come on Down," by J. Corbin, Rebel, (Juanita Family and Friends--FamilyPlanRecords2004.)

22. Delbert McClinton, "Victim of Life's Circumstances," by Delbert McClinton, (Honky Tonk 'N' Blues--MCA1994.)

23. Fleetwood Mac, "Hi Ho Silver," by Spencer/ Kirwan, (Kiln House--Reprise1970.)

24. Joan Armatrading, "Tall in the Saddle," by Joan Armatrading, (Joan Armatrading--Rondor1976.)

25. Little Feat and Friends with Sam Bush, "I Will Play for Gumbo," by Jimmy Buffett, (Join the Band--LittleFeat2008.)

26. Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, "Between Eunice and Opelousas," by Marc Savoy, (LaToussaint--Rounder1995.)

27. Rosie Ledet, "Sweetheart Style," by Rosie Ledet, (Zydeco Sensation--MaisonDeSoul1999.)

28. James Booker, "Save Your Love for Me," by Buddy Johnson, (Resurrection of the Bayou Maharaja-- Rounder1993.)

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

Forgive me for not posting my play lists for the last few shows. I have been busy getting ready for my art showing (paintings) at the Astoria Coffeehouse. Come on down and say HOWDY! The artist's reception is Saturday, February 13th, from 9-11PM. Same hours as my radio show- different night! The reception follows Astoria's art walk night, which is from 5-9PM all over town. There will be food, drink specials, and music by Denise Drake and Dave Quinton, along with fisher poet surprises, and door prizes! What a great night to get out and about! I promise to post all kinds of fun things like

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane... January 5, 2010

Welcome to the Cafe Vaquera, where the lights are turned down low.

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

2. Little Sue Weaver and Lynn Conover, "Don't You Believe," by Jeffrey Frederick, (St. Jeffrey's Day Volume 1, Frederick Productions 2009.)

3. Lyle Lovett, "Just the Morning," by Lyle Lovett, (I Love Everybody, Curb 1994.)

4. Johnny Cash, "Sunday Morning Coming Down," by Johnny Cash, (Classic Cash, PolyGram 1998.)

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

6. Bert and I, "Bert and I," by Bert... (Bert and I and other Stories from Down East, 1958.)

7. Rita Macneil, "Come by the Hills," traditional, (Fire on the Mountain, Unisphere 1998.)

8. Natalie McMaster, "Fingal's Cave," traditional, (Fire on the Mountain.)

9. Lee Blake, "Into the Mystic," by Van Morrison, (Live at Calamity Jane's.)

10. Alison Krauss and Union Station, "Any Old Time," by Jimmie Rodgers, (The Songs of Jimmie Rodgers.)

11. Kid Siegel, "Cheap Love Affair," by Bill Monroe, (Used To Be.)

12. Neko Case, "If I'm Gonna Sink," by Johnny Paycheck, (Touch My Heart.)

13. Bob Dylan, "Standing in the Doorway," by Bob Dylan, (Time Out of Mind, Sony 1997.)

14. The Waifs, "The River," by The Waifs, (A Brief History, Jarrah 2005.)

15. Lewi Longmire, "Baby, Would you Take Me Home?" by Lewi Longmire, (Fire 'Neath the Still.)

16. Geno Leech, "I Miss the Fish but not the Fishin'," by Geno Leech, Fisher Poets Gathering 2003.

17. The Crooked Jades, "Goodbye Trouble the Soul of a Man," (World's on Fire, JadeNoteMusic 2006.)

18. Michael Hurley, "I Stole the Right to Live," by Michael Hurley, (Ida con Snock, SnockoMusic 2009.)

19. Lucinda Williams, "Lonely Girls," by Lucinda Williams, (Essence, LostHighway 2001.)

20. Keller Williams, "Crooked," by Keller Williams, (Laugh, SCI Fidelity 2002.)

21. Marial Muldaur, "If You Haven't Any Hay," (Waitress in a Donut Shop, Reprise 1974.)

22. John Gorka, "People My Age," by John Gorka, (The Company You Keep, RedHouse 2001.)

23. Gillian Welch, "Look at Miss Ohio," by Gillian Welch, (Soul Journey, Acorn 2003.)

24. Sassparilla,"Polly and Steve," by Sassparilla, (Rumpus, 2008.)

25. J.J. Cale, "Call Me the Breeze," by J.J. Cale, (Naturally, PolyGram 1972.)

26. Cowboy Junkies, "I'm so Lonesome I could Cry," Hank Williams, (The Trinity Session.)

27. Michael Hurley, "Hoot Owls," by Michael Hurley, (Ida con Snock, 2009.)

28. Townes Van Zandt, "Many a Fine Lady," by Townes Van Zandt, (A Far Cry from Dead, Arista 1999.)

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

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.)

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane

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.)

Cafe Vaquera with Calamity Jane...

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.)