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Summary: BluePower has spent eleven years on the net. We have always endeavored to produce the best and most comprehensive music shows possible. Our premise is to make a small contribution in making the world a better place in which all people and nationalities can live in peace and harmony. The Blues is an integral part of all popular music. Recently, we have found that many of our listeners are under twenty years old. They had never heard Muddy Waters or Ike Turner. They're listening now....to the "real" thing. The roots. Thanks to the net....Everything old is new again:) The Blues has no color; creed; race or nationality. Let's make some music together!

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 Half Dead In Hollywood....Bobby "Boris" Pickett! | File Type: audio-x/mpegurl | Duration: Unknown

This time in 2006 was the last time I saw Bobby Pickett alive. When he came to the BluePower studio he told us he wasn't well and jokingly said, "We'd better make this a good show as it may be my last." I don't think it was quite Bobby's last show but very close. On the 25th of April, 2007, the world lost a wonderful human being and a gifted entertainer. I can't think of a better show for Halloween than this show featuring our dear departed friend....Bobby Pickett. _____________________________________________ Ever since I've known Bob, I have marveled at his elegance of manner, his ultra-quick wit and his well focused insight to character. We have recorded dozens of commercials and a whole lot of bits together. (He as talent and I as engineer) Through hours of being on the other side of the glass, I gained a great deal of respect for this talented man's work. Forty-five years ago, a tiny record lable called GARPAX released a single (45 rpm record) to the world. The A side, written by Bob and Lenny Capeci is titled "Monster Mash" and has become synonymous with the holiday, Halloween. There are very few people in the world whom haven't heard, "They did the mash....they did the Monster Mash. It was a graveyard smash!" And smash it was. This one song has kept Bobby "Boris" Pickett in groceries for forty-five years. and....as Bob mentions, "It's more than paid the rent." Bob will be appearing at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey on the 27th, 28th and 29th of October at the 16th Annual Chiller Theatre Expo along with Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee Herman), the enchanting Elvira, plus Adam West and Burt Ward of Batman fame. His book, Monster Mash, Half Dead In Hollywood is a tremendous read and tells Mr. Pickett's history from the time he was born through today. Bob tells the truth about Hollywood and the denizens that dwell there. As Mr. Pickett says...."They drag me out for one night a year. It's my time to howl." It's good to hear you howl again my friend. Tonight's music is.... 1)...."It's Alive"....Bobby "Boris" Pickett 2)...."Dead Man's Party"....Oingo-Boingo 3)...."Monster Mash"....Bobby "Boris" Pickett 4)...."Gallow's Pole"....Jimmy Page and Robert Plant 5)...."Werewolves Of London"....Warren Zevon 6)...."Sinister Stomp"....Bobby "Boris" Pickett 7)...."Got My Mojo Workin' "....Muddy Waters 8)...."Blood Bank Blues"....Bobby "Boris" Pickett Incidental music composed by: Dave Roberts. The picture of Bobby Pickett at the top of the page was taken by Jimmy Wachtel during the recording of Pickett's version of  Warren Zevon's, "Werewolves Of London". Listen to....Half Dead In Hollywood....With Guest....Bobby "Boris" Pickett! Go to the superb website of Bobby "Boris" Pickett! Have a safe and sane HALLOWEEN!

 America's Ambassador Of Music....Mr. B.B. King! (Parts One & Two) | File Type: audio/x-mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Occasionally I run behind with new shows and for that, I apologize. However; there are always a plethera of shows looming in BluePower's background which I can substitute while I work on something new. This week, I am posting the BB King show I did several years ago. The reason being that it is a good show and quite informative. It speaks of BB's influences, which are significant for young guitarists. They were for me. Part One deals with the set up at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas where Mr. King was to perform. You get a definite idea as to what instruments BB uses in his ensemble; the set up etc. Good stuff to know. Then John interviews BB King....truly, one of the nicest men on the planet. Part Two deals with BB's musical influences as a young musician growing up. His influences may astonish you. Many thanks to my dear friend, Jim Cantale of ESI Event Services for his efforts on BluePower's behalf. I do hope you enjoy BB King Parts One and Two. Thank You, John Rhys-Eddins BluePower.com Listen To BB King, Part One! Listen To BB King, Part Two! Go to BB King's Web Site!

 Hats Off To America's Firefighters! | File Type: audio-x/mpegurl;charset=UTF-8 | Duration: Unknown

I have had an up-close and personal meeting with fire. Our house burned down when I was thirteen. I never forgot those brave Firefighters (volunteers I might add) who came just a bit too late to save our little house. Without them, the loss would have been total. Here in California, we all know the true worth of the Firefighter. We have watched year after year as our forests and hills rage with fire only to be beaten back by these courageous men and women who take their motto seriously and lay their lives on the line day after day. Even now, the largest wildfire in California's history is burning acres by the handful and is requiring nearly 5 thousand men and women to bring it under control. The Firefighters lost two good men during the fight when overwhelmed by smoke, their truck slid off a narrow dirt road and rolled down a steep, thickly forested hill which was covered in flame. The victims were fire Capt. Tedmund Hall, 47, of San Bernardino County, and firefighter Specialist Arnaldo "Arnie" Quinones, 35, of Palmdale. Hall was a 26-year veteran, and Quinones had been a county firefighter for eight years. I wish to personally apologize for mis-pronouncing Specialist Arnaldo "Arnie" Quinones name during the program. I should have double checked the spelling. Not only are Firefighters there when fires break out but they are also a second line of defense for America at home. This is something I did not know. I'm hoping to learn more about the Firefighter's role in national defense. As for myself....I wish to thank all the fire crews battling to save lives and property as I write. I have relatives whom are Firefighters and have heard the harrowing tales told of unsung heros and friends who are no longer with us. Thank you Brothers and Sisters of the American firefighting brigades. John Rhys/BluePower.com Here's the music: 1)...."The Burn"....Real George....unreleased 2)...."We Didn't Start The Fire"....Billy Joel....Columbia Records 3)...."Matchbox"....Matt Lucas....Smash Records 4)...."I'm On Fire"....Etta James....Chess Records 5)...."Next To Your Fire"....The Pack....Capitol Records 6)...."Light My Fire"....The Doors....Elektra Records 7)...."Serpentine Fire"....Earth, Wind and Fire....Columbia Records 8)...."We'll See Sunshine Again"....Bobby Barth and Blackfoot....unreleased 9)...."The Burn"....Real George....unreleased Click here to listen to....Hats Off To The Firefighters! Join The Firefighters!

 Bobby Hart....The Sweet Sound Of Success! | File Type: audio-x/mpegurl | Duration: Unknown

In the 50s and 60s, there was a thriving music business on both coasts. Major and independent record labels were constantly searching for new artists and new songwriters. It was during this, the most exciting time for the music industry that Bobby Hart came to Hollywood with dreams of being in the music business. His dreams, timing and his remarkable talent led to his being nominated for a Grammy, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Along with his writing partner, Tommy Boyce, the duo produced over 100 million units sold around the world. The two writers vast list of hits includes songs for The Monkees, Little Anthony, Jay and The Americans, Freddie Cannon, Dean Martin and Paul Revere and The Raiders. They also wrote the "Days Of Our Lives" theme which has been running daily for over forty years. Tune in as John and Bobby discuss Bobby's career which turned out to be a wild ride and a virtual tour through the heyday of the American Record Industry. John Rhys/BluePower.com Here's the music: 1)...."Theme From Days Of Our Lives" 2)...."Come A Little Bit Closer"....Jay and The Americans 3)...."Last Train To Clarksville"....The Monkees 4)...."I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight"....Boyce and Hart 5)...."Pretty Little Angel Eyes"....Curtis Lee 6)...."Theme From The Monkees"....The Monkees 7)...."Theme From Where The Action Is"....Freddy Cannon 8)...."Hurt So Bad"....Little Anthony Click here to listen to interview with music. Click here to see video of interview sans music. Quicktime player required to view video. ___________________________________________________________________ If you are an aspiring guitarist....please be sure to check out BluePower's Company Store. We have our first basic guitar lesson now available with more lessons being added soon. Help yourself....and help BluePower as well.

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