Rhythm Highways w/ East Side Slim 88.1 KDHX

09/02/2024

Best to the four bands from St Louis competing in Washington, MO this Sunday! ESS

You don't want to miss this - next Sunday - September 8th 1:00!!
Add it to your calendar NOW

09/02/2024

ON THE AIR THIS LABOR DAY - let's get chill with the blues, together! ESS

09/02/2024

COMING UP on TODAY, Sept 2, 2024, on Rhythm Highways w/ East Side Slim 88.1 KDHX St. Louis! Each Monday, 4-7pm on 88.1

Today is Labor Day in the U.S., a day to remember and celebrate all those who work so hard to make our lives better. Please be one of those who makes things better, not worse, for all of us.

Also, a Big Thank You to Big Daddy's Bar & Grill - Soulard and to the 2024 Soulard Blues and Roots Festival for a fantastic 3-day celebration of the blues in St. Louis. Whew, I'm tired... but sure did enjoy myself!

This week, you'll hear music from:
Bottoms Up Blues Gang (St. Louis!); DION (duet with Shemekia Copeland); Blackburn Brothers; Kid Ramos; Wee Willie Walker (Alive at 5 !!!); The Dig 3 & Lee Kanehira; Blind Willie Johnson; Guerilla Swing (St. Louis!); RJ Mischo; McKinley James; Otis Rush; and The Bo-Keys - and so much more!

Prayerful friends, please continue keeping my radio friends and mentors - no longer on the air, as well as still broadcasting - close to your heart, as they (we) continue to suffer deeply in their souls.
Please do the same for my beloved KDHX. Let this situation be a reminder to be good to each other.

Extensive playlists are available, and 2 weeks of archived shows are waiting for you to stream at your leisure, from the computing machine of your choice.

Rhythm Highways w/ East Side Slim 88.1 KDHX
88.1 KDHX St. Louis
[email protected] (email)

08/27/2024

Monday’s playlist (Aug 26, 2024) for Way Out Highways – a tribute to Bob Putnam, Bobbo, Barroom Bob, who sadly passed the morning of the 26th. Much love to my good friend and Bob’s #1 girl, Sherri Danger Rhythm Highways w/ East Side Slim 88.1 KDHX

Playlist Title / Rhythm Highways
DJ Name / East Side Slim
Playlist Start Date / Aug 26, 2024
Playlist Start Time / 4:00:00 PM
Playlist End Time / 7:00:00 PM

Time / Artist / Song / Release / Duration / Request / New / Local / Released / Song note / Label

4:00:00 PM / Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee / (I Gotta Look) Up Under Your Hood / Live From The Ash Grove / 4:48 / / NEW / / 2024 / They might not have like each other all that much by this point in their careers (1973 live date), but they duo sure made beautiful music together. I think Brownie McGhee's voice was outstanding, one of the finest and warmest ever in the blues. But, that's just my humble opinion. / Liberation Hall

4:07:00 PM / Lightin' Hopkins / Questionaire Blues / Live From The Ash Grove Plus / 2:35 / / NEW / / 2024 / The one, the only, Lightnin' Hopkins, captured live during a Sept 1965 performance. I threw in the spoken into for a long dip into the well of Lightnin' coolness. / Liberation Hall

4:10:30 PM / Papa George Lightfoot / New Mean Old Train / Goin' Back To The Natchez Trace / 3:17 / / / / 1994 / Harmonica goodness from one of the unheralded greats. The album was originally released in 1969 in shorter form, titled Natchez Trace. / Rhino Records/Ace Records

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4:17:30 PM / Deb Ryder / Fun Never Hurt No One (Live) / Live and Havin' Fun (Live) / 3:52 / / NEW / / 2024 / Deb Ryder is one of those singers who actively engages with you. This live album truly captures that energy, and at the same time is a master class of blues and roots performance. / VizzTone Label Group

4:21:25 PM / JP Soars/ Things Ain't Working Out / Brick by Brick / 4:43 / / NEW / / 2024 / Little Village Foundation is on a roll this year with tremendous releases, this one from JP Soars is no exception. Within, you'll hear the many shades of JP's blues and roots music, each one a treat. / Little Village Foundation

4:26:10 PM / Johnny Sansone / Plywood Floor / Hopeland / 3:49 / / / / 2018 / Johnny Sansone is one talented cat, as he sings, plays deep harp, as well as accordian, guitar, and who knows what else. He's also a talented composer, writing all the songs on this album, a great one from 2018. / Shortstack Records

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4:33:00 PM / Sugaray Rayford / Dirty Rat / Human Decency / 4:33 / / NEW / / 2024 / The big voice of Sugaray coming at you right here on Rhythm Highways. I'd call this one a mix of blues and soul, some to get you moving your backside, some to get you moving your mind. / Forty Below Records

4:37:35 PM / Millie Jackson / All I Want Is A Fighting Chance / Caught Up/Still Caught Up / 2:36 / / / / 1999 / The woman with the biggest smile in the business - you know what I'm talking about, babies! This CD re-issue combines 2 concept albums, one looking at romantic situation from the other-woman's point of view, the other from the wife's point of view. / Hip-O Universal Music

4:40:45 PM / Big Llou Johnson / I Got The Fever / Bigman / 4:33 / / / / 2021 / Big Llou's label is named after his voice - Golden Voice. He can make the earth tremble with the deep bass rumble he has. Cool stuff right here from Big Llou Johnson! / Goldenvoice Audio

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4:48:00 PM / The FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS / Whatcha Do to Me (feat. Elvin Bishop) / Struck Down / 3:10 / / NEW / / 2024 / There are guest stars galore on the new T-Birds album, which initially put me off from listening. But, I made the plunge and found it to be totally worth it, especially songs like this one with old pal Elvin Bishop stopping by to give Kim Wilson a hand. / Stony Plain Records

4:51:10 PM / Bobby Christina's Caravan / Let Me Hang Around (feat. Joe Beard) / True Blues Brother: The Legacy of Matt 'Guitar' Murphy / 3:08 / / NEW / / 2023 / The album was conceived to finish a Matt Murphy album begun before he passed, and grew into this wonderful 2 CD celebration. This song features Joe Beard and Billy Boy Arnold, as well as Kenny Beedy Eyes Smith on drums. / Nola Blue

4:54:19 PM / Smokey Wilson & The William Clarke Band / Tell Me What Do You See / Smokey Wilson & The William Clarke Band / 4:58 / / / / 1990 / The album was recorded in 1986 in Los Angeles. Smokey Wilson was a prime mentor to William Clarke, and it's WC's band backing Smokey throughout. / Black Magic Records

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5:02:00 PM / Willie Walker / If You Don't Know Me By Now / Wee Willie Walker / 3:26 / / / / 2004 / A #3 US hit for Harold Melvin and his Bluenotes in 1972, this song has become a standard, no doubt about it. This sort of tempo is where WWW's voice truly shines, making you FEEL ever bit of the emotion in the song. WWW Alive at 5, good listener!!! / Self-Released

5:05:25 PM / Joe Metzka Band / B Side Blues / Blues for Daniel - EP / 11:16 / / NEW / Local - St Louis / 2024 / I've been teasing you, saying I was going to spin one of the long ones from the EP, showcasing Daniel Fitzpatrick's keyboard skills. Well, I think 11 minutes and 16 seconds fulfills my promise! ha! All songs on the EP composed by guitarist, singer, St. Louis' own, Joe Metzka (east sider!) / Blue Lotus

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5:18:30 PM / Muddy Waters / Bus Driver / Hard Again / 7:46 / / / / 2004 / As stickered on my copy the CD Re-released of Muddy's album - Muddy Waters' triumphant 1977 comback! I cannot disagree with any of that. Originally released in 1977 on Johnny Winter's Blue Sky imprint. / EPIC/Legacy

5:26:15 PM / James De Shay / Crossroads / The Devil's Music The Soundtrack To The 1976 BBC TV Documentary Series / 3:35 / / / Local - St Louis / 2003 / The 6 songs by St. Louis' JdS were recorded essentially live at his own Santa Fe Lounge, which he ran in conjunction to keeping a full-time day job. Like Albert King and Riley Coatie, he was a fan of the Flying V guitar. / Indigo/Sanctuary

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5:32:30 PM / Marion Williams & The Stars Of Faith / A Pity And A Shame / Four Classic Albums And More 1959-1962 / 2:39 / / NEW / / 2024 / Originally released on the Vee-Jay album God and Me, 1961. The Stars of Faith were essentially the Ward Singers, minus any Wards. Ha! Marion Williams was the star of the show until she went solo, but he other ladies were all lead singers and had their own turns. / Acrobat

5:35:10 PM / Sister Rosetta Tharpe / My Lord's Gonna Move This Wicked Race / The Singles Collection
As & Bs 1939-1950 / 2:28 / / NEW / / 2024 / Much like Elvis, there's been immensely more releases on Sister Rosetta posthumously than during lifetime. This song is from 1949, featuring the Dependable Boys and Sam Price Trio. And considering the heat she took from the black church, an ironic song title to say the least. / Acrobat

5:37:40 PM / The Soul Stirrers / Christ Is All / Heaven Is My Home / 2:36 / / / / 1993 / Billed on the cover as The Soul Stirrers featuring Paul Foster and Johnnie Taylor, it from the period just after Sam Cooke departed. The Johnny Taylor in question is the Wailer Taylor, who recorded for Stax and said it's cheaper to keep her. / Specialty

5:41:00 PM / The Gospel Hummingbirds / Here I Am / Steppin' Out / 3:51 / / / / 1992 / This period of the Gospel Hummingbirds featured Roy Tyler on lead vocals, heard on this song. The group is backed here by top-shelf blues players, to include Jim Pugh on keys. I just love the sounds of this combo so much! / Blind Pig

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5:47:30 PM / The Crusaders / One Day I'll Fly Away / Royal Jam / 5:37 / / / / 1982 / I'm not sure when the CD version of this concert was released, probably late 80s or early 90s. Anywho, The full bililng is The Crusaders with B.B. King and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded Live at the Royal Festival Hall, London. Whew! BB is heard on about 1/2 the tracks, but not this one, as it's just the Crusaders (and RPO) - Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, Stix Hooper. / MCA

5:53:10 PM / Jimmy Smith & Kenny Burrell / Fever / Blue Bash / 5:37 / / / / 1999 / Recorded back in 1963, by 2 of the true giants of the jazz world, Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Smith. This CD release essentially doubles the original album with alternate takes of most of the songs. / Verve

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6:02:00 PM / Gary Smith / About To Lose Your Clown / Blues For Mr. B - Mountain Top West Coast Blues Session Volume Six / 5:19 / / / / 2001 / Gary Smith is a harp player's harp player. He and the band kick out a fantastic version of this Ray Charles composition. / Mountain Top Records

6:07:20 PM / Soulard Blues Band / Blue Midnight / Live At The Great Grizzly Bear / 3:54 / / / Local - St Louis / 1998 / One of my all-time favorite record label names, King Solomon Records, with an ulta-cool logo to go with it, helmed by St. Louis' very own Art Dwyer, who is a radio hall of fame member, by the way. The band at the time was: Brian Casserly, Jim McClaren - featured here on harmonica, Rich McDonough, and Benet Schaeffer. Not too bad at all, babies1 / King Solomon

6:11:15 PM / Mark Hummel / Jackknifed / True Believer / 3:04 / / NEW / / 2024 / Brand new music from one of the finest practitioners of blues harp today, Mr. Mark Hummel. Many new songs penned by Mark, a few choice covers, this thing is so much fun to listen to! / Rockinitus

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6:17:30 PM / Conway Twitty / Foggy River / Rock And Roll Fl**zy 6 Pauline / 2:31 / / NEW / / 2024 / Recorded for MGM Records back in 1960, by the king of pompadours, Conway Twitty. / Atomicat Rhythm Bomb Records

6:20:00 PM / The Blonde Bomber / Strollie Bun / Stroll-A-Rama Volume 4 / 2:17 / / NEW / / 2024 / The Blonde Bomber was a NYC cat, who also went by Walter Rhodes and Little Red Walter. Released on Hull Records, 1960 / Atomicat

6:22:20 PM / Tender Slim / I'm Checkin' Up / Stroll-A-Rama Volume 4 / 2:45 / / NEW / / 2024 / Joe Richardson, aka Fender Guitar Slim. Herald Records 1962. / Atomicat

6:25:05 PM / Paul Peek / The Shadow Knows / The Shadow Knows More: 35 Scary Tales From The Vaults Of Horror / 2:43 / / / / 2020 / Recorded for Columbia Records by former Gene Vincent Blue Cap, Paul Peek. / Bear Family

6:27:50 PM / The Chantays / Ghost Riders In The Sky / The Shadow Knows: 34 Scary Tales From The Vaults Of Horror / 2:53 / / / / 2018 / Downey's California's own surf band, actually recorded for the Downey label in 1963. / Bear Family

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6:34:15 PM / Otis Williams and His Charms / Don't Wake Up The Kids / Atomicat Rockers Issue 06 The Juke Box Man / 2:38 / / NEW / / 2024 / DeLuxe Records, 1958. / Atomicat

6:36:53 PM / Arthur Big Boy Crudup / Where Did You Stay Last Night / Black Pearls Vol. 10 "Wiggle It" / 2:45 / / NEW / / 2024 / Big Boy Crudup was great! This is from 1951 on RCA/Victor. / KoKo Mojo Records

6:39:38 PM / Eddie Bo / I'm Wise / Hi-Strung R&B Volume 3 / 2:12 / / NEW / / 2024 / Recorded by the one and only Eddie Bocage for Apollo Records, 1956. / KoKo Mojo Records

6:41:50 PM / Ruth Brown / I Would If I Could / Hi-Strung R&B Volume 4 / 2:39 / / NEW / / 2024 / Atlantic Records was the House That Ruth Built. This was released on the label in 1953. / KoKo Mojo Records

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6:48:00 PM / Karate Boogaloo / The Early Bird Catches / Hold Your Horses / 4:00 / / NEW / / 2024 /
Antipodean cinematic funk and soul, meaning very cool stuff from Australia, heard today from St. Louis on Rhythm Highways. / Colemine Records

6:52:00 PM / The New Mastersounds / Two Fat Ladies (88) / Old School / 5:41 / / NEW / / 2024 / Eddie Roberts, Simon Allen, Pete Shand and Joe Tatton - The New Mastersounds with a very groovy album baby, right here with Old School. / One Note Records

We miss you already, Bob Putnam – the rest of you be good to each other, because Bob would want you do to just that. ESS

Show Description East Side Slim takes you cruising on many musical roads, with all leading back to the crossroad - the blues - because Blue Is Truth! Come on along for the ride on Rhythm Highways. You'll hear American music - music that swings, rolls and comes from the soul. Tune in to hear blues, RnB, gospel, swing, soul, rock 'n' roll, jazz and roadhouse, even the occasional honky-tonk or western swing song. Rhythm Highways - it's an East Side groove. Y'all be good to each other!

08/26/2024

Way Out Highways is on the air. God speed, Bob Putnam. You influenced so many people. You were a good man. Thinking about you Miss Sherri.... much love to you and your family. ESS

08/26/2024

Today's Rhythm Highways goes out to Bob and Sherri... Bob has moved on to the next realm. This one hurts... I may or may not talk about it on-air. I'm sure you understand. ESS

08/25/2024

COMING UP on Monday, August 26, 2024, on Rhythm Highways w/ East Side Slim 88.1 KDHX St. Louis! Each Monday, 4-7pm on 88.1

Congratulations to Kip Loui and Courtney Dowdall for being seated as the newest members of the Board of Directors for KDHX. Perhaps a time of healing can truly begin. Let us all hope so.

This week, you'll hear music from:
Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee; JP Soars; Millie Jackson; Smokey Wilson and The William Clarke Band; Joe Metzka Band; Muddy Waters; Marion Williams and the Stars of Faith; Jimmy Smith & Kenny Burrell; Mark Hummel; Tender Slim; Arthur Big Boy Crudup; and The New Mastersounds - and so much more!

Prayerful friends, please continue keeping my radio friends and mentors - no longer on the air, as well as still broadcasting - close to your heart, as they (we) continue to suffer deeply in their souls.
Please do the same for my beloved KDHX. Let this situation be a reminder to be good to each other.

Extensive playlists are available, and 2 weeks of archived shows are waiting for you to stream at your leisure, from the computing machine of your choice.

Rhythm Highways w/ East Side Slim 88.1 KDHX
88.1 KDHX St. Louis
[email protected] (email)

08/21/2024

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08/20/2024

I’m on time this week! Playlist for Monday’s (Aug 19, 2024) Rhythm Highways w/ East Side Slim 88.1 KDHX – coming at you straight outta St. Lou, on 88.1 KDHX.

Playlist Title / Rhythm Highways
DJ Name / East Side Slim
Playlist Start Date / Aug 19, 2024
Playlist Start Time / 4:00:00 PM
Playlist End Time / 7:00:00 PM

Time / Artist / Song / Release / Duration / Request / New / Local / Released / Song note / Label

4:00:00 PM / Jamie Wood Gagnon & Nutty Brown / Modern Medicine Blues / Who's Shuckin Who / 4:33 / / New / / 2024 / Shuckin' us just a bit out of San Diego, California, Jamie Wood and Nutty Brown (Martin Gagnon), with a song of concern - is the cure worse than what ails you? Great surprise to my ears, Nathan James is the guitarist throughout the album, as Nutty Brown is a piano man. / Self-Released

4:06:40 PM / Daniel Eriksen / Squeeze This Trigger (Live) / Live At Cudrio Recording / 3:25 / / New / / 2023 / From Norway, with a feel in the ballpark of John Mooney (which is a very good thing), there's much to enjoy within Daniel's brand new album on the Pzydeco label - a play on the word Zydeco along with a 'turn' on the psych prefix. / Pzydeco Records

4:10:05 PM / Watermelon Slim Official Group / Pick Up My Guidon / Winners of Us All / 3:31 / / New / / 2024 / Monday was the final day for members of the St. Louis Blues Society to get onto the special guest list for W.S.'s upcoming show at the Natl Blues Museum.
Watermelon Slim Solo
The National Blues Museum Sunday, August 25, 7pm
Come celebrate with Watermelon Slim on his 20-year Anniversary of his first national solo release, “Up Close & Personal." August 20. / DreamPlay Records

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4:17:30 PM / The Bottlesnakes / Millionaire Town / Painted Shut / 4:12 / / New / Local - St. Louis / 2024 / The Bottlesnakes, a St. Louis duo, consist of Ethan Leinwand and Nick Pence - 2 of the finest players and gentlemen you'll find anywhere in the country. And I'm not just saying that because both are friends of mine. I wouldn't do you like that, good listener. All songs by Ethan and Nick. / Self-Released

4:21:45 PM / Garnetta Cromwell / I Rise With the Sun / Time To Shine / 3:16 / / New / / 2023 / New music, and a new artist, to me. My thanks to Blues Blast Magazine for turning me onto the wonderful piano-based music of Garnetta. A Canadian, Garnetta is a blues and soul singer of the classic style, working with several of Canada's top musicians on this album. Do yourself a favor and seek this one out. / Self-Released

4:25:00 PM / Eden Brent / What You Want / Getaway Blues / 4:34 / / New / / 2024 / Eden as been a force of nature performer since she burst upon the scene. As if not already strong enough, along comes her strongest album yet! Yes, babies, this is the good stuff! / Yellow Dog Records

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4:33:00 PM / Altered Five Blues Band / Brand New Bone / Testifyin' - EP / 3:19 / / New / / 2024 / This Milwaukee-based combo always sounds great, and this 5-song EP is a fantastic return to action for the band, after some time spent tending to health issues. / Blind Pig Records

4:36:20 PM / Eddie Cotton / Sweet Science of Love / The Mirror / 4:25 / / New / / 2024 / Eddie Cotton, Jr. is back in the game after an extended layoff, at least as far as a new album is concerned. I haven't seen it available in physical format yet, but I'm hoping. Regardless, it sounds tremendous! / Malaco Records

4:41:15 PM / & The Hard Times / Heart For Sale / Revelation / 3:45 / / New / / 2024 / This high-energy band from Nashville, TN is the 2024 IBC Band winner. Judging from what I've heard on this CD, this band brings crowds to a frenzy wherever they perform. Heart For Sale composed by the band's guitarist, Steve 'The Conductor' Eagon. Big vox from Mr. Piper! / Self-Released

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4:48:00 PM / Jontavious Willis / Keep Your Worries On the Dance Floor / West Georgia Blues / 2:49 / / New / / 2024 / Wonderful advice for these divisive times, sometimes you just have to distract your mind with some dancing! This new album is receiving accolades from all quarters, and most deservedly so. / Strolling Bones Records

4:50:50 PM / Corey Harris / Red Man / Chicken Man / 3:19 / / New / / 2024 / Corey Harris is back with a new album, doing what he does best, create music that is both enjoyable yet filled with meaning. The biggest mistake Alligator Records ever made was not renewing Harris' contract. Bruce! What were you thinking!? / Bloos Records

4:54:10 PM / Hook Herrera / Blue ndn / No Matter What I Do / 4:48 / / / / 2011 / Hook Herrera is one of my all-time favorite artists, as his music speaks to me so very deeply. In fact, all 3 artist in this set fall into that category. Hook makes sure to let folks know how proud his is of his Indigenous American heritage, and this song touches on that, as well as his status as the deepest of bluesmen. / Hook Herrera

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5:02:00 PM / Wee Willie Walker / Lost a Good Thang / Hoochin With Larry / 3:35 / / / / 2008 / This is a selection from an album is slowly growing on me, as the production touches (synths, synth-drums, etc...) are mostly anathema to me. However, WWW's voice, babies, is too great to resist! WWW Alive at 5 ! / Semaj Music STP

5:05:35 PM / William DeVaughn / Kiss And Make Up / Be Thankful For What You Got A Golden Classics Edition / 2:53 / / / / 1993 / While WD had a giant hit that is still going with 'Be Thankful', he was much more than only that one song. Here, a touch of slow soul, a feature for his expressive singing. / Collectables

5:08:30 PM / Etta James / Something's Got A Hold On Me / Blues in the Night Vol. 2: The Late Show / 6:00 / / / / 1986 / Etta James and Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson, recorded live in LA.in late May of 1986. And the band! Red Holloway, Jack McDuff, Shuggie Otis, Richard Reid and Paul Humphrey. OMG / Fantasy

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5:18:00 PM / Johnny Burgin LIVE / Ramblin' From Coast to Coast / Ramblin' From Coast to Coast / 3:29 / / New / / 2024 / Being the odd duck that I can sometimes be, I often start at the back of new albums rather than the front end. However, this is the fine lead track from Johnny Burgin's exceptional new blues album. You know that's right ! / Straight Shooter

5:21:30 PM / Chris Cain Blues Guitarist / Good Intentions / Good Intentions Gone Bad / 3:15 / / New / / 2024 / Essentially the title track of Chris Cain's tough and tender new record. As it's on Alligator, the world's pre-eminent blues label, you have no excuses for not being able to find this one and make it your own. / Alligator Records

5:24:45 PM / Rick Vito / It's Two A.M. / Cadillac Man / 4:33 / / New / / 2024 / Many of you might not know Rick Vito at first glance. However, this is his 11th album. His lead guitar solo graces Bob Seegar's 'Like a Rock'. And, he was a member of Fleetwood Mac from 1987 to 1991. See, I knew you knew Rick Vito; just know this new album is a very real treat for the ears. / Blue Heart Records

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5:33:00 PM / The Staple Singers / He's Alright (Live) / Africa '80 (Live) / 3:22 / / New / / 2024 / Recorded during the Staples' family's tour of portions of the African continent in 1980. I wish the liners broke down the performance locations, but they do not. Regardless, the group is firing on all cylinders, with Pops sounding especially strong throughout. / Omnivore Recordings

5:36:25 PM / The Sensational Nightingales / Please Send Lazarus / Songs to Edify / 4:17 / / / / 2003 / Wonderful music from one of the legends of classic group gospel singing, THEE Sensational Nightingales. The voices at this time were: Jo Jo Wallace, Larry Moore, Sug Thompson and Darrell Luster. / Malaco Records

5:41:00 PM / The Blind Boys of Alabama / Talk About Suffering / Atom Bomb / 4:18 / / / / 2005 / This is a traditional song, arranged for these sessions. Lead by Clarence Fountain, w/ the band on this track featuring David Hidalgo (Los Lobos) and Charlie Musselwhite (who worked often with the BBofA). / Real World

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5:48:00 PM / Johnny Lytle / Mister Strudel (Blue Vibes) / Four Classic Albums (Blue Vibes Happy Ground Nice and Easy Moon Child) (Digitally Remastered) / 6:31 / / / / 2017 / Mr. Strudel is from Lytle's 1962 Trio album Blue Vibes. Honestly, I could not resist the title. Who has the studel? / AVID Jazz

5:54:31 PM / Horace Silver / A Prescription for the Blues / A Prescription for the Blues / 5:14 / / / / 1997 / One of the greatest jazzmen ever, Mr. Horace Silver. New in 1997, the band was composed of Sliver (of course), as well as the Brecker brothers, Ron Carter and Louis Hayes. / GRP

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6:02:00 PM / Knock-Out Greg & the Blue Flames & The Blue Flames / Midnite Blues / Serves Me Right To Suffer / 3:53 / / New / / 2024 / Brand new music out of the Arctic Circle countries - Ha! The song is an old Charlie Rich number. Knock Out Greg sings, plays harp and guitar and leads the band. The great Finn bluesman Tomi Leino is on-hand on lead guitar and production duties. Everybody wants to work with that cat! / Rhythm Bomb Records

6:06:00 PM / The Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band / I Underestimated You / Live On The Westside / 4:26 / / / / 2000 / These Wisconsin players are still doing their thing, but separately rather than as the WA/MF Band. Westside Andy is a fantastic harmonica player, and Mel Ford plays guitar and sings in a great baritone voice. See, WI does indeed produce more coolness than just cheese and beer! Ha! / False Dog Records

6:10:25 PM / James Montgomery Band / Dimples / Bring It On Home / 2:54 / / / / 2001 / One of the greatest contemporary blues harp players hardly anyone knows about anymore, a cat who couldn't always get out the way of his demons, but oh, babies, what a player and singer! / Conqueroot Records

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6:17:30 PM / Little Hat / Big John From Mississippi / Wine, Whiskey & Wimmen / 3:27 / / / / 2021 / This rough and ready trio of from The Netherlands, feat Machiel Meijers on vocals and harp, Paolo de Stigter on drums, and Willem van Dullemen on guitar. Earthy music, in all the best ways. / Rhythm Bomb Records

6:21:00 PM / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / Night-Time / Nadine / 3:12 / / / / 1986 / An early take of George's version of the song, Night Time, from an album MCA did not originally want to release - that is, until GT went to Rounder and blew up all over the place. GT and the Delaware Destroyers! / MCA

6:24:15 PM / Omar & The Howlers / Down In Mississippi / Magic Man Live Bremen 1989 / 5:14 / / New / / 2023 / Good listeners, this new 2 CD live release from Omar and his Howlers captures them in all their glory and at the peak of their powers. Omar's been experiencing a tough go the past several years due to a muscular problem (can't really play guitar), but this stuff is it! / Big Guitar Music

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6:33:00 PM / Jimmy Baby Face Lewis / Dusty Road / Ridin' With Jimmy 1947-1955 / 2:53 / / New / / 2024 / I took a flyer on this album and am so glad I did. Jimmy Lewis was one of the earliest blues guitarist to experiment with distortion and growl in a big way, and his sounds are pretty amazing. Sadly, he also more than dabbled in drug dealing, so extended stays as a guest of the State pretty much derailed his career. / Jasmine

6:35:55 PM / Pearl Bailey / I Can't Rock 'n' Roll To Save My Soul / Hi-Strung R&B Volume 2 / 2:20 / / New / / 2024 / Babies, they even had Pearl Bailey trying to make RnR records in the 1950s. Ha! This was released by Mercury Records in 1956. / KoKo Mojo Records

6:39:00 PM / Manzie Harris & His Band / Blues In The Morning / West Florida Rhythm & Blues / 2:46 / / / / 2023 / Release in 1951 on 78 RPM by the Sittin' In With label. Yes, I did have to look that up as the liner notes left that out. That said, Jasmine is becoming one of the go-to reissue labels, with generally great liners, after a bit of a rough start. / Jasmine

6:41:45 PM / The Contours / Whole Lotta Woman / Black Pearls Vol. 8 "Down In The Basement" / 2:47 / / New / / 2024 / Released in 1961 on Motown, penned by Berry Gordy and Billy Hoggs. The Contours were one of Motown biggest selling early successes. Oh, and Koko Mojo's 'Black Pearls' series is outtasight! (it's so good!) / KoKo Mojo Records

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6:48:00 PM / Buddy Guy / Heavy Love / Heavy Love / 5:41 / / / / 1998 / I love this particular album, maybe because the blues is front and center throughout, and definitely so being pre-TH's productions. Mr. Guy has announced his retirement, and I'm totally ok with that. For this reason - the man has earned it! 88 years old and entertaining people for over 70 years. Thank you so much for your music, Buddy. God bless! / Silvertone

6:53:40 PM / Phil Guy / 4 am Blues / Say What You Mean / 4:12 / / / / 1999 / Buddy's younger brother, who played wonderful, funky guitar, left-handed by the way, and sang eerily like his brother. We lost Phil all the way back in 2008, at only 68 years young. / JSP Records

I appreciate all the nice calls and messages. Please continue being good to each other! ESS

Show Description East Side Slim takes you cruising on many musical roads, with all leading back to the crossroad - the blues - because Blue Is Truth! Come on along for the ride on Rhythm Highways. You'll hear American music - music that swings, rolls and comes from the soul. Tune in to hear blues, RnB, gospel, swing, soul, rock 'n' roll, jazz and roadhouse, even the occasional honky-tonk or western swing song. Rhythm Highways - it's an East Side groove. Y'all be good to each other!

08/19/2024

Flying the Rhythm Highways guidon right now, with Watermelon Slim AND East Side Slim !

08/17/2024

COMING UP on Monday, August 19, 2024, on Rhythm Highways w/ East Side Slim 88.1 KDHX St. Louis! Each Monday, 4-7pm on 88.1

I got 'er done! It's hot outside, and was able to listen to a few LPs from my recent visit to a famous, local record emporium, so it's all good!

This week, you'll hear music from:
Watermelon Slim (performing live in St Louis on Aug 25); Garnetta Cromwell (blues and soul out of Montreal); Altered Five Blues Band; Jontavious Willis (another track from his fantastic new album); William DeVaughan (no, not that song); Rick Vito (new music); The Sensational Nightingales; Horace Silver; The Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band; George Thorogood & The Destroyers (from way back); Pearl Bailey (I kid you not!); and Buddy Guy (congratulations on a more than well earned retirement - doing his thing for over 70 years!) - and so much more!

Prayerful friends, please continue keeping my radio friends and mentors - no longer on the air, as well as still broadcasting - close to your heart, as they (we) continue to suffer deeply in their souls.
Please do the same for my beloved KDHX. Let this situation be a reminder to be good to each other.

Extensive playlists are available, and 2 weeks of archived shows are waiting for you to stream at your leisure, from the computing machine of your choice.

Rhythm Highways w/ East Side Slim 88.1 KDHX
88.1 KDHX St. Louis
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