Tag: Allen Toussaint

We’re Down In New Orleans All Day on Monday with Our EP, Allen Toussaint, and Live Magnolia Sisters, January 27, 2025

Good morning, musicologists! Technically speaking, Mardi Gras season started on January 6 (twelfth night) and the party goes all the way to March 4, which is Mardi Gras Day! So, today we start the musical celebration with an EP we haven’t aired for a while!

Here’s your musical lineup!

10:00 a.m. Down in New Orleans: Various Artists

We’ve got a great playlist here that features not only authentic New Orleans musical genres (a little jazz, cajun/zydeco, etc) but also features artists born and sometimes raised there, including BeauSoleil, Clifton Chenier, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Buckwheat Zydeco, Tony Joe White, Lucinda Williams, Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Irma Thomas (the Soul Queen of New Orleans), The Boogaloo Swamis, The Neville Brothers, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Queen Ida & The Bon Temps Zydeco Band, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Daywalkers and more!

4:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Allen Toussaint

Toussaint was a musician, songwriter, arranger and producer who was one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R & B from the 1950’s to the end of the century. Today, he’s in our spotlight.

8:00 p.m. The Magnolia Sisters Live at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, The Fairgrounds Race Course, New Orleans, LA, July 27, 2021

This is a real treat: An all-woman band from southwest Louisiana that plays many styles of Cajun French music. It’s essentially five women, unrelated by birth, who simply share the love of Cajun music. The band was founded by Ann Savoy (who also made an album with Linda Ronstadt; they called themselves The ZoZo Sisters) and Jane Vidrine back in 1995.

Today is a wondrous day here in The Mermaid Lounge and we do hope you’ll join us for this great New Orleans experience! Remember, before, in between and after we give you our big, wide Open Stream. The button is below!

Down in New Orleans!

On Tuesday Bluesday It’s ‘Best of Louisiana Blues,’ Live Howlin’ Wolf and a Slim Harpo ‘Spotlight’, December 17, 2024

It’s another Tuesday Bluesday and we kick it off with blues from the bayou and beyond, Howlin’ Wolf live in Chicago and blues harp maestro Slim Harpo ‘In the Spotlight’.

Here’s your Tuesday Bluesday lineup:

9:00 a.m. The Best of Louisiana Blues: Various Artists

We head to Louisiana to hear Slim Harpo, Ray Charles, Lillian Glinn, Ray Brown, Fats Domino, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Rodney Harris, Roosevelt Sykes, Shirley & Lee, Papa Lightfoot, Guitar Slim, Annie Laurie, Fats Matthews, Big Joe Turner, Little Walter, Big Boy Myles, Mary Butler, Erline Harris, Marcia Ball, Dave Bartholomew, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, The Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas and more.

4:00 p.m. Howlin’ Wolf Live at Alice’s Revisited, Chicago, IL, January 26, 1972

We’ve got some live Howlin’ Wolf coming up this afternoon in a performance from Alice’s Revisited in Chicago.

8:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Slim Harpo

We close it out with blues harp maestro, guitarist and proponent of the swamp blues, Slim Harpo ‘In the Spotlight.’

Another Tuesday Bluesday rolls around and we’ve got great music here for you today. It’s pouring rain here in the Boston area. It’s supposed to be snowing by now, but it has been more than three years since the New England area has seen its ‘normal.’ Nevertheless, we keep on keeping on here in The Mermaid Lounge.

Tuesday Bluesday!

We Head ‘Down To New Orleans’, Hear Some ‘Lost’ Cream and Neil Young at Shoreline, Monday, August 12, 2024

Good morning, music lovers, and welcome to another work week. We’ve got some great stuff lined up for you today, including some music from New Orleans to start us off!

Here’s your Monday lineup:

9:00 a.m. Down In New Orleans: Various Artists

We take a trip to one of the best music areas of the nation this morning to hear authentic regional music along with the music of artists born in New Orleans. You’ll hear BeauSoleil, Clifton Chenier, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Buckwheat Zydeco, Tony Joe White, Lucinda William, Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Irma Thomas, The Boogaloo Swamis, The Neville Brothers, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Queen Ida & The Bon Temps Zydeco Band, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Daywalkers and more.

4:00 p.m. The Lost Cream Tapes, 1967

We hear some great lost live music from the original group. If you are a Cream fan, and we are here, this is a must hear. The sound quality is excellent.

8:00 p.m. Neil Young & Crazy Horse Live at Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, CA, October 1, 1994

More great live music from a great road warrior and his favorite back-up band of all. Live from Shoreline.

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Down In New Orleans!

The Ladies Are in Charge, We’ve Got Allen Toussaint and Volume Three of ‘Summer of Love’, on Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Good morning, musicologists! We’ve got a great programming gig going to close the month of July as we put the ladies in charge for a good portion of the day. We also manage to squeeze in the final volume of ‘The Summer of Love’ playlist series.

Here’s your midweek lineup:

9:00 a.m. Ladies Day Out: Various Artists

We’ve got the women of music large and in charge to start off the day. You’ll hear Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Carly Simon, Emmylou Harris, Petula Clark, Laura Nyro, Cilla Black, Irma Thomas, Aretha Franklin, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Carole King, Maria Muldaur, Lucinda Williams, Rosanne Cash, Eva Cassidy, Wendy Waldman, Shawn Colvin, The Ronettes, The Supremes, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Norah Jones, Phoebe Snow, Nicolette Larson, Susan Tedeschi, Valerie Carter and more!

4:00 p.m. In The Spotlight: The Music of Allen Toussaint

This afternoon we feature the grand musical ambassador from New Orleans In The Spotlight.

8:00 p.m. The Summer of Love, Volume Three: Various Artists

We close out the month of July with volume three of our ‘Summer of Love’ playlist with Lulu, The Rascals, The Youngbloods, Janis Ian, The Who, The Doors, The Association, The Rolling Stones, The Turtles, The Beatles, Wilson Pickett, Vanilla Fudge, Jackie Wilson and more!

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Ladies Day Out!

Celebrate the Fourth With Songs About Being Free and Our New ‘Summer of Love Countdown’, Thursday, July 4, 2024

Good morning, freedom lovers! Should we truly be celebrating? Maybe not at this time, but we all know what we have to do and that’s all I’ll say in this venue. But every day is a good music day here in The Mermaid Lounge!

Here’s your Fourth of July musical lineup:

10:00 a.m. Free As A Bird: Various Artists

We start out the day with songs about being free, both politically and otherwise, with the Edgar Winter Group, Cream, Steve Winwood, The Beatles, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Jesse Winchester, The Byrds, Dusty Springfield, Bob Dylan, Delaney & Bonnie, Emmylou Harris, Joni Mitchell, Allen Toussaint, Chicago and more!

3:00 p.m. The Summer of Love Countdown: Various Artists NEW!

Before we begin, let’s dispel some musical misinformation. I often see the Summer of Love used in conjunction with 1969. That is incorrect. I think people make that association because of Woodstock. But the Summer of Love was actually in 1967. This is not a difference of opinion. This is a matter of historical fact. Full stop. Done. Now, we do have Summer of Love playlists already, but those are a bit different. This is a playlist of the biggest songs on the radio during the summer and into fall of 1967. The actual real Summer of Love. We’ll be focusing on the songs and artists from that musical time period over the next week or two.

After all this great stuff, we’ll be on our big, wide Open Stream of more than 27,000 songs. And who knows what The Music Mermaid will do while I’m out there enjoying my family today. It’s all in her hands after this. And remember, we’re on 24/7 and we’re totally free.

Happy Fourth of July!

Tuesday Bluesday Returns With ‘Best of Louisiana Blues’, Muddy & The Stones, and Live John Mayall, May 21, 2024

Good morning, bluesologists and welcome to another Tuesday Bluesday. We’ve got a great blues program lined up starting off in Looosiana!

Here’s your Tuesday Bluesday lineup:

9:00 a.m. The Best of Louisiana Blues: Various Artists

We head down to Louisiana where the music is as good as the food. You’ll hear Ray Charles, Lillian Glinn, Slim Harpo, Ray Brown, Fats Domino, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Rodney Harris, Roosevelt Sykes, Shirley & Lee, Papa Lightfoot, Guitar Slim, Annie Laurie, Fats Matthews, Big Joe Turner, Big Boy Myles, Little Walter, Mary Butler, Erline Harris, Dave Bartholomew, Marcia Ball, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, the Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas and more!

4:00 p.m. Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones Live at The Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago, IL, November 22, 1981

We’ve got a live interlude this afternoon with Muddy Waters and The Stones live from the Checkerboard Lounge in Chicago.

7:00 p.m. John Mayall Live at Leicester Square Theatre, London, UK, November 1, 2010

We’ve got yet another live performance lined up to close out the programming with the great John Mayall, who is officially now retired from the road, in London.

It’s Tuesday Bluesday and the perfect day to check us out. We’re on 24/7. We’re totally free. And we play absolutely no commercials. Ever.

Tuesday Bluesday’s Back!

It’s Tuesday Bluesday With Some Louisiana Blues, a Taj Mahal Spotlight, and Johnny Winter, Muddy Waters and James Cotton Live, April 16, 2024

Good morning and welcome to a full-on Tuesday Bluesday here in The Mermaid Lounge. We’ve got some heavy hitters here today for you.

Here’s your musical lineup:

9:00 a.m. The Best of Louisiana Blues: Various Artists

We start out down in Louisiana this morning with Ray Charles, Lillian Glinn, Slim Harpo, Roy Brown, Fats Domino, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Rodney Harris, Roosevelt Sykes, Shirley & Lee, Papa Lightfoot, Guitar Slim, Annie Laurie, Fats Matthews, Big Joe Turner, Big Boy Myles, Little Water, Mary Butler, Erline Harris, Dave Bartholomew, Marcia Ball, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, The Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas and more!

4:00 p.m. In the Spotlight: The Music of Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal is a bluesman and amazing multi-instrumentalist who pushes the blues envelope by incorporating Caribbean and world music into his blues repertoire. Today we put his innovative approach to the blues In the Spotlight.

7:00 p.m. Johnny Winter, Muddy Waters & James Cotton Live at Tower Theater, Upper Darby, PA, March 6, 1977 NEW!

We’ve got some great new live blues from three masters of the craft, led by Mr. High Energy himself, Johnny Winter. It’s a great way to close out the programming.

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It’s Tuesday Bluesday!

Friday Brings Vintage Joni Mitchell, a Musical Trip to New Orleans, and a Surprise Byrds Reunion, April 12, 2024

Good morning, musicologists! We have made it to the end of the week once again and we’ve got a great lineup for y’all today starting with the one and only Joni.

Here’s your musical lineup:

10:00 a.m. Joni Mitchell Live at Club 47, Cambridge, MA, January 10, 1968

Time to jump into the Wayback Machine again for this one at the famous Club 47 in my hometown. It would morph into Passim’s Coffee House, where I would spend a good deal of time hearing great music in Harvard Square. Many have passed through here on their way to their heralded musical careers, like Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt and Guy Clark. Then, there’s Joni Mitchell. And we’ve got that one today.

12:30 p.m. Down In New Orleans: Various Artists

Haven’t broken this one out in a while and it’s about damned time. We have authentic NOLA music mixed in with rock n’ roll artists who were born and raised there. You’ll hear BeauSoleil, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John. Buckwheat Zydeco, Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Irma Thomas, Allen Fontenot, The Neville Brothers, Lucinda Williams, Boozoo Chavis, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Louis Armstrong, Queen Ida & The Bon Temps Zydeco Band, The Daywalkers, Jerry Lee Lewis and more!

8:00 p.m. The Byrds Live at The Boarding House, San Francisco, CA, February 9, 1978

Here’s the story on this great performance. Three of the Byrds’ founding members, Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark and Chris Hillman were touring the west coast, each playing a short solo set and then convening on stage for some vintage Byrds tunes. On this particular night, David Crosby joined them on stage for several tunes (I think it was 9 songs), making it the closest thing to a Byrds reunion as you can get. The only missing piece was drummer Michael Clarke. It’s here tonight.

We’ve got some great stuff on tap for today. Don’t know about the weather where you are but we’re at monsoon level today I hear. Lots of wind and rain. Great day to hunker down with some great tunes.

Down In New Orleans!

Today We Head Down to New Orleans, Then It’s Jefferson Airplane and Dan Fogelberg on Monday, January 29, 2024

Welcome to another work week, and we start it out with a trip to New Orleans, where the only thing as good as the food is the music. Then we put Jefferson Airplane In the Spotlight and introduce the underrated Dan Fogelberg as our featured singer-songwriter.

Here’s your Monday musical lineup:

10:00 a.m. Down In New Orleans: Various Artists

This is a great playlist. Not only do you get authentic New Orleans music, but you get music from artists who were born and raised there. You’ll hear Allen Toussaint, BeauSoleil, Clifton Chenier, Dr. John, Buckwheat Zydeco, Irma Thomas, Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Aaron Neville, Allen Fontenot, Lucinda Williams, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Kermit Ruffins, Louis Armstrong, The Daywalkers, The Neville Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chance Bushman, The Boogaloo Swamis, Queen Ida & The Bontemps Zydeco Band, Marcia Ball, The Magnolia Sisters and more!

4:00 p.m.  In the Spotlight: The Jefferson Airplane

One of the anchor bands of the sixties, and the band that helped to advance and solidify the status of psychedelic music, led by the great Grace Slick

8:00 p.m.  Singer-Songwriter Series: The Music of Dan Fogelberg NEW!

Dan Fogelberg was as important an artist to seventies music as anyone, yet he remains an outsider who has not been given his due. He belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame like many of his peers. There is even a petition campaign out there from his fans. Today we introduce him as this week’s featured singer-songwriter.

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Down In New Orleans!

Midweek Delivers Volume Two of ‘The Sixties Rotation’ EP, Fats & Dave and ‘Free As a Bird’ on Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Good morning, musicologists! We’re at the midweek point with some great sixties music, our featured singer-songwriters and our ‘Free As a Bird’ playlist to end the day.

Here’s your midweek lineup:

9:00 a.m. The Sixties Rotation, Volume Two: Various Artists

Today we focus on the mid-to-late portion of this great generation of music with The Beatles, The Mamas & The Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Jefferson Airplane, The Grateful Dead, Buffalo Springfield, Sly & The Family Stone, The Temptations, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Roy Orbison, The Yardbirds, The Animals, Janis Joplin, Linda Ronstadt, Wilson Pickett, The Band, Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, The Ronettes, The Kinks, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jimmy Cliff, Velvet Underground and more!

4:00 p.m. Singer-Songwriter Series: The Music of Fats Domino & Dave Bartholomew

Our featured singer-songwriters are back for their second spin, two of the pioneers of rock and roll.

8:00 p.m. Free As A Bird: Various Artists

We close it out with a much shorter multi-artist playlist featuring Chicago, CSNY, The Byrds, Otis Redding, Steve Winwood, Cream, Jesse Winchester, Dave Mason, Van Morrison, Curtis Mayfield, Bob Dylan, Allen Toussaint, Elton John, Tracy Chapman, Emmylou Harris, Chicken Shack, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Pete Seeger, The Beatles and more!

We certainly have some great music on tap for you today. I’m on my third day of early morning shifts, so The Music Mermaid is on duty today and she’ll be on morning duty for one more day tomorrow. We’re taxing her fins this week for sure.

The Sixties Are Back!