Concert Calendar for Late May 2008

For the complete club listings that were used to create this Calendar, see Concert Calendar Information Sources

I will be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Jammin' Jim starting with a special show during the 2008 KKUP Blues Marathon. For more information, see 20th Anniversary of Jammin Jim-Intro. Also see 2008 KKUP Blues Marathon Schedule for a list of all the shows in the KKUP Blues Marathon.

If you heard a song on my May 21st show, and would like to know more about it, see Playlist for May 21 2008. The playlist will be updated with more current information at the end of the May 21 show (just before 5:00 PM).

Wed May 21
Lou's Pier 47 - San Francisco
4PM - 7PM
JOHNNY ACE
8PM - 12AM
CHRIS COBB
Poor House Bistro - San Jose RON THOMPSON TRIO 6:00 pm
JJs - San Jose
Gene Washington
Lara Price and Friends "unplugged"
Craig Horton - Biscuits & Blues - San Francisco

Thu May 22
Jake Mackey & the Muddy Suns - CSU East Bay - Hayward 12pm
Poor House Bistro - San Jose LARA PRICE W/ LAURA CHAVEZ 6:00 pm
JJs - San Jose
Coyote Slim Delta Blues
Jimmy Dewrance
Jimmy Thackery - Biscuits & Blues - San Francisco
Pinetop Perkins/Willie "Big Eyes" Smith - Rancho Nicasio -

Nicasio

Fri May 23
Lou's Pier 47 - San Francisco
4PM - 8PM
DANIEL CASTRO
9PM - 1AM
ANNIE SAMPSON
Poor House Bistro - San Jose MAX CABELLO JR. 6:00 pm
JJs - San Jose
Amy Lou's Blues
STAN ERHART
Featuring Cleveland Fats!
Coco Montoya - Moe's Alley - Santa Cruz
Kay Bohler Band - Seabright Brewery - Santa Cruz
Lara Price Band @ The Broken Wing-Hollister 10pm
John Nemeth - Mojo Lounge - Fremont
Mark Hummel/Rusty Zinn - Biscuits & Blues - San Francisco

Sat May 24
birthday bash for Bob Dylan on KKUP. It's his 67th birthday!
Santa Cruz Blues Festival -

Aptos Park - Aptos
Bonnie Raitt
LEGENDS OF THE BLUES
Featuring
Pinetop Perkins
Hubert Sumlin
Willie Big Eyes Smith
With the Mike Schermer Allstars
Coco Montoya
Jimmy Thackery
JJ Grey & Mofro

Poor House Bistro - San Jose RUSTY ZINN BAND 6:00 pm
JJs - San Jose
Willy Roland
WILLIE G.
Gil deLeon and the Jump Kings - Cantankerous Fish - Mtn. View
Jimmy Thackery - Moe's Alley - Santa Cruz
Kenny Blue Ray - Mojo Lounge - Fremont
Phillip Walker - Biscuits & Blues - San Francisco

Sun May 25
Santa Cruz Blues Festival -

Aptos Park - Aptos
Al Green
The Subdudes
The Boneshakers
Ryan Shaw
Trombone Shorty

Lady Bo - Boulder Creek Art, Music & Wine Festival 5-6 PM

Boneshakers feat. Sweetpea Atkinson, Malford Milligan, Stephen Bruton & the Texicali Horns - Moe's Alley - Santa Cruz

Mon May 26
Lara Price Band @ Half Moon Bay Brewery Blues Showcase 4-8pm
Lou's Pier 47 - San Francisco
4PM - 7PM
SPINOUT
8PM - 12AM
BOBBIE WEBB
Subdudes - Rancho Nicasio - Nicasio

Wed May 28
Lou's Pier 47 - San Francisco
4PM - 7PM
GUITAR MAC
8PM - 12AM
DANIEL CASTRO
Poor House Bistro - San Jose RON THOMPSON TRIO 6:00 pm
Otis Taylor - Kuumbwa Jazz Center - Santa Cruz

Thu May 29
Lou's Pier 47 - San Francisco
4PM - 7PM
RB ROCKETS
8PM - 12AM
WILLIE ROLAND & THE BLUE TONES
Poor House Bistro - San Jose LARA PRICE W/ KEN HARRIL & ET 6:00 pm
Blues Cadillac - 6:00 PM - Blue Chalk Café - Palo Alto
Jake Mackey & the Muddy Suns - The Bistro - Hayward
Frankie Lee - Biscuits & Blues - San Francisco
Mike Schermer - Half Moon Bay Brewing Co - Princeton by the Sea

Fri May 30
Lou's Pier 47 - San Francisco
4PM - 8PM
JOJO DIAMOND BAND
9PM - 1AM
MAXX CABELLO
Poor House Bistro - San Jose AMY LOU'S BLUES "CD RELEASE PARTY"

6:00 pm
JJs - San Jose
Eblues
JOINT CHIEFS
Lori Deluca Band - Seabright Brewery - Santa Cruz
Jake Mackey & the Muddy Suns - Uncle Roy’s Hayward
Rev Tones - The Mojo Lounge - Fremont
Chris Cain - The Little Fox Redwood City,Ca
EC Scott - Biscuits & Blues - San Francisco
Tommy Castro - Caspar Inn - Caspar

Sat May 31
Lou's Pier 47 - San Francisco
12PM - 3PM
PAT WILDER
4PM - 8PM
PAPA'S GARAGE
9PM - 1AM
JUST TRUCKIN'
Poor House Bistro - San Jose ANDY SANTANA & WEST COAST PLAYBOYS 6:00 pm
JJs - San Jose
Deja Blue
STEVE FREUND with Jan Fanucchi
Gil deLeon and the Jump Kings - Grand Dell Saloon - Campbell 8PM
Stacy Adams - The Mojo Lounge - Fremont
Earl Thomas - Biscuits & Blues - San Francisco

Playlist for May 21 2008

Song-Time-Artist-CD Title
Damn Traffic-3:42-Bnois King/Smokin' Joe Kubek-Take Your Best Shot
Lovey Dovey-4:45-Tommy Castro-Gratitude
She's Got Style-3:21-Rusty Zinn-The Chill
2:14 PM
Bad Year Blues-5:12-Albert Castiglia-Duff's Blues
Anytime You Want-3:42-Sean Costello-We Can Get Together
2:24 PM
If you miss my back announcements of these songs on Damn Traffic and you really want to know the name of a song, artist, or CD that's been played, you're in luck! I post all my playlists on my blog at http://damntraffic.blogspot.com. Of course, the easier way to get there is to search on Google for Damn Traffic, and my blog will be in the first few links.
Lookie Here-4:03-Steve Guyger-Radio Blues
Drop Down MaMa-3:53-Sleepy John Estes-On The Chicago Scene
2:34 PM
Concert Calendar at 4 PM
Gospel Set immediately after that here on Damn Traffic
20th anniversary of Jammin' Jim
2008 Blues Marathon Live Music
3:00 pm Amy Lou's Blues
4:00 pm Red Beans & Rice
5:00 pm Jump Kings
6:00 pm John Broadway Tucker
7:00 pm Kenny Neal
8:00 pm Andy Just & Gary Smith
That's What I Love About the Blues-4:12-Mighty Mike Schermer with Maria Muldaur-Right Hand Man
When I Was Young-2:38-Sunnyland Slim-Highway 61
2:44 PM
You're listening to a little taste of what's in store for you during the 2008 KKUP Blues Marathon. I'm featuring Jammin Jim favorites from the past and present as part of the Jammin' Jim's 20th Anniversary celebration. This next song is my favorite:
Six Days on the Road-3:01-Taj Mahal-Best of Taj Mahal [Sony Remaster], The
Ain't Gonna Cry No More-6:14-Kate Hart-Queen of The Night
2:52 PM
I'm playing a few of Jammin Jim's favorites from the past and present. Do you want to know how I got the name Jammin' Jim? The answer is on my blog at http://damntraffic.blogspot.com. Of course, the easier way to get there is to search on Google for Damn Traffic, and my blog will be in the first few links. This next song is a love song. That's something that's been on my mind a lot lately because I'm still honeymoonin'
Guess Who? [Live]-5:40-B.B. King-B.B. King [St. Clair]
She Belongs to Me-7:22-Paul Metsa and Sonny Earle-White Boy Lost in the Blues
3:07 PM
This is Damn Traffic on KKUP 91.5 FM, and I'm Jammin' Jim, your host. You're listening to my favorites from the past and present.
This Saturday is a birthday bash for Bob Dylan. It's his 67th birthday! Wow! That makes me feel old.
Easier to Say-3:27-Tari Lacourt/Tommy Castro-Better Late Than Never
Somebody to Love-5:48-Etta James-Let's Roll
3:11 PM
Jammin' Jim's favorites here on Damn Traffic
Don't Care Nothing-3:34-Big Jack Johnson/Kim Wilson-Memphis Barbecue Sessions
Let Me Love You Baby (Single Version)-2:54-Buddy Guy-Can't Quit the Blues (1 of 3)
to end up my set of Jammin' Jim's favorites. For more information, see my blog. Search for Damn Traffic on Google.
3:26 PM
All Time Low-3:35-Teresa James-The Bottom Line
Isolation (Someone to Hold)-4:31-Betty Harris-Intuition
3:36 PM
Concert Calendar at 4
Gospel set after that
Fever for the Bayou-3:33-Tab Benoit-Night Train to Nashville
My Dog's Still Walkin'-3:53-Bnois King/Smokin' Joe Kubek-Blood Brothers
3:44 PM
RJ's Back in Town-3:51-RJ Mischo- King of a Mighty Good Time
I'm Tore Down-2:40-Freddie King-Hide Away: the Best of Freddy King
The Same Thing-3:35-Mannish Boys-Lowdown Feelin
A Good Leavin' Alone-4:13-Eddy Clearwater-West Side Strut
4:00 PM
Jimmy Thackery's Guitar
Cancert Calendar
Higher Ground-6:14-The Blind Boys of Alabama-Higher Ground
Nobody's Fault But Mine-3:01-Sister Rosetta Tharpe-The Gospel of Blues
There's Destruction on This Land-5:24-Rev. Gary Davis-If I Had My Way: Early Home Recordings
Roll Jordan Roll-4:49-Fairfield Four-Standing in the Safety Zone
4:32
Hold On-5:33-Tom Waits-Mule Variations
What Happened to the Girl-3:28-Candye Kane-White Trash Girl
Wild About You, Baby [Live][#]-3:54-Hound Dog Taylor-Release the Hound
Romeo Is Bleeding-4:53-Tom Waits-Blue Valentine
No Respect-6:26-Andrew "Jr Boy" Jones-Jr Boy Live
Damn Traffic-3:42-Bnois King/Smokin' Joe Kubek-Take Your Best Shot

Playlist for May 7 2008

Song-Time-Artist-CD
Damn Traffic-3:42-Bnois King/Smokin' Joe Kubek-Take Your Best Shot
Little Rita-2:30-Steve Guyger-Radio Blues
Stronger Every Day-5:05-Mike Morgan-Stronger Every Day
2:13 PM
Hear That Guitar Ring-3:32-Daniel Castro-No Surrender
I Feel That Old Feeling Coming On-7:03-Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue-Command

Performance
2:26 PM
That's What I Love About the Blues-4:12-Mighty Mike Schermer with Maria Muldaur-

Right Hand Man
Rock-A-Blues Baby-3:43-Eddy Clearwater-West Side Strut
How Long-4:08-Honeyboy Edwards-Roamin' and Ramblin'
I Just Wanna Make Love To You-3:53-Lara Price/Laura Chavez-Lara And Laura Unplugged
2:42 PM
I'll Play the Blues for You-5:07-Chris Thomas King-Live on Beale Street
New Orleans Hop Scop Blues-3:34-Maria Muldaur-Naughty, Bawdy and Blue
Rollin' And Tumblin'-2:59-Muddy Waters-The Best Of Muddy Waters
Whistling Past the Graveyard-8:32-Paul Metsa and Sonny Earle-White Boy Lost in the

Blues
3:03 PM
Blues From a Bottle-2:29-Harrison Kennedy-High Country Blues
Midlife Crisis, Midnight Flight-3:05-Bnois King/Smokin' Joe Kubek-Blood Brothers
Jackson Town-3:40-Eddie Taylor-I Feel So Bad
The Blues Is My Business-3:33-Etta James-Let's Roll
3:15 PM
Party Town-4:15-Marcia Ball-Peace, Love, and BBQ
Maxweel Street Shuffle-3:25-Honeyboy Edwards-Roamin' and Ramblin'
Still A Fool (Two Trains Running)-3:17-Muddy Waters-The Best Of Muddy Waters
See See Baby-3:37-Phantom Blues Band-Footprints
3:33 PM
As Long As I'm Moving-2:45-Amy Lou's Blues-Makin' it Shake!
20th Anniversary of Jammin' Jim Preview
After Hours Bar-4:42-Dave Thompson-Little Dave and Big Love
Drinkin Bad Whisky-3:05-Deacon Jones with Katie Webster and Gregg Allman-Makin'

Blues History
Worry Worry-5:25-Kathy Lemons Blues Band-Dark Road
She's A Hit-4:23-Little Jonny & The Giants-King Of Clubs
Tin Pan Alley-5:30-Big Pete Pearson-I'm Here Baby
Jimmy Thackery Guitar
4:00
Cocert Calendar
Gospel Set
Keep Me Near the Cross (Servant's Prayer)-5:31-Fairfield Four
Children of Zion-3:59-Rev. Gary Davis-From Blues to Gospel
Two Little Fishes and Five Loaves of Bread-2:57-Sammy Price Trio/Sister Rosetta

Tharpe-The Gospel of Blues
Can't No Grave Hold My Body Down-3:18-Sister Rosetta Tharpe-Sing Sister Sing
Going Home-3:31-Sean Costello-We Can Get Together
4:32 PM
Drinkin' Straight Tiquila-6:22-Chris Cain-Live at the Rep
I'm Here to Stay-3:20-Sharrie Williams-I'm Here to Stay
Need More Blues-5:43-Sleepy John Estes-On The Chicago Scene
4:49 PM
Got to Make a Comeback-2:52-Robert Cray-Phone Booth
Piece of Man-4:30-Koko Taylor-