Chicopee John

Nobody knows but me, Brother Steve. Nobody knows but me.

After a one-week absence from the playlist, WSS returns this week with a very different interpretation on the classic Murder Ballad, "Long Black Veil". I fit it in what I considered to be the best spot within the framework of what was already in place. In order of appearance Sunday 7-9AM www.whus.org The Youngbloods (2)Lori McKenna (3)Al Anderson (2)NRBQ (with Al Anderson) 2Bettye LaVette (2)Ruthie FosterTim Easton - NE Ohio (1)The Blasters (1)Sir Douglas Quintet (1)Cody Jinks (2)Jerry Forney (1)Whiskey Myers (2)Tony Joe White (2) WESTSIDE STEVE SIMMONS (1)Jamey Johnson (1)Billy Joe Shaver (2)Delbert McClinton (2)Charlie Rich (1)Little Feat - Willin' ALWAYS closes my show.

Jack graduated from UCONN in May. We Just got back from taking him to Milwaukee, where he will take part in the, "Teach For America" program. He will be teaching in inner-city Milwaukee (full salary, benefits, etc.) and will be taking night courses at Marquette. In two years, he will have satisfied his commitment to TFA and will have earned a M.A. in Education from Marquette. Then he is a free agent - he can continue in Milwaukee, go to earn a higher degree in Education or something else, return to CT, etc. We will miss him dearly but am very proud and happy that he found something right out of school. Something he is suited for. Yes, time does fly. Somewhere - deep in WSS' website - is a picture of the 4 Bassilakis' standing on stage with Steve at PIB. Years ago that took only days to transpire. Thanks for asking Zombo

My Brother In Law - just yesterday - highly recommended this film to me. I will have to watch it. He said there is another one named, "Knuckleball" but he didn't find it nearly as interesting.

Sorry, Cal, but I played 2 Alison Kraus (SP) songs today.

I will be off next Sunday as we drive Chicopee John Jr. to his new job in Milwaukee but will be back gangbusters the following Sunday - August 7. Prime Time: 7:00 - 9:00 AM Eastern Time (For Those Who Stay Up Late) WHUS - UCONN'S Sound Alternative 91.7 FM & www.WHUS.org Once again, Westside Steve will hold the #1 position with, "Carry On" and #2 position with, "Cimarron" - both from his new release, "A Pirate's Life" After WWS, the show will go as follows (Tommy F: Beer and Barbecue time again): Blackie & The Rodeo Kings (2) Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez Hayes Carll (2) Whitey Morgan and the 78's Jamey Johnson Clarence Carter Sam Cooke Booker T. & The MG's Carla Thomas Cody Jinks (2) John Mellencamp The Radiators Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson Good Intentions (2) Los Lobos (2) - For The Gipper The Mavericks Tracy Huffman & The Walking Sticks (2) Tift Meritt (As Time Allows) Jackson Brown (As Time Allows) Little Feat - Willin (Time ALWAYS Allows)

Thanks Tom! Very thoughtful for you to call in. I will continue to play WSS stuff in the coming weeks. I try to 'mix it up' a bit by playing artists I haven't played yet. At the same time, I do go back to artists - not necessarily the same songs - as they deserve to be heard. Nice thing about college radio is I make my own playlist. No directives, as long as I comply with FCC regulations. I do not get political but I will open next week with a couple of things by Curtis Mayfield. What was pertinent then is even more pertinent in 2016. The music will speak for itself - no need for me to blabber any more than I have to and eat up valuable music time. PS Lot's of the stuff I play comes out of Nashville, albeit not anything you'd hear on so-called "Country Music" stations.

Thanks, Axe! I am definitely a newbie at this, although I've always listened to music. Of course, college radio does not pay but it does allow me to play whatever I want. To me, the latter is very important.

If you are out of bed and NOT in church this coming Sunday, you might want to 'tune in' my radio show, "Square Roots" on www. WHUS.org - UCONN's Sound Alternative. It is from 7 - 9 AM Eastern Time I am particularly excited because I am opening this week's shows with TWO tracks from our friend, Westside Steve. The full playlist is noted below. Sorry, I can't upload or paste from Excel or Word. You know the most important part, any way. The first cut is from Steve's new album and the second song "Road To Canaan" is, IMHO, publishing quality for a 'name' artist. I don't anybody will mind this listing. If you do, however, "Blame It On The Northern Lights".

Thanks, Steve. I'll contact him and see if he'd like to send some CDs that I can play. A number of - mostly, but not all - under the radar folks have been more than happy to get their music into new ears. I've played your, "Road To Canaan" several times - it is a KILLER song.

Anybody familiar with this guy. I read that he is from Akron and started with a band named, "Kosher Spears" I came across his name while looking for, "Roots & Americana" musicians and will look for his recordings to - perhaps - to my Roots and Americana-based show. Anything from hearing him live, hearing him recorded, etc. would be appreciated. WSS, you know him?

From what I understand he was a multi-instrumentalist, having played every instrument on an album or two

Other than his songs typically played on the radio and the hot babes in his circa 1980's MTV videos, I didn't know much about the breath and depth of his music. From what I read, however, he was an extremely talented individual. We never mentioned him during our Icon threads - maybe we did - but when ABC Radio leads their top-of-the-hour news with his death, I guess this gives him a seat at the table.

Say what you will about Jim Morrison and the talent of other members of The Doors, but there is no way for that band to have survived Morrison's passing. He was THE FRONTMAN The focal point The icon Fair or not, that is the way it was/is. Some folks transcend the band. Others are parts of the band. Sometimes it's fair; Sometimes it isn't fair. Personally, I believe John Kay is a dick for the way he is treating former members of Steppenwolf but...........................what is Steppinwolf without John Kay.

Wow. Very surprised.