Brown Shoes Blues

By Omar Dykes

Omar Dykes from Omar and the Howlers created this podcast to educate fans about the Blues Masters, entertain the audience with personal stories about their influence on his career, and to emphasize

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August 23, 2025 Episode 14 Happy Birthday Robert Cray and Luther Allsion
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Episode 14 Happy Birthday ROBERT CRAY and LUTHER ALLISON Aug 25
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Welcome to a new feature addition to Brown Shoes Blues that will recognize two blues artists who have birthdays each month. The shows will be shorter than the regular episodes that discuss one artist in depth.
This episode is a Happy Birthday shout out to Robert Cray and Luther Allison.
The titles of my releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include Southern Style and Classic Live Performances Volume 3 featuring Greg “Fingers” Taylor on harmonica.
The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Bruce Jones, Gene Brandon, Fingers Taylor, Nick Connolly, Mark Hallman, Paul Junior, Stephen Bruton, and Steve Kilmer. I am on vocals and guitar.
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August 15, 2025 Episode 13 Spotlight Two J. B.s
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SPOTLIGHT EPISODE Two J. B.s: J. B. Hutto and J. B. Lenoir
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Welcome to a new feature addition to Brown Shoes Blues. I am going to begin a blues artist Spotlight show that will recognize two blues artists in a shorter version of my show. The episodes will be shorter than the regular episodes that discuss one artist in depth.
This episode is about J. B. Hutto and J. B. Lenoir.
The titles of my releases the songs are taken from in this episode include Blues Bag and Downtown Boogie on my label Big Guitar Music.
The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode with me on vocals and guitar include “Alabama” Amos Jensen, Bruce Jones, Gene Brandon, and Greg “Fingers” Taylor.
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July 10, 2025 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Willie Dixon and Buddy Guy Episode A July 25
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Willie Dixon and Buddy Guy Episode A July 25
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Welcome to a new feature addition to Brown Shoes Blues. I am going to begin a blues artist Happy Birthday show that will recognize two blues artists who have birthdays each month. The shows will be shorter than the regular episodes that discuss one artist in depth.
This episode is a Happy Birthday Shout Out to Willie Dixon and Buddy Guy.
The titles of my releases the songs are taken from in this episode include Running with the Wolf, Essential Collection, and Swing Land on my label Big Guitar Music.
The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Derek O’Brien, Gary Primich, Nick Connolly, Paul Jr., Ronnie James, Steve Kilmer, and Wes Starr. I am on vocals and guitar.
Thank you to Ed and Simone Van Zijl from Provogue Records for the use of “Spoonful” in this broadcast.
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June 26, 2025 Episode 11 Screamin' Jay Hawkins
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EPISODE 11 SCREAMIN’ JAY HAWKINS
Episode 11 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Screamin’ Jay Hawkins.
The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include Swing Land, Zoltar’s Walk, and What’s Buggin’ You.
A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure.
The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Derek O’Brien, Eve Monsees, George Rains, Jason Crisp, Kevin Hall, Mark ‘Kaz’ Kazanoff, Max Crace, Mike Buck, Nick Connolly, Nico Leophonte, and Paul, Jr.
Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted material not used in Episode 11 are Black Music for White People, released by Bizarre Planet Records, At Home with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, originally released on Okeh Records, and the book I Put a Spell on You: The Bizarre Life of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins by Steve Bergsman.
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May 23, 2025 Episode 10 Eddie Taylor
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EPISODE 10 EDDIE TAYLOR
Episode 10 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Eddie Taylor.
The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music of songs used in this episode include Big Town Playboy and Classic Live Performances vol 3. “Bad Boy” is from On the Jimmy Reed Highway released on Ruf Records (used with permission).
A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure.
The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Derek O’Brien, James Cotton, Jimmie Vaughan, Paul Jr., Rich Chilleri, Ronnie James, and Wes Starr.
Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 10 are the song “Blue Monday at Kansas City Red’s” from the album Carey Bell’s Blues Harp, “Knockin’ at Your Door” from the album Still Not Ready for Eddie on Antones Records, and “Bad Boy” by Eddie Taylor on Vee Jay Records.
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Thank you to Thomas Ruf and Ruf Records for permission to use “Bad Boy” from On the Jimmy Reed Highway.
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April 14, 2025 Episode 9 Roy Buchanan
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EPISODE 9 ROY BUCHANAN
Episode 9 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Roy Buchanan.
The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include Aggressive Country and Classic Live Performances vol 2.
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The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Barry Bihm, Bobby “Crow” Field, Danny Dozier, Hugh Garraway, Jimmy Barnett, Paul Jr, Rich Chilleri, and Tommy Conner.
Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 9 are "Sweet Dreams" from Roy Buchanan on Polydor Records, "I Won't Tell You No Lies" from his Second Album on Polydor, and "When a Guitar Plays the Blues" from the Deluxe Edition on Alligator Records.
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March 12, 2025 Episode 8 Lightnin' Hopkins
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EPISODE 8 LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS
Episode 8 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Lightnin' Hopkins.
The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include I’m Gone and World Wide Open. “Mean Ole Texas Twister” is from Eve Monsees and Mike Buck’s new release called Eve Monsees/Mike Buck and Their Groovy Orbit.
A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure.
The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Barry Bihm, Bruce Jones, Eve Monsees, Jason Crisp, Mike Buck, Nick Connolly, Paul Jr, Rich Chilleri, and Steve Kilmer.
Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 8 are “Black Cadillac” on Walking This Road by Myself, “Lightnin’ Sky Hop” from the Herald Recordings, and “Mojo Hand” from The Complete Fire Sessions.
Visit my website for more info www.omarandthehowlers.com
Thank you to Eve and Mike for permission to use “Mean Ole Texas Twister” from their new release Eve Monsees/Mike Buck and Their Groovy Orbit.
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February 18, 2025 Episode 7 Elmore James
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EPISODE 7 ELMORE JAMES
Episode 7 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Elmore James.
The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include Blues Bag and Swing Land.
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The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Bruce Jones, Cindy Cashdollar, David “Fathead” Newman, Derek O’Brien, Gary Primich, Gary Slechta, Gene Brandon, George Rains, Greg “Fingers” Taylor, Mark “Kaz” Kazanoff, Nick Connolly, and Paul Jr.
Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 7 are “Done Somebody Wrong,” “The Sky is Crying,” and “Standing at the Crossroads.” These songs can be found on digital music sites and on numerous compilation albums.
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January 17, 2025 Episode 6 Muddy Waters Later Career
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6 MUDDY WATERS Later Career
Episode 6 is a continuation of the previous episode about the life and musical career of Blues Master Muddy Waters. This episode is about the later years of his career. Muddy was born in Mississippi and is known as the ‘King of Chicago Blues’.
The titles of releases on my label Big Guitar Music the songs are taken from in this episode include Rhythm and Western by the Howlers, Big Town Playboy, World Wide Open, and The Screamin' Cat.
A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure.
The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are B E “Frosty” Smith, Bobby “Crow” Field, Chris Searles, Danny Dozier, Gary Clark Jr, Hugh Garraway, Jimmy Barnett, Malcolm “Papa Mali” Welbourne, Mark Hallman, Nick Connolly, Paul Jr, Robert McEntee, Ronnie James, Steve Kilmer, Tommy Conner, and Wes Starr.
Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 6 are Can’t Get No Gridin’, Chess Records, Muddy Mississippi Waters Live, Blue Sky Records, and One More Mile, MCA/Chess Records.
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December 20, 2024 Episode 5 Muddy Waters Early Career
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5 MUDDY WATERS Early Career
Episode 5 is about the life and musical career of Blues Master Muddy Waters and his earlier years. Muddy was born in Mississippi and is known as the ‘King of Chicago Blues’.
The titles of my releases the songs are taken from in this episode include Rhythm and Western by the Howlers and Courts of Lu Lu.
A music track playlist for this podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple, and YouTube for your listening pleasure.
The musicians featured in the tracks on this episode are Bobby “Crow” Field, Bruce Jones, Danny Dozier, Gene Brandon, Gerry “Phareaux” Felton, Hugh Garraway, Jimmy Barnett, and Tommy Conner.
Omar’s Picks for further study of copyrighted music not used in Episode 5 are Muddy Waters: His Best from 1947 to 1955 on MCA Records, formerly Chess Records, Muddy Waters: His Best from 1956 to 1964, also released by MCA Records, and King of the Electric Blues on Sony Records.
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FAQs about Brown Shoes Blues:

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.