Smooth Honey Bear Blues

This episode is the recordings of John Mayall's 2CD set Blues Power. This is a Import Cd from England. The first set of music found on the first CD are songs written and performed by John Mayall, except for the track "Life in the Jungle" that was written by Walter Trout. The second set of recordings found on the second CD are "Live" recordings captured in April 1987 in various cities in Germany.

This week's episode consist of recordings of willie Nelson and featured guest (B.B. King, Jonny Lang, Susan Tedeschi, Dr. John, Kenny wayne Shepherd and Francine Reed) on the 2000 album Milk Cow Blues. The remainder of the show are cuts from Shawn Pittman off his self released album New King in Town. He is backed up by the Double Trouble rhythm section of Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon on most tracks.

This first episode of the New Year features recording by Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf with many extraordinary musicians accompanying them. Also, this episode features live recordings of artists who have played Austin City Limits (ACL) over the years. These are specifically the years 1978 - 1997. Sit back, Relax and Enjoy!

This Christ mas Special features songs from a wide variety of artists. B.B. King, Elvis Presley, Shinyribs, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, George Strait, The Robertson family from Duck Destiny, variety artist from the A Very Special Christmas "Live" (Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, John Popper) and last but far from least the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. So kick back and very a very special Christmas show from the Honey Bear to You. Merry Christmas and a safe New Year.

This episode features music from a recording, "Blues Lovin' Man" by Michael Cross. This album was dedicated to Clifford Antone, the founder of Antone's nightclub in Austin TX, the home of the Blues. Clifford was truly a Blues Lovin' Man. Another Texas legend is the also featured on this episode of the Smooth Honey Bear Blues, Slim Bawb and the fabulous Stumpgrinders and their album "Ain't My Monkey". This album was nominated in 2017 for a Grammy in the category, Best Americana Album. With songs, such as, revelation, Old Blind Willie and other shoe, you be tapping your feet along to the music in no time.

This episode feature the music of Lazy Lester's album-blues stop knockin', with special guest Jimmy Vaughan, Derek O'Brien, Sue Foley, Sarah Brown, Speedy Sparks, Riley Osbourn, Gene Taylor and Mike Buck. Susan Tedeschi music is from her recording-Wait for Me. Her Husband Derek Trucks plays guitar on two songs; Gonna Move and The Feeling Music Brings. Get comfortable and enjoy.

This episode presents the recordings of the international recording artist Reverend Freakchild. He is known for writing and performing a distinct style of the blues incorporating elements of psychedelic music, country music and the blues. the music is from three of his recording: The Bodhisattva Blues, Songs of Beauty for Ashes of Realization and Hillbilly Zen-Punk Blues. Enjoy!

This episode features additional recordings from Luther Allison, as well as, songs recorded by numerous artists from the Austin Music scene on the Texas Guitar Slingers CD. A virtual whos who includes music by Jimmy Vaughan, Eric Johnson & Alien Love Child, David Grissom, Denny Freeman, Derek O'Brien, Omar and the Howlers and others.

This episode features Huddie William Ledbetter a.k.a. Leadbelly with songs from his Midnight Special CD. These songs were recorded during a span from 1935 thru 1940.

Also, music from Johnny Winters. The Progressive Blues Experiment album, originally recorded in 1969

This show consist of "Live" recording of Luther Allison. The Two CD set includes:

Disc One: His set recorded "Live" at the Chicago Blues Fest on June 3, 1995. It has the Memphis Horns and Otis Rush performing on several tracks.

Disc Two: The songs on this disc are from two live shows, one at Buddy Guy's Legend Club in Chicago and several live songs from a concert at the Zoo Bar in Nebraska shortly before his death in 1997.