The temperature kept crawling up in NYC this last week, and after a harsh winter it actually feels good to get all sweaty again.  It got me focusing on songs for this week’s show that have that warm weather feel.  Major key, bright harmonies and tempos that are a little more in the pocket.

So roll your windows down and let the breeze take the sweat off your brow.  Grab a cold drink and bask in sunny sounds.

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B.B. King finally shuffled off the mortal coil this week, marking a pretty large landmark in the seemingly never-ending roundup of legendary musicians passing in the last year.  It almost seems like he was the last of the original great bluesmen, the youngest of an ancient breed.  Those great, huge voices weathered by hard living, praising the lord, or straight-up too much worry.

Blues music was huge across the South for years before it busted into the mainstream and gave birth to rock & roll, and of course once it made it’s way to England it was all over.  Blues was king for decades, and irreversibly set music and pop culture straight to where it is today.

So tonight, it’s a tribute to B.B. King in the form of some of his colleagues and musical offspring.  This set’s all about the blues; where it started, and where it went after.  Grab some whiskey, crank the volume up, and head out to the fire escape.  Bring your worry to bear on this sixty minutes right here.

…or, if you prefer, listen at Spreaker!

We’re back to the normal routine again after the first installment of the “Throwback To Tomorrow” special last week.  Thanks to all of the bands and labels putting out great tunes, and to all the folks who listened and gave feedback.  It was overwhelmingly positive, so I’ll bring it back in a few weeks with a brand new selection of modern bands bringing the vintage sounds into the present day!

But for now, sit back and enjoy this selection of the usual ’60s & ’70s jams that your local classic rock station seems to have overlooked.  Hope you’re having a great week!

…or if Spreaker‘s your thing…

The last few shows have been soul-heavy and reflective of my mood of late. This week, though, I thought I’d throw together some more upbeat rockers and stranger vintage sounds that were more fun.

There are nods to the Hubble’s 25th birthday and the amazing #YearInSpace mission (follow astronaut Scott Kelly on Instagram. Seriously.)  I also give love to the late Percy Sledge, and all those folks across the globe who’ve left or lost their homes and are looking for refuge.

It’s an hour that’s all over the place, but this week it’s more ups than downs. I figured it was time to get outside of myself and start looking around at the world again. Hope this set inspires you towards the same!

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