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  Now was the time for Eric Clapton to record some new music. He was clean, and felt better than he had in years. After meeting with his manager, it was decided recording an album in Florida would be the next project. Having recently been through rehab, and a long self imposed exile, Eric seemed to be  having some difficulty in the recording studio. He felt perhaps the album should be delayed unti

I'd like to tell you a story, but first, let me ask you a question. Where can teenagers go around here to just hang out? The street corner or the Mall is about it right? It didn't used to be that way. Back in the day, a man (I'll call him Cat) got the idea of having a place the teenagers could hang out and listen to some live music. He called it a Teenage Club, and if you were thirteen to eighteen

Joe Walsh was born in one of my old stomping grounds, Wichita Kansas. I'm sure you've heard of Joe when he played with the James Gang. He also played with the Eagles, in fact he made his debut on Hotel California which is as good a place as any to start right?

It's a good year for apples in Bayfield Wisconsin, and the season is early this year! If you've never gone, you may want to try it this year. It can actually save you money in the long run, and the difference in taste is unbelievable. I've included different types of apples available to you. Enjoy!

As Elvis Week continues, we must remember that the first couple of years Elvis was loved by many, but also disliked by many. Many males disliked Elvis for no other reason than their girlfriends or wives loved him. There were also some in government, state and local that thought he was promoting a bad image. Some in television and newspaper joked and laughed about him, as well as this new thing cal

If you live in Wisconsin and have Century-Tel as your internet provider, no need to check your computer or modem, it's fine. The problem is with Century-Tel. My Century-Tel service representative told me service would not be up until "sometime tomorrow...

We have Pugs in our home, three to be exact. Baby was our first, then came  Ozzie (the crazy one), and Dolly, Ozzie's sister. They very protective, a little stubborn, and need to be with one of us all the time. It's funny, they can hear a leaf fall outside the house, but fall asleep when I'm blasting rock n roll throughout the house. I've included some history on the pug for those who are looking

Beverly McClellan stopped by my show Friday, on her way to the 24th Annual Bayfront Blues Festival. Beverly gave me a great interview (hope you heard it live), and after the interview decided she'd sing a little, and we captured it on video for you.

For all those attending the 24th Annual Bayfront Blues Festival  this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, we're asking you to sign the Big Walter Smith Tribute Banner located close to the Kool 101.7 tent, by the main entrance.  All we need is a signature, and the  goal is to have the entire banner fully signed from Bluesfest attendees who enjoyed and were entertained by Walter over the past 23 years.  R

Ana Popović's father first introduced her to the blues through an extensive record collection. Popović founded her first band at age nineteen and within a year she was playing outside of her home country Yugoslavia, and opening shows for American blues musicians.

Beverly was a contestant in the first Season of 'The Voice" reaching the final four. Christina Aguilera was her coach. Prior to The Voice, she had already recorded five independent albums without having been signed by any record label. Her latest CD "Fear Nothing" is her best yet. Be sure to pick up a copy at Bluesfest.

I can go without a lot of things, but one thing is must have daily is my coffee. I'm one of those that can enjoy a cup of hot coffee on a 90 degree day while sitting on my deck.  Trying a stronger coffee is always an interesting experience, but can you imagine trying the strongest coffee in the world?