Blue Plate Special

Hel-l-l-l-o, Blues fans! He'p yo' se'f to the finest blues from days gone by and today, from the Mississippi Delta to the shores of beautiful Vancouver Island, from North America to Europe and Scandinavia! We never stop searching for tomorrow's stars, so all you artists out there with some tracks you are proud of, send 'em along, we spin a few for ya! Broadcast live on CHLYfm, 101.7fm and www chly.ca , Fridays from 7-9 am!
stay bluesy!
billieboy
April 29, 2012 | bb lucas Blue Plate Special

April 28, 2012

Blue Plate Special

Tonight's show features a visit from Nanaimo author Larry Rintala. He has written a great book on growing up in a rural community, on Vancouver Island, in the 60s
A little later we take another look at the amazing artists that have taught at Hornby Island Blues Workshops in the past and some of those from this year, as well as those playing at the Port Theater, May 12, 2012!

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April 22, 2012 | bb lucas Blue Plate Special

April 21, 2012

Blue Plate Special

Tonight we have Jason Buie calling in to give us the lowdown on some of his upcoming gigs! A little later, Brian Kittleson gives us a call from Hornby Island to talk about the "Hornby Blues Odyssey", coming to the Port Theatre, May 12! This show is going to make ya jump and sing! www.hornby-blues.bc.ca for details!
Put the first weekend in June on your calendar; the 2nd annual Powell River Blues Festival is going to be a smash!

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February 12, 2012 | bb lucas Blue Plate Special

February 11, 2012

Blue Plate Special

This evening's programme features an interview with Toronto author and Jazz critic, Mark Miller. He has written a thoroughly delightful book, "Way Down That Lonesome Road", a story of the late, great Blues and Jazz guitarist, vocalist and songwriter's adopted home!
Good luck and licks to Victoria's Bill Johnson Blues Band and Nanaimo's David Gogo for their Juno nominations!
Anyone with information about "Summertime Blues!", 2012, please clue me in!!
stay bluesy!
billieboy

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February 05, 2012 | bb lucas Blue Plate Special

February 4, 2012

Blue Plate Special

Wow, it's been a while! Hello Blues fans! Wendy Biscuit drops by to give us a little inside scoop on the Vancouver Blues scene. Not only does she have a great sense of humour, but also, a big voice and she speaks so highly of her band! We hear some tracks that Wendy's written for her debut album; release date later this year. These songs tell a story, again with humour and grace! Take a look at Wendy's facebook page for upcoming gigs!
Keep 'er bluesy!
billieboy

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November 20, 2011 | bb lucas Blue Plate Special

November 19, 2011

Blue Plate Special

Tonight's show features an interview with Victoria based guitarist, bandleader and writer, Bill Johnson. He's up for three Maple Blues Awards this year; he dropped by , played some tunes and we talked, talked, talked!
Say good by to a legend and landmark, The Yale Hotel closes for renovations!
stay bluesy!
billieboy!

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November 13, 2011 | bb lucas Blue Plate Special

November 12, 2011

Blue Plate Special

Hey Blues fans! Tonight's show features local homey, David Gogo, dropping by to discuss his three nominations in this year's Maple Blues Awards! Later, Monik Nordine let's 'er rip on the Alto Sax!
Don't forget the Maple Blues Awards! Vote, babies, vote!
stay bluesy!
billieboy

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October 02, 2011 | bb lucas Blue Plate Special

October 1, 2011

Blue Plate Special

Radio Malaspina is in the running to win up to $100K in equipment upgrades through an online voting contest. Upgrades include a new main transmitter and a diesel generator to run the station if the power goes out. Please take the time to cast a free online vote. Voting can be done once a day and ends October 14, 2011

You can vote here

http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf11633

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September 25, 2011 | bb lucas Blue Plate Special

September 24, 2011

Blue Plate Special

Thanks so much for listening to this podcast! Tell all your Blues lovin' buds about "Blue Plate Special"!
keep 'er bluesy!
billieboy

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August 21, 2011 | bb lucas Blue Plate Special

August 20, 2011

Blue Plate Special

I'm running like crazy, tryin' to get my lawn cut! Big thanks to Steve Kozak and Keith Davenport!
stay bluesy!

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August 18, 2011 | bb lucas Blue Plate Special

August 18, 2011

Blue Plate Special

Hello Blues Babies! Dig this 3 hour "Ladies Special"; not stictly all Blues, but I know you gonna like it! I was fortunate to sit in for Ron on "Free Trampoline" yesterday! Some KD Lang! She was unbelievable at the Burnaby Roots and Blues Festival! What a show that was; KD, John Mayall, Matt Andersen, and dazzling Irish Miss; Imelda May!
Stay Bluesy!
billieboy

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August 07, 2011 | bb lucas Blue Plate Special

August 7, 2011

Blue Plate Special

More great Blues for a Summer evenin'!
stay bluesy!
billieboy

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July 31, 2011 | bb lucas Blue Plate Special

July 30, 2011

Blue Plate Special

Kickin' off the evening with "Ain't That Just Like a Woman?", from Jeff Healey's brand new "Live at Grossman's", we tip our Blues hat, "Happy birthday!" to one of the finest artists who cut his teeth with Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jr. Wells and many other players from that early Chicago era! With recordings dating back to 1957, Buddy Guy celebrates his 75th today!
We continue to feature music from the fine Blues artists heading out here as part of our, oh so cool, festival season!
What's on in August? "Diner's Rendezvous" hosts Lazy Mike and the Rockin' Recliners on the 12th; Nigel Mack and the "Blues Attack" are in on the 14th! Three days of wicked Blues are comin' up at "Summertime Blues!", one mo' time! Check it out at www.nanaimoblues.com
Harpdog Brown is at the "Rendezvous" Labour Day weekend!
stay bluesy!
billieboy

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