Kilborn Alley Blues Band
@kilbornalley.bsky.social
Started as 18 year olds playing Chicago electric blues, 25 years later your musical friends.
BMA nominations '07, '08, '11; BLUES BLAST Awards '09, '10; addnl BLUES BLAST nominations '08, '09, '10, '12, '17 (2), '22; BLUES CRITICS READERS runnerup '08.
BMA nominations '07, '08, '11; BLUES BLAST Awards '09, '10; addnl BLUES BLAST nominations '08, '09, '10, '12, '17 (2), '22; BLUES CRITICS READERS runnerup '08.
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Guitar Junior - Goin' crazy baby
youtu.be/_avbpHclCu4
'A straightforward and satisfying slab of R&B with a riffing sax and excellent guitar from Junior (now known as Lonnie Brooks).'
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'A straightforward and satisfying slab of R&B with a riffing sax and excellent guitar from Junior (now known as Lonnie Brooks).'
Guitar Junior - Goin' crazy baby
YouTube video by DangerousDaveRR
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November 30, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Guitar Junior - Goin' crazy baby
youtu.be/_avbpHclCu4
'A straightforward and satisfying slab of R&B with a riffing sax and excellent guitar from Junior (now known as Lonnie Brooks).'
youtu.be/_avbpHclCu4
'A straightforward and satisfying slab of R&B with a riffing sax and excellent guitar from Junior (now known as Lonnie Brooks).'
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Garry Burnside - Young Country Boy (2025)
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November 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Garry Burnside - Young Country Boy (2025)
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youtube.com/watch?v=aFOw...
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Toronzo Cannon - The Chicago Way (2019)
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November 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Toronzo Cannon - The Chicago Way (2019)
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youtube.com/watch?v=rQWR...
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Nighthawk plays a bit and reluctantly answers a few questions in this interview with Mike Bloomfield:
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November 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Nighthawk plays a bit and reluctantly answers a few questions in this interview with Mike Bloomfield:
youtu.be/_Z7bmmiAeWc?...
youtu.be/_Z7bmmiAeWc?...
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Garfield Akers & Joe Callicott - Cottonfield Blues Part I
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1930 single for Vocalion records
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1930 single for Vocalion records
Garfield Akers-Cottonfield Blues
YouTube video by Traveler Into The Blue
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November 29, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Garfield Akers & Joe Callicott - Cottonfield Blues Part I
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1930 single for Vocalion records
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1930 single for Vocalion records
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Big Mama Thornton with Muddy Waters Blues Band
- Bumble Bee
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From her 1967 album Big Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band
- Bumble Bee
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From her 1967 album Big Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band
Big Mama Thornton-Big Mama's Bumble Bee Blues
YouTube video by Traveler Into The Blue
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November 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Big Mama Thornton with Muddy Waters Blues Band
- Bumble Bee
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From her 1967 album Big Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band
- Bumble Bee
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From her 1967 album Big Mama Thornton And The Chicago Blues Band
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Robert Johnson - Preachin' Blues(Up Jumped The Devil)
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Recorded 1936 for Vocalion records
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Recorded 1936 for Vocalion records
Robert Johnson - Preachin’ Blues (Up Jumped the Devil)
YouTube video by Haja kdhdjs
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November 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Robert Johnson - Preachin' Blues(Up Jumped The Devil)
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Recorded 1936 for Vocalion records
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Recorded 1936 for Vocalion records
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De La Soul ft Killer Mike - A Quick 16 For Mama
#MusicChallenge
#BestThingHeardToday
#MusicSky
#DeLaSoul
#KillerMike
As in 16 bars.
Enjoying this new De La record!
youtu.be/PSU5yQGCRB0?...
#MusicChallenge
#BestThingHeardToday
#MusicSky
#DeLaSoul
#KillerMike
As in 16 bars.
Enjoying this new De La record!
youtu.be/PSU5yQGCRB0?...
De La Soul - A Quick 16 For Mama featuring Killer Mike (Official Audio)
YouTube video by WeAreDeLaSoul
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November 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
De La Soul ft Killer Mike - A Quick 16 For Mama
#MusicChallenge
#BestThingHeardToday
#MusicSky
#DeLaSoul
#KillerMike
As in 16 bars.
Enjoying this new De La record!
youtu.be/PSU5yQGCRB0?...
#MusicChallenge
#BestThingHeardToday
#MusicSky
#DeLaSoul
#KillerMike
As in 16 bars.
Enjoying this new De La record!
youtu.be/PSU5yQGCRB0?...
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The Isley Brothers - Who's That Lady
#MusicThroughYears
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#TheIsleyBrothers
Dec 1: 1964 - 65
The original version of Who's That Lady came out in '64. They recorded it again in '73 and it became a hit.
youtu.be/VjQJdJUjwts?...
#MusicThroughYears
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#TheIsleyBrothers
Dec 1: 1964 - 65
The original version of Who's That Lady came out in '64. They recorded it again in '73 and it became a hit.
youtu.be/VjQJdJUjwts?...
December 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM
The Isley Brothers - Who's That Lady
#MusicThroughYears
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#TheIsleyBrothers
Dec 1: 1964 - 65
The original version of Who's That Lady came out in '64. They recorded it again in '73 and it became a hit.
youtu.be/VjQJdJUjwts?...
#MusicThroughYears
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#TheIsleyBrothers
Dec 1: 1964 - 65
The original version of Who's That Lady came out in '64. They recorded it again in '73 and it became a hit.
youtu.be/VjQJdJUjwts?...
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The great Tim Williams has passed away. Alberta and the world have lost a music legend. I just saw him play at the Blues Can in Calgary recently and it was a treat as always. Thanks for all the tunes, Tim. youtu.be/1VF7Mkq7wHg?... #yyc #blues #music
November 30, 2025 at 5:46 AM
The great Tim Williams has passed away. Alberta and the world have lost a music legend. I just saw him play at the Blues Can in Calgary recently and it was a treat as always. Thanks for all the tunes, Tim. youtu.be/1VF7Mkq7wHg?... #yyc #blues #music
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Now playing on Sound Affects: A Radio Playground: "Young Gifted and Brown" by Joe Bataan
December 1, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Now playing on Sound Affects: A Radio Playground: "Young Gifted and Brown" by Joe Bataan
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Many Rivers To Cross
YouTube video by Jimmy Cliff - Topic
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November 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Turns out Jimmy Cliff did not outlive us all, and so it is fitting BLACK MUSIC SUNDAY shares his life and music with us today.
Dig in! And thanks to Denise Oliver-Velez for putting this together. Follow @deniseoliver-velez.bsky.social .
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Dig in! And thanks to Denise Oliver-Velez for putting this together. Follow @deniseoliver-velez.bsky.social .
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Black Music Sunday: Jimmy Cliff crossed his final river at age 81
Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with over 290 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack. I hope you�
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November 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Turns out Jimmy Cliff did not outlive us all, and so it is fitting BLACK MUSIC SUNDAY shares his life and music with us today.
Dig in! And thanks to Denise Oliver-Velez for putting this together. Follow @deniseoliver-velez.bsky.social .
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Dig in! And thanks to Denise Oliver-Velez for putting this together. Follow @deniseoliver-velez.bsky.social .
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also SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER at the BACK 40 in Manteno, IL, Susan Williams & Andy Duncanson lead the dynamic 4th Sunday blues jam! Jam 4-7--no Bears game, already got the W! Snow storm will be over! Come on out South Chicago, southern burbs, Kankakee!
November 30, 2025 at 2:44 AM
also SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER at the BACK 40 in Manteno, IL, Susan Williams & Andy Duncanson lead the dynamic 4th Sunday blues jam! Jam 4-7--no Bears game, already got the W! Snow storm will be over! Come on out South Chicago, southern burbs, Kankakee!
A-TRAIN'S SOUL ON SUNDAY! GALLERY ART BAR IN URBANA, IL.
Soul on Sunday (S.O.S.)/A+
Come on out Sunday 30 November and enjoy ya self...show 7-9 and hang out 9-11pm
Soul on Sunday (S.O.S.)/A+
Come on out Sunday 30 November and enjoy ya self...show 7-9 and hang out 9-11pm
November 30, 2025 at 2:32 AM
A-TRAIN'S SOUL ON SUNDAY! GALLERY ART BAR IN URBANA, IL.
Soul on Sunday (S.O.S.)/A+
Come on out Sunday 30 November and enjoy ya self...show 7-9 and hang out 9-11pm
Soul on Sunday (S.O.S.)/A+
Come on out Sunday 30 November and enjoy ya self...show 7-9 and hang out 9-11pm
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Tedeschi Trucks Band w Warren Haynes - Spanish Moon (live '25)
#ElectricGuitarForAll
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#TedeschiTrucksBand
#WarrenHaynes
#LittleFeat
Johnny's post inspired me. Here's TTB with Warren Haynes just killing Spanish Moon. Lots of guitar pyrotechnics!
youtu.be/WLlTAmFtG-4?...
#ElectricGuitarForAll
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#TedeschiTrucksBand
#WarrenHaynes
#LittleFeat
Johnny's post inspired me. Here's TTB with Warren Haynes just killing Spanish Moon. Lots of guitar pyrotechnics!
youtu.be/WLlTAmFtG-4?...
November 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Tedeschi Trucks Band w Warren Haynes - Spanish Moon (live '25)
#ElectricGuitarForAll
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#TedeschiTrucksBand
#WarrenHaynes
#LittleFeat
Johnny's post inspired me. Here's TTB with Warren Haynes just killing Spanish Moon. Lots of guitar pyrotechnics!
youtu.be/WLlTAmFtG-4?...
#ElectricGuitarForAll
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#TedeschiTrucksBand
#WarrenHaynes
#LittleFeat
Johnny's post inspired me. Here's TTB with Warren Haynes just killing Spanish Moon. Lots of guitar pyrotechnics!
youtu.be/WLlTAmFtG-4?...
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Moonshine (Remastered)
YouTube video by Memphis Minnie - Topic
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November 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Mississippi bluesman Robert “Bilbo” Walker (b. 1937) died Nov. 29, 2017.
*We went to see him in 2006 and he took a break and we filled in!
I got to play his guitar, also seen in this video.
“Mama, talk to your daughter.”
youtu.be/0bfRI0aI650
*We went to see him in 2006 and he took a break and we filled in!
I got to play his guitar, also seen in this video.
“Mama, talk to your daughter.”
youtu.be/0bfRI0aI650
November 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Mississippi bluesman Robert “Bilbo” Walker (b. 1937) died Nov. 29, 2017.
*We went to see him in 2006 and he took a break and we filled in!
I got to play his guitar, also seen in this video.
“Mama, talk to your daughter.”
youtu.be/0bfRI0aI650
*We went to see him in 2006 and he took a break and we filled in!
I got to play his guitar, also seen in this video.
“Mama, talk to your daughter.”
youtu.be/0bfRI0aI650
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Homesick James & Snooky Pryor - Shake Your Money Maker (1973)
Homesick James : Vocals, Guitar
Snooky Pryor : Harmonica
Bob Hall : Piano
Bob Brunning : Bass
John Hunt : Drums
youtube.com/watch?v=d4r8...
Homesick James : Vocals, Guitar
Snooky Pryor : Harmonica
Bob Hall : Piano
Bob Brunning : Bass
John Hunt : Drums
youtube.com/watch?v=d4r8...
November 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Homesick James & Snooky Pryor - Shake Your Money Maker (1973)
Homesick James : Vocals, Guitar
Snooky Pryor : Harmonica
Bob Hall : Piano
Bob Brunning : Bass
John Hunt : Drums
youtube.com/watch?v=d4r8...
Homesick James : Vocals, Guitar
Snooky Pryor : Harmonica
Bob Hall : Piano
Bob Brunning : Bass
John Hunt : Drums
youtube.com/watch?v=d4r8...
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Parliament - Wizard of Finance
#LookAndSee 264
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#Parliament
#Funk
#FunkSky
#WizardOfFinance
This guy does my taxes!
youtu.be/lZD7Oc7pW_Y?...
#LookAndSee 264
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#Parliament
#Funk
#FunkSky
#WizardOfFinance
This guy does my taxes!
youtu.be/lZD7Oc7pW_Y?...
November 30, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Parliament - Wizard of Finance
#LookAndSee 264
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#Parliament
#Funk
#FunkSky
#WizardOfFinance
This guy does my taxes!
youtu.be/lZD7Oc7pW_Y?...
#LookAndSee 264
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
#Parliament
#Funk
#FunkSky
#WizardOfFinance
This guy does my taxes!
youtu.be/lZD7Oc7pW_Y?...
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Max selecting some tunes for today’s listening sessions.
November 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Max selecting some tunes for today’s listening sessions.
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November 29, 1972: Co-founder of Atari, Nolan Bushnell releases Pong, the 1st commercially successful video game, in Andy Capp's Tavern in Sunnyvale, California.
November 30, 2025 at 1:28 AM
November 29, 1972: Co-founder of Atari, Nolan Bushnell releases Pong, the 1st commercially successful video game, in Andy Capp's Tavern in Sunnyvale, California.
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It's Friday and wet in Melbourne and laugh a little
November 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
It's Friday and wet in Melbourne and laugh a little