A one-woman, all-star show, Maria Muldaur has a music history firmly planted in American roots music. Best known for her 1974 million-selling hit, Midnight at the Oasis, she also sings jazz, R&B and blues with a rare combination of soulfulness and sensuality -- a blend she calls bluesiana. She is a strong contender for the crown of Best White Soul Singer performing and recording on the circuit. In November 2009, 90.7 KFSR's Hound Dog, got a chance to talk with Maria about her music and career. She performs at the Westside Theatre in Newman, CA on Saturday November 21st.
The Holmes Brothers (bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes, guitarist/pianist/ vocalist Wendell Holmes, drummer/vocalist Popsy Dixon) are known worldwide for their unique roadhouse blend of gospel, low-down blues, deep soul, Americana/country and pure pop. They were named Band of the Year in 2005 by the Blues Foundation. They’ve recorded with Van Morrison, Peter Gabriel, Odetta, Phoebe Snow, Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash, Levon Helm and Joan Osborne, and have performed around the world—even performing for President Clinton. They take their unique sound to Modesto's Gallo Center for the Arts on Saturday October 17th, performing with Joan Osborne and Paul Thorne. Recently 90.7 KFSR's The Hound Dog, got a chance to interview Wendell Holmes and learn more about their unique band.
Chicago blues legend Barry Goldberg talked with 90.7 KFSR's the Hound Dog recently in advance of his performance in Modesto on September 10th as part of the Chicago Blues Reunion. A keyboard player, songwriter and producer, Goldberg learned to play the blues straight from stars like Muddy Waters and Little Walter. He played with Electric Flag, Bob Dylan and many others, and in 2009 has reunited with many of his old Windy City friends, like Nick Gravenites, Harvey Mandel and Charlie Musselwhite. They perform at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto on Thursday September 10th.
The founder of the group Roomful of Blues, and an original member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Duke Robillard is a blues legend. 90.7 KFSR's The Hound Dog got a chance to talk with Duke in August 2009 on his program The Blue Buffet. Duke is performing in Fresno at Sequoia Brewing Company North on Wednesday September 2nd.
Local blues artist Lance Canales stopped by the 90.7 KFSR studios for an in-studio performance on The Blue Buffet. You can watch Lance perform three of his original songs perform three songs, including "Cottonwood River" (above) on our YouTube page...
Local bluesman & artist Glen Delpit stopped by the 90.7 KFSR studios to visit with The Hound Dog on "The Blue Buffet". We've got video of two of his in studio numbers on the 90.7 KFSR YouTube channel.
"The Blue Buffet" Saturdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join 90.7 KFSR's "Hound Dog" every Saturday afternoon for The Blue Buffet, for a mix of classic soul, vintage r&b, rock & roll, and of course, the root of everything, the blues. You'll hear artists like Howlin Wolf, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Johnny Otis and plenty more - every Saturday afternoon from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, right here on KFSR 90.7.
Beale Street Caravan - Saturdays from 4:00 PM till 5:00 PM
"From the Home of the Blues and the Birth Place of Rock and Roll" - we're definitely downtown in Memphis, Tennessee. Tonight from Downtown Memphis, its time for the Best in Blues on Beale Street Caravan.
Co-hosts Daren Dortin and Pat Mitchell kick off each week's program with this rousing introduction. Now in its seventh season, Beale Street Caravan remains the world's most popular Blues radio program with over 300 US affiliate stations and over 100 affiliate stations worldwide. Great Blues music interspersed with an interview with the featured artist before a live crowd entertains a worldwide audience of 2.4 million listeners each week. Beale Street Caravan takes its audience inside exciting live Blues events in Memphis and around the globe; events such as the W.C. Handy Blues Awards, the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival in Telluride, CO, The US Embassy Venezuelan Blues Tour, The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival in Davenport, IA, The King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, AR, and The Blues Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award ceremonies. In addition, celebrity hosts such as Sam Phillips, Jerry Wexler, Cybill Shepherd and others stop in each week to give the audience an inside view into the history and process of the Blues. It's the Best in Blues on Beale Street Caravan.
Join John Shafer and Chester Neville for Sunday Afternoon Blues on 90.7 KFSR. You'll hear the best of blues legends like B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and John Lee Hooker, as well as today's stars like Rod Piazza, and local artists like the MoFo Party Band. It's two hours of the best blues music you'll find anywhere.
Start your weekend off right, every Friday from 4:00 PM till 6:00 PM with Jazz, Blues and More. Each week Roger Gonzales plays an eclectic mix of music ranging from Paul DeLay to The Swan Silvertones, from Kurt Elling to the Buena Vista Social Club and much more. Roger's passion for music goes far beyond his work on 90.7 KFSR. In fact, Roger is one the Valley's top harmonica players, and is well versed in both jazz and blues. Roger's music career began when he picked up a harmonica at the tender age of 37. After six months in the music school of hard knocks, Roger sought a mentor. He was fortunate to find harmonica master Eddie Gordon as his mentor and continues to be under his tutelage. Returning to college in his forties, Roger has since completed his Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Music Education at CSUF. Read more about Roger Gonzales...
Blues star Tommy Castro came to town in Janaury 2009 at the new Memphis Blues Barrell Room, and 90.7 KFSR's Hound Dog was there to document the show. Check out the Hound Dog's photos at 90.7 KFSR's Flickr photo sharing site:
90.7 KFSR was out on location for the 10th Fresno Blues Festival in June 2007. Over 1,100 people attended this year's festival at Woodward Park, which featured artists like A.C. Myles, Deja Blues, Trey Tosh, The MOFO Party Band, Ron Thompson, Paris Slim, Sonny Rhodes, and Byther Smith. We sent our very own resident bluesologist "The Hound Dog" out to MC the festival, and take some pictures. Fresno Blues Fest 2007 Photo Gallery...
A one-woman, all-star show, 
The Holmes Brothers (bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes, guitarist/pianist/ vocalist Wendell Holmes, drummer/vocalist Popsy Dixon) are known worldwide for their unique roadhouse blend of gospel, low-down blues, deep soul, Americana/country and pure pop. They were named Band of the Year in 2005 by the Blues Foundation. They’ve recorded with Van Morrison, Peter Gabriel, Odetta, Phoebe Snow, Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash, Levon Helm and Joan Osborne, and have performed around the world—even performing for President Clinton. They take their unique sound to Modesto's Gallo Center for the Arts on Saturday October 17th, performing with Joan Osborne and Paul Thorne. Recently 90.7 KFSR's The Hound Dog, got a chance to interview Wendell Holmes and learn more about their unique band.
Chicago blues legend Barry Goldberg talked with 90.7 KFSR's the Hound Dog recently in advance of his performance in Modesto on September 10th as part of the Chicago Blues Reunion. A keyboard player, songwriter and producer, Goldberg learned to play the blues straight from stars like Muddy Waters and Little Walter. He played with Electric Flag, Bob Dylan and many others, and in 2009 has reunited with many of his old Windy City friends, like Nick Gravenites, Harvey Mandel and Charlie Musselwhite. They perform at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto on Thursday September 10th.
The founder of the group Roomful of Blues, and an original member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Duke Robillard is a blues legend. 90.7 KFSR's The Hound Dog got a chance to talk with Duke in August 2009 on his program The Blue Buffet. Duke is performing in Fresno at Sequoia Brewing Company North on Wednesday September 2nd.
Join 90.7 KFSR's "Hound Dog" every Saturday afternoon for The Blue Buffet, for a mix of classic soul, vintage r&b, rock & roll, and of course, the root of everything, the blues. You'll hear artists like Howlin Wolf, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Johnny Otis and plenty more - every Saturday afternoon from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, right here on KFSR 90.7.
Start your weekend off right, every Friday from 4:00 PM till 6:00 PM with Jazz, Blues and More. Each week Roger Gonzales plays an eclectic mix of music ranging from Paul DeLay to The Swan Silvertones, from Kurt Elling to the Buena Vista Social Club and much more. Roger's passion for music goes far beyond his work on 90.7 KFSR. In fact, Roger is one the Valley's top harmonica players, and is well versed in both jazz and blues. Roger's music career began when he picked up a harmonica at the tender age of 37. After six months in the music school of hard knocks, Roger sought a mentor. He was fortunate to find harmonica master Eddie Gordon as his mentor and continues to be under his tutelage. Returning to college in his forties, Roger has since completed his Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Music Education at CSUF.
Blues star Tommy Castro came to town in Janaury 2009 at the new Memphis Blues Barrell Room, and 90.7 KFSR's Hound Dog was there to document the show. Check out the Hound Dog's photos at 90.7 KFSR's Flickr photo sharing site: