01     Duke Ellington, Sea Jam Blues-Victor, 78 (A side)
02     Duke Ellington, Moon Mists-Victor, 78 (B side)
03     Hank Thompson, Westphalia Waltz-Bloodshot, CD
- break 5:09 pm
04     Eddie Lang & Joe Venuti, Black Satin-JSP, CD
05     The Band, Rockin' Chair-Capitol-CD
06     Hoagy Carmichael, Gone With The Wind-Interstate Music, CD
07     Loki, Lullaby
08     Jim Lauderdale, Trashcan Tomcat-Dual Tone, CD
- break 5:25 pm
09     Jimmy Wakely, Out a Sight Out a Mind-Capitol, 78
10     Texas Jim Robertson, Midnight Flyer-Decca, 78
11     The Delmore Brothers & Wayne Raney, Red Ball To Natchez, LP
12     Hankshaw Hawkins, Pan American-CD
- break 5:40 pm
13     Drive By Truckers, Danko/Manuel
14     The Band, I Shall Be Released-Capitol, CD
15     Midnight Cowboy, John Barry-Mojo, CD
16     Fleetwood Mac, World In Harmony-Trojan, CD (from the Vaudeville Years, 1968 to 1970)
17     Jeff Tweedy, Sunken Treasure
18     Bob Dylan, I Dreamed I Saw St. Augustine-Columbia, LP (1967)
19     Jeff Tweedy, Bob Dylan's Beard
- break 6:12 pm
20     Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra, Chocolate Whiskey and Vanilla Gin-London, 78
- break 6:20 pm
21     Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter, Dreaming Dead-Barsuk Records, CD
22     Iron & Wine, Sodom South Georgia
23     Jason Molina, Hold On Magnolia
24     JJ Cale, Magnolia-Shelter,CD
25     Iron & Wine, Jesus The Mexican Boy
26     Sparklehorse, Homecoming Queen-Capitol, CD
- break 6:49 pm
27     Califone, Wingbone-Thrill Jockey, CD
28     Langtry, There Is No Joy as Upon the Road Thereto-Soft Abuse, CD

Except for a few moments of fiddle on Sea Jam Blues the appearance of Duke Ellington seemed like an experiment and had me feeling as if I was standing in a Chicago alley depression soup line. By the time the train songs had ended I reconsidered and felt a calm, nostalgic mood take me over. I think it had something to do with my recent pondering of life. I just started reading Neil Young's biography, "Shakey," and am finishing up a book about Wilco, "Learning How To Die," by Greg Kot. Both are eye-opening, but I would first recommend the Wilco story. It's interesting to find out how all these musicians influence each other. So, get reading!

A normal evening progressed with a sweet tune, "Lullaby" done by Loki, followed by plenty of plugging of his local appearances. Meanwhile, Uncle Jeff was previewing music on his Diskman. Somehow the musical sequence took shape a second before needed.

The mix of Tweedy, Dylan, Drive By Truckers and The Band was nice... smooth... lyrically soothing. Tweedy's vocals cause me contemplation.

This show's hot trak is Jesse Sykes & the Sweet Hereafter, "The Dreaming Dead." The CD appeared from... well I just don't know... and caught my ear in a second. I must pick up this one to add to the collection.

Friday, July 23rd, Ukulele Loki hosts "Pinstripes and Tommy Guns" at Theatre Du Quirque (2119 E 17th Ave Denver, CO ). A nineteen twenties speak-easy party. Christine Haslan will sing sexy jazz. Loki will spin music from the twenties, make wise-cracks, and regale the audience with ukulele minstrelsy. Come in vintage attire and be sure to get the password. Email: tommystripes@yahoo.com for your invitation. Doors at 8:00 p.m. - shows at 9:00 p.m. 720.394.6198

Jolie Holland plays Round Midnight in Boulder on the 23rd (presented by the Boulder Theater). And then Jolie Holland plays the Larimer Lounge on Saturday June 24th. Jim Lauderdale performs August 18th at the Boulder Theater. Get out and hear some live music!