JOHN SINCLAIR RADIO SHOW 953 – JOHNNY BEE & THE MURDER HORNETS

Episode 953 is coming from Radio Free Amsterdam headquarters in Detroit’s Cass Corridor with the brand-new album by veteran Detroit drummer John Badanjek—better known as Johnny bee—and his band, the Murder Hornets, with Bee on compositions, lead vocals & drums, Mike Marshall on bass, Garret Bielaniec on guitars, Jimmie Bones at the keyboards, and a quartet of backing singers comprising Chrissy Morgan, Liz Fornal, Kristen von B, and Casey Silverstein. The album was produced by the Bee along with Tino Gross at Funky D Studios in Royal Oak. Enjoy!

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
JOHNNY BEE & THE MURDER HORNETS
JOHN SINCLAIR RADIO SHOW 953
Cass Corridor, Detroit, February 17, 2021 [22145]

Yusef Lateef: Happyology
John Badanjek & The Murder Hornets: Flying Saucer Man
John Badanjek & The Murder Hornets: Bitter Man
John Badanjek & The Murder Hornets: Busted
John Badanjek & The Murder Hornets: Dark In Singapore Bass
John Badanjek & The Murder Hornets: Ooh-La-La
John Badanjek & The Murder Hornets: Ride
John Badanjek & The Murder Hornets: Someone Else
John Badanjek & The Murder Hornets: Thumbsucker Bass
John Badanjek & The Murder Hornets: Wild Thing
John Badanjek & The Murder Hornets: Arc Of The Sweeping Sky Higher Cello

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by John Sinclair for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced, edited & assembled by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve “Fly” Pratt
Special thanks to Tino Gross & Linda Lexy of Funky D Records

© 2022 The John Sinclair Foundation

BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 077 – I GOT THE FEELING

Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning Episode 078 from 1983 featuring music by Red Prysock, The Spiders, Little Richard, Fats Domino, J.B. Lenoir, Buddy Guy, Sonny Boy Williamson, the Emmit Slay Trio, Dale Hawkins, The Coasters, Jimmy Rogers, Freddie King, James Cotton, B.B. King, The Dells, Little Walter, and James Brown.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
I GOT THE FEELING
BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 077
Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, January 2, 1983 [22113]

Red Prysock: Jumbo
The Spiders: Witchcraft
Little Richard: All Around The World
Fats Domino: Honey Chile
J.B. Lenoir: Let Me Die With The One I Love
Buddy Guy: T-Bone Shuffle
Sonny Boy Williamson: One Way Out
Emmit Slay Trio: My Kinda Woman
Dale Hawkins: Suzie-Q
The Coasters: What About Us
Jimmy Rogers: You’re The One
Freddie King: Washout
James Cotton: Caledonia
B.B. King: You Done Lost Your Good Thing
The Dells: Dance Dance Dance
Little Walter: Take Me Back Baby
James Brown: I Got The Feeling
James Brown: Prisoner Of Love
James Brown: Cold Sweat
James Brown: I’ll Go Crazy
Red Prysock: Jumbo

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

© 1983, 2021 Tino Gross. Used with permission.

BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 075 – STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY

Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning Episode 077 from 1983 featuring music by Red Prysock, B.B. King, The Coasters, Ben E. King, Nolan Strong & The Diablos, Buddy Guy, Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Albert King, Chuck Berry, Little Walter, Muddy Waters, LaVerne Baker, Chuck Willis, and Magic Slim & The Teardrops.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY
BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 075
Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, January 2, 1983 [22085]

Red Prysock: Jumbo
B.B. King: Intro > You Upsets Me Baby
B.B. King: Worry, Worry
B.B. King: Woke Up This Morning
The Coasters: Yakety Yak
Ben E. King: Stand By Me
Nolan Strong & The Diablos: I Don’t Care
Buddy Guy: Broken Hearted Blues
Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson: Alimony Blues
Albert King: That’s What The Blues Is All About
Chuck Berry: Little Queenie
Little Walter: A Quarter To Twelve
Muddy Waters: Louisiana Blues
Little Walter: I Got To Find My Baby
Muddy Waters: You’re Gonna Need My Help
LaVerne Baker: Tweedle Dee Dee
Chuck Willis: Caledonia
Magic Slim & The Teardrops: Stranded On The Highway
B.B. King: Every Day I Have The Blues
Red Prysock: Jumbo

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI (#20)
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

© 1983, 2021 Tino Gross. Used with permission.

BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 074 BLOW TOP BLUES

Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning Episode 075 from 1983 featuring music by Red Prysock, Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, Sheriff & The Revels, The Moonglows, The Five Chances, Freddie King, Junior Wells, Eddie Taylor, Buddy Guy, Elmore James, Margie Evans with the Johnny Otis Show, Fluffy Hunter, Koko Taylor, Bull Moose Jackson, The Swallows, and Magic Slim & The Teardrops.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
BLOW TOP BLUES
BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 074
Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, June 5, 1983 [22071]

Red Prysock: Jumbo
Howlin’ Wolf: Nature
Sonny Boy Williamson: Bye Bye Bird
Muddy Waters: You Can’t Lose What You Never Had
Sheriff & The Revels: Shambala
The Moonglows: I’m Afraid The Masquerade Is Over
The Five Chances: I May Be Small
Freddie King: Hideaway
Junior Wells: Tobacco Road
Eddie Taylor: Big Town Playboy
Buddy Guy: Watch Yourself
Elmore James: Who’s That Knocking At Your Door
Margie Evans with the Johnny Otis Show: Evil Gal Blues
Fluffy Hunter: The Walking Blues
Koko Taylor: Blow Top Blues
Koko Taylor: Please Don’t Mess With My Man
Bull Moose Jackson: Big Ten Inch Record
The Swallows: It Ain’t The Meat It’s The Motion
Magic Slim & The Teardrops: I’m A Dirty Motha Fuyer

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI (#19)
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

© 1983, 2021 Tino Gross. Used with permission.

BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 073 – BACK IN THE U.S.A.

Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning Episode 073 from 1983 featuring music by Red Prysock, Johnny Nicholas, The Spaniels, Johnny Otis Show, Son Seals, B.B. King, and 11 more great cuts by Chuck Berry.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
BACK IN THE U.S.A.
BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 073
Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, January 23, 1983 [22057]

Red Prysock: Jumbo
Chuck Berry: Go Bobby Soxer
Chuck Berry: Maybellene
Chuck Berry: Oh, Carol
Chuck Berry: Back in the U.S.A.
Johnny Nicholas: Good Rockin’ Mama
The Spaniels: Stormy Weather
Johnny Otis Show: So Fine
Son Seals: Don’t Throw Your Love on Me
Chuck Berry: C’Mon
Chuck Berry: Sweet Little Sixteen
Chuck Berry: Almost Grown
Chuck Berry: You Never Can Tell
B.B. King: I’d Rather Drink Muddy Water
Chuck Berry: Oh Baby Doll
Chuck Berry: School Day
Chuck Berry: Johnny B. Goode

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI (#136)
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

© 1983, 2022 Steve Pratt. Used with permission.

BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 072 – LET IT ROCK

Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning Episode 072 from 1983 featuring music by Red Prysock, Queen Sylvia Embry, Arthur “Guitar” Kelly, Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson, Lonnie Brooks, Eddy Clearwater, Otis Rush, and 8 cuts by Chuck Berry in honor of his birthday.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
LET IT ROCK
BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 072
Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, January 23, 1983 [22041]

Red Prysock: Jumbo
Chuck Berry: No Money Down
Chuck Berry: I Got To Find My Baby
Chuck Berry: Let It Rock
Chuck Berry: Thirty Days
Queen Sylvia Embry: Tired of Being Pushed Around
Arthur “Guitar” Kelly: I Don’t Know Why
Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson: Just Like Mama Said
Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson: Look What You’ve Done
Chuck Berry: The Promised Land
Chuck Berry: Blue Feeling
Chuck Berry: The Things That I Used To Do
Chuck Berry: Rock And Roll Music
Lonnie Brooks: Sweet Home Chicago
Eddy Clearwater; I Wouldn’t Lay My Guitar Down
Otis Rush: I Can’t Quit You Baby
Otis Rush: Cross Cut Saw

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI (#135)
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

© 1983, 2022 Steve Pratt. Used with permission.

BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 153 – SAXOPHONICS

Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning his classic modern radio programs from the 1980s and 1990s originally aired on WEMU-FM in Ypsilant. Episode 153 features music by Red Prysock and an unannounced succession of saxophonic recordings for an entire hour.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents

SAXOPHONICS

BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 153

Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, July 20, 1987 [20303]

Red Prysock: Jumbo

One hour of saxophonics without announcements, final program in BCBC series

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI

Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

© 1987, 2020 Steve Pratt. Used with permission.

BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 152 – THE CRAWL

Martino D’Lorenzo is playing the blues on 45s, 78s and LPs from behind the wheel of the Big City Blues Cruise bus, spinning his classic modern radio programs from the 1980s and 1990s originally aired on WEMU-FM in Ypsilant. Episode 152 features music by Red Prysock, Los Lobos, Muddy Waters, Eddie “Guitar” Burns, Sonny Boy Williamson, Guitar Junior, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Buckwheat Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, Big Twist & The Mellow Fellows, Bull Moose Jacksonm and Arthur Alexander.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents

THE CRAWL

BIG CITY BLUES CRUISE 152

Martino D’Lorenzo, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, Jult 20, 1987 [20289]

Red Prysock: Jumbo

Los Lobos: Will The Wolf Survive

Muddy Waters: Louisiana Blues

Muddy Waters: I’m Ready

Muddy Waters: Honey Bee

Eddie “Guitar” Burns: You Better Cut That Out

Sonny Boy Williamson: Eyesight To The Blind

Sonny Boy Williamson: All Alone

Guitar Junior: The Crawl

The Fabulous Thunderbirds: The Crawl

Buckwheat Zydeco” Someone Else Is Stepping in

Clifton Chenier: Sweeter Than Anything I Know

Clifton Chenier: In The Mood

Big Twist & The Mellow Fellows: I Live The Life I Love

Big Twist & The Mellow Fellows: The Turning Point

Bull Moose Jackson: Big Ten Inch Record

It Ain’t The Meat, It’s The Motion

Aethur Alexander: A Shot of Rhythm & Blues

A JOINT PRODUCTION

Hosted by Martino D’Lorenzo for Radio Free Amsterdam

Produced by Martin Gross at WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti MI

Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair

Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

© 1987, 2020 Steve Pratt. Used with permission.

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