https://simplecast.com 2025 Michael Dinallo en Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:12:31 +0000 https://the-crooked-road-of-songs-and-stories.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c7b324f6-9523-4766-a7f3-4794254ccc5d/ab3348e1-915c-4d91-a012-5e4474c7f082/3000x3000/crss-logo-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-crooked-road-of-songs-and-stories.simplecast.com episodic Michael Dinallo true https://feeds.simplecast.com/uAVFBVrW Michael Dinallo michaeldinallo1966@gmail.com a240b0e4-ee7c-4c24-b8bb-191052106fd1 #barrencewhitfield #michaeldinallo #themercybrothers #boston #nashvile #memphis #Ramblingthomas #therisingsuns #Bobbylloyd #theintruders #carlbelew # jimburgett #barrencewhitfieldandthesavages

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]]> The Mercy Brothers Spinning Records Michael Dinallo 00:21:44 Here is the continuation of the conversation Barrence and I had on July 22, 2024, which was published on August 19 of this year as our first podcast – The Mercy Brothers Talking.. That conversation ends with him saying, “Come on, let’s go upstairs.” So….. I sat, as Barrence pulled out all kinds of records that we were, well mostly him, talking about on the ride up a couple of floors. He started out with a record I had never heard before by Rambling Thomas called “No Job Blues.” The Rising Suns followed with “The Devil’s Got My Woman” into “My Baby’s Not My Baby Anymore” by Bobby Lloyd and then The Intruders with “Fried Eggs.” All songs that were completely new to me. I mentioned before The Rising Suns’ spin that I thought I had heard a version of “The Devil’s Got My Woman” but it was not that song; some other old blues instead. Barrence followed The Intruders up with Carl Belew’s “Gator Shoes” and ended with “The Living Dead” by Jim Burgett. We’ll be back with you shortly with another great podcast by The Mercy Brothers Talking. Here is the continuation of the conversation Barrence and I had on July 22, 2024, which was published on August 19 of this year as our first podcast – The Mercy Brothers Talking.. That conversation ends with him saying, “Come on, let’s go upstairs.” So….. I sat, as Barrence pulled out all kinds of records that we were, well mostly him, talking about on the ride up a couple of floors. He started out with a record I had never heard before by Rambling Thomas called “No Job Blues.” The Rising Suns followed with “The Devil’s Got My Woman” into “My Baby’s Not My Baby Anymore” by Bobby Lloyd and then The Intruders with “Fried Eggs.” All songs that were completely new to me. I mentioned before The Rising Suns’ spin that I thought I had heard a version of “The Devil’s Got My Woman” but it was not that song; some other old blues instead. Barrence followed The Intruders up with Carl Belew’s “Gator Shoes” and ended with “The Living Dead” by Jim Burgett. We’ll be back with you shortly with another great podcast by The Mercy Brothers Talking. true full 2 2 b74d5179-f40f-4bcc-aeed-bd95e1e4ed38 #barrencewhitfield #michaeldinallo #themercybrothers #boston #nashvile #memphis #slystone #jimdickinson #billypreston #barrencewhitfieldandthesavages

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]]> The Mercy Brothers Talking Michael Dinallo 00:32:32 Simple honesty here, this conversation, on June 22, happened because our rehearsal ended due to my MS relapse messing with my hands. Well, we got a great rambling conversation; that has a cool arc to it. This has not been edited. (I’m referring to how you can read an interview in say, The New York Times Magazine, and it will edited for brevity.) You can hear Barrence looking up Sly Stone’s “Fresh” on his phone. We were sitting in a public space, hence the background noise; and Barrence saying hi to someone. Not to say this is on a par with the amazing work John and Alan Lomax did, but think of this as a field recording. And, there will be plenty more to come. Barrence and I can talk for hours upon hours. It’s the affliction for the love of music we both share – hence The Mercy Brothers. Enjoy! Simple honesty here, this conversation, on June 22, happened because our rehearsal ended due to my MS relapse messing with my hands. Well, we got a great rambling conversation; that has a cool arc to it. This has not been edited. (I’m referring to how you can read an interview in say, The New York Times Magazine, and it will edited for brevity.) You can hear Barrence looking up Sly Stone’s “Fresh” on his phone. We were sitting in a public space, hence the background noise; and Barrence saying hi to someone. Not to say this is on a par with the amazing work John and Alan Lomax did, but think of this as a field recording. And, there will be plenty more to come. Barrence and I can talk for hours upon hours. It’s the affliction for the love of music we both share – hence The Mercy Brothers. Enjoy! true full 1 2 38fd5610-1598-4ea0-9297-dbfed52aec52 #alastairmoock #markerelli #crookedroadsongs #crookedroadofsongsandstories #michaeldinallo #blues #folk #singersongwriter #boston 

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]]> Alastair Moock and Mark Erelli Michael Dinallo 00:57:50 On a rainy Monday morning in October, I sat down with my friends Alastair Moock and Mark Erelli. Our conversation, leaning heavily into folk and blues music, winds through influential records and artists for Alastair and Mark (and yours truly.) I hope you enjoy our conversation and have as much fun listening to it as we had talking and recording it. I would be remiss not thanking Lorne Entress for introducing me to Alastair and Mark in what seems like another lifetime ago. (You’ll have to pardon the frog that kept coming and going in my throat.) I would be remiss not thanking Lorne Entress for introducing me to Alastair and Mark in what seems like another lifetime ago. (You’ll have to pardon the frog that kept coming and going in my throat.) On a rainy Monday morning in October, I sat down with my friends Alastair Moock and Mark Erelli. Our conversation, leaning heavily into folk and blues music, winds through influential records and artists for Alastair and Mark (and yours truly.) I hope you enjoy our conversation and have as much fun listening to it as we had talking and recording it. I would be remiss not thanking Lorne Entress for introducing me to Alastair and Mark in what seems like another lifetime ago. (You’ll have to pardon the frog that kept coming and going in my throat.) I would be remiss not thanking Lorne Entress for introducing me to Alastair and Mark in what seems like another lifetime ago. (You’ll have to pardon the frog that kept coming and going in my throat.) true full 5 1 2571fcfc-647a-4dee-8d04-8e6110015922 #dukelevine #kevinbarry #crookedroadsongs #boston #music#crookedroadofsongsandstories #touringlife #badassguitarplayers

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]]> Duke Levine and Kevin Barry Michael Dinallo 00:33:15 Back in July, I sat down with Duke Levine and Kevin Barry. We discussed the beginnings of their individual musical journeys – with Duke’s starting in Worcester, Massachusetts and Kevin’s in Olean, New York. As you will hear, influential records and bygone clubs are also a part of our conversation. We wrap up with what’s next for Duke and Kevin. A special thank you to photographer Nate Dow for providing the great image of Duke and Kevin. Back in July, I sat down with Duke Levine and Kevin Barry. We discussed the beginnings of their individual musical journeys – with Duke’s starting in Worcester, Massachusetts and Kevin’s in Olean, New York. As you will hear, influential records and bygone clubs are also a part of our conversation. We wrap up with what’s next for Duke and Kevin. A special thank you to photographer Nate Dow for providing the great image of Duke and Kevin. true full 4 1 bf1bc9eb-d279-4869-9d9e-e38284271590 #dukerobillard #blues #r&r #r&b #jazz #sixstringsofsteel #recordcollecting #roomfulofblues #bigbandmusic

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]]> Duke Robillard Michael Dinallo 00:40:14 On a pleasant spring afternoon, Duke and I talked about his life and career journey of discovering and playing blues, jazz, R&B, and rock-n-roll. We dive into his searching for 78rpm records and this collecting influence on the start of Roomful of Blues. The conversation wraps up discussing his new record “Six Strings of Steel.” On a pleasant spring afternoon, Duke and I talked about his life and career journey of discovering and playing blues, jazz, R&B, and rock-n-roll. We dive into his searching for 78rpm records and this collecting influence on the start of Roomful of Blues. The conversation wraps up discussing his new record “Six Strings of Steel.” true full 3 1 45e456e7-e0a8-423e-a046-67c11f833829 #hollyharris #blues #boston #WMFO #WGBH #WBOS #WUMB

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]]> Holly Harris Michael Dinallo 00:24:31 I spent an evening at the end of last year in Witch City, Salem, Massachusetts, with my dear friend Holly Harris. We talked about her career as one of the preeminent blues deejays in the United States and the world. One of Holly’s bona fides: W.C. Handy Keeping the Blues Alive Award. I hope you enjoy two friends reminiscing about the last 30 plus years. Thanks for listening. I spent an evening at the end of last year in Witch City, Salem, Massachusetts, with my dear friend Holly Harris. We talked about her career as one of the preeminent blues deejays in the United States and the world. One of Holly’s bona fides: W.C. Handy Keeping the Blues Alive Award. I hope you enjoy two friends reminiscing about the last 30 plus years. Thanks for listening. true full 2 1 589f8544-a4c8-48f9-a0ad-af01eb662d52 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 michaeldinallo1966@gmail.com (Michael Dinallo) https://the-crooked-road-of-songs-and-stories.simplecast.com/episodes/peter-guralnick-QFG39a07 Peter Guralnick Michael Dinallo 00:46:54 As days wind down towards the end of the year, New Englanders take advantage of any nice autumn day. Last October, Peter Guralnick and I sat in his backyard talking while basking in the sun and the gentle fall breeze. As you’ll hear, our conversation was punctuated by the background sounds of the occasional car, chirping birds, wind gust, or motorcycle. I hope you enjoy our afternoon of talking as much as we did. As days wind down towards the end of the year, New Englanders take advantage of any nice autumn day. Last October, Peter Guralnick and I sat in his backyard talking while basking in the sun and the gentle fall breeze. As you’ll hear, our conversation was punctuated by the background sounds of the occasional car, chirping birds, wind gust, or motorcycle. I hope you enjoy our afternoon of talking as much as we did. #peterguralnick #michaeldinallo #sunrecords #recordcollecting #samphillips #charlierich, #blues #countrymusic #memphis #dickcurless, #crookedroadsongs #memphisinternationalrecords true full 1 1