John Farrell Logan got his nickname by playing Little Walter's harmonica-instrumental gem, "Juke," incessantly. Rockin', multi-media-style, in the music world for over 3 decades, Juke's worked with countless major recording artists and musical trendsetters, such as Ry Cooder, Albert Collins, Leon Russell, & Los Lobos.
And then there's radio. Juke was one of the most respected and popular blues jocks on Southern California radio (teamed with co-host Ellen Bloom, for National Public Radio affiliate KPCC, LA's "Friday Nite Blues Revue"). Sadly, the station's format changed in early 2000, as is so often the case in Los Angeles, so the Friday Nite Blues Revue will have to remain in people's hearts and heads.
Yeah, his harp blows on a ton of commercials. Keep your ears peeled for his work with Ry Cooder. Dig both for the soundtrack of 1984's "Streets of Fire" film, and for the blues-based feature, "Crossroads." Logan played off-camera harmonica for the star and worked behind the scenes as coach, composer, and consultant. You want more? OK, how about "La Bamba" to "Midnight Run" to "Heathers." And if you have a TV, Juke's harp was prominent on the theme and score of the original "Roseanne" show for 9 seasons. He plays bass harmonica on the "Home Improvement" theme. You'll find Juke's music tucked into more than a few soundtracks, too.
"I've always thought of myself, musically, as being in the people-movin' business. That's what we're trying to do with Mocombo's music - melodically, lyrically, emotionally, spiritually and rhythmically. Also central to this music are the rhythms of the City of Los Angeles, my hometown... multi-textural and multi-cultural rhythms... all the time bustin' through and messin' with ya..."
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You need to check out the new Victoria "Blowbox" Harp amp! I was instrumental in designing and getting into their line of top shelf amps. Go to youtube and search me "James Reeser" and there are a couple of recent vids featuring it.
It is a 45 watt 2X8 amp. It looks like a tweed head but yes it has 2 8" speakers in it. No one can believe such a fat rich tone comes from a little amp. It is versatile... light weight... It can be plugged into any speaker cab as it has 2, 4 and 8 ohm output taps. It also has a switch that makes it either a stock 59 Bassman if that is your tone (also for guitar if desired) or flip the switch for the harp special circuits and rich fat harp tone! And yes has plenty of power as a stand alone to keep up with just about any band.
Red, White and Blues Fundraiser Food Drive Tonight at Humphrey's Lounge! Join us for this very important event to help our Military families October 19th. It's a good time for a very good cause. . . Special Thanks to our Musicians!
*Red, White & Blues Fundraiser and Food Drive at Humphrey's Backstage Lounge. -Monday 10/19, Featuring live blues by Miss Jacqui Foreman, The Kingfish Jones Band, Ayanna Hobson and Joe Norwood, Chet and The Committee with Guests, and the very cool Delta Heat. Dancing, Dining, Drinking and Carrying on etc. . .
$12.00 Benefits Navy and Marine Corps Family Food Locker. It's Another Good Time for a Good Cause! 7:00 -11:00 pm. This event only works if we fill the room. . . to do that we need your help! Non perishable Food items are also accepted. www.humphreysbythebay.com
Please tell all your friends about this very important event.
Brother Juke, Stopping by to say howdy. . . Hope all is fine at your house! Are you working Battle of Blues Harps this year?!? Be good to see/hear you again sometime soon. We just keep doing the dang thang best we can here in San Diegoville. Have you met Steve from www.thunderharpmics.com yet? He recently did a mod job on my POS green bullet and gave it a nice dirty bite. Keep up the great work! peace through music, Chet
yo Brother Juke, How you doing mang?!? Hope all is well at your house and this finds you doing the proverbial happy dance! You going to be coming to San Diegoville anytime in the near future? Be good to see ya' again! your ol' pal, Chet BluShouter@aol.com
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