Happy Birthday Blockhead Rod!!!

Happy Birthday Big Guy!!!! Thanks for all you do, all the laughs, and the hard work!

Who loves ya baby? Blockhead Radio fans love you!!



Have a good one buddy!

Are You Ready for a Party?

Then mark your calender, chill the bubbly and come on over on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 8pm Eastern!

We're having a "Thank You" party for EVERYONE who has worked so hard to fight CPSIA! It is an especially big thank you for some hard working people who have gone OVER and BEYOND the call of duty to fight CPSIA for handmade artists everywhere!

What IS CPSIA? Well, the words needed to describe it are not appropriate for Blockhead Radio....

If you need to find out about CPSIA simply go to these sites:

CPSIA Central

Handmade Toy Alliance

National Bankruptcy Day


Invite EVERYONE, and come on in, have a drink, listen to some tunes and take a break! Pat yourselves on the back for your hard work fighting CPSIA, and come chill with us! Because it'll be back to work Monday morning!

We also hope to have some special guests in chat, and encourage you to call in!

Oh...and it's BYOB....sorry...still can't figure out how to send you all martinis......

www.blockheadradiolive.com



**no spam. Ever. Or the chipmunk gets it.**

FNFFA stands for...........

Friday Night Free For All!! WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO. (Sorry, that is much more effective if you imagine a crazy Bourbon Street girl scream....)

It is FRIDAY. THANK GOD ALMIGHTY it's FRIDAY! So, come on over to www.blockheadradiolive.com and TUNE IN tonight at 9 pm Eastern for the Friday Night Free For All where our studly Blockhead Rod will be spinning the tunes, taking requests and trying (and failing we can assume) to keep control of the chat room! Let your hair down, relax and have a drink, or two, or three with us on Blockhead Radio!!

Feel free to share your links in chat, you never know when they will be on the air!

Don't be scared of chat! You sign up (preferably ahead of time long before the Cpt. Morgan has taken effect) and you are ready! You will never be spammed!! We promise, or Charlie the Chipmunk gets it!

And because down in Possum land it is Mardi Gras.... we send you some of this to virtually enjoy during the show...

Authentic New Orleans King Cake...

Okay, so it's not so much a 'party' pic....do you have any idea how difficult it is to find a picture when you search "mardi gras" that is appropriate for blogging?

HAPPY WEEKEND EVERYONE!

Terrific Tuesday--What's on Tap?

Goooood Morning Blockheads!! In case you missed it, please feel free to share this post with anyone and everyone! Help us reach our goal!
Put Rod in a TuTu!! Click Here!

How is your Tuesday going? We hope you're staying toasty warm and will join us for our Lunch Time Cafe at Noon Eastern. Join us for chat, request your favorite songs and Blockhead Rod will spin 'em for you! Don't know what to ask for? Glad you asked! Check out: http://blockheadradiolive.com/songlist to find out WHO we play!

Are you an indie musician who wants their music on Blockhead Radio? Then click here: http://blockheadradiolive.com/musicsubmissions

Come on down!

Blockhead Radio, 24/7 Independent Music, Exposing Artisans to the World.

Thirsty Thursday, Random Poll

Yes, folks, it is ALMOST Friday! That means just one more day until you can kick back, relax and take a break! What? You don't do that on the weekend? Well, my friends, you need to try to take a break and chill for just a little while every weekend!!

So, with that thought in mind...

Informal poll......

What is your FAVORITE drink!? It doesn't have to be alcoholic (though those are always welcome.) but what is your favorite beverage of choice?

We have a few favorites around here on BHR.

Appletini's.....

Rum and Cokes....

Wine...ask Blockhead Rod about that one...

And of course this flows through all our veins here at Blockhead Radio...COFFEE


And naturally one must stay nice and hydrated with water, teas, juices and other lovely beverages.

But touch my coffee and you'll not live to tell about it...

Sooooo, what can we serve you here at Blockhead Radio? Okay, so technically it's BYOB here, BUT we would love to partake of said beverages with you!!

These will be ESPECIALLY handy when we have our little shindig on Feb. 22nd, 8pm. It's a little "thank you party" for all those who have worked hard to fight against CPSIA, and a sort of 'dang it, let's have fun already' get together! So bring the chips and dip and come on by!! www.blockheadradiolive.com

For more information about CPSIA you can visit:
www.cpsia-central.ning.com
www.handmadetoyalliance.org
www.nationalbankruptcyday.com
http://twitter.com/rwoldenberg

Introducing...........Kelly Richey

“Stevie Ray Vaughn trapped in a woman's body with Janis Joplin screaming to get out.” This is how one critic describes Kelly Richey, a blues-based rock virtuoso. Buoyed by critical praise and fiercely loyal fans, The Kelly Richey Band tours extensively bringing their electric live experience to venues throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. The attention centers around this Kentucky native’s guitar playing; Richey’s proficiency has earned her comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan while gaining her a place on stage with blues legends, Albert King and Lonnie Mack. Richey has opened for artists such as James Brown, Johnny and Edgar Winter, and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. As one journalist put it, “Imagine a cross between Bonnie Raitt and Ruth Brown and you’ve only begun to get the picture.”

Built on unforgettable and explosive live performances, the Kelly Richey Band has developed an almost cult-like following, with fans picking up thousands of the band’s previous releases, most notably, Eyes Of a Woman, Sending Me Angels, and the electrifying DVD, Kelly Richey Live. Since establishing her own label, Sweet Lucy Records, Richey has released ten CDs, as both a solo artist and with her band. The label has secured national and international distribution through traditional channels and embraced internet digital distribution since the beginning of it’s availability to independent artists.

A national and international touring band, the Kelly Richey Band is backed by Shane Frye on drums and Jimmy Valdez on bass, each accomplished musicians in their own right. In her adopted hometown of Cincinnati, OH, Richey and her band have won multiple awards including Best Blues/RB Band, Best Rock Band, Best Musician and Best Band.

Given their timeless sound and considerable talents, the Kelly Richey Band will continue to awe, mesmerize, and rock audiences worldwide.

Kelly Richey has been described as “Stevie Ray Vaughan trapped in a woman’s body with Janis Joplin screaming to get out.” That’s an apt appraisal of the Lexington, Kentucky native who’s been based in Cincinnati for many years. Richey has often been compared to such greats as Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan because of her ability to capture and entertain an audience with ripping guitar leads that both sing and astonish.

As a teenager, Richey practiced guitar 12 hours a day. “I never set it down,” she remembers. “I took it to school, I took it to the kitchen table and if I took a walk it was strapped on.” Now, when she picks up her guitar, anyone within earshot is compelled to listen. A working musician since her teens, she began her professional career as a member of the Arista Records group Stealin’ Horses; in 1990 she formed The Kelly Richey Band, with whom she has become both a national and international touring artist.

One of Kelly’s most cherished moments as a guitarist came in 1988 when she found herself on stage with the legendary Albert King at his sold-out show in Nashville. Invited to join him for one song, King told Richey, “That guitar is like a gun: if you pick it up, you better mean to use it.”

And use it she did, playing the remainder of the set with the late blues legend. In 1993 she was playing a benefit in Louisville where another of her idols, Lonnie Mack, saw her perform. Impressed with her strong performance, he invited Richey to join him on stage, and together they brought the house down with their dueling guitar leads.

Since establishing her own label, Sweet Lucy Records, Richey has released 10 albums and a live DVD, as both a solo artist and as The Kelly Richey Band. As an extension of Sweet Lucy Records, she built a studio where she records her own music and workswith other artists. In her adopted hometown of Cincinnati, Richey and her band have won multiple local awards, including Best Blues/R&B Band, Best Rock Band, Best Musician and Best Band.

Richey’s involvement with music goes way beyond recording and performing. A longtime private guitar instructor, in 2003 Richey began developing a Guitar Workshop and a Blues History program to take into the schools. In 2004, she became an “Artist on Tour” with the Cincinnati Arts Association, and in 2005, was added to the Kentucky Center’s artist roster. That same year, Richey began delivering an adult education program that included a six-week Guitar Instruction class. The following year, Richey created Music for Change, a 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to music education in today’s public schools; a variety of programs offering live performances, lectures, and interactive participation serve to facilitate learning opportunities for students while keeping the history of American music alive and prospering. Through standards-based instruction and academic enrichment, Music for Change programs support and strengthen existing school curricula. Recognizing that music is a universal language and the gift of music can be used to build learning skills and to strengthen each student’s imagination, Richey’s entire life is dedicated to enhancing the musical experiences of students and audiences alike.

Find Kelly Richey on the Web

http://www.kellyrichey.com/

http://www.sweetlucyrecords.com/

http://www.music4change.org/

Gooooooooood Morning Blockheads!!

A top of the morning to you me folks!! (that was my Irish accent..)

I thought I'd bring you some odd news in the spirit of the Morning Brew Ha Ha (Weekdays, 9 am Eastern here on www.blockheadradiolive.com)

New York's maple syrup mystery smell solved

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A mysterious, maple syrup-like odour that has periodically wafted over New York City since October 2005 has been linked to New Jersey fragrance processing plants, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Thursday.

Fragrance and food additive factories in nearby New Jersey where fenugreek seeds are processed are the "probable source" of the odour, Bloomberg told a news conference at City Hall.

The odour has attracted media attention and hundreds of complaints from city residents.

"Given the evidence, I think it's safe to say that the 'Great Maple Syrup Mystery' has finally been solved," Bloomberg said.

The city had assured residents that the odour was not harmful, but it was not able to explain its source until now.

The mystery was solved after city agencies matched complaints by their geographic location against information about winds and atmospheric conditions.

"The health department confirmed that the odour does not pose a health risk, but I am pleased to know that our ... smelling sleuths got to the bottom of this mystery," Bloomberg said.

(Reporting by Edith Honan; Editing by Eric Beech)

Amy the possum here...I can tell you from my breastfeeding days..fenugreek STINKS! So that must've been one heck of a stench!

And I just thought it was Witchy stirring up some new brew....

It's ALMOST the WEEKEND!

YES! It is ALMOST the weekend people!! Let's enjoy a break together and join us Friday nights at 8 pm Eastern, for Friday Night Free For All (FNFFA)!! Join Blockhead Rod as he spins the tunes, and join in chat for some laughs!! Call in if you are so inclined also!!

Blockhead Rod will be taking song requests via chat and phone so get your requests ready! A popular one is, "Hey, Rod, play that one, you know the one that goes, la la?" Oh he LOVES that!

Come on doooown, you KNOW you want to!!

Friday Night, 8 pm Eastern, www.blockheadradiolive.com

Amy, your martini loving possum blogger...

Excuse my delay in blogging today...

I'm a one-eyed possum today.

Okay, not exactly, but I was delayed on blogging like usual due to a silly eye problem I get from time to time that requires a timely trip to the eye doctor. Oye, I know.

Sooooo, I do hope everyone enjoyed the Sneak Attack Live and Indie Music Spotlight last night!! And I definitely hope everyone is enjoying the awesome music we have playing 24/7 for you!

We are proud to announce we are OFFICIALLY out of beta and no chipmunks or tech support personnel were harmed in the transition. WOOT WOOT!

SO, come on over, the site is VERY user friendly and easy to navigate! The music rocks, and the chat is always fun! You are always welcome in chat, and if you need a safe place to chat with your friends, come on over!! A show does not have to be on for you to take advantage of chat! So invite your friends, family, hear some tunes and chat away!!

www.blockheadradiolive.com 24/7 music, fun, and laughs

Stay tuned for more posts about upcoming shows and more!

Amy, your one-eyed possum blogger

Indie Music Spotlight--Chris Huff

Blockhead Radio welcomes Chris Huff to our Indie Music Spotlight on Wed, Feb. 4, 2009. Join us at 9 Pm Eastern to meet Chris and jam to his tunes! Chris's music is great and you'll no doubt love it as much as we do!

Get a little taste of Chris ahead of time here:

Myspace

Chris Huff's Website

Facebook

"Chris Huff is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer specializing in hooky retro pop songs that combine different genres. His sound has been described as "Bob Dylan and David Bowie jamming in Jamaica"; his songs have also been favorably compared to The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Lou Reed, Woody Guthrie, Kurt Cobain, Martin Sexton, and Dr. Dog.

His latest CD Death and Texas LP is now available at CD Baby and iTunes. The disc has begun to garner excellent reviews (Origivation, Oct 2008), as well as attention from websites like OurStage.com where "Hey Now Now" placed at #8 in the Jam Bands category for June 2008."

This will surely be a great show! Tune in, jam, and have some fun!

Indie Music Spotlight--Chris Huff

Blockhead Radio welcomes Chris Huff to our Indie Music Spotlight on Wed, Feb. 4, 2009. Join us at 9 Pm Eastern to meet Chris and jam to his tunes! Chris's music is great and you'll no doubt love it as much as we do!

Get a little taste of Chris ahead of time here:

Myspace

Chris Huff's Website

Facebook

"Chris Huff is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer specializing in hooky retro pop songs that combine different genres. His sound has been described as "Bob Dylan and David Bowie jamming in Jamaica"; his songs have also been favorably compared to The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Lou Reed, Woody Guthrie, Kurt Cobain, Martin Sexton, and Dr. Dog.

His latest CD Death and Texas LP is now available at CD Baby and iTunes. The disc has begun to garner excellent reviews (Origivation, Oct 2008), as well as attention from websites like OurStage.com where "Hey Now Now" placed at #8 in the Jam Bands category for June 2008."

This will surely be a great show! Tune in, jam, and have some fun!

Win FREE Advertising! $112 Value!!

Who doesn't want FREE advertising!? Do you sell? Create art? Blog? Write tutorials? No matter what venue, what you do, as long as it's PG-13, you can enter to win our FREE ADVERTISING GIVEAWAY!!

What is this you ask? Free Advertising?

You bet!!

WHAT do you win?

A 30 second in-stream audio commercial for your website/shop, complete with free script and voice over! This ad is for 5 thousand impressions, which means AT LEAST 5 thousand people will hear your ad!! This is a $112 value! The only rule about the site to be advertised is that it is PG-13.

HOW do you win?

You must do a blog post about Blockhead Radio on your blog--with an active link to Blockhead Radio (www.blockheadradiolive.com). Then leave a comment on the blog post -->(CLICK HERE)WITH a link to your blog post about us. Everyone with me? :)

***One Entry Per Blog URL! So if you run ten different blogs, you can enter one time under EACH blog URL!***

The giveaway will run from 1/21/09-2/28/09. On March 1, 2009, we will use a random number generator to pick and winner and VERIFY all the blog post links. We will announce the winner on March 5th on this blog.

Please share this giveaway with everyone you know!! It is a GREAT deal!!


----Amy, your friendly blogger

Morning Brew Ha-Ha @ 9am Eastern Mon-Fri

Join us every weekday morning at 9 am Eastern for an hour of laughs, fun, and odd news! Grab your java, join us in chat and tune in for some fun stuff!

Blockhead Rod and AGoodWitchToo (aka, Witchy) will take us on an interesting journey, no doubt!!

Witchy better change the locks.....

Charlie and Witchy, sitting in a tree....

Let's hope he doesn't make a fool of himself on the Friday Night Free for All tonite! (8 pm eastern, www.blockheadradiolive.com)

Poor Charlie...so in love...

Friday Night Free For All (FNFFA)!!

Sooo, what IS Friday Night Free For All? (FNFFA)

Join Charlie the Crazy Chipmunk and Blockhead Rod every Friday night for a free for all. You, the listener, will be picking the music. Request and dedications will be taken by phone and in chat. We will have special guests from time to time.

Come join us for the fun, laughs and great tunes!

If you've not met Charlie, well, a blog post can't do him justice. Be forewarned..he has a thing for Witchy!

So tune in, laugh and chill with your friends at Blockhead Radio!

Amy, your friendly blogger

Win FREE Advertising from Blockhead Radio!!

Who doesn't want FREE advertising!? Do you sell? Create art? Blog? Write tutorials? No matter what venue, what you do, as long as it's PG-13, you can enter to win our FREE ADVERTISING GIVEAWAY!!

What is this you ask? Free Advertising?

You bet!!

WHAT do you win?

A 30 second in-stream audio commercial for your website/shop, complete with free script and voice over! This ad is for 5 thousand impressions, which means AT LEAST 5 thousand people will hear your ad!! This is a $112 value! The only rule about the site to be advertised is that it is PG-13.

HOW do you win?

You must do a blog post about Blockhead Radio on your blog--with an active link to Blockhead Radio (www.blockheadradiolive.com). Then leave a comment on the blog post -->(CLICK HERE)WITH a link to your blog post about us. Everyone with me? :)

***One Entry Per Blog URL! So if you run ten different blogs, you can enter one time under EACH blog URL!***

The giveaway will run from 1/21/09-2/28/09. On March 1, 2009, we will use a random number generator to pick and winner and VERIFY all the blog post links. We will announce the winner on March 5th on this blog.

Please share this giveaway with everyone you know!! It is a GREAT deal!!


----Amy, your friendly blogger


**Employees of Blockhead Radio are NOT eligible to win.**

What are Tweets of the Week?

Tweets of the Week is a nifty little promotional tool courtesy of Blockhead Rod. Every Saturday or Sunday, there will be a blog post about Tweets of the Week. If you follow Blockhead Rod on Twitter www.twitter.com/blockheadrod, you will know when the blog post is up!

The first TEN people to comment on the blog post will be the TWEETS of the Week and your URL/Name will be promoted through out the week on Blockhead Radio. So you should follow Blockhead Rod on Twitter so you can be alerted to every blog post!

The only requirement is your URL/Name be PG-13!! First ten only...so pay attention!!

Enjoy!

Amy, your friendly blogger

Indie Music Spotlight--Hot Buttered Rum--Update!

Hello friends! Just your friendly possum blogger reminding you to join us Wednesday night at 9 pm Eastern as we feature Hot Buttered Rum in our Indie Music Spotlight! In my previous post I neglected to mention during the show we will also be giving away a super cool T-Shirt and CD from the band!! So come check us out and enjoy!!!

So come on down and enjoy some tunes with us!! :)

Amy, your friendly dancing possum blogger

Indie Music Spotlight--Hot Buttered Rum

Indie Music Spotlight On:




Tune in Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 to hear Hot Buttered Rum live and in person on Blockhead Radio! Our very own Blockhead Rod will interview the band and of course play some of their awesome tunes!

But who is Hot Buttered Rum? Well besides having an EXCELLENT name, "Hot Buttered Rum, one of the hardest-working and fastest-rising acts in acoustic rock, began in the San Francisco Bay Area with a lineup full of uniquely talented singer-songwriter/instrumentalists setting out to create a new Northern California sound. The Bay Area claims credit for producing dozens of bands, from Jefferson Airplane, the Grateful Dead, and Old and In the Way, to the Mother Hips, Green Day, Metallica, and beyond. From this fertile ground sprang Hot Buttered Rum’s own infectious blend of American styles—folk, rock, jazz, and newgrass—all informed by the landscape of their home."

Be sure to tune in and learn more about this fascinating band and listen in to their great music!

You can have a sneak peak at Hot Buttered Rum by visiting their sites:

http://www.hotbutteredrum.net/

www.myspace.com/hotbutteredrum

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hot-Buttered-Rum/7457270963

Don't Miss It!!

Amy, your friendly blogger

Pack your Bags, Sneak Attack is MOVING!

Nah, you don't have to pack your bags!! Just mark your calendars (or even easier, watch this blog for updates!) because Sneak Attack Live is moving from Friday nights to WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at 7PM EASTERN.
Same great show, same great laughs, fun and chat, just on a new day and time!

So don't miss us Wednesday night, 7-8 pm eastern for Sneak Attack Live. What shop will be featured next? You'll have to join in and see!

Amy, your friendly blogger