Other than a few technical difficulties to begin the interview (and a little this-is-really-cool stuttering on my part), talking to
Andre Williams was as amazing and fun as I expected! His show at the Cactus Club last night delivered as well. I guess the next time I’ll see
Mr. Rhythm is as one of the co-MC’s at
this little get-together in Brooklyn in November! Andre wouldn't spill beans on his wardrobe plans for the big event. Last night’s opener
Jon Burks also stopped by to play a few songs, and I featured
Jack Oblivian’s crazy great new album on
Big Legal Mess,
Rat City.
Download or stream the entire Aug. 19 show
right here.
Humpin’, Bumpin’, & Thumpin’ – Andre Williams
Bacon Fat – Larry Bright
Sweet Little Pussycat – Andre Williams’ Orchestra
Pray For Your Daughter – Andre Williams & the New Orleans Hellhounds
The Way You Dog Me Around – Andre Williams with the A-Bones
Burning the Roses – Andre Williams
The Prayer – Ray Scott
Agile, Mobile & Hostile – The Goldstars
Greasy Chicken – Andre Williams
Mmm Andre Williams is Mmmovin' – Andre Williams
Phone Interview with Andre Williams
Pulling Time – Andre Williams & the Don Juans
Local Lunchbox
Interview and performance by Jon Burks
Kidnapper – Jack Oblivian
Can’t Quit – The Cool Jerks
Still Got it Bad – Jack O. & the Tearjerkers
White Lie, Black Eye – The Tearjerkers
Caboose Jump – Jack Oblivian
Satellite of Love – DM Bob & the Deficits
Got a Little Lovin’ – Demolition Doll Rods
Fooling Around – Demolition Doll Rods
No Respect – Wanda Chrome & the Leather Pharaohs
A Guy Like That – Midnite Snaxxx
Drag Race Johnny – Little Pattie & the Statesmen
I Got Drunk – The Buddies
Home Alone – Lover!
Birthday Cake – Boo Frog
Pepper Spray – Light Bulb Alley
Come Back Lord – Lightning Beat Man
Bumble Bee – Molly Gene OneWhoaMan Band
Long Lonesome Love Road Song – Organs
Juke Joint in the Sky – The Juke Joint Pimps
On the Ferris Wheel – The Senders
Last Last Call – John Paul Keith
Firefly – Midwest Beat
Hey Lupe (Hang on Sloopy) – Los Straitjackets featuring Little Willie G.
The Thing Called Love – Esquerita
Back in Tijuana – Andre Williams & the El Dorados
My Tears – Andre Williams & Gino Parks
Shake a Tail Feather – The Five Du-Tones