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As most people know, Thailand is currently suffering its worst flooding in at least 7 decades.  And the problem is not over yet.  In fact, we have learned that one of the blues performers featured in our Episode 1.1 has already been stranded in his apartment for over two weeks.

We dedicate this Episode to OUR BLUES BROTHERS IN THAILAND.  And the video we share demonstrates that certainly sometime soon the “good times will roll” once again in Thailand.

First, we wish to thank everyone who has given us such remarkable feedback.  For example, you may recall that in Episode 2.1 we shared a video titled “Investment Buskers,” featuring two anonymous bluesmen in dark suits busking in Sydney’s corporate gathering place Martin Place.  We had no idea who the musicians were.  Now we do!  Eric Betts sent us, via our YouTube Channel, a video reply identifying himself and his blues comrade as the busking culprits.  We feature that video reply on this episode.  [NOTE:  musicians and fans can send in music videos and even webcam comments via our YouTube Channel -- and we will consider airing them in future broadcasts.]

 

PROGRAM CONTENTS:

00:00  –  Opening comments

03:43 –  Aussie Busker:  Eric Betts

08:10 –  Some news announcements

SPOTLIGHT THAILAND

12:18–  Bangkok Acoustic Guitar Celebration, 30 October 2011:  Sungha Jung plays H. M. Blues

18:00  — Jack Thammarat plays to honor flood victims

Bangkok

29:27  — Reopening of Tokyo Joe’s and 2008 performance at this popular club

37:34  –  Ped performs at Saxophone Blues & Jazz Pub

46:10  –  Tomcat’s little discourse on blues chord changes

50:48  –  Pong performs at Adhere the 13th Blues Bar

Chiang Mai

58:20  –  News from Chiang Mai, Boy Blues Bar opens in new location, Took and Brasserie

59:48  –  Chai at Brasserie, “LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL”

In future episodes, we hope to bring you video from Blues Factory and Leo’s Blues Bar, both in Pattaya.  We are also looking for some contacts in Phuket who will pass on news and videos from there as well.

 

BLUES ASIA TV is brought to you via the generosity of UR FACERADIO, which streams our live show every Sunday night live from Manila, Philippines, from 8-10 p.m.  You can listen to this program live at < www.facebook.com/urfaceradio >.

PLEASE SHARE with us your thoughts and input, either in the comments at bottom of this article, or on our Facebook Page.  WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF THE BLUES?  HOW IS IT FARING IN YOUR PART OF THE WORLD?

 

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