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White Water Tavern @whitewatertavern.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join us on Sat, Nov 21st for a 50 year WWT anniversary show featuring the Grammy-winning songwriter & producer Dan Penn and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Spooner Oldham. This will be a fully-seated evening of legendary songs, stories, and Southern soul. Only 85 tickets available: whitewatertavern.com

:: Special Announcement :: Join us on Saturday, November 21st for a 50 year White Water Tavern anniversary show featuring the Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Dan Penn and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Spooner Oldham. This will be a fully-seated evening of legendary songs, timeless stories, and Southern soul w/ Arkansas great Greg Spradlin opening the show. Only 85 tickets will be sold - get yours for $60 at www.whitewatertavern.com

Known for their remarkable contributions to American music, Penn and Oldham have helped shape the sound of Southern soul and written songs that have become part of the musical landscape. This special performance offers audiences the chance to hear these two icons share their music, stories, and the history behind the songs.

The extensive list of musicians Spooner Oldham has played with includes Arlo Guthrie, Jim Croce, Gram Parsons, The Everly Brothers, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Gene Clark, Ry Cooder, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett, Bob Seger, Maria Muldaur, Rita Coolidge, Bobby Womack, Albert King, Helen Reddy, Harry Nilsson, Stephen Stills, J.J. Cale, Drive By Truckers, and Neil Young. In his earlier days, he also made his way to the FAME studios and had the first of many collaborations with Penn. Among their notable FAME triumphs were Percy Sledge’s “It Tears Me Up,” James and Bobby Purify’s “I’m Your Puppet."

Dan Penn is an American songwriter, singer, musician, and record producer, who co-wrote many soul hits of the 1960s, including The Dark End of the Street, Do Right Woman, Do Right Man, and Cry Like a Baby. Penn also produced many hits, including "The Letter", by The Box Tops. His songs have been recorded by the likes of Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, James Carr, Percy Sledge, Janis Joplin, Charlie Rich, Albert King, Jerry Garcia, Nick Lowe, Alex Chilton, Clarence Carter, and countless more.

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

A great Arkansas jazz musician for Black History Month. Pine Bluff native Les Spann (1932-1989). Flautist & guitarist (!), only one solo album but he recorded with Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones, Dizzy Gillespie & many others. youtu.be/pjuOvsRJrsg?...

Print ad for Guild musical instruments. Les Spann is pictured playing a Guild electric guitar.

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Singer Thurmon “T” Valentine was born December 16, 1932 at West Helena, Arkansas. Died 2024. *photo is from the Chicago Reader’s “Secret History of Chicago Music” series. youtu.be/BqXdYtm5nOU?... youtu.be/RRuAAO676s0?...

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Joe Ely with the Clash at Austin’s Armadillo World Headquarters, 1979. Photo by Mark Ely. A few years later Ely was one of the backing vocalists (singing in Spanish) on “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” youtu.be/BN1WwnEDWAM?...

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

I am sad to learn of Joe Ely’s passing and will be listening to some of his records tonight. Such a great performer.

Joe Ely ticket stub from 2000 show in Conroe, TX

Flatlanders ticket from 2000 show in Fort Worth

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Erik Loomis @erikloomis.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Word is from my music circles that the great Joe Ely has passed away. One of the all time great Texans. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZG5...

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Joe Ely Austin City Limits 1984

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Holly Jahangiri @jahangiri.us · 15/12/2025

I think this is the first time anyone's written a haiku just for me! 😂

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Charlie Rich live on Jimmy Dean’s show playing some cool jazz & blues. youtu.be/WrMfMR6HRPM?...

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Charlie Rich ~ River Stay Away from my Door + Big Boss Man

YouTube video by GatorRock

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Michael Hibblen @hibblen.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

The chapter of "Willie Nelson on Willie Nelson" featuring my interview comes from a page on my website, where the audio can be heard. Thanks to Paul Maher Jr. for featuring my brief moment talking with a hero in his book. Photos from 2005: Cadace West/Miami Herald hibblenradio.com/radio-backgr...

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Willie Nelson Interview

Very rarely in life, if we get the chance to meet people we admire, do they live up to our expectations. Willie Nelson couldn’t have been cooler. My opportunity to interview him came when he was in…

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Michael Hibblen @hibblen.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Excitted to have an interview I recorded with Willie Nelson 20 years ago be featured in a new book which is a compilation of 31 interviews. I was working for the Miami Herald in 2005 I talked with him about biodiesel fuel and his tour with Bob Dylan playing in old ballparks around the country.

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Michael Hibblen @hibblen.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Amid the turmoil that is Arkansas PBS or Arkansas TV or whatever, Steve Barnes remains calm and delivers an “Arkansas Week.” The ultimate pro, who next month marks 58 continuous years on Little Rock television doing news or public affairs.

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CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas @cals-eoa.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

New entry added: Radio. Radio has been an important method of communication in Arkansas for more than a century. The state received its first broadcasts in 1920, and the popular medium was quickly adopted throughout Arkansas. Read more here: encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/radi...

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Radio - Encyclopedia of Arkansas

Radio has been an important method of communication in Arkansas for more than a century. The state received its first broadcasts in 1920, and the popular ...

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Oh, Zarks! @zarkmoon.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Derelict block of East 2nd Street. You could walk out the front door straight to the river. Saw Taj Mahal, Roy Buchanan, The Band, Albert Collins, Killer Bees (Papa Mali’s old group) and a ton of 80s progressive rock bands there.

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

I was trying to remember where SOBs was. I knew “down by the river.” Only saw it once when I was in high school. I knew they had great music.

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Oh, Zarks! @zarkmoon.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Got to see him once, when he and Buddy Guy came to Little Rock in 1986 & played the SOB club, approximately where the Clinton Library is now. Photo (from earlier that day) by Art Meripol who worked at Arkansas Gazette at the time

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

1. Sonny & Bobby Rush in 2005 Photo by me 2.Sonny w/Jeff Stone, me, Mac Arnold, Zac Harmon, 2006 3. Dave Riley, Sonny, CW Gatlin, Donna Herula, Steve Cheseborough, me. 2011

3. Dave Riley, Sonny, CW Gatlin, Donna Herula, Steve Cheseborough, me. 2011

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Our old friend John “Sonny” Payne would have turned 100 today. Helena native, WW2 vet, swing band bassist, longtime host of “King Biscuit Time” blues radio show. Blues Hall of Fame inductee. I knew Sonny nearly 30 years, worked with him for 10+. Many good times. youtu.be/80tIbv76zH0?...

Several photos of
1. Sonny
2. Elvis Costello & Sonny
3. James Cotton
4. Me & Sonny
5. His street sign at Helena

Sonny & Rufus Thomas on “Big City Blues” magazine cover

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

No leftovers here, but how about Arkansas-born guitar great Roy Buchanan’s version of Booker T & the MGs’ “Soul Dressing.” youtu.be/wF3DfFZD41M

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Roy Buchanan 'Live'- Soul Dressing

YouTube video by Blues-Rock Vault

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22/11/2025

Man, I was just revisiting some of my Morris Day and The Time favorites last weekend. The first time I saw them live still holds up as one of the funkiest shows I've had the pleasure of attending. RIP Jellybean Johnson.

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Cool (2021 Remaster)

YouTube video by The Time - Topic

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Sippie with Bonnie Raitt on David Letterman’s show. She comes in at about the 9:05 mark. youtu.be/4QMbSSIo5ik?...

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Bonnie Raitt, Sippie Wallace on Letterman, April 27, 1982

YouTube video by Don Giller

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Singer Sippie Wallace (“the Texas Nightingale”) was born November 1, 1898 in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Recorded 40+ songs in 1920s backed by Louis Armstrong, others. Much later recorded with Bonnie Raitt & even performed on “Letterman.” Died Nov. 1, 1986. youtu.be/rf9gvuVXt0U?...

Young Sippie Wallace.
Elegant black lady wearing pearls

Old Sippie Wallace with cane laughing & sitting with a young Bonnie Raitt

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White Water Tavern @whitewatertavern.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

For folks yet to hear the heartbreaking news, Wes Ambrose, one of the greatest friends the WWT has ever known, passed on to the other side last Thursday. A big celebration of life will be held here at 2pm on Sunday, October 26th. We love you, Wes. We love you, Mimi. Thank you.

For any folks yet to hear the heartbreaking news, Wes Ambrose, one of the greatest friends the White Water Tavern has ever known, passed on to the other side last Thursday, October 9th. The most important thing to know about Wes is that he loved his precious wife Mimi more than anything in the universe, and that she treasured him equally so. To witness their love for one another is an inexhaustible supply of inspiration. Wes started hanging at the White Water back in the early 70's when it was still just a ramshackle joint called The Pitcher. He witnessed every iteration of the White Water in the ensuing years, becoming one of its most profound historians and greatest ambassadors along the way. If you've grabbed a handful of candy out of the silver bowl on your way out of the door, it's because Wes personally refilled it on a weekly basis, a long standing tradition he inherited years ago. Wes loved music. He loved his friends and kindly welcomed strangers to our little corner of the world. He always told it like it is. Wes helped to guide us through so much over the last twenty years and we will love and miss him forever. A big celebration of life will be held here at 2pm on Sunday, October 26th. Come raise a Budweiser in honor of this sweet man. Any memories of Wes are welcome here. We love you, Wes. We love you, Mimi. Thank you.

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CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas @cals-eoa.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

New entry added: Timothy Reves was a Baptist preacher who became a Confederate irregular soldier operating in northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri during the Civil War. Read more here: encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/timo...

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Timothy Reves (1821–1885) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas

Timothy Reves was a Baptist preacher who became a Confederate irregular soldier operating in northeastern Arkansas and southeastern Missouri during the ...

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

October 7, 2011. Playing at Helena with Mississippi Spoonman & friends. Some guy called “Forkman” got up there with us! (Really)

Mose Taylor, Forkman, Spoonman, Darcy Dinsmore, me

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CALS Arkansas Sounds @arkansassounds.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

@ilovelucius.bsky.social are wonderful!! Can't believe they played a FREE show in my town and I had to work! But so glad they had a powerful show, and hopefully gathered even more fans. Been a big fan since their song "Turn It Around" in 2013. @zarkmoon.bsky.social, thanks for the pics and review!

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Oh, Zarks! @zarkmoon.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

this quote made me think of @andrewhickey.500songs.com “ the economy of the Mississippi Delta in 1900 was so closely tied to markets in London, Manchester and Liverpool, it was practically a colony.“ I like to think of the blues as music born in isolation, but the world is smaller than I think.

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Oh, Zarks! @zarkmoon.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Notable comment, paraphrased: “when you go south of the interstate on the south side of Chicago there’s miles and miles of well houses with neat yards. That could have been Clarksdale or Greenville or Lake Village”

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Oh, Zarks! @zarkmoon.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Proud of my city tonight as I joined a capacity crowd to hear Wright Thompson talk about his very important book exploring and contextualizing the murder of Emmett Till, The Barn. He made an already thought provoking book even moreso. @arkansassounds.bsky.social @calibrarysystem.bsky.social

Author Wright Thompson, speaking after the session with civil rights leader Elizabeth Eckford of the Little Rock nine

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Oh, Zarks! @zarkmoon.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Today’s show was dedicated to the memory and legacy of Robert Griffin Sr., Big Griff open.spotify.com/playlist/61E... #musicsky #collage #communityradio

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White Water Tavern @whitewatertavern.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

The man spread love, wisdom, and a lot of laughter everywhere he went. We will miss his kind friendship and ebullient spirit. To use his own words, we love you, Griff, and there's not a damn thing you can do about it. Deep condolences to his wife, children, and loved ones.

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White Water Tavern @whitewatertavern.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Little Rock and the world have lost a beautiful friend with the passing of Mr. Robert Griffin Sr, longtime DJ of The Quiet Storm jazz show on KABF 88.3 FM. It was always special to turn on the radio on a rainy Sunday morning and hear Mr. Griff's unmistakable voice drifting through the airwaves.

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Bluesman “Shakey Jake” (James Harris) died March 2, 1990 at Forrest City, Arkansas. youtu.be/ZEqBBKV1AQ8?...

Black & white pic of Jake smiling, wearing fedora

James D. Harris

Born: April 12, 1921, Earle

Died: March 2, 1990, Forrest City

Instruments: Harmonica

Nicknamed "Shakey Jake" for his skills with dice, Harris was born in Arkansas and raised there and in Chicago. He moved to Chicago after leaving the Army, and by 1946 was jamming with Muddy Waters, Little Walter, and others. He formed his own band in the 1950s and was a fixture on the Chicago blues scene. Harris began recording in the late fifties, and eventually recorded for Prestige-Bluesville, Artistic, Polydor, and others. After moving to Los Angeles in the mid sixties, Harris became more active in music. Harris toured the nightclub and festival circuit and appeared in the 1972 film "Conversations with Shakey Jake. He operated his own nightclub and record label, all the while continuing to perform and record. He left music in the 1980s and eventually returned to Arkansas. Harris died of pneumonia and is buried in Stanley Grove Cemetery in Pine Tree, Arkansas. Note: Harris was the uncle of Magic Sam (Sam Maghett).

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Essie the Blues Lady, excellent Arkansas musician. That link (hakkiles) is also a good account to follow for interesting music stuff.

Essie Neal “The Blues Lady” cd (2007)
Cover features color pic of Essie holding her electric guitar

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Arkansas Times @arktimes.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Bakers Wendy Schay and Jill McDonald of The Croissanterie announced on social media Monday that they will be moving down the street from their current West Little Rock space into the spot that has been the home of Capers for the last 28 years.

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The Croissanterie relocating to Capers Restaurant space this summer - Arkansas Times

Chefs Wendy Schay and Jill McDonald of The Croissanterie announced on social media Monday that this summer they will be moving down the street from their current West Little Rock space into the spot…

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Mac was a good one. He died December 30, 2023. This was in my FB memories today, from Guitar Mac. Mac (right) with the great Jimmy McCracklin. Mac said they used to hang out together in Oakland.

Jimmy McCracklin at left in a denim jacket with Guitar Mac, wearing sunglasses & his tilted cap. They are outdoors.

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Arkansas Times @arktimes.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

You can enjoy JJ Grey’s brand of Southern funk on April 5 when he and his band Mofro headline the Old Town Live free concert series at the Helena Amphitheater Park in Helena.

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JJ Grey & Mofro to perform in Helena April 5 - Arkansas Times

You can enjoy JJ Grey’s brand of Southern funk on April 5 when he and his band Mofro headline the Old Town Live free concert series at the Helena Amphitheater Park in Helena.

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hakkiles34.bsky.social @hakkiles34.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

104 GUITAR MAC ♦️(1946) Harvey McKnally Americ. 🇱🇷 sing. & guit. 🎙️🎸 Band: Guitar Mac & His Blues Express Discography: 20 studio albums {Cotton Plant, Woodruff County, ARK/Arkansas blues, delta blues} "Mean woman blues" youtu.be/KqB9IAPKWJA?... 💣‼️

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jeff @jazyjef.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Kalaparusha Maurice McIntyre was born in Clarksville, Arkansas in 1936. 📸 Robert Abbott Sengstacke/Getty, Chicago, ca. 1968

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hakkiles34.bsky.social @hakkiles34.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

SISTER ROSETTA THARPE 👠 (1915-1973) Rosetta Nubin or Rosether Atkins Americ. 🇱🇷 sing. & guit. 🎙️🎸 Years active: 1930s-1973 {Cotton Plant, Woodruff County, TX/Texas blues, gospel, R&B, R&R} "Didn't it rain?" youtu.be/Y9a49oFalZE?si… 💣‼️

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jeff @jazyjef.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Amina Claudine Myers was born in Blackwell, Arkansas on this day in 1942. She turns 83 today. Brooklyn, NY, 6.16.19

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The Band: A History @thebandahistory.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Rodney Crowell, Levon Helm and Larry Campbell perform onstage at the 2nd Annual All for The Hall New York Benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum at the Nokia Theatre on October 15, 2008 in New York City. Photo: Jamie McCarthy

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CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas @cals-eoa.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

News out today that Harper's Magazine is publishing a selection from a previously unpublished novel by the late Charles Portis, author of True Grit and so much more. Read more about him here: encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/char...

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Charles McColl Portis (1933–2020) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas

One of the finest of Arkansas's fiction writers, Charles McColl Portis was best known for the western novel True Grit. Portis’s other novels—Norwood, The ...

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Terry Buckalew @terrybuckalew.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Sister Rosetta Tharpe (d. 1973) born March 20, 1915 at Cotton Plant, Arkansas. encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/sist....

“Sister Rosetta Tharpe” record album from 1960.
Cover features 20 versions of the same photo of Tharpe tinted in different colors.

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