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1. A Conversation with Ron Teamer A Conversation with Ron Teamer February 2008 Interview with Ron Teamer, a Kansas City blues musician and guitarist/vocalist for the Ron Teamer Band. In the article, Teamer discusses when he first started playing guitar and life experiences that have...
2. An Afternoon with Jay McShann An Afternoon with Jay McShann June/July 2006 Interview with Jay McShann, in which he discusses his jazz education, playing with Joe Turner, and his upbringing in a religious family.
3. Annetta "Cotton Candy" Washington, In Rememberance Annetta "Cotton Candy" Washington, In Rememberance February 2008 A collection of stories by various Kansas City musicians in remembrance of Annetta "Cotton Candy" Washington, "Kansas City's Queen of the Blues," who passed away on Dec. 25, 2007.

"Mama's Tribute"...
4. Arts: Keeping the Blues Alive in KC Arts: Keeping the Blues Alive in KC August 2001 Photo and article about the history of the Kansas City Blues Society, founded in 1981 at the Charlotte Street Mission and growing to become "a national force" by 2001 with signing of several prominent...
5. Big Joe Turner Big Joe Turner November/24/1985 Obituary article about Big Joe Turner, an early Kansas City blues singer dying at the age of 74 on November 24, 1985 in California. Former singer and bartender "at the Sunset Club, owned by Felix Payne,...
6. Biography of Jay McShann (1916-2006), Pianist and Bandleader Biography of Jay McShann (1916-2006), Pianist and Bandleader 2007;
7. Biography of Joe Turner (1911-1985), Blues Vocalist Biography of Joe Turner (1911-1985), Blues Vocalist 1999
8. Biography of Julia Lee (1902-1958), Singer and Pianist Biography of Julia Lee (1902-1958), Singer and Pianist 1999
9. Biography of Little Hatch (1921-2003), Blues Musician Biography of Little Hatch (1921-2003), Blues Musician 2003
10. Blues Family Joins Forces to Benefit Local Matriarch Blues Family Joins Forces to Benefit Local Matriarch March 19, 2004 A benefit concert is to be held on Friday, March 19, 2004, for local Blues singer, Annetta "Cotton Candy" Washington who has sung the Blues locally for decades. Recent health problems and the need for...
11. Blues for Passing of a 'Piano Man' Blues for Passing of a 'Piano Man' May/24/2000 File containing a photo and obituary for James Leroy Searcy, or Roy Searcy (1919-2001), a "fixture in the local music scene since he moved to Kansas City in May 1942." Native of Mississippi coming here...
12. Clear Your Calendar -- Stan's Big Joe Turner Birthday Bash Coming May 20! Clear Your Calendar -- Stan's Big Joe Turner Birthday Bash Coming May 20! May 1, 2006 Article announces the May 20, 2006 celebration of Big Joe Turner's birthday by the Kansas City Blues Society. Turner (whose birth date is actually May 18th), is best remembered for his original version...
13. Coda Jazz Fund Steps up to Honor KC Musician Coda Jazz Fund Steps up to Honor KC Musician March 22, 2008 King Alex Littlejohn died March 15, 2008. Although Littlejohn worked 45 years as a paper-cutter at Tension Envelope Corp. before retiring in January 2000, he played with a number of famous blues artists...
14. Confessin' the Blues Confessin' the Blues October, 2003 Article describing the life and music of Jay McShann, blues and jazz legend from Kansas City.
15. Confessin' the Blues, The Music of Jay McShann Confessin' the Blues, The Music of Jay McShann 1986
16. East Bottoms 'Saloon' is Tops East Bottoms 'Saloon' is Tops August 23, 2006 The "e-interviews" column features Frank Hicks who opened up Knucklehead's Saloon at 2715 Rochester Avenue a few years ago. It is a top Blues club.
17. Festival Slakes Taste for KC Traditions Festival Slakes Taste for KC Traditions June 19, 2005 The first Rhythm & Ribs at 18th and Vine was an attenpt to revive the tradition of jazz and blues festivals while combining two of Kansas City's symbols.
18. Finding Juke Joints in Kansas City in the '50's Finding Juke Joints in Kansas City in the '50's March 1, 2006 Article recalls the author's experiences in historic Kansas City "juke joints," known for their blues music and barbecue. Mentioned by name are the Jackson Inn at 39th and Jackson (also once known as the...
19. Grand Emporium Will Pass Baton, But the Music Will Play On Grand Emporium Will Pass Baton, But the Music Will Play On May 28, 2004 Article describes the "passing of a live music venue" in the form of the Grand Emporium's new ownership. The club, located at 3832 Main St., was sold by owner Roger Naber in 2004, and the keys were "turned...
20. In Memory of Jim Laforte (1946-2010) In Memory of Jim Laforte (1946-2010) July 2010 Eulogy and remembrances for Kansas City R&B vocalist Jim LaForte (62) who passed away recently. Laforte was a founding member and leader of the Harling's Upstairs afternoon band in the 1980s. A memorial...