In Search of a Song: Roy Book Binder Part 1
Series: In Search of a Song with Jason Wilber
From: ISOAS Media
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ROY BOOK BINDER PART 1: BROADCAST 11 / 5 / 2011
IN SEARCH OF A SONG originates in BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA and is sponsored by: THE BLUEBIRD NIGHTCLUB, AIRTIME RECORDING STUDIO, and VISIT BLOOMINGTON.COM
Roy Book Binder is an American blues guitarist. A student and friend of the Rev. Gary Davis, he is equally at home with blues and ragtime, he is known to shift from open tunings to slide arrangements to original compositions, with both traditional and self-styled licks. His storytelling emphasis is another characteristic that makes his style unique.
Topics discussed include: Early music memories - Seeing Buddy Holly live, in New York City. Reading Jack Keroac and Allen Ginsberg poetry. Wanting to be a beatnick. Joining the Navy. Going back to school and quitting to go on the road. Recording "He's in the Jailhouse Now" for Blue Goose Records. Playing hootenannys with Pheobe Snow, and Richie Havens. Working at an orphanage in the Bronx as a counselor. How it influenced his life.
Actually doing something for people. How his letter of recommendation from Reverend
Davis got him his job. (Believing it was his minister). After the orphanage, aswering mail for Mrs. Davis, coorespoding with Robert Tilling about the Blues scene, and then immediately going to England. Getting a flat, gig, and money within a week, and thinking it was the best thing he ever did.
Musical selections include: I'm Going Home Someday, The Preacher Picked A Guitar, Anywhere You Go, Blind Lemon, Travelin' Man Blues, Statesborough Blues.
For more information, visit: In Search of a Song.com
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ROY BOOK BINDER PART 1: BROADCAST 11 / 5 / 2011
IN SEARCH OF A SONG originates in BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA and is sponsored by: THE BLUEBIRD NIGHTCLUB, AIRTIME RECORDING STUDIO, and VISIT BLOOMINGTON.COM
Roy Book Binder is an American blues guitarist. A student and friend of the Rev. Gary Davis, he is equally at home with blues and ragtime, he is known to shift from open tunings to slide arrangements to original compositions, with both traditional and self-styled licks. His storytelling emphasis is another characteristic that makes his style unique.
Topics discussed include: Early music memories - Seeing Buddy Holly live, in New York City. Reading Jack Keroac and Allen Ginsberg poetry. Wanting to be a beatnick. Joining the Navy. Going back to school and quitting to go on the road. Recording "He's in the Jailhouse Now" for Blue Goose Records. Playing hootenannys with Pheobe Snow, and Richie Havens. Working at an orphanage in the Bronx as a counselor. How it influenced his life.
Actually doing something for people. How his letter of recommendation from Reverend
Davis got him his job. (Believing it was his minister). After the orphanage, aswering mail for Mrs. Davis, coorespoding with Robert Tilling about the Blues scene, and then immediately going to England. Getting a flat, gig, and money within a week, and thinking it was the best thing he ever did.
Musical selections include: I'm Going Home Someday, The Preacher Picked A Guitar, Anywhere You Go, Blind Lemon, Travelin' Man Blues, Statesborough Blues.
For more information, visit: In Search of a Song.com
Broadcast History
WFHB - Bloomington, Indiana
WNKU - Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky area
WHEE - Martinsville, Virginia
Timing and Cues
Intro Billboard 00:00 - 00:59 / News Break (or guest intro with song) 00:59 - 05:59 / Music Bed0 5:59 : 06:29 / Segment A 06:29 - 18:59 / Music Bed 18:59 - 19:59 / Segment B 19:59 -38:59 / Music Bed 38:59 : 39:59 / Segment C 39:59 - 58:59 / Music Bed 58:59 - 59:59
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I'm Going Home Someday | Roy Book Binder | Roy Book Binder - Singer-Songwriter-Bluesman. | PEGleg Records | 2001 | 03:36 |
| The Preacher Picked A Guitar | Roy Book Binder | In Search of a Song special recording. | ISOAS | 2011 | 03:48 |
| Anywhere You Go | Roy Book Binder | Roy Book Binder - Singer-Songwriter-Bluesman. | PEGleg Records | 2001 | 03:22 |
| Blind Lemon | Roy Book Binder | Roy Book Binder - Singer-Songwriter-Bluesman. | PEGleg Records | 2001 | 03:36 |
| Travelin' Man Blues | Roy Book Binder | Roy Book Binder - Singer-Songwriter-Bluesman. | PEGleg Records | 2001 | 04:21 |
| Statesborough Blues | Roy Book Binder | The Hillbilly Cat Blues. | Rounder | 1992 | 04:26 |
| Indian Summer (In Search of a Song Theme) | Jason Wilber | Behind The Midway. | Flat Earth | 2000 | 00:29 |
| You Don't Know What You're Getting In To (Break Music) | Jason Wilber | Lazy Afternoon. | Wilbertone | 2006 | 00:59 |
| Northern Lights Seen Over Lewisburg Tennessee | Jason Wilber | Lazy Afternoon. | Wilbertone | 2006 | 00:59 |
| Your Destiny (Break Music) | Jason Wilber | Lazy Afternoon. | Wilbertone | 2000 | 00:59 |
Additional Credits
Executive Producer - Rich Reardin
Host - Jason Wilber
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Duane Marxen
Posted on December 21, 2011 at 12:36 PM | Permalink
The Greatest Acoustic Blues show on earth.
I never miss Roy's great (actually the greatest!) blues show on Saturday at Merlefest in North Carolina and I'll be there again at the 25th Merlefest in April 2012. I'll be looking for you, Roy.