Doris was a singer from New York City and came up with her band. I do remember her fiddle player was Kenny Kosak.
Any Day Woman I Love Him So All Alone I’ll Take You with Me Under the Boardwalk Richland Woman Last Unnicorn The Way She Feels About You C’est Si Bon In My Life Born in the Country Last Night Heartaches and Hangovers 20 20 Vision Big Time Woman Dance the Night Away Set Me Free Making Whoopie Get Over Him Feh, Feh, Feh Let’s Do It
Author: Roger Weiss
Robin & Linda Williams – Feb. 12, 1977
Robin and Linda were favorites at the Coffee House, and we had them back every year. This is their third appearance, and they are joined by Mike Cass on dobro. There is a short guest set featuring Carolyn O’Dell.
You can check out their website, CD’s and tour schedule at www.robinandlinda.com.
Sunny Caroline Mining Camp Blues Shenandoah Moon Whipporwill Old Home Place No One Will Wear the Crown Kill it, Kid I Love You Salt Creek/Pickaway Travelin Man
Carolyn O’Dell Guest Set
Sweet Wyoming Home Mr. Big Roll Me on the Water
Dixie Highway Rooty, Root,Root Freight Train Blues All Her Travelin’s Done Fiddler a Dram Lonesome Whistle Long Way to Hollywood Sermon Story/ S-A-V-E-D June Apple Adam Rude None But the Rain Slow Train Through Georgia
Paul Siebel – Feb. 5, 1977
One of my favorite singer/song-writers, it was a real coup to get Paul Siebel to play at the Freeze-Dried. Tony Markelis (bass) was a big help in getting him up to Albany, and he did not disappoint. He was also backed up by Paul Asbell on guitar. Siebel kind of disappeared from the scene after putting out 2 albums, What a loss, but at least we have his recordings.
Jasper
Hillbilly Child
Carolina Sunshine Girl
I Had a Dream Last Night (Lonesome House Blues)
I Always Love the Women (Women Make a Fool Out of Me)
Chips are Down
Weary Blues
Pinto Pony
Wow, Wow, Wow (Keep My Skillet Good & Greasy)
Louise
If I Could
I Can’t Stop Loving You
Honest Sam
Fair and Tender Ladies
Bride 1945
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry
Any Day Woman
Who Will Buy the Wine
Talking 42 Street
In the Jailhouse Now
I Had a Dream Last Night (Lonesome House Blues)
Then Came the Children
He Was a Friend of Mine
Bottom Dollar – Jan. 29, 1977
Bottom Dollar was comprised of two of my old friends Rich Nardin and Izzy Reinish. We all went to Hicksville High School together. They play some hot tunes and originals as well. Here they are playing at the Freeze-Dried Coffee House. Note, the photo was taken at Caffe Lena’s during this time period.
First Set (Come and Hear the Music, Fallen Angel, Cowboy Medley, Aging Cowboy, Susquehanna River Disaster, Country Blues, If I Only had a Nose, Lost but not Forgotten)Second Set (That Boy, Take my Hand, Undecided, Home Sweet Home Revisited, Swing Song, I’ll be Here in the Morning, Frankie and Johnny)Third Set (Rodeo Rider, Four till Eight, Song for Phil Ochs, Streets of London, Truck Driving Man, Bottom Dollar, To Morrow))
>> More Bottom Dollar here.
Jack McGann and the Swing Band – Jan 21, 1977
I don’t remember much about Jack McGann, but he did have a pretty cool band. He was recommended by Lew London, so I knew he’s have to be good. Take a listen and see what you think.
Swing 41 Having Myself a Time Just Fooling Myself Bloomdido Lydia Water Bound Ophelia Jones Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter Them That Gots Mood Indigo Sunny Side of the Street Tears 8 More Miles to Louisville Swing 39 Graveyard Blues I Should Care Oh Death Sax Instrumental Honey Suckle Rose Mississippi Delta Blues Everything Happens to Me Undecided
Paula Lockheart – Nov. 13, 1976
Paula Lockheart is a terrific singer that came to us from New York City. She sang with a bluesy quality and had a great backup band including Bob Montalto, Peter Eklund, Mimi Hart, Bobby Kent, and Bill Mullins.
You’ve Been a Good Old Wagon Accentuate the Positive High Blood Pressure Don’t Deny His Name It Ain’t the End of the World Kiddio Night Life Ride, Ride, Ride That’s Why I Know Flip, Flop, Fly Take the A Train Ragtime Piano piece Louisiana Howling at the Moon Honky Tonk Blues Won’t You Lie Down by MeMy Dog Likes You Intro/I’m Ready Sweet Marijuana Brown Don’t You Leave me Here Mind Your Own Business He’s Got me Going Don’t Explain I Can Cook I Never Thought I’d See You Again It’s Hard to Find a Good Man in NYC Chant of the Weed Squatty Road Original Instrumental Carolina Rice I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate Quit Your Lowdown Ways I Will not be Your Fool Hard-hearted Hannah Last Night
Saul Broudy – Nov. 7, 1976
Saul Broudy is a very entertaining performer, and sang some great songs. His backup band consisted of Lew London and Dennis Gormley.
Wonder Where I’m Bound Five Nights Drunk Streets of Laredo/St. James Infirmary Harmonica Song So Lonesome I Could Cry Midnight Special Folsom Prison Blues I Still Miss Someone Give My Love to Rose City of New Orleans Devils Dream/Done Laid Around He’ll Have to GoLonesome MeSpoon River Story of Love You Ain’t Going NowhereIntro 3rd Set He’s Got the Whole World Marching Songs Peppermint Schnapse Broudy Bounce Give me 40 Acres Truck Driving Man Taken Again
Utah Phillips – Oct. 16, 1976
Hard to know what to say about Utah Phillips. A fantastic performer (no one could “pun” like him), who also wrote some great songs, including the bluegrass standard “Rock, Salt, and Nails”. It was a real treat to host him at the coffee house. He left us in 2008, but here’s a dose of Utah live and in person.
From Buffalo to Washington Sun That Never Sets Aces, Straights, and Flushes Where Will Those Circles End I Remember Loving You Wabash Cannonball Talking Dust Bowl Old Chicago Queen of the Rails One More Ride Intro/Wild Over Me Beans, Bacon, and Gravy Let it Ring Lumberjack’s Prayer Waiting for a Train Helen Keller Song Bread and Roses Lonesome Road Blues Soup Passing Through Touch Me
Tom Mitchell – Oct. 1, 1976
Tom Mitchell was a musician living in Saratoga when he played the Coffee House. A great singer and song-writer, he now lives in Nashville. Tonight’s performance featured Tom Mitchell (vocals and guitar), Tony Markellis (bass), Pete Smith (pedal steel). Tom also gave me the nickname “Roger Cornbread”.
Listen and Enjoy
Bill Steele – Sept. 18, 1976
Bill Steele, formerly from the Bay area, then from Ithaca, NY, became famous for writing “Garbage”, a song that was even sung by Pete Seeger. A talented song writer and performer, checkout his other originals.
He can be reached at billsteelesongs.com
Intro/Boy with the Loving Cup Ears Man-eating Shark True Conservatives George Washington Slept Here Smile Give Me Your Hand Gypsy Laddy Winnebago OWeek Before Summer Gold Watch and Chain Chocolate Chip Cookies Intro/Power Everywhere Women’s Lib Song One Man’s Opinion Song for After Xmas Clothes for Xmas Nobody’s Perfect Drink Dr.Jekyll’s Cola Streaking for Jesus Charlie Chan Young Folks Love ItI Learned About Women from Her Garbage End of Year Blues Traveling Gypsy Laughing Sally Spread Out your Feathers and Fly Henry Smith Memorial Granite Block Please Take Care of Me Traveling Song
I Never Will MarryThe Walls have Ears