This week's playlist:

• Sweet As Sin by Ruby James from her forthcoming CD Ruby James; this and other tracks can be downloaded free from RubyJames.com. Ruby is touring the United States this fall - some dates are confirmed and others are pending. For more information, visit Ruby's MySpace page or the RubyJamesFans page at MySpace.

• In My Time Of Dying by Ben Godwin from the CD Lighter Than The Atom / =shinyshiny= (2006) available from CD Baby, the iTunes Music Store and Amazon.com. For more information about Ben, visit his site PeaceMango.com and his MySpace page.

• Mr. Bad Luck by Oscar Jordan & The Mighty Sons Of Hercules from their album Mr. Bad Luck (2001), available from CD Baby and Amazon.com. For more information, visit OscarJordan.com and/or his MySpace page. Oscar's CD Eclectic Soul (2004) is also available from CD Baby.

• Superharp by James Cotton from High Compression (1984) available from Alligator Records, the iTMS and Amazon.com.

• Some Sympathy by Chris Juergensen from the CD Big Black Sun (2005) available from Magnatune.com, the iTMS and Amazon.com. Chris' earlier CD Prospects (2003) is also available from Magnatunes.

• Go Fast by Humdinger. They have a CD and a band website in the works; in the meantime, visit their MySpace page for more information.

• Bad Religion by Jimmie Bratcher, from his 2005 CD Red, available from his online store, the iTMS and Amazon.com. For more information, visit JimmieBratcher.com.

• Highwayman by Tinsley Ellis from Live - Highwayman (2005) available from Alligator Records, the iTMS and Amazon.com.

Mentioned on tonight's Murphy's Saloon: Jambone Records, and Flamenco Chicago, as well as FC's founder, artistic director and choreographer, Rosetta Magdalen.

Online resources for more information about the blues: the Blues Foundation, the Delta Blues Museum, and the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, Uncensored History of the Blues.

Please note: If this is your first visit to Murphy's Saloon, you can skip the first 10-12 episodes with a completely clear conscience. No kidding.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #37 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I downloaded some of these tracks)

This week's playlist:

• Another Day by Ruby James from a forthcoming CD entitled Ruby James, much of which can be downloaded free from RubyJames.com. For more information, visit Ruby's MySpace page or the RubyJamesFans page at MySpace. Ruby is touring the United States this fall - some dates are confirmed and others are pending, so check Ruby's MySpace page for specifics.

• Party On The Levee by Mean Gene Kelton & The Die Hards from Mean Guitar (2003), available at GeneKelton.com. Gene's album Most Requested (2000) is available at the iTunes Music Store and Amazon.com.

• Never Gonna by Beau Hall, from his album UNH! (2005), available at CD Baby and the iTMS. For information about upcoming gigs and other news, visit BeauRocks.com or Beau's MySpace page.

• Busted by The Hitman Blues Band from their 2000 album Blooztown, available at CD Baby and the iTMS. Also available from CD Baby is their 2003 album Angel In The Shadows, which is dedicated to the memory Ray Alexander, father of guitarist Russell "Hitman" Alexander. For more information about The Hitman Blues Band, visit HitmanBluesBand.com.

• Tell Me Baby by EB Davis & the Superband from I Wanna Talk About You (1999), one of a number of CDs available at EBDavis.com. EB also has a track on a German album called Jazz & Blues Award 2004 that's available from the iTMS. And like almost everyone in the world, EB has a MySpace page that includes a gig list.

• Looking Out 4 #1 by The Mescal Sheiks, from This World Is Not My Home (2006), available at CD Baby and the iTMS. For more information about the Sheiks, visit MescalSheiks.com and/or their MySpace page (which includes a list of upcoming shows).

• Mark My Words by Gregg Martinez & The Rolling Thunder from Big Bad Daddy (2006), available at GreggMartinez.com, CD Baby and the iTMS. An upcoming gig list is available at Gregg's site.

• Sweet As Sin by Ruby James from the soon-to-be-released CD Ruby James, currently available as a free download from her MySpace page. There is an alternate, acoustic version of Sweet As Sin available on a seven-song EP entitled Loaded (2002) that's available at the iTMS.

Mentioned on tonight's Murphy's Saloon: The Podfather Adam Curry and his uncharacteristic, illogical belief in overblown conspiracy theories, and Gerald Posner's book Case Closed (the logic of which is an excellent antidote to all such conspiracy theories). The audio clip at the beginning of this episode is from the 1987 film The Untouchables, directed by Brian DePalma and starring Robert DeNiro, Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Andy Garcia and Charles Martin Smith. The Untouchables is available for just $9.99 from Amazon.com.

Keeping the blues flame burning bright on the Web: the Blues Foundation, the Delta Blues Museum, and the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, Uncensored History of the Blues.

Check out No iPod Required to learn how you can enjoy podcasts, including Murphy's Saloon, without owning an iPod.

Thanks to the Smackieville Squire for the Murphy's logo and the Murphy's Saloon Disclaimer.

Please note: If this is your first visit to Murphy's Saloon, and you want to hear more, you can skip the first 10-12 episodes with a completely clear conscience. Really. Trust me on this one.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #36 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I downloaded some of these tracks)

This week's playlist:

• Hell Of A Boy by The Lascivious Biddies, from their album Get Lucky (2004); available on CD from CD Baby and Amazon.com, or as downloads from the iTunes Music Store. The Biddies' site is here.

• Jerking My Chains by Stefanie Seskin, who I found at the Podsafe Music Network. Her album, Edge of Reason (2005), is available from the iTMS and Amazon.com. For more information, visit her site and her MySpace page. Stefanie's tour schedule is here.

• I Like Knowing You Miss Me by Circe Link, from More Songs! (2003), available from CD Baby, the iTMS and Amazon.com. Visit Circe's site for information about Moody Girl, her newly released album, or visit her MySpace page.

• Don't You Tell Me by Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women, from their CD Old, New, Borrowed & Blue (1994); available from the iTunes Music Store and on CD from Alligator Records or Amazon.com.

• Someone To Talk To by Robin Banks, who I found at the PMN. Someone To Talk To is on the Hobo Jungle: Independent Blues Artists compilation CD from Silk City Records.

• Blackheart Blues by Melissa Forbes, who I first found at Garageband.com. Her album No More Mondays (2005), is available from the iTMS and Amazon.com. Melissa's site is here and she has a MySpace page here.

• No Good News by Janet Ryan and Straight Up! from Passion and Fire (2002), for sale at CD Baby, the iTMS and Amazon.com. I first found Janet and her band at Garageband.com. Their site is here.

• Breakin' Out by Shemekia Copeland, from her 2005 album The Soul Truth, which you can purchase from Alligator Records, the iTMS or Amazon.com. Shemekia's site is here and her current tour itinerary is here.

Mentioned on tonight's Murphy's Saloon: Adam Curry's Daily Source Code, and Smokin' Roy and his Traveling Juke Joint podcast.

Keeping the blues flame burning bright on the Web: the Blues Foundation, the Delta Blues Museum, and the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, Uncensored History of the Blues.

Check out No iPod Required for more information on how you can enjoy podcasts, including Murphy's Saloon, away from your computer.

Thanks to the Smackieville Squire for the Murphy's logo and the Murphy's Saloon Disclaimer.

Please note: If this is your first visit to Murphy's Saloon, and you want to hear more, you can skip the first 10-12 episodes with a completely clear conscience. Really. Trust me on this one.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #35 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I downloaded most of these tracks)

This show is longer than usual. When Alligator Records slips some new songs (some brand new!) from their catalogue into the Podsafe Music Network, I notice, and I want to play 'em. I may not be the very first podcaster to play 'em, but I'm damned close - enjoy!

Please write to the big bull 'gator Bruce Iglauer and thank him.

This week's playlist:

• Make My Dreams Come True by The James Mabry Blues Band, from their CD Blues Plus (1996). For more information or to buy a CD, visit their MySpace page or their site.

• Tired Of Crying by Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, from their brand new album Rattleshake (2006), available from Alligator Records and the iTunes Music Store.

• Ain't Seen My Baby by Cephas & Wiggins, from their brand new album Shoulder To Shoulder (2006), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS.

• Ice Cold by Long John Hunter, from Border Town Legend (1996), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS.

• Cold Blooded Lover by W.C. Clark, from Deep In The Heart (2004), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS.

• She and the Devil by Bob Margolin, from Up & In (1997), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS.

• Drinking My Last Dime by Rusty Zinn, from his 2000 album The Chill, available from Alligator Records and the iTMS.

• Big Fine Hunk Of Woman by Rufus Thomas, from That Woman Is Poison! (1988), available from Alligator Records and the iTMS.

• Half Past Love by Freightrain Jones, one of 11 songs he's made available for free at Soundclick.com. I found him at Podsafe Music Network.

(Music on Murphy's Saloon #34 courtesy of the artists and the Podsafe Music Network, where I downloaded these tracks)

Mentioned on tonight's Murphy's Saloon: the Podsafe Music Network and Alligator Records. Thanks to Mike, and Jack and Linda. Jack's GarageBand page is here.

Be sure to visit the Traveling Juke Joint as Smokin' Roy Madison travels around the country and plays a mix of music from each place he visits.

Support the blues on the Web by visiting the Blues Foundation site, the Delta Blues Museum site, and by listening to the DBM's top-notch (and free) podcast, Uncensored History of the Blues.

To enjoy podcasts, including Murphy's Saloon, away from your computer, you do not have to own an iPod: check out No iPod Required for more information.

The Smackieville Squire designed the Murphy's logo and recorded the Murphy's Saloon Disclaimer. If you like the Murphy's logo, he'd probably make one for you, just send me an email.

Please note: Yeah, I know, I was going to take down my older shows. I reconsidered. Unless you really want to hear a work in progress, you can skip the first 10-15 episodes with a clear conscience. Really.