On Year End Message

I really admire your integrity and your drive for keeping it real. Congrats on your first year, let's ring in an even better second! Keep it going!!! ~ Catalina,Carson, CA

I actually learned a lot from your online publication. I have found myself listening to more Blues music again. I typically listen to Classic Rock and whatever is on the shows with vocal talent competitions. I am into strong vocals.~ Dean, Seal Beach, CA

On The Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise- A Cruiser's Tale by Alex Gardner

Alex Gardner does more than just take great photos. Nice story Alex. ~ Sheldon, Costa Mesa, CA

On the World Class Blues in the O.C. (Kim Wilson Show)

When Kim plays a Sonny Boy Williamson 2 aka Rice Miller song his tone is that of Miller’s as is his phrasing, he does the same with Howlin' Wolf, as well as Little Walter and a myriad of others and when he puts his own stamp on his original music you know it's him straight away and he cannot be topped. ~ Mark, Lombard, IL

On David's Got a Brand New Bag (aka Funkmas)

OK, I wept. Now I have the urge to go to South Central L.A. and get me some Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles. You are hysterical! ~ Linda,Paso Robles, CA

I went to Home Depot and they were sold out of Bootsy Collins Funkmas yard decorations. The guy sent me to Lowes. ~ Calvin, Glendale, AZ

I don’t appreciate you making fun of Jesus Christ who is my personal savior. I hope you burn in hell you S.O.B. ~ Mindy, Mansfield, TX

David you are freakin’ hilarious and on point as to how far Christmas has strayed from the central teachings of Christ. High satire in a music oriented on-line mag. Love it! ~ Blues Bob, Slidell, LA

DM: Thanks Bob, but Mindy is funnier

On the Holiday Jukebox

What no Nat “King” Cole? ~ Pete, Brooklyn, NY

Crescent City Christmas.... HELLO? ~ Jerome, Gainesville, FL

Genuine Houserockin’ Christmas from Alligator dude... I thought if I didn’t hear Koko Taylor on Christmas eve Santa wouldn’t come. ~ Brenda, Summit, NJ

My wife was reading BLUES JUNCTION and said, “Don’t we have that Jimmy Smith record on vinyl?” (which we do) It was in storage somewhere. Before I can say “Thanks Dave for screwing up my weekend”, I am going through our storage shed in the backyard trying to find my old Christmas albums and the Jimmy Smith record you mentioned. Now I have to reorganize the storage shed. I found the album, which was the only redeeming quality of an otherwise sh*tty weekend. Damn good album though.... nice choice. ~ Scott, Houston, TX

On our exclusive Santa Claus Interview

I work for Harley Davidson in Milwaukee. I sent your interview with Santa to everyone in our offices here. They got a big kick out of it. Most said they already assumed that Santa rode a Harley but your confirmation of this was a morale booster. Great stuff! ~ Chuck, Wauwatosa, WI

What not even one question about the reindeer... I wouldn’t go as far as calling the interview a fluff piece but to let the opportunity to discuss flying reindeer and the illumination of Rudolf’s nose go by the boards is pretty weak. ~ Mike,Georgetown, VA

DM: You are right Mike. I Thought about that when our time as up. I have to admit I was a little nervous.

Does Santa ever hang at Billy’s on PCH? (next to the Rusty Pelican) ~ Doug, Newport Beach, CA

DM: I don’t know but Billy’s doesn’t have a jukebox.... if that helps.

On Erwin Boseman’s Blues Musician as Entrepreneur

Thank goodness there is Erwin Boseman to remind us that it isn’t all, elves, Harleys and hot looking bar maids all the time. ~ Jenny, Bilbao, Spain