Last Updated: Friday, 03 September 10, 6:36pm Melbourne, Australia Time

Darren Moore says:
"Heh there Salty, love ya show mate, AWESOME work you do!!!
Just giving you a heads up about a new band thats been put together over the last 6 months here in the Snowy Mountains area of NSW. They are based in the Cooma area. The Barstars
Have just released their first album 2 weeks ago at Jindabyne Bowling Club and i got there a little late and they had sold all 300 of their Cd's."

Roger Frey says:
"If you like blues check this podcast out. I'v discovered a lot of good artist here"

LuLu says (about RACHET):
"I'm glad to see the Aussie's have discovered Lloyd's Garage. I love them, pretty sure they are based in Napa, California. I recommend the whole album, it's on heavy rotation in our house."

Chrysti Walters (from http://www.platform-1.com/) says:
"Hey Salty, thank you very much for the link to your podcast. Lloyds Garage sounded great next to the other songs selected on your show. We greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into this, and if you're interested, we'd love to continue sending you music from some of our artists. Thank you very much again your work has been an enormous gift!"

Karen Freeman says (about EXILE):
"Great list. I would love to hear Dennis Jones, Eric Sardinas, Shane Dwight and John Nemeth on your show at some point. These are great artists to add to the great show you put out for us to listen to. Thanks! :) Karen"

Erick-Pardus Wessels says (about TRICONE):
"Great stuff , man...!!!! I really dig it....;-)"

John Wallrapp says (about Tattoo Bluz):
"Rory Gallagher's Tattoo would go nice on that list"

Geoff Gavan says:
"Thanks for keeping the music alive. I make sure I catch your podcast every week and I often listen while I am travelling in aircraft. In an age of hip-hop rubbish and songs filled with foul language, you keep The Right Stuff going into my ears. Thanks again, and keep up the vibe"

Mike Beale says:
"Hi Ya Salty, Grand Plan just got picked up by some college radio stations in the USA ... you have good instincts picking songs my friend."

Thomas says:
"Salty, got the info about you from a german friend who works in Japan right now. I am listening to your show in my car. Telling all my friends so about you, so I guess your Show is spreading around in Southern Germany
Thanx for the music Thomas"

Sunildk says (about DIRT BLUES):
"love the tracks..."

Dog8mybag, Austin Texas says:
"Dig your blues podcast. Listen quite often."

Dan Pilkington says:
"Especially love the historical stuff like the 1982/85 recordings of Stevie Ray Vaughn at Montreux with your insightful commentary. Following your mention of www.jazzbluesflorida.com, I stumbled across a video podcast of great blues performances I think and your listeners would enjoy. Looks like they post a new show about every 2 weeks at http://talkinblues.podbean.com/ The edisodes are about 5-10 minutes each. Nice companion podcast to your show - especially for people like me who don't get out very often to see live performances. Appreciate your fine work!"

Maggie says(about RANK and FILE):
"Enjoyed the podcast..thanks"

Kevin Hicks says (about RANK and FILE):
"Great show, Salty! I love the JT Earle cover of my favorite Replacements song!"

Jazz & Blues Flordia says (about RANK and FILE):
"Darn fine show, Salty. Darn fine I say. "

Lance Walker says (about WITNESS):
"Hi Salty, Nice interview. Have linked it from Matt's News page at -
http://www.mattwalker.com.au/matt_walker_news.htm
All the best -"

Ove-Jens Jordan says:
"Just heard the phantastic podcast of Paul Butterfield and Little Walter. Great stuff! I play the harp myself in Hamburg /Germany. This is the place where the Beatles lived and started their unique career.Salty Dog will become one of my favourite stations!! We soon will stage the Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg. 185 artists and bands will play for 3 days at several locations. This is real aventgarde or any kind of excellent rock or experimental music. Come over to the most beautiful city in the WORLD."

Janet Evans says:
"thanks for that i enjoy ur shows..i enjoyed ur interview with Ian Collard..what an awesome band "

Sunildk says (about WHEEL):
"Hey salty, Great tracks.....Love it."

JazzBluesFlorida says (about FLOAT MY BOAT):
"One of the best Salty! Thanks!

Ugar says (about WITNESS):
"Thanks for finding and playing Seasick Steve (Sorry Mr Jesus). Never knew him before, glad to know him now."

Luis Navarro (Spain) says (about WHEEL):
"Fantastic show, Dennis. Thank you so much"

Dr. Bluesman says (about BLUES CLUB):
"Great show Salty---per usual. As an aside, for the real deal, listen to Richard and Linda Thompson's version of "Dark End of the Street" (see that most amazing mid-70's Thompson LP "Live(More or Less)" w/classics Calvary Cross" and "Night Comes In"). And speaking of "Heart Like a Wheel", that is an incredible Kate and Anna McGarrigle song from their debut album in 1975. Hey ya'll, "Speak to me of Mendocino......":

Chris Page says (about FLOAT MY BOAT):
"Float my Boat...better show title than Flog my Log that's for sure. Great stuff, Salty!! Some other ideas for show titles:- Kudos, Pummelled, Dextrous (anything played overhead, with the teeth, upside down, under water, in the grave) and Bookends (a theme could be two very different versions of the same song). Relax and enjoy - DaddyC"

Sunil Dhungel says (about SWEETSPOT):
"Thanks for such Great Stuff. Keep it up."

Carl Wyatt says (about SWEETSPOT):
"Great Stuff Salty!! Another hammer of a show! Love your stuff man... Keep it up and thanks for keeping the blues alive!! From Ireland via France.."

Carl Pannuzzo says:
"hey salty, thanks for playing my music! much appreciated, especially coming after susan tedeschi, love that woman. all the best to you and hopefuly we'll have a Checkerboard cd out soon! cheers carl"

Brooke Taylor says:
"Hi Dennis - I've been keeping up with the podcast . . . I'm always happy to hear Chris Whitley. I was able to see him live a couple of times in Texas (so long ago!) And John Hiatt in Colorado - one of my favorites. Really enjoying the exposure to so much more through your show. To neighbours passing in the parking lot . . ."

Paul from Adelaide says (about POCKET):
"Hey Salty, Enjoying 'Pocket' right now. Happened to see a show at my local last night - Ruben and the High Rollers - good simply bluesy R&B, sweet lead guitar, dedicated harmonica player, so plenty of that good stuff, and a mean double bass. Check 'em out when you are in Adelaide next!"

Peter latus says:
"Thanks Salty. How about Kane Welch and Kalpin, and Suzannah Espie.If any of those aren't available then Davis Coen as a reserve. Keep up the best blues podcast in the World!!!"

Dan says (on Twitter):
"Hi Salty! Dan from Ohio in the states. Love your show. There's a song I think you should hear... "Guess What?" by Dakota... Dan"

Ugur says (about PULSE):
"WOW! Glen Skuthorpe's "Bleeding" was a great song. I liked the type of music with some Bluegrass flavor. Please more of the indigenous music from "Making Waves". Thanks. Big fan of you podcasts."

Troy says(about iBLUES):
"Love it Salty! Thanks for being on Kansas City Online Radio!"

Petra Manuela says (about LOWLAND):
"Love your Radio show. Thanks for keeping Blues Alive."

Maria Cassar says (about LOWLAND):
"you're ace salty, love what you do"

Tony Bagdy says (about ANGLES):
"Love the mix -- cool Baby Face tune. Great seeing Vernon's tune mixed in with Paul Kelly, Delbert, Lucinda Williams, Shemekia, Dave Alvin. Love it! The Chicago Blues Fest gig a couple of weeks back went really well -- lot's of positive feedback. Thought you'd like to have a look at this clip: -- someone called out Crosscut and Vernon ran with it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyYspel_4Cs"

Keith says:
"Hiya Salty, Got my paws onto the new Suzannah Espie cd, great tunes. I also met Hat Fitz a few weeks back and told him about the podcast."

Scott Brown says:
"Hi Salty! I subscribed last week, and am really happy to be supporting a wonderful thing! I'm a guitar player from Wales, currently playing in the band for a circus in Denmark. Your show has been keeping me company driving between towns since we started in March and I've had many a moment in the car listening to some of the fucking good shit your sending out. Love it mate. Just listening to Bill Frisell on the patterns show in my caravan. I was in Oz for most of last year, wish I'd known about your show then. The driving over there is a bit more extreme than in Denmark! Hope your ok mate, your doing good things for the world! Love and peace from Wales via Denmark,"



Veronica says (about POGO):
"Hey those blues preachers sound like there from a an appalacian mountain in 1936 on that coo coo track & I heard em on your show way back doin a gospel thing just checked their web site. They got somethin authentic goin on. Thanks for playin them I was wondering were they were from Sydney Hey. Hope they come to QLD soon Veronica Tugan Gold Coast QLD"

James says (about POGO):
"Thanks doggie loved it the preachers yeah"

James says:
"Lovin it would be gool if you played some more Blues Preachers twas diggin that sweet harmony style where are those guys from?" Salty says: Sydney, Australia

Susan says:
"hi, you may not remember me, I am the Darwin girl, I like your website and would like to keep in touch, take care"

Keen Pete says (about CALIBRATE):
"I have been on board for only two weeks - hardly a salty dog - but thanks for your work"

Steve from Dust Devil Music says (about CALIBRATE):
"Great show, especially Dan Wilson and Blackchords! But then again... I may be biased :-)"

Carl from France says (about CALIBRATE):
"Great show this week.. Like every week!! And thanks for playing one of my tracks a couple of weeks back.. Much appreciated!! Keep it comin' Carl"

Cheryl from Alice Springs says:
"Hey thanks for the CD's, Salty. Listening to Bobby Lounge at this moment for first time ever. Have I been missing out on a lot of stuff. Fantastic. Cheers."

Ken from Flordia says:
"Blues Hounds love Tone Hounds. Rock on Salty!"

Maggie from the Gold Coast says:
"Can't get enough of the Salty Dog Blues!!!!Luv Lv Luv it! Stay cool. xxxx"

Luis Navarro (Muria, Spain - Salty's translation!!) says:
"Thanks Salty, from Spain. Your podcast is the best than can be dischargeed of the network. Congratulations and thanks" and "Hi, Salty is a nice pleasure to meet you. I've enjoy many times listening your fantastic job.When the actual crisis let me, I will subscribe on the podcast. I promise you. Many Thansk again"

Brian says (about PULSE):
"Salty, your show has opened my eyes, to NEW things in one of the only areas in my life i thought i really knew something about, the Blues. man,you can't beat that! Thanks Brian"

Jeannine says:
"I'm hoping my Paypal thing showed up. That Roy Rogers instrumental CD and the Joe Louis Walker would be just great. Thanks for the music!"

Peter says:
"Listening to these podcasts really works for the artists. I can vouch for that. It is costing me a fortune."

Robyn says:
"Hi, Finally paid some subs after realizing that I'd been listening and enjoying for 2 years - found a copy of my first podcast- Australia Day 2007. Could I please have Roy Rogers and the No6 B&R compilation. If they have gone, then you choose - if you find a John Hammond in the bottom of the box that would be specially good. Thanks Robyn"

Hugh says (About CUTS):
"Hi Salty, am really enjoying the townes van Zandt covers, My favourite Alt. rock/blues/country blues band COWBOY JUNKIES are huge Townes disciples and have covered more of his songs than any other band.In fact Townes penned "Cowboy Junkies Lament' for them and in return they penned "Townes` Blues"....both tunes on the CJ`s album black eyed man. some of TVZ covered by CJ are
To live is to fly
Lungs
dead flowers
at my window
Pancho and Lefty
The Cowboy Junkies would fit right in with your play lists, would love to hear them soon......................all the best Hugh Williams...........Adelaide"

Stevie B (OR. USA) says:
"Blues & roots keeps rollin' cross my mind"

Ray says:
"in the train, on the red clay plain, in the beautiful rain,play salty play"

Cheryl says:
"Hey Salty, still lovin the show - too deadly! Here are my two picks- Down Under blues n roots and Bobby Lounge - Bobby's back in town. Thanks. Keep it coming. Cheers from the Centre."

Paul says (about TWEED):
"I realy dig Carl Wyatt, please play some more of that stuff."

Ruth Oakley says (about WITNESS):
"Go the dog! Love your work. xx"

Carl Treiber says
"You got the blues? Pour Salty in your wounds!"

Aviva from Coconut Grove, Miami Beach says:
"I stumbled onto your podcast from itunes. Due to my family economic circumstance, I am unable to send 52AUD or whatever that is in USD. I really Dig the Dog and I do hope you keep it up."

Anne McCue says:
"thanks mate. you are a national treasure!"

Kevin Hicks says (about TWEED) :
"Great job on the Tweed show! Just a FYI: Tom Bombadil was a character in J. R. R. Tolkien's "Lord Of The Rings" trilogy. So, the Nickel Creek song in this show was named after a chapter in the first book. Hopefully, you won't get too many messages from fantasy geeks about this. Thanks for another great show!"

Julie Guitar (Strange Tones) says:
"You KNOW how much we dig those strange blues & roots!"

Christopher Rymph says:
"I started listening to your podcast a few days ago, and I was instantly hooked. I am new to blues music, so I am hoping you can pick two CDs for me. Keep up the good work!"

Jake Lee says:
"I always really enjoy your fine pod-cast! The best anywhere!"

Cheryl says:
"brilliant - been out in the cold (as far as blues goes) for a looong time. Love it!!

Louise says:
"hiya Salty, I had a listen to your podcast last night, the most recent, and I LOVED IT :) keep up the good work xx"

Mark says:
"Great to find you Salty- I'll opt for Liz Stringer & the Wilson Pickers cds if you still have 'em. Looking forward to many hours of enjoying the real deal out here in cyberspace."

Maggiel says:
"Just stumbled across your podcast on facebook. It's just what I have been craving for...blues blues blues!!! I'm hooked as we don't get a lot of blues in my area. Thanks a bunch.xxx"

Peter says:
"Still lovin your work, not only do i get great music but you also make me laugh!! I could do with more than 1 of your podcasts per week!! Just wondering if I am due for subscription renewal, or do you let me know when it is due?"

Larry from Edmonton Canada says:
"How are ya Mate? I downloaded this song by an artist named Dani off e-music that I think you and your many listeners would love. The disc is titled " Outside The Lines" (2003) and the song is called "Let Me Fly". It's sort of a country - blues cross song. Enjoy!"

Daryl says (about DAWGISM):
"Salty...another top show, great mix and thanks for the Otis Taylor tune as just happened to be the birthday weekend....keep it all going....love the music and all in between"

Geoff says (about DAWGISM):
"Congrats on the "Dawgism" show......the best balance of blues and alt. country music I've heard !! I've been a fan of blues music all my life and I thought a knew a lot about the artists that have been around over the past 40 years or so, but I'm still amazed by the "new" artists you introduce me to every week. I look forward every week to your podcast. Keep up the great work"

Daryl says:
"Salty...I'm a new subscriber and was just wondering if there is any chance of a few tunes from "Ernest Ranglin" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Ranglin or maybe "Otis Grand" http://www.otisgrand.com/ or "Otis Taylor" http://www.otistaylor.com/indexA.html or a bit of early Memphis Blues 1980ish Alex Chilton assisted "Tav Falco & Panther Burns" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tav_Falco Great groovy different interpretations of the Blues/Roots that you would enjoy delving into!!"

Paul says (about SLIDER):
"Cardinals.....sweet track"

Dom Turner says:
"Hi Salty, Great work! Keep it up! dom"

Greg Nagy says (about SLIDER):
"As always, great stuff!!!"

Cynthia says:
Salty, Blues and Funk New Orleans legend, Eddie Bo passed away on Wednesday. He was well-loved and inspired the likes of Dr. John, The Meters, The Neville Bros., Ray Charles, Little Richard, Marcia Ball etc. He was a dear friend of mine...I am going to New Orleans for the memorial...
Thank you very much for the great show podcasts!!! Excellent...hope you are well, sir...
All the Best, Cynthia Chen
New Orleans blues piano player
www.myspace.com/cynthiachenmusic"

Mike says:
"Greetings Salty. I've never heard a show I didn't like..."

Thom from Nairobi, Kenya says
"Hey! Great stuff Salty. Love that Ozzy blues sound. Keep it coming!"

Charles from Flordia says:
"Thanks for the music! And, thanks for your unique perspective on it that expands and focuses people conceptions about ‘good’ music, at the same time! Best!"

Dan says:
A really cool music blog: http://ninebullets.net/ Check the 3/10/09 posting re Leroy Powell. You can listen to/download "Good Morning Little School Girl" Very nice version. Wanted to mention a blues guitarist I haven't heard you play - Kenny "Blue" Ray. "For Jannie Ray" is nice. Love your show!"

Darryl says:
"Salty...got your email last night, you said to re-send CD request..."Rocky Jackson - Squeeze Here"...."Ruthie Foster - Truth" As I said before....great show and love the music...I live in Warragul 100km East of Melbourne...been into the blues for over 40 years and your show is a knockout!!!"

Colby says:
"Hey salty, I got a request all the way from North Carolina, USofA. Could you play some George Kamikawa? Nobody knows of him in the US so I have to go to you to play him on the radio, or podcast in my case. Thanks again and keep on playing those blues!" Salty says: not sure if I know him, wil look it up

Phillip in Arizona says about the DIRECTIONS podcast:
"Salty, that was a rockin good session, loved the tracks from Mike Morgan and also from Jerry and derek! Check out "Full moon over Dallas" from Mike morgan and the crawl..good ol stuff mate! Love to hear some Taj Mahal early stuff sometime! dig it with the dawg! Laters mate!"

Charles Boyer says:
"God bless you Salty; now I have reason to get up in the morning…. Best"

Matt Hill says:
"gday salty....thanks again for extending my blues music! hey, im into rockabilly and swing but dont really know what to listen to. have heard some good things on your show such as Teddy Morgan but cant really find too much else on iTunes. can you recommend anything? also some good rockabilly. saw the Stray Cats the other week....f@#%ing wicked! but dont know of any other rockabilly bands..... if you have time mate, can you pass on a few recommendations please." Salty says: checkin it out mate

Marisa says:
"... You really do a great job with your show Salty ' kinda reminds me of the old 'Wolfman Jack' thing they had in the USA years ago!! Great vibe. "

Deb says about the Bush Fires Benefit 24th Feb
"what a fabulous effort the MBAS r going to - i wish i could be there - well done guys - Karratha is going our own concert here but i suspect not quite to the same standard although feeling will be there - hope everyone has a great time"

Kevin says:
"You're right, it's spelled "Micky", not "Mickey." I'm just glad you found them, and you picked an awesome track off Naive. Of course, it would have been hard not too, since they are pretty much all awesome. Here's another one - Reckless Kelly (I checked the spelling this time), CD is Bulletproof. I really like the first track, Ragged As The Road. The lead singer sounds kinda like Steve Earle, and he's almost as political (American Blood). Man, Bokarra was another AWESOME show! We're keepin' y'all in our thoughts over here, with the fires. Be safe, see ya next week!"

Stewart says:
"Hey Salty - great show I enjoy it where ever I am in the world even in the air while I'm flying. Keep up the great work. I've just subscribed as was keen to get a copy of Liz Stringer's first self titled CD and The Wilson Pickers"

Kevin says:
" Salty! Thanks for all the great tunes! You have turned me on to some great music, both Aussie and American, and I really appreciate it. Here's one for you. The band is called Mickey and the Motorcars, and I just downloaded their latest album, called "Naive". It's been a long time since I liked an album this much on the first listen...I hope you can get hold of it. Thanks again!"

Erick-Pardus aka Bluesman Erick says:
"Heey man; You damned Aussie...You did a GREAT job with the podcast.. I'm now in Moz. FFox, but have to figure out how to get your url/podcast into my Kaffeine (that's a KDE based program into my OS ARDUS/LINUX) KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK..!! I salute you...my bro!!! From Holland (the Netherlands) E."

Scotty's pools of blue's says about the Adelaide International Guitar Festival:
"salty would have loved to have been there. i just want to say GREAT job and never stray from the blues"

Doc Henry says:
"I KNOW YOU GET LOTS OF MAIL. BUT OUT HERE IN THE DARKNESS...YOU SAVED MY LIFE. A LONG DISTANCE THANKS"

Amy from Washington State, USA says:
"Hey Salty - thanks for making our lives a little better! We love what you're playing here on Fir Island in Washington State, USA. Especially the Backsliders!"

Dan from Ohio says:
"Hey Salty. I subscribed a week or so ago. Please send me the Roy Rogers CD if it's still available. Love your show!"

Phillip from Arizona says:
"Yo Salty, Am Arizona, USA and I love your show brother! Derek Trucks is my nephew by marriage and I grew up listening to the Blues! it is so hard to find a really good blues show anymore! Thanks for keepin it alive! Phillip"

DaddyD says (about EXPRESS):
"Express Button??? Salty, it was more like that Nitro "Happy Button" in Mad Max! Is it wrong to listen to that James blood Ulmer's track, Death Letter, five times in a row? What a ride!!" Trevor Cook has blogged the Dawg on Crikey.com.au:
"Hey salty lovin' your stuff so much I plugged you on my Crikey blog
http://blogs.crikey.com.au/trevorcook/2009/01/12/loving-those-blues-podcasts/ - hope it helps spread the word, keep up the great work" Salty says: Thanks mate!

Trucking in Missouri says about 'GRABBAG':
"Just wanted to let you know that I'm listening and thanks for the Podcast download and terrific show. Keep em coming..:D"

Dharma Nick in Japan says:
"The Best of Oz 2008 is a fine podcast! Thank you, and best wishes for 2009."

Peter says about the Detonators:
"Thanks for the info Salty. Yes bought their new CD "Live at the East" and its great. Its because of your podcast that I got to know them. There are a couple more I am going to get, especially the one with Bitter Cup on it. Just gotta get them to come to Adelaide. Thanks Mate "

Link from John Hammond:
Salty: Great to see a link from the fabulous John Hammond's web. At the 07 Adelaide International Guitar Festival, there were a number of down and out Oz indigenous hanging behind the stage. Most people walked right by, security moved em on. Not Mr Hammond, he was down by the river trading stories when the rest of the crowd turned their backs. Thanks man! Check it here.

Anne McCue says (about GRAB BAG):
"Have a great new year you old salty dog...!"

Keith says (about GRAB BAG):
"Hey Salty, Happy Christmas & New Year. Thanks for all the new music and interviews."

Patrick, from Winnipeg:
"Well Salty, its another damn cold winter (right now its -26C with windchill of -34C), which is good, because this means I stay inside, nice and warm, whilst listening to your fabulous podcasts and quaffing a hot toddy, or two, or three.... Also good because, if I do go outside, guess what - no mosquitos! They have yet to evolve to withstand freezing temps. All the best in 2009."

Jenni says:
"Hi Salty, Merry Christmas 2 U !!!! thanx 4 another fantastic year of gr8 music...... U make a difference......live large and supercharged, jenni"

Alexander from San Francisco says:
"I've been a subscriber since '07 and am still lovin' it every week while commuting to San Francisco from the East Bay. I'm probably the 17 millionth voter to say so, but if Barack Obama comes up on your show again, it's pronounced ba-ROCK, Kenyan style. Or not. The other thing I like about your show, besides the great music, is that you talk funny. Calm down, I'm just messin' with you"

2Buck Chuck from New Jersey says:
"Hey Salty - I just heard that one of my favorite blues resonator guitar players, Doug MacLeod, will be touring the land of Oz in March. It would be great if you could get an interview with him!" Salty says: 'we're gunna try at Port Fairy...'

Fat Matty from Blairgowrie says:
"gday salty! fatty here, love you show, have bought a few albums from listening to your show. usually download them and listen to them at work...my apprentice isnt into them but f*#k him! im the boss. keep it up.....can i request something from albert collins..... as for your CDs... all good. would love the Fats Wah Wah, but if not, something like rockabilly, swing (Teddy Morgan) style or just flat out blues! leave it up to you. over and out!"

Charles from Hot House Florida says:
"Really…what you do is very, very important, in a world-wide kinda way!"

Eric from Adelaide says:
"I've been savin' my pennies for a year now to get that warm fuzzy feelin' as a subscriber. Thank the Lord you came back to Aussie $'s or I'd never have made it. Love the show warts an all, dont change a thing man, I just hope you can keep 'em coming coz were "Diggin' it with the Dawg" out here in podcast land. Ps I would be great to wrap my ears around that Muscle Drum Music 2 Cd and Andy Cowan's Anthology if they are still available. I hope my contribution helps pay for some of those terabytes."

Reuben from Atlanta says:
"...BTW, you have a great show. I listen to several blues podcasts every week and buy the individual songs that I like. I'm sure that I buy more after hearing them on Blues N Roots than any of the other podcasts. I've even bought some of the country songs, and I don't like country music. A long time fan, Reuben Atlanta, GA, USA"

Salty gets a mention by Hon. Stephen Conroy, the Australian Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. (whew!):
That's right Dawgr's, check it out here, see page 10.

Dr. Bluesman says (about TRACTION):
"Great show Salty! Robben Ford pronunciation? It is DEFINITELY pronounced as in R-o-b-i-n, the red-breasted bird. Believe me. Just a reminder that Loan Me A Dime is a Fenton Robinson (and possibly Larry Davis was in on it??)classic. The Boz Skaggs version featured Duane "Sky Dog" Allman on lead guitar. A wonderful recording! I was lucky enough to hear Boz and Steve Miller do it together in the OLD Steve Miller Blues Band days! And Tony Joe White covering Boom Boom? I'm still not over it, mate---it slays me in my soul. Tone, tone, tone! Love the guy."

Evan Silva says:
"Just been up Gold Coast again brother. Stormy Sunday Wednesday Thursday Tuesday !! My new slogan : "I cant move if it aint got groove" Keep up the good work."

Roshan says (about TRACTION):
"Loved the Marisa Yeaman track "Dirty Hands". I would love to hear lots more of her stuff. She has a wonderful voice and her lyrics are great too!!!! Keep up the good work."

Robert from New Town, Tasmania says:
"I have just subscribed and would like to receive the Chris Wilson cd the 'Short Cool Ones'. I look forward to checking out your excellent blues music site as often as possible."

A blogger from Kentucky - Thivai Abhor:
"Another great show helping us to live without the saccharine drek they play on American mainstream radio. This one comes from Australia and Salty does a two hour show every week!" Check it here!

Michael in Italy says (about BARACK show):
"love yer show salty you da dawg!"

Troy says (about BARACK show):
"Thanks for the Barack show! Hope has returned to us here in the USA! You do some HOT blues! Troy in Kansas City.... "

Emho says:
"Hey-a Salty-a, you're putting out the most interesting-a show out there-a. Love it-a!"

John from Mount Coolum says:
"Gday Salty, Hi from the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Qld. Actually found your site when I was searching for the Backsliders about a year ago. They were at Joes Waterhole in Eumundi and blew me away - along with so many other great artists from Harry Manx to Paul Fogarty. Your music is a great thing and certainly fits with the coast lifestyle. A great concept you have. I do volunteer work for Noosa Community Radio FM101.3 and they have a great Blues and Roots component in their programming too, so I consider myself to be very spoilt in that aspect. ... As you can see, Im an Oz music fan - we boast such amazing talent here - largely unknown to the vast majority of Australians even. Hopefully you may be able to go some way to repairing that situation. Again, thanks for you efforts. They really are appreciated. (Did you know that Mount Coolum is the 2nd biggest monolith in the world after the obvious one - Uluru) No I didnt either until not long ago lol"

Geoff says:
"Really enjoyed your recent “Long Play” show……..especially SRV live at Montreux in 1982.Some of the best blues tracks around are live and long, so I’m hoping that you will be able to put together another classy Long Play show soon. By the way, I have not been able to find where to get any CD’s for Karin Rudefelt and Doctor Blues….any suggestions ?? Keep on doing what you’re doing"

Michael in Lennox, MA says:
"Just want to say I enjoy your show and it helps me get through work with a smile. Thanks much and good day.."

David says:
"Keep up the great work. Listening to your show together with the podcasts from SA Blues and Roots and Dave Raven (from UK) lets me hear great artists who don't get the attention they deserve on commercial radio. You certainly provide an essential service."

Memphis Dude says on his Daily Docket blog:
"I'm republishing this post to share the news about my discovery of perhaps the greatest blues podcast on the planet. Go check it out at Salty Dog Blues N Roots. Salty Dog has scads of fine TWO-HOUR blues podcasts and even has Luther Dickinson doing ID's for him. "

Garry says:
"Just succumbed this morning to your subscriber bribe after much enjoyable listening for a long time now. Should have done it a month ago before the aussie dollar tanked! Thanks for the show and keep it on."

Tim says:
"just a couple of show ideas: the salty show - all the songs in the world with salty or salty dog in the name.. from procol harum to mississippi john hurt. even chef's chocolate salty balls! the ancestor show - follow songs from the earliest to the latest or vice versa.. things like crossroads, ball and chain, dust my broom, shake rattle and roll, rollin and tumblin.. all the versions.."

Andy says: (about SOLVENT)
"Hey Salty, Listening to Solvent again this morning, I just wondered how you got thru your show with all the obvious effort it takes from you to make this marvelous show happening. Thanks for the sacrifice! I hope it is gratifying that you are bringing your special joy to people all around this planet. You rock, bro. Thanks again for the fun, the music and the joy of your show."

John R says: (about SOLVENT)
"Sounding very slick this week.(as always, just more so!) How's those Google figures? That first track sounds very Tom Petty. Keep it coming."

Andy says:
"Salty! Amy and I are just back from a tour of Eastern Washington State in these Un-United States and we are are so digging your Solvent show. Damn Man...you are so Fine. And, you are so infected with a cold, No? Get well. Stay Well. Thank you from the Island."
Salty says: yeah, big virus bug thing, but gettin better... but the show must go on!

DaddyC says:
"Thanks Salty for putting my CD wish-list into overdrive. As I'm always on my best behaviour, Santa's gonna be wrapping some CDs for me this Chrissy. Here's some suggestions for show titles: Gyrate, Erg (ie a unit of energ or work), Megawatt, Pulse, Bounce'n'Pep, Pogo, Dynamo, Potent, Slapdash, Jackpot, Tinker, Pivotal, Soothsayer, -bound (ie south-bound, west-bound, soul-bound, funk-bound, train-bound, highway-bound, etc), Doo-wop, Hurdy-gurdy, Minstrel, Pluckster, Lug, Strum, Raga, Overdrive, Hyperdrive, Ogle, Lube, Strobe, Vivid. Plenty to mull over. Relax and enjoy - DaddyC"
Salty says: thanks DaddyC, some corkr's here mate...

RG says:
"Salty---listening to your 'down under' show on KCOR out of Kansas City, USA---I am glad you have been added to KCOR. You are playing Jason Ricci (pronounced 'RICHEY' as in Havens). Saw him and his band last month (got to hang with them) and will catch them again in October. He is ONE INCREDIBLE harpster!! Amazing -- and I have seen many of the greats. Shawn Starsky plays guitar and he is a real cool player. Anyway, glad you are there Aussie! I enjoy ya!"

Khalin says:
"Wow, love yr show and love Liz Stringer, so will be very very happy to check out this podcast!! :>"

Victoria says: (about Rory Ellis)
"your music rory gets better and better"

Davis Coen says:
"Hey Dog!!! Thanks so much for the spin! I got some good feedback from various geographic locations which is always a thrill."

Kevin says:
"Salty, I've been waiting for you to spin "Self Destructive Zones" ever since you played "3 Dimes Down" on the Regale show in July. I knew if you HAD Brighter Than Creations Dark that you would HAVE to get around to it, sooner or later. Man, I keep thinking this show has to slack off, but it just keeps getting better and better. By the way, thanks for turning me on to Grand And Green River, too. I downloaded it, and I've been wearing the bits off of that thing! Awesome! Keep it up!"

Tim says:
just a couple of show ideas: the salty show - all the songs in the world with salty or salty dog in the name.. from procol harum to mississippi john hurt. even chef's chocolate salty balls! the ancestor show - follow songs from the earliest to the latest or vice versa.. things like crossroads, ball and chain, dust my broom, shake rattle and roll, rollin and tumblin.. all the versions.."

Larry says:
"How are ya mate? Thought I'd drop you a line about one of your favourite Aussie bands, The Detonators. I've listened to a couple of their discs lately, particularly "Bombshell". I absolutely love " Blessing and a Curse ". Thought you might like to share that song with your audience."

Ned says (about TORN):
"Salty, Man, this is something! I've found this station while I was looking for Ashley Davies and I'm hooked!! Thanks!!!"

Geoff says:
G'day Salty, Ive been a Slowhander since 1987, now I am a Salty Dogger and Tone Hound. Listening to your podcasts has made me realize there are so many great blues musicians out there. Please send me Geoff Acsison and Kara Grainger CD's IN the words of the great John Hammond, Salty Thanks Man."

Cydney says:
"I'm lovin it salty, thanks! re: last week's show, those fiddlers were Awesome. oh blues fiddlin, soooo sweeeet, you outdo yourself every week, just forwarded this week's to a friend. do let me know when my year is up and it will be time for my renewal. i wont leave ya hangin. cant get thru my housework without blastin my salty dog blues, no sir."

Andy says:
"Salty...Hello from Fir Island, Washington State, USA. I'm loving what you are doing. I listen to you on my wee iPod as I cruise thru my day. Damn, you make the world a better place to listen to. Thanks for all of your hard work,effort and love."

Keith says (about REBOUND):
"Rory Gallagher followed by Kara Grainger, inspired move Salty. Check out Curtis Salgado's new player Clean Getaway when you can especially the track "20 years of BB King" All the best from Ireland."

Mark says:
"For my bribe could I have the Kara grainger Album and the Davis Cohen. Thanks. Love the show. You have put me onto many great artisits such as Fiona Boyes and Anne McCue who I have purchesed there albums."

John says:
" I had a boss - years ago - looked just like you. Now every time I listen to the Dawg I feel like I should be working. Can't decide which CDs to get - you pick em for me. Thanks for the music, the laughs and all the extra income."

Kevin says:
"It's time to renew again, and you should've got my paypal email. For my bribe I'd like the Geoff Achison & the 2008 BAR CDs. What musicians best combine the tones of vintage strat and Hammond B3? That always puts a smile on my face! Matt Dwyer does it pretty well, but I'd love to hear others. A funny story: I was listening to your interview with Kara Grainger last week, and really liked her sound. Since she said she was going to be touring Texas, I went to her website and found out she was playing in my town THAT NIGHT! San Antonio is not known for live music, so the chance of someone I heard on your podcast playing here is TINY! I made sure to let her know that you turned me on to her music. The audience was small (the venue had only been open a couple of weeks), but the acoustics were great and the show was real intimate. It was great to hear her! Thanks for the interview and for playing her stuff! Dude, you're still the best -- keep it up!"

Michael says: (about Matt Dwyer)
"Saw Matt at Manchester Lane in Melbourne -he and his band were awesome.
Love listening to six of his songs - coming home baby,polarva,my babe,27.50, anna, chillins con carne - sure he must have more -anyone know how to get more? let me know."

Pete says:
" Love your show so much I thought I better sign up. The 2 cd's I would like are from Chris Juergensen and Fats Wah wah."

John says:
"Hey Salty, I'm an american trucker driver and I listen to your show regularly. American radio is horrible these days but you more that make up for that! Thanks for what you do and for making me spend even more money on CD's!"

Geoff says:
"Thanks Salty, the show is excellent every week and deserves our support. Ok, I'll go for BAR vol5 and Dave Mann. Keep up the good work."

Geoff says: (about Old School)
"You've outdone yourself this week! Loved it! How about a full harp theme episode as an idea? Excellent stuff."

Dharma Nick says: (about Old School)
"Great podcast! Thanks Salty!"

Terry says:
" Just signed up with a US$52 payment. Thoroughly enjoy the podcasts at the desk when working late."

Kevin says: (about Roots-A-Billy)
"Dude, the last two shows have been AWESOME! Kara Grainger is amazing, and then you had Drive-By Truckers on this one. Keep it up, you're doing great! Thanks!!!"

Mikey says: (about Roots-A-Billy)
" extra cool show ;o) men in blues - what a great band"

Chris says:
"What a great site to stumble across. As a blues fan but computer novice I have no idea how to listen to some of the previous shows. Do I need an iPod 'cos I don't have one - only got the old CD walkman (or a cassette walkman in the cupboard somewhere - says a lot about how tech-savvy I am). I'd listen at work to past shows (background music)- my computer is pretty good here but I need my hand held. I'd love to listen to the Kara Grainger podcast first. I'd love to subscribe too and put my hand up for a Kara Grainger CD if there is one left (but would send a cheque for $52 as I'm not a PayPal kind of person)."

Mike says:
"Excellent stuff, a major addition to my bookmarks!"

Geoff says:
"I have been a blues music fan all my life, (and I’m now north of 50). I stumbled on your site through a column in the Melbourne Age a few months ago and now look forward with anticipation to your weekly podcast. I really appreciate your work in keeping the blues / roots form alive in this age of what I consider to be “bad music”….but hey, these things are cyclical aren’t they?... I love your work"

Andrew says:
"Hey Salty, You're going to have to interview the beautiful Kara Grainger at some stage. Her new Album is out and is fantastic!!! She's currently touring with Jeff Lang through OZ; see if you can track her down... Cheers Mate, Andrew

Evan Silva says:
"Salty-----a big thanks for the interview brother. Keep the music live !! Appreciated. CU next time Im in Melbourne."

Fiona Boyes says:
"Just thought I'd let you know that a few people lately have got in touch to say that they heard of me thru your podcast - here's latest:
BTW love your music. Thanks for getting back to me. Its amazing how many ozzie blues players I am finding through Salty Dog and most have moved to US like you unfortunately. Have a great one."

Mark says:
"Gday, stumbled onto your podcast today via grouse guitars website just wondered if you have done a special on junior kimbrough? if so where would i find it. keep up the good work"

Doug from 'The Blues Preachers' says:
"Hey there Salty thanks for the pod casts great stuff. We got a my space response from New Orleans who heard us on your show. Thanks a heap."

Gerard says:
"What's the song that's played at the start of every show? Whatever it is it's great. This answer should be on a FAQ on your site.
Love the show man - what an amzing collection of songs you put together each week. Thank you!"
Salty says: Didgeridoo - David Hudson 'Wongabell' from CD Yigi Yigi ... then Slide - Roy Rogers ' Avalanche' from CD 'Slideways'.

Annie says:
"loved the track you played last week on the Spruiker (ed. sic) podcast - I think it was....anyway it was a blues/African thing called War is Life by (not sure of the name) but sounded like Amin Ahman. Can you confirm the artist and the CD name. Also where can I get it......I loved it to death......Roll on Salty!
Oh yes, and please some more Backsliders soon......"
Salty says: Artist: Aman Iman Track: Cler Achel CD: Water Is Life Podcast: MESH: link here

Felix says:
"Hi Salty i was listening your podcast and i liked soo much, is really one of the best i`ve ever heard on the internet. I am editor for a musical portal in spanish, www.detoque.net a proyect created for journalist of El Salvador, and we`d like included your podcast in the portal."

Louis says:
"Fantastic podcast! I'm from Murcia - Spain, and enjoy every week of your podcast. Thank you very much."

Adam says (about RETROVATE):
Hey, I checked out your show a while ago, and I wanted to email you because I think you have a really great concept. Your shows are interesting, and I've had fun listening through them. The episodes keep getting better and better.
I'm always looking around for new shows to listen to because I'm a podcaster too. I do a weekly music review show called Have You Heard (http://www.haveyouheard.net). We interview musicians, talk about music news, and review two new records every week. You should check it out. I'd love some feedback on the show.
-Adam Trimble

Anna says (about SA Roots N Blues #49):
I love this one, even my daughter Rhiannon has it on her mp4. My other half visited some sites and we had to wipe the computer with all your podcasts on it. Thank god you're all here. I've learnt 2 things..1 save to external hard drive and 2 make sure partner has own laptop in bedroom for his sites :) Well done you guys I love the podcasts

Cydney N Monty say (about RETROVATE):
"once again, and last week, too, you are spinnin the hotdawggest, getdownest, getdawgginest damn blues on the whole damn planet!!! we are crankin it up, and we are DIGGIN it!!
your show really cheers me up!
THANKS salty, you're the greatest, and we appreciate you. "

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Thomas said:

Salty, got the info about you from a german friend who works in Japan right now. I am listening to your show in my car. Telling all my friends so about you, so I guess your Show is spreading around in Southern Germany Thanx for the music Thomas

October 12, 2009

Ove-Jens Jordan said:

We soon will stage the Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg. 185 artists and bands will play for 3 days at several locations. This is real aventgarde or any kind of excellent rock or experimental music. Come over to the most beautiful city in the WORLD.

September 15, 2009

Veronica said:

Hey those blues preachers sound like there from a an appalacian mountain in 1936 on that coo coo track & I heard em on your show way back doin a gospel thing just checked their web site. They got somethin authentic goin on. Thanks for playin them I was wondering were they were from Sydney Hey. Hope they come to QLD soon Veronica Tugan Gold Coast QLD

June 21, 2009

MaggieI said:

Just stumbled across your podcast on facebook. It's just what I have been craving for...blues blues blues!!! I'm hooked as we don't get a lot of blues in my area. Thanks a bunch.xxx

April 17, 2009

Ann Kempe said:

I love Salty's selection of blues and roots and especially the way you showcase the Aussie talent - Ash Grunwald, Backsliders and John Butler Trio: Yum Yum I keep lovin the thang...... Annie Melbourne

April 11, 2008