I consider Jay McShann a National Treasure. In fact he still resides here in Kansas City and if you pay attention you can even catch one of his show stopping performances around town (I have). In this 1998 interview, Jay McShann discusses with Colin Davey how he developed his boogie woogie style in Kansas City, including the influence of Pete Johnson.

Club Kaycee is Chuck Haddix web site. Chuck is a fountain of musical knowledge and this site is a must see. Check it out, you might just learn something.

KC Jazz Age is a site dedicated to the roots of Kansas City's jazz and blues . Lots of great photos from the era and facts about the city's musical heyday.

An article written by Bill Stuve, the stand-up bass player for "Rod Piazza and the Might Flyers" and his slant on the history of The Jump Blues

This is a link to a website called The History of Rock 'n' Roll, the Golden Decade 1954 -1963. You'll find some great information here on that magical era.

A brief history of how Phil and Leonard Chess started Chess Records and introduced the Chicago Blues sound to the world.

The Chess Story, is another page of information about the historically significant Chess Record Company.

The Sun Records Story is truly an incredible story. Sam Phillips' tiny studio in Memphis Tennessee was the home of the some of the greatest musical talents of the time, both black and white.

The Kansas City Blues Society is a must visit.With all the Blues News You Can Use. Links to Local bands and venues. A blues calendar of local and regional blues events. Listings of the radio stations that feature blues programming, and much more.

I thought I would list a few organizations, foundations and museums that are striving to keep the roots of American music alive through education, assistance and by example. These are just a few that I know of, I'm sure there a quite a few more out there. Right here in Kansas City, besides the Blues Society which I have already mentioned, we have the Museums at The 18 th and Vine Historical District which consists of a Jazz Museum, The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and The Gem Theater

Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation in Chicago, is in the building that housed Chess Records. It's a museum and learning center. Put it on you list of places to go, the next time you in Chi-town.

The Rhythm and Blues Foundation is a not-for-profit service organization whose mission is to
foster wider recognition, financial support, and historic and cultural preservation of rhythm and
blues music and artists of the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's. This sounds like a worthy endeavor to me. Give it a click and see what you think.

Although the Rockabilly Hall of Fame is virtual,(that is, there is no actual Hall at this time) it is a very active organization. This link is loaded with information about Rockabilly music both past and present. It's popularity is growing. Take a peek.

Whenever our band is preforming, and some of the audience are on the dance floor Swinging, Jitterbugging or maybe doing the Lindy, someone will always ask us this question.....Where can I learn to dance like that? Here are some local links I have found that may help you get started. Kansas City Swing Dance Club,there is also Kansas City Social Dance, and our good friends, Tex and Kurt.

Well if you have made it this far, thank you for sticking with me. I think you deserve something a bit more on the lighter side to make you smile. Here are just a few sites I have found . I thought I would share them with you. Enjoy.

Well now cats and chicks, have you always wanted to make with the jive, but you just weren't hip to the blip. Get off the cob brothers and sisters 'cause here's something that's going to put some glide in your stride. It's Cab Calloway's Hepsters Dictionary. So in no time flat, you'll get your boots on. Can you dig it? .....Reet Skeet.

Here is a web site that calls itself,The Institute of Official Cheer. I have to admit I was officially more cheerful after I took the tour. I bet you will be too.

There is a lot of beautiful art out there on the internet for you to browse through. But you won't find it here. It's strictly ketch on our web site. So take your Velvet Elvis painting off the wall, so there will be room for some Shag.

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What can I say about What's fun on the Web? You could spend hours here going from site to site. It's a collection of sites ranging from the interesting to the bazaar. There are a few links here I have decide to avoid, but that's just me. Some of these sites may not be suitable for children, so view with caution.

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