Mike Sheward: "The air in the coffee shop was…" - G+DBN
Posted on Monday September 08, 2025

The air in the coffee shop was heavy with the scent of caramel tinged beverages, and warm pastries. Perhaps the only thing heavier and sweeter was the tension, that had been slowly developing at a corner table.

The occupants of that table exchanged glances and the occasional giggle as they sipped on their steaming sources of caffeine. Eventually, he decided it was the right time. He had been holding onto his emotions for far too long, he needed to say it. Even if it was the most terrifying thing could think of doing, he knew the whole trajectory of his life could likely hinge on the next few words out of his mouth. His heart rate began to climb.
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Mike Sheward: "They both sat facing the wall.…" - G+DBN
Posted on Monday September 08, 2025

They both sat facing the wall. As they had done for hours, alternating between holding their respective heads in their hands and looking at the floor for variety.

The stalemate, between problem and solution, it seemed, was never to be broken.

Just then, she gasped. He heard her shift in breathing pattern and tilted his head to look at her, like a golden retriever does when you address it.

She stood up, and gestured with one finger on her left hand, as if to represent completing the final calculation and formulation of the idea.

“Yes…that’s it, I’ve got it!” She exclaimed.

He looked at her intently, as if he was waiting for the energy of the idea to emerge to be able to power his own voice.

“Suppose we simply turn off the computer,” she said, proudly.
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Days | Something Blue
Posted on Saturday August 30, 2025

This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Stanley Clarke, The Multiverse, and Bebop Beatniks. For more about the show visit the Something Blue website at sbblues.com.

Don’t miss Something Blue, Saturday night at 10:00 PM Central, at kasu.org.
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Dreaming | Something Blue
Posted on Saturday August 23, 2025

This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Regis V Gronoff, Hypotenuza, Bob Reynolds, Steve Lawson, Roman Stolyar, and Boom Boom Beckett. For more about the show visit the Something Blue website at sbblues.com.

Don’t miss Something Blue, Saturday night at 10:00 PM Central, at kasu.org.
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Radio | Something Blue
Posted on Saturday August 16, 2025

This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Jerry Joseph, ADHD, and NJHB. For more about the show visit the Something Blue website at sbblues.com.

Don’t miss Something Blue, Saturday night at 10:00 PM Central, at kasu.org.
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DJ Hairy Larry Presents NJHB Playing The Hop Skip Jump | Something Blue
Posted on Sunday August 10, 2025

Thanks Marty, today we’ll hear the premier recording of a new song I wrote recorded at KASU New Jazz In Jonesboro.

NJHB recorded their first album at HairyLarryLand on December 29, 2012. In 2013 we released 8 1/2 albums counting “Bop Soup” as half an album. We were back in 2018 and 2019, recording an album at every show. After the pandemic we recorded an album outside of the Round Room on November 5, 2023, and then, last week, we recorded “The Hop Skip Jump”.

We are a different kind of jazz band featuring group improvisation. On November 30, 2019, when we recorded our “Checking For Traps” album, I said, “Then we’re gonna do like NJHB does, we’re gonna not just improvise the solos, we’re gonna improvise the arrangement, we’ll go outside, do whatever we want, have a good time.”

So to explain some of this I’m going to do an analysis of the excerpt of “The Hop Skip Jump” we’re about to hear. I will post a link to the whole album at sbblues.com.
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Bebop Beatniks Live At Blues Fest Craighead Forest Bandshell Jonesboro, Arkansas September 24, 2023
Posted on Wednesday September 27, 2023

Bebop Beatniks
Live At Blues Fest
Craighead Forest Bandshell
Jonesboro, Arkansas
September 24, 2023

Songs

00:00 African Violet
11:24 Thanks Mr. Cloud …
12:14 The Blue Crane
21:20 The dance floor is open …
21:42 Low Earth Orbit
31:08 Honky Tonk Jazz …
31:54 Sail Boats
38:37 In the audience …
39:15 Freddy’s Blues
45:34 Silence …
45:19 Malaysia
55:53 Introducing the band …

All songs by Larry Heyl

Personnel

Tyler Remagen - sax and flute
Hairy Larry - piano and vocals
Jeremy Jackson - bass
Alex Washam - drums
Conley Hunt - percussion and vocals

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Bebop Beatniks Larry Heyl Composition Recital ASU Band Room September 10, 2023
Posted on Wednesday September 13, 2023

Bebop Beatniks
Larry Heyl Composition Recital
ASU Band Room
September 10, 2023

Songs

00:00 African Violet
14:30 The Blue Crane
23:30 introducing the band …
24:24 Low Earth Orbit
33:32 Sail Boats
42:22 Freddy’s Blues
52:35 Malaysia

All songs by Larry Heyl

Personnel

Rike Robinson - trombone and vocals
Tyler Remagen - sax and flute
Cody Daugherty - trumpet
Sophie Hacker - guitar and vocals
Craig Collison - drums
Jeremy Jackson - bass
Conley Hunt - percussion and vocals
Hairy Larry - piano and vocals

Livestreamed to Youtube from my Samsung Galaxy S10

bebopbeatniks.com
deltaboogie.net
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Posted on Tuesday July 25, 2023

Bebop Beatniks At Beatles ParkWalnut Ridge, ArkansasMay 27,...
Posted on Wednesday May 31, 2023

Bebop Beatniks At Beatles Park
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
May 27, 2023

Songs

00:00 We are Bebop Beatniks …
00:23 The Blue Crane
08:53 What a wonderful audience …
09:00 Candles
16:43 I’m going to rap …
17:04 African Violet
28:24 When Conley was a percussion student …
28:48 Low Earth Orbit
38:17 OK, here’s a swing song …
38:25 Sailboats
45:11 Crates is the companion piece to Candles …
45:20 Crates
53:36 One more song …
53:46 Malaysia

Personnel

Hairy Larry - piano, vocals
Alex Washam - drums
Conley Hunt - percussion
Rike Robinson - trombone

All songs by Larry Heyl
https://bebopbeatniks.com/
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Bebop Beatniks On The Twitch PorchApril 16, 2023Northeast...
Posted on Wednesday April 19, 2023

Bebop Beatniks On The Twitch Porch
April 16, 2023
Northeast Arkansas

Songs

00:00 The Blue Crane
08:45 Playing With Aries …
09:34 African Violet

Personnel

John Shepherd, guitar
Alex Washam, drums
Hairy Larry, piano and vocals

https://bebopbeatniks.com
https://hairylarryland.com

Bebop Beatniks On The Twitch Porch April 2, 2023 Songs 00:00...
Posted on Wednesday April 05, 2023

Bebop Beatniks On The Twitch Porch April 2, 2023 Songs 00:00 Stardust by Hoagy Carmichael, public domain 08:27 African Violet 17:05 Sail Boats 24:26 Malaysia 33:37 Low Earth Orbit 42:37 The Blue Crane

DJ Hairy Larry Presents John Shepherd Playing Too Rolling Stoned
Posted on Sunday October 26, 2025

DJ Hairy Larry Presents John Shepherd Playing Too Rolling Stoned From The Archives Of Something Blue – 2025-10-26 Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear some great blues guitar recorded live at Blues Fest. On September 16, 2007, John Shepherd … Continue reading →

Dreams
Posted on Friday October 24, 2025

Something Blue – Dreams – April 13, 2024 and October 25, 2025 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring The West Finch Blues Band, Blues Traveller, and Tribute … Continue reading →

Thrill
Posted on Friday October 17, 2025

Something Blue – Thrill – March 23, 2024 and October 18, 2025 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Cottonmouth, New Orleans Suspects, and the Truett Lollis Band. … Continue reading →

Orange
Posted on Friday October 10, 2025

Something Blue – Orange – March 16, 2024 and October 11, 2025 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Michael Ward, Charlie Hunter, and Compartment Of Secret Forks. … Continue reading →

Reflections
Posted on Friday October 03, 2025

Something Blue – Reflections – March 9, 2024 and October 4, 2025 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Giant Steps, Joe Lovano, and Steve Swallow. For more … Continue reading →

Shock
Posted on Friday September 26, 2025

Something Blue – Shock – February 24, 2024 and September 27, 2025 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Shockra, Isaac Hadden, and Joe Lee. For more about … Continue reading →

Genteel
Posted on Friday September 19, 2025

Something Blue – Genteel – February 17, 2024 and September 20, 2025 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Tony Williams, Vincent Holden, and Frank Zappa. For more … Continue reading →

DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Arkansawyers Playing Road To Bethlehem
Posted on Saturday September 13, 2025

DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Arkansawyers Playing Road To Bethlehem From The Archives Of Something Blue – 2025-09-14 Album Art For The Arkansawyers – Lyrics by Tom Turner and Bill Stroud Thanks Marty, today we’re going to dive back into … Continue reading →

Early
Posted on Friday September 12, 2025

Something Blue – Early – January 27, 2024 and September 13, 2025 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Moore’s Code and Keith Jarrett. For more about the … Continue reading →

Remember
Posted on Friday September 05, 2025

Something Blue – Remember – January 13, 2023 and September 6, 2025 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring the PF Flyers, David Outlaw, and Karl Denson. For … Continue reading →