Fly | Something Blue
Posted on Saturday July 12, 2025

This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Lizz Wright, Bebop Beatniks, and Ambrose Akinmusire. 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.

Lizz Wright – Salt
www.lizzwright.net/

Ambrose Akinmusire – Honey From A Winter Stone
www.ambroseakinmusire.com/

Bebop Beatniks – Live at KASU New Jazz In Jonesboro on May 24, 2025
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DJ Hairy Larry Presents Bebop Beatniks With Danielle Russell Singing Ain’t Misbehavin’ | Something Blue
Posted on Monday July 07, 2025

Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear a jazz standard recorded at KASU New Jazz In Jonesboro.

New Jazz In Jonesboro started in 2013 at TheArts@311 on Church Street in downtown Jonesboro. Then in 2018 and 2019 we had two more seasons at the Jonesboro Public Library Round Room featuring some of the same musicians and many performers new to the New Jazz concerts. These shows were sponsored by KASU.

Now, in 2025, we’re back, once again sponsored by KASU.

We’ve had music in the Brookland United Methodist Youth Building before, sometimes because of the rain forcing us indoors. It’s a great small room with comfortable seating and good acoustics.

So that’s why New Jazz In Jonesboro is in Brookland!

We’ve had three shows so far this year, headlining Jazz Buskers, Bebop Beatniks, and The Delta Blues Aces.
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Invisible | Something Blue
Posted on Saturday July 05, 2025

This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Witch Dance, John Good, Matt Lucas, and The Jelly Roll Kings. 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 Paul Lessard Playing White Rats And Meerkats | Something Blue
Posted on Sunday June 22, 2025

Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear a song I wrote this year and recorded at HairyLarryLand.

Paul Lessard is one of the finest jazz saxophonists I have ever worked with. When he joined the faculty at ASU I went to meet him to talk about music composition because, the truth is, there’s just not that many people into the nuts and bolts of music theory and composition. When I found out that he played jazz saxophone I knew I wanted to play with him.
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muesli: "I died choking on a carrot - f…" - G+DBN
Posted on Saturday June 21, 2025

I died choking on a carrot - final proof healthy living is a scam. I wake up in a glowing lobby that smells like eucalyptus and unresolved emotions.

In walks God, looking more like a tired barista than a thunder-wielding deity: hoodie, sandals, coffee mug that says "#1 Creator." They give me a kind smile. "Hey" they say, "Ready to reincarnate?"
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DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Funk Donors Singing Troubled | Something Blue
Posted on Sunday June 15, 2025

Thanks Marty, today we’re going to bring the funk as played by a band that was popular here in Jonesboro before the pandemic.

Of course I’m talking about The Funk Donors. I never did get to hear them play live but I knew them by their reputation and I wanted to go see them since some of my friends were in the band. Fortunately they recorded a great album, “Flatland” and if you love live music like I do you can watch their videos on Youtube.

This all started when I went to see luvtrst. play at Stage Too. I was talking to Brian Nobles when he mentioned that he used to play in a band with Cody Ballard, the saxophonist in luvtrst. Well, my inquiring ears want to hear so I found out about the band and their album, “Flatland”.
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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

bebopbeatniks.com
deltaboogie.net
hairylarryland.com
youtube.com/hairylarry

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
youtube.com/hairylarry

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/
https://deltaboogie.net/
https://www.youtube.com/hairylarry/

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 Joe Lee Singing Lazy Gal Blues
Posted on Saturday July 12, 2025

DJ Hairy Larry Presents Joe Lee Singing Lazy Gal Blues From the Archives Of Something Blue 2025-07-13 Joe Lee At Jazz Thursday Thanks Marty. Today we’re going to hear Papa Joe sing his hit, “Lazy Gal Blues”, recorded at KASU … Continue reading →

Fly
Posted on Friday July 11, 2025

Something Blue – Fly – July 12, 2025 Lizz Wright – Salt This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Lizz Wright, Bebop Beatniks, and Ambrose Akinmusire. For more … Continue reading →

DJ Hairy Larry Presents Bebop Beatniks With Danielle Russell Singing Ain’t Misbehavin’
Posted on Sunday July 06, 2025

From The Archives Of Something Blue 2025-07-06 Paul, Danielle, and Eliecer at New Jazz In Jonesboro Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear a jazz standard recorded at KASU New Jazz In Jonesboro. New Jazz In Jonesboro started in 2013 … Continue reading →

Invisible
Posted on Friday July 04, 2025

Something – Invisible – July 5, 2025 Witch Dance – Nowhere This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Witch Dance, John Good, Matt Lucas, and The Jelly Roll … Continue reading →

DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Jelly Roll Kings Playing I Didn’t Know
Posted on Sunday June 29, 2025

DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Jelly Roll Kings Playing I Didn’t Know From The Archives Of Something Blue – 2025-06-29 The Jelly Roll Kings – Rockin’ The Juke Joint Down Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear the real blues … Continue reading →

Honeysuckle
Posted on Friday June 27, 2025

Something Blue – Honeysuckle – June 28, 2025 This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Bob Reynolds and Sun Ra. For more about the show visit the Something … Continue reading →

DJ Hairy Larry Presents Paul Lessard Playing White Rats And Meerkats
Posted on Sunday June 22, 2025

DJ Hairy Larry Presents Paul Lessard Playing White Rats And Meerkats From The Archives Of Something Blue 2025-06-22 1625 Groove Street Thanks Marty, today we’re going to hear a song I wrote this year and recorded at HairyLarryLand. Paul Lessard … Continue reading →

Troubled
Posted on Friday June 20, 2025

Something Blue – Troubled – June 21, 2025 The Funk Donors – Flatland This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring The Funk Donors, Robert Glasper, and DJ Logic. … Continue reading →

DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Funk Donors Singing Troubled
Posted on Sunday June 15, 2025

DJ Hairy Larry Presents The Funk Donors Singing Troubled From The Archives Of Something Blue 2025-06-15 The Funk Donors – Flatland Thanks Marty, today we’re going to bring the funk as played by a band that was popular here in … Continue reading →

Plants
Posted on Friday May 30, 2025

Something Blue – Plants – May 31, 2025 Karina Rykman This is Hairy Larry inviting you to enjoy Something Blue every Saturday night at ten. This week we’re featuring Gary Gazaway, Lisa Ahia, Rebekah Todd, and Karina Rykman. For more … Continue reading →