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Due to computer issues, detour BLUES has been experiencing technical problems. While detour BLUES is down, detour MUSIC will take over. We are working on a more permanent fix to make sure that the stream is always stable. We apologize about this but will have the problem fixed soon! Thanks for listening to the detour network.

Technical difficulties during Blues You Can Use broadcast… somebody (I’m not mentioning names… me, John Tibbs) inadvertently left the microphone turned on after making an announcement and so the music levels stayed muted… and of course the microphone was still active. Thankfully one of the listeners sent me an Instant Message alerting me to the problem and after fixing it, I decided I needed a cup of coffee and headed to the coffee maker! Whew, guess now it’s time to light another cigarette and grab another stack of CDs! Only excuse I have for this is…

Well, it’s time again to remodel the studios here at detour BLUES. Basically I’m going to rearrange all of the equipment here in the studios so that the live show “Blues You Can Use” will be easier to manage. This is going to take place on the weekend of March 20-21. This will not effect the station itself… detour BLUES will continue to broadcast 24/7, as normal. No live broadcasts will occur here at the studios during those days however. Thank you for your understanding in this matter… detour BLUES is constantly improving itself for the convenience of our listeners and artists. Will also be re-activating the station’s webcam, which will be active during the “Blues You Can Use” broadcasts.

Our current layout here at detour BLUES…

I don’t talk about my private life all that much, but I am proud to announce that I now have someone to share my life with. We have been corresponding since August of last year. We have met in person on several occasions and have progressed to the point of us talking about living together in the future. We’re working out details now. This lady’s name is Miss Char (she’ll kill me for including the “miss”), and a photo of her is below:

Miss Char also is the owner/administrator for the Freebird Forum (www.freebird-forum.com), where the official detour BLUES forums are hosted. Go there and sign up so that you can post… and come join in on the fun. Tell ‘em John sent ya!

Blues You Can Use host, John Tibbs, would like to apologize to all of his listeners. The past few shows have found John sick and as a result, the shows, in his opinion, have suffered. So now, he has the coffee pot brewing while chucking down a handful of drugs (none of which are “recreational”, BTW…) on his way to bringing you some “Blues You Can Use”. Thank you for all of the requests and dedications… and for all of the listeners that tune into the station… without you… we’re nothing!

February 17, 2010 (12:20 pm EST)

Please note the revised date of the funeral is this Saturday, February 20th.

In Memory of Lil’ Dave Thompson 1969 – 2010

A support fund has been set up by the family of Lil’ Dave Thompson. There is also updated information on how to contact the family and funeral arrangments have been finalized.

Contributions to the family can be mailed to:
Community Bank

PO Box 28

Indianola, MS 38751

or wire transfer to routing # 084204301

for the benefit of Dave “Lil’ Dave” Thompson

c/o John Thompson

Direct mail to the family can be sent to
John Thompson

PO Box 512

Moorhead, MS 38761

email to John Thompson: thomp964@bellsouth.net

The funeral for Lil’ Dave Thompson will be at 2:00pm, this Saturday, February 20th, 2010 (Please note the revised date)
Bell Grove Missionary Baptist Church

1301 BB King Rd

Indianola, MS 38751

Lil’ Dave is survived by his children: David Jr. (20), Danielle (19), Shequeena (18), Shirleiah (16) and Destiny (13); sisters Patricia, Barbara Denise (twin sister), Jennifer and Pasty Thompson, Zenovia Henderson and Rose Marie Richmond; and brothers John, Sam, Elijah Allen and Tyrone Thompson.

We are saddened this week by the news of a tragic accident involving third generation Mississippi Bluesman Lil’ Dave Thompson. It is a huge loss for the Blues world! Dave was killed when he was thrown from his van in a traffic accident this week as he was returning from a show. From his booking agent Doug Tackett at Road Dawg Touring Co:

“It is with great sadness that I write you all today that Lil’ Dave Thompson was killed in a car accident early morning, Sunday, February 14, 2010. He was travelling home after playing the Blues Bash at Fiery Ron’s in Charleston, SC on his final day of a very successful tour. The band was driving toward Greenville, MS when the van struck a hole in the road, veered into gravel and lost control. Lil’ Dave will be greatly missed by me personally. It has been an honor & blessing to represent such a genuine talent and wonderful person.”

Lil’ Dave is survived by his children: David Jr. (20), Danielle (19), Shequeena (18), Shirleiah (16) and Destiny (13); sisters Patricia, Barbara Denise (twin sister), Jennifer and Pasty Thompson, Zenovia Henderson and Rose Marie Richmond; and brothers John, Sam, Elijah Allen and Tyrone Thompson.

The funeral for Lil’ Dave Thompson will be at 2:00pm Saturday February 27th, 2010, at Bell Grove Mission Baptist Church, 1301 BB King Rd. Indianola, MS 38751

A support fund has been set up by the family of Lil’ Dave Thompson. Contributions to the family can be mailed to: Community Bank, PO Box 28, Indianola, MS 38751 or  by wire transfer to routing # 084204301
for the benefit of Dave “Lil’ Dave” Thompson  c/o John Thompson

A complete bio of Thompson is available on his website at:  www.lildavethompson.com

Requests or dedications play an important part in the Blues You Can Use show…

Requests or dedications are taken by Instant Message by logging onto: www.detourblues.com/message, from 1-3pm, eastern. And from 3-5pm, the phones are activated, allowing listeners the opportunity to call in their requests… or just say hi. Give us a call at: 423-546-0360 or toll –free at: 888-895-0996 ext. 5.

Basically, our listeners “take over” programming of the show. When you send an Instant Message, or call the station with your request, we add your request to the show’s song rotation… the more requests, the better. This gives us a chance to see what our listeners like listening to, and let’s you… the listener, take over control of the station. You tell us which songs to play!

Beginning Monday, February 15th, the show Blues You Can Use, Hosted By John Tibbs, will be broadcasting daily from 1-5pm eastern on detour BLUES… and will also be broadcast from 3-5pm on The Detour (www.thedetour.us). This is a live broadcast and anytime during the show you can make your requests or dedications by sending the host an Instant Message by logging onto: www.detourblues.com/message, or you can call the studios at: 423-546-0360 (in Tennessee), or toll-free at: 888-895-0996 ext. 5 from 3-5pm eastern. If you call me on the phone, I’ll even put you on the air and you can say hi to all of your friends! So, come join me, John Tibbs, for Blues You Can Use, at: www.detourblues.com, or www.thedetour.us, or look for detour BLUES in Windows Media Player, or ITunes!

This cat’s name is Elle. She belongs to one of the listeners and friends of detour BLUES. Even she likes listening to detour BLUES… and they say animals are dumb… we don’t think so!