In Memory of Lil’ Dave Thompson 1969 – 2010 – UPDATE!
Feb 20th
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.
In Memory of Lil’ Dave Thompson 1969 – 2010
Feb 19th
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
Blues You Can Use Request Announcement
Feb 18th
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!
Blues You Can Use Back On The Detour!
Feb 11th
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!
Even Elle Likes Listening To detour BLUES!
Feb 9th
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!
Blues You Can Use Is Back!
Feb 9th
Blues You Can Use, hosted by John Tibbs is back! John had a little bug over the weekend, but he’s back at the microphone now, broadcasting live from 1-5pm eastern, daily… taking your requests and dedications. John would also like to envite you to join him at the official detour BLUES forum, which the folks at Freebird forum (www.freebird-forum.com) have been nice enough to provide to the station frre of charge. You need to log on to freebird-forum.com and fill out the application (free of charge) and check back in aa few hours. One of the administrators will approve yor application and then you can join in the fun. There are the areas for the detour BLUES listeners, but there are many other areas of interest as well. And while you are there, drop a line to any of the administrators… they are a bunch of friendly folks… and willing to help you with any problems that you might have! Looking forward to seeing you there! Have a great day!
John
The Blues You Can Use show, hosted by John Tibbs will not be broadcast today!
Feb 8th
The Blues You Can Use show, hosted by John Tibbs will not be broadcast today! John has picked up some kind of “bug” during the weekend and was given some medicine and told to “take it easy and get some rest”, so that is what he is going to do. He will be back on Tuesday, February 9th, broadcasting live and taking your requests and dedications. Today (February 8th) is John’s birthday and he was looking forward to spending it with his listeners, but… he got this “unwanted” birthday present!
detour BLUES Experiencing Technical Difficulties – UPDATE!
Jan 28th
On Jan.25, 2010, this message was posted by admin…
“detour BLUES is currently experiencing technical difficulties. detour MUSIC will replace detour BLUES until the technical issues are sorted out. Sorry about this! Stop back by for additional updates.”
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the studios here at detour BLUES were without power from approximately 6:30am – 2:00pm. In calling the local power company, we were informed that the branch circuit that supplied us had developed a problem and was kicking the circuit breaker and they would have to go out in the field and physically locate the problem. While the station does have UPS, our batteries won’t last that long. During that time, The Detour, www.thedetour.us, our sister station provided programming for us, and while their programming is not strictly blues such as ours, we appreciate their support. Steps are being taken to prevent this problem from arising in the future. Thanks for your understanding.
Respectfully,
John Tibbs – Station Administrator
detour BLUES (www.detourblues.com)
Blues You Can Use Show Live From 1-5pm Daily!
Jan 28th
Beginning Monday, February 1st, the show Blues You Can Use, Hosted By John Tibbs, will be broadcasting daily from 1-5pm. 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. 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, from 1-5pm, Eastern at: http://www.detourblues.com, or look for detour BLUES in Windows Media Player, or ITunes!
detour BLUES experiencing Technical Difficulties
Jan 25th
detour BLUES is currently experiencing technical difficulties. detour MUSIC will replace detour BLUES until the technical issues are sorted out. Sorry about this! Stop back by for additional updates.