Ladies and Gentlemen, I first became aware of The New Orleans Radiators years ago, when a friend gave me a listen to a live album of Fishhead Music The Radiators recorded live here on the tundra, in St. Paul, at The World (now Fitzgerald) Theater. And to this day, “Bucket Of Fish” remains one of my favorites. Since then, I’ve managed to see ‘em more than a few times – including in their home town of New Orleans and just last June, at a private show in Minneapolis.

This Friday and Saturday, The Radiators are playing their unique and branded Fishhead Music at Bunkers – and with any luck at all, I’ll be there Friday. If I could, I’d be there both nites, ’cause The Rads never – NEVER – play the same sets two nights in a row. Sunday, they’re headlining Duluth’s Bayfront Blues Festival. Again, if I could, I’d be there – I’d make all three shows. If you could, you should, too. Do what you can; clear your schedule, call in sick, whatever – but make time to see at least one. If you like southern/blues/jam/swamp/funk/rock music, you’ll love The Radiators. They’ve been making people dance for 30 years.

Here’s a couple of songs from a private party The Radiators played – enjoy it, and who knows? Maybe I’ll see you at Bunkers, this Friday.

(originally published at MnBlue.com)