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John Kilzer - Memory In The Making

RIP - John

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John Kilzer started The Way in 2010, a recovery service at St. John’s Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee on Friday nights, that was based on the beatitudes and 12-step programs.

[lucerodiehards]

Remembering the Legacy of the Rev. John Kilzer

In July 2018, I traveled to Tunica to meet some Lucero girl whom I’d been chatting with on Facebook for a few weeks; I had to see if I was being catfished. As I walked into the gambling hall, I had this eerie feeling that I’d been there before. It was the smell or something--casinos smell like soap or something. I must have been wrong. But when I got a player’s card, the lady at the desk said, “Oh, hey Tony.” I was like what did you call me? (Tony is my twin brother’s name.) She said, “You from Atlanta right?” I checked my concert history and it  turned  outt that I had been there in 2005 to see John Kilzer play at the auditorium there. My twin must’ve been there before as well.

I was  introduced  to John Kilzer’s music while I was a law student at Ole Miss in the late 80s. I moved away from the Mid-South but searched for John online to see if he still played gigs. I found some AOL site in like 1999 that mentioned John had issues with alcoholism and hadn’t released a CD since  1990. I found out on Myspace in 2005 that John played a place called Memphis Originals, at the edge of the  Memphis State campus. I flew from Florida 3 times to see John play there, the last time being in September 2006.

This concert is among my Top 5 shows –and I’ve seen over 1,000 concerts. When I arrived at MO’s, I talked to John and told him that I flew all the way from  Florida just  see and hear him play. John started to play and asked for requests. I shouted  like  5 song titles. After each song John asked me (whom he called “Brother Bobby”), to give him a new song to play. I am glad I have a pretty good  memory–it allowed to me to rattle off 20-some song titles from 1988-1990 when John’s 2 rock CDs were released. (The used “Memory in the Making CD sells for $82 on Amazon–I gave a copy to a friend in Forrest City in 2013.)

After the show I thanked John for  indulging  me and playing all my requests. He said he was impressed that I could recall 20 song titles of songs that were released over 15 years ago. He was shocked that someone came from Florida to hear him play. He was humbled. He told me to keep in touch.

In  September 2012, I met John at St John’s United Methodist Church on Peabody in Memphis, and bought his new CD “Seven” as well as “The Way.” He said I could mail him a check for the CDs later. I sent those CDs to a friend in Little Rock.

At that time I was in town to see Ben Nichols play solo at the Hi-Tone. I asked him if he knew Lucero and he said that he played with Rick Steff and the horn section. As I was leaving I asked John where the bus stop was so I could hit the Hi-Tone. John said, “Nah, brother, you ain’t taking the bus. I’ll drive you there.” He got into this big American gas guzzler, and reached under the mat of the driver’s side and grabbed his keys and wallet. He took me to Huey’s nearby for a pre-show meal. Then he left, saying he had an intervention to attend to stop a crack addict from using.

I last saw John in October 2018. We had a lot of catching up to do in the basement of St. John’s UMC. We sat and talked for a few hours.  I told him what was going on in my life. I told him I did not understand it. He said, “God has appointed you to be someone’s guardian angel.” John had a PhD in Divinity, so I figured he was right. And he was. (Took me a few years to realize who that person was.)

As I was driving to Memphis on Tuesday, I read in the Real Lucero Fan Group that John had just died. I was in denial. I put on “Memory in the Making and just kept driving.” I was so upset that I ran out of gas, got stranded on I-40 Westbound outside Memphis. A friend sent me some Lucero lyrics from “It Gets the Worst at Night.” The comic relief helped a little at the time.  She persuaded me to walk 2 miles to Exit 25, but there was nothing but a Memphis Welcome Center there so I walked back to my car--to find an florescent orange Highway Patrol sticker telling me that my car would be towed soon if I din move it. I spent the night in my car, getting about 2 hours of sleep and a crick in my neck. I was hoping the drivers of the 18-wheelers (that made my car sway every time they passed me) were awake and not texting.

John died Tuesday and I find myself bringing one of his CDs to another friend in Arkansas. As John sang: “I said Stranger what I owe you for lifting such a load?” He said, ‘Pass it on, brother.'” 

[bluesmagazine]

Recensie: John Kilzer – Scars

Recensie: John Kilzer – Scars // @johnkilzer @archerecords

John Kilzer – Scars Format: CD – Digital / Label: Archer Records Releasedatum: 11 januari 2019

Tekst: Paul Op den Kamp

Een gegroefd gezicht staart ons vanaf de album hoes. Een kop die een turbulente levensgeschiedenis herbergt. Dat gevoel krijg je meteen. Het aangezicht van iemand die het leven in alle facetten heeft gezien, positief als negatief.

John Kilzerdebuteerde eind jaren tachtig als…

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Memphis singer-songwriter John Kilzer dead at 62

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FOX NEWS: Memphis singer-songwriter John Kilzer dead at 62 https://ift.tt/2UzIBiO

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[dogman707]

May your days be full of wonder, may your nights be full of stars - lyrics from “Scars” - by John Kilzer

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That Night in Memphis When John Kilzer Let me Dictate the Set-list

That Night in Memphis When John Kilzer Let me Dictate the Set-list

Last July, as I walked into Sam’s Town gambling hall in Tunica, I had this eiree feeling that I’d been there before. It was the smell or something. I must have been wrong. But when I got a player’s card, the lady at the desk said, “Oh, hey Tony.” I was like what did you call me? (Tony is my twin brother’s name.) She said, “You from Atlanta right?” Turns out I had been there in 2005 to see…

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John Kilzer Bio, Wiki, Age, Married, Net Worth, Twitter, Instagram, Known Facts, Cause of Death

John Kilzer Bio, Wiki, Age, Married, Net Worth, Twitter, Instagram, Known Facts, Cause of Death

John Kilzer Bio

John Kilzer was born on January 7th, 1957 and reported dead on March 12th, 2019 aged 62. He was a former Memphis Tigers basketball player and singer/songwriter-turned-pastor. He served in St. John’s United Methodist Church, as an associate pastor for recovery ministries.

“It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the sudden death of John Kilzer, our associate pastor of…

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River City Reveille Playlist- May 23 & 30

My Favorite Picture of You- Willie Nelson

I Will Stay- Hayes Carll

Fairytale- Pointer Sisters

  Wichita Lineman- Smokey Robinson & the Miracles

These Things- JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound

Lift Every Voice & Sing- Band of Heathens

  Flagship- Jason Isbell

If You Were Me- Dwight Yoakam

Our House- Graham Nash

  In the Midnight Hour- Grateful Dead

Nobody But You- Charles Bradley

Whispers Getting Louder- Jackie Wilson

Shine a Light- Rocky Duwani

All Together Now- Beatles

  Hello Sunshine- Bruce Springsteen

All for Money- Greensky Bluegrass

Waiting for the Sun- Jayhawks

  Keep On- Southern Avenue

Standing on the Edge- JJ Grey

Loaded Dice- John Kilzer

  Girl of Mine- JJ Cale

Queen Bee- Taj Mahal

Carmelita- Warren Zevon

Where We’ll Never Grow Old- Johnny Cash

  Waiting All Night- Phish

Liberated Lady- Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band

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Morning Roundup: Mar. 15, 2019

If Sobriety Isn't an Option, Harm Reduction Can Work for Homeless People with Alcoholism [Seattle Times]In a study of homeless individuals, meeting with a clinician and talking through problems/goals was effective in reducing alcohol consumption over time. The findings suggest this is a viable alternative to abstinence programs.  Community Mourns the Loss of Local Musician and Pastor in Recovery [WBBJ]Pastor John Kilzer is remembered for his ability to connect with his community, especially those living with addiction. "John is going to be missed. This is a shock to our community."Atlanta Police Will No Longer Ask About Marijuana Use on Applications [WSB]The Atlanta Police Department will no longer ask job applicants if they have recently used marijuana. The department maintains that it does not condone marijuana use in its police officers once they are hired.Report: Global 'Pandemic' of Fake Drugs Killing Children Worldwide [CNN]A surge of poor-quality or outright fake medicines are killing hundreds of thousands of children each year, according to a new report. A global coordinated effort is needed to address the vast networks of illegal medicines, say experts.Japan Sega Game Sales Halted After Cocaine Arrest [BBC]Sega is pulling all mention of a video game in Japan, after a Japanese actor who plays a Yakuza gangster in the game was busted for cocaine use. Japan has strict laws against drug use. 35 Charged with Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl in Chicago Area [NBC Chicago]The multi-year investigation "Operation Road Rage" has culminated in charges against 35 people for heroin and fentanyl trafficking. Authorities seized a kilogram of heroin and fentanyl as part of the investigation. UNAIDS Chief: 99% of Intravenous Drug Users Lack Access to Health, Social Services [UN News]A lack of comprehensive, evidence-based approaches is negatively affecting the health of people who inject drugs (PWID), according to UNAIDS. A new report states that more than half of the 10.6 million PWID in 2016 were living with hepatitis C.Mental Health Education Starting in Kindergarten? [NJ Spotlight]The New Jersey legislature is considering legislation that would include mental health education in public schools. Some of these programs could start as early as kindergarten.

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Morning Roundup: Mar. 15, 2019

If Sobriety Isn't an Option, Harm Reduction Can Work for Homeless People with Alcoholism [Seattle Times]In a study of homeless individuals, meeting with a clinician and talking through problems/goals was effective in reducing alcohol consumption over time. The findings suggest this is a viable alternative to abstinence programs.  Community Mourns the Loss of Local Musician and Pastor in Recovery [WBBJ]Pastor John Kilzer is remembered for his ability to connect with his community, especially those living with addiction. "John is going to be missed. This is a shock to our community."Atlanta Police Will No Longer Ask About Marijuana Use on Applications [WSB]The Atlanta Police Department will no longer ask job applicants if they have recently used marijuana. The department maintains that it does not condone marijuana use in its police officers once they are hired.Report: Global 'Pandemic' of Fake Drugs Killing Children Worldwide [CNN]A surge of poor-quality or outright fake medicines are killing hundreds of thousands of children each year, according to a new report. A global coordinated effort is needed to address the vast networks of illegal medicines, say experts.Japan Sega Game Sales Halted After Cocaine Arrest [BBC]Sega is pulling all mention of a video game in Japan, after a Japanese actor who plays a Yakuza gangster in the game was busted for cocaine use. Japan has strict laws against drug use. 35 Charged with Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl in Chicago Area [NBC Chicago]The multi-year investigation "Operation Road Rage" has culminated in charges against 35 people for heroin and fentanyl trafficking. Authorities seized a kilogram of heroin and fentanyl as part of the investigation. UNAIDS Chief: 99% of Intravenous Drug Users Lack Access to Health, Social Services [UN News]A lack of comprehensive, evidence-based approaches is negatively affecting the health of people who inject drugs (PWID), according to UNAIDS. A new report states that more than half of the 10.6 million PWID in 2016 were living with hepatitis C.Mental Health Education Starting in Kindergarten? [NJ Spotlight]The New Jersey legislature is considering legislation that would include mental health education in public schools. Some of these programs could start as early as kindergarten.

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Morning Roundup: Mar. 15, 2019

If Sobriety Isn't an Option, Harm Reduction Can Work for Homeless People with Alcoholism [Seattle Times]In a study of homeless individuals, meeting with a clinician and talking through problems/goals was effective in reducing alcohol consumption over time. The findings suggest this is a viable alternative to abstinence programs.  Community Mourns the Loss of Local Musician and Pastor in Recovery [WBBJ]Pastor John Kilzer is remembered for his ability to connect with his community, especially those living with addiction. "John is going to be missed. This is a shock to our community."Atlanta Police Will No Longer Ask About Marijuana Use on Applications [WSB]The Atlanta Police Department will no longer ask job applicants if they have recently used marijuana. The department maintains that it does not condone marijuana use in its police officers once they are hired.Report: Global 'Pandemic' of Fake Drugs Killing Children Worldwide [CNN]A surge of poor-quality or outright fake medicines are killing hundreds of thousands of children each year, according to a new report. A global coordinated effort is needed to address the vast networks of illegal medicines, say experts.Japan Sega Game Sales Halted After Cocaine Arrest [BBC]Sega is pulling all mention of a video game in Japan, after a Japanese actor who plays a Yakuza gangster in the game was busted for cocaine use. Japan has strict laws against drug use. 35 Charged with Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl in Chicago Area [NBC Chicago]The multi-year investigation "Operation Road Rage" has culminated in charges against 35 people for heroin and fentanyl trafficking. Authorities seized a kilogram of heroin and fentanyl as part of the investigation. UNAIDS Chief: 99% of Intravenous Drug Users Lack Access to Health, Social Services [UN News]A lack of comprehensive, evidence-based approaches is negatively affecting the health of people who inject drugs (PWID), according to UNAIDS. A new report states that more than half of the 10.6 million PWID in 2016 were living with hepatitis C.Mental Health Education Starting in Kindergarten? [NJ Spotlight]The New Jersey legislature is considering legislation that would include mental health education in public schools. Some of these programs could start as early as kindergarten.

[bluesmagazine]

Recensie: Susan Santos - No U Turn

Recensie: Susan Santos - No U Turn // @susansantos_ @RecordsTwh

Susan Santos – No U Turn Format: CD – Digital / Label: TWH Records Releasedatum: 11 januari 2019

 Tekst: Paul op den Kamp

De in Spanje woonachtige zangeres Susan Santos begint het jaar met nieuw werk. Met haar vijfde album is er weer zo’n teken dat 2019 een sterk blues jaar gaat worden. Na John Kilzer is er nu een vrouwelijke artiest die van zich laat horen.

Het gaat hier om liedjes die haast uit…

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January 2019 Top Albums Poll Results

January Top Albums Poll Results!!! @johnkilzer @tommyemmanuel @alicewallace @robbairdmusic @eddieHmusic @dannyburnsband @Williams_TM @campgreensky @ameliatunes @lizbrasher

The results of our readers’ poll are in!!   The top ten album(s) of January 2019 according to our poll are:  (Scroll down to see the whole list at the bottom.)

#1: John Kilzer’s “Scars #2: Tommy Emmanuel and John Knowles’ “Heart Songs” #3: Alice Wallace’s “Into the Blue” #4: Rob Baird’s “After All” #5: Eddie Heinzelman “Wherever You Go” #6: Danny Burns’ “North Country” #7: Tiffany Williams’ “When…