01:20 Introduction and schedule reading 05:38 Explains early life in Mendon (South of Rodchester New York) where he learned to play the guitar at 10 years old and preformed at CYO dances and Bars. Mooney dropped out of highschool at 16. 08:40 At 17, Mooney met Edward Son Houseand and his wife Abby, who greatly effected his life and music. 09:15 Discusses new album, “Testamony” on the Domino Lable and it’s comparison to Robert Johnson 11:15 Demonstration— Robert Johnson “Little Queen of Spades” 13:05 Miner compliments Mooney’s ability to interpret other musicians songs in his own style. 14:55 Mooney discusses how Johnson was once a harmonica player and watched Son House preform and Johnson’s mother was friends with Son House 18:20 Demonstration— John Mooney (Ivan Neville on organ) “Leavy Camp Moan” 19:52 Demonstration—Imitation of how Son House would have song “Leavy Camp Moan” 21:26 Mooney talks about how he created a blues radio show in Santa Cruz with Bob Brasman called KUSP in 1974 22:44 Discusses coming to New Orleans and how his friend Brooklyn Robert Weiner made him come down to see an artist named Fes, leading Allison to pay homage to Brooklyn Robert Weiner who worked at the JCC in mid 70’s and sat in with Professor Longhair. He was murdered and Fes played a concert in his honor at the JCC 23:34 Talks about playing at Tipatina’s due to being black-balled from French quarter which lead to his playing with Ricky Quartez and Kenny Blevans in the 80’s 26:40 Demonstartion—John Mooney “Married Woman Blues” 30:45 Allison talks about the New Orleans jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel culture, as well as Professor Longhair 31:41 Demonstration—Professor Longhair “Hey Now Baby” 35:50 Demonstration—John Mooney “The Walk of Blues” by Robert Johnson (live) 41:32 Demonstration—Blend between Mooney song and Son House song 45:46 Demonstration—John Mooney “Hey Now Baby” 46:21 End
