Michael Bloomfield Discography

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1958-1965 • 1966-1967 • 1968-1969 • 1970-1974 • 1975-1978 • 1979-1981 Previous • Next • Printable version Discography & Performance History 1970–1974 1970 BLOOMFIELD nearly ceases playing for a period of 12 to 18 months beginning in 1970. He later states that during this period he was interested only in a life of “stoned leisure.” MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & NICK GRAVENITES Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; others unknown. Keystone Korner, San Francisco, CA; January 23, 24, 1970 Unknown titles* Live performances In December 1969, Rolling Stone described Keystone Corner as Bloomfield’s regular weekend hangout. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/B.B. KING Michael Bloomfield, B.B. King, int; unknown interviewer. Chicago, IL; January or February 1970 Interview* Unknown show, WBBM-TV broadcast Mitch Gawlik reported seeing this program one Saturday morning in the winter of 1970. He recalled that there was a general discussion of the blues, with B.B. crediting young white players like Bloomfield with enlarging his career. Mitch could not remember whether the two guitarists performed together. This might have occurred during King's 1970 stint at Mr. Kelly's in Chicago, a period when Michael's mother, Dorothy, visited B.B. in an effort to get him to help Bloomfield return to playing. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & NICK GRAVENITES Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; others unknown. Keystone Korner, San Francisco, CA; February 6,7, 1970 Unknown titles* Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA; February 11, 1970 Unknown titles* Live performance The February 11 roster also included the Paul Butterfield and Elvin Bishop bands and was a memorial concert for Magic Sam. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; unknown b, d. Eagles Auditorium, Seattle, WA; February 27, 1970 Wine* Bootleg CD This title, an apparent encore, is the only one from this date that has been found. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & NICK GRAVENITES Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; others unknown. Keystone Korner, San Francisco, CA; March 27, 28, 1970 Unknown titles* Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS* Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; John Kahn, b; Buddy Miles, d, v; others unknown. Mill Valley, CA; March 29, 1970 Unknown titles Live performance This outdoor concert took place on "old stable grounds" on Easter Sunday and featured Quicksilver Messenger Service along with & Friends. The performance was produced by Ron Polte. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Convention Center Exhibit Hall, Fresno(?), CA; April 4, 1970 Unknown titles Live performance This was a five-hour concert that also featured Albert King, Bo Diddley and Cold Blood.* MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g(?); cast including Bongo Wolf, Severn Darden, Noel E. Parmentel Jr., P.J. Proby, Jim Ford, others. Los Angeles, CA(?); 1970 Film appearance* “Bongo Wolf’s Revenge,” a film by Tom Baker Bloomfield is listed along with the Doors and country singer Jim Ford as contributing “original music” to this odd production. The plot reportedly concerns “vampires and the LA rock scene.” Wolf was an eccentric character and friend of Tom Baker’s who lived in the Los Angeles area. The film follows him around as he visits friends and attends a meeting of a vampire fan club. Baker was a member of the Warhol Factory in the mid-’60s and a close friend of Jim Morrison’s. Bloomfield’s appearance, in which he is listed as “playing himself,” may have come about through his Dennis Hopper/Jack Nicholson/Peter Fonda connection. In early 1971, “Bongo” was shown in Australia and London, and appeared on German television; it may have also been seen at film festivals in the United States. It did have a limited screening in Hollywood at the Cinematheque Theater in September 1971. It is not known if it still exists. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, p; Ira Kamin, org; John Kahn, b; Eddie Hoh, d; Nick Gravenites, v. Mount Tamalpias High School, Mount Tamalpias, CA; April 10, 1970 Unknown titles* Live performance This was a performance given at the request of high school student and fan Toby Byron. The band was paid $150. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; John Kahn, b; Bob Jones, d. Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA; May 28-31, 1970 Unknown titles* Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Great Highway, San Francisco, CA; June 17, 1970 Unknown titles* Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Brown’s Hall, Mill Valley, CA; July 5, 1970 Unknown titles* Live performance JIMI HENDRIX dies in his sleep on September 18, 1970, in London from an alcohol and drug overdose. On October 4, 1970, while recording her next album, "Pearl," Janis Joplin dies in Los Angeles from a heroin overdose. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles, CA; October 3, 1970 Unknown titles* Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA; December 12, 1970 Unknown titles* Live performance Thanks to Ralph Heibutzki for this listing. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; John Kahn, b; unknown, d; Nick Gravenites, v; others unknown. Student Union, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA; Winter 1970(?) Unknown titles* Live performance Photographer Wayne Salvatore took photos of & Friends at this gig which he recalled as having taken place sometime in 1970 or ’71.The fact that the band is wearing long sleeves and sweaters suggests their performance took place in the winter. EDDIE “CLEANHEAD” VINSON Vinson, as, v; Michael Bloomfield, g; others unknown. Ash Grove, Los Angeles, CA; December 31, 1970 Unknown titles* Live performance JIM MURRAY Murray, v; John Cipollina, stl g, g; Nick Gravenites, g; Paul Butterfield, hca; Michael Bloomfield, p; Mario Cipollina, b; Greg Elmore, d; others unknown. John Cipollina’s home and Mickey Hart’s ranch, Mill Valley, CA; December 1970-January 1971 She’s So Fine* United Artists, unreleased Please Woman Please Woman, alt. take Sweet Lady It's Alright Girl It's Alright Girl, alt. take Only Time Knows Who Only Time Knows Who, alt. take Love You Woman Untitled Murray was a former member of Quicksilver Messenger Service. 1971 MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Swing Auditorium, San Bernadino, CA; January 9, 1971 Unknown titles Live performance This show also featured Canned Heat. Bloomfield’s set was billed as “Super Session.”* BEAVER AND KRAUSE Bernard Krause, moog; Paul Beaver, org; Ronnie Montrose, Rik Elswit, Michael Bloomfield, g; Rod Ellicott, b; George Marsh, Lee Charlton, d. Los Angeles, CA; January/February 1971 Saga of the Blue Beaver* “Gandharva,” Warner Bros. WS-1909 MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; John Wilmeth, tp; Ron Stallings, ts, v; John Kahn, b; Bob Jones, d(?); others unknown. Swing Auditorium, San Bernadino, CA; February 19, 1971 I Once Was Blind* “At the Swing with ...,” Bootleg CD Po’ Kelly Blues Statesboro Blues One Way Out You Won’t See Me She’s Mine Come Back Baby, Let’s Try It Over Driftin’ & Driftin’ Various sources also give February 1969 and March 24, 26 or 27, 1971 as the date for this show, but Toby Byron reports that this date is correct. A version of “Wine” is often is included on the above CD but actually comes from a performance in Seattle from February 27, 1970. Stallings, Wilmeth and Jones later were part of the band Southern Comfort. BOZ SCAGGS Scaggs, v, g; Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA; February 27, 1971 Somebody Loan Me a Dime* Bootleg CD WOODY HERMAN Herman, cl, v; Tony Klatka, Tom Harrell, Buddy Powers, Forrest Buchtel, Bobby Byrne, tp; Bobby Burgess, Ira Nepus, Don Switzer, tbn; Sal Nistico, Frank Tiberi, Steve Lederer, Gene Smookler, rds; Michael Bloomfield, g; Alan Broadbent, el p; Alan Read, b; Ed Soph, d. Wally Heider Studios, San Francisco, CA; March 1971 Sidewalk Stanley* “Brand New,” Fantasy 8414 Proud Mary Hitch Hike on the Possum Trot Line Since I Fell for You Though originally scheduled for Fantasy’s new Berkeley studios, the sessions for “Brand New” took place over three days at Heider’s facility. According to downbeat magazine, Bloomfield was in the studio and did record with the band although some sources report that his contribution was overdubbed later. Michael rehearsed with the Herd one evening prior to the sessions at the Hotel Claremont in Berkeley where Herman was performing. Thanks to Peggy McVickar for this information. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Swing Auditorium, San Bernadino, CA; March 24 or 27, 1971 Unknown titles* Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/CHICAGO SLIM Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Chicago Slim, v(?), hca; James Cotton, hca; Mark Naftalin, p, org; John Kahn, b; Joe Bishop O’Brien(?), d. Long Beach Auditorium, Long Beach, CA; April 8, 1971 There Is Something on Your Mind (partial)* Bootleg CD The Creeper Turn on Your Lovelight Please, Please, Please Lucille Bloomfield & Friends played the opening set for this concert which had John Mayall with members of Canned Heat as the headliner. & Friends was joined during its set by Cotton who is featured on the above titles. Chicago Slim may provide back-up vocals on “Please." According to Toby Byron, Slim's real name was Noel Schiff and he was an acquaintance of Bloomfield’s from his Chicago days. He recorded one album with Stu Ramsey for Capitol in 1970. Personnel as above(?). Ash Grove, Los Angeles, CA; April 14, 18, 1971 Unknown titles Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/CHICAGO SLIM Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Chicago Slim, v, hca; probably Mark Naftalin, p; Ira Kamin, org; John Kahn, b; Bob Jones, d; others unknown. Fillmore West/Winterland, San Francisco, CA; April 29-May 2, 1971 Unknown titles* Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, p, v. Mill Valley, CA; May 17, 1971 Relaxin’ Blues: Blues for Jimmy Yancey,* “Bloomfield: A Retrospective,” Sunnyland Slim and Columbia C2 37578 Otis Spann Interview segments These titles were recorded during an interview done in Bloomfield’s home by KPFA radio host Dan McClosky. Roy Ruby and Fred Glaser also joined in the conversation. The resulting program featured a recording of B.B. King calling Bloomfield up to jam during a performance at the Fillmore, probably in early 1971 (thanks to René Aagaard for this information). JAMES COTTON Cotton, hca, v; Todd Rundgren, Michael Bloomfield, g; Mark Klingman, org, p; Stu Woods, b; Joe Bishop O’Brien, d. Los Angeles, CA; May 1971 Long Distance Operator* “Taking Care of Business,” Capital SM 814 Personnel, location as above but omit Woods, add Ralph Shuckett, p. Nose Open “Taking Care of Business,” Capital SM 814 Personnel, location as above but add Ralph Shuckett, acc; Johnny Winter, g; Stu Woods, b. Georgia Swing “Taking Care of Business,” Capital SM 814 This album was released in December 1971. MERL SAUNDERS & FRIENDS Saunders, kybds, v; Michael Bloomfield, g; John Kahn, b; others unknown. Berkeley, CA; 1971 Iron Horse* “Keepers,” Fantasy FCD 7712-2 A Little Bit of Righteousness TEDA BRACCI Bracci, v; Lowell George, slide g; Michael Bloomfield, g; Mark Naftalin, kybds; John Kahn, b; Richie Hayward, d. Sound Factory, Hollywood, CA; 1971 Jim Dandy* Recording session Jim Dandy, alt. take Sweet Thing Wang Dang Doodle Bracci was an actress and sometime singer whom session producer Denny Bruce described as a “Janis Joplin-kind of blues shouter.” ANN-MARGRET Ann-Margret, v; Chris Darrow, Michael Bloomfield, g; Mark Naftalin, p; John Kahn, b; Richie Hayward, d. Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA; June 1971 Revival* Recording session Shine, My Friend Obion Bottom Land Ann-Margret heard tapes of Teda Bracci’s session and decided that she wanted to record as a singer as well. Denny Bruce also produced her recording date. Margret and Bloomfield had both attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL and so reminisced and got along well despite her lack of talent as a singer. ELVIN BISHOP GROUP Bishop, g, v; Michael Bloomfield, g; others unknown. Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; 1971 Unknown titles* Live performance Bloomfield sat in with Bishop during this performance. A teenage guitar player was called up to jam as well. B.B. King may have been the show’s headliner. King and Bishop did perform on the same bill at a Selland Arena concert on May 28, 1971. FILLMORE JAM SESSION Carlos Santana, John Cipollina, Michael Bloomfield, g; Greg Rollie, org; Vince Guaraldi, el p; Jack Cassady, b; Bill Graham, cowbell; Bernard Purdie, George Marsh, d; Chepito Areas, Coke Esposito, timb; Van Morrison, v, as; Linda Tillery, Lydia Pense, v; Tower of Power horns; others unknown. Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA; July 4, 1971 Closing jam* “Bloomer’s Jam,” Bootleg CD This was the closing day of the Fillmore West. This aircheck is just one of numerous “jams” that evening; it comes from a KSFX broadcast of the performance. BLOOMFIELD begins a long relationship with then high school student Christie Svane on the night the Fillmore closes. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD BAND Michael Bloomfield, g, v; probably Mark Naftalin, p; Ira Kamin, org; John Kahn, b; Bob Jones, d; others unknown. Marx Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA; July 18, 1971(?) Unknown titles* Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; probably Mark Naftalin, p; others unknown. Golden Bear, Huntington Beach, CA; July 23-25, 1971 Unknown titles* Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. New Monk, San Francisco, CA; August 29, 30, 1971 Unknown titles* Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; probably Mark Naftalin, p; Ira Kamin, org; John Kahn, b; Bob Jones, d; others unknown. Golden Bear, Huntington Beach, CA; September 17-19, 1971 Unknown titles* Live performances Personnel as above; omit Bob Jones, add Buddy Miles, d. Pepperland, San Rafael, CA; September 24, 25, 1971 Unknown titles Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/PAUL BUTTERFIELD Butterfield, hca, v, p; Michael Bloomfield, g, v, p; Mark Naftalin, kbds; John Kahn, b; Billy Mundi, d. Fenway Theater, Boston, MA; December 21, 22, 1971 Ball & Chain Live performances Why Am I Treated So Bad? Born in Chicago Homemade Songs What Am I Living For? This was the first of several Butterfield Blues Band reunions. Butterfield and Bloomfield share the vocals on “Why Am I Treated So Bad?” Bloomfield is the vocalist on “What Am I Living For? 1972 MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, p, v; others unknown. Bloomfield’s home, Marin, CA; Beginning around 1972 Unknown titles Private recordings Bloomfield made many self-produced tape recordings at home throughout the early to mid-’70s. Several months before his death, he turned them over to Norman Dayron for safe keeping.* MILLIE FOSTER Foster, v; Eddie Duran, Michael Bloomfield, g; Ed Wetteland, org, arr; Mark Naftalin, p; Mario Seraci, b; Bill Nowracki, d. San Francisco, CA; 1972 This Train* “Feels The Spirit,” MGM SE-4897 Every Time I Feel the Spirit Didn’t It Rain Rock-a My Soul He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand Wade in the Water Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve seen Swing Low Sweet Chariot The Saints Go Marching In MELTON, LEVY AND THE DEY BROS. Barry Melton, g, tbn, v; Michael Bloomfield, g, prod; Jay Levy, kybds, v; Rick Dey, b, v; Tony Dey, d, v; others. San Francisco, Los Angeles, CA; 1972 Ooh, Ooh, Ooh* “Melton, Levy & the Dey Bros.,” Columbia KC 31279 Closer Be With the One Newsboy Taxpayer's Lament Bloomfield produced the above session and plays on these titles only. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/MIKE LIPSKIN Mike Lipskin, p; Michael Bloomfield, g; Sam Shaffer, drums. Dwindle Hall, University of California, Berkeley, CA; April 22, 1972 Honeysuckle Rose Live performance Old-fashioned Love Persian Rag Other unknown titles This was a program of traditional jazz tunes by Fats Waller and James P. Johnson. It was part of the University Extension’s “Classic Ragtime and Harlem Stride Piano” weekend. Scott Joplin’s “Treemonisha” was also performed, and Eubie Blake and Earl Hines played the following day. TIM DAVIS Davis, v, g; Michael Bloomfield, g; Curley Cooke, g; Ben Sidran, kybds; Doug Killmer, b; Rick Jaeger, d. Los Angeles(?), CA; 1972 Only Yesterday “Take Me As I Am,” Metromedia BML1-175 On the Other Hand Baby Take Me As I Am Tim Davis was an original member of the Steve Miller Blues Band. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, p, v; others unknown. Great Southeast Music Hall, Atlanta, GA; 1972(?) Unknown titles* Live performance This performance was reported by a fan. The date is uncertain but the year is believed to be 1972. Toby Byron recalls that it may have occurred in 1973. After the gig, Bloomfield went to a nearby restaurant called Richard's Cafe and played blues on the piano there for several hours to the delight of all. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, p, v; others unknown. Lion's Share, San Anselmo, CA; July 1972 Unknown titles* Live performance This performance was reported by singer Lottie Golden. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS* Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Johnny Winter, Elvin Bishop, g, v; Applejack(?), hca; John Chambers, d; others unknown. Keystone Berkeley, Berkeley, CA; August(?) 1972 Unknown titles Live performance The September 14, 1972 edition of the Rolling Stone noted that Johnny Winter was making the rounds, sitting in with various bands. This was one session mentioned. CHICAGO SLIM BAND Slim, hca, v; Michael Bloomfield(?), g; Mark Naftalin, kybds; others unknown. The Black Cat, Fond du Lac, WI; August 14, 1972 Unknown titles Live performance A news item for this performance implied that Bloomfield appeared with Slim’s band and that the group was really an & Friends unit with the addition of Slim.* SOPWITH CAMEL & FRIENDS Probably Peter Kraemer, v; Terry MacNeil, g; Martin Beard, b; Norman Mayell, d; with Michael Bloomfield, g; Mark Naftalin, kybds; Nick Gravenites, v. Wilfred Satty's studio, San Francicso, CA; 1972(?) Unknown titles* Live performance Satty was an artist whose “psychedelic” collages were used as posters by the Fillmore and other San Francisco venues, and were published in underground periodicals. Beneath his Powell St. studio he had created a “2,300-square-foot environment” for performances by the Living Theater and others. One such happening included music by the Sopwith Camel with guests Bloomfield, Gravenites and Naftalin (Camel drummer Mayell had been in Bloomfield’s band The Group back in Chicago). Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen also performed. The happening was filmed by director Claude Otzenberger for French television as part of a documentary on California. It is not known if Bloomfield appeared in the film. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others, if any, unknown. European venues(?); Late summer or early fall 1972 Unknown titles* Jam sessions(?) According to Bonner Beuhler, Bloomfield was in Europe at this time with Jon Cramer. Whether they played any gigs is not known. Toby Byron recalls that Bloomfield did not have any scheduled performances but did spend some time hanging out with the Rolling Stones in the south of France. KING KOOP Koop, g; Michael Bloomfield, g; George Michalski, p; Jerome Arnold, b; Bob Jones, d; Lottie Golden, v. San Francisco, CA; September 1972 Slider “The Early Years,” Stella Records Blues with Michael Two other titles King Koop is Rich Wynkoup. This session may have originally been a Lottie Golden date. Thanks to George Michalski for this information.* MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Applejack, hca; others unknown. Lion’s Share, San Anselmo, CA; October 5-8, 1972 Unknown titles Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; October 20, 21, 1972 Unknown titles Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD, NICK GRAVENITES, PAUL BUTTERFIELD, MARIA MULDAUR* Maria Muldaur, v, g; Paul Butterfield, hca; Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Merle Saunders, p, org; John Kahn, b; Christopher Parker, d; Nick Gravenites, v, g, prod; Annie Sampson, v. Los Angeles, CA; Fall 1972 Swing With It “Steelyard Blues” soundtrack, Warner Bros. BS-2662 Brand New Family Woman’s Love Make the Headlines Georgia Blues My Bag Common Ground Being Different I've Been Searching Do I Care Lonesome Star Blues Here I Come (There She Goes) If You Cared Drive Again The movie “Steelyard Blues” was released in February 1973. Most of the material that Gravenites and Bloomfield created for it was not used and appears only on the soundtrack album. Gravenites produced the sessions. Unlike the film itself, the record received generally favorable reviews. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/SUNNYLAND SLIM Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Sunnyland Slim, p, v; others unknown. O.C. Inn, San Francisco(?), CO; November 11, 1972 Unknown titles* Live performances *MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/MARK NAFTALIN Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, p; others unknown. Tulagis, Boulder, CO; November 16, 17, 1972 Unknown titles Live performances Thanks to John Ivey for information on this performance. IN NOVEMBER of 1972, Bloomfield is given a position as “Distinguished Visiting Lecturer” in music at the New College of California, a one-year-old liberal arts college in Sausalito, CA. Also on the staff are Country Joe & the Fish guitarist Barry Melton and Bloomfield’s friend from his Chicago days, Norman Dayron. Later Michael gives several lectures at Stanford University and College of Marin as well. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/SUNNYLAND SLIM Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Sunnyland Slim, p, v; with Nick Gravenites and the Blue Gravy Band. Keystone Berkeley, Berkeley, CA; November 24, 1972 Unknown titles* Live performance Personnel as above; add Harry Duncan, hca; unknown, b; Paul (?), d; omit Nick Gravenites and the Blue Gravy Band. Long Branch Saloon, Berkeley, CA; December 20, 1972 Unknown titles Live performance Over the next several months, probably until March 1973, Bloomfield played as many as a dozen Bay-area dates with Sunnyland Slim. Venues included Inn of the Beginning, Cotati; the Catalyst, Santa Cruz; the Bodega Club, Campbell; and the Lion's Share, San Anselmo. The group occasionally included guitarist Luther Tucker. Thanks to Toby Byron for these listings. *MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; December 22, 23, 1972 Unknown titles Live performances 1973 MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/JOHN HAMMOND/DR. JOHN John Hammond, g, hca, v; Michael Bloomfield, g; Dr. John, p, org, g, bjo, perc; Thomas Jefferson Kaye, g; Chris Ethridge, b; Fred Staehle, d; plus Blue Mitchell, tp; George Bohanon, tbn; James Gordon, bar; Jerome Jumonville, ts. San Francisco, CA; January 1973 Cha-Dooky-Doo* “Triumvirate,” Columbia KC 32172 Last Night I Yi Yi Just to Be with You Baby Let Me Kiss You Sho’ ‘Bout to Drive Me Wild It Hurts Me Too Rock Me Baby Ground Hog Blues Pretty Thing The Trip Playback AS51 ZSM 158374 “Triumvirate” was released in June 1973. The Raylettes were originally supposed to do back-up vocals. Rick Schlosser, the original drummer for the sessions, was replaced by Fred Staehle who was better at creating New Orleans-style rhythms. Thanks to Toby Byron for this information. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/AL KOOPER/BUDDY MILES Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Al Kooper, kybds, v; Calvin Samuels, b; Buddy Miles, d, v; others unknown. Record Plant, Sausalito, CA; January(?) 1973 Unknown titles* Recording sessions According to Rolling Stone, Bloomfield, Kooper and Miles spent 15 hours in the studio recording tracks for a proposed “Super Session ’73” album. The idea was abandoned when the effort “turned up nothing particularly super.” MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/NICK GRAVENITES Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; others unknown. The Village, San Francisco, CA; January 19, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performance For this performance, the band was called “Blue Gravy.” Bloomfield billed himself as “Count Talent.” MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Race track, Oak Park, IL; January 23, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performance Paul Butterfield also performed at this show. Personnel as January 23. Rivoli Theater, Indianapolis, IN; January 29, 1973 Unknown titles Live performance Personnel as January 23. Shaboo Inn, Willimantic, CT; January 29, February 1, 1973 Unknown titles Live performances Personnel as January 23. Bottom Line, New York, NY; February 2-5, 1973 Unknown titles Live performances Al Kooper sat in with the group on February 3. Thanks to Toby Byron for these listings. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, p, v; John Kahn, b; Rick Schlosser, d. Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; February 23, 24, 1973 Ain’t No Doctor* Live performances Lights Out Going to New Orleans Wolverton Mountain Image of Me Linda Lou Other unknown titles "Ain't No Doctor" is probably "Goin' Down Slow." PAUL BUTTERFIELD/MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/ELVIN BISHOP Butterfield, v, hca; Michael Bloomfield, g; Elvin Bishop, g; Mark Naftalin, Merle Saunders, org; Jerome Arnold, b; Chris Parker, d. Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; February 23, 24, 1973 Mellow Down Easy* Live performances Born in Chicago Don't You Lie to Me East-West Personnel as above; add Billy Rich, b; Boz Scaggs, v; Rickie Kellog, hca. Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; February 24, 1973 Mellow Down Easy Live performance Just to Be with You Got a Mind to Give Up Living Look Over Yonders Wall Feel So Good Loan Me a Dime (BS, v) Going Home Music Other unknown titles These performances were billed as a reunion of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. “Going Home Music” is a duet between Bloomfield and Naftalin. At least one of these two nights was recorded under the direction of Butterfield’s manager, Albert Grossman. Bloomfield played with & Friends to open the show. Butterfield also performed with his working band, Better Days, and Bishop played with his band, the Elvin Bishop Group. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g(?), v. KSAN, San Francisco, CA; March 3, 1973 Radio broadcast Bloomfield was featured on a one-hour radio show that debut on this date and aired at 9 a.m. He may have been a guest, or may have been the program's host. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & THE MOB Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Nick Gravenites, v; others unknown. Keystone Berkeley, Berkeley, CA; March 16, 17, 1973 Unknown titles Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Luther Tucker, g, v; Dann Glenn, b; Applejack Walroth, hca; John Chambers, d. Lion’s Share, San Anselmo, CA; March 1973 Unknown titles Live performance Thanks to guitarist and author Dann Glenn for this listing. Glenn was living with Tucker at the time.* MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Fox Theater, San Jose, CA; April 20, 1973 Unknown titles Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & MARK NAFTALIN Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, p, v. KSAN FM broadcast, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA; April 22, 1973 Introduction “The Easter Sunday Guitar-Piano Duets” (Bootleg CD) Better Stop Drinkin’ that Wine, Sonny Boy (I Want You to) Love Me, Woman Wintertime Blues Spot Break I’m Blue, Really Blue TV Hymn Minor Jam I Will Always Love You At the Cross “Minor Jam” is announced as “I Wonder Why.” The program’s host was Tom Donahue; it comes from a series of live broadcasts that featured Ruben & the Jets, Jerry Garcia’s Old and In the Way, Van Morrison and Jesse Colin Young. According to Mark Naftalin, he and Bloomfield recorded extensively in duet and with various groups for Columbia in the early ‘70s. That material has unfortunately never been released. See 1974 for one listing. MILL VALLEY BUNCH Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Ron Cimille, Fred Olsen, Tom Richards, Craig Tarwater, Chicken Billy Thornton, g; Russell Dashiell, g, v; Lee Michael, Mark Naftalin, Ira Kamin, kybds; John Kahn, Mark Ryan, b; Rick Dey, b, v; Tony Dey, Spencer Dryden, Rick Jaeger, Jeffrey James, Michael Shrieve, Bill Vitt, d; Rienol Andino, perc; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Ace of Cups, Denise Jewkes, Jeanette Jones and Co., Ron Stallings, the Pointer Sisters, bckup v. San Francisco, CA; 1973 Honky-Tonk Blues* “Casting Pearls,” Polydor 2310 300 Betty & Dupree La Ooh-Ooh-Ooh, La, La Run for Cover What Would I Do Without My Baby Mellow Mountain Wine Let Me Down Easy Jimmy’s Blues Young Girl’s Blues (Janis Blues) Letting Go Ain’t Easy Bye, Bye, I’m Goin’ Bells Are Gonna Ring I’ve Had It Bedroom Blues Your Hollywood Blues Go Home Blues MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; probably Mark Naftalin or Ira Kamin, kybds; Roger Troy, b, v; others unknown. Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, CA; 1973 Unknown titles* Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v, org; Mark Naftalin, p, org, vbs, marimba, acc, tbn; Barry Goldberg, org; Roger Troy, b, v; George Rains, d; Nick Gravenites, v. Additional personnel included Jimmy Vincent, rhtm g; Howard Whales, kybds; John Wilmeth, tp, arr; Mel Graves, Ron Stallings(?), ts; Harry Mann, as; Hart McNee, bar; Chuck Bennett, tbn; Joe Bullock, Ollie Griffin, Tommy Tony, singers from the Church of God in Christ, bgnd v. Columbia Studios, San Francisco, CA; 1973 Try It Before You Buy It* “Try It Before You Buy It,” Columbia A 21265 Midnight on the Radio Your Friends Tomorrow Night Let Them Talk Been Treated Wrong When It All Comes Down Lights Out Baby Come On Shine On Love When I Get Home The above titles were to be on the original release and were included on the Columbia Special Products limited release of the LP, possibly in 1980. Additional titles, below, were recorded during these sessions and several of those were released on "Bloomfield: A Retrospective" in 1983. Why, Oh Why TV Hymn I’m Sinking Take Me Fast T&R Blues Woodyard Street Farewell Song KINGFISH John Lee Hooker, g, v; Michael Bloomfield, g; Mark Naftalin, kybds; plus members of Kingfish, probably including Dave Torbert, Matthew Kelly, Robbie Hoddinott, Chris Ward and others. San Francisco, CA(?); 1973 Put Your Hand On Me, Baby* “Kingfish,” Relix RRLP 2005 MATTHEW KELLY Kelly, g, v; Michael Bloomfield, g; others unknown. Sausalito, CA; 1973(?) Next Time You See Me* “A Wing and a Prayer,” Relix RRLP 2010 It Ain’t Easy MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; others unknown. Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL; June 1, 1973 I Yi Yi* Live performance God's Song (That’s Why I Love Mankind) Mary Ann Other unknown titles This date, Bloomfield’s first real gig in Chicago in nearly four years, included three other bands in addition to & Friends. A review in the Chicago Tribune said that the band was “nearly blown off the stage” by Corky Siegel’s group, and that Bloomfield “did not seem to interested in dazzling the crowd ... with his famous guitar skills.” MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/MARK NAFTALIN Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; unknown b, d. Rivoli Theater, Bloomington, IN; June 2, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; Kip Maercklein, b; unknown, d. Hump ’n’ Hannah’s, Milwaukee, WI; June 5-9, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; others unknown. Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; June 22, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performance Bloomfield’s group was a replacement for It’s a Beautiful Day. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Freddie Roulette, lap stl g; Dann Glenn, b; Applejack Walroth, hca; John Chambers, d. River City, Fairfax, CA; June 1973 Unknown titles Live performance Thanks to guitarist and author Dann Glenn for this listing.* MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; John Kahn, b; Dave Bartlett, d. PNC Gardens, Vancouver, BC; June 1973 God's Song* (That’s Why I Love Mankind) Live performance Wolverton Mountain Other unknown titles MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; Kip Maercklein, b; unknown, d; plus guests Ben Sidran, kybds; Curley Cooke, g; Clyde Stubblefield, perc; Tim Davis, v. Under the Sun Festival, Warner Park, Madison, WI; July 1, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performance A newspaper review of this eight-hour outdoor festival said that Bloomfield had “specifically requested” that certain Madison-area musicians join & Friends for a jam. The ad-hoc group reportedly rehearsed for the show the night before. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; Roger Troy, b; unknown, d; Nick Gravenites, v. The Palladium, Los Angeles, CA; July 8, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performance The Doobie Brothers were the headliners for this show. Personnel as above. Lion's Share, San Anselmo, CA; July 28, 1973 Unknown titles Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/JOHN HAMMOND/DR. JOHN John Hammond, g, hca, v; Michael Bloomfield, g; Dr. John, kybds; others unknown. Royce Auditorium, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA; Aired August 3, 1973 Interview* “In Concert,” TV show Unknown titles This appearance was probably recorded earlier in the year. The show may have been “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert,” but it was billed in the New York Times TV listings as above. Personnel same or similar to above. Paramount Northwest Theater, Salem, OR; August 11, 1973 Unknown titles Live performance BOB DYLAN drops in on Bloomfield at his home in late August 1973 and the two play tunes from Dylan’s upcoming recording session. Despite a lengthy and affable visit, he decides against using Bloomfield for the recording that results in “Blood on the Tracks.” Bloomfield later cites Dylan’s odd D-tuning and rapid run-through of the tunes for preventing him from picking up their unusual changes. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD GROUP Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. The Matrix, San Francisco, CA; August 23-25, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; John Kahn, b; Dave Bartlett, d. My Father’s Place, Roslyn, NY; September 7(?), 1973 Mary Ann* Live performance That’s Alright, Mama Other unknown titles Personnel same or similar to September 7. Peace Palace (Palace Theater), Woodbourne, NY; September 11, 1973 Unknown titles Live performance Personnel same or similar to September 7. Graham Mountain Music Festival, Woodland, AL; September 15 or 16, 1973 Unknown titles Live performances Personnel same or similar to September 7. K-K-K-Katy’s, Boston, MA; September(?) 1973 Unknown titles Live performance Personnel same or similar to September 7. Bangor Auditorium, Bangor, ME; September 22, 1973 Unknown titles Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD BAND Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Orphanage, San Francisco, CA; September 25, 26, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performances Personnel probably as September 25. Arlington Park Race Track, Arlington Heights, IL; September 29, 1973 Unknown titles Live performance This evening show was part of a weekend of free concerts sponsored as a promotional sound equipment expo “Sound Experience” by Pacific Stereo. Also performing that evening was Paul Butterfield’s Better Days. Personnel probably as September 25. Tulagis, Boulder, CO; September or October 1973 Texas Live performances Other unknown titles Comedian Steve Martin was the opening act for this show. John Ivey reported that this engagement lasted three or four nights. He also recalled that Bloomfield sat in the audience during Martin’s show, roaring with laughter. Michael later gave the audience a choice between two Electric Flag songs, “Killing Floor” or “Texas.” The latter tune got the nod. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD BAND Michael Bloomfield, g, v; probably Mark Naftalin, p; Ira Kamin, org; John Kahn, b; Bob Jones, d; others unknown. Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; October 2, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/MARK NAFTALIN Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, Ira Kamin(?), kybds; Roger Troy, b, v; George Rains, d. Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA; October 6, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performance Prof. A. Peter Castro, a fan who attended this gig, recalled that it was part of a another weekend of free concerts sponsored by Pacific Stereo as part of their “Sound Experience” expo. Though newspaper ads listed El Chicano and Quicksilver in addition to & Friends for the Saturday night show, Castro recalled that Jerry Garcia & Merle Saunders, Hot Tuna, Charles Lloyd and several lesser known acts performed. Bloomfield came on late in the show and played longer than most, apparently at the request of the producers. The band would huddle for a few seconds, and then Michael would say, “Well, here's one more.” Eventually Bloomfield announced that the entire show was over, shocking the audience as several more groups were supposed to perform. It turned out that Pacific Stereo had distributed more tickets than the capacity of the Cow Palace, and those who couldn't get in had rioted, overturning a police car and causing other damage. Personnel probably as above. Keystone Berkeley, Berkeley, CA; October 13, 1973 Unknown titles Live performance Personnel probably as above. Town & Country Lodge, Ben Lomand, CA; October 19, 20, 1973 Unknown titles Live performances COPPERHEAD John Cipollina, g; Michael Bloomfield, g; probably Gary Philippet, g; Jim McPherson, p, b, v; Hutch Hutchinson, b, v; David Weber, d. 7 Divinities, San Francisco, CA; Late 1973 Unknown titles* Live performance Bloomfield sat in with Cipollina’s band for this performance. The venue was also known as The Matrix. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; Roger Troy, b; Jerry Love, d. Convocation Hall, Toronto, ON; November 11, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performance Personnel probably as November 11. Kenmore Club, Boston, MA; November 13, 1973 Unknown titles Live performance Personnel probably as November 11. Century Theater, Buffalo, NY; November 15, 1973 Unknown titles Live performance The Marshall Tucker Band also performed at this show. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; Roger Troy, b; Jerry Love(?), d; Bobby ?, v. My Father’s Place, Roslyn, NY; November(?)1973 Mary Ann Live performance Who’s Loving You Tonight? Further On Up the Road Drowning in My Own Tears I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight* Unknown Instrumental Sweet Little Angel/Jelly Jelly Working Man Blues The singer on “I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight” is listed as Kathy MacDonald by most sources, but is introduced as something like “Bobby Gold” and sounds like the same singer from the December 13, 1973, & Friends performance, introduced there as “Dee Dee Sharp.” MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/MARK NAFTALIN BAND Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; Nick Gravenites, v; others unknown. Sophie’s, Palo Alto, CA; November 19, 1973 Unknown titles Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD GROUP Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Nimbus, San Francisco(?), CA; November 24, 25, 1973 Unknown titles Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; Roger Troy, b; George Rains, d. Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; December 6, 7, 1973 Unknown titles* Live performances The Paul Butterfield and Elvin Bishop bands were also on the roster for this performance. Thanks to Toby Byron for these listings. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/MARK NAFTALIN Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mike Henderson, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; Mark Adams, hca; Peter Moran(?), b; George Rains, d; Dee Dee Sharp, v; Jon Cramer, Bobby Summer, v. Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA; December 13, 1973 Linda Lou Live performance Who's Lovin' You Tonight? Don't You Lie to Me Chil’en, Chil’en, Chil’en Oh, Darling Glamour Girl Just Want to Walk with You* I'll Be Your Baby Tonight* Just Like a Woman* Evil Gal Blues* Drivin' Wheel If You Love the Blues Bloomfield played a set and then invited others up to jam. Sharp sings these titles () while Cramer performs “Drivin’ Wheel” and Henderson and Summer take over on the final title. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD BAND Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Merced County Fair Exhibit Hall, Merced, CA; December 22, 1973 Unknown titles Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/NICK GRAVENITES Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Gravenites, v, g(?). Savoy, San Francisco, CA; December 26, 27, 1973 Unknown titles Live performances Bloomfield and Gravenites played an acoustic blues set for the grand opening of Savoy, a new rock nightclub featuring “camp ’30s decor.” Country Joe headlined the shows.* 1974 MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD BAND Michael Bloomfield, g, v; probably Mark Naftalin, kybds; Roger Troy, b, v; George Rains, d. Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; January 5(?), 1974 Unknown titles* Live performance Personnel probably as January 5. McPherson Playhouse, Victoria, BC; January 6, 1974 Sweet Little Angel Live performances Other unknown titles Thanks to David Everard for this date. Personnel probably as January 5. The Egress, Vancouver, BC; January 9-10(?), 1974 Unknown titles Live performances Bloomfield demonstrated his old trick of eating fire during these shows. Thanks to Toby Byron for these listings. Personnel probably as January 5. Queen Elizabeth Theater, Vancouver, BC; January 12, 1974 Unknown titles Live performance Personnel probably as January 5. Western Washington State College, Bellingham, WA; January 18, 1974 Unknown titles Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/MARK NAFTALIN Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds. Albert S. Goode Auditorium, Bakersfield, CA; January 26, 1974(?) Unknown titles* Live performance Personnel as January 26. Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; February 1, 2, 1974 Unknown titles Live performances MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. Keystone Berkeley, Berkeley, CA; March 8, 1974 Unknown titles* Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/MARK NAFTALIN Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds. Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz, CA; March 9, 1974 Unknown titles* Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Al Kooper, org, p, v; Michael Bloomfield, g; Barry Goldberg, org; Roger Troy, b, v; George Rains, d; with guest John Hammond(?), v, g. Bottom Line, New York, NY; March 31, April 1, 1974 Don’t You Lie To Me* “More Live Adventures,” Better Days 002 (bootleg) Linda Lou Sweet Little Angel Unchain My Heart Inside Information Shadows Told Me All Glamour Girl Heartbreak/Goin' to Kansas City Got to Use My Imagination Bad Situation Let Them Talk I Smell Trouble Lonely Song If I Get Started All Over Again Other unknown titles This bootleg comes from a WNYU broadcast. Kooper and Goldberg were featured on March 31. Kooper is the vocalist on “Imagination.” John Hammond is listed as also having jammed with & Friends on March 31, but he must have appeared during an unrecorded set. The Bottom Line opened in March 1974. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; probably Mark Naftalin, p, org, v; Roger Troy, b; George Rains, d. Wooden Goblet, Waterbury, CT; April 3, 1974 Unknown titles* Live performance Personnel as April 3. Crystal Lake Ballroom, Crystal Lake, CT; April 4, 1974 Unknown titles Live performance Personnel as April 3; add Dion DiMucci, v, g. Fort Homer Hesterly Armory, Tampa, FL; April 5, 1974 Unknown titles Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, p, org, v; Roger Troy, b; George Rains, d; Dion DiMucci, v. Gusman Hall, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL; April 6, 1974 Introduction* “Trust Busters,” Bootleg CD Mary Ann Sweet Little Angel/Cocaine Blues Linda Lou Shadows Told Me All Inside Information Chil’en, Chil’en, Chil’en Lonely Song I Smell Trouble Dion Introduction Bootleg CD The Wanderer Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On Why Must I Be a Teenager in Love Big Mama’s Gone Work Song Blues Medley: Jelly Jelly/Stormy Monday Lonely Song Instrumental Finale (encore) Mark Naftalin recalled that this performance was separate from Bloomfield’s Electric Flag recording sessions in Miami around this time. Dion, backed by Bloomfield’s band, was the opening act for the April 5 and 6 shows. Personnel as April 6; omit DiMucci; add Mike Silverman, g. Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA; April 8, 1974 Unknown titles Live performance Jesse Colin Young was the headliner for this concert of two shows. Audience member Corry Arnold recalled that Silverman was called up to jam with & Friends while Bloomfield switched to organ. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/MARK NAFTALIN Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds. Town & Country Lodge(?), Ben Lomond, CA; April 19, 20, 1974(?) Unknown titles* Live performances Personnel as above. Unknown recording studios, Sausalito(?), CA; 1974 Jewish Song Columbia recording session Other unknown titles This was one of a number of sessions that Bloomfield and Naftalin recorded for Columbia in the early- to mid-’70s. Naftalin described “Jewish Song” as “really experimental,” akin to those portions of “East-West” that Bill Graham described as like “Bar Mitzvah music.” THE ELECTRIC FLAG Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, org, p; Roger Troy, b, v; Buddy Miles, d, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; others unknown. Marin Recorders, Marin County, CA; May 17, 1974 Unknown titles Rehearsal Toby Byron recalled that the Electric Flag was rehearsing for its upcoming Miami recording sessions for Atlantic Records on the date when there was a deadly shoot-out with members of the Symbionese Liberation Army in Los Angeles. Producer Tom Dowd directed the rehearsals. THE ELECTRIC FLAG Michael Bloomfield, g, v; George Terry, g; Barry Goldberg, org, p; Richard Newell, hca; Roger Troy, b, v; Buddy Miles, d, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Richard Tee, Alby Galuten, kybds; Barry Beckett, mellotron; Nick Marrero, perc; the Bonnaroo Horns; the Muscle Shoals Horns. Criteria Studios, Miami, FL; June or July(?) 1974 Sweet Soul Music “The Band Kept Playing,” Atlantic SD-18112 Every Now and Then Sudden Changes Earthquake Country Doctor, Oh Doctor (Massive Infusion) Lonely Song Make Your Move Inside Information Talkin’ Won’t Get It The Band Kept Playing I Was Robbed “The Electric Flag Live,” Bootleg CD The reconstituted Flag's Atlantic album was released in late November 1974. A greatest hits recording, entitled "Old Glory," was also released that month by Columbia. In January 1973, it was reported in a Hayward, CA newspaper column that Buddy Miles, Bloomfield and “other members of the Electric Flag” were getting together at the just-opened Record Plant studios in Sausalito “to see what happens.” Though these were actually sessions with Al Kooper, the seeds for a Flag reunion may have been planted then. There was some doubt as to whether the band would be called the Electric Flag, as Albert Grossman was given ownership of the name as part of the settlement of funds owed when the original Flag broke up in 1968. Recording sessions were in Miami at producer Jerry Wexler’s request and took place over three weeks. Nearly 20 tunes were ultimately recorded. MICHAEL D’ABO D’Abo, v, p; Michael Bloomfield, g; Mark Naftalin, kybds; Elliot Mazer, b; Denny Seiwell, d. San Francisco, CA; 1974 Broken Rainbows* “Broken Rainbows,” A&M 3634 D’Abo was formerly the lead singer with Manfred Mann’s group. He was the vocalist on that band’s hit, “The Mighty Quinn.” MUDDY WATERS & FRIENDS Waters, v, g; Johnny Winter, Michael Bloomfield, Phil Guy, Bob Margolin, Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson, g; Junior Wells, J.P. Gordon, hca; Pinetop Perkins, Dr. John, p; Calvin Jones, Rollow Ranford, b; Buddy Miles, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, d; Koko Taylor, Nick Gravenites, Willie Dixon, v. WTTW Studios, Chicago, IL; July 18, 1974 Blow Wind Blow* “Blues Summit in Chicago,” PBS Soundstage show Five Long Years (excerpt), conversation Long Distance Call Messin’ With the Kid Stop Breakin’ Down I‘m a Man Wang Dang Doodle Walkin’ Through the Park Hoochie Coochie Man Sugar Never Was So Sweet I’ve Got My Mojo Workin’ This first "Soundstage" show was organized by producer Ken Ehrlich as a tribute to Muddy Waters and aired over PBS affiliates on October 12(?), November 10 and December 3, 1974. The various combinations of musicians who performed during the course of the show – including Muddy's working band – were largely directed by Bloomfield, who played with each group throughout the program. Bloomfield, Winter, Miles, Dr. John, Gravenites and Michael were each paid $500 to appear. THE ELECTRIC FLAG Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, kybds; Roger Troy, b, v; Buddy Miles, d, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Tommy Bray, tp; Steve Lawrence, ts; Kenny Walther, tbn. Ozark Music Festival, Sedalia, MO; July 19-21, 1974 Unknown titles Live performance A newspaper account and photos indicate that the Flag did perform at this festival – it was their first public gig after reforming. NBC apparently filmed all the performances for airing on the Midnight Special, using the program’s host, Wolfman Jack, as the festival’s MC. Because a much larger crowd attended the event than was anticipated by the promoters and much damage was done to the fairgrounds and surrounding properties, Sedalia authorities and the state eventually indicted the producers. NBC’s films were reportedly confiscated by the court as a result of the legal action. Personnel as July 19. San Jose Festival, Spartan Stadium, San Jose, CA; July 27, 1974 Unknown titles* Live performances THE IRS goes after Bloomfield, probably in the summer of 1974, for non-payment of taxes from for 1968-72. He is forced to seek financial assistance from his father, Harold Bloomfield, while Susan Smith works to straighten out the mess. His need for quick cash probably explains why Michael agreed to tour with the reconstituted Electric Flag. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/AL KOOPER Kooper, kybds, g, v; Michael Bloomfield, g, p, v; Alvin Lee, g. New York, NY; Aired on August 3, 1974 Interview* “Speakeasy,” TV show hosted by Chip Monck Lawdy Miss Clawdy Untitled Slow Blues Uber den Wellen Alvin Lee of Ten Years After also appeared on this show and sat in with Bloomfield and Kooper. The three all played each other’s instruments and then Michael demonstrated his fire-eating routine. The show aired nationwide on different dates through November 1974 and was probably recorded in April when Michael appeared at the Bottom Line. THE ELECTRIC FLAG(?) Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, kybds; Roger Troy, b, v; Buddy Miles, d, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Tommy Bray, tp; Steve Lawrence, ts; Kenny Walther, tbn. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA; August 9, 10 or 11, 1974 Unknown titles* Live performance This was a free concert and may have been an & Friends gig. THE ELECTRIC FLAG Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, kybds; Roger Troy, b, v; Buddy Miles, d, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Tommy Bray, tp; Steve Lawrence, ts; Kenny Walther, tbn. Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA; Late summer 1974 Unknown titles* Live performance A photo of Bloomfield from the Stanford set was used as a promotional picture for Atlantic Records to hype the reconstituted Flag’s release on that label. Personnel as August 9. Fans Stadium, Decatur, IL; August 24, 1974 Unknown titles Live performance Personnel as August 24. Nassau Coliseum, Nassau, Long Island, NY; August 31, 1974 Unknown titles Live performance Allen Bloomfield recalled seeing the Flag open for the Band at the Nassau Coliseum and this was probably that show. Personnel as August 24. Cape Cod Coliseum, Cape Cod, MA; August(?) 1974 Unknown titles Live performance A fan reported attending this show which also included James Cotton and John Lee Hooker. Personnel as August 24. Bottom Line, New York, NY; September 4-7, 1974 Unknown titles Live performances Guitarist Leslie West attended one of these performances and afterwards he and Bloomfield jammed at West’s sister’s club on Long Island. Personnel as August 24. Roxy Theater, Allentown, PA; September 1974(?) Unknown titles Live performance THE ELECTRIC FLAG(?) Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, kybds; Roger Troy, b, v; Buddy Miles, d, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Tommy Bray, tp; Steve Lawrence, ts; Kenny Walther, tbn. Speedway Meadows, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA; September(?) 1974 Unknown titles* Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/NICK GRAVENITES/MARK NAFTALIN Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Nick Gravenites, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds. Savoy, San Francisco, CA; October 1975 Kansas City Blues Live performance Other unknown titles Bloomfield performed “Kansas City” solo. Thanks to Corry Arnold for this information. THE ELECTRIC FLAG Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, kybds; Roger Troy, b, v; Buddy Miles, d, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Tommy Bray, tp; Steve Lawrence, ts; Kenny Walther, tbn. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, CA; October 5, 1974 Groovin' Is Easy* Live performance Other unknown titles Personnel to have been same or similar to October 5. Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; October 13, 1974 Performance cancelled *MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; others unknown. New Edgewater West, Oakland, CA; October 26, 27, 1974 Unknown titles Live performances ELECTRIC FLAG Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, kybds; Roger Troy, b, v; Buddy Miles, d, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Tommy Bray, tp; Steve Lawrence, ts; Kenny Walther, tbn. Los Angeles, CA; Aired November 1, 1974 Interview(?) “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert,” TV show Unknown titles This appearance was probably recorded in October 1974. It was also listed simply as “Rock Concert” and aired on this date in Chicago and on various dates nationally through May 1975.* THE ELECTRIC FLAG Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, kybds; Roger Troy, b, v; Buddy Miles, d, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; Tommy Bray, tp; Steve Lawrence, ts; Kenny Walther, tbn. Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, CA; November 1(?), 2, 1974 Killing Floor* Live performances The Band Kept Playing Unknown titles Personnel same or similar to November 2. UC San Diego, La Jolla, CA; 1974 Unknown titles Live performance MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD & FRIENDS Michael Bloomfield, g; Nick Gravenites, Mike Henderson, g, v; Mark Naftalin, p; Barry Goldberg, org; Mark Adams, hca; Roger Troy, b; George Rains, d; Jon Cramer, v. KSAN broadcast, Record Plant, Sausalito, CA; November 10, 1974 Orphan’s Blues* Bootleg CD Six Weeks in Reno “Live at the Record Plant,” Bootleg CD Love Me or I’ll Kill You Baby What Time Is It? Tell Me You Care Buy Me Some Time (JC, v) Shadows Told Me All Blues Medley: Sweet Little Angel/Jelly Jelly Don’t You Lie to Me (MH, v, g) Shine On Love Let Them Talk Bootleg CD “Orphan’s Blues” was released on “Between the Hard Place and the Ground,” Takoma 7070. “Blues Medley” was released in edited form on “At the Old Waldorf,” Columbia CK 65866. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds; Roger Troy, b, v; others unknown. The Cave, Vancouver, BC, Canada; November 12-16, 1974 Unknown titles Live performance According to Mark Naftalin, Bloomfield left this gig after one night, leaving his guitar and possibly his equipment behind. Audience member Murray Sanders confirms that Michael was in fact a no-show on the second night of this gig. Micheal’s guitar was later reportedly sold by the owner – who may have been Ken Stoffard – in an effort to recoup his losses. Some sources suggest that Michael wanted to see the November broadcast of the Muddy Waters PBS special he had taped that summer, and, as it was not airing in Vancouver, he went back to San Francisco. Though other sources cite the club as the the Egress and imply other dates and years, this is almost certainly the date and location for the loss of Bloomfield’s famed 1959 Les Paul. His blue Telecaster may also have been lost along with the Sunburst. MICHAEL BLOOMFIELD/MARK NAFTALIN Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Mark Naftalin, kybds. Maples Pavilion, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA; December 1, 1974(?) Unknown titles Live performance Albert King and Hot Tuna also performed at this show. Thanks to Toby Byron for this listing. THE ELECTRIC FLAG Michael Bloomfield, g, v; Barry Goldberg, kybds; Roger Troy, b, v; Nick Gravenites, v, g; George Rains, d; Tommy Bray, tp; Steve Lawrence, ts; Kenny Walther, tbn. King’s Castle, Lake Tahoe, CA; December 31, 1974 Unknown titles* Live performance A syndicated columnist reported in December 1974 that Bloomfield, “ace guitarist with the reactivated Electric Flag, is playing with the idea of opening a chain of massage parlors.” These would cater exclusively to women. 1958-1965 • 1966-1967 • 1968-1969 • 1970-1974 • 1975-1978 • 1979-1981 Previous • Next • Printable version © 2008 David Dann		Michael Bloomfield Discography & Performance History • 1958-1965 • 1966-1967 • 1968-1969 • 1970-1974 • 1975-1978 • 1979-1981 • Sources • Printable version A selection of remembrances of Michael Bloomfield from contributors to this site A detailed look at the studio and live versions of the Butterfield Blues Band's "East-West" An interview with producer Norman Dayron by Ralph Heibutzki A check list of currently available recordings by Michael Bloomfield © 2008 David Dann
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