Deanna Bogart is one talented musician. Her blues skills extend to vocal, piano and saxophone, and the local great has performed alongside legends like B.B. King and James Brown. Bogart’s songs take her all over the nation, yet she still blesses the valley with regular performances. You can catch Bogart perform at Agua Caliente Palm Springs as a part of the Desert Blues Revival series on Wednesday, Dec. 14. For more info, visit eventspalmsprings.com. Bogart is the latest to take The Lucky 13; here are her answers.
What was the first concert you attended?
The Carpenters, and I was 10; Pine Knob in Detroit. Karen was playing the drums and singing like a bird! There’s more to the story, but that’s for another time.
What was the first album you owned?
The first record I bought was a 45, Ohio Express, “Yummy Yummy Yummy.”
What bands are you listening to right now?
Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark, The R&B Box, Danny Gatton, and Ben Webster.
What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone love, but you don’t get?
Nothing comes to mind, honestly. There’s art in everything.
What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?
Al Green.
What’s your favorite musical guilty pleasure?
Well, when my daughter was growing up, she made me listen to techno music, which is just electronic beats—but, damn, I loved it sometimes.
What’s your favorite music venue?
The Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise.
What’s the one song lyric you can’t get out of your head?
“We’re still a-livin so everything’s OK,” “Everything’s Okay,” by Hank Williams.
What band or artist changed your life? How?
Jay McShann (Kansas City ’20s/’30s/’40s), Glenn Gould, Bill Haley and His Comets (started my boogie woogie world).
You have one question to ask one musician. What’s the question, and who are you asking?
“Hey, Paul, wanna meet for coffee?”
What song would you like played at your funeral?
Hmm. That gives me something to think about for years to come.
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?
Thelonious Monk, Brilliant Corners.
What song should everyone listen to right now?
Whatever you need! For me, “Give Me Love” by George Harrison.
I saw her at a small club on Indian Canyon years ago. I was enthralled with her keyboard, saxophone and voice presentations. I became an instant fan you’re guaranteed to enjoy the show.
I believe that was the original, incredible Woody’s.