Music on the Couch Show 346

November 15, 2016

Music On The Couch

11/14/16 Show

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RORY BLOCK – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Rory Block returns to The Couch to talk about her latest release, Keepin’ Outta Trouble, the sixth album in her “Mentor Series” saluting the blues masters who’ve had a profound impact on her music. This time she pays tribute to Bukka White. Rory made her third appearance on The Couch and we dove into the individual songs and how they impacted Rory’s making of this record.

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JASON ELMORE – Segment Begins At The 51:37 Mark

Jason took a seat with me to discuss his journey and the new album from he and the Hoodoo Witch, Champagne Velvet. This is Jason’s third release for the band from Dallas who won “Best Blues” in 2012. Jason and I talked about his youth and how music was all in for him from the beginning. We also discussed the dynamics of the Hoodoo Witch and how it impacts their song development.

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MITCH KASHMAR – Segment Begins At The 1:35:00 Mark

Mitch has just released his third album on Delta Groove entitled West Coast Toast. The two-time BMA nominee honors the unique sounds of the west coast with his songwriting and playing. We spoke about his many influences and where he sees himself heading in the future.

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STEVIE J – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC

Segment Begins At The 2:17:00 Mark

Stevie J is an original Couch Kid having sat here back in January of 2011. We’ve lost touch the last few years, but have reconnected and Stevie returns with his latest, Back To Blues. We talked about the last 5 years and the new album and the relationship with all of the musicians in the Jackson area of Mississippi.

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SONGS PLAYED

RORY BLOCK – Keepin’ Outta Trouble

Keepin’ Outta Trouble

New Frisco Train

Bukka’s Day

Fixin’ To Die Blues

JASON ELMORE & HOODOO WITCH – Champagne Velvet

Midnight In Memphis

Green To Gone

Champagne Velvet

Mary Jane