Music on the Couch IBC WEEK!!!
SHOW #304 – LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW
LIVE FROM THE 32ND INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE
Listen Here: https://goo.gl/0XDb7h
Webcasting from the fuBAR at Rum Boogie Café.
We had a couple of guest prior to going live to the Tas Cru Jam, which we webcasted for over two hours.
We spoke with:
Juliana & A Soul Purpose Band – Central Iowa Blues Society Youth Showcase
Lonnie Viar – My able assistant for the week
Rodney Polk & Johnny Riley – Memphis Blues Society Solo/Duo
Emerald City Blues Band – South Sound Blues Association Youth Showcase
SHOW #305 – LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW
LIVE FROM THE 32ND INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE – SHOW #2
Listen Here: https://goo.gl/9KPlzW
Webcasting from the fuBAR at Rum Boogie Café.
Interviews On This Show:
Tamara Nicolai – Musician, Tas Cru & His Band Of Tortured Souls – IBC Judge
Bridget Kelly Band – North Central Florida Blues Society Band Challenger
Lazy Eye – Adelaide Roots & Blues Association Band Challenger
Mark Telesca – South Florida Blues Association Solo/Duo Challenger
Twice As Good – Clear Lake Blues Society Band Challenger
Steve Suen – Owner, Biscuits & Blues, San Francisco, CA
Deuce ‘n A Quarter – Columbus Blues Alliance Band Challenger
KALO – Topeka Blues Society Solo/Duo Challenger
Bobby Blackhat Band – Natchel Blues Network Band Challenger
Zack Salsberry – Natchel Blues Network Youth Showcase
Tripwire – Blues Society Of The Ozarks Band Challenger
Grace Kuch – Colorado Blues Society Youth Challenger
James Nagle – The Blues Hound KPFT 90.1FM kpft.com
Blind-Dog Gatewood – Piedmont Blues Preservation Society Solo/Duo Challenger
David Julia – South Florida Blues Society Youth Showcase
In Layman Terms – Blues Ridge Blues Society Band Challenge
Lloyd Johnson Jr – Owner Teddy’s Juke Joint, Zachery LA
The Paul DesLauriers Band – Montreal Blues Society Band Challenger
SHOW #306 – LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW
LIVE FROM THE 32ND INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE – SHOW #3
Listen Here: https://goo.gl/oYyODh
Webcasting from the fuBAR at Rum Boogie Café.
Interviews On This Show:
Patrick Branson – Producer/Director of America’s Blues, the official Documentary Of The 2016IBC
Mindfreakz – Blues At Bridgetown Youth Showcase
A.J. Fullerton – Mile High Blues Society Youth
Debra Power – Calgary Blues Solo/Duo Challenge
Barbara Newman & Paul Benjamin – CEO/President & Chair Of The Board Of Directors At The Blues Foundation
Fat Bastard Blues Band – Triangle Blues Society Band Challenge
Amanda Fish Band – Musicians & Fans & Couch Kid
Seth Williams – Piedmont Blues Society Youth Showcase – appeared with Madi Heath
Lampano Alley – Blues Asia Network
Mississippi Fever – Musicians & Fans & Couch Kids
Billy Joe Daniel – Natchel’ Blues Network Solo/Duo Challenge
Koolaide & The Exact Change Band – Topeka Blues Society Band Challenge
The 800’s – Topeka Blues Society Best Self-Produced Entry
SHOW #307 – LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW
LIVE FROM THE 32ND INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE – SHOW #4
Listen Here: https://goo.gl/hDvntI
Webcasting from the fuBAR at Rum Boogie Café.
Interviews On This Show:
SHOW #307 – 01/28/16 – IBC LIVE SHOW #4
Interviews On This Show:
Juke Rockets Blues Band – Maine Blues Society Band Challenger
Sharon McConnell Dickerson – Sculptor – 2016KBA Recipient “Casts Of The Blues”
Miss Whiskey – Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society – Solo/Duo Challenger
Hurricane Ruth – Musician & Couch Kid
Chris Yakopicic – Dayton Blues Society – Solo/Duo Challenger & Couch Kid
Trimmed & Burning – Austin Blues Society – Solo/Duo Challenger
Eugene Johnson & Company – St. Louis Blues Society
Kids For The Blues
Regina Bonelli – Long Island Blues Society – Couch Kid
Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea – Minnesota Blues Society – Band Challenger
Big Bo – Dutch Blues Foundation – Solo/Duo Challenger
Matthew Robinson & The Jelly Kings – Austin Blues Society – Band Challenger
Jimmy Nick – Crossroads Blues Society – Band Challenger
Fistful Of Bacon – Kentuckiana Blues Society – Band Challenger
Eight O’Five Jive – Nashville Blues Society – Band Challenger
SHOW #308 – LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW
LIVE FROM THE 32ND INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE – SHOW #5
Listen Here: https://goo.gl/nQF5ce
Webcasting from the fuBAR at Rum Boogie Café.
Interviews On This Show:
SHOW #308 – 01/28/16 – IBC LIVE SHOW #5
Interviews On This Show:
Emily Edwards – Author “Bars, Blues & Booze” along with musician Max Russell
Mike Livermore – VP Mississippi Valley Blues Society
Rex Peoples – Colorado Blues Society – Band Challenger
The Joe Tellman Band – Dayton Blues Society – Band Challenger
Franc Robert – Suncoast Blues Society – Solo Duo Challenger – Couch Kid
Markey Blue – Nashville Blues Society – Band Challenger – Couch Kid WORLD PREMIER FROM THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM!
Eric Ramsey – Phoenix Blues Society – Solo/Duo Challenger
Dreamboogie – Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society – Band Challenger
50 Shades Of Blue – Mile High Blues Society – Band Challenger
Ilana Katz Katz – Musician & Fan & Couch Kid
Mick Kidd & David Blight – Adelaide Roots & Blues Society – Solo/Duo Challenger
Pina Brothers – Topeka Blues Society – Youth Showcase
Niecie – Musician – WIB Showcase Participant & Couch Kid
Noel Hayes – Radio DJ and 2016 KBA Recipient
Route 111 – Long Island Blues Society – Youth Showcase
SHOW #309 – LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW
LIVE FROM THE 32ND INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE – SHOW #6
Listen Here: https://goo.gl/x2uC9G
Webcasting from the fuBAR at Rum Boogie Café.
Interviews On This Show:
SHOW #309 – 01/29/16 – IBC LIVE SHOW #6
Interviews On This Show:
Chris O – Sydney Blues Society – Solo/Duo Challenger
Jesse Black – Kentucky Blues Society – Solo/Duo Challenger
Altered Five Blues Band – Paramount Music Association – Band Challenger & Couch Kid
Tall City Blues Fest – Music On The Couch Festival Partner
Big Bones – Golden Gate Blues Society – Solo/Duo Challenger
Andrew Wheeler – Capital Region Blues Network – Solo/Duo Challenger
Bing Futch – Orange Blossom Blues Society – Solo/Duo Challenger – SOLO GUITAR WINNER
Greyhound George & Andy Grunert – Baltic Blues – Solo/Duo Challenger
Bad Mules – France Blues – Band Challenger
Stolen Hearts – Musicians & Fans & Couch Kid
Wellbad – Baltic Blues – Band Challenger
Daytona Blues Festival – Music On The Couch Festival Partner
Spa City Youngbloods – Spa City Blues Society – Youth Showcase
Michael McCarthy – Blues Society Of NW Florida – Solo/Duo Challenger
Jay Pollman – Grand River Blues Society – Solo/Duo Challenger
Sunday Wilde & Reno Jack – Musicians & Fans & Couch Kids
SHOW #310 – LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW
LIVE FROM THE 32ND INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE – SHOW #7
Listen Here: https://goo.gl/x2uC9G
Webcasting from the fuBAR at Rum Boogie Café.
Interviews On This Show:
SHOW #310 – 01/29/16 – IBC LIVE SHOW #7
Interviews On This Show:
Dom Forcella – Blues Blogger, Musician
Butts & Blues BBQ – They combine great Rubs & Sauces with Great Blues
Billy Evanochko – Musician, Fan & Couch Kid
April Mae & The June Bugs – 2nd Story Blues Alliance – Band Challenger
Barbara Diab & The Smoked Meat Band – Musicians & Fans
Noah Wotherspoon – Musicians & Fan – 2nd Place Band in 2015 – Couch Kid
EEF – Musician & Fan – Part of The WIB Showcase
RB Stone – Musician & Fan – Couch Kid
Clarence ‘Bluesman’ Davis – Musican & Fan
Louisville “White Lightning” Curtis – Minnesota Blues Society – Solo/Duo Challenger
Tomcat Colvin – Blues Asia Network Founder – Original Member of Lampano Alley
Time Gap – Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation – Youth Showcase
Lizzi Neal Band – Musician & Fan
Kentucky Blues Crusade – Kentucky Blues Society – Youth Showcase
Jake Kulak & The LowDown – Connecticut Blues Society – Youth Showcase
Music On The Couch – Show #311 – 2016IBC Wrap-Up Show
Listen Here: https://goo.gl/n4QATz
This show included my thoughts on the week and we also spoke with:
Innervision – Columbus Blues Alliance – Solo/Duo 2nd Place – Sam Shephard also won the Lee Oskar Harmonica Award – Segment Begins At The 12:35 Mark
Dave Muskett – Indy Crossroads Blues Inc. – Solo/Duo Finalist & Couch Kid – Segment Begins At The 35:05 Mark
Bing Futch – Orange Blossom Blues Society – Solo/Duo Finalist – Solo Guitar Award Winner – Segment Begins At The 46:40 Mark
Paul DesLauriers Band – Montreal Blues Society – Band 2nd Place Winners – Segment Begins At The 1:03:00 Mark
Blind Dog Gatewood – Piedmont Blues Preservation Society – Solo/Duo Challenger
Norman Jackson Band – Lake Of The Ozarks Blues Society – Band 3rd Place Winners – Segment Begins At The 1:28:20 Mark
Rob Lumbard – Central Iowa Blues Society – Best Self-Produced CD Winner – Segment Begins At The 1:52:00 Mark
