Toronzo Cannon The Chicago Way Alligator Records Toronzo Cannon was born on Chicago’s south side in 1968. While growing up Cannon would sit outside Theresa’s Lounge listening to the sounds of Buddy Guy and Junior Wells spilling out onto the street. He purchased his first guitar when he was 22. His early influences included Albert […]
SHOW # 313 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/xoOkHn JASON VIVONE Jason Vivone and the Billy Bats come out of Kansas City with an attitude and a ton of talent. Jason has made the IBC as a solo/duo artist and with his band. The new album The Avenue honors […]
Luther Dickinson Blues & Ballads A Folksingers’s Songbook: Volume I & II New West Records Luther Dickinson, guitar; and his brother Cody, drums; were born in Memphis the sons of legendary musician/producer Jim Dickinson. Luther’s discography includes early recordings with bands such as “D.D.T.” and “Gutbucket”. After years working as part of the rock club […]
This is our 3 hour block of nothing but “Touring artists” who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. We call this music INDIE Blues! From the traditional Chicago sound to more progressive, we don’t discriminate .. if it is new, original and good you will hear it here FIRST!! .. Tune […]
This is the show that showcases the diversity that is the power of the blues. This is the genre that gave us Rock and Roll, funk, Soul, R&B, jazz, and just about all popular music for the last 100 years .. We are dedicated to showcasing those artists who are touring and creating new original […]
SHOW # 312 – 02/15/16 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” Listen Here: https://goo.gl/S8F9g3 JOEY DELGADO – Guitarist for the Delgado Brothers who took 1st place at the 2016 International Blues Challenge. The band was unavailable during the wrap-up show, so Joey called in to talk about the week the band […]
This is the show that showcases the true power of the blues … the power that lives in the diversity of music that is created from these roots! This is the genre that gave us Rock and Rook, Funk , RnB, Soul, and just about every form of popular music. Even today you can hear […]
Ebony Jo-Ann Save Your Love For Me Independent Ebony Jo-Ann is a New York vocalist and actress with numerous television, movie and theatrical credits. She has been featured on television’s “Law and Order”, in the Adam Sandler films “Grown Ups” and “Grown Ups 2” and on Broadway in “The Sunshine Boy’s”, and “Ma Rainey’s Black […]
This is our 3 hour block of the best in INDIE Blues .. this is the only show that showcases the true power of the blues .. that power lies in the diversity of music that uses blues as it’s roots! No matter if you listen to rock, R&B, Soul, Hip Hop, Funk, Dance, or […]
This is the only show that is dedicated to showcasing the huge power Blues has in popular music. This is the roots of it all .. Rock Soul R&B Funk Hip Hop, you name it .. it all is rooted in the blues!! .. There are artists out there touring who are embracing the diversity […]
Magic Sam Blues Band Black Magic Delmark Records Samuel Gene Maghett a.k.a. Magic Sam was born in Grenada, Ms. in 1937. Sam learned to play the Blues by listening to Muddy Waters and Little Walter. In 1956 Sam moved to Chicago and signed with Cobra Records. His singles included “All Your Love” and Willie Dixon’s […]
Tommy Z Blizzard of Blues South Blossom Records Tommy Z hails from Western New York State. As a teenager his guitar influences included Stevie Ray Vaughan, Freddie King and Buddy Guy. Tommy began entertaining our troops overseas as part of the USO/AFE in 2003. He has shared the stage with B.B. King, Johnny Winter, Jeff […]
This is the only show that is dedicated to ONLY playing currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues!! .. INDIE Blues artists! Blues is the genre that is the roots of all popular music .. no matter what you want to call it .. Soul, R&B, Funk, Rock, Blues […]
If you have ever seen Mudcat and the Atlanta Horns, then your eyes light up and your heart lifts a bit just hearing their name. Being in the same room with them is like being touched by a very special sort of musical magic. Atlanta magazine, in an excellent article this month by Barry Yeoman, […]
CTB Show 301 Complete by Cleve Baker on Mixcloud
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/2/2016 The Best in Indie Blues! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that showcases the REAL power of the Blues .. it’s Diversity!! .. This is the genre that gave us Rock and Roll, Soul, RNB, Funk, Hiphop, and just about every form of popular music […]
LIVe from the Midnight Circus 2/1/2016 With Walkin Cane Mark by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the show that is dedicated to showcasing the diversity of music that exist in the blues. This is the genre that brought you Rock and Roll, R&B, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, and pretty much every form of popular […]
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 […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/31/2016 with Steve Balkun of the Balkun Brothers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the show that showcases the Diversity that is the Blues. The true tradition of the blues is the fact that it always changed to reflect the reality of those who created it. It was this […]
Wendy DeWitt w/ Kirk Harwood Getaway Wette Music Wendy DeWitt is a boogie-woogie, stride and barrelhouse piano player known for her powerhouse left hand. She has played with Otis Rush, Sam Moore and many others. She formed her band Blue Saloon in the late 1980’s and released her first album “Wendy DeWitt and Blue Saloon” […]
Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys Live at The Big Bull Falls Blues Festival Nevermore Records Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys just hosted the Tuesday night jam on the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise. Born and raised in Chicago guitarist Reverend Richard Raven has been playing the blues since he […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/26/2016 The Best in INDIE BLUES! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the show that showcases the Diversity that is the Blues. The true tradition of the blues is the fact that it always changed to reflect the reality of those who created it. It was this tradition that […]
Steve Howell and The Mighty Men Friend Like Me Out of The Past Music/Burnside Distribution Steve Howell was born in Texas and lives in the greater Shreveport, La. area. Howell has immersed himself in the rural blues of the south. Howell’s first recording was the independently produced 2006 “Out of The Past. Howell followed up […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/25/2016 With Beth Hart!! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the show that showcases the “Diversity” that lives in the Blues. It was this music that gave birth to all popular music! The true tradition of the blues lives in the fact that it has always evolved and grew. […]
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 […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/24/2016 with Kelly Richey! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated is showcasing the true power behind the blues…. it’s DIVERSITY! So often the diversity of the blues is intentionally overlooked, ignored or even vilified! Not here! We showcase ALL the artists who create […]
2016 Delbert McClinton & Friends Sandy Beach Cruise – 22nd Edition – Jan 9th-16th 2016 Another wonderful year of deep ocean performances and there will be a twenty-third edition and likely many more to follow! This year’s cruise brought back many familiar faces: Marcia Ball, Anson Funderburgh, Jimmy Hall, Big Joe Maher, Clay McClinton, The […]
Danielle Nicole Wolf Den Concord Music Group Danielle Nicole born Danielle Nicole Schnebelen grew up in Kansas City. Her mom, Lisa Swedelund instilled in her an appreciation for all kinds of genre based music. Early inspirations included Koko Taylor and at sixteen Danielle began to sing lead in her father’s band “Little Eva and The […]
Wee Willie Walker If Nothing Ever Changes Little Village Foundation In 1960 Wee Willie Walker was a member of the gospel group The Redemption Harmonizers. After relocating in Minnesota he would often return to Memphis and in 1968 he recorded nine secular “sides” for Goldwax Records. Four of these were leased to Checker Records a subsidiary […]
A Brief History of the Blues A Brief History of the Blues in Song! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Listen to the history of the blues with over 50 songs, progressing from the beginning of the blues and ending with some of the new hot artists of today! The Beginnings Even though the origins of […]
Jimmy Adler Grease Alley Sprucewood Records Jimmy Adler is from the Pittsburgh area. His early influences included Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones and that led to discovering the music of B.B. King, Elmore James, and Jimmy Reed. He later discovered T-Bone Walker, Duke Robillard, and Little Charlie Baty. Guitarist Adler formed his own band […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/16/2016 3 Hours of INDIE BLUES!! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that brings you the true power of INDIE Blues!! That power lies in it’s diversity! .. SO much great music is created from those roots we call Blues .. and we love to showcase […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/18/2016 with Wee Willie Walker by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated to showcasing the true power of the blues .. the power that exists within the diversity of the music. We only play currently touring artists who are creating new original music .. […]
David G Smith is a singer/songwriter who, on his 3rd studio album, First Love, delivers 10 original songs.He sounds very much like James Taylor. But on First Love, there is a theme running through the recording of learning to face and deal with the unknown which, on the lighter sounding songs especially, gets a little creepy […]
Duffy Bishop Find Your Way Home Lil’ Spinner Records Blues bands are mostly regional. In other words they can’t afford to travel further than they can drive in a day. Members also can’t afford to give up their day jobs. When a band relocates the news is significant. Duffy Bishop began performing in rock bands […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/17/2016 With JoyAnn Parker!! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated to showcasing the TRUE power of the blues .. It’s DIVERSITY! We only play currently touring artists who are creating new music rooted in the blues .. the kind of music that transcends […]
We ventured out Friday night to a new club in Kennesaw, Suboubon Grill, tohear one of our favorite groups, The Breeze Kings. It was a pleasant surprise to also get to hear about an hour of Roger “Hurricane Wilson’s set. We knew he was playing earlier in the evening, but since we could not arrive […]
Johnny Rawls Tiger in a Cage Catfood Records Johnny Rawls was born in Hattiesburg, Ms. in 1951. In the mid seventies guitarist Rawls joined O.V. Wright’s band and became his music director. After Wright died “The Ace of Spades Band” stayed together thirteen more years and wound up backing Little Milton, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Johnny […]
SHOW # 302 – 01/11/16 – IBC PREVIEW SHOW #2 Listen Here: https://goo.gl/e64ub0 NATIONAL WOMEN IN BLUES Michele Seidman and Terri Robbins, the two women behind The National Women In Blues joined me to speak about the spectacular showcase they put on each year during IBC. This year they are moving to Beale Street where they will be in […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/12/2016 The Best in INDIE BLUES! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated to showcasing the true power of the blues .. it’s diversity! We bring you the best in INDIE Blues artists who are out there touring and creating new original music with […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/11/2016 With Jason Vivone by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated to showcasing the diversity that exists in the blues. We only play currently touring artists who are creating new original music based in the blues! Delta, Piedmont, Chicago or something a little different […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/10/2016 With Steve Howell by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that believes we have to embrace and showcase the diversity of music that is created with it’s roots in the blues. We also believe it is important to support those artists who are out there touring […]
Bob Margolin My Road Vizztone Label Group For seven years Bob Margolin was the guitarist in The Muddy Waters Band. He even appears with Waters in Martin Scorcese’s movie “The Last Waltz” released in 1978. In 1980 Margolin left Waters to start his own band. Margolin recorded 1989’s “The Old School” for Powerhouse Records; 1993’s “Down […]
Jonn Del Toro Richardson Tengo Blues Vizztone Label Group Jonn Del Toro Richardson grew up in the Houston, Tx. area where he learned a broad range of music styles from Latin and Mariachi to the Blues. Richardson became a member of Diunna Greenleaf’s “Blue Mercy” band and when that band won the 2005 International Blues […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/5/2016 by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This week we have 3 hours of uninterrupted music .. where we showcase the diversity that is within the blues! .. The power of the blues lives in this diversity and rather than restrict it .. we unleash that power in a 3 hour […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/4/2015 with Benny Turner! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated to showcasing the diversity and power of music that is being created with Blues in it’s roots. Each week we introduce you to currently touring artists who are creating new original music which […]
Joseph A. Rosen Blues Hands Schiffer Publishing Ltd. This is photographer Joe Rosen’s first book. He is a free lance photographer working out of New York City. His work has appeared in Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated among other publications. Rosen is also a fan of Blues music. Rosen began photographing the Blues in 1976. […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/3/2016 with Tommy Z by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud This is the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the best in INDIE Blues .. The only show that recognizes the power of the Blues is in it’s diversity! Every week I seek out bands that are using blues […]
