blues music

Erin Harpe and The Delta Swingers Big Road

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock November 3, 2017

Erin Harpe and The Delta Swingers Big Road Vizztone Label Group/Juicy Juju Records Erin Harpe hails from Boston. Her first band “Lovewhip” released five electro-pop albums. Harpe began her transition to the Blues and released “Blues Roots” in 2002. “Delta Blues Duets”, recorded with her father Neil Harpe, followed in 2008. Erin Harpe and The […]

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Casey Hensley Live Featuring Laura Chavez

Jim Hynes blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock November 3, 2017

Casey Hensley Live Featuring Laura Chavez VizzTone Hensley’s name is the prominent one on the jacket but also note “Featuring Laura Chavez.” Chavez is a world- renowned guitarist who played with the late Candye Kane and has been hailed by folks like Ronnie Earl as one our best. This is a showcase for her dazzling, […]

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Peter Parcek Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven

Peter Parcek Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven Lightnin’ This is the hard blues. It’s not that Peter Parcek plays hard constantly but it’s the feeling he evokes. He alternates dynamics but leaves vapors of Hendrix and The Cream in his wake. He can play cleanly like Peter Green but prefers to shroud both his guitar […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 10/29/2017

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, jazz, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock November 3, 2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this diversity is the true tradition of the blues. These are the Indie Blues Artists This week we have an Indie Blues Double Shot show with 2 songs from each artist […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth interview with Davide Pannozzo

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Davide Pannozzo has been described by critics as one of the most interesting artist’s of contemporary Blues guitar. His style is very much his own with splashes of Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. “There are very few artists these days that can inspire and are filled with […]

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Al Corte Mojo

Indie Blues CD Review Al Corte Mojo Independent Al Corte is originally from Buffalo, New York. He began singing acapella with his high school buddies in a Doo-Wop group. Corte’s first professional gig was with a local band called “The Cavemen”. They recorded a song Corte wrote and wound up opening for the Young Rascals, […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch show 394

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock November 1, 2017

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 10/30/17 SHOW #394 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/EVQMKw MICHELE D’AMOUR AND THE LOVE DEALERS Out of the Seattle area, the band playing blues and R&B. The band was formed in 2011. Lost Nights At The Leopard Lounge is their third release and Michele and I had a great talk about her musical journey, putting the band together and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Andrea Marr

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being created by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating new original music .. these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start with music from Carrie and The Cats Larkin Poe Lew Jetton Eliza Neals Cassie Keenum & Rick Randlett Benny Turner – Real Blues An Indie Blues Double […]

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Dave Keyes The Healing

Indie Blues CD Review Dave Keyes The Healing Keyesland Music Dave Keyes won the band competition at the 2000 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis. Keyes has established himself as a first call session musician on both piano and accordion. He performs regularly with Popa Chubby, Ronnie Spector, Slam Allen and Alexis P. Suter. He […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring 61 Ghosts

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An In Depth Interview with Andrea Marr

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Since 1999, Andrea Marr has been delivering her brand of feel-good, high energy original funk, groove, blues and soul music around Australia. Through sheer hard work she has earned a place in the thriving Melbourne blues scene as one of its most sought after live acts. Andrea has established herself as […]

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Joel DaSilva Everywhere From Here

Indie Blues CD Review Joel DaSilva Everywhere From Here Trunoyz Records Joel DaSilva was born in Chicago to Brazilian parents. His mother was a singer and his father a guitarist. His father died when DaSilva was still a child but he must have inherited his musical gene. As soon as he was able to work […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 10/22/2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by Indie Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand it is this diversity that is the TRUE tradition of the blues! This week we have an INDIE Blues Double shot! We give you 2 songs from every artist on our playlist today […]

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Chris Daniels and The Kings with Freddi Gowdy Blues With Horns Vol 1

Indie Blues CD Review Chris Daniels and The Kings with Freddi Gowdy Blues With Horns Vol 1 Moon Voyage Records Chris Daniels formed the Chicago styled horn band Chris Daniels and The Kings in 1984. The Kings have backed many artists including Bo Diddley, Percy Sledge, Al Kooper, and Francine Reed. Daniels and Freddi Gowdy […]

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An In Depth Interview with 61 Ghosts

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Joe Mazzari, guitar, lead vocals, songwriter Joe Mazzari began writing roots-rock music in his 20s, influenced by John Hiatt, Bob Dylan, Link Wray, Rory Gallagher and the Delta blues musicians. Caught up in the Boston rock scene in the 1980s, Joe recorded a handful of albums/CDs and toured the U.S. and U.K. […]

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Savoy Brown – “Witchy Feelin'”feels fine

Rhetta Akamatsu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, Savoy Brown, Witchy Feelin October 26, 2017

Indie Blues CD Review Savoy Brown has been around since the mid’ -60’s and recorded over 30 albums. While recording on Ruf in recent years, The band has often played with mystic themes, with titles such as Voodoo Moon and The Devil to Pay. Witchy Feelin‘ has definitely got some of that, woven in with some […]

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King Louie’s Blues Revue Live At Riverhouse Jazz

Indie Blues CD Review King Louie’s Blues Revue Live At Riverhouse Jazz Shoug Records King Louie Pain was nicknamed “Portland’s Boss of The B-3” by the newspaper The Oregonian. King Louie hails from San Francisco where he started playing professionally in 1970. He moved to Portland in 1986 and works with area blues and soul […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Carrie and the Cats

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 24, 2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best in the Future of the Blues being made by artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. These are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists This week we start off with Downchild The Original Blues Brothers Band An Indie Blues double shot from Lew Jetton Mindi […]

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Ilana Katz Katz Subway Stories: All Trains

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 22, 2017

Ilana Katz Katz Subway Stories: All Trains Blues & Roots Fiddle Vizztone Label Group The modest Ilana Katz married Warren Katz to become a double Katz. She started as a busker and still plays fiddle in the Boston subway system. In 2014 Ronnie Earl included her song “Running in Peace”, about the bombing at the […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE From the Midnight Circus Featuring Albert Castiglia

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 22, 2017

This is the show that brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating the Future of the Blues by creating new original music! This is the true tradition of the blues, to grow and evolve the music. These are the Indie Blues Artists This week we start off with Downchild The Original Blues Brothers Band An Indie […]

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An In Depth Interview with Carrie Lynn Wicks

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 22, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Carrie and The Cats are a “new-school” blues band from Long Island, New York. Led by the incredible talent of Carrie Lynn Wicks, the group came together in early 2016 and features Will “Wee Wee” Bart on Guitar, Billy “Bad Bones” Hanley on Saxophone, Joe Conserva on Bass, and Danny Roman on Drums. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 10/15/2017

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 21, 2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues. These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we have a Indie Blues Double Shot show with Larkin Poe The Original Blues Brothers Band Lew Jetton Eliza Neals Cassie Keenum & Rick Randlett Benny Turner – Real Blues John Pagano […]

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An In Depth Interview with Albert Castiglia

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 20, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Up All Night. It’s an apt title for Albert Castiglia’s seventh album: nobody sleeps when this man is in town. After 27 years of house-rocking studio albums and smack-in-the-mouth live shows, the Florida bandleader is the acknowledged master of red-raw, sweat-and-hair blues that gives it to you straight. Now, the visceral […]

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Alastair Greene Dream Train

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 19, 2017

Indie Blues CD Review Alastair Greene Dream Train Rip Cat Records Alastair Greene is from southern California. Influenced by seventies guitarists, especially Duane Allman and Stevie Ray Vaughan, he found work backing artists like James Harman. Greene recorded his own rockin’ debut “A Little Wiser” in 2001. His follow up live album “Bootleg: Live in […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show 392 10/16/2017

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 18, 2017

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 10/16/17 SHOW #392 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/uDzcp1 NIECIE – COUCH KID NEWS Couch Kid Niecie comes by with some COUCH KID NEWS to start the show. She released a single on Friday entitled Two Can Play That Game and she and I talked about the amazing lineup behind her and her next moves. WEB […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Likho Duo

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 17, 2017

When you tune into The Voice of Indie Blues you get the music that is defining the Future of the Blues being made by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues… These artists are the innovators .. not the imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start off with TOMMY CASTRO & The Painkillers An Indie Blues Double […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Malford Milligan

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 17, 2017

When you tune into The Voice of Indie Blues you get the music that is defining the Future of the Blues being made by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues … These artists are the innovators .. not the imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start off with TOMMY CASTRO & The Painkillers An Indie Blues Double […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

AN In Depth Interview with Likho Duo

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 17, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Likho Duo was formed in the fall of 2016 by Italian guitar and harmonica player Noé Socha and upright bass player Cliff Schmitt. They are an acoustic group and their repertoire consists of blues standards, original music, and a couple of traditional Italian songs. They perform regularly in New York City […]

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Kim Wilson Blues and Boogie Vol.1

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 17, 2017

Kim Wilson Blues and Boogie Vol.1 Severn Records Kim Wilson is the harp player and vocalist who fronts The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Originally formed in 1974 they had a top ten single in 1986; and won the Blues Music Award for Band of The Year. They have fourteen studio albums, an additional ten compilation albums and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

Live from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 10/8/2017

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 16, 2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. These are the Indie Blues Artists This week we have an Indie Blues Double Shot show .. 2 songs from every artist .. […]

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Howlin’ At Greaseland Various Artists

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 15, 2017

Howlin’ At Greaseland Various Artists West Tone Records Chester Arthur Burnett a.k.a. Howlin’ Wolf was a Chicago blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. Musician and music critic Michael “Cub” Koda said it best “no one could match Howlin’ Wolf for the singular ability to rock the house down…while simultaneously scaring its patrons out of its […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

AN In Depth Interview with Malford Milligan

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 15, 2017

HOME PAGE FACE BOOK PAGE It has been said that the sum is always greater than the parts. The parts can be good but together they are exceptional and that holds true in the case of MVP. The Milligan Vaughan Project or MVP is a musical partnership between Austin’s highly acclaimed vocalist Malford Milligan – […]

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The Original Blues Brothers Band The Last Shade of Blue Before Black

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 13, 2017

The Original Blues Brothers Band The Last Shade of Blue Before Black Severn Records The Original Blues Brothers Band is a band that began as a one time skit on “Saturday Night Live” in 1978. They backed up Joliet Jake (John Belushi) and Elwood Blues (Dan Aykroyd). The band was an overnight sensation making several […]

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George Thorogood Party of One

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 12, 2017

George Thorogood Party of One Rounder Records George Thorogood was born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1950. He began as a solo acoustic performer in 1970 and soon later formed his band The Delaware Destroyers. Thorogood signed with the roots oriented Rounder Records label in 1976. It was a departure from the labels usual folk and […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show #391 10/9/2017

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 12, 2017

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 10/09/17 SHOW# 391 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/NhHNR8 NORMAN JACKSON BAND The Norman Jackson Band came to the 2016 International Blues Festival and shook the stages up and down Beale until on Saturday they were named the 3rd Place Band Challenger. I got to sit and talk to Rick Shortt and Norman about their journeys […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Val Starr and the Rocket

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 11, 2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and in the true tradition of the blues, they are expanding and growing the genre in sound and style. These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start off with music from Joel DaSilva Bobby […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Alastair Greene

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 11, 2017

This is the show that brings you the Future of the Blues! We only play currently touring artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and in it’s true tradition are creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the Indie Blues Artists and we are The Voice of Indie Blues! This week we start off with some great INDIE BLUES […]

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Albert Castiglia Up All Night

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 10, 2017

Albert Castiglia Up All Night Ruf Records Albert Castiglia was born in New York City in August of 1969. Castiglia was only five years old when his Cuban American parents moved to Florida. Castiglia joined the Miami Blues Authority in 1990 and was named “best blues guitarist” by the Miami New Times. In 1996 Castiglia […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Val Starr

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 9, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE I Always Turn The Blues On, Val Starr & The Blues Rocket’s fourth all original blues CD, hit the streets on August 1st, 2017. The songs are written from the heart, and tell tales about love and loss, breaking free of bad relationships, and learning to live with the good ones. […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Daytona Blues Festival Day 3

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 9, 2017

Day Three: The 2017 Daytona Blues Festival The opener Al Hill previously played with Bettye Lavette finished first in the solo/duo category at the 2017 International Blues Challenge The Paul Deslauriers Band won four 2017 Maple Leaf Awards (Canada’s equivalent to our Blues Music Awards) , best bassist, best drummer, Best Electric Act of The […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Daytona Blues Festival Day 2

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 8, 2017

2017 Daytona Blues festival – Day Two Main Stage – In order of Appearance: Willie Green seated; The Souliz Band; Tas Cru; Alvin Younglood Hart’s Muscle Theory; Joe Louis Walker; and Marcia Ball who closed another beautiful day of blues. Also Mick Kolassa enjoying Tas Cru on stage at the after party at the Bahama […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In depth Interview with Alastair Greene

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 8, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Guitarist, Singer, and Songwriter Alastair Greene has been a mainstay of the Southern California music scene for over 2 decades. Alastair was born April 18th, 1971 in Santa Barbara, CA. He discovered music through his mother’s piano playing at home and whose record collection included classics by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 10/01/2017

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 8, 2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues . These artists are the innovators, not the imitators.. these artists ARE the Indie Blues Artists This week we give you 3 hours of our Indie Blues Double Shots .. two great tracks […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Day One Friday October 6th, 2017 Daytona Blues Festival

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 7, 2017

Day One Friday October 6th, 2017 Daytona Blues Festival Ladies Day! The festival was cancelled last year due to Hurricane Matthew so we were especially glad to be here. On the main stage: Vanessa Collier – an absolutely fabulous set. Collier graduated high school in 2009 and was the point guard on her high school […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Leonard Griffie

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 5, 2017

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues! This is the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues! These artists are the innovators not the imitators .. they are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start off with music from JW JONES Saron Crenshaw The Original Blues Brothers […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jack Tempchin

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 5, 2017

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues! This is the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues! These artists are the innovators not the imitators .. they are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start off with some great music from JW-Jones SaRon Crenshaw The Original Blues Brothers […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Leonard Griffie

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 5, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Leonard Griffie is an artist firmly grounded in the blues. An artist who is a prolific songwriter, blues guitar master, and a unique and engaging singer. Along with traditional blues you’ll find a generous helping of Soul and old school Rhythm and Blues, even a bit of Jazz. All of which combine to create compelling […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

Live from the Midnight Circus Featuring the Mckee Brothers

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 5, 2017

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing those artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artist understand the power of the blues and Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. These ARE the Indie Blues Artists This week we start off with music […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 9/25/2017

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 5, 2017

This is the show that brings you the Future of the Blues! We showcase those artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and those artists who are creating that diversity. These artists are the innovators .. not the imitators .. These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! […]

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Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ Country Rock Artists/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Jack Tempchin

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock October 5, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Jack Tempchin is a legendary hit songwriter whose two compositions, “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Already Gone”, are now synonymous with the Southern California Sound. Both songs are on ‘Eagles: Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975’, awarded *Best-Selling U.S. Album of the 20th Century* by the RIAA. Tempchin has five Eagles contributions total, including […]

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