blues-rock
LIVE From the Midnight Circus 2/16/2016 The BEST in INDIE BLUES
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 […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/15/2016 With The Brothers Brown
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 […]
Benny Turner When She’s Gone
Benny Turner When She’s Gone Nola Blue Records Benny Turner and his older brother Freddie lived on the West Side of Chicago. Guitarist Freddie chose to use their mother’s maiden name and became the legendary Freddie King. Turner played bass in his brother’s band and toured with him until King’s death in 1976. Soon after […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/14/2016 With Dennis Jones
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 […]
An Exclusive interview with Dennis Jones
High-energy stage performance. Sizzling hot guitar solos. Smooth and soulful vocals. Backed by a rhythm section that is second to none, this IS Dennis Jones. Check out a live show, and you’ll instantly agree, this band ROCKS the blues like NO other! Dennis’s feet are firmly rooted in the past, yet his heart and soul […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/9/2016 The Best in INDIE BLUES!
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 […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/8/2016 with Willie J Laws!
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 […]
An Exclusive Interview with Willie J Laws!
Willie J. Laws has over 25 years of performing experience and has traveled the world making music. The influences heard in the music of the Willie J. Laws Band are many and eclectic. There are deep roots in Texas music tradition and uniquely American roots music. Raised in the Gulf Coast of Texas, Willie J. […]
Tommy Z Blizzard of Blues
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 […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/7/2016 With Trevor Sewell!!
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 […]
An Exclusive interview with Trevor Sewell!
Winner of 9 major awards in the U.S.A and 4 times nominated in the British Blues Awards. The past three years have seen Sewell continue to go from strength to strength particularly in America where his debut album ‘Calling Your Name’ spent a staggering 7 weeks at number one on the American Blues Scene Chart. […]
Confessing the Blues Show 301!!
CTB Show 301 Complete by Cleve Baker on Mixcloud
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/1/2016 With Walkin Cane Mark!
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 […]
An Exclusive interview with Walkin Cane Mark
An Exclusive interview with Walkin Cane Mark by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Walkin’ Cane Mark was born under a cactus in the heart of the Arizona desert. Surrounded by five generations of bluegrass based musicians, it’s ironic that instead of playing country based music like his relatives he quickly followed a passion for gritty blues, […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/31/2016 with Steve Balkun of the Balkun Brothers!
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 […]
An Exclusive Interview with Steve Balkun of the Balkun Brothers!
Interview with Steve Balkun of the Balkun Brothers by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Mixing traditional styles of delta and electric blues, with heavy modern rock and funk grooves, the Balkun Brothers are crafting a unique sound and style all their own. The band is fusing the past with the present and pushing the sonic bounds […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/26/2016 The Best in Indie Blues!
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 […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/25/2016 with Beth Hart
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. […]
An Exclusive Interview with Beth Hart!
An Exclusive Interview with Beth Hart!! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Some say there can be no artistry without agony. And the real life-changing events that shape the creative spirit don’t happen overnight. Beth Hart has been dealing with demons that have pursued her for her whole life: her older sister who died from complications […]
LIVE From The Midnight Circus 1/24/2016 With Kelly Richey!
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 […]
Danielle Nicole Wolf Den
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 […]
Jimmy Adler Grease Alley
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 1/19/2016 3 Hours of INDIE BLUES!!
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 1/19/2016 With Wee Willie Walker
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 .. […]
An Exclusive Interview with Wee Willie Walker!
An exclusive interview with Wee Willie Walker! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Willie Walker, Soul Survivor Sometime in 1968, Willie Walker, sometimes known as Wee Willie Walker, recorded his final tracks for Goldwax Records. Goldwax was once the home of one of the premier Soul singers of all, James Carr, as well as Spencer Wiggins, […]
Duffy Bishop Find Your Way Home
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!
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 […]
An Exclusive Interview with Joyann Parker!
An Exclusive Interview with JoyAnn Parker! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud JOYANN PARKER – LEAD VOCALS / GUITAR/PIANO A professionally trained vocalist, pianist and songwriter, Joyann has been performing for over 20 years. Her dynamic and soulful vocals are instantly recognized the moment she takes the stage, adding the necessary sugar to make Sweet Tea. […]
AN Exclusive interview with Jason Vivone
AN Exclusive interview with Jason Vivione! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud “The spirit of ‘Big’ Joe Turner is alive and well enjoying life in the shape and form of one Kansas born and bred Jason Vivone; his vim, verve and simple lust for life takes musical shape in the delicious merging of hill country and […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/10/2016 with Steve Howell
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 […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 1/5/2016
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 […]
R.B. stone Some Call It Freedom (Some Call It The Blues)
R.B. Stone is back with his 3rd blues-based release, a follow-up to his successful “loosen Up.” It’s a non-stop, entertaining recording from the first notes of “Hill Country Stomp,” to the last notes of the ending jam, “Sstandin’ on Top of she World.” R.B. handles vocals, harmonica and guitar, including cigar boxguitar on a couple […]
AN Exclusive Interview with Benny Turner!
An Intimate conversation with Benny Turner by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud A veteran musician of more than fifty years, Benny Turner has played everywhere from the Chitlin’ Circuit, to Europe, Japan, Australia, and all points in between. Content to be a sideman in support of the many giants he has worked with, in 2010 the […]
Crooked Eye Tommy: “Butterflies and Snakes”
Santa Barbara blues group Crooked Eye Tommy has only been around since 2013 and Butterflies & Snakes is their debut album. Yet the band delivers a professional, smoking and very entertaining recording. Of course, this is not Delta blues. California blues tend to have a lot of Southern rock roots and owe more to The […]
Music Review: Brad Wilson – ‘Blues Thunder”
Blues Thunder is a bit misleading as this CD from Brad WIlson is not all that stormy for the most part. The California blues singer and guitarist is cool, polished and very entertaining. Wilson wrote all the songs and produced the album at three different studios. He is backed by a band which is very […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/01/2015 with Randy Mcallister
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 12/01/2015 with Randy McAllister! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/29/2015 with Micke Bjorkolf
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 11/29/2015 With Micke Bjorkolf by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Celebrating the Diversity and Power of the Music created by artists that acknowledge their roots are in the Blues! Honoring the past by Supporting the Future of the Blues !!! INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 10/12/2015 with Josh Smith
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 10/12/2015 With Josh Smith by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud INDIE Blues – Currently Touring Musicians who recognize they are influenced by The Blues artists that came before them and in the time honored tradition of The Blues, are creating New Original Music that reflects their reality. The music they create […]
An Exclusive Interview with Josh Smith
An Exclusive interview with Josh Smith by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Josh Smith Was Born October 7, 1979 In Middletown, Connecticut. Before He Was 1, His Family Relocated To Florida, Eventually Settling In Pembroke Pines, A Suburb Of Fort Lauderdale. At Age 3, He Received His First Guitar And At 6, He Started Taking Guitar […]
Jay Gordon takes a chainsaw to the blues on “Woodchopper’s Ball”
This is how tough Jay Gordon and Blues Venom are: The song “Chainsaw Boogie” features a guitar made from a real working chainsaw. It’s a party song with a sound like nothing I’ve ever heard, pure mad genius! The rest of the song is great, raw powerful blues as well. The opening number, “The Stinger,” […]
Jay Stollman – Room for One More
It is proof of what a great blues mans Jay Stollman is that he was chosen to be the lead vocalist and front man with The Johnny Winter Band for the Johnny Winter Remembrance Shows. On Room for One More he offers even more proof. On this album, the band features Debbie Davies, a solid […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 7/26/2015 with Amanda Fish!
An Exclusive Interview with Amanda Fish by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud TUNE IN and find out for yourself what everyone is talking about.. the #1 and Original INDIE Blues Radio show on the net .. the ONLY show that is dedicated to playing ONLY artists that are touring and creating NEW ORIGINAL Music .. This […]
Lazer Lloyd – ‘Lazer Lloyd’
Lazer Lloyd is not your typical blues man. How did a Jew who was born in New York and raised in Connecticut end up playing the blues in the Holy Land? On his self-titled album, Lloyd explains it all in a song: “Rockin’ in the Holy Land” tells how he played a concert with a […]
Too Slim and The Taildraggers: ‘Blue Heart’
My husband and I had the privilege of seeing Too Slim and The Taildraggers Saturday night and he gave me a copy of his CD, Blue Heart, which actually came out before last year’s Anthology, but which I somehow missed. If you did, too, you need to get this CD in your collection right way! […]
The Blues Hawks score with debut EP “Bad Ass Blues”
The Blues Hawks out of New Jersey are a rocking blues band! They just released an EP, Bad Ass Blues consisting of 5 very solid songs and I was lucky enough to receive a copy to review. The group consists of Frank Sonsini (Guitar), Mike DiFrank (Vocals and Bass Guitar), Dave Brodnick (Drums), and Jacqueline […]
Bobby Messano just keeps getting better: “Love and Money”
Bobby Messano lives on the road. Music is the one constant in what can be best described as a turbulent life. He’s been playing for decades and even did a stint as Steve Winwood’s guitar player and music director. He is an amazing guitar player and a passionate and powerful vocalist. With every album he […]
An Exclusive Interview with Eliza Neals!
An Exclusive Interview with Eliza Neals by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud ELIZA NEALS is a dynamic front woman, multi-talented musician, confident producer and outstanding live performer plus the voice of the ‘new blues’ for this generation. National press and radio says “Eliza has such power in her voice that she can take on a big […]
An Exclusive Interview with Tinsley Ellis!
An Exclusive Interview with Tinsley Ellis by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Southern blues-rocker Tinsley Ellis may speak no evil, but he sings and plays with the conviction of, as Billboard wrote, “…a man possessed.” Over the course of eleven albums and literally thousands of live performances, Ellis easily ranks as one of today’s most electrifying […]
An Exclusive Interview with Dana Fuchs!
An Exclusive Interview with Dana Fuchs! by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud Dana Fuchs Gives You Audio / Visual Whiplash With Songs From The Road DVD/CD “You will love hearing Dana Fuchs sing like the big cats in all the range from a kittenish purr to her lioness’ roar.” American Blues Scene Ruf Records recording artist, […]