Confessing the Blues Show #308
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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Best in Indie Blues” 3/22/2016
This is the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net! We are the voice of NEW BLUES! This is the show that showcases ONLY Touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Celebrate the diversity of music that is being created with these American Roots! THis is […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus with Harper!
LIVE from the Midnight Circus is the Voice of the New Blues .. The Indie Blues Movement We are the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO Show that is dedicated to playing only touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We are 100% new releases! Exciting new music from exciting […]
Walkin’ Cane Mark Tryin’ To Make You Understand – Remastered
Walkin’ Cane Mark Tryin’ To Make You Understand – Remastered Enable Records Mark Brehm was anointed Walkin’ Cane Mark by none other than Willie Dixon. He was recovering from an injury at the time. Mark was nineteen and he had just starting singing with some Phoenix based blues band. In 1989 Mark became the front […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus with George Stephen Kelly!
This is the #1 and original INDIE Blues radio show on the net! This is the show that showcases ONLY Touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Celebrate the diversity of music that is being created with these American Roots! THis is the TRUE power of the Blues! .. […]
An Exclusive interview with Harper!
An amalgamation of blues, soul and world music, multi award winning Australian singer/ songwriter “Peter D. Harper” creates a heady mix of roots music through his creative use of the harmonica, and the haunting drone of the didgeridoo. By combining traditional and modern influences, borrowing from Western and World music, Harper has created a highly […]
An Exclusive Interview with George Stephen Kelly!
Detroit Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist George Stephen Kelly is a New England native that lived all over the USA for many years, finally settling in the Detroit area in 1995. The experience that comes from living and working in numerous locations has given him plenty to draw from, both musically and lyrically. George’s main influences are bluesmen like […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 3/15/2016
This is the #1 and Original INDIE Blues radio show that brings you ONLY currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues! We celebrate and showcase the true power that exists in the blues, that power is in the diversity of music that has been and is still being created […]
Janiva Magness Love Wins Again
Janiva Magness Love Wins Again Blue Elan Records/Fathead Records Janiva Magness was born in Detroit, Michigan. She wound up in the foster care system and was placed into a dozen homes before she got pregnant at the age of 17. Inspired by the intensity of an Otis Rush performance “Otis played as if his life […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus with Corey Dennison!
This is the only show that is dedicated to bringing you ONLY touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We celebrate the diversity of music that come from these roots. We know that the true power of the Blues is in this diversity!! .. This week we start off with […]
An Exclusive Interview with Corey Dennison!
Long-awaited by loyal fans, The Corey Dennison Blues Band debuted in Chicago in early 2013, storming the stages of Buddy Guy’s Legends, Rosa’s, and Leroy’s Hot Stuff. In late 2013, Corey’s always entertaining stage presence prompted the release of “live in chicago” a thrilling document of a typical night in a Windy City blues club. […]
Guy King Truth
Guy King Truth Delmark Records Guy King was born in Israel. He moved to the states and settled in Chicago. King joined Willie Kent’s shuffle driven blues band and served as both lead guitarist and band leader until Kent’s death in 2006. After starting his own band King played Buddy Guy’s Legends, Rosa’s Lounge and […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus with Guy King!
This is the show that is dedicated to bringing you the best in currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues! We celebrate the diversity of music that has been created from these roots and recognize that this where where the true power of the blues comes from! The innovation […]
AN Exclusive Interview with Guy King!
Guy King’s music is fresh and unique while maintaining a strong link to the musical masters that came before him. His natural musical abilities and his one of a kind blend of Blues, Jazz, Soul, and R&B, are some of what makes Guy King so special in the music world. Born and raised in a […]
Dennis Jones provides rocking blues on “Both Sides of the Track”
Dennis Jones has provided a quality blues album with “Both Sides of the Track,” which does indeed, move from the heavy side to the smoother, more traditional side of the genre. With the heavier material on the album, like the opening “Enjoy the Ride,” “It All Depends ” “The Machine,” “Nobody’s Slave,” and “I Can’t […]
Music On the Couch Show #316
SHOW #316 – 03/14/16 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/kV5ipN CECILE DOO-KINGUE Cecile is a NY gal, who lived in France and settled in Montreal Canada. She has mastered her craft over the years and in 2015 she released Anybody Listening Part 1: Monologues. It earned her multiple […]
Bonnie Raitt Dig in Deep
Bonnie Raitt Dig in Deep Redwing Records Bonnie Lynn Raitt was born in Burbank, Ca. in 1948. She is the daughter of Broadway musical star John Raitt. She went to a Quaker school in New York before enrolling at Radcliffe College in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Raitt befriended blues promoter Dick Waterman and in the fall of […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 3/8/2016 THE BEST in INDIE BLUES!
This is the show where I dig into the mailbox and I find you the best INDIE Blues artists and present them to you! This is the only show that is dedicated 100% to playing only currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues . The blues is truly the […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus with RB Stone!
This is the only show that is dedicated to playing ONLY touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Celebrate the diversity of music that comes from the blues, we don’t shun it! This is the show that no matter what you listen to, you will find some artists that […]
An Exclusive Interview with RB Stone!
RB Stone’s parents were huge music lovers; his father, a blues/boogie, rock ‘n’ roller and his mother, a fan of Tennessee Ernie Ford, Janis Joplin, Herb Alpert, Johnny Cash, Sly and the Family Stone, Elvis and the wide variety of hits from the 60’s. At 12, his mother showed him some chords on the piano […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus with Professor Louie!
This is the show that celebrates and showcases Touring artists who are creating new Original music rooted in the blues! These artist represent the true power of blues, the power that lives in the diversity of music that is created from these roots! Tune in and you will discover music that will touch you in […]
An Exclusive Interview with Professor Louie
Professor Louie’s upstate ensemble is an old school Americana template that jams out timeless rock, country, blues and New Orleans influenced originals. – Village Voice This GRAMMY-nominated Woodstock NY band plays 150 shows every year in the US and worldwide. Led by recording engineer and producer, Aaron “Professor Louie” Hurwitz on vocals, keyboards and accordion, […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus with Van Wilks!
This is the only show that is 100% dedicated to Touring INDIE Blues art5ists .. Touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. Artists who understand and believe in the true power of the blues .. the power that lives in it’s diversity! We showcase and celebrate that diversity by bringing […]
An Exclusive Interview with Van Wilks!
When you think Texas blues-rock, you think Van Wilks’. There are few names that have lasted and flourished within the Texas music scene like Wilks. Fads come and go, but Van Wilks is here to stay, as evidenced by his latest release, 21st Century Blues. Like the steam engine on the cover, 21st Century Blues, […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus with Chris Vos of The Record Company
This is the show that is dedicated to the touring artist that is creating new original music with their roots in the blues. We celebrate the diversity that is the power that exist in the blues. To deny this diversity is to deny the great contributions that the blues artists of the past have made […]
An Exclusive Interview with Chris Vos of The Record Company!
The Record Company write and play raw, sincere rock n’ roll. Influenced by the rough honesty of their heroes – blues-men like John Lee Hooker, early punk bands like The Stooges, and rock greats like The Rolling Stones. Their sound incorporates slide guitar, distorted bass, a garage-sale Ludwig drum kit and the heartland-hued voice of […]
Music on the Couch Show 314
SHOW # 314 – 02/29/16 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” Listen Here: https://goo.gl/GmcyKT SAM BUTLER Sam’s resume includes time with The Blind Boys of Mississippi, The Blind Boys Of Alabama, and collaborator with Donald Fagen, Keith Richards and others. Sam now has a solo album Raise Your Hands, and he and I […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/22/2016 With Johnny Rawls!
This is the only show that is dedicated to showcasing the true power of the blues .. the power that exists in the diversity of music that has been created from those roots. This is the only show that ONLY showcases currently touring artists that create new original music with those roots in the blues […]
An Exclusive Interview with Johnny Rawls!
Johnny Rawls was born in Columbia, Mississippi in 1951 and raised in Purvis and Gulfport, Mississippi. He acquired an early interest in music when hearing his grandfather play the blues guitar one Christmas morning. He began playing professionally while still in high school with such stars as ZZ Hill, Little Johnny Taylor, Joe Tex and […]
Toronzo Cannon The Chicago Way
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 […]
LIVE from the Midnight Circus 2/21/2016 With John D’Amato
This is the only show that celebrates the diversity of music that is being created TODAY Rooted in the Blues. We only play artists that are currently touring and creating new original music .. you get the best in INDIE Blues This week we start off with music from Johnny Rawls Jordan Patterson Blues Music […]
An Exclusive Interview with John D’Amato
You May have heard that Music in Memphis Died along with B.B. King… well we’re here to tell you that… MEMPHIS BLUES ROCK IS ALIVE AND WELL! John D’Amato — A Rockin’ original yet true to the blues As John D’Amato gets ready for 2015, he continues to shake up the blues world with a […]
Music on the Couch Show 313
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 […]
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 […]