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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Little G Weevil

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 January 9, 2018

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues with new music .. and creativity! This week we give you our first show of 2018! With music from: Ghalia & Mama’s Boys Catfish Dave Keyes Chris Daniels and the Kings w Freddi Gowdy Bobby Rush […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show 403 01/08/2018

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Eric Hughes, Eric Hughes Band, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, Meet Me in Memphis, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 9, 2018

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 01/08/18 – SHOW #403 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10401337 PREVIEW SHOW # 2 for the 34th IBC JANICE JOHNSTON Dr. Janice is a member of The Blues Foundation Board of Directors with responsibilities for The H.A.R.T. Fund (Handy Artist Relief Trust). For the last six years, Dr. Janice and her incredible volunteer staff […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Albert Cummings

Posted by Editor albert cummings, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Eric Hughes, Eric Hughes Band, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, Meet Me in Memphis, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 9, 2018

HOME PAGE FACE BOOK PAGE Check out this interview with an Indie blues artist Albert Cummings on Making a Scene Albert Cummings writes, plays and sings the blues like nobody else. He has played with blues legends B.B. King, Johnny Winter, and Buddy Guy. Taken with Albert’s fire and passion bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 12/30/2017

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Eric Hughes, Eric Hughes Band, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, interview, Little G Weevil, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, Meet Me in Memphis, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 8, 2018

We are now broadcasting on DeepJams.net every Saturday from 8pm to midnight EST This IS the Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the future of the blues, with artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the innovators, not the imitators These are the Indie Blues artists.. […]

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An Interview with Little G Weevil!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Eric Hughes, Eric Hughes Band, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, interview, Little G Weevil, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, Meet Me in Memphis, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 7, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Little G Weevil was born with a soul for adventure. Growing up in Hungary in its final years as part of the Soviet Union, young Gabor Szucs cast his eyes to the West and fell in love with American Blues. He immersed himself in the music and the culture, devouring books […]

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Eric Hughes Meet Me in Memphis

Rhetta Akamatsu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Eric Hughes, Eric Hughes Band, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, Meet Me in Memphis, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 6, 2018

In Meet Me In Memphis, Eric Hughes and his band do a fabulous job of not only capturing Memphis in all its diversity but of moving smoothly from blues to blues-rock with hints of soul and country as well. Hughes and the band start out with a powerful blues rocker, “Freight Train of Pain,” just […]

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Jay Willie Blues Band Jay Walkin’

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 6, 2018

Jay Willie Blues Band Jay Walkin’ Zoho Music The Jay Willie Blues Band was formed in 2001 by guitarists Jay Willie and Bob Callahan; and former Johnny Winter drummer Bobby T Torello. Although based out of Newton, Connecticut they are a Texas Blues band with one foot in the traditional and the other in a […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Blues Foundation Announces New Rules for the IBC

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, 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 making a scene January 6, 2018

The Blues Foundation has modified it’s Rules for the International Blues Challenge in an effort to insure a fair competition and to allow for the greatest diversity. The International Blues Challenge is the largest gathering of the Blues Industry with both professional and amateur blues artists from around the world. Each year the these Blues artists […]

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Blues Radio Charts Explained!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 5, 2018

Even though this article concentrates on Blues, the information on the RMR charts is relevant to all the genres and Indie Musicians the RMR Charts report on. The Blues World in particular spends a lot of time on Radio Charts. Unfortunately, many don’t understand the facts behind the charts and how they work. What makes the Living […]

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Ghalia & Mama’s Boys Let the Demons Out

Jim Hynes blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, david Maxwell, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, Ruf Records January 4, 2018

Ghalia & Mama’s Boys Let the Demons Out Ruf Ghalia Vauthier, the Belgian singer-songwriter/guitarist, is the newest signing for Ruf. This emerging artist from Brussels splits her time between her native country and New Orleans where she recorded this album with acclaimed harmonica band Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys. Ghalia has steadily built a fan […]

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David Maxwell & Friends Max Attack

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, david Maxwell, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 4, 2018

David Maxwell & Friends Max Attack A tribute to David Maxwell (March 10, 1943 – Feb. 13, 2015) David Maxwell has apprenticed and is the most in demand blues piano player today. David appears on albums by James Cotton, Ronnie Earl, Joe Louis Walker, Louisiana Red, Luther Guitar Jr. Johnson, Jimmy Rogers, Bob Margolin, Paul […]

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Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager Rough Cut

Jim Hynes blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 4, 2018

Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager Rough Cut Alligator We’ve come to know Curtis Salgado mostly as a blues singer leaning heavily toward soul, with his horn-drenched bands. Now we see another side of Salgado – the deep blues done raw and unadorned with his band’s lead guitarist, Alan Hager, showing impeccable talent here too. Rough […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch #402

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 4, 2018

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 01/02/18 – SHOW #402 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10401243 2017 IBS SOLO/DUO WINNER Al Hill opened the show. Al spoke about his attitude during the week, how he dealt with the stress. He also talked about the past year and the many doors which have been opened THE JUDGES – Segment Begins At The 39:00 Mark […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Albert Cummings

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 4, 2018

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues with new music .. and creativity! With music from: Ghalia & Mama’s Boys Catfish Dave Keyes Chris Daniels and the Kings w Freddi Gowdy Bobby Rush Don Bryant Benny Turner – Real Blues ZZ Ward Jimmy […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mitch Woods

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 3, 2018

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow that brings you the Future of the Blues being created by Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and know that is the True Tradition of the blues .. This week we start off with music from Robert “Freightrain” Parker Anna Scionti Music Jim Shaneberger Band Heather Newman Little G Weevil FreeWorld Fantastic Negrito Barns […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Ilya Portnov

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 3, 2018

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. each week we bring you the best in Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating the future of the blues with new original music. These are the Innovators .. not the Imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues Artists This week we start off with music from Robert “Freightrain” […]

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Mama Spanx State of Groove

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 January 3, 2018

Mama Spanx State of Groove Ideal Scene Music Mama Spanx is a seven piece soul, rock and funk band. They derive their inspiration from the old school soul and funk of Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, James Brown and Tower of Power. The band is led by New York Blues Hall of Fame vocalist and songwriter […]

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An Interview with Mitch Woods

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88s have been the torchbearers of a great American blues musical heritage, not for three years but three decades. Taking their inspiration from the great jump n’ boogie outfits of the late 40s and early 50s, they breathe fresh life into the music that gave birth to […]

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An Interview with Ilya Portnov

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Ilya Portnov is among the most innovative and technically advanced harmonica players in the world. Having chosen the diatonic harmonica as his instrumental voice, Ilya transforms its rustic simplicity into a sophisticated, expressive sound capable of conveying the most challenging music. As a world citizen, Ilya is equally comfortable swinging a […]

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Bobby Kyle It’s My Life

Bobby Kyle It’s My Life Juicy Baby Records Bobby Kyle has been serving the blues for some forty years. He mentored with Lonnie Mack in the seventies; and played in Bill Dicey’s band from 1979 – 1981. Between 1983 and 1989 he toured with Eddie Kirkland. Kyle joined Blues Hall of Famer Johnny “Clyde” Copeland’s band […]

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Rhetta’s Top 15 Indie Blues Groundbreakers of 2017!

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 December 27, 2017

Here is the Top 15 “Indie Blues Bands” that are pushing the envelope and breaking new ground in the genre. Each of these artists have embraced the true tradition of the blues by creating new music and sounds with creativity, innovation and integrity. In No Particular Order Reverend Freakchild – ‘Preachin’ Blues’ Eliza Neals – […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus featuring Samantha Fish

Join the Indie Blues Movement by tuning into The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best in touring Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues. These are the artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this is the root of the real tradition of the blues “Diversity, Creativity and innovation” These are […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Freeworld!

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock December 27, 2017

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Richard Ludmerer and Making A Scene Top Fifty Indie Blues Albums of 2017

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 December 26, 2017

Richard Ludmerer and Making A Scene Top Fifty Indie Blues Albums of 2017 YES, You Need these in your collection! (Artist albums only and not in any particular order) Ronnie Baker Brooks – Times Have Changed – Provogue John Mayall – Talk About That – Forty Below Records Thornetta Davis – Honest Woman – Independent […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Samantha Fish!

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 December 24, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE “You should always get outside of the box,” Samantha Fish says while discussing her boundary-breaking new album Belle of the West. “Challenging yourself is how you grow.” After launching her recording career in 2009, Samantha Fish quickly established herself as a rising star in the contemporary blues world. Since then, the […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 12/17/2017

This is our special “Indie Blues Double Shot” show! We bring you two songs from every artist who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the Indie Blues artists! This week we have music from The Original Blues Brothers Band Fantastic Negrito Robert Finley Albert Castiglia ZZ Ward Andre bisson Wee Willie Walker & The […]

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The Blues Foundation International Blues Challenge #33

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 December 21, 2017

The Blues Foundation International Blues Challenge #33 From January 31st until February 4th, 2017 The Blues Foundation’s 33rd International Blues Challenge was held in Memphis. The annual showcase is the world’s largest gathering of blues musicians. “The IBC makes careers, forges relationships between artists and industry veterans, and unites blues fans in their love for […]

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An Interview with Richard Cushing of FreeWorld!

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 December 21, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Bassist/vocalist Richard Cushing and drummer David Skypeck were playing with The Moonlight Syncopators every Wednesday night at Lafayette’s Corner on Beale Street in August of 1986. The band featured a horn section, but by November horn players Sal Crocker and Scott Thompson had left the band. One night, the band was […]

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Ilya Portnov Strong Brew

Ilya Portnov Strong Brew Independent The twenty-eight year old Ilya Portnov grew up in Russia and started playing piano at the age of four. His father exposed him to British rock but he mostly studied classical and folk music. His first harmonica teacher introduced him to the music of Jason Ricci, Howard Levy, and Carlos […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Bobby Rush

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 and understand it is through this diversity lives the real power of the blues. These are the innovators not the imitators .. These are the Indie Blues Artists Today we start with music from Robert […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 12/16/2017

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock December 19, 2017

Now you can tune into the #1 and original Indie Blues Radio Show on the net .. the only show that brings you Indie Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues and Embrace the Diversity of the blues and know that is the TRUE tradition of the blues .. Honor the past […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Big Bill Morganfield

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock December 18, 2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues The show that brings you the Future of the Blues by bringing you the Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues! These are the Indie Blues Artists! We start off with music from Robert Finley Wee Willie Walker & The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra Andre Bisson Band Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters Fantastic Negrito ZZ Ward Andre Bisson The Original Blues […]

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An Interview with Bobby Rush

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 December 15, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Bobby Rush…2017 GRAMMY winning blues legend, Blues Hall of Famer, 10x Blues Music Award winner, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, and Rolling Stone magazine named King of the Chitlin’ Circuit Naming your album after a song entitled “Porcupine Meat” may seem a little unusual unless you’re Bobby Rush, who earned his first […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 12/10/2017

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! This is the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being created by artists who believe you have to Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and create new original music from it’s roots. These are the innovators, Not the imitators. These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we have […]

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Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters The Luckiest Man

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 December 14, 2017

Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters The Luckiest Man Stony Plain Records Ronnie Earl plays guitar with a passion and creativity that is rarely equaled. For a number of years he performed without a vocalist and his compositions became closer to jazz. Earl won his third Blues Music Award as Best Instrumentalist – Guitar in 2014.When […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Big Bill Morganfield

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 December 14, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Big Bill Morganfield™ is the son of McKinley Morganfield (Muddy Waters) and has emerged in the past few years as one of the top blues talents in America. Bill has played all over the world in the past 15 years, bringing pure joy to those who have had the pleasure of […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Eli Cook

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show .. The Voice of Indie Blues .. we bring you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. These are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists This week we start with music from The Jimmy Zee Band Jim Shaneberger Band Heather Newman […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mama SpanX

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock December 12, 2017

This is the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the best Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These the artists who believe the blues is a living artform and Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. These are the Indie Blues Artists and This IS The Voice of Indie Blues! This week we […]

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Little G Weevil Something Poppin’ is Popping Indeed!

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, Little G Weevil, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, Something Poppin December 11, 2017

by Rhetta Akamatsu Originally published in Rhetta’s Reviews Little G Weevil has a full band with him ton Something Poppin’ and he sounds modern while keeping his blues roots not too far from the surface. Some of the songs remain closer to those roots than others, like my favorite track, “I Don’t Want To Feel […]

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Rockin’ Johnny Burgin Neoprene Fedora

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 December 11, 2017

Rockin’ Johnny Burgin Neoprene Fedora West Tone Rockin’ Johnny Burgin graced many of the great Delmark records, especially as the guitarist for Tail Dragger. After a storied stint in the Windy City, his move to California finds him once again working with Kid Andersen in Kid’s San Jose Greaseland Studios, rapidly becoming the place of […]

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Sweet Pea Atkinson Get What You Deserve

Sweet Pea Atkinson Get What You Deserve Blue Note Records Sweet Pea Atkinson is an R n’ B vocalist who began as a singer with the Don Was produced “Was Not Was”. In 1982 they had a top ten single “Walk the Dinosaur”. That same year Atkinson released his debut album “Don’t Walk Away” on […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An in Depth Interview with Eli Cook

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 December 9, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Eli was born at the foot of the mountains of Virginia, and with no TV growing up he spent Saturday nights around the radio with local shows and Prairie Home Companion. He picked up the guitar at age 13 after watching his older brother play and began to teach himself. Within two […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 12/3/2017

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock December 9, 2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues, the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow! This is the only place where you get nothing but currently touring artists creating the future of the blues. These are the artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand it is this diversity that is the true tradition of the blues. These […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Nikki Armstrong aka Mama SpanX

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 December 8, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Nikki Armstrong- Vocalist/Songwriter/ Bandleader. www.nikkiarmstrong.com Born in Riverhead, Long Island, Nikki studied music and voice in Boston, LA, and New York; most notably with Hal Schaefer (Peggy Lee, Marilyn Monroe). Nikki is also a trained professional dancer and actress. Noted for soulful interpretations of material from standards to rock, she has been […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show 399 12/04/2017

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 December 6, 2017

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW # 399 – 12/04/17 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10385881 JOHNNY RAWLS – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC We did not connect with Johnny. I will attempt to reschedule him early next year. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE LAITH AL-SAADI – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Segment Begins At The 9:00 Mark Laith appeared on the […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Heather Newman

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show. The only show that brings you nothing but currently touring artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating new original music. This is The Voice of Indie Blues and these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start off with music from Barns Courtney Little G Weevil Linsey Alexander Laurie Jane and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Wee Willie Walker and Anthony Paule

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock December 4, 2017

This is the show that brings you the best in Indie Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues! We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this diversity IS the true tradition of the blues. We are The Voice of Indie Blues and these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start off with music from Barns Courtney Little G […]

INDIE Blues Scene/ On the Scene

6th Annual Bradenton 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, jazz, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock December 4, 2017

6th Annual Bradenton Blues Festival, December 2nd, 2017. The Bradenton Blues Festival is now in its sixth year. Produced by Paul Benjamin and Johnette of Realize Bradenton, this year’s festival featured high profile artists. The relatively new but talented Brody Buster played between sets. This year’s festival was sold out two weeks prior to the […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Heather Newman

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 December 3, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Heather’s journey as a musician began from a very young age. She always had a love of singing and as she grew, that love grew along with her. At the age of 10, she joined the Blues Society of Omaha youth artists program, Blues Ed, as a vocalist. Her band had their […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 11/26/2017

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock December 3, 2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues by Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and in the true tradition of the blues, using that diversity as a source for new original music. These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we have an INDIE Blues Double shot show […]

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