HOME PAGE FACEBOOK A native Texan, Wendy was born and raised in a suburb of Houston, Texas… and joined her first band at the age of 13. For several years she focused on rock music, playing in clubs in the Houston area and dabbling in recording. She joined her first blues band in 1989 shortly […]
An Italian blues artist named Mike Sponza has a great passion for the ancient Italian poets , so he decides to create an album called Ergo Sum (Latin for “Therfore I am,”) with songs based on translations from these writers, first into English and then into ‘blues.” Sounds like a crazy idea, right? But then, […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! The only show that is dedicated to showcasing the diversity of music that is being created from the roots of the blues. We only play currently touring artists who are creating new music rooted in the blues! INDIE Blues artists! We start off with music […]
Grant Green Jr. started out the evening playing a bluesy,soulful instrumental,, showcasing his phenomenal skills on electric guitar and the excellent musicianship of his fellow players, Dave Ellington on keyboards and Adam Goodhue on drums . They are all great instrumentalists, but Green also has a warm and evocative voice and it’s only a couple […]
Garcia Live Volume Six: Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders 7/5/73 ATO Records – 3 CD’s www.JerryGarcia.com Timeline: July, 5th, 1973. Location: Small two-hundred person capacity club called The Lion’s Share in San Anselmo, in northern CA, now defunct. The band: Jerry Garcia guitar/vocals, Merl Saunders keyboards/vocals, John Kahn bass, and Bill Vitt drums. You’ll also […]
Isaiah B Brunt A Moment in Time Isaiah B Brunt Music Isaiah B. Brunt was born in New Zealand where he learned guitar, ukulele, and lap steel from his father. He became an Australian studio owner and record producer to assimilate enough knowledge before working on his own music. In 2010 Brunt was awarded the […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net. We give you ONLY currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists understand that to truly Keep the blues alive you have to embrace the diversity of music that is being created from the roots […]
Earl Thomas Crow Earl Thomas Music Earl Thomas Bridgeman Jr. was born in 1960 in Pikeville, Tennessee. Thomas was 22 and on his way to becoming a dentist when he suffered an accident. Upon regaining consciousness he decided instead to pursue his passion…to become a singer. His first album was 1991’s “Blue…Not Blues” on Bizarre […]
This is the only INDIE BLUES RADIO show that is dedicated to bringing you ONLY currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the artists who embrace the diversity of music that have come from these roots .. they are INDIE Blues artists!! This week we start […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Telling the story of blues means tackling various matters, often in contrast, but always considering the birth and development of a great section of twentieth century culture and music. The history of this extraordinary genre isn’t just the story of the soul of African American people, but also that of an […]
Dennis Gruenling fea. Doug Deming and The Jewel Tones Ready or Not Vizztone /Back Bender Records The first time I ever saw Dennis Gruenling was at Mike Moss’ “Blues 2000 and Beyond” at the old Playboy Club in Vernon, N.Y. He was the harp player who sat in with “Filthy Rich and The Poor Boys”. […]
This is the only show that showcases and celebrates the diversity of music that is being created today by touring artists rooted in the blues. These are the artists who believe the only real way to “Keep the Blues Alive” is to embrace this diversity and let the music grow! This IS the #1 and […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Eddie Turner has done just about everything. A guitarist since age 12, he honed his skills alongside San Francisco’s legendary Tracy Nelson & Mother Earth in the ’70s and Denver’s hard-hitting Zephyr in the ’80s, before becoming a founding member of the Otis Taylor Band in the ’90s and then earning […]
This is the show that brings you the best in currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the INDIE Blues artists. We start things off with Matty T Wall The Terry Hanck Band Eddie Turner & the Trouble TwiNs Tinsley Ellis JL Fulks The Ty Curtis Band Lisa […]
Home Page Facebook Page The Paul DesLauriers Band is made up of virtuoso guitarist and singer Paul DesLauriers and masterful rhythm section Greg Morency on bass and Sam Harrisson on drums. Their latest release, the aptly titled Relentless (June 2016), is a genuine blues-rock escapade featuring 10 original new songs encompassing their most original and […]
SHOW #332 – 07/25/16 BEAN BLOSSOM BLUES FEST I spoke with Grant Stuart, owner of The Bean Blossom Blues Festival. The Bean is a Music On The Couch festival Partner. We talked the lineup and the other activities throughout the weekend. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE BOB CORRITORE – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Segment Begins […]
The Paul DesLauriers Band Relentless Big Toe Productions In 1992 Paul DesLauriers co-founded the band “Black Cat Bone”. Their debut recording 1994’s “What A Way to Make A Living” and 1995 follow up “Bone-ified” established them as “Canada’s hottest blues rock band”. They wound up opening for Colin James when he was on tour in […]
2016 Festival International Du Blues De Tremblant “23rd Edition” July 8 – July 17, 2016 Mont-Tremblant, Quebec www.TremblantBlues.com 2016 was the twenty-third edition of the Festival International Du Blues De Tremblant. For nearly two and a half decades this Festival has been assembling annual Blues performances that are equal to the best Fests in world. […]
This is the only show that brings you nothing but living and touring artists who are creating new original that is embracing the “DIVERSITY” that exist in the blues. These ARE the INDIE Blues artists of today!! .. These are the artists who are pushing forward the Indie Blues Movement!! We start things off with […]
This is the only show that is dedicated in bringing you the best in INDIE Blues artists who are creating new original music that showcases the true power of the blues .. It’s Diversity!! .. WE start this show off with The Blues Rebels Paul DesLauriers Band Royal Southern Brotherhood Honey Island Swamp Band Tullie […]
Home Page Facebook Page Blues Foundation Blues Foundation Facebook We talk with Mick Kolassa today about his new CD, the Blues Foundation and how AND as his role on the strategic planning committee for the Blues Foundation, where he sees the Blues Foundation going in respect to the Future of the Blues. This IS the interview […]
Home Page Facebook Page We talk to Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz of the Lucky Losers about their New CD, the Future of the blues and so much more!! Danger meets sophistication in the soulful music of The Lucky Losers, San Francisco’s premiere male/female duet fronted band. Accompanied by a dynamic six piece ensemble, veteran […]
Doug MacLeod Live in Europe Under The Radar music group Doug McLeod was born in April of 1946 in New York City. As a child he had a terrible stutter except when he sang. He started on bass but learned to play finger picking and bottleneck guitar as a sideman. He worked with Big Joe […]
Home Page Facebook Page Jim Suhler and his band Monkey Beat have been on the music scene now for over twenty two years and have built a fanbase worldwide. The Dallas, Texas based group are known for their no holds barred approach to blues inspired rock ‘n roll and roots music. Their four Lucky Seven […]
SHOW #331 – 07/18/16 Listen Here: https://goo.gl/MCU3oi STOLEN HEARTS – COUCH KID NEWS We began with a Stolen Hearts’ new single, The Blues Had An Angel. It is their dedication to the late Robin Rogers. We missed speaking with Pam & Robert, but will have them on again real soon. WEB SITE FACEBOOK […]
This is the place to experience The Indie Blues Movement at it’s finest! We are dedicated to embracing and showcasing the diversity of music that is being created from the blues … the one true tradition of the blues is the fact that it always evolved .. this diversity of music is the TRUE POWER […]
Mick Kolassa Taylor Made Blues Swing Suit Records Mick Kolassa, although born and raised in Michigan, has spent the last several decades living in and around Clarksdale Ms. This is Kolassa’s third recording in as many years. In 2014 Kolassa released “Michissippi Mick” and followed up last year with the “Ghosts of The Riverside Hotel”. […]
Originally Posted in “The Indie Authority” Brainspoon is a Los Angeles area rock ‘n’ roll band whose goal is to write awesome songs you want to listen to and to bust out a loud, rockin’ show you want to watch. Recently our newest member Diggy Cat caught up with Daphne ….. Interview with Daphne Vandervalk […]
This IS the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net. The only show that is dedicated to showcasing the DIVERSITY of music that is and has been created from the blues. The true power of the blues lies in the diversity of music that is being created from it’s roots both now […]
The Lucky Losers In Any Town Dirty Cat Records The San Francisco based Lucky Losers are singer, songwriter Cathy Lemons and singer, songwriter, harmonica ace Phil Berkowitz. They are a vocal duo whose influences include Stax styled soul, blues, classic country and New Orleans funk. Their debut album “Winning Hand” was an ambitious album of […]
Home Page Facebook Page Facebook Page 2 A professional vocalist since her teens, Billie Williams has a rich repertoire that includes blues, rock, soul, jazz, and country. Ms. Williams is a native of the Boston area where, at age 16, she co-founded the country swing band Columbus East. She went on to sing with the […]
This is the only Show dedicated to bringing you ONLY touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. NEW BLUES.. INDIE Blues! We EMBRACE the diversity of music that has and is being created from these roots. THIS IS THE REAL POWER OF THE BLUES .. It’s DIVERSITY and we […]
The Terry Hanck Band From Roadhouse to Your House Live Vizztone Label Group Terry Hanck was born in Chicago in 1944. A saxophonist, singer, and songwriter Hanck was influenced by the blues and jazz of the late fifties and early sixties. Hanck moved to California and was a member of the Berkeley based Grayson Street […]
Home Page Facebook Page The blues is music that traveled on trains and steamboats from the Mississippi Delta to the neon streets of Memphis, Chicago and St. Louis. For Matty T Wall – a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and bandleader – it is the supernatural sound that crossed the ocean to Perth, Australia to ignite his […]
Sea Level “Sea Level/Long Walk on a Short Pier” (2 LP’s on 1 CD) www.RealGoneMusic.com Keyboardist Chuck Leavell organized Sea Level as a quartet in 1976 after the Allman Brothers Band’s first breakup of their post Duane Allman era. Sea Level’s bassist Lamar Williams and percussionist/drummer Jaimoe were also Brothers giving Leavell’s band a somewhat […]
Tonight we start with a very special edition of LIVE from the Midnight Circus!! We will be showcasing and Celebrating the artists who have won the Independent Blues Awards for 2016!! ..You will be amazed at the diversity of music that is being created in the blues .. You are going to really enjoy this […]
William Bell This is Where I Live Stax Records William Bell was born William Yarbrough in 1939. He was part of the Memphis based Stax Records roster that included Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, The Staple Singers and Isaac Hayes. In 1961 he released his first hit single “You Don’t Miss Your Water”. This was […]
Lady A Loved, Blessed & Blues Dexter Allen Entertainment Anita White a.k.a. Lady A hails from the Pacific Northwest. Her high energy and sometimes sultry/sometimes husky voice has been compared with Tina Turner. She has opened for Denise LaSalle, Little Milton, Dr. John and Shemekia Copeland. She has also toured or been on stage with […]
This is the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net .. the only show that embraces the diversity of music that is created from the roots of the blues .. we support independent artist by playing only touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues! Tonight […]
There has been alot of conversation out there between independent webcasters and independent artists about the new royalty schedule from the Copyright Royalty Board. Some webcasters have cut their loses and ran, some have geo fenced off the whole US market. If none of this makes sense to you, well you are not alone. I […]
Tyrone’s Home Page Tyrone’s Facebook Royal Southern Brotherhood Home Page Royal Southern Brotherhood Facebook When his uncle gave Tyrone Vaughan his first guitar at age 5, there was no turning back. Stevie Ray Vaughan knew this would be a valuable family trait to hand down. Even father Jimmie Vaughan shares the musical heritage. While the […]
This is the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net .. the only show that embraces the diversity of music that is created from the roots of the blues .. we support independent artist by playing only touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues! This […]
Branford Marsalis Quartet with special guest Kurt Elling Upward Spiral Marsalis Music/Okeh Records Branford Marsalis was born in Breaux Bridge, La. the son of Dolores and Ellis Marsalis. His father is a notable pianist and the leading musical educator in New Orleans. In 1995 saxophonist Branford recorded “Loved Ones” with his father Ellis. He and […]
HOME PAGE FACE BOOK A star high school athlete sidelined by a serious kidney ailment, Nick Moss picked up the electric bass at the urging of his brother Joe, a budding blues guitarist, simply to pass the time. When he rose from his sickbed to sneak out and hear Little Charlie and the Nightcats, his […]
I have been working sound for the last 30 years or more, both as a Live Sound engineer and in the recording studio. I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of mixing desks over the years. From the large venue installed systems to small touring systems. Some great desks, some not so […]
Honey Island Swamp Band Demolition Day Ruf Records The Honey Island Swamp Band was formed when four New Orleans residents found themselves stranded in San Francisco. Hurricane Katrina had wrecked havoc to their city and they were unable to return home. They hardly knew each other when they established a Sunday night “residency” at John Lee […]
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne Jumpin’ & Boppin’ Stony Plain Records Kenneth Wayne Spruell a.k.a. Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne was born in Spokane, Washington in 1944. He is a blues and boogie-woogie pianist, singer and songwriter. Wayne recorded his debut album “Blues Boss Boogie” in 1988. Wayne won a Juno award, the Canadian equivalent of our […]
Royal Southern Brotherhood The Royal Gospel Ruf Records This blues-rock super-group recorded its first self-titled album in 2012. While touring Europe the following year they developed into a tight unit and recorded the Blues Music Award winning “Songs from the Road – Live in Germany”. Their sophomore studio recording 2014’s “Heart Soul Blood” was also […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net .. This is the only show that showcases and embraces the diversity of the blues .. we only play currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. and they are called INDIE Blues artists .. This […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net.. The only show that is dedicated to showcasing the Diversity of music that comes from the Blues .. we ONLY play currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. INDIE Blues artists .. The future of […]
