MUSIC ON THE COUCH 11/20/17 – SHOW #397 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10385519 STEVE HOWELL/JASON WEINHEIMER – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Steve Howell sat on The Couch back in 2015, after Yes, I Believe I Will was released. Tonight he returned with partner Jason Weinheimer to discuss their collaboration, A Hundred Years From Today. We got to learn about Jason’s past, how these […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow! The show that brings you nothing but new original artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this diversity is where the Future of the Blues lives! These are the innovators not the imitators .. These Are the Indie Blues Artists This week we start things […]
Corey Dennison Band Night After Night Delmark This band screams SOUL. Delmark is perhaps the most authentic Chicago blues label and has been for fifty years now but this band could just as easily be from Memphis as Chicago. From the opening notes and Dennison’s vocal, you get a huge does of soul. My words […]
Likho Duo Blues and the World Beyond Likho Before we tell you a little about these two guys, we need to provide some explanation about the name, which is a story unto itself. Noé Socha, (guitar and harmonica) is legally blind but has limited vision in one eye. Cliff Schmitt (bassist) has a vision issue in […]
Peter Ward Blues On My Shoulders Gandy Dancer Records Peter and Michael Ward grew up in Lewiston, Maine where they listened to blues records and went to see artists as frequently as possible. Peter was trying to figure out how guitarists such as Jimmy Rogers played. He and his brother were influenced by the music […]
Greaseland Studios FACEBOOK PAGE What do the critically acclaimed records of Wee Willie Walker, John Boyd, Finis Tasby, Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, Little Charlie, Frank Bey, Anthony Paule, Aki Kumar, Rockin’ Johnny Burgin, Jackie Payne, John Németh, Terry Hanck, and Mark Hummel have in common? They were all recorded in Christoffer “Kid” Andersen’s Greaseland […]
Tune in to the #1 and the original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! This is the show that brings you Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues in the true tradition of the blues… they Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating new original music from that diversity! These are the innovators not the imitators .. these are […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Since their humble beginnings winning the 2014 ARBA award for ‘Most Outstanding New Act K I N G S & A S S O C I A T E S have truly developed into one of Australia’s most uniquely new and exciting neo blues acts. Within 2 short years The Kings […]
The Love Light Orchestra featuring John Nemeth Live from Bar DKDC in Memphis, TN! Blue Barrel Records John Nemeth now lives in Memphis, Tn. In the days following the 2017 Blues Music Awards Nemeth performed with this ensemble. Those fortunate enough to have seen them live have since been waiting for this new release. The […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow! This is the show that brings you Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and Understand that is through this diversity and creativity the Future of the Blues lives! These are the innovators not the imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues Artists!! This week we start off […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO ..The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists thatEmbrace the Diversity of the Blues and in the true tradition of the blues creating new original music. This week we start it off with music from Kings & Associates An Indie Blues Double […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 11/13/17 SHOW #396 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/QYsqPp REV JIMMIE BRATCHER – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Jimmie returns to The Couch after a 4-year absence. He brings with him his new album, This Is Blues Country, classic country tunes done Blues Style. We talked about all he has been up to, how the concept for […]
Jimmie Vaughan Trio featuring Mike Flanigin Live At C-Boy’s Proper Records Jimmie Vaughan makes his home in Austin, Tx. When he is not on the road with his “Tilt A Whirl” band he likes nothing more than to moonlight at C-Boy’s Heart and Soul club. On Wednesday nights Vaughan teams up with B-3 player Mike […]
FACEBOOK The third album from Lara And The Bluz Dawgz, “Out Here In The Blue,” contains 11 original numbers written by the husband and wife team, Lara & Gregg Germony, and their cohorts Al Rowe and Carlos Ruiz, with help from Reggie Murray on ‘Smoke Break.’ The recording is produced by Gregg Germony and Jim […]
This IS the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! The show that brings you The Voice of Indie Blues by showcasing those artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that is this diversity that is the TRUE tradition of the blues! These are the innovators not the imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues Artists!! This week we […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Chris Daniels: is not related to Charlie or Jack or Bill — though often asked that question. Starting as a 17 year old songwriter and guitarist back in the 70s when he played with David Johansen, (before the New York Dolls) and later with Russell Smith (after The Rhythm Aces), Chris […]
Shaun Murphy Mighty Gates Vision Wall Records Shaun Murphy was initially inspired by the Blues but found work in the theater. That led to a Motown recording contract as the duo known as Stoney and Meatloaf; Stoney being Murphy. She later became a backing singer touring with Bob Seger and Eric Clapton. Murphy met Bill […]
This IS the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show .. The Voice of Indie Blues that brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this diversity is the heartbeat of the blues. These are the Innovators not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start with music from Samantha Fish Dave Keyes Peter […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 11/06/17 SHOW #395 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/B8iSmH ALEXIS P SUTER – COUCH KID NEWS Alexis has planned a benefit to support those impacted by the hurricanes, which devastated Puerto Rico. She and I talked about all the details and how you can help, even if you are not in NYC for the […]
James Armstrong Blues Been Good To Me Catfood Records James Armstrong was born in Los Angeles, California in 1957. His mother was a blues singer and his dad a jazz guitarist. Armstrong was inspired by Albert King and Robert Cray and early in his career played guitar and backed up Albert Collins, Big Joe Turner […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. the #1 and ORIGINAL INDIE BLUES RADIO show .. the only show that brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand it is in this diversity lives the true tradition of the blues .. These are the innovators .. not the imitators .. THESE ARE the Indie Blues Artists! […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE On March 11, 1947 Al was born at Our Lady of Victory Basilica Hospital in Buffalo, New York. As a young boy attending elementary school Al sang alto in his church choir. His dad was a hobby honky tonk singer, his uncle Mike was a night club singer and his uncle Raymond was a professional opera […]
Downchild Something I’ve Done Linus Entertainment Downchild was originally formed in 1969 by brothers Donnie and Hock Walsh. The band name comes from a song by Sonny Boy Williamson II. Known also as The Downchild Blues Band they are currently celebrating their 48th anniversary. The band was also the prototype used by Dan Aykroyd and […]
Jane Ira Bloom Wild Lines: Improvising Emily Dickinson Out-Line It seems only appropriate that the artist dubbed “the poet of the soprano saxophone” by acclaimed jazz critic Brian Priestly would honor one of America’s iconic poets. Jane Ira Bloom reimagines the poetry of 19th-century visionary Emily Dickinson in two different settings. Her double CD showcases […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
