blues, blues-rock, Gus Spenos, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots rock
HOME PAGE Today we get the opportunity to talk with indie blues artists Gus Spenos about his new CD and his views on the future of blues. Fans of jump, swing and boogie, rejoice: You have a new artist to play. Gus Spenos is a bluesman with the shouting style of some of the all-time […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots rock
This is the voice of indie blues, the show that brings you currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists are bringing you the future of the blues. They are the innovators, not the imitators! These are the Indie Blues artists! Today out featured artists is the Kris […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots rock
This is the voice of indie blues, the show that brings you currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists are bringing you the future of the blues. They are the innovators, not the imitators! These are the Indie Blues artists! This week our featured artist is Eric […]
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Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen Break It Down Quad-O Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen (DDEG) have grown since their debut in 2016, that hailed the arrival of the captivating power trio, a regional favorite, from Wilkes-Barre in northeast PA. Numerous live gigs have paid huge dividends as this trio is so tight. The […]
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HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE A genuine musical journeyman, Indie Blues artist Kris Lager brings a feel good musical experience everywhere he goes. One of those rare and dynamic performers who deliver a combination of musical ability and charisma, Kris Lager will make you want to dance, clap, and sing along creating a fun and interactive show laced […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, indie blues double shot, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock
This is the voice of indie blues, the show that brings you currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists are bringing you the future of the blues. They are the innovators, not the imitators! These are the Indie Blues artists! Today we have an Indie Blues Double […]
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It has become a tradition for me to attend the Blues Music Awards in Memphis Every May. It always falls around my birthday, so it’s a great way to talk the wife into letting me make the trip with my blues buddies. This year I attended with Rick Lusher (Radio Promoter), Ben Elliot (American Showplace […]
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MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #425 – 05/14/18 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10779973 TALL CITY BLUES FEST The fest is July 6th & 7th this year in Midland Texas. We had the lineup announcement her on Music On The Couch and tonight, Lisa Grissom joined me to talk about all the final arrangement. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE ALL […]
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This is The VOICE of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the future of the blues being made by those artists who are creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the artists who embrace the diversity of the blues and are the innovators not the immatators .. These ARE the Indie Blues […]
blues, blues-rock, dana fuchs, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots rock
Dana Fuchs Love Lives On Get Along Records Dana Fuchs is a soulful blues rocker whose primary influence is Janis Joplin. In 2001 she starred in New York City’s off-Broadway production of “Love Janis” as one of several singers who alternated in the role. During her downtime Fuchs would often play the now closed B.B. […]
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This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO! The show that is dedicated to bringing you ONLY Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues by creating new original music that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week our featured artist is Meg Williams! Check out this great Playlist! Markey Blue & […]
blues, blues-rock, First Class Life, indie Blues, mike zito, roots rock, Ruf Records
Mike Zito First Class Life Ruf Records Mike Zito signed with the Delta Groove subsidiary Eclecto Groove in 2008. The album “Today” co-produced by David Z and Tony Braunagel was his first internationally distributed recording. The title track on his follow-up, “Pearl River”, co-written with Cyril Neville, received a 2010 Blues Music Award for “Song […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock, voice of Indie Blues
This is the “Indie Blues Double Shot” show, where we bring you 2 songs from new Indie Blues Artist Releases! This IS The Voice of Indie blues, the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the future of the blues being made by independent blues artists who embrace the diversity of the blues. These […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock, the voice of indie blues, Victoria Ginty
This is the Voice of Indie blues, the show that brings you the best in the future of the blues being created by Independent artists. These artists embrace the diversity of the blues and understand the true tradition of the blues is based in Innovation and creativity. These ARE the indie blues artists! This week […]
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MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #423 – 05/07/18 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10741415 BILLY THOMPSON – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Billy returned to The Couch with his new album, entitled BT. He had a gig and took a break to come talk about the new album and the busy schedule he has been keeping. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE TIM WOODS […]
blues, blues-rock, Cathy Lemons, indie Blues, making a Scene, Phil Berkowitz, roots rock, the lucky losers
The Lucky Losers Blind Spot Dirty Cat Records The Lucky Losers are a vocal duo performing blues with a soulful 60’s retro sound. This is the third album for Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz. Lemons, is originally from the Dallas area where she used to run with Stevie Ray Vaughan and Anson Funderburgh. She also […]
americana, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock, voice of Indie Blues
This is the voice of indie blues, the #1 and ORIGINAL Indie Blues radio show! We bring you independent blues artists who Embrace the diversity of the blues! These artists are creating new original music from the roots of the blues and understand the true tradition of the blues lives in innovation and creativity! These […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, kris lager, making a Scene, roots rock
Kris Lager Band Love Songs & Life Lines Self-released The Kris Lager Band have made their mark in the Midwest by playing searing blues, rock n’ roll and jam band music. However, if that’s what you were expecting from this release, be ready for a big surprise. This is at heart a folksy feel good […]
andy watts, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots rock
Andy Watts Blues On Fire Independent Andy Watts started playing the guitar when he was twelve years old. He was drawn in after first hearing American blues. Watts formed his band The Blues Rebels in 2012 and has played with them all over Israel and Europe. They released their first album “Open Road” in 2015. […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Markey Blue, Music on the couch, myles goodwyn, rev freakchild, roots rock
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #420 – 04/16/2018 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10720015 EXIT 56 BLUES FEST Sonia Outlaw-Clark came by to talk about the Exit56 Blues Fest which takes place in Brownsville, TN on May 26-27. The festival is a Music On The Couch Partner. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE MARKEY BLUE/RIC LATINA PROJECT – COUCH KID […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock, tim woods
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that the blues is a Living breathing art form that is driven by Innovation and Creativity… These ARE the Indie Blues […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, intrepid artists, making a Scene, rip deborah coleman, roots rock
RIP Deborah Coleman 10/3/56-4/12/18 From Rick Booth: Very sad to get a call tonight from Billy Crawford, longtime guitarist for Deborah Coleman telling me she had passed away today around 5pm from complications brought on by bronchitis and pneumonia. Deborah was a client of Intrepid Artists International in our early years in mid and late […]
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For more than three decades, singer and Indie Blues guitarist Tim Woods’ career has taken him on a long and storied journey that continues to write new chapters every year. Originally from Western Pennsylvania – where he remains a fixture of the music scene – Tim grew up in a virtual “melting pot” of music. […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, indie blues double shot, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, new Blues, roots rock
This IS The voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the future of the blues being made by artists who are creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the artists who understand the true tradition of the blues is based in innovation and creativity and they embrace the diversity of the […]
blues, blues radio, blues-rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Peter V Blues Train, roots rock
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues. These are the artists are creating the Future of the blues and are holding to the true tradition of the blues .. embracing Innovation and creativity. .. these are the Indie Blues Artists This week we […]
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HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene speaks to Indie Blues Artist Peter V of Peter V Blues Train! I was born in Manhattan in 1959 and grew up in Jamaica Queens. When I was twelve years old, I saw a black Les Paul in the window of a pawn shop. I got a press […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, joyann parker, making a Scene, roots rock
Joyann Parker Hard To Love Hopeless Romantics Records The classically trained pianist Joyann Parker has a degree in music from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Parker had previously sang in church and with a wedding band but only discovered the blues four years ago. After singing Aretha Franklin’s soul classic “Chain of Fools” Parker received […]
blues, blues-rock, cd review, guitar jack wargo, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots rock
Guitar Jack Wargo Keepin’ It Real Independent Guitar Jack Wargo has toured with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Hank Ballard, Billy Preston and Solomon Burke. He has also recorded with Preston, Ray Charles and others. His solo debut was “Guitar Jack Losin’ Hand” recorded in 2000. He has also “Recorded Live at B.B. Kings” and opened for […]
blues, blues-rock, Heather Newman, indie Blues, Katy Guillen and the girls, making a Scene, Mud Morganfield, Music on the couch, roots rock, Teresa James
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #418 – 04/02/18 LISTEN HERE: HEATHER NEWMAN I finally got to finish my conversation with Heather Newman that was interrupted last month. We spoke about her journey, her time with Nick Schnebelen and more while we listened to Burn Me Alive WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE MUD MORGANFIELD – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Segment Begins […]
blues, blues-rock, future of the blues, indie Blues, Jennifer lyn and the groove revivial, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand the true tradition of the blues lives in Innovation and Creativity. This week our featured artist interview will be with Jennifer Lyn Kessler of Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival! Check out the Music we […]
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The 4 hour Indie Blues double shot show! We bring you 2 songs from the the best in current releases from Indie Blues Artists! These artists Embrace the diversity of the blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues is based on innovation and creativity, These are touring artists who are creating the […]
artist interview, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, Jennifer lyn and the groove revivial, Jennifer Lyn Kessler, making a Scene, roots rock
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The new album Badlands, from North Dakota Indie Blues artist Jennifer Lyn, couldn’t come at a better time. As a new generation takes the reins, bringing Indie Blues to the forefront to remind us the true tradition of the blues has always been driven by Innovation and creativity. This tradition will show the […]
americana, indie, indie Blues, Indie Rock, making a Scene, music marketing, roots rock, showcase, South by Soutwest, sxsw
First Impressions I have attended many music showcase events over the years, two notables being both the International Blues Challenge (IBC)and the Blues Music Awards, both held in Memphis Tn. Both of which present showcases and events geared towards the Blues market as a music genre. I have participated as both a judge and an industry professional […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, Reverend Shawn Amos, roots rock
This is the #1 INDIE BLUES RADIO ” 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 innovation and creativity! Fantastic Negrito Lost In A Crowd Long Tall Deb & Colin John On The Way Down Myles Goodwyn […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Reverend Shawn Amos, roots rock
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE From West Coast clubs, to Deep South joints, to European festivals, to YouTube, to the podcast universe, the Reverend Shawn Amos’ message of joyful blues is reaching an ever-increasing flock. The Rev’s distinctive blend of black roots music, R & B, and stripped down rock n’ roll brings a bracing, soul-deep […]
artist interview, blues, blues-rock, Carolyn Gaines, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots rock
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Carolyn Gaines was born into the blues as the daughter of the great guitarist-singer Roy Gaines who was superstar Diana Ross and Billie Holiday’s guitarist. In addition, her uncle is saxophonist Grady Gaines who worked with many top names including Diana Ross & The Supreme , Gladys Knight, Little Richard and Sam Cooke. “I was […]
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Rockwell Avenue Blues Band Steve Freund/Tad Robinson/Ken Saydak/Harlan Terson/Marty Binder Back To Chicago Delmark Records The band members have previously played with one another. The concept of a reunion as The Rockwell Avenue Blues Band was the idea of Ken Saydak. Saydak is a keyboardist, writer, vocalist and producer and appears on over sixty recordings. […]
americana, artist interview, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, making a Scene, Mud Morganfield, roots rock
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being made from the blues! This week we have music from… Myles Goodwyn I […]
.blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, laurie jane and the 45's, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, roots rock, voice of Indie Blues
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being made from the blues! This week we […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, Mud Morganfield, muddy waters, roots rock
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Muddy Waters or Mud Morganfield? It’s almost impossible to tell. Of course, nothing would please Mud more than hearing people say he sounds just like his late father “Muddy Waters” on the track “Loco Motor” from his new album Son Of The Seventh Son. Naturally, Mud, the eldest son of legendary […]
americana, blues, blues-rock, cd reviews, indie Blues, making a Scene, roots rock, Teresa James
Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps Here in Babylon Jesi-Lu Widely acclaimed pianist and vocalist Teresa James is back with her killer band for her tenth album, Here in Babylon, coming about a year a half since her previous release, Bonafide. Teresa will probably remind you of Bonnie Raitt but listen again. James has a rawer, […]
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HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Proudly representing Louisville, Kentucky’s musical legacy, Laurie Jane and The 45s are a band of best friends, brothers, and a husband and wife. Their sound is a melting pot of 1950’s big city electric blues with the high energy sounds of early rockabilly and soul. Laurie Jane’s jazz influenced vocals, sincere and […]
americana, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, Long tall deb and colin John, making a Scene, roots rock
Long Tall Deb & Colin John Dragonfly Vizztone Label Group Colin John is a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter whose influences include r & b, soul, funk, jazz, rock, pop, and traditional blues. His debut recording “Grooveyard Devils” was released in 2003. John’s music was hailed as a genre-defying mix. In 2005 John appeared on Michael […]
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Tommy Dardar Big Daddy Gumbo Self-released Houston music legend Tommy Dardar, affectionately dubbed ‘Big Daddy Gumbo’ passed away in July of 2017. Over his storied career Dardar played alongside Lightnin’ Hopkins, Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, Willie Dixon, The Neville Brothers and more. He was known for his deep, soulful voice, soaring blues […]
blues blues rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, peter karp, roots rock, the voice of indie blues
This is the Voice of Indie blues, the show that brings you the future of the blues being made by artists who are creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the artists who understand Blues is a living breathing art form that must be allowed to expand and grow. These are the innovators […]
blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, Laurie morvan, live midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock, voice of Indie Blues
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being made from the blues! This week we have music from .. Bryce Fox […]
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WEBSITE FACEBOOK The Laurie Morvan Band is a 5 piece high energy, rockin’ indie blues band lead by a fiery female lead guitarist vocalist. A pumpin’, thumpin’, tight-as-nails machine from Long Beach, CA, the LMB has fired up over 700 festivals and club dates throughout the USA, Canada and Europe. So much more than just […]
americana, blues, blues-rock, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock
This is the Voice of Indie blues, the show that brings you the future of the blues being made by artists who are creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the artists who understand Blues is a living breathing art form that must be allowed to expand and grow. These are the innovators […]
americana, blues, blues-rock, indie, indie Blues, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, roots rock
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being made from the blues! ZZ Ward Bag […]
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MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #413 – 03/05/18 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10611311 BILLY WALTON From the Jersey Shore comes the Billy Walton Band and their rockin’ Blues-Flavored R&B sound. The new album, Soul Of A Man, celebrates the 10th anniversary for the band. Billy and I talked about the history of the band and their future […]
