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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Royal Blues Holiday Celebration for Prostate Cancer Awareness Presented by PCa Blue Featuring 2017 GRAMMY® Award Winning Blues Recording Artist Bobby Rush and Multi-Award Winning Blues Artist Big Bill Morganfield Hosted by ABC WSB-TV reporter, Tom Jones and WRFG Radio, DJ UK Bob Legendary blues man Bobby Rush lends his voice to the cause to help save […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK AFTER A WHILE, by Wee Willie Walker and The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra, is an album of great music, plain and simple. Great music. This is a stand alone CD, no comparisons, no peers. If comparisons must be made, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, and Otis Redding might come to mind. The eight […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues with artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and know that this is the true tradition of the Blues. These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start off with music from Jo Harman Anna Scionti Music The City Boys Allstars Albert Cummings Peter Parcek Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters Chris […]
by Rhetta Akamatsu Royal Johnson is a band out of Macon, GA. It was formed by Chance Foyal and Andy Johnson. Looking at the delightful cover of their second album, Howlin‘. You expect you are going to hear a strong Allman Brothers influence, and you do. But the band has its own blend of Southern […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 11/27/17 – SHOW #398 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10385871 ALL COUCH KID NEW MUSIC ALASTAIR GREENE – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Alastair has released Dream Train, his latest with 12 originals and 1 cover. We spoke about what Alistair has been up to since his last visit in August of 2014, while we listen to the […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow. The only show that is dedicated to the Future of the Blues by bringing you only those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that is through this diversity lives the true tradition of the blues! These are the innovators .. not the imitators .. […]
Mitch Woods Friends Along The Way Entertainment One Mitch Woods was born in Brooklyn, NY and classically trained at the State University in Buffalo. Woods fell in love with boogie-woogie piano and began his recording career on the west coast when he released 1984’s “Steady Date with Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88’s” on the […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK I found my way to the Blues stage at the first Ann Arbor Blues Fest, and was completely smitten. Getting to play at such an important milestone festival had my head spinning. That was my awakening to the Blues, and I couldn’t have been among a better line-up: Son House, Muddy Waters, […]
Tune into The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow. The only place where you can find Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and Understand that it is this diversity that is part of creating the Future of the Blues! No Tribute Bands, no imitators on those artsts who are innovators .. THE Indie Blues Artists.. […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Peter Parcek’s daring, incendiary and soulful style is a distinctive hybrid. He weaves rock, gypsy-jazz, country, folk, and blues– especially blues– into a tapestry of melody, harmony and daredevil solos that push those styles to their limits without sacrificing the warmth of his own personality. Peter calls his approach “soul guitar,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
