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An In depth interview with Kalo

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, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock August 26, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Sexy guitar. Infectious rhythms. Smoky vocals. KALO is pure, heartfelt rock ‘n’ roll with just a tease of blues and roots. Everything about KALO is unexpected — and that’s exactly why they’re quickly catching the eyes and ears of music lovers and industry professionals alike. The blues- and roots-laced rock trio […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Groovin’ in Greaseland

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, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock August 26, 2017

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Groovin’ in Greaseland Alligator Records Rick Estrin was born in the San Francisco area in 1949. He fell in love with the Blues and began playing harmonica at the age of fifteen. His style has been compared to both Sonny Boy Williamson II and Little Walter Jacobs. Early in his […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Awards” Showcase Show!

This week we showcase the winners of the Independent Blues Awards for the first 2 hours .. then we present some of the new music received today .. This is the #1 and ORIGINAL INDIE BLUES RADIO show that showcases Indie Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues. These are the innovators who Keeping the Blues Alive! And the Winners […]

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Lee Roy Parnell Midnight Believer

Parnell is a Bluesman too! Lee Roy Parnell Midnight Believer Vector Recordings Lee Roy Parnell was born in Abilene, TX. in 1956. His father toured with Bob Wills and Parnell appeared on Wills’ radio show when he was six years old. In 1974 Parnell moved to Austin where he played with Kinky Friedman. He moved […]

Music on The Couch

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 08/21/17 – SHOW # 386

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 08/21/17 – SHOW # 386 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/eUkUcx JOHN PAGANO – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC John returns with a new album entitled One More Round. John originally sat with me back in 2012 and then returned the next year when Make Room At The Table was released. We got to catch up with this […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Don Bryant Don’t Give Up On Love

Don Bryant Don’t Give Up On Love Fat Possum Records Don Bryant was born in Memphis in 1942. He began singing in his father’s gospel group at the age of five. The Five Bryant Bothers sang on Cane Cole’s radio show as The Four Canes. They later sang secular songs as The Four Kings and […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lew Jetton

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, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock August 23, 2017

Honoring the Past, Praising the Future and Empowering the Future This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the best Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that is this diversity that is the true tradition of the blues. And in Order to protect the Future of the Blues they must continue to […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Altered Five Blues Band

Honoring the Past, Praising the Present and Empowering the Future! This is The Voice of Indie Blues The show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating the Future of the Blues! These artists are the Innovators not the imitators .. These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start it […]

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An In Depth Interview with Lew Jetton

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE A native of rural West Tennessee, Lew Jetton first heard the blues and southern gospel music in the cotton fields near Trenton, Tennessee. Later, he was mentored by two legends, Rockabilly Legend Carl Perkins, and Chicago Blues Legend Snooky Pryor. Jetton joined Paducah, Kentucky based blues band, 61 South in 1994 […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 8/14/2017

Richard L'Hommedieu .blues, americana, 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 August 19, 2017

HONOR the Past, PRAISE the Present and EMPOWER the Future! This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Bluesbeing created by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. these ARE the INDIE Blues This week we have 3 hours of great INDIE BLUES RADIO with artists like Johnny Oskam Cash Box Kings Chris Barnes AJ Crawdaddy An Indie Blues […]

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An In depth interview with Jeff Taylor and Jeff Schroedl of the Altered Five Blues Band

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 August 18, 2017

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE JEFF TAYLOR Lead Vocals JEFF SCHROEDL Guitar MARK SOLVESON Bass RAYMOND TEVICH Keyboards ALAN ARBER Drums For 15 years, Altered Five Blues Band has been winning audiences with a swaggering stomp of bruising, barrelhouse grit. According to Downbeat magazine, frontman Jeff Taylor “sings powerfully” and “Jeff Schroedl’s live-wire guitar reaches the high bar of mixed […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show #385

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 08/14/2017 – SHOW #385 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/jgJJWK DAYTONA BLUES FESTIVAL – FESTIVAL PARTNER Music On The Couch is proud to, once again, be a media sponsor for The Daytona Blues Festival. Having been shut down by a hurricane last year, they have brought back the lineup from 2016. Frank Carbiener talked about the […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 8/13/2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that Honors the Past, Praises the Present and empowers the future! .. We bring you the Future of the Blues by bringing you artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. These are the INDIE Blues Tonight is our “Indie Blues Double Shot” show .. and we have a great line up […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Scott Ellison

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 .. These are the innovators not the imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues Artists!! This week we start off with music from The Legendary Nighthawks KALO AJ Crawdaddy The Norman Jackson Band Lew Jetton Chris Barnes The Milligan Vaughan Project Altered […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Independent Blues Awards 2017 WINNERS!

Here they are! The Winners of the Independent Blues Awards! This year we had a record number of votes for our nominees! Our total number of “Completed” votes was 2,226 over 1,000 more than last year. If you want to see the actual totals for each nominee in each category you can view the total […]

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LIVE From the Midnight Circus Featuring Scottie Miller

Posted by Editor 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 August 14, 2017

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 artist Embrace the Diversity of the Blues … it is this diversity that is the TRUE Tradition of the Blues .. This week we give you the music by The Legendary […]

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An In Depth interview with Scott Ellison

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE A talented singer-songwriter, guitarist, and blues-rocker, Scott Ellison was born on February 13, 1954, in Tulsa, OK. By the ’70s, Tulsa had become an unexpected hotbed of blues-based rock bands as proven by both Eric Clapton and Freddie King’s backing bands hailing from the area. It was the perfect match for […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Robert Cray Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm

Richard Ludmerer 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 August 12, 2017

Robert Cray Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm Jay Vee Robert Cray was born in Columbus, Ga. in 1953 while his father was serving in the Army. The family settled in Tacoma, Wa. In the early years Cray was in a band with Curtis Salgado called The Cray-Hawks. Cray’s debut recording was “Who’s Been Talkin?” in […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 8/7/2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues .. we play those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and believe in creating new original music from it’s roots .. these are the innovators .. not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists This week we have some great INDIE BLUES […]

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An In Depth Interview with Scottie Miller

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Local music scene stalwart Scottie Miller has been around long enough to acquire a funky nickname (Bones), membership in the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame, experience touring with blues icon Bo Diddley, a signature style that warps far to the south of his home tundra, and an international rep. He’s first […]

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Sonny Landreth Recorded Live in Lafayette

Sonny Landreth Recorded Live in Lafayette Provogue/Mascot Label Group Sonny Landreth was born in Canton, MS. but lived in Lafayette, La. for many years. He now resides in Breaux Bridge, La. Landreth plays slide guitar but augments that by fretting behind the slide. His main influences include Robert Johnson, Charley Patton and Mississippi John Hurt. […]

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Altered Five Blues Band Charmed & Dangerous

Altered Five Blues Band Charmed & Dangerous Blind Pig Records/The Orchard The Altered Five Blues Band is a Milwaukee based quintet formed in 2002. They released their debut recording “Bluesified” in 2008 and followed up with 2012’s “Gotta Earn It” which received a rave review from Downbeat’s Frank-John Hadley. Their third all original album “Cryin […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 8/6/2017

This is our Indie Blues Double Shot Show! .. We give you the Future of the Blues 2 songs at a time .. These are the artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we give you Double shot song packs from The Legendary Nighthawks KALO AJ Crawdaddy The Norman Jackson Band Lew JettonChris Barnes The Milligan […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Johnny Ray Jones

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues .. these artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and in the true tradition of the blues believe that they must be the innovators not some […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show #384

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 08/07/17 SHOW # 384 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/X5kGWk BENNY TURNER – COUCH KID NEWS Benny has written his autobiography entitled Survivor and he came by to talk about how it got written, why it got written and the joys he received from writing the story. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE LARRY GRIFFITH – […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Antry

This is The Voice of Indie Blues .. the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIOthat brings you those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from the roots of the blues .. these are the innovators .. not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start off with […]

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Stacy Jones Love is Everywhere

Stacy Jones Love is Everywhere Independent Stacy Jones is from the Seattle area. She started playing piano when she was four years old and began singing with her father’s band shortly thereafter. She also learned guitar and harmonica. Influenced by both Howlin’ Wolf and Lucinda Williams she formed her first band, Stacy Jones and the […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Johnny Ray Jones

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE “It’s like a smorgasbord of Americana and blues,” says Jones of the now-finished album, for which most recording took place in 2015 and 2016. Besides “Hole In Your Soul,” a Sam “Bluzman” Taylor-penned song taken from the 1995 sessions, Feet Back in the Door features a varied set of newly waxed […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 07/31/2017

This is the PODCAST of LIVE from the Midnight Circus – The Voice of Indie Blues – the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by Independent Blues Artists who embrace the diversity of the blues. These are the innovators not the imitators .. They ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we give you 3 hours of great INDIE BLUES […]

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Patrick Recob Perpetual Luau

Patrick Recob Perpetual Luau Mr. Lucky’s Blues Recording Co. Patrick Recob grew up in Topeka, Kansas and now lives in Kansas City. In the 1990’s Recob played with The Gary Primich Band. He later spent ten years playing with Lee McBee and The Confessors. After McBee died in 2014 Recob took over the vocals for […]

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An In Depth interview with Antry!

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE One of Steve Antry’s earliest jobs was working as a track laborer for the Frisco railroad in Tulsa. He was underage, but claimed to be 18 to get hired. This turned out to be his defining “Woody Guthrie moment”, as he describes it. While driving steel with much older gentlemen with nicknames like […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 7/30/2017

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, Andy Frasco, Andy Frasco and the UN, 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 albums. concert DVDs, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock August 4, 2017

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues with artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. These are the Indie Blues Artists! Today is our INDIE BLUES DOUBLE SHOT show .. we go through out mail bag and bring you 2 great tracks from each of our new artists today .. […]

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‘Andy Frasco and The UN: Songs From the Road’ may be the best party abum ever

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, Andy Frasco, Andy Frasco and the UN, 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 albums. concert DVDs, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock August 4, 2017

Andy Frasco travels with a huge group of musicians called the UN, who play instruments ranging from guitars and drums to a horn section which includes a tuba. All of them are capable of dancing with great exuberance. Frasco hmself is an afro-haired crazy man who interacts with an audience better than anyone I have […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Halley Devestern

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO .. We bring you the Future of the Blues by playing those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being made from it’s roots .. these artists understand that to be an innovator is in the true tradition of the blues .. These ARE the Indie […]

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The Nighthawks All You Gotta Do

The Nighthawks All You Gotta Do Eller Soul Records The Nighthawks recorded their first album “Rock n’ Roll” in 1974. It was all covers but in 1977 they followed with “Sidepocket Shot” a mostly original recording. Since then they have always mixed covers with their own songs. My favorite Nighthawks albums include 1986’s “Hard Living” […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An in Depth Interview with Halley Devestern

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The Halley DeVestern Band is a blues-funk-rock band from NYC that rocks either acoustic or electric. Band members are: Halley DeVestern- vocals (Big Brother & the Holding Company) David Patterson – guitar (Shawn Mullins) Rich Kulsar – drums (The Zen Tricksters, Toasters, Mickey Dolenz) Tom Heinig – bass (Lamont Cranston Band, […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show #383

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 07/31/17 SHOW # 383 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/fmxmHK LAURA TATE Laura has released her 4th album, Let’s Just Be Real. This multi-talented woman has excelled behind the microphone, in front of the camera, on-stage and even behind the camera. We talked about her many different talents and the things that make her life […]

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The John Pagano Band gives us ‘One More Round’

Rhetta Akamatsu 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 August 1, 2017

Although John Pagano has been recording under the name JP Blues since he was in his teens, The John Pagano Band is about to release their first album, One More Round, under their new band name. Although the name has changed, the solid blues-rock and excellent original material has not. Pagano is a strong vocalist […]

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Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An IN Depth Interview with John Pagano of the John Pagano Band

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE John Pagano started playing guitar at the age of 10 and it was clear that something special was happening here. This “Something Special” was recognized by legendary bluesman Sam “Bluzman” Taylor. Sam took JP under his wing and began to school him on the blues, or what Sam use to call “SAMerizing”. It […]

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Jake Tavill – ‘Twisted Ideology’

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, contemporary musicians, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, Jake Tavill, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, Twisted Ideology July 31, 2017

Jake Tavill is a surprising young artist with a new album titled Twisted Ideology. It starts out with a modern urban song, “You’re Gonna Love Me,” which introduces us to Tavill’s fresh, catchy vocal style. Then he uses piano and vocal to create a eerie, childlike atmosphere for a haunting ballad about life and death, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus featuring Jon Spears Band

This is The Voice of Indie Blues we bring you the Future of the Blues with artists that are creating it with new original music .. these are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the INDIE Blues Artists .. This week we start it off with music from Scottie Miller Band Scott Ellison BandGang of Thieves Altered Five Blues Band Nighthawks KALO Cash Box KingsLaura […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 7/24/2017

Tune in tonight to the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! The show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues by creating new original music from it’s roots. These are the artists leading the Indie Blues Movement .. The innovators .. not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists! […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An In Depth Interview with Jon Spear

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The Jon Spear Band is a collaboration of some of Central Virginia’s finest and most dedicated blues musicians, brought together by their love of blues music and their active participation in the Central Virginia Blues Society. Although their ages span several generations, the band’s members share a common determination to use […]

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LIVE from the Midnight Circus “Indie Blues Double Shot” 7/23/2017

This is our INDIE Blues DOUBLE SHOT Show .. this is where we bring you the best of what we got in our mailbox this week with a 2 pack from each artist! So kick back and relax while I take you on a musical journey as you join the Indie Blues Movement with the artists who Embrace the […]

Book Reviews

Survivor: The Benny Turner Story by Benny Turner and Bill Dahl

Rhetta Akamatsu americana, autobiograpies, Benny Turner, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, freddie king, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, music memoirs, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the blues July 27, 2017

Benny Turner is indeed a survivor and he shares his experiences in his fascinating memoir, Survivor. He grew up in Texas and Chicago. devoted to his older brother, Freddie King. By the time he was in his teens, he was on the road with Freddie as his bass player and playing gospel music on the […]

CD Reviews INDIE Blues/ CD Reviews Jazz

Stanton Moore With You in Mind The Songs of Allen Toussaint

Stanton Moore With You in Mind The Songs of Allen Toussaint Cool Green Recordings/Mascot Label Group Stanton Moore is a New Orleans funk, jazz and rock drummer. He is a founding member of the jazz rock band Galactic with whom he has recorded ten albums. He also records as The Stanton Moore Trio with organist […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show #382

MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #382 07/24/17 LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/dpWbTh TOM CRAIG & SOUL PATCH Tom joined me to talk about this Philly area band. They were in Memphis for the 2017 IBC and certainly made themselves known. We traced Tom’s career and life and the direction for the band in the future WEB SITE […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Andy T Band

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you those artists who are creating the Future of the Blues by touring and creating new original music. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being created from it’s roots. This IS the True Tradition of the blues .. These are the innovators […]

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Jeanne Lozier “Queen of Your Dreams”

Jeanne Lozier “Queen of Your Dreams” The New York area is a mecca of unsigned talent. Among our undiscovered gems is Jeanne Lozier. Possessed of a unique voice and powerful determination Jeanne has succeeded where others have struggled. She has self-produced a remarkable first album “Queen of Your Dreams” which thoroughly displays her talents as […]