Time Signatures with Jim Ervin

Welcome to our long awaited episode number 1-5-0!!!!! Just about one year ago, we marked our 100th, and this week on Time Signatures, Erv is celebrating his latest milestone with a true Chicago legend and Blues historian, Dick Shurman. Dick’s pedigree is something to behold, and he and Erv dive deep into his rich history of the genre and his involvement in its evolution. Dick calls himself a Blues fan who had some good fortune along the way (paraphrasing), and you will enjoy this episode!Dick’s FacebookAlligator Records’ SiteDelmark Records’ Site_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes UK blues rock harmonicist and Vizztone artist, Will Wilde. Will’s latest album, “Blues Is Still Alive” is out and doing well, and Will dropped in to discuss his early life in music, the strong presence of a diverse music mix in the home, and his recollection of Sonny Boy Williamson’s “Help Me” as the single song that supercharged his drive to learn the harmonica as a 7 or 8 year old boy. We talk about the album , in great detail, his inclusion of legendary blues rock guitarist, Walter Trout, and his role in the memorial album for his friend,Catfish Blues Band frontman, Matt Long, “With A Little Help From My Friends”, which also featured Trout and fellow blues rocker, Joe Bonamassa. There are only NINE shows remaining in this crazy fun season….whatta ride!Website: Will WildeWebsite: Vizztone Label GroupFacebook: Will WildeSpotify: Will WildeYouTube: Will Wilde_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

Before Ed found his way into the world of the Blues, he worked at a car wash in the Greater Chicago area, and his uncle J.B. Hutto taught him and his half brother, Pookie to feel the music and play from the heart. That lesson was never lost on the young men, and when Alligator Records’ Bruce Iglauer invited the band to record for a song or two on an upcoming album, their off the chain performance in the studio allowed them to record their first album quite by accident! Lil’ Ed also talked about their new album, “Slideways”, the recent restructuring announcement by Alligator, and lots more. You do not want to miss this episode!Website: Lil' Ed WilliamsWebsite: Alligator Records - Lil' Ed WilliamsFacebook: Lil' Ed WilliamsSpotify: Lil' Ed Williams YouTube: Lil' Ed Williams_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

It’s another ‘Women of the Blues’ episode with Lonestar Lady and Alligator Recording Artist, Carolyn Wonderland. Carolyn dropped in to talk about her early days in music, her time with legendary frontman, known as the “Godfather of the Blues” (per Walter Trout), John Mayall, and he new album, “Truth Is”. We got to see Carolyn earlier this summer in Kalamazoo for the Blues Festival, and her and the band put on a fun show for sure! We are closing in on our 150th regular episode….any guesses who it might be?Website: Carolyn WonderlandFacebook: Carolyn WonderlandSpotify: Carolyn WonderlandYouTube: Carolyn Wonderland_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes another Chicago legend, Earwig Records founder and producer, Michael Frank. Michael came to the table with lots of great stories of his early days as a music lover, his ultimate move to Chicago, and the nearly 40 years he spent with David ‘Honey Boy’ Edwards as his manager, producer, and touring partner. Season 7 is rolling along, and there are several great episodes on par with this one just on the horizon, so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any of them!Website: Michael FrankFacebook: Michael Frank_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation