Today’s guest is Ernie Pinata from the Delta Wires! Ernie tells Tom about his 50 years in the Blues from studying Sociology through the Blues in college, sharing the stage wiht many icons of the genre, and how making music in the Bay Area shaped his sound.Their entire catalog is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Now here's The Suit!Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.DeltaWires.com. Facebook: /DeltaWiresLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Today’s guest is Gary Hoey! Gary tells Tom about coffee with his mom, auditoning for Ozzy, and filling in as one of the Blood Brothers. His entire catalog is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Now here's The Suit!Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.GaryHoey.comFacebook: /GaryHoeyofficialpageInstagram: @GaryHoeyLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Today’s guest is Chickenbone Slim! Slim tells Tom about how he got his name, his adherence to the KISS principle, and bomb cyclones. His most recent album, Damn Good and Ready, is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.ChickenBoneSlim.comFacebook: /ChickenboneSlimAndTheBiscuitsInstagram: @chickenbone_slimLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Today’s guest is Eliza Neals! Eliza tells Tom about growing up in Detroit, studying opera in Vienna, and being mentored by a Motown legend. Her most recent album, Badder To The Bone, and new single, “Candy Store”, are available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://elizaneals.com/merchandise/Instagram: @elizaneals Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Today’s guest is Popa Chubby. Popa reflects on his long career, moving from Rocker to Blues Man, and his new album Live At G. Bluey's Juke Joint which is available now on all formats and all streaming platforms. Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://www.popachubby.com/storeInstagram: @popachubby1960, @GulfCoast_RecordsLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Today’s guest is Monster Mike Welch. The award-winning Boston based singer and guitar wizard talks about how he got his nickname, working on being a better singer, his struggle with COVID, and most importantly his new album, Nothing But Time available on all formats and streaming services. Go to monstermikewelch.com for more information about Mike, his new album and tour dates.To Stream and Download! https://gulfcoastrecs.lnk.to/NothingButTime Instagram: @monstermikewelch, @GulfCoast_RecordsLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia are true “Blood Brothers” in life and in the music they create both individually and collectively. Added to the equation are the talents of producers Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, who brought fresh ideas to the recording sessions, pushing Mike and Albert creatively and musically to their best work to date. Their new self-titled album has spent 12 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Blues Album Chart peaking at #1. To Stream and Download! https://lnk.to/BloodBrothers Instagram: @zitorox, @albertcastiglia, @bloodbrothers_gcr, @GulfCoast_Records Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Andy Watts, who is known as Israel's Ambassador of the Blues, joins Tom The Suit Forst on Chasing The Blues 2 / Episode 33, in time for Tom to wish fans a Happy Thanksgiving 2020. They chat about Andy's recording career and his recent work with blues superstar Joe Louis Walker, who has himself been a guest on Chasing the Blues. Andy has performed with many of the modern blues greats including Kenny Neal, Lucky Peterson, Johnny Winter, Rick Estrin, Bernard Alison and Eliza Neals, as well Joe Louis Walker. Andy developed such tight musical chemistry with Kenny Neal that Kenny not only co-produced Andy’s new album, Supergroove, but he also released it on his label, Booga Music in conjunction with the Vizztone label group. Supergroove is a highly charged album of ten electrifying blues tracks - dusted with a bit of rock, funk and R&B - featuring Andy’s sometimes gritty, sometimes slinky guitar and his soulful vocals along with his great 9 piece band.Now close to the end of its second season, Season 2, Chasing the Blues is a weekly podcast by Tom The Suit Forst, a blues musician, recording artist, and podcaster who was inducted into the CT and NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2018. This episode is the 83rd broadcast to date. The podcast is sponsored in part by Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT which is also the show producer. Season media sponsorship has been provided by Blues Festival Guide Magazine which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Look and listen for the debut of Chasing the Blues YouTube edition that featured an exclusive interview with John Oates of Hall and Oates, discussing his recent blues album. A special follow up YouTube presentation featuring Samantha Fish will launch in December 2020. Permalink to Share: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-33-andy-wattsDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/42169350/download.mp3http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttps://andywatts1.bandcamp.com/album/blues-on-fire

Fee Waybill, singer and frontman of The Tubes joins Tom The Suit Forst in this latest podcast episode of Chasing the Blues, Season 2, Episode 32. In 1984, a year after the Tubes released one of their most successful albums, Waybill released his first solo album called Read My Lips. In 1996, Waybill released another album called Don't Be Scared By These Hands.Now in 2020, the life long singer-songwriter returns with a new solo album "Fee Waybill Rides Again," and on the podcast he takes Tom through the songs on the album, their development, working with producer Richard Marx. He shares insight into his writing process, and a rare glimpse into a lifetime of music making.Share link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-32-fee-waybillDownload link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/42061485/download.mp3Chasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. Now in its second season with 80 episodes in total, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Podcast, Sponsor, and Artist Links:http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttps://linktr.ee/feewaybill

International Blues Festival Champion Kevin Burt joins Tom The Suit Forst on Chasing the Blues 2, Episode 31. For more than 25 years Kevin Burt has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest dispelling the myth that true blues has no roots in Iowa. His soul-inspired presentation is unique which consistently get him compared to a range of artists like Bill Withers and Aaron Neville, with the ability to build an audience rapport that has been compared to B.B. King. Kevin Burt has won many awards and played many festivals both solo and with his band, the Instigators. His awards include Best Entertainer in Iowa City (three times) Best Band in Iowa City (three times) Iowa Blues Challenge Champions, Named as one of the top 25 unsigned blues bands in the world by the International Blues Challenge Competition. Kevin is also recognized as one of the Midwest’s top blues heritage educators. This honor was given to him by the Governor of Iowa, Chet Culver in February of 2009. Kevin is a registered artist, and artist educator with the state of Iowa Arts Council. He has also written and published a classroom harmonica method book called “Just Play It: an introduction to blues harmonica.” His approach is simple, education through entertainment. His program has been going strong since 1994. Burt plans to continue this work as well as his community work with Children and the arts. With the support of his family and community, good things will be happening for Kevin “B.F.” Burt in 2019.In a comparably short career, Kevin Burt has shared the stage in one form or another with a who’s who in the music world. B.B. King, Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Luther Allison, Bernard Allison, Junior Wells, Robert Lockwood Jr., David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Wayne Baker Brooks, Blues Traveler, Head East, Molly Hatchet, Three Dog Night, Michael Hill’s Blues Mob, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Chubby Carrier, Terrance Simieon, Dan Zanes, The Holmes Brothers, Tony Brown, Jerry Dugger, Ken Valdez.Episode Permalink: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-31-kevin-burtEpisode Direct Download: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41932319/download.mp3Chasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. Now in its second season with 81 episodes in total, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. The next episode of the video series will feature Samantha Fish discussing the Cigar Box Guitar Festival 2021.Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Podcast, Sponsor, and Artist Links:http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttp://kevinburtmusic.com

Multiple Blues Music Award winner, Saxophonist, Vocalist, Songwriter and Producer Vanessa Collier drops in to chat with Tom Forst about her new album "Heart On The Line." She takes Tom back to her roots, starting music at age 11, and through career highlights including touring with Joe Louis Walker, and one very special night trading licks with Buddy Guy. Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-30-vanessa-collieDirect Download: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41801922/download.mp3Chasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. Now in its second season with 80 episodes in total, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Podcast, Sponsor, and Artist Links:http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttps://www.vanessacollier.com/

On Episode 29 of Chasing the Blues Season 2, Tom Forst spends some time with Freddye Stover, aka Miss Freddye. For the past 25 years, Miss Freddye has been singing the blues throughout her Western Pennsylvania hometown of Pittsburgh. From barrooms and nightclubs, to charity events, VFWs and American Legions, Miss Freddye is often recognized as the town’s Leading Lady of the Blues. In fact, she has also been recognized on the national music scene with two Blues Foundation Awards nominations for her 2017 album, Lady Of The Blues.Miss Freddye is an artist with an incredible story of bravery and perseverance which she shares with Tom in this insightful interview, including her experiences as a breast cancer survivor, as well as her work as a surgical nurse helping treat other cancer patients. She also discussed her experience using music to help her son who is on the spectrum Autism to break through, himself becoming a harmonic player and her number one fan!Direct Download ==> https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41702130/download.mp3Share Link ==> https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-29-miss-freddyeChasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. Now in its second season with over 75 episodes in total, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Podcast, Sponsor, and Artist Links:http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttp://www.missfreddye.com

Bluesman Albert Castiglia joins Tom Forst on On Chasing the Blues Podcast, Season 2, Episode 27, being interviewed by special guest Dana Somayaji, winner of a contest run by Blues Festival Guide Magazine. Dana goes deep in the interview prompting Albert to talk about his days touring with Junior Wells, then discovers how he went from AC DC and Bruce Springsteen to the blues thanks to a Muddy Waters cassette that turned his world upside down. He talks about life during Covid-19, his new found love of Yoga. As well, how feels about the current situation, and his eagerness to get back on the road. Chasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. Now in its second season with over 75 episodes in total, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls "his road map to the blues." Share Link: ==> https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-28-albert-castigiDirect Download: ==> https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41577193/download.mp3Links: http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttps://www.AlbertCastiglia.nethttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.com

Grammy nominee Sugaray Rayford joins Tom Forst on On Chasing the Blues Podcast, Season 2, Episode 27, being interviewed by special guest Cristy Benvenutti, winner of a contest run by Blues Festival Guide Magazine. Cristi asks questions about music from deep in Sugarray's catalogue, which leads to an insightful conversation about his unique creative process. Chasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. His new album "World of Broken Hearts," has been nominated for Best Album in the 2020 Blues Music Awards. Now in it's second season, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls "his road map to the blues." Share Link: ==> https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-27-bfg-sugarDirect Download: ==>https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41469554/download.mp3Links: http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttps://www.sugarayrayford.com/http://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.com

Tom The Suit Forst chats with Tom Burger, a blues guitarist who plays in a "Blues Revival" band titled the Creature Collective, on Chasing the Blues 2/ episode 26. Burger calls the music a unique mix of blues, rock, roots, jam and psychedelic. As such, we would say he and his group are on the forefront of young musicians taking the blues in new directions. Burger also discusses his work with Wolfson Entertainment which manages John Oates, and Hall and Oates. Of course, we met Tom Burger through having John Oates on Chasing the Blues a few weeks ago. That interview is available as a podcast and on video on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/RnHG0lzinSwShare Link ==> https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-26-tom-burgerDirect Download Link ==> https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41357364/download.mp3Podcast, Sponsor, and Artist Links:http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttps://www.facebook.com/creaturecollectivebandhttps://www.wolfsonent.com/

Gulf Coast Recorded recording artist Mark May calls into the show to chat with Tom about his new album "Deep Dark Demon" which went to #6 on the Billboard Living Blues chart. Mark talks about how he and Tom Forst's bass player Dave Stoltz auditioned for the Allman Brothers Band together, and later both performed with the Dicke Betts solo band. Mark discusses the influence Dickie Betts had on his own style of playing, which is a mix of rock and various blues styles. Chasing the Blues Podcast is produced by Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT. It is a weekly audio podcast which has aired 75 episodes today. A 30 minute TV show format of Chasing the Blues has also been launched on YouTube, on which Tom Forst interviews John Oates of Hall and Oates about his new blues-inspired album "Live in Nashville." The new show is available here: https://youtu.be/RnHG0lzinSwChasing the Blues is produced by Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT. It is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine. Chasing the Blues wishes to thank the Blues Foundation and the Music Makers Foundation for helping blues musicians in need around the world, and helping to keep the blues genre alive. Episode Links: Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-25-mark-mayDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41255414/download.mp3Also listen for Chasing the Blues Podcast on Apple and Spotify Web Links: http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttps://www.facebook.com/themarkmayband/

Ruf Records recording artist Whitney Shay calls into Chasing the Blues Season 2/Episode 24, to chat with Tom about her Billboard Blues chart topping album "Stand Up!" She is a four-time San Diego Music Award winner (including 2019 Artist of the Year) and 2019 Blues Music Award nominee. Shay’s latest release on Ruf Records Stand Up! debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues charts and also reached #1 on the Roots Music Report. Shay has received high praise from music critics calling the singer “a future blues icon” (Blues Matters!), “one of the next best things in soul music” (Blues and Rhythm Magazine), and “the epitome of a rising star” (Elmore Magazine). Chasing the Blues Podcast is produced by Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT. It is a weekly audio podcast which has aired 74 episodes today. A 30 minute TV show format of Chasing the Blues has also been launched on YouTube, on which Tom Forst interviews John Oates of Hall and Outes about his new blues-inspired album "Live in Nashville." The new show is available here: https://youtu.be/RnHG0lzinSwChasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Look for them on the web at http://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttp://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41093140/download.mp3Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-24-whitney-shay

John Oates of Hall and Oates joins Tom The suit Forst on Episode 23 of Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2. Known for writing some of the most well known and classic pop songs of all time, John is also a massive blues fan, which Tom finds out in this insightful interview, as John gets into his love of artists like Mississippi John Hurt and Don Gibson. John talks about his brand new solo album, "Live in Nashville," recorded with his band of Nashville veteran musicians the "Good Road Band," which comes out on Friday, September 18, 2020 (the day after this is being written). Finally, John shares a fascinating studio memory of recording the Hall and Oates album "Abandoned Luncheonette" with drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie. Recorded live at Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT. Episode Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-23-john-oatesEpisode Direct Download: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/40949024/download.mp3Links:http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttps://johnoates.com/Special thanks to our sponsors:http://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comChasing the Blues Proudly Supports: Music Maker Relief Foundation: https://musicmaker.org/Blues Foundation: https://blues.org/

Jeremiah Johnson of Ruf Records checks in with Tom The Suit Forst on Chasing the Blues 2/Ep 22, discussing his upcoming album release on October 30, 2020 titled "Unemployed Highly Annoyed."This interview is the very first time the album has been unveiled to the media, which is a great honor to Chasing the Blues. Jeremiah reveals that the work is a concept album, with all the songs related to his time in quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic. He also shares how fortunate he is that Ruf Records wanted to release it so soon after his album "Heaven's to Betsy," which went to Number 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Perma Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-22-jeremiah-johnoDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/40831011/download.mp3Chasing the Blues Podcast is produced and sponsored by Factory Underground Studio in Downtown Norwalk, CT. It is also sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues."http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttp://www.JeremiahJohnsonBand.com

Sir Rod Patterson of Sir Rod and the Blues Doctors, joins Tom The Suit Forst on Chasing the Blues 2, Ep 21, for a sit down to talk about the band's debut blues album "Come Together."The band features percussion and "lead harmonica" by Adam Gussow. Gussow is best known for being part of "Satan and Adam, a blues duo consisting of Sterling Magee, known by his stage name "Mister Satan", and Gussow. The two men were a fixture on Harlem's sidewalks in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their unique story was captured in a recent film documentary on Netflix. Sir Rod is himself the nephew of Sterling Magee, inspired by the film, and his uncle's music, to sing the blues. He formed the Blues Doctors with Adam Gussow, and guitarist Alan Gross. "Come Together" is their debut record release July 20, 2020, which is getting radio airplay on Bluesville (Sirius XM) and stations throughout the world. When he is not singing the blues, Sir Rod is also a motivational speaker in Atlanta, GA where he runs anti-bullying campaigns. This is a fascinating and honest discussion that you don't want to miss!PermaLink: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-21-sir-rodDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/40665641/download.mp3Sir Rod and The Blues Doctors on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sir-Rod-The-Blues-Doctors-106543267670763/Sir Rod and The Blues Doctors on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4v2by5xGJH9PRRvCzaFNXY?si=nhKpxUDkRRaJpvSaFQnmagSatan and Adam on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81077539Chasing the Blues is sponsored by it's producer Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT, and Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.com