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Hosted by the SAFE Coalition - We discuss topics relative to Substance Use Disorder including treatment and support for recovery
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This week we bring you a whole show featuring Women in the Blues. Some you may have heard and some you would not expect. It is the 27th anniversary of RBG joining the SCOTUS so it is fitting to highlight these women in the blues from the past and the present, who have lived their struggles and celebrate their triumphs with amazing blues music. In this episode we feature music from , Katie Webster, Koko Taylor, Bessie Smith, Big Mama Thornton, Shemika Copeland, Janiva Magnus, Shannon Curfman, Joanna Connor, Heather Gillis, Karen Lovely, Danielle Nicole and more!
This week we bring you the inspirational story of Blues musician Keith Pevoto. For years Keith has been in the fight for his life as he battles Neuro Sarcoidosis, an illness that led to his becoming paralyzed and blind. Keith shares his powerful story of how music (the blues) helped transformed his life. Through music Keith shows us that the human spirit is capable of amazing things; indeed, anything is possible!
Jim and Todd also share some of the music that inspires them and hope this all will inspire you.
Setlist includes music from Jack and the Box, Keb Mo, Tedeschi Trucks, Bonnie Raitt, Mike Zito, Gary Clark Jr. and the Rolling Stones.
Todd and Jim have a conversation with retiring CEO and President of the Blues Foundation Barbara Newman. Barbara reflects on the state of the industry today and talks about the core mission of the Foundation along with it's many outreach initiatives including it's COVID -19 relief fund.
We also listen to a selection of music from 2019 & 2020 Blues Hall of Fame inductees including Ida Cox, Count Basie, Billy Branch, Syl Johnson, Bettye LaVette sand Pee wee Crayton.
Blues artists are struggling mightily to stay afloat during this pandemic. Times like these often bring out the best in people and this is no exception. Today, there are several artist driven fundraising efforts which are providing critical funding to fellow musicians - money to help pay mortgages, medical bills, food - critical funding to help these artists bridge the gap to the day when they can tour once again. On today's show we shine a spotlight on Fueling Musicians, a 501C3 organization founded by Joe Bonamassa which has raised over $250,000 for the cause. We also spotlight new and emerging artists, a group that has been particularly hard hit. Setlist includes; Shemika Copeland, The Bluesbones, Elles Bailey, Jontavious Willis, Johnny Winter, Altered Five Blues Band, Damon Fowler, Sugaray Rayford, Seasick Steve, Southern Avenue.
This week we focus on Mr. Buddy Guy - his music, early influences and collaborations. in addition to Buddy we hear from Magic Slim, Koko Taylor, BB King, Eric Clapton and more. So join us - let's talk the blues!
This weeks' episode focuses on piano blues. We talk about and listen to a range of blues pianists from classic originals to those that have carried on the sweet tickling of the ivory.
We bring to you legends like Otis Spann, Memphis Slim, Professor Longhair, Pinetop Perkins, James Booker, Ray Charles, Jesse Yaw, Roosevelt Sykes and Lachy Doley. Keep on Talking the Blues!
Stevie Ray Vaughan - October 3, 1954 - August 27, 1990. This week marks the 30th year of the passing of Stevie Ray Vaughan and the world has been at a loss since. Vaughan became a blues rock virtuoso in a short period of time and left a legacy that others have followed. This week we focus on his music, his story and his legacy. We listen to Stevie's music as the music of some of the artists that influenced him including Jimmy Rogers, Albert Collins, Albert King and Jimi Hendrix. There is a little bit of something for everyone. RIP Stevie - Rock on!
Jim and Todd explore some of the new music released over the summer. Setlist includes new music from Dion, Kenny "the Blues Boss" Wayne, Larkin Poe, Sass Jordan, Bernard Allision, Joe Louis Walker, Chris Canas, Kat Riggins, Fantastic Negrito and Whitney Shay.
This week Todd and Jim check out the music being played across the pond. We look to the list of July's most played albums in the UK (according to the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association) and find plenty of great new music. Link to IBBA list here - http://www.bluesbroadcasters.co.uk/top40.htm
The setlist includes music from Hurricane Ruth, Anthony Geraci, Robbie Reay, Peter Karp, Kaz Hawkins, The Lucky Losers, Mandalyn, Crooked Eye Tommy and Marcus Lazarus.
In this episode Todd and Jim are joined by Mike Derick. Mike talks about and plays music from Gary Clark Jr.. New Discoveries for Todd and Jim include music from Tony Campanella, Jimmy Carpenter , Tommy Castro, Delta Moon, Nicholas David and Samantha Fish.
New England has the Blues! This week we took a look at a stellar group of New England blue musicians. Of course there’s not enough time to play them all! Enjoy, tell your friends, your family, your favorite bartender.
On today's show we hear music from; Tyler Morris, Quinn Sullivan, Duke Robillard, Ronnie Earl, Chris Fitz, James Montgomery, Delta Generators, Racky Thomas, Monster Mike Welch, Albert Cummings, Mark T. Small
This week we explore the nominees for the 2020 Blues Blast Music Awards. Nominees in each category are posted and fan voting is open here; http://www.thebbmas.com/
Todd and Jim select a song from a nominee in each category including, Billy Branch (Nobody But you), Albert Castigila (I Tried to Tell Ya), Toronzo Cannon (The Preacher, the Politician and the Pimp), Sister Lucille (Won't Give It), The Proven Ones (You Ain't Done) Rick Estrin and the Nightcats (Bo Dee's Bounce), Tad Robinson (Love inn the Neighborhood), Hudspeth and Taylor (Rock With Me Baby), Billy Branch (Who Told You) and Mary Jo Curran Band (Lookin').
In this episode Jim and Todd explore the music of Delbert McClinton. We also listen to new music from The Proven Ones, an old classic from Southside Johnny, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Dave Alvin and Bonnie Raitt.
Originally formed as a blues cover band - the Stones have written and recorded a lot of blues over the years. In this episode Jim and Todd explore the music that make the Stones one of the longest surviving blues bands of our time.
Set List Includes;
Little Red Rooster, Ventilator Blues, No Expectations, Stop Breaking Down, Ride 'em On Down, Hoochie Coochie Man (W/ Muddy Waters) You Gotta Move, Midnight Rambler, Can't You Hear Me Knockin', Shake Your Hips
Jim and Todd talk about newly discovered music and artists... setlist includes;
Debbie Davies-Wrong Man/Swamp - Get Gone/ Mingo Fishtrap - Got Mo Betta/Ray Bonneville - Tiptoe Spider/Tinsley Ellis-In from the Cold/Thorbjorn Risager - Last Train/Mike Zito-Little Red Corvette/Magic Slim - Cold Hearted Woman/North Mississippi Allstars - Peaches
Jim and Todd head North of the border for some Canadian Blues!
Jim and Todd listen to acoustic blues while they bid a dear friend farewell.
Set List
Take Me to the Country Jontavious - Willis
On the Road Again - Jack Broadbent
Going Down the Road Feeling Bad - Steve Hill
Come on in My Kitchen - David Bromberg
Medicine Man - Elles Bailey
Bad to the Bone - Carolyn Wonderland
Diving Duck Blues - Keb Moe, Taj Mahal
See that My Grave is Kept Clean - Colin James
Big Boss Man - Whitehorse
Walking Blues - Rory Block, Stefan Grossman
Samson and Delilah - Rev. Gary Davis
Fire on the Mountain - Royal Southern Brotherhood
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