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LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Big Shoes

Richard L'Hommedieu Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, the voice of indie blues February 13, 2018

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you independent blues artists who are creating the Future of the Blues by creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. they ARE the Indie Blues Artists This week we have a great playlist for you .. Victor Wainwright That’s Love To […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Rocky Athas!

This IS the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show .. The Voice of Indie Blues .. We bring you the best in independent blues artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues is in innovation and creativity! These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we have a great playlist set out […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Andy Peake of “Big Shoes”!

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The Big Shoes Story Big Shoes was the creation of drummer/producer Andy Peake. In 2012. With a local trend among musicians to form “tribute” bands, Andy had the wild idea to gather musicians of like mind to create a tribute to the 1970’s eclectic and brilliant band, Little Feat. Big Shoes […]

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An Interview with Rocky Athas

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE After carrying the mantle for eight years of the coveted role of lead guitarist with John Mayall’s legendary Bluesbreakers, Rocky Athas returned to his successfully established solo career. In 2017, the much anticipated reunion between Rocky’s good friend and multi-Grammy winning producer, Jim Gaines, delivered Shakin’ the Dust to rave reviews! Partnering repeatedly […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Bernard Allison

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! The only show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand the true tradition in blues is Innovation, Diversity and Creativity! These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Samantha Martin and Delta Sugar

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 rooted in the blues. The True Tradition of the blues is rooted in Innovation and creativity! These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we have music from: Reverend Raven She’s Moving On […]

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The Reverend Shawn Amos Breaks It Down

Richard Ludmerer Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, the voice of indie blues February 4, 2018

The Reverend Shawn Amos Breaks It Down Put Together Music The Reverend Shawn Amos was born the son of Wally Amos founder of the Famous Amos cookie brand. Amos attended film school at New York University and discovered the blues by reading Peter Guralnick’s book “Feel Like Going Home”. He traveled the south and fell […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 1/28/2018

This is the VOICE of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating the future of the blues with original music. These artists are true to the tradition of the blues which is based in innovation and creativity. These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Samantha Martin

Posted by Editor Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, the voice of indie blues February 2, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE **Five Time Maple Blues Award Nominee** Bubbling up from the cauldron of roots Americana music, Samantha Martin is an artist of extraordinary power, gravitas and deep-seated emotion. On first listen, one is immediately struck by the awesome presence and sheer magnitude of her other worldly voice. Cigarette-ravaged and whiskey-soaked in the extreme, […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Jay Willie Blues Band

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow. The ONLY show that is dedicated to bringing you JUST Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating the Future of the Blues with New original Music .. These are the Innovators not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we give […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Lex Grey

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show. The ONLY show that brings you nothing but Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating the Future of the Blues with new original music rooted in the blues. .. These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we give you music from: Ronnie Baker Brooks Times Have Changed Muddy-Gurdy Gonna […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with The Jay Willie Blues Band

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Throughout the course of their musical union, the members of the Jay Willie Blues Band have won over the hearts of music lovers from all walks of life. This Indie Blues Band has been Performing at a variety of venues and making countless public appearances all the while recording new song […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 1/27/2018

We are BACK on www.deepjams.net every Saturday from 8pm till Midnight! This is the VOICE of Indie Blues! The #1 and original indie blues radio show and the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the best in independent blues artists who are creating the future of the blues by holding true to the […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Bernard Allison Let It Go

Bernard Allison Let It Go Ruf Records Bernard Allison was born in Chicago in 1965. He was introduced to the blues by his father, the late Luther Allison. He started playing guitar at the age of ten and played on a live recording of his father’s when he was just thirteen. After graduating high school […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Lex Grey!

Richard L'Hommedieu Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 29, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE If you have never seen this Indie blues band, fasten your safety belts! A vocal, visual and musical tour de force, The Urban Pioneers deliver it hard and heartfelt. From their award winning original songs to their outrageously unique interpretations of classic rock and blues this band takes you places no […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Hypnotic Wheels Trio and Various Artists Muddy Gurdy

Jim Hynes Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 26, 2018

Hypnotic Wheels Trio and Various Artists Muddy Gurdy VizzTone This is one of the most interesting collaborations of blues we have heard in some time. A trio of French musicians – Tia Goutteble (guitar, voice), Gilles Chabenat (Hurdy-Gurdy – a traditional French instrument), and Marc Glomeau (percussion) call themselves the Hypnotic Wheels Trio. Their music […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

John Mayall Three For The Road

Richard Ludmerer Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 25, 2018

John Mayall Three For The Road Forty Below Records This new album is John Mayall’s sixty-eighth and that doesn’t include re-issues. Mayall is the influential British bluesman who formed his band The Bluesbreakers in 1963. A great guitarist, keyboardist, harmonica player, singer, songwriter and bandleader he is still going strong after more than fifty years. […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring The Rex Granite Band

This is the Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues artists who are creating the Future of the blues by embracing creativity and innovation. These artist also embrace the diversity of the blues and understand that this is where the true power of the genre lives. These ARE […]

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Rocky Athas Shakin’ The Dust

Rocky Athas Shakin’ The Dust Cherryburst Records Rocky Athas was born in Oak Cliffs, Texas, a Dallas suburb, in 1954. He and Stevie Ray Vaughan were schoolmates long before either became known. By 1977 Athas was already listed as one of the ten best guitarists in Texas. In 1984 Athas appeared on Jim Dandy’s Black […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Johnny Fink and the Intrusion

This is the #1 and original Indie Blues Radio show! The Voice of Indie Blues! We bring you each week artists who Embrace the diversity of the blues and are creating the future of the blues with creativity and innovation .. these are the Indie Blues Artists This week we have music from: John Pagano […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Rex Granite

FACEBOOK Omaha’s Blues/Rock Original, The Rex Granite Band draws it’s fresh/retro sound from a variety of sources. Straight-up Rock and Roll, Blues, and Gospel all play heavily in their gutsy roots rock style. Sarah and Rex are the primary song writers in the band, but the true appeal lies with the unique vocal of Sarah […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Johnny Fink!

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Johnny Fink and The Intrusion used to be known as the “Best Kept Secret in the Midwest Blues Scene” among local blues and classic rock enthusiasts. That was until they won the 2015 Cincy Blues society band challenge….and the made the semi-finals in the 2016 IBC in Memphis Tn. They were also finalists […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 1/13/2018

This is our 4 hour show of the best in Independent blues artists who are creating the future of the blues! This is the #1 and original “Indie Blues” radio show! We honor the past, support the present and encourage the future of the blues .. This week we have music from .. Mindi Abair […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Backtrack Blues Band Make My Home in Florida

Backtrack Blues Band Make My Home in Florida Harpo Records Harp ace Sonny Charles met guitarist “Little” Johnny Walter in Chapel Hill, North Carolina while they were both attending the University of North Carolina. Charles founded the Backtrack Blues Band in 1980 and Walter was among the first to join. The Backtrack Blues Band is […]

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Johnny Fink And The Intrusion JFI

Johnny Fink And The Intrusion JFI Independent Johnny Fink and The Intrusion is a band based out of Cincinnati Ohio. The four piece unit was originally formed in 1992 and called The Blue Intrusions. They jammed on everything from the Allman Brothers to Lonnie Mack. After several years guitarist Fink took over and they became […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring the Backtrack Blues Band

This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO .. The Voice of Indie Blues! The show that brings you ONLY those artists who are touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists ARE the Future of the Blues! They are keeping the true tradition of the blues alive, innovation and creativity! These are the Indie […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Sonny Charles from the Backtrack Blues Band

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The Backtrack Blues Band is one of Florida’s longest running and most accomplished blues bands. Founded in 1980, the group has performed continuously for over 30 years. Backtrack’s high energy Chicago-style blues with exceptional guitar, harp, and vocals, has made the band a constant on the Florida blues concert, club, and […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Greg Sover

Posted by Editor Artist, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, celebration of Blues and Soul, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, INDIE Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 16, 2018

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Johnny Feds & Friends Pinky Gets The Blues

Johnny Feds & Friends Pinky Gets The Blues Independent John Federico has been part of the NY/NJ blues scene for twenty years always running an open blues jam. For the last seven years he and his band Johnny Feds and the Bluez Boyz have hosted the Monday night jam at the Bayou Restaurant in Mt. […]

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ThunderGypsy – ‘ThunderGypsy’

Rhetta Akamatsu Artist, Atlanta 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 Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, International Blues Challenge, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice, ThunderGypsy January 14, 2018

ThunderGypsy is the group chosen at the Atlanta Blues Challenge sponsored by the Atlanta Blues Society to represent the city at the International Blues Challenge 2018. They have a new CD out, produced by Richard L’Hommedieu at Midnight Circus Studios, and it is phenomenal. They won the unlimited studio time as a prize for winning […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Greg Sover

Richard L'Hommedieu Artist, 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 Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 12, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Greg Sover is starting out 2018 on all cylinders! Greg’s new EP Jubilee released on January 8th. And the Greg Sover Band will be competing at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis beginning January 17th, representing the Steel City Blues Society of Phoenixville, PA. Jubilee is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Songs of […]

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Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager Rough Cut

Richard Ludmerer Artist, 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 Blues Scene blues, Indie Rock, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 11, 2018

Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager Rough Cut Alligator Records Curtis Salgado was born in Everett, Washington but grew up in Eugene, Oregon. By 1980 he was already a member of The Robert Cray Band and he plays harmonica on Cray’s debut recording “Who’s Been Talkin”. He befriended John Belushi and gave him a transforming appreciation […]

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Tinsley Ellis Winning Hand

Tinsley Ellis Winning Hand Alligator Records Tinsley Ellis was born in Atlanta, Ga. in 1957. He was raised in south Florida and discovered the guitar at a young age. One night while listening to records by The Yardbirds, The Animals, and The Rolling Stones his friend’s older brother offered to take them to see B.B. […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ INDIE Blues Scene

Ladies & Gentlemen, Laith Al-Saadi

Adam Signore 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, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, the voice January 11, 2018

Allow me to introduce to you Laith Al-Saadi By Adam Signore But first let’s get this out of the way right now. Go see the indie Blues artist Laith Al-Saadi first chance you get. OK now that that is out of the way, here’s the skinny on Laith’s beginnings: Laith started singing at four years […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Little G Weevil

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, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 9, 2018

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues with new music .. and creativity! This week we give you our first show of 2018! With music from: Ghalia & Mama’s Boys Catfish Dave Keyes Chris Daniels and the Kings w Freddi Gowdy Bobby Rush […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch Show 403 01/08/2018

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Eric Hughes, Eric Hughes Band, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, Meet Me in Memphis, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 9, 2018

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 01/08/18 – SHOW #403 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10401337 PREVIEW SHOW # 2 for the 34th IBC JANICE JOHNSTON Dr. Janice is a member of The Blues Foundation Board of Directors with responsibilities for The H.A.R.T. Fund (Handy Artist Relief Trust). For the last six years, Dr. Janice and her incredible volunteer staff […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Albert Cummings

Posted by Editor albert cummings, blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Eric Hughes, Eric Hughes Band, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, Meet Me in Memphis, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 9, 2018

HOME PAGE FACE BOOK PAGE Check out this interview with an Indie blues artist Albert Cummings on Making a Scene Albert Cummings writes, plays and sings the blues like nobody else. He has played with blues legends B.B. King, Johnny Winter, and Buddy Guy. Taken with Albert’s fire and passion bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus “The Voice of Indie Blues” 12/30/2017

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Eric Hughes, Eric Hughes Band, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, interview, Little G Weevil, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, Meet Me in Memphis, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 8, 2018

We are now broadcasting on DeepJams.net every Saturday from 8pm to midnight EST This IS the Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you the future of the blues, with artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the innovators, not the imitators These are the Indie Blues artists.. […]

Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist

An Interview with Little G Weevil!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Eric Hughes, Eric Hughes Band, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, interview, Little G Weevil, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, Meet Me in Memphis, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 7, 2018

HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Little G Weevil was born with a soul for adventure. Growing up in Hungary in its final years as part of the Soviet Union, young Gabor Szucs cast his eyes to the West and fell in love with American Blues. He immersed himself in the music and the culture, devouring books […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Eric Hughes Meet Me in Memphis

Rhetta Akamatsu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Eric Hughes, Eric Hughes Band, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, Meet Me in Memphis, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 6, 2018

In Meet Me In Memphis, Eric Hughes and his band do a fabulous job of not only capturing Memphis in all its diversity but of moving smoothly from blues to blues-rock with hints of soul and country as well. Hughes and the band start out with a powerful blues rocker, “Freight Train of Pain,” just […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Jay Willie Blues Band Jay Walkin’

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 6, 2018

Jay Willie Blues Band Jay Walkin’ Zoho Music The Jay Willie Blues Band was formed in 2001 by guitarists Jay Willie and Bob Callahan; and former Johnny Winter drummer Bobby T Torello. Although based out of Newton, Connecticut they are a Texas Blues band with one foot in the traditional and the other in a […]

INDIE Blues Scene

Blues Foundation Announces New Rules for the IBC

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 making a scene January 6, 2018

The Blues Foundation has modified it’s Rules for the International Blues Challenge in an effort to insure a fair competition and to allow for the greatest diversity. The International Blues Challenge is the largest gathering of the Blues Industry with both professional and amateur blues artists from around the world. Each year the these Blues artists […]

DIY Radio/ Music Business/ Radio Charts

Blues Radio Charts Explained!

Richard L'Hommedieu blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues radio charts, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, DIY Radio, Funk, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, live from the midnight circus, Living Blues, making a Scene, r&B, radio charts, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, Roots Music Report, roots rock January 5, 2018

Even though this article concentrates on Blues, the information on the RMR charts is relevant to all the genres and Indie Musicians the RMR Charts report on. The Blues World in particular spends a lot of time on Radio Charts. Unfortunately, many don’t understand the facts behind the charts and how they work. What makes the Living […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Ghalia & Mama’s Boys Let the Demons Out

Jim Hynes blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, cd reviews, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, david Maxwell, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock, Ruf Records January 4, 2018

Ghalia & Mama’s Boys Let the Demons Out Ruf Ghalia Vauthier, the Belgian singer-songwriter/guitarist, is the newest signing for Ruf. This emerging artist from Brussels splits her time between her native country and New Orleans where she recorded this album with acclaimed harmonica band Johnny Mastro & Mama’s Boys. Ghalia has steadily built a fan […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

David Maxwell & Friends Max Attack

Richard Ludmerer blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, david Maxwell, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 4, 2018

David Maxwell & Friends Max Attack A tribute to David Maxwell (March 10, 1943 – Feb. 13, 2015) David Maxwell has apprenticed and is the most in demand blues piano player today. David appears on albums by James Cotton, Ronnie Earl, Joe Louis Walker, Louisiana Red, Luther Guitar Jr. Johnson, Jimmy Rogers, Bob Margolin, Paul […]

CD Reviews/ CD Reviews INDIE Blues

Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager Rough Cut

Jim Hynes blues, blues foundation, blues hall of fame, blues music, blues radio, blues-rock, cd review, celebration of Blues and Soul, Circus americana, Funk, IBA, independent blues awards, indie, Indie B, indie Blues, indie blues movement, Indie Rock, internet Radio Free, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 4, 2018

Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager Rough Cut Alligator We’ve come to know Curtis Salgado mostly as a blues singer leaning heavily toward soul, with his horn-drenched bands. Now we see another side of Salgado – the deep blues done raw and unadorned with his band’s lead guitarist, Alan Hager, showing impeccable talent here too. Rough […]

Music on The Couch

Music on the Couch #402

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 4, 2018

MUSIC ON THE COUCH 01/02/18 – SHOW #402 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10401243 2017 IBS SOLO/DUO WINNER Al Hill opened the show. Al spoke about his attitude during the week, how he dealt with the stress. He also talked about the past year and the many doors which have been opened THE JUDGES – Segment Begins At The 39:00 Mark […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Albert Cummings

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 4, 2018

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues with new music .. and creativity! With music from: Ghalia & Mama’s Boys Catfish Dave Keyes Chris Daniels and the Kings w Freddi Gowdy Bobby Rush Don Bryant Benny Turner – Real Blues ZZ Ward Jimmy […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Mitch Woods

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, live from the midnight circus, making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 3, 2018

This is The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow that brings you the Future of the Blues being created by Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and know that is the True Tradition of the blues .. This week we start off with music from Robert “Freightrain” Parker Anna Scionti Music Jim Shaneberger Band Heather Newman Little G Weevil FreeWorld Fantastic Negrito Barns […]

LIVE from the Midnight Circus

LIVE from the Midnight Circus Featuring Ilya Portnov

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, internet Radio Free, jazz, Live from the Midnight Circus., making a Scene, r&B, red clay soul, Rock, roots, roots music, roots rock January 3, 2018

This IS The Voice of Indie Blues .. each week we bring you the best in Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating the future of the blues with new original music. These are the Innovators .. not the Imitators .. these ARE the Indie Blues Artists This week we start off with music from Robert “Freightrain” […]

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