This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO! The show that is dedicated to bringing you ONLY Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues by creating new original music that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week our featured artist is Meg Williams! Check out this great Playlist! Markey Blue & […]
Mike Zito First Class Life Ruf Records Mike Zito signed with the Delta Groove subsidiary Eclecto Groove in 2008. The album “Today” co-produced by David Z and Tony Braunagel was his first internationally distributed recording. The title track on his follow-up, “Pearl River”, co-written with Cyril Neville, received a 2010 Blues Music Award for “Song […]
Jeff Jensen’s new album. Wisdom and Decay is a marvel. It seems impossible that it can be better than his previous albums, and yet I believe it is. The production, certainly, is the best yet. That, too, is done by Jensen. The work of his band, Bill Ruffino on bass and David Green on drums, […]
This is the “Indie Blues Double Shot” show, where we bring you 2 songs from new Indie Blues Artist Releases! This IS The Voice of Indie blues, the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the future of the blues being made by independent blues artists who embrace the diversity of the blues. These […]
This is the Voice of Indie blues, the show that brings you the best in the future of the blues being created by Independent artists. These artists embrace the diversity of the blues and understand the true tradition of the blues is based in Innovation and creativity. These ARE the indie blues artists! This week […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #423 – 05/07/18 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10741415 BILLY THOMPSON – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Billy returned to The Couch with his new album, entitled BT. He had a gig and took a break to come talk about the new album and the busy schedule he has been keeping. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE TIM WOODS […]
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 embrace the diversity of the blues and are creating new original music from it’s roots. We are the voice of indie blues, showcasing the innovators, not the imitators. These […]
The Lucky Losers Blind Spot Dirty Cat Records The Lucky Losers are a vocal duo performing blues with a soulful 60’s retro sound. This is the third album for Cathy Lemons and Phil Berkowitz. Lemons, is originally from the Dallas area where she used to run with Stevie Ray Vaughan and Anson Funderburgh. She also […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Singer/Songwriter and Indie Blues artist Jon English aka “Orphan Jon” resides in Bakersfield, California. He is the face, vibe, heart and soul of OJATA. He’s a passionate soul, and it shows in his performances and by his songwriting. Roots and Blues is his true love. Although he doesn’t have the vast […]
This is the voice of indie blues, the #1 and ORIGINAL Indie Blues radio show! We bring you independent blues artists who Embrace the diversity of the blues! These artists are creating new original music from the roots of the blues and understand the true tradition of the blues lives in innovation and creativity! These […]
This is the #1 and original Indie blues radio show! The Voice of Indie Blues, the show that brings you Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the blues and are creating new orginal music rooted in the blues. These artists are creating the Future of the blues using the true tradition of the […]
Kris Lager Band Love Songs & Life Lines Self-released The Kris Lager Band have made their mark in the Midwest by playing searing blues, rock n’ roll and jam band music. However, if that’s what you were expecting from this release, be ready for a big surprise. This is at heart a folksy feel good […]
This is the #1 and Orginal INDIE BLUES RADIO show. The Voice of Indie Blues .. the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues in the true tradition of the blues .. using innovation and creativity. They Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. they ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we have a […]
Andy Watts Blues On Fire Independent Andy Watts started playing the guitar when he was twelve years old. He was drawn in after first hearing American blues. Watts formed his band The Blues Rebels in 2012 and has played with them all over Israel and Europe. They released their first album “Open Road” in 2015. […]
With their recent signing to Nola Blue Records and the release of “Premonition of Love” on April 13, 2018, along with the successful 2017 release of “Let’s Do This Thing”, Kathy Murray and her band, the electrifying Kilowatts, reassert their place in the blues pantheon that helps Austin, TX keep its reputation as the Live […]
Beth Hart Front And Center Live From New York Provogue / Mascot Label Group Beth Hart has eight solo studios albums and four collaborative albums with Joe Bonamassa. Her last studio album “Fire On The Floor” has resulted in three 2018 Blues Music Award nominations; Contemporary Blues Album, Contemporary Blues Female Artist, and Best Instrumentalist […]
Savoy Brown You Should Have Been There! Panache Records Kim Simmonds formed the British blues band Savoy Brown in 1965. Their first album released in the UK was 1967’s “Shake Down”. They began to achieve success in the U.S. in 1971 with the release of their seventh album “Street Corner Talking”. The following year they […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that the blues is a Living breathing art form that is driven by Innovation and Creativity… These ARE the Indie Blues […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #420 – 04/16/2018 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10720015 EXIT 56 BLUES FEST Sonia Outlaw-Clark came by to talk about the Exit56 Blues Fest which takes place in Brownsville, TN on May 26-27. The festival is a Music On The Couch Partner. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE MARKEY BLUE/RIC LATINA PROJECT – COUCH KID […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being made by Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These artists Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that the blues is a Living breathing art form that is driven by Innovation and Creativity… These ARE the Indie Blues […]
A Tribute To Deborah Deborah Coleman What about Love? Telarc Records Deborah has often said she is more comfortable “live” but this is her best studio recording yet and I’m sure it will be her most commercially successful album. Her effort is augmented by a crackerjack band. Per Hanson, the drummer who has played with […]
RIP Deborah Coleman 10/3/56-4/12/18 From Rick Booth: Very sad to get a call tonight from Billy Crawford, longtime guitarist for Deborah Coleman telling me she had passed away today around 5pm from complications brought on by bronchitis and pneumonia. Deborah was a client of Intrepid Artists International in our early years in mid and late […]
For more than three decades, singer and Indie Blues guitarist Tim Woods’ career has taken him on a long and storied journey that continues to write new chapters every year. Originally from Western Pennsylvania – where he remains a fixture of the music scene – Tim grew up in a virtual “melting pot” of music. […]
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 are the artists who understand the true tradition of the blues is based in innovation and creativity and they embrace the diversity of the […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best in Independent Blues Artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues. These are the artists are creating the Future of the blues and are holding to the true tradition of the blues .. embracing Innovation and creativity. .. these are the Indie Blues Artists This week we […]
Bringing crowds to their feet at the hardest to please and sophisticated night clubs in the Midwest, Indie Blues Artist Reverend Raven and the Chain Smoking Altar Boys play traditional blues, straight up with a big dose of passion. With smoking grooves, served up with hot harmonica and smooth stinging guitar they play original songs […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Making a Scene speaks to Indie Blues Artist Peter V of Peter V Blues Train! I was born in Manhattan in 1959 and grew up in Jamaica Queens. When I was twelve years old, I saw a black Les Paul in the window of a pawn shop. I got a press […]
Joyann Parker Hard To Love Hopeless Romantics Records The classically trained pianist Joyann Parker has a degree in music from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Parker had previously sang in church and with a wedding band but only discovered the blues four years ago. After singing Aretha Franklin’s soul classic “Chain of Fools” Parker received […]
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. These are not the imitators, these are the innovators. You get two songs from every artist in a 4 hour long show! These ARE […]
Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps Here in Babylon Jesi-Lu Records The original Rhythm Tramps were formed in 1970 by Terry Wilson and Tony Braunagel. Teresa James is originally from the Houston, Tx. area but has long resided in Los Angeles. In 2000 she released her first recording “Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps: Live”. […]
Guitar Jack Wargo Keepin’ It Real Independent Guitar Jack Wargo has toured with Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Hank Ballard, Billy Preston and Solomon Burke. He has also recorded with Preston, Ray Charles and others. His solo debut was “Guitar Jack Losin’ Hand” recorded in 2000. He has also “Recorded Live at B.B. Kings” and opened for […]
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 and understand that the true tradition of the blues lives in Innovation and creativity! These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week our featured artist interview is with Mick Kolassa .. We talk about his new CD, […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW #418 – 04/02/18 LISTEN HERE: HEATHER NEWMAN I finally got to finish my conversation with Heather Newman that was interrupted last month. We spoke about her journey, her time with Nick Schnebelen and more while we listened to Burn Me Alive WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE MUD MORGANFIELD – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Segment Begins […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand the true tradition of the blues lives in Innovation and Creativity. This week our featured artist interview will be with Jennifer Lyn Kessler of Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival! Check out the Music we […]
Teen blues sensation Ally Venable is about to release her second album, Puppet Show. Not only does she prove herself once again a powerful blues vocalist and an extraordinary guitarist, but she also wrote 8 out of the 10 songs on the album, and they are good. With the help of several guests, she and […]
The Jeff Jensen Band came to the new location of Darwin’s for the second time Saturday night. They had played the former location a number of times, and I believe my husband and I have seen them every time. So seeing Jeff Jensen, Bill Ruffino, and David “Alibaminal” Green combined the thrill of seeing my favorite group […]
The 4 hour Indie Blues double shot show! We bring you 2 songs from the the best in current releases from Indie Blues Artists! These artists Embrace the diversity of the blues and understand that the true tradition of the blues is based on innovation and creativity, These are touring artists who are creating the […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE The new album Badlands, from North Dakota Indie Blues artist Jennifer Lyn, couldn’t come at a better time. As a new generation takes the reins, bringing Indie Blues to the forefront to remind us the true tradition of the blues has always been driven by Innovation and creativity. This tradition will show the […]
James Harman Fineprint Electro-Fi James Harman has played harmonica with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Albert King, Albert Collins and numerous other blues icons. His debut recording was released in 1987 but his most important work was four albums for the Black Top Record label including 1995’s “Black and White”. In 2013 Harman […]
This is the #1 INDIE BLUES RADIO ” 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 innovation and creativity! Fantastic Negrito Lost In A Crowd Long Tall Deb & Colin John On The Way Down Myles Goodwyn […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE From West Coast clubs, to Deep South joints, to European festivals, to YouTube, to the podcast universe, the Reverend Shawn Amos’ message of joyful blues is reaching an ever-increasing flock. The Rev’s distinctive blend of black roots music, R & B, and stripped down rock n’ roll brings a bracing, soul-deep […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Carolyn Gaines was born into the blues as the daughter of the great guitarist-singer Roy Gaines who was superstar Diana Ross and Billie Holiday’s guitarist. In addition, her uncle is saxophonist Grady Gaines who worked with many top names including Diana Ross & The Supreme , Gladys Knight, Little Richard and Sam Cooke. “I was […]
Breezy Rodio Sometimes The Blues Got Me Delmark Records Like many second generation guitarists Breezy Rodio fell in love with the blues by first listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan. He worked backwards from there to discover B.B. King, Albert King and other influences. Rodio joined The Linsey Alexander Band in 2007 and he appears on […]
Rockwell Avenue Blues Band Steve Freund/Tad Robinson/Ken Saydak/Harlan Terson/Marty Binder Back To Chicago Delmark Records The band members have previously played with one another. The concept of a reunion as The Rockwell Avenue Blues Band was the idea of Ken Saydak. Saydak is a keyboardist, writer, vocalist and producer and appears on over sixty recordings. […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being made from the blues! This week we have music from… Myles Goodwyn I […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues by showcasing artists who are out there touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues that always has and still is being made from the blues! This week we […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Muddy Waters or Mud Morganfield? It’s almost impossible to tell. Of course, nothing would please Mud more than hearing people say he sounds just like his late father “Muddy Waters” on the track “Loco Motor” from his new album Son Of The Seventh Son. Naturally, Mud, the eldest son of legendary […]
Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps Here in Babylon Jesi-Lu Widely acclaimed pianist and vocalist Teresa James is back with her killer band for her tenth album, Here in Babylon, coming about a year a half since her previous release, Bonafide. Teresa will probably remind you of Bonnie Raitt but listen again. James has a rawer, […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Proudly representing Louisville, Kentucky’s musical legacy, Laurie Jane and The 45s are a band of best friends, brothers, and a husband and wife. Their sound is a melting pot of 1950’s big city electric blues with the high energy sounds of early rockabilly and soul. Laurie Jane’s jazz influenced vocals, sincere and […]
Long Tall Deb & Colin John Dragonfly Vizztone Label Group Colin John is a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter whose influences include r & b, soul, funk, jazz, rock, pop, and traditional blues. His debut recording “Grooveyard Devils” was released in 2003. John’s music was hailed as a genre-defying mix. In 2005 John appeared on Michael […]