Ilya Portnov Strong Brew Independent The twenty-eight year old Ilya Portnov grew up in Russia and started playing piano at the age of four. His father exposed him to British rock but he mostly studied classical and folk music. His first harmonica teacher introduced him to the music of Jason Ricci, Howard Levy, and Carlos […]
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 it is through this diversity lives the real power of the blues. These are the innovators not the imitators .. These are the Indie Blues Artists Today we start with music from Robert […]
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This is The Voice of Indie Blues The show that brings you the Future of the Blues by bringing you the Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues! These are the Indie Blues Artists! We start off with music from Robert Finley Wee Willie Walker & The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra Andre Bisson Band Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters Fantastic Negrito ZZ Ward Andre Bisson The Original Blues […]
Celebrate the holiday week with lots of local blues and blues jams! Happy holidays! Rhetta Monday There’s a Toys for Tots drive with Cody Matlock at Blind Willie’s. The Pork Bellys are at Fat Matt’s. Mike Watson hosts the jam at Loco’s in Alpharetta and Lola is the host for the jam at Northside Tavern. Tuesday […]
The Blues This Christmas a reprint by Richard Ludmerer I always look forward to the holiday season as a time when I can break out my Christmas albums. This is a ritual that began years ago when my wife and I were first dating. She wanted to listen to some Christmas music and I began […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Bobby Rush…2017 GRAMMY winning blues legend, Blues Hall of Famer, 10x Blues Music Award winner, B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, and Rolling Stone magazine named King of the Chitlin’ Circuit Naming your album after a song entitled “Porcupine Meat” may seem a little unusual unless you’re Bobby Rush, who earned his first […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! This is the show that brings you the Future of the Blues being created by artists who believe you have to Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and create new original music from it’s roots. These are the innovators, Not the imitators. These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we have […]
As always there is a lot of good blues music going down this weekend, but the two HUGE things in my eyes are Victor Wainwright bringing good times and boogie-woogie piano to Darwin’s and the Royal Blue Holiday Celebration to benefit prostate cancer with Bobby Rush and Big Bill Morganfield! And don’t forget to take toys to Lola’s […]
Lyn Stanley The Moonlight Sessions, Volumes 1 and 2 A.T. Music Jazz vocalist Lyn Stanley has the kind of self-made story that makes us admire her even before we hear her sultry, refined, signature delivery. Six years ago, she was a retired marketing executive wondering if she had enough musical talent for her church choir. […]
Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters The Luckiest Man Stony Plain Records Ronnie Earl plays guitar with a passion and creativity that is rarely equaled. For a number of years he performed without a vocalist and his compositions became closer to jazz. Earl won his third Blues Music Award as Best Instrumentalist – Guitar in 2014.When […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Big Bill Morganfield™ is the son of McKinley Morganfield (Muddy Waters) and has emerged in the past few years as one of the top blues talents in America. Bill has played all over the world in the past 15 years, bringing pure joy to those who have had the pleasure of […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show .. The Voice of Indie Blues .. we bring you the Future of the Blues being made by artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. These are the innovators not the imitators .. these are the Indie Blues Artists This week we start with music from The Jimmy Zee Band Jim Shaneberger Band Heather Newman […]
This is the only show that is dedicated to bringing you the best Independent Blues Artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These the artists who believe the blues is a living artform and Embrace the Diversity of the Blues .. These are the Indie Blues Artists and This IS The Voice of Indie Blues! This week we […]
by Rhetta Akamatsu Originally published in Rhetta’s Reviews Little G Weevil has a full band with him ton Something Poppin’ and he sounds modern while keeping his blues roots not too far from the surface. Some of the songs remain closer to those roots than others, like my favorite track, “I Don’t Want To Feel […]
Rockin’ Johnny Burgin Neoprene Fedora West Tone Rockin’ Johnny Burgin graced many of the great Delmark records, especially as the guitarist for Tail Dragger. After a storied stint in the Windy City, his move to California finds him once again working with Kid Andersen in Kid’s San Jose Greaseland Studios, rapidly becoming the place of […]
Sweet Pea Atkinson Get What You Deserve Blue Note Records Sweet Pea Atkinson is an R n’ B vocalist who began as a singer with the Don Was produced “Was Not Was”. In 1982 they had a top ten single “Walk the Dinosaur”. That same year Atkinson released his debut album “Don’t Walk Away” on […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Eli was born at the foot of the mountains of Virginia, and with no TV growing up he spent Saturday nights around the radio with local shows and Prairie Home Companion. He picked up the guitar at age 13 after watching his older brother play and began to teach himself. Within two […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues, the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow! This is the only place where you get nothing but currently touring artists creating the future of the blues. These are the artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand it is this diversity that is the true tradition of the blues. These […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Nikki Armstrong- Vocalist/Songwriter/ Bandleader. www.nikkiarmstrong.com Born in Riverhead, Long Island, Nikki studied music and voice in Boston, LA, and New York; most notably with Hal Schaefer (Peggy Lee, Marilyn Monroe). Nikki is also a trained professional dancer and actress. Noted for soulful interpretations of material from standards to rock, she has been […]
Take a break from holiday frenzy and head for your favorite venue for some great live local music this weekend! Or catch Nick Moss at Blind Willie’s! Of the local acts you can choose from some of the best: Heather Luttrell, Cody Matlock and The Mothership, Delta Moon, The Cazanovas, and more! So get out, relax and […]
When you are looking to get into the music business on your own, there is a lot of preparation that goes into marketing your sound and your brand. Your fans won’t have anything to grasp onto if you aren’t generating songs, making it all the more crucial for musicians to have a studio at home […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH SHOW # 399 – 12/04/17 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10385881 JOHNNY RAWLS – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC We did not connect with Johnny. I will attempt to reschedule him early next year. WEB SITE FACEBOOK PAGE LAITH AL-SAADI – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Segment Begins At The 9:00 Mark Laith appeared on the […]
Its the party Atlanta Blues Society members look forward to all year, and this year as always, it lived up to expectations! The Atlanta Blues Society Holiday Party took place at the Helene S. Carter Multipurpose Facility in Atlanta, with loads of space for tables, food, drink and dancing and a big stage. The tables were […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show. The only show that brings you nothing but currently touring artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and are creating new original music. This is The Voice of Indie Blues and these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start off with music from Barns Courtney Little G Weevil Linsey Alexander Laurie Jane and […]
Little G Weevil had himself a fantastic farewell party a Darwin’s Saturday afternoon, and many of his fans came out to see him off. We are sad to have him leave us, but Memphis is not so far so we know he will be back to play for us. And, in the meantime, Gee, as he […]
Royal Blues Holiday Celebration for Prostate Cancer Awareness Presented by PCa Blue Featuring 2017 GRAMMY® Award Winning Blues Recording Artist Bobby Rush and Multi-Award Winning Blues Artist Big Bill Morganfield Hosted by ABC WSB-TV reporter, Tom Jones and WRFG Radio, DJ UK Bob Legendary blues man Bobby Rush lends his voice to the cause to help save […]
Monday Mike Watson hosts the jam at Loco’s in Alpharetta and Lola is the host for the jam at Northside Tavern. Tuesday Poverty Level is at Darwin’s and Ross Pead & Friends are at Front Page News in Little 5 Points. Swami Gone Bananas is at Northside Tavern and there is an acoustic open mic […]
From Black & White Productions Comes Latest Collaboration From the Young Singer/Songwriter That Turns Up The Heat On The Concept of “From Boy to MAN” Merrick, NY (November, 2017) — “You’re gonna go in there as the boy you are now, but you’re gonna leave as the man that you need to be” says rapper […]
This is the show that brings you the best in Indie Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues! We Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this diversity IS the true tradition of the blues. We are The Voice of Indie Blues and these are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start off with music from Barns Courtney Little G […]
6th Annual Bradenton Blues Festival, December 2nd, 2017. The Bradenton Blues Festival is now in its sixth year. Produced by Paul Benjamin and Johnette of Realize Bradenton, this year’s festival featured high profile artists. The relatively new but talented Brody Buster played between sets. This year’s festival was sold out two weeks prior to the […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Heather’s journey as a musician began from a very young age. She always had a love of singing and as she grew, that love grew along with her. At the age of 10, she joined the Blues Society of Omaha youth artists program, Blues Ed, as a vocalist. Her band had their […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the best Independent Blues Artists who are creating the Future of the Blues by Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and in the true tradition of the blues, using that diversity as a source for new original music. These ARE the Indie Blues Artists! This week we have an INDIE Blues Double shot show […]
Top 5 Audio Assault Plugins Brandon Shire We all have our favorites, and in this post I want to share my top 5 from Audio Assault! Let’s countdown, starting from number 5. FREAKQ 305 5. FreakQ 305 It’s hard to see what’s so special about FreakQ 305 on the surface, because it looks like a typical […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK AFTER A WHILE, by Wee Willie Walker and The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra, is an album of great music, plain and simple. Great music. This is a stand alone CD, no comparisons, no peers. If comparisons must be made, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, and Otis Redding might come to mind. The eight […]
It’s a festive weekend, with the Atlanta Blues Society Holiday Party, Diane Durrett and Soul Suga’s Merry Little WooHoo, and Albert White’s birthday party! Also, while Little Gee Weevil moving to Memphis is bittersweet for Atlanta fans, he is having one heck of a farewell party! Plus, Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials are in town! So get […]
My Father’s Place, the legendary rock club that during the 70’s and 80’s was the hub of the flourishing music scene on Long Island, will reopen not far from it’s original location in Roslyn, New York. Michael “EPPY” Epstein, the club’s founder and impresario, has entered into a licensing and joint venture agreement with the new owners […]
Top 5 IK Multimedia Plugins Brandon Shire We all have our favorites, and in this post I want to share my top 5 from IK Multimedia! Let’s countdown, starting from number 5. MASTER EQ 432 5. Master EQ 432 The right amount of the right eq on the master bus can really bring your mix […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the show that brings you the Future of the Blues with artists that Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and know that this is the true tradition of the Blues. These are the Indie Blues Artists! This week we start off with music from Jo Harman Anna Scionti Music The City Boys Allstars Albert Cummings Peter Parcek Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters Chris […]
by Rhetta Akamatsu Royal Johnson is a band out of Macon, GA. It was formed by Chance Foyal and Andy Johnson. Looking at the delightful cover of their second album, Howlin‘. You expect you are going to hear a strong Allman Brothers influence, and you do. But the band has its own blend of Southern […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 11/27/17 – SHOW #398 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10385871 ALL COUCH KID NEW MUSIC ALASTAIR GREENE – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Alastair has released Dream Train, his latest with 12 originals and 1 cover. We spoke about what Alistair has been up to since his last visit in August of 2014, while we listen to the […]
This IS The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow. The only show that is dedicated to the Future of the Blues by bringing you only those artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that is through this diversity lives the true tradition of the blues! These are the innovators .. not the imitators .. […]
Mitch Woods Friends Along The Way Entertainment One Mitch Woods was born in Brooklyn, NY and classically trained at the State University in Buffalo. Woods fell in love with boogie-woogie piano and began his recording career on the west coast when he released 1984’s “Steady Date with Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88’s” on the […]
The holiday season is in full swing but holiday parties like the Atlanta Blues Society one on Sunday are not the only special events this week. Little Ed and The Blues Imperials are in town and so are Squirrel Nut Zippers. But my first choice this week is slightly bittersweet because one of my favorite musicians is […]
Top 5 Waves Plugins! Brandon Shire We all have our favorites, and in this post I want to share my top 5 from Waves Audio! Let’s countdown, starting from number 5. MY DEFAULT HLS SETTINGS 5. Kramer HLS Channel This thing is just meaty. I use it as a low end enhancer more than anything, […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK I found my way to the Blues stage at the first Ann Arbor Blues Fest, and was completely smitten. Getting to play at such an important milestone festival had my head spinning. That was my awakening to the Blues, and I couldn’t have been among a better line-up: Son House, Muddy Waters, […]
Tune into The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow. The only place where you can find Independent Blues Artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and Understand that it is this diversity that is part of creating the Future of the Blues! No Tribute Bands, no imitators on those artsts who are innovators .. THE Indie Blues Artists.. […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Peter Parcek’s daring, incendiary and soulful style is a distinctive hybrid. He weaves rock, gypsy-jazz, country, folk, and blues– especially blues– into a tapestry of melody, harmony and daredevil solos that push those styles to their limits without sacrificing the warmth of his own personality. Peter calls his approach “soul guitar,” […]
This is The Voice of Indie Blues the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIOshow! The show that brings you nothing but new original artists who Embrace the Diversity of the Blues and understand that this diversity is where the Future of the Blues lives! These are the innovators not the imitators .. These Are the Indie Blues Artists This week we start things […]
MUSIC ON THE COUCH 11/20/17 – SHOW #397 LISTEN HERE: https://tobtr.com/10385519 STEVE HOWELL/JASON WEINHEIMER – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Steve Howell sat on The Couch back in 2015, after Yes, I Believe I Will was released. Tonight he returned with partner Jason Weinheimer to discuss their collaboration, A Hundred Years From Today. We got to learn about Jason’s past, how these […]
