Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne Jumpin’ & Boppin’ Stony Plain Records Kenneth Wayne Spruell a.k.a. Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne was born in Spokane, Washington in 1944. He is a blues and boogie-woogie pianist, singer and songwriter. Wayne recorded his debut album “Blues Boss Boogie” in 1988. Wayne won a Juno award, the Canadian equivalent of our […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net .. This is the only show that showcases and embraces the diversity of the blues .. we only play currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. and they are called INDIE Blues artists .. This […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net.. The only show that is dedicated to showcasing the Diversity of music that comes from the Blues .. we ONLY play currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. INDIE Blues artists .. The future of […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE Sammy was born and raised in California until the age of 15 when he moved to Priest River, Idaho. He always had a deep love for music, especially the blues. His early influences were his father Jessie James Eubanks, BB King, Ray Charles, Steppenwolf and Eric Clapton to name a few. […]
This is the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net!! .. We are dedicated to bringing you touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We Celebrate the diversity of music that comes from the blues!! .. We don’t shun it .. We ARE INDIE Blues We start […]
HOME PAGE FACEBOOK Tinsley Ellis has traveled a million miles, and through that journey he has become a man with clarity about where he stands today and his future destination. As a proud Georgia-based artist, with his new album Red Clay Soul he celebrates a legacy built on four decades of performing, recording and song […]
Nick Moss Band From the Root to the Fruit Blue Bella Records Nick Moss has been nominated for eighteen Blues Music Awards in eight different categories including Traditional, Contemporary, Blues Rock and as Instrumentalist – Guitar. This new two-disc studio recording features one Traditional or Roots flavored disc and one Modern or Fruit flavored one. […]
EMBRACING THE DIVERSITY OF THE BLUES!! This is the #1 and original INDIE BLUES RADIO Show on the net! We bring you only touring artists that are creating new original music rooted in the blues. These are the artists who are creating the blues for the 21st century. We embrace all music that is being […]
Home Page Facebook page Sunday is from the wilds of a northern Ontario small town, but she has been found singing everywhere from small logging and mining towns at coffee houses, funeral parlors, and blues joints and all the way to large festivals, house concerts and bars in bustling metropolises. She has won jazz and […]
Connecticut metal band Dead By Wednesday, currently enjoying the success of their highly praised EMP Label group release The Darkest of Angels, is proud to announce the newest addition to their lineup. With the complexity of their newer sound, they have decided to add a second guitar player to their lineup, that player is none other […]
Walter Trout Alive in Amsterdam Provogue Records Walter Trout was born in Ocean City N.J. in 1951. He migrated to Los Angeles and found work with Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker, and Joe Tex. In 1981 Trout became the guitarist in Canned Heat and he stayed with them until 1985. Trout joined John Mayall’s […]
EMBRACING THE DIVERSITY OF BLUES! This is the #1 and Original INDIE Blues RADIO show on the net. We bring you ONLY currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We bring you the innovators of Blues .. the true standard bearers of the blues .. This week we start […]
Home Page Facebook Chemistry. You either got it or you don’t. When the five members of Royal Southern Brotherhood convened in February at Dockside Studios, Louisiana, there was magic in the air. Just seven days later, the acclaimed US soul-blues collective emerged triumphant with The Royal Gospel: the fourth album in their rocket-heeled rise and […]
EMBRACING THE DIVERSITY OF BLUES! This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net. We bring you ONLY currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues. We bring you the innovators of Blues .. the true standard bearers of the blues .. This week we start […]
EMBRACE the DIVERSITY OF THE BLUES! This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net. We bring you ONLY currently touring artists who are out there creating new original music rooted in the blues. This is not your old school blues show .. this is blues for a new generation. This […]
In mythology, Sirens were dangerous yet beautiful creatures that would lure sailors with enchanting songs and make them crash onto the rocky coast. It is said that some crews survived by using wax in their ears to keep from being compelled. But what if the music was turned up? What if it was amplified? What […]
Alabama Mike Upset The Status Quo Greaseland Records Michael Benjamin aka Alabama Mike was born in Talladega, Al. in 1964. At an early age his father encouraged him to sing gospel. After a hitch in the Navy he wounded up in the San Francisco Bay area. He developed a love for the blues but didn’t […]
This is the only radio show that is dedicated to the touring musicians who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. these are INDIE Bluesartists .. The true keepers of the flame and the only ones to decide what is or is not blues! .. We celebrate the diversity of music that exists […]
Will Porter Tick Tock Tick Gramofono Sound Will Porter was born in West Virginia in 1959 where as a youngster he sang gospel. He worked with both Skip James and The Reverend Gary Davis before leaving for New York City. He eventually wound up going west to San Francisco where he established a weekly residency […]
Joel DaSilva has soul and blues running through his veins. Born in Rockford and raised in his sweet home, Chicago, he hails from a musical family. His mother and father traveled throughout Brazil, Ukraine, and the USA, his mother a singer and father on vocals and accompanying her on guitar. His father passed away when […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE Blues radio show on the net. The only show that does not shun the great diversity of music that is being create today in Blues WE EMBRACE IT!.. We only play artists who are out there touring and creating new original music. This is the only show that […]
The Hitman Blues Band is getting worldwide recognition. Their previous release, “Blues Enough”, was in the running for two Grammy nominations. “Two Minute Warning” (from “Angel In The Shadows”) is available as an add-on to RockBand. The new release “The World Moves On” is being hailed as “the best yet!” They’ve had six successful tours […]
John D’Amato establishes that Born Blue is a blues album with the song titles that run through it: “Helicopter Blues,” “Chicken Blues,” and “True to the Blues,” for example. But it is two songs on the album that really establish his personal connection to the blues: “Born Blue” and “Blues Man.” The title song “Born […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show! We celebrate and support the diversity of music that is being created in the blues by artists who are out there touring and performing new original music. We honor the past by supporting the future of the blues .. we call that future INDIE Blues […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO show on the net! We celebrate the diversity of music that exists in the blues by supporting the artists who are touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. You honor the past by supporting the future of the blues .. Become the Indie […]
The Rides Pierced Arrow 429 Records The Rides a bonafide super group with youth, legendary hit making, and chops are comprised of: Thirty-five year old, five time Grammy nominated and two-time Blues Music Award winning, guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd who has recorded with Hubert Sumlin and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith. Two-time Rock and Roll Hall […]
To honor and announce the nominees for the Independent Blues Awards we present the nominees for the CD Categories today for you to hear and enjoy! Each of these artists have earned a place in the nominee list! If you found something you like VOTE for them! NOTE- YOU MUST COMPLETE THE FULL VOTING BALLOT […]
Albert Castiglia Big Dog Ruf Records Albert Castiglia’s big break came when he was hired to play guitar for Junior Wells. Castiglia stayed with Wells until his passing in 1998. After moving to Chicago Castiglia joined Sandra Hall’s band and toured with her until 2000. Castiglia released his debut album “Burn” in 2004. He collaborated […]
With Jimbo Mathus, you never know what you are going to get except that it will be brilliant. This one, over all, is more rock-oriented, beginning with the raw “Gringo Man,” to the country rock of “Can’t Get Much Higher” and the sexy, sultry “Play With Fire.” “Stop Your Crying” slows things down and employs […]
This is the #1 and Original INDIE BLUES RADIO Show that is dedicated to bringing you ONLY touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. That is right INDIE Blues!!! This week we start off with Bernard Allison Steve Hill Paul Reddick Tasha Taylor KALO Julie Rhodes Ben Harper and […]
Too Slim and the Taildraggers is an American rock band formed in 1986 in Spokane, Washington, United States.[1] The band has five albums that peaked in the top 10 of the Billboard Top Blues Albums, as well as several awards. Members currently consist of Tim “Too Slim” Langford (lead vocals, guitar), Robert Kearnes (bass, vocals) […]
“It’s not so much raw chutzpah as sheer love — backed by unassailable musical chops — with which veteran Southern California blues musician Mike Eldred puts on display in “61 and 49,” referencing the fabled intersection in Clarksdale, Miss., that’s essentially ground zero in the world of Delta blues. What makes the album such a […]
SHOW #323 – 05/02/16 Live, Uncut and Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/5kqCiU ANTHONY ROSANO – COUCH KID NEWS Anthony came by to talk about the new album “‘Rood Awakening”, which is available for pre-order now and available the end of May. He also announced their upcoming studio album, which will […]
This is the #1 and Original Voice of INDIE Blues! .. The only show that celebrates the diversity that exist in the blues and brings you ONLY new artists who are creating original music rooted in the blues! .. We honor the past by supporting the FUTURE of the blues .. and that future is […]
That’s Right! Making a Scene is now 2 years old! And what a great 2 years it has been. I am so excited about all that we have accomplished over the course of the last 2 years. Let me give you a rundown of how successful we have been since our launch in May of […]
With a career spanning 27 years, nine albums and the winner of the Maple Blues Award for Female Vocalist of the Year in 2013, 2014 and 2015, Quebec blues belter Angel Forrest releases her new album, Angel’s 11 on March 11th, 2016. Ambitious and original, this project demonstrates the friendship shared between Angel and the […]
SHOW #322 – 04/25/16 Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With “Musicians You Should Know” LISTEN HERE: https://goo.gl/KpN8dq SHAUN MURPHY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Shaun returned to The Couch to share her latest release It Won’t Stop Raining. Shaun has brought the Blues out in full-force on this one. We talked about the making of this album […]
This is the #1 and Original Voice of INDIE Blues! .. The only show that celebrates the diversity that exist in the blues and brings you ONLY new artists who are creating original music rooted in the blues! .. We honor the past by supporting the FUTURE of the blues .. and that future is […]
This is the #1 and Original “Voice of INDIE Blues“!! The only show that celebrates the diversity that exists in the blues by showcasing currently touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. this is the show that is redefining blues for the 21st century .. we play only NEW […]
Joseph “Smokey” Holman Vocals – 2013 WAMI Award Winner for Male Vocalist of the Year Smokey has been featured in some of the top blues publications including Living Blues Magazine, Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine, and Blues Blast Magazine. “With a fascinating story singing with soul greats at both Motown and Stax during it’s […]
by Rhetta Akamatsu The moment we pull into the parking space at Darwin’s and before we are even out o the car, we here a shout, “Well, hey there” and Voo Davis is headed across the parking lot, ready with hugs and handshakes and that great, wide-open grin Are we life-long buddies? No, we met […]
Sugar Blue Voyage MC Records James Whiting aka Sugar Blue was raised in Harlem, NY. His mother was a singer and dancer at the Appollo Theater. Blue’s aunt gifted him with his first harmonica and he wailed along with Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder songs. He was further influenced by Jazz greats Dexter Gordon and […]
This is the #1 and original VOICE OF INDIE Blues! The only show that brings you nothing but New Exciting artists who are currently touring and creating new original music rooted in the blues. This is NEW BLUES .. Artists who are continuing the true tradition of the blues by creating music with honesty and […]
The Record Company Give It Back To You Concord Music Group The Record Company’s Chris Vos grew up on a Wisconsin dairy farm outside of New Munster, 50 miles south of Milwaukee. He was first inspired by Hendrix, Harrison, Fogarty, and Winter; so he got himself a guitar. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and […]
Brothers Brown Dusty Road Funky Joint Records/335 Records This is a great recording by four fabulous musicians. They aren’t brothers and should not be confused with the Brown Brothers, a country rock duo, from Virginia. The bands sound is a combination of blues, jazz, Americana, and rock n’ roll. To further confuse the issue two […]
Ken Valdez has been called “The Best Kept Secret” by well known/respected names in the industry. This guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer is grateful for the title, however, it is one he wishes to break free from. Born and raised in Santa Fe, NM, now a resident of St. Paul, MN, his love for music was apparent early on […]
Tangled In Layman Terms Independent The 2015 Bradenton Blues Festival was held on December 5th. It was produced by Paul Benjamin for Realize Bradenton. The headliners included Mike Zito, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, and Janiva Magness. In between the sets we were introduced to the young duo of Cole and Logan Layman whom are […]
This is the #1 and Original VOICE OF INDIE Blues .. The VOICE OF NEW BLUES!! We are the only show that is dedicated to bringing you ONLY touring artists who are creating new original music rooted in the blues .. What do we call these artists… INDIE Blues This week we start off with […]
Cole and Logan Layman have grown up making music together. They are both multi-instrumentalists and write original music. They are young, passionate, and all about the blues. Their unique and diverse sound ranges from gritty, foot-stomping acoustic work, to an electrified big-band sound. They perform nationally as a duo, as a trio with their mother […]
