DIGITAL BLUES

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, I have a track from one of this month’s IBBA Picks of the Month, tracks from both of the Digital Blues’ Albums of the Month plus eleven from some new arrivals from across the blues spectrum. Tune in to hear Bart Bryant, Layla Zoe, Armellino, Scott Weis Band, Dave Ferra, Sean Taylor, Mark Harrison Band, Piper & The Hard Times, The Trevor B Power Band, Za...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, I have tracks from two of this month’s IBBA Picks of the Month, three tracks from an excellent live album recorded at a recent Stand Together Against Cancer gig for Matt Long and eight from some new arrivals from across the blues spectrum. Tune in to hear Shemekia Copeland, True Strays, Greg Coulson, Alice Armstrong feat. Jess Hayes, Mark Harrison Band, Dan...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues I have tracks from three of this month’s IBBA Picks of the Montha and eleven more new arrivals from across the blues spectrum. Tune in to hear Muddy Gurdy, Christopher Wyze & the Tellers, Chris Cain, The Trevor B Power Band, Justine Blue, Bywater Call, Kaz Hawkins, The Mighty Howlers, The Pszenny Project, Doug Duffey and Badd, Misty Blues, Jennifer Lyn &...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues I have tracks from three of this month’s IBBA Picks of the Montha and ten new arrivals from across the blues spectrum. Tune in to hear Kaz Hawkins, Bywater Call, Chris Cain, Big Harp George, The Imagine If, Mick Kolassa, Gerald McClendon, Zac Harmon, The Reverend Shawn Amos, Reverend Freakchild, Blind Lemon Pledge, Pontchartrain Shakers and Andres Roots. Art...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues I play a small tribute to the late John Mayall and bring you tracks from three of this month’s IBBA Picks of the Montha along with tracks from four more new releases wrapped up with a beautiful instrumental. Tune in to hear John Mayall with Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Chris Cain, Bywater Call, Kaz Hawkins, Albert Castiglia feat Kevin Burt, Amanda Fish, Anthon...

For this special edition of Digital Blues I am joined by Laurent Bourdier, the head honcho at the Le Buis Blues Festival to talk about the vent and play tracks from all the acts appearing. The festival runs from 21st to 24th August 2024 and you can find out more and buy your tickets at www.lebuisbluesfestival.com Artist Track Source Labe l Freddy Miller Give Me A Sign Just Be Yourself Inouie Distr...

This week’s edition of Digital Blues well and truly pushes the boundaries with 13 tracks from across the 2020s, with some blues, some roots and some world music in the mix making for a very tasty gumbo! Tune in to hear Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal & Ry Cooder, Hazmat Modine, Rhiannon Giddens, Amethyst Kiah, Leyla McCalla, Alison Russell, Heritage Blues Orchestra, Gaye Adegbalola, Moonlig...

This week’s edition of Digital Blues is dedicated to a dear friend, Ray Bartrip, who left us 14 years ago on the day this show first airs. Plus I have another exclusive and mammoth track from the wonderful Live in Brezoi (I) album from Kaz Hawkins along with 10 more tracks from new and recent releases including one of this month’s IBBA Picks of the Month. Tune in for tracks from Bad Town Blues, Gi...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues something very special as I bring you a World exclusive first play of the wonderful Live in Brezoi (I) album from Kaz Hawkins along with 12 more tracks from new and recent releases including two of this month’s IBBA Picks of the Month. Tune in for tracks from Errol Linton, Frank Bey, The Love Light Orchestra, Clarence Spady, Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers,...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, 12 tracks from another very varied crop of new releases including two of this month’s IBBA Picks of the Month. Tune in for tracks from Robin Bibi Big Band, Christopher Wyze & the Tellers, Errol Linton, Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers, Muddy Gurdy, Justine Blue, Sierra Green & The Giants, Helen Rose, Eliza Neals, Black Cat Bones, Chris Cain, Sonny Gu...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, another trip very much off piste with 13 oh so eclectic and genre busting tracks from 9 countries including two from artists playing this year's Le Buis Blues Festival. Its quite a gumbo, but its delicious! Tune in for tracks from The Highwaymen, Spoonful of Blues, The Blues Express, Boogie Boys, Sunnysiders, The Smokestackers, Noa & the Hell Drinkers,...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, another 13 varied and eclectic tracks from new and recent releases from around the globe. Tune in for tracks from Thorbjørn Risager and The Black Tornado, Eliza Neals, Toronzo Cannon, Chris 'BadNews' Barnes, Giles Robson, Mean Old Fireman, Errol Linton, Sauce Boss, Arne Skage, Misty Blues (feat. Early Times), Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers, Dirt Road Band...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, another 14 varied and eclectic tracks from new and not so new releases from around the globe. Join me for tracks from Errol Linton, Dion with Valerie Tyson, Bob Corritore & Friends, Mitch Woods feat Kenny Neal, Krissy Matthews & Friends feat Hamburg Blues Band & Stoppock, Helen Rose, Justine Blue, Sierra Green & The Giants, Deb Ryder, Val St...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, another 14 varied and eclectic tracks from across the genre and beyond, mostly from new and recent releases. Join me for tracks from Eliza Neals, Misty Blues, Sugaray Rayford, Sam Joyner, Bobby Christina's Caravan, Sean Riley & The Water, Judy Sings the Blues, Shawn Kellerman feat Jason Ricci, Chris 'BadNews' Barnes, JJ Grey & Mofro, Federico Verter...

In this week’s edition, no less than 16 varied and eclectic tracks, mostly from new and recent releases. Join me for tracks from John Primer & Bob Corritore, Blue Deal, Boogie Beasts, Arne Skage, Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers, I Shot A Man, Jesse Dayton, Toronzo Cannon, Seth Lee Jones, Gary Cain, Rick Estrin and the Night Cats, Johnny Burgin feat. John Blues Boyd, S...

In this week’s edition, 12 tracks celebrating those wonderful women in blues and their music with tracks from new and nearly new releases from around Europe and the US! Join me for tracks from Kaz Hawkins, The Boneshakers feat. Charlie Musselwhite, Misty Blues, Val Starr & the Blues Rocket, Judy Sings the Blues, Deb Ryder, Carola Thieme feat. Jochen Volpert, Helen Rose, Katarina Pejak, Blues E...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, 12 tracks from new and recent releases and what a variety! Included are tracks from two of this month’s IBBA Picks of the Month! Join me for tracks from Dion with Rory Block, Hubert Dorigatti, Rick Estrin and the Night Cats, Krissy Matthews feat. Pete Brown, Chris Farlowe & Tommy Schneller, The Chess Project, Sugaray Rayford, Chris 'BadNews' Barnes, Eri...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, I remember Duane Eddy who left us on 30th April 2024 and also play tracks from two of this month’s IBBA Picks of the Month and more! Join me for tracks from BluesMan Mike Francis, Duane Eddy, The Martin Burch Band, The Gus Glynn Band, Rosie's Smokehouse Deluxe, Eric Bibb, Steve Dawson, Krissy Matthews & Friends, Richie Milton & The Lowdown, Arne Ska...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, I remember the late Earl Green, look back at some of the winners in the 2024 UK Blues Awards and play tracks from two of this month’s IBBA Picks of the Month and more! Join me for tracks from Earl Green, Mississippi MacDonald, The Cinelli Brothers, Dom Martin, Stevie Watts Organ Trio, Larkin Poe, Cat Squirrel, John Mayall, Krissy Matthews & Friends feat...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, a baker’s dozen of tracks from across the blues spectrum and beyond, some of which are guaranteed to upset the blues police! Join me for tracks from Rick Vito, Bex Marshall, Blue Deal, Boogie Beasts, Zacharie Defaut Trio, Carola Thieme, Giulia Millanta, Ma Polaine's Great Decline, Sue Decker, Alice Di Micele, Eric Bibb, Cedar Country Cobras and Steve Howell...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, 14 more hugely varied tracks from across the blues spectrum and beyond. If you don’t like them all, there’s bound to be something you do like! Join me for tracks from Dion with Christine Ohlman and Debbie Davies, Katarina Pejak, Alastair Greene, Eric Johanson, Eric Bibb, Hubert Dorigatti, The Mighty Bosscats, Jamie Williams & The Roots Collective, Muire...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, 12 more hugely varied tracks from across the blues spectrum and beyond. If you don’t like them all, there’s bound to be something you do like! Join me for tracks from Alastair Greene, Krissy Matthews & Friends, Rick Vito, Brad 'Guitar' Wilson, Deb Ryder, Carola Thieme, Katie Henry, Sue Foley, Cedar Country Cobras, Steve Howell & the Mighty Men, Jo C...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, 13 hugely varied tracks from across the blues spectrum and beyond. Expand your horizons! They may not all be to your taste, but I love them. Join me for tracks from Bywater Call, Mike Zito, Cryin' Out Loud, The Wicked Lo-Down, Eric Bibb, Sean Riley & The Water, Coles & Ward, Giulia Millanta, Federico Verteramo Blues Band, I Shot A Man, Katarine Pejak, John...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, something rather different with tracks from the 1940s through to 2005 including some interesting and unusual covers, some A sides and their B sides, some all too rarely heard women in blues and three tracks from Essex bands who were involved at the birth of Digital Blues at the beginning of the century! Join me for tracks from Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stone...

In this week’s edition of Digital Blues, 15 widely varied tracks from the UK, Europe & the USA, mostly from new or recent releases and including two of this month’s IBBA Picks of the Month. Join me for tracks from Shawn Kellerman feat Bobby Rush, Jackson Sloan, Cecilya and The Candy Kings, KA & The Blue Devils, The Slimline Shufflers, Tinsley Ellis, Ma Polaine's Great Decline, Jamie Willia...