Blues Disciples

December 10, 2023 Episode 237 Show 237 – Recorded 12-9-23 – This Christmas we are featuring 18 excellent blues artists with seasonal recordings they made from 1929 – 2003.  The artists are: Frank “ Sugar Chile” Robinson, Charles Brown, Otis Redding, Shemekia Copeland, Big Joe Williams, Canned Heat Blues Band featuring Dr John, John Lee Hooker, The Staple Singers, Hop Wilson, Tampa Red, Tom Waits,...

November 25, 2023 Episode 236 Show 236 – Recorded 11-27-23 – Today we feature 12 excellent blues artists with recordings made from 1957 – 2023.  The artists we feature today are: Little Feat, Mr Johnny Shines, Ms Diunna Greenleaf, Mr Drink Small, Mr Marquise Knox, Ms Samantha Fish & Mr Lightnin’ Malcolm, Mr Jimmy Reed, Mr Bobby Rush, 19 th Street Red, Mr Buddy Guy, Ms Willie Mae “Big Mama” Tho...

November 13, 2023 Episode 235 Show 235 – Recorded 11-11-23 – We continue today with our friend, Dr David Evans explore and learn more about the Bentonia Blues, a regional sub-genre of the greater blues we love.  In addition to meeting and working with Bentonia’s legendary Mr Skip James , David explored this area for other blues artists who played in the Bentonia Blues traditions.  In 1966 he found...

October 30, 2023 Episode 234 Show 234 – Recorded 10-28-23 – Today we are fortunate to welcome back our friend, Dr David Evans to enlighten us on the Bentonia Blues, a regional sub-genre of the greater blues we love. In addition to meeting and working with Bentonia’s legendary Mr Skip James, David explored this area for other blues artists who played in the Bentonia Blues traditions. In 1966 he fou...

October 14, 2023 Episode 233 Show 233 – Recorded 10-14-23 – Today we feature 14 early blues artists with recordings made from 1925 – 1930.  These recordings were made in the very early days of recorded blues and have been edited by others to substantially remove the old hiss and static.  Some of the artists featured today are still recognized as being among the most legendary blues and gospel arti...

September 28, 2023 Episode 232 Show 232 – Recorded 9-30-23 – Today we are focused on the under-appreciated post WW II New York City blues scene. We recently spoke with Mr Larry Simon about his book that focuses on the music, the artists and the movers and shakers who helped create that New York City blues scene with a book titled “New York City Blues”. Larry’s good friend Mr John Broven Edited and...

September 16, 2023 Episode 231 Show 231 – Recorded 9-16-23 – Today we present for you 13 blues legends born and bred in Georgia. Many of these creative artists helped define blues music as it was developing in the early parts of the 20th Century. These great recordings were made from 1927 – 2019. The blues legends here are Mr Peg Leg Howell, Ms Ma Rainey, MrGeorgia Tom & Mr Tampa Red, Mr Barbe...

August 21, 2023 Episode 229 Show 229 – Recorded 8-19-23 – We are honored to provide excerpts from an interview and conversation we had this past week with National Treasure and Major Blues Legend, Mr Bobby Rush. This podcast compliments our two previous interviews with Mr Bobby Rush (#’s 133 & 149). Here Mr Rush shares his thoughts on the 10 songs he wrote and we hear from his just released al...

May 20, 2023 Episode 78 Episode 78 – Recorded 5-2-20 This podcast features an interview with the excellent blues lady Ms Libby Rae Watson with stories about her mentors and blues legends Sam Chatmon, Furry Lewis, Son Thomas and Big Joe Williams. You’ll hear classic blues songs from those four legends and eight of Libby Rae’s great recordings plus an amazing recordings from Mississippi Fred McDowel...

August 14, 2023 Episode 228 Show 228 – Recorded 8-12-23 – On this podcast we feature 19 Blues Artists with 10 great recordings.  These unique recorded performances were released from 1966 – 2022. Our featured artists are: Ms Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton, Ms Odetta Holmes, Ms Diunna Greenleaf, Ms Catherine Russell, Mr Carey Bell & Mr Louisiana Red, Mr Nappy Brown, Ms Gaye Adegbalola, Mr Buddy...

August 7, 2023 Episode 227 Show 227 – Recorded 8-5-23 – Joining us as host on this Podcast is Blues Hall of Fame ethnomusicologist, blues artist and producer Dr David Evans to complete our series on Mr Bukka White. On this podcast, Dr Evans focuses his discussions and presentation of 11 Bukka White recordings from Mr White’s later re-discovery years starting in 1965. Also, as you listen, you can c...

July 31, 2023 Episode 226 Show 226 – Recorded 7-29-23 – Joining us again on this Podcast is Blues Hall of Fame ethnomusicologist, blues artist and producer Dr David Evans to continue our series on Mr Bukka White. On this podcast, Dr Evans focuses his discussions and presentation of 13 Bukka White recordings on Mr White’s Re-Discovery years starting in 1963. Also, as you listen, you can click on th...

July 15, 2023 Episode 225 Show 225 – Recorded 7-15-23 – On this podcast we are fortunate to share interview excerpts with Mr Bob Corritore about his new album “Bob Corritore & Friends – Women in Blues Showcase”. This Album has songs from Eight Blues Ladies with twelve of their songs. And, Bob Corritore shares his thoughts and stories about these recordings. Our featured artists are: Ms Barbara...

June 26, 2023 Episode 223 Show 223 – Recorded 6-24-23 – This podcast focuses on Delta and New York originated Blues. We feature 12 blues artists performing 13 songs for your enjoyment. These songs were recorded between 1940 and 2011. Our featured blues artists are: James “Son” Thomas, 19 th Street Red, James “T-Model” Ford, Hound Dog Taylor, Champion Jack Dupree, Blind Boy Fuller, Larry Dale, Otis...

June 10, 2023 Episode 222 Show 222 – Recorded 6-10-23 – Here are the songs of our Podcast # 221 with ( all music, no interruptions) . These are some of the songs Tom creates with and for blues artists Mr Johnny Winter, Mr James Cotton, Mr Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, ZZ Top and from Tom’s solo career as drummer, singer, bandleader and composer/arranger . Please give a listen . Blues Disciples: 222...

June 10, 2023 Episode 221 Show 221 – Recorded 6-10-23 – On this podcast we are fortunate to continue our interview with outstanding Grammy Winning Producer, Drummer, Songwriter and Singer, Mr Thomas Jay Hambridge. We learn more about Mr Hambridge and the music he creates with and for blues artists Mr Johnny Winter, Mr James Cotton, Mr Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, ZZ Top and Tom’s solo career as dr...

May 30, 2023 Episode 220 Show 220 – Recorded 5-27-23 – On this podcast we are fortunate to interview outstanding Grammy Winning Producer, Drummer, Songwriter and Singer, Mr Thomas Jay Hambridge. We learn a great deal about Mr Hambridge and the music he creates with and for blues artists Ms Susan Tedeschi, Mr George Thorogood and for Major Blues Legend, Mr Buddy Guy. Please give a listen. Blues Dis...

May 22, 2023 Episode 219 Show 219 – Recorded 5-20-23 – On this podcast we help feature a number of 2023 Blues Music Award (BMA) Winners . We celebrate 7 Excellent Blues Artists who just won Blues Music Awards . BMA winning artist’s music we will play for you are: Mr Buddy Guy, Mr Tom Hambridge, Mr Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Mr Anthony Geraci, Ms Thornetta Davis, Mr John Primer and we interview a...

May 8, 2023 Episode 218 Show 218 – Recorded 5-6-23 – On this podcast we help celebrate the Blues Music Awards (BMA’s) taking place the evening of May 11th in Memphis. Here we picked and recognize 11 Excellent Blues Artists nominated this year for Blues Music Awards. And, we help honor and congratulate Two Blues Legends being inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame: Mr John Primer and Dr David Evans....

April 23, 2023 Episode 217 Show 217 – Recorded 4-22-23 – On this podcast we interview Dr David Evans regarding Blues Legend, Mr Bukka White. Dr Evans tells us about Mr White’s life and the music he created for the March 7th & 8th, 1940 recording session producing 12 unique songs soon after his being released from Parchman Farm Prison in Mississippi. Again, we congratulate Dr David Evans on his...

April 8, 2023 Episode 215-B Show 216 – Recorded 4-8-23 – On this podcast we interview Dr David Evans regarding the music of Blues Legend, Mr Bukka White. Dr Evans tell us about Mr Bukka White’s Life and Music. This Episode explores Mr White’s first 10 years of recordings from 1930 thru 1939. We also congratulate Dr David Evans on his upcoming induction into The Blues Hall of Fame. Please give a li...

April 12, 2023 Dr Downhome’s Blues Podcast #17 Dr Downhome’s Blues Podcast # 17 – Scintillating Duos – Recorded 4-13-23 This podcast features 9 recordings of excellent blues songs. For these recordings, our featured artists are: Mr Coot Grant & Mr Wesley Wilson, Mr Charlie Burse & Mr Will Shade, Mr Robert Pete Williams & Mr Guitar Welch, Mr Otis Spann & Mr Robert Jr Lockwood, Mr Bu...

April 3, 2023 Episode 215 Show 215 – Recorded 4-1-23 – With this podcast we feature 11 outstanding blues artists with 11 great blues performances to enjoy. These unique performances were released from 1935 – 2021. Our featured artists are: Mr Muddy Waters, Mr Memphis Willie B, Mr Jimmy Reed, Mr Hound Dog Taylor, Ms Elizabeth King, Mr Sleepy John Estes, Mr Junior Wells, Ms Big Mama Thornton, Mr Pau...

March 22, 2023 Dr Downhome’s Blues Podcast #16 Dr Downhome’s Blues Podcast # 16 – Scintillating Solos – Recorded 3-21-23 This podcast features 9 recordings of excellent blues songs. For these recordings, our featured artists are: Mr Smith Casey, Mr Robert Jr. Lockwood, Mr Scrapper Blackwell, Mr Snooks Eaglin, Mr Blind Willie McTell, Mr Pinetop Slim, Mr Henry Spaulding, Mr Leadbelly, Mr Rabbit Brow...

March 20, 2023 Episode 214 Show 214 – Recorded 3-18-23 – On this podcast we interview Mr Jimi Primetime Smith and Mr Bob Corritore for their new release, The World In A Jug album. In addition to learning about Mr Smith and his great music, we feature their 10 outstanding blues performances on this excellent album. Mr Jimi Primetime Smith wrote 6 of these songs and his legendary blues drummer mothe...