Blues Disciples

Episode 148

September 25, 2021 Episode 149 Show 149 – Recorded 9-25-21 – With this podcast we are fortunate to interview and play a little of the music of major blues legend and National Treasure, Mr Bobby Rush regarding his life and his new book, I Ain’t Studdin’ Ya: My American Blues Story . In this book, Mr Rush candidly shares his life story with grace, humor and integrity. Mr Rush’s nine songs we feature...

Episode 147

Dr Downhome’s Blues Podcast #6 – Worthy Unknown Blues Performances features 5 recordings of 5 very worthy artists whose names unfortunately, were not recorded or maintained for posterity.

Episode 146

Episode 144

July 17, 2021 Episode 139 Show 139 – Recorded 7-17-21 – This podcast features 11 outstanding blues artists with 11 great performances for us to enjoy.  These songs were recorded between 1928 and 2020. Our featured artists are: Bettye LaVette, Willie Foster, Sonny Boy  Williamson 2, Blue Lu Barker, Vernell and Henry Townsend, Muddy Waters, […]

July 13, 2021Episode 5 Vaudeville Women This podcast provides 10 performances of early blues songs performed by excellent group of Blues Legends: Ma Rainey, Gertrude Perkins, Sara Martin and Bessie Smith. Thanks to Dr Downhome for sharing his library with us. Blues Disciples: by Ma Rainey, Gertrude Perkins, Sara Martin and Bessie Smith https://media.blubrry.com/bluesdisciples/content.blubrry.com/b...

July 17, 2021 Episode 141 Show 141 – Recorded 7-31-21 – We have more information on our LIVE Roots Music Festival on September 18th in Maplewood, NJ – Much more INFO to come. This podcast features 12 outstanding blues artists with 13 great performances for us to enjoy. These songs were recorded between 1932 and […]

Show 138 – Recorded 7-10-21 – This podcast features Major 12-String Acoustic Blues Legend Blind Willie McTell from a field recording session in Atlanta on November 5, 1940. This recording was by John A Lomax for the Folk Archives of the Library of Congress. Included are Ballads, Blues and Gospel selections performed impromptu by Mr McTell and his 12-string. Our Narrator-in-Charge is our frie...

Show 135 – Recorded 6-19-21 – This podcast features 10 outstanding blues artists and 11 great performances to enjoy. These songs were recorded between 1963 and 2021. In addition, we interview a new Serbian blues group, Rumblin’ Trouble. Our featured artists are: Ana Todorovic and Marko Mosic, Son House, Saffire, The Uppity Blues Women, Maxwell Street Jimmy, Johnny Woods, Elizabeth King, Dr J...

Show 134 – Recorded 6-12-21 – This podcast features 13 outstanding blues artists and 13 great performances to enjoy. These songs were recorded between 1930 and 2021. Our featured artists are: Jontavious Willis, Blind Willie Johnson, Bobby Rush, James Son Thomas, Big Bill Broonzy, The Mississippi Sheiks, John Primer, Bessie Jones, Rosa Lee Hemphill, Bettye LaVette, Barbeque Bob, Christone Kin...

Show 133 – Recorded 6-5-21 – This podcast features 12 outstanding blues artists and 12 great performances to enjoy. These songs were recorded in 1963 and 1964. Our featured artists are: Memphis Slim, Sonny Boy Williamson 2, Lightnin Hopkins, Sleepy John Estes, John Henry Barbee, Howlin Wolf, Big Joe Williams, Victoria Spivey, Lonnie Johnson, Otis Spann, Muddy Waters. Please enjoy.

Show 128 – Recorded 5-1-21 – This podcast features 12 outstanding blues artists and 12 great performances to enjoy. These songs were recorded from 1937-2020. Our featured artists are: John Primer and Bob Corritore, Lead Belly, Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet, Robert Nighthawk, Jessie Mae Hemphill, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, Bobby Rush, Piano Red, Diunna Greenleaf, Bob Margolin, Rick Estrin and The Nig...