Blues Disciples

On this episode we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friend Dr Guido van Rijn who recently wrote and published a very interesting book about blues and gospel artist Reverend Robert Wilkins, The Memphis Blues and Gospel of Robert Wilkins. With its purchase you get an excellent CD containing Rev Wilkins early recordings. In our interview, Dr van Rijn shares some of the stories...

Blues Music From Rock, Soul and Raw Country Artists – This episode focuses on Musical Artists who were deeply influenced by The Blues but took the path to another genre.   We feature Recordings that show the Blues Roots of Little Feat, The Chambers Brothers and David Allan Coe.   Please enjoy!! Episode 276 – Recorded 5-16-2026 The post Blues Music From Rock, Soul and Raw Country Artists appeared f...

Billy Johnson, Libby Rae Watson and Bob Corritore Interviews on our Tribute to Bluesman Pat Thomas – On this episode we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Billy Johnson, Libby Rae Watson and Bob Corritore who each knew Pat Thomas well. Their stories inform us about Pat, his character and his playing style as we feature some of the great music of Mr Pat Thomas. Please e...

On this episode, we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary Roosevelt Holts in the 1960’s and early 1970’s.   Dr Evans and Marc share some of their stories about Roosevelt and his unique character, genius, and playing style as we feature some of the great songs from Dr Evans’ new Dust To Digit...

On this podcast, we feature 11 great blues and spirituals from an excellent group of my blues heroes and friends, past and present.   And these artists embody the genius, honesty, and creativity found only in the blues. This show’s main artists are David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Pinetop Perkins, Bob Corritore, Bob Margolin, Diunna Greenleaf, Blind Willie McTell, Paul Oscher, Pat Thomas, T-Model Ford, B...

With this episode, we wrap up our excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary New Orleans Songster, Babe Stovall, in the 1960’s.   Here Dr Evans and Marc share more of their stories about Babe and his unique character, genius, and playing style as we feature more of the great songs from Dr Evans’ new Dust...

On this episode, we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary New Orleans Songster, Babe Stovall, in the 1960s. Dr Evans and Marc share some of their stories about Babe and his unique character, genius, and playing style as we feature some of the great songs from Dr Evans’ new Dust To Digital al...

On this podcast, we feature 12 great spirituals from an excellent group of artists celebrating their love of God and the world. These songs and performances express the genius, honesty, character, love, and integrity of these artists, including Mary Lee, The Swan Silvertones, Rev. Robert Wilkins, Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers, James Shorty and Viola James, L. C. Ulmer, Diunna Greenleaf, Guit...

On this podcast we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with Blues Legend Willie Buck and Blues Harp Genius Bob Corritore. Willie is one of the few living blues artists still performing who grew up under the Jim Crow era oppression in the south and moved north to find a better life. At 88 years of age, Mr Willie Buck is still very active and performing live on stage. Please enjoy!! Episo...

This podcast features excerpts from a recent interview we had with Blues Legend and Chicago Hall of Fame inductee, Ms Mary Lane.   Mary is among the very few living blues artists still performing who grew up under the Jim Crow era oppression in the south and moved north to find a better life.   At almost 90 years of age, Mary Lane is still active and performing regularly in the Chicago area, and h...

Journey through the powerful story of Jessie Mae Hemphill—Mississippi Hill Country blues queen—as Dr. David Evans recounts her European tours, breakthrough albums, soulful spirituals, and unshakable spirit. This podcast features excerpts from an extensive interview with our friend Dr. Evans, who befriended, coached, accompanied, produced, and recorded 2025 Blues Hall of Fame inductee Ms. Jessie Ma...

In this episode, Blues Disciples shines a spotlight on Jessie Mae Hemphill (1923–2006), the best-known woman in the deeply hypnotic tradition of Mississippi Hill Country Blues and a 2025 Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Raised in the rich Hemphill musical family, Jessie Mae learned guitar, drums, and tambourine from her grandfather, the legendary Sid Hemphill, and her aunt Rosa Lee Hill. Ethnomusicolo...

This podcast features excerpts from an interview we had with our friend and Blues Hall of Fame artist Mr John Primer, about his latest album titled “Grown In Mississippi,” which was produced by John’s lovely wife, Lisa Primer, along with Michael Frank. Here, Mr Primer shares stories of his life and career, along with introducing the 10 great songs from this LP album. Please enjoy!! Episode 265 – R...

This podcast episode features interview excerpts with Blues Harp Legend, Jerry Portnoy who tells us about his life and performing alongside Mr Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton and others as he shares stories from his excellent new book, “Dancing with Muddy”. This is a great read with many historic and hilarious backstage stories. Check it out! Show 264 – Recorded 8-1-25 The post Blues Harp Legend Jerry...

Episode 263 – Recorded 6-28-25. This podcast episode features two songs from Bob Stroger’s first solo album, Bob Stroger – In The House, and twelve songs from his latest CD, recorded with the Brazilian Blues band The Headcutters and titled Bob Is Back. Please enjoy! The post Bob Stroger – Blues Legend and Bassist – Part 2 appeared first on Blues Disciples Podcasts .

Episode 262 – Recorded 6-28-25. This podcast episode features interview excerpts with Bob Stroger, who tells us about his life growing up as a tenant farmer and finding his way to a life as a blues man, and then with his success, having the ability to mentor and assist others in the world of The Blues. Go to Part 2 The post Bob Stroger – Blues Legend and Bassist appeared first on Blues Disciples P...

Bob Corritore’s Doin’ the Shout brings 30 blues legends together—discover why this electrifying album has everyone talking. Highlights include appearances by Thornetta Davis, Francine Reed, Oscar Wilson, Tia Carroll, Nora Jean Wallace, Bobby Rush , Jimmy “Primetime” Smith , and John Primer . With a rich blend of Chicago blues, swamp blues, funk-infused blues, and gospel-blues fusion, the album sho...

Dr David Evans introduces us to a True Country Blues Diva , Madame Van Zula Hunt who he met and started recording in 1979 when Madame Hunt was in her 80’s. Here, Dr Evans provides you with some of her history and some very interesting stories of this early Blues Diva. This is the first in a series of interview episodes and until now, unpublished field recording s made by Dr Evans with accompanimen...

Augusta Palmer – “The Blues Society” Documentary Show 259 – Recorded 10-19-24 – This podcast features excerpts from an interview we had with Ms Augusta Palmer, the writer, producer and director of an excellent documentary film titled “The Blues Society”. This documentary focused on the Memphis Blues Festival of 1969 and the great blues artists who performed there. Our Blues Disciples Podcast detai...

Roger Brown and George Mitchell with Memphis Jug Band Episode 258 – Recorded 10-5-24 – This show features an interview we had with musicologist and blues historian Roger Brown who traveled with his high school buddy George Mitchell to find, meet, befriend and record a great group of aging jug band era and country blues artists in and around Memphis in 1961 and 1962 when Roger and George were...