Blues is the Truth

The brand new Blues is the Truth is ready to roll, bringing you another rich and raucous mix of blues from across the decades. As always, the show is proudly sponsored by the Tuesday Night Blues Jam at the Rising Sun in Isleworth, keeping live blues right at the heart of the community. In this week’s edition, Ian McHugh guides you through an hour and a bit of heartfelt vocals, razor-sharp guitar w...

The new edition of Blues is the Truth is live and louder than ever! We’re proudly sponsored by the Tuesday Night Blues Jam at the Rising Sun in Isleworth, keeping the spirit of live blues well and truly alive. This week, host Ian McHugh brings you a finely tuned mix of legends, modern greats and rising stars, with all the regular features and a few surprises along the way. Expect a soulful ride th...

The latest edition of Blues is the Truth is out now! Proudly sponsored by the Tuesday Night Blues Jam at the Rising Sun, Isleworth, this week’s show brings you another hand-picked mix of the finest blues sounds around. Expect all the regular features, a touch of gig news, and a whole lot of great music. Your host Ian McHugh guides you through a packed playlist featuring Mississippi MacDonald, Chri...

Blues is the Truth – Edition 757 There’s something special in the air this week as we proudly announce a brand-new sponsor: the Tuesday Night Blues Jam at the Rising Sun, Isleworth! Huge thanks to them for supporting the show and keeping the blues alive in west London. As always, we’ve got a packed edition featuring gig news, your regular favourite features, and an incredible selection of blues fr...

The latest edition of Blues is the Truth is packed with deep grooves, driving rhythms, and heartfelt playing from some of the best in the business. Hosted by Ian McHugh, the show features all the regular favourites, including the Blues Driver section, and delivers a fresh and fiery playlist that blends blues from across the spectrum. This week’s episode kicks off with the powerhouse sound of The A...

It’s time for another journey through the heart and soul of the blues on Blues is the Truth, hosted by Ian McHugh. This week’s episode delivers a fresh and fiery mix of timeless legends and modern masters, with all the regular features you love—plus a spotlight on the inimitable Blues Driver section presented by Paul Michal, bringing you high-octane blues every week. On the playlist this time arou...

This week’s Blues is the Truth is packed with soul, grit and powerful music from across the blues spectrum, hosted as always by Ian McHugh. There’s a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Joe Louis Walker, who features heavily in the show, and Ian also brings news about two outstanding new blues films you won’t want to miss. Musically, it’s a journey through classics and new favourites, including the...

This week’s Blues is the Truth is a celebration of deep grooves, killer guitar work, and soulful storytelling, with your host Ian McHugh guiding the journey as always. There’s no shortage of legends and modern heroes on the playlist – from the powerhouse energy of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band to the unmistakable swagger of Freddie King and BB King. You’ll hear soul-drenched cuts from Chad Stren...

️ Blues is the Truth – New Episode Out Now! This week’s Blues is the Truth with your host Ian McHugh is bursting with top-drawer blues from across the decades, with a mix of fresh cuts, underground favourites, and stone-cold classics to keep your week moving in the right direction. You’ll hear the powerhouse energy of Big Dave and the Dutchman, vintage magic from Jerry Portnoy and the Streamliners...

️ Blues is the Truth – New Episode Out Now! It’s another packed edition of Blues is the Truth with Ian McHugh at the helm, bringing you all the regular features plus something special—celebrating the winners from the recent UK Blues Awards! This week’s show features fresh tracks and timeless classics from across the blues world. You’ll hear modern brilliance from Blue Nation, Dom Martin, Zac Schul...

️ Blues is the Truth – New Episode Out Now! The blues is back and so is Ian McHugh, guiding you through another hour (and then some!) of the finest blues sounds from across the decades on this week’s episode of Blues is the Truth. This week’s show kicks off with the searing guitar of Otis Rush and doesn’t let up, with deep Delta vibes from The Jelly Roll Kings, timeless power from BB King, and raw...

️ Blues is the Truth – New Episode Out Now! Your weekly journey into the heart of the blues is here, and host Ian McHugh has put together another stellar mix of classic cuts and fresh discoveries in this new episode of Blues is the Truth. This week’s show features soul-drenched grooves from Johnny Rawls, powerful British blues from The Terraplanes Blues Band, and guitar fire from icons like Eric C...

️ New Episode of Blues is the Truth – Now Live! This week, Ian McHugh switches up the vibe for a soulful, heartfelt edition of Blues is the Truth. It’s a show full of emotion, groove, and grit—with two special dedications that give it an even more personal touch. Whether you’re after raw delta sounds, smooth soul blues, or modern electric fire, this episode has something for every kind of blues lo...

️ New Episode of Blues is the Truth – Out Now! Join Ian McHugh for another thrilling journey through the blues, packed with legendary artists, rising stars, and deep cuts from across the genre. With regular features like Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same, this episode brings an electrifying mix of old and new sounds. Kicking things off are the high-energy Forty4s and t...

️ New Episode of Blues is the Truth – Out Now! This week, Ian McHugh brings another exciting mix of blues, soul, and roots, featuring a perfect blend of legendary artists, rising stars, and fresh new sounds. With regular features like Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Kicking off with the high-energy piano and powerhouse voca...

️ New Episode of Blues is the Truth – Out Now! This week, Ian McHugh is back with another fantastic mix of blues, soul, and roots music, blending timeless classics with the freshest sounds on the scene. With regular features like Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same, it’s another unmissable episode. The show features stunning guitar work from Kid Ramos, Albert Castiglia,...

️ New Episode of Blues is the Truth – Out Now! This week, Ian McHugh brings another incredible mix of blues, soul, and roots music, blending the classic and the contemporary in a way only Blues is the Truth can. Alongside regular features like Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same, this episode takes you on a journey through deep grooves, raw emotion, and electrifying musi...

️ New Episode of Blues is the Truth – Out Now! This week, Ian McHugh delivers another packed episode, blending blues legends with modern masters. As always, expect the best in blues alongside Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same! The show features raw blues from Robert Johnson, Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockers, and Freddie King, alongside soulful voices like Labelle, J...

️ New Episode of Blues is the Truth – A Mix of Old and New! This week, Ian McHugh brings you a perfect blend of classic blues legends and the finest modern artists, all packed into another must-hear episode. With regular favourites like Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same, it’s a journey through the best of the blues, past and present. You’ll hear the harmonica magic of...

️ New Episode of Blues is the Truth – A Collection of Favourites! This week, Ian McHugh is diving into a personal selection of his all-time favourite blues tracks. Expect a journey through classic legends, powerhouse vocalists, and guitar heroes, with all the usual Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same features along the way. This episode is packed with blues royalty, incl...

️ New Episode of Blues is the Truth Out Now! Join Ian McHugh for another journey through the rich tapestry of blues music, featuring our regular segments Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same. This episode is a powerhouse of blues legends, modern masters, and rising stars, delivering everything from raw Delta grit to soulful, electrified grooves. You’ll hear the timeless s...

️ Blues is the Truth – A New Episode Full of Legends and Rising Stars! Join Ian McHugh for another electrifying episode of Blues is the Truth, packed with the finest blues from across the decades. With regular features like Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same, there’s always something fresh, familiar, and full of soul. We’re also celebrating some exciting news – Blues is...

New Episode of Blues is the Truth! Get ready for another jam-packed episode of Blues is the Truth, where we bring you the best of blues, soul, funk, and more. This week’s show is stacked with incredible artists like Tim Penn and the Second Line, McKenna Moonah Blues Duo, Dave Ferra, Dom Flemmons, Guy Verlinde, and Tom Eylenbosch, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Untouchables, Lucas Haneman, Northsyd...

The latest episode of Blues is the Truth is here, and normal service resumes with two hours of phenomenal blues that will keep your soul singing and your feet tapping. Hosted by the ever-passionate and knowledgeable Ian McHugh, this week’s show is packed with incredible music, the usual fan-favorite features, and a lineup of artists that truly defines the spirit of the blues. This episode shines a...

Welcome to the latest edition of Blues is the Truth, kicking off the year with a fantastic lineup of music and the return of all your favorite regular features! Hosted by the ever-passionate Ian McHugh, this episode brings you everything you’ve come to love about the show, from the deep dives of “Blues Driver” to the exciting challenges of “Title Track Tango” and the timeless discoveries of “The S...