Time Signatures with Jim Ervin

On this mediation of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Nic Cocco and Sunny Bleau for a great discussion about their early years in music, their process for creating new music, their latest album ‘Bag of Tracks’ and Sunny’s upcoming tour, beginning in May of this year. Website: Sunny Bleau & the Moons Facebook: Sunny Bleau & the Moons Spotify: Sunny Bleau YouTube: Sunny Bleau &am...

In part two of their discussion, host Jim Ervin and Mike Rubin discuss King Falcon’s tour, their continued growth, and future plans for he and the band. Website: King Falcon Facebook: King Falcon Spotify: King Falcon YouTube: King Falcon _________________________ Facebook: Time Signatures YouTube: Time Signatures Facebook: Capital Area Blues Society Website: Capital Area Blues Society

Join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes King Falcon frontman, Mike Rubin for part one of a discussion about his exposure and inspiration in the Blues, and his work with the band. Rubin talks about his early years in the School of Rock, and his growth as a serious musician, exploring all genres of music along the way. He also talks about his incredible collection of vintage guitars. Website: King Falcon...

The legendary ‘Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin drops by on this episode of Time Signatures for a fantastic discussion about life with Muddy Waters (1973-1980), his 7 a.m. jam with Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Muddy and others, and the guitar he purchased and used on the 1975 Muddy Waters Woodstock Album… a guitar he still uses and plays today. Truly one of the best, and the interview is most assuredly one...

It’s another fantastic episode of Time Signatures, as host, Jim Ervin welcomes Grammy nominated, 7 time Blues Music Award winner…and 2008 IBC Winner (member of Trampled Under Foot), Danielle Nicole. Danielle is with us to promote her new album, ‘The Love You Bleed’, but we cover her baptism into the Blues early in life, her time with TUF and brothers Nick and Kris, and launching out as a solo arti...

The band Rare Earth continues to bring its own Bluesy, R&B, Funky style to fans around the world after more than 50 years on the big stage. Join host, Jim Ervin as he welcomes two of the bands’ former longtime touring members as well as couple other well known Lansing area musicians for a discussion about the formation of ‘Brotha Earth’ , their soon to be released CD, and future plans for the...

On this episode of Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes distinguished Blues harmonicist, producer and songwriter, Bob Corritore. Bob stopped in to discuss his latest CD, ‘Somebody Put Bad Luck On Me’, but they also talk about Bob’s early years in music, his hosting duties as listening parties, his work with some of Chicago’s biggest names in the Blues, his weekly old school Blues radios show,...

In this episode of Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes the boys of Mystic Shake back to the guest chairs for a second round. This time around, Erv, Dick Rosemont, and Ben Hassenger discuss their homage to Ernie Harwell, Cokie Roberts, and their exposure on the Dr. Demento Show. They also alluded to a possible reunion? Better tune in, Mystic shakers....ur about to get your can shakin’ again! W...

Mystic Shake was an incredibly innovative, eclectic, and fun band from the Lansing, Michigan area. Join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes Mystic Shake's founder, Dick Rosemont and former band member, Ben Hassenger for a fun-filled episode as the two former bandmates relive some of the glory years, including Dick's brief stint as drummer for the Downtown Blues Band, which later became the Root Doctor B...

It’s a second round of great conversation and fun with three-time Blues Award nominee, pianist, Ben Levin. Join host Jim Ervin and Ben as they talk about the impact of Covid on his early trajectory, having his father on a ventilator for two weeks, due to the pandemic, and his collaboration with Lil Jimmy Reed. This is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss! Website: Ben Levin Facebook: Ben L...

At only 24 years old, pianist and three-time Blues Award nominee, Ben Levin is already making a name for himself. Join host Jim Ervin for a candid discussion about Ben’s prodigious beginnings into the world of the Blues, his early years playing as part of his father’s weekend band, and that first time on-stage and traveling the world as a Blues musician. You’re going to enjoy this episode, so pull...

15 years ago, Heather Frarey started the Record Lounge with a dream and a vision. At the time, she was the ONLY female record store owner in the state of Michigan. Join host, Jim Ervin for a bluesy good time talking about the founding of the Lounge, where the journey has taken her since, and what the future holds for her beloved business. Official Website: The Record Lounge The Record Lounge on Fa...

Larry McCray Part 2: In part two, Larry McCray returns for a second helping of Blues talk with host Jim Ervin. This time, the discussion revolves around celebrating Larry's body of work, his work as an elder statesman of the Blues and his role as mentor for up-and-coming Blues musicians of the next generation. Hey, we even discuss the best Perch dinner found at the Oasis in Bay City! It’s a second...

Join host Jim Ervin for an in depth, fun discussion with your number one Bluesman, Larry McCray as they discuss his humble beginnings, the life lessons learned along the way, and getting established within the world of the Blues. We also talk about Larry’s collaboration with Blues-Rock superstar, Joe Bonamassa. Gather 'round for some good ol' fashioned Blues talk on part one of our chat. Official...

Guitar for Vets is a program designed to help our men and women of the military cope with the effects of PTSD, by using music therapy. This episode of Time Signatures finds our host, Jim Ervin talking to the Executive Director of the VFW National Home, Michael Wilson and one of the Home’s first local graduates of the Guitars for Vets program, Travis Mandenberg. It’s a compelling program, and the f...

If you like the Chicago Blues, you are going to love this episode as host Jim Ervin welcomes Toronzo Cannon in for a chat about his journey in the Blues. Listen in as Toronzo shares his experiences with some of the biggest names in Chicago Blues, and founding his music career, while driving a bus for the Chicago Transit Authority. It's a compelling discussion you won't want to miss! Come join us…....

It’s a one of a kind episode with one of Michigan’s most beloved artists, Dennis Preston. He and host, Jim Ervin cover his early work, creating music concert posters for the Melody Ballroom, Sherwood Forest, and the Stables. His work included posters for the likes of Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, Alice Cooper, and Uncle Ted Nugent, just to name a few. And let’s not forget Dennis’ new book ‘Napkin Doo...

In Part two of their discussion, Bill shares the story of how he came to become part of The Root Doctor Band, and you do not want to miss his wonderful story of his extended visit with the late great B.B. King. It’s a fantastic episode you do not want to miss! _________________________ Facebook: Time Signatures YouTube: Time Signatures Facebook: Capital Area Blues Society Website: Capital Area Blu...

Bill Malone is best known for his long stint with Root Doctor, where he served as their guitar player for over 15 years. In this first of two episodes, host Jim Ervin and Bill talk about his early years in the Blues, rubbin’ elbows with some of Motown’s biggest names, and his move to the Lansing area, where he met Freddie Cunningham and many others in the Lansing Blues scene. _____________________...

Fasten your seat belt as your host, Jim Ervin, welcomes the 2023 International Blues Challenge overall and guitar winner Mathias Lattin to the program. At the age of just 21, Lattin is the youngest competitor to win both of these categories in one year! Join us as we discuss his huge win in Memphis, his early influences in the Blues, his brand new CD, and what lies ahead. He is as much fun to list...

It’s round two of our visit with Detroit’s Prince of the Blues, Chris Canas. In this episode we discuss the song Chris wrote for his late Mother, his memorial ‘67 Gibson guitar, and his early work with Detroit’s Queen of the Blues, Thornetta Davis. Join us for the second part of our chat-you won’t regret it! Chris Canas’ Website Chris Canas on YouTube Chris Canas on Facebook Chris Canas on Instagr...

In part one of this episode, Detroit’s Prince of the Blues, Chris Canas joins host, Jim Ervin, for a look inside Chris’s early years in music, the old P-Bass with only two strings, his first taste of the Blues, and his experience with recording his first album at age 15-at home, using his birthday gift, a Tascam analog mixer. It’s non-stop history with Chris, and some fun tossed in for good measur...

It's a second 'helping' of fun, as Time Signatures host, Jim Ervin welcomes founding Capital Area Blues Society (CABS) members, Bonnie 'Queen B' Stebbins, and Ron Eggleston back for another round of discussion about the founding and early years of the CABS in Lansing, Michigan. If you are a fan of the Blues, and local to the central Michigan area, this is one episode you don't want to miss! Facebo...

This episode of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin is another wonderful trip down memory lane, as Erv welcomes two of the founding members of the Capital Area Blues Society in Lansing, Michigan. CABS' first president, Bonnie 'Queen B' Stebbins, and secretary and chief reviewer for many years, Ron Eggleston discuss the very beginning of the society nearly 30 years ago. This is the first of two episodes...

Jim Ervin continues his conversation with New York City musician and namesake of Gideon King and City Blog, a genre defying band whose music flows between jazz, fusion-pop and the blues among others. The two discuss his early exposure to music, his first recording at just 15, his growth in music theory and his methodology for bringing choice musicians together to record the amazing selections you...