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Time Signatures with Jim Ervin

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Time Signatures, hosted by Jim Ervin, features conversations with musicians, industry professionals, and others connected to the blues genre. Primarily focused on the blues, the program occasionally delves into other linked genres (ie. jazz, rock, soul, funk). Many of the episodes are recorded before a live audience at various venues in and around Mid-Michigan. The program is presented by the Lansing's Capital Area Blues Society, a non-profit blues organization dedicated to the promotion of, preservation of, and education about the blues. This is also the main goal of Time Signatures; acting a...

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Defying Classification With Gideon King, Pt. 1 30.09.2023 26:19

This episode of Time Signatures features 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. Join host, Jim Ervin as he and Gideon 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 recor...

John Németh & the Blues Gémeth, Pt. 2 23.09.2023 23:26

From the potato fields of Idaho, Time Signatures host, Jim Ervin continues and concludes his conversation with five time Blues Music Awards winner John Németh. Facebook: Time Signatures Facebook: Capital Area Blues Society Website: Capital Area Blues Society

John Németh & the Blues Gémeth, Pt. 1 16.09.2023 23:09

From the potato fields of Idaho, join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes five time Blues Music Awards winner, John Németh for part one of a two part discussion about his storied career in the Blues. Facebook: Time Signatures Facebook: Capital Area Blues Society Website: Capital Area Blues Society

Michigan BluesFest 2023 02.09.2023 22:10

It's hard to imagine that we are winding down this summer season, and the annual Michigan BluesFest is just around the corner, slated for September 13-16 in Lansing's Old Town. Host, Jim Ervin sits down with MICA founder and the Michigan BluesFest promoter, Terry Terry to talk about this year's event, the history of BluesFest, the many attractions in Old Town, and the reemergence of this event, po...

The Keys to Root Doctor, Pt. 3 19.08.2023 22:21

Part three concludes Jim Ervin's conversation with Mike and Jim, two former members of one of Lansing's most prosperous blues bands, Root Doctor. Mike Skory was one of the original members when they began as the Downtown Blues Band and Jim Alfredson became a member of the band in '99 and is a featured recording artist on Root Doctor albums. Facebook: Time Signatures Facebook: Capital Area Blues So...

The Keys to Root Doctor, Pt. 2 05.08.2023 27:09

Jim Ervin continues his journey with the contributors of one of Lansing's most prosperous blues bands, Root Doctor. In this episode of Time Signatures , Jim delves further into his conversation with two former keyboard players into the WLNZ studio to chat about their experiences with Root Doctor. Mike Skory was one of the original members when they began as the Downtown Blues Band and Jim Alfredso...

The Keys to Root Doctor, Pt. 1 22.07.2023 28:07

Jim Ervin continues his journey with the contributors of one of Lansing's most prosperous blues bands, Root Doctor. In this episode of Time Signatures , Jim invites two former keyboard players into the WLNZ studio to chat about their experiences with Root Doctor. Mike Skory was one of the original members when they began as the Downtown Blues Band and Jim Alfredson became a member of the band in '...

Getting to the Root of Root Doctor, Pt. 2 06.05.2023 28:23

Time Signatures is presented by Capital Area Blues Society This episode of Time Signatures was recorded live at Moriarty's in Lansing, Michigan. Jim Ervin and episode co-host, Daedalian Lowry talk with Freddie Cunningham and James L. Williams, co-founders of the nationally recognized blues-soul band, Root Doctor. After six album releases and sharing the stage with likes of Ray Charles, Little Rich...

Getting to the Root of Root Doctor, Pt. 1 22.04.2023 28:19

Time Signatures is presented by Capital Area Blues Society This very first episode of Time Signatures was recorded live at Moriarty's in Lansing, Michigan. Jim Ervin and episode co-host, Daedalian Lowry talk with Freddie Cunningham and James L. Williams, co-founders of the nationally recognized blues-soul band, Root Doctor. After six album releases and sharing the stage with likes of Ray Charles,...