Blues Disciples

February 25, 2024 Episode 242 Show 242 – Recorded 2-24-24 – This show features an interview with ethnomusicologist, music producer, guitarist, researcher, friend and advisor to many blues artists, and recent Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, Dr David Evans who provides excellent insights and information about Major Blues Legend, Mr Jimmy Reed . Dr Evans introduces sixteen of Mr Reed’s many great blues...

February 12, 2024 Episode 241 Show 241 – Recorded 2-10-24 – This show features more of our interview with an excellent electric and string bassist, producer and restaurateur, Mr Justin Showah who shares his knowledge of and stories about his friend and Blues Legend, Mr L.C. Ulmer . We showcase Mr Ulmer’s music accompanied by Justin Showah on bass, Eric Deaton on guitar and Wallace Lester on drums...

Show 240 – Recorded 1-27-24 – This show features our interview with an excellent electric and string bassist, producer and restaurateur, Mr Justin Showah who shares his knowledge of and stories about his friend and Blues Legend, Mr L.C. Ulmer.  We showcase Mr Ulmer’s music accompanied by Justin Showah on bass and Jimbo Mathus and Wallace Lester on drums and percussion. Please give a listen.

January 14, 2024 Episode 239 Show 239 – Recorded 1-13-24 – This show features our interview with an excellent guitarist, producer and entrepreneur, Mr Peter Malick who tells us about his friendships and working with Blues Legends, Mr Otis Spann, Mr John Lee Hooker and many other great blues artists in the 1960’s and beyond. We showcase two great Otis Spann albums with 10 key selections chosen by P...

January 1, 2024 Episode 238 Show 238 – Recorded 1-1-24 – As we kick off the New Year we feature 12 great blues artists with recordings made from 1928 – 2022.  The artists we are featuring: Frank Stokes, Tommy Johnson, Muddy Waters, L.C. Ulmer, The Staple Singers, Big Head Blues Club, Junior Wells, Bobby Rush, Mud Morganfield, Little Feat, Slim Harpo, Diunna Greenleaf .  Please Give Listen . Blues...

December 10, 2023 Episode 237 Show 237 – Recorded 12-9-23 – This Christmas we are featuring 18 excellent blues artists with seasonal recordings they made from 1929 – 2003.  The artists are: Frank “ Sugar Chile” Robinson, Charles Brown, Otis Redding, Shemekia Copeland, Big Joe Williams, Canned Heat Blues Band featuring Dr John, John Lee Hooker, The Staple Singers, Hop Wilson, Tampa Red, Tom Waits,...

November 25, 2023 Episode 236 Show 236 – Recorded 11-27-23 – Today we feature 12 excellent blues artists with recordings made from 1957 – 2023.  The artists we feature today are: Little Feat, Mr Johnny Shines, Ms Diunna Greenleaf, Mr Drink Small, Mr Marquise Knox, Ms Samantha Fish & Mr Lightnin’ Malcolm, Mr Jimmy Reed, Mr Bobby Rush, 19 th Street Red, Mr Buddy Guy, Ms Willie Mae “Big Mama” Tho...

November 13, 2023 Episode 235 Show 235 – Recorded 11-11-23 – We continue today with our friend, Dr David Evans explore and learn more about the Bentonia Blues, a regional sub-genre of the greater blues we love.  In addition to meeting and working with Bentonia’s legendary Mr Skip James , David explored this area for other blues artists who played in the Bentonia Blues traditions.  In 1966 he found...

October 30, 2023 Episode 234 Show 234 – Recorded 10-28-23 – Today we are fortunate to welcome back our friend, Dr David Evans to enlighten us on the Bentonia Blues, a regional sub-genre of the greater blues we love. In addition to meeting and working with Bentonia’s legendary Mr Skip James, David explored this area for other blues artists who played in the Bentonia Blues traditions. In 1966 he fou...

October 14, 2023 Episode 233 Show 233 – Recorded 10-14-23 – Today we feature 14 early blues artists with recordings made from 1925 – 1930.  These recordings were made in the very early days of recorded blues and have been edited by others to substantially remove the old hiss and static.  Some of the artists featured today are still recognized as being among the most legendary blues and gospel arti...

September 28, 2023 Episode 232 Show 232 – Recorded 9-30-23 – Today we are focused on the under-appreciated post WW II New York City blues scene. We recently spoke with Mr Larry Simon about his book that focuses on the music, the artists and the movers and shakers who helped create that New York City blues scene with a book titled “New York City Blues”. Larry’s good friend Mr John Broven Edited and...

September 16, 2023 Episode 231 Show 231 – Recorded 9-16-23 – Today we present for you 13 blues legends born and bred in Georgia. Many of these creative artists helped define blues music as it was developing in the early parts of the 20th Century. These great recordings were made from 1927 – 2019. The blues legends here are Mr Peg Leg Howell, Ms Ma Rainey, MrGeorgia Tom & Mr Tampa Red, Mr Barbe...

August 21, 2023 Episode 229 Show 229 – Recorded 8-19-23 – We are honored to provide excerpts from an interview and conversation we had this past week with National Treasure and Major Blues Legend, Mr Bobby Rush. This podcast compliments our two previous interviews with Mr Bobby Rush (#’s 133 & 149). Here Mr Rush shares his thoughts on the 10 songs he wrote and we hear from his just released al...

May 20, 2023 Episode 78 Episode 78 – Recorded 5-2-20 This podcast features an interview with the excellent blues lady Ms Libby Rae Watson with stories about her mentors and blues legends Sam Chatmon, Furry Lewis, Son Thomas and Big Joe Williams. You’ll hear classic blues songs from those four legends and eight of Libby Rae’s great recordings plus an amazing recordings from Mississippi Fred McDowel...

August 14, 2023 Episode 228 Show 228 – Recorded 8-12-23 – On this podcast we feature 19 Blues Artists with 10 great recordings.  These unique recorded performances were released from 1966 – 2022. Our featured artists are: Ms Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton, Ms Odetta Holmes, Ms Diunna Greenleaf, Ms Catherine Russell, Mr Carey Bell & Mr Louisiana Red, Mr Nappy Brown, Ms Gaye Adegbalola, Mr Buddy...

August 7, 2023 Episode 227 Show 227 – Recorded 8-5-23 – Joining us as host on this Podcast is Blues Hall of Fame ethnomusicologist, blues artist and producer Dr David Evans to complete our series on Mr Bukka White. On this podcast, Dr Evans focuses his discussions and presentation of 11 Bukka White recordings from Mr White’s later re-discovery years starting in 1965. Also, as you listen, you can c...

July 31, 2023 Episode 226 Show 226 – Recorded 7-29-23 – Joining us again on this Podcast is Blues Hall of Fame ethnomusicologist, blues artist and producer Dr David Evans to continue our series on Mr Bukka White. On this podcast, Dr Evans focuses his discussions and presentation of 13 Bukka White recordings on Mr White’s Re-Discovery years starting in 1963. Also, as you listen, you can click on th...

July 15, 2023 Episode 225 Show 225 – Recorded 7-15-23 – On this podcast we are fortunate to share interview excerpts with Mr Bob Corritore about his new album “Bob Corritore & Friends – Women in Blues Showcase”. This Album has songs from Eight Blues Ladies with twelve of their songs. And, Bob Corritore shares his thoughts and stories about these recordings. Our featured artists are: Ms Barbara...

June 26, 2023 Episode 223 Show 223 – Recorded 6-24-23 – This podcast focuses on Delta and New York originated Blues. We feature 12 blues artists performing 13 songs for your enjoyment. These songs were recorded between 1940 and 2011. Our featured blues artists are: James “Son” Thomas, 19 th Street Red, James “T-Model” Ford, Hound Dog Taylor, Champion Jack Dupree, Blind Boy Fuller, Larry Dale, Otis...

June 10, 2023 Episode 222 Show 222 – Recorded 6-10-23 – Here are the songs of our Podcast # 221 with ( all music, no interruptions) . These are some of the songs Tom creates with and for blues artists Mr Johnny Winter, Mr James Cotton, Mr Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, ZZ Top and from Tom’s solo career as drummer, singer, bandleader and composer/arranger . Please give a listen . Blues Disciples: 222...

June 10, 2023 Episode 221 Show 221 – Recorded 6-10-23 – On this podcast we are fortunate to continue our interview with outstanding Grammy Winning Producer, Drummer, Songwriter and Singer, Mr Thomas Jay Hambridge. We learn more about Mr Hambridge and the music he creates with and for blues artists Mr Johnny Winter, Mr James Cotton, Mr Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, ZZ Top and Tom’s solo career as dr...

May 30, 2023 Episode 220 Show 220 – Recorded 5-27-23 – On this podcast we are fortunate to interview outstanding Grammy Winning Producer, Drummer, Songwriter and Singer, Mr Thomas Jay Hambridge. We learn a great deal about Mr Hambridge and the music he creates with and for blues artists Ms Susan Tedeschi, Mr George Thorogood and for Major Blues Legend, Mr Buddy Guy. Please give a listen. Blues Dis...

May 22, 2023 Episode 219 Show 219 – Recorded 5-20-23 – On this podcast we help feature a number of 2023 Blues Music Award (BMA) Winners . We celebrate 7 Excellent Blues Artists who just won Blues Music Awards . BMA winning artist’s music we will play for you are: Mr Buddy Guy, Mr Tom Hambridge, Mr Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Mr Anthony Geraci, Ms Thornetta Davis, Mr John Primer and we interview a...

May 8, 2023 Episode 218 Show 218 – Recorded 5-6-23 – On this podcast we help celebrate the Blues Music Awards (BMA’s) taking place the evening of May 11th in Memphis. Here we picked and recognize 11 Excellent Blues Artists nominated this year for Blues Music Awards. And, we help honor and congratulate Two Blues Legends being inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame: Mr John Primer and Dr David Evans....

April 23, 2023 Episode 217 Show 217 – Recorded 4-22-23 – On this podcast we interview Dr David Evans regarding Blues Legend, Mr Bukka White. Dr Evans tells us about Mr White’s life and the music he created for the March 7th & 8th, 1940 recording session producing 12 unique songs soon after his being released from Parchman Farm Prison in Mississippi. Again, we congratulate Dr David Evans on his...