Blues Disciples

April 11, 2022 Episode 173 Show 173 – Recorded 4-9-22 – With this podcast we feature 11 outstanding blues artists with 11 great blues performances to enjoy. These unique performances were released from 1948 – 2011. Our featured artists are: Ms Diunna Greenleaf, Mr Bobby Rush, Mr John Lee Hooker, Mr Buddy Guy, Ms Koko Taylor, Mr Muddy Waters, Mr Bill Dicey, Mr Lightnin’ Hopkins & Mr Big Joe Wil...

April 18, 2022 Episode 174 Show 174 – Recorded 4-16-22 – We announce our Upcoming June 25 LIVE Chicago Blues Concert in Maplewood, NJ . On this podcast we feature these 6 outstanding blues artists Ms Aretha Franklin , Ms Diunna Greenleaf, Mr Bob Margolin, Mr Mud Morganfield, Mr Bob Corritore and Dr David Evans with 9 great blues performances to enjoy. These unique performances were released from 1...

April 4, 2022 Episode 172 Show 172 – Recorded 4-2-22 – With this podcast we feature 12 outstanding blues artists with 12 great blues performances to enjoy. We also announce our award winning documentary screening April 29th. These songs were released from 1929 – 2017. Our featured artists are: Memphis Willie B, Blind Willie Johnson, Etta James, Jimmy Reed, Bob Lanza, Aretha Franklin, Ben Prestage,...

March 28, 2022 Episode 171 Show 171 – Recorded 3-26-22 – This podcast explores and celebrates the incredible work of Mr Samuel B Charters researching, discovering and recording blues music and its artists in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Our friend, Musicologist and co-owner of Document Records, Mr Gary Atkinson shares his unique experience of meeting and working with Mr Charters. Mr Charter’s wife, Dr A...

March 22, 2022 Dr Downhome’s Blues Podcast #9 Dr Downhome’s Blues Podcast # 9 – Oral Antics – Recorded 3-21-22 This podcast features ten recordings of blues songs utilizing weeping, moaning, growling, whistling, laughing and more. For these excellent recordings made from 1927 to 1958, our featured artists are: Romeo Nelson, Fred McMullen, King Solomon Hill, Sonny Terry and Blind Boy Fuller, Blind...

March 7, 2022 Episode 169 Show 169 – Recorded 3-5-22 – With this podcast we feature 11 outstanding blues artists with 11 great blues performances to enjoy. These songs were released from 1941 – 2011. Our featured artists are: Gary BB Coleman, Little Walter, Othar Turner, Little Brother Montgomery, Paul Oscher, Robert Petway, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, RL Burnside, Piano Red, Rob Paparozzi, Wynto...

March 14, 2022 Episode 170 Show 170 – Recorded 3-12-22 – With this podcast we feature 11 outstanding blues artists with 11 great blues performances to enjoy. These songs were released from 1947 – 2020. Our featured artists are: Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Little Richard, Pink Anderson, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Reverend Robert Wilkins, Precious Bryant, Louisiana Red, Christone Kingfish Ingram, ZZ Top, Ry Cood...

February 28, 2022 Episode 168 Show 168 – Recorded 2-26-22 – With this podcast we feature 11 outstanding blues artists with 11 great blues performances to enjoy. These songs were released from 1930 – 2018. Our featured artists are: Willie Foster, Sue Foley and Billy Gibbons, Sleepy John Estes, Blind Willie Johnson, Etta James, Otis Spann, Elmore James, Big Mama Thornton, Johnny Woods, John Cephas a...

February 21, 2022 Episode 167 Show 167 – Recorded 2-19-22 – With this podcast we feature 13 outstanding blues artists and 13 great blues performances to enjoy. These songs were released from 1928 – 2019. Our featured artists are: Memphis Willie B Borum, Robert Belfour, Samantha Fish, Will Shade, JW Warren, Ann Peebles, RL Burnside, Sonny Boy Williamson 1, JP Soars, Rory Block, Jontavious Willis, T...

February 14, 2022 Episode 166 Show 166 – Recorded 2-12-22 – With this podcast we feature 12 outstanding blues artists and 12 great blues performances to enjoy. These songs were released from 1941 – 2022. Our featured artists are: John Lee Hooker and Roy Rogers, Muddy Waters, David Riley and Bob Corritore, Big Bill Broonzy, Baby Tate, Koko Taylor, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Jessie...

January 31, 2022 Episode 164 Show 164 – Recorded 1-29-22 – With this podcast we feature 12 outstanding blues artists and 12 great blues performances to enjoy. These songs were released from 1931 – 2006. Our featured artists are: Baby Tate, Muddy Waters, Blind Willie McTell, Cora Mae Bryant, Jack Owens, Earnest “Guitar” Roy, Mississippi Joe Callicott, Big Mama Thornton, James “Son” Thomas, Cedell D...

January 24, 2022 Episode 163 Show 163 – Recorded 1-22-22 – With this podcast we feature 11 outstanding blues artists and 11 great blues performances to enjoy. These songs were released from 1928 – 2022. Our featured artists are: Diunna Greenleaf, Albert Smith, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Ruthie Foster, Frank Stokes, Drink Small, Mary Lane, Jontavious Willis, Samantha Fish, Marquise Knox, Catherin...

February 7, 2022 Episode 165 Show 165 – Recorded 2-5-22 – With this podcast we feature 13 outstanding blues artists and 13 great blues performances to enjoy. These songs were released from 1930 – 2013. Our featured artists are: Luther “Georgia Boy” Johnson, Mattie Delaney, Kenny Brown, Piano Red, Nina Simone, Nappy Brown, Jimmy Reed, John Mooney, Jimmy Lee Williams, Drink Small, Blind Boy Fuller,...

January 17, 2022 Dr Downhome’s Blues Podcast #8 Dr Downhome’s Blues Podcast #8 – Variations on Themes #1 – Recorded 1-17-22 This podcast features nine recordings of 2 great Themes represented by Key To The Highway and Someday Baby . For these excellent recordings our featured artists are: Jazz Gillum, Big Bill Broonzy, Little Walter, Buddy Moss, Frank Edwards, Sleepy John Estes and Hammie Nixon, S...

July 19, 2022 Dr Downhome’s Blues Podcast #11 West Tennessee Blues – Recorded 7-19-22 This podcast features twelve recordings of blues songs from West Tennessee. For these excellent recordings, our featured artists are: Frank Stokes, Hambone Willie Newburn, Allen Shaw, Hattie Hart, Memphis Jug Band, Lee Brown, Charlie Pickett, Son Bonds, John Henry Barbee, Yank Rachel, Will Shade and Charlie Burse...

January 17, 2022 Episode 162 Show 162 – Recorded 1-15-22 – With this Dr Martin Luther King Day podcast we feature 12 outstanding gospel and blues artists and 12 great gospel performances to enjoy. These songs were recorded from 1930 – 2022. Our featured artists are: Johnny Ray Daniels, The Dedicated Men of Zion, Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, Elizabeth King, Sister OM Terrell, The Staple Singers, The S...

January 10, 2022 Episode 161 Show 161 – Recorded 1-8-22 This podcast features excerpts from a recent interview with noted blues scholar, ethnomusicologist, blues artist, coach, field recorder and producer, Dr David Evans who helps us learn more about the major blues legend and twelve string guitar king, Mr Blind Willie McTell. This podcast features 13 outstanding selections from Mr McTell’s divers...

January 3, 2022 Episode 160 Show 160 – Recorded 1-3-22 – With this podcast we feature 11 outstanding blues artists and 11 great blues performances to enjoy. These songs were recorded from 1930 – 2011. Our featured artists are: Muddy Waters, Big Lucky Carter, Sonny Boy Williamson 2, Otis Spann, James Booker, Big Head Todd and The Monsters with Ruthie Foster and Lightnin’ Malcolm, Tampa Red, Bobby R...

December 20, 2021 Episode 159 Show 159 – Recorded 12-18-21 – This podcast features 14 Seasonal and Christmas songs sung by 14 great blues, gospel and rhythm and blues artists and were all recorded between 1941 and 2003. Here is the list of songs: Merry Christmas, Baby – Charles Brown , Merry Christmas, Pretty Baby – Jessie Mae Hemphill , Merry Christmas Darling – Hop Wilson , Merry Christmas Baby...

December 13, 2021 Episode 158 Show 158 – Recorded 12-11-21 This podcast features excerpts from an interview with noted blues scholar, ethnomusicologist, blues artist, coach, field recorder and producer, Dr David Evans who tells us about his 1994 album titled: The Spirit Lives On – Deep South Blues and Spirituals In The ‘90’s which features great music by blues artists Robert Belfour, Mose Vinson,...

December 4, 2021 Episode 157 Show 157 – Recorded 12-4-21 – On this podcast we feel fortunate to share excerpts from a recent conversation we had with the excellent award-winning blues guitarist, composer, singer, columnist and Muddy Waters Band Alum, Mr Bob Margolin. During this interview we play 8 recordings by Mr Margolin from a number of his albums and he shares stories about his music and some...

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.

November 20, 2021 Episode 156 Show 156 – Recorded 11-20-21 – With this podcast we are pleased to share excerpts from our recent conversation with Chicago Bluesman, Mr Mud Morganfield, the eldest son of the legendary Mr Muddy Waters. During our interview we play 9 of Mr Morganfield’s recordings from a number of his albums and he shares stories about his family and his music. The songs we feature he...

October 30, 2021 Episode 154 Show 154 – Recorded 10-30-21 – With this podcast we feature 11 outstanding blues artists and 12 great blues performances to enjoy. These songs were recorded from 1948 – 2016. Our featured artists are: Piano Red, Pinetop Perkins, Thornetta Davis, Little Walter, Howlin Wolf, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Bonnie Raitt, Muddy Waters, Bobby Rush, Buddy Guy, Diunna Greenleaf.  Blues Di...