Blues From The Ouse – UK Blues Podcast | Classic Blues, British Blues & Modern Blues Radio

This week on Blues From The Ouse , we dive deep into the heart of Mississippi blues—from modern Hill Country grooves to haunting Bentonia traditions in this week’s blues podcast. We kick things off with brand-new releases, including a world exclusive from Chris Chalmers & The Souvenirs, before heading to Mississippi for a journey through Delta blues and Hill Country blues with JJ Grey & Mo...

This week on Blues From The Ouse , we bring you the latest blues releases alongside a special feature diving into the “Engine Room” — where the bass takes centre stage.   Discover new music from Robben Ford, Tinsley Ellis, Alex Lopez and Altered Five Blues Band , before exploring the low-end grooves that shaped the blues, featuring Willie Dixon, Albert King, Freddie King and Gary Clark Jr. &n...

Blues From The Movies – Featuring Selwyn Birchwood, Joanne Shaw Taylor & Orianthi, Nina Simone, John Lee Hooker, Eric Bibb and Jimmie Vaughan, in this episode of Blues From The Ouse . Discover the latest blues releases from Selwyn Birchwood, Joanne Shaw Taylor & Orianthi , Drew Neirin Hall and Paul Gemmell & The Black Magic Blues Band , including modern blues, blues rock, UK blues and...

Blues From The Ouse – UK Blues radio show and podcast on Jorvik Radio – returns with brand new Blues releases, a deep dive into East Coast vs West Coast Blues, and listener requests from across the UK and beyond. This week: New Blues Releases featuring Spencer Mackenzie, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials and The Stumble East Coast Blues – from Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee to Shemekia Copeland...

Blues From The Ouse is a weekly blues music podcast featuring the best in classic blues , modern blues and British blues . Episode 314 features new blues releases, listener requests and blues guitar legends in a two-hour blues radio show . New music includes tracks from Spencer Mackenzie , Marc Broussard and Tedeschi Trucks Band . The show explores blues themes of hard times and redemption with mu...

Blues From The Ouse is a weekly UK blues podcast and blues radio show featuring classic blues, modern blues and British blues . Each episode includes new blues releases , blues legends and the best of the British blues scene. This week we feature new releases from The Stumble, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials , and Bywater Call , alongside classic blues legends like Robert Johnson, Elmore James,...

Episode #312 of Blues From The Ouse , broadcast live, delivers two hours of classic blues, modern blues and blues-rock , chosen by feel — not algorithms. The show opens with brand-new releases , including a world-exclusive radio play from The Stumble , alongside new music from Samantha Fish , Tom Davies & The Bluebirds , and Dirty Shoes Band . From there, the focus shifts to power trios — raw,...

Episode #311 of Blues From The Ouse delivers two hours of carefully curated blues, spanning brand-new releases, deep roots classics, powerful themes and listener-selected favourites. We open the show with fresh blues releases , featuring new music from Selwyn Birchwood, Robert John & The Wreck, Alex Lopez, and Ally Venable , including a Grammy-timed re-release with Buddy Guy . Expect modern el...

This episode of Blues From The Ouse features an exclusive live in-studio blues session with UK blues artist Neil Sadler , alongside brand-new blues releases, classic after-dark cuts, and listener requests you won’t hear on algorithm-driven playlists. We kick off with new blues music from Matt “The Rattlesnake” Lesch, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Eric Bibb and Eliza Neals — showcasing the nex...

Blues From The Ouse explores the past, present and future of the blues. Episode #309 features brand new blues releases , essential UK and international artists , and the kind of tracks you won’t find on a generic playlist. The show opens with new music from Elles Bailey , Marcus King , Brandon Isaak and Mississippi Heat , before turning the spotlight on the blues harmonica — the legendary “misery...

Raw voices. Killer guitars. No algorithms — just real blues. Blues From The Ouse — the UK blues podcast and independent blues radio show — returns with a powerhouse two-hour journey through the very best of modern and classic blues. In this week’s episode (#308), Paul and Ben open with a stack of brand-new blues releases , including Altered Five Blues Band, Reckless & Blue, Drew Neirin and Ros...

This week on Blues From The Ouse , we explore how the blues is passed down through brothers, bloodlines, and generations , alongside a powerful selection of brand-new releases and listener-chosen favourites. We open the show with the latest new blues releases, including Lil’ Magic Sam, Ross Neilson, Mississippi Shakedown, and Angel Ocasio Jr. , showcasing modern blues from the USA, Canada and Aust...

Blues From The Ouse is a weekly UK blues radio show and podcast broadcast on Jorvik Radio , featuring classic blues legends, modern blues artists, themed shows, and listener requests. Hosted by Paul Winn, Ben Darwin and Angie Howe, the show blends deep cuts, new releases, blues history, themed features, and relaxed banter, with full tracklists and gig round-ups. New episodes weekly. Catch up anyti...

Blues From The Ouse #305 is a two-hour UK blues radio show and podcast broadcast on Jorvik Radio , blending classic blues legends , modern blues artists , listener requests, and new releases. This episode features a special tribute to Steve Cropper , the influential Memphis soul and blues guitarist, alongside fresh tracks from today’s blues scene, a themed “Heartbreaker” blues trilogy , and commun...

Blues From The Ouse #304 is a two-hour UK blues radio show and podcast broadcast on Jorvik Radio , blending classic blues legends , modern blues artists , themed features, and listener requests. This episode explores the blues’ long love affair with coffee — from gritty classic recordings to modern interpretations — alongside a special “Sugar Mama” blues trilogy and fresh new releases from today’s...

Blues From The Ouse #303 is a two-hour UK blues radio show and podcast broadcast on Jorvik Radio , blending classic blues legends , modern blues artists , themed features, and listener requests. This episode explores a “bird blues” theme — songs inspired by birds, flight, and freedom — alongside brand-new blues releases and community-driven listener requests. Expect music from Christone “Kingfish”...

Blues From The Ouse #302 is a two-hour UK blues podcast and radio show on Jorvik Radio , featuring classic and modern blues , road- and railway-themed tracks , listener requests, and new releases. This episode takes you on a blues journey along open roads and railways , from fresh releases to riotous riffs. Highlights include car-themed classics, railway-inspired tunes, and listener favourites, wi...

Blues From The Ouse #301 is a two-hour UK blues podcast and radio show broadcast on Jorvik Radio , blending classic blues legends , modern blues artists , themed features, and listener requests. This episode explores Big Fellas and Little Ladies — metaphorical rivals, historical rogues, and barroom bruisers, alongside tracks highlighting powerful women in blues. It also features a selection of lis...

Blues From The Ouse #300 marks a major milestone — 300 episodes of blues radio on Jorvik Radio , celebrating classic blues, modern blues, live sessions, and listener requests. This special anniversary show features fresh blues releases , exclusive performances, and deep-cut storytelling, alongside surreal trivia and gig-guide highlights. From South Africa to Mississippi, Italy to Yorkshire, the ep...

This week’s show dives into fresh blues releases, muddy metaphors, and money blues — with a WORLD EXCLUSIVE from Lightning Threads, a spotlight on Emma Wilson’s UK Blues Challenge win, and swampy swagger from The Too Bad Jims. Listener requests roll in from Taj Mahal to DC Blues, plus Halloween-ready tracks and a cinematic gospel closer. Also featuring Paul’s bathtub tear maths and gig picks acros...

🎙️ Blues From The Ouse #298 – 22 Oct 2025 Delayed by technical gremlins, but the blues waits for no one… This episode features a rich mix of new releases, whiskey-soaked ballads, working man blues, and listener requests. Expect gritty storytelling, harmonica mastery, and gig picks across Yorkshire and beyond. 🎧 Highlights include: The Zac Schulze Gang , Mudlow , Choca Blues , and Piper & The...

Fresh releases, funky legs, and chicken-fuelled chaos — this week’s show struts from blues grit to poultry-powered grooves. Angie turns 70 and celebrates by dodging the show entirely, while we honour her with whiskey, cheese curd laws, and harmonica swagger. We measure Big Joe against baked bean tins, revisit Freddie King’s leggy lament, and dive into chicken-themed tracks with swampy funk and Cam...

Blues From The Ouse #296 If you missed it live, don’t worry — we’ve bottled the blues and brought them straight to your ears. We kicked off with new releases so fresh the ink’s still wet, including high-voltage energy from The Zac Schulze Gang and deep Mud from Morganfield. Then it was time to get low down and funky with Tim Gartland, Robert Ward, and York legends The Blueflies. We walked, ran, an...

Blues From The Ouse #295 – 01.10.25 Fresh blues, festival news, and midnight grooves — this week’s show kicks off with new releases from Burning Rope, Pops Fletcher, and Nine Below Zero, then dives into the 2026 York Blues Festival lineup: Lightning Threads, Jack-Austin Depsey, Pat Fulgoni, and The Stumble leading the charge. We swing through four takes on midnight (CCR to Johnny Otis), then hit y...

Blues From The Ouse #194 Another deep dive into the good stuff—Paul, Ben & Angie bring you two hours of top-drawer blues, from raw roots to modern grit. Expect fresh releases, vintage gems, and a few curveballs to keep your ears guessing. Harmonica howls, guitar growls, and vocals that cut straight through. Whether you're tuning in from the kitchen, the car, or the work van, this one’s built t...