Today’s guest is Blues singer and multi-instrumentalist, Katie Henry! Katie and Tom talk about the challenges of writing, recording, and touring, meeting and being compared to your heroes, and her new album Get Goin'. Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://katiehenrymusic.com/store Facebook: /KatieHenryMusic Instagram: @KatieHenryMusic Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod. Now here's The Suit ..read more

Today’s guest is comedian and Hokum Blues Man Chris BadNews Barnes.  Chris and Tom talk about starting out as a stand-up and improve actor, the Hokum Blues, and his new album for Gulf Coast Records, BadNews Travels Fast. Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://lnk.to/BadNewsTravelsFast Facebook: /ChrisBadNewsBarnes Instagram: @ChrisBadNewsBarnes Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod. Now here's The Suit ..read more

Today’s guest is Kurt Allen. For over a decade, Kurt Allen has been fusing gritty old school blues, vintage soul, swampy bayou funk, and more into a relentless blues-rock machine. His songwriting reflects craftsmanship honed by years of commitment, and his albums take the listener on an unforgettable ride to almost every corner of the blues universe. His latest release, Live From The Red Shed, is classic modern blues-rock.  Tom talke to Kurt about his early inspirations, relentless touring, and living the life of a full time Blues Man. Follow The Link To Stream and Downloa ..read more

Today’s guest is acclaimed guitar player, producer, songwriter, and recording artist Mike Zito! In this episode Tom and Mike discuss the Blood Brothers, being a fan first, and Mike's new album which was drawn from the tragic loss of his wife, Life Is Hard. Catch Mike on the road solo or as a member of the Blood Brothers this spring and summer. Follow The Link To Stream and Download! linktr.ee/MikeZito Facebook: /MikeZitoMusic Instagram: @ZitoRox Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod. Now here's The Suit ..read more

Today’s guest is Hollywood Allstars' leader Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Keyboardist, and Steve Gaspár who also plays the Hammond orgon and piano for the group. Tom and Steve go way back. On this episode Tom and Steve discuss the early careers, touring a big band, and working with iconic musicians. The Hollywood Allstars new release, Field Of Grace, is available to download and stream everywhere! Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.TheHollywoodAllstars.net Facebook: /TheHollywoodAllstars Instagram: @TheHollywoodAllstars Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and ..read more

Andy Watts, who is known as Israel's Ambassador of the Blues, joins Tom The Suit Forst on Chasing The Blues 2 / Episode 33, in time for Tom to wish fans a Happy Thanksgiving 2020. They chat about Andy's recording career and his recent work with blues superstar Joe Louis Walker, who has himself been a guest on Chasing the Blues.  Andy has performed with many of the modern blues greats including Kenny Neal, Lucky Peterson, Johnny Winter, Rick Estrin, Bernard Alison and Eliza Neals, as well Joe Louis Walker. Andy developed such tight musical chemistry with Kenny Neal that Kenny not only co ..read more

Tom The Suit Forst catches up with the legendary Mark Farner, vocalist of Grand Funk, in Episode 16 of Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2. Mark gives Tom some inside information about the recording of "I'm Your Captain," one of Tom's favorite blues-rock songs, which Grand Funk released in 1970. He fills Tom in about his work with Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp, and shares a personal message of unity, and the need for all Americans to come together as a nation. "We are an American Family," he declares, with a nod to his classic rock song "We're an American Band." Mark also tells Tom about his Go Fun ..read more

On Season 2, Episode 11, Tom chats with Samantha Muffett of Can't Stop the Blues,"one of the largest virtual blues venues in the world. Broadcasting exclusive shows from multiple artists 5 nights/week...a great place to get together with friends and interact directly with the musicians." Look for them online at: http://www.CantStopTheblues.com and on social media @CantStoptheBlues http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.com http://www.TomTheSuitForst.com ..read more

In this episode of Chasing the Blues Podcast, Tom The Suit Forst interviews Fito de la Parra, drummer of the blues-rock band Canned Heat, which was pivotal in bringing the blues into mainstream music. Fito tells inside stories about the band, including tales of performing at Woodstock in 1969. Fito shares information about his book "Living The Blues: Canned Heat's Story Of Music, Drugs, Death, Sex And Survival" which he self-published in 2000, going on to sell over 15,000 copies worldwide. He also talks about one special gig they played with Mike Bloomfield at the Fillmore West, after which th ..read more

Today’s guest is multi-instrumentalist and recording artist Eliot Lewis! Eliot tells Tom about being part of Hall and Oates and Daryl Hall's solo bands for 20 plus years, using technology to be a one-man-band, and meeting some of his musical heroes on Live From Daryl's House. His new single "Love Is Alive" is available to download and stream everywhere! Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.EliotLewis.com Facebook: /EliotLewisOfficial Instagram: @EliotLewis Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod. Now here's The ..read more