BOB MARGOLIN – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Bob returns to talk about his new self-titled album.  The album contains 6 originals and 9 songs Bob hand selected from his mentors and friends. TRUDY LYNN – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Trudy was scheduled for a month ago when we could not connect. Tonight, we finally get to chat with her about the new music on Blues Keep Knockin’ and all that is going on in her world. FIONA BOYES – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC Fiona will be calling in from Australia to talk about her new music, Voodoo In The Shadows and we will catch up on this remarkable artist. KIRK FLETCHER From Aust ..read more

05/08/17 - Show #372 Celebrating WOMEN IN BLUES for Mother's Day Week THORNETTA DAVIS Thornetta Davis’ new album, Honest Woman, is a collection of 13 originals that show the incredible strength of this Detroit native.  The Queen Of Detroit Blues joined me to talk about her journey…the joy she finds in sharing her music her dominance at the DMA this year, her BMA nomination and more. VANESSA COLLIER – Segment Begins At The 48:40 Mark Meeting My Soul is the latest from singer, songwriter, saxophonist Vanessa Collier.  The album, released on the Ruf label, has a ..read more

LIVE, UNCUT & UNCENSORED CONVERSATIONS WITH "MUSICIANS YOU SHOULD KNOW" The John Weeks Band are John on gutitars & vocals, Andras "AC" Csapo on keys, harmonica and vocal, Curtis hawkins on bass and Tim "Chooch" Molinario on drum and their debut album is simply entitled John Weeks Band. They share a blend of blues, funk and rock and we will chat with John, and find out more about the newest member of the band,  Michele Steele. Fo'Reel are a New Orlean's based band bringing the Blues, R&B and Funk that includes C.P. Love, Johnny Neel, Mark Domizio and David Hyde with J ..read more

Hilda Lamas began singing at the age of 4 and continued to do so in social settings.  While in college getting her degree in Biology, Music again came calling and this time Hilda answered. With the release of her second album, Love Me Alone this past March and she is beginning to make a name for herself on the blues circuit, perfoming on the same atage with acts like Nick Moss, Marcia Ball and Los Lobos. I will chat with Hilda about her life and career while we listen to her music. Guitar lovers everywhere follow Patrick McLaughlin, the guitarist’s guitar player, who brings unique musicia ..read more

Frank Bang spent 5 years touring with Buddy Guy, has played on stage with Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews and Carlos Santana to name a few.  He released 4 albums, and then took time off to raise his family. Now he and his band Secret Stash are back making music.  His latest album is Double Dare and will be released on May 21. Frank will join me to discuss his life, career and new album, while we listen to some tunes.   Sterling Koch is a nationally recognized lap steel guitarist who is a touring/recording solo artist and session musician. Sterling specializes in playing Chicago-styl ..read more

With 12 cd releases and constant globe-trotting London-born Eddie Martin has been called "The Ambassador of British Blues". Nominated best UK Blues Guitarist, Best Harmonica Player, Best Band, Best Acoustic Artist and Best Blues cd release many times, his songs have made it onto TV and film soundtracks. Featuring funky blues harmonica, whisky stained vocals; slick guitar work and a solid rhythm section Corey Lueck and The Smoke Wagon Blues Band have been gaining momentum and new fans with every high energy performance. Formed in 1997, The Smoke Wagon Blues Band became crowd favorites in Hamilt ..read more

Terry Evans' musical journey began in Vicksburg, Mississippi and has been racing along ever since. In the sixties, Terry worked with an a cappella group called The Knights, touring throughout the South in clubs and juke joints. He worked with Ry Cooder and others as he continued on his solo journey. His songs have been recorded by Pops Staples and Louis Jordan among others. He just released an album with Hans Theessink entitled Delta Time featuring Ry Cooder on a few tracks. I will discuss this album and his career with Terry. John Lee Hooker Jr.  His name is covered in the blues but he i ..read more

Lisa Biales began her career at 13 and has released 6 albums on her own label since then. She weaves a down home blues vernacular with finger style guitar to create songs that feel like they have been around forever.  Her latest is entitled Just Like Honey, which could be a description of the way she vocalizes her music. I will sit with Lisa to learn more about her life and music. Doug Briney began like so many other musicians, singing in church.  His first solo was when he was two years old.  During his college days, Doug had the opportunity to sing with a gospel quartet and tr ..read more

Colin McGrath did not make the show this eveing... Sybil Gage is an award winning Jazz and Blues singer/songwriter who has been compared to Eartha Kitt, Dinah Washington, Pearl Bailey, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Laura Nyro, and Janis Joplin. Her latest album,  “NOLA Calling” was also nominated forBest Self Produced CD by the International Blues Challenge of Memphis 2011. I will chat with Sybil as we check out tunes from her album. PLUS...Ms. Cee Cee James comes back to The Coch to preview her latest album, Blood Red Blues. After listening I wrote "When I finished listening I was all hot and swea ..read more

Clay Melton was born in Louisiana, but lives in Texas now.  At age 11 he heard Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower" and he knew what he wanted in life...to play the guitar. Now, at 17, Clay is making heads turn everywhere he goes.  He has opened for the legendary Johnny Winter and is writing and performing original music with his bandmates, Wes Arvin and Noah Coffelt. When asked what his long term musical goals are, Clay simply says, “I want to bring The Blues Back.” Clay will take a seat on The Couch and we will explore this young man's desires and hear some of his music. Nik W ..read more