March 24, 2024 Episode 244 Show 244 – Recorded 3-23-24 – This show features 13 Great Blues Recordings by 13 artists or groups.  These recordings were made and published between 1930 & 2020.  Among the songs, we show how this amazing Blues Music can evolve from generation to generation with two songs by Legends Robert Johnson and Jimmy Reed. Here are the wonderful artists we feature today:  ZZ Top, Willie Brown, Robert Johnson, Elmore James, Piano Red, Jontavious Willis, Jimmy Reed, The Rolling Stones, Booker T Laury, Bobby Rush, Sonny Boy Williamson 2, Muddy Waters, Ja ..read more

March 13, 2024 Episode 243 Show 243 – Recorded 3-9-24 – This show features an interview with Mr Robin Hairston, founding member of The Blue Mountain Tribe Blues Band.  From Robin, we learn a great deal about their band and their Native American culture.  Robin tells us about some of the important events experienced by his ancestors and documents in the 5 songs Robin wrote and introduces to us here.   Additionally, we provide 5 other Blues songs for your enjoyment from The Fiestas, Sleepy John Estes and The Tennessee Jug Busters, Hubert Sumlin and Willie Mabon, Elmore James ..read more

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 hits from 1953 – 1963.  Please give a listen. Blues Disciples: 242 by Mr Jimmy Reed https://media.blubrry.com/bluesdisciples/content.blubrry.com/bluesdisciples/Blues_Disciples_Show_Podcast ..read more

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 and percussion. Please give a listen. Blues Disciples: 241 by Mr L.C. Ulmer, Justin Showah, Eric Deaton, Wallace Lester https://media.blubrry.com/bluesdisciples/content.blubrry.com/bluesdi ..read more

January 30, 2024 Episode 240 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. Blues Disciples: 240 by Mr Justin Showah, Mr L.C. Ulmer, Jimbo Mathus, Wallace Lester https://media.blubrry.com/bluesdisciples/content.blubrry.com/bluesdisciples/B ..read more

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 Peter Malick. Please give a listen. Blues Disciples: 239 by Mr Otis Spann, Mr John Lee Hooker, et al https://media.blubrry.com/bluesdisciples/content.blubrry.com/bluesdisciples/Blues_Dis ..read more

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 Disciples: 238 by 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, Di ..read more

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, Koko Taylor, Lowell Fulson, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Victoria Spivey, Chuck Berry, Leroy Carr, Sister Rosetta Tharpe.  Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Holidays to Everyone Around Th ..read more

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, 19th Street Red, Mr Buddy Guy, Ms Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton, Ms Rita Engedalen & Ms Margit Bakken.  Please Give Listen. Blues Disciples: 236 by Little Feat, Mr Johnny Shines, Ms Diunna Greenleaf, Mr Drink Small, Mr Marquise Knox, Ms ..read more

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 a true diamond in the rough with Mr Jack Owens, who spent most of his life in the country outside Bentonia, Mississippi.  On this Part 2 podcast, Dr Evans shares more about Benton ..read more