E-newsletter Sign up today!

More than radio...

GLT Blues Next

Recent Episodes

Todd Wolfe Band (mp3)
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012
Run Time: 9:00
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- Todd Wolfe, who spent 5 years on the road with Sheryl Crow in the 90's, says the blues guys call his music "rock", and the rock guys call his music "blues." Wolfe calls it "Bluesadelic." On this podcast, Wolfe talks about his new live CD, which essentially fleshes out songs from this talented guitarists previous releases. You can purchase "The Todd Wolfe Band Live" at: http://www.toddwolfe.com/index.php ---- podcast produced by Danny Hajek

Sean Chambers (mp3)
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012
Run Time: 14:00
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- Sean Chambers toured with the late Hubert Sumlin in the late 1990's and early 2000's. He said his band would open the show, then bring up Sumlin for the second part of the show. Chambers says that experience was his "college education" in music. The new CD from the band is titled "Live at the Long Island Blues Warehouse," and can be purchased at: http://amzn.to/xqFwbH

Ana Popovic (mp3)
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011
Run Time: 11:32
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- Though she grew up in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, Ana Popovic was exposed to American blues through her fathers record collection, and her fathers enthusiasm for this great music. "Unconditional" is Ana's bluesiest album to date. You can purchase this great CD at: http://bit.ly/t4otCQ

Pieter "Big Pete" van der Pluijm (mp3)
Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011
Run Time: 12:00
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- "Big Pete" is a harp player and vocalist who hails from The Netherlands. "Pete" was just 23 when he was chosen for the European Memorial Tour honoring the music and legacy of Lester Butler. Pete made his Delta Groove Records debut in 2010, appearing on the Mannish Boys 5th anniversary release titled "Shake For Me." Pete's debut as a leader on Delta Groove is titled "Choice Cuts," which you can purchase at: http://bit.ly/vkPnma

Eddie Turner (mp3)
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011
Run Time: 11:00
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- As Eddie Turner says in this podcast, he's heard from plenty of people that his music isn't blues. Those would be the traditionalists. However, if you like your blues to be something more than what you would have heard in Chicago on the 1950's and 60's, you need to hear Eddie Turner. This one time member of Zepher and Otis Taylor's first band has a great new CD titled "Miracles & Demons", which you can purchase at: http://amzn.to/rLUTiS

Shaun Murphy (mp3)
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011
Run Time: 9:22
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- You've heard Shaun Murphy's voice, though you may not know her name. Murphy has been singing backup for Bob Seger's band since the early 1970's. She's also had stints with Eric Clapton (Behind the Sun), Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh, and is the former co-singer of Little Feat. One of her first recordings was with a huge 70's pop star, that is, before he became famous. On this podcast, Murphy talks about her past, and talks about songs from her new CD, "Live at Callahan's Music Hall," which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/shaunmurphy3

Matthew Curry & The Fury (mp3)
Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011
Run Time: 9:22
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- There are a lot of young "gunslingers" out there, but few are creating their own sound. 16 year old Matthew Curry has that special "it" that's difficult to define, but when seen in person, easy to recognize. Curry has certainly listened to his share of Stevie Ray, Albert Collins, Luther Allison, Muddy Waters and Joe Bonamassa, but with the release of his debut CD "If I Don't Got You, " you can hear that this gifted teen is forging his own path. You can purchase "If I Don't Got You" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/matthewcurryandthefury

Karen Lovely (mp3)
Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2011
Run Time: 9:33
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- Karen Lovely title track to the CD "Still The Rain", written by Dennis Walker, garnered a Blues Music Award (BMA) nomination for song of the year in 2011. The song is also up for "Song of the Year" in the upcoming Blues Blast Music Awards, which will be held October 27th at Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago. You can hear the awards ceremony, including the announcement of the winners, live on GLT Blues Radio. On this podcast, Lovely talks about "Still The Rain," and her long musical comeback. You can purchase "Still The Rain" at: http://www.karenlovely.com/music.htm

Joe Zaklan (mp3)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011
Run Time: 6:33
It's been a year since longtime Chicago singer/songwriter/guitarist Joe Zaklan released his debut CD. And it's still one of our favorites from the past couple years. Back in the day, Zaklan toured as a sideman with J.B. Hutto, played alongside Lonnie Brooks and Little Mac Simmons at the now legendary Peppers Lounge, and played on recordings by George "Wild Child" Butler ("Lickin' Gravy") and Studebaker John (Howl With The Wolf.) No longer "just a sideman," Zaklan's first CD as a leader is an impressive debut. You can purchase "There Ain't No Better Time" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/zaklanjoe

Satan and Adam (mp3)
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2011
Run Time: 10:40
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- In the 1990's, there was no other blues artist, duo, or group that sounded quite like Sterling Magee and Adam Gussow, aka "Satan and Adam." The duo played to adoring crowds on the streets of Harlem, and recorded a number of critically acclaimed CD's. As Gussow explains on this podcast, the two separated nearly a decade ago, but fans can rejoice in a reunion CD and some touring. You can purchase that CD, "Back in the Game," at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/satanadam2

Arnold McCuller (mp3)
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011
Run Time: 7:37
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- Arnold McCuller, James Taylor's backup singer for 35 years, has released a number of albums under his own name, including a 2008 latin jazz CD. On his latest solo offering, McCuller returns to his gospel, blues, and R&B roots of his youth. "Soon As I Get Paid" can be purchased at: http://www.arnoldmcculler.com/

John Mays (mp3)
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2011
Run Time: 7:29
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- This is the second of three podcasts featuring Andrew Galloway, President & Founder of Electro-Fi Records in Toronto. On this podcast, Galloway talks up the new Electro-Fi release by longtime "Fathead" vocalist John Mays. You can purchase this disc at: http://www.electrofi.com/CDs.htm

Harmonica Shah (mp3)
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011
Run Time: 9:49
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- This is the first of three podcasts featuring Andrew Galloway, President & Founder of Electro-Fi Records in Toronto. On this podcast, Galloway discusses one of his new releases, which is a live date by Detroit's Harmonica Shah. You can purchase this disc at: http://www.electrofi.com/CDs.htm

Cee Cee James (mp3)
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011
Run Time: 8:17
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- Cee Cee James already had fans in Central IL. She made a lot more this weekend at the Ain't Nothin' But The Blues Festival in Bloomington. Here's just a sample of this rising stars work. You can purchase "Lowdown Where The Snakes Crawl" at: http://ceeceejames.com/

Ivan Appelrouth (mp3)
Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2011
Run Time: 11:03
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- Though he's played with and for an impressive list of performers, including Nappy Brown & Johnny Sansone, Ivan Appelrouth has never recorded a CD as a leader. Until now. "Blue & Instrumental" is a tribute of sorts to the rock, blues, and R&B greats who influenced and shaped Appelrouths sound. You can purchase "Blue & Instrumental" at; http://ellersoulrecords.com/store.html

Marion James (mp3)
Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2011
Run Time: 7:45
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml --- Nashville native Marion James has been singing her brand of jazzy, gospel tinged blues for decades. Her latest release is titled "Essence," and is available at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/marionjames

Doug MacLeod (mp3)
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011
Run Time: 9:23
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml -- Doug MacLeod has been described as a modern day Mark Twain. Like Twain, MacLeod is a keen observer of people, is a gifted storyteller, and uses the English language in creative ways to communicate his observations. On this podcast, MacLeod talks about his new CD "Brand New Eyes," his first on the "Fresh!" label. You can purchase this disc at: http://www.doug-macleod.com/MasterOfOriginalAcousticBlues/Store.html

Franc Robert (mp3)
Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011
Run Time: 8:03
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml -- Franc Robert (pronounced: row-BEAR) is a bluesman who can turn up the heat a la R.L. Burnside, and write and perform a beautiful instrumental,as you will hear on this podcast. You can purchase Robert's latest CD, "Why Do I Never Win" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/francrobert1

Gas House Gorillas (mp3)
Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2011
Run Time: 5:00
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml Tomorrow (Saturday) is our annual GLT Summer Concert. Let's go back one year and play a song from The Gas House Gorillas, our headliner from last years Summer Concert. Out of NYC, the Gas House Gorillas combine rockabilly, jump blues, swing and punk and a live show that demands your attention. Purchase "Five Gorillas Walk Into A Bar" at: http://www.gashousegorillas.org/

Donna Herula (mp3)
Date: Fri, 3 Jun 2011
Run Time: 5:55
You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml One of the new CD's on our playlist is from Chicago acoustic singer/songwriter Donna Herula, who has just recorded a loving tribute to Robert Nighthawk. You can purchase this great disc, titled "The Moon is Rising," at: http://www.donnaherula.com/

Big Joe Shelton (mp3)
Date: Fri, 27 May 2011
Run Time: 7:00
It's been nearly 4 years since we've heard new music from Big Joe Shelton, and it's been worth the wait from this native of North Mississippi. Joe's new CD is titled "The Older I Get, The Better I Was," which you can purchase at: http://www.bigjoeshelton.com/newcd.htm

Mikey Jr. (mp3)
Date: Fri, 20 May 2011
Run Time: 7:28
Just 26 years old, Trenton, NJ native Mikey Jr has become a formidable harmonica player with a half dozen CD's under his belt. His latest release is titled "It Ain't Hard to Tell," which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mikeyjunior1

Elam McKnight/Bob Bogdal (mp3)
Date: Fri, 13 May 2011
Run Time: 9:35
Elam McKnight's sound isn't punk, it isn't Hill Country, it isn't traditional Chicago, it isn't straight rock. But you can hear all those sounds on "Zombie Nation", the latest release from this native of Jackson, TN. Though McKnight writes the occasional "woman done me wrong" blues song, he separates himself from many of his predecessors and contemporaries with thoughtful and insightful observations of today's world. You can buy "Zombie Nation" at: http://www.bigblackhand.com/?section=home

Tracy Nelson (mp3)
Date: Fri, 6 May 2011
Run Time: 5:50
You may remember Tracy Nelson as one of the voices of country-rock sextet "Mother Earth" from the late 60's/early 70's. Nelson has had a successful solo career since the mid 70's. The title of her new solo release, "Victim of the Blues" is apt, as Nelson and her husband are still rebuilding from a house fire last year. In this podcast, Nelson explains how she found and came to record the title track. Purchase "Victim of the Blues" at: http://www.tracynelson.com/

Tony Joe White (mp3)
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011
Run Time: 6:54
After all these years, the man who wrote and performed "Polk Salad Annie" and wrote "Rainy Night in Georgia," still flies under the radar. His latest release, "The Shine", has that same swampy, if more subdued, feel that marked his earlier songs. "Tell Me Why" is the featured song from this disc, which you can purchase at: http://www.tonyjoewhite.com/shop/

Clothesline Revival (mp3)
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011
Run Time: 3:29
One of our favorite podcasted songs from the last year on GLT Blues Next. Conrad Praetzel is the driving force behind this rootsy band out of Santa Rosa, CA. You can purchase "They Came From Somewhere" at: http://www.amazon.com/They-Came-Somewhere-Clothesline-Revival/dp/B003GR0X5Q

Karen Lovely (mp3)
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2011
Run Time: 9:30
Karen Lovely (along with Otis Taylor) is our "Talkin' Blues" guest this Saturday night at 7:00pm on GLT Blues Radio. In this encore edition, Lovely talks about songs from her new "Still The Rain" CD, including the title track, which is up for "Song of the Year" at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis on May 5th. You can purchase "Still The Rain" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/KarenLovely2

The Sugar Prophets (mp3)
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011
Run Time: 5:45
The Sugar Prophets call Champaign-Urbana IL their home. 5 guys in the band, including Kilborn Alley alum Joe Asselin. Purchase their new self titled CD at: http://www.amazon.com/The-Sugar-Prophets/dp/B004NC1J9C

Willie May (mp3)
Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011
Run Time: 4:05
Willie May and his mates are one of the premiere blues bands in western New York state. They've shared the stage with numerous blues legends, including Buddy Guy, Johnny Winter, and Lonnie Brooks. "Nights of Luna" is the bands 11 release, and you can own it by clicking here: http://www.williemaymusic.com/disk.htm

Gina Sicilia (mp3)
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011
Run Time: 4:50
Philadelphia's Gina Sicilia is one of the bright young talents in blues music today. She counts Aretha Franklin as one of her influences, and lists Dolly Parton's songwriting as another major influence. Sicilia wrote 7 of the 10 songs on her new CD "Can't Control Myself." One of those songs, "Addicted," is our featured song today. Purchase Gina's new CD at: http://www.ginasicilia.com/fr_home.cfm

Ernestine Anderson (mp3)
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011
Run Time: 3:33
As a little girl, Ernestine Anderson was exposed to the blues of John Lee Hooker & Muddy Waters through her parents record collection. She moved with her family from Texas to Seattle in her teens, and graduated from Garfield High in Seattle. Not long after, she was singing with the Johnny Otis band and traveling with Lionel Hampton. This bluesy cut is from Anderson's new CD "Nightlife," which you can purchase at: http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Ernestine%20Anderson%20Nightlife&rh=n%3A5174%2Ck%3AErnestine%20Anderson%20Nightlife&page=1

Grand Marquis (mp3)
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011
Run Time: 3:33
This fantastic Kansas City based band blends jump blues and Kansas City jazz into what they call "Red Hot Jazz." This is an original from their new disc "Hold On To Me", which you can purchase at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/grandmarquis

Eden Brent (mp3)
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011
Run Time: 6:34
Eden Brent is a native of Greenville, MS. "Ain't Got No Troubles" is the follow up to her critically acclaimed debut "Mississippi #1". You can purchase this CD at: http://www.amazon.com/Aint-Got-Troubles-Eden-Brent/dp/B003QTBSSU

Lynwood Slim & the Igor Prado Band (mp3)
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2011
Run Time: 6:34
Longtime L.A. bluesman Lynwood Slim took up an invitation from Brazilian bluesman Igor Prado to produce the bands new CD. "Brazilian Kicks" is the result of this cross continental collaboration. You can purchase "Brazilian Kicks" at: http://deltagrooveproductions.com/music/store.html

Sabrina Weeks & Swing Cat Bounce (mp3)
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2011
Run Time: 4:21
As their name implies, Sabrina Weeks & Swing Cat Bounce are a fun, swingin' mix of jump blues and R&B. You can purchase their new CD "Live at Lenny's Diner" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sweeksscb

Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Alter Boys (mp3)
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011
Run Time: 5:18
This hardworking Milwaukee based band is out with their finest CD to date. You can buy "Shake Your Boogie" at: http://www.reverendraven.com/?section=home

Cee Cee James (mp3)
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010
Run Time: 8:17
On New Years Eve, GLT Blues Radio counts down the Top 60 blues songs of 2010. Listen here: http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml For GLT Blues Next subscribers, here's a hint at the top song of the year. Buy the entire CD at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ceeceejames

Rita Chiarelli (mp3)
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2010
Run Time: 6:20
You can hear that Chiarelli is someone who sings from experience. "Sweet Paradise" is Rita's first CD of originals in nearly 8 years. "Rest My Bones" is just one of the great cuts on this disc, which you can purchase at: http://www.ritachiarelli.com/store.php

James Kinds (mp3)
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010
Run Time: 4:10
Playing in relative obscurity for the past 30 years, Kinds in now part of the Delmark Records family. This voice should have been a household blues voice by now. You can pick up Kinds' debut on Delmark Records at: http://www.delmark.com/delmark.newblues.htm

Shaun Murphy (mp3)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010
Run Time: 5:26
Shaun Murphy has quite a pedigree. She's recorded with Bob Seger, Eric Clapton and Meatloaf, and toured with both Seger and Clapton. More recently, Murphy was the co-lead singer of Little Feat. "Trouble With Lovin'" is her second blues CD as a leader, the featured track "features" keyboard legend and vocalist Mike Finnigan. You can purchase "Trouble With Lovin'" at: http://www.shaunmurphyband.com/

Joanne Shaw Taylor (mp3)
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010
Run Time: 5:34
Joanne Shaw Taylor lights a fire in her Telecaster that would make Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert Collins proud. Her sophomore release is titled "Diamonds in the Dirt", which you can purchase at http://www.amazon.com/Diamonds-Dirt-Joanne-Shaw-Taylor/dp/B0044EIPU0

Mississippi Heat (mp3)
Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010
Run Time: 4:53
Mississippi Heat's is one of the bands nominated for the 2010 Blues Blast Music Awards, which you can hear live from Buddy Guys Legends on GLT Blues Radio this Thursday night from 7pm - Midnight. Their new CD features many sounds, including country/rock, soul, traditional Chicago Blues and even gospel, as you'll hear on today's featured track. You can purchase "Let's Live It Up" at http://www.mississippiheat.net/disc/letsliveitup.html

Mel Brown (mp3)
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010
Run Time: 6:18
Known in the blues world as Bobby Bland's guitarist for ten years, he also enjoyed stints with John Lee Hooker and Lightin' Hopkins, and Albert Collins, among others. Brown moved to Canada in the early 90's and toured southern Ontario extensively. This release was lovingly produced by Electro-Fi Records President and founder Andrew Galloway. You can purchase "Love, Lost and Found" at: http://www.electrofi.com/

Big Daddy "O" (mp3)
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010
Run Time: 4:09
BIg Daddy "O" has been playing his blues throughout the U.S. for the last decade. "O" hails from New Orleans, but makes his home now in rural Louisiana. As you might guess from the title, "Used Blues", his fourth release in the last decade, is filled with classic blues covers. Our featured track is his take on Luther Allison's "Soul Fixin Man." Add "Used Blues" to your CD library by following this link: http://www.rabadash.com/bigdaddyo-ub.html

Hosea Hargrove (mp3)
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010
Run Time: 4:46
The nearly 80 year old Hosea Hargrove qualifies as an artist you really need to get to know. His sound bridges the rural blues of Lightnin' Hopkins and the electric blues heard 40 years ago in Houston or Austin. Purchase "Tex Golden Nugget" at: http://www.dialtonerecords.com/releases/?release_id=10

Mike Zito (mp3)
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010
Run Time: 7:29
St. Louis native Mike Zito has persevered through personal troubles to become one of the rising blues guitarists on today's blues scene. Since we first posted this one year ago, Zito and co-writer Cyril Neville won a Blues Blast Music award for the title track. Follow this link to add "Pearl River" to your CD collection: http://www.eclectogroove.com/

Joe Zaklan (mp3)
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Run Time: 6:33
Longtime Chicago singer/songwriter/guitarist Joe Zaklan played with J.B. Hutto, Lonnie Brooks and Little Mac Simmons, among others. No longer just a sideman, Zaklan has produced his first CD as a leader, and it's a good one. You can purchase "There Ain't No Better Time" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/zaklanjoe

Karen Lovely (mp3)
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010
Run Time: 9:10
A relatively new voice on the blues scene, Karen Lovely collaborated with longtime Robert Cray producer Dennis Walker on her new CD "Still the Rain." Purchase this CD at: http://www.karenlovely.com/music.htm

Toronzo Cannon (mp3)
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010
Run Time: 4:03
Cannon is a fresh blues voices coming out of Chicago. A mix of soul, funk and blues, Toronzo Cannon's music is very melodic and infectious. You can purchase "My Woman" at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/toronzocannon

Bryan Lee (mp3)
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010
Run Time: 7:40
Lee grew up in Wisconsin, but has called New Orleans home since the 1980's. One of the few "old school" voice left in blues, Lee continues to play his brand of Chicago blues that's infused with sounds from his adopted New Orleans. "My Lady Don't Love My Lady" is the title track to his latest release. Purchase this disc at: http://www.justin-time.com/albums.php?lang=en&anid=237&aid=130

Peter Parcek (mp3)
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010
Run Time: 10:11
When Peter Parcek traveled as a teen to England and saw Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Jeff Beck up close, he knew some serious woodshedding was needed to reach the level of playing he witnessed from these guitar greats. You can hear Parcek's abundant creativity on his cover of "Busted." Purchase the CD "The Mathematics Of Love" at: http://www.amazon.com/Mathematics-Love-Dig-Peter-Parcek/dp/B003F1WGN0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1271878326&sr=8-2

Otis Taylor (mp3)
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010
Run Time: 4:34
Known for his self described "Trance Blues" sound, Otis Taylor delivers another gem with "Clovis People, Vol. 3." Our featured song "Harry, Turn the Music Up," references his time spent at the Denver Folklore Center as a teen. Buy "Clovis People, Vol. 3" at: http://www.amazon.com/Clovis-People-Vol-Otis-Taylor/dp/B003BLFZCI

Elvin Bishop (mp3)
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2010
Run Time: 6:55
Elvin Bishop needs no introduction to most music fans, but if you haven't heard his new CD "Red Dog Speaks," we're giving you a treat today with the title track. You can purchase "Red Dog Speaks" at: http://www.deltagrooveproductions.com/

Rick Taylor (mp3)
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010
Run Time: 4:05
Rick Taylor is a Canadian gem that Colin Linden raves about. "Lucky Room" is his new disc, you can buy it at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/RickTaylor1

Rob Stone (mp3)
Date: Thu, 1 Jul 2010
Run Time: 4:45
Stone hasn't put down his harmonica since he started playing as a teen. You can buy his new CD "Back Around Here" at: https://earwigmusic.infusionsoft.com/cart/store.jsp?view=4&i=p298&navicat=1&navisubcat=15&naviprod=298

Marshall Lawrence (mp3)
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010
Run Time: 3:00
Marshall Lawrence is known as the "Doctor of the Blues" in his adopted hometown of Edmonton, Alberta. His latest release is titled, "Blues Intervention," an acoustic affair. You can buy this CD at: http://doctorblues.com/

Gas House Gorillas (mp3)
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010
Run Time: 5:00
Out of NYC, the Gas House Gorillas combine rockabilly, jump blues, swing and punk and a live show that demands your attention. Purchase "Five Gorillas Walk Into A Bar" at: http://www.gashousegorillas.org/

Clothesline Revival (mp3)
Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010
Run Time: 3:29
Conrad Praetzel is the driving force behind this rootsy band out of Santa Rosa, CA. You can purchase "They Came From Somewhere" at: http://www.amazon.com/They-Came-Somewhere-Clothesline-Revival/dp/B003GR0X5Q

Cyril Neville (mp3)
Date: Fri, 28 May 2010
Run Time: 8:00
Cyril is the youngest of the four Neville brothers. This song originally appeared on his 2000 release "New Orleans Cookin'" This is Fortune Teller from the just released "The Essential Cyril Neville." By this CD at: http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Cyril-Neville-1994-2007/dp/B003C9VF5A

Johnny Charles (mp3)
Date: Fri, 21 May 2010
Run Time: 4:30
Charles is a guitarist who's shared the stage with some of the biggest names in blues. His new CD contains a number of instrumentals, including the title track, the song you're about to hear. Purchase "Stratified" at http://www.amazon.com/Stratified/dp/B003ADNP9M

Mississippi Heat (mp3)
Date: Fri, 14 May 2010
Run Time: 4:53
Mississippi Heat's new CD features many sounds, including country/rock, soul, traditional Chicago Blues and even gospel, as you'll hear on today's featured track. You can purchase "Let's Live It Up" at http://www.mississippiheat.net/disc/letsliveitup.html

Joe Louis Walker (mp3)
Date: Fri, 7 May 2010
Run Time: 5:17
Congratulations to Joe Louis Walker for picking up the "Album of the Year" award for "Between A Rock And The Blues" at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis last night (Thu May 7). Here's one of the songs from the disc, which you can buy at http://www.stonyplainrecords.com

The Kilborn Alley Blues Band (mp3)
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010
Run Time: 5:45
The pride of Central IL is celebrating their 10th Anniversary April 30th with a party in their hometown of Champaign/Urbana. "Better Off Now" is the latest release from the band, and as with past releases, this album is full of gritty Chicago blues and southern fried soul. Purchase "Better Off Now" at: http://www.amazon.com/Better-Kilborn-Alley-Blues-Band/dp/B0039BD76Q

Julian Fauth (mp3)
Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010
Run Time: 5:55
Highlighting one of our favorite Blues Next picks from 2008. Fauth creates piano blues that is dark, danceable and mesmerizing. Buy Ramblin' Son at http://www.electrofi.com/CDs.htm

Sauce Boss (mp3)
Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010
Run Time: 3:40
If you ever see Bill "Sauce Boss" Wharton perform live, you're likely to see Wharton whip up a batch of New Orleans style gumbo while he's playing his brand of blues-rock. You can purchase his new CD "Hot N' Heavy" at: http://www.saucebossstore.com/

Nick Moss (mp3)
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010
Run Time: 7:52
On his new CD "Privileged," Nick Moss steps out of the classic Chicago sound he's championed for nearly a decade to deliver a working class blast of blues rock social commentary. Pick up "Privileged" at http://www.bluebellarecords.com

Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials (mp3)
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010
Run Time: 4:47
With Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials playing the Treehouse Lounge in Bloomington March 19th, we thought it timely to revisit a blues next podcast from 2008. This is the lead track from their Alligator release "Full Tilt," which is another full on slide guitar romp that would make Lil Ed's uncle J.B. Hutto proud. Purchase "Full Tilt" at: http://www.alligatorrecords.com

The Back Alley Players (mp3)
Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010
Run Time: 11:00
This NYC combo brings jazz, funk & hip-hop as well as traditional blues to their sound. On this podcast, you'll hear two sides of the Back Alley Players. Buy this great new release at: http://www.boneentertainment.com/4865/Releases.php

Eugene "Hideaway" Bridges (mp3)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010
Run Time: 4:49
Texas native Eugene "Hideaway" Bridges has a ton of soul in his blues. Coming from a musical family, Bridges has been playing and singing music since he was a young boy. You can purchase his new CD "Live in San Antonio" at: http://www.bluearmadillo.com/

Watermelon Slim & the Workers (mp3)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010
Run Time: 4:51
We're "Talkin' Blues" with Watermelon Slim this Saturday (2/20) at 7pm central time during GLT Blues. Link: http://wglt.org/streams/blues.phtml Slim will talk about the country/honky tonk direction he took with this new CD. Take a listen and let us know what you think. You can purchase "Escape From The Chicken Coop" at http://www.northernblues.com/

James "Super Chikan" Johnson (mp3)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010
Run Time: 5:40
James Johnson is the nephew of bluesman Jack Johnson aka "The Oilman" and a distant relative of the legendary Robert Johnson. In this podcast, Johnson explains the origin of his nickname, and you'll hear a song from his latest release "Chikadelic". You can buy "Chikadelic at http://www.amazon.com/Chikadelic/dp/B002SEOCK0

Laurie Morvan Band (mp3)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010
Run Time: 7:38
As you'll hear in this podcast, Morvan is a "Jill of all Trades". Though she's been surrounded by music all her life and grew up just outside the blues capital of the world in Joliet and Plainfield, IL, she didn't discover The Blues until she heard Stevie Ray Vaughan. She says that encounter changed her life. This song is from her new "Fire It Up!" CD, which you can buy at Laurie's website: http://www.lauriemorvan.com/store.asp

Cee Cee James (mp3)
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010
Run Time: 8:17
Cee Cee James is a testament to perseverance. Through many bands and relationships, she's finally recorded the album that's been inside her head for years. "Done Love Wrong" is our featured song from the CD "Low Down Where The Snakes Crawl." Buy the entire CD at http://www.ceeceejames.com/music.html

Chainsaw Dupont (mp3)
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010
Run Time: 5:24
Chainsaw Dupont played guitar for Junior Wells in the 90's and has been forging a solo career since then. His new CD is titled "The Real Guitar Hero" and can be purchased at http://www.chainsawdupont.com/fanpackage.html

Curley Bridges (mp3)
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010
Run Time: 5:24
Bridges is one of those "under the radar" players that deserves much wider acclaim. Purchase "Live at the Silver Dollar Room" at http://www.electrofi.com/CDs.htm

Maurizio Pugno (mp3)
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010
Run Time: 4:33
Pugno is one of the great guitarists on the European continent. A household name to Italian blues fans, Pugno collaborates with former Roomful of Blues vocalists Sugar Ray Nocia and Mark DuFresne on "Kill The Coffee". Email Maurizio at maestropugno@yahoo.it for more info on buying your copy of this great CD.

Andrew "Jr. Boy" Jones (mp3)
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 2009
Run Time: 5:30
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Jones has played with Freddy King, Charlie Musselwhite & Katie Webster. His latest solo release is his first on Toronto's Electro-Fi Records. You can buy "Gettin' Real" at: http://www.electrofi.com/

Chick Willis (mp3)
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009
Run Time: 6:20
Willis is best known for his 1972 jukebox hit "Stoop Down Low". He's still making great new music at age 75. Purchase "Hit & Run Blues" at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/chickwillis3

Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women (mp3)
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009
Run Time: 4:01
The final release from this funny & sassy trio, who amicably called it quits in November to pursue individual solo careers. Purchase "Havin The Last Word" at http://www.alligator.com/

Meantooth Grin (mp3)
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009
Run Time: 7:04
Meantooth Grin is Wausau, WI band that puts some serious steroids into their delta blues inclinations. Buy "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead" at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/MeantoothGrin

Zora Young (mp3)
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009
Run Time: 7:14
Zora Young's new CD was recorded in France. Here's her cover of Sunnyland Slim's "Going Back to Memphis." Purchase the CD, titled "The French Connection", at http://www.delmark.com/

The R&B Bombers (mp3)
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Run Time: 3:25
The LP "R&B Bombers" was first released in 1982. Re-released on CD late last year, "Everytime I Hear That Mellow Saxophone" is one of the most infectious songs you'll hear in any year. Purchase the CD at http://cdbaby.com/cd/rbbombers

Debbie Davies (mp3)
Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009
Run Time: 5:58
Davies is an alum of Albert Collins' band, and one of the top guitarists in blues today. Buy her new CD at http://debbiedavies.com/merch_hc.html

Izzy & Chris (mp3)
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009
Run Time: 3:51
Izzy & Chris met at a Pittsburgh blues festival during a jam session in 2006. They've been playing the country together since that meeting. Buy their new CD at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/izzychris

Joe Louis Walker (mp3)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009
Run Time: 5:17
Walker honed his chops in San Fransisco in the late 60's and early 70's with some of the biggest names in rock and blues. You can buy his latest Stony Plain release, "Between a Rock and The Blues" at http://www.stonyplainrecords.com

Harrison Kennedy (mp3)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009
Run Time: 4:14
Kennedy was a fixture on the Detroit Rock & R&B scene in the 1970's. He's been dabbling in some form of blues since then. You can buy "One Dog Barkin" at http://www.electrofi.com/CDs.htm

Bobby Jones (mp3)
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009
Run Time: 5:00
Replaced Junior Wells in "The Aces". Featuring "Comin' Home" next week on GLT Blues Radio. You can buy "Comin Back Hard" at http://www.deltagrooveproductions.com/music/store.html

Mike Zito (mp3)
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009
Run Time: 7:29
St. Louis native Mike Zito has persevered through personal troubles to become one of the rising blues guitarists on today's blues scene. Follow this link to add "Pearl River" to your CD collection: http://www.eclectogroove.com/

Alabama Mike (mp3)
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009
Run Time: 7:29
Mike grew up listening to the gospel his father loved and the Chicago blues he heard on his radio. Add this disc to your collection: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/alabamamike

Ana Popovic (mp3)
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2009
Run Time: 5:45
Native of Belgrade, taking the world by storm. Purchase "Blind For Love" at http://www.eclectogroove.com/

Watermelon Slim & the Workers (mp3)
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2009
Run Time: 4:51
Veering into Honky-Tonk. Purchase "Escape From The Chicken Coop" at http://www.northernblues.com/

Lil' Joe Washington (mp3)
Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2009
Run Time: 4:00
Houston Third Ward Blues. Purchase "Texas Fire Line" at http://www.dialtone.com

Big Papa & the TCB (mp3)
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009
Run Time: 5:01
West Coast Jump Blues. Purchase "12 Gauge Insurance Plan" at http://www.bigpapaandthetcb.com/

Rod Piazza (mp3)
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2009
Run Time: 5:01
One of today's masters. Own "Soul Monster" by clicking http://www.deltagrooveproductions.com/

Mia Vermillion (mp3)
Date: Wed, 8 Jul 2009
Run Time: 5:30
Acoustic blues from the Northwest. Own "Alone Together with Blues" by clicking http://www.miavermillion.com/Hire.htm

The Insomniacs (mp3)
Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009
Run Time: 4:10
Portland Oregon based Jump Blues. Own "At Least I'm Not With You" by clicking http://cdbaby.com/cd/theinsomniacs2

Jason Ricci (mp3)
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009
Run Time: 4:43
The most important blues artist in years?. Pick up "Done With The Devil" at http://www.eclectogroove.com/

Otis Taylor (mp3)
Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009
Run Time: 6:47
He calls his music Trance Blues. Nothing else out there like him. Buy "Pentatonic Wars & Other Love Songs" at http://www.otistaylor.com/indexA.html

Tia Carroll (mp3)
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009
Run Time: 4:15
Bay Area Vocalist! Buy Tia's self titled CD at http://www.tiacarroll.com/

Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters (mp3)
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009
Run Time: 4:29
Premier guitarist! You can buy "Living In The Light" at http://www.stonyplainrecords.com/Web/ViewCatalogue.asp?sort=Artist

Buckwheat Zydeco (mp3)
Date: Wed, 27 May 2009
Run Time: 3:51
Eclectic zydeco blues! You can buy this disc at http://www.alligatorrecords.com/

Big James & the Chicago Playboys (mp3)
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009
Run Time: 5:15
Funkiest blues band in Chicago! You can buy this disc at http://www.amazon.com/Right-Here-James-Chicago-Playboys/dp/B00264SA28

Linsey Alexander (mp3)
Date: Wed, 13 May 2009
Run Time: 5:54
A name you should know! You can buy this disc at http://cdbaby.com/cd/linsey2

Los Carnales (mp3)
Date: Tue, 5 May 2009
Run Time: 4:43
Straight Outta da Lou! You can buy this disc at http://loscarnalesmusic.com/welcome.htm

Bobby Jones (mp3)
Date: Fri, 1 May 2009
Run Time: 5:00
Replaced Junior Wells in "The Aces". You can buy "Comin Back Hard" at http://www.deltagrooveproductions.com/music/store.html

Alvin Jett & the Phat Noize Blues Band (mp3)
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009
Run Time: 6:16
Funky St. Louis based blues. You can buy "Honey Bowl" at http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Bowl-Alvin-Jett-Blues/dp/B001R0AD18

Nick Moss & the Fliptops (mp3)
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009
Run Time: 9:05
Another bite of the classic Chicago blues with a modern twist. You can buy "Live at Chans: Combo Platter No. 2" at http://www.nickmoss.com/

Cyril Neville (mp3)
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009
Run Time: 9:08
Youngest of the 4 Neville Brothers putting some blues in his soul. You can buy "Brand New Blues" at http://www.mc-records.com/

Shirley Johnson (mp3)
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2009
Run Time: 5:19
One of the great blues singers more people should know about. You can buy "Blues Attack" at http://www.delmark.com

Rusty Wright Band (mp3)
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009
Run Time: 4:38
Rockin' Blues Band out of Flint, MI. Purchase "Playin With Fire" at: http://www.rustywrightband.com/

Billy Flynn (mp3)
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009
Run Time: 6:19
A guitarist who has backed the best in the biz, nice to hear him as a leader. Purchase "Blues Drive" at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/billyflynn

John Nemeth (mp3)
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009
Run Time: 3:59
A voice many would kill for. Purchase "Love me Tonight" at: http://www.blindpigrecords.com/

Trampled Under Foot (mp3)
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009
Run Time: 5:27
Winner of the 2008 International Blues Challenge. Purchase "May I Be Excused" at: http://www.trampledunderfootkc.com/merchandise.htm

Russell Miller (mp3)
Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2009
Run Time: 4:37
6-V-6 leader with a fun solo project. Purchase "I'll Play What I Want to Play" by e-mailing Russell at summit49@netzero.com

Miss Blues (mp3)
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009
Run Time: 4:27
Like bumping into Rip Van Winkle. Where did she come from and why isn't she known worldwide? Purchase "Bad Prospects" at https://majormarketgrocery.org/MERCHANDISE.html

M for Mississippi Soundtrack (mp3)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009
Run Time: 7:44
Here's the legendary T-Model Ford. Purchase "M for Mississippi" at http://www.mformississippi.com. Purchase T-Model Ford CD's at http://www.cduniverse.com/sresult.asp?psychicsearch=on&HT_Search=ARTIST&HT_Search_Info=t-model+ford&cart=836243449&style=music&altsearch=yes

Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women (mp3)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009
Run Time: 4:01
The final release from this funny & sassy trio. Purchase "Havin The Last Word" at http://www.alligator.com/

Marshall Lawrence (mp3)
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009
Run Time: 3:41
From Edmonton Alberta, but you'd swear he's from the Mississippi Delta. You can buy "The Morning After" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/marshalll2

Charles "Big Daddy" Stallings (mp3)
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2008
Run Time: 5:55
Growing up on a farm in North Carolina, Stallings always dreamed of recording a blues album. You can buy "Blues Evolution" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/stallingsc2

Guy King (mp3)
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2008
Run Time: 6:44
Willie Kent's lead guitarist goes solo. Purchase "Livin It" at http://www.guyking.net/

Terakaft (mp3)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008
Run Time: 4:15
Mali blues band in the vein of Ali Farke Toure and Tinariwen. Purchase 'Akh Issudar" at http://www.worldvillagemusic.com/anglais/artistesfiche.php?artist_id=95

Roxy Perry (mp3)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008
Run Time: 5:11
NYC blueswoman with an album of originals. Purchase 'In My Sweet Time" at http://www.roxyperry.com/purchase/purchase.htm

The R&B Bombers (mp3)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008
Run Time: 3:25
Irresistible R&B and jump blues. Purchase this 1982 recording at http://cdbaby.com/cd/rbbombers

Rory Block (mp3)
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008
Run Time: 7:34
Acoustic Delta blues from a lady who almost single-handedly is keeping that sound alive. Purchase "Blues Walkin Like a Man" at http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_m?url=search-alias%3Dmusic-artist&field-keywords=Rory+Block&x=0&y=0

Big James (mp3)
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008
Run Time: 6:16
Soul leaning blues from the trombone and voice of Big James Montgomery. Purchase "Thank God I Got The Blues" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/bigjames2

Chris Bell (mp3)
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008
Run Time: 4:32
SoCal bluesman from Massachusetts. Purchase Bell's music at http://www.chrisbellblues.com/main.htm

Rita Chiarelli (mp3)
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008
Run Time: 5:15
Blues with an orchestra. Purchase "Uptown Goes Downtown" at http://www.ritachiarelli.com/

Carlos del Junco (mp3)
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008
Run Time: 5:42
Canadian harmonica master. Purchase "Steady Movin" at http://www.northernblues.com/

Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials (mp3)
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008
Run Time: 4:47
in the spirit of Hound Dog Taylor. Purchase "Full Tilt" at http://www.alligatorrecords.com

JJ Grey & Mofro (mp3)
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008
Run Time: 5:24
Florida bluesman with a great new sound. Purchase "Orange Blossoms" at http://www.alligatorrecords.com

Chick Willis (mp3)
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008
Run Time: 4:38
From the man who gave you "Stoop Down Baby" comes a great blues album. Purchase "Don of the Blues" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/chickwillisdon

William Clark (mp3)
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008
Run Time: 5:22
Posthumous release from a harmonica giant. Purchase "One More Again" at http://www.pacificblues.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=448

Davis Coen (mp3)
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008
Run Time: 3:43
Young guitarist with a great new release. Buy "Blues Lights For Yours and Mine" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/coen3

Gaye Adegbalola (mp3)
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008
Run Time: 4:23
A declaration & a great blues CD. Buy "Gaye Without Shame" at http://www.adegbalola.com.

Memphis Gold (mp3)
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008
Run Time: 3:58
Bluesman rippin' up the Mid-Atlantic coast. Buy "The Prodigal Son" at http://www.memphisgoldprod.net/music.htm

Watermelon Slim (mp3)
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008
Run Time: 4:05
Don't hold it against him that Mensa calls him one of their own. This guy is the real deal. Buy "No Paid Holidays" at http://www.northernblues.com/cd_no_paid_holidays.html

Byther Smith (mp3)
Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008
Run Time: 6:02
A living blues legend throws down one of the best releases of 2008. Buy "Blues on the Moon" at http://www.amazon.com/Blues-Moon-Live-Rhythm-Social/dp/B00177Y9Y8

Julian Fauth (mp3)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008
Run Time: 5:55
Piano blues that is dark, danceable and mesmerizing. Buy Ramblin' Son at http://www.electrofi.com/CDs.htm

Mississippi Heat (mp3)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008
Run Time: 5:27
Chicago based electric blues. Buy "Hattisburg Blues" at http://www.mississippiheat.net/disc/hattiesburg.html

Alvon & the All-Stars (mp3)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008
Run Time: 6:40
One time member of The Coasters plays a mean blues guitar. Buy "Guitars & Cars" at http://pigheavenrecords.com/merchandise.html

Big Joe Shelton (mp3)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008
Run Time: 6:32
Shelton absorbed the blues of NE Mississippi through tent minstrels and local BBQ's. Buy "Black Prairie Blues" at http://www.bigjoeshelton.com/buy.htm