GLT Blues
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Hosts: Frank Black, Sandi James, Jon Norton, Ariele, Danny Hajek & Matt Gullette.
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When GLT Blues blues isn't on the air, it's online. Listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 any day, any time for new and classic blues. Search our playlists by date to find the song you heard.
You can also tune to 89.1/103.5 FM in central Illinois for your weekend soundtrack. With GLT Blues you'll hear from legends like Muddy Waters and Big Mama Thornton who helped define the blues. You'll also hear from those carrying on the tradition today like Deborah Coleman, Kim Wilson and Jimmy Vaughan. And then there are the living legends: Etta James, B.B. King, Koko Taylor and Buddy Guy. From west Texas to the south side of Chicago and everywhere in between, GLT Blues brings you a weekend party like none other. You can see when we broadcast blues by taking a look at our schedule. Take a listen and let us know what you think.
Featured CD on 
JW-Jones Bluelisted (Northern Blues) Bluelisted is available on-line and in stores May 13th. JW-Jones has produced a fanstastic blend of rockabilly, jump and Stevie Ray Vaughan influenced blues. Click on the album cover to hear a sample of this great new release being featured this week on GLT Blues Radio 24/7!
Recommended new releases:
Here's what the GLT staff is saying about some new blues releases. Click on the album cover to hear a sample of the CD.
David "Honeyboy" Edwards Roamn' & Ramblin' (Earwig) This CD contains early and late releases of Honeyboy. Accompanied by his manager Michael Frank on harp, Edwards knows the blues, and sings it. Back in the 30's & 40's, he ran with Robert Johnson and Sonny Boy Williamson. There is no doubt that Honeyboy’s licks and voice have stiffened over the years, but he still delivers. Even when things get a little shaky, his spirit remains stong. - Frank Black
Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater West Side Strut
(Alligator)
On "West Side Strut" you'll hear Clearwaters "trademark" Chuck Berry Rock & Roll, but producer Ronnie Baker Brooks pushes Clearwater into an overall harder-edged rock sound than one is used to hearing from "The Chief." You'll also hear elements of country, gospel and soul on this fantastic release, his first for the legendary Alligator label. - Jon Norton
Smokin' Joe Kubek & Bnois King Blood Brothers (Alligator)
Their debut on Alligtor Records is their best studio recording since their debut release in 1991. Kubek again delivers amazing fretwork and King compliments with his tasty guitar and his usual smooth vocals. A nice mix of rockin’ blues, ballads and boogies. - Jon Norton
The Calvin Owen Show Houston is the Place to Be (Sawdust Alley)
B.B. Kings longtime trumpet player with another killer big band blues release! - Jon Norton
Motor City Sheiks Hombres Perfecto (Top Flite)
Mark Robinson and Emmanual Garza have been an intregal part of the Detroit blues scene for nearly 3 decades. Since the 1990's, they've been tearing up Michigan and Ohio with their brand of gritty blues, Chicago style shuffles and even a honky tonk or two. It's been 8 years since we last heard a Sheiks recording, but as you'll hear when you click on the above CD cover, they've still "got game", and plenty of attitude. - Jon Norton
Jeff Healey Mess Of Blues (Ruf)
Not afraid to refer to himself and his band as a great bar band, Jeff Healey is much more than that. One of the finest rock and blues guitarists of his generation, Healey and his band romp through blues songs made popular by Muddy Waters and Freddy King, as well as straight up rock covers of Neil Young and The Band. Listening to "Mess of Blues" is a joy for the sheer fun the band is having. But it's also sad knowing that this was his last recording before passing away this past March. .- Jon Norton
Mac Arnold Backbone & Gristle (Pfob)
Raised in South Carolina, Arnold has had many careers. He was the backbone of the Muddy Waters Band in the 60’s, then went to Hollywood to produce “Soul Train”. Coming back to South Carolina in the 80’s to farm, drive truck, and dig waterwells. Mac Arnold reveals himself in songs. “Gas Can Story” tells of his brother who made a guitar from a Gas Can. Getting back into music with "Plate Full 'O Blues is our gain …Arnold fronts a terrific band and he is a winner. – Frank Black
Alex Tintinalli Nothing To Lose (Scarlet Dragon)
Just 12 years old, Canadian Alex Tintinelli is deep into the blues. Here he showcases that he can not only play a lick or two, but that he can also sing. – Jon Norton
Mannish Boys Lowdown Feelin' (Delta Groove)
Based in California, this group has quickly become one of the most popular groups in the country. Finis Tasby, Johnny Dyer, and Bobby Jones are referred to as the “supergroup” of blues. 4 year old band has a traditional blues feelin with a modern style. I can’t see why anyone wouldn’t want to own all 4 of their CD’s. - Frank Black
New GLT Blues Releases
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Mississippi Number One |
Yellow Dog |
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| JW-Jones Band | Bluelisted | Northern Blues |
| Michael Burks | Iron Man | Alligator |
| Joe Moss | Maricela's Smile | 212 Records |
Live In Chicago |
Delmark |
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| Dennis Gruenling | I Just Keep Lovin' Him | Backbender Records |
Uptown Goes Downtown |
Mad Iris Music | |
| Calvin Owens | Houston Is The Place To Be |
Sawdust Alley |
| Motor City Sheiks | Hombres Perfecto | Top Flite |
| Sauce Boss | Raw |
Burning Disc |
Emanuel Young |
Live In Detroit |
Random Chance |
Backbone & Gristle |
independent |
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These Are The Days |
Blues Leaf |
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Lowdown Feelin' |
Delta Groove |
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Downsville Blues |
Blue Witch |
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Samuel James |
Songs Famed For Sorrow and Joy |
Northern Blues |
| Steve Guyger | Radio Blues |
Severn |
| The Ultrecht Sessions | Black & Tan | |
| Smokin' Joe Kubek/B'Nois King | Blood Brothers | Alligator |
| Peace, Love & BBQ | Alligator | |
| Ray Reed | Where The Trinity Runs Free | Dialtone |
| The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Review | Command Performance | Delta Groove |
| Albert Collins | Live @ Montreux 1992 | Eagle Records |
| Alvon & the All-Stars | Guitars & Cars | Pig Heaven Records |
| Moreland & Arbuckle | 1861 | Northern Blues |
| Tab Benoit | Night Train to Nashville | Telarc |
| Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater | West Side Strut | Alligator |
| Mississippi Heat | Hattiesburg Blues | Delmark |
| Liz McComb | The Spirit Of New Orleans | GVE |
| Honeyboy Edwards | Roamin' and Ramblin' | Earwig Music |
| Big Joe Shelton | Black Prairie Blues | ALT 45 |
| Big Jim Adam | Rock Island Line | Fossyl |
| Johnny Sansone | Poor Man's Paradise | Shortstack Records |
| Howard & the White Boys | Made In Chicago | Evidence |
| Eric Gales | The Story Of My Life | Blues Bureau International |
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