Blues Radio International With Jesse Finkelstein & Audrey Michelle

Vanessa Collier performs live at the Funky Biscuit in South Florida in February, 2025 on Edition 696 of Blues Radio International, with Willie Dixon and Southern Hospitality (Victor Wainwright, Damon Fowler & JP Soars). Sound by Jeff Kissinger and Michael Wolf.  Image by Allen Winkler.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Monster Mike Welch performs live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage at the 2024 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Edition 695 of Blues Radio International, with music from Otis Rush and Floyd Jones. Sound by Michael Wolf.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Carolyn Wonderland and Shelly King perform live at the Intrepid Artists 30th Anniversary Celebration in Charlotte, North Carolina in November 2024 on Edition 694 of Blues Radio International, with Little Milton, Brownie McGhee, Eddie C. Campbell, and Jimmy Vivino.Sound by Michael Wolf.  Image courtesy of Carolyn Wonderland and Shelley King.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

John Nemeth and Sean MacDonald perform on the Blues Radio International soundstage at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 693 of Blues Radio International, with music from Tia Carroll and Jackie Brenston.  Sound by Michael Wolf. Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Teeny Tucker performs live on the Blues Radio International soundstage at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 692 of Blues Radio International, with John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Catfish Keith and Big Joe Williams.Sound by Michael Wolf.  Photograph by Robert Hughes.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Blues Hall of Fame member Billy Branch performs live at the 2019 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Edition 691 of Blues Radio International, with Zac Harmon, Sam Myers, Eddie Vinson and Mark Lemhouse.Photograph by Dragan Tasic.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Hear the winning guitar performance by Victoria/Tasmania's Nick Charles at the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2025 on Edition 690 of Blues Radio International, with Rory Block and Charles Brown.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Hear the winning 2025 International Blues Challenge band performance by  Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal on Edition 689 of Blues Radio International, with Little Esther Phillips and Tommy Castro and the Painkillers. Recorded at the Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, January 2025.Photograph by Jesse FinkelsteinFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Hear 2025 International Blues Challenge solo artist Joce Reyome in her first place award winning performance at the Orpheum Theatre on Edition 688 of Blues Radio International, with Lonnie Brooks and Jerron Paxon.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Brandon Santini performs live in South Florida in December 2023 on Edition 687 of Blues Radio International, with Magic Sam, Otis Spann, Junior Kimbrough and Frank Bey with the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra.Photograph courtesy Brandon Santini.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Matthias Lattin performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 686 of Blues Radio International, with Eric Bibb, A.C. Reed, Candi Staton and Billy Flynn.Photograph by Laura Carbone.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

The Blackburn Brothers perform live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Edition 685 of Blues Radio International, with James Cotton, Memphis Minnie, Don Bryant and Louisiana Red with Lefty Dizz.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Tommy Castro & The Painkillers perform at the 2024 Boca Blues Festival (November 2024)on Edition 684 of Blues Radio International, with Shemekia Copeland, Little Mack Simmons, and Eddie Kirkland with GE Smith and Jaimoe.Photograph courtesy of Tommy Castro and Alligator RecordsFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Kevin Burt performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Edition 683 of Blues Radio International, with Sonny Boy Williamson, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Frank Catalano and Lurrie Bell.Photograph by Laura Carbone.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

The Nick Moss Band performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 682 of Blues Radio International, with Albert King, Jimmy Reed, Johnnie Young with Walter Horton, and Kat Riggins.Photograph by Laura Carbone.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Doug MacLeod performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 681 of Blues Radio International, with Vanessa Collier, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Lowell Fulson, Clarence Gatemouth Brown and Arlen Roth and Detroit Junior.Photograph by Laura Carbone.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

The Three Kings--Albert Castiglia, Chris Cain and DK Harrell--perform live at the Intrepid Artists 30th Anniversary Celebration in Charlotte, North Carolina (November 2024)on Edition 680 of Blues Radio International, with Johnnie Taylor, Big Maybelle, Mark Hummel with Oscar Wilson, and Dr. Ross.Photographs courtesy of Intrepid Artists.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Tab Benoit performs live at the 2024 Boca Blues Festival on Edition 679 of Blues Radio International, with Etta James and Eric Lindell.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Alabama Mike performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 678 of Blues Radio International, with Little Walter, Ruthie Foster, Junior Wells, Bobo Jenkins and The Kinsey Report.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Blues Hall of Fame member Lurrie Bell performs live at the Bradenton Blues Festival in January, 2023, on Edition 677 of Blues Radio International, with Koko Taylor, Johnny Guitar Watson and Noah Wotherspoon.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Solomon Hicks performs live at the Funky Biscuit in South Florida on Edition 676 of Blues Radio International, with music from Son House, Sue Foley and Little Johnny Jones.Image by Michael Wolf.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

The Cash Box Kings perform live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Edition 675 of Blues Radio International, with Elmore James, Guy Davis, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Henry Gray, and Albert Collins.Photograph by Roman Sobus.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Larry McCray performs live in South Florida at the Funky Biscuit on Edition 674 of Blues Radio International, with Jimmy Rogers, Charlie Musselwhite, Vanessa Collier and Duke Robillard.Sound by Jeff Kissinger and Michael WolfFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

L'il Ed & The Blues Imperials perform live in South Florida at the Funky Biscuit in April, 2024 on Edition 673 of Blues Radio International, with music from Magic Slim, Eddie Shaw, Mighty Joe Young and Zac Harmon.Sound and mix by Jeff Zimmerman and Michael Wolf.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Hear Michael Burks, the Ironman of the Blues, in his only performance at the Blues Music Awards, on Edition 672 of Blues Radio International, with Lucky Peterson, RL Burnside, Memphis Minnie, Moose Walker and Sonny Gullage.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Ana Popovic and her band perform live the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 671 of Blues Radio International, with B.B. King and James Cotton.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Duke Robillard performs his Blues Music Award winning acoustic blues on Edition 670 of Blues Radio International, with music from Otis Rush, Memphis Slim, Howlin' Wolf, and Benny Turner.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

A spontaneous musical creation from our friend Noah Wotherspoon, live at the Blues Radio International studios.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

EG Kight, The Georgia Songbird,  performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Edition 669 of Blues Radio International, with Ronnie Baker Brooks, Mitch Woods, Jimmy Dawkins and Roscoe Gordon.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Sugar Ray & The Bluetones perform live at the 2015 Blues Music Awards on Edition 668 of Blues Radio International, with music from Billy Branch, Roy Buchanan, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, and Frank Frost & The Night Hawks.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Rick Estrin and Kirk Fletcher perform live at the 2011 Blues Music Awards on Edition 667 of Blues Radio International, with Duke Robillard, Blind Willie Johnson, Tab Benoit, and Katie Webster.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

James Harman performs live at the 2016 Blues Music Awards on Edition 666 of Blues Radio International, with Leadbelly, Jimmy Witherspoon, Floyd James and Little Sonny.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Blues powerhouse Teeny Tucker performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 665 of Blues Radio International, with Luther Allison, Robert Cray, and Lightning Slim.Photograph by Michael Wolf.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Hadden Sayers performs live at the 2019 Blues Music Awards on Edition 664 of Blues Radio International, with Howlin' Wolf, Pinetop Perkins, Janiva Magness and Jovin Webb.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Selwyn Birchwood performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 663 of Blues Radio International, with John Lee Hooker, Son Seals and OV Wright.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Samantha Fish performs live at the Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton in March 2016 on Ediition 662 of Blues Radio International, with Keb Mo, Elmore James, Shemekia Copeland and Junior Kimbrough.Photograph by Jay SkolnickFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Pinetop Perkins BMA Winner Victor Wainwright performs live at the 2013 Blues Music Awards on Edition 661 of Blues Radio International, with Magic Sam, Nick Gravenites, Charlie Musselwhite, Eden Brent, Cephas & Wiggins, and Peter Karp.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Diunna Greenleaf performs live at the 2017 Blues Music Awards on Edition 660 of Blues Radio International, with music from Snooky Pryor, Roosevelt Sykes, Terry Robb and Little Johnny Christian.Photograph by Elaine Hughes.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Curtis Salgado performs live at the 2009 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Edition 659 of Blues Radio International, with music from Willie Cobbs, Kid Andersen, Billy The Kid Emerson and Amanda Fish.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

The Avey Grouws Band performs live at the Funky Biscuit in South Florida on Edition 658 of Blues Radio International, with music from Robert Nighthawk, Pee Wee Crayton, and the Memphis Royal Brothers featuring Charlie Musselwhite.Sound by Jeff Kissinger and Michael Wolf.  Photograph by Chris Schmitt.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Bob Corritore performs live at the 2011 Blues Music Awards on Edition 657 of Blues Radio International, with music from James Cotton, Eddie Boyd, Johnny Copeland, Deborah Coleman, and Mark Hummel with Anson Funderburgh.Photograph by Jeff Fasano.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Kat Riggins and Kevin Burt perform live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage at the 2024 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Edition 656 of Blues Radio International, with music from Little Milton, Eddie Taylor and David Bromberg.Mix by Audrey Michelle.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Mr. Sipp performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 655 of Blues Radio International, with T Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Albert & Rayne Castiglia feat. Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and Sara Lazarus.Photograph by Laura Carbone.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Rory Block performs live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage in Memphis at the 2019 Blues Music Awards on Edition 654 of Blues Radio International, with music from Lightning Hopkins, Mississippi John Hurt, Ry Cooder, Jontavious Willis, and Chris Cain.Sound by Jack Gauthier. Photograph by Jay Skolnick.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

The Stephen Hull Experience wins second place, and Best Guitarist,  live at the 2024 International Blues Challenge in Memphis on Edition 653 of Blues Radio International, with music from Junior Wells and Coco Montoya.Photograph by Laura Carbone.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

GE Smith and Matt Schofield perform live at the Funky Biscuit in February 2017 on Edition 652 of Blues Radio International, with music from Lonnie Brooks, Jimmy Johnson, and Dinah Washington.Sound by Ray Rivard. Photograph by Jay Skolnick.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Acoustic guitarist BMA nominee William Lee Ellis performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 651 of Blues Radio International, with Muddy Waters, Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets featuring Sam Myers, Toronzo Canon, Curtis Salgado and Jack De Keyzer.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Step into the heart of blues music with Blues Radio International's Jesse Finkelstein as your guide. In a special duet interview, Jesse sits down with the dynamic duo Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, whisked away from the vibrant energy of The Blues Foundation's 2012 Blues Music Awards in Memphis. Together, they explore the soulful depths of blues music, sharing personal anecdotes, insights into the culture, and the secrets behind their musical alchemy. From the joys of songwriting to navigating the highs and lows of a life in music, this conversation promises to be a harmonious blend of passion, wisdom, and rhythm. So, tune in and let their words serenade your soul. #Interview #BluesRadioInternational from the 2012 #BluesMusicAwardsGuests: Susan Tedeschi & Derek TrucksHost: Jesse FinkelsteinYear: 2012Producer: Audrey MichelleFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

John Primer, recently inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, performs live at the 2023 Blues Music Awards on Edition 636 of Blues Radio International, with music from James Cotton, Dawn Tyler Watson, Bruce Katz and Champion Jack DuPree.Photograph by Laura Carbone.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Joe Waters performs at the Orpheum Memphis in the 2024 International Blues Challenge Finals. The IBC is coordinated & hosted by the Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN. Each year, blues societies from around the globe send challengers to compete against one another for a chance to win the big prizes at the finals in Memphis. Out of 140 acts, Joe made it & won! Congratulations Joe!Joe took home the 1st place prize in the Solo/Duo Category. Hailing from the Columbus Blues Alliance, he amazes & entertains with his dynamic multi-instrument solo performance.Thank you to The Blues Foundation for their continued support of our efforts to document blues music, it's musicians & community. Thank you to Dawn Hopkins for the house mix, Joe Whitmer for his unwavering support of our work & to Kimberly Horton for her understanding of our passion for blues music. PLEASE JOIN THE BLUES FOUNDATION TODAY AT: WWW.BLUES.ORGAudio Production by Audrey Michelle & Jesse Finkelstein for Blues Radio International. Audience recording by Audrey Michelle for BRI. 2024IBC Master Mix by Dawn Hopkins of Ardent Studios, Memphis. You're amazing Dawn!#JoeWaters #BluesFoundation #TheBluesFoundation #Internationalblueschallenge2024 #internationalblueschallenge #bluesmusic #blues #acoustic #acoustic #ibc #orpheummemphisFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net/

Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as we dive deep into the heart and soul of the blues! In this special edition of Blues Radio International's Memphis Sessions, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive musical interview with none other than the 2022 Blues Music Award nominee for Best Acoustic Guitarist and Grammy Award-nominated acoustic virtuoso, Catfish Keith!Join your hosts Jesse Finkelstein and Audrey Michelle as we sit down with the one and only Catfish Keith to explore his incredible musical journey, influences, and his unique approach to the blues. With roots that run deep in the rich soil of American blues, Catfish Keith has crafted a distinctive style that's both authentic and innovative.Prepare to be spellbound by Catfish Keith's masterful guitar work, storytelling, and profound insights into the world of blues music. From Delta blues to Piedmont fingerpicking, he's a true connoisseur of acoustic blues, and this session promises to be a captivating showcase of his talents.This is a must-listen for all blues aficionados and music lovers alike. Catfish Keith's performances are nothing short of mesmerizing, and his stories will transport you to the heart of the blues tradition.Don't miss out on this exceptional episode of Memphis Sessions with Catfish Keith, exclusively on Blues Radio International. Hit that subscribe button, turn on your notifications, and be ready to experience the blues in its purest, most authentic form.Thank you to The Blues Foundation for supporting us in our mission to bring blues music, it's musicians & culture to the people who need it most. Podcast Engineering & Post Production by Audrey Michelle for Blues Radio InternationalAudio Recording by Jack Gauthier of Lakewest Recording Audio Mixing & Mastering by Michael Wolf of Datflys Concert Videos Stay connected with us:Website: www.bluesradiointernational.netFacebook: facebook.com/bluesradiointernationalInstagram: @bluesradiointernationalTwitter: @bluesbri#CatfishKeith #BluesMusic #AcousticGuitar #BluesRadioInternational #MemphisSessions #bri #blues foundation #MusicInterview #BluesMusicAwards #GrammyNomineeFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net/radio-show