Chasing The Blues

Today's guest is Blues singer and multi-instrumentalist, Katie Henry! Katie and Tom talk about the challenges of writing, recording, and touring, meeting and being compared to your heroes, and her new album Get Goin'.Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://katiehenrymusic.com/store Facebook: /KatieHenryMusicInstagram: @KatieHenryMusicLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.Now here's The Suit!

Today's guest is comedian and Hokum Blues Man Chris BadNews Barnes.  Chris and Tom talk about starting out as a stand-up and improve actor, the Hokum Blues, and his new album for Gulf Coast Records, BadNews Travels Fast.Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://lnk.to/BadNewsTravelsFast Facebook: /ChrisBadNewsBarnesInstagram: @ChrisBadNewsBarnesLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.Now here's The Suit!

Today's guest is Kurt Allen. For over a decade, Kurt Allen has been fusing gritty old school blues, vintage soul, swampy bayou funk, and more into a relentless blues-rock machine. His songwriting reflects craftsmanship honed by years of commitment, and his albums take the listener on an unforgettable ride to almost every corner of the blues universe. His latest release, Live From The Red Shed, is classic modern blues-rock.  Tom talke to Kurt about his early inspirations, relentless touring, and living the life of a full time Blues Man.Follow The Link To Stream and Download! Kurt Allen MerchFacebook: /KurtAllenMusicInstagram: @KurtAllenMusicLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.Now here's The Suit!

Today's guest is acclaimed guitar player, producer, songwriter, and recording artist Mike Zito! In this episode Tom and Mike discuss the Blood Brothers, being a fan first, and Mike's new album which was drawn from the tragic loss of his wife, Life Is Hard.Catch Mike on the road solo or as a member of the Blood Brothers this spring and summer.Follow The Link To Stream and Download! linktr.ee/MikeZito Facebook: /MikeZitoMusicInstagram: @ZitoRoxLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.Now here's The Suit!

Today's guest is Hollywood Allstars' leader Grammy Nominated Songwriter/Producer/Keyboardist, and Steve Gaspár who also plays the Hammond orgon and piano for the group. Tom and Steve go way back. On this episode Tom and Steve discuss the early careers, touring a big band, and working with iconic musicians.The Hollywood Allstars new release, Field Of Grace, is available to download and stream everywhere! Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.TheHollywoodAllstars.net Facebook: /TheHollywoodAllstarsInstagram: @TheHollywoodAllstarsLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.Now here's The Suit!

Today's guest is multi-instrumentalist and recording artist Eliot Lewis! Eliot tells Tom about being part of Hall and Oates and Daryl Hall's solo bands for 20 plus years, using technology to be a one-man-band, and meeting some of his musical heroes on Live From Daryl's House.His new single "Love Is Alive" is available to download and stream everywhere! Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.EliotLewis.com Facebook: /EliotLewisOfficialInstagram: @EliotLewisLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.Now here's The Suit!

Today's guest is Gulf Coast Records recording artist Kevin Burt! Kevin tells Tom about living in Iowa, finding his way as a professional musician, and meeting his inspiration Bill Withers.His entire catalog including the new album Thank You Brother Bill: A Tribute To Bill Withers is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Now here's The Suit!Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.KevinBurtMusic.net. Facebook: /kevinburtmusicInstagram: @KevinBurtsBluesLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Today's guest is Ernie Pinata from the Delta Wires! Ernie tells Tom about his 50 years in the Blues from studying Sociology through the Blues in college, sharing the stage wiht many icons of the genre, and how making music in the Bay Area shaped his sound.Their entire catalog is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Now here's The Suit!Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.DeltaWires.com. Facebook: /DeltaWiresLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Today's guest is Gary Hoey! Gary tells Tom about coffee with his mom, auditoning for Ozzy, and filling in as one of the Blood Brothers. His entire catalog is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Now here's The Suit!Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.GaryHoey.comFacebook: /GaryHoeyofficialpageInstagram: @GaryHoeyLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Today's guest is Chickenbone Slim! Slim tells Tom about how he got his name, his adherence to the KISS principle, and bomb cyclones. His most recent album, Damn Good and Ready, is available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Follow The Link To Stream and Download! www.ChickenBoneSlim.comFacebook: /ChickenboneSlimAndTheBiscuitsInstagram: @chickenbone_slimLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Today's guest is Eliza Neals! Eliza tells Tom about growing up in Detroit, studying opera in Vienna, and being mentored by a Motown legend. Her most recent album, Badder To The Bone, and new single, “Candy Store”, are available to buy, download, and stream everywhere! Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://elizaneals.com/merchandise/Instagram: @elizaneals Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Today's guest is Popa Chubby. Popa reflects on his long career, moving from Rocker to Blues Man, and his new album Live At G. Bluey's Juke Joint which is available now on all formats and all streaming platforms. Follow The Link To Stream and Download! https://www.popachubby.com/storeInstagram: @popachubby1960, @GulfCoast_RecordsLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Today's guest is Monster Mike Welch. The award-winning Boston based singer and guitar wizard talks about how he got his nickname, working on being a better singer, his struggle with COVID, and most importantly his new album, Nothing But Time available on all formats and streaming services. Go to monstermikewelch.com for more information about Mike, his new album and tour dates.To Stream and Download! https://gulfcoastrecs.lnk.to/NothingButTime Instagram: @monstermikewelch, @GulfCoast_RecordsLearn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia are true “Blood Brothers” in life and in the music they create both individually and collectively. Added to the equation are the talents of producers Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, who brought fresh ideas to the recording sessions, pushing Mike and Albert creatively and musically to their best work to date. Their new self-titled album has spent 12 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Blues Album Chart peaking at #1. To Stream and Download! https://lnk.to/BloodBrothers Instagram: @zitorox, @albertcastiglia, @bloodbrothers_gcr, @GulfCoast_Records Learn more about us on chasingthebluespodcast.com and connect with us on twitter and instagram @chasingbluespod.

Andy Watts, who is known as Israel's Ambassador of the Blues, joins Tom The Suit Forst on Chasing The Blues 2 / Episode 33, in time for Tom to wish fans a Happy Thanksgiving 2020. They chat about Andy's recording career and his recent work with blues superstar Joe Louis Walker, who has himself been a guest on Chasing the Blues. Andy has performed with many of the modern blues greats including Kenny Neal, Lucky Peterson, Johnny Winter, Rick Estrin, Bernard Alison and Eliza Neals, as well Joe Louis Walker. Andy developed such tight musical chemistry with Kenny Neal that Kenny not only co-produced Andy’s new album, Supergroove, but he also released it on his label, Booga Music in conjunction with the Vizztone label group. Supergroove is a highly charged album of ten electrifying blues tracks - dusted with a bit of rock, funk and R&B - featuring Andy’s sometimes gritty, sometimes slinky guitar and his soulful vocals along with his great 9 piece band.Now close to the end of its second season, Season 2, Chasing the Blues is a weekly podcast by Tom The Suit Forst, a blues musician, recording artist, and podcaster who was inducted into the CT and NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2018. This episode is the 83rd broadcast to date. The podcast is sponsored in part by Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT which is also the show producer. Season media sponsorship has been provided by Blues Festival Guide Magazine which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Look and listen for the debut of Chasing the Blues YouTube edition that featured an exclusive interview with John Oates of Hall and Oates, discussing his recent blues album. A special follow up YouTube presentation featuring Samantha Fish will launch in December 2020. Permalink to Share: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-33-andy-wattsDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/42169350/download.mp3http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttps://andywatts1.bandcamp.com/album/blues-on-fire

Fee Waybill, singer and frontman of The Tubes joins Tom The Suit Forst in this latest podcast episode of Chasing the Blues, Season 2, Episode 32. In 1984, a year after the Tubes released one of their most successful albums, Waybill released his first solo album called Read My Lips. In 1996, Waybill released another album called Don't Be Scared By These Hands.Now in 2020, the life long singer-songwriter returns with a new solo album "Fee Waybill Rides Again," and on the podcast he takes Tom through the songs on the album, their development, working with producer Richard Marx. He shares insight into his writing process, and a rare glimpse into a lifetime of music making.Share link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-32-fee-waybillDownload link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/42061485/download.mp3Chasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. Now in its second season with 80 episodes in total, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Podcast, Sponsor, and Artist Links:http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttps://linktr.ee/feewaybill

International Blues Festival Champion Kevin Burt joins Tom The Suit Forst on Chasing the Blues 2, Episode 31. For more than 25 years Kevin Burt has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest dispelling the myth that true blues has no roots in Iowa. His soul-inspired presentation is unique which consistently get him compared to a range of artists like Bill Withers and Aaron Neville, with the ability to build an audience rapport that has been compared to B.B. King. Kevin Burt has won many awards and played many festivals both solo and with his band, the Instigators. His awards include Best Entertainer in Iowa City (three times) Best Band in Iowa City (three times) Iowa Blues Challenge Champions, Named as one of the top 25 unsigned blues bands in the world by the International Blues Challenge Competition. Kevin is also recognized as one of the Midwest’s top blues heritage educators. This honor was given to him by the Governor of Iowa, Chet Culver in February of 2009. Kevin is a registered artist, and artist educator with the state of Iowa Arts Council. He has also written and published a classroom harmonica method book called “Just Play It: an introduction to blues harmonica.” His approach is simple, education through entertainment. His program has been going strong since 1994. Burt plans to continue this work as well as his community work with Children and the arts. With the support of his family and community, good things will be happening for Kevin “B.F.” Burt in 2019.In a comparably short career, Kevin Burt has shared the stage in one form or another with a who’s who in the music world. B.B. King, Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Luther Allison, Bernard Allison, Junior Wells, Robert Lockwood Jr., David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Wayne Baker Brooks, Blues Traveler, Head East, Molly Hatchet, Three Dog Night, Michael Hill’s Blues Mob, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Chubby Carrier, Terrance Simieon, Dan Zanes, The Holmes Brothers, Tony Brown, Jerry Dugger, Ken Valdez.Episode Permalink: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-31-kevin-burtEpisode Direct Download: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41932319/download.mp3Chasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. Now in its second season with 81 episodes in total, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. The next episode of the video series will feature Samantha Fish discussing the Cigar Box Guitar Festival 2021.Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Podcast, Sponsor, and Artist Links:http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttp://kevinburtmusic.com

Multiple Blues Music Award winner, Saxophonist, Vocalist, Songwriter and Producer Vanessa Collier drops in to chat with Tom Forst about her new album "Heart On The Line." She takes Tom back to her roots, starting music at age 11, and through career highlights including touring with Joe Louis Walker, and one very special night trading licks with Buddy Guy. Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-30-vanessa-collieDirect Download: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41801922/download.mp3Chasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. Now in its second season with 80 episodes in total, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Podcast, Sponsor, and Artist Links:http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttps://www.vanessacollier.com/

On Episode 29 of Chasing the Blues Season 2, Tom Forst spends some time with Freddye Stover, aka Miss Freddye. For the past 25 years, Miss Freddye has been singing the blues throughout her Western Pennsylvania hometown of Pittsburgh. From barrooms and nightclubs, to charity events, VFWs and American Legions, Miss Freddye is often recognized as the town’s Leading Lady of the Blues. In fact, she has also been recognized on the national music scene with two Blues Foundation Awards nominations for her 2017 album, Lady Of The Blues.Miss Freddye is an artist with an incredible story of bravery and perseverance which she shares with Tom in this insightful interview, including her experiences as a breast cancer survivor, as well as her work as a surgical nurse helping treat other cancer patients. She also discussed her experience using music to help her son who is on the spectrum Autism to break through, himself becoming a harmonic player and her number one fan!Direct Download ==> https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41702130/download.mp3Share Link ==> https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-29-miss-freddyeChasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. Now in its second season with over 75 episodes in total, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Podcast, Sponsor, and Artist Links:http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttp://www.missfreddye.com

Bluesman Albert Castiglia joins Tom Forst on On Chasing the Blues Podcast, Season 2, Episode 27, being interviewed by special guest Dana Somayaji, winner of a contest run by Blues Festival Guide Magazine. Dana goes deep in the interview prompting Albert to talk about his days touring with Junior Wells, then discovers how he went from AC DC and Bruce Springsteen to the blues thanks to a Muddy Waters cassette that turned his world upside down. He talks about life during Covid-19, his new found love of Yoga. As well, how feels about the current situation, and his eagerness to get back on the road. Chasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. Now in its second season with over 75 episodes in total, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls "his road map to the blues." Share Link: ==> https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-28-albert-castigiDirect Download: ==> https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41577193/download.mp3Links: http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttps://www.AlbertCastiglia.nethttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.com

Grammy nominee Sugaray Rayford joins Tom Forst on On Chasing the Blues Podcast, Season 2, Episode 27, being interviewed by special guest Cristy Benvenutti, winner of a contest run by Blues Festival Guide Magazine. Cristi asks questions about music from deep in Sugarray's catalogue, which leads to an insightful conversation about his unique creative process. Chasing the Blues is a weekly audio podcast hosted by blues rock guitarist and recording artist Tom The Suit Forst. His new album "World of Broken Hearts," has been nominated for Best Album in the 2020 Blues Music Awards. Now in it's second season, the podcast recently launched a YouTube television show on YouTube, with John Oates of Hall and Oates appearing in the debut episode. Chasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls "his road map to the blues." Share Link: ==> https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-27-bfg-sugarDirect Download: ==>https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41469554/download.mp3Links: http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttps://www.sugarayrayford.com/http://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.com

Tom The Suit Forst chats with Tom Burger, a blues guitarist who plays in a "Blues Revival" band titled the Creature Collective, on Chasing the Blues 2/ episode 26. Burger calls the music a unique mix of blues, rock, roots, jam and psychedelic. As such, we would say he and his group are on the forefront of young musicians taking the blues in new directions. Burger also discusses his work with Wolfson Entertainment which manages John Oates, and Hall and Oates. Of course, we met Tom Burger through having John Oates on Chasing the Blues a few weeks ago. That interview is available as a podcast and on video on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/RnHG0lzinSwShare Link ==> https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-26-tom-burgerDirect Download Link ==> https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41357364/download.mp3Podcast, Sponsor, and Artist Links:http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttps://www.facebook.com/creaturecollectivebandhttps://www.wolfsonent.com/

Gulf Coast Recorded recording artist Mark May calls into the show to chat with Tom about his new album "Deep Dark Demon" which went to #6 on the Billboard Living Blues chart. Mark talks about how he and Tom Forst's bass player Dave Stoltz auditioned for the Allman Brothers Band together, and later both performed with the Dicke Betts solo band. Mark discusses the influence Dickie Betts had on his own style of playing, which is a mix of rock and various blues styles. Chasing the Blues Podcast is produced by Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT. It is a weekly audio podcast which has aired 75 episodes today. A 30 minute TV show format of Chasing the Blues has also been launched on YouTube, on which Tom Forst interviews John Oates of Hall and Oates about his new blues-inspired album "Live in Nashville." The new show is available here: https://youtu.be/RnHG0lzinSwChasing the Blues is produced by Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT. It is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine. Chasing the Blues wishes to thank the Blues Foundation and the Music Makers Foundation for helping blues musicians in need around the world, and helping to keep the blues genre alive. Episode Links: Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-25-mark-mayDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41255414/download.mp3Also listen for Chasing the Blues Podcast on Apple and Spotify Web Links: http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttps://www.facebook.com/themarkmayband/

Ruf Records recording artist Whitney Shay calls into Chasing the Blues Season 2/Episode 24, to chat with Tom about her Billboard Blues chart topping album "Stand Up!" She is a four-time San Diego Music Award winner (including 2019 Artist of the Year) and 2019 Blues Music Award nominee. Shay’s latest release on Ruf Records Stand Up! debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues charts and also reached #1 on the Roots Music Report. Shay has received high praise from music critics calling the singer “a future blues icon” (Blues Matters!), “one of the next best things in soul music” (Blues and Rhythm Magazine), and “the epitome of a rising star” (Elmore Magazine). Chasing the Blues Podcast is produced by Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT. It is a weekly audio podcast which has aired 74 episodes today. A 30 minute TV show format of Chasing the Blues has also been launched on YouTube, on which Tom Forst interviews John Oates of Hall and Outes about his new blues-inspired album "Live in Nashville." The new show is available here: https://youtu.be/RnHG0lzinSwChasing the Blues is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." Look for them on the web at http://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttp://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/41093140/download.mp3Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-24-whitney-shay

John Oates of Hall and Oates joins Tom The suit Forst on Episode 23 of Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2. Known for writing some of the most well known and classic pop songs of all time, John is also a massive blues fan, which Tom finds out in this insightful interview, as John gets into his love of artists like Mississippi John Hurt and Don Gibson. John talks about his brand new solo album, "Live in Nashville," recorded with his band of Nashville veteran musicians the "Good Road Band," which comes out on Friday, September 18, 2020 (the day after this is being written). Finally, John shares a fascinating studio memory of recording the Hall and Oates album "Abandoned Luncheonette" with drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie. Recorded live at Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT. Episode Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-23-john-oatesEpisode Direct Download: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/40949024/download.mp3Links:http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttps://johnoates.com/Special thanks to our sponsors:http://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comChasing the Blues Proudly Supports: Music Maker Relief Foundation: https://musicmaker.org/Blues Foundation: https://blues.org/

Jeremiah Johnson of Ruf Records checks in with Tom The Suit Forst on Chasing the Blues 2/Ep 22, discussing his upcoming album release on October 30, 2020 titled "Unemployed Highly Annoyed."This interview is the very first time the album has been unveiled to the media, which is a great honor to Chasing the Blues. Jeremiah reveals that the work is a concept album, with all the songs related to his time in quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic. He also shares how fortunate he is that Ruf Records wanted to release it so soon after his album "Heaven's to Betsy," which went to Number 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Perma Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-22-jeremiah-johnoDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/40831011/download.mp3Chasing the Blues Podcast is produced and sponsored by Factory Underground Studio in Downtown Norwalk, CT. It is also sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues."http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttp://www.JeremiahJohnsonBand.com

Sir Rod Patterson of Sir Rod and the Blues Doctors, joins Tom The Suit Forst on Chasing the Blues 2, Ep 21, for a sit down to talk about the band's debut blues album "Come Together."The band features percussion and "lead harmonica" by Adam Gussow. Gussow is best known for being part of "Satan and Adam, a blues duo consisting of Sterling Magee, known by his stage name "Mister Satan", and Gussow. The two men were a fixture on Harlem's sidewalks in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their unique story was captured in a recent film documentary on Netflix. Sir Rod is himself the nephew of Sterling Magee, inspired by the film, and his uncle's music, to sing the blues. He formed the Blues Doctors with Adam Gussow, and guitarist Alan Gross. "Come Together" is their debut record release July 20, 2020, which is getting radio airplay on Bluesville (Sirius XM) and stations throughout the world. When he is not singing the blues, Sir Rod is also a motivational speaker in Atlanta, GA where he runs anti-bullying campaigns. This is a fascinating and honest discussion that you don't want to miss!PermaLink: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-21-sir-rodDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/40665641/download.mp3Sir Rod and The Blues Doctors on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sir-Rod-The-Blues-Doctors-106543267670763/Sir Rod and The Blues Doctors on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4v2by5xGJH9PRRvCzaFNXY?si=nhKpxUDkRRaJpvSaFQnmagSatan and Adam on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81077539Chasing the Blues is sponsored by it's producer Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT, and Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.com

Cleopatra Records recording artist Kirk Fletcher joins Tom The Suit Forst in Episode 70 of Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2. Fletcher discusses his new album "Hold On," coming September 21, 2020, as well as his experiences performing on stage with Robin Ford, Joe Bonamassa, as well as his time playing with the Fabulous Thunderbirds. The seasoned veteran of the blues talks about finding his own person "pathway to the blues," as well how he rediscovered his original joy of playing music during the Covid-19 pandemic, which he compares to earlier struggles in his life. The California musician, now living in Switzerland, offers deep personal insights sure to be an inspiration to other musicians struggling to move ahead in their own lives.Chasing the Blues Podcast is sponsored by Factory Underground Studio (Norwalk, CT) and Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap of the blues." Permalink: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-20-kirk-fletcherDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/40509374/download.mp3http://www.chasingthebluespodcast.comhttp://www.tomthesuitforst.comhttp://www.factoryundergroundstudio.comhttp://www.factoryundergroundmedia.comhttp://www.bluesfestivalguide.comhttp://www.kirkfletcherband.com

On Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2/Episode 19, Tom The Suit Forst chats with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Famer, Songwriter Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, and Hammon Hall of Fame, singer-songwriter Felix Cavaliere. Felix talks about his life in music, from his days in the Rascals, writing classic songs like "Good Lovin," "A Beautiful Morning," and "People Got to be Free," to his days touring with Ringo Starr, Billy Joel and Joe Bonamassa. A fascinating talk with a down to earth and insightful music icon who shares his motivations as a songwriter, and gratitude for his life in music.Chasing the Blues Podcast is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the Blues," and Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT Share Permalink:https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-felix-cavaliereDirect Download Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/40413488/download.mp3http://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.com

The Business of the Blues With Bonnie Tallman of Billtown Blues Association - Chasing the Blues 2/Ep 18On this episode of Chasing the Blues Podcast, Tom The Suit Forst catches up with Bonnie Tallman of the Billtown Blues Association (Billtown, PA) to talk about the business of the blues, including her views on how musicians must differentiate themselves, while investing into their own careers. Bonnie is a former microbiologist turned blues and roots music manager. Her career as a manager started with managing Greg Piccolo from Roomful of Blues, who she worked with for 25 years. Now retired as a manager, she works through the Billtown Blues Association to keep the blues alive in her local area, producing blues events including an annual festival. Folks like Bonnie Tallman are the heartbeat of the blues today, and we are happy to highlight her work on Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2, Episode 18.https://www.billtownblues.org/Billtown Blues AssociationPO Box 2Hughesville, PA  17737Phone:  570-584-4480Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-18-bonnie-tallmanDownload Link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/40297850/download.mp3http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comChasing the Blues Podcast is sponsored by Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "roadmap to the blues." http://www.BluesFestivalGuide.com

On this episode of Chasing the Blues Podcast (Season 2/Episode 17) The Suit catches up with "Los Angeles by way of Nashville" guitarist, singer-songwriter Bart Ryan, whose mix is contemporary take on old school blues. Bart discusses his new release "The Healer," coming this fall, as well as his work to raise awareness for ALS. About Bart Ryan:Bart Ryan is one of L.A.’s most gifted and powerful six string gunslingers. A native of Los Angeles, Bart has torn up nearly every stage in the city. His knack for Roots, Soul and Blues is uncanny. In 1994 he moved to Atlanta and owned the blues scene for 5 years there. Returning home to be closer with his family and make an album of personal yet stomping blues rock songs, Bart has also become one of L.A.’s most sought after side men.His prowess on electric, acoustic and lap steel guitars is equaled only by his good nature and his musical intelligence and sensitivity. His recent projects focus more and more on the craft of songwriting to compliment his guitar and voice.http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.BartRyan.comDirect Download of this episode: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/40160621/download.mp3Share Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-17-bart-ryanListen for Chasing the Blues Podcast on Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify and wherever podcasts are streamed around the world. Stay tuned for the new Chasing the Blues YouTube Television show starting in August. Chasing the Blues Podcast is produced by Factory Underground Studio, and Marketed by Factory Underground Media (Norwalk, CT). The season sponsor of the podcast is Blues Festival Guide Magazine, which Bobby Rush calls his "Roadmap to the Blues." http://www.FactoryUndergroundStudio.comhttp://www.FactoryUndergroundMedia.comhttp://www.BluesFestivalGuide.com

Tom The Suit Forst catches up with the legendary Mark Farner, vocalist of Grand Funk, in Episode 16 of Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2. Mark gives Tom some inside information about the recording of "I'm Your Captain," one of Tom's favorite blues-rock songs, which Grand Funk released in 1970. He fills Tom in about his work with Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp, and shares a personal message of unity, and the need for all Americans to come together as a nation."We are an American Family," he declares, with a nod to his classic rock song "We're an American Band." Mark also tells Tom about his Go Fund Me, which he started with his wife, to help families across Michigan impacted by flooding over the past year. Mark Farner's Mid-Michigan Flood Relief - Contribute Here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mark-farner039s-midmichigan-flood-reliefChasing the Blues Podcast Website: http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comOur host Tom The Suit Forst On the Web: http://www.TomTheSuitForst.comChasing the Blues Season 2 Sponsor: http://www.BluesFestivalGuide.comMark Farner's American Band: https://markfarner.com/Please Share This Episode on Social Media: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10764440/chasing-the-blues-2-ep-16-mark-farnerClick here to Direct Download: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/40047912/download.mp3

On Episode 15 of Chasing the Blues Season 2, Tom chats with a veteran of the Chicago blues and jazz scene Larry Kimpel, who also performs under the artist name Bear Williams. Bear took on this name as part of a personal musical journey returning to his blues roots. He has performed throughout his career with a "Who's Who" list of musical artists from Steve Perry of Journey to George Duke, Jonathan Butler, Tom Scott, Boney James, Al Jarreau and many others. As Bear William, he stepped out front writing, singing, and recording his original music, after returning to his native Chicago from Los Angeles where he worked for many years. Bear talks about his days coming up in the Chicago scene, performing in the studios for Chess and Brunswick Records. He discusses his career as a touring bassist, and rediscovering his passion for the blues that lead him back to where it all began.http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.BearWilliamsMusic.comhttps://www.allmusic.com/artist/larry-kimpel-mn0000129730/creditshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs9YTyBdgHnbJ0EzUyGCfXw

On Season 2, Episode 14 of Chasing the Blues Podcast, host Tom The Suit Forst shares a deeply personal and insightful fireside chat with powerhouse blues-revival vocalist Kat Riggins. Kat talks about her longing for social justice in America as a woman, an artist, and a person of color. She shares her struggling to overcome sadness in the wake of the George Floyd tragedy, as well as the struggle to remain hopeful in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Together, they also talk about the state of the music industry, hope for the future of live music, and overcoming the challenges with creativity, prayer and positive thinking. Kat also discusses her upcoming album release on Mike Zito's Gulf Coast Records, home of many of today's top blues artists. http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.KatRiggins.com

On Episode 13 of Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2, Tom The Suit Forst goes deep into the history of the Ann Arbor Blues Festival, which became one of the most historically significant festivals when it began in 1969. The historic festival, the first of its kind, put artists like BB King, Howlin' Wolf, Earl hooker, Albert King, Benny King, Son House and other legendary, original African-American blues artists on a major stage performing for a predominantly white, middle class audience exposed to such music for the first time. This festival not only set the stage for many blues festivals that followed throughout the country, and the world, but had a direct influence on notable attendees who would later become musical superstars in their own right - such as Bonnie Raitt, and producer Don Was, who was at the time a student at the University of Michigan. On the podcast, Tom. speaks with James Partridge, who revived the Ann Arbor Blues Festival in 2017. James shares not only the spectacular history and cultural significance of the festival, but also shares interesting insights into the challenges of running such a large scale music festival. He and Tom also discuss how Covid-19 impacted their plans to run the Ann Arbor Blues Festival in 2020, and they look ahead to how the virus may affect music festivals in the future. http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.tomthesuitforst.comhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Arbor_Blues_and_Jazz_Festival

On Episode 12 of Chasing the Blues (Season 2), Tom The Suit Forst welcomes guitarist James Pace. James Pace Band is a guitar-driven rock n' roll act with shots of blues, funk, and soul, with a hint of Jimi Hendrix, that was born in the burgeoning Asbury Park music scene in the early 1990s. They were the Sunday-House-Band at the famed Stone Pony, having performed with blues legends such as Jeff Healey and many others on the circuit.http://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.com

On Season 2, Episode 11, Tom chats with Samantha Muffett of Can't Stop the Blues,"one of the largest virtual blues venues in the world. Broadcasting exclusive shows from multiple artists 5 nights/week...a great place to get together with friends and interact directly with the musicians." Look for them online at: http://www.CantStopTheblues.com and on social media @CantStoptheBlueshttp://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.com

In Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2/Episode 10, Tom The Suit Forst catches up with guitar virtuoso and blues powerhouse Joe Louis Walker, who makes his second appearance on the podcast. Joe shares some interesting insight into how the blues has evolved over many decades into the music we know today. About Joe Louis Walker: "Joe Louis Walker, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner celebrates a career that exceeds a half a century. His new album Everybody Wants A Piece cements his legacy as a prolific torchbearer for the blues. Looking back on his rich history, Walker shares, “I’d like to be known for the credibility of a lifetime of being true to my music and the blues. Sometimes I feel I’ve learned more from my failures, than from my success . But that’s made me stronger and more adventurous. And helped me create my own style . I’d like to think that when someone puts on one of my records they would know from the first notes, ‘That’s Joe Louis Walker.'”http://www.ChasingTheBluesPodcast.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.com

In Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2/Episode 9, The Suit has a great chat with 8-Ball Aitken, a bluesman originally from Australia, now in Nashville, TN. 8-Ball discusses his musical life during Covid-19, how he has kept in touch with his massive world wide fan base by live streaming on Facebook twice a week, while also writing a double-album's amount of material. Through it all, staying sane, while maintaining a sense of humor and a positive attitude - true lessons to be learned. 8-Ball also discusses his most recent album released in April 2020, Swamp Blues 2. To learn more about 8-Ball Aitken look and listen for him on http://www.8BallAitken.comTo learn more about the host of Chasing the Bues have a look and listen at http://www.TomTheSuitForst.com

In Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2-Episode 8, we go behind the scenes of the blues, with Kaati Reno, Publisher of the Blues Festival Guide, serving the blues community for the past 18 years. We are happy to highlight their work, and thankful to them for being an official sponsor of the podcast. About Blues Festival Guide from their website - https://bluesfestivalguide.comHey Blues Fans,Did you know that Bobby Rush calls our magazine: The roadmap to the blues?Why? Because The Guide is jam-packed (approx.100 pages) with feature stories, art and photography by Blues’ top aficionados. The first third of the magazine is festival section (in date order) with hundreds of festivals including line-ups so you can get your blues groove on and plan your festival itinerary.And for you Blues Advertisers,We are confident that you will want to include us in your advertising budget for the next issue! Our popular, annual, Blues publication has a 100,000 circulation, is free to the Blues community, offers great rates and features entertaining editorial by Blues’ top aficionados. New Blues fans are cultivated, marginal Blues fans are converted and Bues societies gain new members thus giving our advertisers more potential customers. That’s how we contribute to Keeping The Blues Alive! Our rate card provides a wide range of ad sizes and prices to fit every budget. And remember, reaching 100,000+ potential customers for such a price makes the Blues Festival Guide your most cost-effective advertising buy.Call now to reserve your spot in the magazine! 707-630-3304 , or email us at info@bluesfestivalguide.com*Annual publication, since 2003*Over 100 pages chock-full of history, interviews, lifestyle, festivals, trivia, cuisine, more.*100,000 copies are shipped out via UPS to U.S. and Canada distribution points each April; and fans can pick them up for free through Blues Societies, clubs, cafes, radio stations, record stores, and of course festivals.*Because it is an annual guide to festivals, readers retain the magazine and refer to it over and over. Fans anticipate the publication date, and when they obtain a copy, they hold on to it for years as a collector item.*The Magazine is available in digital format as well from a link on ourhomepage which makes it available to blues fans around the globe!

In this episode of Chasing the Blues Podcast, Tom The Suit Forst interviews Fito de la Parra, drummer of the blues-rock band Canned Heat, which was pivotal in bringing the blues into mainstream music. Fito tells inside stories about the band, including tales of performing at Woodstock in 1969. Fito shares information about his book "Living The Blues: Canned Heat's Story Of Music, Drugs, Death, Sex And Survival" which he self-published in 2000, going on to sell over 15,000 copies worldwide. He also talks about one special gig they played with Mike Bloomfield at the Fillmore West, after which they asked Bloomfield to join the band. In the podcast, Tom Forst also announces a special give away of a vinyl reissue of "Canned Heat Blues" by Tommy Johnson, the song that inspired the Canned Heat band name!

On this episode of Chasing the Blues Podcast (Season 2/Episode 6) Tom catches up with guitarist Seth James, who makes his second appearance on the podcast. About Seth James: Authenticity and originality don’t always make for the most compatible bedfellows. Indeed, paying reverence to one’s roots sometimes moots the possibility of finding contemporary credence. Happily though, in the case of the Texas born and bred singer/songwriter Seth James, all those elements find equal footing. That’s especially evident with the release of Good Life, James’ new album, a rugged and unabashedly assertive blend of blues, country, roots, rock, and Americana. From the sassy strut of opening track “Brother” and the loping rhythms of the catchy and danceable “That’s How You Do It,” to the soulful sentiment of “Little Angel” and the assertive strains of “The Time I Love the Most,” the twelve song set runs a gamut of heartfelt emotion filtered through unfaltering conviction and homespun appeal. Produced and mixed by Kevin McKendree (Little Richard, Etta James, Sean Chambers), and recorded at The Rock House in Franklin, Tennessee, Good Life resonates with an honesty and integrity that could have only been spawned by someone who’s known the toils and triumphs spawned in America’s heartland. James sums up those sentiments in the title track itself. Written with Kevin McKendree and Bob Britt, the song represents the emotion imbued in the album overall. “It was important to me that this album had an overall positive feel,” James explains. “I always found it easy to be dark and brooding, but using happiness is a trick. Of course, it’s pretty easy to write happy when you’re writing with two of your heroes like Kevin and Bob are to me. “This song is a good representation of where I’m at now and where I wanna stay.” On the other hand, the song “I’m Coming Home“ is the album’s oldest entry. It was also written with McKendree. “We wrote it almost 10 years ago,” James recalls. “From that day forward, we both knew we wanted to make an album together. It just took a while for the pieces to fall in place. However, I suspect that anyone who has to travel for living will find a home with this song.” Likewise, James cites the track “Third Generation” as the most personal song of the set. He notes that it was written during an intense period of anger and frustration, and that it was important for him to express those emotions and bring them to the fore. “In the place that I grew up, it’s very common to find that the later generations who inherit the family ranches typically do not share the same work ethic and values of their forefathers,” James says. “Very often, they squabble and argue and ultimately sell off what it took generations to build. This song allowed me to put my finger in those people’s faces. It’s not about the land as much as it is about the kind of person which that lifestyle produces. I don’t believe this world can afford to lose people who share that kind of dedication.”In fact, James knows those values all too well. Born in Fort Worth and raised in the ranch country of West Texas, he comes from a family who knew the rewards that come from drive, determination and hard work. His grandfather was a honky tonk piano player who performed as Tooter Boatman and the Chaparrals in any number of clubs, juke joints and roadhouses in the 40's and 50's. His other grandfather was a Texas Ranger. His father, Tom Moorhouse, founded the Moorhouse Ranch and imbued in his son the values spawned from western tradition. “Growing up, I spent the majority of my life on a horse,” James recalls. “It was the kind of ranch where we would do things the old-fashioned way, whether it was herding the cattle, bringing out the chuckwagon to feed the cowboys, or camping on the trail under the stars. To this day I still prefer to sleep on the ground.” Not surprisingly then, the romantic road stories shared by his forebears had an important influence of James’s decision to pursue his passion. Early on, he taught himself to play guitar, mostly by learning the songs of Lightning Hopkins, Freddy King and Creedence Clearwater Revival. “Years later in college, I had a regular gig at a juke joint called the Big Wheel in Navasota, Texas where Lightning and Mance Lipscomb spent many years,” he remembers. “It was fun to play for their family members and to hear stories from their relatives’ first-hand accounts.” In 1996 Seth got his first Fender Stratocaster and quickly discovered the sheer power and expression that’s possible by playing an electric guitar. “As a young man, I was drawn to the music that was coming out of Lubbock and Fort Worth,” he recalls. “The early influences of Joe Ely, Delbert McClinton, Stephen Bruton, and Doyle Bramhall Sr. ultimately led me too many of the musicians that impacted me later on, such as Frankie Miller and Freddie King.” Over the course of his career, James has had the opportunity to share the stage with many of his heroes, among them, Percy Sledge, Little Feat, Delbert McClinton, Buddy Guy, Tab Benoit, ZZ Top, Little Feat, Lee Roy Parnell, Leon Russell, and Billy Joe Shaver. He’s released three solo albums, most notably 2009’s critically acclaimed effort That Kind of Man. In 2010, he joined forces with Cody Canada and formed The Departed, with whom he spent three years and recorded two albums. Ultimately, he opted to return to his roots and his primary passion, which was to fashion a sound infused with the blues. With Good Life, he’s sums up his satisfaction succinctly.“I never made the decision to be a musician,” James insists. “I just started doing what I loved and it got out of hand. I’ve been doing it ever since.”The results speak for themselves.Lee Zimmerman 2019 http://www.SethJames.comhttp://www.TomTheSuitForst.comhttp://www.ChasingtheBluesPodcast.com

On Season 2/Episode 5 of Chasing the Blues Podcast, Tom The Suit Forst chats with "King of Biker Blues" Pat Savage. The musician and recording artist, accomplished filmmaker, actor, and life-long motorcyclist discusses his deep friendship with Jeff Healey and being discovered by Albert Collins. Pat also talks about his world travels, filming a motorcycle travel television show.

On Chasing the Blues Season 2/Episode 4, Tom the Suit Forst chats with Delmark Records recording artist Johnny Burgin. The conversation includes stories about Burgin's days playing guitar with the legendary Pinetop Perkins, a gig he landed right out of college, "long before I was ready," he says. In his impressive career, "Rockin Johnny Burgin" has recorded nine albums, in addition to playing on numerous albums as a sideman to a who's who list of blues legends.

On Chasing the Blues Podcast Season 2/Episode 3, Tom The Suit Forst goes behind the scenes for a personal chat with blues-rock guitarist Gary Hoey. Their talk ranges from Gary's music to his work as Music Director for the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp. They also talk about his career, and the state of the music industry during and post-Covid-19.

On Season2 / Episode 2, Tom checks in with Albert Castiglia who tells more of his story, how he survived his first job in out of college with the Florida Welfare Office and went on to perform with his mentor, Chicago bluesman, Junior Wells.

On Episode 1 of Chasing the Blues Season 2 - Tom interviews harmonica player James Montgomery who has played with Johnny Winter, Foghat, and Allman Brothers. He discusses his time traveling down Highway 61, his time in Clarksdale, MS, his upcoming film documentary about blues pioneer and legendary harp player James Cotton, and other stories.

Tom The Suit Forst shares highlights from Season One of Chasing the Blues including clips featuring Anthony Gomes, Dave Cavalier, Barbara Neuman CEO of the Blues Foundation, Christine Ohlman, Robin Liu. Tom discusses blues from around the world, how blues is evolving into an international musical art form, where blues comes from, where it lives today, and where its going. Chasing the Blues is dedicated to all the men and women around the world helping to keep the Blues Legacy alive for generations to come.

Tom The Suit Forst speaks with Damon Fowler, a blues journeyman originating from Tampa, Florida, whose latest album has been produced by Tab Benoit in rural Louisiana. Damon cites Johnny Winter and Muddy Waters as key influences.

The unique and primal sound of Desert Blues from the musicians of Mali and nomadic tribes of the Sahara is less an offshoot of "the blues" as closer to its original root before the music was filtered through the African slave experience, through the Delta, and permeated American culture. This music is a modern interpretation of that ancient music, lovingly crafted by African musicians since the '70s, including some highly prominent and now-famous musicians including Ali Farka Toure, who once said, "The guys in Mississippi are playing American-Malian music, not the other way around."

We have a special episode this week about the incredible Sister Rosetta Tharpe! Tune into this episode to find out how you can win a JOYO JamBuddy. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com