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My love of music has lead me to document music and the musicians. I am fascinated by the creative process behind the songs and performances. This is my conversation with those who live in music. For more information, go to www.talkinblues.com.

Talkin'Blues Productions


    • May 31, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 447 - Dave Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 41:48


    A conversation with English singer-songwriter and guitarist - Dave Mason (solo artist, Traffic, Fleetwood Mac).  Last year, Dave released his memoir, "Only You Know and I know" and he recently released his first blues album entitled "A Shade of Blues".

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 446 - Geoff Arsenault

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 48:57


    A conversation with drummer, percussionist, singer and songwriter - Geoff Arsenault - www.geoffarsenault.ca

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 445 - Patrick Kaiser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 44:23


    A conversation with the founder and artistic director of Groove Now Festival in Basel, Switzerland - Patrick Kaiser - www.groovenow.ch

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 444 - Hadden Sayers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 65:47


    This week on Talkin' Blues, a conversation with Blues/blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter - Hadden Sayers (solo artist, Boom Chank, Ruthie Foster Band) - http://www.haddensayers.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 443 - Reed Turchi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 72:43


    A conversation with Brooklyn-based musician, producer and poet, Reed Turchi - www.reedturchi.com

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    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 442 - Steve Postell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 74:33


    A conversation with singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer and producer - Steve Postell (solo artist, The Immediate Family, Our House) - https://stevepostell.com/

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 441 - Dave Keller

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 65:39


    A conversation with Vermont soul and blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, Dave Keller - www.davekeller.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 440 - Barry McCabe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 60:08


    A conversation with Irish guitarist, vocalist and songwriter - Barry McCabe (solo artist, Albatross) -  www.barrymccabe.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 439 - Kid Ramos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 58:41


    A conversation with American electric blues and rock blues guitarist, Kid Ramos (solo artist, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Mannish Boys, The Proven Ones).

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 438 - Johnny Iguana

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 61:01


    A conversation with blues, rock and "garage cabaret" pianist, producer and composer - Johnny Iguana (solo artist, The Claudettes, Junior Wells) - johnnyiguana.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 437 - Rick Holmstrom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 70:53


    A conversation with electric blues and rhythm and blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader for Mavis Staples - Rick Holmstrom - www.rickholmstrom.com

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    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 436 - Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 59:24


    A conversation with vocalist Meghan Parnell and guitarist Dave Barnes of Bywater Call - www.bywatercall.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 435 - Eddie Schwartz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 58:45


    A conversation with “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” songwriter, and recording artist Eddie Schwartz - www.eddieschwartzmusic.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 434 - Dan Clancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 62:39


    A conversation with songwriter and vocalist for Lighthouse, Pretzel Logic, Chicago Transit and his solo projects - Dan Clancy - https://danclancy.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 433 - Gaye Adegbalola

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 56:40


     A conversation with American blues singer and guitarist, teacher, lecturer, activist and photographer - Gaye Adegbalola (solo artist, Saffire.The Uppity Blues Women) - www.adegbalola.com

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    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 432 - Julia A. Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 58:19


    A conversation with musician, producer, educator and President & CEO of Delmark records - Julia A. Miller - www.delmark.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 431 - Doug James

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 52:50


    A conversation with American blues, jazz and rhythm and blues baritone saxophonist, songwriter, arranger and record producer - Doug James (Roomful of Blues, Duke Robillard, The Founders and Doug James Big Band).

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 430 - Jerome Godboo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2024 90:55


    A conversation with Canadian harmonica player, vocalist and songwriter, Jerome Godboo - https://leeoskarharmonicas.com/featured-artists/jerome-godboo/

    canadian blues jerome godboo
    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 429 - Bob Mersereau

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 63:05


    A conversation with Canadian author, journalist and broadcaster, Bob Mersereau - top100canadianblog.blogspot.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 428 - Jovin Webb

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 41:48


    A conversation with Blind Pig Artist and 2020 Top 10 American Idol contestant, Jovin Webb - www.jovinwebb.com.

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 427 - David Rotundo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 29:30


    A conversation with musician David Rotundo about the Cavavan Blues Tour in Mexico - https://caravanbluestour.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 426 - Mark Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 55:06


    A conversation with Grammy-winning music producer, engineer and Playing For Change co-founder, Mark Johnson - https://playingforchange.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 425 - Marc Lipkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 68:16


    A conversation with the Director of Publicity for Alligator Records and 2006 Keeping The Blues Alive Award recipient - Marc Lipkin - www.alligator.com.

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 424 - Jeff Schroedl

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 45:24


    A conversation with the guitarist of the Altered Five Blues Band and label head of Blind Pig Records, Jeff Schroedl www.blindpigrecords.com www.alteredfive.com  

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 423 - Rudy Albin Petschauer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 49:15


    A conversation with Canadian jazz and blues drummer - Rudy Albin Petschauer (The Fabulous Thunderbirds, James Hunter, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra) - https://fabulousthunderbirds.com

    canadian blues albin james hunter tommy dorsey orchestra
    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 422 - Kim Wilson & Steve Strongman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 35:56


    A conversation with Kim Wilson and Steve Strongman about "Struck Down", the latest recording by the Fabulous Thunderbirds - https://fabulousthunderbirds.com & https://www.stevestrongman.com  

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 421 - Ronnie Baker Brooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 72:31


    A conversation with Chicago Blues guitarist, soul singer, songwriter and producer - Ronnie Baker Brooks - www.ronniebakerbrooks.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 420 - Andreas Werner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 61:25


    A conversation with producer, songwriter and musician based out of Nashville (born in Switzerland), Andreas Werner - www.crazychesterrecords.com.

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 419 - Greg Nagy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 66:49


    A conversation with guitarist, singer/songwriter and producer, Greg Nagy about his latest album, "The Real You" - www.gregnagy.com

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    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 418 - Giulio Amato

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 51:51


    A conversation with Giulio Amato, maker and restorer of violins, violas and cellos based out of Rome, Italy - www.amatoviolins.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 417 - John Findlay

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2024 57:23


    A conversation with Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter - John Findlay (solo artist, Pretzel Logic, Dixie Chicken) - soundcloud.com/johnfraserfindlay  

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 416 - George Fludas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 87:51


    This week on Talkin' Blues, a conversation with Chicago jazz drummer, George Fludas (Ray Brown, Monty Alexander, Joey Defrancesco, Cedar Walton) - https://georgefludas.com/

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 415 - Gary Nicholson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 57:10


    A conversation with two-time Grammy winning producer, singer, songwriter and guitarist - Gary Nicholson - https://garynicholsonmusic.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 414 - Debbie Blanchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 58:16


    A conversation with the manager of Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters and the author of "Beautiful Child - The Life of Blues Guitarist Ronnie Earl in Technicolour" - Debbie Blanchard - www.ronnieearl.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 413 - Anne Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 56:32


    A conversation with American singer, songwriter, violinist, recording artist and actress - Anne Harris (solo artist, Halo Rider, JP Soars' Gypsy Blues Revue, Magnolias) - https://anneharris.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 412 - Leslie Mandoki

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 57:12


    A conversation with Hungarian born, German based producer, musician and composer - Leslie Mandoki (Mandoki Soulmates with Ian Anderson, Al Di Meola, Mike Stern, Corey Henry and Simon Phillips).

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 411 - Jim Tullio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 60:42


    A conversation with Grammy award winning composer, producer and engineer and executive director of the Butcher Boy School of Music Production - Jim Tullio - https://www.butcherboy.org

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 410 - Billy Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 55:49


    A conversation with rhythm and blues, blues and soul singer, Billy Price (Billy Price Band, Keystone Rhythm Band, Roy Buchanan) - www.billyprice.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 409 - Bettye LaVette

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 66:55


    A conversation with legendary American soul singer, Bettye LaVette - www.bettyelavette.com    

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 408 - J.P. Soars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 73:35


    A conversation with American blues singer, guitarist, songwriter and record producer, J. P. Soars - www.jpsoars.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 407 - Jeff DeLia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 58:25


    A conversation with artist manager - Jeff DeLia (Bobby Rush, Blind Boys of Alabama, Dustbowl Revival & North Mississippi All-Stars) - https://www.72musicmanagement.com/

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 406 - Pierre Lacocque

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 60:28


    A conversation with harmonica player and band leader for Mississippi Heat - Pierre Lacocque - www.mississippiheat.net

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 405 - Eden Brent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 43:07


    A conversation with Mississippi blues pianist, vocalist and songwriter - Eden Brent - www.edenbrent.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 404 - Darren Barrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 60:08


    A conversation with Jamaican-Canadian-American trumpet player/composer/educator - Darren Barrett (db Quintet, Energy in Motion and The Get Down 4 Real) Darrent's latest project, The Get Down 4 Real: Step, Step, Stepping inspired by the backbeats of James Brown will be released on July 12, 2024.

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 403 - Paul DeLong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2024 65:28


    A conversation with drummer, educator and author - Paul DeLong (One Word, Lighthouse, Pretzel Logic, Kim Mitchell) - pauldelong.com.

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 402 - Larry B. Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 94:07


    A conversation with Larry B. Davis, a former record label and distribution executive with more than 20 years of experience in marketing, promotions and sales, including heading Qwest Records, Quincy Jones' longtime Warner Brothers joint venture.  After Qwest folded, Davis managed and booked Blues artist, Zac Harmon for several years.  For the past 17 years, Davis has worked as an advertising and marketing consultant.  He's also writing a book, chronicling his life and career.

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 401 - Duane Blackburn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 48:17


    A conversation with the lead singer and keyboardist of the Blackburn Brothers, Duane Blackburn -  https://blackburnbrothersmusic.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 400 - Chris Layton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 68:30


    This week on Talkin' Blues, a conversation with drummer Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Arc Angels, Storyville, Kenny Wayne Shepherd).   Special thanks to Chris Layton, Miki Mulvehill and Gary Vaughan for this very special episode.

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 399 - Roly Platt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 47:25


    A conversation with harmonica player Roly Platt about his upcoming book, "No Seriously, I Play Harmonica" and about his creation, the Harp Wah - https://www.harmonicamute.com

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 398 - Dave King

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 83:33


    A conversation with Canadian drummer, producer and composer - Dave King (Rapid Transit, Steve Strongman, The Heavy Dream) - www.davekingdrums.com.

    Talkin' Blues Podcast Episode 397 - Robi Botos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 84:06


    A conversation with Hungarian-Canadian Jazz musician, composer, arranger, producer and educator - Robi Botos (www.robibotos.com).  

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