Podcasts about blues festival

 We had an amazing interview live from backstage before Chad's gig on this episode. We talked about the Omaha music scene, the hardest part about being a musician, his two bands and his solo work!    Saxophonist Chad Stoner has been lifting and inspiring audiences for over three decades. Chad's musical “voice” is a soulful expression of his gospel, R&B, jazz, and world influences.     An Omaha, NE native, Chad has been a festival favorite at Omaha's Jazz On The Green, The Omaha Riverfront Jazz & Blues Festival, The Omaha Blues, Jazz, and Gospel Festival, the Breckenridge Jazz Festival, and The LOVAM Music & Arts Festival.     Chad's debut recording 'i know it's You' was enthusiastically received and continues to reach new audiences. Additionally, over 50 recording projects include Chad's unmistakable voice as a soloist and featured artist. Currently, his own Chad Stoner Band and his neo-vintage organtrio Juke Butter are enjoying ever-increasing concert, festival, and club success.   Check Chad out here:   Website: chadstoner.com  Facebook: Chad Stoner Music  IG: Chad Stoner  

Catch our interview with Stephen Gregory Smith who gives us all the behind-the-scenes scoop on the 28th Columbia Pike Blues Festival. 

Today on the show, we're transforming the studio into a bonafide Juke Joint, with two star-studded stops today! First up is this year's North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic, June 27th & 28th, at the Betty Davis Ponderosa in Waterford with Frank Kossen, then we'll chat with Next Stop Mississippi's biggest fan, and checkout what's happening around your neck of the woods, before a final stop at Blue Front Café, for the 2025 Bentonia Blues Festival, June 29th through the 21st and in studio with us is none other than blues legends, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, Bobby Rush & Mizz Lowe! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!"What's Happening Around Your Neck of the Woods" Event Listing:Meredith Michele @ Godfrey'sJuneteenth at the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National MonumentJuneteenth Art SoireeCanton Juneteenth CelebrationWatch this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: Next Stop, Mississippi | North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic & Bentonia Blues FestivalNext Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and entertainment attorney Kamel King, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Petersfield jazz fans are enjoying a bit of a moment in our town. There are now two monthly jazz nights in town centre venues, Shine Radio has established a weekly jazz and blues show on a Thursday evening and next/this weekend sees the Petersfield Jazz and Blues Festival return to the grounds of Churcher's College. The man behind the festival is advertising executive Colin Clark. He told Shine Radio's Stephen Martin that the growth of jazz here has been many years in the making. Festival tickets are available at https://www.petersfieldjazzfest.com/events/petersfield-jazz-blues-festivalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quasi al 400, aquesta setmana al Males Vibracions tenim 3 barrufets, Òscar Garcia, Rubén Pesudo i Andreu Vicent que ens porten dimonis gallecs, esglais i pors. També tenim Agenda Vibradora, on ens en recordem dels germans Amat i el seu Benicàssim Blues Festival. També tenim la secció "Ni tan mal" on Eduard també ens ha fet por amb la seua selecció. I acabem un poc punks. Llistat: Roky Erickson - Stand for a fire demon; Roscó Flanagan - High Water Everywhere; Cloaca - Directo al nicho; Sexface - S.C.U.M.; Ortopedia Técnica - Ausente; Margarita Wich Cult - Scream bloody murder; Buffanders - La por; The Limboos - Where did she go; The Ubangi Stomp - Alegrame el día torero; The Riven - Fly free; Domenico Mondugno - El teléfono llora; Los hermanos Calatrava - El teléfono llora; Tony Leblanc - Enrique el Drácula; Don Pío - Quijotada va Quijotada viene; The Happenings - I got rhythm; Ralph McTell - Streets of London; Marlon Roberts - Never get back home; Cindy and Bert - Ich fand eine Hand; The Human Beinz - Nobody but me; Jay Reatard - My shadow; Debils - Maso; Funcy Rosy - Punk Police.

Well for those who are lovers of folk, blues and jam sessions, there is festival taking place this weekend. It’s called Singing At Nave Shalom and will host some of the well-known Israeli singers and musicians in an atmosphere close to old Jacob’s Ladder Festival. Harold Jacobs the organizer of the music festival spoke with reporter Arieh O’Sullivan about the shows. (photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This performance used with permission from Theron Brown. If you're a frequent lister to this program we mention often that Theron Brown is the hardest working performer in show business. From his work as Artistic Director with the I Promise School to his role overseeing the annual Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival, Theron is intimately involved with making Northeast Ohio a magnet for musical talent. For this performance, Theron brings the Fender Rhodes Mk II to life with his trio. While the Hammond B3 gets the accolades for being the center of Soul Jazz, The Fender Rhodes might not get the credit it deserves for the warmth, authenticity and versatility it delivered to audiences. At least, the ones built before 1983.  If you like what you hear today and are looking for more jazz records focused around the Fender Rhodes, All About Jazz has an excellent article on this topic, written by Chris May. For now, though, featuring Zaire Darden on Drums, Jordan McBride on Bass and Theron Brown on Piano and Fender Rhodes and from a sold out April 26th, 2024 performance, it's the Theron Brown Trio – Live at the Bop Stop. There is No Greater Love - Jones Who Shot John? - Wilson Feel Like Making Love - McDaniels Swingin' at the Haven - Marsalis For more information on the program, click on the Live at the Bop Stop Radio Show link at thebopstop.org.

In this months show Joff Lacey and Geoff Wootton discuss a whole smorgasbord of topics including Social Media, The Pope, Artificial Intelligence and Football. Geoff plugs the Petersfield Jazz & Blues Festival which he is compering and they also send out a plea for a guest for their next recording.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 At the April 28th Fort Bragg City Council meeting, the City's independent auditor gave Fort Bragg the highest rating for audits.  Whippy's annual financial report was also good news.  The city spent less than it took in for 2024, resulting in a 2-million-dollar surplus.Council approved debt financing for the broadband project totaling 6.93 million.  Economic Devwelopment Manager, Sarah McCormick explained how residents can track the project, including ongoing press releases and a city web page.  She also explained why the contractor hit a water main in the first week of construction and the City's plans to mitigate this type of disruption going forward.  Assistant Director of Engineering, Chantell O'Neal presented on four upcoming construction projects at Fort Bragg city facilities that will disrupt public access.  A new floor is being installed at the city offices on Franklin.  Efforts will be made to accommodate public needs, but there may be some inconveniences. The long-promised upgrade of Bainbridge Park will disrupt its use through November.  The children's play area should remain open most of that time. At Town Hall, the public restrooms will close through July to be remodeled.  During this time, Town Hall will not be available for rentals, however, official meetings will continue to be held there.   At the police station, a security upgrade in the lobby will restrict public access.   Mayor Godeke provided an update from the ad hoc culture and education committee, highlighting the ongoing improvements of the old Fort building on Franklin.  The building will be an educational resource about local tribes and their culture.  It will have rotating displays and will host the public.  The Council approved a land acknowledgement that addresses the original Pomo tribe's loss of their land.  The Executive Director of the Noyo Center for Marine Science, Sheila Seimans, updated the council on the aquaculture program and the la bonatory. The la bonatory is scheduled to break ground on the headlands this summer.  The aquaculture program, which is part of the city's blue economy initiative, is still a work in progress.  Permitting issues have held up some studies, but Seimans remains hopeful that they will be able to grow bull kelp and abalone at the Noyo Harbor field station.Under consent, the Fort Bragg City Council authorized the donation of surplus IT equipment to local non-profits.  Approved a change order to Akeff Construction for the EV installations at the police station, increasing the approximately $160,000 contract to $182,000.  And they approved a 1-year contract with Lumos and Associates for on-call engineering and surveying for up to $72,000.  Finally, Whippy announced that the CV Starr Center will now be open on Sundays starting May 18th and that the first annual Blues Festival, which the City sponsored, is sold out, netting the City $40,000.  A free concert is planned for Saturday, May 3rd, on Laurel at Franklin from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. 

On tonight's show, I'll have Kathy Stokes, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs, AARP Fraud Watch Network. Kathy Stokes leads AARP's efforts in helping members and other consumers protect themselves and their families from scams and fraud and she will be sharing her expertise. In the second segment, Van Sykes with Bob Sykes Bar B Q to share about the Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival coming up on April 26th in Bessemer, Alabama.

On tonight's show, we are going to highlight Paigey's Helper effort for a service dog with Paige's mom, Sylvia Pollard & Van Sykes with Bob Sykes Bar B Q as he shares about the upcoming Bob Sykes BBQ & Blues Festival.

Honoring Athens Bible School's George Williams & Van Sykes with Bob Sykes Bar B Q & Blues Festival by Mark White

Lahden Blues Mafia järjestää Grand Blues Festivalin Opiston Kunkussa lauantaina 5. huhtikuuta. Mitä kaikkea on luvassa? Siitä kertoo Sara Perttusen haastattelussa lisää järjestäjätahon, Lahden Blues Mafian, puheenjohtaja Ismo Haavisto. Hän on mukana myös kansainvälisessä the Hustlers kokoonpanossa, joka tekee ensiesiintymisen Suomessa. Haastattelussa myös the Hustlers -kokoonpanosta laulaja Gregory Boyd. Hän kertoo esimerkiksi rakkaudestaan blues -musiikkiin.Haavisto soittaa itsekansainvälisessä The Hustlers -kokoonpanossa. Luvassa on soulahtavaa,funkahtavaa

On this edition of TMWS, Dr. Omar Noor & Patient Mark are sharing about psoriasis and the impact that it has on so many lives. After that, I have Van Sykes with Bob Sykes Bar B Q to share about the 14th Annual Bob Sykes Bar B Q & Blues Festival! Listen & share.

On this edition of TMWS, we are starting out at Central State Bank in Alexander City, Alabama, with Bill "Bubba" Bussey! Bubba will be sharing about his radio career and his new podcast venture, Bubba on the Lake! After that, we'll have Van Sykes of Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q as he shares about the upcoming 14th Annual Bob Sykes Bar-B-Q & Blues Festival.

In this spirited episode, dive into the world of event production and community influence with Jeff Hocker, the visionary behind Hocker Productions. Known for his exceptional work in Palm Springs, including the Palm Springs Food and Wine Festival, Palm Springs Health Run & Wellness Festival, and Halloween on Arenas, Jeff shares intriguing stories of his career path from media to event production. Discover insights into his dedication to creating captivating experiences, the importance of music in events, and his commitment to supporting local charities. Jeff also discusses his exciting plans and visions for future events in the Coachella Valley while reminiscing about his vibrant history in San Francisco. Don't miss his reflections on legacy, the unending passion for what he does, and an entertaining look at the joyful chaos of bringing large-scale celebrations to life. Full of lively banter and engaging topics, this episode uncovers the unseen work behind some of the Coachella Valley's most beloved happenings.Takeaways:• The Essence of Event Production: Jeff's journey from media to becoming an influential figure in the Palm Springs events scene.• Music as a Core Element: How Jeff incorporates music into all his events to enhance the guest experience.• Community and Charity Focus: Jeff's deep involvement in local philanthropy and his initiatives for supporting Coachella Valley charities.• Effective Event Planning Tips: Importance of having a precise run of show and attention to detail for smooth event execution.• Lessons in Public Relations and Marketing: Insight from Jeff's experience on building meaningful community partnerships and innovative promotions.• Memorable Event Experiences: Creating impactful and engaging events that captivate audiences and leave participants wondering about next year's offerings.• Upcoming Projects and Aspirations: Exciting plans for a Rhythm and Blues Festival and the drive to produce unmatched event experiences.• Personal Insights on Slowing Down: Jeff's passion and plans for future relaxation after building a longstanding event legacy in the Valley.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #RandyFlorence #JeffHocker #HockerProductions #PalmSpringsFoodAndWineFestival #PalmSpringsHealthRunBikeRideAndWellnessFestival #HalloweenOnArenas #PSGMC #SkipsLittleBar #McCallumTheatre #MutualBroadcastingSystem #CoachellaValleyResidents #CommunityImpact #EventProduction #Philanthropy #PalmSpringsEvents #PRInsights #MusicAtFestivals #FuturePlans #LegacyBuilding #NonProfitSupport #CoachellaValleyEvents

Cultura em Pauta #918 17/03/2025

As part of the 2025 Jazz and Blues Festival the Friends of Kiama Library hosted an interview with Author Jeff Apter about his latest book Carl Perkins; The King of Rockabilly.Jeff Apter lives in Wollongong with his family and is a former Rolling Stone journalist and author of more than 30 books about music and musicians including biographies of Neil Finn, The Bee Gees, Marc Hunter, Shirley Strachan, Silverchair, Keith Urban, John Farnham and a number 1 Australian bestseller, High Voltage: The Life of Angus Young AC/DC's Last Man Standing. Jeff was interviewed by comedian Marty Bright and the talk was introduced by Robyn Dorney from the Friends of Kiama Library. Recorded 8.3.25

02/07/25: Joel Heitkamp and Jack Michaels are joined in the KFGO studio by the President of the FM Redhawks, Brad Thom. Brad announces the lineup for the Fargo Blues Festival this summer and tells you where to buy your tickets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A glimpse of gospel, jazz, and soul from the great legends is what inspires the sound of pianist Theron Brown's music. But the reason he plays is to encourage and influence people through his talents. Originally from Zanesville, Ohio, Theron currently resides in Akron, Ohio, where he is Professor of Practice at The University of Akron teaching jazz piano, and the program coordinator for Curated Storefront's Artist Residency Program at the ‘I Promise School'. Theron also serves as an educator for the interactive piano learning app, Playground Sessions. He is heavily involved in the music community as the founder and artistic director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, which takes place annually in Akron, Ohio's downtown historic district. Theron performs and tours regularly with his trio that includes Zaire Darden on drums and Jordan McBride on bass. He is currently working on his second album. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40259]

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

A glimpse of gospel, jazz, and soul from the great legends is what inspires the sound of pianist Theron Brown's music. But the reason he plays is to encourage and influence people through his talents. Originally from Zanesville, Ohio, Theron currently resides in Akron, Ohio, where he is Professor of Practice at The University of Akron teaching jazz piano, and the program coordinator for Curated Storefront's Artist Residency Program at the ‘I Promise School'. Theron also serves as an educator for the interactive piano learning app, Playground Sessions. He is heavily involved in the music community as the founder and artistic director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, which takes place annually in Akron, Ohio's downtown historic district. Theron performs and tours regularly with his trio that includes Zaire Darden on drums and Jordan McBride on bass. He is currently working on his second album. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40259]

A glimpse of gospel, jazz, and soul from the great legends is what inspires the sound of pianist Theron Brown's music. But the reason he plays is to encourage and influence people through his talents. Originally from Zanesville, Ohio, Theron currently resides in Akron, Ohio, where he is Professor of Practice at The University of Akron teaching jazz piano, and the program coordinator for Curated Storefront's Artist Residency Program at the ‘I Promise School'. Theron also serves as an educator for the interactive piano learning app, Playground Sessions. He is heavily involved in the music community as the founder and artistic director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, which takes place annually in Akron, Ohio's downtown historic district. Theron performs and tours regularly with his trio that includes Zaire Darden on drums and Jordan McBride on bass. He is currently working on his second album. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40261]

A glimpse of gospel, jazz, and soul from the great legends is what inspires the sound of pianist Theron Brown's music. But the reason he plays is to encourage and influence people through his talents. Originally from Zanesville, Ohio, Theron currently resides in Akron, Ohio, where he is Professor of Practice at The University of Akron teaching jazz piano, and the program coordinator for Curated Storefront's Artist Residency Program at the ‘I Promise School'. Theron also serves as an educator for the interactive piano learning app, Playground Sessions. He is heavily involved in the music community as the founder and artistic director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, which takes place annually in Akron, Ohio's downtown historic district. Theron performs and tours regularly with his trio that includes Zaire Darden on drums and Jordan McBride on bass. He is currently working on his second album. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40261]

All Music Used by Permission From Theron Brown You could argue at this point that Theron Brown is the glue that holds the Akron, Ohio jazz scene together. Between his work as the founder and director of the annual Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival, the artistic director of the I Promise School, the artist coordinator for the Curated Storefront and his heavy involvement with the Jazz Education program at the University of Akron, he's arguably the hardest working man in show business. So we were lucky to manage to snag his trio for this performance, which features a guest appearance from Cleveland Jazz Orchestra saxophonist Johnny Chochran. Featuring Johnny, in his first Bop Stop appearance in two years, Zaire Darden on Drums, Jordan McBride on Bass and Theron Brown on Piano – and from a December 8th, 2023 performance – it's the Theron Brown Trio – Featuring Johnny Cochran – Live at the Bop Stop.

A glimpse of gospel, jazz, and soul from the great legends is what inspires the sound of pianist Theron Brown's music. But the reason he plays is to encourage and influence people through his talents. Originally from Zanesville, Ohio, Theron currently resides in Akron, Ohio, where he is Professor of Practice at The University of Akron teaching jazz piano, and the program coordinator for Curated Storefront's Artist Residency Program at the ‘I Promise School'. Theron also serves as an educator for the interactive piano learning app, Playground Sessions. He is heavily involved in the music community as the founder and artistic director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, which takes place annually in Akron, Ohio's downtown historic district. Theron performs and tours regularly with his trio that includes Zaire Darden on drums and Jordan McBride on bass. He is currently working on his second album. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40260]

A glimpse of gospel, jazz, and soul from the great legends is what inspires the sound of pianist Theron Brown's music. But the reason he plays is to encourage and influence people through his talents. Originally from Zanesville, Ohio, Theron currently resides in Akron, Ohio, where he is Professor of Practice at The University of Akron teaching jazz piano, and the program coordinator for Curated Storefront's Artist Residency Program at the ‘I Promise School'. Theron also serves as an educator for the interactive piano learning app, Playground Sessions. He is heavily involved in the music community as the founder and artistic director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, which takes place annually in Akron, Ohio's downtown historic district. Theron performs and tours regularly with his trio that includes Zaire Darden on drums and Jordan McBride on bass. He is currently working on his second album. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40260]

A glimpse of gospel, jazz, and soul from the great legends is what inspires the sound of pianist Theron Brown's music. But the reason he plays is to encourage and influence people through his talents. Originally from Zanesville, Ohio, Theron currently resides in Akron, Ohio, where he is Professor of Practice at The University of Akron teaching jazz piano, and the program coordinator for Curated Storefront's Artist Residency Program at the ‘I Promise School'. Theron also serves as an educator for the interactive piano learning app, Playground Sessions. He is heavily involved in the music community as the founder and artistic director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, which takes place annually in Akron, Ohio's downtown historic district. Theron performs and tours regularly with his trio that includes Zaire Darden on drums and Jordan McBride on bass. He is currently working on his second album. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40023]

A glimpse of gospel, jazz, and soul from the great legends is what inspires the sound of pianist Theron Brown's music. But the reason he plays is to encourage and influence people through his talents. Originally from Zanesville, Ohio, Theron currently resides in Akron, Ohio, where he is Professor of Practice at The University of Akron teaching jazz piano, and the program coordinator for Curated Storefront's Artist Residency Program at the ‘I Promise School'. Theron also serves as an educator for the interactive piano learning app, Playground Sessions. He is heavily involved in the music community as the founder and artistic director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, which takes place annually in Akron, Ohio's downtown historic district. Theron performs and tours regularly with his trio that includes Zaire Darden on drums and Jordan McBride on bass. He is currently working on his second album. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40023]

A glimpse of gospel, jazz, and soul from the great legends is what inspires the sound of pianist Theron Brown's music. But the reason he plays is to encourage and influence people through his talents. Originally from Zanesville, Ohio, Theron currently resides in Akron, Ohio, where he is Professor of Practice at The University of Akron teaching jazz piano, and the program coordinator for Curated Storefront's Artist Residency Program at the ‘I Promise School'. Theron also serves as an educator for the interactive piano learning app, Playground Sessions. He is heavily involved in the music community as the founder and artistic director of the Rubber City Jazz & Blues Festival, which takes place annually in Akron, Ohio's downtown historic district. Theron performs and tours regularly with his trio that includes Zaire Darden on drums and Jordan McBride on bass. He is currently working on his second album. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 40023]

Blues Disciples interviews Ms. Augusta Palmer on her film "The Blues Society," exploring the Memphis Blues Festivals' legacy and rare 1969 footage. Blues Disciples City: Maplewood Address: 1858 Springfield Ave Website: https://www.bluesdisciples.org Phone: +1 908 510 9539 Email: jamie@bluesdisciples.org

The October 28th Fort Bragg City Council meeting was mostly uneventful.  Two items drew interest from the public.  The council approved the use of $20,000 in special funding for the purchase of a freezer and gave a nod to City Manager Isaac Whippy to hire Pam Bell to develop a Blues Festival in 2025 in conjunction with the Visit Fort Bragg Committee.Under the consent calendar, the council approved agreements with PG&E for relocation and upgrade to facilitate the solar project at the CV Starr Center, authorized change orders for the City Hall roof replacement, accepted federal funding in the amount of 10.3 million for the municipal broadband project, and approved a professional services contract for administration services of the broadband project.

Augusta Palmer is a documentary filmmaker and scholar. Her newest film is “The Blues Society”, about the 1960s Memphis Country Blues Festival and the blues revival in Americal. The film won Best Feature Documentary at the Oxford Film Festival. She also directed the short film “Order My Steps” about an incarcerated woman reaching out to her estranged daughter. The film debuted in Rwanda at the Women Deliver Film & Culture Festival. And she's a professor at St. Francis College in NYC.My featured song is my reimagined version of the Skip James classic “I'm So Glad” by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here .To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's new single featuring his song arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES” is Robert's recent single. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's recent single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's debut album, recorded in 1994, was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with Augusta at:Website - www.thebluessocietyfilm.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/thebluessocietyfilm/Facebook - www.facebook.com/thebluessocietyfilm/ Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

The Dreadful Snakes kick-off this episode of the Back Porch Bluegrass Show, and then we've got Balsam Range, Jeremy Stephens, Dr Pete Wernick (playing some pretty way-out sounding banjo licks), Longview and Ramona Church. I've got Dale Jett & Hello Stranger back this week, and the Trenwiths (previewing their appearance at the Raglan Country & Blues Festival), and a classic from Flatt & Scruggs ( because it IS a bluegrass show!)

Terry David Mulligan joins Blues lifer Robert Finley in the media tent at the Edmonton Folk Festival. Robert spins the stories of how he went from losing most of his sight to becoming the hot new voice in the blues. Inviting himself to do a cold walk-on at the Blues Festival in St Helena. It's quite a story he tells.  The crowd loved him and that set things in motion. The Music Maker Relief Foundation, a non-profit blues support system,  heard him busking in the streets and offered to help. Finley released his first album “Age Don't Mean a Thing” in 2016. Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys heard him and they started recording together – with Dan as producer. They've now done 4 albums together. Each one is bigger and better. The latest is Black Bayou. There will be no more busking for Robert Finley. He's 70 years old and an overnight sensation!!

Today, our 1st stop combines 3 arts of storytelling at Pacesetter Gallery in Flowood, during Open Mic Poetry & Blues Night, happening 9/6, with Owner, Keri Davis, Poet, Jason Ervin, and Musician, Brian Ballou, for a show and tell, then we're off to check out what's happening around your neck of the woods, before a final stop in Clarkdale at this year's Red's Old-Timers Blues Festival, happening 8/31, and Delta Blues Museum Panel Discussion, happening 8/30, honoring the late Red Paden, Owner of Red's Lounge, and in with us is his son, & MS House District 26 Rep., Orlando Paden to tell us more! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop MS!A Night At Red's Juke Joint In The Mississippi Delta Is A True Blues Experience - NPR 4-Mintue Listen"What's Happening Around Your Neck of the Woods" Event Listing:Less Work, S'more Camping WeekendSecond Chance Day @ The Library5th Annual Booker Fest!46th Annual Prairie Arts FestivalDat Delta Hot Wing Jubilee FestivalMPBTV Highlights the 2024 'YG&E Awards'Labor Day Weekend All White Boat PartyDemocratic Labor Day Salute to Working People!MPB Learning Presents: 'Day of da Vinci' in ColumbusNext Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and Kamel King, Tourism Development Bureau Manger with Visit Mississippi, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Randy and Caly come to you from the 27th Annual Briggs Farm Blues Festival, and talk to coordinators Donny Shields and Dena Briggs about the exciting acts, convenient camping, and family-friendly atmosphere of this unique northeast Pennsylvania music festival.Subscribe to RV Destinations Magazine at https://RVDestinationsmagazine.comCheck out the 28th Annual Briggs Farm Blues Festival on July 10, 11, and 12, 2025. Tickets go on sale on October 1, 2024 at https://briggsfarm.com

We're talking about The Cooking Studio at the Harbor Park Jazz Rhythm & Blues Festival coming up this Saturday in Kenosha. We speak with Teri Jacobson (Kenosha County Treasurer) who is captain of the Cooking Studio ..... and with two chefs from Bartolotta Restaurants in the Milwaukee area: Aaron Bickham, Corporate Executive Chef, and Connor McNeil, Executive Chef at Joey Gerard's, a Bartolotta Super Club in Greendale. McNeil will be the special guest chef for this year's festival. Tim Mahone joins us for part of the conversation as well.

Grammy-nominated jazz musician Jonathan Butler is the headliner for this Saturday's Harbor Park Jazz Rhythm & Blues Festival in Kenosha. He was born in South Africa in abject poverty at a time when Apartheid was in full effect - but managed to break through in an unprecedented way- becoming the first Black musician to have their work played on white radio. His music was an inspiration and comfort to Nelson Mandela during the last years of his imprisonment. After the interview, I play several of his songs in their entirety.

THE BLUES SOCIETY is a re-evaluation of the 1960s seen through the lens of the Memphis Country Blues Festival (1966-1969). It's the story of Blues masters like Furry Lewis and Robert Wilkins, who had attained fame in the 1920s but were living in obscurity by the 1960s. It's also the story of a group of white artists from the North and the South who created a celebration of African American music in a highly segregated city. THE BLUES SOCIETY follows the festival from its start in 1966 as an impromptu happening, through a period of cross-pollinization with New York's East Village scene, and up to the 1969 Festival, which mushroomed into a 3-day event and garnered substantial print and television coverage including an appearance on Steve Allen's national PBS show, Sounds of Summer. Festival co-founder and legendary music Executive Nancy Jeffries says, “Everyone remembers the 60s as a party, but there was a seriousness of purpose to what we were doing.” Furry Lewis worked for decades sweeping the city streets, so the efforts to recognize his musical accomplishments echo the 1968 Sanitation Strike, where each worker's sign proclaimed “I AM A MAN,” underlining theracist refusal to honor African Americans' basic humanity. Reaching into the present, the film ends in a 2017 concert where Rev. John Wilkins returns to the stage he last shared with his father 48 years earlier. What is the legacy of the Memphis Country Blues Festival, and who do the blues belong to in 2020?   On this episode, I will speak to Filmmaker and Scholar Augusta Palmer, daughter of Robert Palmer, one of the founding members of the Memphis Country Blues Society, who, with her team, worked relentlessly to get this film to the public. Joining Augusta in this episode will be The American Songster Don Flemons, who is featured in the film.

Speaking of Travel continues the LEAF Global Arts Series with Melissa McKinney, International Blues Star, LEAF teaching artist, and member of the popular band, Mama and the Ruckus, and Lucho Serapio of Asheville Multicultural. Melissa curated the artist lineup for the Black Mountain Blues inaugural festival taking place in downtown Black Mountain, NC, with hundreds of musicians and true Blues music.  Black Mountain Blues Festival is a collaborative event between LEAF Global Arts and White Horse Black Mountain, two non-profit organizations dedicated to connecting communities through music and culture-keeping initiatives. Melissa shares how the festival unfolded and the excitement in launching a new festival. Also, Lucho Serapio was born in Mexico and later created Asheville Multicultural, the first bilingual online platform highlighting the vibrant and international culinary scene in Asheville, NC.Lucho shares his experience as an entrepreneur, his involvement with LEAF Global Arts, and his vision to connect the people and voices of Western North Carolina.Save the date for the LEAF Global Arts Festival: October 17-20, 2024 Tune in! Only on Speaking of Travel.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Sharon chatted with Errol Johnson about the events and the long history of helping out. www.westislandbluesfestival.com 

Hi. Tom D'Antoni back in The Artichoke for another OMN Coffeeshop Conversation. Next time our guest will be Yvonne Lerch, director of the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival which is coming up soon. Also upcoming right here will be bass player Kenny Goldstein, who is also an ace car mechanic. And you'll be happy to hear that OMN National Editor Art Levine has completed his mammoth story, not for us…and it turns out his appearance on this podcast is a double- header, half on UFO's and half on AI. Today, an old friend from our days and nights at the Waterfront Blues Festival. Amanda Gresham will introduce us to a new EP from United By Music and we'll get the lowdown on it and the wonderful work that organization does. So right now, once again, let's meet Amanda Gresham.

Join me, Matt, and Amy McWilliams as we go through the Columbia Pike Blues Festival, hour by hour. Thank you to everyone who helped to make the day so special, to all the sponsors, volunteers, workers, planners, and residents of the Pike! Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/connerandsmithshow/message

On this episode of GTK', we explore the rich history and vibrant atmosphere of the Briggs Farm Blues Festival, a beloved event in Nescopeck, PA for the past 27 years. We sat down with owner, Dena Briggs, and marketing director, Donny Shields, to learn about the festival's diverse blues lineup, camping amenities, and family-friendly vibe. We covered everything, up to and including private port-a-potties! Yeah, you heard that right!If you or someone you know wants to be featured in our next podcast, message us on Facebook!

There's a type of blues music that is native to Chicago. It can be characterized by its use of guitar, harmonica and rhythm sections. Between June 6-9, the largest free blues festival in the world is returning to Chicago. Legendary bluesman Buddy Guy will headline in one of his final performances. Reset checks in with three blues musicians to learn about the scene in Chicago and what to expect for the fest this year. For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.

In the first segment, I am talking with Officer Lane Harper after his receiving the National Life Group Do Good Heroes Award. After that, I am coming to you from Bob Sykes Bar B Q as I talk with Van Sykes about the upcoming 13th Annual BBQ & Blues Festival. I hope you will listen and share.

On this MADM, Van Sykes is sharing where his love of blues music began as we get ready for the 13th Annual BBQ & Blues Festival on April 20th in Bessemer, Alabama! Sponsor: MarMac Real Estate www.marmac.us

In the first segment, I am talking with Officer Lane Harper after his receiving the National Life Group Do Good Heroes Award. After that, I am coming to you from Bob Sykes Bar B Q as I talk with Van Sykes about the upcoming 13th Annual BBQ & Blues Festival. I hope you will listen and share.

Hear about travel to the Charente region of southwest France as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kylie Lang from LifeInRuralFrance.com about her adopted home. https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-the-charente-region-of-france/ The Charente region, part of Nouvelle Aquitaine in southwest France, is known for its charming sunflower fields, historical chateaux, and rich history. Visitors to the Charente can explore picturesque vineyards, taste world-renowned cognac, and indulge in fresh oysters. The region hosts daily markets offering fresh produce throughout the year, providing an authentic taste of French life. Its quaint villages appear almost frozen in time, creating a sense of stepping back to the 15th century. Eleanor of Aquitaine, a prominent historical figure, played a significant role in this region. She was the only woman to be queen of two countries, France and England. The Charente, which was under English rule for about 300 years, now has a diverse community of English-speaking expatriates. Angoulême, one of the notable towns in the Poitou Charente region, sits on a hill with ancient roots dating back to Roman times. The city is also known as the European capital of comics, hosting an International Comic Festival annually. It features impressive murals and a well-known automobile race. Kylie suggests exploring the Hotel de Ville, which offers insightful tours about its history, and walking the city's ramparts. Angoulême's strategic location allows easy access to Bordeaux, which is just under 90 minutes away. Bordeaux, often referred to as the capital of wine in France, provides a great day trip opportunity. Visitors can explore the Cité du Vin, a modern wine museum offering immersive experiences and a panoramic view of Bordeaux. She also recommends the unusual Bassins des Lumières which is a digital art museum in an old German submarine base. Cognac, another jewel in the Charente's crown, is renowned for its historical significance and world-famous cognac houses such as Hennessy, Martell, and Remy Martin. Kylie recommends the Hennessy tour, a three-hour experience that delves into the cognac-making process, and a river cruise to witness the scenic beauty of the region. The Chateau Royal de Cognac, built in the 11th century, offers historical insights and a glimpse into the past. Cognac also hosts events like the Blues Festival, attracting big-name musicians and creating a vibrant atmosphere. Moving toward La Rochelle, it was a significant port and stronghold for the Knights Templar and later for the Huguenots. The city is known as the "jewel of the Atlantic coast" and offers historic sites like the towers of Saint Nicolas and La Chaîne. La Rochelle has a vibrant maritime history that influences its present identity as a popular tourist destination. The islands of Île de Ré and Île d'Oléron, connected by bridges, are known for their oyster and salt beds. These islands have stunning beaches, making them perfect destinations for beach lovers. Kylie mentions the Battle of Tours, a pivotal event during the Middle Ages which happened outside Poitiers. Poitiers also has connections with Eleanor of Aquitaine and offers historical sites such as the Palace du Duc, which is now the local courts.  Futuroscope, located near Poitiers, is a digital theme park that offers a unique and futuristic experience. It is home to various thrilling rides and attractions. Additionally, the Valley of the Monkeys (Vallée des Singes) near Poitiers is a 44-hectare reserve where monkeys roam freely. The park offers an up-close experience with various monkeys and primate species. Aubeterre-Sur-Dronne is a picturesque village with a fascinating monolithic church known as the Eglise Saint-Jean. The church, carved into a limestone cliff, showcases remarkable ancient craftsmanship. The village is classified as one of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France," recognizing its scenic beauty and historical significance. Kylie recommends a visit to La Rochefoucauld Chateau, a historic chateau open to the public. The chateau has a rich history, and the La Rochefoucauld family was closely connected to royalty and was involved in World War II resistance. The chateau features a spiral staircase, said to be designed by Leonardo da Vinci. When you are eating in a local restaurant, try a "plat de jour" for a value-packed meal. Also, try the local goat's cheese which is a specialty of the Charente and an unexpected bonus from the Battle of Tours. In addition to trying Cognac, she also recommends Pinot de Charente, a fortified wine in the region, which is akin to port or sherry. Kylie encourages visitors to explore the stunning landscapes of sunflower fields and enjoy cognac, pinot, and the unique atmosphere of line dancing.