Podcast appearances and mentions of Charlie Musselwhite

Intro Song –  Brandon Santini, “She Got The Way”, Which Way Do We Go?, #6 
First Set -
 Tad Robinson, “Keep Your Heart”, Soul In Blue, #13
 Andrew Duncanson, “Naw Naw Naw”, California Trap, #12 Popa Chubby, “Heads Up”, I Love Freddie King,#11

 Second Set -
 Tony Holiday, “Twist My Fate”, Keep Your Head Up,#10 
Ally Venable, “Black Cat”, Money & Power, #9 Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, “Crazy Woman Blues”, Closer To The Bone, #8 Third Set -
 Janiva Magness, “Do I Need You”, Back For Me, #7
 Southern Avenue, “We Are”, Family, #5 John Primer, “When I Met The Blues”, Grown In Mississippi, ##4 Fourth Set - Carolyn Wonderland, “Truth Is”, Truth Is, #3 Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Bobby Rush, “Who Was That”, Young Fashioned Ways, #2
 Charlie Musselwhite, “Look Out Highway”, Look Out Highway, #1

This 2-hour episode has been around the world and back on multiple formats and stations.  New albums featured are from Charlie Musselwhite, Ally Venable, John Primer, Terry Hanck, Brandon Santini, The Commoners, Allison August, Fran Drew & the Lucky Strikes, Carolyn Wonderland, Tim Gartland, Allison Joy Williams and Johnny Iguana. I hope you enjoy it and please follow us on socials so we can pay respects to you on a future recording.   Cheers! Biggdaddy Ray Hansen

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This 2-hour episode contains new music from Ally Venable, Davis Coen, Carolyn Wonderland, John Primer, Terry Hanck, Brandon Santini, Charlie Musselwhite and more.  Also I have two throwback tunes from the great Walter Trout.   I hope you like it and follow us on social medial   Biggdaddy Ray Hansen Blues Therapy Radio Worldwide

This week's Blues is the Truth is packed with soul, grit and powerful music from across the blues spectrum, hosted as always by Ian McHugh. There's a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Joe Louis Walker, who features heavily in the show, and Ian also brings news about two outstanding new blues films you won't want to miss. Musically, it's a journey through classics and new favourites, including the raw emotion of John Primer and the powerful collaboration between Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush. Katie Bradley and Chris Corcoran light up the speakers with their distinctive style, and we've got searing guitar work from the likes of Eric Clapton, Popa Chubby, Matt Schofield, Robin Bibi, Sean Chambers, and Eric Johansen. The iconic sounds of Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, Charlie Musselwhite, and the Vaughan Brothers sit comfortably alongside the soulful voices of Janiva Magness, Kyla Brox, Lou Pride, and Ally Venable. There's also music from Darcy Perry, Jordan Officer, and a brilliant track from Joe Louis Walker that reminds us just how much he's shaped the modern blues landscape. Don't miss this emotional, exciting and expertly curated episode. As always, like, follow, share, subscribe, and leave a review—it all helps spread the blues even further!

This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, join Erv as he ‘travels' to Clarksdale, Mississippi for a fun chat with another legendary Bluesman, Deak Harp. Deak traveled up and down the east coast in his early life, following the James Cotton Band and that dedication turned into an opportunity to drive Cotton's bus. But it also allowed Deak to get to know James on a personal level, and ultimately he got a chance to be on stage with him. These days, you will find Deak working at his world famous ‘Deak's Mississippi Saxophone & Blues Emporium', where he performs custom builds on Hohner Harmonicas. Oh, and if you do drop in to 13 3rd Street, ya just might run into the likes of Charlie Musselwhite, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top fame, or a host of other incredible harmonicists who just drop by for a chat and some music. Want a custom harp for yourself? Lessons? Yeah, he offers those, too! It's a fun chat, so don't miss it.Website: https://deakharp.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deaksmississippisaxophonesandbluesemporium Deak's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deak.harp Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mGy9bLXndW0uLr0FUOZKW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6qz7APjVomCwFKsPayvl1A_________________________Facebook: Time SignaturesYouTube: Time SignaturesFacebook: Capital Area Blues SocietyWebsite: Capital Area Blues SocietyFriends of Time Signatures _______Website: University of Mississippi Libraries Blues ArchiveWebsite: Killer Blues Headstone ProjectWebsite: Blues Society Radio NetworkWebsite: Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation

Aquesta setmana comencem amb el nou disc de Vadou Game el projecte de retrofunk de Peter Solo, descobrim la reinterpretació del repertori de la Warsaw Village Band amb el disc Sploty, recomanem un concert de l'Orquestra Arab de Barcelona a Figueres i celebrem els 81 anys de Charlie Musselwhite.

Hyvää uutta vuotta Rock Around The Blogista! Tässä jaksossa Sami Ruokangas ja Juha Kakkuri käyvät läpi vuoden 2024 parhaita levyjä ja keikkoja. Mikä sai kyyneleet silmiin, kosketti ja jäi mieleen? Keskeinen ikuisuusaihe on myös esillä: Rolling Stonesin vuoden 1999 harvinainen pienen teatterin keikka on nyt julkaistu tallenteena ja Juha muistelee keikkaa paikallaolleena. Oma jännittävä tarinansa on se, kuinka Juha sai ajalla ennen internetiä tiedon tuosta keikasta ja lopulta lipun. Kuuntele, viihdy ja sivisty! Seuraa ja kommentoi meitä somessa: https://www.instagram.com/samiruokangas https://www.facebook.com/RockAroundTheBlogFinland Jakson soittolista: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Y2txSIyPeCUDwilXIRpnY?si=2b3cd289334e4478 Menossa ovat mukana Emilia Sisco, Helsingin Sanomat, Espoon Kulttuurikeskus, Unna Kortehisto, Aretha Franklin. Billie Holiday, Sami Kantelinen, Seppo Salmi, Jukka Sarapää, Jukka Eskola, Pope Puolitaival, Sellosali, Grammy-palkinto, The Black Crowes, Tavastia, Guns N´Roses, Bruce Springsteen, The Magpie Salute, Rich Robinson, Sven Pipien, Rolling Stones, Faces, Small Faces, Classic Rock, Pearl Jam, Neil Young, The Coward Brothers, Elvis Costello, T Bone Burnett, Ian Hunter, Michael Monroe, Bob Dylan, Mott The Hoople, David Bowie, Benmont Tench, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters, Jeff Beck, Lucinda Williams, Def Leppard, Phil Collen, Joe Elliott, Cheap Trick, Ross Halfin, Metallica, Slash, Johnny Depp, T. Rex, Marc Bolan, Mick Ronson, The Black Keys, Ohio Players, Sakke Koivula, Peer Günt, Alice Cooper, Flow, New York Dolls, Alexandra Palace, Canned Heat, Robban Hagnäs, Wentus Blues Band, Savoy-teatteri, Tullikamarin Klubi, Fito de la Parra, Count Basie Orchestra, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Vivino, GA-20, Shepherd's Bush Empire, Keith Richards, Tower Records, Ronnie Wood, Quireboys, Spike, Black Eyed Sons, Nigel Mogg, Luke Morley, Thunder, Chris Johnstone, Frankie Miller, Rod Stewart, Eagles, Cher, Ray Charles, Tom Waits, U2, Radiomafia, Record Store Day, Black Friday, Black And White Records, Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Robert Trujillo, Kirk Hammett, Sam Cooke, Muddy Waters, Howlin´Wolf, Jools Holland, Storyville, Helge Tallqvist, 22 Pistepirkko, Ina Forsman, Marjo Leinonen, Kulttuuritalo, Olympiastadion, G Livelab, Malmitalo, Hound Dog Taylor, Tim Carman, Josh Kiggans, Pat Faherty, Cody Nilsen, Matthew Stubbs, Charlie Musselwhite, Canyon Lights, Heather Gillis, Steve Conte, KK's Priest, Barcelona Rock Fest, Deep Purple, Simon McBride, Steve Morse, Bob Ezrin, Pink Floyd, Hanoi Rocks, Ben Granfelt, Ian Gillan, Ian Paice ja Lemmy Kilmister.

Michael Jerome had been drumming in a post-industrial metal band when he auditioned for Richard Thompson in 1999, little knowing he would be this brilliant guitarist's percussive foil for the next 25 years and counting. Jerome also has played with Charlie Musselwhite, the Blind Boys of Alabama and, for several years, John Cale. He's been Better Than Ezra's drummer since 2009 and played and toured with Slash for his latest album—and what started as an experimental side project is now moving center stage: The Third Mind, the improvisatory psychedelic band assembled by Dave Alvin and Victor Krummenacher. As thoughtful in conversation as he is dazzling behind his kit, Jerome tells how he developed his unique style and adapts it for each project—and he relates what it's like to be in Los Angeles now as he tries to help friends and others who have lost almost everything in the catastrophic wildfires. (Photo by Robby Klein.)

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

Walter has been a drummer for  40 years with some of the most influential artists ever! Including: The Dynatones, Linn County, Big Joe Turner,Lowell Fulson,Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Mary Wells,Luther Tucker, Tim Hardin, Sir Mack Rice of The Falcons, Lightning Hopkins, Mark Naftlin, Big Jack Reynolds, Bobo Jenkins, Featured drummer on over 25 LP's and numerous singles. Warner Bros., RCA, Rhino, Rounder, Blue Suit, Red Lighting, Solid Smoke, Westside, Bad Daddy,...

Entrevistamos a la leyenda de la música cubana, miembro fundador de Buena Vista Social Club y líder del Cuarteto Patria, Eliades Ochoa: desde sus inicios en el programa de radio Trinchera Agraria en 1963 hasta 'Guajiro', el último disco que ha lanzado. Un trabajo en el que encontramos colaboraciones con Rubén Blades, Joan As Police Woman y Charlie Musselwhite y que acerca los sonidos más tradicionales de la música cubana a la escena contemporánea.Escuchar audio

Intro Song –  16, Sugaray Rayford, “Human Decency”, Human Decency 
First Set - 
15, Johnny Ray Jones, “Automatic”, Mystic Chiefs
 14, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, “911”, The Hits Keep Coming 
 13, Chicago Blues Lifters, “Stick A Fork In Me”, Blues Scouts 
 12, Curtis Salgado, “Safe At Home”, Fine By Me

 Second Set -
 11, Memphis Royal Brothers, “Gimme Back The Keys To My Cadillac”, Memphis Royal Brothers 
 10, Toronzo Cannon, “Unlovable”, Shut Up & Play 
9, Tab Benoit, “The Ghost of Gatemoouth Brown”, I Hear Thunder 
8, Zac Harmon, “Glass Ceiling”, Floreada's Boy 
 Third Set - 
 7, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, “That's Cold”, Struck Down 6, Mark Hummel, “Mr Two/Thirds”, True Believer 
 5, Colin James feat. Charlie Musselwhite, “Devilment”, Chasing The Sun
 4, Sonny Gullage, “Just Kiss Me, Babye”, Go Be Free
 Fourth Set - 
 3, Shemekia Copeland, “Cadillac Blue”, Blame It On Eve, 2024
 2, Albert Castiglia feat. Alabama Mike, “Get Down To The Nitty Gritty”, Righteous Souls
 1, Chris Cain, “Had About All I Can Take”, Good Intentions Gone Bad

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

Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bishop, two towering legends in the blues world, have carved their places in music history through decades of innovation, collaboration, and a shared love for the blues. Both emerged from the heart of Chicago's thriving 1960s blues scene, though they took distinct paths that would eventually lead to an unforgettable partnership. Musselwhite, born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, grew up surrounded by the rich musical traditions of Delta blues, country, and gospel. Moving to Chicago in the early 1960s, he quickly became part of the city's electric blues explosion, playing alongside legends like Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf. His 1967 debut album, Stand Back! Here Comes Charley Musselwhite's Southside Band, was a groundbreaking success, blending traditional blues with elements of jazz, rock, and country, and establishing him as one of the foremost harmonica players in the world. Over the years, Musselwhite's deep, soulful harmonica playing and gritty, heartfelt vocals earned him multiple Grammy Awards and Blues Music Awards, solidifying his place as a key figure in the preservation and progression of blues music. Elvin Bishop, born in California and raised in Oklahoma, brought his own unique style to the blues. Influenced by the sounds of country and rhythm and blues, Bishop's guitar playing drew from his Southern roots, blending blues with rock and country in a way that was both electrifying and soulful. After moving to Chicago to attend the University of Chicago, Bishop found himself immersed in the local blues scene, joining forces with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band in the early 1960s. His time with the band was pivotal, as they helped pioneer the fusion of blues and rock, which would soon come to define much of the music of that era. Bishop's solo career took off in the 1970s, highlighted by the massive hit “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” (1976), which remains a classic of the rock and blues genres. Over the course of his career, Bishop has released more than 20 albums, receiving critical acclaim for his fiery guitar work, playful lyrics, and his seamless blending of blues, boogie-woogie, country, and rock. The collaboration between Musselwhite and Bishop brought together two titans of blues who shared a deep respect for the genre's traditions while continuously pushing its boundaries. The pair had crossed paths many times throughout their careers, but their formal collaboration came to full fruition with the release of their album 100 Years of Blues (2020). The album, steeped in the authenticity of their combined experience, features raw, unfiltered blues with a modern twist. Their chemistry, honed over years of friendship and mutual admiration, shines through on every track, with Musselwhite's masterful harmonica complementing Bishop's electrifying guitar riffs and distinctive vocals. Together, Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bishop represent a unique blend of two blues journeys that began in the same place but evolved along different paths. Whether playing in a stripped-down duo format or backed by a full band, their collaboration embodies the timelessness of the blues while showcasing the creative innovation that has kept the genre alive and thriving for over half a century. Today, they continue to perform and record, keeping their sound fresh, vital, and deeply rooted in the authentic blues tradition, ensuring that their legacy will influence future generations of musicians and fans alike.

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

American blues legend Charlie Musselwhite joins Graham Cornes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin's 21st album is called Chasing the Sun.   Today,   Aug 17 is his Birthday. Happy Day Colin     Co-produced by Colin Linden in his Pinhead Studios in Nashville. Colin's coming to the  Mulligan Stew Podcast with the complete story of how he and his friends wrote and created these outstanding songs.   Colin singing a Lucinda Williams song, Protection, with Lucinda in the studio doing harmony. Two tracks with blues harp legend Charlie Musselwhite, co-writing memorable songs with Tom Wilson, Terra Lightfoot, Thompson Wilson, Jesse Obrien and others. A great rhythm section of Darryl Jones (Stones) Charley Drayton (Keith Richards). A splendid cover of Paul Butterfield's classic  In My Own Dream. Also vocals by  The McCrary Sisters and Ruby Amanfu Colin Linden leading the all-star band and co-writing with Colin James. It's their 6th album together. Colin and I have been doing interviews for a long time but there are still events and moments in his life that need retelling. For example, when the two Colins'  met on the Canadian Prairies Colin James was 13 and Colin Linden was 17. Both were into playing the blues. A short time later Colin, still a teenager, got to play for Stevie Ray Vaughn. Stevie helped him take the next steps in his career. This is the complete Interview.  His 2021 album Open Road won the JUNO Award for Best Blues Album and was nominated for Blues Foundation Best Blues Rock Album in 2023. Catching the Sun may very well get the best reception yet.

#johnnywinter #chicagoblues  #grammywinners  #aligator  Richard L. Shurman He has produced numerous recordings by notable musicians including Johnny Winter, Lurrie Bell, Eddie C. Campbell, Albert Collins, Little Smokey Smothers, Jody Williams, Roy Buchanan, Big Bill Morganfield, Larry Garner, Robert Cray, Hip Linkchain, Magic Slim, Charlie Musselwhite, Otis Rush, Johnny Heartsman, and Fenton Robinson. Shurman has also written many liner notes, and is the publisher of Chicago Blues News. In 2005, he was the recipient of the Blues Foundation's "Keeping the Blues Alive" award.[6] He co-produced Showdown!, an album which won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album in 1987. Shurman was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2014 for his multitudinous contributions as a 'non-performer'. https://www.markhummel.com

With its ever-changing course, its flowing waters and historical significance, the Mississippi River serves as a powerful metaphor for the American story. The river is a lifeblood nourishing the land while also serving as a path to freedom itself, symbolizing the pursuit of freedom and progress from the North to the Gulf of Mexico. Additional to all of this are its routes of trade and commerce that highlight both the American spirit and prosperity. This week's Deeper Roots show celebrates the river that got its name after the northern Minnesota people, the Ojibway, and their name for ‘big river' as well as songs of the namesake state and delta as well. Performances include mid-century recordings from country favorites the Delmore Brothers and Jimmie Skinner, blues from Charlie Musselwhite and the Rufus Thomas, as well as classic recordings of Bob Dylan, Charley Pride, Pops Staples and the Boswell Sisters. Tune into West County radio each Friday morning at 9 Pacific.

Cuando te crías en una tienda de discos con toda la música del mundo a tu alcance no puede salir nada malo de ahí. A lo largo de su vida, Ben Harper ha hecho cosas de lo más diferentes, trabajos que han sorprendido al mundo y que han buscado nuevos y viejos sonidos que han mostrado las mil caras de este hombre. Desde que alcanzó el estrellato, Harper ha aprovechado su estatus para hacer todo tipo de discos y darse todo tipo de caprichos artísticos. Desde hacer un disco de góspel con los Blind Boys of Alabama a grabar un disco de folk con su madre.Cuando te crías en una tienda de discos con toda la música del mundo a tu alcance no puede salir nada malo de ahí. A lo largo de su vida, Ben Harper ha hecho cosas de lo más diferentes, trabajos que han sorprendido al mundo y que han buscado nuevos y viejos sonidos que han mostrado las mil caras de este hombre. Desde que alcanzó el estrellato, Harper ha aprovechado su estatus para hacer todo tipo de discos y darse todo tipo de caprichos artísticos. Desde hacer un disco de góspel con los Blind Boys of Alabama a grabar un disco de folk con su madre.En 2013, con 44 años, el californiano se desmarcó con un disco de blues junto al armonicista Charlie Musselwhite, trabajo que fue un regalo para los amantes del género. “Trabajar con Charlie es un sueño hecho realidad y nuestra relación tiene una parte paternal, una parte de hermanos, otra de amigos y también lo veo como a un héroe, así que es alguien que representa muchas cosas para mí tanto musical como personalmente”, explicaba Harper a David Moreu, nuestro invitado de esta semana en el Sofá Sonoro.Harper y Musselwhite se conocieron en un concierto de John Lee Hooker, y fue el propio Hooker el que les propuso trabajar juntos. El resultado de esa unión fue Get Up!, un trabajo fresco que muestra la armónica salvaje de Musselwhite y la capacidad de Harper de adaptarse a cualquier género. Aquel disco fue una tremenda sorpresa que se coronó con un Grammy y el disco que Charlie y Ben grabaron juntos, ocho años después repitieron la fórmula.Esta semana recordamos esta historia de amistad, de admiración y de blues y lo hacemos de la mano de David Moreu y Lucía Taboada.

Interview with Charlie Musselwhite. Mississippi-born, Memphis-raised, Grammy Award-winning music legend Charlie Musselwhite doesn't just sing and play the blues; he is, in every sense of the word, a bluesman. Growing up, he not only learned the music first-hand from many of the genre's most influential artists, he also absorbed the lifestyle. “It's an attitude,” Musselwhite says of playing the blues. “A way of living life.” Over the course of his six-decade career, Musselwhite has released nearly 40 albums. He is renowned worldwide as a master harmonica player, a seasoned, truth-telling vocalist and an original songwriter rooted deep within the blues tradition. As many of his fans know, he's also a country blues guitarist of great depth, warmth and subtlety. Charlie's info https://www.charliemusselwhite.com Shows https://www.charliemusselwhite.com/shows  

Salty Dog's MARKER Podcast, April 2024 Making a marker, a line in the sand, a turning point. Music will lead the way. Turn now to a mess-o-tracks to put you right. Cuts from Woodland Hunters, Little Feat, Ash Grunwald, King Biscuit Boy, John Hiatt, Chris Whitley, Lachy Doley, The Blow Out, Jimmy Smith, Richard Thompson, Brett Mosley, Chris Knight, Hussy Hicks, Anna Scionti, Ray Beadle, Tom Waits, Jesse Redwing, Alastair Greene, Chris Smither, Paul Westerberg, Gov't Mule, Charlie Musselwhite. ARTIST / TRACK / ALBUM ** Australia 1. ** The Woodland Hunters / Golden Boy / Small Mercies 2. Little Feat / Hate To Lose Your Lovin' / Let It Roll 3. ** Ash Grunwald / Ain't My Problem / The Bluesfest Sessions 4. King Biscuit Boy / Hoy Hoy Hoy / Badly Bent 5. John Hiatt / Woman Sawed In Half / Little Head 6. Chris Whitley / Phone Call From Leavenworth / Living With The Law 7. ** Lachy Doley N Karen Lee Andrews / Get It While You Can / Studio 301 Sessions 8. ** The Blow Out / That Ain't Lovin' Me / Version of You 9. Jimmy Smith N Taj Mahal / Strut / Dot Com Blues 10. Richard Thompson / Singapore Sadie / Ship To Shore 11. ** Brett Mosley / Breakwater / Through The Fire 12. Chris Knight / Another Dollar / Heart of Stone 13. ** Hussy Hicks / Trouble / Raw 14. ** Anna Scionti / Faker / Faker 15. ** Ray Beadle / Love Sickness / STAX of Blues 16. Tom Waits / $29.00 / Blue Valentine 17. ** Jesse Redwing / Nwo / Trim The Fat 18. Alastair Greene / Back At The Poorhouse / The New World Blues 19. Chris Smither / All About the Bones / All About the Bones 20. Paul Westerberg / Knockin on Mine / 14 Songs 21. Gov't Mule / Love Is A Mean Old World / Heavy Load Blues 22. Charlie Musselwhite / Just A Feeling / Delta Hardware

A conversation with American guitarist/keyboardist - Bob Welsh (The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Elvin Bishop, Charlie Musselwhite, Rusty Zinn) - https://bobwelshjr.blogspot.com

Grammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Walter CD he produced and performed on, Mark also won Best Blues CD and Best Traditional Blues CD at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis, TN. Mark's The Hustle Is Really On climbed to #2 and stayed in the top five for four months on the Living Blues Radio Charts. Hummel's book "BIG ROAD BLUES:12 Bars on I-80" garnered rave reviews and was nominated for best Independent Book release. Mark Hummel started playing harmonica in 1970 and is considered one of the premier blues harmonica players of his generation. Thanks to over thirty recordings since 1985, including the Grammy nominated 2013 release Blind Pig recording Remembering Little Walter (part of the Blues Harmonica Blowout CD series). Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout™ started in 1991 and have featured every major legend (Mayall, Musselwhite, Cotton, etc.) on blues harp as well as almost every player of note on the instrument - a who's who of players. Hummel is a road warrior - a true Blues Survivor. Along the way, he has crafted his own trademark harmonica sound - a subtle combination of tone, phrasing and attack combined with a strong sense of swing. Mark has been with Electro Fi Records since 2000, releasing five CDs. Thanks to Mark's earlier albums, constant touring and appearances at the major blues festivals, he's firmly established his solid reputation around the US and Europe. Born in New Haven, CT but raised in Los Angeles. Mark moved to Berkeley at age 18 to pursue a career in blues music, where he felt the music was taken more seriously. Mark started the Blues Survivors in 1977 with Mississippi Johnny Waters. By 1984 Hummel began a life of non- stop touring of the US, Canada and overseas, which he still continues at least 130-150 days out of each year. Hummel has toured or recorded with blues legends Charles Brown, Charlie Musselwhite, Lowell Fulson, Billy Boy Arnold, Carey Bell, Lazy Lester, Brownie McGhee, Eddie Taylor, Luther Tucker and Jimmy Rogers. www.markhummel.com

Once we got used to their abrasive calls, Hitchockian congregations at HEB Hancock, and overall recklessness, we’ve actually enjoyed being in good graces with grackles. Sure, they’re a bit more obnoxious than, say, the blind salamander, but squawking, flash-flocking and all, grackles instantly evoke a Central Texas aesthetic. And we can say much of the […] The post Grackles: “San Antone” (feat. Charlie Musselwhite and Lauren Harris) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Eric Sardinas "Midnight Junction":”Long Shot””Tonight””Said and Done””Planks of Pine””Julep””Swamp Cooler” (feat. Charlie Musselwhite)”Miracle Mile””Laundromat””Muddy Water””Lock and Key””White Lightnin'””Liquor Store””Emilia”Los Lobos “Lonely Avenue”Escuchar audio

Vanguard Records is best known for its eclectic catalog of pivotal jazz, folk, rock and blues recordings by iconic artists like Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt, Buddy Guy, Charlie Musselwhite, John Fahey, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Doc Watson, Country Joe and the Fish and countless others. Most recently, Vanguard has carried forward the label's legacy of artistic excellence with a diverse roster including Barenaked Ladies, Indigo Girls, O.A.R. and Collective Soul.Riding the tail end of the popular boom of  commercialized  Folk Music, Vanguard's unexpected mega-hit "Walk Right In" soared to the top of the pop chart.  Looking for a long forgotten treasure to mine, Erik Darling and Bill Svanoe, doing what many had done before them, updated an old string band tune, composed by Gus Cannon and recorded with his Jug Stompers in 1929. They arranged it for TWO 12-String guitars (one of which, a leftie model, had to be specially constructed  for Bill), and adding the mellifluous tones of Lynne Taylor to complete the trio, the magic concoction was brewed to MOR perfection.And, just in time for Gus Cannon, too!  He had recently pawned his banjo to pay his heating bill, and the royalties and national recognition breathed new life into a long dormant career. 

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" music podcast October 26, 2023.Here is the music of Issac Hayes, Muddy Waters, Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite, Kim Wilson and more. It's free. Just click on the link. The picture is from my friend Dan Clements Halloween themed front yard of some blues artists. Thanks Dan.

Leo Schumaker's "Bluesland" music podcast from October 19, 2023. Here is the music of Credence Clearwater Revival, Jimi Hendrix, Kim Wilson, The Isley Brothers, James Brown, Charlie Musselwhite and more.

Just two films from the 67th BFI London Film Festival (4th to 15th October 2023) as part of today's @EchoChamberFP coverage!!!! We have a short film, and a 'Gala Headliner' as we look at 'Day 4'! Today we have: Hafekasi Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/gr6FCrnSmlU Tribeca Film Festival: 10th June 2023 BFI London Film Festival Film Strand: Shorts (No Place Called Home) Friday, 6th 2023 at 18:00pm BFI Southbank Director: Annelise Hickey Cast: Izabelle Tokava, Laura Gordon, Aurora Morrissey, Samson Uili, Iki Finau, Veisinia Tonga, Yvonne Fix, Janet Christofi Credit: Wildebeest Genre: Drama, Short Running Time: 16 min Cert: 15 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/u5jte7jbBxk?si=1nCzrbhQ4rw_Znkp Website: Here. https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=no-place-called-home-lff23&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id= Instagram: @hafekasi_short https://www.instagram.com/hafekasi_short/ ------------ Killers of the Flower Moon Watch Review: Here. https://youtu.be/nPCilZytn2k 76th Cannes Film Festival: 20th May 2023 BFI London Film Festival Film Strand: Galas Saturday, 7th 2023 at 17:00pm Royal Festival Hall Sunday, 8th 2023 at 10:30pm Royal Festival Hall Tuesday, 10th 2023 at 12:30pm BFI Southbank Ticket Info: Here. https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=killers-of-the-flower-moon-lff23 Theatrical Release Date: 20th October 2023 Digital Release Date: 10th November 2023 Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, John Lithgow, Brendan Fraser, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, Jillian Dion, Jason Isbell, William Belleau, Louis Cancelmi, Scott Shepherd, Everett Waller, Talee Redcorn, Yancey Red Corn, Tatanka Means, Tommy Schultz, Sturgill Simpson, Ty Mitchell, Gary Basaraba, Charlie Musselwhite, Pat Healy, Steve Witting, Steve Routman, Michael Abbott Jr, Jack White, Pete Yorn, Larry Sellers, Barry Corbin, Steve Eastin, Elden Henson, Katherine Willis, Gene Jones, Larry Fessenden Credit: Apple Original Films, Imperative Entertainment, Sikelia Productions, Appian Way Productions, Paramount Pictures Genre: Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller, Western Running Time: 206 min Cert: 18 Trailer: Here. https://youtu.be/EG0si5bSd6I?si=vqkO7XR-PsTk33mi Website: Here. https://www.killersoftheflowermoonmovie.com/home/ ------------ *(Music) 'Wake Up' by Arcade Fire - 2004 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eftv/message

Contact & Info: www.https://www.facebook.com/psblues21. Marcus King Band / It's Too Late 22. Gov't Mule / After the Storm23. Gregg Allman / One More Try 24. Lonely Boys / Send More Love 25. Joe Bonamassa / Black Roses 26. Tower of Power / Back on the Streets Again27. Ben Harper, Charlie Musselwhite, Keith Richards / Like a Locomotive 28. Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps / Gimme Some Skin 29. Aerosmith / Jesus on the Main Line30. Black Crowes / Rocks Off 31. Jimmy Hall / Jump for Joy 32. Lucinda Williams (feat Bruce Springsteen) / My New York Come Back 33. Larkin Poe / Holy Ghost Fire 34. Bywater Call / Sweet Marie 

Intro Song –  Little G Weevil, “Spy Balloon Blues”, If I May

 First Set - 
Tom Hambridge Featuring Buddy Guy, “Aint It Just Like Love”, Blu Ja Vu
 The Groove Crew feat. Jonathan Boogie Long, “Empty Pocket Blues”, Blues From The Bayou
 Tommy Lee Cook, “Turpentine”, Tommy Lee's Jonesin'

 Second Set –
 Coco Montoya, “Natural Born Love Machine”, Writing On The Wall 
 Mitch Woods w/ Charlie Musselwhite, “Blues Gave Me A Ride”, Friends Along The Way (Deluxe Edition) 
 Dave Keller, “I Wanna Go Back To Memphis”, It''s Time To Shine
 Chris Yakopcic, “My Last Three Strings”, Live At The Hidden Gem

 

Third Set – WIB
 Sheba The Mississippi Queen, “Freakish Blues”, This Is The Blues 
 Joyann Parker, “Closing Someone Else's Blinds”, Roots
 Mizz Lowe, “Classy Woman”, Classy Woman

 Fourth Set - Bob Corritore Feat. Carl Weathersby, “I Don't Know”, Bob Corritore & Friends: Somebody Put Bad Luck On Me 
Chad Rupp & The Sugar Roots, “Blues Men In Black”, The Devil Won't Get You
 Willie J. Campbell, “Docksidin' (feat. Anson Funderburgh)”, Be Cool


Saludos de Carlos Díez y bienvenidos a un nuevo programa de Rock Syndicate, en esta ocasión quiero que me acompañéis en la escucha de un disco llamado The Harmonica According to Charlie Musselwhite de como no el armonicista Charlie Musselwhite, antes de nada un saludo muy afectuoso a todos los que seguís el blog y los programas de Blues Syndicate, espero que os encontréis bien y que la escucha sea buena.

My very special guest today is Scotty Barnhart, Director of The iconic Count Basie Orchestra! TJS and Candid Records are excited to announce the Sept. 15 release of Basie Swings the Blues, the latest recording by the legendary Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Scotty Barnhart. This extraordinary record fuses the Count Basie Orchestra's signature style of sophisticated swing with the raw and soulful talents of the greatest blues and jazz artists of our times.  Featuring a stellar lineup of blues icons and contemporary stars including Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, Keb' Mo', Robert Cray, George Benson, Shemkia Copeland, Ledisi, Mr. Sipp, Lauren Mitchell, Bettye LaVette, and Charlie Musselwhite. Produced by Scotty Barnhart along with GRAMMY® Award-winning producer John Burk (Ray Charles Genius Loves Company), and GRAMMY® winning drummer/producer Steve Jordan (The Rolling Stones), the album takes listeners on a captivating journey through the heart and soul of American music. It showcases a shared musical language that powerfully impacts listeners across the world. The World's Biggest Blues Icons Join The Count Basie Orchestra For a Historic Recording! With Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, Keb' Mo', Robert Cray, George Benson, Shemekia Copeland, Ledesi, Mr. Sipp, Lauren Mitchell, Bettye LaVette, and Charlie Musselwhite
 

THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA 
Directed by Scotty Barnhart "
BASIE SWINGS THE BLUES!
" is the new Album, available Sept. 15, 2023,! Today we are premiering the album + the new single
 “I'm A Woman”
Featuring Shemekia Copeland, Buddy Guy, and Charlie Musslewhite
 Streaming NOW!

Ben Harper is a 3x Grammy winner who has amassed international praise for his genre-traversing body of work. He joins Rhett on this episode to talk about his life as a young musician, the creative projects he's currently working on, and shares the advice he would give his 21-year old self. The two dive into the craft of songwriting and Ben tells Rhett about the time that Leonard Cohen visited his family's music store. Ben Harper has produced albums by Mavis Staples, Rickie Lee Jones, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Natalie Maines, Ziggy Marley, and others. An inveterate collaborator, Harper has also recorded with a diverse span of artists ranging from John Lee Hooker, Charlie Musselwhite, to Ringo Starr, Keith Richards and, most recently, Harry Styles, to contribute his signature guitar work to the superstar's chart-topping album, HARRY'S HOUSE. Harper joined Styles for an astounding 12 nights of performances at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles this past fall. His critically acclaimed album, WIDE OPEN LIGHT, is out now.Ben Harper websiteBen Harper on IG @benharperRhett Miller websiteRhett on IG @rhettmillerWheels Off is hosted and produced by Rhett Miller. Executive produced by Kirsten Cluthe. Editing by Matt Dwyer. Music by OLD 97's. Episode artwork by Katherine Boils and Mark Dowd. Show logo by Tim Skirven. Distributed in partnership with Osiris Media.This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also ask Alexa to play it. Revisit previous episodes of Wheels Off with guests Rosanne Cash, Rob Thomas, Jeff Tweedy, The Milk Carton Kids, and more. If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating or review on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry Joseph Goldberg is an American blues and rock keyboardist, songwriter, and record producer. Goldberg has co-produced albums by Percy Sledge, Charlie Musselwhite, James Cotton, and the Textones, plus Bob Dylan's version of Curtis Mayfield's "People Get Ready". barrygoldbergmusic.com http://markhummel.com

Iconic roots singer Tracy Nelson, who burst onto the Rock and Roll scene in the mid-1960s as lead singer in the San Francisco-based group Mother Earth and her legendary vocals on the classic “Down So Low,” will release her first album in over 10 years,  Life Don't Miss Nobody, June 9th on the BMG label. Joining Tracy are some of her favorite musical friends, including Willie Nelson, Charlie Musselwhite, Irma Thomas, Marcia Ball, Jontavious Willis, Mickey Raphael, and Terry Hanck. Life Don't Miss Nobody was produced by Roger Alan Nichols with Tracy Nelson and recorded in Nashville and several other studios. Tracy Nelson possesses one of the most powerful voices in American music and has emerged from a lengthy recording hiatus with the album of a lifetime, a musical self-portrait spanning her entire career. Life Don't Miss Nobody is a 13 track collection that stretches back to her start as a guitar-picking Wisconsin teen playing coffeehouses, through an unparalleled career now in its sixth decade, singing blues, country, New Orleans R&B and gospel, and performing in storied music meccas in her epic, genre- busting musical journey.   Tracy's Info  http://www.tracynelsonmusic.com  

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Marcos Coll joins me on episode 86.Marcos is a Spaniard who has been living in Berlin for the last twenty years. Marcos rose to fame at a young age on the Spanish blues scene playing with the Tonky Blues Band before forming the the Los Reyes del KO band, touring the world and sharing the stage with many famous names.Moving to Berlin in 2004, Marcos became a regular on the vibrant blues scene in Germany and recorded with many great artists.In addition to playing blues, Marcos likes to mix modern beats such as hip hop into the blues, as well as playing traditional Spanish and Latin music, including cutting a Latin song with Charlie Musselwhite.Marcos has an online tuition site called Harp and Soul, has been a judge at the Trossingen World Harmonica Championship and is a regular at Seoul, and other harmonica festivals.Links:Marcos's website:https://marcoscoll.com/Online tuition website:http://harpandsoul.info/enVideos:With Los Mighty Calacas at World Harmonica Festival 2013:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLcLlgcJHLULatin workshop at Hohner masters 2022:https://youtu.be/9Qi0nxFsJbgChan Chan song, playing chord harp (and others) also effect part way thruhttps://youtu.be/_sBZj8CoB6QMarcos rapping on basketball anthem:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yHcGFfXVTgHarp and Soul tuition introduction:https://youtu.be/ErHO7pI64HESeoul festival, playing with Antonio Serrano:https://youtu.be/ks88GMCDj_sPodcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICAS

#865 - Charlie Musselwhite Charlie Musselwhite is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? Well, hello! Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, home of interviews with the greatest artists ever. We're welcoming bluesman Charlie Musselwhite. Right about now, harmonica player, singer, and guitarist Charlie Musselwhite will be talking about his new record: Mississippi Son. He will also talk about his forthcoming appearance at the 2023 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by folks like you. Yeah, you! You can go right here. Let's listen to Charlie Musselwhite in conversation! The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

#ukblues #bluesharmonica #bluespiano #petergreen #fleetwoodmac Mark and Bob hanging out at Bob's house in Sheffield, England telling stories about the famous and infamous in UK music. Founder&member of several British blues bands including The Groundhogs, Tramp, The Sunflower Blues Band and The De Luxe Blues Band, Hall has worked and recorded with artists such as Peter Green, Danny Kirwan and Mick Fleetwood, of Fleetwood Mac, and is also a long serving member of Savoy Brown, and guests with The Blues Band, featuring Paul Jones, Dave Kelly and Tom McGuinness. Hall was also a founder-member, with Ian Stewart, of the Boogie Woogie Big Band which later became Rocket 88, and which included Hal Singer, Don Weller and Dick Morrissey, Charlie Watts, Alexis Korner, and Jack Bruce. Bob has accompanied: John Lee Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Jimmy Witherspoon, Chuck Berry, Homesick James, Lightnin' Slim, Lowell Fulsom, Charlie Musselwhite, Snooky Pryor, J. B. Hutto, Lazy Lester, Dave Peabody, Baby Boy Warren, Eddie "Guitar" Burns, Eddie Taylor, Big John Wrencher, Mickey Baker, and Eddy Clearwater. Mark Hummel Patreon Accidental Productions https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOnWFbj8SGiV34ixhO0Cwg

Deeper Grooves host Cliff Beach interviews Matthew Stubbs guitarist from GA-20 (and Charlie Musselwhite) on their new album, Crackdown, plus their work for Colemine Records & Alligator, and about their tour with labelmates Kelly Finnigan/The Monophonics, & Kendra Morris and more. Replay from At Home Interviews 88.5 The Socal Sound. More on GA-20 at https://ga20band.com/. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/deepergrooves/message

My guest in this episode has two names! In his day to day life he is Noury Bernard-Hasan , or in true rock star style simply ‘Noury' to anyone who knows him.  However, for the last 15+ years he has also been a semi-professional Blues musician and he performs under the name of ‘Son Jack Jr'.  Born in 1962, shortly after his parents emigrated to England from India, Noury grew up around West Kensington and the Hammersmith Road. His love of music started at an early age when he was given his first guitar by Manny Elias who went on to be the drummer with Tears for Fears in their heyday. Noury was not a fan of Progressive Rock or Disco and in 1973 the film American Graffiti resulted in in a dalliance with playing Rock & Roll over the next couple of years. But all that changed on his 15th Birthday (7/02/77) when he went to The Nashville Room and saw a band he'd never heard of – The Jam! The world was never the same for Noury after that night and subsequently he was in a band who released an album and were well known on ‘the London Scene'. As is so often the case though the band eventually petered out and in the early 80's, encouraged by his girlfriend at the time, Noury enrolled on a programming course convincing himself this was another creative outlet. Cobol and writing Capex systems for Hertz didn't initially deliver against that brief but it did lead to a successful 30-year career with Microsoft and then Amazon from which he recently retired at the end of last year. Whilst working for Microsoft he moved to Seattle in 1997 which reignited his interest in music and resulted in a massive life change. In the city of grunge Noury developed an interest and then a deep passion for the Blues which kick-started his semi pro career as Son Jack Jr. His passion for the Blues comes across loud and clear in this episode and I for one learnt a lot. It's also great to hear him talk how he got to support Charlie Musselwhite and Chuck Berry amongst others. Noury moved back to the UK in the summer of 2020 with his wife and their 17-year-old daughter and in December of last year he announced his retirement from corporate life. Which of course leaves a lot more time for music. A new band is being put together as we speak, and I can't wait to see them live. I hope you enjoy our conversation half as much as I did. If you would like to be on the show then please contact me at musictalkspod@outlook.com Please follow and like Music Talks on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/musictalkspod . You can also find me on Twitter @musictalkspod .

Junior Watson (That's What You Do To Me); John Littlejohn (Came Home This Morning); Big Jack Johnson (Too Many Drivers); Manx Marriner Mainline (Death Have No Mercy In This Land); Ishman Bracey (Saturday Blues); Tommy Johnson (Morning Prayer); Little Arthur Duncan (Pretty Thing); Ray Charles (Drown In My Own Tears); Robert Covington (Blues In The Night); Michael Coleman (I Play The Blues For You); Brian Stoltz (You Gotta Move); Charlie Musselwhite (61 Highway); Mike Henderson (God Helps Them Who Help Themselves); Linda Hayes (Yes! I Know); Dayna Kurtz (Razorburn Blues).

#electricflag #sanfranciscoscene Nick Gravenites played in clubs with Mike Bloomfield, Charlie Musselwhite and others. In 1967 he formed the Electric Flag with Bloomfield. Gravenites also wrote the score for the film The Trip and produced the music for the film Steelyard Blues. Gravenites is credited as a "musical handyman", helping such San Francisco bands as Quicksilver Messenger Service and Janis Joplin's first solo group, the Kozmic Blues Band. He wrote several songs for Joplin, including "Work Me, Lord" and the unfinished instrumental track "Buried Alive in the Blues". Gravenites was the lead singer in the re-formed Big Brother and the Holding Company (without Joplin) from 1969 to 1972. He also worked extensively with John Cipollina after producing the first album by Quicksilver Messenger Service. Gravenites produced the pop hit "One Toke Over the Line" for Brewer & Shipley and the album Right Place, Wrong Time for Otis Rush, for which he was nominated for a Grammy Award. Mark Hummel www.markhummel.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/markhummel Accidental Productions https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOOnWFbj8SGiV34ixhO0Cwg

This week's guest is Matthew Stubbs. As a guitarist and founding member of GA-20, Stubbs has released two well-received albums, toured extensively, ascended the Billboard charts and helped to usher in a traditional blues revival. With a new album on the way — Crackdown, out Sept. 9 on Colemine Records! — and a bunch of shows on the horizon, Stubbs has a lot of modern day things to talk about. Even beyond his work with GA-20, Stubbs has quite an impressive musical resume. Prior to setting out on tour, Stubbs spoke to My First Band host Tyler Maas about the new GA-20 record, what it's been like to get back on the road and why he feels it's important to give new life to traditional blues music. Of course, he also spoke about his musical past, including learning to play guitar at an early age, performing throughout New England with his dad's band, moving to Los Angeles in his early 20s and making a living as a side man. Along the way, he talked about touring with notable blues musicians like Janiva Magness and James Watson before landing a spot in the band of the legendary Charlie Musselwhite — where he's spent roughly 15 years and counting. My First Band is sponsored by Mystery Room Mastering and Lakefront Brewery. The show is edited by Jared Blohm. You can listen to My First Band on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and wherever else you get podcasts. You can also listen to rebroadcasts of previous My First Band episodes on WMSE every Wednesday from noon to 12:30 p.m. CST. Music used in this episode comes courtesy of Devils Teeth ("The Junction Street Eight Tigers") and GA-20 ("Easy On The Eyes").

Music is a universal language, and music is how Grammy-Award Winner Ben Harper feels he makes a connection with others. On this episode of LaunchLeft, Ben sits down in person with Rain to chat about finally returning to live music and what it means to him as a performer. They also discuss his new record, Bloodline Maintenance. Tune in to hear more from Rain and Ben! -----------------  LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEhttps://www.launchleft.com  LAUNCHLEFT PATREON https://www.patreon.com/LaunchLeft  TWITTER https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft  INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/  FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/LaunchLeft  --------------------- LaunchLeft Podcast hosted by Rain Phoenix is an intentional space for Art and Activism where famed creatives launch new artists. LaunchLeft is an alliance of left-of-center artists, a curated ecosystem that includes a podcast, label and NFT gallery. --------------------- IN THIS EPISODE: [07:05] Ben talks about playing live music again and his new record.  [12:00] Rain and Ben discuss impermanence and being present with the people you care about.  [19:00] Staying out of the comparison trap.  [25:00] Making connections with music. KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Music is a universal language that helps people from all over make connections.  Being aware of our own impermanence helps us strive to be the best version of ourselves.  Live music is such an immersive and personal experience for every person in the crowd. Every show has something special about it. BIO:   Grammy award-winning guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader Ben Harper grew up listening to blues, folk, soul, R&B, and reggae. He started playing guitar as a child and began to perform regularly as a preteen. During his adolescence, he focused heavily on the acoustic slide guitar, which eventually became his signature instrument. Harper enjoyed cult status on the jam band scene in the 1990s largely due to the success of his debut album, Welcome to the Cruel World, and its follow-up, Fight for Your Mind, before gaining wider attention near the decade's end. During the 21st century, he transcended the genre to become a wildly diverse performer, collaborator, and sideman who has worked with artists ranging from the Blind Boys of Alabama and Charlie Musselwhite to John Mayer.  Harper drew his influences from classic singer/songwriters, blues revivalists, guitar slingers, and jam bands like Blues Traveler and Phish, which meant he was embraced by critics and college kids alike. Despite finding commercial success with the radio single "Steal My Kisses" in 2000, Harper continued to explore different (and often challenging) musical textures during the early 21st century, enjoying a solid fan base at home and a considerable amount of fame in Europe, where he was named 2003's Artist of the Year by the French branch of Rolling Stone. RESOURCE LINKS Ben Harper  Ben Harper on Instagram Ben Harper on Twitter Ben Harper on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a quieter week in The Roadhouse, after a week with a smoking hot blues guitar set. Larry McCray, Charlie Musselwhite, Edgar Winter, Staples Jr. Singers, and Bonnie Raitt are all ahead. If it's been about nothing else, this hour has always been about variety. That and being another hour of the finest blues you've never heard.