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In this episode, Jon talks with musician, Tom Forst.

On this weeks episode of Concert Conversation, host Tom Forst speaks with Jazz musician Tom Devino. Tom goes touches on how he first got into jazz and how he started his career. Tune in to hear from Tom Devino!

Tom Forst speaks with Paul from The Led Zeppelin Experience by the Hammer of The Gods. Paul touches on the creative process of putting together a tribute band for a legendary band such as Led Zeppelin. He also talks about the band members and the musical connection they all have with Led Zeppelin. Get ready for the Hammer of the Gods to rock the Palace Theater stage on March 12.

We chat with two amazing artists that will truly knock your socks off! Christine Olhman otherwise known as "The Beehive Queen" and Tom "The Suit" Forst! Both musicians not only know each other but will play on the same stage this September at The White Plains Performing Arts Center for a night of great music and fun! You may know Christine from The SNL band....and if you do not know who Tom Forst is...well you do now! Listen to these  two fantastic musicians as we have a blast throughout the interview with a lot of laughs plus we hear some of their tracks! They really both know how to rock! After listening to Christine and Tom  you may just decide you want to get tickets to their upcoming show in Westchester County, New York on September 18th at 7pm! Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez with opener Tom Forst make a fantastic double bill for a night of entertainment! We love having them in The City's Backyard on the podcast to talk about their music and their upcoming show! Click on their website links below to find out more about Christine Ohlman and Tom Forst! The Beehive Queen and The Suit truly know how to put on a great show!  https://www.christineohlman.net/https://www.tomthesuitforst.com/

Tom Russo is a longtime songwriter, bass player, and founder of L&R Productions. Together with Paul Lombardo, Tom began writing jingles in the 1970's before forming their audio & video production company in 1984. Tom Forst talks with Tom Russo about his production company, writing jingles, and what his plans are for the future as businesses resume activity again.

We have a very special guest this episode. He's originally from Prospect and has played the Palace when he was just a teenager, but now he has played across the world as a instrumental/urban saxophonist...it's Vincent Ingala. Tom Forst chats with Vincent Ingala about everything from his Waterbury start to his professional career. Vincent gives some great insights about what creating music means to him.

Tom Forst talks with Cajun Ray, guitarist & vocals for Cajun Ray & the Steamers for over 20 years. Despite the name, the band plays a little bit of everything...except Cajun music! You may have even seen them jam on the Loading Dock last year during Palace 10.4. Hear more from Cajun Ray in this week's episode.

Eddie Sanchez, guitarist & vocals for Crosseyed Cat, has been rocking the blues and captivating audiences across the Northeast for over 30 years! Tom Forst talks with Eddie about playing the Palace Theater, the future of the band post-COVID, and why he's called Sweet Eddie.

Craig Porter, Senior Vice President Marketing Director at Ion Bank is the initial guest on Concert Conversations. Tom Forst talks with Craig about what it's like to balance playing in a band (Lost Hollywood) and working a corporate job. Sponsored by Ion Bank.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This week we talked with blues musician Dave Cavalier about the future of the blues, where it lives today and where's it going! Learn more about Dave here: http://www.davecavalier.com/Tune into this episode to find out how you can win a JOYO JamBuddy. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with blues saxophonist, Jimmy Carpenter, about blues legend King Curtis! Learn more about Jimmy on his website: www.jimmycarpenter.net. Tune into this episode to find out how you can win a JOYO JamBuddy. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Rocco Calipari of Head Honchos about blues legend B.B. King. Tune into this episode to find out how you can win a JOYO JamBuddy. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Grammy-Winner Bobby Rush about his career and some of the legends he's met including Muddy Waters, Etta James, Howlin’ Wolf, and more!Tune into this episode to find out how you can win a JOYO JamBuddy. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

We have a special episode this week all about blues legend Tommy Johnson. Was he really the one who sold his soul at the crossroads? Listen to find out all about this mysterious bluesman. Tune into this episode to find out how you can win a JOYO JamBuddy. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Black Betty of Moonshine Society about blues legend Johnny Winter! Learn more about her at www.moonshinesociety.com.Tune into this episode to find out how you can win a JOYO JamBuddy. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with blues musician, Seth James, about the legendary Lightning Hopkins! Learn more about Seth James on his website: http://www.sethjames.com/Tune into this episode to find out how you can win a JOYO JamBuddy. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Paul Toscano about blues, the hall of fame, and more! Learn more about him on his website: Tune into this episode to find out how you can win a JOYO JamBuddy. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Australian blues musician Lloyd Spiegel about blues legend Brownie McGee. Learn more about Lloyd on his website: www.lloydspiegel.comTune into this episode to find out how you can win a JOYO JamBuddy. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Billy Price about blues legend Roy Buchanan! Learn more about Billy at www.billyprice.com. Tune into this episode to find out how you can win a JOYO JamBuddy. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Mark Carpentieri about blues legend Big Jack Johnson! Mark is a blues musician and owner of M.C. Records. Tune into this episode to find out how you can win a JOYO JamBuddy. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Joe Whitmer about Florida blues and the Forgotten Music Festival that celebrates it. Learn more about it here: https://www.forgottenmusicfestival.com/Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with blues musician Michael Lee about the legendary Freddie King! Learn more about Michael on his website: www.themichaelleeband.com and listen to his new self-titled album on you favorite place to listen to music! Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Alvin Lee of The Lee Boys about blues legend Pinetop Perkins! Learn more about The Lee Boys and their sacred steel music on www.leeboys.com.Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Albert Castiglia about blues legend Junior Wells!Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This we talked with Tony Campanella about blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan! Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked to radio host Billy Beaver about blues legend Bobby "Blue" Bland! Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

Tom Forst was 57 years old. He was a regional vice president with Cox Media, a huge communications company. He was jetting around the country on private planes. He had an army of people reporting to him. He was making a hefty salary. That was 10 years ago. He decided to quit his corporate gig to pursue a life-long passion – music. He put out his first blues-rock album as Tom “The Suit” Forst. He did a month long tour of China as the headlining act. And now he’s back in the studio now working on his next album. You can check out his music at www.TomTheSuitForst.com. He also launched the "Chasing The Blues" podcast which is well worth a listen. As the Jethro Tull song concludes, "You're never too old to rock n' roll."  DOWNLOAD EPISODE TRANSCRIPTDownload

This week we talked with Big Daddy Wilson about blues legend Eric Bibb! Learn more about Big Daddy Wilson on his website: www.bigdaddywilson.comConnect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This we we talked with Grammy-winning blues artist, Grady Champion! We discussed blues legend ZZ Hill who was the inspiration behind Grady's new album, "Steppin' in: A Tribute to ZZ Hill." Learn more about him here: https://www.gradychampion.com/Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we had on the CEO of the Blues Foundation, Barbara Newman! We talked about Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Blues Foundation, and much more! Learn more about the foundation at www.blues.orgConnect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Tony Campanella about his influence Stevie Ray Vaughan.Tony Campanella has a new album coming out on April 19th! Learn more about him on his website: www.tonycampanella.comConnect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Eric Larsen about blues legend Luther Alluson. Eric is the organizer of a blues festival in New York State called Chenango Blues Festival! Learn more about it here: http://www.chenangobluesfest.org/Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with the amazing Wee Willie Walker about the legend, Sam Cooke! Learn more about Wee Willie Walker on his website: http://www.weewilliewalker.comConnect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with blues musician Paul Gabriel about Mike Bloomfield of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band! Learn more about Paul Gabriel: https://www.paulgabriel.net/Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talk with the amazing Anthony Geraci! We talk about his awesome career and some of the amazing musicians he's played with like Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, Jimmie Rodgers, and more! Learn more about him on his website: https://www.anthonygeraciblue.com/Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Regina Bonelli about blues legend Big Mama Thornton! Regina is an amazing blues musician whose vocals, songwriting and keyboard playing have garnered worldwide attention! Learn more about her on her website: http://www.reginabonelli.com/Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked to Sugaray Rayford, a blues vocalist who was nominated for two awards at the 40th annual Blues Music Awards in 2019. The two nominations are: Soul Blues Male Artist and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year. Learn more about him on his website: www.sugarayrayford.comConnect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

Tune in to hear a fantastic interview recorded with Brigitte Purdy at the International Blues Challenge! We talk about Brigitte's awesome career and women in blues. Learn more about her on her website: www.brigittepurdy.netConnect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week Tom Forst talked with blues player Jonathon Long. Jonathon was crowned Guitar Center’s “King of the Blues” in the competition for #1 Unsigned Blues Guitarist in America and is currently signed to Samantha Fish's label! Learn more about him on his website: www.jonathonlongmusic.comConnect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.com Connect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talk with an icon of modern blues, Joe Louis Walker! He is a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and four-time Blues Music Award winner. He's been a part of the blues world since the 1960s and has played with legends like John Lee Hooker, Thelonious Monk, Muddy Waters, and Jimi Hendrix! Learn more about Joe on his website: www.joelouiswalker.comListen through to the end of the episode to hear Tom Forst's song, "Play Like the King." Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.com Connect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This weeks we talked with the incomparable, Dana Fuchs, about blues legend, Otis Redding! Learn more about her on her website: www.danafuchs.com Listen through to the end of the episode to hear Tom Forst's song, "Walk Away!"Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week host Tom The Suit Forst talks with Victoria Ginty and Mike Ivey about legendary blues rockers, The Allman Brothers! Learn more about Victoria on her website: www.victoriagintyandladyhawke.comConnect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.comListen through to the end of the episode to hear Victoria Ginty's song, "Unfinished Business"

This week we talk with radio host, Pat Calamari about Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Pat interviewed Billy Gibbons many times and shares some exclusive stories on the podcast! You can learn more about Pat on Facebook, instagram, and twitter @PatsSoundbytes. Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.comListen through to the end of the episode to hear Tom's song "Consolation Man"

This week we talk with Bluesman Mike Francis about blues legend Tony McPhee. Learn more about Mike on his website: https://bit.ly/2Rd8Deh Listen until the end of the podcast to hear Mike's song, "The Fire Goes Out" about the final days of Warren Zevon.Connect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talk with 19-year-old Texan Blues Guitarist, Ally Venable, about Stevie Ray Vaughan. She is touring all over the world before the release of her next album (produced by Mike Zito) in March! Learn more about her here: http://www.allyvenableband.comConnect to Chasing the Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked with Blues musician Seth Rosenbloom about the great Elmore James! Seth is an awesome blues guitarist and vocalist. His next album, "Keep on Turning," is coming out on January 18, 2019! Learn more about him here: http://www.sethrosenbloom.com/Connect to chasing the blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week Tom The Suit Forst discusses the amazing Django Reinhardt! He is not a typical Blues player but his Jazz guitar playing influenced countless Blues musicians. Connect to chasing the blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week Host, Tom Forst, talks with blues guitar player Mike Zito. They talk about 70s blues, slide guitar, and tattoos. Connect with Mike Zito here: https://www.mikezito.com/Connect to chasing the blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talk about one of the best blues harmonica player, Sonny Boy Williamson, with special guest Roharpo! Roharpo is an award winning harmonica player based out of California. You can learn more about him on his website: https://www.roharpoblues.com/Stay tuned through the end of the episode to hear Tom The Suit Forst's new single, "Cross Your Border" Connect to chasing the blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod or on our website www.chasingthebluespodcast.comConnect to the host, Tom Forst on twitter and instagram @tomthesuitforst or his website www.tomthesuitforst.com

This week we talked to the amazing Anthony Gomes! We covered everything from B.B. King to the origins of the word tradition. Learn more about Anthony here: https://www.anthonygomes.com/Connect to host, Tom Forst on twitter, instagram, and facebook: @tomthesuitforst Connect to Chasing The Blues on twitter: @chasingbluespod and visit our website: www.chasingthebluespodcast.com

Playlist: Studebaker John, Disease Called Love, Stone Stanley, So Glad, Crystal Shawanda, Voodoo Woman, Slam Allen, The Blues Is Back, Leah Zeger, Go For A Walk (feat David Grisman), Spencer Mackenzie, Move On Down The Track, Buddy Guy, A Few Good Years, Neverwonder, Movin’ On, Paul Filipowicz, Brand New Hat, Steve Howell ANd The Mighty Men, New Dirty Dozen, Waydown Wailers, Another Bump In The Road, Tom Guerra, Goodbye To yesterday, Lurrie Bell & The Bell Dynasty, Tomorrow Night, Keeshea Pratt Band, Easilyå Replaced, Trevor McShane, Boom Boom, Jeff Jensen, Something In The Water, Bridget Kelly Band, Cabrini-Green, Bob Corritore & Friends, Laundromat Blues, Billy Price, Your Love Stays With Me, Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen, Ain’t No Denyin’, Neal And The Vipers, Ain’t Fool’n Nobody, Tom Hambridge, Little Things, Russ Green, Train Of Pain, Wily Bo Walker, Chattahoochee Coochee Man, Tas Cru, Have A Drink, John Clifton, Wild Ride, Deb Ryder, Bring The Walls Down, Tom “The Suit” Forst, The Wolf’s At The Door, Mojomatics, Soy Baby Many Thanks To: We here at the Black-Eyed & Blues Show would like to thank all the PR and radio people that get us music including Frank Roszak, Rick Lusher ,Doug Deutsch Publicity Services,American Showplace Music, Alive Natural Sounds, Ruf Records, Vizztone Records,Blind Pig Records,Delta Groove Records, Electro-Groove Records,Betsie Brown, Blind Raccoon Records, BratGirl Media, Mark Pucci Media and all of the Blues Societies both in the U.S. and abroad. All of you help make this show as good as it is weekly. We are proud to play your artists.Thank you all very much! Blues In The Area: WEDNESDAY 6/27 JIMMY VIVANO with DUKE LEVINE & JOHNNY A - BIJOU THEATER, BRIDGEPORT. RAMBLIN DAN STEVENS with MELLOW MEN - OLD LYME INN (Patio at 6 PM), OLD LYME. With Clayton Allen and Steve Sigel. SANDY CONNOLLY OPEN MIC - COUNTRY TAVERN CAFE (7 :30 PM), GUILFORD. FREE FUNK WEDNESDAY - ARCH STREET TAVERN (10 PM), HARTFORD. BATTLE OF THE BANDS - ATRIUM LOUNGE (8 PM), FOXWOOD CASINO. BETH AND MIKE OPEN MIC - CADY'S TAVERN, CHECPACHET RI. COMMUNITY BLUES JAM - BLACK EYED SALLY'S, HARTFORD. FRIENDS DAY OPEN MIC - THEODORE'S, SPRINGFIELD MA. CARMINE'S OPEN MIC - CARMINE'S RESTAURANT AND BAR, EAST HARTFORD. DONAHUE'S OPEN MIC - DONAHUE'S BEACH BAR, MADISON. CANOE OPEN MIC - CANOE CLUB, MIDDLETOWN. MAPLE TREE OPEN MIC - MAPLE TREE CAFE, SIMSBURY. THURSDAY 6/28 LIVIU'S INVITATIONAL - BLACK EYED SALLY'S, HARTFORD Liviu with Danny Draher and David Gross. JIMMY VIVANO - NARROWS PERFORMING CENTER, FALL RIVER MA. ROCKY LAWRENCE - THE CRAVE (6:30 TO 9:30 pm), ANSONIA. RAMBLIN DAN STEVENS - STEAK LOFT (7 TO 10 PM), MYSTIC. ERAN TROY DANNER (Acoustic Solo) - MODERN WINE BAR (6 TO 8:30 PM), NEW PRESTON. JIMI PHOTON'S JAM - HUNGRY TIGER, MANCHESTER. BARN BURNING - KNICK TAP ROOM, WESTERLY RI. OPEN MIC AT THE BISTRO - INFINITY HALL (8 pm), NORFOLK. KEN SAFETY OPEN MIC - CJ SPARROWS, CHESHIRE. GREG SHERROD OPEN MIC - BLACK SHEEP, NIANTIC. WENDY MAY OPEN MIC - BLACK DUCK, WESTPORT. LATANYA FARRELL - TIPPING CHAIR TAVERN, MILLDALE. POND JUICE & THE IRON FROG OPEN MIC - POPOVER BISTRO & BAKERY, SIMSBURY. DAVE COSTA'S OPEN MIC - CAMBRIDGE BREW PUB, GRANBY. TAMARACK OPEN MIC - TAMARACK LODGE (6:30 TO 9:30 PM), VOLUNTOWN. PINE LOFT OPEN MIC - PINE LOFT PIZZARRIA, BERLIN. FRIDAY 6/29 JAMES MONTGOMERY BAND with CHRISTINE OHLMAN - SPACE BALLROOM, HAMDEN. Blues Super Session with Tom Forst, Cliff Goodwin and the Uptown Horns. DIANE BLUE - POLISH NATIONAL HOME, HARTFORD. With Liviu Pop, Dave Limina, and Kevin Belz. CARL RICCI AND 706 UNION AVE - THE 350 CLUB, SPRINGFIELD MA. JOHNNY HOY AND THE BLUEFISH - NARROW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, FALL RIVER MA. JAKE KULAK & LOW DOWN - NOTE KITCHEN & BAR, BETHEL. BALKUN BROTHERS - FUNK n WAFFLES, SYRACUSE NY. JEFF PITCHELL - SHUTTLE MEADOW COUNTRY CLUB, BERLIN. RAMBLIN DAN STEVENS - BANDSHELL CONCERT (7 PM), MERIDEN. RIVER CITY SLIM & ZYDECO HOGS - MINERAL SPRINGS CAMPGROUND, STAFFORD SPRINGS. Annual Foot Stomping Stomping Festival. THE SILKS - STRANGE BREW PUB, NORWICH. LONE WOLF TRIO - THE HIDEAWAY, RIDGEFIELD. 4 BARREL BILLY - DOC'S, CLINTON. SUGAR - MYSTIC HILTON (6 PM), MYSTIC. ERAN TROY DANNER (Acoustic Solo) - DAVELUY'S RESTAURANT (7 TO 10 PM), WATERTOWN. OTIS AND THE HURRICANES - LEVITT PAVILION, WESTPORT. VINCE THOMPSON - KNICKERBOCKER MUSIC CENTER,WESTERLY. GEORGE McCANN - CHAN'S, WOONSOCKET RI. NIGHT TRAIN - THEODORE'S SPRINGFIELD MA DRIVING IRIS - MAPLE TREE CAFE, SIMSBURY. THE SHUFFLE KINGS - PERKS AND CORKS, WESTERLY RI. MYSTIC HORNS - STEAK LOFT (7 TO 10 PM), MYSTIC. CREAMERY STATION - ACOUSTIC CAFE, BRIDGEPORT JOON / EGGY -MAIN PUB, MANCHESTER. ACOUSTIC HAPPY HOUR - REDDING ROADHOUSE, REDDING. SATURDAY 6/30 ROSE ARTS FESTIVAL - PARADE GREEN (7 - 6 PM) HISTORIC DOWNTOWN (6 - 1 AM), NORWICH 14 HOURS OF MUSIC, 40 ACTS, 12 STAGES, Balkun Brothers, Sister Sparrow, Shiny Lapel, Erin Harpe, Ryan Montbleau, Noah Feldman and more. TOM FORST AND DAN BROTHER - BLACK EYED SALLY'S, HARTFORD. VITAMIN B-3 - THE HIDEAWAY, RIDGEFIELD. LARRY AND THE WOLFMEN - THE VENUE, WATERBURY Sammy's Birthday Bash ! BLACK SNAKE BOOTS - THE STAND, BRANFORD. GEORGE T GREGORY with TONY DELISIO - OLD WELL TAVERN, SIMSBURY. PROFESSOR HARP - STOMPING GROUND, PUTNAM. THE LOVE DOGS - THEODORE'S, SPRINGFIELD MA. SHAKEDOWN - IRON HORSE (7 PM), NORTHAMPTON MA. CHRIS D'AMATO - SMOKIN WITH CHRIS (8 PM), SOUTHINGTON. OTIS AND THE HURRICANES - CRABSHELL (PATIO), STAMFORD. BILLY DON BURNS - BIJOU THEATER, BRIDGEPORT. DEAD SHOW - MAIN PUB, MANCHESTER. WANDERING ROOTS DUO - S & S BREW (6 PM), NASSAU NY. RAMBLIN DAN STEVENS - WITCHDOCTOR BREWING CO (7 PM), SOUTHINGTON. RAMBLIN DAN STEVENS - OLD MISTICK VILLAGE GAZEBO (2 PM), MYSTIC. SUE MENHART (Acoustic Solo) - JEALOUS MONK BEER GARDEN (1 TO 5 PM), MYSTIC. HOWIE AND THE SOUL POTATOES - MARIA V'S BAR, SHELTON Class of 73 Reunion. RAY AND SONIA MORANT - TIPPING CHAIR TAVERN (5 PM), MILLDALE. JAKE KULAK & LOW DOWN - L'ESCALLER, MONTREAL CANADA. PIPER - HOPKINS BAND - MAPLE TREE CAFE, SIMSBURY SIX PACK OF BLUES - STATELINE STATION (7 PM), SOUTHWICK MA. JEFF PITCHELL AND TEXAS FLOOD - CHAN'S, WOONSOCKET RI. THE CARTELLS - HARBOUR HOUSE (7 PM), MYSTIC. COBALT EXPRESS - CARMINE'S RESTAURANT, EAST HARTFORD. GIRLS, GUNS, GLORY - KNICKERBOCKER MUSIC CENTER, WESTERLY RI. AVERAGE WHITE BAND - INFINITY MUSIC HALL, HARTFORD. SUNDAY 7/1 CANNED HEAT - BRIDGE STREET LIVE, COLLINVILLE. BARNUM FESTIVAL PALOOZA - SEASIDE PARK, BRIDGEPORT. Paul Gabriel with Howard Eldridge, Green Eyed Lady, Hollywood All Stars, Bailey's Revenge. KOSHER KID AND INCREDIBLE AMPLIFIRES - BRASS HORSE (3 TO 7 PM), BARKHAMSTED. BLUE DEVIL BLUEZ - POPA BOB'S (6 TO 9 PM), BECKET MA. ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL - INFINITY MUSIC HALL, NORFOLK. JEFF PITCHELL & TEXAS FLOOD - NARRAGANSETT CAFE (4 TO 7 PM), JAMESTOWN RI. ROCKY LAWRENCE - HOME RESTAURANT, (5 TO 8 PM), BRANFORD. 4 BARREL BILLY - BILL'S SEAFOOD (7 PM), WESTBROOK. THE SAWTELLES - CAFE NINE, NEW HAVEN. BIG JOE FITZ - THE FALCON (Sunday Brunch 11 TO 2 PM), MARLBORO NY. MICHAEL LOUIS (Solo) - CHICKEN RUN (6:30 PM), WINDHAM NY RICK HARRINGTON JAM - CADY'S TAVERN, CHEPACHET RI. BLUES AND BEYOND OPEN MIC - THE STILL BAR, AGAWAM MA Hosted by Steve, Jason and Paulski. STOMPING GROUND OPEN MIC - STOMPING GROUND, PUTNAM. BLUES JAM - MOOSE LODGE (2 TO 6 PM), BOZRAH. CANOE CLUB OPEN MIC - CANOE CLUB, MIDDLETOWN. TURNING TIDE OPEN MIC - TURNING TIDE (3 TO 8 PM), NEW LONDON. FRONT ROW BAND OPEN MIC - BLUE PLATE TAVERN, PLAINVILLE. WHAMMER JAMMER OPEN MIC - VFW, PRESTON. STONEHOUSE BLUES JAM - STONEHOUSE BAR & GRILL (3 TO 6 PM), BALTIC. PURE AMERICANA - MAIN PUB, MANCHESTER. MONDAY 7/2 SUGAR RAY AND THE BLUETONES - MYSTIC RIVER PARK (6 TO 8 PM), MYSTIC. Blue Monday Concert Series. GREG PICCOLO - STEAK LOFT (7 TO 9 PM), MYSTIC. TUXEDO JUNCTION - BILL'S SEAFOOD (7 PM), WESTBROOK. HUNGRY TIGER OPEN MIC - HUNGRY TIGER, MANCHESTER. PERKS AND CORKS OPEN MIC - PERKS AND CORKS, WESTERLY RI BILL'S GARAGE ALL STAR JAM - STRANGE BREW PUB, NORWICH. GEORGE LESIW AND LEE-ANN LOVELACE - THE CRAVE, ANSONIA TUESDAY 7/3 TOMMY WHALEN & RAGGED EDGE - WATERFRONT, HOLYOKE. ERIC FRENCH - THEODORE'S, SPRINGFIELD MA. MICHAEL PALIN'S OTHER ORCHESTRA - BLACK EYED SALLY'S, HARTFORD. GATEHOUSE MUSIC INDEPENDENCE DAY BBQ - CAFE NINE, NEW HAVEN. DAN STEVENS - MUSIC NOW SHOWCASE (4 PM), iCRV INTERNET RADIO DAN STEVENS - NIGHTINGALES CAFE (Pickin Party at 6 PM), OLD LYME.