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GLT Music Director and Blues Host Jon Norton shares what he thinks are top blues tunes in this weekly podcast Listen for up-and-coming artists and tunes from musicians deserving a bit more attention. You'll also learn a little about the artist and with this weekly podcast, you'll stay on top of what's happening in blues.
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Terakaft (mp3)
Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008
Run Time: 4:15
Mali blues band in the vein of Ali Farke Toure and Tinariwen. Purchase 'Akh Issudar" at http://www.worldvillagemusic.com/anglais/artistesfiche.php?artist_id=95
Roxy Perry (mp3)
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008
Run Time: 5:11
NYC blueswoman with an album of originals. Purchase 'In My Sweet Time" at http://www.roxyperry.com/purchase/purchase.htm
The R&B Bombers (mp3)
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008
Run Time: 3:25
Irresistible R&B and jump blues. Purchase this 1982 recording at http://cdbaby.com/cd/rbbombers
Rory Block (mp3)
Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2008
Run Time: 7:34
Acoustic Delta blues from a lady who almost single-handedly is keeping that sound alive. Purchase "Blues Walkin Like a Man" at http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_m?url=search-alias%3Dmusic-artist&field-keywords=Rory+Block&x=0&y=0
Big James (mp3)
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008
Run Time: 6:16
Soul leaning blues from the trombone and voice of Big James Montgomery. Purchase "Thank God I Got The Blues" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/bigjames2
Chris Bell (mp3)
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008
Run Time: 4:32
SoCal bluesman from Massachusetts. Purchase Bell's music at http://www.chrisbellblues.com/main.htm
Rita Chiarelli (mp3)
Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2008
Run Time: 5:15
Blues with an orchestra. Purchase "Uptown Goes Downtown" at http://www.ritachiarelli.com/
Carlos del Junco (mp3)
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008
Run Time: 5:42
Canadian harmonica master. Purchase "Steady Movin" at http://www.northernblues.com/
Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials (mp3)
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008
Run Time: 4:47
in the spirit of Hound Dog Taylor. Purchase "Full Tilt" at http://www.alligatorrecords.com
JJ Grey & Mofro (mp3)
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008
Run Time: 5:24
Florida bluesman with a great new sound. Purchase "Orange Blossoms" at http://www.alligatorrecords.com
Chick Willis (mp3)
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008
Run Time: 4:38
From the man who gave you "Stoop Down Baby" comes a great blues album. Purchase "Don of the Blues" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/chickwillisdon
William Clark (mp3)
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008
Run Time: 5:22
Posthumous release from a harmonica giant. Purchase "One More Again" at http://www.pacificblues.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=448
Davis Coen (mp3)
Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2008
Run Time: 3:43
Young guitarist with a great new release. Buy "Blues Lights For Yours and Mine" at http://cdbaby.com/cd/coen3
Gaye Adegbalola (mp3)
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008
Run Time: 4:23
A declaration & a great blues CD. Buy "Gaye Without Shame" at http://www.adegbalola.com.
Memphis Gold (mp3)
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008
Run Time: 3:58
Bluesman rippin' up the Mid-Atlantic coast. Buy "The Prodigal Son" at http://www.memphisgoldprod.net/music.htm
Watermelon Slim (mp3)
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008
Run Time: 4:05
Don't hold it against him that Mensa calls him one of their own. This guy is the real deal. Buy "No Paid Holidays" at http://www.northernblues.com/cd_no_paid_holidays.html
Byther Smith (mp3)
Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008
Run Time: 6:02
A living blues legend throws down one of the best releases of 2008. Buy "Blues on the Moon" at http://www.amazon.com/Blues-Moon-Live-Rhythm-Social/dp/B00177Y9Y8
Julian Fauth (mp3)
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008
Run Time: 5:55
Piano blues that is dark, danceable and mesmerizing. Buy Ramblin' Son at http://www.electrofi.com/CDs.htm
Mississippi Heat (mp3)
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008
Run Time: 5:27
Chicago based electric blues. Buy "Hattisburg Blues" at http://www.mississippiheat.net/disc/hattiesburg.html
Alvon & the All-Stars (mp3)
Date: Fri, 2 May 2008
Run Time: 6:40
One time member of The Coasters plays a mean blues guitar. Buy "Guitars & Cars" at http://pigheavenrecords.com/merchandise.html
Big Joe Shelton (mp3)
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008
Run Time: 6:32
Shelton absorbed the blues of NE Mississippi through tent minstrels and local BBQ's. Buy "Black Prairie Blues" at http://www.bigjoeshelton.com/buy.htm