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GLT Blues Next

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.

This podcast is made possible by GLT and the fine record company representatives and artists who have given permission to use their music.

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Recent Episodes

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

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