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Blues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 22: A Living TraditionJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 22nd in blues history. November 22nd—a single date that reveals the blues as a living tradition, constantly evolving while staying true to its emotional core. From Bunny Berigan’s 1938 recording of Jelly Roll Blues and the Miles Davis Quintet’s groundbreaking Carnegie Hall debut, to Bob Dylan’s early blues standards, Muddy Waters’ electrifying jam with The Rolling Stones, and ZZ Top’s One Foot in the Blues, this episode highlights how the genre has blurred boundaries with jazz, folk, and rock while...
2025-11-2106 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 21: Preservation, Mentorship, EvolutionJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 21st in blues history. November 21 threads three pillars of the blues into one luminous line: how we preserve, how we pass on, and how we push forward. We revisit Lead Belly’s 1948 Minneapolis house concert—an intimate, hour-long recording alive with classics, on-the-spot invention, and scathing social truth, a treasured document of a master in his final season. We honor Robert Lockwood Jr., the only guitarist taught directly by Robert Johnson, whose seven-decade journey carried Delta tradition into jazz-tinted sophistication and Blue...
2025-11-2004 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - TrailerBlues Moments in Time takes you back to the crossroads where history happened. We're talking about those electric nights in Chicago studios, those dusty Delta afternoons, those chance encounters that changed everything.This is where you'll hear about the day Muddy Waters plugged in and shook the world, the session where Robert Johnson laid down his legacy, the moment B.B. King named his guitar Lucille. These aren't just dates and facts—they're the living, breathing stories of how the blues became the blues.Each moment is a snapshot: the artists, the ci...
2025-11-1900 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 20: The Doorway Between Past and PulseIn this episode, Rufus talks November 20 in blues history. He begins with foundational births that shaped distinct traditions: the country blues touch of Chanel Charity in 1920, the gravel-and-gris-gris New Orleans hymn of Dr. John in 1940, and the slide-lit Southern sermon of Dwayne Allman in 1946. It also holds space for remembrance—Chris Whitley’s stark, skeletal truth in 2005 and Mike Pinera’s tone-first feel in 2024. And the story keeps breathing in real rooms: a one-man blues engine stomping at George Lane in St Kilda, Sydney’s grassroots flames at Kiss My Brass and Miss Celie’s, and Lisbon’s open-sky blues night...
2025-11-1904 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 19: A Living Blues TapestryNovember 19 isn’t just another date on the calendar—it’s a crossroads where the past, present, and future of the blues converge. In this episode, we trace the genre’s heartbeat through milestones that span continents and generations: the birth of West Coast legend Chris Kaine, the passing of trailblazer Danny Kalb of The Blues Project, and Bill Coleman’s groundbreaking 1937 Paris session that carried “Big Boy Blues” across the Atlantic. We spotlight the release of genre-defining albums—from Frank Zappa’s Joe’s Garage in 1979 to Dion and When Rivers Meet’s acclaimed works in 2021—that prove the blues remains endles...
2025-11-1809 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues moments in time - November 18: Echoes of Triumph, Silence, and SoulNovember 18 isn’t crowded with headlines—but the blues rarely needed them. This episode traces a date defined by what’s felt as much as what’s recorded: the quiet passing of journeyman pianists whose fingerprints are all over the music, the velvet-smooth voice of Junior Parker gone too soon, blues-rock’s surge into the mainstream, and the global echoes still ringing in Berlin clubs decades later. We explore how the genre’s deepest truths live between the lines—where songs traveled by memory, names faded, and legacies were carried in calloused hands and night-to-night gigs. This is the blues as it’s...
2025-11-1707 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 17: Hidden Threads in Blues HistoryNovember 17 may look like just another date on the calendar, but in the world of blues and its far-reaching influence, it holds remarkable significance. In this episode of Blues Moments in Time, host Kelvin Huggins uncovers the unseen importance of November 17—a day that gave us Jack Owens, the haunting voice of the Bentonia blues; Tab Benoit, the bayou guitarist whose mission extends from music to environmental activism; and Jeff Buckley, the genre-defying artist whose love for Robert Johnson shaped his emotional soundscapes.We also revisit Elton John’s legendary 11/17/70 live recording, a performance that captured the raw, bl...
2025-11-1607 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 16: Father, Fire, and the Sunburnt BluesJoin Rufus Tate as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 16th in blues history. November 16 maps a bold arc of the blues—from W.C. Handy putting the music “down on paper” and giving it a popular voice, to Jimi Hendrix blasting those roots into a cosmic, electric future with Electric Ladyland at the top of the charts. We trace that lineage into the present day, where Australia’s scene—Ash Grunwald’s stompbox thunder, Chain’s long-running grit, and festival stages from Queenscliff to Thredbo—keeps the acoustic Delta dust alive while push...
2025-11-1506 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 15: Slide, Spark, and the Sun-Drenched BluesJoin Rufus Tate as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 15th in blues history. November 15 traces a living blues lineage—from the bottleneck fire of James “Kokomo” Arnold, whose “Old Original Kokomo Blues” seeded Robert Johnson’s “Sweet Home Chicago,” to the single-take grit of Tyler Bryant’s 2025 release “Falling Up,” echoing the raw instinct of Freddy King. We ride that feeling across oceans to Western Australia, where the Blues at Bridgetown festival turns a quiet valley into a roaring hub of roots, slide, and late-night soul—spotlighting local flavors from Scarlet’s Way to Videlli...
2025-11-1406 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 14: From Delta Roots to Global StagesJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 14th in blues history. November 14 echoes with the pulse of blues history—from the dusty slide of John Henry Barbee to the jazz-blues finesse of Art Hodes and the harmonica fire of Carey Bell. This episode honors the birth of genre-bending talents like Anson Funderbergh and Aynsley Lister, while remembering legends like Junior Parker and Eddie Map whose voices still ripple through the music. We drop the needle on landmark recording sessions by Louis Jordan and Bob Dylan, tracing the evolution of...
2025-11-1308 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time: November 13 - Echoes of the BluesJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 13th in blues history. On this date, the blues sings loud and clear across generations and continents. From the birth of revivalist John P. Hammond to the passing of Chicago blues architect Willie Dixon, November 13 marks a crossroads of legacy and innovation. We revisit the only blues song to ever top the UK pop charts—The Rolling Stones’ “Little Red Rooster”—and celebrate Shemekia Copeland’s genre-bending release, Talking to Strangers. Tune in for tales of swamp harmonicas, psychedelic guitarists, and unforgettable...
2025-11-1212 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time: November 12th – Echoes Across ErasJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 12th in blues history. From Delta dirt roads to psychedelic soundscapes, November 12th hums with the heartbeat of blues history. In this episode, we trace the legacy of three genre-shaping artists born on this day—Bukka White, Booker T. Jones, and Neil Young—each a torchbearer in their own right. Their stories span bottleneck slide riffs, Memphis soul grooves, and folk-rock introspections steeped in blues tradition.We revisit Bobby "Blue" Bland’s pivotal 1960 recording session for Two Steps from the Blu...
2025-11-1109 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time: November 11 — From sorrow to song, a lineage that transformsThis episode traces November 11 as a microcosm of the blues’ journey—creation, tragedy, evolution, and legacy. From Louis Armstrong’s 1926 Hot Five session where jazz phrasing pulsed with blues ache and hope, to Mose Allison’s dry-witted bridge between jazz and rock, and Ernestine Anderson’s silky strength threading jazz-pop and blues grit, the day reveals the genre’s emotional DNA at work across eras.We move through St. Louis Jimmy Oden’s haunting “Goin’ Down Slow,” B.B. King’s early life milestone, and Chris Smither’s folk-blues fingerpicking that keeps the Delta pulse alive. Billie Holiday’s “Lady Sings th...
2025-11-1006 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time: November 10 – A Living Tradition in MotionHosted by Rufus Tate for the Blues Hotel Collective, this episode of Blues Moments in Time dives deep into the soul of November 10—a date that threads together songwriting brilliance, stage-burning funk, orchestral evolution, and heartfelt loss. From the twin births of Sir Mack Rice and Bobby Rush in 1933 to Duke Ellington’s genre-bridging 1946 performance, the Moody Blues’ symphonic leap in 1967, and the passing of soul torchbearer Gerald Levert in 2006, this broadcast maps a lineage of innovation and emotional truth.Through these milestones, the blues emerges not as a museum piece, but as a living, breathing tradition—one that p...
2025-11-0906 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 9 A Living LineageJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 9th in blues history. Hosted by Kelvin Huggins of The Blues Hotel Collective, we rewind the reel to November 9—a date that hums with historical resonance and global rhythm. From the coal country grit of Frank Hutchinson’s slide guitar to the gospel-fired urgency of Susan Tedeschi’s blues-rock, and the hypnotic Hill Country grooves of RL Boyce, this episode traces a lineage that refuses to fade.But this isn’t just a look back. It’s a celebration of the blue...
2025-11-0805 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 8: A Blues Chronicle Across TimeJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 8th in blues history. From bottleneck pioneers to Grammy-winning trailblazers, November 8th stands as a sacred date in the blues calendar—a day where past, present, and future harmonize in soulful tribute. This episode of Blues Moments in Time journeys through the birth of Bonnie Raitt and the legacy of Kokomo Arnold, tracing the genre’s evolution from pre-war Chicago to contemporary British harmonica riffs. We spotlight Australia’s Blues at Bridgetown festival, celebrate new releases like Blues is Still Alive by Will Wild...
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The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel: Amped and Unapologetic - The Chicago Blues That Shook the WorldFrom the muddy waters of the Delta to the neon-lit grit of South Michigan Avenue, this episode of The Blues Hotel traces the electrified heartbeat of Chicago Blues—a sound born of migration, survival, and raw amplification. We dig deep into the genre’s genesis, where the Great Migration carried acoustic blues northward, only to be re-forged in the noisy crucible of Chicago’s South Side clubs.Featuring the thunderous voices of Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Koko Taylor, and the invisible hand of Willie Dixon, we explore how Chess Records bottled lightning and laid the blueprint for rock...
2025-11-071h 43Blues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 7: The Blues Keeps TimeJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 7th in blues history. From jug bands to jukebox legends, November 7th marks a quiet but powerful rhythm in the history of blues. In this episode, we trace the genre’s heartbeat across generations—from the final recordings of the Memphis Jug Band in 1934 to the electrified roar of B.B. King opening for The Rolling Stones in 1969. We celebrate the births of Johnny Rivers and Joni Mitchell, artists who carried the blues into rock and folk, and reflect on the poet...
2025-11-0606 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 6: From Avalon to Albany: November 6th and the Blues’ Global PulseJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 6th in blues history. November 6th hums with history. In this episode of Blues Moments in Time, we trace the genre’s lineage from the rhythmic clang of Washboard Sam to the tremolo fire of Magic Sam’s Black Magic. We celebrate the birth of Rory Block, whose fingerpicked tributes to Son House and Mississippi John Hurt keep the Delta flame alive, and we honor Dion’s Son of Skip James, a modern-day invocation of blues reverence and grit.We revisi...
2025-11-0508 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 5: Open the Door, Plug In the Soul: November 5th in Blues TimeJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 5th in blues history. November 5th is no ordinary date—it’s a sonic crossroads where the blues bends, breaks, and builds anew. In this episode of Blues Moments in Time, we swing through Jack McVea’s sax-driven jump, ride shotgun with Ike Turner’s “Rocket 88,” and feel the sting of Lucille as B.B. King records Blues is King live in Chicago.We honor the birth of Charles Bradley, the “screaming eagle of soul,” and mourn the passing of slide guitar mas...
2025-11-0408 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 4: Let It Roll: November 4th and the Blues’ Living DiaryJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 4th in blues history. From the dusty keys of Willie Love’s Delta piano to the roaring amps of The Doors’ “Roadhouse Blues,” November 4th echoes with the soul, sorrow, and swing that shaped generations. This episode of Blues Moments in Time traces the genre’s heartbeat through a single date—a crossroads of birth, death, reinvention, and celebration.We honor Buddy Bolden’s mythic fire, Chris Bouchillon’s rhythmic storytelling, and Delbert McClinton’s genre-blending grit. We revisit B.B. King’s late-car...
2025-11-0307 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 3: Blues on the Third: Birth, Echo, and RecognitionJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 3rd in blues history. November 3rd is no ordinary date—it’s a crossroads of blues history, where birth, remembrance, and celebration converge. In this panoramic episode of Blues Moments in Time, host Kelvin Huggins traces the genre’s heartbeat through decades of milestones. From the birth of Mable John, Sonny Roads, Lulu, and Courtney Barnett—artists who carried the blues into soul, rock, and indie—to the recording of Marty Robbins’ crossover hit “Singing the Blues,” the day pulses with creative energy.
2025-11-0206 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 2: Hurt, Cassidy, and CreamJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 2nd in blues history. On this date across decades, three blues-infused legacies took shape—one faded gently, one burned briefly, and one exploded in electric color. In this reflective episode of Blues Moments in Time, host Kelvin Huggins traces the quiet brilliance of Mississippi John Hurt, whose fingerpicked melodies whispered through Avalon and into the folk revival; the haunting voice of Eva Cassidy, whose posthumous rise turned a nursery worker into a global songbird; and the genre-bending release of Cream’s Disrae...
2025-11-0105 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - November 1: Born, Gone, and RebornJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 1st in blues history. From the birth and passing of the “Texas Nightingale” Sippy Wallace, to the death of Daddy Stovepipe, possibly the earliest-born blues artist ever recorded, this date captures both the dawn and twilight of the blues’ formative years.We’ll trace the thread through James Brown & The Famous Flames’ first demo of “Please, Please, Please” — a moment that bridged blues into the soul and funk era — and mark the birth of Dutch singer Johnny Kendall, proof that the blues had become...
2025-10-3107 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - October 31: The 31st Note: How the Blues Haunts TimeJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 31st in blues history. From the birth of Kansas City’s sly and swinging Julia Lee in 1902 to the electric legacy of Johnny Moeller, born in 1970, this episode reveals how Halloween has become more than just a night of ghosts and grooves—it’s a milestone in blues history, artistry, and ambition.We trace the genre’s unbroken line through pivotal moments: Victoria Spivey’s fearless recordings, the seismic spark between Johnny Johnson and Chuck Berry, and the quiet power of B...
2025-10-3012 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - October 30: Birth, Loss, and LegacyJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 30th in blues history. On this episode of Blues Moments in Time, we spotlight October 30th—a date that threads through the genre’s living history. From the birth of Motown architect Eddie Holland to the final notes of harmonica master Norton Buffalo, this day captures the blues as both memory and momentum. With landmark releases like Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and Greg Koch’s 2024 homage to 12-bar tradition, we explore how the blues keeps breathing, teaching, and...
2025-10-2908 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - October 29: The Blues in BalanceJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 27th in blues history. On this date, the blues walks a tightrope between heartbreak and celebration. October 29 marks the loss of legends like Dwayne Allman and Muddy Waters, whose passing closed chapters in blues and rock history. Yet it also celebrates the births of guitar greats Peter Green and Otis Rush, whose tones reshaped the genre. From W.C. Handy’s “Beale Street Blues” to the transatlantic fire of The London Howlin’ Wolf Sessions, and modern releases by Joe Bonamassa and Danny Bry...
2025-10-2812 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - October 28: Sorrow, Celebration, and the Soul of the BluesJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 28th in blues history. In this reflective episode of Blues Moments in Time, we explore October 28 as a prism through which the entire blues tradition comes into focus. It’s a day steeped in duality—marked by the birth of Boogie Woogie trailblazer Cripple Clarence Lofton and the passing of artists like Jodie "Butterbeans" Edwards and rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis. These moments of joy and loss underscore the blues’ timeless rhythm of sorrow and celebration.But the sto...
2025-10-2707 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time - October 27: A Day Etched in SoulJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 27th in blues history. In this evocative episode of Blues Moments in Time, we journey through the layered legacy of October 27—a date that pulses with the lifeblood of the blues. From the birth of genre-defining artists like Henry Townsend and Sherman Robertson to the bittersweet duality of 1969, when Johnny Winter’s Second Winter dropped just as Muddy Waters suffered a serious car accident, this day captures the blues’ eternal dance between triumph and tragedy.We trace the sonic echoes ac...
2025-10-2609 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time: October 26th – A Crossroads in Music HistoryJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 26th in blues history. How can one ordinary date hold so many extraordinary moments? In this compelling episode of Blues Moments in Time, host Kelvin Huggin explores October 26th as a pivotal day in the evolution of the blues—and by extension, the entire landscape of modern music. From Blind Lemon Jefferson’s foundational country blues to Mahalia Jackson’s gospel power, from Muddy Waters’ electrifying British debut to the Rolling Stones’ first demo, this episode traces a remarkable constellation of events tha...
2025-10-2508 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time – October 25: From Delta Dirt to Symphony Halls: Two Paths, One TruthJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 25th in blues history. We remember Little Mack Simmons, who left us on this day in 2000. Born in Twist, Arkansas alongside James Cotton, Mack's journey took him from the Delta to Chicago's Chess Records, through a five-year residency at Cadillac Baby's, and into owning his own club, The Zodiac Lounge. Then life happened—the ministry, prison, silence. But the blues called him home. His 1990s comeback albums proved you can't kill what's real. His version of "St. James Infirmary" still haunts an...
2025-10-2406 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time – October 24: Whoops, Hollers & World StagesJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 23rd in blues history. October 24 stands tall in blues history—a date that connects the raw genius of the rural South to stages around the world. We celebrate the birth of harmonica legend Sonny Terry in 1911, whose whooping, hollering harmonica could make you hear trains screaming through the Georgia night and hound dogs on the chase. Born Saunders Terrell in Greensboro, blinded by tragedy, he turned his instrument into a voice that could laugh, cry, and howl with pure joy and pu...
2025-10-2308 minThe Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel: Six Rooms of Blues HeavenThe Blues Hotel, hosted by Kelvin Huggins (with regular contributions from Rufus “Old Man” Tate), is a fortnightly audio journey into the heart of the blues. Each episode mixes deep-dive storytelling, musical analysis, and live performances across four signature segments: Backstory Blues (the history and myth behind iconic songs), Then & Now(originals vs. transformative covers), Buried in the Blues (obscure, heartrending recordings born of hardship), and Live at the MBAS (vibrant performances from today’s Melbourne scene). Expect Robert Johnson’s mythology, prison-born music from Robert Pete Williams, gritty reinterpretations from Koko Taylor, and a spotlight on local bands like Catch 23...
2025-10-231h 43Blues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time – October 23: Barrelhouse, Zydeco & Surveillance BluesJoin Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of October 23rd in blues history. From the floorboard-shaking barrelhouse piano of Rufus "Speckled Red" Perryman to the raw zydeco rhythms of Boozoo Chavis, we celebrate two musical pioneers born on this day—each a vital voice in the genre’s sprawling family tree.But the blues isn’t just music—it’s resistance. We mark the 1962 launch of the FBI’s COMINFIL operation, a surveillance campaign aimed at silencing Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. The broadcast explores how...
2025-10-2206 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time – October 22: The Echoes of a Living LegacyJoin Kelvin Huggins as he explores October 22nd through the lens of blues history.Four defining moments tell the story:1931 – Jack Teagarden bridges blues and jazz with his landmark recording of “Beale Street Blues.”1969 – Led Zeppelin reimagines Chicago blues as electrified, heavy rock with Led Zeppelin II.975 – Linda Hopkins brings Bessie Smith’s spirit to Broadway in Me and Bessie, proving the blues can command the stage.1990 – The passing of Arthur “Big Boy” Spires reminds us that the blues was built not just by legends, but by the journeymen who lived it night after night.Hosted by: Kelvin Hugg...
2025-10-2105 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time... - October 21: A Bittersweet Symphony of the BluesJoin Kelvin Huggins as he explores October 20th through the lens of blues history.October 21 has long stood as a day of contrasts in American music—a true “bittersweet symphony of the blues.” On this day, the Piedmont blues lost a key voice with the untimely death of Barbecue Bob, while the world welcomed future legends: Southern soul architect Steve Cropper, blues revivalist Elvin Bishop, Chicago blues torchbearer Dion Payton, and jazz innovator Dizzy Gillespie, whose roots were steeped in the blues. Adding an ironic twist, rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry scored his only #1 hit with the playfu...
2025-10-2010 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time... - October 20: Roots, Legacy, and the Heart of the BluesJoin Kelvin Huggins as he explores October 20th through the lens of blues history.October 20th is a date steeped in blues history, marking the passing of activist and singer Barbara Dayne, the birth of jazz-blues pioneer Jelly Roll Morton, and the arrival of modern torchbearer Vasty Jackson. In this episode, we explore the lives of these artists and the Mississippi Delta origins of the blues—a music born in juke joints and rough shacks, shaped by the daily struggles and celebrations of working people, and a timeless outlet for community, emotion, and resilience.Hosted by: Kel...
2025-10-1905 minBlues Moments in Time...Blues Moments in Time... - October 19: The Blues as a Mirror to HistoryJoin Kelvin Huggins as he explores October 19th through the lens of blues history.October 19th tells a story of struggle, resilience, and cultural impact through the lens of the blues. In this episode, we reflect on the passing of Delta legend Son House, the economic shock of Black Monday, the American Negro Blues Festival’s arrival in Britain, and Paul Robeson’s landmark performance in Othello. Together, these events reveal the blues as more than music—a living chronicle of hardship, survival, and artistic resistance that continues to shape our world.Hosted by: Kelvin HugginsPre...
2025-10-1804 minThe Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel: There Ain't Nothin' But The Blues.Step inside The Blues Hotel, where Kelvin Huggins and the irrepressible Rufus check your ticket at the door and send you straight into the heart of the blues. Each episode stitches together history, raw emotion and live performance through recurring segments that dig under the skin of the music: Backstory Blues (the heartbreak, the late-night deals and whiskey-soaked confessions behind the songs), Buried in the Blues (blues archaeology that exhumes brilliant, overlooked tracks), Then and Now (originals vs. modern covers that show how great songs live on), and Live at the MBAS (the best live performances from the Melbourne Blues App...
2025-09-221h 38The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel: Backdoor Legends and Texas FloodsWelcome to The Blues Hotel, where the music never stops and every song tells a story that matters.Hosted by Kelvin Huggins with Rufus "Old Man" Tate, The Blues Hotel takes you on an unforgettable journey through the heart and soul of blues music. From the timeless classics of the Delta, Chicago, and Texas blues to hidden gems of a bygone era and today's independent rising stars, we open our doors to the full spectrum of this foundational American art form.What Makes Us DifferentThe blues isn't just a playlist—it's a sc...
2025-09-041h 45The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel: Roosters, Riffs & RevolutionStep inside The Blues Hotel, where the music never sleeps and the stories run deep. In this episode, host Kelvin Huggins and introducing resident truth-teller Rufus “Old Man” Tate take you on a soul-stirring journey through the living, breathing world of blues—past, present, and far beyond the front porch.Then & NowFrom Howlin’ Wolf’s primal growl to The Dead Daisies’ gritty 2025 reimagining of “Little Red Rooster,” this episode proves the blues ain’t stuck in time—it’s always moving, always morphing. Hear how today’s rising stars like Cold Snap and Zevon Lee carry the torch, lit...
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The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel: Nothin' But the Blues."At the Blues Hotel, there ain't nothin' but the blues."Welcome to The Blues Hotel, where the classics live, the independents shine, and the stories behind the music come alive. Hosted by Kelvin Huggins, this dedicated blues radio program showcases the full spectrum of blues music - from timeless classics and hidden gems to today's independent rising stars.What Makes The Blues Hotel SpecialThe Blues Hotel is more than just a radio show - it's a destination for blues enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Our program celebrates the rich tapestry of blues music...
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Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin' Blues: Renaté BiancaIn this episode we’re Just Talkin’ Blues with Renate Bianca — a singer-songwriter whose journey spans the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Tasmania. From a musical family upbringing to a life-changing introduction to jazz, Renate has built a rich catalogue of heartfelt songs exploring humanity, connection, and authenticity.In this interview, we dive into:• Her songwriting philosophy — telling raw, honest stories with kindness• The meaning behind singles like Laat Me Niet Vallen, Gumboots, and The Tracker• Details on her upcoming album and collaborations with young jazz musicians• Why she champions imperfection and...
2025-08-1418 min
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel: Blues & Jazz CrossroadsIn this episode of The Blues Hotel, we pull up a chair at the silky crossroads of blues and jazz — where smooth rhythms meet soulful grit, and timeless songs wear new suits. Host Kelvin Huggins takes you on a journey through classic and contemporary tracks that blur the lines between the two genres, from T-Bone Walker’s cool-swinging Call It Stormy Monday to Jimmy Smith’s soul-jazz groove Back at the Chicken Shack.Our featured guest is Renate Bianca — Dutch-Tasmanian songwriter, composer, and performer — whose music masterfully dances between smoky jazz phrasing and the raw emotion of the blues. In a hea...
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Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin’ Blues – Ross Wilson: 60 Years of Sound & SpiritIn this episode, we’re just talkin’ blues with Ross Wilson, a true icon of Australian music whose career spans over 60 years—from teenage garage bands to chart-topping success with Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock, and now a thriving solo chapter.Ross dives into the roots of his sound, blending blues, doo-wop, and rock ’n’ roll into hits like “Eagle Rock.” He shares how a love of live performance, a sharp ear for songwriting, and a commitment to artistic integrity have kept him at the top of his game—even at 77, still playing over 100 gigs a year.We explore...
2025-08-071h 02The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel: Blues That Broke The Rules.This episode of The Blues Hotel takes a bold detour from tradition, spotlighting blues music that bends the rules but never loses its soul. From modal vamps and 8-bar laments to Australian garage-blues epics, we explore tracks that defy the 12-bar formula and embrace emotional truth.Interview Spotlight: Ross Wilson We sit down with Australian music legend Ross Wilson, whose 60-year career spans garage rock, Delta blues, and everything in between. From his early days with The Pink Finks to his iconic hit “Eagle Rock,” Ross shares the roots behind his music, the meaning of “rock,” and the real s...
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The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel: Welcome Back to The Blues Hotel. The Blues Hotel – Authentic Blues. Real Stories.Hosted by Kelvin HugginsAfter an unexpected break, The Blues Hotel swings open its doors once again, inviting blues lovers back inside for two soul-drenched hours of real, authentic blues. Hosted by Kelvin Huggins, this show is a heartfelt journey through the music that shaped generations—from legendary pioneers to modern-day torchbearers.Each episode blends classic cuts with new discoveries, celebrating the raw emotion, resilience, and deep storytelling that define the blues. Whether it’s heartbreak, hard times, or hard-earned joy, The Blues Hotel captures the full spectr...
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Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin' Blues: Judy Sings the BluesIn this episode we’re Just Talkin’ Blues with the incredible Judy Mangini of Judy Sings the BluesAt 50, Judy reignited a lifelong dream to perform—and she’s been lighting up stages ever since. In this episode, she shares her powerful story of resilience, passion, and purpose. From her beginnings as a young poet and guitarist to releasing Backstage Pass Live!—an album that landed her on the 2025 Grammy ballot—Judy opens up about her journey, her band, and the deep connection she feels with her audience.We also dive into the realities of being an ori...
2025-06-2734 min
Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin' Blues: The MezcaltonesIn this episode of just talkin' blues we dive into the vibrant world of The Mezcaltones—Australia’s self-proclaimed pioneers of “Mexican hillbilly surf music.” Joined by Neralita and Col, we explore the band’s spontaneous origin story, their genre-blending sound, and the cinematic inspiration that sparked a musical movement. From a tongue-in-cheek idea sparked by a Robert Rodriguez film to five albums of surf-meets-blues swagger, The Mezcaltones have carved out a style all their own. We chat about their evolution as a band, the theatrical flair of their live shows, their latest album Big Hat, No Cattle, and how they c...
2025-06-2542 min
Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin Blues: Jovin WebbIn this episode, we’re just talkin’ blues with Louisiana’s own Jovin Webb — a soulful powerhouse whose sound runs deep with Southern roots. From singing gospel in Louisiana churches to earning a spot in the Top 10 on American Idol, Jovin shares how his journey shaped the raw fusion of blues, soul, and rock that defines his music today.We talk about his early influences—from Southern Baptist gospel to blues greats like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf—and that unforgettable moment when “barbecue sauce” became the perfect way to describe his Southern style on national TV. Jovin gives us a b...
2025-06-2222 min
Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin' Blues: Phil CoyneIn this episode, we’re just talkin’ blues with Melbourne-based harmonica player and frontman Phil Coyne. It’s a down-to-earth and lively chat as Phil takes us through his blues journey — from early influences to leading The Wayward Aces. We dive into the band’s evolution, their songwriting process, and the stories (and laughs) behind their tracks, including the fan-favourite “Summertime Blues.”Phil opens up about recording their debut album, blending personal experience with a touch of humour, and how that shapes their sound. We also touch on the deeper role blues plays in community, connection, and resilience — e...
2025-06-2234 min
Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin' Blues: Matt TandyIn this episode, we’re just talkin’ blues with Australian bluesman Matt Tandy. From his early days as a sports-loving teen to becoming a raw, soul-stirring songwriter, Matt shares the personal journey that shaped his sound. We dive into the stories behind his powerful EP Banister Street, with a closer look at tracks like “Rose Colored Glasses” and “Heavy Sippin’.” Matt opens up about how music became his anchor through grief, hardship, and finding himself — making this a truly honest and heartfelt conversation.© 2024-2025 The Blues Hotel Collective.
2025-06-2244 min
Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin' Blues: Kerry B. RyanIn this episode, we’re just talkin’ blues with guitarist and songwriter Kerry B Ryan. Kerry takes us through his musical journey — from picking up the guitar at 13 to laying down raw, heartfelt blues tracks from his home studio. Influenced by greats like Hendrix, B.B. King, and Albert Collins, he shares his approach to songwriting, crafting tone, preparing for gigs, and navigating the challenges of promoting blues in the digital world.We dive into his love of imperfection in recording, the freedom he finds in improvisation, and his deep commitment to staying true to the spirit of the...
2025-06-2253 min
Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin' Blues: Michael VdelliIn this episode, we’re just talkin’ blues with VDELLI frontman Michael Vdelli. He opens up about his musical journey—from early influences and the formation of his powerhouse band VDELLI, to the philosophy that fuels his electrifying live performances. Michael shares stories from touring across Europe, compares the live music scenes between Europe and Australia, and talks about how his songwriting has evolved over time. He reflects on the importance of his signature guitar, the wisdom he gained from legends like B.B. King, and offers heartfelt advice for the next wave of blues artists. We wrap up with a...
2025-06-2230 min
Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin' Blues: Tommy McEwan a.k.a Louis KIngIn this episode, we’re just talkin’ blues with Tommy McEwan — better known as Louis King. He shares the story behind his stage name and takes us through his journey in the music industry, where blues meets a touch of humor in every performance. Louis opens up about the thrill of traveling, the deep connections made through music, and the joy of writing songs, playing live, and touring across Europe and Australia. From memorable festival gigs to collaborations with fellow musicians, he reflects on the highs of a life in blues. We also chat about what’s ahead — including the releas...
2025-06-2233 min
Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin' Blues: Melbourne Blues Appreciation SocietyIn this episode, we’re just talkin’ blues with the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society. Since its founding in 1990, the Society has been dedicated to supporting blues artists, nurturing young talent, and building a strong community for blues fans. Through events, youth and women’s programs, and various initiatives, they remain deeply connected to Melbourne’s local blues scene. While promoting the blues comes with its challenges, the Society has adapted by embracing tools like live streaming and newsletters. We spoke with current president John Durr, who shared his thoughts on their ongoing work and what the future holds for blues mu...
2025-06-2214 min
Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin' Blues: The Honey BadgersIn this episode we're just talkin' blues with co-founder of Adelaide's The Honey Badgers, Nigel Bourn shares the journey of forming the band, entering the local blues challenge, and their unexpected success at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. He also discusses the recording process of their first album "Shakin'" and the band's sound and chemistry evolution. The conversation covers topics such as music production, album success, streaming services, fan favorites, collaboration, and advice for up-and-coming musicians. Nigel shares insights on the band's experience, challenges, and achievements in the music industry.© 2024-2025 The Blues Hotel Collective.
2025-06-2230 min
Just Talkin' BluesJust Talkin Blues: Aaron PollockIn this episode we're just talkin' blues with Australia's record breaking new talent Aaron Pollock shares his journey of becoming interested in the blues music genre and his influences from the older generation. He discusses the challenges and advantages of being an independent artist in the current music industry. Aaron also talks about his favorite album and upcoming projects, including a new single and international tour.© 2024-2025 The Blues Hotel Collective.
2025-06-2223 min
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Australian Blues RevivalCheck in for a red-hot episode as The Blues Hotel dives deep into the vibrant and unmistakably Aussie blues scene—where red dirt rhythms meet coastal grooves and gritty city soul.We’re spotlighting legends and rising stars who shape the sound of Australia’s blues revival. From Dutch Tilders’ homegrown “Chimney Sweep Blues” to Damon Smith’s electrifying live performance at the MBAS, this episode is packed with soul, story, and spirit. Segments include:Backstory Blues: Unpacking Dutch Tilders’ legacyLive at the MBAS: Damon Smith delivers raw, honest piano blu...
2025-06-171h 38
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Songs That Built The BluesHost Kelvin Huggins takes listeners on a soul-stirring journey through the foundational tracks that shaped the blues. From the raw power of Mamie Smith’s Crazy Blues to the electric fire of Elmore James and the timeless sorrow of B.B. King, this episode explores the “bricks and mortar” of blues history — the songs that built the house the blues lives in today.Through classic recordings, hidden gems, and fresh takes in segments like Then and Now and Buried in the Blues, Huggins connects past to present, showcasing how these milestone tracks echo through generations. The show also shi...
2025-06-091h 43
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: The Pain Never Changes: That’s the Magic of the BluesThis week on The Blues Hotel, we take a powerful journey through the evolution of blues—from the haunted echoes of the Delta to the soul-soaked streets of Chicago and the raw stomp of Texas juke joints. Episode 35 shines a light on both legends and buried gems, with tracks from Big Mama Thornton, Muddy Waters, Skip James, and Rory Gallagher, alongside standout performances by Australia’s own Pete Cornelius and Matt Dwire. We revisit timeless classics in the “Then and Now” segment, unearth forgotten treasures in “Buried in the Blues,” and explore the stories behind the songs in “Backstory Blues.” With f...
2025-06-021h 47
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Neon Blues NightsThe Blues Hotel: Neon Blues NightsIn this atmospheric episode of The Blues Hotel, we take a late-night journey through the flickering neon-lit world of classic and modern blues. From smoky bars to city streets, “Neon Blues Nights” blends timeless legends like Little Walter, Etta James, and BB King with modern torchbearers including Samantha Fish, Gary Clark Jr., and Seasick Steve.Highlights include:Live at the MBAS: Featuring explosive Aussie blues band The Blowout.Then & Now: A deep dive into Little Walter’s “My Babe” and its gritty reimagining by Seasick Steve.Backstory Blues: A reflecti...
2025-05-261h 46
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Flight TBH527 - From the Delta to Down UnderWelcome Aboard The Blues Hotel Flight TBH527***Download SHOW NOTES***This episode of The Blues Hotel takes you on a non-stop journey into the heart of live, authentic blues from across the globe. Hosted by your captain Kelvin Huggins, you’ll board as a Blues Traveler and be guided through scorching guitar solos, gritty vocals, and the raw energy of stage-born blues performances.From the deep roots of the Mississippi Delta to the electric buzz of Chicago, the rebellious British blues invasion, and the fresh sounds of contemporary Australian acts like Catch 23 and Th...
2025-05-191h 42
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 32***SHOW NOTES will be available within 24 hours of episode release***Download Show NotesAt The Blues Hotel this week:We crack open a generous serving of the best in authentic classic and modern indepentdent blues.Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: Ivor S.K. with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.Kelvin chats with a passionate harp player who knows how to make the instrument wail, Melbourne blues great, Phil Coyne..Our Then & Now segment returns where we spin a blues classic up against a...
2025-05-131h 44
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 31***SHOW NOTES will be available within 24 hours of episode release***Download SHOW NOTESAt The Blues Hotel this week:Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: Paulie Bignell & the Thornbury Two with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.Kelvin chats with Western Australian blues legend Kerry B Ryan.Our Then & Now segment returns where we spin a blues classic up against a modern cover version.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday...
2025-05-051h 44
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 30***SHOW NOTES will be available within 24 hours of episode release***Download SHOW NOTESAt The Blues Hotel this week:Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: Voodoo Preachers with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.Our Then & Now segment returns where we spin a blues classic up against a modern cover version.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!© 2025 The B...
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The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 29***SHOW NOTES will be available within 24 hours of episode release***Download SHOW NOTESAt The Blues Hotel this week:Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: Phil Coyne and the Wayward Aces, with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.Kelvin chats with Jovin Webb about Being a contestant on American Idol and his album Drifter..Our Then & Now segment returns where we spin a blues classic up against a modern cover version.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) and on...
2025-04-061h 40
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 28***SHOW NOTES will be available within 24 hours of episode release***Download SHOW NOTESAt The Blues Hotel this week:Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: Tim Griffin, with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.Kelvin chats with The Mezcaltones about their 5th album, Big Hat, No Cattle.Our Then & Now segment returns where we spin a blues classic up against a modern cover version.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00...
2025-03-301h 37
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 27***SHOW NOTES will be available within 24 hours of episode release***Download SHOW NOTESAt The Blues Hotel this week:Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: Zed Charles, with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.Kelvin chats with Queensland's very own Matt Tandy, about his debut EP, Bannister Street.We hear new music from Nick Charles and our Then & Now segment returns where we spin a blues classic up against a modern cover version.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST...
2025-03-231h 46
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 26***SHOW NOTES will be available within 24 hours of episode release***Download SHOW NOTESAt The Blues Hotel this week:Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: The Jackson Blues Combo, with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.Kelvin chats with Australian blues griot STEVE TALLIS, about his 62 years in the music industry and his recent 3CD album Memory Ghost.We hear new music from The Mezcaltones and our Then & Now segment returns where we spin a blues classic up against a modern cover version....
2025-03-161h 42
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 25Show Notes will be made available as a companion to each episode The Blues Hotel starting at Episode 20. Show Notes is a downloadable PDF with episode playlists, information on featured artists, Links to exclusive material and more!Download the PDF here: SHOW NOTESWe have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this week's feature artist, Ian Collard.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
2025-03-111h 41
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 24Show Notes will be made available as a companion to each episode The Blues Hotel starting at Episode 20. Show Notes is a downloadable PDF with episode playlists, information on featured artists, Links to exclusive material and more!Download the PDF here: SHOW NOTESWe have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this week's feature artist, Jimi Hocking.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
2025-03-021h 42
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 23Show Notes will be made available as a companion to each episode The Blues Hotel starting at Episode 20. Show Notes is a downloadable PDF with episode playlists, information on featured artists, Links to exclusive material and more!Download the PDF here: SHOW NOTESWe have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this week's feature artist, The Flat Fivers Trio.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES...
2025-02-231h 37
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 22Show Notes will be made available as a companion to each episode The Blues Hotel starting at Episode 20. Show Notes is a downloadable PDF with episode playlists, information on featured artists, Links to exclusive material and more!Download the PDF here: SHOW NOTESWe have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this week's feature artist, Jungle Jim Smith.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
2025-02-161h 44
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 21Show Notes will be made available as a companion to each episode The Blues Hotel starting at Episode 20. Show Notes is a downloadable PDF with episode playlists, information on featured artists, Links to exclusive material and more!Download the PDF here: SHOW NOTESWe have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this week's feature artist, KALIOPI & THE BLUES MESSENGERS.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES...
2025-02-091h 44
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 20SHOW NOTESShow Notes will be made available as a companion to each episode The Blues Hotel starting at Episode 20. Show Notes is a downloadable PDF with episode playlists, information on featured artists, Links to exclusive material and more!Download the PDF here: SHOW NOTESShow Notes for previous episodes are unavailable.We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this week's feature artist, ANNA SCIONTI.Guest artist, Judy Mangini (Judy Sings the Blues).Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM...
2025-02-021h 36
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 19We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, The Detonators.Guest artist Michael Vdelli.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!Playlists:Chain - Black and BlueRussell Morris - Black Dog BluesRenée Geyer - Dust My BluesCold Chisel - The Party's OverBacksliders - Son of the F...
2025-01-271h 47
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 18We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, Sammy Owen Blues Band.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!© 2025 The Blues Hotel
2025-01-191h 43
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 17We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, VP & the Jumper Leads.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!© 2024 The Blues Hotel
2024-08-041h 40
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins Episode 001***The PREMIERE episode!***Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!© 2024 The Blues Hotel
2024-07-291h 48
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins Episode 002Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!© 2024 The Blues Hotel
2024-07-291h 49
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins Episode 003Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!© 2024 The Blues Hotel
2024-07-291h 37
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins Episode 004Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!© 2024 The Blues Hotel
2024-07-291h 45
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins Episode 005We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, "The Lone Vanguard" Dale Lindrea.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!© 2024 The Blues Hotel
2024-07-291h 46
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins Episode 006We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, The John Williams Band and Kelvin chats with Canadian blues rocker Johnny Kantor about his latest EP release Everybody's Good Lookin'!Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!© 2024 The Blues Hotel
2024-07-291h 45
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins Episode 007We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, Duolian.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!© 2024 The Blues Hotel
2024-07-291h 44
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 016We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, Backbeat Prophets.Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!© 2024 The Blues Hotel
2024-07-291h 43
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 015We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, Eddy Boyle Band.Join us at miteradio.com.au Sunday nights from:7.00PM (AWST)8.30PM (Central)9.00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
2024-07-171h 43
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 014We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, Mojo Mafia and Kelvin chats with Tommy McEwan a.k.a. Louis King about his career, latest album release "Little Devil" and his upcoming plans for touring.Join us at miteradio.com.au Sunday nights from:7.00PM (AWST)8.30PM (Central)9.00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
2024-07-171h 41
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 013We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, The Hornets.Join us at miteradio.com.au Sunday nights from:7.00PM (AWST)8.30PM (Central)9.00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
2024-07-171h 45
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 012We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, Nick Charles.Join us at miteradio.com.au Sunday nights from:7.00PM (AWST)8.30PM (Central)9.00PM (AEST)for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
2024-07-171h 38
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 011We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, BILL BARBER & THE HOLDING CELLJoin us at miteradio.com.au Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) 8.30PM (Central) 9.00PM (AEST) for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
2024-07-171h 44
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 010This episode features our blues covers special. We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, Mitch Grainger and Kelvin chats with The Honey Badgers co-founder and tenor saxophonist, Nigel Bourn about their recent debut album, "Shakin".Join us at miteradio.com.au Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) 8.30PM (Central) 9.00PM (AEST) for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!***BONUS*** Access the full unedited interview with Nigel Bourn HERE
2024-07-171h 45
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 009This episode features Live @ The MBAS feature artist Steve Plater & the Dirty Blues and Kelvin chats with President of the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society, John Durr.Join us at miteradio.com.au Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) 8.30PM (Central) 9.00PM (AEST) for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
2024-07-171h 47
The Blues HotelThe Blues Hotel with Kelvin Huggins: Episode 008Let Kelvin Huggins take you on a 2 hour journey full of the finest blues music. Features include:Live @ the MBAS feature artist Daryl Robert’sInterview with Australia's record breaking new talent Aaron Pollock.
2024-06-051h 43
The College Experience: BasketballMarch Madness - Sweet 16 Preview & Picks | The Big 12 Experience (Ep. 86)The Big 12 College Experience previews the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. Ryan McIntyre (@moneyline_mac) and Rush Bishop (@ramblingrush) discuss how Houston and Iowa State matchup in their upcoming games this weekend as well as the latest in the coaching search carousel?Will Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars make a statement Friday night in Dallas against the Duke Blue Devils? Will Jamal Shead, LJ Cryer, and Emanuel Sharp control the backcourt matchup against the Duke guards? Can the Cougars physicality wear down the Blue Devils? Can TJ Otzelberger and the Iowa State Cyclones...
2024-03-2850 min![The Big 12 College Experience [INACTIVE]](https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/50289b/50289b24-96c9-46d5-bfb9-bd3a7ac6ef79/59930e44-f2c2-4b8f-9020-915b37162213/3000x3000/df606c74ef6d554bdc0566f8d44b6fb1.jpg?aid=rss_feed)
The Big 12 College Experience [INACTIVE]March Madness - Sweet 16 Preview & Picks | The Big 12 Experience (Ep. 86)The Big 12 College Experience previews the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. Ryan McIntyre (@moneyline_mac) and Rush Bishop (@ramblingrush) discuss how Houston and Iowa State matchup in their upcoming games this weekend as well as the latest in the coaching search carousel?Will Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars make a statement Friday night in Dallas against the Duke Blue Devils? Will Jamal Shead, LJ Cryer, and Emanuel Sharp control the backcourt matchup against the Duke guards? Can the Cougars physicality wear down the Blue Devils? Can TJ Otzelberger and the Iowa State Cyclones...
2024-03-2852 min
BCSN PodZoneThe O&G StrikeZone | February 28, 2024 | Not The Last Day of FebruaryBryan, Kelvin and Marcus review all the latest news surrounding FAMU Athletics over the past week.
Special Guests: Head Golf Coach, Mike Rice; Draft Analyst Gerald Huggins, II (@draftHBCU); FAMU Football Asst. Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, Joseph Henry.
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2024-02-293h 19
The Kevin and Phillip ProjectS4 E13: Afternoon chat with James WestlingIf you are a sports fan, or more importantly a Big 12 sports fan, you need to check this podcast out. This is Part 1 of what will end up being 2 or 3 parts with Salina's own, James Westling. You may not know the name, but you probably know the voice! He has advanced from sports talk in Salina, to the voice of the Bethany Swedes, to calling Big 12 football and basketball games on ESPN.
Recording this episode went by so fast. We cover how he got into the business, the day that ESPN called him (finally!) and some of the...
2023-04-131h 04
The College Experience: BasketballCollege Basketball Predictions 1/25/23 (Ep. 297)The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network previews the upcoming Wednesday, January 25th college basketball schedule. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Moneyline Mac (@Moneyline_Mac) break down each and every game on the college basketball schedule. Can Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies get right at home against the Xavier Musketeers back in Storrs?Is this the perfect get right spot for Kelvin Sampson and the Houston Cougars down in Orlando against the UCF Knights? Will Mark Adams and Texas Tech get their first Big 12 win against Bob Huggins and the West Virginia Mountaineers...
2023-01-251h 10