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Rick Estrin and Kirk Fletcher perform live at the 2011 Blues Music Awards on Edition 667 of Blues Radio International, with Duke Robillard, Blind Willie Johnson, Tab Benoit, and Katie Webster.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

James Harman performs live at the 2016 Blues Music Awards on Edition 666 of Blues Radio International, with Leadbelly, Jimmy Witherspoon, Floyd James and Little Sonny.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Blues powerhouse Teeny Tucker performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 665 of Blues Radio International, with Luther Allison, Robert Cray, and Lightning Slim.Photograph by Michael Wolf.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Hadden Sayers performs live at the 2019 Blues Music Awards on Edition 664 of Blues Radio International, with Howlin' Wolf, Pinetop Perkins, Janiva Magness and Jovin Webb.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Selwyn Birchwood performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 663 of Blues Radio International, with John Lee Hooker, Son Seals and OV Wright.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Samantha Fish performs live at the Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton in March 2016 on Ediition 662 of Blues Radio International, with Keb Mo, Elmore James, Shemekia Copeland and Junior Kimbrough.Photograph by Jay SkolnickFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

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

Diunna Greenleaf performs live at the 2017 Blues Music Awards on Edition 660 of Blues Radio International, with music from Snooky Pryor, Roosevelt Sykes, Terry Robb and Little Johnny Christian.Photograph by Elaine Hughes.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Curtis Salgado performs live at the 2009 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Edition 659 of Blues Radio International, with music from Willie Cobbs, Kid Andersen, Billy The Kid Emerson and Amanda Fish.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

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

Bob Corritore performs live at the 2011 Blues Music Awards on Edition 657 of Blues Radio International, with music from James Cotton, Eddie Boyd, Johnny Copeland, Deborah Coleman, and Mark Hummel with Anson Funderburgh.Photograph by Jeff Fasano.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Kat Riggins and Kevin Burt perform live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage at the 2024 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Edition 656 of Blues Radio International, with music from Little Milton, Eddie Taylor and David Bromberg.Mix by Audrey Michelle.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Mr. Sipp performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 655 of Blues Radio International, with T Bone Walker, Muddy Waters, Albert & Rayne Castiglia feat. Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and Sara Lazarus.Photograph by Laura Carbone.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Rory Block performs live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage in Memphis at the 2019 Blues Music Awards on Edition 654 of Blues Radio International, with music from Lightning Hopkins, Mississippi John Hurt, Ry Cooder, Jontavious Willis, and Chris Cain.Sound by Jack Gauthier. Photograph by Jay Skolnick.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

The Stephen Hull Experience wins second place, and Best Guitarist, live at the 2024 International Blues Challenge in Memphis on Edition 653 of Blues Radio International, with music from Junior Wells and Coco Montoya.Photograph by Laura Carbone.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

GE Smith and Matt Schofield perform live at the Funky Biscuit in February 2017 on Edition 652 of Blues Radio International, with music from Lonnie Brooks, Jimmy Johnson, and Dinah Washington.Sound by Ray Rivard. Photograph by Jay Skolnick.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Acoustic guitarist BMA nominee William Lee Ellis performs live at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 651 of Blues Radio International, with Muddy Waters, Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets featuring Sam Myers, Toronzo Canon, Curtis Salgado and Jack De Keyzer.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Step into the heart of blues music with Blues Radio International's Jesse Finkelstein as your guide. In a special duet interview, Jesse sits down with the dynamic duo Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, whisked away from the vibrant energy of The Blues Foundation's 2012 Blues Music Awards in Memphis. Together, they explore the soulful depths of blues music, sharing personal anecdotes, insights into the culture, and the secrets behind their musical alchemy. From the joys of songwriting ...

John Primer, recently inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, performs live at the 2023 Blues Music Awards on Edition 636 of Blues Radio International, with music from James Cotton, Dawn Tyler Watson, Bruce Katz and Champion Jack DuPree.Photograph by Laura Carbone.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Joe Waters performs at the Orpheum Memphis in the 2024 International Blues Challenge Finals. The IBC is coordinated & hosted by the Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN. Each year, blues societies from around the globe send challengers to compete against one another for a chance to win the big prizes at the finals in Memphis. Out of 140 acts, Joe made it & won! Congratulations Joe!Joe took home the 1st place prize in the Solo/Duo Category. Hailing from the Columbus Blues Alliance, he amaze...

Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as we dive deep into the heart and soul of the blues! In this special edition of Blues Radio International's Memphis Sessions, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive musical interview with none other than the 2022 Blues Music Award nominee for Best Acoustic Guitarist and Grammy Award-nominated acoustic virtuoso, Catfish Keith!Join your hosts Jesse Finkelstein and Audrey Michelle as we sit down with the one and only Catfish Keith to explore his...

Kimberly Horton The Blues Foundation President & CEO on The Blues Radio International Podcast 2023 Blues Music Awards Memphis Session with your hosts, Jesse Finkelstein & Audrey MichelleLet us give Kimberly a big round of congratulations for her acceptance of this prestigious position. She will carry us forward into a new, dynamic reality for blues music & it's community. We cannot wait to see what you do next! Congratulations Kim!Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Part II - Blues Music Performance - In this part 2 of 2 Luther treats us to some deep blues including his original tune, "Hard Times."Blues Music legend, Luther Guitar Junior Johnson (1939-2022) in a special in-home musical interview. You will hear some blues music, some jokes & lots of jovial laughter (which were always in abundance when Luther was in the house.) In January 2020, we were blessed to spend some time with Luther, who was always a gracious & honored guest at the home of ...

Part I - Talk Interview - The Life & Musical Career of Blues Music legend, Luther Guitar Junior Johnson (1939-2022) In January 2020, we were blessed to spend some time with Luther, who was always a gracious & honored guest at the home of BRI's Audrey Michelle & Michael Wolf.In this part 1 of 2 Luther tells us about his life, starting from the beginning in Mississippi. At the age of 13 he received his first guitar from his parents who were fans of Muddy Waters, not knowing th...

The Danielle Nicole Band performs live in South Florida from The Funky Biscuit in 12/09/2022 on Edition #576 of Blues Radio International, with music from Taj Mahal, Hound Dog Taylor & Charlie Patton.Sound by Jeff Kissinger and Michael Wolf of Datflys Concert Videos.Graphics by Audrey MichelleFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

An All Star Jam finale to The Blues Foundations 2022 International Blues Challenge. Host - Joe WhitmerTony Braunagel - DrumsJimmy Carpenter - SaxTerrence "Sweet T" Grayson - BassJim Pugh - Keys/OrganJose Ramirez - Guitar/VocalsJonn Del Toro Richardson - Guitar/VocalBen Rice - GuitarKat Riggins - VocalGabe Stillman - Guitar/VocalDawn Tyler Watson - VocalsThank you to The Blues Foundation for their continued support of our efforts in preserving & documenting blues music, blues artists...

David Crosby on Blues Radio International in a BRI Archives Edition from 5 12 2013 interview where David sits down with Jesse Finkelstein for an, "uplifting experience" in Boca Raton, FL.We love & remember David Crosby for his many endearing charms & qualities. He will forever remain dear to our hearts.For full video visit: www.youtube.com/bluesradiointernational#DavidCrosby #bluesradiointernationalFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

On this special radio edition of the BRI Podcast you'll enjoy, Larkin Poe performing on the BRI SoundStage at the 2018 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Edition 563 of Blues Radio International, with music from Mississippi John Hurt, Dave Keyes with Bernard Purdie, and Earl King.#larkinpoe #bluesmusic #bluesmusicawards #bluesradiointernationalFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Dave Keyes, 2022 Blues Music Award Nominee for Instrumentalist Piano joined BRI in this exclusive session during the Blues Music Awards in Memphis. Dave delivers love, humor & wisdom through his music. Dave sat down at the keyboard, and played four of his original songs, including those he played hours later to a full house at The Blues Foundation's Blues Music Award ceremony. The songs are:1) Shake, Shake, Shake - recorded with Bernard Purdie2) That's What The Blues Are For ...

Jack Sullivan of Blues Music Magazine sits down with Jesse Finkelstein & Audrey Michelle of Blues Radio International. A quarterly blues music publication, is coming up on its 10th year on the presses. You will hear how the publication started, what Jack & his colleagues are doing in the present to spread the good word of blues music, how blues continues to conceptually change & adapt to modern music tastes & what the magazine is doing to expand it's reach to younger aud...

Annika Chambers & Igor Prado in this musical interview jam packed with soulful contemporary blues music. Annika Chambers DesLauriers is a multiple Blues Music Award Winner & Igor Prado has performed & written music with/for some of the brightest stars in contemporary blues music today. Annika & Igor talk about taking control of your destiny, following your dreams & how they co-wrote contemporary blues music with a modern sound. Hear how they do it on this episode of ...

Radio Edition #544 for 7/4/2022 Samantha Fish performs live at the 2022 Tampa Bay Blues Festival, with music from Charlie Musselwhite, Bukka White, and Mississippi Heat.REPORT YOUR RECEPTION HERE Worldwide Shortwave Transmission Schedule Monday 0200 GMT/Sunday 9:00pm ET 9955 kHz, Friday 0230 GMT/Thursday 9:30pm ET 9955 kHz via WRMI, Radio Miami InternationalYou can always find more live blues music content on our website: Blues Radio International#SamanthaFish #BluesRadioInternati...

Gabe Stillman performs live at the 2022 Blues Music Awards in Memphis on Radio Edition #545 of Blues Radio International, with music from Junior Wells, Ronnie Earl and Janiva Magness.Click here for access to all of our shortwave radio broadcasts!REPORT YOUR RECEPTION HERE Worldwide Shortwave Transmission Schedule Monday 0200 GMT/Sunday 9:00pm ET 9955 kHz, Friday 0230 GMT/Thursday 9:30pm ET 9955 kHz via WRMI, Radio Miami InternationalFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

PLAYLIST EDITION #540Michael Burks performs live at the 2009 Blues Music Awards in Memphis, with music from Ruth Brown, Delbert McClinton, Kenny Neal, Bob Margolin & Bob Corritore & Big Jack Johnson with Kim Wilson: on Edition 540 of Blues Radio International.Broadcast production by Jesse FinkelsteinPodcast engineering by Audrey MichelleBoth for Blues Radio InternationalFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Edition 539 of Blues Radio International, Chris Duarte performs live in South Florida, with music from John Mayall, Alberta Hunter & Robert Nighthawk.Photography by Jay Skolnick of J Skolnick PhotographyFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

WEEKLY BLUES MUSIC RADIO BROADCASTPLAYLIST EDITION # 538 for 5/22/2022Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials live from the 2009 Blues Music AwardsAlso featuring, Albert Collins, Bonnie Raitt, Eddie Taylor & Horojo Trio on Edition 538 of Blues Radio International.#bluesradiointernational #bluesmusic #liledandthebluesimperialsFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

Diunna Greenleaf & Derrick Procell featuring "Steady Rollin" Bob Margolin on Blues Radio International 2019 BMA Memphis Sessions. Koko Taylor Blues Music Award Winner Diunna Greenleaf and Derrick Procell, with a premiere of “I Will Be Your Leather,” written by Terry Abrahamson and Derrick.Special surprise guest, "Steady Rollin" Bob Margolin sits in for a rendition of his song, "Lonely Man Blues" & a special birthday tribute from Diunna. Podcast engineering by: Audrey M...

Up now on the Blues Radio International Podcast we bring you The Welch Ledbetter Connection from the BRI soundstage during the 2017 Blues Music Awards in Memphis. This one of a kind pair, "Monster" Mike Welch & Michael Ledbetter share their original blues music compositions & stories of how they came to be The Welch Ledbetter Connection.This podcast is in loving memory of Michael Ledbetter (April 27, 1985 – January 21, 2019) who left this world suddenly in 2019. His loss i...

Wee Willie Walker & Anthony Paule deliver some soulful blues music at the 2018 Blues Music Awards at the Blues Radio International recording space in Memphis.Find video of this session on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A6S9_LpHrkFor Blues Radio International:Sound by Jack Gauthier of Lakewest RecordingPhoto by Jay Skolnick of J Skolnick PhotographyFind more at BluesRadioInternational.net

http://www.bluesradiointernational.net/bri-podcastWalter & Marie Trout with us at Robbie Kreiger’s (guitarist, The Doors) Horse Latitudes Recording Studio in Los Angeles. Walter takes a break finishing his Blues Music Award nominated album, “Survivor Blues" to discuss the muses behind the art (January, 2020.)You will hear tips on keeping the faith when faced with seemingly impossible odds & how Marie takes care of her own mental wellness so she can cope when dealing with a...

Come down to Memphis during the 2018 Blues Music Awards with Blues Radio International for this uplifting musical interview hosted by 2019 Keeping The Blues Alive Award Recipient, Jesse Finkelstein with blues music great, Keb Mo.#keepingthebluesalive #bluesradiointernational #thebluesfoundationOn Location Audio Engineering & music studio mixes by Jack Gauthier of Lakewest Recording Studio (2018.)Podcast engineering & mastering by: Audrey Michelle of True Definition Media (2022)A...

Heidi Holton performs a blues music originals & classics , from our exclusive session on the Viral Anti Viral World Tour. Classic blues music works are beautifully preserved in these renditions arranged by the talented Heidi Holton. This time, we go to Murphy, North Carolina where we meet up with our dear friend for some beautiful music. We must thank Nathan Baerreis of NB Photography in Murphy, North Carolina, USA for his stunning on site camera work & audio recording. Th...

Winner of the 2020 International Blues Challenge Lee Oskar Harmonica Award & 2nd Place Winner in the Solo/Duo Category! Join Jesse & Audrey as we sit down for some blues, folk, rebetico, swing & ragtime music fun with our friend, Felix Slim. We had such a great time with Felix Slim, we are sure you will enjoy this!Don't forget to pick up his latest blues music release, "Overseas Blues."Discover more about Felix here:www.felixslim.comhttps://www.facebook.com/felixslimProduction by ...

Now it's time to go down under for Australian Blues Music Duo, The McnaMarr Project, John McNamara & Andrea Marr.It's certainly a g'day when serenaded by soulful blues delivered by multiple award winning John & Andrea. When the down under & the deep south collide, you get The McNaMarr Project. You are likely to run into John & Andrea at such events as The International Blues Challenge held in Memphis each year. Make sure you say hi & you saw em here! #KeepingTheBluesAlive#...

Maria Muldaur BRI Podcast: Discovering Authentic Blues & Americana In The South & Learning From (& Living With) Doc Watson.Still an active member of the blues music & folk music communities, Maria tells us the story of pre-internet times when if you wanted to find someone, you went & sought them out, in person. That is exactly what she did when she hopped a bus down into the American South with hopes of cold calling Doc Watson in search of a musical education.Jesse F...

In April 2015 Multiple Blues Music Award Winner Samantha Fish joined Blues Radio International in BRI Studio B.Friends with the blues. Music. Talk. News. Keeping the Blues Alive.More Samantha Fish music content, start here with her acoustic performance from this session of, "Dead Flowers."https://youtu.be/HpxFWtXaBpkIf you like what you see there, make sure you subscribe! More videos, every week!youtube.com/bluesradiointernationalSound by Jack Gauthier of Lakewest RecordingPodcast Production ...

Grammy Award winner Dom Flemons joined us during the 2019 Blues Music Awards in our Memphis recording space for this exclusive interview & performance. Dom is both a musician & historian. His acclaimed album, "Black Cowboys" brings to life the music & history of these forgotten creators of American Culture.Your Host: Jesse Finkelstein Sound by Jack Gauthier of Lakewest RecordingPodcast Production & Engineering by Audrey Michelle/True Definition MediaTHE STORIES ARE ...

An extraordinary story that everyone should see: Walter Trout, despite critical acclaim for his work as the lead guitarist for John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, was on a self destructive path-- until an encounter with Carlos Santana saved his life. But it didn't stop there.Walter saw his friend, the talented Blues guitarist Mike Zito, falling victim to the same substance abuse. It was Walter's turn to save a life. And Mike continues to work to help others confront addiction.This is a story of grea...

Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin, legendary blues music guitarist, educator, multiple award winning artist, musician and very dear friend to us here at Blues Radio International. There is no doubt when you hear the name Bob Margolin you think of blues music, Muddy Waters & the band that Bob spent the better part of a decade playing guitar for. However, Bob is also a music educator who has introduced blues music to many youths & young adults through the Pinetop Perkins Foundati...

Jesse Colin Young with Jesse Finkelstein sitting down in BRI Studio C for this exclusive session on Blues Radio International.For pictures and video of this session, please visit us at: bluesradiointernational.net2019 Keeping The Blues Alive Award RecipientYou can join us on social media come find us and say, "hi!" facebook.com/bluesradiointernationalinstagram.com/bluesradiointernationalyoutube.com/bluesradiointernationaltwitter.com/bluesbritwitch.tv/bluesradiointernationalAlso: Soundclo...

Jesse Finkelstein sits down with blues legend, John Mayall during the 2016 Blues Music Awards in Memphis for this exclusive interview on Blues Radio International.For pictures and video of this session, please visit us at: bluesradiointernational.net2019 Keeping The Blues Alive Award RecipientYou can join us on social media come find us and say, "hi!" facebook.com/bluesradiointernationalinstagram.com/bluesradiointernationalyoutube.com/bluesradiointernationaltwitter.com/bluesbritwitch.tv/...

Here is Roosevelt Collier in this special interview with Jesse Finkelstein discussing the history of sacred steel, playing music in church and at home with family members & how he ended up playing sacred steel when it wasn't even his first choice. He also plays for us four solo instrumentals in this edition of the Blues Radio International Podcast.For more live music & interviews visit: BluesRadioInternational.net You can also find us anywhere you consume social media.#Keep...

Going now to Hudson Valley, NY to visit with the one, the only Ted Horowitz AKA Popa Chubby!!! You are going to get a nice helping of music, truth and love in this very special session. Ted not only shares his beautiful music with all of us but, he also shares some history, funny stories & opens up about what it is like to be an artist in these very unusual times.We love you Ted, thank you for sharing you love and light with us!Please consider supporting all of your beloved musicians in t...

We whisk you away to Amsterdam to meet with British Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, Ian Siegal for a nice rich helping of the blues on the next episode of our Viral Anti Viral World Tour. Ian Siegal shows off some of his antique blues instruments & some of his newer customized guitars. We talk about what brought him into the blues & how he developed his way of interpreting the blues & translating his style to the world.Thank you Ian for bringing your uplifting music to the worl...

Michael Freeman, Grammy Award Winning Producer and Chairman of the Blues Foundation, joins Jesse and Audrey to discuss Blues music and the important work of the The Blues Foundation. We learn of Michael’s journey from England to the heart of Chicago Blues, and a career spanning over 200 releases so far-- and discuss how the music industry will evolve. Michael also brings us up to date on how the Foundation is helping musicians during the COVID pandemic, and about the important decisions...

We went to the home studio of Danielle Nicole & Brandon Miller for a very uplifting stop on the Viral Anti Viral Word Tour in Kansas City, MO. Danielle & Brandon always make beautiful music together and this time we get to talk about the status of touring, finding new meaning in music, finding inspiration & appreciating each other. A big thank you to Danielle & Brandon who generously set up many cameras to make this session extra special. We can't thank you enough for sharing ...

Tonight we bring you some beautiful blues piano from New Orleans with our friend, Keiko Komaki. We talk about her recent musical projects & discuss what it has been like for her being home now more than ever. Keiko explains what her musical journey has been like & talks about the incredible friends she has made along the way.Thank you Keiko for taking the time to talk with us and share your beautiful music. We are looking forward to seeing you again in person, sooner than later.LIVE B...

Today on Blues Radio International with Jesse Finkelstein & Audrey Michelle, we take you to Los Angeles, California for some uplifting tunes from Alastair Greenes new release, A New World Blues from Whiskey Bayou Records. The record features Tab Benoit drums & Corey Duplechin on bass but, today you will enjoy the beautiful acoustic takes on "Living Today" & "Bayou Mile." We even get Alastair to serenade us on his beautiful National Guitar with "Walking in Circles...