Almost Blue Radio Show

22/08/2024

Almost Blue Radio Show No. 1026 is set, ready and waiting for you. Tonight's mix include names like White, Hendrix, Allison,
Hound Dog and Thorpieeee. Yes ... a great mix of some very new blues ... in fact released only today, some great old classics and some favourites. So make sure you "Log On and Listen In" at 8.00pm tonight for 3 hours of great blues and other assorted good tunes.
cheers
Michael Holman

02/07/2024

Here is the playlist for those that want to know what and who they were listening to on last weeks Almost Blue radio Show No. 1022.
I would be interested in hearing some feedback on what you think of the mix.

Conexion 5 - Hey Joe (5:13)
Big Mama Thornton - Little Red Rooster (4:28)
Luther Allison - All the King's Horses (5:38)
Anthony Geraci - Now What (5:35)
Cyndi Lauper - How Blue Can You Get? (5:24)
Alastair Greene - Trouble Blues (2:56)
Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lightnin' (3:00)
Popa Chubby - Back Door Man (6:06)
Gary Hoey - Black Magic Woman (6:21)
Quinn Sullivan - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (5:29)
Misty Blues - Blues Never Ends (4:02)
Rick Vito - Crying At Midnight (3:56)
Tampa Red - It Hurts Me Too (2:26)
Johnny Winter - I Smell Trouble (4:49)
Son Seals - I Can't Hear Nothing But the Blues (6:34)
Dave Hole - Demolition Man (5:25)
Shawn Kellerman - Down By The River (5:07)
Lonnie Brooks - Holding On To The Memories (5:54)
Willie Dixon - The Seventh Son 320 (4:18)
Bernard Allison - It's A Man Down There (6:05)
John Lee Ho**er - Chill Out (4:47)
Jimmy Johnson - Your Turn To Cry (5:51)
B.B. King - Never Make A Move Too Soon (5:31)
Jimmy Barnes - Stone Cold (6:56)
Eric Clapton - River Of Tears (8:59)
Albert Castiglia - The Sky Is Crying (7:08)
Danny Bryant - Days Like This (8:15)
Stevie Ray Vaughan - The Things That I Used To Do (5:26)
Tinsley Ellis - To The Devil For A Dime (4:21)
Alvin Lee - The Bluest Blues (7:27)

cheers
Michael

26/06/2024

I was so happy last week when everything that was supposed to work did, which meant I could present another edition of The Almost Blues Radio Show. Very happy indeed. So for those that missed it, here is the playlist of what I thought was a pretty good show. I hope you agree and if you do please " Log On and Listen In " at 8.00 Thursday night. And if you don't, then still log on in case it gets better.

The Almost Blue Radio Show No. 1021

Half Past Midnight - Hey Joe (6:31)
Koko Taylor - I'm A Woman (4:35)
Michael Coleman - I Been Foolin' Around (5:10)
Junior Wells - I'll Take Care Of You (6:56)
Opelousas - Haircut (5:20)
Janis Joplin - Cry Baby (3:59)
Hollywood Fats Band - 06 - Cleanhead Blues (5:19)
Mean Gene Kelton - Tears On My Guitar (5:36)
Santana - Song Of The Wind (6:02)
The Kilborn Alley Blues Band - It's A Pity (6:33)
Joe Louis Walker - Trouble On Wheels (5:19)
Albert King - I'll Play The Blues For You (7:16)
John Lee Ho**er - Mr. Lucky (4:41)
Will Johns - Hoochie Coochie Man (4:22)
Tas Cru - House Of The Blues (5:48)
Alias Blues Gang - Somebody Loan Me A Dime (3:22)
Jeremiah Johnson - Blues In Her Eyes (4:23)
Jonny Lang - A Quitter Never Wins (5:56)
Journey - Of A Lifetime (6:54)
B.B. King - Guess Who (6:00)
Chris Duarte - I'm So Tired (4:45)
Mike Zito - Overing (7:45)
The Geoff Everett Band - Why Can't We Stop? (10:32)
Albert Collins - Trash Talkin' (4:09)
Alvin Lee - The Bluest Blues (7:27)
cheers
Michael

13/06/2024

Appearing Sat June 15 at Watsons Mystery Cafe Boise ID at 7pm. Thank you Boise Blues Society for making this happen! See you there blues lovers

07/12/2023

It’s official! Last two fundraiser shows Dec 16 Mangrove Mountain Dec 30 Pyrmont Bridge 🎶❤️

22/11/2023

Last year in beautiful Death Valley for the launch of my signature amplifier with Mezzabarba Custom Amplification. 🏜️

09/11/2023

Welcome to The Almost Blue Radio Network, a service proudly beaming all over the world through the wonders of modern technology.

28/10/2023

OUT NOW! A huge thanks to Paul McIntyre and Paul Blasi for lending me their beautiful resonator Guitars. The following artists for their endless inspiration; Robben Ford, Tony Joe White, Otis Taylor, Ry Cooder, Johnny Winter, Lightning Hopkins. Andy Just for the stellar Harmonica playing. Simon Cotsworth for mixing/mastering.

At a time where art is being stolen in plain sight like a cat burglar in a gallery with the spot light on, you can help keep this one on the wall 🙏😎👉 https://sklblues.bandcamp.com/album/deep-cut

12/10/2023

DEEP CUT Releasing October 28
Pre Order here https://sklblues.bandcamp.com/album/deep-cut

28/09/2023

First Memphis fundraiser show announced with the legendary Fiona Boyes! We can't wait to represent the Sydney Blues Society and Australia at the Memphis International Blues Challenge in January 2024. A huge thanks to everyone for your support!

Book tickets here; https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1124986?fbclid=IwAR1bL3CK-VxGv-HgVvj0x4LOuUp7B5haywcVfkEtFqsllanafo5ytDerkC4

Alternatively you can support us here!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/memphis-blues-fundraiser?member=29640597&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

31/08/2023

The Almost Blue Radio Show is all set and ready to go. So "Log On and Listen In" at 8.00pm tonight for 3 hours of great blues and other assorted good tunes.
www.almostblueradio.com
Cheers
Michael

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02/07/2023

Well far too cold and wet to be outside today so no excuses for not sitting down and posting the playlist from the last Almost Blue Radio Show in a timely fashion.
So here it is ... in all its glory ... 28 great tracks that hopefully entertained those that listened in. And if you missed the show but like what you read here ... don't forget to "Log On and Listen In" at 8.00PM next and every Thursday night.

The Almost Blue Radio Show No. 987

Jose Luis Pardo - Hey Joe (3:17)
The Bluesbones - Chain Gang (4:18)
Hound Dog Taylor - Held My Baby Last Night (4:17)
Buddy Guy - The Devil's Daughter (5:15)
Johnny Ray Jones - Steamy Windows (4:00)
Lucinda Williams - Hard Times Killing Floor Blues (5:11)
Tito and Tarantula - After Dark (4:11)
Albert King - I'll Play The Blues For You (5:37)
Stevie Ray Vaughan - The Things That I Used To Do (5:26)
Dave Hole - Cold Blue Moon (6:50)
Eden Brent - Blues All Over (4:39)
Rick Derringer - Blues All Night Long (8:12)
Bryan Lee - Key to the Highway (6:39)
Lou Ann Barton - You Can Have My Husband (2:52)
Joe Bonamassa - Miss You, Hate You (6:04)
Lance Lopez - Let Me Love You (5:41)
Elmore James - Find My Kind Of Woman (3:05)
Joe Louis Walker - Bluesifyin' (6:33)
Dana Fuchs - I've Been Loving You Too Long (3:33)
Smoke J Lawrence - 2020 Blues (7:12)
Sue Foley - Queen Bee (4:11)
Gary Moore - You Know My Love (7:14)
Beth Hart - Caught Out In The Rain (7:13)
Gov't Mule - Soul Shine (10:04)
Eric Clapton - Groaning The Blues (6:05)
Peter Green - You'll Be Sorry Someday (6:31)
Tab Benoit - Whiskey Store (9:00)
Alvin Lee - The Bluest Blues (7:27)
cheers
Michael

02/05/2023

Round up your friends and plan a memorable night on the legendary Blues Train. What are you waiting for?!

October 7
Carriage A: Iseula ISEULA
Carriage B: Sam Buckley Sam Buckley
Carriage C: Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces Phil Coyne and The Wayward Aces
Carriage D: The Von Robertsons The Von Robertsons

Book your tickets to shake, rattle and roll here: https://www.thebluestrain.com.au/show/sat-7th-oct-2023/

20/04/2023

So sorry for the very late notice but I am not going to be able to present the Almost Blue Radio Show tonight. But the music library is still playing so there is still plenty of great blues and other assorted good tunes for you to enjoy. I will be back next week.
Cheers
Michael

17/03/2023

First at Forth Vallet Blues Festival

05/12/2022

Summer is finally here and I’ll be playing my first summer show at next Friday 9th December 🎶🎸
This wonderful live music venue - Jimmy Hornet will not be here in 2023 😌 come have have a drink at the bar one last time … Anthea has supported artists and live music through and through ❤️
💥See you at the bar 🙌

Tickets link and details on my website:
🎫. www.annascionti.com

05/12/2022

NEW SONG RELEASE ALERT!
On 9 December (my birthday), I’ll be releasing my new single ‘Put your hands on me’. Written in tandem with Ryan Ritchie] and Mat], this new song, will be one of many to come.

The new song is about allowing yourself to be free, expressing yourself and releasing your sexuality to incite love and acceptance of one’s flaws and imperfections.

It’s different to anything you would have seen but it’s feel good vibe is guaranteed to get you dancing and being free to live in the moment!

9 December! Be ready for my new song to hit the WORLD!!

Thanks to everyone who has been involved in this project:
Mat] .chiriac Ryan Ritchie]

27/10/2022

With so much rain around, being stuck indoors has its advantages.
Almost Blue Radio Show No. 965 is already set and waiting to go.
Again I'm going for a mix of old, new and selected by you tunes.
So "Log On and Listen In" by simply going to
www.almostblueradio.com and hitting the listen buttom.
And send in your requests if you want a tune added.
Cheers
Michael

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24/09/2022

Before I get too far into Football Grand Final weekend mode I thought I had better post the playlist for the last Almost Blue Radio Show.
For those that "Logged On and Listened In" to the show, here is a list of the tracks you would have heard.
And for those that sadly missed it ... well ... "read 'em and weep."
You missed some great music.
But never mind I will be back this coming week with another 3 hours of great blues and other assorted good tunes.

cheers
Michael

The Almost Blue Radio Show No. 961Playlist

No Man's Band - Hey Joe (3:31)
Albert King - Cadillac Assembly Line (4:42)
The Boneshakers - I Am The Blues (5:13)
Muddy Waters - Hoochie Coochie Man (2:50)
Jonny Lang - Matchbox (3:29)
Lightning Hopkins - Lonesome Dog (2:40)
Crystal Shawanda - Evil (3:57)
John Lee Ho**er - Hobo Blues (2:59)
Scott Ellison - There's Something About the Night (4:45)
Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lightnin' (3:04)
Edgar Winter - To***co Road (4:06)
Bernard Allison - It's A Man Down There (6:05)
Gary Moore - Boogie My Way Back Home (5:37)
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River (2:36)
Rory Gallagher - Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (7:54)
Anthony Geraci - Corner Of Heartache And Pain (5:53)
Abi Wallenstein - Sugar Mamma (6:59)
Johnny Winter - I Smell Trouble (4:49)
Charlie Musselwhite - Hey Baby (4:28)
Magic Slim & The Teardrops - 44 Blues (7:46)
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Ain't Gone 'N' Give Up On Love (6:29)
Emanuel Casablanca - In Blood (4:07)
Omar And The Howlers - Down In Mississippi (4:30)
Quinn Sullivan - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (5:29)
Kevin Selfe - Moving Day Blues (6:21)
Brad Wilson - She Moves Me (5:54)
Tony Joe White - Ice Cream Man (3:35)
B.B. King - Ten Long Years (2:47)
Long John Baldry - Five Long Years (5:05)
Buddy Guy - I Gotta Try You Girl (12:08)
Ray Beadle - Can't Shake These Blues (3:22)
Alvin Lee - The Bluest Blues (7:27

15/09/2022

The Almost Blue Radio Show is sorted and ready to go so I hope you are as well. All you have to do is "Log On and Listen In" at almostblueradio.com. and hit the LISTEN button. Then you just sit back, relax and enjoy 3 hours of great blues and other assorted good tunes. And please send in your request for the night or just let me know you're listening and I will send a shout out.
Cheers
Michael

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30/08/2022

A great Mojo Working Show broadcasting right now on The Almost Blue Radio network.
So "Log On and Listen In"
at
www.almostblueradioshow.com

29/10/2021

We were lucky enough ... for a change ... to make it through The Almost Blue Radio Show before the storm hit and knocked out the power and internet services.
And cheers to all those that did suffer damage ... I hope its not too bad.
So a full Playlist for Show No. 927 was created in time and now its ready for all to see.
Feel free to comment on the selection and make suggestions for net weeks show.
Cheers
Michael
The Almost Blue Radio Show
No. 927

PLAYLIST

1. Victor Brox - Hey Joe (7:11)
2. Big Joe Williams - Baby Please Don't Go (2:44)
3. Jose Ramirez - As You Can See (5:19)
4. Taj Mahal - Statesboro Blues (2:57)
5. Black Cat Road - Rain Pushing (6:15)
6. Kerri Simpson - Homeless Blues (3:55)
7. Chris Wilson - The Sky Is Crying (6:52)
8. Chris Duarte Group - .32 Blues (7:24)
9. Lonnie Mack - Stop (9:25)
10. Stevie Ray Vaughan - Pride And Joy (3:40)
11. Lightnin' Hopkins - Cryin' Shame (2:32)
12. Blindside Blues Band - Many Lessons (7:11)
13. Seth James - Burn It Down (4:18)
14. Otis Rush - I Can't Quit You Baby. (5:23)
15. Led Zeppelin - D'yer mak'er (4:21)
16. Zora Young - Go Ahead And Take Him (6:33)
17. Buddy Guy - Stone Crazy (7:27)
18. Joe Houston - 04 - How Many More Years (6:30)
19. Albert Castiglia - Bad Avenue (6:59)
20. Joyann Parker - Gone So Long (4:12)
21. John D'Amato - Walk On Water (4:02)
22. Muddy Waters - Mannish Boy (5:23)
23. Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa - Ain't No Way (6:50)
24. B.B. King - Fool Me Once (4:18)
25. Jimmy Thackery - I'll Come Running Back (6:15)
26. Janis Joplin - Piece Of My Heart (4:16)
27. Gary Moore - As The Years Go Passing By (7:43)
28. Jay Walter & The Rectifiers - Rectifier Man (5:06)
29. Alvin Lee - The Bluest Blues (7:27)

02/10/2021

So disappointed about not being able to present last Thursday nights Almost Blue Radio Show. But when technology fails you and your knowledge of it is equivalent to watching a foreign movie without subtitles...you know it's time to take a deep breath and walk away slowly. So that's what I did. Once again I have been assured that all is fixed and working well. Hopefully I will be back this week with 3 hours of great blues and other assorted good tunes. Cheers everyone and thank you for your messages. Means a lot.

20/08/2021

Old picture ... sadly work commitments and then lockdown prevented my partner in crime Michelle to continue on as my co-host.

Micheal and Michelle are here to give you 3 hours of amazing Almost Blue radio show Thursday nights 9pm to12 midnight
log on to
https://almostblueradio.com/

14/08/2021

Here we are ... the playlist from last weeks Almost Blue Radio Show. And sorry about the no start with the Cold Stares interview but technical difficulties prevented it from going ahead as scheduled. We are working on another time ... possible even this coming week.
Anyway I hope you enjoyed the show and if you missed it ... then these are the great tracks you missed hearing. Check them out now.

The Almost Blue Radio Show
No. 919

PLAYLIST

1. Ricky Shayne - Hey Joe (3:55)
2. B.B. King - Cross My Heart (4:28)
3. Damon Fowler - Taxman (4:41)
4. Crystal Shawanda - Church House Blues (3:32)
5. Bo Diddley - Down Home Special (3:08)
6. Champion Jack Dupree - Goin' Down Slow (4:04)
7. Blind Lemon Pledge - Blue Heartbreak (5:21)
8. Miss Emily - Cry To Me (2:43)
9. Rebecca King - Alright (3:22)
10. The Allman Brothers Band - Heart Of Stone (5:07)
11. Etta James - Hoochie Coochie Gal (4:25)
12. Dutch Tilders - Every Day I Have The Blues (5:47)
13. Tampa Red - It Hurts Me Too (2:26)
14. Quinn Sullivan - While My Guitar Gently Weeps (5:29)
15. Rebecca King - Clarified (3:09)
16. Eddie C. Campbell - Nineteen Years Old (5:06)
17. Cyndi Lauper - How Blue Can You Get? (Feat. Johnny Lang) (5:24)
18. Government Mule - Soulshine (9:28)
19. Janis Joplin - To Love Somebody (5:14)
20. Pat Fulgoni - Thrill Is Gone (5:10)
21. Rebecca King - New Country (3:15)
22. Richie Sambora - Mr. Blues Man (5:16)
23. Pinetop Perkins - Down The Road I'll Go (5:20)
24. Michael VDelli - Two By Two (8:07)
25. Sonny & McGhee & Big Bill Broonzy - Brownie's Blues (5:25)
26. The Cold Stares - 2021 - Dust In My Hands (2:59)
27. The Cold Stares - 2021 - Election Blues (3:25)
28. The Cold Stares - 2021 - Hard Times (3:26)
29. The Cold Stares - 2021 - In The Night Time (2:59)
30. The Cold Stares - 2021 - Save You From Me (3:15)
31. The Cold Stares - 2021 - Prosecution Blues (3:46)
32. The Halley DeVestern Band - Stormy Monday (7:08)
33. Alive Lee & Ten Years After - The Bluest Blues (7:29)

01/07/2021

Almost Blue Radio Show No 913 is set, scheduled and ready to go. Tonight we have a very special guest ... Michael Charles ... talking to us live from Chicago. As a Melbourne born and raised musician Michael has made a huge name for himself on the world stage including being elevated to the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame status. Michael will be talking to us about the tough times through the covid storm and how he is planning to get back on the road again. Add that to a mix of great blues and other assorted good tunes and it's 3 hours of music you dont want to miss. So log on and listen in at ... wwwalmostblueradio.com and enjoy.
Cheers
Michael

28/06/2021

This week on The Almost Blue Radio Show Blues Legend Michael Charles will be chatting with us live from Chicago. So make sure you log on and listen in to www.almostblueradio.com

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