The Blues Lounge Radio Show

27/07/2024

On this weeks show we look at three fantastic new Compilations from the wonderful folks at KoKo Mojo Records including two releases in the 'Hi Strung R&B' series and the last in the 'Black Pearls' Series.
We've also got new releases from Austin John, Quinn Sullivan, Memphis Royal Brothers, McKinley James, Eden Brent, Chicago Blues Lifters plus more great tracks from John Mayall, Hollywood Blue Flames, Jools Holland, Errol Linton and more!
Tune in at 4pm Sunday (UK) on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, Dab, Smart Speaker and around the world online www.bradleystokeradio.com

24/07/2024

Saddened to hear that John Mayall has passed away this morning.

British blues and rock pioneer John Mayall has died at the age of 90, just months before he was to be inducted into the Rock Hall Of Fame.

22/07/2024

This weeks show is now available on Mixcloud.
On the show our Album of the Week is True Blues Brother: The Legacy of Matt 'Guitar' Murphy' which features his last recordings along with Bobby Christina's Caravan on Nola Blue Records.
We also have new tracks from Sonny Gullage, Duke Robillard, The Groovy Four, Swamp Crew ft Sax Gordon, 11 Guys Quartet and Dennis Jones. We've also got Music from BB King, The Vaughan Brothers, Freddie King, Peter Parcek, Big Joe Shelton, The Bluesanovas, Little G Weevil, Cat Squirrel ft Mike Vernon, Jumping Matt and his Combo, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Wells and The Two Timers and more.
Tune in every Sunday at 4pm (UK) Bradley Stoke Radio 104.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and Online around the world www.bradleystokeradio.com
Stony Plain Records Dixiefrog Records Jimmie Vaughan Blind Pig Records
https://www.mixcloud.com/BradleyStokeRadio/the-blues-lounge-21st-july-2024-ft-true-blues-brother-the-legacy-of-matt-guitar-murphy/

On this weeks show our Album of the Week is 'True Blues Brother: The Legacy of Matt 'Guitar' Murphy' which features his last recordings on Nola Blue Records. We also have new tracks from Sonny Gullage, Duke Robillard, The Groovy Four, The Swamp Crew ft Sax Gordon, 11 Guys Quartet and Dennis Jones. W...

19/07/2024

Coming up on this weekends show our Album of the Week is 'True Blues Brother: The Legacy of Matt 'Guitar' Murphy' which features his last recordings on Nola Blue Records.
We'll also have new tracks from Sonny Gullage, Duke Robillard, The Groovy Four, The Swamp Crew ft Sax Gordon, 11 Guys Quartet and Dennis Jones. We've also got Music from BB King, The Vaughan Brothers, Freddie King, Peter Parcek, Big Joe Shelton, The Bluesanovas, Little G Weevil, Cat Squirrel ft Mike Vernon, Jumping Matt and his Combo, Butterfield Blues Band, Malcolm Wells and The Two Timers and more.
Tune in on Sunday at 4pm (UK) Bradley Stoke Radio 104.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and Online around the world www.bradleystokeradio.com
Stony Plain Records Dixiefrog Records Jimmie Vaughan Blind Pig Records

16/07/2024

Here's the Video to the Track I told you about on last weekends show from Sonny Gullage which will be released in August on Blind Pig Records.

Official music video for "Go Be Free," the second track off Sonny Gullage's album Go Be Free, on Blind Pig Records. Listen: https://orcd.co/sonnySong written...

15/07/2024

This weeks show is now available on Mixcloud. We feature the brand new Album from Shakedown Tim and The Rhythm R***e titled 'Way Up!' which is out now on Rhythm Bomb Records.
We also look back over the first 6 months of the Year and bring you two hours of tracks from some the awesome releases we've been graced with so far in 2024.
We've got The Cinelli Brothers, Alice Armstrong, Elles Bailey, Bob Corritore and John Primer, James Harman, Luca Giordano - Victor Puertus and the Netto Rockfeller Trio, The Kokomo Kings, The Wicked Lo-Down, Slash, The FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS ft Billy F Gibbons, Mark Cole and Liam Ward, Johnny Burgin, Altered Five Blues Band, Walter Trout and Beth Hart, Chris O'Leary, Rick Estrin and The Nightcats, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Little Feat, Big Creek Slim and Cedric Burnside.

On this weeks show we feature the brand new Album from Shakedown Tim and The Rhythm R***e titled 'Way Up!' which is out now on Rhythm Bomb Records. We also look back over the first 6 months of the Year and bring you two hours of tracks from some the awesome releases we've been graced with so far in....

12/07/2024

On this weekends show we feature the brand new Album from Shakedown Tim and The Rhythm R***e, it's titled 'Way Up!' and it's out now on Rhythm Bomb Records.
We'll also be be looking back over the first 6 months of the Year and bringing you a host of tracks from some the awesome releases we've been graced with so far in 2024.
We've got The Cinelli Brothers, Alice Armstrong, Elles Bailey, Bob Corritore and John John Primer, James Harman, Luca Giordano - Victor Puertus and the Netto Rockfeller Trio, The Kokomo Kings, The Wicked Lo-Down, Slash, The FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS ft Billy F Gibbons, Mark Cole and Liam Ward, Johnny Burgin, Altered Five Blues Band, Walter Trout and Beth Hart, Chris O'Leary, Rick Estrin and The Nightcats, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Little Feat, Big Creek Slim and Cedric Burnside.
Join me on Sunday at 4pm (UK) on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and online around the world at www.bradleystokeradio.com
Alligator Records Blind Pig Records, VizzTone Label Group, Stony Plain Records, Straight Shooter, Green Bullet Records,

10/07/2024

This weeks show is now available on Mixcloud and features the brand new New Album from Knock-Out Greg & the Blue Flames titled 'Serves Me Right To Suffer' on Rhythm Bomb Records.
We also have the brand New Single from Beth Hart along with tracks from The Mannish Boys, Little Walter, The European Blues Aces, Gary Clark Jr, Jimmy Morello, The Kokomo Kings, San Pedro Slim, TOMMY CASTRO, Taj Mahal and ZZ Top who play Wembley Arena next week.
We also have an Hour of Jimmie Vaughan Live in Concert.

On this weeks show we feature the terrific New Album from Knock-Out Greg & the Blue Flames titled 'Serves Me Right To Suffer' on Rhythm Bomb Records. We also have the brand New Single from Beth Hart along with tracks from The Mannish Boys, Little Walter, The European Blues Aces, Gary Clark Jr, Jimmy...

09/07/2024

Today we wish '2023 Blues Lounge Keyboard Player of the Year' and all round Top Man Marco Cinelli from the The Cinelli Brothers a very Happy Birthday, have a great day my friend.

05/07/2024

Coming up on this weeks show the terrific New Album from Knock-Out Greg & the Blue Flames titled 'Serves Me Right To Suffer' on Rhythm Bomb Records is our 'Album of The Week'.
We also have the brand New Single from Beth Hart along with tracks from The Mannish Boys, Little Walter, The European Blues Aces, Gary Clark Jr, Jimmy Morello, The Kokomo Kings, @ Pedro Slim, TOMMY CASTRO, Taj Mahal and ZZ Top who play Wembley Arena next week.
We also have an Hour of Jimmie Vaughan Live in Concert. This should have broadcast a couple of weeks ago but we had some Technical problems so it'll now be on this week.
Tune in at 4pm (UK) Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and online around the world at www.bradleystokeradio.com
Ralph Braband, Magnus Lanshammar, Billy F Gibbons

01/07/2024

This weeks show is now available on Mixcloud.
On the show I talk to Author and Harmonica Player Paul Barry about his excellent Book 'The William Clarke Story: Blowin' Like Hell'.
The whole show focuses around the West Coast Blues scene with tracks from many of the musicians who inspired Clarke or played alongside him. Artists such as The Hollywood Fats Band, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers , Kid Ramos, Alex Schultz, Junior Watson, Lynwood Slim, Rick Holmstrom, Smokey Wilson, Johnny Dyer are all featured.
There's also a chance for one lucky listener to Win a copy of Paul's Book (Competition Closes on 4th July 2024).
Tune in every Sunday at 4pm (UK) on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and online around the World at www.bradleystokeradio.com
https://www.mixcloud.com/BradleyStokeRadio/the-blues-lounge-30th-june-2024-with-guest-paul-barry-plus-william-clarke-west-coast-blues-special/

On this weeks show I'll be talking to Author and Harmonica Player Paul Barry about his excellent Book 'The William Clarke Story: Blowin' Like Hell'. The whole show focuses around the West Coast Blues scene with tracks from many of the musicians who inspired Clarke or played alongside him. Artists su...

28/06/2024

Coming up on this weeks show I'll be talking to Author and Harmonica Player Paul Barry about his excellent Book 'The William Clarke Story: Blowin' Like Hell'.
The whole show focuses around the West Coast Blues scene with tracks from many of the musicians who inspired Clarke or played alongside him. Artists such as The Hollywood Fats Band, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers , Kid Ramos, Alex Schultz, Junior Watson, Lynwood Slim, Rick Holmstrom, Smokey Wilson, Johnny Dyer are all featured.
We'll also be giving away a Copy of Paul's Book to one lucky listener.
Tune in on Sunday at 4pm (UK) on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and online around the World at www.bradleystokeradio.com

27/06/2024

Last weekends show is now available on Mixcloud.
We featured the Brand new Album from the Kim Wilson's FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS titled 'Struck Down' on stony Stony Plain Records and you can hear three tracks from it.
We also have tracks from Eliza Neals, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Buckwheat Zydeco, Earl Ho**er, Carey Bell, Bob Corritore and Jimi "Prime Time" Smith, Phil Guy and Colin James.
Due to a technical error, the scheduled Jimmie Vaughan Live in NY concert will now broadcast in a few weeks time.

Listen to The Blues Lounge 23rd June 2024 ft The Fabulous Thunderbirds 'Struck Down' Album of the Week by Bradley Stoke Radio

21/06/2024

Coming up on this weeks show we feature the fantastic Brand New Album from The FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS titled 'Struck Down' which is released next week on Stony Plain Records, we'll be playing three tracks from it.
We also have Jimmie Vaughan 'Live in Concert' from 2023 in the second hour.
There's tracks from Eliza Neals, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Buckwheat Zydeco, Earl Ho**er, Carey Bell, Bob Corritore and Jimi "Prime Time" Smith, Phil Guy and Colin James.
Join me at 4pm (UK) Sunday on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and Online www.bradleystokeradio.com

18/06/2024

This weeks show is now available on Mixcloud.
We Celebrate 35 years of Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'In Step' which was released on June 6th 1989. We also have an Hour of Heavy Blues (due to popular demand) with tracks from Philip Sayce, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, ZZ Top, Warren Haynes, Rufus Huff, Jeff Healey, Albert Cummings, Joe Bonamassa, Mike Zito, Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, Walter Trout, The Hoax, arc angels
We also have tracks from Howlin' Wolf, UP Wilson, Allman Brothers Band, John Lee Ho**er, The Instigators, Diunna Greenleaf and More.
Join me every Sunday at 4pm on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and online at www.bradleystokeradio.com
https://www.mixcloud.com/BradleyStokeRadio/the-blues-lounge-16th-june-2024-ft-srv-in-step-heavy-blues-special/

On this weeks show we Celebrate 35 years of Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'In Step' which was released on June 6th 1989. We also have an Hour of Heavy Blues (due to popular demand) with tracks from Philip Sayce, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, ZZ Top, Warren Haynes, Rufus Huff, Jeff Healey, Albert Cummings, Joe Bonama...

14/06/2024

Coming up on this weeks show we Celebrate 35 years of Stevie Ray Vaughan's 'In Step' which was released on June 6th 1989. We also have an Hour of Heavy Blues (due to popular demand) with tracks from Philip Sayce, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, ZZ Top, Warren Haynes, Rufus Huff, Jeff Healey, Albert Cummings, Joe Bonamassa, Mike Zito, Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, Walter Trout, The Hoax, arc angels
We also have tracks from Howlin' Wolf, UP Wilson, Allman Brothers Band, John Lee Ho**er, The Instigators, Diunna Greenleaf and More.
Join me at 4pm Sunday on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and online at www.bradleystokeradio.com

13/06/2024

Sorry for the delay but this weeks show is now available on Mixcloud.
On this weeks show we feature the New Album from Little Feat and look at a host of fine Bands from Europe ahead of the Euro's Football Tournament including Voodoo Ramble, Ghalia Volt, Big Creek Slim, The Cinelli Brothers, Umberto Porcaro, Mojo Blues Band, B. B. & The Blues Shacks, Little Hat, Cecilya, Moe Joe, TABOO Blues Band, Philipp Fankhauser, Nico Duportal plus more great Blues from Cactus ft Warren Haynes, Snooky Pryor, Sugaray Rayford, Boneshakers with Charlie Musselwhite, Roomful of Blues and more.
Join me at 4pm Sunday on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and online at www.bradleystokeradio.com
https://www.mixcloud.com/BradleyStokeRadio/the-blues-lounge-9th-june-2024-album-of-the-week-little-feat-sams-place-and-european-blues-hour/

On this weeks show we feature the New Album from Little Feat and look at a host of fine Bands from Europe ahead of the Euro's Football Tournament including Voodoo Ramble, Ghalia Volt, Big Creek Slim, The Cinelli Brothers, Umberto Porcaro, Mojo Blues Band, B. B. & The Blues Shacks, Little Hat, Cecily...

08/06/2024

Coming up on this weeks show we feature the New Album from Little Feat and look at a host of fine Bands from Europe ahead of the Euro's Football Tournament including Voodoo Ramble, Ghalia Volt, Big Creek Slim. The Cinelli Brothers, Umberto Porcaro, Mojo Blues Band, B. B. & The Blues Shacks, Little Hat, Cecilya, Moe Joe, TABOO Blues Band, Philipp Fankhauser, Nico Duportal plus more great Blues from Cactus ft Warren Haynes, Snooky Pryor, Sugaray Rayford, Boneshakers with Charlie Musselwhite, Roomful of Blues and more.
Join me at 4pm Sunday on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and online at www.bradleystokeradio.com

07/06/2024

Something for the weekend? Check out Roger Wade and the European Blues Aces, this is great. Enjoy.

04/06/2024

This weeks show is now available at Mixcloud...or click the link.
Our Album of the Week is the New release from Toronzo Cannon titled 'Shut Up & Play!' on Alligator Records, which is out this Friday. We've got the latest Single from Big Creek Slim feat Roger Wade along with new tracks from Curtis Salgado, Jeff Pitchell, Chris Cain Blues Guitarist, Shakedown Tim, Mississippi MacDonald1, Knock-Out Greg & the Blue Flames, Little Feat and Billy Price. There's also great music from Little Victor, The Cinelli Brothers, The Kokomo Kings, D.K. Harrell, Harpin' Wolf & The Black Sheep', Elvin Bishop and Smokey Smothers, Muddy Waters, Buddy and Funky Kingstone, Elmore James, Dave Keyes, Nick Moss Band, Mad Guz & the Mojos and many more.
Join me Sunday at 4pm on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and around the world at www.bradleystokeradio.com

On this weeks show it's Blues, More Blues and Nothing But The Blues. Our Album of the Week is the forthcoming release from Toronzo Cannon titled 'Shut Up & Play!' on Alligator Records, we've got the latest Single from Big Creek Slim feat Roger Wade along with new tracks from Curtis Salgado, Jeff Pit...

31/05/2024

Coming up on this weeks show it's Blues, More Blues and Nothing But The Blues. Our Album of the Week is the forthcoming release from Toronzo Cannon titled 'Shut Up & Play!' on Alligator Records, we've got the latest Single from Big Creek Slim feat Roger Wade along with new tracks from Curtis Salgado, Jeff Pitchell, Chris Cain Blues Guitarist, Shakedown Tim, Mississippi MacDonald1, Knock-Out Greg & the Blue Flames, Little Feat and Billy Price. There's also great music from Little Victor, The Cinelli Brothers, The Kokomo Kings, D.K. Harrell, Harpin' Wolf & The Black Sheep, Elvin Bishop and Smokey Smothers, Muddy Waters, Jo Buddy and Funky Kingstone, Elmore James, Dave Keyes, Nick Moss Band and many more.
Join me Sunday at 4pm on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and around the world at www.bradleystokeradio.com

28/05/2024

Terrific stuff from The Cinelli Brothers and Tom Julian-Jones this is just one of the many reasons why they are the reigning 'Blues Lounge Radio Show' Artist of the Year....

27/05/2024

This weeks show is now available on Mixcloud.
Rock Guitar Legend Slash joins me to talk about his Brand New Album 'O**y Of The Damned' on which he pays tribute to his Blues Heroes.
We also have music from The Future Shape Of Sound, Greg Izor, George Harmonica Smith and Bacon Fat, Brigitte Rios Purdy, Joe Beard, Albert Collins, Martin Lang, BB King, Lynwood Slim, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, Junior Wells, Smokey Wilson, Nick Curran and Kim Wilson, Atomic 44's, Jools Holland and more.
Listen Live every Sunday at 4pm on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and online around the world at www.bradleystokeradio.com
https://www.mixcloud.com/BradleyStokeRadio/the-blues-lounge-may-26th-2024-with-special-guest-slash-talking-about-his-new-blues-album/

On this weeks show Rock Guitar Legend Slash joins me to talk about his Brand New Album 'O**y Of The Damned' on which he pays tribute to his Blues Heroes. We also have music from The Future Shape Of Sound, Greg Izor, George Harmonica Smith and Bacon Fat, Brigitte Rios Purdy, Joe Beard, Albert Collins...

24/05/2024

Tune in on Sunday at 4pm when I'll be joined by Rock Legend Slash talking about his Brand New Album 'O**y Of The Damned' on which he pays tribute to his Blues Heroes.
We'll also have music from The Future Shape Of Sound, Greg Izor, Harmonica Smith and Bacon Fat, Brigitte Rios Purdy, Joe Beard, Albert Collins, Martin Lang, BB King, Lynwood Slim, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, Junior Wells, Wilson, Nick Curran and Kim Wilson, Atomic 44's and more.
Live on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and online around the world at www.bradleystokeradio.com

20/05/2024

This weeks show is now available on Mixcloud.
Our Album of the Week is the Re-issue of The Kokomo Kings debut Album 'Artificial Natural'. We also have a Special Feature on Local Festival Good Times Music & Comedy at Yate Town Football Club which see's Jools Holland and His Rhythm And Blues Orchestra Headline on Thursday 23rd May with Support from the fantastic Elles Bailey. Elles and Event Organiser James Murden join me on the show for a chat.
We'll also have music from Jools Holland and his Special Guests at the show including Imelda May, Ruby Turner and Toby Lee plus New tracks from Elles from her forthcoming brand new Album.
Tickets to the show are available from goodtimesyate.com
We'll be checking out two new KoKo Mojo Records releases in their 'Black Pearls' series (Vol 8 and 9) along with tracks from Eric Clapton, Bob Corritore, Hollywood Fats, James Harman, Barbarella and the Boogie Blues, Little Victor with Harpdog Brown, Giles Robson and many more.
https://www.mixcloud.com/BradleyStokeRadio/the-blues-lounge-19th-may-2024-kokomo-kings-plus-good-times-yate-festival-preview/

On this weeks show our Album of the Week is the Re-issue of The Kokomo Kings debut Album 'Artificial Natural'. We also have a Special Feature on Local Festival Good Times Music & Comedy at Yate Town Football Club which see's Jools Holland and His Rhythm And Blues Orchestra Headline on Thursday 23rd....

17/05/2024

Coming up on this weeks show our Album of the Week is the Re-issue of The Kokomo Kings debut Album 'Artificial Natural'. We also have a Special Feature on Local Festival Good Times Music & Comedy at Yate Town Football Club which see's Jools Holland and His Rhythm And Blues Orchestra Headline on Thursday 23rd May with Support from the fantastic Elles Bailey. Elles and Event Organiser James Murden join me on the show for a chat.
We'll also have music from Jools Holland and his Special Guests at the show including Imelda May, Ruby Turner and Toby Lee plus New tracks from Elles.
Tickets to the show are available from www.goodtimesyate.com
We'll be checking out two new KoKo Mojo Records releases in their 'Black Pearls' series (Vol 8 and 9) along with tracks from Eric Clapton, Bob Corritore, Hollywood Fats, James Harman, Barbarella and the Boogie Blues, Little Victor with Harpdog Brown, Giles Robson and many more.
Join me at 4pm Sunday on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and online around the world at www.bradleystokeradio.com

14/05/2024

We wish Jimmie all the very best and wish for a speedy recovery, we’re with you Brother.

13/05/2024

This weeks show is now available online at Mixcloud and includes Special Guest Johnny Burgin who joined me to talk about his sensational new Album 'Ramblin' From Coast To Coast' which is out now on Straight Shooter Records and is our 'Album of the Week'.
We've also got the new Single from The FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS ft Billy F Gibbons plus new tracks from Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, Chris BadNews Barnes, Eden Brent, Eric Clapton, Noe Socha, Anthony Geraci and Blues Etilicos. There's also tracks from Oscar Wilson, Jimmy Rogers, John Primer, - The Band, Hip Lankchan, Magic Sam and Eddie Taylor.

On this weeks show we Welcome Special Guest Johnny Burgin who joins me to talk about his sensational new Album 'Ramblin' From Coast To Coast' which is out now on Straight Shooter Records. We've also got the new Single from The FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS ft Billy F Gibbons plus new tracks from Beaux Gris....

09/05/2024

Coming up on this weeks show we Welcome Special Guest Johnny Burgin who'll be joining me to talk about his sensational new Album 'Ramblin' From Coast To Coast' which is out now on Straight Shooter Records.
We've also got the new Single from The FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS ft Billy F Gibbons plus new tracks from Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse, Chris BadNews Barnes, Eden Brent, Eric Clapton, Noe Socha, Anthony Geraci and Blues Etilicos. There's also tracks from Oscar Wilson from his superb Solo Album 'One Room Blues', Jimmy Rogers, John Primer, From - The Band, Hip Lankchan, Magic Sam and Eddie Taylor.
Join me Steve H***e at 4pm (UK) on Bradley Stoke Radio 103.4FM, DAB, Smart Speaker and Online around the world at www.bradleystokeradio.com

09/05/2024

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