Road House - Podcast

Roadhouse 600 - : Get Going (58:21)

There's blues enough to get you going in this edition of The Roadhouse. I've got The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Sammy Kershaw, Luther Dickinson, The Record Company, and Laith Al-Saadi. That's just the start - there are plenty of other great blues tracks to propel us through the hour. And, it's another hour, I might add, of the finest blues you've never heard - the 600th Roadhouse Podcast.

Roadhouse 601 - : Feel-Great Blues (58:00)

I'm feeling great about the hour ahead and so will you. I've got a couple keyboard-focused tracks, a bit of harp, some killer guitar, and vocals strong enough to knock you down. Daddy Mack Blues Band, The Juke Joint Rockers with Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Toronzo Cannon, Little Milton with Gov't Mule, and Annika Chambers lie in wait straight ahead. It's a feel-great hour, and another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 601st Roadhouse Podcast.

Roadhouse 602 - : Roadhouse Rewind (01:01:43)

While I work my way to Michigan to run a race on September 11, I've got a Roadhouse Rewind in the queue. From ten years ago, Roadhouse 81 is a pretty nostalgic look back. I'll be back next week with a new edition of The Roadhouse. It's the Labor Day Weekend in the US. In The Roadhouse, we're celebrating the labor of love of some top-notch blues musicians. Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials, Shemekia Copeland, Sleepy John Estes, The Smokehouse Ramblers, and Larry Garner take the stage for the benefit of your mental health. There's new sawdust on the dance floor and cold beverages for your enjoyment. It's the 81st Roadhouse Podcast - the 81st hour of the finest blues you've never heard.

Roadhouse 603 - : Pocket Groove (58:12)

There's a deeper groove in this hour of The Roadhouse - something musicians call "in the pocket." Big Head Blues Club, Bobby Rush, Robert Cray, Vaneese Thomas, and Jason Elmore & Hoodoo Witch fill the bill. While I usually slam you with up-tempo blues, it's good to have a little change of pace once in awhile. Regardless of the pace, it's an hour of blues with a deep groove and definitely another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 603rd Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 604 - : Puzzle Pieces (58:03)

Once again, I've got a pretty big variety of blues, fitting together a bunch of puzzle pieces to shape a coherent picture. Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, The Della Grants, Hitman Blues Band, Bruce Katz Band (Featuring Chris Vitarello), and Devon Allman are among the old and new names. It's a variety of blues you may not find anywhere else, but always a variety of the finest blues you've never heard - the 604th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 605 - : Focused Hour (56:14)

Over the course of 13 or 14 tracks, this hour of The Roadhouse get focused with a set of blues from the 1970s and another of great soul blues. Dr. John, Son Seals, Bobby Rush, Junior Parker, and Tommy Castro help round out the hour. The hour will absolutely have you moving. It's an hour with a focus an, of course, absolutely another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 605th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 606 - : Upbeat Women (58:12)

This is another hour of The Roadhouse that just doesn't slow down. And, it's a little heavier than usual with some great female blues artists, to boot. Jai Malano, Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps, JJ Thames, Robert "Lefty Preacher" Sampson, and Aynsley Lister are all ahead in this hour. Amazing female voices in what may be the most upbeat hour of The Roadhouse ever. And, of course, it's also another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 606th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 607 - : Chicago and The Bay (01:01:20)

In this hour of The Roadhouse, I bounce back and forth between two real hot spots of blues: Chicago and San Francisco. I've got a lot of artists that you've heard of, but at least a couple who are new to the show. Frank Bang & The Cook County Kings, Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, Aki Kumar, Cash Box Kings, and Mississippi Heat. They move us between Chicago and the West Coast and help guarantee another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 607th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 608 - : Roadhouse Rewind (58:52)

I've got a Roadhouse Rewind this week, but will return next week with a new edition. I've got another broad hour of blues with a pretty big variety of styles. There's some contemporary blues, a little blues rock, an acoustic set, and a set of soul blues that'll definitely have you moving. Gary Hoey, Fiona Boyes, Bobby Rush, Wee Willie Walker, and The David Bromberg Band all help to take us away from the rest of the world for awhile. Let's hope it's a comfortable, if temporary, shelter. Nonetheless, we know it'll be another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 608th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 608 - : Shelter Hour (58:52)

I've got another broad hour of blues with a pretty big variety of styles. There's some contemporary blues, a little blues rock, an acoustic set, and a set of soul blues that'll definitely have you moving. Gary Hoey, Fiona Boyes, Bobby Rush, Wee Willie Walker, and The David Bromberg Band all help to take us away from the rest of the world for awhile. Let's hope it's a comfortable, if temporary, shelter. Nonetheless, we know it'll be another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 608th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 609 - : Thank You, Leonard (59:27)

This edition of The Roadhouse is a pretty diverse hour. I’ve got straight-up blues, a rootsy set, and a set of classic Chess recordings to celebrate Leonard Chess. I’ve also got a couple of interesting bluesy, soulful covers for you. With the Chess set, it’s definitely music you’ve heard, so let’s just say this hour is mostly an hour of the finest blues you’ve never heard – the 609th Roadhouse Podcast.

Roadhouse 610 - : This edition of The Roadhouse moves along like a train down the rails. Knickerbocker All-Stars, Frank Bang & The Cook County Kings, Johnny Nicholas, Laith Al-Saadi, and Marcia Ball keep things going, with plenty of momentum to spare. You'll be... (58:54)

This edition of The Roadhouse moves along like a train down the rails. Knickerbocker All-Stars, Frank Bang & The Cook County Kings, Johnny Nicholas, Laith Al-Saadi, and Marcia Ball keep things going, with plenty of momentum to spare. You'll be glad you gpt a ticket, because the the 609th Roadhouse Podcast is another stop in a long line of the finest blues you've never heard.

Roadhouse 611 - : Blues Bouquet (57:03)

In this hour of The Roadhouse, I've got a set from the Delta, a track that borders on rockabilly and the usual bouquet of brightly-colored blues. Mitch Kashmar, Brian Jack and the Zydeco Gamblers, Mike Zito, Dave Weld, and Monkeyjunk - all fill the bill in the hour - the next hour of the finest blues you've never heard, the 611th Roadhouse Podcast.

Roadhouse 612 - : Spectrum of Blues (58:42)

I got out the prism, again, in this hour. We go from jump blues to acoustic, some contemporary blues, and a tribute track by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings. Bobby Rush, Mike Zito, Big Head Blues Club, The Devil Makes Three, and Trudy Lynn. It is a spectrum of blues in this hour and certainly a spectrum of the finest blues you've never heard - the 612th Roadhouse Podcast.

Roadhouse 613 - : Roadhouse Rewind ()

It's a holiday weekend in the US - that means a Roadhouse Rewind. From 2010, I hope you'll enjoy Roadhouse 300. I'll be back next week to start the holiday season in the The Roadhouse. A big thanks to all who have made the 300th Roadhouse possible – listeners, labels and artists. This milestone edition stretches things out with fewer songs but plus-size creativity. The Chris O’Leary Band, Mel Brown, Lance Lopez, Lucky Peterson, and Buddy Guy provide more than enough propulsion to move through the hour with toes tappin’, hands slappin’, and full-on chair-dancin’. There’s another hour of the finest blues you never heard in the 300th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 613 - : Roadhouse Rewind (58:55)

It's a holiday weekend in the US - that means a Roadhouse Rewind. From 2010, I hope you'll enjoy Roadhouse 300. I'll be back next week to start the holiday season in the The Roadhouse. A big thanks to all who have made the 300th Roadhouse possible – listeners, labels and artists. This milestone edition stretches things out with fewer songs but plus-size creativity. The Chris O’Leary Band, Mel Brown, Lance Lopez, Lucky Peterson, and Buddy Guy provide more than enough propulsion to move through the hour with toes tappin’, hands slappin’, and full-on chair-dancin’. There’s another hour of the finest blues you never heard in the 300th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 614 - : Welcome the Holidays (59:55)

It's the first holiday edition of The Roadhouse for 2016. With a holiday track in every set, I've also got Sugar Ray & The Bluetones, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Leavell, Rory Block, and Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps in an hour that contains a set focused on the great Bukka White and, all around, has a great mix of new music and old. With an ad-free version for everyone, I do believe it'll be another hour of the finest blues you've never heard.

Roadhouse 614 - : Welcome the Holidays (59:55)

It's the first holiday edition of The Roadhouse for 2016. With a holiday track in every set, I've also got Sugar Ray & The Bluetones, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Leavell, Rory Block, and Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps in an hour that contains a set focused on the great Bukka White and, all around, has a great mix of new music and old. With an ad-free version for everyone, I do believe it'll be another hour of the finest blues you've never heard.

Roadhouse 615 - : The Holiday Spirit (01:00:29)

The second holiday edition of The Roadhouse for 2016 keeps the spirit rolling. I've also got quite of bit of new music to round out the hour, including Big Bill Morganfield, Mike Zito, Jim Suhler, Annika Chambers, and Doyle Bramhall II. Holiday blues and new releases will help keep us moving along. As always, they also help to make sure we roll another hour of the finest blues you've never heard, the 625th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 616 - : Holiday Three (59:58)

Grab a cup of eggnog and make yourself comfortable. I've got the third holiday edition of The Roadhouse for 2016 queued up and ready for your celebration. Jack DeKeyser, Cedell Davis, Jack Mack & The Heart Attack Horns, Wee Willie Walker & The Greaseland All Stars, and Keb' Mo' fill the hour. My guess is that this will be another edition where you just get lost in the music, looking up in surprise when we signal closing time. Regardless, it'll be another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 616th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 617 - : The 51st Hour (01:00:14)

We're down to two Roadhouse hours left in 2016. What's up in the 51st hour of the year? The Rolling Stones, JW-Jones, Michael Burks, David Bromberg Band, and The Blind Boys of Alabama. If it's cold where you live, this one will keep you warm. If it's warm, I think you'll find this to be a very cool hour. In any case, you know it's going to be another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 617th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 618 - : Building the Blues (56:28)

We're building a strong hour of blues in this edition of The Roadhouse. Jack Mack & the Heart Attack Horns, Lucky Peterson, Kenny Neal, Moreland & Arbuckle, and The Mighty Mojo Prophets provide the bricks, with another seven or eight artists providing the mortar. All told, it takes a lot of hands to construct the hour, but when it's done, you end up with another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 618th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 619 - : Old Hands (58:24)

If you're an old hand in The Roadhouse, you know the drill, here - an hour of great blues variety. If you're new, I'm glad you stopped by and I think you might be in for a surprise or two. Big Golden Wheeler, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Sharon Lewis, Popa Chubby, and Lucinda Williams are all ahead. I've also got at least three artists making their debut in The Roadhouse. All in all, you know it makes for another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 619th hour of The Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 620 - : Twisted Treks (58:39)

Every hour of The Roadhouse is a little bit of a winding road - we tend to swing from one groove to another, usually in the context of a set. This hour will be another of those twisted treks - a little blues rock, some acoustic blues, a couple of live tracks. Quinn Sullivan, The Ragpicker String Band, Craig Erickson, The Jimmys, and Wee Willie Walker lead the way. I think there's bound to be quite a bit in the hour ahead that you like - but I'll admit to my own bias. I am certain, though, that you'll like another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 620th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 621 - : Deep Blues Roots (57:04)

I think I've got another hour of blues ahead that you'll find to be just solid. Big George Jackson, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado, Hadden Sayers, Bo Carter, and Ronnie Baker Brooks. The hour includes a trip into the deep blues roots - something I haven't done for awhile. But, overall, it really is something I do every week: give you another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 621st Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 622 - : Thanks, Butch (57:38)

There's a lot of good stuff in the hour ahead with Elvin Bishop, Thornetta Davis, Sonny Landreth, Southern Avenue, and Tab Benoit with Jimmy Thackery. But, the centerpiece of the hour is a tribute to Butch Trucks - a single track that I think really exemplifies the propulsive drummer that he was. It also helps to support the case that he was, simply, one of the greatest drummers of all time in one of the greatest bands of all time. While the track I pulled is really more blues rock, it's absolutely surrounded by another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 622nd Roadhouse Podcast.

Roadhouse 623 - : Blues Attitude (59:22)

This hour's all about blues attitude. Ronnie Baker Brooks, Peter Karp, The Lachy Doley Group, King King, and Mighty Lester lay it out. They help assure we just keep rolling with another hour of blues variety as you've come to expect every week. But, really, it's another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 623rd Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 624 - : Blues Bones (57:45)

It's not all driving backbeats in this hour of The Roadhouse. In fact, I've got a set acoustic blues featuring the National Resonator guitar. And, I'll follow that up with a set of ragtime blues, as well. Big Bill Morganfield, Doug MacLeod, Maria Muldaur, The Ragpicker String Band, and The Bluesmasters are the spine of the hour, if you will. But, as with the human body, it takes ribs and muscles and other bones to make a body full. I've got plenty of other tracks to fill that role and fill out the body of another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 624th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 625 - : Eclectic Hippies (58:53)

As always, I'll try to mix things up a bit in this hour of The Roadhouse. SI've got some urban blues, some country blues, and a set in the second half of what I'll call 'hippie blues.' Colin James, Vasti Jackson, Paul Lamb, John Ginty featuring Aster Pheonyx, and The Rockin' Rebels are all ahead. As always, it's a bit of an eclectic hour of blues and certainly another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 625th Roadhouse Podcast.

Roadhouse 626 - : 12th Anniversary (59:15)

It's the twelfth anniversary of The Roadhouse, and I've got an hour full of upbeat show-opening tracks. Little Charlie & The Nightcats, Candye Kane, Victor Wainwright & The Wild Roots, Trudy Lynn, and R.J. Mischo are queued up to help propel us through a birthday hour. Sometimes it seems like thirty, but mostly the twelve years of The Roadhouse have gone by pretty quickly, as will this hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the twelfth anniversary Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 627 - : Gender Balance (58:33)

This hour of The Roadhouse works to rectify an admitted deficit of female blues artists to male. Lauren Mitchell, Hurricane Ruth, Samantha Fish, Rhiannon Giddens, and Southern Avenue take you to a different side of the blues - a side that's a little less male-centric and a little bit more from a woman's perspective. That mix makes for absolutely another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 627th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 628 - : New England Blues (01:01:34)

There's a regional focus in this hour of The Roadhouse, from a part of the US you might not know for its great blues tradition. Lil' Stevie & The Westsiders, Professor Harp, Anthony Geraci & The Boston Blues All-Stars, Sugar Ray & The Bluetones, and Paul Rishell & Annie Raines help fuel an hour of what we'll call New England blues. But, it doesn't really matter what you call it as long as you call it another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 628th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 629 - : Remembering James Cotton (58:49)

We lost another blues great this week with the passing of James Cotton. This edition of The Roadhouse is a rememberance that keeps the context of his musical impact at the forefront. Of course, his context is unequivically Chicago and the legendary blues scene in that city. So, this hour is centered in Chicago, focused on James Cotton, and surrounded by artists who also helped to contribute in making his time in the blues some of the best. Buddy Guy, Lonnie Brooks, Koko Taylor, Luther Allison, and, of course, James Cotton make for another hour in The Roadhouse of the finest blues - the 629th Roadhouse Podcast.

Roadhouse 630 - : Variety Hour (57:01)

We jump back into the flow that you've come to expect from The Roadhouse after a slight diversion in the last hour. It's almost all contemporary blues, including a set that builds from there into a pretty rip-roaring blues rock track. Southern Avenue, Coco Montoya, Jeff Michaels, Ruthie Foster, and John Németh help make up the hour. There are some folks we haven't heard from for awhile and at least one making his Roadhouse debut. It all makes for an hour of the finest blues you've never heard - another hour of The Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 631 - : Across The Range (57:37)

Anyone who's ever listened to the blues will tell you that it's not about one thing. This hour helps to prove that with upbeat blues, a set of next generation blues, and a set of protest blues. Gary Clark, Jr., Monster Mike Welch, Corey Dennison Band, Eric Bibb, and Billy Flynn move us through the hour with the big picture of blues and, certainly, another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 631st Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 632 - : All Over the Place (58:17)

This week we mark the passing of Lonnie Brooks with a family set. I've also got blues from all over the place. I've got Godboogie, Bonnie Bishop, Bo Ramsey, Mr. Sipp, and Stevie Silver in the hour ahead. Toronto, Texas, Iowa, Mississippi, and Boston. Just like the blues, the artists in the hour are from all over. And, they're certainly all over another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 632nd Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 633 - : Return to the Studio (56:05)

In this hour, I've got swing blues, traditional contemporary blues, some acoustic blues, a little blues rock, and a couple of great Roadhouse debuts. Lil' Shakey & The Tremors, Todd Albright, Samantha Fish, Mike Zito, and Vintage #18 are all ahead. Whether you've heard these artists or not, they're all focused on one thing - making sure it's another hour of the finest blues you've never heard: the 633rd Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 634 - : Quintessential Roadhouse (58:39)

It's hard to imagine how so much great music can be packed into an hour. After whittling down the playlist by half, I think I arrived at the quintessential Roadhouse. Kilborn Alley Blues Band, Doug South & The Roundabouts, Gina Sicilia, Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm, and the Johnny Max Band are all out there just waiting to blow you away. Of course, they'll do that with another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 634th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 635 - : 80 Proof (58:02)

I've got an 80-proof version of the hour this week, with 40% of the artists new to The Roadhouse. Harlis Sweetwater, Brad Stivers, John McNamara, Hector Anchondo Band, and Selwyn Birchwood fill the hour. This edition has a lot of new stuff wrapped around an old concept - the concept of another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 635th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 636 - : 2017 Blues Music Awards (59:07)

This hour of The Roadhouse is our annual look back at the Blues Music Awards. The hour is dedicated to the winners in the major categories. Diunna Greenleaf, Doug MacLeod, Kenny Neal, Mavis Staples, and Tedeschi Trucks Band are among the artsts in the spotlight. Even though I know I've had a couple of the tracks in the show, that doesn't prevent it from being another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - our review of the 38th Blues Music Awards in the 636th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 637 - : Salient Points (59:24)

There are two important points to remember for this edition of The Roadhouse: the blues are in good hands and they cover a lot of ground. I feature Big Bill Morganfield, Jimmy & The Sleepers, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Patrick Recob, and John McNamara in a harmonica-heavy hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 637th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 638 - : Roadhouse Rewind (58:46)

Family graduations two days and five hundred miles apart mean you get a Roadhouse Rewind for show 638. From ten years ago, I hope Roadhouse 118 will keep you entertained until I return next week with another new show. We return to the freewheelin' feel of The Roadhouse this week, with the Blues Music Awards shows behind us. Dave Hole, Hamilton Loomis, Anson Funderburgh, Roosevelt Sykes, and Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women are just some of the artists you'll love in this edition. It may be a tough genre to pin down, but you're sure to find each and every artist in the 118th Roadhouse Podcast deeply rooted in the blues - the finest blues you've never heard.

Roadhouse 639 - : Thanks, Gregg (58:41)

The theme of the hour is a retrospective on the musical life of Gregg Allman, along with The Allman Brothers Band. Since it's impossible to put together a comprehensive view of their music in just an hour, I've pulled together some of my favorites. I've got a couple of tracks you've heard and some you may not. While it's sad to mark his passing, by the end of the hour, we can celebrate the musical contribution of Gregg Allman. It makes for another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 639th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 640 - : What's New? (58:30)

This hour of The Roadhouse features a number of Roadhouse debuts - artists who have never graced the tight little bandstand in the corner. And, it's an hour with some youngsters - artists who may have the future of the blues squarely on their shoulders. Linsey Alexander, Gina Sicilia, Jonny Lang, ZZ Ward, and Nick Moran are ahead. If there ever really was a doubt about the tagline of the show, let this be a perfect example of another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 640th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 640 - : What's New? (01:01:21)

This hour of The Roadhouse features a number of Roadhouse debuts - artists who have never graced the tight little bandstand in the corner. And, it's an hour with some youngsters - artists who may have the future of the blues squarely on their shoulders. Linsey Alexander, Gina Sicilia, Jonny Lang, ZZ Ward, and Nick Moran are ahead. If there ever really was a doubt about the tagline of the show, let this be a perfect example of another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 640th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 641 - : Jumbo Chair Dancing (59:22)

It's a jumbo edition of The Roadhouse, with more music than any other edition. And, it's a total chair dance. Nick Moss, Big Jon Atkinson & Bob Corritore, Otis Spann, Studebaker John, and the Andy T Band provide a huge show without so much as a break to catch your breath right up to last call. Brace yourself for another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 641st Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 641 - : Jumbo Chair Dancing (01:00:32)

It's a jumbo edition of The Roadhouse, with more music than any other edition. And, it's a total chair dance. Nick Moss, Big Jon Atkinson & Bob Corritore, Otis Spann, Studebaker John, and the Andy T Band provide a huge show without so much as a break to catch your breath right up to last call. Brace yourself for another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 641st Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 642 - : The Real Roadhouse (57:53)

This hour suits the common ideal of a roadhouse to a tee. asey James, Nick Schnebelen, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, Jason Ricci, and Janiva Magness will take the stage under the blue and red lights. There will be lots of sweat and cold beer and questionable activities going on in the dark. And, straight from the bandstand, a live set will have you knocking around the sawdust. It's another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 642nd Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 643 - : All Mixed Up (01:02:05)

It's a big variety in this hour of The Roadhouse, as you've come to expect. I've got young artists and old. I've got artists who are new to the show and old favorites who haven't been here for awhile. I've got a good mix of male and female, a set of Roots of the Roadhouse blues, a full range of blues instrumentation. In other words, it's all mixed up in another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 643rd Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 644 - : Blazing Hour (01:01:57)

It's blazing hot in The Roadhouse Studions, and a hot hour in The Roadhouse. I've got music from Martin Lang with Oscar Wilson, Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm, Rhiannon Giddens, Hot Roux, and Vintage#18. The 644th Roadhouse is all about great artists, great music and, of course, another great hour of the finest blues you've never heard.

Roadhouse 645 - : Interesting Instrumentation (58:43)

I've got some interesting instrumentation this week, along with a very nice acoustic set and a set of classic blues artists live. Stomptown Brass, Odetta, Little Willie Farmer, Otis Rush, and Big Bill Morganfield are all ahead. In the ongoing endeavor to mix things up, I give you yet another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 645th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 646 - : No Mystery (59:58)

If I was to draw a road map of the hour, it would contain strong, evocative voices, a contrast between darkness and light, and a set featuring an instrument that's been a bit overlooked in modern blues. I could probably tell you more, but I 'll leave just a little mystery. There's no mystery, however, about the fact that the hour ahead is yet another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 646th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 647 - : Welcomes (57:08)

I've got five artist debuts in the hour ahead - a little less than half the tracks. And, I've got some that we haven't heard from in awhile. Altered Five Blues Band, Scott Ellison, Sam Frazier, Jr., Scottie Miller Band, and Joshua Jacobson fill out the hour, along with a lineup that should keep your toes tapping. It's another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 647th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 648 - : Big Chunks (57:45)

This edition of The Roadhouse is laid out in big chunks. I've got a live set, a set that's primarily West Coast blues, and a set from a pretty seminal time in the blues - though it's not one that's discussed a lot. Nick Schnebelen, Chris Cain, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, Sonny Boy Williamson II, and George Thorogood help to make up the hour. If you like diversity in the blues, or you're new to the blues and really not sure of their scope, this is an hour you'll like and one I think you'll remember. It's wildly varied and, of course, it's another hour of the finest blues you've never heard.

Roadhouse 649 - : Roadhouse Rewind (01:02:44)

A Roadhouse perfect for chair-dancing is also the ideal accompaniment to your cardio routine. This upbeat edition features great cuts from Maurice John Vaughn, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Roxanne Potvin, Slick Ballinger, and R.L. Watson. A two-and-a-half-year labor of love rolls on with another hour of the finest blues you’ve never heard – the 129th Roadhouse Podcast.

Roadhouse 650 - : House Party (55:55)

I've got a bunch of music in the hour ahead - 14, 15 tracks of party blues, including Willa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jim Allchin, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, and The Johnny Max Band. It's another hour that just really doesn't let up until the end and, of course, it's another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 650th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 651 - : Strong Blues (55:58)

I don't have any doubt that there's a strong hour straight ahead in The Roadhouse. Omar & The Howlers, Milligan Vaughan Project, Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys, Bettye LaVette, and Sherman Holmes - every last one of them the consummate blues musician, all in their own style. There's strength in the blues in the hour ahead and it's certainly another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 651st Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 652 - : Labor of Love (56:11)

I've got a full hour of fresh blues, including 11 tracks from 2017. Blind Boys of Alabama, Walter Trout, North Mississippi Allstars, Gregg Allman, and Catfish Keith provide a little gospel blues, some blues rock, and some acoustic blues. As we roll into the Labor Day weekend in the US, these artists really show that their efforts are a labor of love. It's another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 652nd Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 653 - : The Tree (01:00:51)

It's all about the roots in this hour of The Roahdouse. They hold up the blues and provide a foundation for other musical genres, as well. Wee Willie Walker & The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra, Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones, Pillie Bolling, Bull City Red, and Dani Wilde help lead you through the hour. About half the hour is focused on roots from one tree or another, but it's certainly another full hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 653rd Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 654 - : Never Heard (01:00:02)

As the weather starts to change in The Roadhouse, the new releases roll in. Arthur Adams, Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers, Mighty Mo Rogers & Baba Sissoko, Mitch Woods, and Jack Tempchin - all provide brand new music in this hour. The fact that its all so new supports case that the hour ahead is another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 654th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 655 - : No Frame (58:21)

I don't really have a frame to put around this edition, but I'll say that there's a nice variety of instruments and voices, styles and tempos. Benny Turner, Mavis Staples & Bonnie Raitt, Savoy Brown, Ali Handal, and Joshua Jacobson help to fill out the hour. It's almost all new music, too, so, as you might guess - it's another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 655th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 656 - : One To Remember (54:31)

I'll get your feet pounding the floor to start this edition and keep the tempo going throughout. I've also got a set that puts the rhythm in our little blues show - a set of deep R&B tracks. Andy Santana & The West Coast Playboys, James Hunter Six, Chickenbone Slim, Jai Malano, and Annika Chambers will make this an hour to remember. For certain, it's another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 656th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 657 - : Rainy Afternoon (56:27)

The seasons roll on in the 13th year of The Roadhouse and so do the great blues releases. I have three debuts in this hour - including one that might be a surprise and one that I was turned on to by another great blues show. Lucky Peterson, Sherman Holmes Project, Watermelon Slim, Walter Trout, and Lizz Wright fill the hour. As summer turns to fall, we turn to another great hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 657th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 658 - : Variety Hour (58:31)

There's another hour ahead with huge variety, include sets of gospel blues and Texas blues. Arthur Adams, Bessie Jones, Freddie King, Fathead, and Danielle Nicole may not seem to have too much in common, but they do. They're all packed into another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 658th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 659 - : Young Blues (57:53)

I've got a young show in this edition, featuring quite a few artists who are under 40. That helps to provide a very contemporary feel. Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers, B.B. & The Blues Shacks, Hamilton Loomis, King King, and Larkin Poe propel us through the hour. It's an hour of new young blues and definitely another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 659th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 660 - : Female Voices (58:33)

After a few days with a bad cold, I think I found the best distraction - an hour of great blues. It's also an hour with a full compliment of female voices. Lucky Peterson, Lucinda Williams, Shaun Murphy, Duke Robillard, and Laura Rain and the Caesars are all ahead. An hour of new music, an hour of female artists, and, of course, another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 660th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 661 - : Different Energy (01:01:14)

This hour of The Roadhouse backs off just a little from the normal up-tempo mode of the show while projecting a different kind of energy. Elvin Bishop, Samantha Fish, John Blues Boyd, Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters, and Tweed Funk fill the hour. In the big picture, it's a bit of a down-shift from the normal, but no less an hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 661st Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 662 - : Newest Blues (01:00:52)

Never let it be said that you don't get the newest and freshest blues in The Roadhouse. Of the fifteen tracks in this edition, twelve are from 2017. Chris Daniels and the Kings with Freddi Gowdy, Corey Dennison Band, Chris Thomas King, Jimmie Vaughan Trio, and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings bring brand new blues to the hour - proving once and for all that we really are all about another hour of the finest blues you've never heard.

Roadhouse 663 - : Thanks For the Blues (01:00:47)

It's late in the year but the lineup of great new blues just doesn't stop. Madtown Mannish Boys, Doug MacLeod & Denny McCroy, Likho Duo, The Blues Reincarnation Project, and Benny Turner are all ahead in the hour. You know, I do love all kinds of music, but five days out from Thanksgiving in the US, I'm feeling especially thankful to be able deliver the genre we all love, in the form of another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 653rd Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 664 - : Roadhouse Rewind (58:29)

The Thanksgiving weekend brings a Roadhouse Rewind. I’ll be back with a new hour next week. The variety of blues in this edition of The Roadhouse is like looking into a big valley of blues in all its hues and shades. Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts, Gary Clark, Jr, Guy Tortora, Heritage Blues Orchestra, and Samuel James help create the hour. It’s a big mix, and definitely a mix that makes for another hour of the finest blues you’ve never heard – the 404th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 665 - : Holiday Season (01:00:07)

We kick off the 13th holiday season in The Roadhouse with a mix of Christmas blues and new music. The Original Blues Brothers Band, Shaun Murphy, Kim Wilson, Downchild Blues Band, and Wee Willie Walker and the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra fill the hour. In a word, the hour is festive. Holiday blues and new tracks clearly make for another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 665th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 666 - : Holiday Mix (59:52)

Under normal circumstances, you always get an hour of great new blues in The Roadhouse. But, it's the holiday season. That means you also get some great holiday blues. Lucky Peterson, Michael Burks, Heather Newman, Mavis Staples, and Johnny Rawls help mix in the new with the holidays. It's another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 666th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 667 - : Huge Hour (01:00:13)

I try to fill every hour to the brim with great blues tracks, but this time, I've outdone myself. With eighteen tracks, this is the biggest Roadhouse ever. The Love Light Orchestra, Arthur Adams, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, Joe Bonamassa, and Shaun Murphy are just a few of the great featured artists. It's a huge hour of blues and clearly another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 667th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 668 - : Christmas Weekend 2017 (01:00:37)

It's Christmas weekend in The Roadhouse - a time to gather the family and celebrate. Accordingly, this hour is a celebration of the blues and our little blues family. With Christmas tracks and brand new music, there's plenty to celebrate. Shannon Preston, Vin Mott, Tinsley Ellis, Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager, and Sandra Hall provide the festive atmosphere for another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 668th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 669 - : Roadhouse Rewind (59:12)

I'm on the road this week, so you get a Roadhouse Rewind from 2009. I'll be back next week with a new edition. The 252nd Roadhouse closes out the Christmas season with a good mixture of holiday and non-holiday blues. Koko Taylor, Indigenous, Luther Allison, Gina Sicilia, and Sonny Boy Williamson take front and center in this edition. They're backed by a full bandstand of other artists that will leave you with no doubt that this is another hour of the finest blues you've never heard.

Roadhouse 670 - : The Sum of 2017 (01:00:58)

This edition of The Roadhouse pulls fifteen tracks from the blues releases of 2017. Altered Five Blues Band, Samantha Fish, Jason Ricci, Milligan Vaughan Project, and Eric Bibb lead the way, but also I've placed some surprises along the path. Don't think of this as a "best of" edition. Instead, think of it as an hour-long summary of the year in blues and another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 670th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 671 - : Freestylin' (01:05:24)

Let's call this edition of The Roadhouse a freestyle edition. At the last minute, I threw out the playlist, deciding instead to let one song lead me into the next. I've got Monster Mike Welch & Mike Ledbetter, John Primer & Bob Corritore, Sugar Ray & The Bluetones, Lavay Smith & Her Red-Hot Skillet Lickers, and Anthony Geraci & The Boston Blues All-Stars in the hour. It's an hour of unplanned blues and certainly another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 671st Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 672 - : New Year, New Artists (01:00:29)

With a new year comes new music and artists. I've got a ton of both in this hour, including Carvin Jones Band, Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager, Nasta Super & Chris Cain, Tinsley Ellis, and Miss Freddye. I think this hour has the most Roadhouse debuts of any in the life of the show. It's a fresh start in a fresh year and a fresh hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 672nd Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 673 - : Variety Hour (01:00:47)

It's not all that unusual in The Roadhouse to mix it up a bit. I'm staying with that approach in this hour. The Might Duck Blues Band, Peter Parcek, Sue Foley, Arnaud Fracin & His Roots Combo, and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings represent the variety you've come to love in The Roadhouse and make for another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 673rd Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 674 - : Not As Rocky ... (01:00:09)

It seemed so much rockier when I started putting it together - then it all smoothed out across the hour. Delta Wires, Janiva Magness, Laurie Morvan, Little G. Weevil, and Peter Karp take the lead. It's an hour that shows yet another face of the blues and certainly stands as another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 674th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 674 - : Not As Rocky ... (01:00:03)

It seemed so much rockier when I started putting it together - then it all smoothed out across the hour. Delta Wires, Janiva Magness, Laurie Morvan, Little G. Weevil, and Peter Karp take the lead. It's an hour that shows yet another face of the blues and certainly stands as another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 674th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 675 - : Call It What You Want (59:49)

Whether you call it all blues or not, the hour has a clear mix and a definite feel. John Campbelljohn, James Hunter Six, Duke Robillard, Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager, and Reverend Shawn Amos provide the variety. Call it what you want. I'll call it another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 675th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 676 - : Winter-Weary (01:02:25)

We're getting winter-weary at The Little Blue House on the Wetlands. But, however cold it is outside, the Macbook is hot with blues this week. Billy Boy Arnold, Eric Bibb, Jimmie Vaughan, Sue Foley, and Lucky Peterson warm the hour. We'll just forget about the snow and focus on the accumulation of the finest blues you've never heard - the 676th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 677 - : Thirteen Years (01:01:27)

This edition of The Roadhouse celebrates 13 years with our tradition - a review of the opening tracks from the previous year. Altered Five Blues Band, Cash Box Kings, Johnny Mastro & Mama's Boys, Wee Willie Walker, and Tommy Castro step out front and center. It's not so much the finest blues you've never heard - because if you've been listening, you've heard it. But, it's definitely an hour of foot-stompin', chair-dancing blues - the 677th and 13th anniversary Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 678 - : It’s back to the norm this week after a special anniversary review of show openers. Of course, the norm is to mix up blues styles and push out a lot of new blues releases. Sue Foley, Danielle Nicole, Mud Morganfield, John Mayall, and Teresa James... (01:00:54)

It’s back to the norm this week after a special anniversary review of show openers. Of course, the norm is to mix up blues styles and push out a lot of new blues releases. Sue Foley, Danielle Nicole, Mud Morganfield, John Mayall, and Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps definitely support that approach. Of the 15 tracks in the hour, 12 are from 2018. So, it looks from here like another fun hour of new variety – a variety of the finest blues you’ve never heard – the 678th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 679 - : Roadhouse Debuts (01:01:48)

I’ve got some Roadhouse debuts this week in Velma Powell & Bluedays and Burton Brothers Blues Band. I’ve also got Paul Thorn, Jimmie Vaughan and Reverend Raven. And, I’ve thrown in a set that centers around a single artist. That’s all in the hour ahead – the next hour of The Roadhouse and the next hour of the finest blues you’ve never heard - the 679th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 679 - : Roadhouse Debuts ()

I’ve got some Roadhouse debuts this week in Velma Powell & Bluedays and Burton Brothers Blues Band. I’ve also got Paul Thorn, Jimmie Vaughan and Reverend Raven. And, I’ve thrown in a set that centers around a single artist. That’s all in the hour ahead – the next hour of The Roadhouse and the next hour of the finest blues you’ve never heard - the 679th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 680 - : World Blues (00)

This hour of The Roadhouse stays pretty much straight down the middle with contemporary blues, with the exception of one set. I’ve got John Mayall, Harrison Kennedy, Chris Smither, a little advance taste of Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite, and new music from Ian Siegal. With a couple of tracks of world blues in the middle, I’ve definitely got another hour of the finest blues you’ve never heard – the 680th hour of The Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 681 - : Blues Kindling (01:01:05)

With four inches of new snow around The Little Blue House on the Wetlands, it's a good day to stay inside and stay warm with some great blues. I've got Johnny Tucker, Louis “Gearshifter” Youngblood, Miss Freddye, Victor Wainwright & The Train, and Jim Riley’s Blues Foundation in the hour. That’s just part of the hour – the kindling, if you will, to stoke a hot blues fire into another hour of the finest blues you’ve never heard – the 681st Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 682 - : Springtime Freshness (01:01:35)

As the seasons roll into the 14th spring of The Roadhouse, I've got an hour with a fresh feel. That includes quite a few young artists along with the usual compliment of well-established blues stars. Vanja Sky, Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers, Brian Spencer Blues Project, Peter Karp, and Ian Siegal all lie ahead in the hour. It's a spring edition that brings a fresh new hour of the finest blues you’ve never heard - the 682nd Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 683 - : Roadhouse Rewind (58:40)

A Roadhouse Rewind fills the bill this week. I'll be back next week with a new edition. The 523rd Roadhouse is an hour of varied instruments, styles and voices. Chris Daniels & The Kings, Danny Bryant, Mahalia Barnes & The Soul Mates, Ian Siegal, and Tinsley Ellis bring the sum total of all the tracks in the hour to the usual spot - another hour of the finest blues you've never heard.

Roadhouse 683 - : Roadhouse Rewind ()

A Roadhouse Rewind fills the bill this week. I'll be back next week with a new edition. The 523rd Roadhouse is an hour of varied instruments, styles and voices. Chris Daniels & The Kings, Danny Bryant, Mahalia Barnes & The Soul Mates, Ian Siegal, and Tinsley Ellis bring the sum total of all the tracks in the hour to the usual spot - another hour of the finest blues you've never heard.

Roadhouse 684 - : Pulling Themes (01:00:31)

With an abundance of female voices, a set of swing blues and some great piano to close the hour, this edition of The Roadhouse pulls on several themes. Adrianna Marie & Her Roomful of All-Stars, Bettye LaVette, Kid Ramos, Mud Morganfield, and Victor Wainwright & The Train make for a fun and varied hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 684th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 685 - : Finest Mix (01:00:45)

There's a bunch of new music in this hour, along with a live set and a set of blues rock. Rockwell Avenue Blues Band, Kris Barras Band, Love Light Orchestra, Original Chicago Blues All-Stars, and Carlos Del Junco all deliver tracks from just the past few months. It's the usual mix of blues styles, voices and instruments. And, as always, it's the kind of mix that makes for another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 685th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 686 - : Women's Blues (01:01:03)

The hour ahead might have the most female blues artists of any edition of The Roadhouse. There's no particular reason - it's just the way the playlist fell as I pulled it together. Peter Parcek, Ray Manzared & Roy Rogers, Michelle Malone, Suzie Vinnick, and JJ Grey & Mofro fill out the hour. It's a lot of female voices and a lot of the finest blues you've never heard - the 686th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 687 - : Fresh Spring Blues (59:12)

Just as spring brings a fresh new feeling to things, this hour of The Roadhouse is chock full of fresh new releases. Lurrie Bell & The Bell Dynasty, Van Morrison & Joey DeFrancesco, Marcia Ball, Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite, and Dana Fuchs - all releases from just within the past few weeks. It's a fresh hour of new music and, of course, a fresh hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 687th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 688 - : It's a pretty solid hour of blues, with one little break for blues rock. Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Magic Slim, Si Cranstoun, Vanja Sky, and Kid Ramos provide a full variety of music. It's an interesting hour of the finest blues you've never heard -... (01:00:24)

It's a pretty solid hour of blues, with one little break for blues rock. Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Magic Slim, Si Cranstoun, Vanja Sky, and Kid Ramos provide a full variety of music. It's an interesting hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 688th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 689 - : 2018 Blues Music Awards (01:01:07)

May in Memphis means the Blues Music Awards and we're going to spend an hour amongst the 2018 winners. Jason Ricci, Victor Wainwright, Doug MacLeod, Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo', and Ruthie Foster get the nod to provide the foundation in this edition. It's an award-winning hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 2018 Blues Music Awards in the 689th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 690 - : Diverse and Danceable (01:01:07)

What's ahead in the next hour of The Roadhouse? Keeshea Pratt Band make their Roadhouse debut while Michelle Malone, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, and Kaz Hawkins provide the backbone. Diverse and danceable - I think that's the theme. I'll say it again - it's another hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 690th Roadhouse.

Roadhouse 691 - : Thinking Different (01:00:25)

You may look up at the end of the hour and realize that how you think about blues has changed just a bit. Along with traditional tracks, I've got several that are a little off on the siding of the blues train. Barrence Whitfield & the Savages, Dana Fuchs, Suzie Vinnick, Elise LeGrow, and Buddy Guy - it's an hour that moves in several directions, but it's definitely an hour of the finest blues you've never heard - the 691st Roadhouse.