GLT_Talkin_Blues

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- James "Super Chikan" Johnson has one of the more unique nicknames in a genre of music known for colorful characters and names. On this podcast, Johnson talks about the origin of his nickname, and he'll talk about the unique guitars he makes from scratch. Along the way, you'll hear songs from his last few CD's, as well as the music of some of his heroes.

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- Otis Taylor's "trance-blues" sound has been mesmerizing critics for nearly 15 years. Listen to songs from his new "Clovis People, Vol. 3" CD, and hear Taylor explain the title of this great disc. Karen Lovely dropped out of the music scene for a long time due to stage fright. Her "Still The Rain" CD is a continuation of her comeback. On this podcast, Lovely talks about the songs on this disc, including the title track, which has been nominated for "Blues Song of the Year" by both the Blues Blast Music Awards, And the Blues Music Awards.

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- Blues Blast Music Award Nominee Peter Parcek is one of the more creative guitarists we've come across in quite awhile. Parcek came of age during the Vietnam War, idolizing many of the great British players, including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Peter Green. On this podcast, you'll hear songs from Parcek's "The Mathematics of Love" CD, and you'll hear Parcek talk about coming face to face with the talents of those British bluesmen during his time in London. You can purchase "The Mathematics Of Love" at: http://www.peterparcekband.com/music.html

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- You've heard Shaun Murphy's voice, though you may not know her name. Murphy has been singing backup for Bob Seger's band since the early 1970's. She's also had stints with Eric Clapton (Behind the Sun), Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh, and is the former co-singer of Little Feat. One of her first recordings was with a huge 70's pop star, that is, before he became famous. On this podcast, Murphy talks about her past, and talks about songs from her new CD, "Live at Callahan's Music Hall."

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- Cee Cee James already had fans in Central IL. She made a lot more this summer at the Ain't Nothin' But The Blues Festival in Bloomington. The nation is just beginning to hear the power and emotion from one of the most down to earth, not to mention hardest working ladies in the music biz. Get to know the blues off Cee James in this podcast, and purchase "Lowdown Where The Snakes Crawl" at: http://ceeceejames.com/

More people probably know the songs written by Tony Joe White's than know the man who wrote them. In the late 60. White went to #2 on the Top 40 charts with the song "Polk Salad Annie." A couple years later, Brook Benton rode White's "Rainy Night in Georgia" to fame. Along the way, he penned songs covered by Tina Turner, Elvis, Ray Charles, Etta James, and others. Since the days of "Polk Salad," White has recorded a number of critically acclaimed albums, including this years "The Shine." Among other topics, in this podcast, White talks about the early days, Polk Salad, his friendship with Tina Turner, and shares a funny story about his father. You can purchase "The Shine" at: http://www.tonyjoewhite.com

There are a lot of young "gunslingers" out there. Most are mimicking their favorite blues legends. A few are creating their own sound. 16 year old Matthew Curry falls into the latter category. Curry has certainly listened to his share of Stevie Ray, Albert Collins, Luther Allison, Muddy Waters and Joe Bonamassa, but with the release of his debut CD "If I Don't Got You, " you can hear that this gifted teen is forging his own path. You can purchase "If I Don't Got You" at: http://matthewcurry.com/home.cfm

As a little girl, Mavis Staples toured the country as part of "The Staple Singers" with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. She was also the breakout member of this family group. On this podcast, Mavis talks about being around Dr. King, lessons she learned from her father "Pop" Staples, and she'll give you background about songs from her latest CD's, which you can purchase at: http://bit.ly/qdSR9O

Elvin Bishop is one of the great names in all of music. In the 60's, he was a founding member of the seminal Butterfield Blues Band, he had a huge Top 40 Hit in the 70's with "Fooled Around & Fell in Love," and he's still making great music as he approaches his 70th birthday. On this edition of GLT's Talkin' Blues, Bishop talks about his 2010 CD release "Red Dog Speaks," the time he spent in Chicago in the 60's, and about his good friend Little Smokey Smothers. You can purchase "Red Dog Speaks" at: http://amzn.to/ooLWpM

Rick Estrin has been the front man, lead singer, and harp player for "Little Charlie and the Nightcats since he and "Little Charlie" Baty founded the band in the mid 1970's. When Baty retired a couple years ago, the band kept it's name, with the exception of putting Estrin's name out front. On this podcast, Estrin talks about the subtle music change in the band since Baty's retirement, and some of the characters he's met on the streets in his native San Francisco. You can purchase "Twisted," the bands latest release at: http://alligatorrecords.com/albums/Twisted/

Both Janiva Magness and Bryan Lee were guests at the recent Ain't Nothin' But The Blues Festival in our hometown of Bloomington/Normal IL. We caught up with both artists a few weeks prior to the show. You can purchase Janiva's new CD at: http://goo.gl/SSO7p We really like Bryan Lee's live at the Old Absinthe House Bar CD's, which you can purchase at: http://goo.gl/jBnUA

You can listen to GLT Blues Radio 24/7 @ http://wglt.org/streams/blues.shtml --- One of the great storytellers and songwriters of our time stopped by our studio's this summer to talk about his new album and share stories of some of the people he's bumped into over the years, including his good friend George "Harmonica" Smith. You can purchase Doug's new CD "Brand New Eyes" at: http://referencerecordings.com/FRESH.asp -- produced by Jon Norton

Elam McKnight is of the fiercest young blues artists making music today. McKnight fuses his blues with a punk sensibility for music that'll rip right through your soul. On this podcast, McKnight talks about "Zombie Nation," John Lee Hooker, and Sleepy John Estes, among others. You can purchase his new "Zombie Nation" CD at: http://bigblackhand.com/products.html