Blues is the Truth 739

️ Blues is the Truth – A New Episode Full of Legends and Rising Stars! Join Ian McHugh for another electrifying episode of Blues is the Truth, packed with the finest blues from across the decades. With regular features like Blues Driver, Title Track Tango, and The Song Remains the Same, there’s always something fresh, familiar, and full of soul. We’re also celebrating some exciting news – Blues is the Truth has been longlisted for UK Blues Awards Radio Presenter of the Year! A huge thank you to everyone who listens, shares, and supports the show. Your love for the blues keeps this music alive! This week’s episode is stacked with incredible talent. We’ve got the unmistakable grooves of Johnny Guitar Watson and the raw energy of Mitch Ryder, alongside the legendary guitar work of Eric Clapton and Kai Strauss. The show brings soulful power from Tommy Castro and the Painkillers, deep blues from Billy Branch and the Sons of Blues, and masterful storytelling from Steve Howell and the Mighty Men. There’s also a modern edge with the John Mayer Trio, alongside transatlantic brilliance from Guy Verlinde & Tom Eylenbosch and the classic drive of The Backbone Blues Band. The high-energy blues-rock of Alex Lopez Express and Big Al and the Heavyweights will get your feet moving, while Joss Stone and Heavydrunk & Watermelon Slim bring deep, soul-drenched emotion. We keep the guitar fireworks going with JW Jones and the feel-good sounds of Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio, while The Fabulous Thunderbirds remind us why they’re still at the top of their game. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Blues is the Truth without a nod to the past, featuring the legendary Muddy Waters, the unmistakable voice of Dave Kelly, and the modern mastery of The Cinelli Brothers, Rees Shad, and the incredible Tedeschi Trucks Band. With a lineup like this, you won’t want to miss a second! If you love the blues, help us spread the word—like, share, rate, and subscribe. Let’s keep the blues alive together! #BluesIsTheTruth #BluesRadio #UKBluesAwards #BluesMusic #ListenNow