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EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 2H

Blues is the Truth 802

from Blues is the Truth · host Ian McHugh

We’ve got a massive show lined up for you this week. My partner in crime Paul Michael is back in the studio to present his legendary Blues Driver segment, and he is not alone. We’ve got a cameo from someone very special indeed, so you’ll want to keep your ears pinned back for that one. Along with the guest spot, we’ve got all your regular favourite features locked in. The music is top tier from start to finish. We are kicking off with the heavyweights, bringing you tracks from Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa, and Buddy Guy, alongside the soulful brilliance of Mike Finnegan and Boz Scaggs. The groove stays tight with the Chris Corcoran band, Jump 66, and the legendary tone of Otis Grand. We are also diving into some classic territory with Traffic, before sliding into a fantastic run of modern masters. You will hear The Paul Michael Band doing their thing, the brilliant guitar work of Will Johns, and the deep pocket of Pat McDougall. We keep the energy climbing with Eugene Hideaway Bridges, the powerhouse Tedeschi Trucks Band, and a killer collaboration featuring the Stevie Watts Organ Trio with Alice Armstrong. Rounding out an absolute belter of an episode, we’ve got the gritty sounds of Mike Zito, the old-school cool of Golden ‘Big’ Wheeler, and the beautiful acoustic touch of Dove and BoWeevil. It is a packed house, a special guest, and two hours of the finest music on the planet.

We’ve got a massive show lined up for you this week. My partner in crime Paul Michael is back in the studio to present his legendary Blues Driver segment, and he is not alone. We’ve got a cameo from someone very special indeed, so you’ll want to keep your ears pinned back for that one. Along with the guest spot, we’ve got all your regular favourite features locked in. The music is top tier from start to finish. We are kicking off with the heavyweights, bringing you tracks from Eric Clapton, Joe Bonamassa, and Buddy Guy, alongside the soulful brilliance of Mike Finnegan and Boz Scaggs. The groove stays tight with the Chris Corcoran band, Jump 66, and the legendary tone of Otis Grand. We are also diving into some classic territory with Traffic, before sliding into a fantastic run of modern masters. You will hear The Paul Michael Band doing their thing, the brilliant guitar work of Will Johns, and the deep pocket of Pat McDougall. We keep the energy climbing with Eugene Hideaway Bridges, the powerhouse Tedeschi Trucks Band, and a killer collaboration featuring the Stevie Watts Organ Trio with Alice Armstrong. Rounding out an absolute belter of an episode, we’ve got the gritty sounds of Mike Zito, the old-school cool of Golden ‘Big’ Wheeler, and the beautiful acoustic touch of Dove and BoWeevil. It is a packed house, a special guest, and two hours of the finest music on the planet.

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