Chicago Blues Classics + New UK Blues & Modern Roots | Blues From The Ouse #309

Blues From The Ouse explores the past, present and future of the blues.Episode #309 features brand new blues releases, essential UK and international artists, and the kind of tracks you won’t find on a generic playlist. The show opens with new music from Elles Bailey, Marcus King, Brandon Isaak and Mississippi Heat, before turning the spotlight on the blues harmonica — the legendary “misery whistle” — with classic performances from Big Walter Horton, Kim Wilson and the late Paul deLay.There’s also a masterclass in slide guitar, featuring pioneers and innovators including Tampa Red, Earl Hooker, Kelly Joe Phelps and Sonny Landreth, exploring the techniques and stories behind the sounds.In the second hour, listener requests take centre stage, with a hand-picked mix spanning Chicago blues, British blues rock and modern roots, including The Rolling Stones, Magic Sam, Bernie Marsden, Randy Newman, Muddy Waters, Fantastic Negrito and more.As always, the episode wraps up with the Blues From The Ouse Gig Round-Up, highlighting upcoming UK blues gigs and festivals, before winding down with timeless tracks from Junior Wells, Slim Harpo, J.B. Lenoir and Little Walter.Real blues. New discoveries. Proper context.Broadcast live on 21 January 2026, now available as a podcast.Blues From The Ouse #309 Playlist:Elles Bailey - Can't Take My Story Away - 00:02:54Dr Ben - Cure Your Blues - 00:09:01Marcus King - No Room For Blue - 00:11:57Brandon Isaak - Walkin' With The Blues - 00:15:31Mississippi Heat - Stepped Out Of Line - 00:19:49Paul DeLay Band - Fourteen Dollars In The Bank - 00:24:38Big Walter Horton - Back Home To Mama - 00:31:20Kim Wilson - Take Me Back - 00:34:27Tampa Red - Things 'Bout Comin' My Way - 00:37:16Earl Hooker - You Got To Lose - 00:40:23Kelly Joe Phelps - The Black Crow Keeps On Flying - 00:46:05Sonny Landreth - Native Stepson - 00:50:52The Rolling Stones - Little Red Rooster - 00:55:27Magic Sam - I Just Want Just A Little Bit - 00:59:56Bernie Marsden - I'll Play The Blues For You - 01:02:55Marcus King Band - Rita Is Gone - 01:08:41Randy Newman - You Can Leave Your Hat On - 01:13:04Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working - 01:19:47Fantastic Negrito - An Honest Man - 01:23:55Chris "Hammer" Smith - You and I - 01:29:19Michael Messer & Chaz Jankel - Runaway Train - 01:33:54Junior Wells - Early In The Morning - 01:38:09Slim Harpo - Rainin' In My Heart - 01:42:45Little Walter - Blue Midnight - 01:45:11Blues From The Ouse is a weekly UK blues podcast and blues radio show featuring classic blues, modern blues, British blues and blues rock.Discover blues legends, new blues releases and the best emerging British blues artists — available worldwide.Links🔹 Facebook: facebook.com/bluesfromtheouse🔹 Instagram: instagram.com/ousebluesSupport the Blues Scene🎟️ York Blues Festival: yorkbluesfest.co.uk📻 Listen Live: Wednesdays 8–10pm on Jorvik RadioEnjoy the show? Subscribe and leave a review — it helps more blues fans discover Blues From The Ouse.Keep it blue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.