This Week In The Blues: July 26 - August 1, 2026

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of July 26 - August 1, 2026.Some of the highlights include one of Detroit’s most admired blues singers, Alberta Adams, the day Willie Dixon recorded "29 Ways" for Checker Records, and blues guitar legend Buddy Guy.Keep in mind that there's so much more that happened this week in the blues. If you want to know more about these artists or other things that happened this week in the blues, be sure to visit our website or follow our Facebook page:https://bigtrainblues.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BigTrainBlues"This Week In The Blues" podcast is now featured every Sunday at 3:50pm on "The Weekend Blues" hosted by 'Hard luck' Jim Johnson on KGOU. Stream it live on https://www.kgou.orgPhoto credits (if known) and past episodes are posted on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@BigTrainBluesHere are links to a few of the artists or songs we've referenced in this week's episode:Jimmy Duck Holmes – "Catfish Blues" [Official Video] - https://youtu.be/PXEWNwvdFzY?si=4DLK2mGer9qTGbAvRobert Cray: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert - https://youtu.be/fEjzBKo-sxI?si=EI6hj2_GQaU-qscuPLEASE CONSIDER joining the Blues Society of Oklahoma and helping them continue their mission - https://bluessocietyoklahoma.com/membership/ALSO - Join me every weekday from 12:15pm-12:45pm CT to watch a live stream on Facebook of the longest running blues radio show program. https://www.facebook.com/DeltaCulturalCenter We’ll have a new episode next week – we’ll see you then!ARE YOU A FAN OF BLUES HISTORY? US TOO! If you want to know more about these artists or other things that happened this week in the blues, be sure to visit our website or follow our Facebook page:     https://bigtrainblues.com     https://www.facebook.com/BigTrainBlues