This Week In The Blues: May 17 - May 23, 2026

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of May 17 - May 23, 2026.Some of the highlights include Blues shouter Big Joe Turner, blues pianist Aaron Pinetop Sparks, and blues guitarist Jimmy Thackery .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/BigTrainBluesPhoto 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:Taj Mahal - "Queen Bee" - (Bloody Sunday Sessions) - https://youtu.be/sjTEkhXgu_4?si=Vzn-2WJ84fw_gzuRBig Joe Turner - "Shake, Rattle & Roll" ( Live 1954 Performance from Rhythm & Blues Revue) - https://youtu.be/YhELpSeeipg?si=wcsIbf8eCZXJbgJJJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterALSO - Consider joining the Blues Society of Oklahoma and helping them continue their mission - https://bluessocietyoklahoma.com/membership/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