Blues History: This Week In The Blues

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of May 10 - May 16, 2026.Some of the highlights include the day Howlin' Wolf recorded “Moanin’ at Midnight”, blues harp player and singer Big George Brock, and blues guitarist Kansas Joe McCoy.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:Howlin' Wolf - “Moanin’ at Midnight” - https://youtu.be/I9lvpocL_20?si=9Sae6BqwMPv2lV_6Big George Brock - "I Got to Keep My Bedroom Door Locked" - https://youtu.be/NLb4QQmCx9Y?si=5PudA5clV6Dp5vxuJoin 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

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of May 3 - May 9, 2026.Some of the highlights include the day Muddy Waters recorded “Baby Please Don’t Go”, blues guitarist Bumble Bee Slim, and blues legend Robert Johnson.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:Muddy Waters - "Baby Please Don't Go" - (ChicagoFest 1981) - https://youtu.be/838Ka13qjAk?si=2Jq2kdYmz5n3kaFRRobert Johnson - "Crossroad" - https://youtu.be/Yd60nI4sa9A?si=sdJqjnfC8c-VsMmAJoin 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

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of April 26 - May 02, 2026.Some of the highlights include the “Mother of the Blues,” Ma Rainey, Louis “Blues Boy” Jones, and the day Mance Lipscomb recorded the track “Charlie James”.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:Little Walter - "Walter's Jump" (Live) - https://youtu.be/EYDC7jMag5M?si=Od6gjo4Qh6MOlUsAMance Lipscomb - "Charlie James" - https://youtu.be/ZpuXmaRYSpM?si=uCfZsU0XBkbGLUtpJoin 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

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of April 19 - April 25, 2026.Some of the highlights include Chicago blues artist Doctor Clayton, Chicago blues guitarist Eddie King, and boogie-woogie and the Velvet Bulldozer, blues guitarist Albert King.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:George Harmonica Smith - "Juke" (Live) - https://youtu.be/51DjBFzpIzs?si=4wsKhM5BoSyWiUXCAlbert King - "I'll Play the Blues for You" (The Midnight Special) - https://youtu.be/WydRZHhVb00?si=zZ1Eb_8QKUCzaTbqJoin 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

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of April 12 - April 18, 2026.Some of the highlights include Chicago blues guitarist “Hound Dog” Taylor, The "Empress of the Blues", Bessie Smith, and boogie-woogie and blues pianist “Little Brother” Montgomery .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:Hound Dog Taylor - "Shake Your Money Maker" (live 1967) - https://youtu.be/WT5vkGyNvCk?si=enl5gnrdDOMtmBQ0Little Brother Montgomery - "No Special Rider Blues" (1930) - https://youtu.be/Bi4MO3LpSxU?si=hDcXJ1915ivnA3zJJoin 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

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of April 05 - April 11, 2026.Some of the highlights include Arkansas blues guitarist and singer Larry McCray, Chicago blues guitarist “Little Ed” Williams, and blues singing powerhouse Shemekia Copeland.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:Lil Ed Williams with Mama Rosa's Blues All-Stars @ Rosa’s Lounge - https://www.youtube.com/live/KlH-8eZfExA?si=P315OYHaeMZPX9QAShemekia Copeland - "Blame It On Eve" (Live at AmericanaFest 2024) - https://youtu.be/qbzN_ql3270?si=3GsEBvO-27M6fR4wJoin 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

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of March 29 - April 04, 2026.Some of the highlights include Blues guitarist and singer Sue Foley, early blues singer Lucille Bogan, and jump blues pianist Amos Milburn.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:Sue Foley ~ Slow Blues Live October 2024, New Orleans - https://youtu.be/psCOkofZj9I?si=20Zjj3Fk_b2bbZc0Amos Milburn - "Bad, Bad, Whiskey" (Live) - https://youtu.be/oCX--0wJQkQ?si=PL2gz1s0SOoEcoKmJoin 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

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of March 22 - March 28, 2026.Some of the highlights include Piedmont blues guitarist Curley Weaver, blues guitarist "Louisiana Red", and Texas blues guitarist and singer Johnny Copeland.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:Louisiana Red - "Let Me Be Your Electrician" (Live) - https://youtu.be/RIGBKG9CGXw?si=7cyefYyjepjdOhjXRUFUS THOMAS - "Breakdown' & 'Funky Chicken' LIVE @ WATTSTAX 1973 - https://youtu.be/KCFyKRtlLOI?si=0AzhQYQXUWrcV8FTJoin 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

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of March 15 - March 21, 2026.Some of the highlights include Texas blues guitarist and singer “Lightnin’” Hopkins, Chicago blues pianist Lovie Lee, and the Godmother of Rock and Roll Sister Rosetta Tharpe.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:“Lightnin’” Hopkins - "Baby, Please Don't Go" (Live) - https://youtu.be/lK5zYI86wIw?si=NgHmgNG-dfcU36rPSister Rosetta Tharpe- "Didn't It Rain?" Live - https://youtu.be/Y9a49oFalZE?si=scLnruvki8Qn4C4wJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of March 8 - March 14, 2026.Some of the highlights include Mississippi John Hurt, blues guitarist Ronnie Earl, and blues guitarist and a defining figure in Louisiana swamp blues, Lightnin’ Slim.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:Mississippi John Hurt - "You Got To Walk That Lonesome Valley" (Live) - https://youtu.be/85BvT5X6WSo?si=9trSllLMPxQDDwvQLightnin’ Slim & Whispering Smith - Live 1972 - https://youtu.be/OwY2D0IgVhA?si=d8Ir58lusAblhiRZJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of March 1 - March 7, 2026.Some of the highlights include Irish blues guitarist Rory Gallagher, the day that Mississippi John Hurt was rediscovered in Avalon, Mississippi, and blues guitarist and singer Furry Lewis.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:Rory Gallagher - "I Can't Be Satisfied" (Live acoustic) - https://youtu.be/uD5Ot-SXCMo?si=YoFSwPMfejSyL-GzFurry Lewis - "When I lay my burden down" - https://youtu.be/CCqbKdnHZTs?si=cDfh8UisvwmSWvUXJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of February 22 - February 28, 2026.Some of the highlights include Texas blues legend Johnny Winter, Ida Cox, known as “The Uncrowned Queen of the Blues,” and the founder and original creative force behind the Rolling Stones, Brian Jones.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:Johnny Winter - "Be Careful With A Fool" - https://youtu.be/8Tyg5SJDpiQ?si=jwpqAROKHiqgucDYIda Cox - "Four Day Creep" - https://youtu.be/ZyUFxp1zDRk?si=uy15VRkWQoOsvsm0Join 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode for the week of February 15 - February 21, 2026.Some of the highlights include John Lee Hooker’s iconic “Boogie Chillen’, James “Super Chikan” Johnson, and the blues standard “Blues Before Sunrise” .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:James 'Super Chikan' Johnson: A Life In Blues | Music Documentary - https://youtu.be/ycNYkytnArQ?si=XMvBNshY5AqJNrodJohn Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones: "Boogie Chillen'" (Live, 1989) - https://youtu.be/o4jo6tmMr9s?si=n3dNh0woqhfgUovJJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - This week we are celebrating FOUR YEARS of "This Week In The Blues"!!!Here's the latest episode for the week of February 08 - February 14, 2026.Some of the highlights include pioneering blues and jazz guitarist Lonnie Johnson, folk, blues, and protest singer Josh White, and Chicago blues guitarist Magic Sam.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:Lonnie Johnson - "Another Night to Cry" -  https://youtu.be/n8fyb9vpIc0?si=9hUZB0kse1ekBweVMagic Sam - "Magic Sam's Boogie 1969" (live) - https://youtu.be/-OlA_JVbQl8?si=uE5a4_L5DuXXk8TEJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of February 01 - February 07, 2026.Some of the highlights include Louisiana slide guitar master Sonny Landreth, Portland-based blues, soul, and blues-rock singer and harmonica player Curtis Salgado, and Chicago-born percussionist Jerome Green.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:Sonny Landreth "Zydeco Shuffle" -  https://youtu.be/2pdpJuX1gDE?si=ktev21pqfmpzuVEE12:31 PM 2/1/2026Curtis Salgado - "The Longer That I Live" (Official Video) - https://youtu.be/ikRzUBWoUIY?si=AwzsdCTT3-f56b_FJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’ll have a new episode next week – we’ll see you then!#blues #BluesMusic #BluesSongs #BigTrainBlues #BluesHistory #ChicagoBlues #Chicago #Delta #DeltaBlues #Mississippi #MississippiDelta #ThisWeekInTheBlues #Clarksdale @visit_clarksdale @VisitClarksdale @DeltaCulturalCenter @TheBluesFoundationARE 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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of January 25 – January 31, 2026.Some of the highlights include the “King of the Slide Guitar" Elmore James, blues guitarist Jonny Lang, and my favorite Clarksdale resident blues harp legend Charlie Musselwhite .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:Elmore James - "Dust My Broom" - https://youtu.be/5jcGY7NbaQw?si=yq7Hu0JznS2hohfFCharlie Musselwhite Live - "Full Set - New Orleans 2022" - https://youtu.be/QSNyn2TIFaU?si=blOgkBUxCYrBz1amJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of January 18 – January 24, 2026.Some of the highlights include Chicago blues piano player Henry Gray, blues vocalist, harmonica player, and drummer Willie “Big Eyes" Smith, and the day Muddy Waters recorded his classic song "Long Distance Call" .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:Willie "Big Eyes" Smith & Blues Special With Luciano Boca - https://youtu.be/7qEZCw7J2Ds?si=C-Yql1ZpaWYlJOSEMuddy Waters - "Long Distance Calls (Live)" - https://youtu.be/OD9fRI_SgAg?si=ILlcqS4qv1BudXrWJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of January 11 - January 17, 2026.Some of the highlights include swamp blues guitarist Slim Harpo, Chicago  blues guitarist Earl Hooker, and the day Sonny Boy Williamson II stepped into the Chess Records studio and cut “Help Me”.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:Slim Harpo - "Shake Your Hips" - https://youtu.be/6HbgxVrn7tg?si=Ew3yby7wtn0B2peeSonny Boy Williamson II - "Help Me" - https://youtu.be/e_l6A7krjrQ?si=fGXHsrh5lsatdtNNJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of January 04 – January 10, 2026.Some of the highlights include co-founded the Fabulous Thunderbirds Kim Wilson, blues guitarist Tampa Red, and the day Muddy Waters recorded “I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man” at Chess Studios.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:Fabulous Thunderbirds & Stevie Ray Vaughan - "Tuff enough" - https://youtu.be/0j7rk0RJ8j4?si=QeeGeHbSJ7YHiPOZMuddy Waters - "Hoochie Coochie Man" (Live) - https://youtu.be/e_l6A7krjrQ?si=fGXHsrh5lsatdtNNJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of December 28 – January 03, 2026.Some of the highlights include Matt “Guitar” Murphy, bass man Hank Van Sickle, Little Smokey Smothers, and Chicago blues singer and the day Howlin’ Wolf recorded “Smokestack Lightning”.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:Matt "Guitar" Murphy - Murphy's Boogie 1963 (live)" - Matt Murphy - Murphy's Boogie 1963 (live)Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lightning" Live 1964 - https://youtu.be/BAJ9-5rJHZw?si=IV8kvqkAiPqoPtsRJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

 BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of December 20 - December 27, 2025Some of the highlights include Peetie Wheatstraw, the blues guitarist who called himself the “Devil’s Son-in-Law,” blues bass guitarist Bob Stroger, and Chicago blues singer and songwriter Lil Green.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: Bob Stroger -"Blind man blues" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6Q7T8J2bNoPeetie Wheatstraw - "Devil's Son-In-Law" - https://youtu.be/F5Ac24bdUFM?si=LFdS1qoqYOaqbGcKJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of December 14 – December 20, 2025Some of the highlights include Texas guitarist and ZZ Top founder Billy Gibbons, Chicago blues harmonica player Sugar Blue, and New Orleans piano legend Professor Longhair.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:Professor Longhair & The Meters - "Tipitina" - https://youtu.be/Yj6AXu7_psY?si=OYgcUVr1wJS64SQOBilly Gibbons Talks About Texas Culture | The Big Interview with Dan Rather - https://youtu.be/XtLL3QBnnEA?si=S-LDnRJ8zyAhmYKXJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of December 7 - December 13, 2025Some of the highlights include the night Koko Taylor records “Wang Dang Doodle”, rhythm and blues drummer Soko Richardson, and harmonica legend Junior Wells.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:Koko Taylor w Little Walter 1967 - "Wang Dang Doodle" - https://youtu.be/qyUHkY0K8HE?si=nEVCQoTKuNnhL_SDJunior Wells - "Hoodooman Blues" - https://youtu.be/47djAb6jVJk?si=MnQ0HJmQL_UCKxIhJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of November 30 – December 6, 2025Some of the highlights include Piedmont-style blues singer and guitarist Brownie McGhee, Texas blues guitarist Larry Davis, and Blues harmonica master Sonny Boy Williamson II.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:Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - "Red River Blues" and "Crow Jane" - https://youtu.be/aLKvn6WRwQM?si=MIBw94NcFsLDb5qKSonny Boy Williamson II - "Keep It To Your Self" - https://youtu.be/LuAat82uCCM?si=bpujYuy16x46gdhvJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of November 23 – November 29, 2025Some of the highlights include hill country blues legend R.L. Burnside, legendary Stax bass maestro Donald “Duck” Dunn, and the Godfather of British Blues, John Mayall.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:R. L. Burnside - "Rollin and Tumblin" - https://youtu.be/Q7PdxdXzskU?si=MnFTPzX72DtGLrWMJohn Mayall & The Bluesbreakers with Gary Moore - "So Many Roads" - https://youtu.be/KpD50EaiJTo?si=5WrhbC3rTXZ3Q2buJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of November 16 – November 22, 2025Some of the highlights include Chicago blues guitar legend Hubert Sumlin, guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter Mike Zito, and Louisiana native and Cajun blues guitar player Tab Benoit.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:Hubert Sumlin - "Come On In My House" - https://youtu.be/S_5gVABCUH4?si=WZNvoICbI2shdtuqMike Zito & Albert Castiglia - In My Soul" - https://youtu.be/KpD50EaiJTo?si=5WrhbC3rTXZ3Q2buJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of November 9 – November 15, 2025Some of the highlights include blues powerhouse Susan Tedeschi, Delta blues legend Bukka White, and one of Chicago’s premier harmonica players Carey Bell.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:Susan Tedeschi - "Just Won't Burn" (Live at Farm Aid 1999) - https://youtu.be/D_96KMJEhy0?si=ciesQVuxoQvmrQ_8Bukka White - "Aberdeen Mississippi Blues" (1967) HQ - https://youtu.be/KbHtNMyAB7g?si=blZO2RRX2_nrhNokJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of November 2 – November 8, 2025Some of the highlights include The blues standard “The Sky Is Crying”, Chicago guitar and harmonica player Studebaker John, and blues guitarist Bonnie Raitt.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:Elmore James - "The Sky Is Crying" - https://youtu.be/S788gj9vdp0?si=mgp8JkjIaU8V0TtzBonnie Raitt, Keb Mo - "No Gettin' Over You" - https://youtu.be/0iMadZk9o_U?si=DhDaMJDAYe6Wn75OJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of October 26 – November 1, 2025Some of the highlights include Chicago blues piano player "Detroit Junior" Williams, Fleetwood Mac founder Peter Green, and Mississippi hill country blues singer and harmonica player Johnny Woods.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:Sippie Wallace - "Women Be Wise" - https://youtu.be/rf9gvuVXt0U?si=kZ6ot_CAOBuUAQjPFleetwood Mac - Live in Norway, 1969-11-03 - https://youtu.be/BaNakJdgySg?si=JV0cziQjswJmGIylJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of October 19 - October 25, 2025Some of the highlights include R&B guitar legend Steve Cropper, blues harmonica player Sonny Terry, and "Doctor Ross the Harmonica Boss".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:Steve Cropper - The AMAZING Story Behind "Green Onions" - https://youtu.be/o1emR12qb_Y?si=WT-XbnHBTWpY8M7xSonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - "Talkin' Harmonica Blues" live - https://youtu.be/iBh9eSS00jA?si=NQ-KAyweB5GAbS2dJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of October 12 - October 18, 2025Some of the highlights include delta blues guitar player "Big Joe" Williams, "The Things That I Used to Do" was recorded by Guitar Slim in New Orleans, and "Father of Rock and Roll" Chuck Berry.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:Guitar Slim "The Things That I Used to Do" - https://youtu.be/fj33EGMbazY?si=guvu7GQb9QniwDuyChuck Berry Live in London 1972 - https://youtu.be/c7i4y8qNCn8?si=PJ2f4gl4wxgULnz_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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of October 05 - October 11, 2025Some of the highlights include blues guitar player Johnnie Bassett, the day BB King recorded "The Thrill is Gone", and delta blues singer and guitar player "Mississippi" Joe Callicott.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:B.B. King - "The Thrill Is Gone" [Crossroads 2010] (Official Live Video) - https://youtu.be/SgXSomPE_FY?si=xuDR-E9zkMywmfJKMississippi Joe Callicott - "Goodbye Baby Blues" - https://youtu.be/KC5H9P4F5Uk?si=SRGjwxC7a9H84LC2Join 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’ll have a new episode next week – we’ll see you then!NOW AVAILABLE AS A PODCAST! If you would prefer to listen to this as a podcast, "This Week In The Blues" is now available on all major podcast platforms.#blues #BluesMusic #BluesSongs #BigTrainBlues #BluesHistory #ChicagoBlues #Chicago #Delta #DeltaBlues #Mississippi #MississippiDelta #ThisWeekInTheBlues #Clarksdale @visit_clarksdale @VisitClarksdale @DeltaCulturalCenterARE 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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of September 28 - October 04, 2025Some of the highlights include blues queen Koko Taylor, blues guitar player Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Chicago blues harmonica great Billy Branch.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:Koko Taylor - "Wang Dang Doodle - A Celebration of Blues and Soul" (Live Video) - https://youtu.be/ckFAdkGT8m4?si=iqVKz2LU5xn2N2AsStevie Ray Vaughan - "Texas Flood (Live at the El Mocambo)" - https://youtu.be/KC5H9P4F5Uk?si=SRGjwxC7a9H84LC2Join 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of September 21 - September 27, 2025Some of the highlights include blues legend Blind Lemon Jefferson, Mississippi Juke Joint Legend Roosevelt “Booba” Barns, and blues harmonica player, record producer, blues radio show host and owner of The Rhythm Room, Bob Corritore.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:Roosevelt Booba Barnes in Flowing Fountain, Greenville (MS) 1983 - "I'm going home" & "Bluebird" (Live Video) - https://youtu.be/mDVEQEYySuw?si=QprOmub0Blzvpne1John Primer and Bob Corritore - "Drive" (Live Video) - https://youtu.be/yUhY4JEL5jQ?si=yktu2EzmAuQLfYAxJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of September 14 - September 20, 2025Some of the highlights include Chicago blues harp maestro, Snooky Pryor, "The King of the Blues", B.B. King, and up and coming blues guitarist Hector Anchondo .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:Snooky Pryor 1988 Topanga Blues Fest (Live Video) - https://youtu.be/qZb4Ph_JyR0?si=d1YIv7x4lsjwaYw_B.B. King - The Thrill Is Gone [Crossroads 2010] (Official Live Video) - https://youtu.be/SgXSomPE_FY?si=Z5Ap882yywtoWHHFJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of September 7 - September 13, 2025Some of the highlights include R&B pioneer Roy Brown, delta bluesman Robert "Wolfman" Belfour, and Guitar Shorty who is known for his explosive guitar style and wild stage antics.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:Guitar Shorty - "Born Under a Bad Sign" (Live @The Venice West) - https://youtu.be/HWK64DK4oSs?si=sbtKTXXkmh0159FERobert Belfour - "Hill Stomp" (Live) - https://youtu.be/5Kmk1cBzCfw?si=wduAag-oF_EyiPOZJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of August 31 - September 6, 2025Some of the highlights include Chicago-based blues singer and guitar player Joanna Connor, blues guitar player Freddie King, and blues piano player Sunnyland Slim.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:Joanna Connor - "Walkin' Blues" (LIVE) - https://youtu.be/KTHMXiTbssQ?si=k3S7uIwbjibQDeIxFreddie King - "Have You Ever Loved A Woman" - https://youtu.be/mE9H1bW-zQ4?si=8zmeehibSrpBpm9sJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of August 24 - August 30, 2025Some of the highlights include blues legend Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup, blues guitar player Castro Coleman aka Mr. Sipp, and Delta blues musician "L. C." Ulmer.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:Arthur Crudup - "That's All Right" - https://youtu.be/LtHW8wpDjkg?si=KTbb9-DpFYMad6t7Mr. Sipp - "Let Me Love You" - https://youtu.be/Kn8mUnStIvs?si=klfsFWXOvl09PSC4Join 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of August 17 - August 23, 2025.Some of the highlights include blues singer-songwriter and guitar player Luther Allison, the King of the Boogie John Lee Hooker, Piedmont blues guitar player and singer Carolina Slim.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:Luther Allison - "It Hurts Me Too" (Montreal International Jazz Festival, 1997) - https://youtu.be/5MqYPyRkcNs?si=mJ9LNLY5JN2z857GJohn Lee Hooker - "Boom Boom" - https://youtu.be/72p9TTkoymY?si=KGLD7uJAt4mmvVYnJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of August 10 - August 17, 2025.Some of the highlights include innovator and inventor Leo Fender, Detroit blues and rhythm and blues singer Thornetta Davis, and blues guitar giant Son Seals.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:Son Seals - "On My Knees" - https://youtu.be/dlaIdSD64T0?si=e8Av15fRc6v03KwwRoy Gaines - "Too many miles between us" - https://youtu.be/1Qr7MZj9rWw?si=pjD8tsBEe-CRswAdJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of August 3 - August 9, 2025.Some of the highlights include Jump blues piano player, singer and songwriter Mercy Dee Walton, boogie-woogie, blues and jazz piano player and singer Mose Vinson, and the day that Elmore James ushered in a new era of electric slide guitar.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:Mercy Dee Walton - "One Room Country Shack" - https://youtu.be/5-lFt3cZpyI?si=jneEWNUbB6MQjMm_Elmore James - "Dust My Broom" - https://youtu.be/5jcGY7NbaQw?si=Cgc3QM8TEfMAnIHXJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of July 27 - August 2, 2025.Some of the highlights include blues guitar master Buddy Guy, Chuck Berry's debut single, 'Maybellene' , and the recording of the blues song "Every Day I Have the Blues" .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:Buddy Guy & his Blues Band - "Feels Like Rain" - https://youtu.be/fPiIMjDIuqY?si=x8XtH86eUiYHY7CAChuck Berry - Maybellene" - https://youtu.be/v124f0i0Xh4?si=jMc3flbjLkUL4pC_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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of July 20 – July 26, 2025.Some of the highlights include T-Bone Walker first records the timeless blues classic "Mean Old World", Swamp blues guitar player "Swamp Fox" Tony Joe White, and a pioneer of country blues, guitar player Sylvester Weaver.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:T-Bone Walker - "Mean Old World" - https://youtu.be/bSN7Bnjc40o?si=bbQYypbZaryW7DpzTony Joe White - "Polk Salad Annie" - https://youtu.be/JyXHxh3Sye0?si=WL4cMNp6tyoL7aJ1We’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of July 13 – July 19, 2025.Some of the highlights include Chicago blues guitar player Buster Benton, the man they call The Blues Maestro, Little Freddie King, and the day that Jimi Hendrix plays his eighth and final show as the opening act for The Monkees.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:Denise Lasalle - "Why Am I Missing You" - https://youtu.be/3JbFptukamg?si=MDsERJoRSd54cc3RPeppermint Harris - "I Got Loaded" - https://youtu.be/MscvK3ajcuA?si=pyD1VrHav2NX0ypuJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of July 06 – July 12, 2025.Some of the highlights include blues piano players Pinetop Perkins and Johnnie Johnson, blues guitarist Blind Boy Fuller, and a recording that was so controversial that they waited a decade to release the album and even then, disguised the identity of the artists and the location of the session called "Blues in the Mississippi Night".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:Pinetop Perkins & Bob Margolin - Live 2001 - https://youtu.be/SZbWo9kgUms?si=XhvqnQzdBuUi4XiEFull Album - "Blues in the Mississippi Night" - https://youtu.be/oQbLBQ-0sSU?si=yqIDIgENVodEDRdbJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of June 29, 2025.Some of the highlights include Chicago producer, songwriter, bass player, and singer Willie Dixon, Blues harp player James Cotton, and New Orleans blues and boogie-woogie piano player "Champion Jack" Dupree.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:Willie Dixon - "Sittin' And Cryin' The Blues" (1963) - https://youtu.be/qh973Lvo8EQ?si=U_GR5KJ1XHNCfJGTJames Cotton - "Rocket 88" - https://youtu.be/XTDpsOY2dX4?si=hflV3NhoPWRQZIcKJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of June 22, 2025.Some of the highlights include Texas blues guitarist Lester Williams, Chicago bluesman Johnny "Big Moose" Walker, and jazz, country, and blues guitar player Big Bill Broonzy.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:Lester Williams - "I Know That Chick" - https://youtu.be/nMmfLEB-2yM?si=1sHRPWlltXuYRs1TBig Bill Broonzy - "Hey Hey" - https://youtu.be/_2Npu8KFsIY?si=GYOS1yU3W5sduYvAJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of June 15 - June 21, 2025.Some of the highlights include "The Blues Brothers" movie premiere in Chicago, one of the most popular of the classic blues singers of her time, Sara Martin, and jazz, country, and St. Louis blues pioneer Herman "Ace" Wallace.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:John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom (from "The Blues Brothers") - https://youtu.be/nUUyFrHERpU?si=0i62sJdT9LB8JcaeSara Martin with King Oliver's Orchestra - "Death Sting Me Blues (1928) - https://youtu.be/GLtHzpr3Oxo?si=StUYNGTutdKkRy4tJoin 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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

HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of June 08 - June 14, 2025.Some of the highlights include the blues slide guitar master Derek Trucks, Clarksdale Mississippi blues guitarist Anthony "Big A" Sherrod, and jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor Les Paul.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:The MASTER of Blues Slide Guitar - Derek Trucks - https://youtu.be/3I2jnA8L4xU?si=Yy40fet7KqzbC8p4"Big A" - Anthony Sherrod w/"Tail Dragger" @ Red's Juke Joint - Clarksdale, MS - https://youtu.be/xzMQkqCnbD0?si=h_k3tySN7A7tVFH7Join 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/DeltaCulturalCenterARE 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

HEY BLUES FANS - Here's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of June 1 - June 7, 2025.Some of the highlights include the blues guitar player Tinsley Ellis, Chicago blues guitar player Jimmy Rogers, and was the most popular and prolific blues woman of her day, Memphis Minnie.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:Tinsley Ellis - "Death Letter Blues" (Official Video) - https://youtu.be/yj9V_uyTRmk?si=CYenw9aN9KnDZDXCMemphis Minnie - "My Butcher Man" - https://youtu.be/P8eOmT5smaw?si=cSz0GUZhpNf30zc5Join 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/DeltaCulturalCenterWe’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