Jolly Roger's Blues

Episodes

1. 16

   Jolly Roger's Blues: Alan Glen

   Join Alan Glen, the UK's premier blues harp player as he chats with Jolly Roger. Follow his career from his first gig, backing Free through to his present involvement with many of the UK's biggest names. Hear how he was encouraged in his chosen path by BB King. Features music by Free, Deep…

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   Oct 7, 2013

   59m
2. 15

   Jolly Roger's Blues: Roy Mette - The Blues Pirate

   Join Roy Mette as he shares his tales of playing his brand of blues in the clubs and pubs of Essex. Hear how a chance purchase, in a supermarket, led him to a pirateering life upon the high seas. Featuring music by Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Donovan, Jet Harris, Roy Mette & others.

   Oct 4, 2013

   59m
3. 14

   Jolly Roger's Blues: Fran McGillivray - The O2 Session

   Join Fran McGillivray, Mike Burke, Jolly Roger & Gillian Daniel as they discuss the role of music agents, social networking & many other topics. Features music from The Fran McGillivray Band, The Beatles, Chris Barber, Ollie Patterson, John Mayall, Robert Johnson, Fairport Convention, Sandy…

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   Sep 27, 2013

   59m
4. 13

   Jolly Roger's Blues: Buddy Whittington

   Jolly Roger chats with Buddy Whittington, guitarist with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers for 15 years. They talk about, and listen to, the music that has influenced him. Features music from Buddy Whittington, John Mayall, Jimmy Reed, Peter Green, Chris Barber, Coco Montoya, Cream, Luther Allison…

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   Sep 23, 2013

   59m
5. 12

   Jolly Roger's Blues: Sandi Thom

   Hear this success story from one of the first British vocalists to harness the power of social media. Discover how she went from obscurity in the USA to become the respected partner of blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa.

   Sep 23, 2013

   59m
6. 11

   Jolly Roger's Blues: Fran McGillivray Band

   Listen as Londoner Fran McGillivray shares the early influences and support that enabled her to develop her own brand of blues from south of the river. Features music from Steve Morrison, Alan Glen, Ella Fitzgerald, Fran McGillivray Band, Ray Charles, Sandy Denny, Nina Simone, Bonnie Raitt &...

   Sep 22, 2013

   59m
7. 10

   Jolly Roger's Blues: The Tim Green Band

   Journey with us as Tim Green explores his musical roots. Discover how his parent's love of Jimi Hendrix led to his numerous trip, to the local market, in his ever growing exploration of blues music.

   Sep 22, 2013

   59m
8. 9

   Jolly Roger's Blues: Jimmy Lane (part 2)

   Jimmy Lane, the son of Jimmie Rogers, tells of the most thrilling moments in his career. Featuring Jimmy D Lane, Gary Moore, Jimmy Rogers, Hubert Sumlin, Lowell Fulson, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Aretha Franklin, Booker T & The MGs, The Rolling Stones, Robert…

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   Sep 22, 2013

   59m
9. 8

   Jolly Roger's Blues: Jimmy Lane

   Enjoy some great music as Jimmy Lane, the son of Jimmie Rogers, introduces us to the music that has influenced him. Hear how he speaks of blues being a lifeline for young and old. Listen as he speaks of his thrill at being inducted, along with his father, into the Blues Hall of Fame. Featuring...

   Sep 22, 2013

   59m
10. 7

    Jolly Roger's Blues:Daniel Smith

    Trace the career of a premier UK boogie woogie pianist. Hear great music from the Daniel Smith Boogie Band, Steve Morrison, Alan Glen, Ian Stewart, Mickey Carroll, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard & others.

    Sep 21, 2013

    59m
11. 6

    Jolly Roger's Blues: Alan Glen

    Listen in as Britain's premier blues harmonica player speaks of the influences upon his playing style. Hear great music from The Rolling Stones, The Who, Muddy Waters, Glen Kaiser, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson II, The Yardbirds, Little Axe & Alan Glen

    Sep 21, 2013

    59m
12. 5

    Jolly Roger's Blues: Brad Curtis (2nd Episode)

    Hear the second episode of my interview with Brad Curtis. Listen as he speaks about exploring his feelings through music and playing in Vancouver's bawdy house turned blues venue. Features music from Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King, The Animals, Brad Curtis ShelleyHip - Shakinmama & others.

    Sep 21, 2013

    59m
13. 4

    Jolly Roger's Blues: Son House

    Listen as Jolly Roger's unfurls the story of Son House. Hear how his early brush with the church brought an added dimension to his music. Discover the part that 'whisky & wimmen' played in his life journey. Find out why he was incarcerated in 'Parchman Farm' before his music career was…

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    Sep 20, 2013

    59m
14. 3

    Jolly Roger's Blues: Tom Mason and the Buccaneers

    Listen in as Tom Mason musician, playwright & entertainer chats with Jolly Roger. Hear how his love of the pirateering lifestyle grew from his enjoyment of travelling. Features music from Chuck Berry, Buddy Guy, The Band, Bob Dylan, Robert Johnson, The Rolling Stones, Tom Mason & The Buccaneers.

    Sep 20, 2013

    59m
15. 2

    Jolly Roger's Blues: Alan Glen

    Hear the amazing tale of Alan Glen, the UK's premier blues harp player. Listen in as he speaks of the influences upon his playing style. Hear great music from The Rolling Stones, The Who, Muddy Waters, Glen Kaiser, Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson II, The Yardbirds, Little Axe & Alan Glen

    Sep 17, 2013

    59m
16. 1

    Jolly Roger's Blues: Don Craine

    Listen in as Don Craine, front man of, the sixties blues band, The Downliner's Sect provides a first hand account of the birth of British blues. Hear how Radio Caroline was born, how Georgie Fame became front man of The Blue Flames, how Screaming Lord Sutch's Savages became Cyril Davies' All…

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    Sep 17, 2013

    59m