Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
Series produced by KKWE Niijii Radio
This series of programs covers The Blues genre in its entirety, starting with music from the early 20th century through today. Host, Mr. Jack has been studying the history of blues for well over 30 years and has a large collection of Blues Music that he will be sharing with listeners as he adds some interesting historical facts behind the music, the artists and the songs.
Mr. Jack takes you on a journey- a virtual audio "road trip" to the many facets of the Blues Genre, including regional differences, history and where it is today. This is a great mix of music and education which any music enthusiast would enjoy.
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He was a member of both Jimmy Dawkins' and Jimmy Rogers' bands and has since made a name for himself as a blues musician in the arena of mainstream...
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 58:30
The innovator of the postwar (WWII) Chicago Blue sound!
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 59:58
An unsung guitar hero of the blues who made a BIG mark very few know about.
- Added: Apr 19, 2020
- Length: 59:01
Only the "true" Blues aficionados have probably heard of this slide guitar player from the 1930s. May I introduce to you, Casey Bill Weldon.
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 01:00:29
An artist who has not gotten the due recognition he should have in the "Blues" circles; probably because he has never been one seeking "fame" or re...
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 59:58
Junior Wells was a large contributor to the "new" sound of the Chicago Blues after WWII. He was a highly sought after harmonica player in the early...
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 58:38
This West Coast Band has a rich history in the Blues world mixing a rockabilly feel with some of their pedal-to-the-metal blues while holding a "tr...
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 59:59
From Blues beginnings to Rock, to Reggae, the Kinsey brothers have been in the music business since their youth inspired by their father Big Daddy ...
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 59:57
Keeping a traditional style of Blues alive through performances world-wide and many recordings, Catfish Keith is a unique artist in the world of Bl...
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 59:58
An active musician in the world of Blues since he was a youth under his father's wings, Bernard Allison is still going strong after some 37 years o...
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 59:52
Diane Blue has been a voice in the Blues music scene for years as a vocalist and harmonica player. This show highlights her solo career as well as ...
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 59:39
In 1971 one of the most successful "Blues" recording labels was founded. This show explores the early history of Alligator Records.
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 01:00:04
This artist from Houston has a classy voice with an attitude of "Sass" as her 2019 album "Kiss My Sass" indicates.
- Added: Apr 17, 2020
- Length: 59:59
Artists and bands that recorded "Blues" which may very well surprise you!
- Added: Apr 19, 2020
- Length: 59:54
Blues, Rags and Hollars from 1963
- Added: Apr 17, 2020
- Length: 59:41
A couple of founding fathers of the North Mississippi Hill Country Blues sound
- Added: Apr 17, 2020
- Length: 58:47
A Woman rich in Blues history!
- Added: Apr 17, 2020
- Length: 01:59:44
Keeping the Flame of Traditional Blues Alive!
- Added: Apr 17, 2020
- Length: 59:09
What? Blues coming from Washington DC? Yes indeed!
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 59:13
Delbert McClinton is still going as strong as ever after 60 years of performing and working in the music industry. His latest release is stellar in...
- Added: Apr 18, 2020
- Length: 58:17
