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Episode 1416 2014 Blues Music Awards Preview
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
Caption: Courtesy Blues Foundation
Full-Time Blues Radio runs down the complete list of nominees at the 2014 BMAs and spins several of them on this week's show.

Bought by WSGE, Radio New Zealand, and WJSU


  • Added: Apr 30, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Full-Time Blues Radio ep 1414 - Spiritual Side of the Blues 2014
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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Full-Time Blues Radio features expressions of faith, this week, on our annual listen to the spiritual side of new & independent Blues music.

Bought by Radio New Zealand, KPVL, WSGE, and WJSU


  • Added: Apr 15, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
Full-Time Blues Radio ep 1411 Solo Blues
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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One voice, one instrument, or a one man band - this week, Full-Time Blues Radio exclusively features solo performances.

Bought by Radio New Zealand, KPVL, WSGE, and WJSU


  • Added: Mar 20, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 4
The Jazz-O-Rama Hour #47: Funk-O-Rama Fusion
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: The Jazz-O-Rama Hour
Caption: An hour of classic 70s jazz-rock fusion., Credit: Lorie Kellogg
Host Joe Bev goes back in time to the 1970s for an unusual hour of jazz-rock fusion LP cuts.

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, WDCB, and Spokane Public Radio


  • Added: Mar 10, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 3
Full-Time Blues Radio ep 1408 Louisiana Sounds
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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The Home for New & Independent Blues Music expands, playing some Cajun, Zydeco, and a little Jazz. This week, we explore the sounds of Louisiana on...

Bought by Radio New Zealand, KPVL, and WJSU


  • Added: Feb 28, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Full-Time Blues Radio ep 1406 Blues Hall of Fame
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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The Home for New & Independent Blues Music enjoys a very rare chance to spin the classics. It's our annual celebration of the Blues Hall of Fame, t...

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: Feb 13, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Mississippi Blues Project: Cedric Burnside Project; Big George Brock
From: WXPN
Series: Mississippi Blues Project
Caption: Cedric Burnside
The Cedric Burnside Project and Big George Brock, in concert at The Philadelphia Folk Festival

Bought by WNMU-FM, WHRV, WMHT, and KMUN


  • Added: Jan 24, 2014
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 4
Mississippi Blues Project: The Homemade Jamz Blues Band and Super Chikan
From: WXPN
Series: Mississippi Blues Project
Caption: Super Chikan, Credit: Mike Lynch
The Homemade Jamz Blues Band and Super Chikan in concert in Philadelphia

Bought by WNMU-FM, WHRV, WMHT, Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota, KMUN and more


  • Added: Jan 24, 2014
  • Length: 57:00
  • Purchases: 7
Full-Time Blues Radio ep. 1401 Grammy Prev.
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
Caption: Courtesy Grammy.com
The first episode of Full-Time Blues Radio for 2014 is a preview of the 56th Grammy Awards. We're breaking down the Best Blues Album category and s...

Bought by KVNF and KPVL


  • Added: Jan 02, 2014
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Full-Time Blues Radio 1344 Christmas Blues 2013
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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It's a brand new hour of Christmas cheer with the best in New & Independent Blues Music!

Bought by WNMU-FM, KPVL, and Radio New Zealand


  • Added: Dec 15, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Full-Time Blues Radio 1341 Thanksgiving Blues
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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A Turkey Day inspired playlist stuffed with the best in New & Independent Blues Music

Bought by KHNS, KRZA, KAWC / Border Radio - KOFA, KUGS Bellingham, Wash., KRCB 104.9 and more


  • Added: Nov 19, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 22
Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
From: KUT
Series: KUTX Liner Notes
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In Duke Ellington's Eulogy to Billy Strayhorn he wrote, "His greatest virtue, I think, was his honesty--not only to others, but to himself." As we ...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 28, 2013
  • Length: 03:00
  • Purchases: 1
Full-Time Blues Radio ep. 1337 - Halloween Blues
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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This week's playlist is filled with haunted Blues to provide your Halloween playlist.

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: Oct 19, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Full-Time Blues Radio ep. 1334 - Cover Blues
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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This week, we're listening to new versions of old songs. It's an hour of new Blues releases with a focus on cover songs!

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: Sep 27, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Full-Time Blues Radio ep 1332 - Blues Rock Crossroads
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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We're standing at the crossroads of Blues and Rock music this week on FTB Radio, spinning all new Blues tunes with attitude!

Bought by WTIP, Radio New Zealand, and KPVL


  • Added: Sep 15, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
Detroit punk band, ahead of its time
From: Michigan Radio
Caption: Hackney Brothers, Credit: Facebook
In the mid 1970s, three teenage brothers from Detroit formed a band. That’s not exactly an unusual story. Motown history is full of bands that made...

Bought by WDBM, New Hampshire Public Radio, and Delta College Public Radio


  • Added: Jul 15, 2013
  • Length: 03:53
  • Purchases: 3
Sarah Vaughan
From: KUT
Series: KUTX Liner Notes
Caption: Sarah Vaughan
With her ability to banter with the audience and outspoken sense of humor Sarah Vaughn was best described as “sassy.” Her first big break came afte...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jul 12, 2013
  • Length: 02:53
  • Purchases: 1
Full-Time Blues Radio 5th Anniversary Show
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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Full-Time Blues Radio celebrates 5 years on the airwaves. This week's show features amazing music, interview clips, and in-studio performances!

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: Jun 07, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Full-Time Blues Radio ep. 1319 - 2013 WC Handy Fest Preview
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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We're previewing the 2013 edition of the WC Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival with music from this year's performers and a complete rundown of the sc...

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: May 24, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Full-Time Blues Radio ep 1318: 2013 Blues Music Awards
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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We celebrate the winners at the 2013 Blues Music Awards by playing their music and giving you the full rundown of winners in ever category! Everyon...

Bought by Radio New Zealand and KPVL


  • Added: May 17, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 2
Full-Time Blues Radio ep 1316 - Willie's Blues
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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We celebrate the 80th birthday of Willie Nelson by exploring his Blues roots, with music by Willie himself, his Blues brethren, and Blues covers of...

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: May 02, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1
Jazz-O-Rama #24: "Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller & Mildred Bailey"
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: The Jazz-O-Rama Hour
Caption: Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller & Mildred Bailey 78s on Jazz-O-Rama, Credit: Lorie B. Kellogg
"The Sheik of Araby", "Don't Fence Me In" and "Alexander's Ragtime Band" are among the 78 RPM records heard on the 24th edition of Joe Bev's Jazz-O...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and Radio New Zealand


  • Added: Apr 09, 2013
  • Length: 57:11
  • Purchases: 3
Jazz-O-Rama #23: "Make Believe Ballroom Hits"
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: The Jazz-O-Rama Hour
Caption: Big band hits remastered by Joe Bev on The Jazz-O-Rama Hour, Credit: Lorie B. Kellogg
"In the Mood", "Begin the Beguine" and "Stompin' At The Savoy" are among the 78 RPM records heard on the 23th edition of Joe Bev's Jazz-O-Rama Hour.

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and Radio New Zealand


  • Added: Apr 09, 2013
  • Length: 57:35
  • Purchases: 3
Jazz-O-Rama #22: "Fletcher Henderson & Sidney Bechet"
From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: The Jazz-O-Rama Hour
Caption: Remastered Fletcher Henderson & Sidney Bechet 78s on The Jazz-O-Rama Hour, Credit: Lorie B. Kellogg
"I'm Just Wild About Harry", "Sing, Sing, Sing" and "Christopher Columbus" will be among the 78 RPM records are heard on the 22th edition of Joe Be...

Bought by Spokane Public Radio, Spokane Public Radio, and Radio New Zealand


  • Added: Apr 09, 2013
  • Length: 56:27
  • Purchases: 3
Full-Time Blues Radio ep 1310 - Kelly Richey Interview
From: John Luttrell
Series: Full-Time Blues Radio
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Johnny Full-Time sits down for conversation with Kelly Richey about her new CD, her new band, and much more. There's also music from the new album,...

Bought by KPVL


  • Added: Mar 05, 2013
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 1