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Join us as we aim the spotlight on a mid-1930s enigma, piano legend Black Bob. Recording with dozens of musicians, he mysteriously appeared on the ...
- Added: Aug 11, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
Join us as we aim the spotlight on some of the spectacular Down Home Blues that were recorded during the year 1941. From the Library of Congress fi...
Bought by WJSU
- Added: Aug 04, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 1
On this episode of Blues Unlimited, we're cranking up our time machine, and setting the dial for San Antonio in the late 1920s and 1930s. One of th...
- Added: Jul 28, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
Join us as we celebrate — once again — some extended jams and hot instrumentals from the Hammond B3. We'll be movin' and groovin' to the fleet-fing...
- Added: Jul 22, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
We aim the spotlight on one of the most beloved record labels of all time, Trumpet Records, of Jackson, Mississippi. Spearheaded by entrepreneur Li...
- Added: Jul 13, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 2
Join us as we explore two rare and long out-of-print LPs from the 1960s. "Living Legends" was recorded live at the Cafe Au-Go-Go in New York City, ...
- Added: Jul 07, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
On this episode of Blues Unlimited, it's time for our annual Gospel show! Special guest host Brother Hawkins takes over the reigns for two hours of...
- Added: Jun 15, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
Blues Unlimited celebrates its 100th episode in style, with a special "Best Of" retrospective, spotlighting a few of our favorite moments from the ...
Bought by KXCI
- Added: Jun 06, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 1
On this episode, we pay tribute to Blues guitar mystery man Lee Cooper. Bursting on the Chicago scene in 1953, his distinctive session work graced ...
- Added: Jun 02, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
On this episode of Blues Unlimited, we're enjoying some of our favorite, rare, and overlooked harmonica jams from the Windy City, courtesy of Littl...
- Added: May 27, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
No particular theme on this one, just a grab bag full of post-war rockers and down home favorites from Lightnin' Hopkins, Dr. Ross, K.C. Douglas, J...
Bought by KMXT
- Added: May 04, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 1
Join us as we enjoy some great cover versions of blues, pop, rock, folk, and R&B classics that were recorded down at the legendary Stax label in Me...
Bought by WHRV
- Added: Apr 28, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 1
Join us for a tribute to blues guitar legend Jody Williams. Making his debut on record at the age of 19, he became a highly influential guitarist, ...
- Added: Apr 06, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
On this episode of Blues Unlimited, a tribute to Antone’s night club. Founded in 1975 in Austin, Texas, it featured a who’s who of blues legends, l...
- Added: Mar 29, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
Join us as we explore the British Blues Explosion of the late 1950s and the 1960s. From the originators — like Chris Barber and Alexis Korner — to ...
Bought by Radio New Zealand
- Added: Mar 22, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 1
Join us for a special program featuring two legendary albums. The first, a "Conversation With The Blues," was recorded by Paul Oliver during the su...
Bought by WJSU
- Added: Mar 08, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 1
We had so much fun pulling out rare gems and classic nuggets from "Genesis," we’re doing it all over again this time around as well! Join us for mo...
- Added: Mar 02, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
Depending upon your point of view, Genesis refers either to a book of the bible, a popular rock group, or a plot device from Star Trek. If you’re a...
- Added: Feb 23, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
If you were one of the folks who attended Ann Arbor during the festival's heyday years between 1969 and 1974, then you should thank your lucky star...
Bought by KMUW
- Added: Feb 15, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 1
On this episode of Blues Unlimited, we're movin' and groovin' to the sounds of the Hammond B3 organ. Popular in Jazz, Blues, R&B, Soul, and Gospel,...
- Added: Jan 18, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
In 1980, the good folks at Yazoo Records issued a box set of 36 trading cards called "The Heroes of the Blues," with drawings by legendary illustra...
- Added: Jan 11, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
In 1980, the good folks at Yazoo Records issued a box set of 36 trading cards called "The Heroes of the Blues," with drawings by legendary illustra...
Bought by 90.5 WSNC
- Added: Jan 05, 2013
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 1
In 1980, the good folks at Yazoo Records issued a box set of 36 trading cards called "The Heroes of the Blues," with drawings by legendary illustra...
- Added: Dec 23, 2012
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 2
Join us as we count our way down through the biggest #1 R&B hits of the late 1940s. It was a period dominated by Blues shouters, wailing saxes, and...
- Added: Dec 16, 2012
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 2
Join us as we take a look at yet another handful of iconic, world famous blues songs, and trace their roots back through time to their original ver...
- Added: Dec 10, 2012
- Length: 01:58:59
- Purchases: 2
