Talkin’ Blues
420 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsMy love of music has led me to document music and the musicians. I am fascinated by the creative process behind the songs and performances. These are my conversations with those who live in music.
If you have any questions or comments, please email at [email protected].
Thanks for listening!
Mako
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Episodes
Talkin'Blues Podcast Episode 67 - Johnny Rawls
May 26, 2017 14:29 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBAn interview with American soul blues singer, guitarist, arranger, songwriter and record producer, Johnny Rawls - www.johnnyrawlsblues.com.
Talkin'Blues Podcast Episode 66 - Jostein Forsberg
May 20, 2017 12:47 - 1 hour - 125 MBAn interview with the General Manager of the Notodden Blues Festival and singer/songwriter/harmonica player in Spoonful of Blues, Jostein Forsberg from Notodden, Norway - www.bluesfest.no.
Talkin'Blues Podcast Episode 65 - Mark Hummel
May 14, 2017 21:59 - 44 minutes - 81.8 MBAn interview with award winning, Grammy nominated blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, Mark Hummel - www.markhummel.com.
The Talkin'Blues Podcast Episode 64: Rockin' Johnny Burgin
April 05, 2017 11:44 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBAn interview with Chicago Blues musician, Rockin' Johnny Burgin - www.rockinjohnnyburgin.com.
The Talkin'Blues Podcast Episode 63A: Gary Kendall
March 24, 2017 00:13 - 55 minutes - 101 MBAn interview with multiple award winner, bassist for Downchild, and musical director of the Maple Blues Awards (just to name a few things he does), Gary Kendall - www.garykendall.com. This is part one of two of my interview with Gary.
The Talkin'Blues Podcast Episode 63B: Gary Kendall
March 24, 2017 00:11 - 1 hour - 123 MBAn interview with multiple award winner, bassist for Downchild, and musical director of the Maple Blues Awards (just to name a few things he does), Gary Kendall - www.garykendall.com. This is part two of two of my interview with Gary.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 62: Michael Kaeshammer
March 12, 2017 19:25 - 1 hour - 133 MBAn interview with Canadian jazz, blues & boogie-woogie pianist, vocalist, composer, arranger and producer, Michael Kaeshammer - www.kaeshammer.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 61: Paul Deslaurier
March 12, 2017 19:23 - 1 hour - 119 MBAn interview with Montreal Blues guitarist, Paul Deslaurier - www.pauldeslauriersband.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 60: John Campbelljohn
March 12, 2017 19:21 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MBAn interview with Cape Breton Blues Musician/slide player, John Campbelljohn - www.campbelljohn.ca.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 59: Roly Platt
March 12, 2017 19:19 - 1 hour - 134 MBAn interview with Canadian harmonica player, Roly Platt - www.rolyplatt.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 58: Michael Burke
March 12, 2017 19:13 - 57 minutes - 106 MBAn interview with the owner and founder of Cordova Bay Entertainment, Michael Burke - www.cordovabay.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 57: Barbara Newman
March 12, 2017 19:10 - 36 minutes - 66.3 MBA conversation with the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Blues Foundation, Barbara Newman - www.blues.org.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 56: Toronzo Cannon
March 12, 2017 19:08 - 1 hour - 121 MBAn interview with Chicago blues musician, Toronzo Cannon - www.toronzocannon.com
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 55: Corky Siegel
March 12, 2017 19:06 - 57 minutes - 105 MBAn interview with chamber blues musician, Corky Siegel - www.corkymusic.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 54: Mervon Mehta
March 12, 2017 19:02 - 1 hour - 131 MBAn interview with the Executive Director of Performing Arts for the Royal Conservatory of Music, Mervon Mehta - http://www.rcmusic.ca.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 53: Bucky Berger
March 12, 2017 19:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBAn interview with drummer, Bucky Berger who has played with Fathead, Danny Brooks, Rough Trade, Chilliwack and Raffi...to name just a few. This interview took place on November 29, 2016.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 52: Alec Fraser
March 12, 2017 18:56 - 1 hour - 112 MBAn interview with musician, producer, and songwriter Alec Fraser. He is one half of Fraser Daley and has played with the who's who of the Canadian blues scene. www.fraserdaley.com
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 51: Cécile Doo-Kingué
March 12, 2017 18:53 - 55 minutes - 101 MBAn interview with blues, afro-roots and soul guitarist / singer-songwriter Cécile Doo-Kingué - www.cdkmusik.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 50: Steve Strongman
March 12, 2017 18:51 - 1 hour - 114 MBAn interview with blues, roots and rock musician, Steve Strongman - www.stevestrongman.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 49: Shakura S'Aida interviews Mako
March 12, 2017 18:49 - 38 minutes - 70.2 MBHere's something different. Musician, Shakura S'Aida interviews the host of talkin' blues, Mako Funasaka about his life. www.talkinblues.com
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 48: Linda Manzer
March 12, 2017 18:47 - 57 minutes - 105 MBAn interview with Canadian guitar maker, Linda Manzer - www.manzer.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 47: Eric Thom
March 12, 2017 18:44 - 45 minutes - 82.5 MBAn interview with music writer Eric Thom about his life and his approach to reviewing music. You can find some of Eric's latest reviews at http://blurtonline.com/
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 46: Steve Marriner
March 12, 2017 18:43 - 59 minutes - 110 MBEpisode 46 features an interview with Steve Marriner of Monkey Junk - monkeyjunkband.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 45: Jimmy Boudreau
March 12, 2017 18:40 - 1 hour - 116 MBA conversation with Jimmy Boudreau - drummer for Mel Brown's Homewreckers. Jimmy also plays with Jim Witter, The Western Swing Authority and many other musical projects - www.jimboudreau.com
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 44: Toney Springer
March 12, 2017 18:38 - 1 hour - 122 MBAn interview with guitarist/singer/songwriter Toney Springer of Wild T and the Spirit - www.wildt.ca.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 43A: Chris Whitley
March 12, 2017 18:30 - 41 minutes - 75.5 MBFrom the Talkin' Blues Archives. Back in September of 2004, I had the wonderful pleasure of interviewing one of my musical heroes, Chris Whitley, the day after his performance at Hugh's Room. Portions of this interview was to be used for my television series back then but that fell through. I am not mic'd for this interview as I had no idea it would ever wind up on this podcast project. My brother, Tom, was kind enough to edit and clean up the audio for this podcast episode. Be sure t...
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 43B: Chris Whitley
March 12, 2017 18:29 - 42 minutes - 77.1 MBFrom the Talkin' Blues Archives. Back in September of 2004, I had the wonderful pleasure of interviewing one of my musical heroes, Chris Whitley, the day after his performance at Hugh's Room. Portions of this interview was to be used for my television series back then but that fell through. I am not mic'd for this interview as I had no idea it would ever wind up on this podcast project. My brother, Tom, was kind enough to edit and clean up the audio for this podcast episode. This is Par...
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 42: Harry Manx
March 12, 2017 18:26 - 32 minutes - 59.8 MBAn interview with Canadian musician, Harry Manx - www.harrymanx.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 41: Sue Foley
March 12, 2017 18:25 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBThis episode features an interview with guitarist, singer/songwriter - Sue Foley - www.suefoley.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 40: Dwayne Dopsie
March 12, 2017 18:24 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MBThis episode features an interview with Zydeco musician, Dwayne Dopsie - www.dwaynedopsie.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 39: Johnny Max
March 12, 2017 18:23 - 59 minutes - 109 MBAn interview with singer/songwriter, Johnny Max about his life and his involvement in the business of music - www.johnnymaxband.com
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 38: Grainne Duffy
March 12, 2017 18:21 - 24 minutes - 44.7 MBThis episodes features an interview with Irish singer/songwriter/guitarist, Grainne Duffy - grainneduffy.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 37: Alexis P. Suter
March 12, 2017 18:20 - 42 minutes - 78.8 MBThis episode features an episode with Gospel, Blues and Rock singer, Alexis P. Suter - http://www.alexispsuter.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 36: Musician Paul Reddick
March 12, 2017 18:19 - 59 minutes - 109 MBAn interview with Canadian blues singer, songwriter and harmonica player, Paul Reddick - www.paulreddick.ca.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 35: Pianist Jamie Parker
March 12, 2017 18:17 - 1 hour - 115 MBAn interview with pianist Jamie Parker from the Gryphon Trio - www.gryphontrio.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 34: Walter Trout
March 12, 2017 18:15 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBAn interview with American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, Walter Trout - www.waltertrout.com.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 33: Elvin Bishop
March 12, 2017 18:14 - 32 minutes - 74.9 MBAn interview with the great Elvin Bishop about his induction into the Blues Hall of Fame - www.elvinbishopmusic.com. (Music: "Leaving" by Steve Strongman)
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 32: Sonny Landreth
March 12, 2017 18:13 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBThis episode features an interview with the wonderful Sonny Landreth - www.sonnylandreth.com. (Music: "Leaving" by Steve Strongman)
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 31: Barry Shiffman
March 12, 2017 18:12 - 53 minutes - 98.2 MBAn interview with the Associate Dean and Director of Chamber Music at the Glenn Gould School of Music, Barry Shiffman.
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 30: Roger Naber
March 12, 2017 18:10 - 41 minutes - 75.8 MBAn interview with the CEO of the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, Roger Naber - www.bluescruise.com (Music: "Leaving" by Steve Strongman)
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 29: Musician Greg Nagy
March 12, 2017 18:04 - 1 hour - 113 MBAn interview with blues musician, Greg Nagy. (Music: "Leaving" by Steve Strongman. Special thanks to Greg Nagy and Bruce Greenaway.)
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 28: Musician Sugar Ray Norcia
March 12, 2017 18:01 - 34 minutes - 63.3 MBAn interview with Sugar Ray Norcia of Rhode Island - www.sugarrayandthebluetones.com. (Music: "Leaving" by Steve Strongman. Special Thanks to Sugar Ray Norcia.)
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 27: Musician Tommy Castro
March 12, 2017 18:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBAn interview with Blues guitarist/singer, Tommy Castro - www.tommycastro.com. (Music: "Leaving" by Steve Strongman. Special thanks to Tommy Castro, Bruce Greenaway and Gary Vaughan.)
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 26: Musician Junior Brantley
March 12, 2017 17:58 - 53 minutes - 123 MBAn interview with keyboardist, Junior Brantley. (Music: "Leaving" by Steve Strongman Special thanks to Curtis Salgado and Junior Brantley for making this interview happen.)
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 25: Guitarist Bruce Rickerd
March 12, 2017 17:55 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBAn interview with Cirque du Soleil guitarist, Bruce Rickerd (Music: "Leaving" by Steve Strongman Special thanks to Junior Brantley and Bruce Rickerd for this interview.)
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 24A: Vocalist Sonny Charles
March 12, 2017 17:53 - 48 minutes - 111 MBAn interview with Sonny Charles of the Checkmates, Ltd & Steve Miller Band. (This is part 1 of the interview.)
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 24B: Vocalist Sonny Charles
March 12, 2017 17:52 - 38 minutes - 87.9 MBAn interview with Sonny Charles of the Checkmates, Ltd & Steve Miller Band. (This is part 2 of the interview.)
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 23: Composer Ari Posner
March 12, 2017 17:50 - 1 hour - 143 MBAn interview with music composer, Ari Posner - www.arimusic.com. (Special thanks to Ari Posner, Liam Romalis, Bruce Greenaway and Gary Vaughan.)
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 22: Director Daniel Cross
March 12, 2017 17:45 - 1 hour - 146 MBAn interview with documentary producer/director Daniel Cross - http://www.eyesteelfilm.com (Special Thanks to Rob Lutes, Daniel Cross, Eric Thom, Bruce Greenaway and Gary Vaughan.)
Talkin'Blues podcast episode 21: Michael Fonfara
March 12, 2017 17:42 - 1 hour - 163 MBAn interview with keyboardist, Michael Fonfara of Downchild. (Music: "Leaving" by Steve Strongman. Special Thanks to Omar Tunnoch, Andrew Galloway, Michael Fonfara, Bruce Greenaway and Gary Vaughan.)