The Blues Hotel
Step into The Blues Hotel, where timeless blues classics meet today’s independent voices. Hosted by Kelvin Huggins, this weekly show delivers a heartfelt mix of traditional blues, modern gems, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and deep-cut discoveries. From Mississippi to Melbourne, we spotlight local Australian talent and global legends alike. Each week we present the best in authentic classic and modern independent blues. Regular segments on the show include: Live at the MBAS We feature a new artist each week with two tracks recorded live, with the kind permission of the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society Then & Now This feature compares classic originals with modern interpretations, showing how contemporary artists breathe new life into iconic blues songs while keeping their spirit intact. Buried in the Blues A spotlight on underrated and overlooked tracks, this segment revives deep cuts full of soul and grit that deserves a fresh listen and lasting recognitionhttp://recognition.You (.) Backstory Blues untold stories behind iconic blues songs and artists, revealing the real-life struggles, legends, and cultural moments that gave the music its depth and meaning. You can interact with our show by visiting https://www.facebook.com/groups/2025553321253295 (The Blues Hotel Listeners Lounge) on Facebook. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just checking in for the first time, you’ll find something soulful in every episode. Check in, turn it up, and stay a while at The Blues Hotel. Authentic Blues - Real Stories. Disclaimer: All music used in this podcast is licensed under APRA AMCOS.
Episodes
This episode of The Blues Hotel takes a bold detour from tradition, spotlighting blues music that bends the rules but never loses its soul. From modal vamps and 8-bar laments to Australian garage-blues epics, we explore tracks that defy the 12-bar formula and embrace emotional truth.
Interview Spotlight: Ross Wilson We sit down with Australian music legend Ross Wilson, whose 60-year career spans garage rock, Delta blues, a...
The Blues Hotel – Authentic Blues. Real Stories.
Hosted by Kelvin Huggins
After an unexpected break, The Blues Hotel swings open its doors once again, inviting blues lovers back inside for two soul-drenched hours of real, authentic blues. Hosted by Kelvin Huggins, this show is a heartfelt journey through the music that shaped generations—from legendary pioneers to modern-day torchbearers.
Each episode blends classic cu...
Check in for a red-hot episode as The Blues Hotel dives deep into the vibrant and unmistakably Aussie blues scene—where red dirt rhythms meet coastal grooves and gritty city soul.
We’re spotlighting legends and rising stars who shape the sound of Australia’s blues revival. From Dutch Tilders’ homegrown “Chimney Sweep Blues” to Damon Smith’s electrifying live performance at the MBAS, this episode is packed with soul, story, and spiri...
Host Kelvin Huggins takes listeners on a soul-stirring journey through the foundational tracks that shaped the blues. From the raw power of Mamie Smith’s Crazy Blues to the electric fire of Elmore James and the timeless sorrow of B.B. King, this episode explores the “bricks and mortar” of blues history — the songs that built the house the blues lives in today.
Through classic recordings, hidden gems, and fresh takes in segments like...
This week on The Blues Hotel, we take a powerful journey through the evolution of blues—from the haunted echoes of the Delta to the soul-soaked streets of Chicago and the raw stomp of Texas juke joints. Episode 35 shines a light on both legends and buried gems, with tracks from Big Mama Thornton, Muddy Waters, Skip James, and Rory Gallagher, alongside standout performances by Australia’s own Pete Cornelius and Matt Dwire. We revisi...
The Blues Hotel: Neon Blues Nights
In this atmospheric episode of The Blues Hotel, we take a late-night journey through the flickering neon-lit world of classic and modern blues. From smoky bars to city streets, “Neon Blues Nights” blends timeless legends like Little Walter, Etta James, and BB King with modern torchbearers including Samantha Fish, Gary Clark Jr., and Seasick Steve.
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- Live at the MBAS: Featuring e...
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This episode of The Blues Hotel takes you on a non-stop journey into the heart of live, authentic blues from across the globe. Hosted by your captain Kelvin Huggins, you’ll board as a Blues Traveler and be guided through scorching guitar solos, gritty vocals, and the raw energy of stage-born blues performances.
From the deep roots of the Mississippi Delta to the el...
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At The Blues Hotel this week:
We crack open a generous serving of the best in authentic classic and modern indepentdent blues.
Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: Ivor S.K. with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.
Kelvin chats with a passionate harp player who knows how to make the instrument wail, Melbourne blues great, Phil Coyne...
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At The Blues Hotel this week:
Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: Paulie Bignell & the Thornbury Two with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.
Kelvin chats with Western Australian blues legend Kerry B Ryan.
Our Then & Now segment returns where we spin a blues classic up against a modern cover version.
Join us on MITE Radio Su...
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At The Blues Hotel this week:
Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: Voodoo Preachers with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.
Our Then & Now segment returns where we spin a blues classic up against a modern cover version.
Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6...
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At The Blues Hotel this week:
Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: Phil Coyne and the Wayward Aces, with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.
Kelvin chats with Jovin Webb about Being a contestant on American Idol and his album Drifter..
Our Then & Now segment returns where we spin a blues classic up against a modern cover version...
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At The Blues Hotel this week:
Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: Tim Griffin, with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.
Kelvin chats with The Mezcaltones about their 5th album, Big Hat, No Cattle.
Our Then & Now segment returns where we spin a blues classic up against a modern cover version.
Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights f...
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At The Blues Hotel this week:
Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: Zed Charles, with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.
Kelvin chats with Queensland's very own Matt Tandy, about his debut EP, Bannister Street.
We hear new music from Nick Charles and our Then & Now segment returns where we spin a blues classic up against a moder...
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At The Blues Hotel this week:
Our Live at the MBAS Feature Artist: The Jackson Blues Combo, with thanks to the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society.
Kelvin chats with Australian blues griot STEVE TALLIS, about his 62 years in the music industry and his recent 3CD album Memory Ghost.
We hear new music from The Mezcaltones and our Then & Now segm...
Show Notes will be made available as a companion to each episode The Blues Hotel starting at Episode 20. Show Notes is a downloadable PDF with episode playlists, information on featured artists, Links to exclusive material and more!
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We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this week's feature artist, Ian Collard.
Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST...
Show Notes will be made available as a companion to each episode The Blues Hotel starting at Episode 20. Show Notes is a downloadable PDF with episode playlists, information on featured artists, Links to exclusive material and more!
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We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this week's feature artist, Jimi Hocking.
Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AES...
Show Notes will be made available as a companion to each episode The Blues Hotel starting at Episode 20. Show Notes is a downloadable PDF with episode playlists, information on featured artists, Links to exclusive material and more!
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We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this week's feature artist, The Flat Fivers Trio.
Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.0...
Show Notes will be made available as a companion to each episode The Blues Hotel starting at Episode 20. Show Notes is a downloadable PDF with episode playlists, information on featured artists, Links to exclusive material and more!
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We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this week's feature artist, Jungle Jim Smith.
Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM ...
Show Notes will be made available as a companion to each episode The Blues Hotel starting at Episode 20. Show Notes is a downloadable PDF with episode playlists, information on featured artists, Links to exclusive material and more!
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We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this week's feature artist, KALIOPI & THE BLUES MESSENGERS.
Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (...
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Show Notes will be made available as a companion to each episode The Blues Hotel starting at Episode 20. Show Notes is a downloadable PDF with episode playlists, information on featured artists, Links to exclusive material and more!
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We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this week's feature artist, ANNA SCIONTI.
Guest artist, Judy Mangini (J...
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