Welcome to The Blues Hotel, where the music never stops and every song tells a story that matters.
Hosted by Kelvin Huggins with Rufus "Old Man" Tate, The Blues Hotel takes you on an unforgettable journey through the heart and soul of blues music. From the timeless classics of the Delta, Chicago, and Texas blues to hidden gems of a bygone era and today's independent rising stars, we open our doors to the full spectrum of this foundational American art form.
What Makes Us Different
The blues isn't just a playlist—it's a scar, a reflection of lived experience that spans generations. As Big Bill Broonzy said, "Blues is a natural fact. Is something that a fellow lives." At The Blues Hotel, we dig deep into these stories, exploring the raw authenticity and unpolished power that makes blues music so enduring.
What You'll Discover
- Backstory Blues: Uncover the fascinating stories behind legendary tracks and the artists who created them
- Buried in the Blues: Spotlight on forgotten, overlooked, and criminally underrated gems
- From Past to Present: How blues shaped modern music and continues to evolve with today's artists
- Australian Blues: Celebrating homegrown talent and "real Aussie Blues"
- Cross-Generational Impact: Explore how blues "infected" rock, grunge, punk, and pop
Featured Content
Each episode weaves together classic legends like BB King, Lead Belly, Willie Dixon, and Howlin' Wolf with contemporary artists who carry the torch forward. We celebrate labels like Alligator Records that keep the "raw, raucous electric blues" alive with "no polish, just power."
Whether it's the working man's anthem of Fats Domino's "Blue Monday," the cross-generational influence of Willie Dixon's "Backdoor Man," or the modern troubles of "She's on Facebook All the Time," we connect the dots between yesterday's pain and today's struggles.
Join the Community
The Blues Hotel isn't just a show—it's a community. Connect with fellow blues lovers in The Blues Hotel Listeners Lounge on Facebook, where stories get deeper and legends live on. Because the blues ain't just music, it's memory, and memory deserves a mic.
At The Blues Hotel, there ain't nothin' but the blues.
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