The Blues Hotel: Bottleneck Blues, Legends, and Boogie

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Step inside The Blues Hotel with host Kelvin Huggins for a journey that bridges the raw roots of American blues with the vibrant pulse of Australia’s contemporary scene. This episode blends interviews, live performances, and historical deep‑dives into a soulful narrative of lineage, lived experience, and timeless artistry.

Highlights

• Featured Artist Interview: Guitar powerhouse Christina Crofts opens up about her career, influences, and her latest album Best of Bottleneck. From her early lessons with family to her evolution as a slide guitar virtuoso, Crofts shares stories of grit, soul, and sass.
• Live at the MBAS: The Greenhatch Blues Band delivers an electrifying set recorded with the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society. Frontman Luke Greenhatch channels gospel‑infused vocals and Mississippi‑to‑Chicago authenticity, backed by Peter “Boom Boom” Balking (bass) and Peter “Bam Bam” Hodgers (drums).
• Then & Now: A comparative spin on Bo Diddley’s Who Do You Love?—from the stripped‑down 1956 Chess Records original to the cinematic 1987 La Bamba soundtrack version.
• Backstory Blues: The story behind Big Mama Thornton’s Ball and Chain, a testament to how personal pain becomes timeless art, and how Janis Joplin carried Thornton’s phrasing into Monterey Pop Festival history.
• Curated Playlist: From Big Bill Broonzy and Aretha Franklin to Dutch Tilders and Kerry B. Ryan, the episode stitches together classics and contemporary gems that frame the features with atmosphere and authenticity.

Broadcast & Availability

• Podcast Platforms: Stream on all major apps except Spotify, with extended interviews on the Blues Hotel Collective YouTube channel.
• Radio Partners:
• Mite Radio: Alternate Sundays at 7:00 p.m. AWST
• Indigo FM: Alternate Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. AEDT