The Blues Hotel - Authentic Blues Served Weekly
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 two hours of 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 We select a classic blues staple and pair it up with a reimagined cover version. You can interact with our show by visiting 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 — where the blues live on. Disclaimer: All music used in this podcast is licensed under APRA AMCOS.
Episodes
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.
Highlights include:
- 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...
We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, The Detonators.
Guest artist Michael Vdelli.
Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)
for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
Playlists:
Chain - Black and Blue
Russell Morris - Black Dog Blues
Renée Geyer - Dust My Blues
Cold Chisel - The Party's Over
Backsl...
We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, Sammy Owen Blues Band.
Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)
for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
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We have our regular Live @ The MBAS with this weeks feature artist, VP & the Jumper Leads.
Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)
for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
© 2024 The Blues Hotel
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Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)
for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
© 2024 The Blues Hotel
Join us on MITE Radio Sunday nights from: 7.00PM (AWST) | 8.30PM (Central) | 9.00PM (AEST) and on INDIGO FM Wednesday and Thursday nights from 6:00PM (AEST)
for 2 hours of the finest in BLUES music!
© 2024 The Blues Hotel
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