Current Blues Alive
A show about modern blues artists and bands alive and well on the modern blues scene. They are keeping the blues alive. By Gail Nobles ©️ 2024
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Intro by: Gail Nobles
Eric B. Turner, who’s got a soulful tune that’s hitting all the right notes and taking us back to those sweet days of love! You know what I’m talking about—the days when love was the rhythm of life, when friendship was the foundation, and everything felt just right.
Now, let’s dig into his song "Holding On." This jam has a nice vibe, asking, "What happened to the days when everything was all...
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Today we’re talking about the soulful groove of the incredible Susan Tedeschi! Born on that fateful day of November 9, 1970, this dynamo of a singer and guitarist has been shaking up the blues-rock scene since she first hit the scene. That’s right, folks—she’s a powerhouse with a voice that can make the heavens weep!
If you haven't heard...
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Clay Riverton’s music was clayness. He was a mixture of things—a rebel and a poet, a dreamer and a realist, with a sound that flowed like the tide. Sometimes, his songs got banned from the radio because he stirred up too much excitement. His lyrics danced on the edge of con...
Keyboardist: Gail Nobles
Pokey Bear is a blues singer who gained popularity in the southern soul and blues music scenes, particularly for his relatable and energetic live shows. His music often incorporates elements of funk and R&B, and he has several albums and singles that showcase his talent. Pokey Bear’s work connects with audiences who appreciate the storytelling aspect of Blues music, drawing on themes...
Story by: Gail Nobles
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Hello! I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Current Blues Alive. Sugar Ray Rayford has a new single out entitled Human Decency. That's the title of his new single according to sugarrayrayford.com. The title track is a simple reminder that our similarities are more substantial than our differences, and in the end, there is no ...
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Arthur Adams has a singled entitled I Love You More from his 2023 album Kick Up Some Dust. It's another beautiful song, and his voice and music makes you want to listen to the song in its entirety.
Arthur Adams blues guitarist from Medon, Tennessee. Inspired by B.B. King and other 1950s artists, he played gospel music before attending college. He moved to Los Angeles, an...
Intro by: Gail Nobles
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Joanne Shaw Taylor has a single entitled Someone Like You. It's a beautiful soulful single from her 2024 album Heavy Soul.
Joanne is an English singer and guitarist. Her genre is blues rock. She primarily uses Fender telecaster electric guitars. She has a beautiful voice. I love the way she sings Someone Like You and...
Today's topic TEE DEE Young: Love Me No More.
Blues singerTee Dee Young has a new single title Love Me No More. Young plays the guitar and he has his own unique style of blues. If you love Southern Soul Blues, you’ll love the sound of Tee Dee Young. He's current and he's alive with his music.
Though he's singing and asking why he's not loved anymore, he leaves you in the mood for dancing. His singing voice and ...
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Hello I'm Gail Nobles, and you're listening to Current Blues Alive: A show about modern blues artists and bands alive and well on the modern blue scene. They are keeping the blues alive.
Today I'm going to talk about Robert Cray. He's a blues guitarist and singer who has led his own band and 15 Grammy awards. Robert Cray was born on August 1, 1953, in Columbus, Georgia. By the age of 2...
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