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Mick McConnell, Derrick Procell and RG & The High Rollers lead this edition of Blues From The Ouse, featuring contemporary blues, new releases and roots-inspired music from across the blues spectrum. This week's programme opens with brand-new music from Mick McConnell, Derrick Procell, RG & The High Rollers, Honey Hush and The Bad Day. The first hour also explores artists connected by blues influences, including Robert Jon & The Wreck, The Record Company, Blackberry Smoke, The Black Crowes, Chris Stapleton, The Steel Woods, Tedeschi Trucks Band and The Outlaws. Elsewhere in the show you'll hear music from Shotgun Sam and his World Famous Blues Band, Sean Costello, Mississippi Heat, GA-20, Love Affair and Fleetwood Mac. The programme closes with a wind-down selection from Bison Hip, JJ Grey & Mofro, Hucklebuck and Tom Davies & The Bluebirds. Featuring contemporary blues, blues-rock, soul-blues, Southern rock and classic blues. Blues From The Ouse #347 - Playlist: Mick McConnell - Stop Stop Stop - 00:02:16…

This week on Blues From The Ouse, we feature music from AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and Samantha Fish alongside a wide-ranging selection of blues, blues-rock and roots music. The show begins with a collection of new releases, including tracks from RG & The High Rollers, BB & The Bullets, The Marbletones, FOG Blues & Brass Band, Kirk Fletcher & Erika Baier, and Robbin Kapsalis. From contemporary blues to swing-influenced sounds, there is plenty of fresh music to discover. Later in the first hour, the focus turns to slide guitar. We move from pioneering Delta blues figures Robert Nighthawk and Johnny Shines through the Chicago blues grit of Hound Dog Taylor before reaching modern players including Eric Johanson, Anthony Rosano and The Conqueroos, Samantha Fish, The Derek Trucks Band and Sonny Landreth. The second hour brings another varied mix featuring Thin Lizzy, Derek & The Dominos, John Hiatt, The Bad Day, The Powder Blues and Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado, along with Ben's latest gig guide highlighting…

Stevie Ray Vaughan, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, ZZ Top, Bernard Allison and Danielle Nicole lead another packed edition of Blues From The Ouse. This week's show opens with a strong selection of contemporary blues releases from Dustin Arbuckle and the Damnations, Bernard Allison featuring Victor Wainwright, Mick Clarke, The Reverend Shawn Amos, Sherman Holmes and Alastair Greene. We then hit the road for a feature devoted to the automobile, with Jimmy Liggins and His Drops of Joy, Jerry McCain and His Upstarts, Nine Below Zero, Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats, Delbert McClinton, ZZ Top, John Hammond, Smokehouse and Hal Singer and His Orchestra providing a journey through classic blues, electric blues and blues-rock recordings inspired by life on four wheels. The second hour includes music from Mississippi Fred McDowell, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Danielle Nicole featuring Luther Dickinson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram and Little Walter before a look at upcoming blues events across…

Etta James, Walter Trout, The Allman Brothers Band and Derek & The Dominos feature in this edition of Blues From The Ouse. The show opens with recent releases from Alastair Greene, Honey Hush, The Jive Aces and Killin' Floor before moving into a specially curated live music section featuring classic recordings from The Red Devils, Derek & The Dominos, The Allman Brothers Band, Humble Pie, Albert King, Etta James, Luther Allison and King Curtis. The second hour includes tracks from Howlin' Wolf, Thomas Heppell, Free, Walter Trout, Home Cooked Blues and Creedence Clearwater Revival, alongside the latest regional gig guide. The programme concludes with music from The Bad Day, Doyle Bramhall II, Smokey Wilson and Duke Robillard. A mix of contemporary blues, blues-rock, soul-blues and classic blues from across the decades. Blues From The Ouse #344 - Playlist Alastair Green - People - 00:02:28 Honey Hush - Hot Dog Man - 00:07:40 The Jive Aces - Rip It Up - 00:11:46 Killin' Floor - All I Know - 00:15:48 Red Devil's…

The Rolling Stones, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker and more headline this edition of Blues From The Ouse. The show opens with contemporary blues new releases before moving into a full themed sequence of classic blues and blues‑rock tracks built around girls names. The second hour continues with electric blues favourites, modern blues‑rock recordings and standout performances from artists across the genre including Elmore James, Albert King, Samantha Fish and Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. A full regional gig round‑up is included along with a late‑night wind‑down set. Blues From The Ouse #343 - Playlist: Mark Hummel - You Better Watch Yourself - 00:02:00 Alex Kilroy - Standing Tall - 00:06:04 The Marbletones - Blues Keeps Knocking - 00:11:15 Chris Wragg & Greg Copeland - Lord Keep the Devil From My Home - 00:15:53 Alice Armstrong - Love Is A Killer - 00:20:52 Derek & The Dominos - Layla - 00:25:37 Them - Gloria - 00:28:43 John Lee Hooker - Sally Mae - 00:31:18 Taj Mahal - Corinna - 00:34:31 The Rolling Stones -…

Rory Gallagher, Gary Moore, Robert Cray, and Mark Hummel Allstars headline this week’s edition, which blends classic blues, contemporary blues and electric blues. New releases come from The Marbletones, Alex Kilroy, Jeni Grouws, and Chris Wragg & Greg Copeland, followed by the first wave of York Blues Festival artists: Rigid Soul, The Della Grants, The Too Bad Jims, and The Alex Hamilton Band. Further festival highlights include DC Blues, The Deke McGee Band, The Neil Sadler Band, and 11 Guys Quartet. The second hour features selections from The Whiskey Flowers, Reillo, Cosmic Revival, Zac Schulz, Chris O’Leary, and Blues Boy Kings, plus live blues tracks from McKinley James, Bonnie Tyler, and Rory Gallagher. The wind‑down closes with Mick Agnew, Robert Cray, and Gary Moore. Blues From The Ouse #342 - Playlist: The Marbletones - Boogie Train - 00:01:57 Mark Hummel Allstars - Road Dog - 00:07:31 Alex Kilroy - Midnight Rider - 00:12:33 Jeni Grouws - One Up From The Well - 00:15:48 Chris Wragg & Greg Copeland -…

Stevie Ray Vaughan, Muddy Waters and Gary Moore headline an episode built around two themes: brand‑new releases and a deep dive into albums the team have played endlessly over the years. The first hour opens with new material from Chris Wragg & Greg Copeland, Bonny B. & Ice B., and Frankie V and the Lonely Club, before moving into personal favourites from Gary Moore, Muddy Waters, The Achievers, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, blending contemporary blues, electric blues and classic blues. The second hour focuses on listener requests, featuring Roy Buchanan, Honey Hush, The Rolling Stones / Nicky Hopkins / Ry Cooder, Etta James, and more, followed by a regional gig round‑up and a wind‑down with Tedeschi Trucks Band, James Pitts Band, The Hurricane Party, and Mel Brown. Blues From The Ouse #341 - Playlist: Blues From The Ouse - Show Introduction - 00:00:00 Chris Wragg & Greg Copeland - Somebody's Watching You - 00:02:11 Bonny B. & Ice B. - I'm A Mojo Man - 00:07:25 Frankie V and the Lonely Club - Happy Hour - 00:14:04…

Billy F Gibbons, Danielle Nicole and Big Harp George headline this week’s new releases before the show moves into a Trouble Blues feature with classic and modern cuts from across the blues spectrum. With appearances from Rory Gallagher, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Little Walter, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Albert Cummings, this episode blends contemporary blues, electric blues and soul‑blues in a structured two‑hour journey. Blues From The Ouse #340 Playlist: 00:00:00 — Blues From The Ouse – Show Introduction 00:01:53 — Billy F Gibbons & the BFG's – Hangin' On A Cliff 00:05:22 — Big Harp George – Rusty Spoon 00:10:41 — Killin' Floor – Snake Oil 00:16:11 — Danielle Nicole – Tug Of War 00:19:52 — John Homesley & The Rub – Darlin' 00:24:55 — J.B. Hutto And His Hawks – Too Much Alcohol 00:28:24 — Chris Smither – The Devil's Real 00:33:09 — Byther Smith – Money Tree 00:36:47 — Little Mac Simmons – Times Are Getting Tougher 00:40:48 — Earl Hooker – Two Bugs & A Roach 00:45:16 — Mississippi Fred McDowell – Get…

Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations, Adam Sweet, Will Wilde and GA‑20 with Charlie Musselwhite lead the new‑release spotlight before Delbert McClinton, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Reed, Keb’ Mo’ and Chris Cain take us deep into the post‑holiday blues with a mix of contemporary blues and classic blues moods. Ann Peebles, Little Milton, Toronzo Cannon and Ronnie Earl continue the theme before Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram and Mike Zito deliver back‑to‑back electric blues album cuts. Larkin Poe keep the momentum going, followed by Samantha Fish, Mavis Staples, Robert Finley, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Chris Corcoran closing the hour with a warm blues‑rock and soul‑blues finish. Blues From The Ouse #339 Playlist: Dustin Arbuckle And The Damnations - Out Of Time - 00:01:34 Adam Sweet - The Mortuary Blues - 00:05:31 Will Wilde - Steppin' Out - 00:09:22 GA-20 & Charlie Musselwhite - Stroll Out West - 00:13:54 Delbert McClinton - Two More Bottles Of Wine - 00:18:08 Buddy Guy - Feels Like Rain - 00:21:05 Jimmy Reed - Big Boss Man -…

ZZ Top, Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast, Bob Stroger & The Headcutters and Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations lead this week’s edition of Blues From The Ouse. The show opens with contemporary blues new releases before moving into a detailed tribute to Frank Beard, featuring early American Blues recordings and key ZZ Top cuts from Tres Hombres, Degüello and Tejas. The second hour continues with classic blues and blues‑rock selections from Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, Trevor Babajack Steger, Tinsley Ellis, Cinderella, Ry Cooder, The 2:19, Mulebone, Keb Mo, JJ Cale and Mel Brown. Blues From The Ouse #338 Playlist: Blues From The Ouse - Show Introduction - 00:00:00 Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast - Heart Of Gold - 00:02:00 Bob Stroger & The Headcutters - Love You Baby - 00:06:50 Dustin Arbuckle And The Damnations - Desperate Love - 00:09:47 Bywater Call - Sally - 00:14:48 The American Blues - If I Was A Carpenter - 00:18:31 ZZ Top - (Somebody Else Been) Shakin’ Your Tree - 00:23:03 ZZ Top - Brown Sugar - 00:25:27 ZZ…

Blues From The Ouse #337 Featuring Dustin Arbuckle And The Damnations, BB & The Bullets, The Southern Slamdoor Band, GA‑20 with Charlie Musselwhite, Mulebone and Bywater Call, this week’s show opens with a run of new blues releases. The theme continues with heat‑themed blues from Robert Cray Band, The Cashbox Kings, Boo Boo Davis, Mark Cameron, Wilko Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, The Flaming Mudcats and Canned Heat. Hour Two moves into listener requests with Bryn Jones, Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King, Red Devils, Vincent Flatts Final Drive, Jackie Wilson, The Unwanted and Luther Allison, followed by a gig round‑up covering York, Leeds, Harrogate and surrounding areas. The show winds down with The Dip, Kirk Fletcher, Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia and The Proven Ones — a mix of contemporary blues, electric blues, soul‑blues, blues‑rock and classic blues. Blues From The Ouse #337 Playlist: Blues From The Ouse - Show Introduction - 00:00:00 Dustin Arbuckle And The Damnations - Fight Like The Devil - 00:01:30 BB &…

Blues From The Ouse #336 brings you two hours of new blues releases, British blues, blues rock, classic blues and contemporary blues. We kick things off with new blues music from The Zac Schulze Gang, Bywater Call, Sean Taylor and Eva Carboni, before celebrating some of the established artists who have helped shape and sustain the British blues scene. The first hour features Nine Below Zero, Dr Feelgood, Kyla Brox, Ian Siegal, The Stumble, The Nimmo Brothers, Connie Lush and Aynsley Lister — musicians and bands who have spent decades recording, touring and keeping British blues very much alive. The second hour takes a broader journey through blues and blues rock, with music from The Mighty Howlers, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Floyd Lee, Giles Robson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Dusk Brothers, John Fogerty, Chris Rea, Big Mama Thornton, JJ Grey & Mofro and Bacon Fat. There's also our regular Blues From The Ouse gig guide, covering upcoming blues and rhythm & blues shows across York, Leeds, Harrogate,…

This week's Blues From The Ouse opens with another hand-picked selection of the very best new blues releases, including brand new music from Lightning Threads, GA-20 featuring Charlie Musselwhite, Jimmy Regal & The Royals, Bob Stroger, Kaspar 'Berry' Rapkin and Chicago Nola. Our featured theme celebrates the extraordinary world of the one-man blues band, where a single musician creates an astonishing full-band sound using guitars, harmonicas, stomp boxes and percussion. Hear performances from Li'l Chuck The One Man Skiffle Machine, Hot Foot Hall, Cam Cole, Steve Hill, Brody Buster, Jack Broadbent and CW Ayon, before finishing the first hour with the timeless instrumental brilliance of Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters. Hour two features your listener requests, Ben's Yorkshire gig guide and a relaxing wind-down with music from Eric Bibb, Ruthie Foster and The Bones of J.R. Jones. If you love modern blues, blues rock, roots blues, harmonica blues, Americana and classic electric blues, you've found your new…

This week on Blues From The Ouse we begin with another outstanding collection of new blues releases, including Shotgun Sam & His World Famous Blues Band, Chicago Nola, Jimmy Regal and the Royals, Kaspar'Berry' Rapkin, The Mercy Brothers and Bob Stroger. Our feature explores Blues in Film & Soundtracks Vol. 2, uncovering incredible blues music featured in films including The Departed, The Wolf of Wall Street, Ghost World, Black Snake Moan, We Bought A Zoo, Goodfellas, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and The Hot Spot. Hour two features classic album deep dives from Koko Taylor, Junior Wells, Magic Sam, Son Seals and Albert King, before winding down with Jimmy Reed, Susan Tedeschi, Charles Brown and Kelly Joe Phelps. If you love Chicago Blues, Delta Blues, electric blues, modern blues, British blues and discovering new artists every week, this episode is packed with outstanding music. Blues From The Ouse #334 Playlist: Shotgun Sam & His World Famous Blues Band - Diamonds For Dollars - 00:00:53 Chicago Nola -…

This week on Blues From The Ouse, we're taking a musical journey around the world with our special feature Blues Without Borders, proving that great blues music isn't confined to Chicago, Memphis or the Mississippi Delta. We begin with the very latest blues releases from Young Rell, Chris O'Leary, The Bad Day Featuring The Bad Day Horns, Thomas Heppell and The Milk Men before travelling through Denmark, Australia, Canada, France, Belgium, Northern Ireland, South Africa, Finland and Brazil to showcase some of today's finest international blues artists. Hour two features another superb collection of listener favourites including tracks from The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Humble Pie, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Albert Castiglia, Abner Jay and The Animals, together with our weekly gig guide and a relaxing wind-down featuring The Cinelli Brothers, GA-20, The Teskey Brothers and The Greyboy Allstars. If you enjoy modern blues, blues rock, British blues and discovering incredible artists from around the world,…

This week’s Blues From The Ouse kicks off with a strong run of new blues releases from Bad Influence, Parker Barrow, Julian James, The Dead Reds, Selwyn Birchwood and The Weekend Blues Band. We then dive into rule‑breaking blues outliers — the artists who ignored convention and reshaped the genre. Expect fearless creativity from Captain Beefheart, The Doors, Otis Taylor, Seasick Steve, Scott H. Biram, The Gun Club, The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer, and Booker T. Jones. Two hours of discovery, deep roots, modern grit and genre‑shifting innovation. Blues From The Ouse #332 Playlist: Bad Influence - Ride The Storm - 00:01:54 Parker Barrow - Nothin Left To Save - 00:06:13 Julian James - Levee - 00:09:50 The Dead Reds - Empire - 00:12:48 Selwyn Birchwood - Done Cryin' - 00:16:38 The Weekend Blues Band - Unfinished Business - 00:21:20 Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - Zig-Zag Wanderer - 00:26:32 The Gun Club - Ghost On The Highway - 00:29:21 Seasick Steve - Cut My Wings - 00:32:02 Scott H. Biram - Still Drunk,…

Welcome to Episode 331 of Blues From The Ouse. This week's show opens with an outstanding collection of brand-new blues releases featuring Lance & Lea, Eli Paperboy Reed, Cosmic Revival, Jeff Washington and Shane Flew & Matt Ross before settling into a laid-back collection of summer blues perfect for warm evenings. The second hour is packed with listener favourites ranging from Sara Martin and Howlin' Wolf through to John Lee Hooker, Juicy Lucy, Lonnie Mack and Jason Ricci. We also bring you our regular Yorkshire blues gig guide before winding down with superb contemporary blues from Penny Jayne Black, Bywater Call, Dogshark and Giles Robson. Whether you enjoy Chicago blues, soul-blues, blues rock, harmonica blues or modern independent artists, there's something here for every blues fan. Subscribe for a fresh two-hour blues show every week featuring new releases, forgotten classics, festival news and the very best independent blues from around the world. Blues From The Ouse #331 Playlist: Blues From The Ouse…

Episode 330 of Blues From The Ouse starts with the latest blues releases from Boogie Beasts, Andreas Diehlmann Group, Gráinne Duffy, Grey & Greene, Hollie Rogers and Alberto Manuzzi. The featured theme this week is Driving Blues – eight tracks built for the open road featuring Albert Collins, The Zac Schulze Gang, Son Seals, Ghalia Volt, Long John Hunter, Selwyn Birchwood, Cedric Burnside and Little Charlie & The Nightcats. Hour two features a fantastic selection of listener favourites including Howlin' Wolf, Amythyst Kiah, Lefty Dizz, Joe Louis Walker, Jimmie Vaughan, Sugaray Rayford, Joe Bonamassa, Medicine Head, Joe Cocker and Rory Gallagher. Plus Ben's weekly gig guide covering blues events across Yorkshire and the North of England. Blues From The Ouse showcases the best in contemporary blues, classic blues, blues rock, Chicago blues, Texas blues, hill country blues and soul blues every week. Blues From The Ouse #330 Playlist: Boogie Beasts - You Got To Move - 00:02:31 Andreas Diehlmann Group - Cold Wind…

This week on Blues From The Ouse we're proving that blues music isn't always about heartbreak and hard times. We begin with a superb selection of brand-new blues releases from Thomas Heppell, Oli Mac & Hi Rhythm, Dirty Weather Blues Revue, Lance & Lea and Grey DeLisle & Les Greene before diving into an hour of upbeat, feel-good blues packed with groove, soul and positive energy. Expect music from Bobby Rush, Curtis Salgado, Sugaray Rayford, Tommy Castro, Roomful Of Blues, The Mannish Boys and Booker T. & The M.G.'s. The second hour is dedicated to listener requests featuring Taste, GA-20, Status Quo, Taj Mahal, Sam Cooke, ZZ Top, Collins, Cray & Copeland, B.B. King, The Stumble, Deanna Bogart, Keb' Mo' and Mel Brown. Plus Ben's latest blues gig round-up covering York, Leeds, Harrogate, Stockton-on-Tees and beyond. Blues From The Ouse – bringing you the best in blues, roots, soul and rhythm & blues every week. Blues From The Ouse #329 Playlist: Thomas Heppell - Walking Blues - 00:01:47 Oli Mac and Hi Rhythm -…

Episode 328 of Blues From The Ouse opens with some of the best new blues releases of 2026, including tracks from Boogie Beasts, Harrell Davenport, Sloetrain and The Milk Men. From there, we head into a carefully curated set exploring the lost and lonely side of the blues, featuring Cedric Burnside, Guy Davis, Doug MacLeod, Lightnin' Malcolm, Robert Belfour, Charlie Rich, Watermelon Slim and Earl Hooker. The second hour includes listener selections spanning classic slide blues, British blues, roots music and blues-rock from Elmore James, Frankie Miller, Neil Sadler Band, The Seatsniffers, Spooky Tooth, C.W. Stoneking and Davy Knowles. We also have Ben's latest blues gig guide covering upcoming live blues events across Yorkshire and the North East before winding down with Fenton Robinson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Robert Finley and Chris Corcoran. Two hours of modern blues, classic blues, Hill Country grooves, blues stories and great guitar music from across the decades. Blues From The Ouse #328 Playlist: Blues…

Welcome to Episode 327 of Blues From The Ouse. This week we're heading down to the roadhouse for two hours of outstanding blues, blues-rock and roots music. Along the way we feature brand-new music from Gráinne Duffy, Billy F Gibbons, Robert Jon & The Wreck, GA-20 & Charlie Musselwhite and rising star Harrell "Young Rell" Davenport. Our Roadhouse Blues feature takes in The Paladins, The Record Company, Moreland & Arbuckle, The Cold Stares, Scott H. Biram, The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Left Lane Cruiser and Johnny Winter, capturing the raw spirit of late-night blues clubs, dusty highways and neon-lit bars. The second hour includes listener favourites from John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa, John Lee Hooker, Gary Moore, R.L. Burnside, Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats and more. Featuring: Gráinne Duffy • Billy F Gibbons • GA-20 • Charlie Musselwhite • Robert Jon & The Wreck • Johnny Winter • John Mayall • Beth Hart • Joe Bonamassa • John Lee Hooker • Gary Moore • R.L.…

Two hours of blues, blues rock and roots music on Blues From The Ouse #326. This week we begin with brand new releases from Datura4, The Cold Stares, Rigid Soul and Ghalia Volt before diving into the records, songs and artists that first got us hooked on the blues. Expect classics and personal favourites from Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, Slim Harpo, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Blues Brothers and The Allman Brothers Band — alongside the stories and memories attached to them. Hour two is packed with listener requests featuring Etta James, Anthony Gomes, Roy Buchanan, James Cotton, Danny Bryant and more, plus the latest UK blues gig guide covering York, Leeds, Harrogate, Malton, Darlington and beyond. If you love electric blues, blues rock, harmonica blues, classic blues albums and modern blues artists, this is the show for you. Blues From The Ouse #326 Playlist: Blues From The Ouse - Show Intro - 00:00:00 Datura4 - Dirty Laundry - 00:01:17 The Cold Stares - Deeper You Dig - 00:05:11 Rigid Soul…

This week on Blues From The Ouse we head deep into Florida swamp blues, Chicago blues and modern blues rock across two hours of classic and contemporary blues music. Featured artists include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King, Larkin Poe, Shemekia Copeland, Selwyn Birchwood, Bywater Call, Russ Green, Guitar Slim, Big Walter Horton and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. We begin with brand new blues releases from Shotgun Sam and his World Famous Blues Band, Bywater Call, Burning Rope and Boogie Beasts before diving into swamp grooves, Gulf Coast blues, Southern soul and electric blues from across Florida and the American South. There are also listener requests featuring Stevie Ray Vaughan, Albert King and Albert Cummings plus blues rock from Larkin Poe and King King. If you enjoy blues rock, swamp blues, electric blues, blues harmonica, Southern blues, Chicago blues and modern blues artists, this episode is packed with essential listening. Blues From The Ouse #325 Playlist: Shotgun Sam and his World Famous Blues Band -…

From Harlem street corners to Greenwich Village clubs, this edition of Blues From The Ouse heads deep into the sound of New York blues. Episode #324 features brand new music from The Milk Men, Dani Wilde, Boogie Beasts, Jamie Williams and the Roots Collective, and Sean Webster before taking a late-night journey through the blues history of New York City. Expect legendary performances from Satan & Adam, Dave Van Ronk, Joe Bonamassa, Johnny Copeland, Rory Block, Popa Chubby, Michael Powers and King Curtis as we explore the artists who shaped the NYC blues scene. Hour two belongs entirely to the listeners with requests from Dr Feelgood, Ten Years After, Humble Pie, Walter Trout, Beth Hart, Albert Collins, Fleetwood Mac and more — plus the weekly blues gig guide covering York, Leeds, Harrogate, Malton, Saltburn and beyond. If you love modern blues, electric blues, blues rock, Americana, live blues and deep-cut discoveries, this episode is packed with essential listening. Blues From The Ouse #324 Playlist: The…

Blues From The Ouse #323 heads deep into the Lone Star State with a dive into Texas blues, alongside brand new releases and listener requests from across the UK, Germany and the USA. This week’s show features new music from Abandoned Brothers, Andy Lindquist, Red Red, GA-20 with Charlie Musselwhite and The Milk Men before heading into a Texas blues journey featuring Eve Monsees, W.C. Clark, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Angela Strehli, Anson Funderburgh, Sue Foley, Smokin’ Joe Kubek & Bnois King, Mike Morgan and Freddie King. Hour two belongs to the listeners. Tracks include blues from Lazy Lester, Eddie Taylor, Thomas Heppell, Sean Webster, Wily Bo Walker, Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters and The Whiskey Flowers. Also included this week — the latest gig roundup covering York, Leeds, Harrogate, Darlington, Selby, Malton and beyond. If you love electric blues, Texas shuffle, modern blues releases and classic blues radio, this episode delivers two solid hours of blues discovery. Blues From The Ouse #323 Playlist Abandoned…

Blues From The Ouse #322 delivers a standout night of live blues as rising UK band Lightning Threads perform two exclusive in-studio sessions packed with raw energy, tight musicianship, and new material. The show opens with brand-new blues releases from Guy Verlinde, Deke McGee, The Reverend Shawn Amos, Mike Guilding, and Electric Swamp Poets before shifting into a powerful live set recorded right here in the studio. Classic blues follows with Eric Clapton, J.J. Cale, Freddie King, and The Allman Brothers Band, before Hour Two hands over to listener requests — featuring Hound Dog Taylor, The Record Company, Jimmy D Thorn, Drew Neirin, Papa Lightfoot, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and Luther Allison. A second live session from Lightning Threads anchors the show, alongside gig listings and the latest from the live blues scene. A must-listen episode for fans of live blues, modern blues artists, and timeless classics. Blues From The Ouse #322 playlist: Guy Verlinde - Let's Have A Party - 00:00:57 Deke McGee - Lay Your…

Blues From The Ouse #321 delivers a powerful Women In Blues Special, celebrating the legendary female artists who helped shape blues music and the modern stars carrying the torch today. Featuring Memphis Minnie, Victoria Spivey, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Big Mama Thornton, Rory Block, Shemekia Copeland, Sue Foley and Laura Chavez. We also bring you the latest new blues releases from The Stumble, Dani Wilde, Deke McGee and The Dibs, plus a packed listener requests section featuring Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King & Tracy Chapman, Otis Rush, Steve Cropper, Pops Staples, Albert King, When Rivers Meet and more. As always, we round up the latest live blues gigs across York, Leeds, Harrogate, Newcastle and beyond. If you love classic blues, modern blues, blues guitar legends, new releases and blues radio shows from the UK, this is essential listening. Blues from The Ouse #321 Playlist: The Stumble - I'm To Let - 00:01:29 Deke McGee - Move It On - 00:05:48 The Dibs - You Got Me Where You Want Me - 00:10:23 Dani Wilde - Bumble…

Episode 320 of Blues From The Ouse features a special journey through the British Blues Explosion of the 1960s and beyond. Discover how London clubs, loud amps and pioneering musicians helped shape blues rock and hard rock forever. Featuring Alexis Korner’s Blues Inc, Free, Blodwyn Pig, The Groundhogs, Jeff Beck, Ten Years After, Fleetwood Mac and John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton. Also packed with brand-new blues releases from Bad Bob Bates, Kim Wilson, Deke McGee, Seth James and Tedeschi Trucks Band. Hour Two brings listener requests including Rory Gallagher, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Big Wolf Band, The Yardbirds and Nick Curran & The Nightlifes, before a late-night close with Bobby Blue Bland, Robert Cray and Gary Moore. If you love blues history, blues guitar, British blues rock and new blues music, this episode is for you. Blues From The Ouse #320 Playlist: Bad Bob Bates - You Looked Good - 00:01:30 Kim Wilson - Keep Our Business - 00:06:14 Deke McGee - Gravy Train - 00:10:02 Seth James -…

This week on Blues From The Ouse, we head straight to Chicago — the city where the blues plugged in, turned up, and changed music forever. From the electrified foundations laid by Muddy Waters and Little Walter, through the West Side brilliance of Magic Sam and Otis Rush, to modern torchbearer Toronzo Cannon — this is a full journey through the Chicago sound. We also bring you brand-new music from Mike Zito and Tedeschi Trucks Band, plus a packed hour of listener requests featuring Gary Clark Jr., John Mayall and the legendary B.B. King. From early Chess recordings to today’s evolving scene, this episode captures the sound, spirit, and legacy of Chicago blues — electric, influential, and still setting the standard. Blues From The Ouse #319 playlist: Kaspar 'Berry' Rapkin & the Swampdogs - Vices - 00:01:26 Mike Zito - Outside or the Eastside - 00:05:25 Jump66 - Ain't That Fine - 00:10:16 Tedeschi Trucks Band - Crazy Cryin' - 00:13:54 Kirk Fletcher & Erika Baier - Cold Cold Feeling - 00:18:17 Muddy Waters -…

This week on Blues From The Ouse, we dive deep into the heart of Mississippi blues—from modern Hill Country grooves to haunting Bentonia traditions in this week’s blues podcast. We kick things off with brand-new releases, including a world exclusive from Chris Chalmers & The Souvenirs, before heading to Mississippi for a journey through Delta blues and Hill Country blues with JJ Grey & Mofro, North Mississippi Allstars featuring Cedric Burnside, Southern Avenue, Samantha Fish, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, Buffalo Nichols, Robert Finley and Garry Burnside. Hour two is packed with listener requests, featuring Foy Vance, Deborah Coleman, Seasick Steve, Rising Sons, and more—plus the latest blues gig guide. New releases, Mississippi blues, Delta blues, Hill Country blues, and modern blues—this is Blues From The Ouse blues podcast. If you love Mississippi blues, Delta blues, and modern blues music, this episode is for you. Blues From The Ouse #318 Playlist: The Burnin' Sensations - Welcome To The Church Of Rock and Roll…

This week on Blues From The Ouse, we bring you the latest blues releases alongside a special feature diving into the “Engine Room” — where the bass takes centre stage. Discover new music from Robben Ford, Tinsley Ellis, Alex Lopez and Altered Five Blues Band, before exploring the low-end grooves that shaped the blues, featuring Willie Dixon, Albert King, Freddie King and Gary Clark Jr. Hour two is packed with listener requests including Muddy Waters, Joe Bonamassa, Carolyn Wonderland and Canned Heat, plus our weekly gig guide and a smooth late-night blues wind down. Blues From The Ouse #317 Playlist: Altered Five Blues Band - Hammer & Chisel - 00:00:49 Robben Ford - Make My Own Weather - 00:05:02 Boogie Beasts - Shake 'Em On Down - 00:09:22 Tinsley Ellis - Hoodoo Woman - 00:13:14 Alex Lopez - When I Sing The Blues - 00:16:05 Willie Dixon - Bassology - 00:21:52 Larry Davis - Texas Flood - 00:25:36 Johnny Winter - Mean Town Blues - 00:28:16 Freddie King - Going Down - 00:32:42 Albert King - The Hunter -…

Blues From The Movies – Featuring Selwyn Birchwood, Joanne Shaw Taylor & Orianthi, Nina Simone, John Lee Hooker, Eric Bibb and Jimmie Vaughan, in this episode of Blues From The Ouse. Discover the latest blues releases from Selwyn Birchwood, Joanne Shaw Taylor & Orianthi, Drew Neirin Hall and Paul Gemmell & The Black Magic Blues Band, including modern blues, blues rock, UK blues and American blues tracks. Later in the first hour we dive into a special feature — Blues From The Movies — spotlighting great blues tracks that made their way onto the big screen. You’ll hear music from Junior Wells, Elmore James, Nina Simone, R.L. Burnside, Koko Taylor and John Lee Hooker, featured in films including Adventures in Babysitting, La Bamba, Ghost World, Road House, The Color Purple and O Brother, Where Art Thou? Hour two brings listener requests, including tracks from Eric Bibb, Danny Bryant, Jimmie Vaughan, Coco Montoya and more. We finish the show with a blues wind-down featuring Larkin Poe, GA-20, The Allman Brothers…

Blues From The Ouse – UK Blues radio show and podcast on Jorvik Radio – returns with brand new Blues releases, a deep dive into East Coast vs West Coast Blues, and listener requests from across the UK and beyond. This week: New Blues Releases featuring Spencer Mackenzie, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials and The Stumble East Coast Blues – from Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee to Shemekia Copeland and The Nighthawks West Coast Blues – Pee Wee Crayton, Debbie Davies, Johnny Otis and Rod Piazza Listener requests including Joe Bonamassa, Roy Buchanan, Jimmie Vaughan and Lightnin’ Slim UK gig round-up including DC Blues Band and more A two-hour journey through Modern Blues, British Blues, Blues Rock and Classic Blues. Broadcast from York, England on Jorvik Radio. Blues From The Ouse #315 Playlist: Spencer Mackenzie - Shoot Me Down - 00:02:17 Chris Thayer and the TCB - Dynamite - 00:07:07 Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - You Can't Strike Gold From A Silver Mine - 00:12:08 The Stumble - Fill Me Up - 00:18:17 Sonny Terry &…

Blues From The Ouse is a weekly blues music podcast featuring the best in classic blues, modern blues and British blues. Episode 314 features new blues releases, listener requests and blues guitar legends in a two-hour blues radio show. New music includes tracks from Spencer Mackenzie, Marc Broussard and Tedeschi Trucks Band. The show explores blues themes of hard times and redemption with music from Robert Cray, Cedric Burnside and Magic Slim. Listener requests feature a wide range of blues styles including acoustic blues, electric blues and blues rock. Artists include: Tracy Chapman Chris Rea Johnny Lang The show finishes with blues masters including: Stevie Ray Vaughan Johnny Winter Duke Robillard Blues From The Ouse is a weekly blues radio show and podcast featuring: Classic Blues Modern Blues British Blues Chicago Blues Blues Rock Blues Guitar If you enjoy blues guitar, blues rock and traditional blues music, this podcast is for you. New episodes every week. Blues From The Ouse #314 Playlist: Spencer…

Blues From The Ouse is a weekly UK blues podcast and blues radio show featuring classic blues, modern blues and British blues. Each episode includes new blues releases, blues legends and the best of the British blues scene. This week we feature new releases from The Stumble, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, and Bywater Call, alongside classic blues legends like Robert Johnson, Elmore James, J.B. Lenoir, and Freddie King. Explore our Mentor to Protégé segment tracing blues lineage, the Blues Shuffle Through the Decades, and all your listener requests — Ry Cooder, Otis Spann, R.L. Burnside, Sonny Landreth, and more. Hosted by Paul Winn, Ben Darwin, and Angie Howe, the show blends UK blues, British blues, Chicago blues, and modern blues, with deep musical commentary and live radio energy. Gig Round-Up & Blues Scene Updates: Your guide to the latest live blues events across the UK. Originally broadcast live. New episodes weekly. Sarcasm included at no extra charge. Blues From The Ouse #313 Playlist: The Stumble -…

Episode #312 of Blues From The Ouse, broadcast live, delivers two hours of classic blues, modern blues and blues-rock, chosen by feel — not algorithms. The show opens with brand-new releases, including a world-exclusive radio play from The Stumble, alongside new music from Samantha Fish, Tom Davies & The Bluebirds, and Dirty Shoes Band. From there, the focus shifts to power trios — raw, lean blues with nowhere to hide — featuring Cream, Rory Gallagher’s Taste, The James Gang, and early ZZ Top. The first hour closes with one-chord blues and hypnotic grooves from John Lee Hooker, RL Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, and Hound Dog Taylor, proving that feel beats complexity every time. Hour two is driven by listener requests, including live blues, modern UK artists, deep-cut Stones, and contemporary blues-rock, plus Ben’s UK blues gig round-up. The show winds down with timeless West Side blues from Otis Rush, Magic Sam, Smokey Wilson, before closing in style with Freddie King. 🎧 Broadcast on Jorvik Radio 🎸 Classic,…

Episode #311 of Blues From The Ouse delivers two hours of carefully curated blues, spanning brand-new releases, deep roots classics, powerful themes and listener-selected favourites. We open the show with fresh blues releases, featuring new music from Selwyn Birchwood, Robert John & The Wreck, Alex Lopez, and Ally Venable, including a Grammy-timed re-release with Buddy Guy. Expect modern electric swamp blues, retro revival sounds and blues-rock that bends the rules just enough. The first themed set, “The Legal Blues”, explores songs of judges, juries, prisons and punishment. From Furry Lewis and Bukka White’s Parchman Farm Blues to Joe Bonamassa’s cinematic re-working of Prisoner and Sonny Boy Williamson II’s courtroom classic Your Funeral And My Trial, this is blues born from hard time and harder truths. Next, “Sight Unseen” shines a light on musicians who lost their sight but sharpened their sound. Featuring Ray Charles, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Sonny Terry, and Jeff Healey, this set celebrates artists…

This episode of Blues From The Ouse features an exclusive live in-studio blues session with UK blues artist Neil Sadler, alongside brand-new blues releases, classic after-dark cuts, and listener requests you won’t hear on algorithm-driven playlists. We kick off with new blues music from Matt “The Rattlesnake” Lesch, Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, Eric Bibb and Eliza Neals — showcasing the next wave of contemporary and roots blues. The heart of the show belongs to Neil Sadler, performing live in the studio with stripped-back, no-net blues, plus conversation covering songwriting, guitars, influences, and his IBBA #1 album Past to Present. As the night deepens, we slide into Blues After Dark with timeless tracks from Odetta, Bobby “Blue” Bland and Tony Joe White, followed by listener requests featuring Buddy Guy, Tedeschi Trucks Band, B.B. King and Thomas Heppell. The episode also includes the Blues From The Ouse gig round-up, highlighting upcoming UK blues gigs and festivals. blues podcast, live blues, UK…

Blues From The Ouse explores the past, present and future of the blues. Episode #309 features brand new blues releases, essential UK and international artists, and the kind of tracks you won’t find on a generic playlist. The show opens with new music from Elles Bailey, Marcus King, Brandon Isaak and Mississippi Heat, before turning the spotlight on the blues harmonica — the legendary “misery whistle” — with classic performances from Big Walter Horton, Kim Wilson and the late Paul deLay. There’s also a masterclass in slide guitar, featuring pioneers and innovators including Tampa Red, Earl Hooker, Kelly Joe Phelps and Sonny Landreth, exploring the techniques and stories behind the sounds. In the second hour, listener requests take centre stage, with a hand-picked mix spanning Chicago blues, British blues rock and modern roots, including The Rolling Stones, Magic Sam, Bernie Marsden, Randy Newman, Muddy Waters, Fantastic Negrito and more. As always, the episode wraps up with the Blues From The Ouse Gig…

Raw voices. Killer guitars. No algorithms — just real blues. Blues From The Ouse — the UK blues podcast and independent blues radio show — returns with a powerhouse two-hour journey through the very best of modern and classic blues. In this week’s episode (#308), Paul and Ben open with a stack of brand-new blues releases, including Altered Five Blues Band, Reckless & Blue, Drew Neirin and Ross Harding. The show then moves into “Voices That Cut” — a soul-deep collection of blues singers who don’t just perform the blues, they live it. Featuring legendary names like Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland and Mavis Staples, this segment delivers raw emotion, grit and timeless power. Next comes “When The Guitar Does All The Talking”, with iconic six-string moments from Gary Moore, Matt Schofield, Joe Bonamassa and John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers. Hour two is driven by listener requests you won’t find on any Spotify playlist, including rare blues cuts from Motörhead, Doctor Ross, Joe Louis Walker, Home Cooked…

This week on Blues From The Ouse, we explore how the blues is passed down through brothers, bloodlines, and generations, alongside a powerful selection of brand-new releases and listener-chosen favourites. We open the show with the latest new blues releases, including Lil’ Magic Sam, Ross Neilson, Mississippi Shakedown, and Angel Ocasio Jr., showcasing modern blues from the USA, Canada and Australia — from gritty Chicago grooves to roots-soaked soul and lap-steel blues. In our first themed feature, Brothers in Blues, we bring together siblings who share more than just a surname — including The Delgado Brothers, The Cinelli Brothers, Robben Ford and the Ford Blues Band, and the legendary Butler Twins — highlighting how family chemistry shapes blues music across continents and decades. We then dig deeper into blues heritage in Bloodlines, featuring artists who followed legendary parents into the blues — including Devon Allman, Big Bill Morganfield (son of Muddy Waters), and Ronnie Baker Brooks (son of Lonnie…

Blues From The Ouse is a weekly UK blues radio show and podcast broadcast on Jorvik Radio, featuring classic blues legends, modern blues artists, themed shows, and listener requests. Hosted by Paul Winn, Ben Darwin and Angie Howe, the show blends deep cuts, new releases, blues history, themed features, and relaxed banter, with full tracklists and gig round-ups. New episodes weekly. Catch up anytime on Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms. Tracklist: Lil'Magic Sam - On Your Own - 00:02:51 Jon Hines Trio - Memphis Sun Blues - 00:09:18 Tinsley Ellis - Hoodoo Woman - 00:12:09 Lloyd Spiegel - Alligator Shoes - 00:18:11 Joe Louis Walker - Ain't That Cold - 00:21:28 The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra - You Ain't Old 'Til Your Cold - 00:28:40 Boogie Beasts - Cold Ways - 00:32:50 The Fabulous Thunderbirds - That's Cold - 00:36:18 Jimmy Rogers - Walking By Myself - 00:38:44 Ronnie Earl - Yonders Wall - 00:41:55 Luther Tucker - You Got What You Wanted - 00:46:45 Hubert Sumlin - Chunky - 00:50:15 R.J. Mischo -…

Blues From The Ouse #305 is a two-hour UK blues radio show and podcast broadcast on Jorvik Radio, blending classic blues legends, modern blues artists, listener requests, and new releases. This episode features a special tribute to Steve Cropper, the influential Memphis soul and blues guitarist, alongside fresh tracks from today’s blues scene, a themed “Heartbreaker” blues trilogy, and community-driven listener requests. Artists featured include Nine Below Zero, Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues, Samantha Fish, Booker T. & The MG’s, Johnny Winter, Tommy Castro, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Justin Johnson, and more. Playlist: Nine Below Zero - Everyday I Have The Blues - 00:01:45 Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues - Call Your Bluff - 00:06:34 KB Bailey - Don't Let The Rain Fall On My Face - 00:10:43 Hubert Dorigatti & Greg Zlap - The Ocean - 00:16:22 Sam & Dave - Hold On, I'm Comin - 00:20:46 Wilson Pickett - 634-5789 - 00:25:48 The Blues Brothers - Sweet Home Chicago - 00:28:57 The Blues Brothers Band - Boogie…

Blues From The Ouse #304 is a two-hour UK blues radio show and podcast broadcast on Jorvik Radio, blending classic blues legends, modern blues artists, themed features, and listener requests. This episode explores the blues’ long love affair with coffee — from gritty classic recordings to modern interpretations — alongside a special “Sugar Mama” blues trilogy and fresh new releases from today’s blues scene. Expect music from Lil’ Magic Sam, Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Mississippi Heat, Canned Heat, Mississippi MacDonald, Nine Below Zero, John Lee Hooker, Rory Gallagher, Freddie King, Doctor Ross, and more. The show also includes listener favourites, Yorkshire gig round-ups, and a nod to the York Blues Festival 2026, delivering two hours of blues history, humour, and community spirit. Playlist: Lil'Magic Sam - Looking So Fine Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle - I Like It Better Lonesome Christone "Kingfish" Ingram - Bad Like Me Mississippi Heat - Quarter To Three Canned Heat - Black Coffee…

Blues From The Ouse #303 is a two-hour UK blues radio show and podcast broadcast on Jorvik Radio, blending classic blues legends, modern blues artists, themed features, and listener requests. This episode explores a “bird blues” theme — songs inspired by birds, flight, and freedom — alongside brand-new blues releases and community-driven listener requests. Expect music from Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Samantha Fish, Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, Freddie King, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Joe Bonamassa, Buddy Guy, Slash featuring Beth Hart, Laurence Jones, and more. The show also features new music from Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle, Lightning Threads, The James Hunter Six, and Ethan Askey & The Elevators, delivering two hours of blues history, modern sounds, and radio-led storytelling. Playlist: Christone "Kingfish" Ingram - Voodoo Charm - 00:02:05 Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle - Storm - 00:06:22 Lightning Threads - Nowhere To Go - 00:10:50 The James Hunter Six - Ain't That A Trip - 00:16:53 Ethan Askey & The…

Blues From The Ouse #302 is a two-hour UK blues podcast and radio show on Jorvik Radio, featuring classic and modern blues, road- and railway-themed tracks, listener requests, and new releases. This episode takes you on a blues journey along open roads and railways, from fresh releases to riotous riffs. Highlights include car-themed classics, railway-inspired tunes, and listener favourites, with detours into trivia and quirky stories along the way. Expect music from Lil’ Magic Sam, Henry Ray, James Cotton, Nine Below Zero, ZZ Top, Sherman Robertson, Tommy Castro, Big Al & the Heavyweights, Rory Gallagher, Cream, Motörhead, and more. The show also features new tracks from Tom Hambridge, Randy Lee Riviere, Danielle Nicole Band, Black Keys, and others, delivering two hours of blues history, themed storytelling, and community spirit. 🎸 Classic blues • modern blues • blues radio show • UK blues podcast Featuring: Blues From The Ouse – Intro – 00:00:00 Lil’ Magic Sam – Leaving Town – 00:02:00 Henry Ray – The River…

Blues From The Ouse #301 is a two-hour UK blues podcast and radio show broadcast on Jorvik Radio, blending classic blues legends, modern blues artists, themed features, and listener requests. This episode explores Big Fellas and Little Ladies — metaphorical rivals, historical rogues, and barroom bruisers, alongside tracks highlighting powerful women in blues. It also features a selection of listener-requested favourites. Expect music from L’il Magic Sam, Mississippi Heat, Mudlow, Bonny B. Bluesman, Tab Benoit, John Primer & Bob Corritore, The Allman Brothers Band, Danny Bryant, Hendrix, Howlin’ Wolf, Tony Joe White, Junior Kimbrough, Ashley Sherlock, Walter Trout, John Hammond, Nine Below Zero, Ryan Hartt, and more. The show delivers new releases, classic tracks, and themed storytelling, offering two hours of blues history, community spirit, and musical discovery. 🎸 Classic blues • modern blues • blues radio show • UK blues podcast Playlist: Lil' Magic Sam – I'm Coming Back – 00:02:26 Mississippi Heat – You…

Blues From The Ouse #300 marks a major milestone — 300 episodes of blues radio on Jorvik Radio, celebrating classic blues, modern blues, live sessions, and listener requests. This special anniversary show features fresh blues releases, exclusive performances, and deep-cut storytelling, alongside surreal trivia and gig-guide highlights. From South Africa to Mississippi, Italy to Yorkshire, the episode showcases the global reach of today’s blues scene. Artists featured include Ross Harding, Andrea De Luca, Emma Wilson, Lightning Threads, Hot Foot Hall, Nine Below Zero, Robben Ford, B.B. King, Taj Mahal, Jimi Hendrix, The Allman Brothers Band, Kid Ramos, and Mick Taylor. Highlights include Nine Below Zero’s take on Sugar Mama, Robben Ford revisiting Talk To Your Daughter (via J.B. Lenoir), and a powerful closing run from blues and rock legends. Add listener shout-outs, gig round-ups, and a double helping of The Cuckoo, and this is a celebratory two hours rooted in blues heritage and community spirit. 🎸 Classic…

This week’s show dives into fresh blues releases, muddy metaphors, and money blues — with a WORLD EXCLUSIVE from Lightning Threads, a spotlight on Emma Wilson’s UK Blues Challenge win, and swampy swagger from The Too Bad Jims. Listener requests roll in from Taj Mahal to DC Blues, plus Halloween-ready tracks and a cinematic gospel closer. Also featuring Paul’s bathtub tear maths and gig picks across Yorkshire. Playlist & Timings: 00:00:00 – Blues From The Ouse Intro 00:02:45 – The Too Bad Jims – 44 Pistol 00:08:05 – Lightning Threads – What Can I Say 00:11:13 – Mudlow – Sally Ruby 00:17:23 – Manu Lanvin – I Got The Blues 00:20:18 – The Dig 3 – Big Water 00:27:14 – Emma Wilson – Water 00:30:35 – Paul Rogers – Muddy Water Blues 00:35:35 – Bob Corritore – Asked For Water 00:39:02 – ZZ Top – Ten Dollar Man 00:42:35 – Sugar Queen & The Straight Blues Band – 15 Dollars 00:45:54 – John Primer – Poor Man Blues 00:50:20 – Fruteland Jackson – Good As Your Last Dollar 00:56:38 – Taj Mahal – Checkin' Up On My Baby…

🎙️ Blues From The Ouse #298 – 22 Oct 2025 Delayed by technical gremlins, but the blues waits for no one… This episode features a rich mix of new releases, whiskey-soaked ballads, working man blues, and listener requests. Expect gritty storytelling, harmonica mastery, and gig picks across Yorkshire and beyond. 🎧 Highlights include: The Zac Schulze Gang, Mudlow, Choca Blues, and Piper & The Hard Times Whiskey-themed tracks from Seasick Steve, Bad Company, Marcus Bonfanti, and Tom Killner Working blues from Jon Hines Trio, Brandon Santini, and Tim Gartland Requests from Larkin Poe, Glenn Hughes, John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, and more 🎧 Playlist – Blues From The Ouse #298 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:41 – The Zac Schulze Gang – Damaged Man 00:06:07 – Piper & The Hard Times – Good Company 00:09:59 – Mudlow – Stroll Out West 00:16:08 – Choca Blues – Two Trains Running 00:21:17 – Seasick Steve – Whiskey Ballad 00:26:25 – Bad Company – Whiskey Bottle 00:30:04 – Marcus Bonfanti – Cheap Whiskey 00:35:18 – Tom Killner –…