Live, Uncut & Uncensored Conversations With
"Musicians You Should Know
MUSIC ON THE COUCH
SHOW ARCHIVES
MAY 2017
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05/01/17 - SHOW #371
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SMOKIN' IN STEELE BLUES FEST
John "Blueshammer" Hammer joined me to talk about this year’s Smokin' In Steele Blues Fest to be held June 2-4 in Owatonna, MN. Music On The Couch is proud to be a media sponsor for this sensational festival.
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MR. SIPP - COUCH KID NEW MUSIC - Segment Begins At the 18:00 Mark
Mr. Sipp stopped by for Couch Kid New Music with his stellar album, Knock A Hole In It. We talked about his crazy touring schedule and the music on this album, which is very personal.
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TOMMY TALTON – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
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Tommy returned again with his new album, the incredible Somewhere South Of Eden. Tommy and I talked about the last three years and the songs on the album.
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ALVON JOHNSON - Segment Begins At The 1:19:30 Mark
I was introduced to Alvon by Steven Suen at this year’s IBC. I just fell for his music and had to invite him to take a Seat. Alvon and I talked about his journey to the Blues, his touring the world and we listened to tunes from his album, The Blues Chose Me.
ANTHONY ROSANO – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
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Anthony Rosano returned to take his seat with new music from The Conqueroos. The album is self titled and was produced by Mike Zito. Anthony and I talked about the album some of the songs on the album and Anthony’s look into the future.
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05/08/17 - Show #372
Celebrating WOMEN IN BLUES for Mother's Day Week
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THORNETTA DAVIS
Thornetta Davis’ new album, Honest Woman, is a collection of 13 originals that show the incredible strength of this Detroit native. The Queen Of Detroit Blues joined me to talk about her journey…the joy she finds in sharing her music her dominance at the DMA this year, her BMA nomination and more.
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VANESSA COLLIER – Segment Begins At The 48:40 Mark
Meeting My Soul is the latest from singer, songwriter, saxophonist Vanessa Collier. The album, released on the Ruf label, has a collection of amazing musicians and Vanessa shares 8 originals and 3 covers. It was great to chat with Vanessa, talking about her road to The Blues and the songs on the new album.
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LAUREN MITCHELL – Segment Begins At The 1:31:00 Mark
Lauren Mitchell took her considerable talents to Los Angeles to work with Tony Braunagel for the new album, Desire. The 13 songs come from a year of turmoil, with personal loss and the loss of her band. Lauren and I went back to the beginning and followed her journey to today.
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SAMANTHA FISH – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
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Samantha returned with Couch Kid New Music. The new album, Chills & Fever, has already taken the world by storm. Samantha stepped out of her comfort zone to embrace the music she loved as a teen and the result is a whole new sound for this talented young woman.
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05/15/17 - SHOW #373
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HECTOR ANCHONDO
Hector and his band have appeared at the IBC twice in the last 3 years, making the final stage in 2016. Their new album is entitled Roll The Dice and Hector joined me to talk about his journey, the new music and what is to come.
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CHRIS ANTONIK – Segment Begins At The 48:30 Mark
Chrisis out of Toronto and in 2011 earned a Maple Blues Award for his debut album. He just released his third album, Monarch, and Chris joined me to share his story while we listened to the new music.
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BRODY BUSTER - Segment Begins At The 1:35:00 Mark
Brodyrepresented the Kansas City Blues Society at the 2017 IBC and walked off the stage on Saturday earning second place in the Solo/Duo Challenge while also earning the Lee Oskar Harmonica Player Award. Brody took a seat to discuss his winding journey from child prodigy to wild teen to fatherhood to full-time musician, while we listened to tunes from One Man Band.
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JOHN GINTY – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
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John returned for his third visit, this time to talk about his new album Rockers. The album features vocalist Aster Pheonyx and is 12 songs strong. It’s always a blast to have John on to talk about his incredible schedule, his love of the B-3 and more. John and I also talked about what is in his future.
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05/22/17 - SHOW #374
TALL CITY BLUES FEST
Tall City Blues Fest enters its 7th year with another stellar lineup. Lisa Grissom and Ronn Reeger joined me to talk about the lineup and all of the other events happening the weekend of July 14-16. Music On The Couch is a media sponsor and will, once again, web cast from the hotel lobby on Friday & Saturday mornings.
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JON ZEEMAN – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
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Jon last Sat on The Couch on 7/1/13 and tonight he returned to talk about his new album, Blue Room. Jim filled us in on what has been happening in his life and music. We talked about the passing of Butch Trucks and what is in store for Jon in the future.
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BILLY PRICE – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
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Billy became a Couch Kid back on March 28, 2016 and he returned tonight with new music. The album is entitled, Alive And Strange. The music is live, but certainly not strange. Billy and I talked about his BMA win last year, the recording of this album and where he is headed in the future.
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DELTA MOON – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Due to a mix-up Tom and Mark were not available. We did play a few songs from Cabbagetown and after the show, we rescheduled them for July 24.
JIM GUSTIN & TRUTH JONES – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
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Jim Sat on The Couch back on February 3, 2014. This evening he was joined by his musical partner Jeri Goldenhar (aka Truth Jones) and we had a lively discussion about the new album, their last 3 years of performing and more, while we listened to tunes from Memphis.
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