SHOW ARCHIVES
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024
SHOW #716 - 11/04/2024
J.p. REALI – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
J.p. returned with new music, Blues Since Birth, and we caught up. Talked about his last 5 years and building the music for this album.
BLUES PEOPLE
Out of New Jersey comes Blues People. I got to sit with Mike Griot, Kelton Cooper and Ron Thompson about their individual journeys and how they combined to bring a new sound on their album, to talk about their musical journey, and the new album, The Skin I’m In.
HEATHER PIERSON
Heather has released the album, Back To The Light, and I had a pleasure meeting this talented woman and learning more about her.
LAYLA ZOE
Layla has released the album, Into The Blue, a live album recorded in Bonn Germany. Not sure why it took so long to meet Layla, but we had a great chat.
SHOW #717 - 11/11/2024
JONTAVIOUS WILLIS
So glad I was able to have Jontavious on the show. There was an on-air glitch at the beginning, but the entire interview was recorded, and we spoke about his journey so far, his deep desire to honor the traditions and got to listen to tunes from, West Georgia Blues.
OTILIA DONAIRE
From San Francisco, Otilia has released the album, Bluesin’ It Up. What FUN! Otilia is finally getting what she has been chasing. A chance for people to hear her music. You should do so.
RONNIE BAKER BROOKS
Yes, it has taken this long to bring Ronnie on to The Couch. But what a fun time with Ronnie. We spoke about his childhood and being part of the legacy to his dad’s music and signing with Alligator and releasing Blues In My DNA, some great music right there.
SUGAR BROWN – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Sugar returned to The Couch for the fourth time, but the first since 2018. He has a new album entitled Toronto Bound, and he and I had a great talk about the last 6 years and his growing desire to share his music wider.
SHOW #718 - 11/18/2024
BIG BAY ALLEN
Bay Allen and The Extended Hand Band have released the album, Love One Another. Bay and I talked about his musical journey, writing music and more.
KAT RIGGINS – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Kat returned with new music, Revival. This powerhouse made her 5th appearance on The Couch and what a wonderful time we had.
KENNY ‘BLUES BOSS’ WAYNE – COUCH KID NEW MUSIC
Kenny has released Ooh Yeah! on Stony Plains Records. Kenny made his 6th visit, and first since 2022. As always a fun time with Kenny talking about his touring, playing on the cruise and more.
MOJO MINEFIELD
This trio out of Ontario has released their debut album, Watch Your Step! I spent time talking to Guitarist/Vocalist Tyler Frye and Drummer Ethan “Big G” Meyers about their individual backgrounds and the band formation and goals.